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Mr. Jack Cahoon, Ferry Division
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113 Airport Drive, Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
RE: Letter of Refinement, CAiVIA Major Development Pcr~r,it No. 33-02, Stumpy Point
Emcr~ency Ferry Terminal, Dare County.
Dear Ivlr. Cahoon:
This letter is in response to the N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDO"T's) letter dated
1/12/07 requesting a refinement of CAMA Major Permit No. 33-02 to allow the use of jetting if
the use of a pile hammer to install the piles is unsuccessful. The installation of the subject piles
was authorized in a minor modification of CAMA Permit No. 38-02 on December 1S, 2006.
Please be adVlsed that through this Letter of lc;:.;~~::':..:;, Dom` : cc~nvcys ItS Ct.:i'ii1,..~~:1'Jil t~l:i:
NCDOT's plan to install the piles for the dolphin clusters by jetting if the use of a pile hammer
to install the piles is unsuccessful is consistent with existing State rules and regulations and is in
keeping with the original purpose and intent of CAMA Permit i1o. 3S-02 with the following
conditions:
1. All jetting activities, including removal of the turbidity curtains, shall be finished
prior to the start of the fisheries moratorium on Februaryl5, 2007
2. Turbidity curtains shall be used to isolate the piles from the surrounding waters
when jetting is used to install the piles. The turbidity curtains shall be of sufficient
length to extend to the substrate and shall encircle the immediate work area. The
turbidity curtains shall be properly maintained and retained in the water until jetting
is complete. The turbidity curtains shall be removed when turbidity within the
curtains reaches ambient levels.
3. Jetting shall only be used if the attempts to install the piles with a pile hammer, as
described in the permittee's letter dated 1/12/07, are unsuccessful.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR
SECRETARY
January 12, 2007
Cathy Brittingham
Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Dear Mrs. Brittingham,
The NCDOT Ferry Division requests a permit refinement to LAMA major permit
38-02 for the allowance of jetting techniques with the installation of piles for the Stumpy
Point dolphin clusters. The NCDOT will make an attempt to install the piles with a pile
hammer and not use the jetting equipment. If the piles are not going down within a
reasonable amount of time or severe damage is being done to the piles, because of
excessive hammer force, then NCDOT will use jetting to aid in the pile installation. The
work crew will document time spent in correlation to depth of pile driven to justify the
use of jetting to install the piles. The crew will also document which pile clusters the
jetting technique was used on. If the jetting technique is used the work crews will install a
turbidity curtain around the pile cluster to incase any turbid conditions that result from the
jetting. Thanks for your efforts in this matter, if any additional information is needed
please let me know. I can be reached at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
Jack Cahoon
Clay Willis
Environmental Officer, Division One
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 -Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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December 8, 2006
Mr. Jack Cahoon
Interim Ferry Division Director
North Carolina Department of Transportation
113 Arendell Street
Room 120
Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act with
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS for Proposed dredging improvements to t}~e Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal
in Dare County, TIP 3116J, WBS Element 34525.1.12.
DWQ Project No. 20061716.
Dear Mr. Roper:
Attached Hereto is a copy of Certification No. 003595 issued to Tl~e North Carolina Department of Transportation
dated December 8, 2006.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Anthony Roper, PE, Division 1 Engineer
Clay Willis, Division 1 Environmental Officer
Chris Militscher, Environmental Protection Agency
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Gary Jordon, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Cathy Brittingham, Division of Coastal Management
DWQ Washington Regional Office
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2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conforn~ity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and
95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15
NCAC 2H .0500. The project s}~all be constructed pursuant to the application dated received October 16, 2006.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the Alligator River National
Wildlife Refuge disposal site containment area in conjunction with the proposed dredging will not result in a
violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. The applicant also realizes that a special
permit will be required to dispose of spoil material in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Therefore, the
State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303,
306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
Tltis approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application dated received October
16, 2006. Should your project change, you are required to notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby
responsible for complying with all the conditions. If any additional wetland impacts, or stream impacts, for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet, respectively, additional co-npensatory mitigation
may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (}i) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are
required to comply with all the conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or
local permits before proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control,
Coastal Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations. This Certification shall expire on the
same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Corps of Engineers Permit.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. The location of this project lies within the Pamlico Sound vicinity, wliicli is part of the Tar River drainage
basin. The Tar River watershed is subject to buffer rules per ISA NCAC 2B .0259. The applicant has not
requested to affect any buffers within the buffer boundary surrounding the proposed project. As such, any
disturbance of buffers will be considered a violation of this authorization. If it is found that buffers are
going to be impacted then a modification to the application must be submitted to DWQ. Please note that is
if this were to occur, mitigation may be required.
2. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to
prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
3. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged except where authorized by this certification.
4. Discharging of dredge material into adjacent surface waters is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by
this certification.
5. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water
quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water
Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such
standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that
State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ
may reevaluate and modify this certification.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality.
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6. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on site at all times. In addition, the Water
Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division
Engineer and the on-site project manager.
7. If the disposal area is located near any jurisdictional waters, or protected riparian buffers, then the outside
buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization
shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas
within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
8. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification
of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
9. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with
this permit without appropriate modification except as authorized by this certification. Should waste or
borrow sites be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a
direct impact from construction activities.
10. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and
Erosia: Control Plmzning and Uesigrz Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent
version of the North Carolina Sediment mid Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be
maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including
contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
11. The permittee will need to adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoriums (including the use of pile
driving or vibration techniques) prescribed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, tl~e US Fish and
Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service. No in-water work is permitted between February
15 and October 31 of any year, without prior approval from the NC Division of Water Quality and the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission, unless a turbidity curtain is utilized. In addition, the permittee shall
conform with the NCDOT policy entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May
12, 1997) as well as the US Fish and Wildlife Service policy entitled "Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to
the West Indian Manatee" at all times.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal
and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made
conditions of the Federa1404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty
(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have
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the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon ~a~ritten request within sixty (60) days following
receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 8th day of December ?006
WQC No. 003595
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Issued to N.C. Department of Transportation, terry Operations, P.O. Box ~7, Hatteras, NC 27943
Authorizing development in Dare County at Stumpy Point Bay, off SR 1164 at
Stumpy Point Emergency Terminal , as requested in the permittee's application letters dated 10/18/06 and 11/20/06.
including the attached workptan drawings (5): 4 dated as received on 10/24/06; and 1 dated ns received on 11/21/06.
This permit, issued on 12/1R/Q( , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Stumpy Point rmer;~ency P'crrv Terminal
1) This minor modification authorizes the expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry basin oti the north end
of the existing ferry basin, the construction of an elevated walkway to access the two berthing areas,
and the addition of 10 dolphin pile clusters, all as depicted on the attached workptan drawings.
2) In order to protect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and related fishery resources, no excavation shall be
permitted between the dates of 15 February and 31 October of any year without the prior approval of
the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM), in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USAGE), N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and the National Marine Fisheries Service.
(Sec attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or
continuance as the case may bc.
This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2007
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the Nortlr Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
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Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit #38-02
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3) The West Indian Manatee, Trichecus »tananes, which is listed as a federally endangered species, has
been reported in Norih Carolina waters. In order to protect the West Indian manatee all work should be
done during the period from November 1 to May 31. If work must be done during the period from June
through October the enclosed guidelines, entitled "Precautions for General Construction in Areas Which
may Be Used by the West Indian Manatee in Norih Carolina" shall be followed.
~) Dredging work shall cease, and the N.C. Office of State Archaeology shall be notified immediately, if
any potential artifacts are located during construction.
5) Nothing in this permit authorizes any activity that has not received approval from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) for work within the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, including use
of the Stumpy Point diked disposal area on the refuge. The proposed work shall not commence until
the permittee has been issued any required Special Use Permit(s) from USFWS, and a copy of the
Special Use Permit is received by DCM.
6) All construction work shall be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy Point wetland
mitigation site.
7) Any mitigative measures or environmental commitments specifically made by the applicant in the
Environmental Assessment and/or the Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/Finding of No
Significant Impact for this project shall be implemented, regardless of whether or not such commitments
are addressed by individual conditions of this permit.
8) Prior to the effluent discharge entering Stumpy Point Bay, the permittee shall notify the Division of
Environmental Health, Shellfish Sanitation Section at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
dredging activities so that the area surrounding the disposal area can be temporarily closed to the
harvesting of shellfish.
9) Excavation of the authorized expansion to the ferry basin shall not exceed approximately 60 feet x 350
feet, with dredging to a depth of -8 feet below the normal low water level. Overdredging is specifically
prohibited. In no case shall the depth of excavation exceed the depth of connecting waters.
NOTP;: The dimensions of the ferry basin approved in the original of CAMA Permit No 38-02 were 300
feet by 3~0 feet. Therefore, the dimensions of the currently approved ferry basin, including the
expanded area authorized herein, shall be approximately 360 feet by 350 feet.
10) No vegetated wetlands shall be excavated or filled, even temporarily.
11) The pile installation practice for the dolphin clusters and the pilings of the elevated walkway shall be
using a vibratory }iammer. Should the permittee and/or its contractor propose to utilize another type of
installation for the dolphin clusters and the pilings of the elevated walkway, such as jetting, additional
authorization from DCM shall be required.
12) The expanded ferry basin areas authorized by this minor modification shall be eligible for maintenance
through the maintenance clause of the minor modification/renewal of LAMA Permit No. 38-02 that was
issued on 1/18/06 (Permit Condition No. 9).

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit #38-02
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13) The elevated walkway, finger piers, and associated structures shall be elevated a minimum of 3 feet
above any coastal wetland substrate as measured from the bottom of the decking.
14) This permit authorizes only the elevated walkway, finger piers, dolphin clusters and other structures and
uses located in or over the water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application.
No other structure, whether floating or stationary, may become a permanent part of this ferry terminal
without permit modification. No non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in or
over public trust waters without permit modification.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
15) This project shall conform to all requirements of the N.C. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the
N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDOT's) Memorandum of Agreement with the Division of
Land Resources.
16) Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds, 15A NCAC 4B .0124, shall be implemented.
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17) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters at or adjacent to the authorized work.
18) The N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) authorized the proposed project on 12/8/06 under Water
Quality Certification No. 3595 (DWQ Project No. 06-1716). Any violation of the Certification
approved by DWQ shall be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.
19) This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional permits, approvals or authorizations that
may be required. This includes approval, if required, from the N.C. Division of Water Quality under
stormwater management rules of the Environmental Management Commission. If a Stormwater
Management Permit is required, it shall be obtained and a copy provided to DCM prior to initiation of
construction.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing this project as an Individual Permit (Action ID
No. SAW-2006-41252-128).
20) This minor modification shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 38-02, which was issued on
4/2/02, the two Letters of Refinement, both of which were issued on 6/5/02, and the minor
modification/renewal which was issued on 1/18/06, and copies of all documents shall be readily
available on site when a Division representative inspects the project for compliance.
21) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this minor modification unless
altered herein.

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William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Bill Biddlecome, USACOE
THROUGH: Mike Street, Chief Habitat Section
FROM: Sara E. Winslow, Northern District Manager
SUBJECT: NCDOT -Expansion Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Terminal - ID# SAW-
2006-41252-128
DATE: November 6, 2006
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries submits the following comments
pursuant to General Statute 113-131.
The NCDOT proposes to enlarge the existing Stumpy Point Ferry Basin by 60 ft by
350 ft on the north end of the basin. Existing water depths are 2 - 3.5 ft deep. A final depth
of 8 ft is proposed, which is consistent with the existing facility.
The Division approves of the project as proposed, with the following modification. If
NCDOT will utilize a turbidity curtain around the area of excavation this work could occur at
anytime. If a curtain is not used an in-water moratorium for the excavation is requested from
February 15 through October 31. This will ensure the environmental integrity of the area is
protected during critical times of usage.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
November 9, 2006
Bill Biddlecome
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
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This letter is in response to your request for comments on Public Notice ID No. SAW-2006-
41252-128, dated November 2, 2007. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has
applied for a Department of the Army permit to impact 0.48 acres of estuarine shallow bottom
habitat to expand the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Terminal in Dare County, North Carolina
(TIP No. R-3116J). These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Based on the available information, we do not believe that the proposed activities will have
significant adverse and/or irreversible effects on fish and wildlife resources. Therefore, the
Service has no objection, from the standpoint of fish and wildlife, to the issuance of a permit
related to the proposed activities.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions
regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone], ext. 32.
Sincerely,
Pete Ben~amm
Field Supervisor
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Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
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Comment Deadline: December 4, 2006
Corps Action ID #: SAW-2006-41252-128
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from
the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Ferry Division seeking
Department of the Army authorization to impact 0.48 acres of estuarine shallow bottom
habitat associated with the proposed expansion of the Stumpy Point Emergency
Ferry Terminal in Dare County, North Carolina.
Specific plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached
plans. This Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington
District Web Site at www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands
Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division
113 Airport Drive, Suite 100
Edenton, North Carolina 27932
Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally
issue, or deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures of Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899.
Location
The proposed project is located off North Carolina State Road 1164, adjacent to the
existing NCDOT Stumpy Point Ferry basin in Stumpy Point Bay, near the community of
Stumpy Point, in Dare County, North Carolina. The proposed project is located in the
Pasquotank River Basin, Hydrologic Unit 03020105. Latitude 35.6973174N, Longitude
75.7707431 W
Existing Site Conditions
The proposed work would permanently impact 0.48 acres (60' X 350'proposed dredge
area located on the north end of the existing basin) of estuarine shallow bottom habitat by
changing the current water depths from 2 - 3.5 feet deep to the proposed water depth of 8
feet. The existing ferry basin is currently 300 X 350 feet by 8 feet deep and the proposed

expansion would create a 360 X 350 foot, 8 foot deep ferry basin. A survey for
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV's) was conducted by NCDOT in the project area
by two divers and one person using a rake. No SAV's were found in the project area.
NCDOT conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and concluded that do to the
small size of the proposed work area no significant impacts to Essential Fish Habitat
would occur.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
The existing Stumpy Point Ferry currently can operate 4 boats between Rodanthe and
Stumpy Point. The proposed project will allow 6 boats to operate, which will increase
transportation ability between Hatteras Island and mainland Dare County during
emergency situations if the NC 12 corridor becomes impassable for extended periods of
time. The existing basin includes two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels.
The proposed project would create space for two additional slips in the turning basin so
that additional vessels can be incorporated into the Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency
route.
Project Description
The following description of work is taken from data provided by the applicant. Plans
submitted with the application show the proposed project expanding the existing Stumpy
Point Ferry basin to accommodate two additional berthing spaces. This will allow the
Stumpy Point to Rodanthe Ferry route the option of running six ferries during a cycle.
The proposed project will require dredging an area that is 60 X 350 feet to a depth of 8
feet. The proposed depth of 8 feet will allow enough depth for the ferries to operate
safely in and maintain a consistent depth with the state and federal channels that provide
access to the deeper waters of the Pamlico Sound. The proposed dredging project will
create between 3000-4000 cubic yards of dredge spoil that will be placed at the Corps of
Engineers (COE) dredge, spoil site located on U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) property
located south of Stumpy Point Bay. The proposed dredging would be accomplished by
using a cutter head dredge with lift pump and several thousand feet of pipeline to transfer
the material into the containment basin. The USFWS will be coordinated with through a
special use permit to allow this activity. The two berthing areas will be accessed by a
new elevated walkway that will consist of two sections. The main section will be 6 foot
by 100 foot with two finger walkways that will be 6 foot X 25 foot as shown on the
provided work plan. These walkways will be made from salt treated wood and pilings.
The walkway and finger piers will be located over the water except where the landing ties
into land. There are also 6 new pile clusters (dolphins) being proposed for the berthing
areas. These pile clusters will be made of salt treated wood pilings with 9-19 piles in
each cluster. If a pile cluster uses 19 piles, the total surface area impacted by each cluster

would be 10.26 square feet or 61.56 square feet for all six clusters. The piles will be
driven using a vibratory hammer.
There will not be fill impacts to wetlands or surface waters associated with this project.
The applicant has considered several alternatives to the proposed project. NCDOT
examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at the Rodanthe terminal
rather than the Stumpy Point terminal. However, the expansion of the Rodanthe terminal
would require extensive dredging in order to provide additional berthing spaces.
Additionally, expansion was considered at the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of
the existing basin; however this alternative was not pursued as potential dredging would
be required outside the boundaries of state owned property.
The project is identified as TIP Project No. R-3116J.
The following commitments were included in the original State Environmental
Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact, published in 2002 and the Addendum
published in September 2006 and NCDOT plans to honor the following project
conunitments:
1. A special use permit is required with the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
for the use of their spoil storage site.
2. NCDOT will coordinate with the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding seasonal
construction moratoriums. Note -The Ferry Division anticipates completing this
project prior to February 15, 2007, before any in-water work moratoriums would
be required.
3. All construction work will be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy
Point wetland mitigation site.
4. NCDOT should adhere to "Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian
Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina
Waters" for this project.
5. NCDOT's design standards insensitive watersheds will be implemented.
6. A general submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search will be conducted by the
Division of Marine Fisheries prior to construction. The need for additional
surveys will be determined at that time. Note - NCDOT has completed a SAV
survey in the study area and found no SAV's.
7. The need for underwater archaeology studies was pending. Note - NCDOT has
coordinated with the Office of State Archaeology; it was determined that no
underwater archaeology studies are warranted for this project. However, dredging
work will cease and the OSA will be notified immediately if any potential
artifacts are located during construction.
8. NCDOT will coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding all
"May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect" biological conclusions. Note -
NCDOT has coordinated with USFWS and has received a concurrence with their
biological conclusions.

9. NCDOT will prepare an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and coordinate with
the National Marine Fisheries Service on this work. Note - NCDOT conducted
an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment in August 2006 and no significant impacts
to EFH are anticipated.
Overall plans showing the location of the proposed dredging, construction and impact
sites are included with this public notice. Additional detailed plans and findings for the
project, including NCDOT's February 15, 2002 Administrative Action, State
Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact and NCDOT's September
14, 2006 Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant
Impact, may be reviewed at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Field Office at
107 Union Drive, Suite 202, Washington, North Carolina 27889, or at the offices of the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality at the address shown below.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate
State agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision
until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives
State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The
receipt of the application and this public notice combined with the appropriate application
fee at the North Carolina Division of Water Quality central office in Raleigh will
constitute initial receipt of an application fora 401 Water Quality Certification. A waiver
will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for certification within
sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central Office.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at
the NCDWQ Central Office, the Transportation Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree
Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260. All persons desiring to make comments
regarding the application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Attention:
Mr. John Hennessy by December 4, 2006.
The applicant has certified that the proposed work complies with and will be conducted
in a manner that is consistent with the approved North Carolina Coastal Zone
Management Program. Pursuant to 33 CFR 325.2 (b)(2) the Corps is, by this notice,
forwarding this certification to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
(NCDCM) and requesting its concurrence or objection. Generally, the Corps will not
issue a Department of the Army (DA) permit until the NCDCM notifies the Corps that it
concurs with the applicant's consistency certification.

Essential Fish Habitat
This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Corps' initial
determination is that the proposed project will not adversely impact EFH or associated
fisheries managed by the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils
or the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic
Places and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the
proposed work. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical
data may be located within the project area and/or could be affected by the proposed
work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the
applicant and consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on
available information, the Corps has determined pursuant to the Endangered Species Act
of 1973 (ESA), that the proposed project may affect federally listed endangered or
threatened species or their formally designated critical habitat. On September 18, 2006,
.USFWS issued a letter of concurrence to NCDOT stating that the Service concurs with
the determination that the project "may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect" the
bald eagle and the federally listed red wolf. Additionally, USFWS concurred that the
proposed project "may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect" the West Indian
Manatee based on the commitment by NCDOT to implement the Service's "Guidelines
For Avoiding Impacts to The West Indian Manatee: Precautionary Measures for
Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters." The Service also concurred in their
September 18, 2006, letter that in regard to beach nesting habitat, the project will have no
effect on any sea turtle species and do to the lack of suitable habitat, the Service
concurred that the project will have no effect on the piping plover, red-cockaded
woodpecker, roseate tern, and seabeach amaranth. The aquatic range of the federally
protected sea turtles are under the purview of the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) and NCDOT has requested by letter dated September 28, 2006, a concurrence
with the biological determination of "may effect, not likely to adversely affect "for the
listed sea turtles. A final determination on the effects of the proposed project will be
made upon additional review of the project and completion of any necessary biological
assessment and/or consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National
Marine Fisheries Service.

Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest.
That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of
important resources. The benefit which reasonably maybe expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors
which may be relevant to the proposal will be considered including the cumulative effects
thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental
concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain
values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation, shoreline
erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property
ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of
the impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the
Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Commenting Information
The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies and
officials, including any consolidate State Viewpoint or written position of the Governor;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of,
this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to
determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To
make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic
properties, water quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest
factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental
Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the
need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed
activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice,
that a public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings
shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a
public hearing shall be granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues
raised are insubstantial or there is otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.

Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received
by the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until Spm, December 4, 2006.
Comments should be submitted to Mr. William Biddlecome, Post Office Box 1000,
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000, telephone [phone], extension 26.

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APPLICJTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT ~ OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
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The Public burden for this collection of Informetlon Is sestlmated to average 10 hours per response, although the maJorky of appllcetlons should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing end reviewing the collection of information. Sand comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
(nformation, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Haadgwrtero Service Dlroctorete of Information
Operations end Reports, 1215 ,bfferson Davie Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Offlca of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710.0003(, Washington, DC 20603. Respondents should be aware that notwlthstanding any other. provision of law,
no person shall be subjeot to any penalty for falling to comply wkh a collection of information H k doss not display s ourrently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to skher of those addresses. Completed appllostlons must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorkies: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Wetsr Act, Seotlon 404, 33 USC 1344; Merlne Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the applloatlon.for e
psrmk. Routine Uses: This Informetlon may be shared with the Department of Justice end other federal, state, and looal government apsnolss.
Submission of requested information Is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permk appl~etlon cannot be evaluated nor can a permk
bs issued.
One set of original drowings or good reproduoible copies which show the location end character of the proposed actlvky must bs attached to this
application (see sample drawings and Instructbns) and be submitted to the District Engineer hevinp jurisdiction over the bcatlon of the proposed
activity. An application that is not oomQleted in full will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE ~ 3. DATE RECEIVED ~ 4, DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
lT ELOW T BE F L BY AN
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an spent is not reauiredl
NCDOT Ferry Division Clay Willis-NCDOT Division 1
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
NCDOT 113 Airport Drive Suite 100
Edenton, N.C. 27932
7.. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AG T'S PHONE NOS. W A EA COD '
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business 2 5 2- 4 8 2- 7 9 7 7 b. Business
1 1 • STA MTF` ENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
tarnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE PATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE iseeinstntctions•
Stumpy Point Ferry Basin Expansion
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN /I/AnNIrAMInI
Stumpy Pt. Bay - Pamlico Sound
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Dare North Carolina
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS Illep/ricebiel
SR 1164 Log Storage Rd.
Stumpy Point
Dare County N.C. 27978
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, Isee instruct/onsl
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take US 264 south from US 64 in Dare County. Travel approximately 13 miles and turn left on
SR 1164, this road ends at the Stumpy Point ferry terminal.
u EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR3

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18. Nature Of ACt'nrity (Dascrlprion oI pr%ct, tnc/unV9 Nl feetwesl
The proposed project will expand the existing ferry basin by increasing the width 60 ft. to
the north. The bottom will be dredged to a depth of 8 ft. This will allow berthing of two
ferry boats, which will increase the utilization capacity of the Stumpy Pt. ferry terminal.
19. PfOJECt PurpOSe IDeecNbe the re•sar a pu'prue of the project, see instruciionsJ
The existing Stumpy Point Ferry currently can operate 4 boats, which run between Rodanthe and
Stumpy Pt. The proposed project will allow 6 boats to operate, which increases transportion
ability between Hatteras Island and mainland Dare County during emergency situations.
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USE BLOCKS 20.22 IF DR~GED AND(OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Discharge is resulting from dredging the 60 X 350 ft. expansion area. The dredge spoil will
be placed in an approred dredge spoil diked location.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe In Cubic Yards
Material will be frcm the bottom of Stumpy Pt. Bay, which is muck and sand. The amount of
area to be dredged is approximately 3000 cubic yards.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled IseelnsrrucrionsJ
There will be no surface waters or wetland fill associated with this project.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes ~ No " IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (lf more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
1)Marietta Trainor - P.O. Box 634 Manteo, N. C. 27954
2)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - P.O. Box 1969 Manteo, N.C. 27954
3)Robert Midgett - 178 Bayview Drive Stumpy Point, N. C. 27978
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvels(Denials Received from other Federal, Stste or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL• IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVFn nnrF nFtiicn
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
applicstion 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 a nt of the applicant.
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GNATURE OF APPLICANT DAT~ SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity lapplicant) 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, schertfe, 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 S 10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 26, 2006
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Through: John Hennessy, Supervisor, Transportation Permitting Unit ,~/~
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From: David Wainwright, Transportation Permitting Unit, Division of Water Qualityp
Subject: Comments on the Finding of No Significant Impact Related to the Proposed Dredging of
Stumpy Point Bay for an Emergency Ferry Terminal, Dare County, TIP R-3116J, State
Clearinghouse Project No. 07-0097, WBS Element 34525.1.12.
This office has reviewed the referenced document dated September 14, 2006. The Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is responsible for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for
activities that impact Waters of the U.S., including wetlands. It is our understanding that the project as
presented will result in impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and other surface waters. The DWQ
offers the following comments based on review of the aforementioned document:
Project Specific Comments:
Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as SA; High Quality Waters
of the State in the project study area. This is one of the highest classifications for water quality.
Pursuant to 1 SA NCAC 2H .1006 and 15A NCAC 2B .0224, NC DOT will be required to obtain a
State Stormwater Permit prior to construction.
2. The permittee should adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoriums (including the use of pile
driving or vibration techniques) prescribed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, the US Fish
and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has
concluded that the West Indian manatee may frequent the waters of Stumpy Point Bay, and
therefore no in-water work should occur between June and October of any year, without prior
approval from the NC Division of Water Quality and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. In
addition, the permittee should conform to the US Fish and Wildlife Service policy entitled
"Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee" at all times.
3. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as
Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW), or Water Supply I or II (WSI, WSII) stormwater shall be
directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the
purpose ofpre-treating storm water runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of
existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged.
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Transportation Permitting Unit ~ ~"E~uCQ~~f~
1650 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX 919-733-&8931 Internet: htto:l/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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The permittee shall use Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds [15A NCAC 4B.0124(a)-(e)].
Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover should be
planted on all bare soil within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-teen erosion
control. Erosion control matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on
disturbed soils in steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples or
wherever possible, lives stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue should not be used in
riparian areas.
General Comments:
5. The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed
impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. If mitigation is necessary as required
by 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h), it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan
with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to
issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
6. After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality
Certification, the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance
and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical. In
accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)},
mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1 acre to wetlands. In the event that
mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions
and values. The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland
mitigation.
7. Future documentation, including the 401 Water Quality Certification Application, should continue
to include an itemized listing of the proposed wetland and stream impacts with corresponding
mapping.
8. DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project. NC
DOT should address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that. may occur to the
aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts.
9. An analysis of cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this project is required.
The type and detail of analysis should conform to the NC Division of Water Quality Policy on the
assessment of secondary and cumulative impacts dated April ] 0, 2004.
10. NC DOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts, including but not limited to, bridging, fill,
excavation and clearing, to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and riparian buffers need to be included
in the final impact calculations. These impacts, in addition to any construction impacts, temporary
or otherwise, also need to be included as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification Application.
11. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or streams.
12. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical. Impacts to wetlands in
borrow/waste areas will need to be presented in the 401 Water Quality Certification and could
precipitate compensatory mitigation.

13. Based on the information presented in the document, the magnitude of impacts to wetlands and
streams may require an individual application to the Corps of Engineers and corresponding 401
Water Quality Certification. Please be advised that a 401 Water Quality Certification requires
satisfactory protection of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland
or stream uses are lost. Final permit authorization will require the submittal of a formal application
by the NCDOT and written concurrence from the NCDWQ. Please be aware that any approval will
be contingent on appropriate avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the
-naximum extent practical, the development of an acceptable stormwater management plan, and the
inclusion of appropriate mitigation plans where appropriate.
14. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct
contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured
concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and
possible aquatic life and fish kills.
15. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and elevations. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
appropriate native woody species should be planted. When using temporary structures the area
should be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other
mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-vegetate
naturally and minimizes soil disturbance.
16. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250.
17. The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed
methods for stormwater management. More specifically, since this project impacts SA waters
stormwater should not be permitted to discharge directly into surface waters.
18. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, NC Coastal Region Evaluation of
Wetland Significance (NC-CREWS) maps and soil survey maps are useful tools, their inherent
inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit
approval.
19. Heavy equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface
waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
20. Riparian vegetation (native trees and shrubs) should be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of
the growing season following completion of construction.
The NCDWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on your project. Should you have any
questions or require any additional information, please contact David Wainwright at [phone].

cc: Bill Biddlecome, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office
Clarence Coleman, Federal Highway Administration
Chris Militscher, Environmental Protection Agency
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Gary Jordan, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Cathy Brittingham, Division of Coastal Management
Garcy Ward, DWQ Washington Regional Office
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Project Number: 07-0097 County: Dare
Due Date: 10/25/2006
Date Received: 09/20/2006
Project Description: Expansion of Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point, dredging an area approx 60 ft by 350
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STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116]
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND FERRY DIVISION
In Compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
APPROVED:
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PR0.7ECT R-3116)
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
September 2006
Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch by:
Eliza th A. Smyre
Project Planning Engineer
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I. SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E Description of Action .............................................................................
Alternatives Considered .........................................................................
NCDOT Recommended Alternative .........................................................
Coordination .........................................................................................
Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts .......................................... l
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F.
G Actions Required By Other Agencies ......................................................
Additional Information .......................................................................... 2
3
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H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No
Significant Impact .................................................................................
3
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT ....................... 4
III. ALTERNATIVES .................................................................................. 4
A.
B.
C. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration ............................................
Recommended Alternative .....................................................................
Disposal of Dredge Material ................................................................... 4
4
5
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .................................................... 5
A. Cultural Resources ............................................................................... .5
V. NATURAL RESOURCES ...................................................................... 5
A Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities ............................................ .6
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B.
C. Permits ...............................................................................................
Rare and Protected Species .................................................................. . 6
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VI: COMMENTS AND COORDINATION ..................................................10
VII.FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .........................................10
TAB E
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Dare County ........................... 9
APPENDICES
A. Figures
B. Agency Correspondence

PR07ECT COMMITMENTS
STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAl~
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116
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The following commitments were included in the original State Environmental
Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact, published in 2002. Any changes or
additions to these commitments are listed in /ta/Ics
Hghway Divisioa i/ Ferrv Division
1. A Special Use Permit is required with the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
for the use of their spoil storage site.
2. The following environmental permits will be required:
• CAMA Major Development Permit- NCDENR, Division of Coastal Management
• Individual Permit (Sections 10 and 404)- US Army Corps of Engineers
• 401 Water Quality Certification- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
• Stormwater Management Plan Permit- NCDENR, Division of Water Quallity
3. NCDOT will coordinate with the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding seasonal
construction moratoriums.
4. All construction work will be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy
Point wetland mitigation site. (New commitment)
5. NCDOT should adhere to "Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian
• ,Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities In North Carolina
Waters" for this project. (New commitment)
6. NCDOT's Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will be implemented. (New
commitment)
p~je~ npv~~~~~„p.,t and Environ ental Anaivsis Branch [PDE_A)
7. A general submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search will be conducted by the
Division of Marine Fisheries prior to construction. The need for additional Surveys
will be determined at that time.
NCDOT has comp/eted a SAV survey in the study area; no SAV were found.
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8. The need for underwater archaeology studies is pending. Once a determination is
made, NCDOT will complete any studies prior to construction.
R-3116] State EA/ FONSI Addendum Page } of 2
September 2006. ~

PRO]ECT COMMITMENTS
NCDOT has coordinated with the O>~ce of State Archaeo%gy; /t was de rmined
Chat no underwater arrhaeo%gy studies are warranted for this project. owever,
dredging work will cease and the OSA will be notified immed/ate/y if an potent/a/
artifacts are /orated during construction.
9. NCDOT wi!II coordinate with the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding II "May
Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect" biological conclusions. (New
commitment)
10. NCDOT will prepare an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and coordina a with the
National Marine Fisheries Service on this work. (New commitment)
NCDOT cpnducted an Essentia/ F/sh Habitat Assessment In August
slgnlficar~t Impacts to EFH are anticipated,
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R-3116) State; EA/ FONSI Addendum
September 20p6
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STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116]
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Prepared by the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I. SUMMARY
This is a North Carolina State Administrative Action-Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact (SEA/FONSI) that
was completed in February 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the impacts detailed in
the original document have not changed.
A. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of
Highways and Ferry Division, proposes to expand the ferry basin originally
dredged in 2002 as part of the ferry terminal construction project (Figure 1). The
original project, as detailed in the 2002 SEA/FONSI, included the dredging of a
300-foot by 350-foot area to a depth of 8 feet for use as a turning basin,
including two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels. The proposed work
to be discussed in this Addendum would create space for two additional slips in
the turning basin so that two additional vessels can be incorporated into the
Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency 'route.
B. Alternatives Considered
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces. Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south
side of the existing turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative
was not pursued as potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries
of state owned property.

C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin to a depth of
eight feet (Figure 2). Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters will be
installed to delineate the additional slips. An elevated walkway will be
constructed to provide access to the two new slips.
D. Coordination
Several federal, state, and local agencies were contacted during the
preparation of this Addendum. Copies of any correspondence can be found in
Appendix A.
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts
The dredging operations necessary to expand the turning basin could
disturb important secondary nursery areas and other aquatic resources
located in Stumpy Point Bay.
• The expansion of the turning basin will assist in evacuating citizens
from the Outer Banks in a timely manner during an emergency
situation by enabling NCDOT to utilize more vessels on the route.
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies
The proposed action will result in impacts to surface waters, jurisdictional
wetlands and coastal resources. The North Carolina Coastal Management Act
(CAMA) provides permitting reviews of impacts affecting Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs) in the designated coastal counties. Dare County is one of the
counties under the CAMA review and as such, a CAMA Major Development Permit
will be required. An Individual Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) will be required in order to comply with Section 10 of the River and
Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires each state to certify that state
water quality standards will not be violated for activities that involves issuance of
a federal permit or license or require discharges to "Waters of the United States."
Requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
for 401 certification will be required as part of the permit process to include
written concurrence on the CAMA Major Development Permit and approval of a
Stormwater Management Plan.
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The spoil material resulting from the dredging operations in Stumpy Point
Bay will be stored in a spoil storage site located approximately 7,000 feet south
of the project in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The use of this site
will require a Special Use Permit issued by officials at the Refuge.
G. Additional Information
Additional information concerning this Addendum can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch.
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact
Based upon the project as proposed in this report, and upon comments
received from federal, state and local agencies, it is the finding of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the project will not have a significant
impact upon the human or natural environment. The proposed action will not
have a significant adverse impact on air, noise, or water quality in Dare County.
The proposed project is consistent with plans and goals that have been adopted
by Dare County and the State of North Carolina. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required.
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II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PRO]ECT
The existing Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal was constructed
with the purpose of providing an emergency connection from the Outer Banks to
the mainland of North Carolina in the event that existing transportation services
are disrupted. The constructed facility allows a total of four ferries to operate on
the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency route. The purpose of this project is to
expand the ferry turning basin in order to increase the capacity of the existing
facility. The proposed expansion would create two additional berthing slips that
would enable the Ferry Division to operate a total of six ferry boats on the
emergency Stumpy Point to Rodanthe route. The additional ferries would be
critical in the event that NC 12 service is disrupted for extended time periods.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces.
Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of the existing
turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative was not pursued as
potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries of state owned
property.
B. Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin (Figure 2).
The area would be dredged to a depth of eight feet. Based on the average
recorded depth within the study area, approximately 3,000 cubic yards of
material will be excavated. Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters
will be installed to denote the additional berthing slips. The additional slips will
be used only to house ferry vessels while not in use; the loading and offloading
of vehicles will continue to occur from the facilities already constructed.
Upland development will include a 6-foot by 100-foot elevated main
wooden walkway and two 6-foot by 25-foot finger walkways to access the
vessels moored in the added slips (Figure 3). Construction of the walkways will
occur outside of the limits of the adjacent wetland mitigation site.
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C. Disposal of Dredge Material
The NCDOT anticipates using a spoil disposal site located on property
owned by the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (ARNWR). The disposal site
is the same as was used during the dredging of the original access channel and
turning basin. The ARNWR will require a special use permit for use of the
disposal property. Disposal of the dredged material into the spoil site will be
conducted in the same manner as in previous dredging operations.
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The following section summarizes updates to the socioeconomic
environmental studies conducted for the original SEA/FONSI in 2002. Unless
otherwise noted, information regarding land use, transportation planning,
socioeconomic data, and cultural resources has not changed since the original
SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Cultural Resources
1. Archaeology
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106,
codified at Title 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded,
licensed, or permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
NCDOT consulted with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) regarding
potential archaeological sites in the proposed project area. OSA does consider
the undertaking to be a major bottom disturbance. The probability of
encountering significant underwater cultural resources is, however, low at this
location. OSA recommended that NCDOT proceed with caution and requested
immediate notification if any potential artifacts are encountered during
construction. No additional investigation is warranted for this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The following section summarizes updates to the natural resource studies
conducted for the original SEA/FONSI. Unless otherwise noted, information
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regarding water resources, biotic communities, jurisdictional issues, and rare and
protected species has not changed since the original SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
1. Terrestrial Communities
Anticipated impacts to terrestrial communities are estimated based upon
the proposed construction limits. The only terrestrial community to be impacted
will be the disturbed area along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay; this area will
have shading impacts due to construction of the wooden walkway, to be
constructed on pilings (Figure 3).
2. Wetland Communities
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a
portion of the growing season. CAMA jurisdictional wetlands occur along the
shoreline of Stumpy Point Bay. However, due to the limited construction activities
included in this project, no wetland impacts are expected.
During construction, Best Management Practices (BMP's), including
erosion control measures will be used. Therefore, it is anticipated that expansion
of the terminal will result in minimal impacts to surrounding surface waters.
3. Aquatic Communities
Temporary impacts to aquatic species from increased sediment during
construction are expected to be reduced by performing the dredging work within
the time period established by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
Dredging will be performed between November 1 and February 14, per current
DMF guidelines. Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters
should be strictly enforced to reduce impacts.
NCDOT conducted a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search of the
study area; no SAV were found.
B. Permits
It is anticipated that the following permits will be needed to complete the
required construction:
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• Major CAMA Development Permit from the NC Division of Coastal
Management;
• Special Use Permit from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for
use of the spoil disposal site;
• Individual Permit (including Sections 10 and 404) from the US Army
Corps of Engineers;
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water
Quality; and
• North Carolina Stormwater Management Permit from the NC Division
of Water Quality.
C. Rare and Protected Species
As of June 21, 2006, the US Fish and Wildlife Service lists fourteen
Federally-Protected species for Dare County (Table 1). Table 1 summarizes the
previous surveys as well as the current surveys. Two species (Red wolf,
Shortnose sturgeon) have been added to the list of Federally-Protected species
for Dare County.
The following species have been added to the list of Federally Protected
Species for Dare County since the completion of the SEA/FONSI:
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) STATUS: Endangered- Non-Essential
Experimental Population
DESCRIPTION: Amedium-sized, wild canid, the red wolf resembles the coyote
but is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the
coyote's. The red wolfs coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny
element is more pronounced, and the pelage is usually somewhat coarser. This
species is slightly smaller than the gray wolf (C. lupus) with a more slender and
elongated head. Its pelage is shorter and coarser than in any race of lupus.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: The red wolf was once found throughout the
southeastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to central Texas and from the
Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois. Between the period of 1900
to 1920, red wolves were extirpated from most of the eastern portion of their
range. A small number persisted in the wild in southeastern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana until the fate 1970s. By 1980, the species was
determined to be extinct in the wild.
HABITAT: The last red wolves were found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat
because this was the last area in which the animals were allowed to remain. Any
habitat area in the southeastern United States of sufficient size, which provides
adequate food, water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation,
should be suitable habitat for the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red
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wolf home range requirements vary from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Currently, there is an experimental population of red wolves which is being
managed from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The red wolf is listed only as Non-Essential
Experimental Population. Species not subject to Section 7 consultation- no
biological conclusion required.
Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) STATUS: Endangered
DESCRIPTION: The shortnose sturgeon is usually less than 3 feet long. It is dark
above and light below. It has a wide mouth pointed downward beneath a short
snout. Five rows of sharp, pointed plates along the sides of its body provide
protection from predators.
DISTRIBUTION: The shortnose sturgeon lives in Atlantic Seaboard rivers from
southern Canada to northeastern Florida.
HABITAT AND CHARACTERISTICS: The sturgeon inhabits the lower sections of
larger rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It may spend most of
the year in brackish or salt water and move into fresh water only to spawn. The
fish feeds on invertebrates (shrimp, worms, etc.) and stems and leaves of
macrophytes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT. Per conversation with Fritz Rohde,
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, on June 22, 2006, "It is unlikely that
the shortnose sturgeon occurs there."
Since the SEA/FONSI was written, NCDOT, under the advisement of the
USFWS, has changed the protocol in which biological conclusions are rendered.
When the SEA/FONSI was developed, a "No Effect" biological conclusion could
be rendered if habitat was present, but no species were found. Since then, it is
acknowledged that the mobility of animals can inhibit a surveyor from finding the
species, and a "No Effect" biological conclusion is not appropriate when habitat
exists in the project area. As the intention of the Endangered Species Act to
protect habitat as well as the species, a more appropriate biological conclusion is
"May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect."
As plants are stationary, and thorough survey of species is possible, a
biological conclusion of "No Effect" can be attained if no plants are found after a
thorough survey during the optimal survey period and there are no known
populations. of the species within a mile of the study area.
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Therefore, due to the changes noted above, the following species'
biological conclusion should be updated from "No Effect" to "May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely Affect":
Bald Eagle
West Indian manatee
All other biological conclusions remain valid for this project. Concurrence for
these conclusions will be sought from the USFWS prior to the permit application
process.
NCDOT has conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment of the study
area. Given the very small size of the likely impacts in relation to the size of
Stumpy Point Bay, no significant impacts to EFH are anticipated with this project.
NCDOT will provide the results of the study to the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
NCDOT contacted several federal and state agencies prior the preparation
of this document. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from
the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in Appendix A of
this document.
*United States Army Corps of Engineers- Regulatory Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*National Marine Fisheries Service
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Administration- State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources- State Historic Preservation Office
*N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)-
Division of Water Quality
*NCDENR- Wildlife Resources Commission
*NCDENR- Division of Marine Fisheries
*NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health
*NCDENR- Natural Heritage Program
VII. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon a study of the impacts of the proposed project, as
documented in this Addendum, and upon comments received from federal, state,
local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that this project will not have a
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significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project
is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to
natural, social, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The
proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any
communities. The project has been extensively coordinated with federal, state,
and local agencies. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor
further environmental analysis is required.
Additional information concerning this document can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch:
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone]
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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

lP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW" <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gary Jordan" <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>,
<Matthews.Kathy @ epamail.epa.gov>
Beth,
I haven't had time to draft a letter concerning your February 23, 2006 scoping letter for the above project so this
e-mail is acting as the official correspondence. The project as proposed would require an Individual Permit from
the Corps of Engineers for the expansion of the basin by approximately .5 acres and the associated additional
docking locations. Based on the information provided it appears jurisdictional wetlands may be impacted by the
project. Department of Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any
adjacent wetlands in conjunction with this project. Additionally, the waters of the Pamlico Sound are Section 10
waters which would require a Section 10 permit pursuant to the River and Harbors Act of 1899. The individual
permit I mentioned above would cover the activities for both Section 10 and 404. Environmental concerns with this
project include the destruction and filling of wetlands, the destruction of Submerged Aquatic vegetation (SAV's) and
the associated impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The Corp also agrees and supports the comments provided
to you in letters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS), North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC),
and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) dated March 15, 2006, and March 22, 2006. All work
related to Federal Endangered Species as required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act including copies of
all correspondence and meeting minutes with NOAA Marine Fisheries Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service
associated with the project should be coordinated with this office. Additionally, work related to the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act coordinated through NOAA Marine Fisheries should be coordinated
with this office also. I thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have questions, comments or require
additional information, please contact me at [phone], extension 26.
Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Project Manager
Washington Regulatory Field Office
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'Fwd: TIP # R-3116] Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion)
Subject: [Fwd: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion]
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:20 -0400
From: Ron Sechler <[e-mail]>
To: Beth Smyre <[e-mail]>
CC: Bill Biddlecome <William.)[e-mail]>
Beth,
Reference your February 23, 2006, scoping letter on the proposed
expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal. Based on the information
provided, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) believes that
habitat for federally managed species would be excavated or filled and
that this new work would cumulatively add to the impacts that have
already occurred at this site. Therefore, in order to fully evaluate
these impacts, including indirect and cumulative impacts, NMFS
recommends preparation of an essential fish habitat assessment for this
work. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments early in
the project planning process.
Sincerely,
Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW" <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
CC: Gary Jordan <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail], "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>, [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Beth,
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Oftce
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
March 15, 2006
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
I X48 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, No-'th Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
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This letter is in response to your request for comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
on the potential environmental effects of the proposed expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal in
Dare County, North Carolina (TIP No. R-3116J). These comments provide scoping information in
accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7
of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the information provided, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
proposes to expand the existing ferry basin by dredging an area approximately 60 feet by 350 feet and
adding hvo additional docking locations. During a March l4, 2006 telephone conversation, Mr. Clay
Willis of NCDOT stated to Ntr. Gary Jordan of the Service, that the adjacent Stumpy Point Wetland
,~lititaticm Site would not be affected by this project. Mr. Willis also stated that a submerged aquatic
vegetation survey would be conducted at the project site. We believe that this is prudent.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their designated
non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed threatened or endangered species. A biological assessment/evaluation may be prepared to
fultill'tl~e section 7(a)(2) requirement and will expedite the consultation process. To assist you, acounty-
by-county list of federally protected species known to occur in North Carolina and information on their
life histories and habitats can be found on our web page at http.~/nc-e5 fws Gov/e5/countyfr.html .
T., ,~_--.'- - ,:.... *T-~. "~'C'~TI-iP database indicates an occurrcrcc of the federally
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endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) near the project area. To minimize the potential
for adverse effects to this species, we recommend that the Service's GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING
I~'ll'ACTS TO 'THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters be implemented as part of the project. These guidelines can be
found at htt :!inc-es.fws, ov/mammal/manatee uidelines.. df .
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to
adversely affect) a listed species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results of your
urvevs, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species, including
consideration of direct, indirect, and ewmulative eftects, before conducting any activities that might affect
the species. if you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse,
direct or indirect effect) on listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence.

We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the public
notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in the planning
process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in project implementation. In
addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the environmental documentation for this project
include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered;
3. A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project impact area
that may be directly or indirectly affected;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S. that are to be impacted by filling, dredging, clearing,
ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should be differentiated by habitat type based on
the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands Inventory (NVb'I). V/etland
boundaries should be determined by using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
5. Tlie anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent, that would be likely to
occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also include the extent to
which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to natural resources, and how this
and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse effects;
6. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or minimize
impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect;
7. If unavoidable wetland impacts are proposed, project planning should include a co-npetisatory
mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us during
the progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the impacts of this
project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at (919) 856-
4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
~'•'
~~ 1r•, Pete Benjamin
Ecological Services Supervisor
cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE, Washington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHwA, Raleigh, NC

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MEMORANDUM
March 22, 2006
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From: Brian L. Wrenn, Transportation Permitting Unit, NCDWQ ~.~rsb~ ~~ Z` `~
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Subject: Request for Scoping Comments for the Proposed Expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry
Terminal in Dare County, TIP Project No. R-3116J, WBS 34525, State Clearinghouse
Project No. 06-0259.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. Based on a preliminary review of the project study area, DWQ has the
followin comments:
Stream/Surface Water River Basin Classification Stream Index No.
Stumpy Point Bay Pas uotank SA; H W 30-22-8
Project Specific Comments:
1. Stumpy Point Bay is class SA; HQW waters of the State. This is one of the highest quality water
systems in the State and an important nursery area and shellfish habitat. Any land disturbing
activities in this area should meet the requirements of Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 04B .0124). In addition, if a state storm water permit is required, the storm water plan must
meet the requirements for HQW in 15A NCAC 02H .1006.
2. Dredged material from this=project should be properly disposed of in approved spoil disposal sites.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures should be.in place to prevent water quality standard
violations due to storm water runoff from these sites.
3. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) surveys should be conducted prior to dredging. Impacts to
SAV populations should be avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible. Any direct
impacts to SAV populations may require mitigation through preservation, enhancement or restoration
activities. NCDOT should develop and submit a mitigation plan for any impacts to SAVs as part of
the 401 Water Quality Certification.
4. Preliminary review of the areas adjacent to the existing terminal appear to be wetlands and are most
likely areas of environmental concern (AECs). The proposed docking sites should not impact
wetlands.
General Comments:
1. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)}, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to
replace appropriate lost functions and values In accordance with the Environmental Mana~m~t
N,~,~>;
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Ralegh, NoAh Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] f FAX [phone]nlernet: http•//h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water t]uallty
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TO: Melba McGee
Ofi"ice of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENIZ
F1tOM.: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinator ~ /~, ;~~~
>:Iabitat Con..servati.on Program
DATE: March 22, 2006
SUBJECT: Response to the start of study notification from the N. C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife concerns for the
proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point in
Dare County, North Carolina. TIP No. R-3116J, SCbI Project No. 06-
0259_
This memorandtun responds to a request from Gregory J. 7"k~ozpe of the NCDOT
for. our concerns regardirigimpacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the
subject project. Biologi's'ts on tb.e staff. of the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) have reviewed the proposed improvements. Our comments are provided in
accordance with certain proviston.s of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401., as amended; 1 G
U.S.C. GGl-GG7d).
NCDOT is proposing to expand the emergency ferry terminal at Stumpy Point.
This proposal includes dredging an area approximately GO feet by 350 feet to enlarge the
existing ferry basin. There is potential for the proposed dredge area to contain
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV s). NCDOT should survey this area to determine
the presence or absence of SAV's. NCDOT currently manages a mitigation site adjacent
to the existing ferry terminal. Impact to this mitigation site should be avoided. ~'o help
facilitate document prepatati.on. anal the ireview process, our general informational needs
are outlined below:
1 _ Description of .f..tsh,ery and wildlife resources within the project area,
including a listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered,
or special coneErn species. Potential borrow areas to be used for protect
construction should be included in the inventories. A listing of designated
plant species can be developed through. consultation with:
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N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1615
(9l9) 733-7795
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NCDA Platlt Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the project. The need .for
channelizin~ or relocating portions of strcarras crossed and the extent of
such activities.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by the project.
Wetland acreages should include all project-related areas that may
undergo hydrologic change as a result of ditching, other draiziage, or
filling for. project construction. Wetland identification mayob s of
accomplished through coordination with the U. S. Army CC rp,
E el ands shouOld beIi t nt'fiCcd and Grit ria listedtbe person delineating
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4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife habitat impacted by
the proposed project. Potential borrow sites should be included.
S. The extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation, or
fragmentation of wildlife habitat (wetland,5 or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, m.in.imizing or compensating for direct and indirect
degradati4n_=inkabitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes the environmental
effects of highway construction and quantifies the contribution of this
individual project to environmental degradation.
8. A discussioondahedevelo mere tfac litatod by the tmp oved road accesssult
from sec ry p
9. If construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, munieibbppal,
or rivate development projects, a description of tb.ese projects shohould
in le uded in the environmental document, and all project sponsors s
be identified.
10. A dis acts associated wath~the disposal. of the dredge material l' and any
imp
Thank you for th ~~p~p ~ rst~'our offi eepleasercontact m at (919j 52889886
this project. If we can £u Y
Cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE
Brian Wrenn, DWG
(}ar,y Jordan, US>^WS
Catliy Brittingham, DCM
Marcr 22, 2006
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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Dept. of Transportation
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
ERD: Scoping
DESC: Proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point. This entails
dredging an area approximately 60 ft by 350 ft and adding two additional docking
locations. TIP R-3116)
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 02-E-9220-0912
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
NO COMMENT
CO NTS ATTACHED
SIGNED BY:
DATE : ~ °,~~-'~y~
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NC Dcpartmcynt of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Marine Fisheries
Sara Winslow
06-4259 Expansion of the fimtrget~c~ Ferry Torminal at stumpy POant
Work/dredging -conducted at any limns inside turbidity curtains. If not, dredging moratorium in
effect February 15 ~ Octobar 31.

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_.
~~ DEPARTMENT OF EN OURCEgNT ~1ND ~ ,
NATURAL RE
DIVISION dF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTkI ; ,,, ~,.~;i;
1
;Project #
~~-0259
Intar-Agency Protect Review R apogee _.,_,_~ .'- I;,
Type ofi Proj~~t' . ..:a,~^:~At-rw-e~b~rnand the
project Name' F'mrreenCV F 17Y TCfm1I11~1
t S Point.
Comments provided by:
Regional Program Person
a Regional Supervisor for Public Water Supply Section
Dentrai Office program n
Name: -Fred Hill - Washin_~ phone #: 52 9 - 1Date Recd: 5121/d6
Date Revd: 3J21/Q6
ProQra+11 within Division of Environmental Health:
a Public Water Supply
Other, Name of Program
Response (check all applicable)'
No objection to protect as proposed
Nq comment
Insufficient information to complete review
Comments attached
Sae comments below
j~p water supply wells are located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project; therefore this office
hag no objections.
Plans i-ttd specifications must be submitted to, and approved by, the Public Water Supply Section Play
Review unit prior to the irigts111ation or relocation of any potable water lines associated w{th this project.
Please contact Dare County Water Department (Ken Ftatt, Director) at 252.475.5606 to verify loegtions
and availability of potable water lines t'or the project,
Retum to
Public Water Supply Section
Environmental Review Coordinator for the Division qt Environmental Health

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pEPARTMENT OF ENVOURCESNT AND
NATURAL RES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Inter-Agency Project Review Response
Project Number
06-0259
county
Dare
T e of Project prooosal to eztl~Ind the
Project Name ~ ~ NC DoT yP F r ee v Ferrv T~ mtaat a1
Stutn Fofnt.
The applicant should be advised that plans and speclfc~lttons for all water eystem
improvements must be approved by the Division of Environmental Health prior to the
award of a contract or the Initiation of construction (as tequlrod by 15A NCAC 1AC
.0300et. seq.}. For informa~tiort, contact the Public Water Supply Section, (919)
733-2321,
[] This project well be classified es a non•community public water supply and must con~-piy
with istan{ h u d contactt thel P bllcCWater Supply Section, [phone] informatlan d'1e
appl ca
^ If this project is constructed as proposed, we wilt recommend closure of ~ feet of
adjacenk waters to the harvest of shellfish. For information regarding the Sh4ltfish
sanitation program, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation SQCtlon at (262}
726-6827.
^ The loll disposal area{s) proposed for this project may produce a mosquito breeding
problem. For information concerning appropriate mosquito control measures, the
applicant should contact the Public Health Pest Management Section at [phone]•
The applicant should be advised that prior to the removal or demolition of dliapidated
^ structures, a extensive rodent control program may be neceasa~ry in order to prevent the
migratfi ntheftocalrhealth department or the PublicnHealthlPest M$ ragemtanteSe don alt
contac
{919) 733-6407.
^ ThE applicant should be advised to contact the local health department rag®rding their
requirements for sgptlc tank Insta11at1ans (as required under 15A NCAC 1 BA. 1900 et.
sop.}. For lnformatlgn concerning septic tank and ether on-site wastt disposal methods
contact the On-Site Wastewater Section at [phone].
^ The applicant Should be advised to contact the local health dap®rtment regarding the
sanitary facilities required for this protect.
If existing water lines will be relocated dating the construction, plans for the water line
relocation must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Health, Public Water
Supply Section, Technical Services Branch, 1634 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1634, {919) 733-2321
® For Regional and Central Office comments, see the reverse side o! this form.
Jim McRight PWSS 03x17106
Reviewer 9ectivn/Branch Date
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Michael F. Easley, Governor
April 3, 2006
MEMORANDUM
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William G. Ross Jr., Secret~l~' `
TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, DOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis
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FROM: Harry LeGrand, Natural Heritage Program
SUBJECT: Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Exl,ansion; Dare County
REFERENCE: WBS 34525, TIP Project R-3116)
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the immediate site. An island, apparently a dredge island, just to the east
of the two channels has been a site of nesting by terns in 1983 and earlier. However, more recent
colonial waterbird surveys, including 2004, have failed to find birds nesting on the island.
However, assuming that the island is still present, it is important that the island be checked for
nesting by colonial waterbirds. If birds are present, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
should be notified (contact is Sue Cameron at <camerons(c~coastalnet.com> to determine how
the project should proceed in regard to potential impacts to the island and the birds.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<www ncsparks net/nhp/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
1601 Mal Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 j~jp~lCalOllna
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STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116)
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND FERRY DIVISION
In Compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
APPROVED:
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116]
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
September 2006
Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch by:
Eliza th A. Smyre
Project Planning Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY .........................................................................................1
A. Description of Action .............................................................................1
B. Alternatives Considered .........................................................................1
C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative ......................................................... 2
D. Coordination .........................................................................................2
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts .......................................... 2
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies ...................................................... 2
G. Additional Information .......................................................................... 3
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No
Significant Impact ................................................................................. 3
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PRO]ECT ....................... 4
III. ALTERNATIVES .................................................................................. 4
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration ............................................ 4
B. Recommended Alternative ..................................................................... 4
C. Disposal of Dredge Material ................................................................... 5
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ....................................................5
A. Cultural Resources ................................................................................5
V. NATURAL RESOURCES ...................................................................... 5
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities ............................................. 6
B. Permits ................................................................................................ 6
C. Rare and Protected Species ...................................................................7
VI: COMMENTS AND COORDINATION ..................................................10
VII.FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .........................................10
TABLE
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Dare County ........................... 9
APPENDICES
A. Figures
B. Agency Correspondence

PRO]ECT COMMITMENTS
STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINA~.
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)`.
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1,12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116]-
The following commitments were included in the original State Environment I
Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact, published in 2002. Any Chang s or
additions to these commitments are listed in Jta/fcs:
1. A Special Use Permit is required with the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
for the use of their spoil storage site.
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2. The following environmental permits will be required:
• CAMA Major Development Permit- NCDENR, Division of Coastal Management
• individual Permit (Sections 10 and 404)- US Army Corps of Engineers '~
• 401 Water Quality Certification- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
• Stormwater Management Plan Permit- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
3. NCDOT will coordinate with the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding seasonal
construction moratoriums.
4. All construction work will be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy
Point wetland mitigation site. (New commitment)
5. NCDOT should adhere to "Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian
,Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction Activitles in North Carolina
Waters" for this project. (New commitment)
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6. NCDOT's Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will b~ implemented. (N~w
commitment)
7. A general submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search will be conducted by t e
ine Fisheries rior to construction. The need for additional sur~jeys
Division of Mar p
will be determined at that time.
NCDOT has clomp/eted a SA V survey In the study area; no SA V were found.
8. The need for underwater archaeology studies is pending. Once a determination is
made, NCDOT will complete any studies prior to construction.. '~,
R-311W State EJ~I FONSI Addendum Page 1 of 2
September 2006.

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PROJECT COMMITMENTS
NCDOT ha.~ cooro'Inated with the Office of State Archaeo%gy; It was det rm/ned
that no underwater archaeo%gy studies are warranted for th/s project: owever,
dredg/ng work wi// cease and the OSA wJ// be notified /mmed/ate/y if an potentla/
artifacts are located during construction,
9. NCDOT will coordinate with the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a I "May
Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect" biological conclusions. (New
commitrwhent)
10. NCDOT will prepare an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and coordina a with the
National Marine Fisheries Service on this work. (New commitment)
NCDOT Conducted an Essentia/ Fish Habitat Assessment in August 20 ; no
significant impacts to EFH are ant>c/pated.
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R-3110 State EA/ FONSI Addendum
September 2006
Page 2 of 2

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116]
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Prepared by the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I. SUMMARY
This is a North Carolina State Administrative Action-Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact (SEA/FONSI) that
was completed in February 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the impacts detailed in
the original document have not changed.
A. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of
Highways and Ferry Division, proposes to expand the ferry basin originally
dredged in 2002 as part of the ferry terminal construction project (Figure 1). The
original project, as detailed in the 2002 SEA/FONSI, included the dredging of a
300-foot by 350-foot area to a depth of 8 feet for use as a turning basin,
including two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels. The proposed work
to be discussed in this Addendum would create space for two additional slips in
the turning basin so that two additional vessels can be incorporated into the
Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency 'route.
B. Alternatives Considered
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces. Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south
side of the existing turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative
was not pursued as potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries
of state owned property.

C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin to a depth of
eight feet (Figure 2). Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters will be
installed to delineate the additional slips. An elevated walkway will be
constructed to provide access to the two new slips.
D. Coordination
Several federal, state, and local agencies were contacted during the
preparation of this Addendum. Copies of any correspondence can be found in
Appendix A.
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts
• The dredging operations necessary to expand the turning basin could
. disturb important secondary nursery areas and other aquatic resources
located in Stumpy Point Bay.
• The expansion of the turning basin will assist in evacuating citizens
from the Outer Banks in a timely manner during an emergency
situation by enabling NCDOT to utilize more vessels on the route.
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies
The proposed action will result in impacts to surface waters, jurisdictional
wetlands and coastal resources. The North Carolina Coastal Management Act
(CAMA) provides permitting reviews of impacts affecting Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs) in the designated coastal counties. Dare County is one of the
counties under the CAMA review and as such, a CAMA Major Development Permit
will be required. An Individual Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) will be required in order to comply with Section 10 of the River and
Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires each state to certify that state
water quality standards will not be violated for activities that involves issuance of
a federal permit or license or require discharges to "Waters of the United States."
Requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
for 401 certification will be required as part of the permit process to include
written concurrence on the CAMA Major Development Permit and approval of a
Stormwater Management Plan.
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The spoil material resulting from the dredging operations in Stumpy Point
Bay will be stored in a spoil storage site located approximately 7,000 feet south
of the project in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The use of this site
will require a Special Use Permit issued by officials at the Refuge.
G. Additional information
Additional information concerning this Addendum can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch.
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact
Based upon the project as proposed in this report, and upon comments
received from federal, state and local agencies, it is the finding of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the project will not have a significant
impact upon the human or natural environment. The proposed action will not
have a significant adverse impact on air, noise, or water quality in Dare County.
The proposed project is consistent with plans and goals that have been adopted
by Dare County and the State of North Carolina. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required.
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II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The existing Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal was constructed
with the purpose of providing an emergency connection from the Outer Banks to
the mainland of North Carolina in the event that existing transportation services
are disrupted. The constructed facility allows a total of four ferries to operate on
the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency route. The purpose of this project is to
expand the ferry turning basin in order to increase the capacity of the existing
facility. The proposed expansion would create two additional berthing slips that
would enable the Ferry Division to operate a total of six ferry boats on the
emergency Stumpy Point to Rodanthe route. The additional ferries would be
critical in the event that NC 12 service is disrupted for extended time periods.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces.
Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of the existing
turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative was not pursued as
potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries of state owned
property.
B. Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin (Figure 2).
The area would be dredged to a depth of eight feet. Based on the average
recorded depth within the study area, approximately 3,000 cubic yards of
material will be excavated. Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters
will be installed to denote the additional berthing slips. The additional slips will
be used only to house ferry vessels while not in use; the loading and offloading
of vehicles will continue to occur from the facilities already constructed.
Upland development will include a 6-foot by 100-foot elevated main
wooden walkway and two 6-foot by 25-foot finger walkways to access the
vessels moored in the added slips (Figure 3). Construction of the walkways will
occur outside of the limits of the adjacent wetland mitigation site.
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C. Disposal of Dredge Material
The NCDOT anticipates using a spoil disposal site located on property
owned by the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (ARNWR). The disposal site
is the same as was used during the dredging of the original access channel and
turning basin. The ARNWR will require a special use permit for use of the
disposal property. Disposal of the dredged material into the spoil site will be
conducted in the same manner as in previous dredging operations.
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The following section summarizes updates to the socioeconomic
environmental studies conducted for the original SEA/FONSI in 2002. Unless
otherwise noted, information regarding land use, transportation planning,
socioeconomic data, and cultural resources has not changed since the original
SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Cultural Resources
1. Archaeology
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106,
codified at Title 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded,
licensed, or permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
NCDOT consulted with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) regarding
potential archaeological sites in the proposed project area. OSA does consider
the undertaking to be a major bottom disturbance. The probability of
encountering significant underwater cultural resources is, however, low at this
location. OSA recommended that NCDOT proceed with caution and requested
immediate notification if any potential artifacts are encountered during
construction. No additional investigation is warranted for this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The following section summarizes updates to the natural resource studies
conducted for the original SEA/FONSI. Unless otherwise noted, information
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regarding water resources, biotic communities, jurisdictional issues, and rare and
protected species has not changed since the original SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
1. Terrestrial Communities
Anticipated impacts to terrestrial communities are estimated based upon
the proposed construction limits. The only terrestrial community to be impacted
will be the disturbed area along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay; this area will
have shading impacts due to construction of the wooden walkway, to be
constructed on pilings (Figure 3).
2. Wetland Communities
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a
portion of-the growing season. CAMA jurisdictional wetlands occur along the
shoreline of Stumpy Point Bay. However, due to the limited construction activities
included in this project, no wetland impacts are expected.
During construction, Best Management Practices (BMP's), including
erosion control measures will be used. Therefore, it is anticipated that expansion
of the terminal will result in minimal impacts to surrounding surface waters.
3. Aquatic Communities
Temporary impacts to aquatic species from increased sediment during
construction are expected to be reduced by performing the dredging work within
the time period established by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
Dredging will be performed between November 1 and February 14, per current
DMF guidelines. Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters
should be strictly enforced to reduce impacts.
NCDOT conducted a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search of the
study area; no SAV were found.
B. Permits
It is anticipated that the following permits will be needed to complete the
required construction:
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• Major CAMA Development Permit from the NC Division of Coastal
Management;
• Special Use Permit from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for
use of the spoil disposal site;
• Individual Permit (including Sections 10 and 404) from the US Army
Corps of Engineers;
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water
Quality; and
• North Carolina Stormwater Management Permit from the NC Division
of Water Quality.
C. Rare and Protected Species
As of June 21, 2006, the US Fish and Wildlife Service lists fourteen
Federally-Protected species for Dare County (Table 1). Table 1 summarizes the
previous surveys as well as the current surveys. Two species (Red wolf,
Shortnose sturgeon) have been added to the list of Federally-Protected species
for Dare County.
The following species have been added to the list of Federally Protected
Species for Dare County since the completion of the SEA/FONSI:
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) STATUS: Endangered- Non-Essential
Experimental Population
DESCRIPTION: Amedium-sized, wild canid, the red wolf resembles the coyote
but is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the
coyote's. The red wolfs coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny
element is more pronounced, and the pelage is usually somewhat coarser. This
species is slightly smaller than the gray wolf (C. lupus) with a more slender and
elongated head. Its pelage is shorter and coarser than in any race of lupus.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: The red wolf was once found throughout the
southeastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to central Texas and from the
Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois. Between the period of 1900
to 1920, red wolves were extirpated from most of the eastern portion of their
range. A small number persisted in the wild in southeastern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana until the late 1970s. By 1980, the species was
determined to be extinct in the wild.
HABITAT: The last red wolves were found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat
because this was the last area in which the animals were allowed to remain. Any
habitat area in the southeastern United States of sufficient size, which provides
adequate food, water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation,
should be suitable habitat for the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red
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wolf home range requirements vary from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Currently, there is an experimental population of red wolves which is being
managed from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The red wolf is listed only as Non-Essential
Experimental Population. Species not subject to Section 7 consultation- no
biological conclusion required.
shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenserbrevirostrum) STATUS: Endangered
DESCRIPTION: The shortnose sturgeon is usually less than 3 feet long. It is dark
above and light below. It has a wide mouth pointed downward beneath a short
snout. Five rows of sharp, pointed plates along the sides of its body provide
protection from predators.
DISTRIBUTION: The shortnose sturgeon lives in Atlantic Seaboard rivers from
southern Canada to northeastern Florida.
HABITAT AND CHARACTERISTICS: The sturgeon inhabits the lower sections of
larger rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It may spend most of
the year in brackish or salt water and move into fresh water only to spawn. The
fish feeds on invertebrates (shrimp, worms, etc.) and stems and leaves of
macrophytes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT. Per conversation with Fritz Rohde,
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, on June 22, 2006, "It is unlikely that
the shortnose sturgeon occurs there."
Since the SEA/FONSI was written, NCDOT, under the advisement of the
USFWS, has changed the protocol in which biological conclusions are rendered.
When the SEA/FONSI was developed, a "No Effect" biological conclusion could
be rendered if habitat was present, but no species were found. Since then, it is
acknowledged that the mobility of animals can inhibit a surveyor from finding the
species, and a "No Effect" biological conclusion is not appropriate when habitat
exists in the project area. As the intention of the Endangered Species Act to
protect habitat as well as the species, a more appropriate biological conclusion is
"May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect."
As plants are stationary, and thorough survey of species is possible, a
biological conclusion of "No Effect" can be attained if no plants are found after a
thorough survey during the optimal survey period and there are no known
populations of the species within a mile of the study area.
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biological conclusion should be updated from "No Effect" to "May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely Affect":
Bald Eagle
West Indian manatee
All other biological conclusions remain valid for this project. Concurrence for
these conclusions will be sought from the USFWS prior to the permit application
process.
NCDOT has conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment of the study
area. Given the very small size of the likely impacts in relation to the size of
Stumpy Point Bay, no significant impacts to EFH are anticipated with this project.
NCDOT will provide the results of the study to the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
NCDOT contacted several federal and state agencies prior the preparation
of this document. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from
the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in Appendix A of
this document.
*United States Army Corps of Engineers- Regulatory Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*National Marine Fisheries Service
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Administration- State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources- State Historic Preservation Office
*N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)-
Division of Water Quality
*NCDENR- Wildlife Resources Commission
*NCDENR- Division of Marine Fisheries
*NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health
*NCDENR- Natural Heritage Program
VII. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon a study of the impacts of the proposed project, as
documented in this Addendum, and upon comments received from federal, state,
local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that this project will not have a
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significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project
is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to
natural, social, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The
proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any
communities. The project has been extensively coordinated with federal, state,
and local agencies. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor
further environmental analysis is required.
Additional information concerning this document can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch:
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone]
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Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW" <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gary Jordan" <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>,
<Matthews.Kathy @ epamail.epa. gov>
Beth,
I haven't had time to draft a letter concerning your February 23, 2006 scoping letter for the above project so this
e-mail is acting as the official correspondence. The project as proposed would require an Individual Permit from
the Corps of Engineers for the expansion of the basin by approximately .5 acres and the associated additional
docking locations. Based on the information provided it appears jurisdictional wetlands may be impacted by the
project. Department of Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any
adjacent wetlands in conjunction with this project. Additionally, the waters of the Pamlico Sound are Section 10
waters which would require a Section 10 permit pursuant to the River and Harbors Act of 1899. The individual
permit I mentioned above would cover the activities for both Section 10 and 404. Environmental concerns with this
project include the~destruction and filling of wetlands, the destruction of Submerged Aquatic vegetation (SAV's) and
the associated impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The Corp also agrees and supports the comments provided
to you in letters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS), North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC),
and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWO) dated March 15, 2006, and March 22, 2006. All work
related to Federal Endangered Species as required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act including copies of
all correspondence and meeting minutes with NOAA Marine Fisheries Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service
associated with the project should be coordinated with this office. Additionally, work related to the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act coordinated through NOAA Marine Fisheries should be coordinated
with this office also. I thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have questions, comments or require
additional information, please contact me at [phone], extension 26.
Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Project Manager ..
Washington Regulatory Field Office
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Fwd: TIP # R-3l 16J Stumpy Point Fe[ry Terminal Expansion]
Subject: [Fred: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion]
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:20 -0400
From: Ron Sechler <[e-mail]>
To: Beth Smyre <[e-mail]>
CC: Bill Biddlecome <[e-mail]>
Beth,
Reference your February 23, 2006, scoping letter on the proposed
expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal. Based on the information
provided, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) believes that
habitat for federally managed species would be excavated or filled and
that this new work would cumulatively add to the impacts that have
already occurred at this site. Therefore, in order to fully evaluate
these impacts, including indirect and cumulative impacts, NMFS
recommends preparation of an essential fish habitat assessment for this
work. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments early in
the project planning process.
Sincerely,
Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW" <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
CC: Gary Jordan <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail], "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>, [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Beth,
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
V March 15, 2006
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
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This letter is in response to your request for comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
on the potential environmental effects of the proposed expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal in
Dare County, North Carolina (TIP No. R-3116J). These comments provide scoping infomlation in
accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (l6 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7
of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (l6 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the information provided, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
I~rc~poses to expand the existing ferry basin by dredging an area approximately 60 feet by 350 feet and
adding -wo additional docking locations. During a March 14, 2006 telephone conversation, Mr. Clay
\Villis of NCDOT stated to Mr. Gary Jordan of the Service, that the adjacent Stumpy Point Wetland
,~IitiLation Site would not be affected by this project. Mr. Willis also stated that a submerged aquatic
vegetation survey would be conducted at the project site. We believe that this is prudent.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their designated
non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed threatened or endangered species. A biological assessment/evaluation may be prepared to
fultill'tl~e section 7(a)(2) requirement and will expedite the consultation process. To assist you, acounty-
by-county list of federally protected species known to occur in North Carolina and information on their
life histories and habitats can be found on our web page at http //nc-es tlvs Gov/es/countvfr.html .
-,-,, , ,._...' II P "~TCNHP} databaso indicates an occurrcncc of the federally
~ iii ,rV~ul i.tii0iii;a *:atUrai ~ritagC rogram ~~ ~
endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatccs) near the project area. To minimize the potential
for adverse effects to this species, we recommend that the Service's GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING
II~`IPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters be implemented as part of the project. These guidelines can be
found at hltp~Unc es fws i;ov/mammal/manatee v~iidelines.pdf .
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to
adversely affect) a listed species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results of your
surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species, including
runsideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before conducting any activities that might affect
the species. If you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse,
direct or indirect effect) on listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence.

We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the public
notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in the planning
process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in project implementation. In
addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the environmental documentation for this project
include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered;
A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project impact area
that may be directly or indirectly affected;
The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S. that are to be impacted by filling, dredging, clearing,
ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should be differentiated by habitat type based on
the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). Wetland
boundaries should be determined by using the 1987 Corps of Eng~~eers Wetlands Delineation
Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
5. The anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent, that would be likely to
occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also include the extent to
which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to natural resources, and how this
and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse effects;
6. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or minimize
impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect;
7. If unavoidable wetland impacts are proposed, project planning should include a compensatory
mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us during
tl~e progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the impacts of this
project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at (919) 856-
4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
...
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Ecological Services Supervisor
cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE, Washington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHwA, Raleigh, NC

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From: Brian L. Wrenn, Transportation Permitting Unit, NCDWQ ~+rs 0`
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Subject: Request for Scoping Comments for the Proposed Expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry
Terminal in Dare County, TIP Project No. R-3116J, WBS 34525, State Clearinghouse
Project No. 06-0259.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. Based on a preliminary review of the project study area, DWQ has the
followin comments:
Stream/Surface Water River Basin Classification Stream Index No.
Stumvv Point Bay _ Pas uotank SA; H W 30-22-8
Project Specific Comments:
1. Stumpy Point Bay is class SA; HQW waters of the State. This is one of the highest quality water
systems in the State and an important nursery area and shellfish habitat. Any land disturbing
activities in this area should meet the requirements of Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 04B .0124). In addition, if a state storm water permit is required, the storm water plan must
meet the requirements for HQW in 15A NCAC 02H .1006.
2. Dredged material from this•p`roj2ct should be properly disposed of in approved spoil disposal sites.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures should be.in place to prevent water quality standard
violations due to storm water runoff from these sites.
3. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) surveys should be conducted prior to dredging. Impacts to
SAV populations should be avoided and :minimized to the maximum extent possible. Any direct
impacts to SAV populations may require mitigation through preservation, enhancement or restoration
activities. NCDOT should develop and submit a mitigation plan for any impacts to SAVs as part of
the 401 Water Quality Certification.
4. Preliminary review of the areas adjacent to the existing terminal appear to be wetlands and are most
likely areas of environmental concern (AECs). The proposed docking sites should not impact
wetlands.
General Corments:
1. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)}, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1501inear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to
replace appropriate lost functions and values In accordance with the Environmental Man~Ne~tth
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] /Internet: htta•//h2o enr state nC us/ncwetlands
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment end Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water duality
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TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENR
k'ROM.: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinator ~ 11/ ~% ~~
I~abitat Conservatl.on Program
DATE: March 22, 2006
SUBJECT: Response to the start of study notification from tho N. C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife concerns for the
proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Ternuual at Stumpy Point in
Dare County, North Carolina. TIP No. R-3 116J, SCH Project No. 06-
0259_
This memorandtun responds to a request from Gregory J. Tk-o~ipe of the NCDOT
for, our concerns regardiiigimpaets on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the
subject project. Biologi's'ts on tb.e staff. of th.e N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) have reviewed the proposed improvements. Our comments are provided in
accordance with certain provis>oz~s of tl,e rational Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401., as amended; 1 C
U.S.C. C61-667d).
NCDOT is proposing to expand the emergency ferry terminal at Stumpy Point.
This proposal includes dredging an area approximately 60 feet by 350 feet to enlarge the
existing ferry basin. There I,s potential for the proposed dredge area to contain
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV's). NCDOT should survey this area to deterrrtine
the presence or absence of SAV's. 1`lCDOT currently manages a mitigation site adjacent
to the existing ferry terminal. Impact to this mitigation site should be avoided. To help
facilitate document preparation. anal tl,e review process, our general informational needs
arc outlined below:
Description. of .f..ishery and wildlife resources within the project area,
including a listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered,
or special concern species. Potential borrow areas to be used for. pTOJect
construction should be included in the inventories. A listing of designated
plant species can be developed through. consultation with:
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1615 Mail Service Center
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NCDA P1ar<t Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
2. Descripti 1~~in... or relocat ng portions of strcana bcrosse oand tb.e extent of or
channc
such activitc s.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by the project.
Wetland acreagcs should include all project-related areas that may
undergo hydrologic ck~an.ge as a result of ditching, other drainage, or
filling for. project construction. Wetland identification may be
accomplished through coordination with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE). If the COE is not consulted, the person delineating
wetlands should be Identified and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife habitat impacted by
the proposed project. potential borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent to which tho project will result in loss, degradatiot,, or
fragmentation of wildlife habitat (wetlands or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, zr,.in.imizing or compensating for direct and indirect
dcgradatianin,habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes the environmental
effects of highway construction and quantifies the contribution of this
' individual project to environmental degradation.
8. A discussion of the pprobal~lc impacts on natur them oved road accesssult
from secondary develo meat facilitated by p
9. l.f construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, munieibbppal,
or rivate development projects, a description of tb.ese projects shohouldc
in cuded in tb.e env~ronmcntal document, and all project sponsor, s
be identified.
10. A mscacts associated wath the d sposal of the dredge material l' at~d any
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this project. If we can further assist your office, p.
Cc: Bill Biddlecom.e, USACE
Brian Wrenn, DWCr
Carryy Jordan, USFWS
Cathy ~rittingham, DCM

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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Dept. of Transportation
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
ERD: Scoping
DESC: Proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point. This entails
dredging an area approximately 60 ft by 350 ft and adding two additional docking
locations. TIP R-3116)
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 02-E-4220-0912
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Celease contagt this7office0at [phone].
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AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
NO COMMENT
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NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Divi9ion of Marine Fisheries
Sara Winslow
06-0259 Expansion of the Emergtt~cy Ferry Torminal at Stumpy Point
Work dredging -conducted at any ti]~e inside turbidity curtains. If not, dredging moratorium in
effect February 15 ~ October 31.

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Inter-Agency Project Review R~spogae _ , ;
Type o'f Prdjg~C'.- •~~^^~D~ the
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at fi y Point.
Comments provided by:
R~glonal Program Person
Regional Supervisor for Public Water Supply Section
central Office program n
Name' , Ffed Hill - Washir<~t n phone #: 52 94 - '~' 1 Ra a Rev d~: 3!21/06
Program within Division of EnvironmQntal Health:
Public Water Supply
Other, Name of Program
Response (check aH applicable):
No objection to project as proposed
Nq comment
Insufficient Information to complete review
comments attached
See comments below
]Vp water supply wells are located in the immediate viCiflity of the proposed project; therefore this office
hn9 rto objections.
Plans attd specifications must be submitted to, and approved by, the Public Water Supply Section Plan
Review unit prior to the installation or reloeatioa of any potable water lines associated w{th this project,
Please contact Dare County Water Department (den Flatt, Director) at 252.475.5606 to vorify locations
and availability of potable water lints for the project,
Retum to
Public Water Supply Section
Environmental Review Coordinator for the Division of Environmental Health

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pEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Inter-Agency Rroject Review Response
Project Name
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Project Number
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County
Dare
Type of Praj®ct Frooosal to.eznandshs
Stum Point.
The applicant should be advised that plans end sptacltcations for all water system
improvements must be approved by the Division of Environmental Health prior to the
award of a contract or the IniUatian of construction les requirod by 15A NCAG 16C
.0300et. seq.). For information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, (919)
733-2321.
Cj This project will be classified es a non•community public water supply and must cornpiy
Ithl cant shou d conta~t they P bliceWater Supply Section, [phone] information the
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^ ~ ~ if this project is constructed as proposed, we will recommend closure of __ feet of
adjacent watQrS to the harvest of shellfish. For information regarding the ShQlffiah
sanitarian program, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation Svctlon at (2ti2}
728-6827.
^ The soil disposal area{s) proposed for this project may produce a mosquito breeding
prablsm. For information concerning appropriate mosquito control measures, the
applicant Should contact the Public Health Pest Management Section at [phone].
^ The applicant should bt o~dvlsed that prior to the removal or demolition of dilapidated
structures, a extensive rodent control program may be necessary in order to pr®vent the
migration of the rod®nts to adjacent areas.. For information conc®rning rodent control,
contact the local health department or the Pub-ic Health PESt Management Secton at
[phone].
^ The applicant should be advls®d to contact th• local health department regarding their
tequfrernents for septic tank Installations (as required under 15A NCAC 18A. 1900 et.
sep•)• For Information concerning septic tanfc and ether on-sits waste dispo58l methods,
contact the On-Site Wastewater Seetlon at [phone],
^ The applicant should l ed for this pro act tact the local health department regarding the
sanitary facilities req j
It existing water lines will be relocated during the construction, plans far the water line
relocation must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Health, Public Water
Supply Section, Technical S®rvicea Branch, 1534 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1634, [phone]•
® For Regional and Central Office comments, see the reverse side of this form.
Jim McRight PWSS d3~17/06
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MEMORANDUM
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William G. Ross Jr., Secret~l~
TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, DOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis
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FROM: Harry LeGrand, Natural Heritage Program
SUBJECT: Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Exl,ansion; Dare County
REFERENCE: WBS 34525, TIP Project R-3116)
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the immediate site. An island, apparently a dredge island, just to the east
of the two channels has been a site of nesting by terns in 1983 and earlier. However, more recent
colonial waterbird surveys, including 2004, have failed to find birds nesting on the island.
However, assuming that the island is still present, it is important that the island be checked for
nesting by colonial waterbirds. If birds are present, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
should be notified (contact is Sue Cameron at <camerons n coastalnet.com> to determine how
the project should proceed in regard to potential impacts to the island and the birds.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<www ncsparks net/nh~/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 j~jpl~e{u~,1~Carolina
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STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116)
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND FERRY DIVISION
In Compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
APPROVED:
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Gregory ). Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116]
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
September 2006
Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch by:
Eliza th A. Smyre
Project Planning Engineer
Charles R. Cdx, P.E.
Project Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. Description of Action .............................................................................
Alternatives Considered .........................................................................
NCDOT Recommended Alternative .........................................................
Coordination .........................................................................................
Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts ..........................................
Actions Required By Other Agencies ......................................................
Additional Information .......................................................................... l
1
2
2
2
2
3
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No
Significant Impact .................................................................................
3
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PRO]ECT ....................... 4
III. ALTERNATIVES .................................................................................. 4
A.
B.
C. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration ............................................
Recommended Alternative .....................................................................
Disposal of Dredge Material ................................................................... 4
4
5
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .................................................... 5
A. Cultural Resources ................................................................................ 5
V. NATURAL RESOURCES ...................................................................... 5
A.
B. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities ............................................. 6
Permits ................................................................................................ 6
C. Rare and Protected Species .................................................................. .7
VI: COMMENTS AND COORDINATION ..................................................10
VII.FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .........................................10
TABLE
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Dare County ........................... 9
APPENDICES
A. Figures
B. Agency Correspondence

PRO]ECT COMMITMENTS
STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116]
The following commitments were included in the original State Environmental
Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact, published in 2002. Any changes or
additions to these commitments are listed in Jta/ics
1. A Special Use Permit is required with the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
for the use of their spoil storage site.
2. The following environmental permits will be required:
• CAMA Major Development Permit- NCDENR, Division of Coastal Management
• Individual Permit (Sections 10 and 404)- US Army Corps of Engineers
• 401 Water Quality Certification- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
• Stormwater Management Plan Permit- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
3. NCDOT will coordinate with the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding seasonal
construction moratoriums.
4. All construction work will be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy
Point wetland mitigation site. (New commitment)
5. NCDOT should adhere to Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian
• ,Manatee: Precautionary Measures-for Construction Activities in North Carolina
Waters" for this project. (New commitment)
6. NCDOT's Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will be implemented. (New
commitment)
7. A general submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search will be conducted by the
Division of Marine Fisheries prior to construction. The need for additional surveys
will be determined at that time.
NCDOT has comp/eted a SA V survey in the study area; no SA V were found.
8. The need for underwater archaeology studies is pending. Once a determination is
made, NCDOT will complete any studies prior to construction.
R-31161 State EA/ FONSI Addendum Page 1 of 2
Septemt~er 2006,

PR07ECT COMMITMENTS
NCDOT has coord/nated with the O>fice of State Archaeo%gy; it was determined
that no underwater archaeo%gy stud/es are warranted for th/s ro~ect. However,
dr~dg/ng work w!ll cease and the OSA will be not/fied immediat /y /f any potential
artifacts are located during construction.
9. NCDOT will coordinate with the US Fish and Wildlife Service re arding all "May
Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect"' biological conclusions. ( ew
commitment)
10. NCDOT will prepare an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and oordinate with the
National Marine Fisheries Service on this work. (New comma ent)
NCDOT conducted an Essentia/Fish Habitat Assessment in Au ust 2006; no
significant Impacts to EFH are anticipated.

R-311W State EA/ FONSI Addendum I Page 2 of 2
September 2006

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116)
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Prepared by the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I. SUMMARY
This is a North Carolina State Administrative Action-Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact (SEA/FONSI) that
was completed in February 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the impacts detailed in
the original document have not changed.
A. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of
Highways and Ferry Division, proposes to expand the ferry basin originally
dredged in 2002 as part of the ferry terminal construction project (Figure 1). The
original project, as detailed in the 2002 SEA/FONSI, included the dredging of a
300-foot by 350-foot area to a depth of 8 feet for use as a turning basin,
including two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels. The proposed work
to be discussed in this Addendum would create space for two additional slips in
the turning basin so that two additional vessels can be incorporated into the
Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency 'route.
B. Alternatives Considered
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces. Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south
side of the existing turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative
was not pursued as potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries
of state owned property.

C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin to a depth of
eight feet (Figure 2). Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters will be
installed to delineate the additional slips. An elevated walkway will be
constructed to provide access to the two new slips.
D. Coordination
Several federal, state, and local agencies were contacted during the
preparation of this Addendum. Copies of any correspondence can be found in
Appendix A.
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts
• The dredging operations necessary to expand the turning basin could
disturb important secondary nursery areas and other aquatic resources
located in Stumpy Point Bay.
• The expansion of the turning basin will assist in evacuating citizens
from the Outer Banks in a timely manner during an emergency
situation by enabling NCDOT to utilize more vessels on the route.
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies
The proposed action will result in impacts to surface waters, jurisdictional
wetlands and coastal resources. The North Carolina Coastal Management Act
(CAMA) provides permitting reviews of impacts affecting Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs) in the designated coastal counties. Dare County is one of the
counties under the CAMA review and as such, a CAMA Major Development Permit
will be required. An Individual Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) will be required in order to comply with Section 10 of the River and
Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires each state to certify that state
water quality standards will not be violated for activities that involves issuance of
a federal permit or license or require discharges to "Waters of the United States."
Requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
for 401 certification will be required as part of the permit process to include
written concurrence on the CAMA Major Development Permit and approval of a
Stormwater Management Plan.
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The spoil material resulting from the dredging operations in Stumpy Point
Bay will be stored in a spoil storage site located approximately 7,000 feet south
of the project in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The use of this site
will require a Special Use Permit issued by officials at the Refuge.
G. Additional Information
Additional information concerning this Addendum can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch.
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact
Based upon the project as proposed in this report, and upon comments
received from federal, state and local agencies, it is the finding of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the project will not have a significant
impact upon the human or natural environment. The proposed action will not
have a significant adverse impact on air, noise, or water quality in Dare County.
The proposed project is consistent with plans and goals that have been adopted
by Dare County and the State of North Carolina. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required.
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II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The existing Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal was constructed
with the purpose of providing an emergency connection from the Outer Banks to
the mainland of North Carolina in the event that existing transportation services
are disrupted. The constructed facility allows a total of four ferries to operate on
the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency route. The purpose of this project is to
expand the ferry turning basin in order to increase the capacity of the existing
facility. The proposed expansion would create two additional berthing slips that
would enable the Ferry Division to operate a total of six ferry boats on the
emergency Stumpy Point to Rodanthe route. The additional ferries would be
critical in the event that NC 12 service is disrupted for extended time periods.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces.
Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of the existing
turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative was not pursued as
potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries of state owned
property.
B. Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin (Figure 2).
The area would be dredged to a depth of eight feet. Based on the average
recorded depth within the study area, approximately 3,000 cubic yards of
material will be excavated. Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters
will be installed to denote the additional berthing slips. The additional slips will
be used only to house ferry vessels while not in use; the loading and offloading
of vehicles will continue to occur from the facilities already constructed.
Upland development will include a 6-foot by 100-foot elevated main
wooden walkway and two 6-foot by 25-foot finger walkways to access the
vessels moored in the added slips (Figure 3). Construction of the walkways will
occur outside of the limits of the adjacent wetland mitigation site.
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C. Disposal of Dredge Material
The NCDOT anticipates using a spoil disposal site located on property
owned by the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (ARNWR). The disposal site
is the same as was used during the dredging of the original access channel and
turning basin. The ARNWR will require a special use permit for use of the
disposal property. Disposal of the dredged material into the spoil site will be
conducted in the same manner as in previous dredging operations.
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The following section summarizes updates to the socioeconomic
environmental studies conducted for the original SEA/FONSI in 2002. Unless
otherwise noted, information regarding land use, transportation planning,
socioeconomic data, and cultural resources has not changed since the original
SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Cultural Resources
Archaeology
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106,
codified at Title 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded,
licensed, or permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
NCDOT consulted with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) regarding
potential archaeological sites in the proposed project area. OSA does consider
the undertaking to be a major bottom disturbance. The probability of
encountering significant underwater cultural resources is, however, low at this
location. OSA recommended that NCDOT proceed with caution and requested
immediate notification if any potential artifacts are encountered during
construction. No additional investigation is warranted for this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The following section summarizes updates to the natural resource studies
conducted for the original SEA/FONSI. Unless otherwise noted, information
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regarding water resources, biotic communities, jurisdictional issues, and rare and
protected species has not changed since the original SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
1. Terrestrial Communities
Anticipated impacts to terrestrial communities are estimated based upon
the proposed construction limits. The only terrestrial community to be impacted
will be the disturbed area along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay; this area will
have shading impacts due to construction of the wooden walkway, to be
constructed on pilings (Figure 3).
2. Wetland Communities
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a
portion of the growing season. CAMA jurisdictional wetlands occur along the
shoreline of Stumpy Point Bay. However, due to the limited construction activities
included in this project, no wetland impacts are expected.
During construction, Best Management Practices (BMP's), including
erosion control measures will be used. Therefore, it is anticipated that expansion
of the terminal will result in minimal impacts to surrounding surface waters.
3. Aquatic Communities
Temporary impacts to aquatic species from increased sediment during
construction are expected to be reduced by performing the dredging work within
the time period established by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
Dredging will be performed between November 1 and February 14, per current
DMF guidelines. Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters
should be strictly enforced to reduce impacts.
NCDOT conducted a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search of the
study area; no SAV were found.
B. Permits
It is anticipated that the following permits will be needed to complete the
required construction:
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• Major CAMA Development Permit from the NC Division of Coastal
Management;
• Special Use Permit from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for
use of the spoil disposal site;
• Individual Permit (including Sections 10 and 404) from the US Army
Corps of Engineers;
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water
Quality; and
• North Carolina Stormwater Management Permit from the NC Division
of Water Quality.
C. Rare and Protected Species
As of June 21, 2006, the US Fish and Wildlife Service lists fourteen
Federally-Protected species for Dare County (Table 1). Table 1 summarizes the
previous surveys as well as the current surveys. Two species (Red wolf,
Shortnose sturgeon) have been added to the list of Federally-Protected species
for Dare County.
The following species have been added to the list of Federally Protected
Species for Dare County since the completion of the SEA/FONSI:
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) STATUS: Endangered- Non-Essential
Experimental Population
DESCRIPTION: Amedium-sized, wild canid, the red wolf resembles the coyote
but is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the
coyote's. The red wolfs coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny
element is more pronounced, and the pelage is usually somewhat coarser. This
species is slightly smaller than the gray wolf (C. lupus) with a more slender and
elongated head. Its pelage is shorter and coarser than in any race of lupus.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: The red wolf was once found throughout the
southeastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to central Texas and from the
Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois. Between the period of 1900
to 1920, red wolves were extirpated from most of the eastern portion of their
range. A small number persisted in the wild in southeastern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana until the late 1970s. By 1980, the species was
determined to be extinct in the wild.
HABITAT: The last red wolves were found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat
because this was the last area in which the animals were allowed to remain. Any
habitat area in the southeastern United States of sufficient size, which provides
adequate food, water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation,
should be suitable habitat for the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red
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wolf home range requirements vary from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Currently, there is an experimental population of red wolves which is being
managed from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The red wolf is listed only as Non-Essential
Experimental Population. Species not subject to Section 7 consultation- no
biological conclusion required.
shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenserbrevirostrum) STATUS: Endangered
DESCRIPTION: The shortnose sturgeon is usually less than 3 feet long. It is dark
above and light below. It has a wide mouth pointed downward beneath a short
snout. Five rows of sharp, pointed plates along the sides of its body provide
protection from predators.
DISTRIBUTION: The shortnose sturgeon lives in Atlantic Seaboard rivers from
southern Canada to northeastern Florida.
HABITAT AND CHARACTERISTICS: The sturgeon inhabits the lower sections of
larger rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It may spend most of
the year in brackish or salt water and move into fresh water only to spawn. The
fish feeds on invertebrates (shrimp, worms, etc.) and stems and leaves of
macrophytes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT. Per conversation with Fritz Rohde,
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, on June 22, 2006, "It is unlikely that
the shortnose sturgeon occurs there."
Since the SEA/FONSI was written, NCDOT, under the advisement of the
USFWS, has changed the protocol in which biological conclusions are rendered.
When the SEA/FONSI was developed, a "No Effect" biological conclusion could
be rendered if habitat was present, but no species were found. Since then, it is
acknowledged that the mobility of animals can inhibit a surveyor from finding the
species, and a "No Effect" biological conclusion is not appropriate when habitat
exists in the project area. As the intention of the Endangered Species Act to
protect habitat as well as the species, a more appropriate biological conclusion is
"May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect."
As plants are stationary, and thorough survey of species is possible, a
biological conclusion of "No Effect" can be attained if no plants are found after a
thorough survey during the optimal survey period and there are no known
populations of the species within a mile of the study area.
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biological conclusion should be updated from "No Effect" to "May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely Affect":
Bald Eagle
West Indian manatee
All other biological conclusions remain valid for this project. Concurrence for
these conclusions will be sought from the USFWS prior to the permit application
process.
NCDOT has conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment of the study
area. Given the very small size of the likely impacts in relation to the size of
Stumpy Point Bay, no significant impacts to EFH are anticipated with this project.
NCDOT will provide the results of the study to the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
NCDOT contacted several federal and state agencies prior the preparation
of this document. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from
the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in Appendix A of
this document.
*United States Army Corps of Engineers- Regulatory Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*National Marine Fisheries Service
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Administration- State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources- State Historic Preservation Office
*N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)-
Division of Water Quality
*NCDENR- Wildlife Resources Commission
*NCDENR- Division of Marine Fisheries
*NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health
*NCDENR- Natural Heritage Program
VII. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon a study of the impacts of the proposed project, as
documented in this Addendum, and upon comments received from federal, state,
local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that this project will not have a
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significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project
is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to
natural, social, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The
proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any
communities. The project has been extensively coordinated with federal, state,
and local agencies. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor
further environmental analysis is required.
Additional information concerning this document can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch:
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone]
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Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAVV" <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gary Jordan" <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail], <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>
Beth,
I haven't had time to draft a letter concerning your February 23, 2006 scoping letter for the above project so this
e-mail is acting as the official correspondence. The project as proposed would require an Individual Permit from
the Corps of Engineers for the expansion of the basin by approximately .5 acres and the associated additional
docking locations. Based on the information provided it appears jurisdictional wetlands maybe impacted by the
project. Department of Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any
adjacent wetlands in conjunction with this project. Additionally, the waters of the Pamlico Sound are Section 10
waters which would require a Section 10 permit pursuant to the River and Harbors Act of 1899. The individual
permit I mentioned above would cover the activities for both Section 10 and 404. Environmental concerns with this
project include the~destruction and filling of wetlands, the destruction of Submerged Aquatic vegetation (SAV's) and
the associated impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The Corp also agrees and supports the comments provided
to you in letters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS), North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC),
and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWO) dated March 15, 2006, and March 22, 2006. All work
related to Federal Endangered Species as required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act including copies of
all correspondence and meeting minutes with NOAA Marine Fisheries Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service
associated with the project should be coordinated with this office. Additionally, work related to the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act coordinated through NOAA Marine Fisheries should be coordinated
with this office also. I thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have questions, comments or require
additional information, please contact me at [phone], extension 26.
Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Project Manager
Washington Regulatory Field Office
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;Fwd: TIP # R-3l 16J Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion)
Subject: [Fwd: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion]
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:20 -0400
From: Ron Sechler <[e-mail]>
To: Beth Smyre <[e-mail]>
CC: Bill Biddlecome <William.)[e-mail]>
Beth,
Reference your February 23, 2006, scoping letter on the proposed
expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal. Based on the information
provided, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) believes that
habitat for federally managed species would be excavated or filled and
that this new work would cumulatively add to the impacts that have
already occurred at this site. Therefore, in order to fully evaluate
these impacts, including indirect and cumulative impacts, NMFS
recommends preparation of an essential fish habitat assessment for this
work. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments early in
the project planning process.
Sincerely,
Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Subject: TIP # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW" <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
CC: Gary Jordan <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W." <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail], "smtp-Sechler, Ron" <[e-mail]>,
"smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>, [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Beth,
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United States llepartment of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICt:
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
March 1 ~, 2006
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
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This letter is in response to your request for comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
on the potential environmental effects of the proposed expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal in
Dare County, North Carolina (TIP No. R-3116J). These comments provide scoping information in
accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7
ol'the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the infom~ation provided, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
proposes to expand [he existing ferry basin by dredging an area approximately 60 feet by 350 feet and
ridding hvo additional docking locations. During a Niarch 14, 2006 telephone conversation, Mr. Clay
~.\`illis of NCDOT stated to Nir. Gary Jordan of the Service, that the adjacent Stumpy Point Wetland
,~liti~ation Site vv~ould not be affected by this project. Mr. Willis also stated that a submerged aquatic
vegetation survey would be conducted at the project site. We believe that this is prudent.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their designated
non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed threatened or endangered species. A biological assessment/evalttation tray be prepared to
fultill'tl~e section 7(a)(2) requirement and will expedite the consultation process. To assist you, acounty-
by-county list of federally protected species known to occur in North Carolina and information on their
life histories and habitats can be found on our web page at http //nc-es tLvs ~~ov/es/countyfr.html .
.r~, ~~---~' - ~~•-- *' ' ' i ~t P "sICNHP) database indicates an occurrcrcc of the fed rall'y'
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endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) near the project area. To minimize the potential
for adverse effects to this species, we recommend that the Service's GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING
1~'IPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters be implemented as part of the project. These guidelines can be
found at http•/Mc es fws g_ov/mammal/manatee ~uidelines.pdf .
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to
adversely affect) a listed species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results of your
surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species, including
i unsideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before conducting any activities that might affect
the species. if you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse,
director indirect effect) on listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence.

We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the public
notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in the planning
process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in project implementation. In
addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the environmental documentation for this project
include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project;
2. A descriptio~i of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered;
3. A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project impact area
that may be directly or indirectly affected;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S. that are to be impacted by filling, dredging, clearing,
ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should be differentiated by habitat type based on
the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands Inventory (NVdI). ~`/etland
boundaries should be determined by using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
5. Tlie anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent, that would be likely to
occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also include the extent to
which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to natural resources, and how this
and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse effects;
6. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or minimize
impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect;
7. If unavoidable wetland impacts are proposed, project planning should include a compensatory
mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us during
tl~e progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the impacts of this
project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at (919) 856-
4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
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`/1r.,,, Pete Benjamin
Ecological Services Supervisor
cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE, Washington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHwA, Raleigh, NC

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MEMORANDUM
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 22, 2006
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and
Affairs
From: Brian L. Wrenn, Transportation Permitting Unit, NCDWQ
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Subject: Request for Scoping Comments for the Proposed Expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry
Terminal in Dare County, TIP Project No. R-3116J, WBS 34525, State Clearinghouse
Project No. 06-0259.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. Based on a preliminary review of the project study area, DWQ has the
followin comments:
Stream/Surface Water River Basin Classification Stream Index No.
Stumvv Point Bay Pas uotank SA; H W 30-22-8
Project Specific Comments:
1. Stumpy Point Bay is class SA; HQW waters of the State. This is one of the highest quality water
systems in the State and an important nursery area and shellfish habitat. Any land disturbing
activities in this area should meet the requirements of Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 04B .0124). In addition, if a state storm water permit is required, the storm water plan must
meet the requirements for HQW in 15A NCAC 02H .1006.
2. Dredged material from this=project should be properly disposed of in approved spoil disposal sites.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures should be in place to prevent water quality standard
violations due to storm water runoff from these sites.
3. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) surveys should be conducted prior to dredging. Impacts to
SAV populations should be avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible. Any direct
impacts to SAV populations may require mitigation through preservation, enhancement or restoration
activities. NCDOT should develop and submit a mitigation plan for any impacts to SAVs as part of
the 401 Water Quality Certification.
4. Preliminary review of the areas adjacent to the existing terminal appear to be wetlands and are most
likely areas of environmental concern (AECs). The proposed docking sites should not impact
wetlands.
General Comments:
1. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)}, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1501inear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to
replace appropriate lost functions and values In accordance with the Environmental Manage N~~ J
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Caroline 27699.1650
2321 CrabUee Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] !FAX [phone] /Internet: htto~//h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands
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TO: Melba McGcc
Office of Legislative and Intcrgovemmental Affairs, DENR
FROM.: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinator ~ /, ~, ;~~~
Flabitat Con, servatton Program
DATE: March 22, 2006
SUBJECT: Response to the start of study notification from the N. C. Departri~ent of
Transportatiozt ((VCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife concerns for the
proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terrztiual at Stumpy Point in
Dare County, North Carolina. TIP No. R-3116J, SCH Project No. 06-
0259_
This memorandtun responds to a request from Gregory J. Tbozpe of the NCDOT
for our concerns regardirigimpacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the
subject project. Biologi's'ts on tb.e staff.. of th.e N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(NGWRC) have reviewed the proposed improvements. Our comments are provided in
accordance with certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401., as amended; 1 C
U.S.C. GGl-6G7d).
NCDOT is proposing to expand the emergency ferry terminal at Stumpy Point.
This proposal includes dredging an area approximately GO feet by 350 feet to enlarge the
existing ferry basin. There is potential for the proposed dredge area to contain
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV s). NCDOT should survey this area to determine
the presence or absence of SAV's. NCDOT currently manages a mitigation site adjacent
to the existing ferry terminal. Impact to this mitigation sift should be avoided. To help
facilitate document preparation. anal the review process, our general informational needs
are outlined below:
1. Descziption, of .ftsh.ery and wildlife resources within the project area,
including a listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered,
or special concern species. Potential borrow areas to be used fez protect
construction should be included in the inventories. A listing of designated
plant species can be developed through. consultation with:
The Natural liezitage Program

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N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1615
[phone]
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and,
NCDA Plant Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
(9l9) 733-3610
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the project. The need .for.
channeli~in~ or relocating portions of streams crossed and tb.e extent of
such actlvitlcs.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by tre project.
Wetland acreages should include all project-related areas that may
undergo hydrologic change as a result of ditching, other drainage, or
filling for project construction. Wetland identification rna~y be
. accomplished through coordination with the U. S. Arn1Y Corps of.
Engineers (COE). If the COE is not consulted, the person delineating
wetlands should be identified and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife habitat impacted by
the proposed project. Potential borrow sites sk-ould be included.
S. The extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation, or
fragmentation of wildlife habitat (wctland,5 or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, m.in,imizing or compensating for direct and indirect
degradation~ii~,habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes the environmental
effects of highway construction and quantifies the contribution of this
' individual project to environmental degradation.
8. A discu secondahedevelopmettt fac 1 tated by the mproved road accesssult
from rY
9. 1.f construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, munieibbppal,
or rivate development projects, a description of tb.ese projects shohouldc
in le uded in tb.e environmental document, and all project sponsor., s
be identified.
10. A msc~ is associpatcd with the disposal of the dredg~ material l' and any
P
Thank you for the opportunity to provide ileaselcontact m at (919) 52 89886
this project. If we can further assist your office, p.
Cc: Bili Biddlecome, USACE
Brian Wrenn, DWG
pa Jordan, USFWS
Cathy Brittingham, DCM

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TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
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DESC: Proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point. This entails
dredging an area approximately 60 ft by 350 ft and adding two additional docking
locations. TIP R-3116)
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 02-E-4220-0412
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
NO COMMENT
CO NTS ATTACHED
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NC Depaztmczit of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Mazinc Fisheries
Sara Winslow
06-0259 Expansion of the Emergeitc~ Ferry Tormi~nal at Sttunpy P4ant
Work/dredging -conducted at any time inside turbidity curtains. if not, dredging moratorium in
effect February 15 ~ October 31.

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Inter-Agenoy Project Review Rbspopee _ , y
Type ofi Proj~~t' . . ~~"^~^~Ai-tcnand the
Project Name: NG DQ FrnrrePncv FG17Y TCxmltl~l
at S~3' Point.
Comment6 provided by:
Regional Program Person
a Regional Supervisor for Public Water Supply Section
pQntral Office program n
Name' Fred Hill - Washingt n e phone #: 52 846- 1 Qate Rev d~~ 3/21/86
Program within Division of EnvlronmQntal Health:
a Public Wator Supply
Other, Name of Program
Response (check all applicable):
No ob)ection to project as proposed
Nq comment
Insufficient Information to complete review
Comments attached
a See comments below
No water supply wells are located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project; therefore this office
hse ho objections.
Plans ettd specifications must be submitted to, and approved by, the Public Water 5uppty Section Flan
Review unit ptioC to the irl3taUation or relocation of any potable water lines associated with this project.
Please contact Dare County Water Department (lien Flatt, Director) at 252.x75.5606 to verify locatioes
and availability of potable water tines for the project.
Retum to
Public Water Supply S~ctlon
Envlronrnental Review Coordinator for the Division of Environmental Health

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pEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RIySOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Inter-Agency Protect Review RcSponae
Project Name
NC DOS'
Project Number
06-0259 _
County
Dare
Type of Project Prooosat to ea~and the
>~s±~r¢enev FerN Tee i~a_t
Stutn Fofnt.
The applicant should be advfsed that plans and specifications for atl water system
improvements must be approved by the Division of Environmental. Health prior to the
award of a contract or the Initiation of construction {e9 required by 15A NCAC it3C
.0300et. seq.). For informgtion, Contact thA Public Water Supply Section, (919)
733-2321.
[] This project will be classified as anon-community public water supply and must comply
with state and federal drinking water monitoring requirements. For more information the
applicant should contact the Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
^ If this project is constructed as proposed, we will recommend closure of __ feat of
adjacent waters co the harvest of shtallfish. For information regarding the sholffish
sanitation program, the applicant should contact the Shellfish Sanitation Svctlon at (252}
726-6827. '
^ The soil disposal area{s) proposed for this project may produce a mosquito breeding
problem. For information concerning appropriate mosquito control measures, the
applicant should contact the Public Hearth Pest Management Section 8t (919) 73$-6407•
^ The applicant should be advised that prior t4 the removal or dernolltion of dilapidated
structures, a extensive rodent control program may be necessary in order to prevent the
migration of the rodents to adjacent arotas.. For information concerning rodent control,
contact the Local health department or the Public Health Pest Management Section at
[phone].
^ Ths >appllcant should be gdvlsed to contact th• local health department regarding their
requirements for septic tank {nstallations (as required under 15A NCAC 1 SA. 1900 et.
sap.). For Iniormatlgn concerning septic tank and other on-sits waste disposal methods,
contact the On-Site Wastewater Section at (919) 733-2ti95.
^ The applicant should be advised to contact the local health department regarding the
sanitary facilities r@quired for this project.
If existing water lines will be relocated during the construction, plans tqr the water line
relocation must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Health, Public Water
Supply Section, Technical Services Branch, 1634 Maail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina3 27699-1634, {919} 733-2321
® For Regional and Central Office comments, see the reverse side of this form.
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FROM: Harry LeGrand, Natural Heritage Program
SUBJECT: Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion; Dare County
REFERENCE: WBS 34525, TIP Project R-3116)
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the immediate site. An island, apparently a dredge island, just to the east
of the two channels has been a site of nesting by terns in 1983 and earlier. However, more recent
colonial waterbird surveys, including 2004, have failed to find birds nesting on the island.
However, assuming that the island is still present, it is important that the island be checked for
nesting by colonial waterbirds. If birds are present, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
should be notified (contact is Sue Cameron at <cameronsnn coastalnet.com> to determine how
the project should proceed in regard to potential impacts to the island and the birds.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<www ncsparks net/nh~/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the toyographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
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TO: Sara Winslow, N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Travis Wilson, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ..
Bill Biddlecome, U.S. Army Cotes of Engineers
Garcy Ward, N.C. Division of Water Quality - 401/Wetlands Unit
David Wainwright, N.C. Division of Water Quality - 401/Wetlands Unit
Amy Franklin, N.C. Division of Water Quality - Stormwater Management
Patti Fowler, N.C. Division of Environmental Health, Shellfish Sanitation
CC: John Cece, Field Representative
FROM: Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
DATE: November 13, 2006
SUI3JEC1': Request for a Minor Modification of LAMA Major Permit No. 38-02 to
expand the existing Stumpy Point Ferry Basin, Dare County.
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Transportation
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed permit modification and
return this form to the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, Raleigh Office at 1638 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 before December 4, 2006. If you have any questions regarding the
proposed project, please contact Cathy Brittingham at [phone] x238 or John Cece at (252) 264-
3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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 memo.
Signed Date
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Cathy I3r•ittingham oc,~ 2 ~ 2006
Division of Coastal Management
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Raleigh, NC 27699-16.38 f?IV. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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Dear Mrs. Brittingham,
'['his letter is requesting a minor modification to Major Permit 38-02 for the expansion of the existing
Stumpy Point Fer-y basin, which will allow two additional berthing areas in Dare County. The original
dredging project covered under 38-02 included dredging a 100 ft. wide by 1400 ft. long state channel and a
350 ft. X 300 ft. turning basin, which totals 245,000 sy. ft. The proposed expansion is 60 ft. X 350 ft.,
which totals 21,00 sy. ft. "I'he proposed dredging project area is approximately 8.58 % of the original
project area. This will allow the Stumpy Pt. to Rodanthe Ferry route the option of running six ferries during
a cycle. Phis route currently can operate 4 terries, which would not be adequate for providing Hatteras
Island transportation to Dare County mainland if the NC l2 corridor is disrupted for an extended time
period. When Hurricane Isabel washed out NC 12 for over a month the Stumpy Pt. ferry route was used to
capacity. In the event NC 12 is not passable for a long time period the additional two berthing areas will
allow citizens of Iatteras Island a better chance to reduce impacts to their community. With the threats to
NC 12 that currently exist NCUOT believes it is pnrdent to have the Stumpy Pt. ferry terminal able to
handle transportation from Hatteras island to llare County mainland as adequately as possible.
This project will require dredging an area that is 60 X 350ft. to a depth of 8 tt. The proposed
dredged area is located on the north end of the existing ferry basin. The proposed dredge area currently
ranges in depth from 2 - 3.5 ft. The proposed depth of 8 ft. will allow enough depth For the ferries to
operate safely in and maintain a consistent depth with the state and federal channels that provide access to
the deeper waters of the Pamlico Sound. This dredging project will create between 3000-4000 cubic yards
of dredge spoil A survey for SAV's was conducted in the project area by [wo divers and one person using
a rake, no SAV's were found. NCDOT conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment, which concluded
that do to the small size of the work area no significant impacts to Essential Fish Habitat would occur. The
Essential Fish Habitat report was sent to Ron Sechter with the National Marine Fisheries on August 29,
2006. There will not be fill impacts to wetlands or surface waters from this project. All the dredge spoil
material will be placed at the COF., dredge spoil site located on t}re U.S.F.W.S. property located south of
Stumpy Point Bay. This will be done by using a lift pump and several thousand feet of pipeline to transfer
the material into the containment basin. The U.S.F.W. S will be coordinated with through a special use
permit to allow this activity. The two berthing areas will be accessed by an elevated walkway that will
consist of two sections. The main section will be 6 ft X 100 ft. with two tinger walkways that will be 6 ft. X
25 ft. as shown on the provided work plat. These walkways will be made from salt treated wood and
pilings. The walkway and finger piers will be located over the water except were the landing ties to land.
There will be 6 new pile clusters for the berthing areas. These pile clusters will be made of salt treated
wood pilings with 9 -- 19 piles in each cluster. A 10-inch pile surface area is 0.54 sq. ft. If a pile cluster uses
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 -Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

19 piles the total surface area is 10.26-sq. ft. Therefore, six new pile clusters could potentially impact
6 l .56-sq. ft. of bottom area. These piles will be driven using a vibratory hammer.
The Ferry Division anticipates completing this project prior to February 15 of 2007, before any in-
water work moratoriums would be required. This will allow the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe ferry route to be
me much more effective in the event of an active 2007 hurricane season. Along with this request for a
minor modification to DCM permit 38-02 NCD01' is applying for a COE permit, 401 certification fmm the
DWQ and a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Included with this request. is a
copy of the addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/Pinding of No Significant Impact, MP forms
permit drawings, vicinity maps, and aerial photograph. NCDOT appreciates your efforts in this project. if
you need any further information or clarification, please contact Clay Willis at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
.lack Cahoon
NCDOT Fetry Director
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Cc: John CeCe, DCM
Garcy Ward, DWQ
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Sara Winslow, NCDMF
Ron Sechler, NMFS
Dennis Stuart, USFWS
Jack Cahoon, NCDO"f- Ferry Division
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c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1164 Los Storase Road
1. APPLICANT
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
a. Landowner:
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
Name N. C. Department of Transportation creek, sound, bay) Stumpy Pt. Bay -Pamlico Sound,
Address 113 Airport Road
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
City Edenton State N.C.
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
lip 27932 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
b. Authorized Agent: excavation and/or filling activities.)
Proiect involves the expansion of the existing
Name Clav Willis, Environmental Officer Stumpy Pt. ferry basin by 60 feet to the north.
This will involve dredsing an area that is 60 X 350
ft. to a depth of 8 ft., which will be continuous to
Address 113 Airport Road the 8 ft. depth of the existins ferry basin and state
channel that connects to the federal channel.
City Edenton State N.C. There will be 6 dolphins installed with 9-19 piles
in each dolphin. There will be an access pier that
consist of one 6 ft. X 100 ft. section and two finser
lip 27932 Day Photie [phone] piers that are 6 ft. X 25 ft. as shown on the permit
drawinss. All pilinss and deck structures will be
Fax [phone] made from salt treated lumber.
c. Project name (if any) Stumpy Point Ferry
Expansion
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? New work
NOTF,: Permit will be issued rn name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Dare
b. City, town, community or landmark
Stumpy Point
Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed project.
If more space is needed, please attach additional
pages. The purpose of this Proiect is to provided
transportation from Hatteras Island to Dare
County mainland in the event NC 12 connectivity
is disrupted for extended time periods. The
Stumpy Pt. to Rodanthe Ferry route will be able
to .run six ferries in a cycle. The Proiect will be
constructed by dredsinn a 60 X 350 ft. area. The
dredse spoil will be placed in the COE dredne
spoil site located on the U.S.F.W.S. property. All
work will be done in accordance with major
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permit 38-02.
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Sire old entire tract The total project area is 3.6
acres.
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MIIW or NWL
ranges from 0.4 to 7 feet
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
1PsB)-Psamments -spoil material
e. Vegetation on tract Various roadside Brasses such
as fescue, centipede and pauic grass. Phragmites
& Black Needlerush adiacent to bank.
f. Man-made features now on tract Existing ferry.
terminal and SR 1164.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification
of the site? (Consult the local land use plnn.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Mural X Other
h. Ilow is the tract zoned by local government'?
NCDOT Property
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if npplicnble)
j. Nas a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Regrister listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes _ No
Coastal (marsh) X Other X
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? yes
(Attach documentatiai, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
None
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) None
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
None
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward
a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the
owner claims title, plus written permission from the
owner to cant' out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 I/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site
or location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel
unfamiliar with the area to
the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
•A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
•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

Form DCM-MP-1
proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Address P.O. Box 1969
Manteo NC 27954
Phone _ __
Name Robert Midgette
Address 178 Bay View Drive
Stumpy Point, NC 27978
Phone
Name Marietta W. Trainor
Address P.O. Box 634
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
None
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
F,nvironment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEh1NR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to 10)
If the project involves the expenditure of public funds
or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina Environmental
Policy Act.
6. 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 conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program. 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.
Phis is the 23th day of October , 20 06
Print Name Clay Willis 'r ,
Signature IM~-'
Landowner or Au rized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
X DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each. form.
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form llCM-MP-1. I3e sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill
activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
F,xisting Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (N W L)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Kock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
350 ft. 160 ft. 12-3.5 ft I 8ft.
1. EXCAVATI01~1
a. Amount of material to be excavated. from below
MIIW or NWL in cubic yards approximately
3 000 - 4 000
b. Type of material to be excavated muck clay and
sand
c. lloes the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? _ Yes X No
d. IIigh ground excavation in cubic yards None
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATEll
MA'T'ERIAL
a. Location of disposal area COE dredge spoil site
located 1.5 miles south of Ferry terminal on the
U.S. F.W. S. property.
b. Dimensions of disposal area 2,700 ft. X 1,000 ft.
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter ganting permission from the
owner. U.S. F.W.S. will grant permission through
a special use permit.
d. Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? X Yes _ No
If yes, where?
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AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
3. SHORELINF, STABILIZATION NONE
a. 'Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead ,Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL b
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES None
(F,xcluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the water.
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
(2) Purpose of fi
5. GENERAL
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
a. How will excavated or fill material bo kept on site
and erosion controlled? Dredged material will be
transferred to spoil site by means of pipeline. The
dredge spoil site is contained by dikes.
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Ferry Dredge, a bulldozer will be used as needed_
to move material in the diked in spoil site.
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c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? X Yes T No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts. The dredge pipeline will be
pulled across wetlands by a light weight track
machine designed specifically for this type of
application. This is the same location that the
COE uses during their maintenance dredging of
the federal channel. There is no clearing or
grubbing involved in this work, The aerial photo
included shows the location of the pipeline.
Clay Willis, Environmental Officer
Applicant or Project Name
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Form DCM-MP-4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application which relate to this
proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) X Commercial -Community Private
(2) Number 1
(3) Length 100 ft.
(4) Width 6 ft.
(5) Finger Piers X Yes No
(i) Number 2
(ii) Length 25 ft.
(iii) Width 6 ft.
(C) Platform(s) -Yes X No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed 2
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines approximately 400 ft. to N and
170 ft. to S
(9) Width of water body > 1,000 ft.
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at MLW
or NWL existing is approximately 2.5 ft. and
the proposed depth is 8 ft.
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) NONE
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) NONE
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) NONF,
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands ___
e.
Mooring buoys NONE
(1) _ Commercial --Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
to be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlill, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) X Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number 6 dolphin Structures
(3) Length 50 ft. pilings
(4) Width piling dolphins will be
approximately 6-10 ft. in diameter
g. Other (Give complete description)
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Applicant or Protect me
Signature ~
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Date
Width. of water body
Distance buoy(s)
shoreline
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STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PROJECT R-3116)
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND FERRY DIVISION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY ..........................................................................................1
A. Description of Action .............................................................................1
B. Alternatives Considered .........................................................................1
C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative ......................................................... 2
D. Coordination .........................................................................................2
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts ...........................................2
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies .......................................................2
G. Additional Information ...........................................................................3
H. Finding of No Significant Impact ............................................................3
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PRO]ECT ........................4
III. ALTERNATIVES ..................................................................................4
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration ............................................4
B. Recommended Alternative .....................................................................4
C. Disposal of Dredge Material ...................................................................5
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ....................................................5
A. Cultural Resources ................................................................................5
V. NATURAL RESOURCES .......................................................................5
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities .............................................6
B. Permits .................................................................................................6
C. Rare and Protected Species ...................................................................7
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION ..................................................10
VII.FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ..........................................10
TABLES
Table 1. Federally-Protected Species for Dare County ............................9
APPENDICES
A. Figures
B. Agency Correspondence

PRO]ECT COMMITMENTS
STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116)
The following commitments were included in the original State Environmental
Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact, published in 2002. Any changes or
additions to these commitments are listed in ita/ics
Highway Division 1/ Ferrv Division
1. A Special Use Permit is required with the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
for the use of their spoil storage site.
2. The following environmental permits will be required:
• CAMA Major Development Permit- NCDENR, Division of Coastal Management
• Individual Permit (Sections 10 and 404)- US Army Corps of Engineers
• 401 Water Quality Certification- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
• Stormwater Management Plan Permit- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
3. NCDOT will coordinate with the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding seasonal
construction moratoriums.
4. All construction work will be performed outside the limits of the adjacent Stumpy
Point wetland mitigation site.
5 . NCDOT should adhere to "Guidelines for A voiding Impacts to the West Indian
Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina
Waters"for this project.
6. NCDOT's Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will be implemented.
Proiect Development and Environmental Analysis Branch (PDEA)
7. A general submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search will be conducted by the
Division of Marine Fisheries prior to construction. The need for additional surveys
will be determined at that time.
NCDOT has completed a SA V survey in the study area; no SA V were found.
8. The need for underwater archaeology studies is pending. Once a determination is
made, NCDOT will complete any studies prior to construction.
R-3116] State EA/ FONSI Addendum Page 1 of 2
September 2006

PRO]ECT COMMITMENTS
NCDOT has coordinated with the O>fce of State Archaeology; it was determined
that no underwater archaeology studies are warranted for this project. However,
dredging work will cease and the OSA will be notified immediate/y if any potential
artifacts are located during construction.
9. NCDOT will coordinate with the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding all "May
Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect"biological conclusions.
10. NCDOT will prepare an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and coordinate with the
National Marine Fisheries Service on this work.
NCDOT conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment in August 2006; no
significant impacts to EFH are anticipated.
R-3116] State EA/ FONSI Addendum Page 2 of 2
September 2006

STUMPY POINT BAY EMERGENCY FERRY TERMINAL
SR 1164 (Log Storage Road)
Dare County
WBS Element 34525.1.12
TIP PRO]ECT R-3116)
ADDENDUM TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Prepared by the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I. SUMMARY
This is a North Carolina State Administrative Action-Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact (SEA/FONSI) that
was completed in February 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the impacts detailed in
the original document have not changed.
A. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of
Highways and Ferry Division, proposes to expand the ferry basin originally
dredged in 2002 as part of the ferry terminal construction project (Figure 1). The
original project, as detailed in the 2002 SEA/FONSI, included the dredging of a
300-foot by 350-foot area to a depth of 8 feet for use as a turning basin,
including two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels. The proposed work
to be discussed in this Addendum would create space for two additional slips in
the turning basin so that two additional vessels can be incorporated into the
Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency route.
B. Alternatives Considered
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces. Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south
side of the existing turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative
was not pursued as potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries
of state owned property.

C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin to a depth of
eight feet (Figure 2). Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters will be
installed to delineate the additional slips. An elevated walkway will be
constructed to provide access to the two new slips.
D. Coordination
Several federal, state, and local agencies were contacted during the
preparation of this Addendum. Copies of any correspondence can be found in
Appendix A.
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts
• The dredging operations necessary to expand the turning basin could
disturb important secondary nursery areas and other aquatic resources
located in Stumpy Point Bay.
The expansion of the turning basin will assist in evacuating citizens
from the Outer Banks in a timely manner during an emergency
situation by enabling NCDOT to utilize more vessels on the route.
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies
The proposed action will result in impacts to surface waters, jurisdictional
wetlands and coastal resources. The North Carolina Coastal Management Act
(CAMA) provides permitting reviews of impacts affecting Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs) in the designated coastal counties. Dare County is one of the
counties under the CAMA review and as such, a CAMA Major Development Permit
will be required. An Individual Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) will be required in order to comply with Section 10 of the River and
Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires each state to certify that state
water quality standards will not be violated for activities that involves issuance of
a federal permit or license or require discharges to "Waters of the United States."
Requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
for 401 certification will be required as part of the permit process to include
written concurrence on the CAMA Major Development Permit and approval of a
Stormwater Management Plan.
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The spoil material resulting from the dredging operations in Stumpy Point
Bay will be stored in a spoil storage site located approximately 7,000 feet south
of the project in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The use of this site
will require a Special Use Permit issued by officials at the Refuge.
G. Additional Information
Additional information concerning this Addendum can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch.
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact
Based upon the project as proposed in this report, and upon comments
received from federal, state and local agencies, it is the finding of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the project will not have a significant
impact upon the human or natural environment. The proposed action will not
have a significant adverse impact on air, noise, or water quality in Dare County.
The proposed project is consistent with plans and goals that have been adopted
by Dare County and the State of North Carolina. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required.
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II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The existing Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal was constructed
with the purpose of providing an emergency connection from the Outer Banks to
the mainland of North Carolina in the event that existing transportation services
are disrupted. The constructed facility allows a total of four ferries to operate on
the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency route. The purpose of this project is to
expand the ferry turning basin in order to increase the capacity of the existing
facility. The proposed expansion would create two additional berthing slips that
would enable the Ferry Division to operate a total of six ferry boats on the
emergency Stumpy Point to Rodanthe route. The additional ferries would be
critical in the event that NC 12 service is disrupted for extended time periods.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces.
Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of the existing
turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative was not pursued as
potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries of state owned
property.
B. Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin (Figure 2).
The area would be dredged to a depth of eight feet. Based on the average
recorded depth within the study area, approximately 3,000 cubic yards of
material will be excavated. Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters
will be installed to denote the additional berthing slips. The additional slips will
be used only to house ferry vessels while not in use; the loading and offloading
of vehicles will continue to occur from the facilities already constructed.
Upland development will include a 6-foot by 100-foot elevated main
wooden walkway and two 6-foot by 25-foot finger walkways to access the
vessels moored in the added slips (Figure 3). Construction of the walkways will
occur outside of the limits of the adjacent wetland mitigation site.
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C. Disposal of Dredge Material
The NCDOT anticipates using a spoil disposal site located on property
owned by the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (ARNWR). The disposal site
is the same as was used during the dredging of the original access channel and
turning basin. The ARNWR will require a special use permit for use of the
disposal property. Disposal of the dredged material into the spoil site will be
conducted in the same manner as in previous dredging operations.
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The following section summarizes updates to the socioeconomic
environmental studies conducted for the original SEA/FONSI in 2002. Unless
otherwise noted, information regarding land use, transportation planning,
socioeconomic data, and cultural resources has not changed since the original
SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Cultural Resources
1. Archaeology
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106,
codified at Title 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded,
licensed, or permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
NCDOT consulted with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) regarding
potential archaeological sites in the proposed project area. OSA does consider
the undertaking to be a major bottom disturbance. The probability of
encountering significant underwater cultural resources is, however, low at this
location. OSA recommended that NCDOT proceed with caution and requested
immediate notification if any potential artifacts are encountered during
construction. No additional investigation is warranted for this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The following section summarizes updates to the natural resource studies
conducted for the original SEA/FONSI. Unless otherwise noted, information
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regarding water resources, biotic communities, jurisdictional issues, and rare and
protected species has not changed since the original SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
1. Terrestrial Communities
Anticipated impacts to terrestrial communities are estimated based upon
the proposed construction limits. The only terrestrial community to be impacted
will be the disturbed area along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay; this area will
have shading impacts due to construction of the wooden walkway, to be
constructed on pilings (Figure 3).
2. Wetland Communities
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a
portion of the growing season. CAMA jurisdictional wetlands occur along the
shoreline of Stumpy Point Bay. However, due to the limited construction activities
included in this project, no wetland impacts are expected.
During construction, Best Management Practices (BMP's), including
erosion control measures will be used. Therefore, it is anticipated that expansion
of the terminal will result in minimal impacts to surrounding surface waters.
3. Aquatic Communities
Temporary impacts to aquatic species from increased sediment during
construction are expected to be reduced by performing the dredging work within
the time period established by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
Dredging will be performed between November 1 and February 14, per current
DMF guidelines. Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters
should be strictly enforced to reduce impacts.
NCDOT conducted a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search of the
study area; no SAV were found.
B. Permits
It is anticipated that the following permits will be needed to complete the
required construction:
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• Major CAMA Development Permit from the NC Division of Coastal
Management;
• Special Use Permit from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for
use of the spoil disposal site;
• Individual Permit (including Sections 10 and 404) from the US Army
Corps of Engineers;
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water
Quality; and
• North Carolina Stormwater Management Permit from the NC Division
of Water Quality.
C. Rare and Protected Species
As of June 21, 2006, the US Fish and Wildlife Service lists fourteen
Federally-Protected species for Dare County (Table 1). Table 1 summarizes the
previous surveys as well as the current surveys. Two species (Red wolf,
Shortnose sturgeon) have been added to the list of Federally-Protected species
for Dare County.
The following species have been added to the list of Federally Protected
Species for Dare County since the completion of the SEA/FONSI:
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) STATUS: Endangered- Non-Essential
Experimental Population
DESCRIPTION: Amedium-sized, wild canid, the red wolf resembles the coyote
but is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the
coyote's. The red wolfs coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny
element is more pronounced, and the pelage is usually somewhat coarser. This
species is slightly smaller than the gray wolf (C. lupus) with a more slender and
elongated head. Its pelage is shorter and coarser than in any race of lupus.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: The red wolf was once found throughout the
southeastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to central Texas and from the
Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois. Between the period of 1900
to 1920, red wolves were extirpated from most of the eastern portion of their
range. A small number persisted in the wild in southeastern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana until the late 1970s. By 1980, the species was
determined to be extinct in the wild.
HABITAT: The last red wolves were found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat
because this was the last area in which the animals were allowed to remain. Any
habitat area in the southeastern United States of sufficient size, which provides
adequate food, water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation,
should be suitable habitat for the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red
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wolf home range requirements vary from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Currently, there is an experimental population of red wolves which is being
managed from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The red wolf is listed only as Non-Essential
Experimental Population. Species not subject to Section 7 consultation- no
biological conclusion required.
Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) STATUS: Endangered
DESCRIPTION: The shortnose sturgeon is usually less than 3 feet long. It is dark
above and light below. It has a wide mouth pointed downward beneath a short
snout. Five rows of sharp, pointed plates along the sides of its body provide
protection from predators.
DISTRIBUTION: The shortnose sturgeon lives in Atlantic Seaboard rivers from
southern Canada to northeastern Florida.
HABITAT AND CHARACTERISTICS: The sturgeon inhabits the lower sections of
larger rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It may spend most of
the year in brackish or salt water and move into fresh water only to spawn. The
fish feeds on invertebrates (shrimp, worms, etc.) and stems and leaves of
macrophytes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT. Per conversation with Fritz Rohde,
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, on June 22, 2006, "It is unlikely that
the shortnose sturgeon occurs there."
Since the SEA/FONSI was written, NCDOT, under the advisement of the
USFWS, has changed the protocol in which biological conclusions are rendered.
When the SEA/FONSI was developed, a "No Effect" biological conclusion could
be rendered if habitat was present, but no species were found. Since then, it is
acknowledged that the mobility of animals can inhibit a surveyor from finding the
species, and a "No Effect" biological conclusion is not appropriate when habitat
exists in the project area. As the intention of the Endangered Species Act to
protect habitat as well as the species, a more appropriate biological conclusion is
"May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect."
As plants are stationary, and thorough survey of species is possible, a
biological conclusion of "No Effect" can be attained if no plants are found after a
thorough survey during the optimal survey period and there are no known
populations of the species within a mile of the study area.
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All other biological conclusions remain valid for this project. Concurrence for
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process.
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NCDOT will provide the results of the study to the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
NCDOT contacted several federal and state agencies prior the preparation
of this document. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from
the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in Appendix A of
this document.
*United States Army Corps of Engineers- Regulatory Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*National Marine Fisheries Service
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Administration- State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources- State Historic Preservation Office
*N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)-
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*NCDENR- Division of Marine Fisheries
*NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health
*NCDENR- Natural Heritage Program
VII. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon a study of the impacts of the proposed project, as
documented in this Addendum, and upon comments received from federal, state,
local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that this project will not have a
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significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project
is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to
natural, social, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The
proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any
communities. The project has been extensively coordinated with federal, state,
and local agencies. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor
further environmental analysis is required.
Additional information concerning this document can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch:
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
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North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
November 20, 2006
Subject: Dolphin Cluster additions, Stumpy Point Ferry Basin in Dare County
After further review by the Ferry Division an oversight was observed on the permit drawings that
were submitted with the Ferry Basin Expansion application dated October 16. There needs to be a dolphin
cluster located on either side of the finger piers. These clusters will protect the finger piers from the weight
of the ferry when it is docking. This will total four additional dolphin clusters. The four additional clusters
could impact a total of 41.04-sq. ft. of bottom impact. I have included an updated permit drawing depicting
the additional dolphin clusters. Please amend the previous application with this request to add 4 pile
clusters as depicted on the provided permit drawings. If you need any further information or clarification,
please contact Clay Willis at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
Jack Cahoon
NCDOT Ferry Directo
Clay Willis
Division One Environmental Officer
Cc: David Wainwright, DWQ
Garcy Ward, DWQ
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Subject: [Fwd: Stumpy Point Ferry Project in Dare County]
From: "Garcy.Ward" <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 -Nov 2006 15:00:12 -0500
To: David Wainwright <[e-mail]>
CC: Clay Willis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Stumpy Point Ferry Project in Dare County
From: Clay Willis <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:30:07 -0500
To: "[e-mail]" <[e-mail]>,
Garcy Ward <[e-mail]>, Cathy Brittingham <[e-mail]>
Attached to this email is a revision of the permit drawing that
was sent in with the application to expand the Stumpy Point ferry
basin. After further review from the ferry division they realized
some additional pile clusters would be needed on either side of
the finger piers. These clusters would keep the weight of the
ferry from destroying the finger piers. This will result in four
additional pile clusters ( two for each finger pier). This will
total an additional 41.04 sq. ft. of bottom impact. I mailed a
hard copy of this request and drawing today. Please amend the
permit application to include these pile clusters as depicted on
the attached permit drawing. If you have any questions, please
let me know. Sorry for the oversight on our part.
Thanks
Clay Willis
-- Garcy could you forward this to to David. I do not have his
email.
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Attention: Bill Biddlecome
Subject: Stumpy Point Ferry Basin Expansion in Dare County
The NCDOT Ferry Division is proposing to expand the existing Stumpy Point Ferry basin to
accommodate two additional berthing spaces. This will allow the Stumpy Pt. to Rodanthe Ferry route the
option of running six ferries during a cycle. This route currently can operate 4 ferries, which would not be
adequate for providing Hatteras Island transportation to Daze County mainland if the NC 12 corridor is
disrupted for an extended time period. When Hurricane Isabel washed out NC 12 for over a month the
Stumpy Pt. ferry route was used to capacity. In the event NC 12 is not passable for a long time period the
additional two berthing areas will allow citizens of Hatteras Island a better chance to reduce impacts to
their community. With the threats to NC 12 that currently exist NCDOT believes it is prudent to have the
Stumpy Pt. ferry terminal able to handle transportation from Hatteras Island to Dare County mainland as
adequately as possible.
This project will require dredging an area that is 60 X 350ft. to a depth of 8 ft. The proposed
dredged area is located on the north end of the existing ferry basin. The proposed dredge area currently
ranges in depth from 2 - 3.5 ft. The proposed depth of 8 ft. will allow enough depth for the ferries to
operate safely in and maintain a consistent depth with the state and federal channels that provide access to
the deeper waters of the Pamlico Sound. This dredging project will create between 3000-4000 cubic yards
of dredge spoil. A survey for SAV's was conducted in the project area by two divers and one person using
a rake, no SAV's were found. NCDOT conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment, which concluded
that do to the small size of the work area no significant impacts to Essential Fish Habitat would occur. The
Essential Fish Habitat report was sent to Ron Sechler with the National Marine Fisheries on August 29,
2006. There will not be fill impacts to wetlands or surface waters from this project. All the dredge spoil
material will be placed at the COE dredge spoil site located on the U.S.F.W.S. property located south of
Stumpy Point Bay. This will be done by using a lift pump and several thousand feet of pipeline to transfer
the material into the containment basin. The U.S.F.W. S will be coordinated with through a special use
permit to allow this activity. The two berthing areas will be accessed by an elevated walkway that will
consist of two sections. The main section will be 6 ft X 100 ft. with two fmger walkways that will be 6 ft. X
25 ft. as shown on the provided work plat. These walkways will be made from salt treated wood and
pilings. The walkway and finger piers will be located over the water except were the landing ties to land.
There will be 6 new pile clusters for the berthing areas. These pile clusters will be made of salt treated
wood pilings with 9 - 19 piles in each cluster. A 10-inch pile surface area is 0:54 sq. ft. If a pile cluster uses
19 piles the total surface area is 10.26-sq. ft. Therefore, six new pile clusters could potentially impact
61.56-sq. ft. of bottom area. These piles will be driven using a vibratory hammer.

The Ferry Division anticipates completing this project prior to February 15 of 2007, before any in-
water work moratoriums would be required. This will allow the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe ferry route to be
me much more effective in the event of an active 2007 hurricane season. Along with this request for a
COE individual pe~nit NCDOT is applying fora 401 certification from the DWQ and a Division of Coastal
Management Major Permit. Included with this request is a copy of the addendum to the State
Environmental AssessmendFinding of No Significant Impact, ENG form 4345, permit drawings, vicinity
maps, and aerial photograph. NCDOT appreciates your efforts in this project. If you need any further
information or clarification, please contact Clay Willis at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
Jack Cahoon
NCDOT Ferry Director
Clay Willis t~ W'r''""
Division One Envir nmental Officer
Cc: Garcy Ward, DWQ
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Sara Winslow, NCDMF
Ron Sechler, NMFS
Dennis Stuart, USFWS
Jack Cahoon, NCDOT- Ferry Division

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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CfR 325/ Expires Deoember 31, 2004
The Public burden for thle cofk+ctlon of information Is ssstimatsd to average 10 hours per response, although the majorky of applbatlons shoukf require
5 hours or lase. This inoludes tM tlme for reviewing instruotions, ssarohing axletirq data sources, gatMring and maintaining tM date needed, and
completing and roviswkp tM collection of information. Sand comments regarding thin burden estimate or any otMr aspect of thle collectors of
information, including suggestbns for roducing this burden, to Dspartnrarrt of Defense, Washington Headgwrtero Ssrvbe Dirootorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suits 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Projaot (0710.00031, Waehirgton, DC 20603. Raspondems should be awaro that notwkhstanding any other provision of law,
no person shall ba subject to any penaky for fsNlrp to comply wkh • collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed epplbstbne must bs wbmkted to tM Distrbt Engineer Mving
(urledbtbn over tM looatlon of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Riwro and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Aot, 8eotion 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protectbn ,Research and
Sanctuarin Aot, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form wiM ba used in awluatlng the applioaton for a
permh. Routlns Uses: This Information may bs shred whh the Department of Justbs and other federal, stet, and local government penolee.
Submfealon of ragwsted Information Is volunbry, however, if Information is not provided tM psrmk applbatbn cannot bs evaluated nor can s permk
be fsswd.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies whbh show the location and character of tM propowd actlvity must bs attached to this
application (see sample drowlrga and instructbns- end be submitted to tM Dletrict Engineer hsving jurisdbtbn over the bcetbn of the proposed
sctivity. An applbation that is not completed in full wUl be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO. ~ 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE ~ 3. DATE RECEIVED ~ 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED

5. APPLICANT'S NAME
NCDOT Ferry Division 8, AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ierr spent is not rsouired!
Clay Willis-NCDOT Division 1
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
NCDOT 113 Airport Drive Suite 100
Edenton, N.C. 27932 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
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a. Residence
b. Business 2 5 2- 4 8 2- 7 9 7 7 a. Residence
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~1, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZeT!ON
I hereby authorize, to ect in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
tarnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE PATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE Isee mstrucTions
Stumpy Point Ferry Basin Expansion
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN ni A~di,,,ni,.~ 114. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS tit spp7cabiel
Stumpy Pt. Bay - Pamlico Sound
tb. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Dare North Carolina
SR 1164 Log Storage Rd.
Stumpy Point
Dare County N.C. 27978
COUNTY STATE
18. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, isee instructronsl
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Take US 264 south from US 64 in Dare County. Travel approximately 13 miles and turn left on
SR 1164, this road ends at the Stumpy Point ferry terminal.
u EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)

18. Nature of Activity Iae~Yra~ of pro%cr, Include s!l features)
The proposed project will expand the existing ferry basin by increasing the width 60 ft. to
the north. The bottom will be dredged to a depth of 8 ft. This will allow berthing of two
ferry boats, which will increase the utilization capacity of the Stumpy Pt. ferry terminal.
19. ROject Purpose (DeaoNne the reason a purpose of Me poject, see insrructiorul
The existing Stumpy Point Ferry currently can operate 4 boats, which run between Rodanthe and
Stumpy Pt. The proposed project will allow 6 boats to operate, which increases transportion
ability between Hatteras Island and mainland Dare County during emergency situations.
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USE BLOCKS 20.22 IF DREDGED ANDlOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARt3ED
20. Reasonls) for Discharge
Discharge is resulting from dredging the 60 X 350 ft. expansion area. The dredge spoil will
be placed in an approved dredge spoil diked location.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
Material will be from the bottom of Stumpy Pt. Bay, which is muck and sand. The amount of
area to be dredged is approximately 3000 cubic yards.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Wsters Filled )see lnsrrucUons!
There will be no surface waters or wetland fill associated with this project.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes ~ No K IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adpining Roperty Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Roperty Adjoins the Waterbody (lf more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
1)Marietta Trainor - P.O. Box 634 Manteo, N. C. 27954
2)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - P.O. Box 1969 Manteo, N.C. 27954
3)Robert Midgett - 178 Bayview Drive Stumpy Point, N.C. 27978
26. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL • IDENTIFICATION NIIMRFR DATE APPI ILfI neTC eoeunven neTe newuen
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28. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information iri 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 a nt of the applicant.
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GNATURE OF APPLICANT DAT~ SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity lapplicant- or it may be signed by a duly
authorized spent 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 malarial fact or makes any false, fictitiors 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 bs fined not more than $10,000 or Imprisoned not more than flue years or both.

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This is a North Carolina State A _.,,~ ~-Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of ~,..,~~cant Impact (SEA/FONSI) that
was completed in February 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the impacts detailed in
the original document have not changed.
A. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of
Highways and Ferry Division, proposes to expand the ferry basin originally
dredged in 2002 as part of the ferry terminal construction project (Figure 1). The
original project, as detailed in the 2002 SEA/FONSI, included the dredging of a
300-foot by 350-foot area to a depth of 8 feet for use as a turning basin,
including two slips for the overnight storage of ferry vessels. The proposed work
to be discussed in this Addendum would create space for two additional slips in
the turning basin so that two additional vessels can be incorporated into the
Stumpy Point-Rodanthe emergency route.
B. Alternatives Considered
• NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces. Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south
side of the existing turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative
was not pursued as potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries
of state owned property.

C. NCDOT Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin to a depth of
eight feet (Figure 2). Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters will be
installed to delineate the additional slips. An elevated walkway will be
constructed to provide access to the two new slips.
D. Coordination
Several federal, state, and local agencies were contacted during the
preparation of this Addendum. Copies of any correspondence can be found in
Appendix A.
E. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts
• The dredging operations necessary to expand the turning basin could
disturb important secondary nursery areas and other aquatic resources
located in Stumpy Point Bay.
• The expansion of the turning basin will assist in evacuating citizens
from the Outer Banks in a timely manner during an emergency
situation by enabling NCDOT to utilize more vessels on the route.
F. Actions Required By Other Agencies
The proposed action will result in impacts to surface waters, jurisdictional
wetlands and coastal resources. The North Carolina Coastal Management Act
(CAMA) provides permitting reviews of impacts affecting Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs) in the designated coastal counties. Dare County is one of the
counties under the CAMA review and as such, a CAMA Major Development Permit
will be required. An Individual Permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) will be required in order to comply with Section 10 of the River and
Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires each state to certify that state
water quality standards will not be violated for activities that involves issuance of
a federal permit or license or require discharges to "Waters of the United States."
Requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
for 401 certification will be required as part of the permit process to include
written concurrence on the CAMA Major Development Permit and approval of a
Stormwater Management Plan.
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The spoil material resulting from the dredging operations in Stumpy Point
Bay will be stored in a spoil storage site located approximately 7,000 feet south
of the project in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The use of this site
will require a Special Use Permit issued by officials at the Refuge.
G. Additional Information
Additional information concerning this Addendum can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch.
Mr. Gregory ]. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
H. Addendum to the State Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact
Based upon the project as proposed in this report, and upon comments
received from federal, state and local agencies, it is the finding of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the project will not have a significant
impact upon the human or natural environment. The proposed action will not
have a significant adverse impact on air, noise, or water quality in Dare County.
The proposed project is consistent with plans and goals that have been adopted
by Dare County and the State of North Carolina. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required.
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II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PR07ECT
The existing Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal was constructed
with the purpose of providing an emergency connection from the Outer Banks to
the mainland of North Carolina in the event that existing transportation services
are disrupted. The constructed facility allows a total of four ferries to operate on
the Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency route. The purpose of this project is to
expand the ferry turning basin in order to increase the capacity of the existing
facility. The proposed expansion would create two additional berthing slips that
would enable the Ferry Division to operate a total of six ferry boats on the
emergency Stumpy Point to Rodanthe route. The additional ferries would be
critical in the event that NC 12 service is disrupted for extended time periods.
III. ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternatives Eliminated From Consideration
NCDOT examined the possibility of providing additional berthing space at
the Rodanthe terminal rather than at Stumpy Point Bay. However, expansion of
the Rodanthe terminal would require extensive dredging in order to provide
additional berthing spaces.
Expansion of the Stumpy Point terminal to the south side of the existing
turning basin was also considered; however, this alternative was not pursued as
potential dredging would be required outside the boundaries of state owned
property.
B. Recommended Alternative
The Recommended Alternative consists of dredging an area approximately
60 feet by 350 feet on the north side of the existing dredged basin (Figure 2).
The area would be dredged to a depth of eight feet. Based on the average
recorded depth within the study area, approximately 3,000 cubic yards of
material will be excavated. Following dredging activities, additional pile clusters
will be installed to denote the additional berthing slips. The additional slips will
be used only to house ferry vessels while not in use; the loading and offloading
of vehicles will continue to occur from the facilities already constructed.
Upland development will include a 6-foot by 100-foot elevated main
wooden walkway and two 6-foot by 25-foot finger walkways to access the
vessels moored in the added slips (Figure 3). Construction of the walkways will
occur outside of the limits of the adjacent wetland mitigation site.
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C. Disposal of Dredge Material
The NCDOT anticipates using a spoil disposal site located on property
owned by the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (ARNWR). The disposal site
is the same as was used during the dredging of the original access channel and
turning basin. The ARNWR will require a special use permit for use of the
disposal property. Disposal of the dredged material into the spoil site will be
conducted in the same manner as in previous dredging operations.
IV. SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The following section summarizes updates to the socioeconomic
environmental studies conducted for the original SEA/FONSI in 2002. Unless
otherwise noted, information regarding land use, transportation planning,
socioeconomic data, and cultural resources has not changed since the original
SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Cultural Resources
i. Archaeology
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106,
codified at Title 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded,
licensed, or permitted projects having an effect on properties listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to comment.
NCDOT consulted with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) regarding
potential archaeological sites in the proposed project area. OSA does consider
the undertaking to be a major bottom disturbance. The probability of
encountering significant underwater cultural resources is, however, low at this
location. OSA recommended that NCDOT proceed with caution and requested
immediate notification if any potential artifacts are encountered during
construction. No additional investigation is warranted for this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
The following section summarizes updates to the natural resource studies
conducted for the original SF~A/FONSI. Unless otherwise noted, information
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regarding water resources, biotic communities, jurisdictional issues, and rare and
protected species has not changed since the original SEA/FONSI was published.
A. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
1. Terrestrial Communities
Anticipated impacts to terrestrial communities are estimated based upon
the proposed construction limits. The only terrestrial community to be impacted
will be the disturbed area along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay; this area will
have shading impacts due to construction of the wooden walkway, to be
constructed on pilings (Figure 3).
2. Wetland Communities
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a
portion of the growing season. CAMA jurisdictional wetlands occur along the
shoreline of Stumpy Point Bay. However, due to the limited construction activities
included in this project, no wetland impacts are expected.
During construction, Best Management Practices (BMP's), including
erosion control measures will be used. Therefore, it is anticipated that expansion
of the terminal will result in minimal impacts to surrounding surface waters.
3. Aquatic Communities
Temporary impacts to aquatic species from increased sediment during
construction are expected to be reduced by performing the dredging work within
the time period established by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
Dredging will be performed between November 1 and February 14, per current
DMF guidelines. Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters
should be strictly enforced to reduce impacts.
NCDOT conducted a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) search of the
study area; no SAV were found.
B. Permits
It is anticipated that the following permits will be needed to complete the
required construction:
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• Major CAMA Development Permit from the NC Division of Coastal
Management;
• Special Use Permit from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for
use of the spoil disposal site;
• Individual Permit (including Sections 10 and 404) from the US Army
Corps of Engineers;
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water
Quality; and
• North Carolina Stormwater Management Permit from the NC Division
of Water Quality.
C. Rare and Protected Species
As of June 21, 2006, the US Fish and Wildlife Service lists fourteen
Federally-Protected species for Dare County (Table 1). Table 1 summarizes the
previous surveys as well as the current surveys. Two species (Red wolf,
Shortnose sturgeon) have been added to the list of Federally-Protected species
for Dare County.
The following species have been added to the list of Federally Protected
Species for Dare County since the completion of the SEA/FONSI:
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) STATUS: Endangered- Non-Essential
Experimental Population
DESCRIPTION: Amedium-sized, wild canid, the red wolf resembles the coyote
but is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the
coyote's. The red wolfs coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny
element is more pronounced, and the pelage is usually somewhat coarser. This
species is slightly smaller than the gray wolf (C. lupus) with a more slender and
elongated head. Its pelage is shorter and coarser than in any race of lupus.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: The red wolf was once found throughout the
southeastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to central Texas and from the
Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois. Between the period of 1900
to 1920, red wolves were extirpated from most of the eastern portion of their
range. A small number persisted in the wild in southeastern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana until the late 1970s. By 1980, the species was
determined to be extinct in the wild.
HABITAT: The last red wolves were found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat
because this was the last area in which the animals were allowed to remain. Any
habitat area in the southeastern United States of sufficient size, which provides
adequate food, water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation,
should be suitable habitat for the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red
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wolf home range requirements vary from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Currently, there is an experimental population of red wolves which is being
managed from the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The red wolf is listed only as Non-Essential
Experimental Population. Species not subject to Section 7 consultation- no
biological conclusion required.
Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipense~ brevirost~um) STATUS: Endangered
DESCRIPTION: The shortnose sturgeon is usually less than 3 feet long. It is dark
above and light below. It has a wide mouth pointed downward beneath a short
snout. Five rows of sharp, pointed plates along the sides of its body provide
protection from predators.
DISTRIBUTION: The shortnose sturgeon lives in Atlantic Seaboard rivers from
southern Canada to northeastern Florida.
HABITAT AND CHARACTERISTICS: The sturgeon inhabits the lower sections of
larger rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It may spend most of
the year in brackish or salt water and move into fresh water only to spawn. The
fish feeds on invertebrates (shrimp, worms, etc.) and stems and leaves of
macrophytes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT. Per conversation with Fritz Rohde,
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, on June 22, 2006, "It is unlikely that
the shortnose sturgeon occurs there."
Since the SEA/FONSI was written, NCDOT, under the advisement of the
USFWS, has changed the protocol in which biological conclusions are rendered.
When the SEA/FONSI was developed, a ~~No Effect" biological conclusion could
be rendered if habitat was present, but no species were found. Since then, it is
acknowledged that the mobility of animals can inhibit a surveyor from finding the
species, and a "No Effect" biological conclusion is not appropriate when habitat
exists in the project area. As the intention of the Endangered Species Act to
protect habitat as well as the species, a more appropriate biological conclusion is
"May Effect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect."
As plants are stationary, and thorough survey of species is possible, a
biological conclusion of "No Effect" can be attained if no plants are found after a
thorough survey during the optimal survey period and there are no known
populations of the species within a mile of the study area.
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biological conclusion should be updated from "No Effect" to "May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely Affect":
Bald Eagle
West Indian manatee
All other biological conclusions remain valid for this project. Concurrence for
these conclusions will be sought from the USFWS prior to the permit application
process.
NCDOT has conducted an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment of the study
area. Given the very small size of the likely impacts in relation to the size of
Stumpy Point Bay, no significant impacts to EFH are anticipated with this project.
NCDOT will provide the results of the study to the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
VI. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
NCDOT contacted several federal and state agencies prior the preparation
of this document. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from
the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in Appendix A of
this document.
*United States Army Corps of Engineers- Regulatory Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*National Marine Fisheries Service
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Administration- State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources- State Historic Preservation Office
*N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)-
Division of Water Quality
*NCDENR- Wildlife Resources Commission
*NCDENR- Division of Marine Fisheries
*NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health
*NCDENR- Natural Heritage Program
VII. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon a study of the impacts of the proposed project, as
documented in this Addendum, and upon comments received from federal, state,
local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that this project will not have a
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significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project
is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to
natural, social, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The
proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any
communities. The project has been extensively coordinated with federal, state,
and local agencies. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor
further environmental analysis is required.
Additional information concerning this document can be obtained by
contacting the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch:
Mr. Gregory ). Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone]
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE',
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office E3ox 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
November 9, 2006
Bill Biddlecome
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
This letter is in response to your request for comments on Public Notice ID No. SAW-2006-
41252-128, dated November 2, 2007. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has
applied for a Department of the Army permit to impact 0.48 acres of estuarine shallow bottom
habitat to expand the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Terminal in Dare County, North Carolina
(TIP No. R-3116J). These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish. and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Based on the available information, we do not believe that the proposed activities will have
significant adverse and/or irreversible effects on fish and wildlife resources. Therefore, the
Service has no objection, from the standpoint of fish and wildlife, to the issuance of a permit
related to the proposed activities.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions
regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone], ext. 32.
Sincerely,
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cc: Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
David Wainwright, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC

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Richard 13. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENR
FROM: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinatot~~ ~~
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: October 19, 2006
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Addendum to the State
Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed
improvements to the Stumpy Point Bay Emergency Ferry Terminal, Dare County,
North Carolina. TIP No. R-3116J, SCH Project No. 07-0097
Staff biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the subject
addendum and are familiar with habitat values in the project area. The purpose of this review
was to assess project impacts to fish and wildlife resources. Our comments are provided in
accordance with certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661-667d).
NCDOT is proposing to expand the ferry basin at Stumpy Point by dredging an area 60 feet
by 350 ft on the north side of the exiting basin to a depth of 8 ft. A survey for submerged aquatic
vegetation (SAV) shows no SAV is located within the project area as well as no significant
impacts to Essential Fish Habitat. NCDOT also has committed to conducting all construction
work outside of the Stumpy Point wetland mitigation site. The project commitments outlined in
the 2002 EA/FONSI will be applicable to this project, including utilizing a previous spoil
disposal site located on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
At this time, we concur with the addendum for this project. If we can be of any further
assistance please call me at [phone].
cc: Gary Jordan, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh

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October 19, 2006
Brian Wrenn, DWQ, Raleigh
Bill Biddlecome , U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
Cathy Brittingham, DCM

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September 18, 2006 ~~F'~s,~
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1598
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
This letter is in response to your letter of September 12, 2006 which provided the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) with the biological determinations of the North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) for federally listed species associated with the proposed emergency
ferry landing at the current Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal in Dare County (TIP No. R-3116J).
These comments are provided in accordance with section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
NCDOT has rendered the following biological determinations:
Common Name Scientific Name Biolo ical Determination
American alli ator Alli ator mississi iensis N/A
Bald ea le Haliaeetus leucoce halus MA-NLAA
Green sea turtle Chelonia m das No effect
Hawksbill sea turtle Eretmochelys imbricata No effect
Kem 's ridle sea turtle Le idochel s kem ii No effect
Leatherback sea turtle Dermochel s coriacea No effect
Lo erhead sea turtle Caretta caretta No effect
West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus MA-NLAA
Pi in lover Charadrius melodus No effect
Red-cockaded wood ecker Picoides borealis No effect
Red wolf Canis ru us MA-NLAA
Roseate tern Sterna dou allii No effect
Seabeach amaranth Amaranthus umilus No effect
Shortnose stur eon ~ci enser brevirostrum No effect
*MA-NLAA denotes may affect, not likely to adversely affect
The American alligator does not require section 7 consultation since it is only listed due to
similarity of appearance.

According to the information provided, a bald eagle survey was conducted within one mile of the
project area. No bald eagles or nests were observed. Based on the survey data and other
information available, the Service concurs with the determination that the project may affect, but
is not likely to adversely affect the bald eagle.
The NCDOT has committed to implementing the Service's "GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING
IMPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters." Based on this commitment and all available information,
the Service concurs that the proposed project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the
West Indian manatee.
Based on all available information, the Service concurs that the project may affect, but is not
likely to adversely affect the federally listed red wolf.
With regard to beach nesting habitat, the Service concurs that the project will have no effect on
any of the sea turtle species. However, listed sea turtles are also under the purview of the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for the aquatic aspect of their habitat. The shortnose
sturgeon is also under the purview of the NMFS. Please consult with the NMFS for these
species.
Based on the lack of habitat, the Service concurs that the proposed project will have no effect on
the federally listed piping plover, red-cockaded woodpecker, roseate tern and seabeach amaranth.
We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied. We remind
you that obligations under section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a
manner not previously considered in this review; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review; or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat
determined that maybe affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions
regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone] (Ext. 32).
Sincerely,
~'
rr~ Pete Benjamin
` Field Supervisor
cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE, Washington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
John Sullivan, FHwA, Raleigh, NC

TIP # R-31161 Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Subject: TIP # R-31161 Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW"
<[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:33:15 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gary Jordan" <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W."
<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, "smtp-Sechler, Ron"
<[e-mail]>, "smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Beth,
I haven't had time to draft a letter concerning your February 23, 2006 scoping letter for the
above project so this a-mail is acting as the official correspondence. The project as
proposed would require an Individual Permit from the Corps of Engineers for the
expansion of the basin by approximately .5 acres and the associated additional docking
locations. Based on the information provided it appears jurisdictional wetlands may be
impacted by the project. Department of Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the discharge
of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent wetlands in
conjunction with this project. Additionally, the waters of the Pamlico Sound are Section 10
waters which would require a Section 10 permit pursuant to the River and Harbors Act of
1899. The individual permit 1 mentioned above would cover the activities for both Section
10 and 404. Environmental concerns with this project include the destruction and filling of
wetlands, the destruction of Submerged Aquatic vegetation (SAV's) and the associated
impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The Corp also agrees and supports the
comments provided to you in letters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS), North Carolina:,
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), and the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) dated March 15, 2006, and March 22, 2006. All work related to Federal
Endangered Species as required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act including-
copies of all correspondence and meeting minutes with NOAA Marine Fisheries Service
and the US Fish and Wildlife Service associated with the project should be coordinated
with this office. Additionally, work related to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
Act coordinated through NOAA Marine Fisheries should be coordinated with this office.
also. I thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have questions, comments or
require additional information, please contact me at [phone], extension 26.
Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Project
Manager
Regulatory Field Office
Washington
1 of 1 4/21/2006 3:45 PM

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
March 15, 2006
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I'rojcct Development and Envll'Ollmcntal Analysis
1548 Mail Scrvicc Center
IZalcigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe
'Phis letter is in response to your request Tor comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Scrvicc)
on the polcntial environmental effects of the proposed expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry 'T'erminal iu
Dare County, North Carolina (TIP No. R-31 16,1). These comments provide scoping information in
accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-6674) and section 7
ol~the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the information provided, the North Carolina Department of 'T'ransportation (NCDOT)
proposes to expand the existing leery basin by dredging an area approximately GO leet by 350 feel and
adding two additional docking locations. During a March 14, 2006 telephone conversation, Mr. Clay
Willis of NCDOT' stated to Mr. Gary .lordan of the Scrvicc, that the adjacent Stumpy Point Wetland
Mitigation Site would not be affected by this project. Mr. Willis also stated that a submerged aquatic
vegetation survey would be conducted at the project site. We believe that this is prudent.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their designated
non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorised,
Iluulcd, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
Icderally-listed threatened or endangered spccics. A biological assessment/evaluation may be prepared to
fulfill the section 7(a)(2) requirement and will expedite the consultation process. To assist you, acounty-
by-county list of federally protected species known to occur in North Carolina and information on their
life histories and habitats can be found on our web page at http__//nc-cs.l~~~s~ov/es/co~nllYfr.html .
'T'he North Carolina Natural f-Ieritage Program (NCNHP) database indicates an occurrence of the Icderally
endangered West Indian manatee (Trichcc/rus rr~nwatus) near the project area. To minimize the polcntial
Tor adverse effects to this spccics, we recommend that the Se--vicc's CUIUCI,IM?S I+OR AVOIDING
IMPACTS 7'O THC; WI:S'r INDIAN MANATCE: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters be implemented as part of the project. These guidelines can be
found at I-ttp_//nc-es.fws.~~ov/mammal/manatce~delines.~.df.
I f you determine that the proposed action may aflccl (i.c., likely to adversely affect or not likely to
adversely affect) a listed spccics, you should notify this o1~Iicc with your detu~mination, the results of your
surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the cf~lects of the action on listed spccics, including
consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative cllccts, bclorc conducting any activities that might aflcct
the spccics. I f you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse.
direct or indirect eftcct) on listed spccics, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence.

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We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the publ-c
notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in the planning
process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in project implementation. In
addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the environmental documentation for this project
include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered;
3. A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project impact area
that may be directly or indirectly affected;
4. 'fhc extent and acreage of waters of the U.S. that arc to be impacted by tilling, dredging, clcarinc,
ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should he differentiated by habitat type based on
the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands Inventory (NW1). Wetland
boundaries should be determined by using the 1987 Corps of En ti-~, )ecrs Wetlands Dclincat_ion
Manual and verilicd by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
5. The anticipated cnvironmcntal impacts, both teu)pora-y and permanent, that would be likely to
occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also include the extent to
which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to natural resources, and how this
and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse effects;
G. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or minimiic
impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect;
7. If unavoidable wetland impacts arc proposed, pro.jcct planning should include a compensatory
mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts.
"The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us during
the progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the impacts of this
project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr. Crary Jordan at (919) x56-
4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
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Ecological Services Supervisor
cc: Bill Biddlccon)c, USACI:, Washington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC'
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Crccdnuxn•, NC'
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
.lohn Sullivan, f 1IwA, Raleigh, NC'

T1P # R-3116) Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
Subject: TIP # R-31 16J Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansion
From: "Biddlecome, William J SAW"
<[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 l 2:33:15 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gary Jordan" <[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Travis W."
<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, "smtp-Sechler, Ron"
<[e-mail]>, "smtp-Winslow, Sara" <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Beth,
I haven't had time to draft a letter concerning your February 23, 2006 scoping letter for the
above project so this a-mail is acting as the official correspondence. The project as
proposed would require an Individual Permit from the Corps of Engineers for the
expansion of the basin by approximately .5 acres and the associated additional docking
locations. Based on the information provided it appears jurisdictional wetlands may be
impacted by the project. Department of Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the discharge
of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent wetlands in
conjunction with this project. Additionally, the waters of the Pamlico Sound are Section 10
waters which would require a Section 10 permit pursuant to the River and Harbors Act of
1899. The individual permit I mentioned above would cover the activities for both Section
10 and 404. Environmental concerns with this project include the destruction and filling of
wetlands, the destruction of Submerged Aquatic vegetation (SAV's) and the associated
impacts to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). The Corp also agrees and supports the
comments provided to you in letters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS), North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), and the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) dated March 15, 2006, and March 22, 2006. All work related to Federal
Endangered Species as required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act including
copies of all correspondence and meeting minutes with NOAH Marine Fisheries Service
and the US Fish and Wildlife Service associated with the project should be coordinated
with this office. Additionally, work related to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
Act coordinated through NOAA Marine Fisheries should be coordinated with this office
also. I thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have questions, comments or
require additional information, please contact me at [phone], extension 26.
Manager
Regulatory Field Office
Bill Biddlecome
NCDOT Project
Washington
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MEMORANDUM Richard l3. Hamilton, Exccutivc Uircctor
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENR
FROM: Travis Wilson, Highway Project Coordinator _,~~,.,` ~~~ j~=
Habitat Conservation Program ~1~.~
DATE: March 22, 2006
SUBJECT: Response to the start of study notification from the N. C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife concerns for the
proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point in
Dare County, North Carolina. TIP No. R-3116J, SCH Project No. 06-
0259.
This memorandum responds to a request from Gregory J. Thorpe of the NCDOT
for our concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the
subject project. Biologists on the staff of the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) have reviewed the proposed improvements. Our comments are provided in
accordance with certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
NCDOT is proposing to expand the emergency ferry terminal at Stumpy Point.
This proposal includes dredging an area approximately 60 feet by 350 feet to enlarge the
existing ferry basin. There is potential for the proposed dredge area to contain
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV's). NCDOT should survey this area to determine
the presence or absence of SAV's. NCDOT currently manages a mitigation site adjacent
to the existing ferry terminal. Impact to this mitigation site should be avoided. To help
facilitate document preparation and the review process, our general informational needs
are outlined below:
1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources within the project area,
including a listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered,
or special concern species. Potential borrow areas to be used for project
construction should be included in the inventories. A listing of designated
plant species can be developed through consultation with:
The Natural Heritage Program

Memo 2 March 22, 2006
N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1615
[phone]
W W W.ncsparks.net/nhp
and,
NCDA Plant Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the project. The need for
channelizing or relocating portions of streams crossed and the extent of
such activities.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by the project.
Wetland acreages should include all project-related areas that may
undergo hydrologic change as a result of ditching, other drainage, or
filling for project construction. Wetland identification may be
accomplished through coordination with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE). If the COE is not consulted, the person delineating
wetlands should be identified and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife habitat impacted by
the proposed project. Potential borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation, or
fragmentation of wildlife habitat (wetlands or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, minimizing or compensating for direct and indirect
degradation in habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes the environmental
effects of highway construction and quantifies the contribution of this
individual project to environmental degradation.
8. A discussion of the probable impacts on natural resources which will result
from secondary development facilitated by the improved road access.
9. If construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, municipal,
or private development projects, a description of these projects should be
included in the environmental document, and all project sponsors should
be identified.
10. A discussion of potential disposal sites for the dredge material, and any
impacts associated with the disposal of the dredge material.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for
this project. If we can further assist your office, please contact me at [phone].
Cc: Bill Biddlecome, USAGE
Brian Wrenn, DWQ
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Cathy Brittingham, DCM

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MEMORANDUM
March 22, 2006
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs
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From: Brian L. Wrenn, Transportation Permitting Unit, NCDWQ
Subject: Request for Scoping Comments for the Proposed Expansion of the Stumpy Point Ferry
Terminal in Dare County, TIP Project No. R-3116J, WBS 34525, State Clearinghouse
Project No. 06-0259.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. Based on a preliminary review of the project study area, DWQ has the
following comments:
Stream/Surface Water • River Basin Classification Stream Index No.
Stum Point Ba Pas uotank SA; HQW 30-22-8
Project Specific Comments:
Stumpy Point Bay is class SA; HQW waters of the State. This is one of the highest quality water
systems in the State and an important nursery area and shellfish habitat. Any land disturbing
activities in this area should meet the requirements of Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 04B .0124). In addition, if a state storm water permit is required, the storm water plan must
meet the requirements for HQW in 15A NCAC 02H .1006.

2. Dredged material from this project should be properly disposed of in approved spoil disposal sites.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures should be in place to prevent water quality standard
violations due to storm water runoff from these sites.
3. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) surveys should be conducted prior to dredging. Impacts to
SAV populations should be avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible. Any direct
impacts to SAV populations may require mitigation through preservation, enhancement or restoration
activities. NCDOT should develop and submit a mitigation plan for any impacts to SAVs as part of
the 401 Water Quality Certification.
4. Preliminary review of the areas adjacent to the existing terminal appear to be wetlands and are most
likely areas of environmental concern (AECs). The proposed docking sites should not impact
wetlands.
General Comments:
1. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)}, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1501inear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to
replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the Environmental Manageme~tt
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Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] /Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) }, the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may
be available for use as stream mitigation. A discussion of potential mitigations strategies should be
included in the EA.
2. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should
not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and
fish kills.
3. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be
implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly,
especially following rainfall events.
4. Bare soil should be stabilized through vegetation or other means as quickly as feasible to prevent
sedimentation of water resources.
5. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands.
6. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts to wetlands in
borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation.
7. If foundation test borings are necessary; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is
approved under Genera1401 Certification Number 3027/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities.
8. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock
berms, cofferdams, or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation
in flowing water.
9. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This
equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from
leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Brian Wrenn 919-733-5715.
pc: Bill Biddlecom, USAGE Washington Field Office
Garcy Ward, NCDWQ, Washington Regional Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Gary Jordan, USFWS
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number: 06-0259 County: Dare Date Received: 03/01/2006
Due Date: 03/23/2006
'roject Description: Proposal to expand the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point. This entails dt•edging an
area approximately 60 ft by 350 ft and adding two additional docking locations. TIP R-3116)
'I'bis Project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
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No objection to project as proposed. No Comment
Insufficient information to complete review Other (specify or attach comments)
Regional Office Only:
Please log into the IBEAM system and update your comments in the DSS (Decision Support System) application,
SEPA module. If you have any questions, please contact:
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MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
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Department of Administration
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environment
Stumpy Point Ferry Terminal Expansiol
WBS 34525, TIP Project No. R-3116)
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
This is to inform you that the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed
expansion of the Emergency Ferry Terminal at Stumpy Point. Construction is currently
scheduled for fiscal year 2007.
The proposed project includes expanding the existing ferry basin by dredging an area
approximately 60 feet by 350 feet and adding two additional docking locations. The expanded
basin is necessary to operate the proposed Stumpy Point to Rodanthe emergency ferry route, to
be implemented if the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet has to be closed.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or
approvals that may be required by your agency. We would appreciate your response by March 31,
2006.
An addendum to the 2002 State EA/FONSI will be prepared for this project. This
document will be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Beth Smyre, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 333. Please include the TIP
Project Number in all correspondence and comments.
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scheduled for fiscal yeaz 2007.
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be implemented if the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet has to be closed.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or
approvals that may be required by your agency. We would appreciate your response by March 31,
2006.
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