20110762 Ver 1_401 Application_20110811

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 2 0 1 0 7 6 2
COMMANDER
NAVY REGION, MID-ATLANTIC
1510 GILBERT ST.
NORFOLK, VA 23511-2737
IN REPLY REFER TO :
5090
EV` 2 /22f

Ms. Karen Higgins
N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
DWQ-Wetlands & Stormwater Branch PRQ5ROW12i
1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 AUG 15 2011
Dear Ms. Higgins: UENR-WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMMIATER BRANCH
SUBJECT: PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVMENTS
TO TARGET PADS AND SUPPORT AREAS OF THE DARE
COUNTY BOMBING RANGE, DARE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The US Navy (Navy) proposes to upgrade the Dare County
Bombing Range (DCBR) located in Dare County, North Carolina.
Proposed upgrades will consist of the addition of new target
pads and access roads, expanding the footprints of existing
target pads and access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area in
support of operations at the range. Estimated impacts to non-
tidal emergent wetlands measure 7.434-acres (323,850-sqaure
feet).
The Navy proposes to compensate for all wetland impacts at a
1:1 ratio through the purchase of wetland mitigation credits
from an agency approved wetland mitigation bank. A wetland
mitigation bank will be selected upon further coordination with
the agencies.
Enclosed for your review is a copy of the permit application
consisting of the following: ENG Form 4345 (enclosure 1); Pre-
Construction Notification (enclosure 2); Figures (enclosure 3);
and a compact disk (enclosure 4) which includes electronic
copies of the following:
a. ENG 4345
b. PCN
c. Figures
d. NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
e. Final DCBR EA for Tmprovements to Target Pads &
Support Areas
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EV22/22/460
f. DCBR EA Appendices
g. Finding of No Significant Impact
h. No Effect Determination from NC Dept. of
Cultural Resources
i. NC Dept. of Administration Clearing House Letter
The Navy submitted the permit application fee in the amount
of $570.00 via electronic funds transfer on 27 July, 2011.
A copy of the permit application with enclosures has also
been submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review.
My point of contact for this project is Mr. Thad McDonald, who
may be reached by E-mail thaddeus.mcdonaldCnavy.mil, or by
telephone at [phone].
Sincerely,

W. David Noble
Director
Environmental Planning and
Conservation
By direction of
Enclosures: 1. ENG Form 4345
2. Pre-Construction Notification
3. Figures
4. Compact Disk
Copy to: David Lekson (USACE)
Joseph Vlcek (USFF)
the Commander
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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325) EXPIRES: 31 August 2012
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either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act,. Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this
form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This Information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal,
state, and local government agencies, and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law- Submission of
requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued- One set of
original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample
drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not
completed in full will be returned-
(ITEMS I THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANTS NAME: 8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
First- William Middle- David Last- Noble First- Middle- Last-
Company - n e R: W-AI 0 Company -
E-mailAddress - [e-mail] E-mailAddress -
6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS. 9. AGENTS ADDRESS
Address -,S;R, sU,0 Address -
City - Norfolk State - VA Zip- 23511 Country - City - State - Zip - Country -
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NOs. WIAREA CODE. 10. AGENTS PHONE NOs. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
[phone] [phone]
STATEMENT OF A U THORIZA TION
11. I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to famish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Improvements to the Target Pads and Support Areas of the Navy Dare County Bombing, North Carolina
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Alligator River & Pamlico Sound
Address
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude: °N 35.742680

Longitude: °W .TS.assaas City - State - Zip -
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID Municipality
Section - Township - Range -
IT DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
The Aare County Bombing Range is located on the Dare County peninsula. From the intersection of US 64 and US 264 in Dare County NC, travel south on US 267 approximately 10-mi. Turn right on Nary Shell Rd. and
Iravel 1.5-mil, turn right on Navy Shell Rd. 2.7•mi, continue onto Nary Rd.1.2•mi. The range control building is located on the north side of Navy Rd. Access to the site is restricted. Please coordinate xtith Thad McDonald
(757.541.0494) to arrange for a site visit.
ENG FORM 4345, SEPT 2009 EDITION OF OCT 2004 IS OBSOLETE Proponent: CECW-OR
oposed project entails ImprovemenUe> pension of existing target pads and access roads, the construction of now target pads and access roads for
rReason(s) of Activity (Dasaan of ptoiect inGUde all rrtahuas)
that are cwrrendy placed an the ground surface, expansion of the existing maintenance area, and the creation of an additional storage area.
ued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment).
Purpose {Describe me reason or Purpose or v* proiKt, se* h*uudior?l
urpose of the project is to ensure the long-term sustainability, and efticiency of the Navy Range by improving target pads, access roads, and storage
aintenance areas. (continued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment)
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
(sjfor Discharge
urposed upgrades will improve the operational capability of the rangeby improving ac ess to targets and providing additional
ment storage and maintenance areas thereby increasing the overall efficiency and operational safety at the range.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cuter Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Select fill 43,740
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filed (seekminmoom)
Acres Approximately 7.434-ao of select fill will W discharged into wellands using an excavator. Work will be completed from the existing road and wetland mats.
Or
Liner Feet
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see gsbudiorrsl
The U.S. Navy origir4ft owsidered largat pad deWgm thal would have resulted In approximately 15-ac of wetland impacts. irwtaw the U.S. t+levy rNnintized t9MM pad footprint designs to o*
Ow required aCGanmodate the target aid at" for sutflaerd spars to access and rrolrWn the targets,
24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes .0 No _? IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (lf mare utter can be erored here, please attadr a wpplemar4al rrst).
Address- (continued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment)
City - State - Zip -
26. last of Other Certifications or ApprovalslDenials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
' Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further testify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duty authorized agent of the
applicant-
C
D
D
SIGNATU OF APP T ' SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the
statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U_S.C. Section 1001 provides that Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully
falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or djsguises 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, fuditious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than
$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
E+iG FORM 4345, SEPT 2009
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
The proposed project entails improvementlexpansion of existing target pads and access roads, the construction of new target pads and access roads for
targets that are currently placed on the ground surface, expansion of the existing maintenance area, and the creation of an additional storage area.
(continued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment).
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of the project is to ensure the long-term sustainability and efficiency of the Navy Range by improving target pads, access roads, and storage
and maintenance areas. (continued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment)
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
The purposed upgrades will improve the operational capability of the range by improving access to targets and providing additional
equipment storage and maintenance areas thereby increasing the overall efficiency and operational safety at the range.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Select fill 43,740
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres Approximately 7.434-ac of select fill will be discharged into wetlands using an excavator. Work will be completed from the existing road and wetland mats.
Or
Liner Feet
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions)
The U.S. Nary originally considered target pad designs that would have resulted in approximately 15-ac of wetland impacts. Instead the U.S. Navy minimized target pad footprint designs to only
that required acoommodate the target and allow for sufficient space to access and maintain the targets,
24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes Z) No 0 IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
Address- (continued on ENG 4345 Blocks attachment)
City - State - Zip -
26 . List of Other Certifications or ApprovalslDenials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Applicabon.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant-
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the
statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C_ Section 1001 provides that Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully
falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or
makes or uses any false writing or document knowing some to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than
$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years ?r both.
ENG FORM 4345, SEPT 2009
ENG Form 4345 Blocks Continued
Block 18 continued:
See sheets C-100 to C-112. A table listing the expected impacts and amount of fill required is as follows:
Impact Area Fill - Square Feet Fill - Cubic Yards
W1 - Center Bull 41,800 9,350
W2 - Strafe Pit 5,960 1,730
W3 - South Sam 35,520 3,560
W4 - Short Bull 33,640 5,750
W5 - East Conventional 10,340 920
W6 - Generator 8,710 550
W7 - Old BDU 16,440 1,240
W8 -New BDU 7,630 570
W9 - Ammo Dump 17,900 1,050
W10 - West Laydown 77,160 11,730
W-11 Maintenance Area 68,750 7,290
Totals 323,850 43,740
Majority of the work would be completed utilizing excavators which would work from existing roads and temporary
crossing structures (i.e. mats). Work would be sequenced such that clean fill material would be brought on site to
create the West Laydown and Maintenance Areas. Once created, these areas would be utilized to store fill material
that would be used for the remainder of the project. The amount of fill material would be limited to only that amount
which can be stored within the areas Laydown and Maintenance areas. In order to minimize construction impacts to
training, work would be completed over the weekends when the range is not in use. It is anticipated that the proposed
project would require approximately 200 days of construction completed over a 2-year period.
Block 19 continued:
The purposed upgrades would improve the operational capability of the range by improving access to targets and
providing additional equipment storage and maintenance areas thereby increasing the overall efficiency and operational
safety at the range. Completion of this effort would ensure the continued sustainability of range operations for use by
combat capable forces ready to deploy worldwide. The Chief of Naval Operations is directed by Title 10 U.S.C. Section
5062 to train all naval forces for combat. The Chief of Naval Operations meets that direction, in part, by ensuring naval
forces have access to ranges and airspace where they can develop and maintain skills for wartime missions. The Dare
County Bombing and Electronic Combat Range is the backyard range for NAS Oceana. This range is used year round to
train pilots and maintain current levels of military readiness. Improving or restoring the hard surfaces on the Navy Range
would enhance the safety of grounds maintenance crew, improve range clearance efforts, and allow for the appropriate
and safe storage of range equipment and materials.
Block 25 continued:
White Columns Land and Timber Co. Inc.
1099 Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Administrative Office, PO Box 1969, 708 N. Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
ENG Form 4245, SEPT 2009 EDITION OF OCT 2004 IS OBSOLETE Proponent: CECW-OR
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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number:
or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ? No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes N No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ® Yes ? No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In
below. N Yes ? No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes N No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Improvements to the Target Pads and Support Areas of the Navy Dare County
Bombing and Electronic Range, North Carolina
2b. County: Dare County
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Wanchese
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: United States of America
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: W. David Noble c/o Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: Code-N45; Regional Environmental Group, 1510 Gilbert St.
4e. City, state, zip: Norfolk, VA 23511
4f. Telephone no.: [phone]
4g. Fax no.: [phone]
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.742680 Longitude: -75.858449
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 23,000 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Alligator River & Pamlico Sound
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C;Sw,ORW & SA;HQW
2c. River basin: Pasquotank
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3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The Dare County Bombing Range (DCBR) is an all-weather, U.S. Air Force (USAF) owned weapons range located on the
Dare County peninsula in the coastal plain of North Carolina. The Range encompasses 46,621 acres and is utilized jointly
by the USAF and the U.S. Navy. Through an Inter-Services Support Agreement, the Navy leases and operates the
northern half (approximately 23,000 acres) of the range and the USAF operates the southern half of the Range. Of the
46,621 acres, approximately 5,000 acres is utilized as impact area by the two services which are divided into two
separate impact areas of roughly 2,500 acres. The remaining DCBR range, approximately 41,621 acres, exists almost
entirely of forested wetlands and serves as safety buffer for military operations.
The Navy impact area, with the exception of the existing range control facilities and attendant features (i.e. roads, storage
areas, and target pads), consists almost entirely of non-tidal emergent wetlands. The Alligator River National Wildlife
Refuge, a 152,000-acre preservation area for native wildlife and forested wetlands, borders and almost completely
surrounds the DCBR. The two largest surface water bodies in the vicinity of the Range are the Alligator River and the
Pamlico Sound; located west and east of the DCBR, respectively. The land located to the southwest and adjacent to the
DCBR is owned by White Columns Land and Timber Company. The Dare County peninsula, together with the
neighboring counties of Tyrrell and Hyde, are sparsely populated rural areas.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
22,770 acres (U.S. Navy Range)
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
N/A
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purposed upgrades will improve the operational capability of the range by improving access to targets and providing
additional equipment storage and maintenance areas thereby increasing the overall efficiency and operational safety at the
range. Completion of this effort will ensure the continued sustainability of range operations for use by combat capable forces
ready to deploy worldwide. The Chief of Naval Operations is directed by Title 10 U.S.C. Section 5062 to train all naval forces
for combat. The Chief of Naval Operations meets that direction, in part, by ensuring naval forces have access to ranges and
airspace where they can develop and maintain skills for wartime missions. The Dare County Bombing and Electronic Combat
Range is the backyard range for NAS Oceana. This range is used year round to train pilots and maintain current levels of
military readiness. Improving or restoring the hard surfaces on the Navy Range will enhance the safety of grounds
maintenance crew, improve range clearance efforts, and allow for the appropriate and safe storage of range equipment and
materials.
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project entails improvement/expansion of existing target pads and access roads, the construction of new
target pads and access roads for targets that are currently placed on the ground surface, expansion of the existing
maintenance area, and the creation of an additional storage area. A table listing the expected impacts and amount of fill
required is as follows:
Impact Area Fill - Square Feet Fill - Cubic Yards
W1 - Center Bull 41,800 9,350
W2 - Strafe Pit 5,960 1,730
W3 - South Sam 35,520 3,560
W4 - Short Bull 33,640 5,750
W5 - East Conventional 10,340 920
W6 - Generator 8,710 550
W7 - Old BDU 16,440 1,240
W8 -New BDU 7,630 570
W9 - Ammo Dump 17,900 1,050
W10 - West Laydown 77,160 11,730
W-11 Maintenance Area 68,750 71290
Totals 323,850 43,740
Majority of the work will be completed utilizing excavators which will work from existing roads and temporary crossing
structures (i.e. mats). Work will be sequenced such that clean fill material will be brought on site to create the West
Laydown and Maintenance Areas. Once created, these areas will be utilized to store fill material to be used for the
remainder of the project. The amount of fill material will be limited to only that amount which can be stored within the
areas Laydown and Maintenance areas. In order to minimize construction impacts to training, work will be completed
over the weekends when the range is not in use. It is anticipated that the proposed project will require approximately 200
days of construction over a 2-year period to complete.
1 4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: With the exception of the existing range facilities ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
(e.g. range control building, roads, target pads, and storage
areas) the site consists of jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
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2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.9596
® No ® DWQ
W2 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.1368
® No ® DWQ
W3 ®P ? T ? Yes
® No ® Corps
® DWQ 0.8154
W4 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.7723
® No ® DWQ
W5 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.2374
® No ® DWQ
W6 ®P ? T ? Yes
® No ® Corps
® DWQ 0.2000
W7 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.3774
® No ® DWQ
W8 ®P ? T ? Yes
® No ® Corps
® DWQ 0.1752
W9 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 0.4109
® No ® DWQ
W10 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 1.7713
® No ® DWQ
W11 ®P ? T ? Yes ® Corps 1.5783
® No ® DWQ
W12 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 7.434
2h. Comments: Uplands at the U.S. Navy Range are comprised of the existing facilities (e.g. roads, target pads, maintenance
area, etc...) and make up approximately 1 percent of the land area. The remaining 99 percent of land area exists as
wetlands. Increasing the upla
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? I NT ? DWQ
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? I NT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? I NT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? I NT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? I NT ? DWQ
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S6 ? P ? T ? PER
? I NT ? Corps
? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable) 4c.

Type of impact 4d.

Waterbody type 4e.

Area of impact (acres)
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID 5b.

Proposed use or purpose 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
K Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary (T) impact required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
B3 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The U.S. Navy originally considered target pad designs that would have resulted in approximately 15-ac of wetland impacts.
Instead the U.S. Navy minimized target pad footprint designs to only that required accommodate the target and allow for
sufficient space to access and maintain the targets.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The Navy will adhere to all applicable erosion and sediment control laws and regulations.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ? No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ® DWQ ® Corps
® Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: The U.S. Navy is in the process of coordinating the purchase of mitigation credits with an
agency approved wetland mitigation bank. Credit purchase will be completed upon approval of from the USACE and DWQ
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
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3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) -required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a . Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b . If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a . What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? -1 %
2b . Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d . If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, na rrative description of the plan:
This project will utilize the low density option for stormwater management. A copy of the plan will be provided once it is
approved by DWQ
? Certified Local Government
2e . Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ® DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Dare County
® Phase II
3b . Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ® No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
? HQW
4a . Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b . Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ® No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a . Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b . Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
® Yes ? No
Comments: Environmental Assessment for Improvements to the Target Pads and
Support Areas of the Navy Dare County Bombing and Electronic Combat Range ,
North Carolina
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation o f the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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S. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ® Yes ? No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ? No
impacts?

5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
®
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Agency Correspondence with USFWS and EA analysis
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
Bb. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA EFH Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The U.S. Navy coordinated with the NC Dept, of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office during the NEPA
process. A letter from the SHPO dated Novembeer 9, 2010 determined that the project will not adversely affect any
historic resources.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The Navy completed a review of floodplain impacts as part of the
EA completed to assess the project alternatives. Floodplain impacts will be less than 0.000324 percent of the Navy
facility.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA 2009 Flood Zone Designations and NCDOT GIS
FEMA 03 Flood Maps
W. David, Noble
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/ ent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ® Yes ? No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ? No
impacts?
®
Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Agency Correspondence with USFWS and EA analysis
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA EFH Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The U.S. Navy coordinated with the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office during the NEPA
process. A letter from the SHPO dated Novembeer 9, 2010 determined that the project will not adversely affect any
historic resources.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The Navy completed a review of floodplain impacts as part of the
EA completed to assess the project alternatives. Floodplain impacts will be less than 0.000324 percent of the Navy
facility.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA 2009 Flood Zone Designations and NCDOT GIS
FEMA Q3 Flood Maps
W. David, Noble
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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North Carolina
Department of Administration
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
December 13. 2010
Mr. Joseph Vlcek
Dept. of the Navy
U.S. Fleet 1~ orces Command
1562 Mitscher Avenue
Suite 250
Norfolk, VA 23551-2487
Dear Mr. Vlcek:
Moses Carey. Jr., Secretary
Re: SCH File # 11-E-0000-0125; EA; U.S. Fleet Forces proposal of improvements to target pads
& support areas of the Navy Dare County Bombing & Electronic Combat Range by
selecting one of the three alternatives
The above referenced environmental impact information has been submitted to the State Clearinghouse
under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act. According to G. S. 113A-10, when a
state agency is required to prepare an environmental document under the provisions of federal law, the
environmental document meets the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this
letter for your consideration are the comments made by agencies in the course of this review.
If any further environmental review documents are prepared for this project, they should be forwarded to
this office for intergovernmental review.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Sheila Green
State Environmental Review Clearinghouse
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Sheila Green.
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGee
Environmental Review Coordinator
SUBJECT: 11--0125 US Fleet Forces Proposed Improvements to the Dare
County Range
DAZE: December 8, 2010
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Department of Environment and Natural. Resources has reviewed the
proposed information. The attached comments are for the applicant's
information.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
Attachments
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Beverly Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson
Governor Director
December 1, 2010
W. David Noble, Director
Environmental Planning and Conservation
Navy Region, Mid-Atlantic
1510 Gilbert Street
Norfolk, VA 23 5 1 1-2737
SUBJECT: CD10-077 -- Consistency Concurrence for Proposed Improvements to the Dare County
Bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina (DCM#20100137)
Dear Mr. Noble:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
We received your consistency determination on October 18, 2010 for a variety of proposed improvements to the
Dare County Bombing Range. According to the consistency submission, the United States Navy (USN)
proposes to implement the preferred Alternative (Alternative 1) contained in the "Draft Environmental
Assessment for Improvements to the target Pads and Support Areas of the Dare County Bombing and Electronic
Range, North Carolina" (October 2610). The Preferred Alternative would encompass the expansion of current
target pads, the establishment of new target pads, the expansion of the maintenance area, and the creation of a
new storage area.
According the consistency submission, the proposed project is expected to impact 8.12 acres of wetlands. The
USN proposes to mitigate wetland impacts at a ratio greater than 1:1 as required by the U5 Army Corps of
Engineers, and/or by purchasing wetland bank credits. Offsite mitigation would occur within the same
watershed as the proposed impacts. Land disturbing activities in excess of one acre will require that the State of
North Carolina issue Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approvals prior to the land disturbing activity.
Furthermore, changcs to impervious surfaces may require that a stormwater permit be obtained prior to the
initiation of construction.
North Carolina's coastal zone management program consists of, but is not limited to, the Coastal Area
Management Act, the State's Dredge and Fill Law, Chapter 7 of Title 15A of North Carolina's Administrative
Code, and the land use plan of the County and/or local municipality in which the proposed project is located. It
is the objective of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to manage the State's coastal resources to ensure
that proposed Federal activities would be compatible with safeguarding and perpetuating the biological, social,
economic, and aesthetic values of the State's coastal waters.
To solicit public comments, DCM circulated a description of the proposed project to State agencies that would
have a regulatory interest. No comments asserting that the proposed activity would be inconsistent with the
State's coastal management program were received. However, comments were received advising DCM of the
potential for rare species to be in the project vicinity, that a Section 401 Water Quality Certification would be
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required, and that an erosions and sedimentation control plan would be required. A copy of each of the
responses received has been attached for reference.
DCM has reviewed the submitted information pursuant to the management objectives and enforceable policies
of Subchapters 7H and 7M of Chapter 7 in `title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code and concurs, as
conditioned below, that the proposed Federal activity by the USN (Applicant) is consistent, to the maximum
extent practicable, with North Carolina's certified coastal management program provided that the following
conditions are implemented,
• The Applicant, prior to initiating any land or water disturbing activities, shall obtain a Section 401
Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water Quality for the proposed project. The
Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification. A copy
of the certification shall be forwarded to DCM.
• The Applicant, prior to initiating any land disturbing activities, shall obtain the approval of the NC
Division of Land Resources of an erosion and sedimentation control plan. The Applicant shall comply
with the requirements of the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan. A copy of the plan
approval shall be forwarded to DCM,
• The Applicant, prior to initiating any land disturbing activities, shall obtain a stormwater permit, if
required, from the NC Division of Water Quality. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of
the stormwater permit. A copy of the permit shall be forwarded to DCM.
• The NC natural Heritage Program has records of rare species and Significant Natural Areas (SNHAs) in
the project vicinity. In the event that any rare species are encountered; the Applicant is to contact either
the NC Natural Ilentage Program and/or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to coordinate how
impacts to the population and the habitat can be avoided or minimized.
• Any mitigative measures or environmental commitments specifically made by the Applicant in the
consistency submission for this project and in the "Draft Environmental Assessment for Improvements
to the target Fads and Support Areas of the Dare County Bombing and Electronic Range, North
Carolina" (October 2010) are to be implemented to the extent that they do not conflict with any of the
conditions of concurrence stated above.
This letter of concurrence is contingent on the Federal agency agreeing with the condition stated above. In the
event that the Federal agency does not agree with the condition of concurrence, this letter effectively becomes a
letter of State "Objection". Should the Federal agency not agree with the condition stated above, a letter of non-
agreement should be sent to DCM. The procedures of 15 CFR 930.43 would then need to be followed.
Should the proposed action be modified, a revised consistency determination could be necessary. This might
take the form of either a supplemental consistency determination pursuant to 15 CFR 930.45, or a new
consistency determination pursuant to 15 CFR 930.36. Likewise, if further project assessments reveal
environmental effects not previously considered by the proposed development, a supplemental consistency
certification may be required. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Rynas at 252-808-2808. Thank
you for your consideration of the North Carolina Coastal Management Program.
Sincerely,
Pr--l /V
Doug Huggett
Manager, Major Permits and Consistency Unit
Cc: Ian Gregson, Division of Coastal M 3agemeat
Fm ak knn ngs, Division of Coastal Management
Thad McD7onald, US Navy
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Ewedy Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson
Governor Director
MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2010
TO: Brian Strom;
NCUI:NR - Division of Parks and Recreation
512 Norlh Salisbury Street, seventh Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604-1 1 70
FROM: S[ephen Mynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
St BJEC"I': Proposed fsnprovernents to the Dare County Bombing Range (I)CM020100137)
LOCA'11ON: 17are County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This docuntcnt is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing; a variety of projects to enhance the capabiIitics o[' Ilse Dare County Bombing Mange.
Proposed project eletttcnis include adding target pails, adding access roads, expanding the foolprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating anew storage area. Ifthe proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring; the proposed project into
conTannartce. Your response: will assist us in detennining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Managczrtcnt Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-280,9 or email me it stclAwn.rynas cr)tlcdenngov.
REPLY: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project ire attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
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CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, addilions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact infannation.
ItVITRN CON1P1,F"1 ED FORM TO:
Steplien Rynas, Fcdcral Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Mrsnagcmcnl
400 Commerce Avenrtc
Nforettead City, NC 28557-3421
440 Commerce Ave„ Morehead City, NC 28557.3421 One
Phone: 252.8!18.28481 FAX: [phone] lnternel: www.nzmia1manawment.not N© thCijf?l?olina
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Office of Conservation, Planning, & Community Affairs
Beverly Eaves Pardue. Governor Linda Pearsall, Director Dee Freeman, Secretary
November 12. 2010
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TO: Steplicii ft.ynas. NC DC'M Federal C onsistcncy Coordinator
FROM: Harry LeGrand, Natural Heritage Program
SUBJECT: Consistency Review Proposed Improvements to the Dare County 13onxbing Mange;
Dare County
RE:FFRENCE: l}CMS 2010037
The Natural Heritage Progmni has numerous records of rare species, significant natural communities,
signiiieanl natural heritage areas, orconservation/managed areas within a mile oft lie proJecl area, on
Alligator [titer National WiId IiIle Refuge land to the iinniediate north of the project area, and on the
Forested portion of the Dire County Bombing Range to the west, south, and east of the project area.
I lowever, our database shows no records of rare species, signiricant natural communities, significant
natural heritage areas, or conscrvation/managed aircas at the prUiect site, almost certainly clue to the: fact
that the cleared target areas typically are off limits for biological survey work because of the presence of
unexploded ordnances and other dangers to persons walking in such areas. A few rare species, such as
the Fedcrally listed red wolt'{Cwds ryfits}, may well occur on the project site; however, the proposed
actions likely would not impact such Species any more than they are already being impacted.
Please do not hesitatc to contact me at 919-715-8697 if you h:tic questions or need further inl'orTnation.
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MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2010
TO: Vivian Christy (401 Water Quality)
DWQ - 401 Water Quality Certification (Washington) OCT 2 1 2010
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington„ NC 27889-1638
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP, Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#24104137)
LOCATION; Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2014. The US
Nary is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to faring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal -Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2848 or email me at stephenxynas a cdenr.gov,
REPLY: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed,
Comments to this project are attached.
1'his office objects to the project as proposed.
Date: 111'91/0
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City; NC 28557-3421
490 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557.3421 One
Phony 252-809-28081 FAX: [phone] Internet: www.n=astalmnaaement.net o Carolina
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Coleen H. Sullins Director
(? 'C Chuck Wakiid, Deputy Directo r
November 8, 2010
MEMORANDUM
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To: Stephen Rynas, AICP-, Federal Consistency Coordinator
Through: Al Hodge, Regional Supervisor, DWQfSurfa #e A>C?9
From: Amy Adams, Senior Environmental Specialist IJ??V
Subject: Comments on Proposed improvements to Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
The following comments are in response to a federal consistency review for the proposed
improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range.
The improvements planned for the addition of target pads and access roads, expanding existing
target pad and access road footprints, expanding an existing maintenance area and creating a new
storage area will result in more than 8 acres of wetland impacts. All impacts to wetlands will be
evaluated for avoidance and minimization criteria. In order for a project to be permitted, it must
demonstrate that to the greatest extent practicable, steps have been taken to avoid- impacts to
wetlands and other aquatic resources, potential impacts have been minimized to the greatest extent
practicable, the project purpose could not be accomplished in a manner which would result in less
adverse impacts. Provisions for compensation must be provided for any unavoidable impacts in
accordance with mitigation requirements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If you should have
any questions or require additional information you may email me at amy.adamgncdenr,goy or
contact me by phone at 252-946-5481.
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TO: Pat McClain 6
NCDENIR Divison of Land Resources
943 Washington Square Mail
Washington, NC 27889-1638
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the bare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
LOCATION: Care County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at [e-mail].
REPLY: No Comment-
- _ `['his office supports the project as proposed.
V Comments to this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
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CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
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James H. Gregsor
Director
RECEIVED
MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2010
TO: Charlan Owens
Division of Coastal Management - Elizabeth City
1357 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7634
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Dee Freeman
OCT 2 0 2010
MANAGEMENT
BETH CITY
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range {DCM#20100137}
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2014. The U5
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at stephen.rynas@ncdenr,gov.
REPLY: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
T s office objects the project as proposed.
Signed: Date: ?._ _?? CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RE'T'URN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557.3421
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Division of Coastal Management
Beverly Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen Rynas, P, DCM Federal Consistency Coordinator
FROM: Charlan Owen AICP, NE DCM District Planner
SUBJECT: Federal Consistency Review request by the U. S. Navy for improvements on 8.12
to 15.02 acres of the Dare County Bombing Range that include expansion of five
(5) target pads and associated access roads, construction of four (4) target pads
and associated access roads, expansion of an existing maintenance area, and
creation of a new storage area, in mainland Dare County.
Date: November 16, 2010
Consistency Determination: The two (2) improvement alternatives are consistent with/not in
conflict with the Dare County 1994 Land Use Plan.
Overview: The Dare County Bombing Range (DCBR) is an all weather, Air Force-owned
weapons range located on the Dare County Mainland that is used jointly by the Air Force and
Navy. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, a 152,000-acre preservation area for native
wildlife and unique forested wetlands, borders and almost completely surrounds the DCBR.
NDCSR is the "backyard" range for Navy aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana
and Naval Station (NS) Norfolk. DCBR has been operational since 1965- The Air Force has
owned the range since 1978 and is responsible for the overall management of the property. An
Inter-Service Support Agreement (ISSA, 1999) has been established to delineate
responsibilities for each of the Services for managing the land and its resources. Of the 46,600
acres, the Navy operates the northern half (called the Naval Operational Area in the ISSA),
approximately 23,000 acres, and the Air Force operates the southern half. Within the Naval
Operational Area is an "impact area" referred to as the "keyhole" due to its shape. All bombing
targets are contained in the keyhole, which is approximately 2,500 acres. Approximately 82
acres of the impact area contain development consisting of a control tower, target pads, roads
and storage area. The remaining area is utilized as a buffer for Navy operations. Only non-
explosive ordnance is used within the impact area. The Navy impact area has sixteen (16)
bombing targets, including three (3) "no drop" targets. These targets sit on top of gravel pads,
created by filling the surrounding wetlands, or directly on top of the native vegetation. The
existing pads are a combination of layered fill material, geotextile material and gravel.
Expansion of five (5) target pads and associated access roads, construction of four (4) target
pads and associated access roads, expansion of an existing maintenance area, and creation of
a new storage area are proposed. Access roads will be widened to 15 feet. The existing
maintenance area will be expanded by 2 acres for equipment storage. Three (3) alternatives
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are being considered: a No--Action Alternative, Alternative 1, and Alternative 2. Alternative 1
would result in 8 12 acres of wetlands impact and Alternative 2 would result in 15.02 acres of
wetlands impact through increased target pad sizes.
Alternative 1 is the Navy's preferred alternative.
Anticipated impacts Approximately 8.12 to 16.02 acres of Section 404 wetlands will be
impacted. As compensation, wetland impacts will be mitigated through the purchase of wetland
credits from an approved wetland mitigation bank.
Basis for Determination:
The Dare County Land Classification Map identifies the site area as "Conservation". The following
are LUP policies that may be applicable to this request:
2.1.2 h Freshwater Swam s and Marshes'
Policy 2.1.2 (h-1), Page 60
"Dare County supports the Coastal Resources Commission's policy to
mitigate losses of coastal resources for those projects shown to be in
the public interest as defined by the standards in 15NCAC7M.0700 Et.
Sq. and only after all other means of avoiding or minimizing such
losses have been exhausted."
Policy 2.1.2 (h-2), Page 61
"Dare County supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide
Permit Program.'
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MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2010
TO:
County of Dare N j <Y 20107
PO Box 1000
Manteo, NC 27954-1000 I,,>xty1
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2014. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing: Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding;
the proposed project you may contact me, at 252-808-2808 or email me at [e-mail].
REPLY-
No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
Signed:
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Date:
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
490 Commerce Ave., Morehead City INC 28557-342
Phone; 252-808-28(1$1 FAX: 2$2.247-3330 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagerr,ent,_net
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Planning Department
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November 2, 2010
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
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I have reviewed the information sent to Dare County concerning the proposal by the U.S.
Department of Navy to expand existing maintenance areas, add target pads, and widen access
roads at the bombing range located on the Mainland area of unincorporated Dare County. I
have attached a copy of the policy from the 2003 Dare Counyt Land Use Plan on manmade
hazards that addresses activities at the bombing range. This policy addresses the expansion of
the boundaries (area) of the bombing range and is not pertinent to the activities described in the
packet of information since the proposed activities are internal to the existing confines of the
bombing range.
I have also included a copy of the 2003 land classification map for the Mainland and the
accompanying narrative for the land classification map. You will note that all federally-owned
lands except for the bombing range are classified as Conservation. The bombing range was
specifically excluded from this classification during the 2003 LUP update at the request of the
US Navy due to the potential limitations associated with the Conservation classification and the
activities that occur at the bombing range. The bombing range is depicted as "other federally
owned property" on the 2003 reap and not subject to the Conservation classification that applies
to the other federal lands located on the Mainland.
I hope this information is helpful and I appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on the
project on behalf of Dare County.
Sincerely,
Donna Creef
Planning Director
LAND OF BEGINNINGS
Policy #37
Dare County advocates best management practices of the NC Forest Service for tree removal and
land clearing on private property.
Implementations Strategies:
1. Enforcement of sand dune protection standards in the Dare County Zoning Ordinance.
-2 Draft amendments to the Dare County Zoning Ordinance to address the use of fill material on
vacant sites to alter the existing natural ground elevations and drainage as the need arises.
NLV MME HAZARDS
Dare County's primary manmade hazards are the three airports including the Dare County Regional
Airport on Roanoke Island, the Billy Mitchell Airstrip in Frisco and the First Flight Airstrip in Kill
Devil HillslCoUagton. The US Air ForcelNavy bombing range on the Mainland is also recognized as
a manmade hazard due to the military training activities conducted at this site. For years, the Dare
County Airport Authority that oversees activities at the Dare County Regional Airport has discussed
plans for an expansion ofthe infrastructure at the airport to accommodate commuter jet service.
This expansion plan was strongly opposed by the residents of Roanoke Island during the 1994 Land
Use Plan update process. Public sentiment remains strongly against this proposal therefore the 1994
policy has been restated in this update.
The issue of expansion of the existing bombing ranges on the Mainland of Dare County was
identified at the Planning Board workshops. The Planning Board agreed that such federal proposals
should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Policy #38
Due to potential land use conflicts and hazardous conditions. Dare County does not support the
expansion of the bare County Regional Airport at its current location.
Policy #39
Proposals to expand the area of the existing bombing ranges on the Dare County mainland should be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis with support or opposition offered depending on the terms of the
proposal and its potential impacts on the local community and the importance to our Nations'
national defense.
MACH DRIVING/OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
Beach driving and off road vehicle use is a long-standing tradition in Dare County. Before the
installation of NC 12 on Hatteras Island, the residents drove on the beach on a daily basis for travel
to other villages and to the northern beaches. With the installation of NC 12, driving on the beach
was no longer a daily necessity, but remains an integral part of the tourist/fishing economy of
Hatteras Island. Access ramps are provided along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore to
accommodate four-wheel drive =ess to the Hatteras Island beaches. The National Park Service
does impose restrictions on the driving areas to protect turtle nesting areas and other
endangered/threatened species areas. Recently, there has been some concern that beach driving on
the Calve Hatteras Seashore would be proluibited by the U.S Department of Interior. There is strong
opposition to this proposal. During the Planning Board discussions, the Board members felt that

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existing natural vegetation, drainage, topography, and sand hi"Us are not considered compatible and
are discouraged. Prescriptive vegetation removal and best management practices of the NC Forests
Service are encouraged where development is authorized in this classification.
.Rural --'The rural class is to provide for agriculture, forestry, mineral extraction, and other allied uses
traditionally associated with an agrarian region. Other land uses, due to their noxious or hazardous
nature and negative impacts on adjacent uses may also be appropriate here is sited in a manner that
minim es their negative effect on surrounding land uses or natural resources.
In unincorporated Dare County, this classification can be applied to the remaining lands on the
Mainland that are not publicly owned or included in the Community land class.
Conservation -- The purpose of the Conservation Classification is to provide for the effective long-
term management and protection of significant# limited, or irreplaceable areas. Management is
needed due to the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic, or natural productive values of such lands
from local, regional, and national perspectives. This classification includes all LAMA AEC's, such
as but not limited to, coastal wetlands and all federal and state owned lands except the bombing
ranges can the Mainland. Areas classified `SConservation" are depicted in the color green on the Lauri
Classification Map.
Development is not encouraged in lands classified "Conservation" and when authorized should be
limited to residential development and traditional accessory uses permifad in CAMA AEC's such as
but not limited to piers, docks, and crab-shedders. No urban-style services are considered compatible
with the {Conservation classification of land use. Land disturbing activities should not occur in the
Conservation classification unless in conjunction with an authorized development. Authorized
development should include provisions and conditions that minimize impacts to any and all [natural,
cultural, historic, and scenic values of the areas authorized for development.
Limited Conservation - this is a sub-class of the Conservation class. The purpose of this sub-class is
to provide for the management and long-term viability of essentially undisturbed land that is
compatible with a limited range of uses under a specified set of guidelines. Land placed in the
Limited Conservation sub-class includes maritime forests. Limited Conservation areas appear in
shaded Veen on the land classification map.
All privately owned land in Buxton Woods maritime forest has been designated as Limited
Conservation. Also, the area that is included in the SED-1 buffer zone is classified as Limited
1 Conservation.
Development in the Limited Conservation class should be limited to single-f roily residential
structures and service-oriented commercial uses.
In areas classified Limited Conservation and zoned as Special Environmental District or included in
the SED-l buffer zone as described in the Dare County Zoning Ordinance, development shall be
consistent with the standards of the SED-1 district. Lots sizes in the SED-I zoning district are
restricted to 40,000 square feet. Laird clearing and mining activities are restricted by the County
ordinance within the SED-1 toning district. Land clearing is restricted within the SED-I buffer zone
also.
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TO, Claudia Jones WASTAL MAN
Division of Coastal Management - Elizabeth City 1 lZgg T
1367 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7634
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2014. The t]S
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at stephen,[e-mail].
R=,Y: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Signed: Date: ^ 1 1 - t V - 10
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact infonnation.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Internet: www.necoasta manapema t net
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Beverly Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson
Governor Director
MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2010
TO: John Fear
Coastal Reserve Program - Beaufort
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, NC 28515-9701
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Bare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email the at [e-mail].
REPLY; No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
Q This office objects to the project as proposed.
Signed: Date: P - z o - / 0
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO;
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
404 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
Phane: 252-M-28481 FAX: [phone] intemet: www,ncccastalma :agemjnt net
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October 19, 2010
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TD: Patti Fowler
Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section '_ "- "anal
NCDENR. - Division of Environmental Health _
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557-0769
FROM, Stephen Rynas, A1CP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: :Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range,
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance: Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at [e-mail].
REDLY: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Signed: Date: Z 0/10.
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557.3421
Phone: [phone] FAY., 252-2473330 lntemet: ww_w_nccoastaltnanagement.net ?
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Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or ernail me at [e-mail].
REPLY: No Comment.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Cornrnents to this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed,
Signed: 11 ? t Date:
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
Oat} Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncc cestaimanagerrent.nel NO §,arol
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Division of Coastal Management
Beverly Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson
Governor Drector
MEMORANDUM
. October 19, 2010
TO: Jim Mead
DWR - Water Projects Section
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
1611 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
FROM: Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed. Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range {DCM#20100137}
LOCATION: Dare County bombing Range, Bare County, North Carolina
Doe Freeman
Secretary
This document is being circulated for Bond to review and comment by November 12, 2020. The LAS
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dam County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal ?Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at stephen.rynas@ncdear,gov.
REP Y: No Conunent.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
This offacc objects to the project as proposed.
Signed:.
Date: 16
Please identify any corrections, additions, or deletions that should be made in terms
of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TC):
Stephen Rynas, Fed=[ Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of CoasW Maugemertt
440 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
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Beverly Paves Perdue James H. Cregson
Governor Director
MEMORANDUM
October 19,2010
TO: Maria Dunn
Division of Inland Fisheries, Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Conunission
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 2'1889-1538
FROM. Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
Dee Freeman
Secretary
OCT 2010
SUBJECT; Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137}
LOCATION: Bare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
This document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be .
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact me at 252-808-2808 or email me at stephen.rynas@, ncd=,gov.
REPLY: No Conu ent.
This office supports the project as proposed.
Comments to this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Signed:
Date: H- L M
CORRECTIONS: Please identify any corrections, additions, or dcletions that should be made in temps
of contact information.
RVIAIRN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
400 Commerce Ave., Morelmad City, NC 285573425 One
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
MEMORAN V
October 19, 2010
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT.
LOCATION
"Phis document is being circulated for consistency review and comment by November 12, 2010. The US
Navy is proposing a variety of projects to enhance the capabilities of the Dare County Bombing Range.
Proposed project elements include adding target pads, adding access roads, expanding the footprint of an
existing maintenance area, and creating a new storage area. If the proposed project does not conform to
your requirements, please identify the measures that would be necessary to bring the proposed project into
conformance. Your response will assist us in determining whether the proposed project would be
consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If you have any additional questions regarding
the proposed project you may contact the at 252-808-2808 or email iris at stcphen.rynas@ncdenr,gov.
REPLY:
This office supports the project as proposed.
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NCDENR
Noah Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Coastal Management
James H. Gregson
Director
Anne Deaton
NCDENR - Division of Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557-0769
Stephen Rynas, AICP; Federal Consistency Coordinator
Proposed Improvements to the Dare County Bombing Range (DCM#20100137)
Dare County bombing Range, Dare County, North Carolina
No Comment.
OR 2 0 2010
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
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Comments to this project are attached.
Signed:
This office objects to the project as propose((
Date: //A /+
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of contact information.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO,
Stephen Rynas, Federal Consistency Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
440 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557-3421
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557.3421
Phone [phone] FAX_ 252-247-33-30 Internet wrvw.nccoas!almanaoement.net
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: DARE G07: MILITARY ACTIVITES STATE NUMBER: 11-E'-0000-0125
(TRAINING, FLIC,HT ROUTES, DATE RECEIVED: 11/10/2010
BASE EXPANSTONS AGENCY RESPONSE: 12/06/2010
REVIEW CLOSED: 12/10/203-0
MS RENEE GLEDIIILL-EARLEY '_
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR t? j rr
DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
STATE EsTSTC7RIC PRESERVATION OFFICJ
MSC 46117 - ARCH1VRS BU1 . f)ING
PPILEIGH NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION 1--`"t
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DENR COASTAL NGT
DENR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCE'S
DFPjL OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Dept:.. of the Navy
YPE. National Environmental Policy Act
Environmental. Assessment
DESC: U.S. Fleet Forces proposal of improvements to target pads & support. aroas of the
Navy Dare C:oun(:y Bombing & Elect.roniti Combat: Range by selecting one of tho three
alternatives - No action a,l?ernati c, r,Laintain ?:rainir?g as it is now
Alternative 1 - exapansion of current target pads, raai.nltnnanc-e area and creation
of storage area
Alternative 2 - target pads would be established or exr)anded & maintenance areas
as discussed in Alternative 1, Alternative 2 requres approx. 15.02 acres of
cr-avc?l road and 'nardened surface area.
' h(? attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovor.nmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301. Mail Serv:i-ce Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is r:caeded, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OI' THIS REVIEW TIME FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: K NO COMMENT D COMMENTS ATTACHES]
SIGNED BY: ? DATE-.
-? N V 2010
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Beverly Ravcs Perdue, Governor
Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
November 9, 2010
R. D. Curfman
Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic
6506 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508-1278
Office of Archives and History
Division of I listorical Resources
David Brook, Director
Re: Increase the Surface Area of Target Pads, Roads, and Storage and Maintenance Areas,
Dare County Bombing and Electronic Combat Range, Dare County, ER 10-1981
Dear Mr. Curfman:
Thank you for your letter of October 20, 2010, concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the information and determined that the project will not adversely affect any historic
resources.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with. Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above-referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
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Peter Sandbeck
Loeatiaa 109 East Jnnes Street, Raleigi NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Rale4h NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599