20081615 Ver 3_More Info Received_20111215

Strickland, Bev
From: Steenhuis, Joanne
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:19 AM
To: Strickland, Bev
Cc: Dennison, Laurie
Subject: FW: Topsail Inlet/ Topsail Beach Nourishment DWQ # 11 1067
-----Original Message-----
From: Timp��, Da�id L SAW fmailto:Daiid.L.Tim����ci��,usace.armv.mill
Sent: Thursda��, December 15, 2011 9:27 AM
To: Steenhuis, Joanne; Balcer, Jessi E; ron.sechler��i��,noaa.go�
Subject: FW: Topsail Inlet/ Topsail Beach Nourishment
FYI.
The re� ised proposal (8+2) �vill be a GP291 and �vill be sent out after I recei� e it.
Da� e
-----Original Message-----
From: Gibson, Chris �mailto:clQibsom�i:aba-inc.coml
Sent: Thursda��, December 15, 2011 8:43 AM
To: Timp��, Da� id L SAW; Dail, Jason
Cc: smtp-Hollerman, Tim
Subject: Topsail Inlet/ Topsail Beach Nourishment
Gentlemen,
Gi� en the permitting timelines and �vorlc b�� the regulaton� agents necessan� to obtain a permit to dredge Topsail Inlet to 16+2,
�ve recognize that it �vill not be possible to dredge this season if �ve �vish to dredge deeper than authorized depths. The To�vn has
decided to modifi� the permit request at this time to limit eica� ation �vithin the federal channel to the federall�� authorized
template of 8+2 as �ve did last ��ear, utilizing a non-ocean certified dredge. We also �vill be requesting permission to dredge the
shoal �vhich has formed in the channel at the east end of Topsail Creelc. For �vorlc outside of Colregs Demarcation Line
(approiimatel�� Sta 10+00 on the permit dra�vings), �ve �vill continue �vith pursuing the MOA to use the Corps fleet for the 2012
season.
Re� ised dra�vings �vill be sent after our sur� e��s of the channels are completed neit �veelc. Current estimates are that the
dredging �vill in� oh e approiimatel�� 150,000 c��. We belie� e this �vill eipedite both the state and federal processes and ha� e
the best outcome for the future of Topsail Inlet and the Topsail Beach.
The To�vn intends to continue pursuing a permit to dredge to 16+2 as part of the 30 ��ear plan, but realize that proper re� ie�v
requires more time than is currentl�� practicaL If �ve �vant to protect portions of the beach hit b�� Irene and ha� e the inlet open
�vhen the 2012 summer season begins, this is our best course of action.

As ah� a��s, thanlc ��ou for ��our hard �vorlc and help on this project. Please ha� e a happ�� and safe Holida�� Season.
Sincerel� ,
Chris Gibson, PE
Vice Fresident
Gahagan & Bn�ant Associates of NC
295-A North Green Meado�vs Dri� e
Wilmington, NC 28405
Office 910-313-3338
Cell 910-279-4777
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