20120026 Ver 2_CAMA Application_20210310

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, c/o Jordan Byrum
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Approximately 2.68 nautical miles south of Oak Island, Brunswick County, within the Atlantic
Ocean.
Lat: 33152'11.4" N Long: 78010'00" W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/ Dredge & Fili
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — NIA
Was Applicant Present — NIA
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — February 15, 2021 Complete — March 3, 2021
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — NIA
Land Classification From LUP — NIA
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — NIA
Planned — NIA
(F) Type of Structures: Existing—Artifical Reef
Planned — 3 New deployment areas within Artificial Reef AR430
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: NIA
Source- NIA
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGFD FII I Fr) nTHFR
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands
Open Water
540,000 sq. ft.
(C) High Ground
IL
(D) Total Area Disturbed: —12.4 Acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to add 10,000 tons of recycled concrete structure in three new deployment
areas at existing artificial reef site AR-430.

NC Division of Marine Fisheries- c/o Jordan Byrum
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located in deep water approximately 2.68 nautical miles south of Oak Island, Brunswick County, within the
Atlantic Ocean. The center of the site is currently located at 33' 52.190"N and 78°10.000"W. The entire site encompasses
approximately 162 acres in area, or a circle with a diameter of 3,000 feet. It is located approximately 270' to the west of an
area named Middleton Rock. Substrate at the site was found by the applicant to consist of 2' to 5.5' of sandy bottom over
limestone rock.
The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are classified as SB by the NC Division of Water Quality and they are not designated as
Primary Nursery Area (PNA) by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.
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The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is proposing to add 10,000 tons of recycled concrete structure at three new
deployment areas at existing artificial reef site AR-430. State Permit No. 25-12 was originally issued to the Division of Marine
Fisheries on April 2, 2012 for construction of an artificial reef (AR-430) consisting of two high -density fields and two low -
density fields of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) within a circular project area measuring 3,000 feet in diameter. The permit
was modified on August 23, 2016 for the construction of additional patch reefs and the sinking of a hulled barge at AR 430
and was renewed once on July 25, 2016. State Permit No. 25-12 expired on December 31, 2017.
According to the applicant, a proposed shift of the reef centerpoint to the northeast would be required to change the
designated reef boundary. The center of the site would now be located at 33' 52.256"N and 78°9.968"W. The shift would not
change the acreage of the site, but would be required in order to encompass all reef materials previously deployed (see
Narrative and Figure 2). The application states that the recycled concrete material would be placed in three new deployment
areas in the southwestern quadrant of the project area. Two of the areas would measure 300 ft. long by 450 ft. wide (3.1
acres) and one area would measure 450 ft. long by 600 ft. wide (6.2 acres) (see Figure 3). Approximately 10,000 tons of
recycled concrete material (mostly pipe) would be deployed at the project site. The placement areas would all be located in
water with an approximate depth of -34' below Mean Low Water (MLW), allowing for a minimum of 20' of clearance at low
water. A 150 ft. buffer is proposed around the deployment locations. Deployment would be via barge with a proposed
stockpile location at the Wilmington Port.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
Approximately 12.4 acres of Public Trust Area would be filled as a result of this project. Temporary increases in turbidity could
be expected to result from the project. It does not appear that the project would cause a hazard to navigation.
Submitted by: Tara MacPherson Date: 318121 Office: Wilmington
Afflg�Q�
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office : 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910,796.7215

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secrerory
JOHN G. BATHERSON
Acting Director-
NCDMF Artificial Reefs
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Artificial Reef Program has
been formally operating since the 1970's and manages 68 artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries.
Twenty-five (25) of these sites are located in estuarine waters, and the remaining 43 are in ocean
waters. In 2016, the NCDMF released an artificial reef guide which outlines each of the artificial
reefs and oyster sanctuaries. This document provides material information, latitude longitude
information, and a figure of the material on the reef site. A pdf version of the hardcopy reef
guide can be found at: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document library/get_file?uuid=24160156-
4b96-49e6-9126-4fa488b49ebb& ou Id=38337. The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program has also
developed an interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
h s://ncdenr.ma s.arc is.coMLa s/weba viewer/index.html?id=3b27e8S94cb6444c88b5525b
f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude
information, and side -scan sonar imagery. This is available for review by the public, state, and
federal agencies.
Boundaries for each reef site were defined in a boundary packet which detailed the
coordinates of each reef, material locations, reef boundaries, and acreages of reefs and .materials.
This packet was accepted by Division of Coastal Management on July 10, 2017 and USACE on
October 25, 2017. Letters acknowledging the acceptance of this reef packet are shown in
attachments 1, 2 and 3.
Project Background
AR-430 is located about 2.68 nautical miles S of Oak Island as shown in Figure 1. AR-
430 was originally permitted in 2012 by NCDCM (permit 425-12) and US Army Corps of
Engineers (SAW-2012-00071). The reef is 162.27 acres in size and currently contains about 16.8
acres of material, concrete pipe and an 85-foot barge. MLW depth is 34 feet and navigational
clearance is listed as 20 feet.
Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations: Function,
compatibility, durability, and stability. Accepted materials include concrete, vessels, and natural
materials and were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program
studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (Second Ed.,
2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Guidance: Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the
NO.A.A/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan. Concrete structures include recycled pre -fabricated
materials, crushed concrete, and pre -designed concrete reef material. These concrete structures
must be free of protruding rebar and any open bottomed structure must have an opening in the
top equal to the bottom opening or 3-feet in diameter (whichever is lesser) to allow listed species
to escape. Vessels consist of preferably large steel hulled vessels for longevity. Examples of
natural material include calcium carbonate shells, limestone marl, granite and basalt. k
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materials must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with United States Corps of Ens
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State of North Carolina I Division ofMarine risheries ILMINGTQN, ��'
3441 Arendeil Street P.O. Box 76A 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 Dtr CM Y
252-726-702i

General (Regional) Permits (#GP199500194 or #GP19000291), applicable NC Division of
Coastal Management permits, Division of Water Resources permits, and conform to site -specific
navigational clearance requirements published by the United States Coast Guard and NOAA
Office of Coast Survey. This includes the removal of all pollutants and tangle hazards such as
railings, antennas, etc., from vessels.
Proposed Enhancements
In preparation for this project, some previously deployed material was discovered
outside the reef boundary. To remedy this, NCDMF proposes shifting the reef centerpoint to the
Northeast. This will not change the acreage of the reef site, only the designated reef boundary
which will encompass all reef materials. This can be seen in Figure 2.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef program plans to acquire up to 10,000 tons of recycled
concrete structures (primarily pipe) for use at the site. NCDMF plans to stockpile materials at the
Wilmington Port. This development is planned to occur in the areas designated in Figure 3,
which also shows the proposed changes to reef boundary. Deployment of the concrete materials
will performed by a marine contractor selected through the state bid process. NCDMF will be on
site for all deployments. Materials will be deployed with loaders on the barge.
NCDMF staff and contractors will adhere to all conditions outlined in the Section 7
Biological Opinion issued on 10/18/19 by National Marine Fisheries Service.
A scoping meeting was held at which DWR was present. The date of the scoping meeting
was February 1st, 2021 and this project was discussed. This meeting met the requirement for
requesting a pre -filing meeting under 40 CFR Part 121 for 401 Certifications in accordance with
the federal Clean Water Act.
The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this
CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
State of North Carolina 1 Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street 1 Po. Box 709 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 NO
252-72b-7021 DCM WILMiNGTON,

Dom NP-1
NPLICATION for
Major Development Pennit
(last revised 12/27106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (it applicable)
Nc Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR -
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Jordan
Byrum
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional pages) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
252 - 808 - 8036 ext.
252 - 726
- 9218
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City
NC
r28557-
Lmail
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
NIA
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Finail
RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd, #
Brunswick
NIA
NIA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
Oak Island
NC
28465 -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
NIA - - ext.
NIA,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Lockwood Folly
Long Bay
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. if applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
[]Yes ®No
work falls within.
NIA
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
0
7,068,481
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NIA, I I
NWL (normal water level)
(lfmanylot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-34 ❑NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
None
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Approximately 7500 tons concrete pipe, 85-foot steel barge
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiiacent to the proposed project site.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closest land is Oak Island approximately 2.68 rim North of the reef location.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
NIA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes [:]No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, by whom?
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property? RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes NNo
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? []Yes NNo
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (H) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes NNo
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NIA
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NIA
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NIA
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? [-]Commercial NPubliclGovernment
❑PrivatelCommunity
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
AR-430 is an existing artificial reef site, originally built to create habitat and provide fishing opportunities.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Up to 10,000 tons of recyled precast structures (pipe, boxes, beams, etc.) will be loaded on a contractor's barge. This
material will be offloaded in the reef site using wheel loaders. The material will be stockpiled and loaded at the North
Carolina Port at Wilmington.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Place up to 10,000 tons of recycled precast concrete at AR430
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 0 NSq.Ft or ❑Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area as NNo ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
NIA
L Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? [']Yes NNo ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water`? ❑Yes ❑No [DNA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal. RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-1 (rage 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t} are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliarwith the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No,
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
CAMA permit 25-12 USACE SAW-2012-00071
DWQ #12 0026
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i_ Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas_ (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act,
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 2/15/21 Print Name Jordan Pyrum
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts �y
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development G�E�U�IJ
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Bock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
900,
Width
600'
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-34 feet MLW
Depth
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
-20 feet MLW
1.
EXCAVATION
®This section not applicable
a.
Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
b.
Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
C.
d.
High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
(i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (VVL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2.
DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
®This section not applicable
a.
Location of disposal area.
b.
Dimensions of disposal area.
C.
d.
(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(u) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(ii) If yes, where?
e.
(i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
f.
(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
or other wetlands (1NL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
RECEIVED
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
BreakwaterlSill Other
i. Source of fill material,
b. Length:
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIWTIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
If yes,
(€€) Amount of material to be placed in the water Up to 10,000
tons recycled precast concrete
(i€€) Dimensions of fill area 24 150'xl50' grids= 12.39 acres
300'x450'=3.1 acres
450'x600'=6.19 acres
300'x450'=3.1 acres
(€v) Purpose of fill
Create habitat and provide fishing opportunities within
existing artificial reef
b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WIl If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Precast concrete structures have been used successfully in North Materials will be transported to the site via barge and heavy
Carolina reef construction for more than 40 years. Materials equipment.
used are of sufficient size and weight to remain on the reef site.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fell, Page 3 of 3)
2/23121
Date
AR-430
Project Name
Jordan Byrum
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
RECEIVED
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SIGN UP SHEET
SCOPING MEETING
Oak Island Artificial Reef
Town of Oak Island
Brunswick County
February 1, 2021
Name
Agency
Phone
Email
Cameron Weaver
NCDEQ-DEACS
910-796-7265
Cameron. Weaver&cdenr. ov
Robb Mairs
DWR-401
910-796-7303
Robb.Mairs@ncdenr_.gov
Tara MacPherson
DCM
910-796-7226
Tara.MaePerson(&ncdenr.gov
Kim Harding
DMF
910-796-7475
[e-mail]
Greg Currey
USACE
[phone]
Gregory.e.CurreyAusace.anny.mil
X Curt Weychert
DCM
252-808-2808
[e-mail]
X Kathy Matthews
USFWS
919-856-4520 x 27
Kat n Matthews fws. ov
Maria Dunn
NC WRC
252-948-3916
[e-mail]
Twyla Cheatwood
NOAA-Fisheries
252-728-8758
[e-mail]
Jason Peters
DMF
252.808.8052
[e-mail]
Zach Harrison
DMF
252-726-7021
Zachary.Harrzsongncdenr gov
Jordan Byrum
DMF
252-808-8036
Jordan.Byrum@ncdenr:gov
X Unavailable
NCDEQ
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
910-796-7215, FAX [phone]

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretory
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Mr. Jordan Byrum
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Dear Mr. Hardy:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quaiiry
March 8, 2021
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval of the
construction of additional artificial reefs, located approximately 2.68 nautical miles south of Oak Island, in the Atlantic
Ocean. It was received as complete on March 3, 2021 and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The
projected deadline for making a decision is May 17, 2021. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law
when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial
deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will
serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from March 3, 2021 you may request a meeting with
the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such a
meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the property
owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development.
Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed
development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from
a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-
way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate
State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive
a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
SSiinccerely,
Tara MacPherson
District Manager
cc: Curt Weychert, DCM
Robb Mairs, DWR
Kim Harding, DMF
Greg Curry, USACE
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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NORTH CAROLINA
E.nrn•olu�renral O�ralrlr
March 10, 2021
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice for:
• River Island HOA / New Hanover County
• NC Division of Marine Fisheries / Brunswick County
Hello Angie: Please publish the attached Notice in the Sunday, March 14, 2021 issue.
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrerary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division of Coastal Management
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for
newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to Tanya Pietila at the NC Division of Coastal Management,
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796•-7226. Paying by credit card to the attention of rarimy
Springer, (Customer No. 70100342).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Wilmington
office.
S� erely,
Tany K. ietila
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
cc: MHC Files
Curt Weychert — M 4C
USACE
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive E?d , Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-
119(b) that the following applications were submitted for a development permits in Areas of Environmental
Concern as designated under the CAMA: On March 8, 2021, River Island HOA proposed to replace and
reconfigure an eight (8) slip docking facility damaged by Hurricane Isaias at 123 & 127Island Bridge Way,
adjacent to the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, New Hanover County, and on March 8, 2021, NC Division of
Marine Fisheries proposed to add 10,000 tons of recycled concrete structures in three (3) new deployment
areas at an existing artificial reef site AR-430 appro., 2.68 nautical miles south of Oak Island, Brunswick
County in the Atlantic Ocean. Copies of these applications can be examined or copied at the office of Patrick
Amico (New Hanover County) or Tara MacPherson (Brunswick County) N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality,
Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, [phone] for New
Hanover County or [phone] for Brunswick County during normal business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce
Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to April 4, 2021 will be considered in making the permit
decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project
modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of
the permit decision in these matters will be provided upon written request.

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Figure 1. Context map showing AR-430 in Long Bay.
Figure Date: 9/8/20
RECEIVED
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries FEB 15 2021
3441 Arendell Street [ P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021 DCM WILMINGTON, NC

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Existing Material
Current Reef Boundary Current Reef Center: 33' 52.190' N, 78' 10.000' W
• Current Reef Center Proposed Reef Center: 33° 52.256' N, 78' 9.988' W
,OFF Proposed Reef Boundary
+ Proposed Reef Center Figure Date: 12/9/20
Figure 2, Proposed changes to reef centerpoint and boundary. The current boundary can be seen
in grey, with the proposed in black.
RECEIVED
State of North Carolina [ Division of Marine Fisheries FEB 15 2021
3441,A rendell Street 1 P.O. Box 764 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-72a-7021 DCM WILMINGTON, NC

AR-430 Deployment Plan
Existing Material
Current Reef Boundary Current Reef Center: 336 52.190' N, 78' 1MG& W
♦ Current Reef Center Proposed Reef Center: 33' 52.256' N, 78° 9.968' W
— Proposed Reef Boundary
+ Proposed Reef Center
El Proposed Reef Boundary Buffer Figure Date: 12/9/20
❑' Deployment Boxes
Figure 3_ Deployment will take place within the yellow gridded areas positioned in between
existing material locations. Existing materials are shown green in the northeastern portion and
around the center of the reef site. A 150-foot buffer has been established to ensure no material is
placed outside the permitted reef boundary. The specific deployment locations are noted by the
coordinates of the centroids of the deployment boxes.
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine risheriea
3441 Arendef! Street iP.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021 DCM WILMINGTON, NC

Water Depth. 34 feet
Minimum. 20 feet
navigational
clearance
Figure Date: 12/9120
Figure 4. Profile view of deployed materials
Up to 14 feet
vertical profile
RECEIVED
FEB 1 5 '"1
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State of North Cerolfna I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street 1 P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Attachment 1. NCDCM acknowledgement ofNCDMF Artificial Reef boundary modifications
Coastal Management
F1r4,AOZIMLNIAL (H1SL1'Y
July 10, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters
3441 Arende115t.
Morehead City, NC 28557
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dear Mr. Peters,
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. RECAN
tiearmry
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program's
request to modify and document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites
throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within
this letter are existing or permitted and have been accurately documented These boundaries will be kept
on file with each related CAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division of Coastal Management in
the 2017 major pennit archives under 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. If at any
time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit or permit modification, or modify a
boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information. This
endorsement does not convey an active pennit or aulltorization to conduct development within the newly
acknowledged reef site boundaries. Any future development may require modification of an active
pennit or the need to proceed through the NC Division of Coastal Management's CAMA major
pertnirGng process. Please contact. a representative of the Division prior to the commencement of any
activity for this determination.
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Received By
Date Reed 7 b
Aatc of North Carolina E EnvrranmcMal Qualify I Coastal Managemral
Morcbead Cdy Or1ke 1 400 Comml Avenue I Morehead City. NC 2M?
752 a08 2808
OMF AR Boundary Mod Auihorizanon FINAL pol 1 VW20r7 11�naAM
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DCM ,A,., .,c
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I PA. Box 7f t) I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

AR-191
OS -I 0 Gibbs Shoal
AR-197
OS -II Long Shoal
AR-291
OS-12 Raccoon [stand
AR-292
OS-13 Pea Island
AR-2961OS-04 Clain Shoal
OS-14 Little Creek
AR-29810S-06Ocracoke
OS-15 Swan Island
AR-330
AR-160
AR-381
AR-275
AR-392
AR-315
AR-396
AR-320
AR-398
AR-342
OS-01 Croatan Sound
AR-360
OS-02 Deep Bay
AR-364
OS-03 West Bay
AR-370
OS-05 Crab Hole
AR-379
OS-07 Middle Bay
AR•378b
OS-09 Meuse River
AR-425
OS-09 West Bluff
AR-430
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at
[phone] extension 215, or by email at re .bodnarntr ncdenn ov.
CC: Roy Brownlow
Frank Jennings
Jonathan Howell
Debbie Wilson
Sincerely,
Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
State of North Carollna I LnY1rwrwftt"uA1ty l Coanyai Management
Morehead City Offkc i 400Ctxm eeAvenue I Mw'ehead Clty.HC 28557
252 808 2808
0MF AR Boundary Mod Aulh,dnd,n FINAL.pel 2 711W2017 11a3-20AM
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Attachment 2. USACE acknowledgement ofNCDMF Artificial Reef boundary modifications
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
24v w 51� STREET
WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27889
October 25, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries ,Jason peters
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters RecdvedB
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557 pateRet d D "
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dear Mr, Peters:
This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Programs request to modify and
document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites throughout the estuarine and coastal
waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within this letter (see attached) are existing or permitted
and have been accurately documented. These boundaries will be kept on file at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office. If at anytime your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit, or
modify a boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information. This
acknowledgement of the reef sites does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct development within
the reef site boundaries. Any future development within these reef sites will require authorization from the US Army
Corps of Engineers. Please contact Mr. Josh Pelletier at the Washington Regulatory Field Office prior to the
commencement of any activity at [e-mail],mil or by telephone at [phone].
Sincerely,
r'r
Josh Pelletier, Project Manger
Washington Regulatory Field Office
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Hox 764 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Sites
October 2017
Estuarine Reefs (Coastal Inshore Waters)
AR-191
AR-197
AR-291
AR-292
AR-2961OS-04 Clam Shoal
AR-2981OS-06 Ocracoke
AR-390
AR-381
AR-392
AR-396
AR-399
AR-491
OS-01 Croatan Sound
Coastal Ocean Reefs (Atlantic Shoreline to 3nm)
AR-16D
AR-165
AR-275
AR-315
AR-320
AR-342
AR-360
AR-364
AR-370
AR-378
AR-378B
AR-4.25
AR-430
Federal Ocean (Seaward of 3nm line)
AR-130
AR-140
AR-145
AR-220
AR-215
AR-230
AR-250
AR-255
AR-285
AR-300
AR-302
AR-305
AR-330
AR-340
AR-345
AR-355
AR-362
AR-366
AR-368
OS-02 Deep Say
OS-03 West Bay
OS-05 Crab Hole
OS-07 Middle Boy
OS-08 Neuse River
OS-09 West Bluff
OS-10 Gibbs Shoal
OS-11 tang Shoal
OS-12 Raccoon Island
OS-13 Pea Island
05-14 tittle Creek
05-15 Swan Island
AR-372
AR-376
AR-382
AR-386
AR-400
AR-420
AR-440
AR 445
AR-455
AR-460
AR-465
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries OCR)LMINGTON, NC
344E Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-72b-702,

Attachment 3. AR-430 page front NCDMF Artificial Reef boundary modifications document
AR-430
0 355 710 1,420 Feet
305.6' magnetic- 8.3 nautical miles from Cape Fear River Sea Buoy
248.2° magnetic - 6-7 nautical miles from Oafs Island Light
105.7° magnetic - 3.8 nautical miles from Lockwood's Folly Inlet Sea Buoy
No proposed changes
Boundary Information:
Center
33° 52.190' N
78-10.000' W
Radius
1500 ft.
162-27 acres
Material
3.43 acres
Figure Prepared 4tfif17
Permits:
LAMA
25-12
USACE
SAW-2012-00071
Site I]e th
34 ft.
Min. Vertical Clearance
20ft.
Clearance Verified
yes
Proposed Centerpoint
Existing Material
Reef Boundary
RECEIVED
FEB 15 2021
State of North Carolina I Division o€Marine Fisheries DCM WILMINGTON, NC
3441 Arendell Street I PO. Box 769 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-720-7021

NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quaiih
March 10, 2021
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: Curt Weychert, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557
Fax: [phone] (Courier 11-12-09)
curt.weychert(a)NCDEN R.gov
SUBJECT: CA MA /Dredge & Fill
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division of Coastal
Management
Project Location: Approx. 2.68 nautical miles south of Oak Island, Brunswick County in the Atlantic
Ocean
Proposed Project: Proposal to add 10,000 tons of recycled concrete structure in three (3) new
deployment areas at an existing artificial reef site AR-430.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Curt Weychert at the address above by April 4, 2021. If you have any questions
regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
PRINT NAME
AGENCY
SIGNATURE
DATE
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215

Major Permit Fee Schedule
Project Name: County: Check No & Amount:
A-((+-WYLA& IFMA— � q-1-6
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ACM %
DWQ %
Development Type
Fee
(14300160143510009316256253)
(2430016024351000952341)
I. Private, non-commercial development
that does not involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands or open water
areas:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
H. Public or commercial development that
does not involve the filling or excavation
of any wetlands cr open water areas:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III. For development that involves the
filling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of
etiands and/or open water areas,
determine if A,B, C, or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial
development, if General Water Quality
Cert4ication No. 4144 (See attached) can
be applied:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
III(B). Public or commercial development,
if General Water Quality Certification No.
144 (See attached) can be applied:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 4144 (see attached)
could be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional review and
ritten DWQ concurrence is needed
because of concerns related to water
quality or aquatic life:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 4144 (see attached)
cannot be applied:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
IV. Development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of more than one acre
of wetlands and/or open water areas:
$475
60% ($285)
40% ($190)