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Home My WebLink About20170056 Ver 2_NC DMF Moratorium Relief Response 4-16-21_20210514From:Harrison, James A To:Doliber, Brian C Subject:Re: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 Date:Friday, April 16, 2021 2:57:08 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png Outlook-oz2a2cqe.png Good afternoon Brian, After reviewing everything provided, DMF is amenable to granting this one-time relief request for Stumpy Point dredging. Based on what was provided, dredging could start as early as June, and go as late as September, with approximately three weeks needed to complete the work. Because the moratorium period ends in September, DMF would recommend that the proposed work occur as late in the moratorium period (as close to/after September 30) as possible, as this is when biological productivity starts to lessen and would minimize the potential to impact aquatic resources. If there is anything else that I can do to help out, just let me know. Thanks Brian, and thanks for consideration of DMF's concerns/comments and continued coordination efforts. Jimmy Jimmy Harrison Habitat and Enhancement Section NC Division of Marine Fisheries james.harrison@ncdenr.gov 252-948-3835 (Office) 757-272-3230 (Mobile - Preferred) Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Doliber, Brian C <bcdoliber@ncdot.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:57 PM To: Harrison, James A <James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov> Subject: RE: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 No problem, no rush and thank you. Brian From: Harrison, James A <James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:54 PM To: Doliber, Brian C <bcdoliber@ncdot.gov> Cc: Winslow, Lancelot D <lwinslow@ncdot.gov> Subject: Re: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 That makes sense, and is exactly what I thought would be the methodology. I just didn't want to assume and get it wrong. I need to check out a few records, but I should be able to get back to you with a response by Friday, at the latest. Thanks for providing that clarification! Jimmy Jimmy Harrison Habitat and Enhancement Section NC Division of Marine Fisheries james.harrison@ncdenr.gov 252-948-3835 (Office) 757-272-3230 (Mobile - Preferred) Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Doliber, Brian C <bcdoliber@ncdot.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:38 PM To: Harrison, James A <James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Winslow, Lancelot D <lwinslow@ncdot.gov> Subject: RE: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 Jimmy, Sorry about that. That is something I definitely should have put in there. The material would be unloaded from the barge at the ferry terminal to the most upland location along the shoreline. It would be left there, with a silt fence constructed around it, until it dried out. Once it dried out it would be transported to the disposal cell via dump truck. Let me know if there is anything else. Thank you, Brian Doliber Environmental Program Supervisor/Facility Maintenance Coordinator Ferry Division 252 232 8025 mobile 252 621 6251 office bcdoliber@ncdot.gov 159 Lucinda Lane Powells Point, NC 27966 From: Harrison, James A <James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:31 PM To: Doliber, Brian C <bcdoliber@ncdot.gov> Cc: Winslow, Lancelot D <lwinslow@ncdot.gov> Subject: Re: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 Brian, I just did a quick review of everything, and there's one question/clarification I've got. The description noted that material would be excavated, placed on a barge, then transported via dump truck to the disposal site. Once the material is on the barge, will it be brought to the ferry terminal to be put into trucks, or will the barge have to go to an offsite location to unload? If there's a vessel route, I just want to make sure I'm including that in my assessment. Thanks Brian! Jimmy Jimmy Harrison Habitat and Enhancement Section NC Division of Marine Fisheries james.harrison@ncdenr.gov 252-948-3835 (Office) 757-272-3230 (Mobile - Preferred) Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Doliber, Brian C <bcdoliber@ncdot.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:30 PM To: Harrison, James A <James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Winslow, Lancelot D <lwinslow@ncdot.gov> Subject: Stumpy Point Dredging Moratorium Relief Request- Summer 2021 Good afternoon Jimmy, Per our conversation earlier, I have attached a couple of documents and provided a brief description of the dredging at Stumpy Point we are looking to complete this summer. The NC DOT Ferry Division is requesting authorization to dredge within the permitted channel at the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Terminal from June 01, 2021 to September 30, 2021. The actual dredging will only last approximately 3 weeks, but exact dates for the event cannot be determined yet due to indeterminate timeframes associated with the permitting process and contractor’s schedule. Recent surveys at the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Terminal indicated significant shoaling has occurred around the ramp and tie-up slips. The NC DOT’s 75’ tugboat, Wanchese, was utilized to make a test run in early April 2021. It was able to get through the channel but could not quite make it to the ramp or into the slips. The worst of the shoaling has occurred near the shoreline and this is where the proposed dredging event would take place. The attached location map displays the limits of the event and the severity of the shoaling is evidenced by the attached survey. Due to the near-shore location of the shoaling and the NC DOT’s pipeline dredge Manteo being at the Shipyard for maintenance this summer, the work would be contracted out to a company that would utilize a barge and excavator to remove the material. The area would be excavated to the 10’ permitted depth with a 3:1 slope on the sides. Immediately following excavation, the material would be placed on a barge. It would then be transferred via dump truck to the USFWS-owned Stumpy Point Upland Disposal Cell on Alligator River NWR. A Special Use Permit would be obtained from the FWS prior to any work taking place. The NC DOT Ferry Division has deemed it necessary to request moratorium relief for this project because of the emergency terminal’s critical role in protecting the health and safety of those on Hatteras Island during hurricane season. Waiting for the moratorium to expire at the end of October would render the terminal inaccessible during the months where the likelihood of it being needed is the highest. If you have any questions or concerns, or need more information, just let me know. Thank you, Brian Doliber Environmental Program Supervisor/Facility Maintenance Coordinator Ferry Division 252 232 8025 mobile 252 621 6251 office bcdoliber@ncdot.gov 159 Lucinda Lane Powells Point, NC 27966 Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.