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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
April 24, 2013
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Karen Higgins
401 Oversight
DWQ - Surface Water Protection
FROM: Doug Huggett, NC DENR -DCM Major Permits Co
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: UNCW Center for Marine Science c/o John Morrison
Project Location: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Ln., adjacent to the AIWW in Masonboro Sound,
New Hanover County
Proposed Project: to install an additional floating dock to an existing research docking facility
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Doug Huaaett at the address above by May 17, 2013. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796 -7215, when
appropriate, in -depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
SIGNED
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: 910 - 395.3964 Internet: www.nccoastaimanaaement.net
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
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NR - WATER QUALITY

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: University of North Carolina at Wilmington- Center for Marine Science c/o John
Morrison
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane, adjacent to the AIM, in Masonboro
Sound, in New Hanover County.
Photo Index — 2006: 22- 7419:V, 20 2000: 22267: W, 3 1995: 22 -249: V, 16
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2343512 Y: 144162 GPS - 0- 022112A
Latitude: 34 008'26.49942 "N Longitude: 77 051'53.44953 "W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— 02/21/2013
Was Applicant Present — Yes (project managers)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 04/18/2013 (completed)
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) . Local Land Use Plan - Wilmington /New Hanover Co.
Land Classification From LUP - Resource Protection
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ORW, EW, PT
Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: State University System /Public Government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — Marine science research buildings, parking areas, roads, fixed
pier and platform, floating docks, dolphin pilings and saltwater intake pipes for aquaculture facility.
Planned — Additional floating dock (upweller system)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7.
HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 160 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA -ORW Open: Yes
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to install an additional floating dock to an existing
research docking facility adjacent to the AIWW, in Masonboro Sound.

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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located at 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane in New Hanover County. The property is adjacent to
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW)/Masonboro Sound and is the location of the Center For Marine
Science (CMS) facility owned and operated by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. To locate the
property traveling south on College Road, take a left onto Mohican Trail and travel east approximately 1.3
miles. Turn right onto Masonboro Loop Road and travel south for approximately 0.6 miles until you reach
Marvin K. Moss Lane that will be located on the left at the entrance to the CMS. Continue to travel east on
Marvin K. Moss Lane for approximately 0.5 miles until it terminates at the property of interest.
The high ground property is approximately 48.42 acres and the elevation of the property ranges from
approximately 0' to 27' above normal high water (NHW). Existing highground development on the property
includes marine science research buildings, guard building, parking areas, saltwater treatment equipment
for aquaculture facility, roads, sanitary pump- station and associated stormwater ponds. Highground
vegetation consists of maintained ornamental landscaping, lawn grasses, hardwoods and other woody
species including: Oak, Pine, Cedar and Dogwood. Vegetation bordering the highground of the property
consists primarily of high marsh and low marsh species, which supports §404 and coastal wetlands
vegetation including: Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera L.), Marsh -elder (Iva frutescens), Grounsel -bush
(Baccharis halimifolia), Sea Oxeye (Borrichia frutescensl, Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens) and
Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina altemiflora). The high marsh then transitions into an area of low marsh,
approximately 420' in width towards the AIWW, which consists primarily of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina
altemiflora). This vegetation also stabilizes the approximately 700' of shoreline.
Located at the eastern end of the property, just waterward of the existing road and cul -de -sac is an existing
research docking facility which currently extends into Masonboro Sound. The applicant received CAMA
Major Permit No. 103-92 on 10/02/1992 for the construction of the current docking facility. Further, based on
the rules at the time of this permit, the structures were not to exceed 1/3 distance across the waterbody rule;
however, the applicant received an Ordinance through the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
on 03/08/1993, which amended the local zoning in this location of Masonboro Sound to establish a pier
head line for research purposes. This allowed the applicant to exceed the 1/3 distance across the
waterbody rule to locate the existing facility within water depths of approximately -4.0' at mean low water
(MLW).
The current configuration consists of a fixed pier, measuring approximately 756' in length by 10' in width, of
which approximately 320' extends over open water. The pier terminates onto an uncovered fixed platform,
measuring approximately 24' in length by 55' in width, which is in a "T- head" configuration. There are two (2)
existing floating dock systems located just landward of the platform, one on each side of the access pier,
each measuring approximately 36' in length by 10' in width, which run parallel to the access pier. The
floating docks turn 90° a distance of approximately 23' in length by 8' in width, each running parallel with the
shoreline and channel, creating an "L- shaped" configuration. The existing docking facility could potentially
provide docking space for up to five (5) vessels, one of which is for the 66' RN Cape Fear, which moors on
the waterward end of the fixed "T- head" platform. The application states that the water depth in the location
of these structures is approximately -3.0' to -5.0' at normal low water (NLW) (See Sheets 1 and 2 of 2 and
Project Narrative).
The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County 2006 Land Use Plan classifies the adjacent waters as
Conservation, and the adjacent high ground portion of the project area as Resource Protection. In the
project area, the waters of Masonboro Sound are classified as SA -ORW by the NC Division of Water
Quality, and they are OPEN to the harvest of shellfish. These waters ARE designated as a Primary Nursery
Area (PNA), by the Division of Marine Fisheries.

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PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant proposes to install an additional floating dock to an existing research docking facility adjacent
to the AIWW, in Masonboro Sound. A new floating dock, measuring approximately 20' in length by 8' in
width would extend from the existing floating dock system located on the north end of the access pier,
aforementioned. The floating dock would be located just landward of the fixed platform running
perpendicular to the platform. The application states that the floating dock would be designed as an
upweller system utilized for nursery culture of bivalve mollusk research and not for docking purposes. The
application states that the water depth in the location of the proposed structure is approximately -3.0' at
NLW (See Sheets 1 and 2 of 2 and Project Narrative).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed floating dock upweller system would incorporate 160 sq. ft. of Estuarine Waters anMu lic
Trust Areas. The structure would not encroach into the 15' riparian corridor setback requirements he
80' setback from the AIWW federal channel. Further, the proposed structure would be located within the
footprint of the existing research facility. Minor turbidity increases may be expected during the construction
process.
Submitted by: Robb L. Mairs Date: 04/23/2013 Office: Wilmington

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1. Primary Appllcant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Project Name (if applicable)
Floating Upweller System
Applicant 1: First Name
John
MI
Last Name
Morrison
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
Applicant 2 First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
City
Mailing Address
5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
PO Box
City
Wilmington
Phone No. 1
-
State
NC
ZIP
28409
Country
USA
Phone No
910 - 962 - 2304 ext.
FAX No
910 - 962 - 2410
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
State
ZIP
Email
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
To be Determined
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
Email
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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. #
New Hanover
5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
Wilmington
NC
28409-
Phone No.
Lot No (s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
910 - 962 - 3022 ext.
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a In which NC river basin is the project located?
b Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear
Masonboro Sound
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
1 Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
New Hanover County
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
Approx. 700'
48.42 Approximate Acres
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N /A, I I
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
0 -27' ❑NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Marsh Grass, Bay Bushes,Black Needle Rush, Mixed Hardwoods and Pines.
f. Man -made features and uses now on tract
Main Research Building: Educational Research Building, Operations Building: Research Support Operations Building,
Shellfish Research Hatchery: Shelfish Research and Hatchery, Marine Biotechnology Facility: PublictPrivate Research
Facility, Guard House: Security Headquarters, Lift Station: Sewage Conveyance, Comprenhesive Stormwater Management
System: Capture and Filter Stormwater Runoff
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses ad'acent to the proposed project site.
North of Project Site: Residential, NC Lutheran Homes, Owner
South of Project Site: Residential, Micheal Papagikos, Owner
h How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Special Use Office/Institutional
(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? UNCW Sociology /Anthropology
Departments. See Permit #103 -92
1 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?
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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 []No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the sites ❑Yes ®No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ®Yes []No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
All sanitary sewer is gravity fed from existing facilities to a lift station. The lift station then pumps to the existing Cape Fear
Public Utility sanitary sewer system.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Cape Fear Public Utility
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems
Comprehensive property wide stormwater management system consting of multiple infiltration /retention ponds to handle storm
water runoff.
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Govemment
❑Private /Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The structure is a floating upweller system (FLUPSY) used in the nursery culture (2 -20MM shell height) of bivalve mullusc.
Daily operations will involve the pumping of water and the mixing of bivalve seed in silos.
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
All of the floating upweller system construction will be land based utilizing simple power tools. The installation, by water jet, of
two 10" pilings to secure the flupsy will be the only construction activity performed over water. Once completed the floating
upweller system will be placed in the water at a local boat ramp and towed by boat to be secured, with simple hand tools, to
the two installed pilings.
d. List all development activities you propose.
No development activities proposed.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New Work
f What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? None ❑Sq.Ft or ❑Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
No proposed discharge to waters of the state included within the scope of this project. For existing discharge to waters of the
state please refer to the Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources permit #103 -92.
I. Will wastewater or stomtwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, wit this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
I. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Addidonallnformadon
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) — (f) 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 unfamiliar with 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 NC Lutheran Homes Phone No. (704) 637 -2870
Address PO Box 947, Salisbury, NC 28145
Name Michael Papagikos Phone No (910) 612 -2448
Address 5329 Holt Road, Wilmington, NC 28409
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.
DEHNR/Coastal Resources Commission Major Development
Permit #103 -92
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 3/27/2012 Nnt "q John Morrison
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your
❑DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information
❑DCM MP -3 Upland Development
®DCM MP-4 Structures Information
sed project.
❑DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
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Form DCM MP-4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP -1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
1. DOCKING FACIUTY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. (i) Is the docking facility /marina
❑Commercial ®Public/Govemment ❑Private /Community
c. (i) Dock(s) and/or pier(s)
(ii) Number 1
(iii) Length 20'
(iv) Width 8'
(v) Floating ®Yes ❑No
e. (i) Are Platforms included? ❑Yes ®No
If yes.
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ❑Yes ❑No
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
g. (i) Number of slips proposed
0
(ii) Number of slips existing
5
I Check the proposed type of siting,
❑ Land cut and access channel
[]Open water; dredging for basin and/or channel
®Open water; no dredging required
[]Other, please describe:
k. Typical boat length: n/a
❑ This section not applicable
b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
❑Yes ®No
d (i) Are Finger Piers included? []Yes ®No
If yes.
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ❑Yes ❑No
f. (i) Are Boatiifts included? ❑Yes ®No
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
h. Check all the types of services to be provided
❑ Full service, including travel lift and /or rail, repair or
maintenance service
❑ Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
❑ Dockage ('Wet slips' only, number of slips:
❑ Dry storage; number of boats:
❑ Boat ramp(s); number of boat ramps.
® Other, please describe
Research Platform
j. Describe the typical boats to be served (e.g., open runabout,
charter boats, sail boats, mixed types)
4 existino slips dedicated for the temporary docka-ge of
research vessels ranaina from 16' john boats to 20' flat
bottom center consoles. One permanent slip existino for
the 66' Research Vessel Cape Fear. No proposed slips to
be added.
I. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
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m. (i) Will the facility have be pilings? ❑Yes ®No
❑Yes ®No
(ii) If yes number of be pilings?
2.
DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS
❑This section not applicable
a.
Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project.
❑ Office Toilets
❑ Toilets for patrons; Number ; Location. N/A
❑ Showers
❑ Boatholding tank pumpout; Give type and location: N/A
b.
Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater.
No sanitary wastewater associated with proposed proposed project.
c.
Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash.
No disposal of solid waste, fish offal or trash associated with proposed project.
d.
How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled'7
No discharge of sewage from boats associated with proposed project.
e.
(i) Give the location and number of "No Sewage Discharge" signs proposed.
0
(ii) Give the location and number of " Pumpout Available" signs proposed.
0
f
Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
Not Applicable
g.
Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of?
No proposed residue from vessel maintenance associated with proposed project.
h•
Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" signs proposed. 0
i.
Give the location of fuel- handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality.
No fuel handling associated with proposed project.
j.
What will be the marina policy on overnight and live- aboard dockage?
No overnight and /or live- aboard dockage associated with proposed project.
k
Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing?
No boat basin flushing associated with proposed project.
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1. If this project is an expansion of an existing manna, what types of services are currently provided?
Existing Services: Electrical power and domestic water, No new electrical or plumbing associated with proposed project.
m. Is the manna/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area?
®Yes []No
n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area?
®Yes ❑No
o. Is the manna/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands /marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(SB), or other wetlands (WL)7 If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
p. Is the proposed manna/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? ❑Yes ®No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder(s), and give the proximity to the lease.
N/A
3. BOATHOUSE (including covered lifts) C9 This section not applicable
a (i) Is the boathouse structure(s):
❑Commercial ❑Public/Govemment ❑Private /Community
(ii) Number N/A
(iii) Length N/A
(iv) Width N/A
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
4. GROIN (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP -2, Excavation and Fill.) ®This section not applicable
a• (i) Number N/A
(h) Length N/A
(iii) Width N/A
5. BREAKWATER (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc.) ®This section not applicable
a• Length N/A b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands
N/A
c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands
N/A
6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS ®This section not applicable
a Is the structure(s): b. Number
❑Commercial ❑Public/Govemment ❑Private /Community
c. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present.
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e. Arc of the swing N/A
7. GENERAL
a. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property lines
Approx. 203' S
Approx. 499'N
Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc of swing including length
of vessel.
c. Width of water body
935'
e. (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.
n/a
b. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities.
Approx. 370'S
d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL
3-5' NLW
8. OTHER ❑This section not applicable
a. Give complete description.
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Center for Marine Science is proposing to install a floating upweller system
(flupsy) as an expansion to the existing research pier. The floating upweller system will be used in the nursery culture (2-
20mm shell height) of bivalve mollusc. Daily operations will involve the mixture of seawater and bivalve seed within silos.
The floating upweller system will measure 8'x 20' which will add 160 square feet to the existing floating research pier. The
system will remain within the footprint of all existing structures. Existing structures are supplied with potable water and
electrical service. Four existing slips dedicated for the temporary dockage of research vessels ranging from 16' john boats to
20' flat bottom center consoles. One permanent slip existing for the 66' Research Vessel Cape Fear. No additional slips to be
added with proposed project. The flupsy will be constructed of marine grade treated wood and galvanized hardware. All
construction will be completed on land with the exception of the installation of two 10" pilings that will be used to secure the
structure. The pilings will be installed by a contractor, yet to be determined, utilizing acceptable industry and environmental
standards. Upon completion of the land based construction phase, the system will be transported, via trailer, to the Trails End
boat ramp approximately 1.5 miles from the proposed site. Once at the boat ramp the structure will be placed in the water and
towed approximately 1.5 miles, via boat, to the proposed site at the Center for Marine Science. Mean low water at project site
is between 3' and 5'. No negative environmental impacts are expected with the execution of the proposed project.
3/25/2013
Date
UNCW Floating Upweller System
Project Name
John Morrison
Applicant Name
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Center for Marine Science
5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
Contact: Brandon Thigpen
Office: [phone]
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UNCW Center for Marine Science, Floating Upweller System
CAMA Major Permit Project Narrative
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Center for Marine Science is proposing to install a
floating upweller system (flupsy) as an expansion to the existing research pier. The floating upweller
system will be used in the nursery culture (2 -20mm shell height) of bivalve mollusc. Daily operations will
involve the mixture of seawater and bivalve seed within silos.
The floating upweller system will measure 8'x 20' which will add 160 square feet to the existing floating
research pier. The system will remain within the footprint of all existing structures. Four existing slips
dedicated for the temporary dockage of research vessels ranging from 16' john boats to 20' flat bottom
center consoles. One permanent slip existing for the 66' R/V Cape Fear. No proposed slips to be added.
The flupsy will be constructed of marine grade treated wood and galvanized hardware. All construction
will be completed on land with the exception of the installation of two 10" pilings that will be used to
secure the structure. The pilings will be installed by a contractor, yet to be determined, utilizing
acceptable industry and environmental standards. Upon completion of the land based construction
phase, the system will be transported, via trailer, to the Trails End boat ramp approximately 1.5 miles
from the proposed site. Once at the boat ramp the structure will be placed in the water and towed
approximately 1.5 miles, via boat, to the proposed site at the Center for Marine Science. Mean low
water at project site is between 3' and 5'. No negative environmental impacts are expected with the
execution of the proposed project.
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