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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200443 Ver 2_Sloop Channel Dredging US ACE Ind Permit App Mod Dec 21 SIGNED_20211216U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT 33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R. Form Approved - OMB No. 0710-0003 Expires: 01-08-2018 The public reporting burden for this collection of information, OMB Control Number for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or burden reduction at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collectionsc mail,mil. Respondents 0710-0003, is estimated to average 11 hours per response, including the time the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of suggestions to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it RETURN YOUR APPLICATION TO THE ABOVE EMAIL. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. local government agencies, and the public and is voluntary, however, if information is not provided reproducible copies which show the location and and be submitted to the District Engineer having System of Record Notice (SORN). The information and may be accessed at the following website: 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission of requested information the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and/or instructions) jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. received is entered into our permit tracking database and a SORN has been completed (SORN #A1145b) httpa/cipcld.tiefense.gov/Privacy/SORNsindex/DOD-wide-BORN-Article-View/Article/5101151a1145b-ce.aspx (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. APPLICANT'S NAME First - Brian Middle -Carl Last - Doliber Company - North Carolina DOT- Ferry Division E-mail Address-bcdoliber@ncdot.gov 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required) First - Middle - Last - Company - E-mail Address - 6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: Address- 159 Lucinda Lane City - Powells Points State - NC Zip - 27966 Country - USA 9. AGENTS ADDRESS: Address - City - State - Zip - Country - 7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE a. Residence b. Business c. Fax 252-621-6251 252-232-8025 10. AGENTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE a. Residence b. Business c. Fax STATEMENT OF 11. I hereby authorise, Brian Doliber to act in my behalf as AUTHORIZATION my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY 12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions) NC DOT- Sloop Channel Dredging 13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) Pamlico Sound 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable) Address City State Zip- 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT Latitude: -N 35.224364 Longitude: -W-75.787650 16, OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions) State Tax Parcel ID Municipality Section - Township - Range - G FORM 4345, MAY 2018 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. Page 3 of 1 17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE From the Ocracoke (Southdock) Ferry Terminal- North out of the terminal following U.S. Coast Guard navigation aids 1B LIGHT, 2 LIGHT, 3, 4, 3A, 4A, 6 LIGHT. The channel runs north to south from the Southdock ferry basin entrance channel to the naturally deeper part of the Pamlico Sound or "The Reef." 18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features) This project will be for the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers (US ACE) to utilize a sidecast dredge for maintenance excavation of a section of Stoop Channel referred to as the "dog leg." Sloop channel is part of the Hatteras -Ocracoke ferry route and provides all rneans of getting residents, visitors and supplies to and from Ocracoke Island and Hatteras. After Hurricane Florence, the section of Sloop closest to The Reef experienced significant shoaling which created navigational issues that prompted safety concerns for the NCDOT and the USCG. Additional shoaling was observed following Hurricane Dorian in this same section. Currently in the dog leg section shoaling has forced the ferry route to run in zig zags. In this section only one vessel can travel through the channel at a time which is not ideal from a safety or operational (ferry) standpoint. This section is at an average depth of 7' deep meaning another 5' of material will need to be removed. The amount of material that needs to be removed is approximately 126,423 cubic yards. This project will also consist of keeping a maintenance permit on hand for the entirety of Sloop Channel. The state-owned pipeline dredge Manteo would be the preferred option for any future dredging events that arise within the channel and could be utilized as long as the section needing maintenance was within 2 miles of the Southdock spoil site. 19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions) The purpose of this project is to allow for the safe passage to and from Ocracoke and Hatteras for both private and commercial vessels by being prepared to address the shoaling that resulted from Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Dorian in the near future, and to keep a maintenance permit on hand for the entirety of Sloop Channel so that emergency permits will not be needed at any point in the future. Thus far, only surveying and general monitoring of conditions have been performed in response to the shoaling. NCDOT has not dredged this location before but surveys suggest that the changing conditions within the channel will result in the need for maintenance dredging. With the maintenance permit we would be able to take care of all dredging needs quickly and efficiently to get the route back to normal and under safe operating conditions without having to go through the emergency permitting process. By excavating the channel to 225' wide and 12' deep during dredging operations we would establish the channel as it is currently marked, match the entrance channel width and depth, keep the channel from shoaling in as often, and reduce the amount of dredging projects done in the area. USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20. Reason(s) for Discharge >2 miles from the Southdock spoil site (dog leg section/approx. 25% of the Sloop Channel): The project can not be completed by the state owned pipeline dredge. Options for dredging the channel would be evaluated based on the circumstances and available dredge plants. 1) US ACE sidecast dredge utilized. Material would be disposed of into the Pamlico Sound adjacent to the channel. 2) Privately contracted pipeline dredge. Contracted dredge would have to be larger than the state-owned pipeline and have the capacity to pump material further into the spoil site, but setup and methodology would be the same. 3) Bucket & Barge. A crane, located on a crane barge, would excavate the material in the channel. It would then be transported back to the ferry basin by a hopper dredge before being unloaded and pumped to the spoil site. <2 miles from the Southdock spoil site (approximately 75% of Sloop Channel): The project will be completed by the state-owned dredge Manteo and material will be discharged into the Southdock spoil site where berms and a spill gate are in place. 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 Sand: 126,423 (dog leg section) 22. Surface Ares in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions) Acres 5.99: Pipeline or bucket & barge. Southdock spoil site material disposal. Rip rapped berms and spill gate are maintained. or Linear Feet 3,000: Sidecast dredge open water disposal 23, Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions) If feasible, the NC DOT will use the Dredge Manteo which is a state-owned 12" pipeline dredge that can transport excavated material approximately 2 miles to the Southdoek spoil site. Using the pipeline dredge is the most cost-effective and simplest method logistically because it is state-owned and does not leave the North Carolina coast. If the location exceeds the reach of the pipeline dredge, a US ACE sidecast dredge, a privately contracted pipeline dredge or bucket and barge would be considered. The decision on methodology would be based on dredge plant availability and circumstances of the individual event. No matter which dredging method is used, the dredge and dredging equipment will be located within the permitted channel at all times. ENG FORM 4345, MAY 2018 Page 3 of 2 24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? nYes Inl No 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). a. Address- U.S. National Park Service- Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1401 National Park Drive City - Manteo State - NC Zip - 27954 b. Address - City - State - Zip - c. Address - City - State - Zip - d. Address - City - State - Zip - e. Address - City - State - Zip - 26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED NUMBER Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits 27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. 1 certify that this 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. a A R SIG E OF APPLICANT D TE 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 same 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 or both. ENG FORM 4345, MAY 2018 Page 3 of 3