20240420 Ver 1_CAMA Permit 12-87- Pile Maintenance, Repair & Install_20240315

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER J.R. " JOEY" HOPKINS
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 15, 2024
Greg Daisey
Coastal Management — Transportation Projects
NCDEQ
DCM — Elizabeth City
401 S. Griffin Street, Suite 300
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Mr. Daisey,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Division is requesting
authorization to perform maintenance and repair on seven pile clusters, and install two new piles, at
the Maims Harbor Shipyard. The Skyco Crane Barge that is used to remove and install piles
throughout the Ferry Division is currently undergoing repairs at the Shipyard that are scheduled to
be completed in mid -March. There are a number of pile clusters adjacent to the Syncrolift that are
in very poor condition. These need to be repaired or replaced to allow vessels to safely navigate to
and from the Syncrolift, and the docking area immediately east of the Syncrolift.
Pile clusters DSY438, DSY439, and DSY445 abut the bulkhead and currently consist of multiple
wooden piles. These would be replaced with single 24" steel tube piles that would be located within
the same footprint. Pile clusters DSY440, DSY 441, and DSY442 currently consist of a 24" steel
tube pile with multiple wooden pilings surrounding and secured to the steel tube. These pile clusters
would be completely removed and replaced in kind within the same footprint. Pile cluster DSY443
currently consists of multiple wooden pilings. Two of the existing piles would be removed and
replaced with two new wooden piles of equal size within the same footprint. Two new 24" steel
tube piles would be installed along the bulkhead to the east of the Syncrolift. This area serves as a
tie-up slip for vessels and more protection is needed for both the bulkhead and the vessels. No piles
currently exist at the proposed locations.
A vibratory hammer, along with a clamshell bucket, will be utilized to remove and install all piles.
This work would begin in early April 2024 and be completed by early May 2024. The moratorium
for Spencer Creek runs from February 1-October 31 so moratorium relief was requested from the
resource agencies. Their responses are attached to this request. The NC WRC and the NMFS have
jurisdiction in Spencer Creek, but our plans were also sent to the US FWS and NC DMF.
Per the conditions of CAMA Major Permit 12-87 we are notifying you with the below information.
A. Original permit- CAMA Major Permit 12-87
B. Two new pile locations proposed
C. NA
Mailing Address: TELEPHONE: [phone]
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NCDOT FERRY DIVISION CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-877-368-4968
159 LUCINDA LANE
POW ELLS POINT, NC 27966
WEBSITE: NCDOT.GOV

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Please use WBS# 16.71001 for any applicable fees.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Brian Doliber
Environmental Program Supervisor
Ferry Division
252 232 8025 mobile
252 6216251 office
bcdoliberkncdot. og_v
159 Lucinda Lane
Powells Point, NC 27966