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October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Karen Higgins
Division of Water Resources 2 0 1 6 0 6 2
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE &FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County,in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point. .
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project-as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Div of Marine Fisheries
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar
Point
Photo Index- 2006: 39-8060 grid(P-14)
Longitude: 77°06.530'W Latitude: 34'40.420'N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:Dates of Site Visit— 10/21/16
Was Applicant Present—No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received— 10/13/16
Application Complete- 10/19/16
Office—Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan—Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP—Undeveloped
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: Artificial Reef
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing—N/A
Planned—N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing—N/A
Planned—50' Reef Balls
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source—N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A)Open Water N/A 10,800ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 10,800ft2
(E)Primary Nursery Area: No
(F)Water Classification: SA-ORW
(G) Shellfish Classification: Open
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an
artificial reef in Huggins Creek near Cedar Point. There would be 50 reef units placed in a
30'X360' area. This reef would be intended for inshore and kayak fishermen.

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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Div. of Marine Fisheries project is located in
Huggins Creek adjacent to a spoil island in the Cedar Point area. The site can only be
accessed by water. It is situated .34mi SE of the NC Wildlife boating access on Hwy. 24
in Cedar Point and .63mi West of Bogue Inlet. The center of the reef would be at
34°40.420"N, 77°06.530"W.
Huggins Creek is SA-HQW and is open to the taking of shellfish. It is not a Primary
Nursery Area. There does not appear to be any SAVs in this area and the bottom substrate
consists of fine sand with some silt. A thick fringe of Coastal Wetlands and marsh islands
exists around the spoil island. This area in Carteret County's LUP is classified as
undeveloped.
.10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In an effort in provide fishing opportunities to inshore and
kayak fishermen,NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an inshore artificial
reef along the shoreline of Huggins Creek. The reef area would be 30'X360'. There would
be 50 NCDMF reef units placed in this area. These reef units are made of concrete. Each
unit would be 40"HX59"WX50"L. Water depths in this area range from-3' to -5' at NLW
and -6' to -7' at NHW. NCDMF has stated that the 4 corners of the reef would be marked
with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: There would be 10,800ft2 of Public Trust Area usurped by
this project with approximately 1,200ft2 of bottom benthic habitat filled. Temporary
turbidity would occur during deployment of the reef units. There could be navigation
concerns to unaware boaters given the NLW depth and reef unit profile, however the
proposed reef would be approx. 150' from the channel. This project would provide valuable
inshore fishing habitat to small craft and kayak fishermen.
Name: Ryan Davenport Date: 10/25/16 Morehead City

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October 13, 2016
Mr. Ryan Davenport
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re:Application for CAMA Major Permit to construct a new artificial reef site near Cedar Point, NC
To whom it may concern,
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct
Artificial Reef habitat within Bogue Sound near Cedar Point, NC. Construction for this project is funded
by Federal Grant AR-2,titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program:Coordination,Assessment,
Development, and Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Based on correspondence with USACE,
the proposed reef will likely be permitted under GP 194(Liz Hair, USACE, personal Communication).
Please refer to the sections below for details on the proposed project and Division reef site selection
protocol.
For every new artificial reef,the Artificial Reef Program follows written guidelines for site
selection.These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements,the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type,tidal current intensity,sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. During site
investigations, staff use side-scan sonar, bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a pole probe to
evaluate local conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine
the proposed reef boundaries.
In March 2016,the NCDMF collected bathymetry, side-scan imagery,and pole probe
information to verify depth and existing conditions at a proposed area near Cedar Point, NC.The survey
area was located in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point, NC (Figure 1).This area was originally selected
based on its accessibility by recreational anglers, including stand-up paddleboard and kayak fishermen,
also because of the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing opportunities, and the low
potential for user conflicts. Particularly,the area does not infringe on historically popular commercial
fishing or trawling grounds.Any conflicts that may exist otherwise will be addressed during the public
comment portion of the application process.The site investigation yielded depth ranges of 1-9 feet at
MLW (Figure 1)with a tidal range of approximately 2 feet.Overall bottom habitat consisted of mostly
sand, sandy mud, and sandy shell regions(Table 1).
Following the site investigation survey, staff identified a 0.168-acre site (360 feet by 30 feet;
Figure 2),with center point at 34°40.420' N,77°06.530' W, as a proposed reef site which is located near
the southern shoreline of Huggins Creek, approximately 150 ft. from the maintained channel, and
approximately 50 ft. away from the nearest point to the marsh island (Figure 2). Here, MLW depth
within proposed boundaries is approximately 4-5 feet,and during MHW the depth is approximately 6-7
feet(Figure 3).The sediment composition within these boundaries primarily consists of sand and a little
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bit of interspersed shell(Table 1).There is no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary.There is a moderately strong semi-diurnal tidal current that flows through this area.
For permitting purposes,we anticipate all 0.168 acres of delineated area will be impacted by the
proposed project. NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site(Table 2),with buoys,
pilings, or posts with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. Further,the
NCDMF applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef
species which are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials
used by NCDMF are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial
Reef Materials,2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of NCDMF-designed reef units with a height of
40 inches and a base of 59 inches(Figure 4).The spatial design will arrange a total of 50 units in five
patches of ten units.The patches are 10 reef units set up as five reef units by two reef units,with 60"
between each reef unit(Figure 5). Within each patch, reef units will be five feet from one another(edge
to edge),with a 2.5-foot buffer around each patch for any minor errors in deployments.This will yield a
total patch size of 50 ft.x 20 ft. Patches will be 25 feet,edge to edge,from each other. With this design,
given the MLW depth and reef unit profile,this reef will likely have little-to-no navigable clearance(0.67
ft. (for reef units placed at 4 ft.depth)to 1.67 ft. (for reef units placed at 5 ft. depth)at MLW. Within the
reef boundary(Table 2), NCDMF established a 5-foot buffer of no development for a total site area of
360 ft.,x 30 ft. (Figure 5).The purpose of this buffer is to protect against deployment error and possible
material micro-movements overtime.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state-maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 50 reef units should take no more than 3 deployment days to
complete.At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way,the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline,that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
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Table 1. Pole-probe sediment sampling results for AR-381.Table date:03/10/16.
ProbelD Site info LATDD LONGDD DateRecorded GPSldentifier TimeRecorded Tide SedimentType
1 AR381 Sitei -Higgins Creek 34.672883 -77.109800 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High Falling Sand Mud/Shell
2 AR381 Site1 Higgins Creek 34.673083 -77.109600 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High Falling Sand
3 AR381 Site1 HigginsCreek 34.673267 -77.109267 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High FallinSand
4 AR381 Site1 Higgins Creek 34.673367 -77.109067 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High FallinSand/Shell
5 AR381 Site1 Higgins Creek 34.673533 -77.109100 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High Failing Sand/Mud
6 AR381 Site1 HigginsCreek 34.673500 -77.109367 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High Falling Sand/Mud
7 AR381 Site1 Higgins Creek 34.673467 -77.109650 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 Hi h Falling Sand/Shell
8 AR381 Sitell HigginsCreek 34.673400 -77.109817 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High FailinSand
9 JAR381 Sitell HigginsCreek 34.673300 -77.109517 3.10.16 n/a 12:10 High Fallin Sand/Shell
Table 2.AR-381 proposed Reef boundary coordinates.Table Date: 10/10/16.
Corner Latitude Longitude
A 34°40.413' -77°6.559'
B 340 40.430' -77°6.504'
C 340 40.427' -770 6.502'
D 340 40.409' -77°6.557'
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spatial design of 5 reef patches, made up of 10 reef units.Total reef footprint is 360 feet by 30 feet,for a
total footprint acreage of 0.168 acres.Also note the distance of—50 ft. at the sites nearest point to the
marsh, and 105 ft. at the farthest point. Figure date: October 10, 2016. Survey Date:March 2016.
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(to scale).Note 5 patches of 10 reef units, which follow the 4-to-5-foot bathymetric line. Figure date:
October 10, 2016. Survey date: March 2016.
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Attachment 1.Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials(2016, 2nd Edition)
PAT McCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Marine Fisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016,2nd Edition)
Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations:Function,
compatibility,durability,and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function,
by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also
be compatible with the aquatic environment in which they are placed. This means they
must not pose environmental risks. Also,unstable materials,or those prone to movement,
and non-durable,or easily degraded,materials must be precluded from use.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has
produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These
materials 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
NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan.
Accented Materials:
Concrete,
Any hard,strong building material made by mixing a cementing material(commonly
Portland cement)and a mineral aggregate with sufficient water to cause material to set and
bind. Types include(but are not limited to)oval and round pipe,box culverts,risers,catch-
basins,knock-out boxes,bridge rubble and bridge spans,manholes,slabs,pilings,crushed
concrete,and pre-designed structures such as Reef Balls or other units. All concrete must
be fully cured to ensure environmental compatibility.
Required Specifications:
Ocean-
Unacceptable types in the ocean:slabs,small pilings,crushed concrete,small
designed structures
• Size-concrete pipe must be no less than 4 feet in length and no less than 36
inches in inside diameter,unless such smaller pieces are"nested"inside
large diameter pieces
• Composition-units must be no more than 25%degraded or missing.All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design-pre-designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function,compatibility,durability,and stability
Estuary-
• Size-concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches in inside diameter
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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not exceed 8 feet in length,width,or height. Crushed concrete must be:8"
maximum diameter,6"average diameter,4"minimum diameter,10%
maximum oversize,5%maximum undersize
• Composition-units must be no more than 25%degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design-pre-designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function,compatibility,durability,and stability
Vessels.
Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of
Ferro-cement or steel,though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough
preparation and cleaning is required before these materials may be used as reefs(EPA
BMPs).
Required Specifications:
Ocean-
• Size-vessels must be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance-vessels are subject to clearance requirements and in many cases,
must be shortened in height to comply with permits.This may involve
expensive removal of vessel superstructure
• Cleaning and preparation-vessels are subject to US Coast Guard and/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs,including removals of wood,floatables,loose
materials,and deleterious substances.
• Stability-all air must be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability-vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator,to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary-
• Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters
Natural Materials:
Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types
of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different
approved mineral rocks such as limestone marl,granite,and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean-
• Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean,given their susceptibility
to sediment burial
Estuary-
• Size-
o Limestone Marl(NCDOT Class B Spec.):12"maximum diameter,8"
average diameter,5"minimum diameter,10%maximum oversize,
5%maximum undersize
o Granite and Basalt:8"maximum diameter,6"average diameter,4"
minimum diameter,10%maximum oversize,5%maximum
undersize
• Location- Limestone is not acceptable for use in high salinity environments,
given high susceptibility to bio-eroding organisms
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Notes on all materials:
1) All materials must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional)Permits(#G P198500194 or#GP19000291),any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits,and conform to site-specific navigational clearance requirements established by the United States Coast
Guard and NOAAOffice of Coast Survey,
2) Planned arrangements for acquisition,cleaning,preparation,dockage/staging,towing,and sinking/deployment
must be described In proposals, Dockage,towing,and deployment will require proof of at least$1,000,000
marine liability insurance.
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19M MP-1
APPLICATION for
111e10r Development Permlt
(last revised 12127106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name(if applicable)
Ncdeq/North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries AR-381
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants,please attach an additional page(s)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 252-808-8063 ext. 252-726-9218
Street Address(if different from above) City State ZIP
3441 Arendell St. Morehead City NC 28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
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 Phone No. 2
- - ext. - - ext.
FAX No. Contractor#
Street Address(if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
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3. Project Location
County(can be multiple) Street Address State Rd.#
Carteret N/A N/A
Subdivision Name City State Zip
N/A N/A NC N/A-
Phone No. Lot No.(s) (rf many,attach additional page with list)
WA- - ext. N/A, I ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin Bogue 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 White Oak River
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.
N/A
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract(ft.) b. Size of entire tract(sq.ft.)
0.168 acres=10800 sq.ft.
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW(normal high water)or
0.168 acres=10800 sq.ft. NWL(normal water Woo
(if many lot sizes,please attach additional page with a list) -6.5' ®NHW or❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Spartina alterniflora is on the Marsh Spit that is to the south of the site,however there is no vegetation in the proposed site.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
none
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent 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 adjacent land is a Spoil Island.
h. How does local government zone the tract? 1. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
WA (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? N/A
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a []Yes ®No [INA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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m_ (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(ii)Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑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.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
5,Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial,public,or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Government
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose,use,and daily operations of the project when complete.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artificial reefs that provide accessibility to the everyday
kayak,stand-up paddleboard,or recreational fishermen.Additionally,we look to provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally and commercially important finfish species. The NCDMF proposes to deploy 50 reef units in a 0.168-acre site,
named AR-381. The Reef Unit structures will provide essential fish habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish,
crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities at this reef site include recreational fishing.
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.
Construction will occur at AR-381 under this permit.A perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations,and a
patch development scheme,50 reef units will be placed at pre-determined locations.It is TBD whether a marine contractor or
NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations,monitor activities,and ensure permit compliance.All equipment will be transported by
contractor or DMF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef,in a 0.16-acre area,using 5 patches of 10 reef units=50 reef units.
These NCDMF Reef Units used by NCDMF follow state Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef
Materials,2016 2nd Edition(Attachment 1).Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project,new work,or both? New
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? —0.168 ❑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.
N/A
i. Will wastewater or stonnwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes []No ®NA
If yes,will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j. is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes,attach a mitigation proposal.
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6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form,(MP-1)the following items below,/f applicable,must be submitted in order for the appfrcatim
package to be Complete; Items(a)—(0 are elways 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 NIA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
Name N/A 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.
NIA N/A
NIA N/A
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 10/12/16 Print Name Jason Peters
Signature bkj �Jkkjj
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DDCM 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 Rock (excluding
(NLW or Breakwater shoreline
NWL stabilization
Length
360'
Width 30'
Avg. Existing
Depth NA NA -4.5'mlw
Final Project
Depth NA NA -1.2'miw
T. 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. (i)Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d. High-ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW),submerged aquatic vegetation(SAV),shell bottom(SB),
or other wetlands(WL)? 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. (i)Do you claim title to disposal area? d. (i) Willa dis osal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No DNA []YesfNo [INA
(ii)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 [INA
or other wetlands(WL)? 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
(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 --NThis section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin,use MP-4—Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill (]Other: Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material: 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,
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. h. Type of fill material.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
1. Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes []No [INA b. (i)Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh(CW),
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation(SAV),shell bottom(SB),or
other wetlands(WL)? If any boxes are checked,provide the
(ii)Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 Re number of square feet affected.
Units 4.92'x4.92' []Cyy []SAV ❑SB
(iii)Dimensions of fill area 360'x30'=50 Reef Units
OWL ®None
average =-4.5'MLW
�
(ii)Describe the purpose of the fill In these areas:
proiect depth =-4.5'M NIA
material profile=3.3'
(iv)Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program Is to
develop,maintain,evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing
marine fisheries habitat and public fishing opportunities.
3. 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)?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment. Artificial reef materials are brought to the site on a barge and
Weight per unit is approx.3,086lbs.These specific reef units Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
are similar to a reef ball,however rather than round design, units at each specified latitude longitude.The units then sink
these are square. These types of structures,or the more straight down and settle on the bottom.
commonly known reef balls,are common to artificial reef
construction,have proved to be durable and stable.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
®Yes []No [JNA site? []Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii)If yes,explain what type and how they will be implemented. (ii)If yes,explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with environmental impacts.
pilings or posts with appropriate artificial reef signage. N/A
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 3 of 3)
10/12/16
Date
AR-381
Project Name
Jason Peters
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