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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
- "7008
Karen Higgins
Division of Water Resources
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 2017. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Heather Styron,
Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 216. 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
Nothing Compares_
State ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality J Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR -380 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, within
Bogue Sound
Longitude: 76°48'020 W Latitude: 34'43'110 N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — December 2016 Google
Photography and future site
visit with DMF
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received —12/8/2016
Application Complete- 1/6/17 (due to design change and
new drawings)
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Morehead City dated 2007
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public/government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — 90 Bay Balls with 12' spacing (total footprint of
33,088sf)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom N/A 33,088ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 33,088 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA, HQW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located .41 nautical miles south of
Spooners Creek in Morehead City. Per the applicant, the site was chosen based on its
accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. In particular, the area does not
infringe on historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds or any established
riparian access corridors, however it would be located in a historically used boating area
but the new design would not cause navigation issues (4' nlw to 5' nlw clearance of water
depth above the reef balls). It is also not within any defined critical habitat areas for

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NCDMF AR -380 reef site
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protected species.
9. Narrative Description
The AR -380 artificial reef project is located .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek
and .21 nautical miles south of the AIWW channel and within Bogue Sound.
The project area is 217,472 square feet (5 acres) in its entirety and has an average water
depth of -6'.5" nlw however, only 33,088ft2 (176' x 188') of the Northwest quadrant of the
proposed site boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Morehead City Land Use Plan
classifies this area as Conservation. This section of the Bogue Sound is not designated as
Primary Nursery Area, is open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification
of SA/HQW. Substrate within this area is mostly sand. No SAV's or shellfish beds were
observed within the proposal project area. There is a USACOE federal within the project
vicinity (app. .21 nm north of the project), however, this area is historically used by
boating traffic due to the significant water depths (-6.5'nlw). There is a shoal to the north
of the proposed project site which separates it from the AIWW. The northern perimeter of
the site boundary is approximately 250' from the proposed reef site.
10. Project Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six
patches. The spatial layout will utilize a total of 90 bay balls in six patches of fifteen. Per
the applicant's drawings, figure 6 and figure 7, each patch would be designed to place
three bay balls 12' apart in an east west direction and 5 bay balls in a north/south direction.
Each ball would be spaced 12' apart and would incorporate a total area of 36' wide by 68'
long. Each of the sets would also be placed a width of 40' apart. Per the applicant the reef
area would have a clearance of -4' to -5' nlw of clearance as well as an expected
subsidence of 6 inches. The bay balls are 3' in diameter, however, to increase stability
each one would be poured to have an extended base of 4'. They are a maximum of 2' in
height. All four boundary corners would be marked per DMF, however the method and
materials were not specified.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reefs incorporate 33,088ft2 of the '5 -acre project area shallow bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the AIWW (.21 nm south of this existing USACOE channel). The placement
of the artificial reef within this area would change the water depths from-6.5'nlw to -4'
nlw to -5' nlw depending on location but has an expected 6 inches of subsidence per the
applicant. This area has a traditional navigation route although it is not a marked route.
Runabout boats typically run parallel with the shoal which parallels the AIWW. Placing a
structure in this location with a 1.5 mile (8,000 `) open fetch that is subject to steady
southwest wind and currents (from March to October) could cause longshore sediment to
accumulate resulting in shoaling.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/17/17 Morehead City

Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secret{Iry
MEMORANDUM
TO: Heather Styron; Ryan Davenport
Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
Modified Date: January 6, 2016; Original: December 7, 2016
BRAXTON C, DAVIS
Dire for
JAN 0 6 2017
CCM- MHD CITY
Permit modification post the January 51 joint CAMA-DMF meeting, to the New Artificial
Reef Proposal, Site AR -380, Bogue Sound, NC
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct a
new artificial reef within Bogue Sound, 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. 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. It should also be
noted that all materials, siting, and deployment strategies are tailored to minimize impacts to protected
resources such as sturgeon and sea turtles. During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar,
bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a benthic ponar grab to evaluate local conditions and
bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine the proposed reef
boundaries.
In October 2016, the NCDMF selected a large area of interest, known here forward as the
investigation area, located in Bogue Sound, NC (Figure 1). This investigation area was selected based on
its accessibility by recreational anglers, 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, nor does it conflict with any established
riparian access corridors. Further, the area of investigation is not within any defined critical habitat areas
for protected species. Within this investigation area, Artificial Reef staff collected data on bathymetry,
side -scan imagery, and benthic ponar grabs to verify depth, sediment type, and existing conditions.
Concluding the investigation, staff identified a reef site, to be named AR -380, centered at 34°
43.110' N, 76° 48.020'W (Figure 1, 2). The delineated 5 -acre site (-900 feet by —240 feet) is located
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
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approx. 0.41 nautical miles (nm) southeast of Spooner's Creek, approximately 0.20 nm from the nearest
USGC maintained channel, and approximately 0.10 nm from the nearest shoal feature (Figure 1 inset). A
conversation with Justin Arnette (USACE) on 10/27/16 determined that the reef site is at least a quarter
mile from the nearest federal navigation project, and will not pose a problem. There is a moderately
strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows to the east and west through this area. Within the
established 5 -acre boundary, a 25' buffer will be left undeveloped to account for any material micro -
movements over time (Figure 2).
Inside the AR -380 boundaries, MLLW depth is approximately 6-7 feet (Figure 3) and during
MHW the depth is approximately 9-10 feet. The sediment composition within the proposed boundaries
primarily consists of sand, with little interspersed shell fragments (Figure 4). Side -scan sonar analysis
and results from the ponar grabs revealed no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary (Figure 5).
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. 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 90 Bay Balls, made by Reef Innovations
(Figure 7). A normal Bay Ball has a three-foot diameter, however, to increase stability in the
environment, each Bay Ball will be poured with an extended base which will leave each Bay Ball with a
four -foot base diameter. Each Bay Ball will be two feet tall, has approximately 14 holes, and weighs
approximately 950 lbs. Because this site is not located in critical habitat area for sea turtles or sturgeon,
there is no anticipated impact of these Bay Balls on those protected resources. Although interactions are
not expected, all Bay Balls will have solid bases.
The spatial layout for proposed AR -380 will utilize 90 Bay Balls in six patches of fifteen Bay Balls
(Figure 6, 7). Each patch will utilize 15 Bay Balls that are designed as three Bay Balls 12 feet apart in the
east west direction, and 5 Bay Balls 12 feet apart to the north south direction (Figure 6, 7). Each patch is
approximately 68 feet long by 36 feet wide, with a distance of approx. 40 ft. between each reef patch
(Figure 7). With this design, given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have 4.0 ft. to
5.0 ft. clearance (depths of 6-7 feet at MLW are 2.0 ft. tall; Figure 8) at the beginning, and we would
expect approximately 6 inches of subsidence, leading to 3.6 ft. to 4.6 ft. clearance.
Within the construction area, we are proposing to use a total of 90 Bay Balls, each Bay Ball with
a footprint of 15.99 sq. ft., for a total of 1,439.1 sq. ft. of delineated impacted area. The NCDMF plans to
mark the four boundary corners (Figure 2 table) of the proposed reef site with appropriate Artificial Reef
signage.
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 90 Bay Balls should take no more than 2-3 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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PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead Ctty,NC 28557
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
I 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) (if many, attach additional page with rst)
NIA - - ext.
NIA,
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?
®Natural []Manmade❑Unknown
d. Name the closest majorter body to the pro osed project site.
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.
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No DNA
N/A
4. Site Description
a,Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
n/a
n/a
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high-water) or
5.0 acres =217,472 sq ft.
NWL (normal water level
(if many tot sizes, please affach additional page with a Cyst)
-10' ®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
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 land is morehead city, near Spooners Creek, and is approx. 0.41 nm North of the
proposed reef location.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
1. is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
[]Yes []No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? if yes, attach a copy. []Yes []No ®NA
If yes, by whom? NIA
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No DNA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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FOM DW MP -1. (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION. for
Major Develoorriont Poratit
M 0 Are.thore. VMUInds on thesite?
Dyas ONO
(5) Are there coastal waftndis on the site? Ely.es 'ONO
pij% if yes to mother (1) or il)i OboVe..., has .4 delihoatio'r, been 606duated OYes ONO
06ch doe umentatfoh, Iravaltziblo).
rr. Describe o4sting Wastewater
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supp!y sourde.
NA
P. DOS&II50, OxIst-ft storm Water Man4ement: ortroatrrient systems,
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b. 091ve; a brief 4e.sq.10'anof purpose, use., ah9d dally opairatiqns of the, projeetvuhen complete,
The NCPW Artifiqlal Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artiff9j'al toots that ProvJoe 4cceS4 bility. to the everyday1
koak, stand-up paiddlaboard, or reereaftriii: Wishermen, Adchtlonaliy, we look to*pr*�*
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named AR: 380. Tho Reef Unit structures will pro,%ikle.oft, essential 411ha,bitat i6rfuvenilei ind, adult life stagps.offirift,
cr4sfacegns and invert0fate%. Ankigated.801[vitles at this reef site-Irtolq#9 rebreatliinaf fls4 tng.
Describe the the proposed cons6uqtlea m0odology, types of wristruclM equipment to be used during construction, the numbe'r of each type
01 e0ipmel"t and Whore it Is to be stored.
Construclion will.occur at AkW under this. permit. A perimeter b. rdct to . at Against -futurb. 4%indlary violations, and a
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Those N.CD.MF Reef Units used b . -NC- DMF. foRO.W.gta% Guidelines . and Specificalibrit, for. Aqwptd4le Artificial Ft . e
of
Materials,2010 2ndEdition .(Attachment 1).. Please see the narfative for detailed deployment information.
d. Are the proposed actluitiesmainter4nce of an o)ds.tn#'p(qjW_ nowvo�; or both?. New
.1. who,. It the approfta.ta total distUrbed land area resulting from Ow Ptopudd projed7 SO 08q.Ft Or RAcres.
0. :VM the propoW 0i0jW, oh -h on Any 0
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that the Oublic has estabilghed use of?
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f. Will wsstewat6r or stQ(mwatqr -bo. discharged. into iM wetland? .
DYes ONO RNA
It yes, WtIC this discharged water be of tiller same safirilly as the receiving wakr Mee []No RNA.
Is there any tiikigation.pto.posed,7 Dyes ONO ETNA
If yes, affach a mitigation proposal.
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
8. Additional Information
fn addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted inorder for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) 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 suff€ciently 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 N/A Phone No.
Address
Name N/A Phone No.
Address
Name NIA 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.
N/A N/A
N/A 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. Certii►cation 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 w€N 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 1217/16 Print Na5ro
Jason Peers
Signatu
Please indicate application attachments pertaining too d project.
®DOM MP -2 Excavation and Fill information ❑DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
0DCM MP -3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP -4 Structures information
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�3. SHORELINE STABIUZATION- This section not applicable
it development is a wood groin, use MP -4 —Structures)
a_ Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Lenath:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑BreakwateriSill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d.
e.` - Type of stabilization material: f,
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. h.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
I. Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes []No [INA b.
If yes,
ii) Amount o aterial to be placed in the watert�
(iii) Dimensions of fill area
average deoih = -6.5' MCW
project depth = -6.5 MLW
material prof, ile g!- .W
(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,
' a. How wili 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. 3,086ibs. These specific reef units Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
are similar to a reef bail, 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.
®Yes []No [INA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.'
NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with
appropriate artificial reef signage.
Width:
Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
(i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes []No [INA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
Type of fill material.
❑ This section not applicable
(i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (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
QWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
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(I) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes ®No ❑NA
(fl) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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AR -380 General Investigation Area
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0 Investigation Area Proposed Site Boundaries
Date: October 11, 2016
Begin Scan: 9:08 AM
End Scan: 11:55 PM
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Speed: 7-10 Kts
Sea State: Light Chop
Surface Water Temp: 19.4 C
SurfaceWater Salinity: 28.7 ppt
Surface DO: 8.20 mg/I
Bottom Water Temp: 19.4 C
Figure 1. General investigation area. Investigations were completed on October 11, 2016 in Bogue Sound,
near Morehead City, NC. The proposed site boundary (green) is located approx. 0.41 nautical miles
southeast of Spooner's Creek, 0.20 nm south of the closest USGS navigation channel, and 0.10 nm from
the nearest shoal feature (inset). Figure date: January 6, 2017.
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Investigation Area b Permit Corner PointsED Proposed AR Boundaries = 25 ft. Construction Buffer
Figure 2. Location and coordinates for the proposed AR -380, including the 25 ft. buffer of no reef construction.
Figure date: November 28, 2016.

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Figure 3. Bathymetric analysis at MLLW within the proposed AR -380 site boundaries. Bathymetry results yield depths of 6.0-7.0 feet at
MLLW, and 8.0-9.0 ft. at MHW (not shown here). Figure date: November 28, 2016.

Figure 4. A benthic investigation using backscatter analysis and a ponar grab were taken within the proposed AR -380. Backscatter analysis revealed
a fairly homogenous bottom habitat with a moderately hard return. The ponar grab revealed the site was made up of sand, with little interspersed
shell fragments. Although only one ponar grab sample was taken, we can be fairly confident the habitat within the rest of the site is made up of sand
based on the homogenous backscatter analysis.
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Figure 4. A benthic investigation using backscatter analysis and a ponar grab were taken within the proposed AR -380. Backscatter analysis revealed
a fairly homogenous bottom habitat with a moderately hard return. The ponar grab revealed the site was made up of sand, with little interspersed
shell fragments. Although only one ponar grab sample was taken, we can be fairly confident the habitat within the rest of the site is made up of sand
based on the homogenous backscatter analysis.

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Figure 5. Side -scan sonar investigation. Analysis revealed no SAV, no living shell resources, no irregularities, or hard bottom within the
investigation area. Figure date: November 28, 2016.

Figure 6: Location and schematic of the proposed AR -380 reef site (to scale). Note depths at MLLW range from 6.0 to 7.0 feet. Also note the use of 90 Bay
Balls spatially designed in 6 rectangle patches made up of 15 Bay Balls each. Finally note this proposal looks to enhance the western portion of the site,
while future enhancements will enhance the eastern portion of the proposed site (not included in this proposal). Figure date: January 6, 2017.

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Figure 7. Reef site schematic ... the proposed AR -380 (top). Note the spatial design using a total of 90
bay balls in 6 patches of 15 bay balls. Bay Ball schematic (bottom). Figure date: January 6, 2017.
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Figure 8. Side -view schematic for the proposed reef AR -380. Note that depth that varies on site from 6-7
feet at MLLW, and 8-9 feet at MIM, which leave a corresponding clearance of 4-5 feet.
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 2nd Edition)
PAT McCRORY
DONALD It, VAN DER VAART
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mauineFisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Guidelines and Specifications forAcceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016, 2°d` 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
NQAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan.
Accepted 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 -
.9 '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, 61'' 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
4 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 -
• Limestone Marl CNCDOT Class B Spec.): 12 " maximum diameter, 8"
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
• Granite and Basalt 8"maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5%0maximum
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 (#GP198500194 or kGP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site-specific navigational clearance requirements established bythe U nited States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office o€ 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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