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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR
Interim Secretary
2 0 1 70 1 26
Karen Higgins
Division of Water Resources
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-320
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
D
JAN 2 5 2017
DEO-WATER ESOURC S
BUFFER PERMITTING
Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: Proposes to enhance the existing artificial reef by sinking 2 vessels and 4000
tons of concrete bridge rubble.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 12, 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.
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
Nothing Compares.`
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 CommerceAvenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR -320 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean
Longitude: 76°48'450 W Latitude: 34°39'474 N
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 — 12/21/2016
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — sinking of 2 100' tug boats and 4000 tons of concrete
bridge rubble (total footprint of
33,088sf) over existing reef
(G) Estimated. -Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom N/A 169,884ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 169,884 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort
Inlet Buoy off Atlantic Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean. The site currently has an existing
artificial reef, and since it has not been improved since 1987 (previously permitted through CAMA
major permit # 75-86), the applicant has chosen the site for enhancement.
9. Narrative Description
The AR -320 artificial reef project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy and
7.6 nautical miles west of the nearest navigable channel (the Beaufort Inlet Channel). The site is
also known as the "Clifton Moss Reef'.
Application Complete- 1/12/17
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan — Atlantic Beach dated 2008
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 — sinking of 2 100' tug boats and 4000 tons of concrete
bridge rubble (total footprint of
33,088sf) over existing reef
(G) Estimated. -Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom N/A 169,884ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 169,884 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort
Inlet Buoy off Atlantic Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean. The site currently has an existing
artificial reef, and since it has not been improved since 1987 (previously permitted through CAMA
major permit # 75-86), the applicant has chosen the site for enhancement.
9. Narrative Description
The AR -320 artificial reef project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy and
7.6 nautical miles west of the nearest navigable channel (the Beaufort Inlet Channel). The site is
also known as the "Clifton Moss Reef'.

Field Investigation Report
NCDMF AR -320 reef site
Page 2 of 2
The project area is 7,065,000 square feet (162 acres) in its entirety and has an average water depth
of -49' nlw however, only 169,884f 2 (3.9 acres with a 1500' buffer radius) of the proposed site
boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Atlantic Beach Land Use Plan classifies this area as
Conservation. This section of the Atlantic Ocean is not designated as Primary Nursery Area, is
open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification of SB. Substrate within this area is
mostly sand and silt. The nearest designated channel is the Beaufort Inlet Channel, which is 7.6 nm
west of the project site.
10. Project Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to enhance the existing AR -320 artificial reef by sinking 2
vessels and 4000 tons of concrete bridge rubble. The project would be conducted in three phases.
Phase one would sink the 98' tugboat, the Fort Fisher, with phase two sinking the 104' tugboat, the
America. The final phase (three) would consist of sinking 4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the
Gallants Channel Bridge. Phase one and two are currently under contract and funded through the
Coastal Recreational Fishing License grant program.
The applicants have located two grid areas that would demarcate the sunken tugs. The Fort Fisher
would be located within reef boundaries and sunk within grid area 195 (34°39'61002/76148'52482
W). The America would be sunk in grid area 205 (34°39'63474 N/76°48'55476 W. Both vessels
would be clean, stripped and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons, toxic residues etc. Each
vessel would be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor sufficient
to anchor them when on the existing reef site. The first vessel is expected to be sunk by mid-March
with the second one sunk during mid-April. The phase three portion would be made using concrete
bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge project. There would be approximately 4000 tons
placed over a 5 -day deployment. The timing of this phase would be dependent on the completion
of the new bridge. Per the applicant, the reef area would have a clearance of greater than
-15' nlw as well as an expected subsidence of P-5'. Per the applicant, the four boundary corners
are currently marked, Although the method and materials were not specified, the site is marked
with cylindrical can buoys.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reef incorporates 169,884 8ft2 of the 3.9 -acre project area deep bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the Beaufort Inlet Channel (7.6 nm west of the existing reef site). The placement of
the sunken ships and bridge rubble within this area would change the water depths from-49'nlw to
at -15' nlw but has an expected 1'-5' of subsidence per the applicant. All portions of the
development would remain with the existing previously approved reef site.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/23/17 Morehead City

DEC 2 1 2017
AO- MHD CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Heather Styron
Division of Coastal Management (CAMA), NCDEQ
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator):U
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM: Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
DATE: December 21, 2016
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SUBJECT: Enhance Artificial Reef Site AR -320 with 2 Vessels and Bridge Rubble
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Habitat and Enhancement section
administers two reef programs (The Artificial Reef and Oyster Sanctuary Programs) which
routinely construct and enhance hard bottom habitat. Presently this section manages sixty-two
reef sites, which are periodically maintained by adding materials and replacing those that may
have eroded or been buried over time.
For every enhancement to an existing artificial reef, NCDMF intends to use only
biologically suitable materials. 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). These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and
biological requirements for artificial reefs and finfish ecology. The NCDMF applies experiential
knowledge and best management practices to minimize propagation of reef species which are
invasive or detrimental to local ecosystems. It should also be noted that all materials, siting, and
deployment strategies are also tailored to minimize impacts to protected resources such as
sturgeons and sea turtles.
During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar and/or SCUBA, to evaluate local
conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to select enhancement
target locations within the permitted boundaries of the proposed reef.
With this proposal, the Artificial Reef program intends to enhance AR -320, an existing
reef site, located approximately 8.0 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic Beach,
NC (Figure 1). AR -320 is located 7.6 nm west of the nearest navigable channel (The Beaufort
Inlet Channel). AR -320 was previously authorized under SAWCO085-N-017-0352 (USACE
#194) and permitted by North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Coastal Area
Management Act Major Permit #75-86 (exp. Dec. 31, 1989). The reef boundaries are delineated
by a 1500 ft. radius around a centroid coordinate (34° 39.474N/ 760 48.450W; Figures 2 and 4).
State of North Carolina I Err ironmental Quality 1 Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 2&557
252 726 7021 T

Within the boundaries of the AR -320 reef site, the USACE has authorized a minimumµ
navigational clearance of 15 feet, also noted on NOAA navigational charts. Side -scan sonar and
SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Artificial Reef Program staff, noted
maximum site water depth at approximately 49 feet, which is consistent with NOAA
navigational charts. The bottom sediment within the AR -320 site is composed of fine grain sand
and silt, as verified by both side -scan and SCUBA surveys. SCUBA and side -scan surveys also
verified that there was no exposed natural hardbottom at the site (Figure 2). The reef has not
received enhancement materials since 1987 (-29 years), though recent side -scan surveys suggest
the reef is still composed of concrete bridge rubble (6.48 acres), steel bridge truss (0.08 acres),
and one 140' menhaden vessel (0.05 acres; Figure 3).
For regulatory compliance, considerations have been made to maintain authorized
clearance and ensure materials stay on site. Spatial planning at AR -320 includes a 150 ft.
"buffer" or zone of no -construction, which encircles allowable construction area within the
boundaries (Figures 2 and 4). The buffer zone helps maintains permit compliance and accounts
for micro -movements of material overtime. In consideration of site depth (49 ft.) and the
authorized minimum vertical clearance (15 ft.), design plans do not exceed 34 ft. of initial
maximum material profile. Some settling of the proposed enhancement materials will occur,
though likely not more than 1-5 ft.
The proposed enhancement operations will progress in three phases. Phase 1, will be the
sinking of the 98.4 ft. tugboat the Fort Fisher (Attachment 2). Phase II, will be the sinking of the
104 ft. tugboat the America. (Attachment 3). Finally, phase III will consist of sinking up to
4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge.
Phase I and Phase II are high -publicity reef enhancements, which are currently under
contract and funded through the Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) grant program. To
complete phases I and 1I, the artificial reef program has identified two preferred grid areas,
within reef boundaries, as the final resting place for the two vessels. The Fort Fisher will be
sunk first, and in grid 195 (Center coordinates 34° 39.61002N / 761 48.52482W), while the
America will be sunk in grid 205 (center coordinates 34°.39.63474N/ 76° 48.55476W). Both
vessels will be prepared in accordance with state and federal guidance, so that they are
reasonably clean and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons (e.g. oil, grease, asphalt, and
creosote), toxic residues, (e.g. mercury, cadmium, and lead), and other deleterious substances.
This includes the removal of all floatables and preparation to a maximum height not to exceed 34
ft. Each vessel will be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor
sufficient to anchor them when on the reef site. Further, a thorough sink plan for each vessel,
prepared by the contractor and approved by the NCDMF, will help to ensure that the vessels are
oriented upright once resting on the bottom; although not guaranteed. As stipulated under
contract, both vessels must be situated on the bottom, at the reef site, by May 1, 2017. However,
the contract timeline calls for the first vessel (Fort Fisher) to be sunk in mid-March and the
second vessel (America) to be sunk during mid-April. To guide deployments, staff will mark
locations with visible references above the waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade
GPS.
During Phase III, reef enhancements will be made using concrete bridge rubble from the
demolished Gallants Channel bridge. For this phase, approximately 4,000 tons will be delivered
on site over the course of approximately five deployment days. Size of rubble pieces will
conform to NCDMF guidelines for ocean enhancements (Attachment 1). Timing of this reef
enhancement hinges on multiple factors including when the new bridge will be completed, and
State of North Carolina I Emdrontnental Quality I Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City. NC 28557
252 726 7021 T
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1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Ncdeq/North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR -320 Enhancements
Last Name
Applicant t: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
Jason
W
Peters
State
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
ext.
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
FAX No.
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
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. t
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 5) -5 APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address 't
State Rd. #
Carteret
N/A
NIA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
WA
N/A
INC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
- - ext.
I I ,
a. In which NC river basin Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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.
North Carolina State Waters
A Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
NIA
Boundary of AR320= 7,065,000 sq. ft.
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
AR -320: 7,065,000 sq. ft. (162.19 ac) , .,
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
0 ❑NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
none
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Previously constructed artificial reef habitat. Please see the narrative for detailed information.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adlacent to the proposed project site.
Residential and commercial
h. How does local government zone the tract?
I. 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. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, by whom?
I. 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 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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
(Affach 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/Communky
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Provide habitat for recreationally and commercially important finfish species. These structures will provide essential fish
habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities include recreational
fishing and scuba diving.
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 -320 under this permit. Using permitted boundaries, a perimeter buffer to protect against future
boundary violations, and a grid development scheme, two one hundred foot class vessels and aproximatey 4,000 tons of
concrete bridge demolition debris will be placed on pre -determined locations (See project narrative). A Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) approved contractor will deploy all materials. DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance.
d. List all development activities you propose.
The reef site has been overlaid with 150'x 150' construction grids for deployment referencing. In this plan, we propose to
construct artificial reef habitat within six grids, southwest and east of existing structures. A total of four patch reefs will be
created, where:
Phase #1 = Grid 195 - Sinking of the 98.4 ft. Fort Fisher.
Phase #2 = Grid 205- Sinking of the 104 ft. America
Phase #3 = Bridge material will be distributed amongst four grids (92, 109, 127,144).
All materials are reasonably free and dear of pollutants.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? maintenance of an existing project
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 3.09 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ®Yes []No [INA
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 stormwater 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 SNA
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 4 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (n are always applicable to any mayor 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 Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
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.
US Army Corps of Engineers General Perna #198500194 Expires: Dec. 31, 2016, anticipated renewal Jan. 1, 2017
Coastal Area Management Act Permit Number 75-86 Issues June 6, 1986, expired Dec. 31 1989
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. I I 3 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.
1 7. Cert/rication 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 jtruthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date Print Name �asG
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to yo r p�posed project.
®DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information pDCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 5 of 5)
❑DCM MP -3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP -4 Structures Information
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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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.
1.
Access
®This section not applicable
a.
Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
b.
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
stabilization
Length
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
150ft@6
❑WL []None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
grids
Width
DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
®This section not applicable
a.
Location of disposal area.
b.
150ft@6
c.
(i) Do you daim title to disposal area?
d,
(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
grids
Avg. Existing
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(ii) If yes, where?
e.
(1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
f.
(i) Does the disposal Include any area in the water?
Depth
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑Yes []No [INA
NA
NA
-49 ft
Final Project
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
NA
NA
-15 ft
Depth
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal In these areas;
1.
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.
(1) 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
❑WL []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 daim title to disposal area?
d,
(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
[]Yes []No [INA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(ii) If yes, where?
e.
(1) 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
OWL []None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal In these areas;
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Form DCM MP -2 (Excavation and Pill, Page 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development Is a wood groin, use MP -4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Lengtn:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑BreakwatedSill ❑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
BreakwatedSill Other
I. 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? FgYes 0 N ❑NA b. (I) WIII fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed In the water
Approximately 4.000 tons of bridge material, and (2
(iii) Dimensions of fill area Six (150'x 150) grids x 3.09 acres
average depth = -49'
proiect depth = -49'
material profile = Maximum 34'
(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 and diving
opportunities.
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
All materials mentioned in this proposal are common to artificial
reef construction, have proved to be durable and stable, and
have been used in NC artificial reef enhancements within ocean
waters. Per unit volume, concrete weighs approximately 2.5
times water,and steel weighs approximately 7.5 times water.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes NNo []NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented,
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), Snell bottom (st3), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are chocked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
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(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
NIA
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
TBD, depending on contractor, however in any event, tug boats
and barges will be used. Typically artificial reef materials are
brought to the site on large vessels and released at or near the
waters surface. The materials then sink straight down and
settle on the bottom. Vessels will be sunk using soft patches
and the best standard practices for sinking a vessel.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes ONO [INA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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sonar and SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries staff
indicate a water depth of approximately 49 feet. In consideration of site depth and a 15 ft.
minimum clearance, AR -320 enhancements will allow a maximum of 34 -feet of material vertical
profile. Figure Date: 12/19/16.
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date: 12/19/16.
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Figure 3. Artificial reef guide document highlighting material present on AR -320. Note that
enhancements have not been made since 1987. Reef currently consists of bridge material, steel
bridge truss, and a 140 ft. menhaden vessel named the "Novelty". Figure date: 12/19/16.
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PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
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Figure 4. AR -320 permitted boundaries gridded into 224, 150 ft. x 150 ft. grids, complete with a
150 foot no -construction buffer zone. Grid 195 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug Fort
Fisher, while grid 205 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug America. Finally, grids 92,
109, 127, and 144 were selected as the preferred sinking location for the Gallant Channel bridge
material. Figure date: 12/21/16.
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PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016,
2"d Edition)
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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.,
20041 The Environmental Protection Agency's (BPA) National Guidance: Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the
NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan.
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"!aside
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
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• 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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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. AB
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
forfunctlon, 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
BM Ps).
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
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• 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
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