20180125 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20180123

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO:
ROY COOPER
Governor
AEL S. REGAN
Secrerary
:TON C. DAVIS
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Karen Higgins, Compliance and Permitting Unit Supervisor
DWR - Water Quality Program
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator
c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, Dare County
Proposed Project: Construct a new artificial reef (AR -165)
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 02/01/18 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: [phone]).
If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252)
264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are 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 of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
401 S. Griffin St., Ste 300 1 Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-39011252-331-2951[fax]

MEMORANDUM
Received
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SCM -EC
TO: Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM: Jordan Byrum (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
DATE: January 5, 2018
SUBJECT: Creation and Enhancement of AR -165
North Carolina Artificial Reef Program
Sites
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Set I efal"Y
STEPHEN W. MURPHEY
Director
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program has
been formally operating since the 1970's, and has a total of 67 permitted artificial reefs and
oyster sanctuaries within the state of North Carolina. Twenty-five (25) of these sites are in the
states estuaries, while 42 are in ocean waters. In 2016, the NC DMF released an artificial reef
guide which outlines each of the artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries. The artificial reef guide
provides material information, latitude longitude information, and a figure of the material on
each of the reef sites. A pdf version of the hardcopy reef guide can be found at:
http://portal.ncdenr.orp/c/document library/get file?uuid=24160156-4b96-49e6-9126-
4fa488b49cbb&gxoupId=38337. The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program has also developed an
interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
hMs://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/Ws/webappviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b
f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude
information, side -scan sonar imagery, and much more. This is available for review by the public,
state, and federal agencies.
Boundaries for each reef site were defined in a boundary packet which detailed the
coordinates of each reef, material locations, reef boundaries, and acreages of reefs and materials.
This packet was accepted by Division of Coastal Management on April 10, 2017 and USACE on
October 10, 2017. Letters acknowledging the acceptance of this reef packet are shown in
attachments 1 and 2.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street 1 P.O. Box 764 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726 7021

Acceptable Materials
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials that are
approved for reef building. Accordingly, NCDMF adheres to program documentation which
details specifications for acceptable reef construction materials, based on federal and state
guidance (references available upon request). It should be specially noted that all materials
placed at the state's artificial reef sites are free of hydrocarbons, contaminants, and toxins, as
required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other agencies involved in
permitting of artificial reefs. All trash, wood, lines, and floating debris must also be removed. If
materials are found to be contaminated, the material would be disposed of properly and not put
on our artificial reefs or oyster sanctuaries.
Project Background
Stakeholders
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has entered a partnership
agreement with the Oregon Inlet Artificial Reef Committee (OIARC) to create and develop a
new reef site, AR -165 (Figure 1). This artificial reef will provide additional opportunities for
anglers and divers around Oregon Inlet. DMF will permit this site and work with contractors to
ensure materials are suitable for reef construction and remain within the boundaries of the reef
site.
Proposed Developments
Reef Site
AR -165 is a newly proposed reef site outside Oregon Inlet. The location was chosen
through public input and meets the criteria outlined in the reef site selection protocol. The site
was found to be devoid of natural hard bottom habitat and has a bottom composition conducive
to development (Figure 2). Because this is a new reef site, no vertical clearance has been
established. The nearby AR -160 has a vertical clearance requirement of 30 ft. We propose the
same requirement be established for AR -165. With a water depth of 68 ft., that will allow for 38
ft. of vertical profile. Once this site is permitted, NCDMF would like to have it added to the reef
site boundary packet referenced in attachments 1 and 2.
Materials
The proposed development will contribute up to two decommissioned, cleaned, and
prepared vessels (100'-200' class) and up to 8,000 tons of recycled precast concrete. These are
both suitable materials as defined by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Guidelines and
Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials. Due to the currently unpredictable nature of
USACE permits, we will not secure materials or vessels until a permit is issued. Prospective
locations of material deployments are shown in Figure 3.
Reef Monitoring
During construction, NCDMF staff will serve as observer(s) to ensure proper permit and
building compliance. Deployed materials will be surveyed with calibrated onboard sonar to
verify compliance with vertical clearance requirements.
When time allows, staff will survey the sites with bathymetric mapping equipment, as an
update to the Artificial Reef program's artificial reef guide and habitat records. Staff will also
perform SCUBA surveys on reef sites to observe material condition, as time allows. The
Received
Stale of North Carolina l Division of Acarine F isheries
3441 Arendell Street P.U- Box 764 Motcheod City, North Carolina 28557
252 726 7021
DCM-EC

Artificial Reef program also employs an online survey for recreational users to provide feedback
on Artificial Reefs through its website. Further, artificial reefs are included in MRIP survey
questionnaires, which can offer valuable biological information.
Protected Resource Avoidance
Construction will not occur January 1 -March 15 to abate concerns over interactions with
Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. NCDMF staff will perform any additional avoidance measures
prescribed by USACE consultation process with NMFS. We would also request that USACE
sends the entire 163 acre site, rather than the 9.3 impacted acres to NMFS for protected resource
review.
Received
DCM-EC
References
State of North Carolina ! Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 At endell Street ' PO Box 764 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252 72b 7021

NCDMF. 2017. North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Guidelines and Specifications for
Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
Marine Fisheries. Morehead City, NC.
Stone, R.B. 1985. National Artificial Reef Plan. NOAA Technical Memorandum, NMFS OF -06.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Washington, DC
Received
DCM-EC
State of North Carolina Division of h1ar'ine F fisheries
4441 Arendell Street PO Box T61) Morehead City. North Carolina 285S7
252 726 7021

Figure 1. AR -165 general location, approximately 8 nm from Oregon Inlet
Received
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street P.O. Box 769 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 DIME
252 726-7021
AR -165
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Figure 1. AR -165 general location, approximately 8 nm from Oregon Inlet
Received
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street P.O. Box 769 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 DIME
252 726-7021

Reef Site A Proposal
75 26'0W
N
Figure Date: 6/14/16
420'N
Centerpoint: 35.694825 -75.436781
1500' Reef Site Radius, around centerpoint
0 Reef Centerpoint
Figure 2. AR -165 sidescan survey information, which shows no hard bottom habitat or
evidence of other resources within the proposed boundaries.
Received
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street ' P.O. Box 769 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-72b-7021 D C n �E C

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1500' Reef Site Radius
150' Construction Buffer
150'x 150' Construction Grids
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AR -165 Centroid
Reef Construction Zone
Reef Buffer Area
Figure 3. AR -165 site plan showing planned deployment locations for concrete material
and vessels. The reef site is 162.77 acres in size.
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State of North Carolina � Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendel[ Street P.O. Box iO Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 �_� ^
252 -726-7021 IV'

Site Depth 68 ft.
Minimum 30 ft. of
vertical clearance
Figure Date: 12/18/17
Up to 38 ft. of
construction
profile
Figure 3. Profile view of site with anticipated material. Note that vertical clearance
requirements have not yet been established for this site.
Site Depth 68 ft.
Figure Date: 12/18/17
1 Minimum 30 ft. of
vertical clearance
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Up to 38 ft. of
construction
profile
Figure 4. Profile view of site with anticipated material. Note that vertical clearance
requirements have not yet been established for this site.
Received
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street i P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252 -7L6 -702F DM
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Attachment 1. NC Division of Coastal Management Reef Boundary Acknowledgement
C. -
Coastal Management
E NVlRONME NrRI WI1lnY
July 10, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dear Mr. Peters,
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Serrww y
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
of"rot
This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program's
request to modify and document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites
throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within
this letter arc existing or permitted and have been accurately documented. 'These boundaries will be kept
on file with each related CAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division of Coastal Management in
the 2017 major permit archives under 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. If at any
time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit or permit modification, or modify a
boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information. This
endorsement does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct development within the newly
acknowledged reef site boundaries. Any future development may require modification of an active
permit or the need to proceed through the NC Division of Coastal Management's CAMA major
permitting process. Please contact a representative of the Division prior to the commencement of any
activity for this determination.
0
Date Recd
State of North Carolina I Enoronmental Quality I Coastal Manatxtnent
Morehead City Oflkc 1 400 Contntacc Armor I Moreftead City, NC 78557
257 808 2808
DME V
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street P.O. Box 7b4 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-72b-7021

AR -191
OS -10 Gibbs Shoal
AR -197
OS -I 1 Long Shoal
AR -291
OS -12 Raccoon Island
AR -292
OS -13 Pea Island
AR-296/OS-04 Clain Shoal
OS -14 Little Creek
AR-298/OS-06 Ocracoke
OS -15 Swan Island
AR -380
AR -160
AR -381
AR -275
AR -392
AR -315
AR -396
AR -320
AR -398
AR -342
OS -01 Croatan Sound
AR -360
OS -02 Deep Bay
AR -364
OS -03 West Bay
AR -370
OS -05 Crab Hole
AR -378
OS -07 Middle Bay
AR -378b
OS -08 Ncuse River
AR -425
OS -09 West Bluff
AR -430
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at
[phone] extension 215, or by email at greg .bodnar ,ncdenr.gov.
CC: Roy Brownlow
Frank Jennings
Jonathan Howell
Debbie Wilson
Sincerely,
Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City. NC 28557
2528082808
Received
JAN 10 <=.�
State of North Catalina � Division of Marine Fisheries p ME C
3441 Arendell Sweet F.O. Box 76q Morehead City, North Carolina 2855"r
252 726 7021

Attachment 2. US Army Corps of Engineers Reef Boundary Acknowledgement
NC DIViSi4(1 Of 11,40 line Fis'teries } jason Peters
Due
A-0-1021 Reef PrDggram cicJasan Peter; ul _
3441 Arrenr.'P11 St.
Dlcrch:au Cily, NC 295s7 Date Reed
SUBJECT: NC II W+ 4rtiflU0 Rcef goundary Mocific itiun�
')Pat Mr. Peters:
Th"s IPttP' is in r=spnnsP rn the `J['. ')i•vis.nn of htarn^ t sherlcs r4rt+ficial Reef Ymgrms rccfue;t :c m.'clfy 0 1
document the expalTsion of numerous artifaial reef dile vy_ter sanuuary sites Lh'uu9h;7ut Lhe estuarine _nc coastal
Yoaters of NuwI.h Carel"na. The reef ske boun a'ies speci`ipc wi&in tt-is letter ;see ararhed,' a'e existing or permitted
and hat= been acruraTPly ar.-umPntPJ. riles? boundaries tvlll ae kela o� file at the U.S. arlrry+Corps of [n3inerrs
10/ashinpton Re gilatofy Fie'd Office. If al any :irrre VULir ag_ncg wishes to a. --cess these recu-ds, apply for a permit, ar
111od`10- bcuncaryn, this lct'.RI' shall bn refP..'e.nr:ed, a'nng frith the af:ft'nf'we reef sitP infri,inatlnn. INS
arkno.vlecgementof the ;'eel' sites does rat convey n act+ve peI!rril to aathuriz?L'on :o conduct developme-I'within
LFha Ice( site buunderics. Any futurc drvclopment within these r..=Pf sirm will rerylrrP authnrimi r, from t'7P IIS Anily
Ceras nt FnR nevs. Please con_act Mr. Jos,! Pelledef at the Washinpton ledu alory Field Office p'ior Lu Lne
LCrr'CrTIL'r'.CrrierlLUfdtlyuctivitva: +ash.:.pi'Iln'IC'ri++�..S:li'P.d'n'ti�t"'I. or FytalRphorear4!110'',251-4fiC•.5.
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Washingrnn RPgulatnr+; Field Office,
Received
DMEC
State of North Carolina i Division of Marine Fisheries
3451 Arendell Street i P.O. Box 7b'9 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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October 25, 2017
NC DIViSi4(1 Of 11,40 line Fis'teries } jason Peters
Due
A-0-1021 Reef PrDggram cicJasan Peter; ul _
3441 Arrenr.'P11 St.
Dlcrch:au Cily, NC 295s7 Date Reed
SUBJECT: NC II W+ 4rtiflU0 Rcef goundary Mocific itiun�
')Pat Mr. Peters:
Th"s IPttP' is in r=spnnsP rn the `J['. ')i•vis.nn of htarn^ t sherlcs r4rt+ficial Reef Ymgrms rccfue;t :c m.'clfy 0 1
document the expalTsion of numerous artifaial reef dile vy_ter sanuuary sites Lh'uu9h;7ut Lhe estuarine _nc coastal
Yoaters of NuwI.h Carel"na. The reef ske boun a'ies speci`ipc wi&in tt-is letter ;see ararhed,' a'e existing or permitted
and hat= been acruraTPly ar.-umPntPJ. riles? boundaries tvlll ae kela o� file at the U.S. arlrry+Corps of [n3inerrs
10/ashinpton Re gilatofy Fie'd Office. If al any :irrre VULir ag_ncg wishes to a. --cess these recu-ds, apply for a permit, ar
111od`10- bcuncaryn, this lct'.RI' shall bn refP..'e.nr:ed, a'nng frith the af:ft'nf'we reef sitP infri,inatlnn. INS
arkno.vlecgementof the ;'eel' sites does rat convey n act+ve peI!rril to aathuriz?L'on :o conduct developme-I'within
LFha Ice( site buunderics. Any futurc drvclopment within these r..=Pf sirm will rerylrrP authnrimi r, from t'7P IIS Anily
Ceras nt FnR nevs. Please con_act Mr. Jos,! Pelledef at the Washinpton ledu alory Field Office p'ior Lu Lne
LCrr'CrTIL'r'.CrrierlLUfdtlyuctivitva: +ash.:.pi'Iln'IC'ri++�..S:li'P.d'n'ti�t"'I. or FytalRphorear4!110'',251-4fiC•.5.
Sin rerslyr
r
lush Felle.iet, Pruje.1 ',9rnear
Washingrnn RPgulatnr+; Field Office,
Received
DMEC
State of North Carolina i Division of Marine Fisheries
3451 Arendell Street i P.O. Box 7b'9 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (AR -165)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet, Dare County, Atlantic
Ocean
Photo Index — N/A
Latitude: 350 41' 67.2" N Longitude: 750 26'31.3" W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/DF
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — N/A
Was Applicant Present — N/A
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete — 01/10/18
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: Open Water: PTA, EW FILLED: 9.3 acres;
163 acres designated as reef area
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 9.3 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to
construct a new artificial reef (AR -165) 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet in the Atlantic
Ocean.
Site Description
The site of the development proposal is a 163 acre circular area with a center point at 350
41'67.2" N and 750 26'31.3" W, or approximately 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet in the
Atlantic Ocean and approximately 2.5 miles off shore. The water depth is reported to be
-68ft below mean low water (MLW) at the site. NOAA chart 12204 indicated bottom
material is composed of shell and sand at the proposed location. The waters of the Atlantic
Ocean in this area are classified as SB and open to shellfish taking.
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan — Dare County
Land Classification From LUP — N/A
(B)
AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW
(C)
Water Dependent: Yes
(D)
Intended Use: Public Fishing & Diving Reef
(E)
Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - N/A
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned — Ocean Reef
(G)
Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: Open Water: PTA, EW FILLED: 9.3 acres;
163 acres designated as reef area
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 9.3 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to
construct a new artificial reef (AR -165) 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet in the Atlantic
Ocean.
Site Description
The site of the development proposal is a 163 acre circular area with a center point at 350
41'67.2" N and 750 26'31.3" W, or approximately 7.5 miles SE of Oregon Inlet in the
Atlantic Ocean and approximately 2.5 miles off shore. The water depth is reported to be
-68ft below mean low water (MLW) at the site. NOAA chart 12204 indicated bottom
material is composed of shell and sand at the proposed location. The waters of the Atlantic
Ocean in this area are classified as SB and open to shellfish taking.

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Field Investigation Report
Page 2
Development Proposal
The applicant proposes to construct a new artificial reef by placing two decommissioned,
cleaned, and prepared vessels (100' — 200' class) and up to 8,000 tons of recycled precast
concrete over 9.3 acres of the proposed 163 acre reef area. Fill elevation will be limited to
no more than 38ft., leaving a 30ft. navigation clearance for the site, similar to a nearby
artificial reef, AR -160.
Anticipated Impacts
The project will result in approximately 9.3 acres of Public Trust Area, Estuarine Waters,
areas of environmental concern, ocean bottom being filled with two vessels and 8,000 tons
of recycled precast concrete. The water depth in the area will change from -68ft to -30ft
below MLW. Temporary water turbidity will occur during construction. New fish habit will be
created.
Submitted by: Frank Jennings
Date: January 11, 2018

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11M MILI
APPLICATION for Received
Malor Development Permit JAN 10
(last revised 12/27106) ^^
North CarolinaiDo COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
N/A
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
Ncdeq/North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR -165
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
PO Box
City
Division of Marine Fisheries
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Street Address (if different from above)
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
City
State
Mailing AddressPO
Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
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FAX No.
28557
252 - 808 -
8063 ext.
252 - 726 - 9218
Street Address (if different from shove)
City
State ----728557-
IP
3441 Arendell Street
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
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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I
Form DCM MP -1 (Page 2 of 5) Received APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location DCM_EC
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Dare
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 list)
N/A - - ext.
N/A, I I ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
N/A
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.
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
163 Acres, I I
NWL (normal water Woo
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-68 ft ®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
N/A
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
None
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site.
This site is approximately 2.5 miles offshore of Dare County.
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. Has a 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) Received APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? D ME C []Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(HQ If yes to either (1) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentadon, 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 ®PubliclGovernment
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has entered a partnership agreement with the Oregon Inlet
Artificial Reef Committee (OIARC) to create and develop a new reef site, AR -165 (Figure 1). This artificial reef will provide
additional opportunities for anglers and divers around Oregon Inlet. DMF will permit this site and work with contractors to
ensure materials are suitable for reef construction and remain within the boundaries of the reef site.
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.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
All construction will be conducted by contractors. Vessels will be transported to the site and sunk. Concrete materials will be
transported by barge and offloaded using heavy equipment.
d. List all development activities you propose.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
The proposed development will contribute up to two decommissioned, cleaned, and prepared vessels (100'-200' Gass) and
up to 8,000 tons of recycled precast concrete.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New Work
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 163 ❑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 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 ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No [INA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 4 of 5)
Received
JAN I �
MEC
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
& Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the fotbwing items below, if applicable, must be submitted In order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (f) are always applicable to any major devebpment application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to property 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, dearly 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.
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.
1 7. Cert 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 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 evaluatin ' mation related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in thi plication 0 truth)dto the best of my knowledge.
Date 1/5/18 Print Name Jason Peters
Please indicate application attachments pertaining tyo proposed project.
®DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information ODCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
ODCM MP -3 Upland Development
ODCM MP -4 Structures Information
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
Received
DCM-EC
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Form DCM MP -2 .i"IN ? 0
EXCAVATION and FILL DMEC
(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 ouroose of Droaosed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
7 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
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
OCw ❑SAV OSB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
2 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
c. () Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No [INA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No []NA
(ii) If yes, where?
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlandsimarsh f. (1) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), ❑Yes ONo ONA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the (I!) If yes, how much water area is affected?
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV OSB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
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Access
(excluding
ChannelRock
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Breakwater
shoreline
(NLW or
stabilization
NWL)
Circle of
Length
1500ft radius
Circle of
Width
1 500f radius
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-68ft mlw
Depth
Final Project
T:NA
�NA
�-3Offttlw
Depth
7 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
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
OCw ❑SAV OSB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
2 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
c. () Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No [INA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No []NA
(ii) If yes, where?
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlandsimarsh f. (1) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), ❑Yes ONo ONA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the (I!) If yes, how much water area is affected?
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV OSB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP -4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NNW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
I. Source of fill material.
D. Lengtn:
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
I. (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.
h. Type of fill material.
Received
DCM-EC
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW).
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water Two
decommissioned cleaned and prepared vessels (100'-20V
class) and up to 8.000 tons of recycled precast concrete.
(iii) Dimensions of fill area Total reef area is 163 acres.
Expected fill for these materials is 9.3 acres
(iv) Purpose of fill
This artificial reef will provide additional opportunities for
anglers and divers around Oregon Inlet. DMF will permit
this site and work with contractors to ensure materials are
suitable for reef construction and remain within the
boundaries of the reef site.
submerged aquatic vegetation tohv), snen ooaum took, v,
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV OSS
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. 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)?
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically Vessels to transport materials to the site. Excavators or loaders
suitable materials that are approved for reef building. will be used to offload the materials.
Accordingly, NCDMF adheres to program documentation which
details specifications for acceptable reef construction materials,
based on federal and state guidance (references available upon
request).
c. (1) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
Oyes ONo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Per USCG, offshore reefs do not neet to be marked with buoys.
Once permitted, this reef site will be designated on navigational
charts
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No [INA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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1/5/18
Date
AR -165 Received
Project Name
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MAJOR PERMIT FEE MATRIX
Applicant:,Ve /JiUi S;an O� Aartnc T ,,Ince, f
1410 — // C
Selection
Development Type
Fee
DCM %
DWQ %
(14300 16014351000931625 6253)
(24300 1602 435100095 2341)
I. Private, non-commercial
E]
development that does not
$250
100%($250)
0%($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
oro en water areas:
ll. Public or commercial
development that does not
$400
100%($400)
0%($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
or open water areas:
Major Modification to a
$250
100%($250)
0%($0)
CAMA Major permit
III. For development that
involves the filling and/or
excavation of up to 1 acre
of wetlands and/or open
water areas, determine if A,
B, C, or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non -
0
commercial development, if
$250
100%($250)
0%($0)
General Water Quality
Certification No. 4097 (See
attached) can be applied:
III(B). Public or commercial
E]
development, if General
$400
100%($400)
0%($0)
Water Quality Certification
No. 4097 (See attached)
can be applied.
III(C). If General Water
El
Quality Certification No.
$400
60%($240)
40%($160)
4097 (see attached) could
be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional
review and written DWQ
concurrence is needed
because of concerns
related to water quality or
aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water
Quality Certification No.
$400
60%($240)
40%($160)
4097 (see attached) cannot
be applied:
IV. For development that
(�
01
involves the filling and/or
$475
60%($285)
40%($190)
excavation of more than
one acre of wetlands and/or
o en water areas: