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DePart t of Natu Resources and Community Development
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G° Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
March 6, 1985
Coonel Wayne A. Hanson
U.,8 . Army; Corps; of Engineers, Wilmington District
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington N. C.' 28402-1890
Dear Colonel Han :on
The State of North Carolina has reviewed your December 11, 1984
`sistency Determination on the use of the Carolina Beach borrow site as
isposal. area.for dredged material by the Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny
Point (MOTSU), Forth Carolina. Dredged material from maintenance of the
access channel"and basins at MOTSU will be disposed of in the 60-acre site.
We agree with you determination that use of the borrow site for disposal
of dredged material is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program. Our concurrance, however, is conditioned on the following measures
?, -- being in-c-o r- - -a-te c1- in--the -pr of e c t :
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- That filling of the borrow site be.accomplished in a manner so as to
prevent the creation of a sill at the basin/river connection;
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That in order to prevent possible dike failure, the material used to .
backfill the existing access channel be stabilized with accepted
erosion and sedimentation control.neasures; and
That the project adhere to the conditions of the 401 Water Quality
Certification issued on February 6, 1985.
Also, we would like to be kept informed as the project is implemented.
Therefore, we request that a member of your staff periodically notify the
Division of Coastal Management, Wilmington Regional Office, of the progress
of the operation and of any changes in project implementation.
Should you have any questions regarding our position or the related
conditions, please contact Mr. Daniel Small, Division of Coastal Management,
at [phone].
Sincerely,
S. Thomas Rhodes
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cc:"'Division of Environmental Management
Division of Coastal Management, Wilmington
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department', of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
,.'Military Traffic Management
Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point
Southport, North Carolina 28461
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 6, 1985
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Disposal of Dredge Material
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;:: into Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny-Point-- - -
New Hanover County
Dear Colonel Kirchner:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1783 issued
to Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point dated February 6, 1985.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLE10ING, JR., for
R. Paul Wilms
Acting Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William C. Mills.
Mr. David Owens
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROTIN
NEW HANOVER Co NTH
CERTIFICATION
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THIS CERTIFICATION is issued?.in:conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and "95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to
Military Ocean'Terminal, Sunny Point pursuant to an application filed on the 10 day
of December, 1984 to discharge dredge material into the Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of dredged material
into the wate3V of Carolina Bead'i Borrow Site in conjunction with the proposed
dredging of access channels and basins at MOTSU in New Hanover County will not
result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, th4.State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate
Sections 301,-302, 303, 06,2 307 of PL 92-500 and PJ., 92-217 if conducted in accordance
with the application and conditions hereinafter set foi2th.
Conditions of Certification
1. That the terminus of the discharge pipe not extend waterward of
the low water line in order to prevent erosion of the marsh fringe
area.
2. That the toe of the closure of the access channel be stabilized'to
prevent any intermixing between the Cape Fear River and the spoil
material within the impoundment area.
3. That the discharge of liquid effluent shall not exceed a turbidity
lev(?,'1 of 25 NTU.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this
Certification:.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made
conditions of the Federal permit.
This the 6 day of February, 1985.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Original Si ed By
1N LEE FLEMINn. -J R., fer
R. Paul Wilms, Acting Director
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin; Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr.'Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Military Traffic Management
Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point
Southport, :North Carolina 28461
February 6, 1985
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Disposal of Dredge Material
into Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point
New Hanover County
Dear Colonel Kirchner:

Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1783 issued
to Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point dated February 6, 1985.
If we_can be of further.assistance,.do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, -JR., for
R. Paul Wilms
Acting. Director
Attachments ,
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William C. Mills
Mr. David Owens
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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THIS CERTIFICATION..JEs issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to
Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny point pursuant to an application filed on the 10 day
of December, 1984 to discharge dredge material into the Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of dredged material
into the waters of Carolina Beach Borrow Site in conjunction with the proposed
dredging of access channels and basins at MOTSU in New Hanover County will not.
result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate
Sections 301, 302, 303, 306'5 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 92-217 if conducted in accordance
with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification
1. That the terminus of the discharge pipe not extend waterward of
the low water line in order to prevent erosion of the marsh fringe
area.
2. That the toe of the closure of the access channel be stabilized to
prevent any intermixing between the Cape Fear River and the spoil
material within the impoundment area.
3. That the discharge of liquid effluent shall not exceed a turbidity
level of 25 NTU.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this
Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made
conditions of the Federal permit.
This the 6 day of February, 1985.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Original Signed ?y
W. LEE FLEI ING, JR., for
R. Paul Wilms, Acting Director
WQC# 1783

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 25, 1985
MEMORANDUM G c
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To: Bi 11• Mills P
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.From: Michael F. Williams, C#emical Analyst II ?' T10,?? s£?j/0
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'Wilmington Regional Office
Thru:'A. eston Howardh, Jr., P. E.
Wi 1 .; ngton Regirrna1 Office
Subject: 401 Gertificatin Application
ili.tary Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point
Jlredge Material into Carolina Beach Borrow Site
:. ewianover County
The Wilmington Regional Office has reviewed the subject application in
which the U.:S. Army proposes to utilize a 60 acre borrow site located near
Carolina Beach as a diked impoundment area for hydraulically dredged spoil
4 material. The impoundment will be closed to the Cape Fear River with the
exception of two96" inch weirs and 36" inch diameter pipes for the purpose
of discharg-ifng liquid effluent from the basin into the river.
It is recommended that a 401 Certification be issued containing the
following conditions:
(1) The terminus of the discharge pipe shall extend waterward of
the low water line in order to prevent erosion of the marsh
fringe area.
(2) The toe of the closure of the access channel shall be stabilized
to prevent any intermixing between the Cape Fear River and the
spoil material within the impoundment area.
(3) That the discharge of liquid effluent shall not exceed a
turbidity level in excess of 25 N.T.U.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please advise.
MFW/sf
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
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- Resources & Community Development
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Colonel; Wayne A.' Hanson
U. S . A `rmy Corps of Engii eers ,
Post 0T'fice Box 1890
Wilmington, N. C.
Dear Colonel Hanson:
January 22, 1985
Wilmington District
A(C(- Ml"S
OFFICE OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
David W. Owens
Director
Telephone [phone]
The State has received for review your December 11, 1984 Consistency
Determination on the proposed use of the Carolina Beach borrow site as a
disposal area for dredged material by the Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny
Point, North Carolina.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 930.41, we request an extension on our review in
order to allow the Division of Environmental Management to reach a decision on
the 401 Water Quality Certification for the project. Once a decision has
been reached the State will provide you with its position on the Consistency
of the project with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. A 15 day
extension is being requested. We expect a decision on the Certification on
or before February 1, 1985.
Should you have any questions regarding our request or the State review,
please contact Mr. Daniel Small of my staff at [phone]. .
Sincerely,
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David W. Owens
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P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 0
MILITARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMAND
HO, MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL, SUNNY POINT
` SOUTHPORT, NQRTH.CAROLINA 284167
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Mr. "Rgbert F;,, Helms, Director ? t6t
Division;ofTM vironmental:Management
N. G Depa ent of Natural Resources `
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P. O,'Box 2.7687
Raleigh, North.Carolina 27611
DearMr. Helms:
Enclosed is an 'application for water quality certification pursuant to
Section 401 of PL 95-217 to'cover the use of the Carolina Beach borrow site
by Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point for disposal of dredged material ;.
from the.°access channels and basins at MOTSU into the Carolina-Beach borrow
site.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Trudy Wilder, Water .
Quality Section, Environmental Resources Branch, Wilmington District, US Army
Corps of Engineers, at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Enclosures -Wren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Commanding
RECEIVED
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APPLICATION FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
State of North Carolina
Date: 7 December 1984
Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point (MOTSU)
Brunswick County, Southport, N.C. 28461
Responsible Individual:
Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC ,v
Commanding
Project Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, Disposal of
Dredged Material Into Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
Nature of Activity: Discharge of dredged material from the access
channels and basins at MOTSU into the borrow site.
Discharge of: (X) Dredged Material
( ) Fill Material
Proposed Activity to Begin: As needed
Location of Discharge: Municipality: N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation, Carolina Beach
State Park (leased from MOTSU)
County: New Hanover
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear
Receiving Waters: Cape Fear River
Point of Discharge: Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Nature of Receiving Waters:
Type: River
Nature: Brackish
Direction of Flow: Variable with tide
Description of Treatment Facilities. If Any, Prior to Discharge Into
Receiving Waters:.- --None -.
.Type of Discharge Includinc Chemical Composition, Quantity, Freguency,
Temperature, and Kinds and Quantities of Pollutants or Contaminants:
About 1.6 million cubic yards of predominantly silt and clay will be
removed from the•access channels.and basins at MOTSU during each
dredging operation and disposed of in the 60-acre Carolina Beach
Hurricane Wave Protection borrow site (see figure 1).
The Carolina Beach borrow site is presently open to tidal exchange
with the Cape Fear River. Prior to disposal, the opening to the Cape
Fear River will be closed and the sides of the borrow site will be
elevated to +7 feet msl along the northern, western, and southern edges
to allow containment of dredged material (see figure 2). The elevated

areas will have a minimum top width of 15 feet, and 1 on 3 side slopes.
The borrow material needed for backfilling the access channel will be
obtained from an existing upland disposal site just north of the access
channel and the material needed for elevation of the sides of the
borrow site will be obtained from higher ground along the eastern
perimeter of the borrow site (this area•is approximately +25 feet msl).
Two spillways will be installed, each being equivalent to or greater
than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge pipes. The bottom elevation
of the discharge pipe will be at about +2 feet mean high water (mhw).
Reference figure, Z for exact location of borrow material sites, areas
to be elevated, and position of spillways.
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and pans to
assure no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands bordering
the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological site located
just east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
No pollutants or contaminants will be introduced, relocated, or.
increased.
Projected Future Variations in the Nature of the Discharge: None.
Type, Diameter, or Cross Section and Lenclth of Conveyance of Discharce:
Dredging and disposal will be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge
with the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner of the
borrow site, as shown on figure 2. The discharge pipe will be placed
approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of the material.
When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 144- to 244-foot
section adjacent to the,Cape Fear River will be removed to allow tidal
flushing. The removed material will be disposed of in the existing
upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the access channel
(reference figure 2). Subsidence is expected through settling and
consolidation and will result in the borrow site becoming a shallow
lagoon of the Cape Fear River.
Names and Addresses of Adjoininct'Riparian Owners: Not applicable.
I certify that all information contained herein or in support thereof
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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APPLICATION FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
State of North Carolina
Date: 7 December 1984
Name: Military`Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point•(MOTSU)
Brunswick County, Southport, N.C. 28461
Responsible Individual:
Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Commanding
Project Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, Disposal of
Dredged Material Into Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
Nature of-Activity: Discharge of dredged material from the access
channels and basins at MOTSU into the borrow site.
Discharae'of: (X) Dredged.Material
( ) Fill Material
Proposed Activity to Begin: As needed
Location of Discharge: Municipality: N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation, Carolina Beach
State Park (leased from MOTSU)
County: New Hanover
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear
Receiving Waters:, Cape Fear River
Point of Discharge: Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Nature of Receiving Waters:
Type: River
Nature: Brackish
Direction of Flow: Variable with tide
Description of Treatment Facilities, If Any, Prior to Discharge Into
Receivinc Waters:. None
Type of-Discharge Including Chemical Composition, Quantity, Frecuenc
Temperature, and Kinds and Quantities of Pollutants or Contaminants:
About 1.6 million cubic yards.of predominantly silt and clay will be
removed from the access.channels and basins at MOTSU during each
dredging operation and disposed of in the 60-acre Carolina Beach
Hurricane Wave Protection borrow site (see figure 1).
The Carolina Beach borrow site is presently open to tidal exchange
with the Cape Fear River. Prior to disposal, the opening to the Cape
Fear River will be closed and the sides of the borrow site will be
elevated to +7 feet msl along the northern, western, and southern edges
to allow containment of dredged material (see figure 2). The elevated
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areas will have a minimum top width of 15 feet, and 1 on 3 side slopes.
The borrow-material needed for backfilling the access channel will be
obtained from an existing upland disposal site just north of the access
channel and the material needed for elevation of the sides of the
borrow site will be obtained from higher ground along the eastern
perimeter of the borrow site (this area is approximately +25 feet msl).
Two spillways will be installed, each being equivalent to or greater
than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge pipes. The bottom elevation
of the discharge pipe will be at about +2 feet mean high water (mhw).
Reference figure 2 for exact location of borrow material sites, areas
to be,elevated, and position of spillways.
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and pans to
assure no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands bordering
the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological site located
just "east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
No pollutants or contaminants will be introduced, relocated, or
increased..
Projected Future Variations in the Nature of the Discharge: None.
Tyre, Diameter, or Cross Section and Length of Conveyance of Discharge:
Dredging and disposal will be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge
with the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner of the
borrow site, as shown on figure 2. The discharge pipe will be placed
approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of the material.
When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 100- to 200-foot
section adjacent to the Cape Fear River will be removed to allow tidal
flushing. The removed material will be disposed of in the existing
upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the access channel
(reference figure. 2). Subsidence is expected through settling and
consolidation and will result in the borrow site becoming a shallow
lagoon of the Cape Fear River. .
Names and Addresses of AdjoinincNames and Addresses of Riparian Owners: Not applicable.
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,....APPLICATION FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
State of North Carolina
Date: 7December 1984
Name: Military Ocean.Terminal, Sunny Point'(MOTSU)
Brunswick County, Southport, N.C. 28461
Responsible Individual:
Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Commanding
Project Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, Disposal of
Dredged Material Into Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
Nature ofActivity: Discharge of dredged material from the access
channels and basins at MOTSU into the borrow site.
Discharge of: (X) Dredged Material
( ) Fill Material.
Proposed Activity to Begin: As needed
Location of Discharge: Municipality: N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation, Carolina Beach
State Park (leased from MOTSU)
County: New Hanover
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear
Receiving Waters: Cape Fear River
Point of Discharge: Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Nature of Receiving Waters:
Type: River
Nature: Brackish
Direction of Flow: Variable with tide
Description of Treatment Facilities, If Any, Prior to Dis farce Into
Receiving Waters: None
Type of Discharge Including Chemical Composition, Quantity, Frecuenc
Temperature, and Kinds and Quantities-of-Pot-1-utamta or Contaminants:
About-1.6 million cubic yards of predominantly silt and clay will be
removed from the access channels and basins at MOTSU during each
dregging operation and disposed of in the 60-acre Carolina Beach
Hurricane Wave Protection borrow site (see figure 1).
The Carolina Beach borrow site.is presently open to tidal exchange
with the Cape Fear River. Prior to disposal, the opening to the Cape
Fear River will be closed and the sides of the borrow site will be
elevated to +7 feet msl along the northern, western, and southern edges
to allow containment of dredged material (see figure 2). The elevated
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areas will have a minimum top width of 15 feet, and 1 on 3 side slopes.
The borrow material needed for backfilling the access channel will be
obtained from an existing upland disposal site just north of the access
channel and the material needed for elevation of the sides of the
borrow site will be obtained from higher ground along the eastern
perimeter of the borrow site (this area is approximately +25 feet msl).
Two spillways will be installed, each being equivalent to or greater
than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge pipes. The bottom elevation
of the discharge pipe will be at about +2 feet mean high water (mhw).
Reference figure 2 for exact location of borrow material sites, areas
to be elevated, and position of spillways.
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and pans to
assure no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands bordering
the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological site located
just east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
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No pollutants or contaminants will be introduced, relocated, or
increased.
Projected Future Variations in the Nature of the Discharce: None.
Type, Diameter, or Cross Section and Lencth of Conveyance of Discharce:
Dredging and disposal will be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge
with the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner of the
borrow site, as shown on figure 2. The discharge pipe will be placed
approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of the material.
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When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 100- to 200-foot
section adjacent to the Cape Fear River will be removed to allow tidal
flushing. The removed material will be disposed of in the existing
upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the access channel
(reference figure 2). Subsidence is expected through settling and
consolidation and will result in the borrow site becoming a shallow
lagoon of the Cape Fear River.
Names and Addresses of Adjoininc Riparian Owners: Not applicable.
I certify that all information contained herein or in support thereof
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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NOTSU BY : T. WILDER Dec. 1984
Date: 7 December 1984
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
of North Carolina
Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point (MOTSU)
Brunswick County, Southport, N.C. 28461
Responsible Individual:
Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Commanding
Project Name: Military Ocean Terminal,.Sunny Point, Disposal of
Dredged Material Into Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
Nature of Activity: Discharge of dredged material from the access
channels and basins at MOTSU into the borrow site.
Discharge of: (X) Dredged Material
( ) Fill Material
Proposed Activity to Begin: As needed
Location of Discharge: Municipality: N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation, Carolina Beach
State Park (leased from MOTSU)
County: New Hanover
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear
Receiving. Waters: Cape Fear River
Point of Discharge: Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Nature of Receiving Waters:
Type: River
Nature: Brackish
Direction of Flow: Variable with tide
Description of Treatment Facilities, If Any, Prior to Discharge Into
Receiving Waters: None
Type of Discharge Includinc Chemical Composition, Quantity, Freguency,
Temperature. and Kinds and Quantities of Pollutants or Contaminants:
About 1.6 million cubic yards of predominantly silt and clay will be
removed from the access channels and basins at MOTSU during each
dredging operation and disposed of in the 60-acre Carolina Beach
Hurricane Wave Protection borrow site (see figure 1).
The Carolina Beach borrow site is presently open to tidal exchange
with the Cape Fear River. Prior to disposal, the opening to the Cape
Fear River will be closed and the sides of the borrow site will be
elevated to t7 feet msl along the northern, western, and southern edges
to allow containment of dredged material (see figure 2). The elevated

areas will have a minimum top width of 15 feet, and 1 on 3 side slopes.
The borrow material needed for backfilling the access channel will be
obtained from an'existing upland disposal site just north of the access
channel and the material needed for elevation of the sides of the
borrow site will be obtained from higher ground along the eastern
perimeter of the borrow site (this area is approximately +25 feet msl).
Two spillways tfill be installed, each being equivalent to or greater
than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge pipes. The bottom elevation
of the discharge pipe will be at about +2 feet mean high water (mhw).
Reference figure 2 for exact location of borrow material sites, areas
to be elevated, and position of spillways.
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and pans to
assure no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands bordering
the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological site located
just east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
No pollutants or contaminants will be introduced, relocated, or
increased.
Projected. Future Variations in the Nature of the Discharge: None.
Tyne, Diameter, or Cross Section and Lencth of Conveyance of Discharge:
Dredging and disposal will be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge
with the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner of the
borrow site, as shown on figure 2. The discharge pipe will be placed
approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of the material.
When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 100- to 200-foot
section adjacent to the•Cape Fear,.River will be removed to allow tidal
flushing. The removed material will be disposed of in the existing
upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the access channel
(reference figure 2). Subsidence is expected through settling and
consolidation and will result in the borrow site becoming a shallow
lagoon of the.'Cape Fear River.
Names and Addresses of Adjoininc Riparian Owners: Not applicable.
I certify that ail information contained herein or in support thereof
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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APPLICATION FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
State of North Carolina
Date: 7 December 1984
Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point (MOTSU)
Brunswick County, Southport, N.C. 28461
Responsible Individual:
Warren F. Kirchner
Colonel, TC
Commanding
Project Name: Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, Disposal of
Dredged Material Into Carolina Beach Borrow Site.
Nature of Activity: Discharge of dredged material from the access
channels and basins at MOTSU into the borrow site.
Discharge of: (X) Dredged Material
( ) Fill Material
Proposed Activity to Begin: As needed
Location of Discharge: Municipality: N.C. Division of Parks and
Recreation, Carolina Beach
State Park (leased from MOTSU)
County: New Hanover
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear
Receiving"Waters: Cape Fear River
Point of Discharge: Carolina Beach Borrow Site
Nature of Receiving Waters:
Type: River
Nature: Brackish
Direction of Flow Variable with tide
Description of Treatment Facilities, If Anv. Prior to Discharge Into
Receivinc Waters:- None
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removed from the access channels and basins at MOTSU during each
dredging operation and disposed of in the 60-acre Carolina Beach
Hurricane Wave Protection borrow site (see figure 1).
The Carolina Beach borrow site is presently open to tidal exchange
with the Cape Fear River. Prior to disposal, the opening to the Cape
Fear River will be closed and the sides of the borrow site will be
elevated to +7 feet msl along the northern, western, and southern edges
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borrow site wa-l be obtained from higher ground along the eastern
perimeter of the borrow site (this area is approximately +25 feet msl).
Two spillways will be installed, each being equivalent to or greater
than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge pipes. The bottom elevation
of the discharge pipe will be at about +2 feet mean high water (mhw).
Reference figure 2 for exact location of borrow material sites, areas
to be elevated, and position of spillways.
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and pans to
assure no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands bordering
the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological site located
ju$t east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
No pollutants or contaminants will be introduced, relocated, or
increased.
Projected Future Variations in the Nature of the Discharge: None.
Type, Diameter, or Cross Section and Length of Conveyance of Discharge:
Dredging and disposal will be performed by hydraulic pipeline dredge
with the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner of the
borrow site, as shown on figure 2. The discharge pipe will be placed
approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of the material.
When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 100- to 200-foot
section adjacent to the Cape Fear River will be removed to allow tidal
flushing. The removed material will be disposed of in the existing
upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the access channel
(reference figure 2).' Subsidence is expected through settling and
consolidation and will result in the borrow site becoming a shallow
lagoon of the Cape Fear River.
Names and.Addresses of Adjoining Riparian Owners: Not applicable.
I certify that all information contained herein or in support thereof
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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NUTSU BY : T. WILDER Dec. 1984

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Raleigh, North Carolina 27611'
Dear Mr. Helms:
The 'attached Consistency. Determination by V.S. A-w CARnh so
date' bPJ ?? ?. is .being circulated to inter.®sted'StaE4-- agies
for comments.
Please indicate below your vie nt on this proposed project and return
this form to me not later than
Sincerely,
Daniel Small
Consistency Coordinator
REPLY This office objects to the project as proposed.
Comments on this'project are attached.
This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Signed
Date
Agency
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P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
.December 11, 198+
VN REPLY'REFER TO - ,
Planning Division
Mr. James A. Summers, Secretary
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

Dear Mr. Summers:
Our consistency determination dated 25 June 1981 for Beach
Erosion Control and Hurricane Wave- Protection. Carolii a Beach and
Vicinity, New Hanover County, North Carolina has been amended to
include a description of the use of the Carolina Beach borrow site
as a disposal site for, dredged material.by the Military Ocean
Terminal, Sunny Point .(MOTSU), North Carolina. (State concurrence
was received on September 2, 1981.) The Project Description should
be amended as follows:.
MOTSU will use th.e borrow site created during restoration of
Carolina Beach in 1981, as a dredged material disposal site during
dredging of the access channels and.basins at MOTSU. The borrow
site is located-,in-New Hanover County within the blast zone.of
MOTSU and within an area. leased by the N. C. Division of Parks and
Recreation for Carolina Beach State Park. The portion of the park
in which the borrow site is located is undeveloped and is not
located within any city limits. The area lies on the west bank of
the Cape Fear River just south of the Carolina Beach Sewage
Treatment.-Plant. See Figure 1.
The borrow site has an area of approximately 60 acres and its
bottom elevation varies from -15 to -30 feet mean sea level (msl).
The use of the area as a borrow site for Carolina Beach as well as
a,disposal site for MOTSU is described in the Final Environmental
Imbact Statement, Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Wave
Protection, Carolina Beach and Vicinity. New Hanover County,, North
Carolina, July 1981.
Approximately 1.6 million cubic yards of material consisting
of predominantly silt and clay will be removed from the access
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dispo4' d of the 60-acre-Carolina Beach borrow site. Dredged
material will be discharged into the borrow site until the bottom
depth reaches mean sea level,
The Carolina Beach bor
exchange with the Cape Fear
to the Cape Fear River will
site will be elevated to -+7
and southern sides to allow
Figure 2).
^ow site is presently open to tidal
River. Prior to disposal, the opening
be closed and the sides of the borrow
,feet msl along.the northern, western,
containment of dredged material (see
The elevated areas will have a minimum top width of 15 feet,
and 3H:1V side slopes. The borrow material needed for backfilling
of the access channel will,be obtained from an existing upland
disposal site just north of the access channel. This material was
stockpiled for this purpose during initial construction of the
access channel. The material needed for elevation of the sides of
theborrow site will be obtained from higher ground along the
eastern perimeter of the borrow site (this area is approximately
+25 feet msl). Two spillways will be installed, each being
equivalent to or greater than 96-inch weirs with 36-inch discharge
pipes. The bottom.elevation of the discharge pipe will be at about
+2 feet mean high water (mhw). See Figure 2 for locations of
borrow material sites, areas to be elevated, and position of
spillways. I I*
The borrow material will be placed by use of draglines and
pans and no material will be placed in the adjacent wetlands
bordering the Cape Fear River. The wetland site and archeological
site located just'`east of the borrow site will also be avoided.
Dredging will be performed by a hydraulic pipeline dredge with
the effluent being returned to the Cape Fear River. The discharge
point from the dredge will be located in the northeastern corner
of the borrow site, as shown on Figure 2. The discharge pipe will
be placed'approximately 4 feet from the bottom to allow settling of
material.
No adverse impacts to groundwater are expected to occur. Our
interpretation of the fairly extensive site specific data is that
there is a 20- to 30-foot-thick confining bed of clay and semi-
indurated slightly sandy silt overlying the Castle Hayne aquifer.
Our conclusion that no adverse impacts to groundwater will occur is
based on the nature of this material and the results of our
relatively long-term pumping tests and monitoring of wells in the
area.
When the area has been filled to mean sea level, a 100- to
200-foot section adjacent to the Cape Fear River will be removed to
allow tidal lushing. The removed material will be disposed of in
the e,# sting upland disposal site just north and adjacent to the
access channel (reference Figure 2). Subsidence is expected
through settling and consolidation and will result in the borrow
site becoming a shallow lagoon of the Cape Fear River. After the
site has been reopened to the Cape Fear River, the natural
establishment of marsh vegetation should occur along the periphery
in the shallow water of the disposal area.
More than one disposal operation may be required to raise the
bottom to msl. All other information stated in.our consistency
determination of June 25, 1981-remains unchanged.
I believe that our consistency determination of June 25, 1981,
as amended, is consistent with.'the approved Coastal Management
Program of the State of North Carolina.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact
Mrs, Trudy Wilder of the Water Quality Section, Environmental
Resources Branch, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Wayne Hanson
Colonel Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
Enclosures
Copy Furnished:
Commander
MQTSU
ATTN: MTE-SU-FE
Southport, North Carolina 28461
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