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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor August 28, 1989 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: ;Jonh Parker
FROM: ll Mills
SUBJECT: Application for CASSIA Permit
Jerry S. Chesson
Carteret County
The Subject application has been reviewed for water quality
impacts and the following comments are offered:
a) Originally this project was expected to require a 401
Water Quality Certification. However, Mr. Gregson had a
phone conversation with Mr. Chesson on August 23 and Mr.
Chesson stated that the excavation would be accomplished
by dragline. If the dragline is used the project will
not require a 401 Certification.
b) It is recommended that the following be included as
conditions of the permit.
1) That the project shall not cause turbidity outside
of the immediate area of construction to exceed 25
NTU.
2) That silt fences and other erosion controls shall
be in place prior to placement of any spoils on the
site.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

John Parker
August 28, 1989
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fact that this project is maintenance excavation
canal, we have no objection to issuance of the
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Date: August 24, 1989
To: Bill Mills
Planning Branch
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James H. Gregson?
Wilmington Regional Office
Through: Preston Howard
Wilmington Regional Office
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Subject: Regional Office Review and Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Project # 8905-L
Jerry S. Chesson
Carteret County
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to maintenance
dredge a man-made canal and entrance channel.
ADJACENT WATER BODY: AIWW
CLASSIFICATION: SA STATUS: Open
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The following comments have been provided.
The site was investigated on August 15, 1989.
During a phone conversation with the applicant on August 23,
1989, Mr. Chesson stated that a dragline would be used to
excavate the canal. If a dragline is used, the project will not
require a 401 certification. Due to the fact that the project is
maintenance excavation of an existing canal, this office has no
objection, however it is recommended that the following
conditions be incorporated into the CAMA permit.
1. That the project not cause turbidity to exceed 25 NTU
outside the project area.
2. That silt fences and other erosion controls be in place
prior to placement of any spoils on the site.
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State of North Cal-olina
Depai"t111ent of NatL11"al RCSOLII"CC:S and C0111111LIlllty Development
Wilmin8ton Regional Office
James C. IMartin, Governor Rob lamic,?on
William W. Cobcy, Jr., Secretary Re Tonal ;\lana;_,er
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 30, 1989
Jerry S. Chesson
1167 Kimball Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: Proposed Wetland Dredging
Project No. 8905-L
Jerry S. Chesson
Carteret County
Dear Mr Chesson:
The Wilmington Regional Office received your CAMA
application on May 25, 1989. A preliminary review indicates that
a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required from our
Division due to the proposed wetland dredging. A 401
certification is required prior to issuance of a CAMA permit.
Because of the many essential functions wetlands provide,
including purification of surface and groundwater, any loss of
wetlands as the result of dredging or filling activities is
viewed by this office as degradation of water quality, and
potentially, a loss of these essential functions wetlands
provide.
Your project, as proposed, will result in the loss of
wetland areas. As a result, this office is requesting the
following additional information be submitted within 30 days upon
receipt of this letter: an alternate proposal that will
eliminate or reduce the proposed dredging in wetland areas; or
submit an explanation of why such reductions are not possible and
what mitigating factors we should consider.
Until this office receives your response, your proposal for a
401 Certification will be considered incomplete.
7225 Wrii;htsvillc Avenuc, Wilmington, N.C. 28.103-3696 lelcphonc 919-2564161
An Equal OPPortunlty Affirmative Action Fmnkv-
Jerry Chesson
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Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please
contact Jim Gregson, Donald Safrit or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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1 A. Preston Howa Jr., P.E.
Regional Supervisor
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Steve Tedder
Jim Herstine
Charles Hollis
John Parker
Stephen Benton
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Mr. Jerry S. Chesson
607 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
July 11, 1989
Mr. Jim Gregson
NC Dept. of Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville St.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Gregson:

-JUL 1 ?5 1989
Wilminzton regional Office
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Thank you for your call in reference to cleaning out an existing canal
adjacent to our house in Swansboro. We would lke to encourage your approval
for our CAMA apllication for the follwing reasons:
1. The canal is an existing canal that was dug in the late Fifties, lack of
maintenance has caused the canal to close up creating a health hazard by
entraping stagnant water creating breathing grounds for mosquitos.
2. Actual dreding should be limited to a 150 feet of the canal to ensure
proper flushing for the changing of tides.
3. Dredging in our CAMA proposal was limited to the center of the canal in
an effort to protect the north and south bank by leaving in the marsh
grass.
4. We are consistent with current wetland policies in that we are extending
the estuary by extending the full use of the canal approximately 600 feet.
Currently only 30 to 40 feet of the canal exist for estuary benefit.
5. We will not fill in any wetland areas and will support the very con-
servative approach for protecting existing extuary.
6. Public value will have been achieved from providing a better health environment
as well as improving an estuary.
Please look very closely at a permit adjacent to this property being considered
for approving land use for boat storage which would create a hazard run-.off
?n-)this estuary and adjacent waters.
/ThWyou,
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err Che son

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Mr. Preston Howard, Jr
State of North Carolina Department
of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403-3696
Re: Proposed Wetland Dredging
Project No. 8905-L
Dear Mr. Howard:

Thank you in advance for considering dredging our existing channel. It is
our intention and commitment not to fill any wetland and to contain all
fill areas with an approved silk screen enclosure.
We would appreciate any advice and direction offered at any time.
Thank you for the approval and look forward to your written confirmation.
Tha k DY?
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Jerry S. Chesson
607 ELLIS ROAD • DURHAM, N.C. 27703 • TELEPHONE [phone]
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT * Lat:34°40130"N
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:77°06112"W
1. APPLICANT'S NAME Jerr S. Chesson
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE Hwy. 24, AIWW Bogue Sound, man-made canal
Town of Cedar Point Carteret Count *SEE 1984 AERIAL PHOTO
STRIP 31 FRAME 1190 @ N-17.
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CAM. X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 5-19-89
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO-
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED May 18, 1989
OFFICE Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Carteret County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP SEE _ REVIEW
SECTION
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE
ATERSX
WETLANDS X P ICE TRUSTE7 X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC PRIVATE X COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING X
PLANNED
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING house
PLANNED
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION -0- SOURCE marsh
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
saltmarsh cordgrass 2600 sq.f t.
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS: 1800 sq.ft.
bottomland
8.
(C) OTHER:
submerged grass beds (2) 200 sq.ft.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: Approximately 4600 sq. ft.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
man-made canal a
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plicant
ance ch
roposes to maintenance excavate
nel 307' x 41 _MLW.
*USGS 7.5 MIN. TOPO 'SWANSBORO' 1983 PHOTO REVISED
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - JERRY S. CHESSON, CARTERET COtMTY
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Mr. Jerry S. Chesson,
owns Lot #9, a quarter-acre tract of land within W. I.
Herring Subdivision, located off Hwy. 24 and the AIWW, near
Swansboro, in the Town of Cedar Point, Carteret County. The
project site is a corner lot situated on Bogue Sound and an
old man-made canal that runs north/south along the west side
of the applicant's property. The referenced USGS
Topographic Map, entitled 'Swansboro', and the color aerial
photographs clearly show the project site with reference to
the surrounding area.
The applicant proposes to maintenance excavate the access
channel and canal measuring a total of 307' long x 20' wide
to a depth of -4' MLW. The resulting spoil approximately
900 cu. yds. of silty mud will be placed on the highground
property in two different spots near the canal. The canal
The canal
has not been used or maintenance in many years.
has completely filled with sediments and saltmarsh cordgrass
(Sartina alterniflora) completely occupies the old canal.
In addition, two small but distinctive patches of submerged
aquatic vegetation now occur at the mouth of the canal
within the access channel alignment. Each patch of eel
grass is estimated to be 10' long x 10' wide for a total of
approximately 200 sq. ft. In addition to the dredging
proposal, the application includes a request to reconstruct
the existing wooden bulkhead a total of 110' along the east
side of the canal. The new bulkhead will be installed on
the original alignment and will not involve any additional
fill on wetlands. The 'SA' surface waters of Bogue Sound
adjoining the project site are open to shellfish harvesting.
Although not shown on the application workplat drawing, the
applicant's property is equipped with a lengthy pier into
Bogue Sound, as well as, a wooden boat ramp allowing water
access.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: Although the proposed excavation is
classified as 'maintenance work' within a man-made canal and
access channel, the wetlands and eelgrass resources involved
with this project appear to be well-established and are a
significant part of the biological community. The proposed
project will directly displace an estimated 4,600 sq. ft. of
wetlands habitat.
11. LAMA REVIEW SECTION: The proposed project was reviewed with
regards to the 1986 Land Use Plan Update for Carteret
County. The highground property is classified as
'Transition/Residential' and the marsh and surface waters as
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - JERRY S. CHESSON, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #2
'Conservation'. The excavation of significant marsh habitat
and submerged grass beds is considered inconsistent with the
goals and objectives of the Land Use Plan where that
document endorses the CAMA Use Standards for Development as
they apply to the estuarine system of AEC's.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATE: MAY 23, 1989
` Please type or print- Carefully describe all an-
ticipated development activities, including construe
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write NIA (not ap-
plicable). Items 14 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
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b. Project name (if any) 11, c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
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b. City, town, com unity, or landmark
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d. Is proposed work withity limits or planning
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Describe all 'development activities you propose
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
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If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
Is the proposed activity maintenance o an ex-
isting project, new work, or both?
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use? A nrp r
d. Describe the planned use of the p?oject.
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a. Size of entire tract 1 ?p- 4 C_
b. Size of individual lot(s) '4-4 c ' ?c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
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d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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e. Vegetation on tract
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f. Man-made features now on tract 1
What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
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tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.) Transitional
- Conservation Community
Developed
R Other
ural
h. How is the tract zon dby local vemment?
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i. How are adjacent waters classified? L:5?
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract?
If so, by whom?
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}UPLAND DEVE
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildin s, facilities, or
structures proposed , N
b. Number of lots or parcels N
c. Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
C.
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
before land
tation control plan at least 30 days
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disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Divisiop of Land Resources?
the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
o can high water to be covered by im-
pC' cable surfaces, such as pavpe tl
1 ings, or rooftops.
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved
surfaces.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management
plan been submitted to the Division yf En-
vironmental Management? N 1 P'
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal d/or waste
water treatment facilities.
j. Have these facilities rec ived state or local
approval? 3 ]2
k. Describe existing treatme t facilities.
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1. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example?•surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/?mmercial
effluent, or "wash down").
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m. Water supply source QV-'%,J
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
vide new access. pl A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean set level of the
first habitable floor? N l R_
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
• Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic, yards A a 0
c. Type of material s h cl
d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh-
land, swamps, or other wetlands? - Q.5
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards N I A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area / o S X 75'
g. Location, of spoil disposal area O 0. a -. d
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h. Do you claim title to the disposal area??
If not, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance??
If so, where? `^^
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swarriplland,'or water areas? N O
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? N O
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 0 o
in. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material r cl? r t H ?_
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? N O
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
site and erosion controlled? S
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r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dra line, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? Nle J a -e
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s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip
ment to the project site? If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts. t1-3 O
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a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 110
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water
or normal water level n
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet N 0 ti F
d. Type of bulkhead material L?- o b T?,
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water N o r.r
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In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 ;1 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7].0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. 13lue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
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A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates:
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A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement-on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I further 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 ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the / day of O fi
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Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
July 18, 1989
SUBJECT: File No. CESAW-CO89-N-016-0331
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal. Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:

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Reference the application of Mr. Jerry S. Chesson for a Department of the
Army permit to excavate a channel and canal off the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway (AIWW), Bogue Sound, Cape Carteret, Carteret County, North
Carolina.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by
the application and your field investigation report. By letters of June 6, 9
and 16, 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
recommended that the application be denied. The agencies are concerned
becaused the proposal would result in excavation of salt marsh cordgrass
(Spartina alterniflora) and submerged aquatic vegetation while the applicant's
ripariran access has already been established through construction of a pier
and boatramp. lie concur with the agencies' recommendation that the permit not
be issued.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Hugh Heine, telephone (919)
251-4725.
Sincerely,
_ Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
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Enclosures
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Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mi-. William Mills
[dater Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Pis. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Robert F. McGhee, Chief
Wetlands Section
Region IV
Marine and Estuarine Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland 'Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
? . ,.,:. STATE o ' t
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Wilmington Re&nal Office
James G. Martin, Governor Bob Jamieson
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 30, 1989
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Jerry S. Chesson JUN 0 1 1989
1167 Kimball Drive
Durham, NC 27712 WATER QUALITY SECTIOP,
OPERATIONS BRANCH
Subject: Proposed Wetland Dredging
Project No. 8905-L
Jerry S. Chesson
Carteret County
Dear Mr Chesson:
The Wilmington Regional Office received your CAMA
application on May 25, 1989. A preliminary review indicates that
a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required from our
Division due to the proposed wetland dredging. A 401
certification is required prior to issuance of a CAMA permit.
Because of the many essential functions wetlands provide,
including purification of surface and groundwater, any loss of
wetlands as the result of dredging or filling activities is
viewed by this office as degradation of water quality, and
potentially, a loss of these essential functions wetlands
provide.
Your project, as proposed, will result in the loss of
wetland areas. As a result, this office is requesting the
following additional information be submitted within 30 days upon
receipt of this letter: an alternate proposal that will
eliminate or reduce the proposed dredging in wetland areas; or
submit an explanation of why such reductions are not possible and
what mitigating factors we should consider.
Until this office receives your response, your proposal for a
401 Certification will be considered incomplete.
7225 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilminbnon, N.C. 25103-3696 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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Jerry Chesson
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Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please
contact Jim Gregson, Donald Safrit or me at [phone].
Sincerely, ,•
j A. Preston Howa , Jr., P.E.
Regional Supervisor
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cc: Bill Mills
Steve Tedder
Jim Herstine
Charles Hollis
John Parker
Stephen Benton
WiRO, CF