19890286 Ver 1_Complete File_19890101

DIVISION OF'ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Comments concernYng an application for State Federal CAMA Permit(s) from
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A. PERMIT:
This office cannot comment on this project until after the close of the Section
401 Certification Public Comments Period.
This office has no objection to the issuance of the permit(s) for the proposed
project with the following conditions:
?_ That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction-
related discharge (increases of 25 NTU's or less are not considered
significant).
That the instream turbidity not be increased-by more than 50 NTU's as a
result of the proposed activity after a reasonable opportunity for dilu-
tion and mixture.
That turbidity levels in shall not be increased
by more than 10 NTU's as a.result of the proposed activity after a reason-
able opportunity for dilution and mixture.
B.
CERTIFICATION STATUS:
Certification is not required
for this project.
Certification is required for
this project. Such action to
process the certification has
been initiated. Proposed
Certification will be acted on
or after
The proposed project is certified
under General Certification
A) No. 1179 issued on January 25, D) No. 1431 issued on October 16

1977, for sewer line construction ,
1980, for boat ramp construction.
B) No. 1272 issued on November 10, E) No. 1664 issued on September 8

1978, for bulkhead construction. ,
1983, for Rip-Rap Placement.
C) No. 1273 issued on November 10, F) No. 1665 issued on September 19

1978, for discharges of liquid ,
1983, for incidental bridge
effluent from diked upland disposal construction.
areas.

" `"`WATER QUAL Y SECTION 1''
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Date: May 5, 1989
To: Bill Mills
Operations P'
Operations Branch
1.Will
From: James H. Gregson S ir,,E`,?^ J ,Yt 4
Wilmington Regional Office
Through: Donald Safr
Wilmington Regional Office
Subject: Regional Office Review and Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Project # 8904-I
Unocal Chemicals
New Hanover County
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to build a floating
structure to store equiptment for emergency spill control.
ADJACENT WATER BODY: Cape Fear River
CLASSIFICATION: SC
STATUS: CLOSED
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The following comments have been provided.
1. The project will not require a 401 Water Quality
Certification.
3. The proposed project should be done in such a way as to not
cause the turbidity outside the immediate construction are
to exceed 25 NTU.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
JHG:trw
cc: DCM - Marc Botbol
WiRO, CF

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. Applicant's name Unocal Chemicals
2. Location of project site 1002 S. Front Street along the Cape Fear River,
Wilmington. New Hanover Countv. New photo 15-189 Grid J,K,L,M - 3,4,5,6
3. Investigation type: Dredge & Fill CAMA X
4. Investigative procedure: (A) Dates of site visit 4/10/89
(B) Was applicant present no
5. Processing procedure: Application received 4/7/89 Office Wilmington
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan
Land Classification from LUP New Hanover
Development constraints identified in LUP None
(B) AEC(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine Shoreline X
Coastal Wetlands Public Trust Waters X
Estuarine Waters X Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes No X Other
(D) Intended use: Public Private X Commercial X
(E) Type of waste water treatment: Existing N/A
Planned N/A
(F) Type of structures: Existing Storage tanks, T-head pier
Planned Floating enclosed structure
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion N/A Source
7. Habitat description: AREA
Dredged Filled Other
(A) Vegetated wetlands:
N/A
(B) Non-vegetated wetlands:
Open-water covered b y Approx. 504 s.f.
floating structure
(C) Other:
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approx. 504 s.f.
8. Project Summary The applicant proposes to build a floating enclosed structure
to store equipment needed for emergency spill control.
Unical Chemicals
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is located on 1002 South Front Street, along the Cape Fear
River, Wilmington, New Hanover County. The site is occupied by Unical
Chemicals which is a storage facility for off loading petroleum products.
There is an existing "T"-head pier. The dimension of the structure is
approximately 600' long x 5' wide. The "T"-head measures approximately 40' x
40'. Present docking is primarily for barge traffic. The shoreline is void of
any vegetation. Tidal amplitudes appears to be about 4 to 5 feet in the basin
area. The waters of the Cape Fear River are classified as SC and are closed to
the taking of shellfish. The high ground structure consists mostly of storage
tanks located approximately 500 feet from the m.h.w.
The applicant's business includes an emergency response area for oil and other
spill control. This operation requires that they store equipment such as work
boats, booms, skimmers and other equipment necessary for the operation. The
low elevation of the first 400' of waterfront high ground does not lend itself
to the construction of a storage building to house the equipment.
The applicant proposes to construct a floating boathouse to an existing dock to
secure the equipment and reduce response time in case of a spill. (see plan)
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
No significant long term impact i
is
project. However, this project is
particular 7H.1.204(a), 7H.1205(d),
project be denied on the basis
Management Act.
expected as a result of this proposed
inconsistent with CAMA regulations, in
7H.0208(a)(1). We recommend that this
of inconsistency with the Coastal Area
Submitted by: Marc Botbol
Office: Wilmington
Date: April 13, 1989
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 Applicant
D IV.
a. Name iNT(w nTT, rn_ nF rALT'
Address . 1002 S. Front St.
City Wilmington State N. C.
Zip 28401 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Pro]'ect name (if any)
floating Boat House to tore Clean up
Material In Case of Spill into Waterway
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 Location of Proposed Project
a. Street address or secondary road number
1002 S. Front St.
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Wilmington, N. C.
c. County New Hanover
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Private
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Boat House will be used to store
work boat, to deploy booms, skimmer
and any other equipment.o contain
spill and protect environment.
4 Land and Water Ct-aracteristics
a. Size of entire tract
b. Size of individual lot(s)
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract
f. Man-made features now on tract
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
e. Name of body of water nearest project h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Cape Fear River
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
3 Description and Planned Use
of Proposed Project
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkheads:
or pier). Construction of floating Boat- Horse ?. A'
i
To now existing dock to store work boat , with motor, Spill control equipmPn _ in APR 1U8:'
case of emergency. Boat House is nPecled
ol, ,:;ASiA'
to secure equipment and reduce rP n-P
time in case of spill. protect the environment.
5 Upland Development
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e.
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
h
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources?
If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management?

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m. Water supply source
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n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? Y
6 Excavation And Fill Information
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Length Width Depth
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste Fill placed in
water treatment facilities. wetland or below
MHW
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down").
Upland fill
areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
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,
swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water?
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
in. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands?
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 Shoreline Stabilization
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
8 Additional Information
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing 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 forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cam, out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding 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 personnel 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 ad-
jacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These in-
dividuals have 30 days in which to subr}it.comments on
the proposed proj t _ , tom: ` ?'
JVital Manage-
ment and should b c ? y?=t~h p;ii ie i t of that op-
portunity.
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Name C G & T CORPORATION
Address 301 East Main St. Suite 950
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Name Pacific Molasses
Address 15 Queen St.
Wilmington, N. C. 28401
Name _Amarada Hess Corp_
Address P.O. Box 2003
Wilmington, N. C. 28401
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
Maintenance dredging permit number
106-74
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 Certification and Permission
to Enter on Land
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted 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 application and follow-up monitoring of
project. q
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