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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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Raleigh Field Office
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WATER QUALITY
SECTION
Lt. Colonel Thomas C. Suermann
District Engineer
Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Lt. Colonel Suermann:
This responds to Mr. Charles Hollis's letter dated December 21, 1989,
regarding the Department of the Army permit issued to the National Park
Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, authorizing construction of a
public boatramp facility near Ocracoke Village, on Pamlico Sound in Hyde
County, North Carolina (Public Notice CESAW-C089-N-048-0125). This
supplements our previous report dated January 24, 1989. This report is
submitted in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act _(16 -U.S.C. 661-667e) and Section ,7 `of the Endangered
Species Act p_.,'f .1973:,_as_ame?d d (16 V -4, S. C;;;:;;1--53-4 -,.s- 0, -u
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interest review (33 CFR 320.4) as they relate to the protection of fish and
wildlife resources.
Mr. Hollis requested the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to review
a December 14, 1989, letter from Superintendent Thomas L. Hartman which
proposed modifications to the issued permit. The proposed modifications
include: relocation of the proposed ramp site 150 feet to the northeast;
avoidance of regularly-flooded wetlands; elimination of all formerly
proposed wetland excavation; and filling of approximately 0.12 acre of
irregularly-flooded palustrine emergent wetland.
Since the proposed modifications constitute a more environmentally
acceptable plan of action, the Service will not object to them provided
mitigation is forthcoming as required in Special Condition "a" of the
original permit and as proposed in Mr. Hartman's letter. Accordingly, the
following conditions should be included in any modified Department of the
Army permit issued for the proposed project:
1. A mitigation plan shall be developed by the applicant and
circulated to all regulatory review agencies for comment
prior to the onset of construction.
2. The mitigation plan shall include at a minimum: details of any
site proposed for wetland restoration or creation; techniques for
site preparation; species and density of plants proposed for use;
length of any proposed monitoring period; performance criteria for
plantings; and replanting schedules.
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3. Mitigation provided shall consist of at least 2:1 replacement of
the wetlands filled, either through restoration or creation, as
specified in Mr. Hartman's December 14, 1989, letter.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on this
project. We would be pleased to meet with you, your staff, or the
applicant to discuss our concerns.
Sincerely,
L.K. Mike Gantt
Supervisor
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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 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
February 10, 1989
Mr. Doyle L. Klene
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Rt. 1 Box 675
Manteo, NC 27954
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Public Boat Ramp-Facility
U.S. National Park Service
Ocracoke Village
Pamlico Sound
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Dear Mr. Klene:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2316
issued to the U.S. National Park Service dated February 10, 1989.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
/-R. Paul Wilms
cc:. Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Washington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
Hyde County
CERTIFICATION
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 the U.S. National Park
Service pursuant to an application filed on the 13th day of January,.
1989 to construct a public boat ramp facility at Ocracoke Village.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to the waters of Pamlico
Sound in conjunction with the proposed boat ramp facility in Hyde 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, 307 of
PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application
and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
-outside the area of' construction or construction
,. ? ...-? ? turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less are
not considered significant).
2. That spoils from the excavation shall be
adequately retained.
3. That forms used in placing concrete for
construction of the boat ramps shall be dewatered
before concrete is placed. At no time shall wet
concrete be allowed to come into direct contact
with surface waters.
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 10th day of February, 1989.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Z. Paul Wilms, Director
WQC# 2316

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
February 10, 1989
Mr. Doyle L. Klene
Cape Hatteras National,Seashore
Rt. 1 Box 675
Manteo, NC 27954
Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Public -Beat gyp- Fact: ity
U.S. Vational Park Service
Ocracoke Village
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Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2316
issued to the U.S. National Park Service dated February 10, 1989.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
?R. Paul Wilms
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Washington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
Hyde County
CERTIFICATION
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 the U.S. National Park
Service pursuant to an application filed on the 13th day of January,
1989 to construct a public boat ramp facility at Ocracoke Village.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to the waters of Pamlico
Sound in conjunction with the proposed boat ramp facility in Hyde 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, 307 of
PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application
and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
That the activity, be een octet in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction' or canstruc io fi....t;r? .
.r i??ed di?ecF ar c "Y it° uses ,nsu h: that -the
turblafty in''the Stream is 25 NTU's or less are
not considered significant).
2. That spoils from the excavation shall be
adequately retained.
3. That forms used in placing concrete for
construction of the boat ramps shall be dewatered
before concrete is placed. At no time shall wet
concrete be allowed to come into direct contact
with surface waters.
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 10th day of February, 1989.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
. Paul Wilms, Director
WQC# 2316
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Proposal to Construct Boat Launch Ramps in Ocracoke Village
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CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION
The 1984 General Management Plan (GMP) for Cape Hatteras National Seashore
proposed the development of boat launch facilities on the sound shore of the
National Park Service (NPS) developed area within Ocracoke Village. These
ramps were intended to satisfy an existing need for more public boat
launching facilities by supplementing two existing ramps elsewhere in the
village. In addition to routinely reducing waiting time for boat launching
and take-out, they will be useful for rapid take-out in case of storms. The
1984 GMP was circulated within the North Carolina State Clearing House and
was found to be consistent at that time with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
A. Project Description
Two new boat launching ramps and associated finger piers will be
constructed on the sound shore of the NPS developed area within
Ocracoke Village. Vehicle access will be from the north end of the two
hundred-space parking area. The piers will provide for temporary use
by visitors launching or taking out boats and for launching windsurfers
or small sail craft.
The launching site will take advantage of an existing shallow-water
basin behind an existing concrete/sandbag breakwater which has
effectively protected the immedJ_ate_ s,horelj-oe?:fz*m. erosion for mt?` e
th, n; 20 -years : The` b a Cl? t.er ha-s- req-ui red. n-o- -ma-i-anftance in the past,
and any maintenance or rehabilitation in the future is expected to be
minimal. The launching site will impact less than 0.1-acre of wetland
vegetation which occurs as a narrow strip along the shoreline. The
shallow-water basin will be dredged to a depth of four feet below mean
low water.
B. Consistency Determination
In accordance with federal consistency requirements of Section 307 of
the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, the project has
been reviewed for consistency with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program. The following information is being submitted to
support a finding of consistency with that program.
AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
The project will take place in the estuarine system's AEC's and will affect
the following categories: Estuarine waters in public trust areas. The
project is consistent based upon a review of the management objectives and
use standards for each category.
7H.0208(a) General Use Standards
(1) The provision for boat launch ramps is a water-dependent use.
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(2)(a) The project is consistent with the stated management objectives
for public trust areas and estuarine waters. The project will enhance
public rights for navigation and recreation. The project complies with
the second priority of estuarine waters use which supports development
activities that require water access and use which cannot function
elsewhere, such as simple access channels.
(2)(b) There are no suitable alternative sites or locations outside of
the estuarine water or public trust AEC for a boat launch facility. The
facility will meet a recreation and water access need in Ocracoke that
is not obtainable elsewhere on the island. The project has been
designed to have a minimum adverse impact upon biological resources.
(2)(c) The project will cause increased turbidity during construction
of the boat basin. Additional turbidity to surrounding shallow-water
habitats will also result from prop scour in the shallow habitats
adjacent to the boat basin. The project will require a 401 permit.
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(2)(d) The project will not adversely impact any _documented
archeological or historic resources.
(2)(e) The project will increase turbidity on a, temporary basis duri.n_g
. ;; bas-:n -construction and permanently `from„ prop "c 6_U r._ in th.e- shall-ow
w-aters near -the "boat "basin.
(2)(f) The project area will receive sufficient lunar and wind tidal
influence to prevent stagnant water bodies.
(2)(g) Dredging of the boat basin will be timed for minimal impact by
turbidity to aquatic resources.
(2)(h) The project will enhance navigation in public trust waters.
(2)(i) The proposal is exempted from consideration under the ocean
hazard AEC per section 7H.0309.
7H.0208(b) Specific Use Standards
(1)(a) The boat basin and a short-access channel will pass through a
narrow fringe of regularly flooded wetlands. This fringe is located
adjacent to the Village of Ocracoke behind a breakwater, and the loss
of less than 0.1-acre of this wetland should have no significant
adverse impacts on fishery resources or water quality. There is no
alternative for the provision of small boat access which would avoid
this wetland loss.
(1)(b) All spoil material from construction of the boat basin will be
placed landward of the marsh. This material will be allowed to dry in
the adjacent parking lot and will be utilized as fill material behind a
retaining wall at the new Ocracoke Ferry office.
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(1)(c) As stated above, all excavated material will be placed landward
of any wetlands and removed from the shoreline area.
(1)(d) The basin's width and depth will be the minimum required to
meet access needs.
(1)(e) The boat basin will have adequate water exchange and will be
sloped with the greatest depth at the waterward portion of the basin.
(1)(f) The basin shall be excavated to a depth of four feet; there are
no adjacent channels.
(1)(g) N/A.
(1)(h) N/A.
(1)(i) N/A.
(6)(a) The finger piers associated with the boat launch ramps will not
interfere with water flows.
(6°)(b) The` finger piers shall be six feet wide,.
The Piers -wi 11:_,_pot die s.eJy. impact= naui4grat-ron or putrl=i=e gust
(6)(d) The pier is not adjacent to a federally maintained channel.
(6) (e) The piers will extend to the breakwater area to allow access
for windsurfers and other small boat use of the area.
(6)(f) The piers will not interfere with any adjacent riparian
property owner or shoreline access.
(6)(g) The finger piers will not interfere with shellfish leases or
franchises.
7H.1305 Boat Ramo Use Standards
(a) Each boat ramp shall be 15 feet wide and will extend 20 feet
beyond mean high water.
(b) Excavation and ground disturbing activities above and below mean
high water will be limited to that absolutely necessary to establish
adequate ramp slope and to provide an adequate boat basin.
(c) Fill materials will be limited to the ramp itself. Ramps will be
constructed of concrete. Approximately 0.1-acre of coastland
vegetation will be excavated for installation of these ramps.
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LOCAL LAND USE PLAN - HYDE COUNTY
The land use plan developed by Hyde County shows the project site is in an
area classified as conservation. Conservation lands are so designated to
protect historic, cultural and natural resources. Small boat access is a
legitimate recreation need under the Hyde County plan. For these reasons,
the proposal is considered to be consistent with the land use plan.
OTHER AGENCY REVIEWS
The project will not be initiated until the following reviews have occurred.
Section 401, N. C. Department of Environmental Management.
Section 404, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Environmental Assessment, National Park Service.
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A joint State/Corps of Engineers construction permit will be sent to the
Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.
CONCLUSIONS
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meet-the growing recreation needs of the village. Traffic circulation at
the existing ramps is poor, causing congestion within the core village area
during the peak use season. The existing boat ramps are inadequate to land
a large number of boats quickly in the event of a storm.
The project will take approximately 0.1-acre of fringe coastal wetlands for
excavation for the boat ramps. The project will also increase turbidity in
adjacent shallow-water and eel-grass habitat through prop scour adjacent to
the boat ramps.. However, it is felt that this project presents clear
significant public benefits and that there is no reasonable and prudent
alternative site available for the project. Mitigation measures have been
incorporated into project design, and such further mitigation as may be
necessary and as may be identified during the review process will be
incorporated. Therefore, I conclude that the proposed project is consistent
with North Carolina's Coastal Management Program.
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Thoma L. Hartman, erintendent
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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WA ,ER QUALITY SECTION
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
SAWC089-N-048-0125
PUBLIC NOTICE
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,SAN 171989
January 5, 1989
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE, Route 1, Box
675, Manteo, North Carolina 27954, has applied for a Department of the Army
permit TO EXCAVATE A BASIN AND CONSTRUCT RAMPS AND PIERS TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC
BOATRAMP FACILITY ON PAMLICO SOUND, NEAR OCRACOKE VILLAGE, Hyde County, North
Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed excavation, by dragline, of a 40-foot-wide,
80-foot-long basin,to a depth of 4 feet, mean low water (MLW) The
approximate 4,000 cubic yards of excavated aaterial is to be placed on an
adjacent high ground.vehicle parking area. Two 12-foot-wide, 40-foot-long
concrete ramps and three 4-foot-wide, 40-foot-lon9 finger piers are to be
installed within the basia`'area to fahitate launching and retrieval of &toiall
recreational boats. A narrow fringe of wetlands vegetation is to be excavated
or filled. The purpose of the work is to provide a boatramp facility for
general public use. Plans showing the work are included with this public
notice.
The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the
North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan and has submitted this
determination to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for their
review and concurrence. This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability
of other actions by North Carolina agencies such as:.
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina
General Statute 113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management or
their delegates.
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d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned
submerged land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11,
and 146-12 by the North Carolina Department of Administration and the North
Carolina Council of State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources, pursuant to the
State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 A-50-66).
The requested Department of the Army permit will be denied if any required
State or local authorization and/or certification is denied. No Department of
the Army permit will be issued until a State coordinated viewpoint is received
and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this notice are encouraged to
furnish comments on factors of concern represented by the above agencies
directly to the respective agency, with a copy furnished to the Corps of
Engineers.
Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance
dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit
issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District
Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work.
All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and
local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the
maintenance is undertaken.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 10 of the River
and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment
period specified in this notice, that a public hearing be held to consider
this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order .
11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber
production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, is
general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in.waters of the United States, a
permit will be .denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permft
would not comply with the Environmental Prot.e.cton Agencies' 404(b)(l)w:-
guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable
guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer
determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
February 1, 1989.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,

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North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before January 27, 1989, Attention:
Mr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Ms. Alison Arnold, until 4:15 p.m.,
February 6, 1989, or telephone [phone].

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launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
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activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small -
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launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
The designated site would limit the impact of increased boating
activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small
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As a concerned citizen of Ocracoke I support the completion
of the boat ramp proposed for the sound-side parking lot by the
south-bound ferry landing. The convenience of ample room for
launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
The designated site would limit the impact of increased boating
activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small
section of marsh grass would be worthwhile to ensure safe and
ample boat-launching f ities to the public.
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As a concerned citizen of Ocracoke I support the completion '
of the boat ramp proposed for the sound-side parking lot by the
south-bound ferry landing. The convenience of ample room for
launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
The designated site would limit the impact of increased boating
activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small J
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Petition for Ocracoke Boat Ramp
As a concerned citizen of Ocracoke I support the completion
of the boat ramp proposed for the sound-side parking lot by the
south-bound ferry landing. The convenience of ample room for
launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
The designated site would limit the impact of increased boating
activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small
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As a concerned citizen of Ocracoke I support the completion
of the boat ramp proposed for the sound-side parking lot by the
south-bound ferry landing. The convenience of ample room for
launching and maneuvering would be beneficial for all residents.
Public access to the water in the present condition hampers
traffic movement and impedes many commercial activities.
The designated site would limit the impact of increased boating
activity to the environment. I feel that sacrificing a small
section of marsh grass would be worthwhile to ensure safe and
ample boat-launching facilities to the public.
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P. O. BOX 85
OCRACOKE
NORTH CAROLINA 27860
January 23, 1989.
Mr. William Mills,
N.C. Division of Environmental Management,
P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, N.C., 27611.
Dear Mr. Mills,
Enclosed please find our statement urging approval of
the NTatio441 Park Servie-de applieati _-for a permit tq_ build
a boat- ramp at Gcraeoke. (SAWCO '89=X-C?48-0125,. January .5, 1989).
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Acopy of the statement has also been sent to Mr. Alison Arnold
of the Army Corps of Engineers at Wilmington.
Sincerely yours,
a" A Z/ , 'A-r-
Charles Runyon
Mary R.(Mrs Chars) Runyon.
Enclosure: Statement urging approval.

JAN 2 71989
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CHARLES RUNYON
F. o. Box as
OCRACOKE
NORTH CAROLINA 97960
January 23, 1989.

Statement in Full Support of the ,
,.Application by the National Parks Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
for a Permit Needed to Establish
a Public Boat Ramp
on Pamlico Sound Near Ocracoke Village.
(SAWCO 89-N-045-0125 of Jan.5 x,1989. )
Most of the Sound shore of Ocracoke Island, something over
13 miles, including its ins and outs, is fringed by wetlands •
vegetation. Mostly, too, it lies within the National Park Service's
area and is thus protected from development. In the small village
de elQpge-t .jgts displaced .some of the wetlands fr+ #?ge? In
short, past and foreseeable loss of wetland. vegetation..::.doe s not
seem to be a major problem on Ocracoke and the loss involved in
A the Park Service proposal may fairly be said to be minimal. (See
sketch of facility with application.)
We submit that the displacement proposed is absolutely and
relatively slight and is clearly distinguishable from other
p6ssible applications affecting wetland vegetation in that:
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t (1) a ramp can not be located away from the shore; (2) it will
benefit all the public; (3) it will be under the responsible
management of the Park Service and (4) its benefits will deciseively
outweigh the minimal l(Iss of wetland involved. These benefits are:
The rams) wll fill an important need.
` Our Ocracoke home since the 50's has become our year 'round
s residence in the 80's. We have become familiar with the needs of
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this Island community. In particular, the need of fishermen for
places to launch, haul out and maintain their boats. For these
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CHARLES RUNYON
F. O. NOX •6 "
OCRACOKE
NORTH CAROLINA 27960
purposes, they have free use of a 50' strip we purchased in
1960 running from our home down to the harbor. Because similar
use of that land by non-residents would be more than its
F limited area and wibding sand lane could accommodate, we have
frequently had to discourage such non-resident uses. We know
at first hand that visitors,as well as islanders will benefit
from the new Park Service ramp.
The Rroposed ramv is uni uely right for Ocracoke because of the
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n„gtture of its facilities and its particular location.
Unlike any other boat ramp on Ocracoke available to the,
publ cl.this proposed ramp will offer now and for the.foreseeeble
oOexnt`'parting s,, sufficient area.
Aaneuvering boat trailers, easy access from route 12 without
interfering with trE,.ffic, and responsible operation by a Federal
agency experienced in providing public services. It will
afford good access to navigable waters for smaller craft
(up to 3 1/21to 4' , draft).
F Its location is excellent. It is near the docks and many
commercial establishments (motels, rstaurants, gift shops,
general store, etc.) around the harbor, the Park Service docks, "
the Park Service visitor's center, The Ferry Office and waiting
room, the Coast Guard station and its rescue craft, the Ocracoke
Health Center and the fire and rescue squad. An Ocracoke Museum
is in process of establishment on Park Service land close to
the proposed ramp and existing parking area.
The Ramp will benefit the local economy in_?rays_in_harmony with
Ocracoke's unique character.
Building ane mainta.?ning the ramp will provide employment
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CHARLES RUNYON
P. O. sox as
OCRACOKE
NORTH CAROLINA 17980
opportunities. Moreover.,, it will increase Island business by
enhancing Ocracoke's ability to attract precisely the kinds
of persons most likely to enjoy Ocracoke for what it is --
a relatively simple and relaxed island community, strongly
oriented toward the water.
Charles Runyon
Mary R„<Mr Charles aunyo
91UFF SHOAL MOTEL
P. 0. BOX 217
OCRACOKE, NORTH CAROLINA 27960
Telephone [phone]
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Januarv 23. 1989
Mr. William Mills
N. C. Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh. NC 27611
Dear Mr. Mills
Proposed Ocracoke Boat Ramp
JAN 2 5 1:989
AU QUALM SECTIW!
OPERATIONS PRAN(1-1.
The proposed boat ramp on the National Park Service site in Ocracoke is desperately
T- n ded: As s ti wo nor ff Hi-4hWAY 12 . I can -,attest to 'the t?' ffic`tie-ups caused. b4
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boat launching from the existing ramps. All of the privately owned ramps that now exist
are accessed directly off of Highway 12 and each time a boat is launched. there is a traffic
backup.
The site proposed for the new ramp. with the large parking area already in existence.
would greatly alleviate this situation. I personally hope that this ramp will be approved
as it would make life much better for all of us on the island as well as the many boaters
who visit. As you know. I am sure. the tourist business is Ocracoke's life blood.
Sincerely
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Jan. 25, 1989
Mr. William Mills
Environmental Management
P.O.Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Mills:
This boat-ramp is badly needed here.
JAWCp 89-ITT-048-0125
Res pp ication for certification.
to construct ramps and piers
on Pamlico sound, Ocracoke
Our tourist population. has no public facility to serve this purpose, and it
created traffic tie-ups of monstrous proportions for this tiny island with
it's one lane highway running around the lake serviiwg all traffic from the
ferries and delivery trucks and pedestrians without a sidewalk.
We Have been requesting this public ramp for more than twenty years because
we need it so badly.

Sincere ,
Barbara' GaiTiey. 41LxtlsG)
Ocracoke, N.C. 27960
R EC E I D
JAN 2 6 `69
WATER QUALITY SECTION'
OPERATIONS BRANCH,
January 25, 1989
Mr. William Mills
Environmental. Management
B.O.Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Re: Boat Ramp to be built on
Pamilco Sound, Ocracoke, N.C.
Dear Mr. Mills:
People come from all over the United States during the entire year
to fish on Ocracoke. We need help in serving their needs.
We need this ramp the worst in the world. I am a fisherman with my
own dock but 'I see the crying need for a public ramp every day.
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RECEI\1 E ru"A
JAN 26
WATER QUALITY SECTIO,?
OPERATIONS
1/18/89
" ROUTING AND TRANSMITTAL SLIP Date
TO:

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building, Agency/Post)
William Mills Initials Date
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sent to me by mistake. Please
incorporate them in your review
of the subject permit request.
REC?V'
JAN ?..7 I ?S?
WATER QUALIFY SEC,10NII
OPERATIONS SRANCI'i
DO NOT use this form as a RECORD of approvals, concurrences, disposals,
clearances, and similar actions
FROM: (Name, org. symbol, Agency/Post) Room No.-Bldg.
Tom Hartman
Phone No.
5001-102 OPTIONAL FORM 41 (Rev. 7-76)
GPO 1983 0 - 381-529 (301) fPMIt(41dCFW?301-11.206
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COUNTY OF HYDE
SWAN QUARTER, NORTH CAROLINA 27885
Office, Board of Commissioners
W. Allen Credle, Currituck
Pascal Ballance, Fairfield
Sharon G. Gibbs, Lake Landing
Alton M. Ballance, Ocracoke
Roger A. Spencer, Swan Quarter
RESOLUTION

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Clifford M. Swindell
County Manager
WHEREAS, the Hyde County Board of Commissioners
recognizes the Importance of commercial and sport fishing to
the people of Hyde County and its many visitors; and
WHEREAS, on the Island of Ocracoke no public boat
launching ramps exist to serve the many commercial and sport
fisherman who use the waters surrounding the island; and
WHEREAS, the need for such ramps in times of hurricanes
and other storms when teats to boats and equipment are
great; therefore be
RESOLVED, that the Hyde County Boardof Commissioners
supports the National Park Service's application TO EXCAVATE
A BASIN AND CONSTRUCT RAMPS AND PIERS TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC
BOATRAMP FACILITY ON PAMLICO SOUND, NEAR OCRACOKE VILLAGE.
Signed the 16th day of January, 1989.
PAI A.4 A eew B,041Z-12,
Pascal Ballance, Chairman
Hyde County Board of Commissioners
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P. O. Box 181
Ocracoke N.C. 27960
January 20, 1989.
Mr. William Mills,
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North Carolina Division of Environmental Management r'?. 11 V
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 JAN! 9
Dear Mr. Mills:
,:UAIJ 1'Y SECTION
GPLRAIID?NS BRANCH
I am writing in support of the boat launching ramp for which
the National Park service has made application to your agency.
Mrs. Jefferis and I came to Ocracoke on my retirement and brought
with us our saill*at (19 feet long, 2'6" draft) for which there is no
suitable facility for launching. The-:,proposed ramp would allow 'sus to
launch our boat.
Ocracoke is a natural location for boating activity and each
year more and more people arrive here with trailered boats. The present
ramps cause interminable traffic tie-ups since they feed off and into
our main highway, N.C. 12. The location of the proposed ramp will
alleviate this problem since it is ideally located off the main traveled
way and with an adeauate parking area.
We hope the Park Service's application will receive prompt and
favorable action.
sincerely,
Thomas K. Jeff

Danny W. Garrish, Mgr.
David & Sherrill Senseney, Props.
THE COMMPNITY 8TORE
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Ocracoke Island, North Carolina 27960
P. O. Box 432
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governbr David W. Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
January 19, 1989
Mr. Thomas L. Hartman
Superintendent
USDI National Park Service
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Route 1, Box 675
Manteo, NC 27954
Dear Mr. Hartman:
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WAlER l UAl ITY SECTIM'
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The State of Forth Carolina has completed its review of
your consistency determination dated 12/1/88 concerning a
proposed public boat ramp facility near Ocracoke Village, Hyde
County, Nor?thmmr Ca of na:. The proposal, which we- ;as'-,Igylied the
number CD8'8=15 is°" also" being circulated for -re`viev' by -the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers under the number SAWC089-N-048-0125
dated 1/5/89. In addition, a 401 Water Quality Certification
has been applied for from the NC Division of Environmental
Management (DEM),
Based upon our review, we agree with your determination
that the proposed project is consistent with the North
Carolina Coastal Management Program with the following
conditions which we discussed by phone:
1. That a mitigation plan pursuant to 15 NCAC 7M .0700 be
developed and agreed to by the NC Division of Coastal
Management prior to the onset of construction. This plan
should include a description of the mitigation activity to be
done and a schedule for its implementation.
2. That the 401 Water Quality Certification be obtained
prior to the onset of construction.
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Just offshore from the proposed project site, water
depths shoal up to only 2 to 3 feet for a considerable
distance. Since these shoals support significant beds of
submerged aquatic vegetation, we request that the project be
expanded to provide some sort of access channel markers to
reduce the potential impacts of prop scour across the shoal.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
January 10, 1989
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. CESAW-CO-89-N-048-0125
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Mills:
REC IV Emu
JAN 1 a i P
4,k4K[LR QUALITY SECTION
OPERATIONS BRANCH
Enclosed is the application of the National Park Service, Cape Hatteras
National Seashore, for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water
Quality Certification to excavate a basin and construct ramps and piers to
establish a public-boatramp facility on Pamlico Sound, near. Ocracoke Village,:-
Hyde County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your
acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section
325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same
law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the
certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by March 1, 1989, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Ms. Alison Arnold, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
har s W. Ho is
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies furnished without enclosure:
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
Mr. Terry Moore
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 1507
Washington, North Carolina 27889
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APPLICATION FOR REGULATORY BRANCH
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY.WATER CAIMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
(GS 14612) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Enelnesrs, Wilma ql, DYtrkt
(GS 113.229, 143.21S.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A•112 133 CFR 209.320329)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank,
1. Applicant Information
A. Name Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Last First Middle
B. Address Rt 1. BOX 675
Street, P. O. Box or Route
Manton, "North Carolina 27954 919/473-2111
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
If. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Hyde
6. 1. City, town, community or landmark Ocracoke V i l l aae
2. Is proposed work within city limitsf Yes No X
.-C. Creek, river, sound orbay upon which project is located,or nearest named body of water to project
Pamlioo Sound
111. Description of Project
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work X
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel length width depth
2. Boat basin X length 40_width 80, depth 4 feet bplnw mean lnw water
3. Fill area length width depth
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline) -- - -
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material)
D. Excavated material (total for project)
1 . Cubic yards 4,000 2. Type of material coarse and fine sand. O l t
E. Fill materiel to be placed below MHW (see also VI A)
1. Cubic yards none 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes X No - fringe shore] in(
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland) Yes No X marsh
C. Disposal Area
1. Location an rk i ng 1 nt
2. Do you claim title to disposal area! Ves _
D. Fill material suuice if lill is to be trucked in none
E. How will excavated material be entrapped end erosion controlled) berm; also, it will be placed on
asphalt surface
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F. Type of equipment cube used
G. Will marshland he crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain no

V. 14"Weil Uer of h Am (Dow**)
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2. Comnwcw
Howling Dweloots ent Of Indusaw
4, pq,er _public boat launching rami)5: Z-t?y.2 foot boat ramps. 3 four-foot finger pier
R. 1. Lot sig(n)
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water --..--.--------
3. Soil type and texture
4. Type of building facilities or structures
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing Planned
S. Describe
6. Land Classification (circle one ._D? EVE.LOPf. TRA!v51 TIUN.Ai. COMMUNITY RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER .. (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed protect involve the placement of fill material; below mean. high water? Yes__..._No X
0. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters a},a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes-No y
2. Type of discharge
3. Location of discharge
Vol. rJeWit "ot*%woinemotion(ifknown): unknown; estimate 2 feet or less
VIIL Llet pwmit numbers and iuue dates of previous Department of Aunty CWW of gs or fto psi Oil ow
work in projsat uea, tf awpjicable: ?/A •
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?...of'lirne rer{uirid to complete project
,i. In addition to the completed application form. the following items Niust be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if 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 carry out the project on his land.
S. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8% X 11" white paper (see instruction bookiet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred . only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by legistered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113.229 (d))Enter date served
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
Dr. Howard Maxwell, P.O. Box 565, Pet_ersburq, WV "Lb84/
X1. Certification requirement: I certify that to.the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carohnab approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
X11. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and plat all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, filling, and land clearing.
DATE ,l?13S? '
Applicant's Signature
D&F.4112 SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR MAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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DEC 2 71988
APPLICATION REGULATORY BRANCH
FOR
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER LAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
(GS 14612) Department of Natural RMOUrcu and Community Development Corps of Englemrs, WIImfnSW ObUke
(GS 113-329,143-21 5.31a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A•11a (33 CFR 209.320.329)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank.
1. Applicant Information
A. Name Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Last First Middle
8. Address Rt 1,, Box 675 - - -
Street, P. O. Box or Route
Mantenr North Carolina 27954 913/473-2111
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
11. Leeatlon of Proposed Project:
A. County Hyde
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Ocracoke V i l l ape
1 i
?." s proposed work°w?t11in u l- 'y lira?ity?,?Yes N_ o .._X
C, Creek, river, sound or bay upon which `010je?ct is located or neu.est_Aamed body of waterlo"project T
Pamlico Sound
111. Description of Project
A. 1.. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work X
8. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel length width depth
2. Boat basin X length width 80r depth 4 feet helow memo low water
3. Fill area length width depth
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length ' Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material)
0. Excavated material (total for project)
1 . Cubic yards 4 , 000 2. Type of material coarse and fine sands, s i l t
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI A)
1. Cubic yards none 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes X No - fringe shorel i I
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or rather wetland? Yes No X marsh
C. Disposal Area
1. Location an rk i nQ 1 nt
2. Do you claim title to disposal area? ,yep
D. Fill material suuice if fill is to be trucked in none
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlle0 berm; also, it will be placed on
asphalt surface
F. Type of equipment to he used r a9 1 n
G. Will marshland he crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain nn
Di F-9I

V. Mtttsetdisl 11.6 ON hole" Am (DeeatBte)
A. 1. Private
2 Cotntnercfal
3. Housing Developomt or Industrial
?4. pyfer__D_ublic boat launching ramps: 2-t_.wel_y_Q f_oott,b,Q-at ramps. 3 four-foot finger pi
B. 1. Lot size(s) N / A
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water
3. Soil type and texture
4. Type of building facilities or structures
S. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing- Planned
B. Describe
6. Land Classification (circle one) VELOPE TRANSI TIUN.Ai. COMMUNITY • RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed protect :evolve the placement of fill materia?? below mein high water? Yes_...._No X
B. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters a},a result of protect activity or planned uw of the
area following project completion? Yes-No 2. Type of d6chuge.,_.,.
3. Location of discharge
VII. Fresewrateof.shorelineerosion, (ifknown unknown; estimate 2 feet or less
VIf? :.4•f?pitti?fit`ttutnben and iutte<dete`si of?pTe '
`? _ """ " vtolts ;Department of-Acmy Corps of Engineers or`State psrmsiq for
ttrerltftsProject..area, if applicable: NSA - -. ?' -??-?, _ - .
IX. L.engtlt of rinse required to complete p?ojcct: tW0 months ?,`;
X In additlon to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR If 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 carry out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8% X 11" white paper (see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred . only high quality copier accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113.229 (d))Enter date served
0. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
U. S. Coast Guard, Ocracoke, NC 27960
Dr. Howard Maxwell, P.O. Box 565, Petersburg, A 26847
XI. Certification requirement: 1 certify that to.the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity compiies
with the State of North Carolinak approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and plat all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, filling, and land clearing.
DATE I , f el PP'
Applicant's Signature
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
SAWCO89-N-048-0125
PUBLIC NOTICE
January 5, 1989
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE, Route 1, Box
675, Manteo, North Carolina 27954, has applied for a Department of the Army
permit TO EXCAVATE A BASIN AND CONSTRUCT RAMPS AND PIERS TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC
BOATRAMP FACILITY ON PAMLICO SOUND, NEAR OCRACOKE VILLAGE, Hyde County, North
Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed excavation, by dragline, of a 40-foot-wide,
80-foot-long basin to a depth of 4 feet, mean low water (MLW). The
aWoxfine-t-e 4,000--c c vt#- -af e-xcav iaterial i ' e ip ..oa
adjacent high ground vehicle parking area. Two 12-foot=4ide, 40-foot-long
concrete rampsand three 4-foot-wide, 40-foot long finger 1z1ers are to be
_m n a d? i,t i n th baste a .ea tea ,fa li:t a 6h mg Or retr i T S°f`"" [a11
t - cTe°atiDrwi?--b-o-&tV = narrow f-rii ge o tit an s vegetatiot? is to be excavated
or filled. The purpose of the work is to provide a boatramp facility for
general public use. Plans showing the work are included with this public
notice.
The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the
North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan and has submitted this
determination to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for their
review and concurrence. This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability
of other actions by North.Carolina agencies such as:.
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina
General Statute 113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management or
their delegates.
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d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned
submerged land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11,
and 146-12 by the North Carolina Department of Administration and the North
Carolina Council of State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources, pursuant to the
State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 A-50-66).
The requested Department of the Army permit will be denied if any required
State or local authorization and/or certification is denied. No Department of
the Army permit will be issued until a State coordinated viewpoint is received
and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this notice are encouraged to
furnish comments on factors of concern represented by the above agencies
directly to the respective agency, with a copy furnished to the Corps of
Engineers.
Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance
dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit
issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District
Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work.
All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and
local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the
maintenance is undertaken.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 10 of the River
and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment
period specified in this notice, that a public hearing be held to consider
this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District.Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order
11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber
production, mineral, needs, considerations_of_pr9perty_ownership, and, in
ga- w1, the needs ond *elfare of the people. For activities involving the.
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a
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permit will be denied if the' that would be authorized by such ,permit
. would Aoe c' in ?w fh' "e
guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable
guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer
determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
February 1, 1989.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before January 27, 1989, Attention:
Mr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Ms. Alison Arnold, until 4:15 p.m.,
February 6, 1989, or telephone [phone].

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