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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
APPLICATION FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
1. DATE: September 24, 1993
2. NAME/ADDRESS: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
3. RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL: George L. Cajigal
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
4. NAME OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTACT: Trudy Wilder
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
5. TYPE OF APPLICATION: New Application
6. PROJECT NAME: Masonboro Inlet Sand Bypassing, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
and Beach Erosion Control/Hurricane Wave Protection, Wrightsville Beach, North
Carolina.
7. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The proposed action involves the renourishment
of Wrightsville Beach and performing sand bypassing of material to Masonboro
Island. Material will be obtained from existing sediment traps/borrow sites in
Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel, as shown on the attached figures. The amount
of cubic yardage routinely placed every 4 to 5 years on these beaches varies
according to the assessed losses. The work will be performed as described in the
following documents:
a. Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment, Wrightsville Beach
Shore and Hurricane Wave Protection, New Hanover County, North Carolina, prepared
in September 1982. This report included a signed Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI).
b. Renourishment Report and Supplement to the Environmental Assessment and
Finding of No Significant Impact, dated August 22, 1989, as amended March 19,
1990.
c. Masonboro Inlet South Jetty, General Design Memorandum, dated October
21, 1977.
8. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To renourish Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro
Island as required in above referenced documents.
9. PROPOSED ACTIVITY TO BEGIN: Renourishment of Wrightsville Beach is scheduled
to begin in mid-January 1994 and be completed by mid-April 1994; bypassing of
material to Masonboro Island is scheduled to begin in mid-April 1994 and be
completed by mid-June 1994. However, this schedule is subject to change based
on unforeseen contract problems, field conditions, or mechanical problems.
10. DURATION OF ACTIVITY: 6 months
11. DISCHARGE OF:
X Dredged Material
Fill Material
12. LOCATION OF DISCHARGE:
Municipality: Wrightsville Beach: Town of Wrightsville Beach
Masonboro Island: None
County: New Hanover County
Drainage Basin: Coastal
Receiving Waters: Coastal
13. NATURE OF RECEIVING WATERS:
Type: Coastal
Nature: Salt
Direction of Flow: Variable
14. TYPE OF DISCHARGE INCLUDING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: The material proposed for
discharge is naturally occurring coarse to fine sands which will be dredged from
borrow areas in Banks Channel and Masonboro Inlet (see attached figures). The
material in the borrow areas is not contaminated or polluted.
15. PROJECTED FUTURE VARIATION IN THE NATURE OF THE DISCHARGE: None
16. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS SA, HOW. OR ORW?
YES (circle one) X NO
17. NUMBER OF ACRES OR VOLUME OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
Filled:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0
18. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT AS PLANNED. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS:
Reference 7, 8, and 17 above.
19. HAVE ANY SECTION 401 CERTIFICATES BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY?
X YES NO IF YES, EXPLAIN:
A Section 401 (P.L. 95-217) Water Quality Certificate No. 1871 was issued
for the Masonboro Island Sand Bypassing project on January 23, 1986. This
certification has been rescinded. A Water Quality Certification, No. 2459, was
issued on April 27, 1990, for the Wrightsville Beach Shore Protection Project.
This certification was valid for the 1990 renourishment only. Copies of the 401
certifications are attached.
I certify that all information contained herein or in support thereof is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary April 27, 1990 Director
Thomas C. Suermann
Lieutenant Colonel
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N. C. 28402-1890
Dear Lt. Col. Suermann
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Wrightsville Beach Shore
and Hurricane Wave Protection Project
Corps of Engineers
New Hanover County
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2459
issued to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated April 27,
1990.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Ralei?4i, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal k )prX,rtunity Atfirmad%,• V;i,m I mplo%ci

NORTH CAROLINA
New Hanover County
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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. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to an application
filed on the 28th day of March, 1990, to place dredged material
on the beach at Wrightsville Beach in conjunction with the
Wrightsville Beach Shore and Hurricane Wave Protection Project.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of dredged material into the waters of the Atlantic
Ocean in conjunction with the proposed Project in New
Hanover County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 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
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less are not
considered significant).
2. That the terminal end of the pipeline shall be
positioned landward of the MHW line to allow
maximum settlement of suspended solids.
3. That nuisance materials such as glass, metals and
plastics should be removed from the beach as soon
as possible after each pumping event.
4. This Certification is valid only for the 1990
Project. Previous Certifications Nos. 1393 and
1393R are no longer valid.
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 27th day of April, 1990.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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eorge T. Everett, Director
WQC# 2459
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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
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary January 23, 1986 Director

Col. Wayne A. Hanson
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Beach Disposal
Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island
Corps of Engineers
New Hanover County
Dear Col. Hanson:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1871
issued to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated January 23, 1986.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Wilmington Regional Offi
Mr. William Mills
Mr. David Owens
PolliYlhm Picventiolt PaY,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 7687 lclcphonc 911) 733 701',
An Equal Opfx)rtunity Aifinnativc knon I_inhlo\'(,

NORTH CAROLINA
New Hanover 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
pursuant to an application filed on the 13th day of December, 1985 to
place spoil from dredging of Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel onto the
beaches at Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into the waters of Atlantic Ocean in conjunction with the
proposed beach disposal in New Hanover County will not result in a
violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 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-
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
condition is made a condition of the Federal Permit.
This the 23rd day of January, 1986.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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R. Paul Wilms, Director
WQC# 1871

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 23, 1993
Col. George L. Cajigal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28402-1890
Dear Co. Cajigal:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Masonboro Inlet sand bypassing and Wrightsville Beach
renourishment
Project # 93844
New Hanover County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2856 issued to U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers dated November 23, 1993. This Certification replaces the one issued on
November 5, 1993.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
qPe s ton Howard, Jr.
Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Lawrence Saunders; Corps of Engineers Planning Division
P.O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
New Hanover 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 U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers in New Hanover County pursuant to an application filed on the 27th day of
September, 1993 to renourish Wrightsville Beach and Sand bypass to Masonboro Island.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the
waters of Atlantic Ocean in conjunction with the proposed development in New Hanover
County will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate
Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 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 related discharge (increases such that the turbidity
in the stream is 25 NTU's or less are not considered significant).
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 or Coastal Area Management Act Permit
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This
request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box
27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
This the 23rd day of November, 1993.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ston Howard, Jr. E.
I irector 11.
WQC# 2856

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Mail Completed Application to:
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
NC Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources FO
P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-178
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY P '
Ph. [phone] SEP 2 7 h99]
DEN ID:
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
APPLICATION FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
1. DATE: September 24, 1993
2. NAME/ADDRESS: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
3. RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL: George L. Cajigal
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
4. NAME OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTACT: Trudy Wilder
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
5. TYPE OF APPLICATION: New Application
6. PROJECT NAME: Masonboro Inlet Sand Bypassing, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
and Beach Erosion Control/Hurricane Wave Protection, Wrightsville Beach, North
Carolina.
7. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The proposed action involves the renourishment
of Wrightsville Beach and performing sand bypassing of material to Masonboro
Island. Material will be obtained from existing sediment traps/borrow sites in
Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel, as shown on the attached figures. The amount
of cubic yardage routinely placed every 4 to 5 years on these beaches varies
according to the assessed losses. The work will be performed as described in the
following documents:
a. Feasibiiity Report ana E;nvironmentai Assessment, wrigntsviiie beacn
Shore and Hurricane Wave Protection, New Hanover County, North Carolina, prepared
in September 1982. This report included a signed Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI).
b. Renourishment Report and Supplement to the Environmental Assessment and
Finding of No Significant Impact, dated August 22, 1989, as amended March 19,
1990.
c. Masonboro Inlet South Jetty, General Design Memorandum, dated October
21, 1977.
8. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To renourish Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro
Island as required in above referenced documents.
9. PROPOSED ACTIVITY TO BEGIN: Renourishment of Wrightsville Beach is scheduled
to begin in mid-January 1994 and be completed by mid-April 1994; bypassing of
material to Masonboro Island is scheduled to begin in mid-April 1994 and be
completed by mid-June 1994. However, this schedule is subject to change based
on unforeseen contract problems, field conditions, or mechanical problems.
10. DURATION OF ACTIVITY: 6 months
11. DISCHARGE OF:
X Dredged Material
Fill Material
12. LOCATION OF DISCHARGE:
Municipality: Wrightsville Beach: Town of Wrightsville Beach
Masonboro Island: None
County: New Hanover County
Drainage Basin: Coastal
Receiving Waters: Coastal
13. NATURE OF RECEIVING WATERS:
Type: Coastal
Nature: Salt
Direction of Flow: Variable
14. TYPE OF DISCHARGE INCLUDING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: The material proposed for
discharge is naturally occurring coarse to fine sands which will be dredged from
borrow areas in Banks Channel and Masonboro Inlet (see attached figures). The
material in the borrow areas is not contaminated or polluted.
15. PROJECTED FUTURE VARIATION IN THE NATURE OF THE DISCHARGE: None
16. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS SA, HOW, OR ORW?
YES (circle one) X NO
17. NUMBER OF ACRES OR VOLUME OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
Filled:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0
18. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT AS PLANNED. ALSO NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS:
Reference 7, 8, and 17 above.
19. HAVE ANY SECTION 401 CERTIFICATES BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY?
X YES NO IF YES, EXPLAIN:
A Section 401 (P.L. 95-217) Water Quality Certificate No. 1871 was issued
for the Masonboro Island Sand Bypassing project on January 23, 1986. This
certification has been rescinded. A Water Quality Certification, No. 2459, was
issued on April 27, 1990, for the Wrightsville Beach Shore Protection Project.
This certification was valid for the 1990 renourishment only. Copies of the 401
certifications are attached.
I certify that all information contained herein or in support thereof is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor April 27, 1990 George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Thomas C. Suermann
Lieutenant Colonel
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N. C. 28402-1890
Dear Lt. Col. Suermann
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Wrightsville Beach Shore
and Hurricane Wave Protection Project
Corps of Engineers
New Hanover County
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2459
issued to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated April 27,
1990.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An 1 (111,11 ( )pp,)r11nit y Afffrmamc "(60,1 Fmplovcr

NORTH CAROLINA
New Hanover 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. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to an application
filed on the 28th day of March, 1990, to place dredged material
on the beach at Wrightsville Beach in conjunction with the
Wrightsville Beach Shore and Hurricane Wave Protection Project.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of dredged material into the waters of the Atlantic
ocean in conjunction with the proposed Project in New
Hanover County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 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
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less are not
considered significant).
2. That the terminal end of the pipeline shall be
positioned landward of the MHW line to allow
maximum settlement of suspended solids.
3. That nuisance materials such as glass, metals and
plastics should be removed from the beach as soon
as possible after each pumping event.
4. This Certification is valid only for the 1990
Project. Previous Certifications Nos. 1393 and
1393R are no longer valid.
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 27th day of April, 1990.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Cf%'K/3--
--peorge T. Everett, Director
WQC# 2459
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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
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary January 23, 1986 Director

Col. Wayne A. Hanson
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Beach Disposal
Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island
Corps of Engineers
New Hanover County
Dear Col. Hanson:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1871
issued to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated January 23, 1986.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms cc: Wilmington Regional Offi
Mr. William Mills
Mr. David Owens
Pollhflion Prcrcnlion PuP,
P.U. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 2761/7687 Telephone [phone]';
An Equal OPpofmnitti AHirmatw Action Emp vvi

NORTH CAROLINA
New Hanover 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
pursuant to an application filed on the 13th day of December, 1985 to
place spoil from dredging of Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel onto the
beaches at Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into the waters of Atlantic Ocean in conjunction with the
proposed beach disposal in New Hanover County will not result in a
violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 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-
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
condition is made a condition of the Federal Permit.
This the 23rd day of January, 1986.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
R. Paul Wilms, Director
WQC# 1871