19950462 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950523

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
June 1, 1995
N. C. State Ports Authority
113 Arendell Street
Morehead City, N.C. 28517
Dear Sirs:
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Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed constructing of Berth One at Morehead City Port Terminal
Project # 95462, COE # 199502811
Carteret County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3003 issued to N. C. State Ports
Authority dated 4 May 1995.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerel ,
4ston ow , Jr. P.E.
Attachments
3003.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret 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 N. C. State Ports Authority
resulting in 3000 square feet of wetland impact in Carteret County pursuant to an application filed on
the 4th day of May of 1995 to construct Berth One at Morehead City Port Terminal.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Newport River in conjunction with the proposed development in Carteret 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 conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction related
discharge (50 NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by
DEM; 25 NTUs in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; 10 NTUs
in trout 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 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) 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 1st day of June, 1995.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P.Pton Howard, Jr. RE
WQC# 3003
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
May 2, 1995
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC State Ports Authority
Project Location: Berth One, Morehead City Terminal, Newport River
Proposed Project: to complete construction of Berth One as authorized under CAMA Permit #182-88
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by May
23, 1995. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles Jones at (919) 726-
7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: GREGSON
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS
DATE: May 24$ 1995
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 95 PERMIT NO.: 95462 COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT NAME: NC State Ports Authority
PROJECT TYPE: Fill PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: May 4, 1995
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030503
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Newport River
CLASS: SC STREAM INDEX #: 21-31
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: SM
WL REQUESTED:.068 WL ACR EST: Yes
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: Yes MITIGATION TYPE: C
MITIGATION SIZE: 2.25 RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE
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STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, DATE APPROVED: Project #SW950328 approved on 4/10/95 under the density limits
option.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicants propose to complete the construction of Berth One as
authorized under CAMA Permit #182-88.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: Individual Certification #2269 was issued on September 13, 1988.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 30,000 sq. ft. WETLAND: 3,000 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? Yes
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? N/A
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A
A.
95462. May
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MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the project be
done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the immediate construction area to
exceed 25 NTU.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Charles Jones
John Parker
NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the NC State Ports
Authority filed an application on April 3, 1995, for a permit from the Division of Coastal
Management to develop in an Area of Environmental Concern and for certification from the
Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill material in project wetlands
will not violate applicable water quality standards.
According to said application, the applicant is proposing to complete the construction
of Berth One at the Morehead City Port Terminal, adjacent to the Newport River, Carteret
County.
A copy of the entire application and additional information may be examined (or
copies furnished upon request and payment of reproduction costs) during normal business
hours at the office of Charles Jones, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C., [phone], and/or the
office of Rick Shiver, Division of Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field
Office, Wilmington, N.C., [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action on this
water quality certification on or before June 7, 1995. The issuance of the CAMA Major
Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date
depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may
result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter,
Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
June 2, 1995 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Preston Howard,
Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611,
prior to May 28, 1995 for consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later
comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit
decision. Project modifications may occur based on review and comment by the public and
state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon
request.
PUBLISHED ON: Friday, May 12, 1995 D
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77 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGE
FIELD INMTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC State Ports Authority
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Berth one at the Morehead City Terminal adjacent to the
Newport River, Carteret
Photo Index - 1989: 154-20; D,12 1984:
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2692000 Y: 360500
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4/18/95
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 4/3/95
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Morehead City
Land Classification From LUP - Developed and Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, CW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes/No
(D) Intended Use: Governmental (State Ports Authority)
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Town of Morehead City system
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Port related infrastructure
Planned - Completion of Berth One
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: slight to none
Source - Personal observation
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands 3,0000± ft.2
Spartina alterniflora & spartina
patens
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 30,000± ft2
Shallow water habitat
(C) Other 2'0000± ft.2
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(D) Total Area Disturbed: 32,0000± ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to complete the construction of Berth One as
authorized under CAMA Permit x/182-88.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
PAGE #2
9, NARRATM : The NC State Ports Authority (SPA) is requesting a
permit to complete the construction of Berth One at the Morehead City Terminal as
authorized by CAMA Permit #182-88. This permit originally authorized the re-
construction, redesign and expansion of Berth 1 after it collapsed in 1987. Also,
included in the permit authorization was the excavation of approx. 5.7 acres of subtidal
area, the bulkheading and filling of approx. 2.1 acres of Newport River, the filling of
approx..12 acres of marsh, the establishment of a paved hardstand area, the extension
of an existing stormwater outfall pipe and the establishment of a mooring dolphin
facility. Mitigation was required and involved the creation of approx. 2.2 acres of
spartina alterniflora marsh on an existing dredged spoil island in Newport River and
the creation of a "hard rock habitat area" along the slope of a dredged area. Shortly
after construction began on the project, the leaseholder of the railroad trestle and tracks
initiated legal proceeding to halt the construction and excavation activities. A
compromise was ultimately reach which resulted in the area of the Newport River
being filled and excavated to be reduced in size. The excavation activities authorized
by the modified permit was completed but the bulkheading and filling of the berth area
was never completed. In fact, the bulkhead and limited backfill was placed offshore
but it was never extended perpendicular to the shore. The sheltering effect afforded by
the bulkhead has allowed approx. 1,0000 ft.2 of spartina alterniflora to become
established along the shoreline. The paved hardstand area was also eliminated in order
to comply with stormwater rules.
The NC SPA is now requesting permits to complete the bulkheading and filling of
Berth One. Plans included with the application shows that approx. 160 linear feet of
bulkhead will be extended from the existing bulkhead in a perpendicular direction to
the existing shoreline with an approx. 110' wide x 240' long area below the mean high
water line will be filled to an elevation of approx 8 to 10' NGVD. On the waterward
side of the bulkhead an approx. 80' long x 12' wide area of riprap is proposed for the
area adjacent to the natural shoreline to serve as wing wall protection. The modified
CAMA permit also included a stormwater drainage plan which was approved by the
Division of Environmental Management. This plan showed the construction of a 20'
wide gravel roadway around the perimeter of the berth with a rock swale collection
system to collect the runoff. The remaining portion of the berth was to remain as a
grassy area. The recent proposal also includes a gravel roadway, a rock swale
collection system and a grassy area but changes the location of the discharge point.
Instead of having the discharge pipe through the new bulkhead it will be located along
the natural shoreline. A new 30" pipe is proposed to discharge the stormwater at a
point below the mean low water line. The mitigation area has been completed and the
applicant has include information concerning this in the application package.
IL AIMCIEPAUP • The project as proposed will result in the completion of
a previously authorized bulkhead with approx. 26,400 ft2 of Newport River bottom
area being filled with approx. 3,600 cubic yards of fill material. Approx. 3,0000 ft.2
of coastal wetlands would also be filled. Additionally, approx 960 ft2 of River bottom
will be filled with approx. 150 cu. yds. of rock riprap for the purpose of wingwall
protection. The applicant has developed a stormwater plan which include a new 30"
stormwater discharge pipe which will discharge in an area along the natural shoreline
at a point below the MLW line. The applicant will have to receive permission from
the Division of Environmental Management to construct this discharge system.
Mitigation has already been provided for this project.
PREPARED BY: Charles Jones
DATE: May 1, 1995
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
a. Name NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
Address
113 ARENDELL STREET
City MOREHEAD CITY State NC
Zip 28517 Day phone ( 919) 343-6228
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) BERTH ONE COMPLETED
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
2202 BURNEIT BLVD.
WILMINGTON N.C. 28401
ATTN:JAMES J. SCOTT,EXECUTIVE DIREC'T'OR
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
113 ARENDELL STREET
b. City, tol?wOn, cH mmmmun't or landmark
c. County
ERET
CART
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? YES
e. Name of body of water nearest project
BOGUS SOUND, NEWPORT RIVER
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). COMPL ION OF BERTH ONE WITH
SHEETPILE BULKHEAD & RIP RAP
3191
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?
COMMERCIAL
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
N.C.--PORT AC'PTVTTIES
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
+ 1.5 ACRES
a. Size of entire tract -
b. Size of individual lot(s) NA
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+ 10 MSL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
SAND
e. Vegetation on tract NA
f. Man-made features now on tract PORT FACILITIES
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
INDUSTRIAL
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
Sc
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? NO If so, by whom?
APR03M5

5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
stnicturesproposed NONE PROPOSED
b. Number of lots or parcels NA
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) NA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
± 1.3_ ACRES
e. 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?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impenneable
surfaces, such as ppavement, buildings, rooftops.
5.3%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
MARL
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? YES
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
NA
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
NA
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
NA
1.- ?escnbe?ocation and type of discharges to waters of
the,tate (tor example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, indu$tpal/coiimercial effluent, "wash
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SURFACE RUNOFF
n
m. Water supply source NA
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
NA
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? NA
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose-of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel,
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards NA
c. Type of material
NA
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
NA
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
CONSTRUCTION OF CATCH BASIN APPROX.40YDt3
L Dimensions of spoil disposal area
A
g. Location of spoil disposal area NA
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
NA
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards + 11,000 YD3
m. Type of fill material CLEAR GRANULAR FILL
n. Source of fill material TBD
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? YES
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
242' X 109'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
RIP RAP, SILT SCREENS, SHEET PILE
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? PILE DRIVERS,BACKHOES,TRUCKS
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? NO If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 160'
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet 0
d. Type of bulkhead material SHEETPILE/RIP RAP
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to b?F placed below
mean high water + 3, 600 YD
f. Type of fill material CLEAN GRANULAR FILL
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 carry 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 arc acceptable only if 18 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
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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**SEE LIST BELOW
Name JIMMY BLANTON,DOT MAINT.ENG.
Address 951 MASONTOWN ROAD
NEWPORT, N.C. 28570
Name A.T. LEARY, JR. PRESIDENT
Address BEAUFORT & MOREHEAD RAILWAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3608 MOREHEAD CITY, N.C.
8
Name J.M. DAVIS
Address J.M. DAVIS OIL COMPANY
201 ARENDELL ST. MOREHEAD CITY,N.C.
28557
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
NCSPA 51-87/182-88 ON 2/27/87
NCSPA 86-94 ON 6/17/94
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources 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).
WILLIAM C. TAYLOR, GENERAL MANAGER
N.C. PORTS RAILWAY COMMISSION
1717 WOODBINE STREET
WILMINGTON, N.C. 28401
SCOTT M. SAYLOR
N.C. RAILROAD COMPANY
STAFF COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 2248
RALEIGH, N.C.27602

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. p
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Research at the State Ports Authority
Morehead City
Steve Broome
• Approximately 2.25 acres of S ap rtina alterniflora marsh and a transition
zone of Soartina patens were restored on a dredged material disposal
site.
• Plant growth in the restored area is equivalent to adjacent natural
marshes.
• Applications of phosphorus fertilizer increased growth of Spartina
a terniflora at the site but there was no growth response to nitrogen.
• Incorporating labile organic material (wheat straw, alfalfa, Spartina)
into the substrate produced anoxic conditions, which resulted in
mortality of plants.
• The labile organic amendments increased sulfides in porewater and reduced
redox potential.
• Incorporating refractory organic material (peat) did not result in anoxic
conditions in the substrate and had no effect on plant growth.
• Sulfides in porewater and redox potential were not affected by
incorporating peat.
• Surface application of labile organic material did not result in redox
conditions intense enough to affect plant growth.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC State Ports Authority
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Berth One at the Morehead City Terminal adjacent to the
Newport River, Carteret
Photo Index - 1989: 154-20; D,12 1984:
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2692000 Y: 360500
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4/18/95
Was Applicant Present - No P7?', 1 !1 5
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 4/3/95
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIP'T'ION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town Of Morehead City
Land Classification From LUP - Developed and Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, CW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes/No
(D) Intended Use: Governmental (State Ports Authority)
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Town of Morehead City system
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Port related infrastructure
Planned - Completion of Berth One
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: slight to none
Source - Personal observation
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands 3,0000± ft.2
Spartina alterniflora & spartina
patens
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 30,000± ft2
Shallow water habitat
(C) Other 2,0000± ft.2
Highground
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 32,0000± ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to complete the construction of Berth One as
authorized under CAMA Permit #182-88.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION, The NC State Ports Authority (SPA) is requesting a
permit to complete the construction of Berth One at the Morehead City Terminal as
authorized by CAMA Permit #182-88. This permit originally authorized the re-
construction, redesign and expansion of Berth 1 after it collapsed in 1987. Also,
included in the permit authorization was the excavation of approx. 5.7 acres of subtidal
area, the bulkheading and filling of approx. 2.1 acres of Newport River, the filling of
approx..12 acres of marsh, the establishment of a paved hardstand area, the extension
of an existing stormwater outfall pipe and the establishment of a mooring dolphin
facility. Mitigation was required and involved the creation of approx. 2.2 acres of
spartina alterniflora marsh on an existing dredged spoil island in Newport River and
the creation of a "hard rock habitat area" along the slope of a dredged area. Shortly
after construction began on the project, the leaseholder of the railroad trestle and tracks
initiated legal proceeding to halt the construction and excavation activities. A
compromise was ultimately reach which resulted in the area of the Newport River
being filled and excavated to be reduced in size. The excavation activities authorized
by the modified permit was completed but the bulkheading and filling of the berth area
was never completed. In fact, the bulkhead and limited backf1l was placed offshore
but it was never extended perpendicular to the shore. The sheltering effect afforded by
the bulkhead has allowed approx. 1,0000 ft.2 of spartina alterniflora to become
established along the shoreline. The paved hardstand area was also eliminated in order
to comply with stormwater rules.
The NC SPA is now requesting permits to complete the bulkheading and filling of
Berth One. Plans included with the application shows that approx. 160 linear feet of
bulkhead will be extended from the existing bulkhead in a perpendicular direction to
the existing shoreline with an approx. 110' wide x 240' long area below the mean high
water line will be filled to an elevation of approx 8 to 10' NGVD. On the waterward
side of the bulkhead an approx. 80' long x 12' wide area of riprap is proposed for the
area adjacent to the natural shoreline to serve as wing wall protection. The modified
CAMA permit also included a stormwater drainage plan which was approved by the
Division of Environmental Management. This plan showed the construction of a 20'
wide gravel roadway around the perimeter of the berth with a rock swale collection
system to collect the runoff. The remaining portion of the berth was to remain as a
grassy area. The recent proposal also includes a gravel roadway, a rock swale
collection system and a grassy area but changes the location of the discharge point.
Instead of having the discharge pipe through the new bulkhead it will be located along
the natural shoreline. A new 30" pipe is proposed to discharge the stormwater at a
point below the mean low water line. The mitigation area has been completed and the
applicant has include information concerning this in the application package.
10. ANTICIPATED EWPACTS: The project as proposed will result in the completion of
a previously authorized bulkhead with approx. 26,400 ft2 of Newport River bottom
area being filled with approx. 3,600 cubic yards of fill material. Approx. 3,0000 ft.2
of coastal wetlands would also be filled. Additionally, approx 960 ft2 of River bottom
will be filled with approx. 150 cu. yds. of rock riprap for the purpose of wingwall
protection. The applicant has developed a stormwater plan which include a new 30"
stormwater discharge pipe which will discharge in an area along the natural shoreline
at a point below the MLW line. The applicant will have to receive permission from
the Division of Environmental Management to construct this discharge system.
Mitigation has already been provided for this project.
PREPARED BY: Charles Jones
DATE: May 1, 1995
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
devplopmeni 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
a. Name NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
Address
113 ARENDELL STREET
City MOREHEAD CITY State NC
Zip 28517 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any)
BERTH ONE COMPLETED
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
2202 BURNETT BLVD.
WILMINGTON, N.C. 28401
ATTN:JAMES J. SCOTT,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
113 ARENDELL STREET
b. City, town, community, or landmark
MOREHEAD CITY
c. County
CARTERET
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? YES
e. Name of body of water nearest project
BOGUE SOUND, NEWPORT RIVER
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
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?
COMMERCIAL
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
N PORT ACTTVTTTES
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract -
b. Size of individual lot(s) NA
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+ 10 MSL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
SAND
e. Vegetation on tract NA
f. Man-made features now on tract PORT FACILITIES
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classificati6n of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local govcnunent?
INDUSTRIAL
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SC
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for J. Has a professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? NO If so, by whom?
or pier). COMPLETION OF BERTH ONE WITH
SHEETPILE BULKHEAD & RIP RAP
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT SURFACE RUNOFF
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed NONE PROPOSED
b. Number of lots or parcels NA '
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) NA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
± 1. 3, ACRES
e. 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? NO
m. Water supply source
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
NA
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? NA
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as ppavement, buildings, rooftops.
5.3%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
MARL
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? YES
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
NA
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
NA
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
NA
1. describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the.9tate (for example, surface ninoff, sanitary
Wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
dpwn"4;- -
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel,
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
NA
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards NA
c. Type of material
Length Width Depth
NA
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
NA
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
CONSTRUCTION OF CATCH BASIN APPROX.40YD3
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
NA
g. Location of spoil disposal area NA
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
NA
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
Amount of fill in cubic yards ± 11,000 YD3
in. Type of fill material
CLEAR A GRANULAR FILL
n. Source of fillmaterial
TBD
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? YES
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
242' X 109'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
RIP RAP, SILT SCREENS, SHEET PILE
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? PILE DRIVERS,BACKHOES,TRUCKS
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? NO If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 160'
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet 0
d. Type of bulkhead material SHEETPILE/RIP RAP
Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to ? placed below
mean high water + 3,600 YD
f. Type of fill material CLEAN GRANULAR FILL
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 carry 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 arc preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Bluc-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 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
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity. 7
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Name JIMMY BLANTON,DOT MAINT.ENG.
Address 951 MASMTMM ROAD
NEWPORT, N.C. 28570
Name A.T. LEARY, JR. PRESIDENT
Address BEAUFORT & MOREHEAD RAILWAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3608 MOREHEAD CITY, N.C.
28
Name J.M. DAVIS
Address J.M. DAVIS OIL COMPANY
201 ARENDELL ST. MOREHEAD CITY,N.C.
28557
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
NCSPA 51-87/182-88 ON 2/27/87
NCSPA 86-94 ON 6/17/94
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 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).
**
WILLIAM C. TAYLOR, GENERAL MANAGER
N.C. PORTS RAILWAY COMMISSION
1717WOODBINE STREET
WILMINGTON, N.C. 28401
SCOTT M. SAYLOR
N.C. RAILROAD COMPANY
STAFF COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 2248
RALEIGH, N.C.27602
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. QQ
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Research at the State Ports Authority
Morehead City
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• Approximately 2.25 acres of S artina alterniflora marsh and a transition
zone of Spartina atens were restored on a dredged material disposal
site.
• Plant growth in the restored area is equivalent to adjacent natural
marshes.
• Applications of phosphorus fertilizer increased growth of Spartina
alterniflora at the site but there was no growth response to nitrogen.
• Incorporating labile organic material (wheat straw, alfalfa, Spartina)
into the substrate produced anoxic conditions, which resulted in
mortality of plants.
• The labile organic amendments increased sulfides in porewater and reduced
redox potential.
• Incorporating refractory organic material (peat) did not result in anoxic
conditions in the substrate and had no effect on plant growth.
• Sulfides in porewater and redox potential were not affected by
incorporating peat.
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199502811
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
May 22, 1995
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Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina State Ports Authority
for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality
Certification to construct and backf ill a bulkhead and install a riprap
wingwall to complete Berth One on the Newport River, Morehead City Terminal,
Carteret 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 is 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, in most cases, 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, or asked for an
extension of time, by July 3, 1995, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Scott McLendon, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Wrig
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Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure) :
Mr. John Parker Mr. Charles Jones
Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Department of North Carolina Division
Environment, Health and of Coastal Management
Natural Resources Post Office Box 769
Post Office Box 27687 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
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P.O. Box 27687
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
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U.S. Army Corps or Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
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Route 6, Box 203
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Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909
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Please.tyne or print. Carefully describe au anticipated
developmcnt 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
a. Name NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
Address 113 ARENDELL STREET
City MOREHEAD CITY State NC
Zip 28517 Day phone ( 919) 343-6228
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) BERTH ONE COMPLETED _
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
2202 BURNETT BLVD.
WILMINGTON, N.C. 28401
ATTN:JAMES J. SCOTT,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
113 ARENDELL STREET
b. City, town, community, or landmark
MOREHEAD CITY
c. County CARTERET
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? YES
e. Name of body of water nearest project
BOGUE SOUND, NEWPORT RIVER
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, buildin?g a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). COMPLETION OF BERTH ONE WITH
SHEETPILE BULKHEAD & RIP RAP
If you plan to build a marina, also comply ?]d VJ
attach Form DCM-MP-2. `1113 _.
f?
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance Awi,S
existing project, new work, or both? ?j
BOTH RgNC,y
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
COMMERCIAL
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
N.C. PORT ACTIVITIES
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
+ 1.5 ACRES
a. Size of entire tract -
b. Size of individual lot(s)
NA
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
, + 10 MSL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
SAND
e. Vegetation on tract NA
f. Man-made features now on tract PORT FACILITIES
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
INDUSTRIAL
i. How arc adjacent waters classified?
SC
J. Has a professional archacolo ical survey been
carried out for the tract? N If so, by whom?
3/91 1
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed NONE PROPOSED
b. Number of lots or parcels NA
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) NA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
± 1. 3, ACRES
e. 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? NO
E 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.
MARL
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? YES
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
NA
SURFACE RUNOFF
m. Water supply source NA
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
NA
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? NA
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),
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Length Width Depth
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
NA areas
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
NA
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down").
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards NA
c. Type of material
NA
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
NA
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
CONSTRIMON OF CATCH BASIN APPROX.40W
Dimensions of spoil disposal area
Location of spoil disposal area NA
Do you claim title to the disposal area? NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
NA
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
Amount of fill in cubic yards + 11,000 YD3
Type of fill material CLEAR GRANULAR FILL
Source of fill material TBD
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? YES
Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
242' X 109'
How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
RIP RAP, SILT SCREENS, SHEET PILE
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? PILE DRIVERS,BACKHOES,TRUCKS
Will wetlands be crossed in transposing equipment
to project site? NO If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Length of bulkhead or riprap 160'
Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet 0
d. Type of bulkhead material SHEETPILE/RIP RAP
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to hS placed below
mean high water ± 3,600
f. Type of fill material CLEAN GRANULAR FILL
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 cant' 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. Bluc-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 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
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
91
**SEE LIST BELOW
Name JIMMY BLANTON,DOT MAINT.ENG.
Address
NEWPORT, N.C. 28570
Name A.T. LEARY, JR. PRESIDENT
Address BEAUFORT & MOREHEAD RAILWAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3608 MOREHEAD CITY, N.C.
28557
Name J.M. DAVIS
Address J.M. DAVIS OIL COMPANY
201 ARENDELL ST. MOREHEAD CITY,N.C.
28557
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
NCSPA 51-87/182-88 ON 2/27/87
NCSPA 86-94 ON 6/17/94
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 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).
**
WILLIAM C. TAYLOR, GENERAL MANAGER
N.C. PORTS RAILWAY COMMISSION
1717 WOODBINE STREET
WILMINGTON, N.C. 28401
SCOTT M. SAYLOR
N.C. RAILROAD COMPANY
STAFF COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 2248
RALEIGH, N.C.27602
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. QQ
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