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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Ja mes B. Hunt, Jr., G ove mor
Jonathan B. Howesy Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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September 20, 1996
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TO: John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
FROM: John Dorn
RE: Division of Water u lity comments
William F. Cox and oseph A. Huber project
Carteret County
DWQ # 960433
The Division of Water Quality has no objection to the
issuance of a CAMA permit to Mr. Cox and Mr. Huber for their
floating structure in Core Sound. The concerns expressed in my 8
June 1996 letter concerning wastewater disposal will be
adequately addressed when Carteret County issues a permit to this
project to handle the wastewater and dispose of it onshore.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
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cc: Jim Gregson, Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. William Cox and Joseph Huber
Mr. Roger Melville, Carteret County
Central Files
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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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June 8, 1996
Mr. William Cox and Mr. Joseph Huber
P.O. Box 40
Atlantic, NC 28511
Project #960433
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Cox and Mr. Huber:
The Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section has reviewed your
plans to place a 16 foot by 41 foot floating structure into Core Sound for clam harvesting and
bagging. Furthermore, insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude that your project
must be built as planned and still protect water quality in Core Sound. Therefore, we are
moving toward denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A NCAC 2B.0109. Until we
receive additional information, we are requesting (by copy of this letter) that the N.C. Division
of Coastal Management place your project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to this project. Specifically
how do you plan to handle the wastewater generated during use of this facility? If a pumpout
facility will be used, can this structure make regular trips to this site? If the sewage is pumped
to another vessel, a pump and haul permit would be needed DEM issues these permits as
temporary solutions to wastewater dilemmas - therefore we are unlikely to issue such a permit
in this case. Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address
alternative designs for your project may be helpful in our review of your 401 Certification.
Please respond within two weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information
to me and one copy to Mr. Jim Gregson at the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal
Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845. If we do not hear from you in two weeks, we will
assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as
withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Wilmington Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
John Parker; DCM
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Division of Coastal Manage ment MAY O 7 1996
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
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MEMORANDUM: MAY 0 7 1996
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director DIVISION OF
Division of Environmental Management COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: William F. Cox & Joseph A. Huber
Project Location: east side of Core Sound, near Core Banks & Cape Lookout National Seashore,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to place a 16' x 44' floating structure on the east side of Core Sound
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by May
24, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall 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.
_741? SIGNED DATE l s?
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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, 1996
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 96 PERMIT NO.: 960433 COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT NAME: William F. Cox & Joseph A. Huber
PROJECT TYPE: Structure PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: May 7, 1996
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030504
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Core Sound
CLASS: SA ORW STREAM INDEX #: 21-35-7
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Open
WL IMPACT: N/A WL TYPE: N/A
WL REQUESTED: N/A WL ACR EST: N/A
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A ITING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION• Other,
STORMWATER PLAN 'D:
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicants are proposing to place a 16' X 44' floating structure
(house) in Core Sound. The structure will be used for the harvesting, grading, counting and bagging of
clams.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: No
IF YES, TYPE:
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: Unknown
TO BE PERMITTED BY: Unknown
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: No
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: N/A WETLAND: N/A
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? N/A
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
It is recommended that the applicant be required to submit a detailed explanation of how domestic
wastewater generated on the floating structure will be disposed of. The permit application states that
there will be holding tanks and pumpout equipment on board, however it is my understanding that the
nearest pumpout facility is located in Beaufort, NC and it is doubtful that a floating structure of this type
would be able to make the trip to Beaufort. If the applicants pumped the wastewater onto another vessel
or vehicle for transport to a suitable disposal site, they would be required to obtain a pump and haul
permit. This Division would be unlikely to issue a pump and haul permit as a permanent solution to a
waste disposal problem. It is also my understanding that septage haulers are not permitted to transport
and dispose of this type of waste.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Ted Tyndall
John Parker
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
WILLIAM F. COX AND JOSEPH A. HUBER/CARTERET COUNTY
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
Mr. Joseph A. Huber leases 7 acres of public bottom on the east side of Core
Sound from the State of North Carolina for the purpose of cultivating shellfish. Mr.
Huber also has a lease for use of the water column superjacent to the bottom for the
purpose of increasing the productivity of shellfish culture on that leased bottom. The
lease bottom/project site is located approximately 300' from Cape Lookout National
Seashore. The waters of Core Sound at the project site have been classified SA ORW.
According to the applicant, the water depths range between -2' and -3' below MHW.
Obviously, the area is open to shellfishing.
Project Description
The applicants propose to place a 16' X 44' floating structure in the waters of
Core Sound. The two-story structure has a first-story floor area of 704 ftz built upon a
wooden platform attached to nine 12' X 3' pontoons (see attached photographs). The
second floor has 180 ft2 of living space. The structure is of wood frame construction
with a front and back doors and 14 windows. There are both front and back porches
on the structure. The interior includes a vinyl linoleum tile floor covering, a kitchen
containing wooden cabinets, wood grain countertops, a double stainless steel sink, and
a full-size refrigerator. The structure is wired for electricity and includes a ceiling fan
in the middle of the living room. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor. Two
rooms are located upstairs just off the upstairs hallway. The applicant states that there
are self contained tanks with pumpouts equipment on the structure.
The applicants propose to anchor the floating structure inside the water column
lease and harvest the clams. The clams would be brought aboard the floating structure
for grading, counting, and bagging. And according to the applicant, the structure
would allow for year around operation as well as provide for 24-hour security at the
remote site.
Anticipated Impacts
The placement of the floating structure in the Estuarine Waters of Core Sound
would usurp a minimum of 704 ft2 of Public Trust Area. The structure would infringe
upon the public trust rights and provides for the potential of discharges into the Public
Trust and Estuarine Waters of Core Sound. It also appears that the placement of the
structure adjacent to the Cape Lookout National Seashore would have an adverse affect
on the aesthetics of this natural area.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - May 2, 1996

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: William F. Cox and Joseph A. Huber
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, near Core Banks and Cape Lookout National
Seashore, east side of Core Sound
Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,792,600 Y: 402,900 Atlantic Quad "UL"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - January 10, 1996 (on structure in Atlantic)
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - April 30, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County 1991 Land Use Plan as amended
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - Self contained holding tank
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - 16' X 44' floating structure
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosio n: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open waters of Core Sound
(C) Other
704 ft2
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(D) Total Area Disturbed: 704 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA ORW Open: Yes
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to place a 16' X 44' floating structure on the east
side of Core Sound.
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 3, 1996
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
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FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: William F. Cox & Joseph A. Huber
Project Location: east side of Core Sound, near Core Banks & Cape Lookout National Seashore,
Carteret County
Proposed Project: to place a 16' x 44' floating structure on the east side of Core Sound
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by May
24, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall 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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APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
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1. APPLICANT (, o?-tp- 5L-4)') ifs
a., Landowner:
Name M. C
Address
City
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2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Co ?4;- ,Y P
c. Street address or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes _K No
e. Name of body of water nearest ect (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Fast 5 .7"0j FoY-c .Sac?.rq?
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? IV v c?
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
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d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project.' If more space is needed, please attach
additional pSes.
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site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that 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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Ca lit I oo4- vvt #41;v?,d 5.4 S I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address /3 01,arler S4. , f,(arEe.? Ts/a.d. uc z8s3/ grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone 919- 2 fro- i 11.09 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address project.
Phone
I further certify that the information provided in this
Name
Address application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
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Landowner or Authorized Ag
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM 'MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM W-6 Marina Development
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment In the
space o
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
Size of entire tract 9'acxe 4 A-'
b. Size of individual lot(s)//?•
c. ' Approximate elevation pf tract above MHW or
NWL 41 lout ?!//?+1
ract
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) oy
p(. e. Vegetation on tract ?(?l • l?•

f. Man-made features now on tract Al o n 4-
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Y Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? _ X Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
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Has a professional
done for the tract?
If yes, by whom?.
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic. District, -or. -does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes _ No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, 'if amilable)
archaeological assessment been
Yes X No
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
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5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed 'application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. 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, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 71.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of 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 perso r area to the
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Description of Floating Structure
Proposed by
Joseph A. Huber
William F. Cox
April 25, 1996
To help manage a maraculture clam operation on shellfish
leases near Core Banks approximately five miles south west
of Atlantic, NC we have built a floating work station. The
structure consist of a covered wood frame 16' wide by 44'
long mounted on 9 stainless steel floats 12' long by 4'
wide. The structure has approximately 650 square feet of
work area including a galley and head. It has an upper
level area of 180 square feet for supplies storage and
sleeping area. There are 224 square feet of covered front
and rear decks for outside work areas.
Our lease site is suite remote and only accessible by water.
When clams are harvested they will be taken aboard this
workstation for grading, counting, and bagging. The grading
operation separates out the clams that are too small for
market. These clams will be put back on the lease for
additional growth. The workstation on the lease site will
allow a year around operation so that we can take advantage
of the premium winter market and will eliminate the long
trip to the mainland and back to the lease for replanting
the undersize clams. This lengthy exposure, traveling to
the mainland and back, can be quite harmful to the clams in
winter. The workstation will also allow us to provide 24
hour security, which is expected to be needed on this remote
site.
The work station will be anchored inside a column "lease.
This column lease, when applied for, had this work station
shown on the application. This 'lease i.s inside a 7 acre
bottom lease and has a water depth of approximately 21-31.
The work station will not hinder navigation or any use of
the public trust more than allowed by the column lease.
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STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) A11A
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boath ouse (including covered lifts) A114
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) /V1,g
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) A11,4
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys W1.
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
Width of water body _
Distance buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number 1Y1,4
(3) Length
(4) Width
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: William F. Cox and Joseph A. Huber
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, near Core Banks and Cape Lookout National
Seashore, east side of Core Sound
Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,792,600 Y: 402,900 Atlantic Quad "UL"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - January 10, 1996 (on structure in Atlantic)
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - April 30, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County 1991 Land Use Plan as amended
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - Self contained holding tank
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - 16' X 44' floating structure
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
Lli?r.UVLU VILLED
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open waters of Core Sound 704 ft2
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 704 ft'
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA ORW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to place a 16' X 44' floating structure on the east
side of Core Sound.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
WILLIAM F. COX AND JOSEPH A. HUBER/CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
Mr. Joseph A. Huber leases 7 acres of public bottom on the east side of Core
Sound from the State of North Carolina for the purpose of cultivating shellfish. Mr.
Huber also has a lease for use of the water column superjacent to the bottom for the
purpose of increasing the productivity of shellfish culture on that leased bottom. The
lease bottom/project site is located approximately 300' from Cape Lookout National
Seashore. The waters of Core Sound at the project site have been classified SA ORW.
According to the applicant, the water depths range between -2' and -3' below MHW.
Obviously, the area is open to shellfishing.
Project Description
The applicants propose to place a 16' X 44' floating structure in the waters of
Core Sound. The two-story structure has a first-story floor area of 704 ftz built upon a
wooden platform attached to nine 12' X 3' pontoons (see attached photographs). The
second floor has 180 ft2 of living space. The structure is of wood frame construction
with a front and back doors and 14 windows. There are both front and back porches
on the structure. The interior includes a vinyl linoleum tile floor covering, a kitchen
containing wooden cabinets, wood grain countertops, a double stainless steel sink, and
a full-size refrigerator. The structure is wired for electricity and includes a ceiling fan
in the middle of the living room. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor. Two
rooms are located upstairs just off the upstairs hallway. The applicant states that there
are self contained tanks with pumpouts equipment on the structure.
The applicants propose to anchor the floating structure inside the water column
lease and harvest the clams. The clams would be brought aboard the floating structure
for grading, counting, and bagging. And according to the applicant, the structure
would allow for ygar around operation as well as provide for 24-hour security at the
remote site.
Anticipated Impacts
The placement of the floating structure in the Estuarine Waters of Core Sound
would usurp a minimum of 704 ft2 of Public Trust Area. The structure would infringe
upon the public trust rights and provides for the potential of discharges into the Public
Trust and Estuarine Waters of Core Sound. It also appears that the placement of the
structure adjacent to the Cape Lookout National Seashore would have an adverse affect
on the aesthetics of this natural area.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - May 2, 1996

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Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, towg, community_or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a., Landowner:
Name S+w t -e. a N.C.
Address
City
Zip Day Phone
Fax
State
b. Authorized A ent:
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Name 7c, s? r-h ?. y/0 r
Address P d - 13 a X 4hO
City 14T /0 h / L State !1/• C .
010)22 S -Z Cy 7/
Zip Z 95 Day Phone 22 5-- F3' el/
Fax c1 l q 2 2 5--207j
c. Project name (if any) -T a-
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NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landmmer(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County CG i-A-P k e c. Street address or secondary road number

d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X_ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Fa s t 5 " ,. 9,,,-•c Sac,tiq/
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? My, c?
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? C D A" In ?r C Q /
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project.: If more space is needed, please attach
additional p es.
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Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7'acxe, 44-1 lea.
b. Size of individual lot(s)/? l?•
c. 'Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL - Z ! -/. 3 , 4S..1 d J ?,l# W
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of ract
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e. Vegetation on tract ,l? • ?•
f. Man-made features now on tract LV o n 4-
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
/1?onL
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? < Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes _ X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic. District, or -does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes No
Are there wetlands'on the site? Yes -4- No
Coastal (marsh) Other
if yes, has a delineation been conducted?
((Attach documentation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
IVTgII?/ ?tJ -- LO41T01JJ O
(AJ: O I f.? ? '7 to N lr c
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
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o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
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5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. 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, dated 'work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.020' for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of 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 perso area to the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that 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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Co, 41t 1 oa4- vvf /Vu?%oha/ C-..4 sbor?e_ I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 13 .1' S-A. f,?ar?i s Ts/a.?/. Svc isgs/ grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone 919- 2 fro- i V09 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address project.
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the 2 S day of 19"
cTa S.e , 11 . 14 u ? Y
Print N o
Signatur
Landowner or AmMorized Age(d
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM * MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space izoidded at the bottom of each form.
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Form DCM-MR4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) AIIA
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) A11.4
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) A11,4
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) A11,4
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys X1/4
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
Width of water body _
Distance buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number 1Y1,4
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
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Description of Floating Structure
Proposed by
Joseph A. Huber
William F. Cox
April 25, 1996
To help manage a maraculture clam operation on shellfish
leases near Core Banks approximately five miles south west
of Atlantic, iii; we have built a floating work station. The
structure consist of a covered wood frame 16' wide by 44'
long mounted on 9 stainless steel floats 12' long by 4'
wide. The structure has approximately 650 square feet of
work area including a galley and head. It has an upper
level area of 180 square feet for supplies storage and
sleeping area. There are 224 square feet of covered front
and rear decks for outside work areas.
Our lease site is quite remote and only accessible by water.
When clams are harvested they will be taken aboard this
workstation for grading, counting, and bagging. The grading
operation separates out the clams that are too small for
market. These clams will be put back on the lease for
additional growth. The workstation on the lease site will
allow a year around operation so that we can take advantage
of the premium winter market and will eliminate the long
trip to the mainland and back to the lease for replanting
the undersize clams. This lengthy exposure, traveling to
the mainland and back, can be quite harmful to the clams in
winter. The workstation will also allow us to provide 24
hour security, which is expected to be needed on this remote
site.
The work station will be anchored inside a column lease.
This column lease, when applied for, had this work station
shown on the application. This lease is inside a 7 acre
bottom lease and has a water depth of approximately 2'-31.
The work station will not hinder navigation or any use of
the public trust more than allowed by the column lease.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT RCcE1VED
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT MAY t / 1996
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: William F. Cox and Joseph A. Huber
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, near Core Banks and Cape Lookout National
Seashore, east side of Core Sound
Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,792,600 Y: 402,900 Atlantic Quad "UL"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - January 10, 1996 (on structure in Atlantic)
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - April 30, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County 1991 Land Use Plan as amended
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - Self contained holding tank
*ructure 117xictini? - None
IMPORTANT Dating structure
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
WILLIAM F. COX AND JOSEPH A. HUBER/CARTERET COUNTY
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
Mr. Joseph A. Huber leases 7 acres of public bottom on the east side of Core
Sound from the State of North Carolina for the purpose of cultivating shellfish. Mr.
Huber also has a lease for use of the water column superjacent to the bottom for the
purpose of increasing the productivity of shellfish culture on that leased bottom. The
lease bottom/project site is located approximately 300' from Cape Lookout National
Seashore. The waters of Core Sound at the project site have been classified SA ORW.
According to the applicant, the water depths range between -2' and -3' below MHW.
Obviously, the area is open to shellfishing.
Project Description
The applicants propose to place a 16' X 44' floating structure in the waters of
Core Sound. The two-story structure has a first-story floor area of 704 ft2 built upon a
wooden platform attached to nine 12' X 3' pontoons (see attached photographs). The
second floor has 180 ft2 of living space. The structure is of wood frame construction
with a front and back doors and 14 windows. There are both front and back porches
on the structure. The interior includes a vinyl linoleum tile floor covering, a kitchen
containing wooden cabinets, wood grain countertops, a double stainless steel sink, and
a full-size refrigerator. The structure is wired for electricity and includes a ceiling fan
in the middle of the living room. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor. Two
rooms are located upstairs just off the upstairs hallway. The applicant states that there
are self contained tanks with pumpouts equipment on the structure.
The applicants propose to anchor the floating structure inside the water column
lease and harvest the clams. The clams would be brought aboard the floating structure
for grading, counting, and bagging. And according to the applicant, the structure
would allow for year around operation as well as provide for 24-hour security at the
remote site.
Anticipated Impacts
The placement of the floating structure in the Estuarine Waters of Core Sound
would usurp a minimum of 704 ft2 of Public Trust Area. The structure would infringe
upon the public trust rights and provides for the potential of discharges into the Public
Trust and Estuarine Waters of Core Sound. It also appears that the placement of the
structure adjacent to the Cape Lookout National Seashore would have an adverse affect
on the aesthetics of this natural area.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - May 2, 1996
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, tow?* communi V-4 r landmark
1. APPLICANT (? 0 }? Y) I?s
a., Landowner:
Name S+w t- -e. a , N. C.
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Address
City
Zip
Day Phone
Fax
State
b. Authorized Apent:
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Name -i'v.t-{ Ah i¢. v1b-r
Address PC,, 13 a x 1?,O
City A-Ha n ?' L State Al. C.
0191)22 5 -2 C 7/
Zip -2-1f Day Phone 22 y - ?,t el
Fax q1 q 2 2 5---201 c. Project name (if any) cr ?c d

NOTE'.- Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County CG kAe 1 -e -/-f
c. Street address or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes _K No
e. Name of body of.water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Fa s t 5 'We FoY•c
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? Me c,J
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? _ CO h-i M?rc i0/
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and -daily operations of proposed
project.' If more space is needed, please attach
additional p5es.
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Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
Size of entire tract acre- A-1 lease,
b. Size of individual lot(s)/1?•
c. 'Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL zt •4 -3' Q10aJ d1lA/
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of ract
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e. Vegetation on tract ??1. l?•
f. Man-made features now on tract Ale n 4-
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
_ X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How" is the tract zoned by local government?
/VAI e,
i. Is the proppsed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X_ Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance cerrificale, if applicable)
j. Has a professional ''archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District,. nor -does . it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes_ No
1. Are there wetlands .on the site? Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other
if yes, hasa delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, ifawailable)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) 1
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o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. 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, dated 'work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2 by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of 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 perso area to the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that 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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Ca./ot I ao4-vvkNa/;oYa/ S..4 stiors I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 13 I 'Cla.-%r S-A. . l7ke -f Ts/a.n/„ Luc 2,8s3l grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone 919- Z fAo- i 1109 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address project.
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the ? F day of 19,74.
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Print N?t.v 1 1 , oow_ A' W. A
Signature' S
landowner or Authorized Ag
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM 'MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment In the
space p&o}?ded at the bottom of each form.
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Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) A11A
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boath ouse (including covered lifts) /?,4
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) A1,tj
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) A11,4
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys X1/4
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
Width of water body -
Distance buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number 1Y1,4
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
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Date
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Description of Floating Structure
Proposed by
Joseph A. Huber
William F. Cox
April 25, 1996
To help manage a maraculture clam operation on shellfish
leases near Core Banks approximately five miles south west
of Atlantic, NC we have built a floating work station. The
structure consist of a covered wood frame 16' wide by 44'
long mounted on 9 stainless steel floats 12' long by 4'
wide. The structure has approximately 650 square feet of
work area including a galley and head. It has an upper
level area of 180 square feet for supplies storage and
sleeping area. There are 224 square feet of covered front
and rear decks for outside work areas.
Our lease site is quite remote and only accessible by water.
When clams are harvested they will be taken aboard this
workstation for grading, counting, and bagging. The grading
operation separates out the clams that are too small for
market. These clams will be put back on the lease for
additional growth. The workstation on the lease site will
allow a year around operation so that we can take advantage
of the premium winter market and will eliminate the long
trip to the mainland and back to the lease for replanting
the undersize clams. This lengthy exposure, traveling to
the mainland and back, can be quite harmful to the clams in
winter. The workstation will also allow us to provide 24
hour security, which is-expected to be needed on this remote
site.
The work station will. be anchored inside a ,column lease.
This.column lease, when applied for, had this work station
shown on the application. This lease is inside a 7 acre
bottom lease and has a water depth of approximately 21-31.
The work station will not hinder navigation or any use of
the public trust more than allowed by the column lease.
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