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1 J O N T P U B L C N O T C E CHARLESTON DSTRCT, CORPS OF ENGNEERS 1949 NDUSTRAL PARK ROAD, ROOM 140 CONWAY, SC and S.C. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFCE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400 Charleston, South Carolina, REGULATORY DVSON Refer to: P/N # Y August 17, 2012 Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), and the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act ( et.seq.) anapplication has been submitted to the Department of the Army and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control by c/o Beam & Associates Dr. H. Wayne Beam PO Box 3238, SC for a permit to construct additions to an existing private use recreational dock and to perform associated dredging in the Atlantic located southeast of and adjacent to the terminus of Waterway Crossing Court,, Horry County, South Carolina (Latitude: ; Longitude: ). n order to give all interested parties an opportunity to express their views N O T C E is hereby given that written statements regarding the proposed work will be received by the Corps until 15 Days from the Date of this Notice, and SCDHEC will receive written statements regarding the proposed work until 30 Days from the Date of this Notice from those interested in the activity and whose interests may be affected by the proposed work. The proposed work consists of the construction of multiple private use recreational docks, a jet ski lift, a boat lift, and the installation of rip rap. Specifically, the first structure labeled as Dock A, consists of a 15 x 40 pierhead with a 15 x 24 covered portion to be constructed in the AWW and attached to an existing bulkhead by a 4 x 16 walkway. The second structure labeled as Dock B, positioned adjacent to the AWW, will consist of a 14 x 17 covered pierhead attached to an existing bulkhead by a 4 x 42 walkway. A u shaped

2 REGULATORY DVSON August 17, 2012 Refer to: P/N # Y 8 x 28 float with two 5 x 30 finger docks will be attached to the south side proposed walkway by a 3 x 18 self adjusting ramp. A 6 x 16 floating dock and adjacent to a 12 x 20 boat lift positioned north of the walkway will be attached by a 3 x 18 self adjusting A covered 5 x 10 wide double jet ski lift will also be also be attached north of the walkway. Finally, the applicant is proposing to install 350 cubic yards (0.06 acres) of rip rap along the toe of the existing bulkhead for bank stabilization. The purpose of the proposed work, as stated by the applicant, is for enhance the enjoyment of residing on the AWW, the enhancement of boating access to coastal waters, and toe protection for an existing bulkhead. The applicant offered no mitigation for the proposed work. NOTE: Plans depicting the work described in this notice are available and will be provided, upon receipt of a written request, to anyone that is interested in obtaining a copy of the plans for the specific project. The request must identify the project of interest by public notice number and a self-addressed stamped envelope must also be provided for mailing the drawings to you. Your request for drawings should be addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: REGULATORY DVSON 1949 NDUSTRAL PARK ROAD ROOM 140 CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLNA The District Engineer has concluded that the discharges associated with this project, both direct and indirect, should be reviewed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in accordance with provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. As such, this notice constitutes a request, on behalf of the applicant, for certification that this project will comply with applicable effluent limitations and water quality standards. The work shown on this application must also be certified as consistent with applicable provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Program (15 CFR 930). The District Engineer will not process this application to a conclusion until such certifications are received. This activity may also require evaluation for compliance with the S.C. Construction in Navigable Waters Permit Program. State review, permitting and certification is conducted by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The applicant is hereby advised that supplemental information may be required by the State to facilitate the review. Persons wishing to comment or object to State certification or the navigable waters permit must submit all comments in writing to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control at the above address within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. mplementation of the proposed project would impact (0.36) acres of estuarine substrates and emergent wetlands utilized by various life stages of species comprising the red drum, shrimp, and snapper-grouper management complexes. Our initial determination is that the proposed action would not have a substantial individual or cumulative adverse impact on EFH or fisheries managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Our final determination relative to project impacts and the need for mitigation measures is subject to review by and coordination with the NMFS. The District Engineer has consulted the most recently available information and has determined that the project is not likely to adversely affect any Federally endangered, threatened, or proposed species and will not result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated or proposed critical habitat. This public notice serves as a request to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for any additional information they may have on whether any listed or proposed endangered or threatened species or designated or proposed critical habitat may be present in the area which would be affected by the activity, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (as amended).

3 REGULATORY DVSON August 17, 2012 Refer to: P/N # Y Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), this public notice also constitutes a request to ndian Tribes to notify the District Engineer of any historic properties of religious and cultural significance to them that may be affected by the proposed undertaking. n accordance with the NHPA, the District Engineer has also consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not included as a registered property or property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. To insure that other cultural resources that the District Engineer is not aware of are not overlooked, this public notice also serves as a request to the State Historic Preservation Office to provide any information it may have with regard to historic and cultural resources. Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for a public hearing shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the activity on the public interest and will include application of the guidelines promulgated by the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under authority of Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act and, as appropriate, the criteria established under authority of Section 102 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the project must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the project will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. A permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest. n cases of conflicting property rights, the Corps of Engineers cannot undertake to adjudicate rival claims. The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, state, and local agencies and officials; ndian Tribes; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this project. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental mpact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the activity. f there are any questions concerning this public notice, please contact T. Brian Hardee at

4 LOCATON MAP NOT FOR CONSTRUCTON LTTLE RVER QUAD APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET OF 10

5 :'MS LjO-5-G1-.J}f PiN '\to. 35CC"1]40G28 ':::Utr.-3n r i.-;.'1f1:ff e;;jt1t,1tfon il'jrboj..jr HOA inc, 1>3 _,j 8'J<}k r 76! D(Jge i'] 1/2" RC#..o:.:REBAR= f.ol.n_o N 47"49'06" 99.96' (Tie) WATERWAY CROSSNG COURT 50' PRVA TE R/W l 48"51 '11" e 3.72' (Te To 112" ron Pipa F'<tUtd) DOCK : NEW RP-RAP --- NEW COVERED DOUBLE JET SK UFT NEW 6x16' FLOA nne '2><2D' BOAr UFT\ :_(, No, _,J500 C CUfTn : (YwndC< e.59 ::'O,AB;;\jED 21, rt. o 49 ceres NEW.3X18' RAMP NEW 14'x17' COVERED PER HEAD NEW.3X18' ffa'-' NEW 4x42' WALKWA Y PROPERTYLlNE NEW 8x28' FLOA T wrm (2) 5)(JO' FNGeRS EXST. DOCK ACROSS CHANNEL.Tl'\:""-LLzJ::::27=-o EBB _ -FLOOD NEW 15)(40' HEAD WTH 15x24, COVERED CENTER SECT/ON STE PLAN DOCK "A" o ,..,. ATLANTC - TO MAM 320' R/W TO MAJNE-- NTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FOR PERMTTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTON 1"=50' APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 2 OF 10

6 "v/ NEW 4x16' WALKWAY cr15 1., V 1/2" RON REBAR FOUND f2' '/ i (WTNESS) i1'.'.;;'-.-lll7r4--' ' RJW 1/2 R RON (J1 PPE SET PONT B - N ll.-_---!o_"-'";:::::p-;:!:-o';77nt AE ff..--40'-=j\ r:'set NEW 15x40' PER HEAD WTH 15x24' COVERED CENTER SECTON NAD 83 STATE PLANE COORDNATES EAST NORTH PONT A o ci r -t--r PONT '1 EBB _ ---FLOOD }\..<=... <=ENTERLNE o DOCK "A" DETAL STE PLAN 1"=30' APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry FOR PERMTTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCnON DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 3 OF 10

7 NEW RP-RAP t 5 j o NEW COVERED DOUBLE JET SK LFT NEW 6x16' FLOA TlNG DOCK NEW 12x20' BOA T LlFT\. \ 12' NEW 3X18' RAMP 0;. NEW 14'x17' COVERED PER HEAD NEW 3X18' RAMP NEW 8x28, FLOA T - WTH (2) 5x30' FNGERS / 28' / f 1\ NEW 4x42' WALKWA Y EXiST. SEA WALL 320' RW 200' SEA WALL/SEA WALL 55' '-.,...,.-,--; _.. o DOCK "B" DETAL STE PLAN 1"=30' APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 FOR PERMTTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTON SHEET 4 OF 10

8 FOR PERt.tT11NG ONLY NOT FOR CONSlRUCTlON / 2X4 RAL / 2X10 RAL CAP L 2X4 RALL 2X2 PCKET L 0 0 L 2X6 DECKNG 2X10 BEAM 6X6 PLE :::E ;:.., 2X6 JOST 1/2" GALV. BOLT TYPCAL v fj MHW 8' O.C. APPLCANT: WALKWA Y / PER ELEVATON NOT TO SCALE COUNTY: Harry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 5 OF 10

9 2Xl0 RAL CAP 6' 2X2 PCKET 6X6 PLE 2X6 DECKNG o o 2Xl0 BEAM o MHW 2)(6 CROSS BRACNG EXSTNG GRADE WALKWAY CROSS SECTON NOT TO SCALE FOR PERMTTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTON APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 6 OF 10

10 ...l p..; 0 0:::..,; BOA T LFT COVERED PER HEAD FLOATNG DOCK... 20'... 1_ 20'_1.. 17'1" ' Mm. RAMP 15'...l..,; MHW MLW \l, l 'llhlii U(// 0 C_gl.>"" "i1)'iess. \_.'-if * TREATED WOOD PLNG (TYP.) "HJ /...,::: -,o,,;rljj R - 'S\,/', i. t \ \ \ \. \ -' \\ FOR PERMTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCl1ON SECTON DOCK "B" FLOATNG DOCK/RAMP/PER HEAD /UFT NTS APPL CANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 7 OF 10

11 NEW COVERED NEW RAMP AND JET SK LFT FLOATNG DOCK 6' 10'.. - MHW :- - - _MLW TREATED WOOD PLNG (TYP.) SECTON - FLOATNG DOCK/RAMP/JET SK LFT NTS a... UFT ASSENBLY /,8" DA. PLNGS MHW BonOM - SECTON - 20' NTS BOAT LFT MLW :1 FOR PERMTTNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTON APPLCANT: COUNTY: DATE: Horry 7/20/2012 SHEET 8 OF 10

12 4 /15x24' l' /" OVERHANG ROOF WTH <XJ SCREEN SCREEN /8" DA. PLNGS BOTTOM -- t-i _MHYJ -- f- f _MLW i!= c.!) z j SECTON - DOCK "A" NTS FOR PERMTllNG ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCl1ON APPLCANT: COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 9 OF 10

13 r-: (f) x w VARES - AVG.=16' w z :::i Cl 0:::«WW Q..2 l-.j 0::::::> Q..(]) MHW MLW _. NEW RP-RAP 050:12" GEOTEXTLE FABRC EXST. GRADE RP RAP SECTON \\\\H'lllil l lll '\ CARD, "l,.,. -- :'" ;ii>'ress,'!i\ \ ' * X7/ \ -:.. \ : f \) = NTS f>', / ")',... ' /S..., ' ,/... "'''',,?1J R-- \", t\\\\\\\ for PERWlmNG ONLY NOT for CONSlRUCTa- APPLCANT: PiN COUNTY: Horry DATE: 7/20/2012 SHEET 10 OF 10