Source: NCDEQ, 10/23/20 The N.C. Coastal Resources
Commission (CRC) will hold a public hearing on Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. by web
conference to consider amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0304 and 15A NCAC 07H .0312.
The public may join the meeting online. The proposed rules are
available on the DEQ website. 15A NCAC 7H .0304 defines and establishes AECs that are within the Ocean Hazard Areas along the State’s Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Due to overwash impacts to vegetation caused by Hurricane Isaias at Oak Island, the Coastal Resources Commission is proposing to amend its administrative rules in order to reflect physical changes that occurred at two locations by establishing an Unvegetated Beach Area of Environmental Concern and measurement lines from which setbacks are temporarily measured until vegetation is re-established and is considered stable and natural. 15A NCAC 7H .0312 ensures that
sand used for beach nourishment closely matches the sand on the existing beach.
The Coastal Resources Commission is proposing to amend this rule to allow more
flexibility with sampling protocol that assures sediment compatibility between
the beach and borrow area, while strengthening recipient beach sampling
protocols. Who: Coastal Resources Commission What: Public Hearing When: Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. Where: Meeting by Webex
Click here to join the meeting TO
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public are
invited to submit comments to the Coastal Resources Commission by email
to DCMcomments@ncdenr.gov. Please list “AEC Amendment” and/or “Beach Nourishment” in the subject line. Written comments may also be
mailed to: Braxton Davis, Director Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 COMMENT
PERIOD ENDS: The comment period ends Dec.
14, 2020. All comments received will be considered during review of the proposed
updates.
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