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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 Blish Point Boat Ramp Dredging_Compiled NOI Notice Of Intent Application Blish Point Boat Ramp Maintenance Town Of Barnstable Barnstable, MA October 2026 Project ID: 0024B021.00 Solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Blish Point Boat Ramp Maintenance Project ID: 0024B021.00 Prepared for The Town Of Barnstable 367 Main Street Hyannis, MA, 02601 Prepared by Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC October 2026 Copyright©, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC 2026 114 Touro St. • Newport, RI 02840 • (401) 236-0360 foth.com REUSE OF DOCUMENTS This document (including any enclosures and attachments) has been prepared for the exclusive use and benefit of the addressee(s) and solely for the purpose for which it is provided. Any use outside of said purpose and/or by anyone other than the addressee(s) is at the unauthorized user’s sole risk. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•1 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Blish Point Boat Ramp Maintenance Table of Contents Appendices Blish Point Boat Ramp Maintenance Project Narrative Tables Exhibit A Project Locus Exhibit B Project Narrative Exhibit C Correspondence Exhibit D Habitat Maps & FEMA Flood Map Exhibit E NOI Permit Plans Exhibit F Current Permits Exhibit G Record Permits and Documents Exhibit H Prior MA DEP Sampling Plan, Results, Core Logs Exhibit I Abutters list, Map, Notification Form Exhibit J Project Photos Project Narrative Page 1. General Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Site Description ............................................................................................................ 4 1.2 Project Need & Purpose .............................................................................................. 5 1.3 Scope of Work .............................................................................................................. 5 2. Site Usage and History ............................................................................................................. 6 2.1 Sediment Sampling and Analysis ............................................................................... 7 3. Dredge Site History .................................................................................................................. 7 3.1 Alternatives Analysis ................................................................................................... 9 3.1.1 Dredging Alternatives .................................................................................. 9 3.1.2 Sediment Disposal Alternatives Analysis ................................................. 10 3.2 Avalible Bathymetric and Topographic Information .............................................. 11 4. Dredging & Disposal Operation ............................................................................................. 11 5. Regulatory Approvals ............................................................................................................. 12 6. Performance Standards to Avoid, Minimize and Mitigation Impacts to Coastal Resource Areas & Habitat ...................................................................................................................... 12 6.1 Minimization of Impacts .......................................................................................... 17 7. Summary ................................................................................................................................. 18 NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•2 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Tables Table 1: Summary of State, Local, and Federal Authorizations issued for Dredging Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel ...................................................................................... 8 Table 2: Current State, Local, and Federal Authorizations issued for Dredging Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel ............................................................................................... 8 Table 3: Summary of Impacts to Land Under Ocean (LUO) from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel .............. 13 Table 4: Summary of Impacts to Coastal Beach from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel ................................. 15 Table 5: Summary of Impacts to Land Containing Shellfish (LCS) from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel ....... 17 wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 1 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. Note: Before completing this form consult your local Conservation Commission regarding any municipal bylaw or ordinance. A. General Information 1. Project Location (Note: electronic filers will click on button to locate project site): a. Street Address b. City/Town c. Zip Code Latitude and Longitude: d. Latitude e. Longitude f. Assessors Map/Plat Number g. Parcel /Lot Number 2. Applicant: a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Street Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email Address 3. Property owner (required if different from applicant): Check if more than one owner a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Street Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address 4. Representative (if any): a. First Name b. Last Name c. Company d. Street Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address 5. Total WPA Fee Paid (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form): a. Total Fee Paid b. State Fee Paid c. City/Town Fee Paid wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 2 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town A. General Information (continued) 6.General Project Description: 7a. Project Type Checklist: (Limited Project Types see Section A. 7b.) 1. Single Family Home 2. Residential Subdivision 3. Commercial/Industrial 4. Dock/Pier 5. Utilities 6. Coastal engineering Structure 7. Agriculture (e.g., cranberries, forestry) 8. Transportation 9. Other 7b. Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project (including Ecological Restoration Limited Project) subject to 310 CMR 10.24 (coastal) or 310 CMR 10.53 (inland)? 1. Yes No If yes, describe which limited project applies to this project. (See 310 CMR 10.24 and 10.53 for a complete list and description of limited project types) 2. Limited Project Type If the proposed activity is eligible to be treated as an Ecological Restoration Limited Project (310 CMR10.24(8), 310 CMR 10.53(4)), complete and attach Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Limited Project Checklist and Signed Certification. 8.Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: a. County b. Certificate # (if registered land) c. Book d. Page Number B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) 1. Buffer Zone Only – Check if the project is located only in the Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank, or Coastal Resource Area. 2. Inland Resource Areas (see 310 CMR 10.54-10.58; if not applicable, go to Section B.3, Coastal Resource Areas). Check all that apply below. Attach narrative and any supporting documentation describing how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 3 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) (cont’d) For all projects affecting other Resource Areas, please attach a narrative explaining how the resource area was delineated. Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) a. Bank 1. linear feet 2. linear feet b. Bordering Vegetated Wetland 1. square feet 2. square feet c. Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways 1. square feet 2. square feet 3. cubic yards dredged Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) d. Bordering Land Subject to Flooding 1. square feet 2. square feet 3. cubic feet of flood storage lost 4. cubic feet replaced e. Isolated Land Subject to Flooding 1. square feet 2. cubic feet of flood storage lost 3. cubic feet replaced f. Riverfront Area 1. Name of Waterway (if available) - specify coastal or inland 2. Width of Riverfront Area (check one): 25 ft. - Designated Densely Developed Areas only 100 ft. - New agricultural projects only 200 ft. - All other projects 3. Total area of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project: square feet 4. Proposed alteration of the Riverfront Area: a. total square feet b. square feet within 100 ft. c. square feet between 100 ft. and 200 ft. 5. Has an alternatives analysis been done and is it attached to this NOI? Yes No 6. Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1, 1996? Yes No 3. Coastal Resource Areas: (See 310 CMR 10.25-10.35) Note: for coastal riverfront areas, please complete Section B.2.f. above. wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 4 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town B.Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) (cont’d) Check all that apply below. Attach narrative and supporting documentation describing how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. Online Users: Include your document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) with all supplementary information you submit to the Department. Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) a. Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below b.Land Under the Ocean 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dredged c.Barrier Beach Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and/or Coastal Dunes below d.Coastal Beaches 1. square feet 2. cubic yards beach nourishment e.Coastal Dunes 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dune nourishment Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) f.Coastal Banks 1. linear feet g.Rocky Intertidal Shores 1. square feet h. Salt Marshes 1. square feet 2. sq ft restoration, rehab., creation i.Land Under Salt Ponds 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dredged j. Land Containing Shellfish 1. square feet k.Fish Runs Indicate size under Coastal Banks, inland Bank, Land Under the Ocean, and/or inland Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, above 1. cubic yards dredged l.Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 1. square feet 4. Restoration/Enhancement If the project is for the purpose of restoring or enhancing a wetland resource area in addition to the square footage that has been entered in Section B.2.b or B.3.h above, please enter the additional amount here. a. square feet of BVW b. square feet of Salt Marsh 5. Project Involves Stream Crossings a. number of new stream crossings b. number of replacement stream crossings wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 5 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town C.Other Applicable Standards and Requirements This is a proposal for an Ecological Restoration Limited Project. Skip Section C and complete Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Limited Project Checklists – Required Actions (310 CMR 10.11). Streamlined Massachusetts Endangered Species Act/Wetlands Protection Act Review 1.Is any portion of the proposed project located in Estimated Habitat of Rare Wildlife as indicated on the most recent Estimated Habitat Map of State-Listed Rare Wetland Wildlife published by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP)? To view habitat maps, see the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas or go to http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/PRI_EST_HAB/viewer.htm. a. Yes No If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 b. Date of map If yes, the project is also subject to Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) review (321 CMR 10.18). To qualify for a streamlined, 30-day, MESA/Wetlands Protection Act review, please complete Section C.1.c, and include requested materials with this Notice of Intent (NOI); OR complete Section C.2.f, if applicable. If MESA supplemental information is not included with the NOI, by completing Section 1 of this form, the NHESP will require a separate MESA filing which may take up to 90 days to review (unless noted exceptions in Section 2 apply, see below). c.Submit Supplemental Information for Endangered Species Review∗ 1. Percentage/acreage of property to be altered: (a)within wetland Resource Area percentage/acreage (b)outside Resource Area percentage/acreage 2. Assessor’s Map or right-of-way plan of site 2. Project plans for entire project site, including wetland resource areas and areas outside of wetlands jurisdiction, showing existing and proposed conditions, existing and proposed tree/vegetation clearing line, and clearly demarcated limits of work ∗∗ (a) Project description (including description of impacts outside of wetland resource area & buffer zone) (b)Photographs representative of the site ∗ Some projects not in Estimated Habitat may be located in Priority Habitat, and require NHESP review (see https://www.mass.gov/ma- endangered-species-act-mesa-regulatory-review). Priority Habitat includes habitat for state-listed plants and strictly upland species not protected by the Wetlands Protection Act. ∗∗ MESA projects may not be segmented (321 CMR 10.16). The applicant must disclose full development plans even if such plans are not required as part of the Notice of Intent process. wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 6 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town C. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements (cont’d) (c) MESA filing fee (fee information available at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-file-for- a-mesa-project-review). Make check payable to “Commonwealth of Massachusetts - NHESP” and mail to NHESP at above address Projects altering 10 or more acres of land, also submit: (d) Vegetation cover type map of site (e) Project plans showing Priority & Estimated Habitat boundaries (f) OR Check One of the Following 1. Project is exempt from MESA review. Attach applicant letter indicating which MESA exemption applies. (See 321 CMR 10.14, https://www.mass.gov/service-details/exemptions-from-review-for-projectsactivities-in- priority-habitat; the NOI must still be sent to NHESP if the project is within estimated habitat pursuant to 310 CMR 10.37 and 10.59.) 2. Separate MESA review ongoing. a. NHESP Tracking # b. Date submitted to NHESP 3. Separate MESA review completed. Include copy of NHESP “no Take” determination or valid Conservation & Management Permit with approved plan. 3. For coastal projects only, is any portion of the proposed project located below the mean high water line or in a fish run? a. Not applicable – project is in inland resource area only b. Yes No If yes, include proof of mailing, hand delivery, or electronic delivery of NOI to either: South Shore - Bourne to Rhode Island border, and the Cape & Islands: Division of Marine Fisheries - Southeast Marine Fisheries Station Attn: Environmental Reviewer 836 South Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744 Email: dmf.envreview-south@mass.gov North Shore - Plymouth to New Hampshire border: Division of Marine Fisheries - North Shore Office Attn: Environmental Reviewer 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 Email: dmf.envreview-north@mass.gov Also if yes, the project may require a Chapter 91 license. For coastal towns in the Northeast Region, please contact MassDEP’s Boston Office. For coastal towns in the Southeast Region, please contact MassDEP’s Southeast Regional Office. c. Is this an aquaculture project? d. Yes No If yes, include a copy of the Division of Marine Fisheries Certification Letter (M.G.L. c. 130, § 57). wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 7 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town C. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements (cont’d) Online Users: Include your document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) with all supplementary information you submit to the Department. 4. Is any portion of the proposed project within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? a. Yes No If yes, provide name of ACEC (see instructions to WPA Form 3 or MassDEP Website for ACEC locations). Note: electronic filers click on Website. b. ACEC 5. Is any portion of the proposed project within an area designated as an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW) as designated in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards, 314 CMR 4.00? a. Yes No 6. Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40A) or the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 130, § 105)? a. Yes No 7. Is this project subject to provisions of the MassDEP Stormwater Management Standards? a. Yes. Attach a copy of the Stormwater Report as required by the Stormwater Management Standards per 310 CMR 10.05(6)(k)-(q) and check if: 1. Applying for Low Impact Development (LID) site design credits (as described in Stormwater Management Handbook Vol. 2, Chapter 3) 2. A portion of the site constitutes redevelopment 3. Proprietary BMPs are included in the Stormwater Management System. b. No. Check why the project is exempt: 1. Single-family house 2. Emergency road repair 3. Small Residential Subdivision (less than or equal to 4 single-family houses or less than or equal to 4 units in multi-family housing project) with no discharge to Critical Areas. D. Additional Information This is a proposal for an Ecological Restoration Limited Project. Skip Section D and complete Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent – Minimum Required Documents (310 CMR 10.12). Applicants must include the following with this Notice of Intent (NOI). See instructions for details. Online Users: Attach the document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) for any of the following information you submit to the Department. 1. USGS or other map of the area (along with a narrative description, if necessary) containing sufficient information for the Conservation Commission and the Department to locate the site. (Electronic filers may omit this item.) 2. Plans identifying the location of proposed activities (including activities proposed to serve as a Bordering Vegetated Wetland [BVW] replication area or other mitigating measure) relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 8 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town D. Additional Information (cont’d) 3. Identify the method for BVW and other resource area boundary delineations (MassDEP BVW Field Data Form(s), Determination of Applicability, Order of Resource Area Delineation, etc.), and attach documentation of the methodology. 4. List the titles and dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this NOI. a. Plan Title b. Prepared By c. Signed and Stamped by d. Final Revision Date e. Scale f. Additional Plan or Document Title g. Date 5. If there is more than one property owner, please attach a list of these property owners not listed on this form. 6. Attach proof of mailing for Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, if needed. 7. Attach proof of mailing for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, if needed. 8. Attach NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 9. Attach Stormwater Report, if needed. E. Fees 1. Fee Exempt: No filing fee shall be assessed for projects of any city, town, county, or district of the Commonwealth, federally recognized Indian tribe housing authority, municipal housing authority, or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Applicants must submit the following information (in addition to pages 1 and 2 of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form) to confirm fee payment: 2. Municipal Check Number 3. Check date 4. State Check Number 5. Check date 6. Payor name on check: First Name 7. Payor name on check: Last Name wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 9 of 9 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number City/Town F. Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Notice of Intent and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Conservation Commission will place notification of this Notice in a local newspaper at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.05(5)(a). I further certify under penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of this application, pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. Notice must be made by Certificate of Mailing or in writing by hand delivery or certified mail (return receipt requested) to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location. 1. Signature of Applicant 2. Date 3. Signature of Property Owner (if different) 4. Date 5. Signature of Representative (if any) 6. Date For Conservation Commission: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), including supporting plans and documents, two copies of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form, and the city/town fee payment, to the Conservation Commission by certified mail or hand delivery. For MassDEP: One copy of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), including supporting plans and documents, one copy of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form, and a copy of the state fee payment to the MassDEP Regional Office (see Instructions) by certified mail or hand delivery. Other: If the applicant has checked the “yes” box in any part of Section C, Item 3, above, refer to that section and the Instructions for additional submittal requirements. The original and copies must be sent simultaneously. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Notice of Intent. 10/20/26 noifeetf.doc • Wetland Fee Transmittal Form • rev. 10/11 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. A. Applicant Information 1. Location of Project: a. Street Address b. City/Town c. Check number d. Fee amount 2. Applicant Mailing Address: a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Mailing Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email Address 3. Property Owner (if different): a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Mailing Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email Address To calculate filing fees, refer to the category fee list and examples in the instructions for filling out WPA Form 3 (Notice of Intent). B. Fees Fee should be calculated using the following process & worksheet. Please see Instructions before filling out worksheet. Step 1/Type of Activity: Describe each type of activity that will occur in wetland resource area and buffer zone. Step 2/Number of Activities: Identify the number of each type of activity. Step 3/Individual Activity Fee: Identify each activity fee from the six project categories listed in the instructions. Step 4/Subtotal Activity Fee: Multiply the number of activities (identified in Step 2) times the fee per category (identified in Step 3) to reach a subtotal fee amount. Note: If any of these activities are in a Riverfront Area in addition to another Resource Area or the Buffer Zone, the fee per activity should be multiplied by 1.5 and then added to the subtotal amount. Step 5/Total Project Fee: Determine the total project fee by adding the subtotal amounts from Step 4. Step 6/Fee Payments: To calculate the state share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and subtract $12.50. To calculate the city/town share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and add $12.50. noifeetf.doc • Wetland Fee Transmittal Form • rev. 10/11 Page 2 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Fees (continued) Step 1/Type of Activity Step 2/Number of Activities Step 3/Individual Activity Fee Step 4/Subtotal Activity Fee Step 5/Total Project Fee: Step 6/Fee Payments: Total Project Fee: a. Total Fee from Step 5 State share of filing Fee: b. 1/2 Total Fee less $12.50 City/Town share of filling Fee: c. 1/2 Total Fee plus $12.50 C. Submittal Requirements a.) Complete pages 1 and 2 and send with a check or money order for the state share of the fee, payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Department of Environmental Protection Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 b.) To the Conservation Commission: Send the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of this form; and the city/town fee payment. To MassDEP Regional Office (see Instructions): Send a copy of the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of this form; and a copy of the state fee payment. (E-filers of Notices of Intent may submit these electronically.) Chap 707/rev. February 2025 Page 3 c. Provide a signed Permission to Access Property, Form PA. The form must be signed by the property Owner, or legal representative and submitted with the NOI. . Form PA is available at www.townofbarnstable.us/Conservation/. d. For projects requiring mitigation plantings under Chapter 704 -3, 704-4, and 704-5, mitigation planting location(s) shall clearly be shown on landscaping planting plan. The planting plan shall include: 1. species (chosen from the Town of Barnstable Conservation Commission approved planting lists), sizes, densities and/or quantities. 2. area calculations in 0’ - 50’ and 50’ – 100’ separately for the amount of mitigation planting required. 3. the amount of mitigation planting proposed. 4. a note or indication stating the area between the proposed plants will either be planted with an appropriate native seed mix or left to naturalize. 5. a note stating mulch may only be used under the dripline of proposed plants. 6. demarcation markers along the landward side of the mitigation planting area. The type of demarcation marker shall be selected from the list approved by the Conservation Commission. e. Provide detailed, written street directions to the locus (site). f. Provide a copy of a U.S.G.S. locus map indicating the general area of the project site. g. Provide a check for the Town of Barnstable portion of the required filing fee. (The portion payable to the Commonwealth, see 7. e. below) h. Provide any other documentation, photographs, architectural renderings or other supporting data prepared by professionals competent in the field which may be relevant to the application. 6. The site plan shall also show: a. All existing and proposed contours at 2-ft. minimum intervals (1-ft. preferred). b. Clear delineation of all existing and proposed structures and features. Building structures must be accurately dimensioned (fixed location) from property lines and wetland resource areas. Plans shall provide sufficient detail to show all potential wetland impacts, mitigation, compensatory areas, engineered structures, utilities, landscaping, etc. within the area of jurisdiction. On complicated sites, existing and proposed conditions must be shown on separate sheets. c. Locus inset map of the site clearly showing its location relative to surrounding public streets. d. All wetland resource area flags by individual flag number (matched to the field) to clearly identify all resource areas on or within 100 feet of the work area. The individual who performed the flagging and date of flagging shall be identified on the plan next to the resource line. e. Section views showing changes in grade, cuts and fills. 7. SUBMISSION OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH PLANS: a. Email NOI application and all associated materials in PDF format to Kimberly.Cavanaugh@town.barnstable.ma.us AND Edwin.Hoopes@town.barnstable.ma.us Do not include copies of checks. All attachments must be named with the hearing date (year first), type, name, address. Examples 20220301 NOI Smith 21 Main Street or 2022031 NOI Plan Smith 21 Main Street. c. Provide two (2) full NOI applications with folded plans (colored ink stamp) with signature/date to the Town of Barnstable Conservation Division Office for administrative use; Chap 707/rev. February 2025 Page 1 CHAPTER 707 Regulation Governing Minimum Submission Requirements for a Notice of Intent Application The Barnstable Conservation Commission has adopted the following requirements in order to obtain more consistently complete submission documents necessary for a thorough and efficient review of all Notice of Intent (NOI) applications. Failure to complete any of the items in this checklist may result in your application being denied. Applicant or applicant’s agent should check each box denoting that the task has been completed or in certain instances, like field staking, denoting that the task will be completed. The following submission checklist covers the requirements of Chapter 237, Wetlands Protection, of the Part I General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable. This checklist shall be submitted to the Barnstable Conservation Division with the NOI application. 1. Requirements a. The applicant understands, unless they’ve instructed otherwise, they are applying both under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c.131,§40 and Chapter 237 of the Town of Barnstable General Ordinances. b. Attach a written narrative to the NOI application (WPA Form 3), available at: www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/service/approvals/wpa-form-3.html describing any project impacts and proposed mitigation as they relate to the following: 1) Any of the interests of Chapter 237 of the General Ordinances and the MassDEP Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. 131, §40. 2) The performance standards contained in the MassDEP Wetlands Protection Regulations (310 CMR 10.00) 3) Chapter 704: Regulation Governing Activity in the 100-ft. Buffer Zone. 4) Chapter 703: Private Docks and Piers. 5) Any other applicable regulations (310 CMR 10.00 or as promulgated under Chapter 237 of the General Ordinances). c. Enclose proper payment to cover the fee for Chapter 237 filings. Consult current Fee Schedule at www.townofbarnstable.us/Conservation d. Please indicate who is to record the Order of Conditions (check one): Applicant Agent 2. Abutter Notification (See Abutter Notification Regulation, Chapter 706) Town of Barnstable Conservation Commission 230 South Street Hyannis Massachusetts 02601 Office: 508-862-4093 E-mail: conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•19 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit A Project Locus NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•20 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit B Project Narrative NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•3 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 1. General Overview The Town of Barnstable (Town) is submitting this Notice of Intent (NOI) and supporting documentation to obtain authorization to conduct ongoing maintenance dredging at the Blish Point Boat Ramp. Sediment shoaling has developed along the northern portion of the boat ramp and access channel, restricting vessel access during lower tidal conditions and creating a navigational hazard for boaters. Periodic maintenance dredging is necessary to maintain safe navigation and public access to Commonwealth waters. Recent survey data indicates that approximately ±175 cubic yards (CY) of sediment have accumulated within the authorized dredge area and requires removal. The proposed project consists of mechanically dredging the accumulated sediment from the existing boat ramp and access channel to previously authorized grades and depths. Dredged material will be transported offsite to an approved upland disposal facility. Figure 1 provides a site locus of the proposed dredge area. Figure 1: Project Locus The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel were recently dredged by the Town in January 2026. Maintenance dredging of the entrance channel and boat ramp are frequently required and performed on a ±5-year and ±3-year basis by the Town, respectively. A total of ±2343 cubic yards (CY) of sediments was mechanically dredged and disposed at Childs Reclamation Facility at 131A or 141 Great Western Rd in Dennis, depending on chemistry. PROPOSED DREDGE AREA NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•4 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Prior to the 2025 maintenance dredging event, approximately 5,500 cubic yards (CY) of sediment were mechanically dredged from Barnstable Harbor navigation areas in 2021 and disposed of at the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS). The Outer Entrance Channel was subsequently dredged in 2022, with compatible sandy material transported to Sandy Neck Beach for beneficial reuse as beach nourishment. The Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel was first dredged by the Town as a navigation improvement project during the 2012-2013 season. A total of 342 CY of sediments were removed using mechanical methods as part of this effort. Although the boat ramp access channel is typically maintained on an approximate three-year cycle, sediment has accumulated since the 2025 dredging event, resulting in reduced water depths and impaired navigability within the boat ramp area. The observed shoaling has created conditions that restrict vessel access and warrants additional maintenance dredging to restore safe use of the facility. For this proposed dredging event, the Town seeks authorization to mechanically dredge the Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel to previously authorized depths as needed to restore navigability. Approximately ±175 CY of sediment will be removed and transported to an approved upland disposal facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and will be completed subsequently, when the ramp shows signs of more sand deposition. 1.1 Site Description Barnstable Harbor is located on the north side of Cape Cod, MA and directly connects to the rest of Cape Cod Bay. The Sandy Neck Barrier Beach System ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) contains most of Barnstable Harbor but does not extend past the Blish Point Boat Ramp heading inbound. The site experiences a 10–12-foot tide swing, thus massive amounts of water are exchanged throughout the harbor daily. The large tide swing accompanied by coastal storms have the ability to transport quantities of sediment, with the finer sands and silts settling out in the mid-entrance and inner harbor area. Navigational concerns of shoaling at the boat ramp and poor navigability at low to mid-tide were identified by the local Harbormaster. A combined hydrographic and topographic survey was conducted on June 18th, 2026, to assess existing depths at the boat ramp and confirmed the need for additional maintenance dredging. The Blish Point Boat Ramp is located Off Route 6A, 329 Millway Road in Barnstable MA and is one of the busiest boat ramps on the north side of the Cape. The proposed maintenance area is approximately 93 feet long by 53 feet wide, as the shoal currently sits. The exact dimensions and volumes will vary event to event. Approximately ±175 CY of sediments are proposed to be removed from boat ramp and access channel, for the first event. The Project Site is located within Zone AE El. 12 (17.67 feet MLLW) on Map 25001C0394J (eff. 7/16/2014). FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the project can be found in Exhibit D. The tidal datum for this project has been established using NOAA’s VDatum Online, Version 4.5.1, as follows: Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) = 0.0 feet; Mean Low Water (MLW) = +0.28 feet; Mean NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•5 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA High Water (MHW) = +9.91 feet; and Annual High Tide Line (AHTL) = +12.54 feet. The conversion between the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) to MLLW is +5.67 feet. 1.2 Project Need & Purpose The purpose of the proposed project is to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to conduct maintenance dredging at the Blish Point Boat Ramp. Since the completion of the 2025 dredging event, sediment has accumulated within the boat ramp area, resulting in shallower water depths and reduced navigability. The proposed dredging is necessary to restore adequate water depths and maintain safe and reliable vessel access to the facility. The project will consist of mechanical dredging of the existing boat ramp to previously authorized depths to clear the sediment away from the existing boat ramp. As in past maintenance events within the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel, dredge sediments are not anticipated to be suitable for beneficial reuse. Dredge Sediments are expected to be suitable for upland disposal at an approved facility. The last maintenance dredging of the Mid-Entrance Channel was completed by the Town in January 2025. This effort was necessary to removed shoaling that had occurred since the last dredging event in 2021. A hydrographic survey of the boat ramp was performed on June 18th, 2026, approximately 6 months after the last dredging event. As shown on the Dredge Plan included in Exhibit E, sediment has again accumulated within the boat ramp area, resulting in reduced navigable depths and impacting safe vessel access and operation. The proposed maintenance dredging will restore the boat ramp to its previously authorized condition and ensure continued public use of the facility. 1.3 Scope of Work The proposed maintenance dredging area is based on the extent of sediment accumulation present at the time of dredging and is currently estimated to be approximately 93 feet long by 53 feet wide. The dimensions of the dredge area and resulting dredge volumes are expected to vary from event to event depending on the location and extent of shoaling. For this maintenance dredging event, approximately 175 cubic yards (CY) of sediment are proposed to be removed from the Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel to restore the facility to its intended operational condition. This channel was first dredged by the Town in 2012-13 to improve navigable access from the Blish Point Public Access Boat Ramp to the Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel. The proposed maintenance dredging of the Boat Ramp will be performed within authorized limits and depths using mechanical methods with dredging being performed to -6 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and including a 1-foot allowable over depth (OD) to -7 feet MLLW, 3H:1V sideslopes, and a 5H:1V boat ramp slope. Sediments removed from the maintenance dredging last conducted in 2025 were too fine-grained to be beneficially reused for the purpose of nourishment. In the 2025 dredge event, sediments were suitable for the Robert Child’s Waste Reclamation Facility. As shown on the Permit Plans provided in Exhibit E, and Figure 3 below, the northern portion of the Boat Ramp has filled-in, and there is very limited water depth existing during periods of low tide. The proposed maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel is anticipated to consist of an estimated ±175 cubic yards (CY), 5H:1V boat ramp slope, and 3H:1V side slopes NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•6 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Figure 3: View of Severe Shoaling at Blish Point Boat Ramp before low tide on April 15, 2026 The prior Order of Conditions was closed out following the completion of the Mid-Entrance Channel and Boat Ramp dredging in 2025. The existing Chapter 91 Dredge Permit will remain valid and authorizes the boat ramp work until 2036. The USACE permit was issued for a single dredge event; however, the Corps and MassDEP 401 Water Quality Certification Program are working on modifications to allow for the continued ramp maintenance as proposed herein. Sediments will be analyzed for grain size and if necessary, chemistry testing will be performed prior to final upland disposal. For each disposal event, the Town will pursue MADEP confirmation that the sediments are suitable for the final upland disposal. Sediment Sampling for the 2025 dredge event occurred on April 30, 2025, and is described below in Section 2.1. Copies of all record permits are provided in Exhibit I. 2. Site Usage and History Based upon record documents research and information found to be available for the Barnstable Harbor region, the Entrance Channel was first dredged under MA DPW Contract #535 in 1938. Subsequent dredging efforts were performed by the State in 1962 (MA DPW Contract #2376), 1974 (MA DPW Contract #2779) and 1998 (MA DEM Contract #3356-D). Following the 1998 event by the State, the Town assumed the direct responsibility for performing maintenance dredging during the 2005-06, 2008-09, 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons with the most recent effort being completed in January 2021. The existing 6-foot-deep Entrance Channel in its’ entirety is 60 feet wide, 2,080 feet long and commences from just south the Blish Point Public Access Boat Ramp and extends seaward into Barnstable Harbor. The Entrance Channel is sub-divided into “Outer” and “Mid” sections due to the physical characteristics of dredge sediments. Outer Entrance Channel sediments have historically consisted of beach quality sand suitable for the purpose of beneficial reuse as nourishment at Town-owned beaches which have included Millway Beach, Sandy Neck Public Beach and the Sandy Neck Cottage Area. Sediments within the Mid-Entrance Channel and Boat Ramp have historically yielded clean (uncontaminated) sediments that have been too fine-grained for beneficial reuse along beach areas, so they were pumped/stored in the nearby Blish Point Dredge Spoil Containment Basin (BPDSCB) from the 1970s through 2009. This sediment disposal option, however, became unavailable due to storm damages/erosion that NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•7 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA occurred to the dune that housed the BPDSCB during the winters of 2012 and 2013. In 2017, the Town obtain authorization for sediments to be disposed at CCBDS. The maintenance dredging of the Boat Ramp and Mid-Entrance Channel was last authorized under the regulatory approvals identified in Table 1 below. 2.1 Sediment Sampling and Analysis Sediment sampling and analysis were previously conducted within the Blish Point Boat Ramp and adjacent navigation areas as part of the Town's maintenance dredging program for the most recent dredging event. Sampling was completed in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and the collected sediments were evaluated for disposal suitability. Based on the analytical results, the dredged material was determined to be suitable for placement at the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) and at approved upland disposal facilities. The four sample locations showed no stratification upon processing the cores. Cores were collected and processed following Foth’s Standard Operating Procedure for New England Vibrocore Sediment Sampling. Field classification (ASTM-D2488) resulted in a predominately sandy silt at the Boat Ramp (BH-2) and marine silt with organics in the Mid-Entrance Channel (BH- 1, BH-3, & BH-4). This material consists of sediment that repeatedly shoals into the same dredge footprint from the surrounding harbor system. The physical characteristics of the material are anticipated to remain generally consistent between maintenance dredging events. Accordingly, grain size analyses will be conducted during each dredging cycle to verify sediment characteristics, while additional chemical testing will be performed as required by the contractor performing the work and approved by MassDEP and the receiving facility. The collection of vibrocore samples during every maintenance dredging event would represent a significant cost to the Town and is not expected to provide substantially different results given the recurring nature and source of the shoaled material. Prior to final disposal, dredged material will be transported to an approved upland facility where it will be binned or stockpiled with erosion controls, sampled as necessary, and evaluated for appropriate management. The Town's preferred disposal location is the Robert Childs Waste Reclamation Facility in South Dennis, Massachusetts. The facility maintains designated areas for the management of both clean sediments and material requiring additional handling or controls. Final placement of the dredged material will be determined based on the results of facility acceptance testing and applicable regulatory requirements. 3. Dredge Site History A comprehensive research effort through the Barnstable Conservation Commissions, MA Department of Conservation & Recreation Office of Waterways (DCR Waterways), the MADEP (401 Water Quality Certification and Chapter 91 Waterways Program) and the USACE has been conducted to determine the site history as it relates to previous dredging events. Table 1 presents a historical summary of the available record documents and permits associated with the site, while Table 2 summarizes all permits and authorizations that will remain active at the time of this application. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•8 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Table 1: Summary of State, Local, and Federal Authorizations issued for Dredging Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel Date Issuing Authority Permit Description of Work Authorized 10/09/2012 MA DEP Chapter 91 Waterways 13355 Blish Pt Ramp Access Channel & Inner Harbor Basin dredging w/disposal upland, CCBDS, or Beneficial reuse 8/6/2012 Order Of conditions SE3-5019 Blish Pt Ramp Access Channel & Inner Harbor Basin dredging w/disposal upland, CCBDS, or Beneficial reuse 06/02/2020 Order Of conditions SE03-5781 Outer/Mid-Channel & Blish Pt Ramp Access Channel dredging w/disposal upland, CCBDS, or Beneficial reuse 09/21/2020 MADEP 401 WQ Certification X286011 Blish Pt Boat Ramp Access Channel dredging w/upland disposal 10/08/2020 Federal Consistency N/A Outer/Mid-Channel & Blish Pt Ramp Access Channel dredging w/disposal upland, CCBDS, or Beneficial reuse 12/21/2020 MA General Permit NAE-2015- 01632 Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel dredging with upland disposal or offshore at CCBDS 10/22/2025 Order Of conditions SE3-6296 Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Maintenance Dredging (±2343 CY) Table 2: Current State, Local, and Federal Authorizations issued for Dredging Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel Date Issuing Authority Permit Description of Work Authorized 9/19/2025 MA DEP 401 Water Quality Certification Program 25-WW07-0010 Expires 10/16/2035 MA DEP Chapter 91 Waterways WW01-0000716 Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Maintenance Dredging (±2343 CY) 10/3/2025 USACE NAE-2015- 01632 Review of record documents demonstrates that the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel have historically been dredged to support and maintain safe navigation. Dredging of the channel and boat ramp was most recently authorized in 2025 and completed in January 2026. While the most recent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) authorization was issued as a one-time dredging event, the Town is currently coordinating with the USACE to modify the permit to allow future maintenance dredging of the boat ramp and access channel on an as-needed basis to address recurring shoaling and maintain safe navigational access. Copies of available record documents presented in Table 1 are provided in Exhibit G. Current Permit Plans shown in Table 2 are provided in Exhibit F. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•9 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 3.1 Alternatives Analysis 3.1.1 Dredging Alternatives “No Dredge Alternative” Under the “No Dredge” alternative, no dredging would occur within Barnstable harbor, thus promoting the continued deterioration of public access of the channel and boat ramp, and safe navigation within the waterway. Shoaling would continue to increase the potential for vessel groundings, spills and/or release(s) of other hazardous materials into the harbor. The bottom sediment would continue to be disrupted by vessels transiting over shoaled areas resulting in resuspension of sediment to the water column. Accordingly, the “No Dredge” alternative is not considered a viable option for the Town. Improvement or New Dredging Improvement Dredging consists of deepening the channel to allow for deeper draft vessels, while New Dredging would include deepening and/or widening the channel to increase capacity, improve maneuverability, and allow for larger vessels to use the harbor. The current authorized limits and depths of the Boat Ramp Facility are adequate for the uses and needs of the boating community that use the harbor, when those depths are available. Widening and/or deepening the channel could negatively impact the surrounding coastal resource areas and infrastructure over time. It should be noted that the Town and Commonwealth of Massachusetts are actively pursuing a long-term solution for the rapid infill at the facility. Maintenance Dredging of Blish Point Boat Ramp & Access Channel The preferred dredging alternative will restore navigation and public access to/from The Blish Point Boat Ramp by maintaining the previously authorized depths and limits of the existing channel and the ramp itself. The current navigational depths and limits of these channels adequately support vessel sizes and drafts, and therefore, the Town is not seeking to widen or deepen these channels and wishes to perform dredging of both proposed areas. Side Slope Alternatives The Barnstable Habor Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel has historically been maintained with 3H:1V side slopes, as have most channels throughout the Cape. A 3H:1V slope is typical for dredge prisms, since the natural angle of repose for saturated sand is between 15 and 30 degrees. This allows the dredge to dig within the dredge prism, from toe-to-toe, without digging up the slope. As sand is removed from the toe, the slope is allowed to find its natural state as material sluffs in. If required, the dredge can clean up the toe with a final pass. An alternate 2H:1V side slope in design would not be constructible as the sands on the banks would naturally fall to a ~3H:1V slope. A more gradual slope of 4H:1V or greater are also not feasible for this project as the slope projection may impact important natural resource areas or undermine nearby structures such as jetties and marina infrastructure. Additionally, a 4H:1V would be difficult to construct and would require dredging outside of the toe of the channel. The boat ramp will be maintained to its existing 5H:1V configuration, with the work restoring access to the previously constructed and permitted boat ramp structure. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•10 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 3.1.2 Sediment Disposal Alternatives Analysis Based on the field soil classification from the April 30th, 2026 sediment sampling, the physical characteristics of sediments found within the boat ramp area consist of mostly sand with some fine-grained sediments mixed in. Due to the percentage of fine-grained sediments, the material will not be suitable for the purpose of nourishing local beaches through direct placement or in- water disposal at an authorized nearshore location. Furthermore, fine-grained sediments are also not anticipated to be suitable for reuse as structural fill. Therefore, beach nourishment, nearshore disposal or upland reuse as structure fill are not considered to be a viable reuse/disposal alternatives for the proposed project. Unconfined Offshore Disposal at CCBDS The Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site is an offshore disposal ground for dredged material that is unsuitable for beneficial reuse. The site is located in the central region of Cape Cod Bay (see Figure 4) and requires specialized bottom-dumping scows. In order to authorize such disposal, the Town would need to submit a Request for Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan to the USACE, test the material under USACE and EPA protocols, and then wait to receive a positive or negative Suitability Determination. The sampling and testing process is not economically feasible, nor is the act of employing the heavy equipment, tug boats, and scows needed to complete the work feasible for the volume of material proposed to be disposed. Figure 4: Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) Locus NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•11 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Upland Disposal The Town of Barnstable has performed multiple successful projects utilizing the Cape’s upland disposal sites. Recently in January 2026, AGM Marine Contractors, Inc. successfully dredged +/. 2,500 CY of material from the Boat Ramp and Mid-Entrance Channel, dewatered the sediments in a scow, and transloaded the material into dump trucks for final disposal. For the proposed ongoing maintenance of the Boat Ramp, the Town prefers to perform the work by land, using a long reach excavator. The material will be temporarily stockpiled within the ramp and work footprint to be dewatered to the best extent practicable prior to loading into sealed tri-axle trucks. The proposed upland disposal sites include the Robert Childs Waste Reclamation Facility located in South Dennis. Both sites will likely be able to beneficially use the dredged sediments. The project is not limited to these two sites as the Town is continuously looking for beneficial use options for fine-grained sediments. The suitability for upland sediment reuse/placement will be determined through the MADEP 401 WQC review process. Sediment Sampling and Analysis has been conducted in accordance with the USACE SAP and MADEP 401 Water Quality Certification Regulations for Discharge of Dredged or Fill Material, Dredging, and Dredged Material Disposal in Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth (314 CMR 9.00). 3.2 Avalible Bathymetric and Topographic Information Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC (Foth) performed bathymetric surveys at the project site on June 18th, 2026. The data collected from each event has been incorporated into the dredge plan provided in Exhibit E. All data presented is relative to MLLW datum. 4. Dredging & Disposal Operation The Town’s objective for the proposed project is to secure all regulatory approvals required for the dredging, dewatering as required, and upland disposal of the Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel sediments so that construction can as needed. Dredging will be performed using mechanical methods, (i.e. long reach excavator) for the Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel. The excavator will be adequately sized for the work, and will utilize an appropriate sized bucket. Dredged sediments will placed within the proposed work area for dewatering and then will be loaded into sealed tri-axle dump trucks for transport. Dredging rates will be balanced with dewatering rates such that effluent returning to the harbor does not flow excessively. Siltation barriers, such as hay bales, may be required around the temporarily stored material should the effluent increase turbidity. Since the majority of the work is proposed to occur during the low tide cycles, turbidity will be limited to those hours of the day, and is anticipated to return to normal conditions upon the higher tides. The proposed dredging will consist of a total removal of up to 175 CY from the Boat Ramp Access Channel and Boat Ramp. The Town may elect to self-perform the some of the removal of material from the ramp. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•12 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA The material is proposed to be reused at the Robert Childs Reclamation Facility in South Dennis, MA. At the facility, the material will be “binned” or stockpiled with appropriate sediment containment until sediment testing is completed. Testing results will be shared with MassDEP for review prior to final disposal at the facility’s various handling areas. 5. Regulatory Approvals Based upon review of the collective site history and previously authorized work presented in Table 1 (See Section 3, Dredge Site History), the activities to be authorized for the proposed project are considered to be maintenance since all dredging will be performed within the previously established/authorized vertical and horizontal limits. The following permits/approvals are anticipated to be required for the proposed Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp Maintenance Dredging Project: • Order of Conditions from Barnstable Conservation Commission • MA DCR Construction Access Permit (In Progress) • MA DEP 401 Water Quality Certification Amendment (Received 7/23/26) • MA DEP Chapter 91 Waterways Permit (Current) • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit Modification (In Progress) 6. Performance Standards to Avoid, Minimize and Mitigation Impacts to Coastal Resource Areas & Habitat The proposed project is a water-dependent project that has been designed, and will be performed, using the best available measures to minimize adverse impacts to coastal resource areas. The following coastal wetland resource areas have been identified within the vicinity of the project area as defined under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (MA WPA) and per M.G.L. c. 131 sec 40 and Regulations 310 CMR 10.00: Land Under the Ocean (LUO), Land Containing Shellfish (LCS), and Coastal Beach. Coastal resources areas are delineated on the Permit Plans provided in Exhibit E. In terms of USACE jurisdiction, the entire dredging aspect of the project lies within Waters of the United States, as in, land below and seaward of the annual high tide line. Disposal only occurs in Waters of the U.S. if the CCBDS is approved and utilized for the project. Pursuant to 310 CMR 10.00, the above listed coastal resource areas are to be regulated in order to contribute to the following public interests: • Flood control; • Storm damage prevention; and/or • Protection of marine fisheries and wildlife habitat. The proposed project will restore and enhance safe public use and navigable access at the Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel as required to continue to support commercial and recreational uses. The paragraphs presented below provide the following information: NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•13 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA • Identification and definition of each coastal wetland resource areas to be permanently or temporarily impacted by proposed activities; • An assessment of the magnitude of anticipated impacts from proposed activities on each coastal wetland resource area; and • Discussion on how proposed activities meets the performance standards for each coastal wetland resource area impacted.  LAND UNDER THE OCEAN (310 CMR 10.25) Land Under the Ocean (LUO) is defined as “land extending from the mean low water line seaward to the boundary of the municipality’s jurisdiction and includes land under estuaries”. LUO, particularly the nearshore area, is presumed significant to the protection of marine fisheries, protection of wildlife habitat, storm damage prevention and flood control (310 CMR 10.25). Table 2 below presents a summary of volumes removed and areas impacted from dredging within LUO. The limits of LUO located within the project site are shown on the Permit Plans provided in Exhibit E. Table 3: Summary of Impacts to Land Under Ocean (LUO) from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel LOCATION PROPOSED WORK PROP. DREDGE DEPTH (FT MLLW) TOTAL VOLUME REMOVED FROM LUO (CY) TOTAL LUO AREA IMPACTED (SF) Boat Ramp and Access Channel Maintenance Dredging -6.0’ w/ 1’ O.D. ±99 ±1187 *The Blish Point Boat Ramp dredge area will be dredged with 5H:1V side slopes *The Boat Ramp Access Channel will be dredged with 3H:1V side slopes *O.D. = Allowable Over depth Maintenance Dredging 10.25 (4): Maintenance dredging will be conducted to restore the navigable conditions within the authorized limits of the Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel. According to 310 CMR 10.25 (4), “maintenance dredging for navigational purposes affecting land under the ocean shall be designed and carried out using the best available measures so as to minimize adverse effects on such interests caused by changes in productivity which will result from the suspension or transport of pollutants, increase in turbidity, the smothering of bottom organisms, the accumulation of pollutants by organisms, or the destruction of marine fisheries habitat or wildlife habitat”. Short-term/minimal increases in turbidity and suspended solids are expected to occur during the time of active dredging due to the physical make up of sediments which is anticipated to fine grained silts and sands. Given the limited duration that it will take for the dredging to be completed, it is expected that any increase in turbidity and suspended solids will be short in duration and temporary. Dredging will also occur around lower tide cycles, therefore the site will be flushed daily. Accordingly, turbidity levels/impacts are expected to be limited and minimal. Dredging NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•14 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA will also help reduce turbidity over the long-term by minimizing the potential for vessel groundings and propeller wash (or scouring). In accordance with 310 CMR 10.25 (6), the proposed project has been designed and will be constructed using the best available measures so as to minimize adverse effects on marine fisheries habitat or wildlife habitat as follows: • Water Circulation: Water circulation is created by the tidal exchange and currents that exist within Barnstable Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. Dredging is expected to improve the overall water circulation through the increased tidal exchange that will occur through the removal of the shoals. The proposed project is not expected to have any long-term negative effects on water circulation or the overall hydrological or littoral processes. • Destruction of Eelgrass or Widgeon Grass Beds: Based upon review of available MA GIS information, eelgrass (Zostera marina) is not expected to be present within the project site. The closest MA DEP mapped area is over four and a half miles to the east of the Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel, therefore, the proposed dredging and disposal of dredge sediment is not expected to result in impacts to eelgrass. • Distribution of Sediment Grain Size: Dredging will not alter the sediment quality in the project area. The sediments that will be removed by the proposed dredging have accumulated over time from the dynamic natural littoral process and currents that exist within the harbor and Cape Cod Bay. • Water Quality: Short term increases in turbidity and suspended solids are expected to occur during the time of active dredging. However, given the nature of the material anticipated to be dredged from the navigation channel and the limited duration of the project, it is expected that the increases in turbidity and suspended solids will be short- term and temporary. The daily tidal exchange will naturally help maintain water quality throughout construction. Water quality is anticipated to improve following the completion of dredging since there will be a reduction in potential for turbidity resulting from vessel/float groundings and vessel propeller wash (or scouring). • Shallow submerged lands with high densities of polychaetes, mollusks or macrophytic algae: The project site is not known to support high densities of polychaetes, mollusks or macrophytic algae.  COASTAL BEACH (310 CMR 10.27) Coastal Beach is unconsolidated sediment subject to wave, tidal and coastal storm action that forms the gently sloping shore of a body of salt water and includes tidal flats (310 CMR 10.27). Coastal Beaches extend from the MLW line landward to the dune line, coastal bank line or the seaward edge of existing man-made structures, when these structures replace one of the above lines, whichever is closest to the ocean. Coastal Beaches may play an important role in storm damage prevention, flood control and the protection of marine fisheries similar to LUO. They may also be significant to the protection of Land Containing Shellfish when shellfish are present. Coastal Beaches may reduce wave energy, and natural beaches provide sediment to LUO, which serves as a buffer to storm waves. Table 3 below presents a NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•15 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA summary of volumes removed and areas impacted from dredging within Coastal Beach. The limits of Coastal Beach located within the project site are shown on the Permit Plans provided in Exhibit E. Table 4: Summary of Impacts to Coastal Beach from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel LOCATION PROPOSED WORK PROP. DREDGE DEPTH (FT MLLW) TOTAL VOLUME REMOVED FROM COASTAL BEACH (CY) TOTAL COASTAL BEACH AREA IMPACTED (SF) Boat Ramp and Access Channel Maintenance Dredging -6.0’ w/ 1’ O.D. ±128 ±1534 *The Blish Point Boat Ramp dredge area will be dredged with 5H:1V side slopes *The Boat Ramp Access Channel will be dredged with 3H:1V side slopes *O.D. = Allowable Over depth MAINTENANCE DREDGING All anticipated impacts resulting within Coastal Beach are anticipated to occur within the intertidal zone (between MLW and MHW). Intertidal dredging is only proposed within the Boat Ramp and Boat Ramp Access Channel (including the sideslopes) and is a result of in-filling that has occurred in the vicinity of the ever-dynamic Millway Beach and Barnstable Harbor area. To properly maintain the full limits of the authorized the Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel, intertidal dredging is considered to be a necessary component associated with the periodic maintenance required to sustain safe navigation and public use/access of the waterway. Land-based equipment required for mechanical dredging and management of the boat ramp will occur within Coastal Beach. All temporary construction features and construction access will be returned to pre-construction conditions when dredging activities are completed. As described below, the Coastal Beach areas affected by the proposed maintenance dredging do not significantly alter the resource area’s ability to provide storm damage prevention/protection, flood control or to protect marine fisheries or wildlife habitat: Storm Damage/Flood Control • Volume (Quantity of Sediments) and Form: The proposed dredging will increase flood storage capacity. • Ability to Respond to Wave Action: Dredging will not result in a change in wave heights/velocities impacting the shoreline or compromise the ability of the resource area to respond to wave action. Protection of Marine Fisheries or Wildlife Habitat • Distribution of Grain Size: Dredging will not significantly alter the sediment quality within the Barnstable Harbor and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel area. Sediments removed from the Boat Ramp and Access Channel consists of sand that will be placed at NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•16 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA an upland disposal site. Dredge sediments have been determined to be compatible with existing site conditions. • Water Circulation: The proposed dredging will not impact water circulation, resulting in an adverse change in flushing rate, temperature, or turbidity levels. The water circulation within the project area is primarily a result of tidal flushing. The proposed dredging will not affect flushing rates or temperature. • Water Quality: Turbidity and the re-suspension of solids are anticipated to be minimal and temporary due to the sediments consisting primarily of a well-graded sand with some gravel. Hydraulic dredge methods will also help minimize the occurrence of turbidity, and water quality is anticipated to improve following the completion of work since the potential for turbidity resulting from vessel groundings and propeller wash (or scouring) will be reduced. • Relief and Elevation: The proposed dredging will result in a minor modification along the shoreline; however, it will also result in a significant reduction in the potential for vessel groundings and propeller wash (or scouring). Storm Damage Prevention, Flood Control or Protection of Wildlife Habitat • Increasing Erosion: Dredging will not result in a change in wave heights/velocities, and as such, it will not increase erosion. • Decreasing Volume: Dredging will not result in a significant volume loss within Coastal Beach. Accordingly, the ability for Coastal Beach to provide storm damage, flood control or protection to wildlife will virtually remain unaffected. • Changing Form of Any Coastal Beach or an Adjacent or Downdrift Beach: Dredging of the boat ramp access channel and removal of sediment covering the concrete boat ramp will have temporary impacts to the adjacent Millway Beach, as it stabilizes over time.  LAND CONTAINING SHELLFISH (310 CMR 10.34) Land Containing Shellfish (LCS) is defined as “land under the ocean…when any such land contains shellfish”. Land Containing Shellfish shall be found significant when it has been identified and mapped as follows: by the Conservation Commission or the Department in consultation with DMF and based upon maps and designations of DMF; or by the Conservation Commission or the Department based on maps and written documentation of the shellfish constable or the Department. In making such identification and maps, the following factors shall be taken into account and documented: the density of shellfish, the size of the area and the historical and current importance of the area to recreational or commercial shellfishing. According to the most current available MA GIS data pertaining to MA DMF mapped suitable shellfish habitat, the proposed dredging at The Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel may be located within LCS. It is noted that areas mapped by MA DMF include sites where shellfish have historically been sighted, but may not currently support any shellfish. The shellfish suitability areas were not verified in the field and the boundaries were not surveyed. Accordingly, this information should be used only as a guide to the approximate locations of NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•17 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA potential habitats. Areas of mapped LCS are currently designated as approved for shellfish harvesting areas according to available data from MA GIS. Impacted areas of mapped LCS include areas that have been previously authorized/dredged and nourished are considered to be Routine Maintenance which occurs periodically. Dredging within LCS is necessary to remove sediments that have migrated into the established navigation areas primarily from sediment transport caused by storm events and currents in Barnstable Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. Accordingly, it is reasonable to assume that LCS areas impacted by dredging will readily self- recolonize over time. Details pertaining to the quantity and assessment of potential LCS impacts resulting from dredging activities are presented in Table 4 below. The limits of LCS located within the project site are shown on the Permit Plans provided in Exhibit E. Table 5: Summary of Impacts to Land Containing Shellfish (LCS) from Proposed Dredging of The Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel LOCATION PROPOSED WORK PROP. DREDGE DEPTH (FT MLLW) TOTAL VOLUME REMOVED FROM LCS (CY) TOTAL LCS AREA IMPACTED (SF) Boat Ramp and Access Channel Maintenance Dredging -6.0’ w/ 1’ O.D. ±13 ±276 *The Blish Point Boat Ramp dredge area will be dredged with 5H:1V side slopes *The Boat Ramp Access Channel will be dredged with 3H:1V side slopes *O.D. = Allowable Over depth 6.1 Minimization of Impacts The proposed project has been designed to minimize the impacts to the existing coastal resource areas and habitats to the greatest extent possible. All dredging and disposal activities will be performed during the TOY established by permits. Although a “No Dredge” alternative would result in no environmental impacts, there is a potential for environmental impacts resulting from vessel ground-outs along the shoaled in areas present on the Blish Point Boat Ramp. Not only do vessel ground-outs present the potential for oil spills or release of other hazardous materials into the harbor, they result in an increase of turbidity within the water column from the resuspension of sediments. Furthermore, a “No Dredge” alternative presents a public safety concern and diminishes public access to the waterways. The Contractor shall minimize impacts to coastal resource areas at all times during the proposed work. Anticipated impacts during construction are further assessed below: Effects on Marine/Wildlife Habitat: Through USACE Consultations with NOAA and FWS (initiated by the Town and included in Exhibits H and I) and with the MA DMF, the proposed project will ahere to any conditions required by the agencies. The work will be conducted during the time of year when marine and shoreline life is least active. Effects on Essential Fish Habitat: The proposed dredging operations are not expected to have any significant long-term negative effects on finfish inhabiting the vicinity of Barnstable NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•18 BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Harbor and Blish Point Boat Ramp. No eelgrass has been located within the vicinity of the project. Short term and temporary increases in turbidity/suspended solids are anticipated to occur during the time of active dredging. Biological Impacts: The proposed dredging is not expected to have significant cumulative impacts to the biological resources in the vicinity. Archeological and Historic Resources: No historical or archeological resources are expected to be found within the proposed dredging areas. Both the MA Historical Commission (MHC) and MA Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources (MA BUAR) will be notified of the project as part of the Army Corps of Engineers permit review process. Air Quality: No direct or indirect increases or other changes in local or regional air quality are likely to occur with construction of the proposed project. 7. Summary The Town of Barnstable is proposing to perform maintenance dredging within the existing limits of the Barnstable Blish Point Boat Ramp and Access Channel. Dredging is required to address shoaling, restore navigation and safe public access and use of the waterway. The proposed maintenance project will consist of dredging a total combined area of ±2721 square feet (SF) and an estimated ±175 CY of sediment, including a 5H:1V ramp slope and 3H:1V side slopes for the Boat Ramp Access Channel. The Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel will be restored to their previously authorized footprints to -6.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) with a one (1) foot allowable over depth to -7.0 feet MLLW. The Town is seeking to obtain all regulatory approvals in time for maintenance dredging of the Boat Ramp and Access Channel to be performed as needed. The proposed project has been designed so that all impacts have been minimized to the greatest extent feasible. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•21 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit C Correspondence 1 Goggin, Maddy F From:Hill, Jimmy Sent:Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:56 PM To:Goggin, Maddy F Subject:Fw: [External] Blish From: Taylor, Brian <Brian.Taylor@barnstable.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:44 PM To: Marsala, Paul M <Paul.Marsala@foth.com> Cc: Beaudoin, Griffin <Philip.Beaudoin@barnstable.gov>; Hill, Jimmy <James.Hill@foth.com>; Lawson, Derek <Derek.Lawson@barnstable.gov>; Horn, Jay <Jay.Horn@barnstable.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Blish Evening: Hopefully, these issues so the problem right now at Blish Point Boat Ramp. I showed with boat in water to help explain the issue. Low tide is at 4:55pm this was taken at 4:34pm 2 3 4 Brian W. Taylor Harbormaster Town of Barnstable 508-790-6273 On Apr 15, 2026, at 8:48 AM, Marsala, Paul M <Paul.Marsala@foth.com> wrote: A google earth markup will help as well. I figured I may be headed back out to re- measure the sink hole, and I can bring a tape and do some lead lines of these areas if they are near a bulkhead or pier. Paul Marsala Project Manager Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC 15 Creek Road Marion, MA 02738 Mobile: (857) 939-4436 https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ffoth.com&c=E,1,zM6c_sNY5Y 9TLVMMZwXXaUvsVIHsKBThqpKxjMLxo5oi_o4TAbJd0H07PK7m1lQPatA67sbZU0MGqr Xh7tLE0ThUtCMCkW2gLJb1sHw4vseXVqzGv__k&typo=1 -----Original Message----- From: Beaudoin, Griffin <Philip.Beaudoin@barnstable.gov> 5 Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 8:46 AM To: Marsala, Paul M <Paul.Marsala@foth.com> Cc: Hill, Jimmy <James.Hill@foth.com>; Taylor, Brian <Brian.Taylor@barnstable.gov> Subject: [External] Blish Paul/Jimmy Brian got reports of some areas filling in and being “unusable”. He’s going to get eyes on it to confirm and send some pictures. Brian once you get a chance to can you send pictures to this group and a mark up of where exactly the issue is? Thanks Griffin Sent from my iPhone CAUTION:This email originated from outside of Foth. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content to be safe. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•22 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit D Habitat Maps & FEMA Flood Map NHESP Mapped Areas NHESP Estimated Habitats of Rare Wildlife NHESP Priority Habitats of Rare Species Property Tax Parcels BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP BARNSTABLE HARBOR MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL MAPPED SHELLFISH SUITABILITY AREAS Shellfish Suitability Areas Property Tax Parcels BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP BARNSTABLE HARBOR MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000250 Feet Ü SEE FIS REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS Without Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Zone A, V, A99 With BFE or Depth Zone AE, AO, AH, VE, AR Regulatory Floodway 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas of 1% annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of less than one square mile Zone X Future Conditions 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Zone X Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee. See Notes.Zone X Area with Flood Risk due to Levee Zone D NO SCREEN Area of Minimal Flood Hazard Zone X Area of Undetermined Flood Hazard Zone D Channel, Culvert, or Storm Sewer Levee, Dike, or Floodwall Cross Sections with 1% Annual Chance 17.5 Water Surface Elevation Coastal Transect Coastal Transect Baseline Profile Baseline Hydrographic Feature Base Flood Elevation Line (BFE) Effective LOMRs Limit of Study Jurisdiction Boundary Digital Data Available No Digital Data Available Unmapped This map complies with FEMA's standards for the use of digital flood maps if it is not void as described below. The basemap shown complies with FEMA's basemap accuracy standards The flood hazard information is derived directly from the authoritative NFHL web services provided by FEMA. This map was exported on 4/10/2025 at 1:12 PM and does not reflect changes or amendments subsequent to this date and time. The NFHL and effective information may change or become superseded by new data over time. This map image is void if the one or more of the following map elements do not appear: basemap imagery, flood zone labels, legend, scale bar, map creation date, community identifiers, FIRM panel number, and FIRM effective date. Map images for unmapped and unmodernized areas cannot be used for regulatory purposes. Legend OTHER AREAS OF FLOOD HAZARD OTHER AREAS GENERAL STRUCTURES OTHER FEATURES MAP PANELS 8 B 20.2 The pin displayed on the map is an approximate point selected by the user and does not represent an authoritative property location. 1:6,000 70°18'20"W 41°42'42"N 70°17'43"W 41°42'15"N Basemap Imagery Source: USGS National Map 2023 NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•23 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit E NOI Permit Plans 1+002+00BH-2 ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)OFFSET (FT) -20 -10 0 10 20 -20 -10 0 10 20 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 900-10-20-30-40-50-60-70-80-90-100 5H:1V RA M P S L O P E AHTL = 12.54' MHW = 10.37' MLW = 0.28' EX. PILE EL. 16.0' DREDGE TO -6.0' MLLW ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)OFFSET (FT) -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 -10 0 10 0 20 40 60 800-20-40-60-80ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)OFFSET (FT) -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 -10 0 10 0 20 40 60 800-20-40-60-80 DREDGE TO -6.0' MLLW AHTL = 12.54' MHW = 10.37' MLW = 0.28' 1 3 DWG Filename: 2026 blish point boat ramp noi_plot.dwg Layout: noiDWG Folder Location:Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:39:09 PMBLISH POINT BOAT RAMPBARNSTABLE HARBORTOWN OF BARNSTABLEPROJECT NO: CHECKED DESIGNED DRAWN SURVEYED BY DATE DATE OF PREPARATIONNO.BYDATEDESCRIPTIONREVISIONSSHEET NUMBER SHEET TITLE: ISSUANCE:12345PE STAMP NOTICE OF INTENTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSSCALE: 0 10 25 1" = 10' 50 OFFSETS TAKEN FROM VDATUM ONLINE ON 7/25/2024 FOR 41.707447N, -70.299991W AND NOAA STATION SESUIT HARBOR 8447241 0.00 -5.67 5.67 -5.390.28 DATUM OFFSETS MLLW MLW NAVD 880.00 6.8712.54 AHT 4.7010.37 MHHW 4.249.91 MHW NAVD88MLLW SURVEY NOTES: 1.PROJECT NAME: 2.PROJECT NUMBER: 024B021.00 3.PLOT SCALE: 4.SURVEY DATE: 5.SURVEYOR: 6.VESSEL: 7.TRANS./FATH.: 8.WEATHER COND: 9.PROJECT DATUM: 10.COOR. SYSTEM: 11.DATA REDUCTION: 12.SITE BENCHMARK: BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP AS SHOWN JUNE 18, 2026 J. HILL, C. RYNAKOWSKI OLAF 200KHZ, 3DEGREE, ODOM, MACORS CORRECTIONS CLOUDY, 75 DEGREES, WIND 15-20 S MEAN LOWER LOW WATER (MLLW) NAD-83, MASSACHUSETTS MAINLAND 1 FOOT SORTED HYDRO CLIPPED TO TOPO AT OVERLAP. CHISELED SQUARE AT BOAT RAMP, EL=17.87' MLLW (12.20' NAVD88) (GEIOD 12B). PROVIDED BY GREEN SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL, 11/12/2012. SITE PLAN SCALE: 1" = 10' ±120 CY IN 3H:1V SIDE SLOPE OF RAMP (±1,745 SF)±55 CY ON RAMP (±976 SF) 53' LOCUS (NOT TO SCALE) BOAT RAMP EX. CONC. RAMP APPROX. TOP OF 3H:1V SLOPE FROM EDGE OF RAMP 6 FOOT MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL 6 FOOT M I D - E N T R A N C E C H A N N E L 6 FOOT ACCESS CHANNEL MILLWAY BEACH BARNSTABLE HARBOR FOTH 6/18/2026 MG 6/19/2026 JH 6/22/2026 BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE PROJECT 1 AERIAL IMAGERY FROM NEARMAP APRIL 2026 EX. CONC. SLAB EBB FLOOD GENERAL NOTES: 1.RESULTS OF HYDROGRAPHIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS BY FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC. (FOTH) ON 06/18/2026. 2.RESULTS OF PRIOR VIBRACORE SEDIMENT SAMPLE SURVEY BY FOTH AND TGB MARINE, INC. ON 04/30/2025. 3.ELEVATIONS ARE IN US SURVEY FEET AND REFER TO THE MEAN LOWER LOW WATER (MLLW) DATUM. 4.DATUM CONVERSIONS SHOWN WERE CALCULATED USING VDATUM ONLINE AT THE PROJECT SITE ON 07/25/2024, AND NOAA STATION 8447241 SESUIT HARBOR. 5.COORDINATES ARE BASED ON NAD83 MASSACHUSETTS MAINLAND STATE PLANE GRID SYSTEM. 6.RTK CORRECTIONS: RTK CORRECTIONS FOR THIS SURVEY PROVIDED BY KEYNET - VRS. 7.BENCHMARK / RTK TIDES: TIDES ARE RECORDED USING RTK TIDES IN HYPACK. ELEVATIONS FROM ELLIPSOID TO ORTHOMETRIC NAVD88 USE GEOID 12A. 8.PROJECT AREA SHOWN LIES WITHIN FEMA ZONE VE 14 AND VE 15 (EL. +19.67' AND 20.67' MLLW) IN ACCORDANCE TO FEMA FIRM #25001C0558J, EFFECTIVE DATE 7/16/2014. 9.PROPERTY LINES AND SHELLFISH SUITABILITY AREA LIMITS SHOWN ARE BASED UPON THE MOST RECENT AVAILABLE MASSDEP/MASSGIS INFORMATION. 10.THE INFORMATION DEPICTED ON THIS PLAN REPRESENTS THE RESULTS OF SURVEYS ON THE DATES SHOWN, AND CAN ONLY BE CONSIDERED AS INDICATING THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AT THAT TIME. INTERPOLATED INFORMATION FROM BETWEEN SOUNDING RUNS IS NOT GUARANTEED. SHOALS, OBSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER DIFFERING CONDITIONS MAY EXIST BETWEEN THESE RUNS. CONSULT WITH FOTH, LLC FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. 11.POSSESSION AND USE OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED ON THESE DRAWINGS IS GRANTED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS USE AS IT RELATES TO THE TITLED PROJECT, ANY OTHER USE, REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREON IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF FOTH. ©COPYRIGHT 2026, FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC. MAOFBA BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP FACILITY 277 MILLWAY ROAD MAP 301 PARCEL 063 002 HENRY E. BLAIR & RAYMOND M. MURPHY TRUST P.O BOX 657 BARNSTABLE, MA 02630 B 1 MEAN LOWER LOW WATER (MLLW) DREDGE AREA -6.0' MLLW (AUTHORIZED DREDGE DEPTH) LEGEND -6.0 SHELLFISH SUITABILITY AREA (MAGIS) PRIOR SEDIMENT SAMPLE LOCATION COLLECTED 04/30/2025 1 INCH = FEET (IN FEET) GRAPHIC SCALE 0 50 1005025 1 INCH = FEET (IN FEET) GRAPHIC SCALE 0 5 1052.5 TYPICAL SECTION A BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP CHANNEL HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1" = 50' VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 5' VERTICAL SCALEHORIZONTAL SCALE 1 INCH = FEET (IN FEET) GRAPHIC SCALE 0 10 20105 VERTICAL SCALE 1 INCH = FEET (IN FEET) GRAPHIC SCALE 0 10 20105 HORIZONTAL SCALE TYPICAL SECTION B - BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP ACCESS CHANNEL HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1" = 20' VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 20' A 193'10X VERTICAL EXAGGERATION 70' DIGITALLY SIGNED FOR THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE ON 7/23/26 TOTAL DREDGE = ±175 CY TOTAL AREA = 2,721 SF PER EVENT NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•24 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit F Current Permits Maura T. Healey Governor Kimberley Driscoll Lieutenant Governor Rebecca L. Tepper Secretary Bonnie Heiple Commissioner This information is available in alternate format. Please contact Melixza Esenyie at 617-626-1282. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep Printed on Recycled Paper September 19, 2025 Griffin Beaudoin Town of Barnstable DEP WQC APPLICATION # 25-WW08-0010-APP 382 Falmouth Rd DEP FILE # SE 003-6296 Barnstable, MA 02601 ACoE File # NAE-2015-01632 401 WQC Application Completion on 7/24/2025 RE: 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR DREDGING Application for: MINOR DREDGE WW 08 AT: Project Locus –Barnstable Harbor Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Dear Mr. Beaudoin: The Department of Environmental Protection (“MassDEP”) has reviewed your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for Minor Dredging, as referenced above and is basing its certification upon an evaluation of the information contained in the application which is relevant to water quality considerations. In accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), M.G.L. c. 21, §§ 26-53, and 314 CMR 9.00, MassDEP has determined there is reasonable assurance the project or activity, as conditioned herein, will be conducted in a manner which will not violate applicable water quality standards (314 CMR 4.00) and other appropriate requirements of state law. The waters of this portion of the Project Drainage Area are designated in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards as Class SA. Such waters are intended “as excellent habitat for fish, other aquatic life and wildlife, and for primary and secondary contact recreation.” Antidegradation provisions of these Standards require that “existing uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses shall be maintained and protected.” 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 2 The above referenced project involves a dredge of the mid-entrance channel of Barnstable Harbor and Blish Point Boat ramp. This area of the Harbor is due for maintenance dredging due to shoaling within the channel creating a buildup of sediment making navigation of the channel difficult in low to mid-tide. In the Mid-Channel an area of over 955 by 60 linear feet, ± 1,837CY of sediment will be dredged. The dredge depth will be 6 feet beginning at Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) with an extra foot of over dredge. The Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel is 24 x 85 LF and ± 506 CY will be dredged at Mean Lower Low water at 6 feet with an extra foot of over dredge. In both areas, dredging is set to be performed using mechanical methods with a barge mounted crane or excavator able to move within the channel widths. It may be performed with an environmental style bucket with mud flaps. Temporary turbidity curtains will be used to contain sediments within the harbor. Utilizing a filtration and water pump system, the sediment is to be offloaded at the contractor's facility of choice and then loaded onto sealed trucks to transport to the proposed upland use site, 131 Great Western Rd, Dennis, MA (See Condition # 19). Sediment Chemistry Results: Four sediment samples were collected and the analytical results were compared to MassDEP’s Interim Policy for Sampling, Analysis, Handling and Tracking Requirements for Dredged Sediment Reuse and Disposal (COMM-94- 007). All of the results were below the Reportable Concentration (“RC”) S-1 criteria of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (“MCP”). Public Notice: The Permit Application public notice was published in the Cape Cod Times on 8/18/2025. No comments were received by MassDEP during the 21-day public comment period pursuant to 314 CMR 9.05(3)(e), which ended on 9/9/2025. Pursuant to 314 CMR 4.00, 314 CMR 9.05(1), 314 CMR 9.06(1), 314 CMR 9.06(2), 314 CMR 9.07(1), 314 CMR 9.07(2), 314 CMR 9.07(3), 314 CMR 9.07(7), 314 CMR 9.09(1), and 314 CMR 9.09(2), the following Special Conditions are necessary to ensure that sediment dredging and disposal practices are implemented in such a manner as to prevent water quality degradation and to maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth. These conditions ensure that practicable steps are taken to avoid and minimize water quality impacts from turbidity and sedimentation associated with sediment dredging, disposal, and/or transportation. Therefore, based on information currently in the record, MassDEP grants a 401 WQC for this project subject to the following conditions to maintain or attain water quality, to minimize any damage to the environment that may result from the project, and to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions of state law. MassDEP certifies that there is reasonable assurance the project or activity, as conditioned herein, will be conducted in a manner which will not violate 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 3 applicable water quality standards (314 CMR 4.00) and other appropriate requirements of state law. 1. The contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the proposed activities will be conducted in a manner that will avoid violations of the anti-degradation provi- sions of the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards, 314 CMR 4.00, that protect all waters, including wetlands. 2. Prior to the start of work, or for any portion of the work thereafter, MassDEP shall be notified of any change(s) in the proposed project or plans that may affect waters or wetlands. MassDEP will determine whether the change(s) requires a revision to this Certification. 3. Dredging in accordance with this 401 WQC may begin following the 21-day appeal period and once all other permits have been received. 4. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following documents and plans: • Application for # 25-WW08-0010-APP, dated 7/24/2025 with attachments. • Plan entitled “Exhibit E-NOI Permit Plans 20250529 Digital Stamp JAH,” consisting of 1 sheet, dated 5/29/2025, as revised through 7/10/2025, signed and stamped by James Hill (JH). • Email from Jimmy Hill, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, to Carissia Leal, MassDEP, dated September 12, 2025 5. MassDEP shall be notified, attention Carissa Leal carissa.m.leal@mass.gov and David Wong david.w.wong@mass.gov, one week prior to the start of in-water work so that MassDEP staff may inspect the work for compliance with the terms and conditions of this 401 WQC. 6. The term of the 401 WQC of the Permit remains in effect for the same duration as the federal permit that requires it. 7. During the project period, there shall be no discharge or spillage of fuel, oil, or other pollutants, including sediments, onto any part of the site. The applicant shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent the release of pollutants by ignorance, accident, or vandalism. 8. No later than four weeks after issuance of this 401 WQC, the applicant shall submit a notification procedure outlining the reporting process to MassDEP for incidents relating to dredging activities that impact surrounding resource areas and habitats including, but not limited to, observed dead or distressed fish or other aquatic organisms, observed oily sheen on the surface of the water, a sediment spill, a 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 4 turbidity plume beyond the deployed Best Management Practices (“BMPs”), and a barge or equipment accident/spill. If at any time during implementation of the project such an incident occurs, the applicant shall immediately notify MassDEP and all site related activities impacting the water shall cease until the source of the problem is identified and adequate mitigating measures are deployed to the satisfaction of MassDEP. 9. Future maintenance dredging is not authorized under this 401 WQC. 10. No in-water or silt producing work, including, but not limited to dredging, shall occur from February 1st to June 30th of any year to protect winter flounder and horseshoe crabs.1 11. The top of the dredge slope will maintain a buffer of at least 25 feet from any bordering salt marsh to reduce the risk of slumping and erosion impacts to this resource.1 12. The top of the slope shall be no closer than 25 feet from the MLW line. Dredging the toe of the slope near the MLW line may result in the slumping of the intertidal habitat.1 13. The applicant, or its contractor, shall make every feasible effort to complete the project within the 401 WQC timeframe. Should the applicant, or their contractor, fail to complete the project and wish to request an amendment to the 401 WQC for incursion into the no-dredge period, the written request shall be received by MassDEP by January 1st. The following information shall be included in the request: a. project location and 401 WQC Application number, b. the date on which dredging started, c. the number of days and hours per day the dredge operated, d. expected daily average production rate and the actual daily average production rate, e. an explanation of why the project failed to remain on schedule, f. an account of efforts made to get the project back on schedule, g. a plan depicting the areas that remain to be dredged, h. the number of cubic yards that remain to be dredged, i. an accurate estimate of the number of days required to complete the project, j. an evaluation of the impact of continued dredging on the species of concern, k. a description of any efforts that will be made to minimize the impacts of the project on l. the species of concern, and a realistic assessment of any societal/financial effects of a denial of permission to continue dredging. 1 Conditions 10, 11 and 12 are recommended by the MA Department of Marine Fisheries in a letter dated July 21, 2025. 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 5 MassDEP will share the information with other resource agencies and a decision to grant or deny the amendment shall be made by January 15th. Requests for amendment received after January 1st will be considered at MassDEP’s discretion. All equipment/machinery shall be stored above the Mean High Tide Line (MHTL) and outside any wetland resource areas when not in use. 14. BMPs such as a silt curtain shall be deployed surrounding the dredge area to minimize turbidity. At a minimum, the silt curtain shall be bottom weighted to minimize the degree of lifting/flailing and shall be of suitable material/grade based on the velocity of the current at the site. Intermediate vertical floats shall be placed on the silt curtain to lift the bottom of the silt curtain at low tide so that the bottom edges of the curtain remain close to the mudline at low tide but do not rake the sediment in areas subject to tidal influence. 15. Barge/scow overflow is prohibited both at the dredge site and within waters of the Commonwealth. 16. The dredge vessel and/or barge shall not be allowed to ground. 17. Disposal of any volume of dredged material at any location in tidal waters is subject to approval by MassDEP and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (“CZM”). Disposal of any volume of dredged material at any location in tidal waters, except as authorized herein, is not authorized by this 401 Water Quality Certification and would require a request for amendment that would be subject to approval by MassDEP and the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management office. This condition is necessary to prevent any pollution of tidal water resources by discharge of dredged material. 18. No later than 21 days prior to commencement of dredging activity, a dredged material dewatering plan shall be submitted to MassDEP for review and written approval. At a minimum, the dewatering plan shall include, but not be limited to, the location of the dewatering area, the type of containment, method of dewatering (i.e. mechanical or by gravity), method of collecting the dewatered effluent, and method of disposal. The dewatering plan shall also include sediment conductivity retesting after dewatering but before being transported to the disposal facility (See Condition #19 below).2 19. MassDEP shall be notified in writing of the Robert Childs Facility at 131A and 141 Great Western Rd, Dennis, MA accepting the dredged material for disposal or reuse as daily cover material.2 If the licensed facility is located out of state, documentation shall be provided to MassDEP that the dredged material disposal/reuse has been 2 Most updated information on disposal site is provided in an email from Jimmy Hill, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, to Carissia Leal, MassDEP, dated on September 12, 2025. 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 6 approved and will be accepted by the receiving state in accordance with 314 CMR 9.07(13)(b). The dredged material shall not be transported to the facility without concurrence of MassDEP. 20. A Material Shipping Record (“MSR”) shall be used to track the dredged material to the licensed upland facility. A fully executed copy of the MSR shall be provided to MassDEP within 30 days of final shipment to the reuse location or facility. 21. BMPs shall be implemented during transportation of the dredged material to the licensed receiving facility. At a minimum, when transported upon public roadways, all dredged material shall have no free liquid as determined by the Paint Filter Test or other suitably analogous methodology acceptable to MassDEP, and a tarpaulin or other means shall be used to cover the dredged material during transport. 22. Within 30 days of the completion of dredging, a bathymetric survey of the site depicting post-dredge conditions shall be conducted. At a minimum, the survey shall include an overlay of the dredge footprint (i.e., top of slope) with sufficient coordinates in the Massachusetts State Plane (e.g., longitude and latitude) that clearly delineates the dredge footprint. The survey shall be sent within five working days after its completion to MassDEP David Wong at david.w.wong@mass.gov and a copy shall be sent to CZM, attention: Sean Duffey. 23. Prior to dredging, any shellfish shall be removed from the project area at the applicant’s expense and relocated to an appropriate location, or other management options shall be implemented. Shellfish removal shall be completed under the direction of the Shellfish Officer or Harbormaster, or a representative under their control. Failure to comply with this 401 WQC is grounds for enforcement, including civil and criminal penalties, under M.G.L. c. 21, § 42, 314 CMR 9.00, M.G.L. c. 21A, § 16, 310 CMR 5.00, or other possible actions/penalties as authorized by the General Laws of the Commonwealth. This 401 WQC does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with other appropriate state or federal statutes or regulations. Any changes made to the project as described in the previously submitted Permit Application or supplemental documents will require further notification to and, if an amendment is required, approval by MassDEP. NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS Certain persons shall have a right to request an adjudicatory hearing concerning 401 WQCs by MassDEP when an application is required: a. the applicant or property owner; 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 7 b. any person aggrieved by the decision who has submitted written comments during the public comment period; c. any ten persons of the Commonwealth pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A where a group member has submitted written comments during the public comment period; or d. any governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment, which has submitted written comments during the public comment period. Any person aggrieved, any ten persons of the Commonwealth, or a governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment may appeal without having submitted written comments during the public comment period only when the claim is based on new substantive issues arising from material changes to the scope or impact of the activity and not apparent at the time of public notice. To request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 10, a Notice of Claim must be made in writing, provided that the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to MassDEP, with the appropriate filing fee specified within 310 CMR 4.10 along with a DEP Fee Transmittal Form within 21 days from the date of issuance of this Certificate. Department of Environmental Protection Case Administrator Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the issuing office of the Wetlands Program at: Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands Program 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 A Notice of Claim for Adjudicatory Hearing shall comply with MassDEP’s Rules for Adjudicatory Proceedings, 310 CMR 1.01(6), and shall contain the following information pursuant to 314 CMR 9.10(3): a. the Permit Application Number; b. the complete name of the applicant and address of the project; c. the complete name, address, and fax and telephone numbers of the party filing the request, and, if represented by counsel or other representative, the name, fax and telephone numbers, and address of the attorney; d. if claiming to be a party aggrieved, the specific facts that demonstrate that the party satisfies the definition of “aggrieved person” found at 314 CMR 9.02; e. a clear and concise statement that an adjudicatory hearing is being requested; 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 8 f. a clear and concise statement of (1) the facts which are grounds for the proceedings, (2) the objections to this Certificate, including specifically the manner in which it is alleged to be inconsistent with the MassDEP’s Water Quality Regulations, 314 CMR 9.00, and (3) the relief sought through the adjudicatory hearing, including specifically the changes desired in the final written 401 WQC; and g. a statement that a copy of the request has been sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the applicant, the owner (if different from the applicant), the conservation commission of the city or town where the activity will occur, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (when the certificate concerns projects in Areas of Critical Environmental Concern), the public or private water supplier where the project is located (when the certificate concerns projects in Outstanding Resource Waters), and any other entity with responsibility for the resource where the project is located. The hearing request along with a DEP Fee Transmittal Form and a valid check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commonwealth Master Lockbox PO Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 The request will be dismissed if the filing fee is not paid, unless the appellant is exempt or granted a waiver. The filing fee is not required if the appellant is a city or town (or municipal agency), county, or district of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or a municipal housing authority. MassDEP may waive the adjudicatory hearing filing fee pursuant to 310 CMR 4.06(2) for a person who shows that paying the fee will create an undue financial hardship. A person seeking a waiver must file an affidavit setting forth the facts believed to support the claim of undue financial hardship together with the hearing request as provided above. Should you have any questions relative to this 401 WQC, please contact Carissa Leal, carissa.m.leal@mass.gov and David Wong, david.w.wong@mass.gov. Sincerely, Lisa Rhodes Wetlands Program Chief 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 9 ecc: Edwin Hoopes, Barnstable Conservation Commission, 230 South Street, Hyannis MA, 02601 Madeline Goggin, Foth Engineering, 114 Touro St, Newport RI, 02840 Gerard Martin, SERO, 20 Riverside Dr, Lakeville MA, 02347 Maissoun Reda SERO 25 Riverside Dr., Suite 101, Lakeville, MA 02347 Nathan Margason, EPA, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109 US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, New England District, 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742-2751 cenae-r-ma@usace.army.mil Amanda Davis, Division of Marine Fisheries, 836 S Rodney French Blvd., 3rd Fl, New Bedford, MA 02744 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 10 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 11 401 WQC – Application # 25-WW08-0010-APP Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp 12 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT 696 VIRGINIA ROAD CONCORD MA 01742-2751 October 3, 2025 Regulatory Division File Number: NAE-2015-01632 Griffin Beaudoin Town of Barnstable 367 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Philip.Beaudoin@town.barnstable.ma.us Dear Mr. Beaudoin: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reviewed your application to complete 35,737 square feet (2,343 cubic yards) of maintenance dredging within the Barnstable Harbor mid-entrance channel and Blish Point boat ramp access channel. Both locations will be dredged to a depth of -6 feet MLLW with 1 foot of overdredge to -7 feet MLLW. A hydraulic or mechanical dredge will be used to complete this work. Dredged material will be disposed of in an upland location. This is a one-time dredge event. The project is located in Barnstable Harbor at 307 Millway, Barnstable, MA (Latitude: 41.7078 °, Longitude: -70.2995 °). The work is shown on the enclosed plans, titled “PLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA,” on 11 sheets, and dated “04/24/2025”. Based on the information that you have provided, we verify that the activity is authorized under General Permit # 7 of the June 2, 2023, federal permit known as the Massachusetts General Permits (GPs). The GPs are available at https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/State-General-Permits/ Massachusetts-General-Permit. Please review the enclosed GPs carefully, in particular the general conditions beginning on page 35, and ensure that you and all personnel performing work authorized by the GPs are fully aware of and comply with its terms and conditions. A copy of the GPs and this verification letter shall be available at the work site as required by General Condition 17. You must perform this work in compliance with the following special condition(s): 1. All construction shall be completed in accordance with the limits of construction and construction sequences detailed on the enclosed plan drawings, titled “PLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA,” on 11 sheets, and dated “04/24/2025”. If you change the plans or construction methods for these activities, please contact us immediately to discuss modification of this authorization. The Corps of Engineers must approve any changes before you -2- undertake them. 2. A Time of the Year (TOY) restriction from February 1st through October 31 of any year will apply to all project activities. No project activities shall take place within the TOY restriction period. 3. The action falls within the range for the Monarch Butterfly, which is proposed to be federally listed under the Endangered Species Act. If the species becomes federally listed and the authorized work has not been completed, the Permittee is required to stop work and ask the Corps to re-evaluate the effects of the permitted action on the monarch butterfly, and if needed, complete Section 7 consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to address potential impacts to the monarch butterfly. 4. You must complete and return the enclosed Work Start Notification Form to this office at least two weeks before the anticipated start date. The form shall be emailed to Katelyn Rainville at katelyn.m.rainville@usace.army.mil and cenae-r- ma@usace.army.mil; or mailed to Katelyn Rainville, Regulatory Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, 696 Virginia Road, Concord, Massachusetts 01742-2751. 5. Within 30 days of completing work, the permittee shall complete ENG Form 6285, “Certification of Compliance with Department of Army Permit” (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6285_2025%20 Mar_FINAL.pdf) and submit it to the Corps via email: cenae-r- ma@usace.army.mil. This authorization expires on June 1, 2028. You must commence or have under contract to commence the work authorized herein by June 1, 2028, and complete the work by June 1, 2029. If not, you must contact this office to determine the need for further authorization and we recommend you contact us before the work authorized herein expires. Please contact us immediately if you change the plans or construction methods for work within our jurisdiction as we must approve any changes before you undertake them. Performing work within our jurisdiction that is not specifically authorized by this determination or failing to comply with the special condition(s) provided above or all the terms and conditions of the GPs may subject you to the enforcement provisions of our regulations. This authorization does not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state, or local authorizations required by law. Applicants are responsible for applying for and obtaining any other approvals. -3- We continually strive to improve our customer service. To better serve you, we would appreciate your completing our Customer Service Survey located at https://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey. Please contact Katelyn Rainville of my staff at katelyn.m.rainville@usace.army.mil or (978) 318-8677 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Christine Jacek Chief, Massachusetts Section Regulatory Division Enclosures cc: Jimmy Hill, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, james.hill@foth.com U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, Boston, MA, R1_CWA404_REG@epa.gov Sean Duffey, Coastal Zone Management, Boston, MA, sean.duffey@mass.gov Patrice Bordonaro, Coastal Zone Management, Boston, MA, patrice.bordonaro@mass.gov Alexa Cacacie, National Marine Fisheries Service, alexa.cacacie@noaa.gov David Robinson, MA Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources (BUAR); david.s.robinson@mass.gov c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace locus and notesFOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 LOCUS PLAN 0' SCALE: 1 INCH = FEET1000' 1000'500' DREDGE SITE: BARSNTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT BARNSTABLE BLISH POINT BARNSTABLE HARBOR TOWN BOUNDARY (MA GIS, TYP.) MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54' PLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA DATUM: PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR DATE: 04/24/2025 SHEET 1 OF 10 SANDY NECK R S T U V W 4 5 6 78 9 10 3 1 2 11 12 SHEET 2 OF 10SHEET 4c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace dredge plans PROPOSED DREDGE OVERVIEW PLAN 0' SCALE: 1 INCH = FEET200' 200'100' MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54' PLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA DATE: 04/24/2025 FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 DATUM: PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR SHEET 3SHEET 5BARNSTABLE HARBOR EBBFLOODMILLWAY BEACH BLISH POINT FREEZER POINT BARNSTABLE HARBOR OUTER ENTRANCE CHANNEL (NO WORK PROPOSED) + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 1 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 4 . 2 + 4 . 1 + 4 . 0 + 2 . 0 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 1 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 9 + 0 . 9 + 0 . 8 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 1 0. 2 0. 5 0. 6 1. 2 2. 5 4. 4 + 5 . 3 + 4 . 9 + 3 . 9 + 3 . 8 + 2 . 1 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 9 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 4 + 0 . 3 + 0 . 2 0. 1 0. 6 1. 1 1. 4 2. 2 3. 8 4. 9 5. 6 5. 7 5. 9 6. 0 6. 0 6. 0 + 3 . 9 + 3 . 9 + 3 . 4 + 2 . 5 + 2 . 4 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 8 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 1 0. 1 0. 5 1. 2 1. 2 2. 6 2. 8 3. 0 4. 4 4. 4 5. 0 5. 0 5. 3 5. 7 5. 8 5. 9 6. 0 6. 0 6. 0 6. 4 6. 7 + 3 . 1 + 2 . 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 5 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 2 + 0 . 9 + 0 . 9 + 0 . 5 0. 1 0. 6 0. 8 1. 0 1. 6 2. 0 3. 6 3. 7 4. 8 5. 3 5. 4 5. 7 5. 9 6. 0 6. 2 6. 3 6. 5 6. 7 6. 9 6. 9 + 2 . 5 + 2 . 2 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 8 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 6 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 3 + 0 . 3 0. 0 0. 4 0. 8 1. 3 2. 4 2. 6 3. 2 4. 5 4. 7 5. 3 5. 5 5. 5 5. 5 5. 5 5. 6 5. 7 5. 8 6. 3 6. 4 6. 7 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 2 + 1 . 1 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 1 0. 0 0. 1 0. 5 1. 0 1. 0 1. 4 2. 5 3. 0 3. 1 3. 4 4. 6 4. 8 5. 0 5. 2 5. 3 5. 5 5. 5 5. 7 5. 9 6. 0 6. 0 6. 1 6. 1 6. 5 6. 8 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 2 + 0 . 9 0. 2 1. 0 1. 1 1. 2 1. 5 1. 8 2. 8 4. 0 4. 2 4. 3 4. 8 5. 1 5. 3 5. 5 5. 6 5. 9 6. 0 6. 3 6. 3 6. 5 6. 7 6. 7 6. 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 4 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 1 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 7 + 0 . 5 + 0 . 2 + 0 . 1 0. 3 0. 3 0. 9 1. 2 1. 6 2. 6 3. 0 3. 5 3. 9 4. 6 6. 5 + 2 . 4 + 2 . 3 + 2 . 3 + 2 . 2 + 2 . 0 + 2 . 0 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 7 + 1 . 6 + 1 . 3 + 1 . 0 + 0 . 6 + 2 . 4 + 2 . 3 + 2 . 3 + 2 . 3 + 2 . 2 + 2 . 1 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 9 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 8 + 1 . 7 + 2 . 3 + 1 . 9 1 4 + 0 0 1 5 + 0 0 1 6 + 0 0 1 7 + 0 0 1 8 + 0 0 BH-4 10 3 SHEET 3 OF 10c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace dredge plans PROPOSED DREDGE PLAN ZOOM 1 0' SCALE: 1 INCH = FEET40' 40'20' MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54' PLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 DATUM: PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR CONSTRUCTION BASELINE (TYP.) 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ON 5H:1V SLOPE) APPROX. TOP OF 3H:1V SLOPE (TYP.) SEDIMENT SAMPLE LOCATION (TYP.) APPROX. PROPERTY LINE (MAGIS, TYP.) EB B FL O O D FREEZER POINT DATE: 04/24/2025 EX. SOUNDING (TYP.) SEDIMENT COVER ON BOAT RAMP TO BE REMOVED BY TOWN DPW ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)OFFSET (FT) 15+50 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 20 40 60 80 100 1200-20-40-60-80-100 AHTL = 12.54' MHW = 10.37' MLW = 0.28' 1 3 3H:1V DREDGE SLOPE DREDGE TO -6.0' MLLW 1' ALLOWABLE OVERDREDGE TO -7.0' MLLW SHEET 6 OF 10 TYPICAL SECTIONS 0' SCALE: 1 INCH = FEET50' 50'25'c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace dredge plansPLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 DATUM: TYPICAL SECTION A BARNSTABLE HARBOR MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1" = 50' VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 5' MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54'AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA DATE: 04/24/2025 PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)9+85.86-25-20-10010200102030400-10-20-30-40-50-60133H:1VDREDGESLOPEMID-ENTRANCE CHANNELAHTL = 12.54'MHW = 10.37'MLW = 0.28'DREDGE TO -6.0' MLLW1' ALLOWABLE OVERDREDGE TO -7.0' MLLWOFFSET (FT)-25-20-1001020405060708090100110120130140150160170180190EX. PILE EL. 16.0'155H:1V RAMP SLOPEBLISH POINT BOAT RAMP ACCESS CHANNELWORK TO BE PERFORMED BY TOWNEX. PILES TO BE REMOVED,TEMPORARILY STORED ANDRE-INSTALLED (2 TOTAL)MLW = 0.28'ELEVATION (FT, MLLW)-25-20-1001020-60-25-20-1001020190TYPICAL SECTION BBOAT RAMP ACCESS CHANNELHORIZONTAL SCALE: 1" = 20'VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 5'c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace dredge plansPLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF:TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISHPOINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MADATE: 04/24/2024FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738DATUM:PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING INBARNSTABLE HARBORTYPICAL SECTIONSSHEET 7 OF 10MLLW = 0.00'MLW = +0.28'MHW = +9.91'AHTL = +12.54'0'SCALE: 1 INCH = FEET20'20'10'OFFSET (FT)OFFSET (FT)9+85.869+85.86MATCH MATCH c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace locus and notesPLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA DATE: 04/24/2025 FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 DATUM: PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR PROJECT NOTES DREDGE PLAN NOTES GENERAL NOTES SURVEY NOTES SHEET 8 OF 10 MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54' c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace locus and notesPLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF:TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINTCOUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MADATE: 04/24/2025FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738DATUM:PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGINGIN BARNSTABLE HARBORPROJECT NOTESVOLUMES AND AREASCOORDINATE TABLESSHEET 9 OF 10MLLW = 0.00'MLW = +0.28'MHW = +9.91'AHTL = +12.54' c:\pw_workdir\pw_ie\fvd_jah9\d0875894\2025 blish point_usace locus and notesPLAN ACCOMPANYING PETITION OF: TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA 382 FALMOUTH ROAD, HYANNIS, MA 02601 AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR AND BLISH POINT COUNTY OF: BARNSTABLE, MA DATE: 04/24/2025 FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT, LLC 15 CREEK ROAD, MARION MA, 02738 DATUM: PURPOSE: PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN BARNSTABLE HARBOR PROJECT NOTES DATUM CHART LEGEND SHEET 10 OF 10 OFFSETS TAKEN FROM VDATUM ONLINE ON 7/25/2024 FOR 41.707447N, -70.299991W AND NOAA STATION SESUIT HARBOR 8447241 0.00 -5.67 5.67 -5.390.28 DATUM OFFSETS MLLW MLW NAVD 880.00 6.8712.54 AHT 4.7010.37 MHHW 4.249.91 MHW NAVD88MLLW MEAN LOW WATER (MLW) DREDGE AREA CHANNEL COORDINATE1 -6.0' MLLW (AUTHORIZED DREDGE DEPTH) APPROX. TOP OF SLOPE ( @ 3H:1V ) APPROXIMATE PROPERTY LINE LEGEND -6.0 SHELLFISH SUITABILITY AREA (MAGIS) MLLW = 0.00' MLW = +0.28' MHW = +9.91' AHTL = +12.54' WORK-START NOTIFICATION FORM (Minimum Notice: Two weeks before work begins) EMAIL TO: katelyn.m.rainville@usace.army.mil and cenae-r-ma@usace.army.mil; or MAIL TO: Katelyn Rainville Regulatory Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District 696 Virginia Road Concord, Massachusetts 01742-2751 Also, if the work is in the Massachusetts Coastal Zone (https://www.mass.gov/service- details/czm-regions-coastal-communities-and-coastal-zone-boundary), email this form to sean.duffey@mass.gov or mail it to: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Project Review Coordinator, Suite 900, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114. A verification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, file # NAE-2015-01632 was issued to the Town of Barnstable (c/o Griffin Beaudoin). This work authorized 35,737 square feet (2,343 cubic yards) of maintenance dredging within the Barnstable Harbor mid-entrance channel and Blish Point boat ramp access channel. Both locations will be dredged to a depth of -6 feet MLLW with 1 foot of overdredge to -7 feet MLLW. A hydraulic or mechanical dredge will be used to complete this work. Dredged material will be disposed of in an upland location. This is a one-time dredge event. The people (e.g., contractor) listed below will do the work, and they understand the permit's conditions and limitations. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name of Person/Firm: Business Address: Phone & email: ( ) ( ) Proposed Work Dates: Start: Finish: Permittee/Agent Signature: Date: Printed Name: Title: Date Permit Issued: October 3, 2025 Date Permit Expires: June 1, 2028 FOR USE BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS PM: Katelyn Rainville Submittals Required: Inspection Recommendation: NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•25 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit G Record Permits and Documents May 13, 2020 Barnstable Department of Public Works 382 Falmouth Road Hyannis MA 02601 Barnstable Conservation Commission 200 Main Street Barnstable MA 02601 RE: Applicant: Barnstable Department of Public Works Project Location: Mill Way Road Project Description: Dredge Barnstable Harbor Outer Entrance Channel, Mid-Entrance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel with Beneficial Reuse at Millway Beach, Sandy Neck Public Beach and Sandy Neck Cottage Area or offshore disposal at Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site DEP Wetlands File No.: 003-5781 NHESP File No.: 06-20720 Dear Commissioners & Applicant: The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the “Division”) received a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated 4/14/2020) in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.37). The Division also received the MESA Review Checklist and supporting documentation for review pursuant to the MA Endangered Species Act Regulations (321 CMR 10.18). The Division has determined that the Project, as currently proposed, is located within the actual habitat for the state-listed species presented in the following table. These species and their habitats are protected pursuant to the WPA and the MESA. Fact sheets for state-listed species can be found at www.mass.gov/nhesp. Scientific Name Common Name Taxonomic Group State Status Charadrius melodus Piping Plover Bird Threatened* Sternula antillarum Least Tern Bird Special Concern Sterna hirundo Common Tern Bird Special Concern Sterna dougallii Roseate Tern Bird Endangered* *The Piping Plover and Roseate Tern are federally protected as “Threatened” and “Endangered”, respectively, pursuant to the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA, 50 CFR 17.11). NHESP No. 06-20720, Page 2 Generally in Massachusetts, these coastal birds can be found from April – September. Piping Plovers and Least Terns are ground-nesting shorebirds that will establish nests on sparsely vegetated, sandy areas of coastal beaches and dunes. Their nests are comprised of shallow depressions in the sand that may be lined with shell fragments or pebbles. Piping Plovers, terns and their nests are particularly vulnerable to predators, unleashed pets, and inadvertent human disturbance. After hatching, Piping Plover and Least Tern chicks are not capable of flight - 25-30 days for plovers and 21-25 days for terns - during this period these unfledged chicks will often range widely to either forage or seek shelter. The purpose of the Division’s review of the proposed project under the WPA regulations is to determine whether the project will have any adverse effects on the Resource Areas Habitats of state-listed species. The purpose of the Division’s review under the MESA regulations is to determine whether a Take of state-listed species will result from the proposed project. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT (WPA) & MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA) Based on the information provided and the information contained in our database, it is the opinion of the Division that this project, as currently proposed, must be conditioned in order to avoid adverse effects to the Resource Area Habitats of state-listed wildlife species (310 CMR 10.37) and must be conditioned in order to avoid a prohibited Take of state-listed species (321 CMR 10.18(2)(a)). The following conditions must be met to protect state-listed species and their habitats: For all Beneficial Reuse at Sandy Neck Cottages & Sandy Neck Beach Nourishment Sites the following conditions must be implemented: 1. Time of Year Restriction: Beach nourishment or beneficial reuse of dredge sediments shall not be deposited upon the coastal beach or dune during the period of April 1 - September 15, to protect state-listed coastal birds. 2. Plantings: Vegetation shall not be planted and sand fencing shall not be erected in areas of beach nourishment, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Division. 3. State-listed Species Protection and Monitoring: The applicant has the responsibility of protecting breeding Piping Plovers and state-listed species of terns that may be attracted to beach nourishment areas, as well as their eggs and unfledged chicks. The applicant must implement a Division-approved monitoring and protection plan for nourishment sites for a minimum of three consecutive years following any nourishment activity. i. Each year, beginning April 1, a qualified shorebird monitor, approved by the Division, shall determine whether territorial, courting, or nesting Piping Plovers or state-listed species of terns are present at beach nourishment areas and if so, shall erect and maintain warning signs and symbolic fencing to protect nesting habitat, breeding adults, nests, and chicks from disturbance or human-caused mortality. These fenced areas shall be managed in accordance with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife document of April 1993 titled Guidelines For Managing Recreational Use Of Beaches To Protect Piping Plovers, Terns, And Their Habitats In Massachusetts. ii. Monitoring shall occur at least 2 times per week until at least July 1. However, if Piping Plovers or terns are found to be using the site, then monitoring frequency shall be increased to at least 3 times per week, and NHESP No. 06-20720, Page 3 shall continue until all nesting and brood-rearing activity has been completed. A report shall be submitted to the Division each year that summarizes the results of the state-listed species monitoring and site protection activities. 4. Amendments/Notice: Upon filing for renewal, extension, or amendment of the Orders of Conditions, the applicant shall contact the Division for written response regarding impacts to Resource Area habitat of state-listed wildlife. 5. Authorization Duration: This determination is valid for five (5) years. Subject to Division review and approval, the applicant has an option to renew this determination for an additional five (5) years. Provided these conditions are included in any approving Orders of Conditions issued by the Conservation Commission, and the applicant complies with all the above noted conditions, the project will not result in an adverse impact to the resource area habitats of state-listed wildlife species pursuant to the WPA and will not result in a prohibited Take pursuant to the MESA. A copy of the final Order of Conditions shall be sent to the Division simultaneously with the applicant as stated in the Procedures section of the WPA (310 CMR 10.05(6)(e)). We note that all work is subject to the anti-segmentation provisions (321 CMR 10.16) of the MESA. This determination is a final decision of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to 321 CMR 10.18. Any changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that shown on the site plans requires additional review - and may require an additional filing - with the Division pursuant to the MESA. Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Amy Hoenig, Endangered Species Review Biologist, at (508) 389-6364. Sincerely, Everose Schlüter, Ph.D. Assistant Director cc: Christine Player, CLE Engineering, Inc. Douglas Cameron, Office of Fishing and Boating Access MA DEP Southeast Region Charles D. Baker Governor Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor Kathleen A. Theoharides Secretary Martin Suuberg Commissioner This information is available in alternate format. Call the MassDEP Diversity Office at 617-556-1139. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep Printed on Recycled Paper September 21, 2020 Philip Beaudoin Town of Barnstable Dept. of Public Works 382 Falmouth Street Barnstable, MA 02601 Re: 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION Application for BRP WW 26, Minor project dredging At: Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Cape Cod Coastal Drainage Area 401 WQC Transmittal №: X286011 Wetlands File №: SE3-5781 ACoE Application №: NAE-2015-01632 Dear Mr. Beaudoin: The Department has reviewed your application for Wa ter Quality Certification (WQC) referenced above. In accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Fed eral Clean Water Act as amended (33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.), MGL c.21, §§ 26-53, and 314 CMR 9.00, the Department has determined there is reasonable assurance the project or activity will be conducted in a manner which will not violate applicable water quali ty standards (314 CMR 4.00) and other applicable requirements of state law. The waters of Barnstable Harbor are designated in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards as Class SA. Such waters are designated "as excellent habitat for fish, other aquatic life and wildlife and for primary and secondary contact recreation.” Anti-degradation provisions of these Standards require that "existing uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses shall be maintained and protect- ed.” In addition, this area has been designated for Shellfishing pursuant to 314 CMR 4.00. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 2 of 20 Project Background: The project site is located within Barnstable Harbor at Blish Point in Barnstable, MA (Figure 1). Barnstable Harbor is a natural harbor that is sheltered by Sandy Neck to the north and the Town of Barnstable to the south. The harbor is located 10 miles eastward of the Cape Cod Canal entrance and provides the approach to the north side of the Town of Barnstable. Navigation into/out of Barnstable Harbor is provided by the established entrance c hannel that provides access to/from the Inner Harbor and the Blish Point Public Access Facility which supports recreational, commercial and transient boating activities as well as private commercial marine operations and services. Present conditions show that the entire channel has filled-in, and there is very limited water depth existing during periods of low tide. This channel requires periodic maintenance dredging on a 1 to 3 year basis and is presently overdue. Figure 1 Project site at Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel, Barstable.1 Proposed Project Description: The proposed project scope entails maintenance dredging 658 cubic yards of sediment from the Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel at Barnstable Harbor (Figure 1).2 The proposed maintenance dredging of the Boat Ramp Access Channel will be performed using either mechanical or hydraulic methods. Dredged Material Dewatering: The dewatering of sediments will be performed within the parking lot at the MAOFBA Blish Point Public Access Facility. The use of the Blish Point parking lot for the dewatering/handing of dredge sediments has been previously 1 Revised BRP WW 26 Combined Permit Application for Waterways & Water Quality Certification: Maintenance Dredging Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Barnstable, Massachusetts. Prepared by FOTH for the Town of Barnstable, Department of Public Work. Dated June 29, 2020. 2 IBID, See Footnote #1. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 3 of 20 authorized and will be temporary. A dredged material dewatering plan will need to be developed and submitted to the Department for review (see Condition 11). Dredged Material Disposal or Reuse: Dredge sediments are proposed to be disposed at the Cape Cod Bay Disposal (CCBDS) and/or upland at an approved facility. Sediment Sampling Data: According to the interagency agreement, MassDEP accepts the sampling and evaluation protocol of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACoE) and EPA for unconfined open ocean disposal. In accordance with 314 CMR 9.07(2) and 314 CMR 9.07(7), to support upland disposal of dredged material, chemical analysis of two sediment samples were performed and no contaminants exceeding the Reportable Concentration (RC) S-1 criteria of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) were found. 3 Time of Year Restriction (TOY) for In -Water Work: The Barnstable Harbor has been identified as winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) spawning habitat. Therefore, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries recommends no in-water silt producing work be conducted from February 1 to June 30 to protect winter flou nder and horseshoe crab spawning and juvenile development.4 Rare Species and Rare Wildlife Habitat: The site is not located within the Priority Habitats of Rare Species, Estimated Habitats of Rare Wildlife, and Certified Vernal Pools in accordance with the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas, 14th Edition. Public Notice: The public notice of the 401 WQC application was published in the Cape Cod Times on August 26, 2020. The Department did not receive any comments during the 21-day public comment period, which ended on September 16, 2020. Section 61 Findings: Although the original improvement dredging projects, Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30, Sections 61 to 62H inclusive [the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA”)], were required to file an Env ironmental Notification Form (“ENF”) (301 CMR 11.01 (2)(b)3), the MEPA review thresholds for the current proposed maintenance dredging project in the same footprint, as referenced in Combined Permit Application, DEP Transmittal # X286011, do not apply (301 CMR11.03).5 Therefore, based on information currently in the record, the Department grants a 401 Water Quality Certification for this project subject to the following conditions to maintain water quality, to minimize impact on waters and wetlands, and to ensure compliance with appropriate state law. The Department further certifies in accordance with 314 CMR 9.00 that there is reasonable assurance the project or 3 According to additional information from Christine Player, FOTH, to David Wong, MassDEP, dated September 8, 2020. 4 According to a letter from Wright, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, to Barnstable Conservation Commission, dated May 4, 2020. 5 According to an email from Richard Bourre, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office to Christine Player, FOTH, dated June 29, 2012. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 4 of 20 activity will be conducted in a manner which will not violate applicable water quality standards (314 CMR 4.00) and other applicable requirements of state law. Finally, the Department has determined that upon satisfying the conditions and mitigation requirements of this approval, the project provides a level of water quality necessary to protect e xisting uses and accordingly finds that the project to be implemented satisfies the Surface Water Quality Standards at 314 CMR 4.00. Conditions 1. The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to assure that the proposed activities will be conducted in a manner that will avoid violations of the anti-degradation provi- sions of the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards that protect all waters, including wetlands. 2. Prior to the start of work or any portion of the work thereafter, the Department shall be notified of any change(s) in the proposed project or plans that may affect waters or wetlands. The Department will determine whether the change(s) require a revision to this Certification. 3. Dredging in accordance with this Certification may begin following the 21-day appeal period and once all other permits have been received. 4. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following documents and plans : • Application for the 401 WQC, Transmittal Form # X286011, revised date June 29, 2020. • Plan entitled “MAINTENANCE DREDGING BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP CHANNEL TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS” consisting of seven (7) sheets, various scales, dated June 29, 2020, signed and stamped by Scott Skuncik, PE, prepared by FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC, received by MassDEP on June 29, 2020. MassDEP shall be notified if there are modifications and or deletions of work as specified in the plans. Depending on the nature and the scope of any change, approval by the Department may be required. • Order of Conditions issued pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, § 40) by Barnstable Conservation Commission for MassDEP File Number SE3-5781, dated June 2, 2020. 5. The Department shall be notified, attention David Wong 617-292-5893, one week prior to the start of in-water work so that Department staff may inspect the work for compliance with the terms and conditions of this Certification. 6. The applicant and its contractor shall allow agents of the Department to enter the project sites to verify compliance with the conditions of this Certification. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 5 of 20 7. The Certification remains in effect for the same duration as the federal permit that requires it or five years from the date of issuance of this Cert ification whichever comes first. 8. The applicant may request an extension of the 401 dredging permit in accordance with 314 CMR 9.09(3) providing that the annual dredging activities summary report is submitted to the Department. 9. Future maintenance dredging may be conducted as necessar y for the duration of this Certification, provided that: a. the initial project and any subsequent dredging has been conducted satisfactorily with no violations of the terms and conditions of this Certification or any violations which did occur have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Department; b. information has been submitted to the Department regarding chemical characteristics and final end use/disposal of the dredged material for review and approval and no future maintenance dredging has commenced without obtaining end use/disposal approval from the Department; c. Documentation showing the grain-size distribution of the sediment to be dredged is compatible with the grain-size distribution of the approved receiving beach(es) in accordance with the document entitled Beach Nourishment, Mass DEP’s Guide to Best Management Practices for Projec ts in Massachusetts, March 2007 and is submitted to the Department; d. an updated Suitability Determination from the Army Corps of Engineers for unconfined ocean disposal at MBDS or CCBDS is submitted to the Department; e. coordinates of the maintenance dredge footprint are the same as the authorized dredge footprint under this Certification; f. a current due-diligence evaluation is done to determine that no known spills of oil or other toxic substances have occurred which could have contaminated the sediment in the dredge area and submitted to the Department prior to maintenance dredging; g. a bathymetric survey has been submitted to the Department in compliance with Condition no.17; h. the volume of future maintenance dredging does not exceed 658 cubic yards, the methodology used is as described in this permit, and the Department is notified prior to commencement of maintenance dredging. 10. Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as a silt curtain shall be deployed surrounding the dredge area to minimize turbidity. At a minimum, the silt curtain shall be bottom-weighted to minimize the degree of lifting/flailing or billowing and shall be of suitable material/grade appropriate based on the velocity of the current at the site. Intermediate vertical floats or other means shall be placed on the silt curtain to lift the bottom of the silt curtain at low tide so that the bottom edges of the curtain remain close to the mudline at low tide but do not rake the sediment in areas subject 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 6 of 20 to tidal influence. Dredging shall be carried out using a closed, environmental bucket if the sediment does not consist solely of gravel/stone/sand or densely compacted silt/clay. 11. No later than 21days prior to comm encement of dredging activity, a dredged material dewatering plan shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval. At a minimum, the dewatering plan shall include but not be limited to the type of containment, method of dewatering (i.e. mechan ical or by gravity), method of collecting the dewatered effluent and method of disposal. 12. If the proposed dredge material is disposed at an upland facility, t he Department shall be notified in writing of the name and location of the upland licensed facilit y accepting the dredged material for disposal or reuse as daily cover material. If the licensed facility is located out of state, documentation shall be provided to the Department that the dredged material disposal/reuse has been approved and will be accepted by the receiving State in accordance with 314 CMR 9.07(13)(b). The dredged material shall not be transported to the facility without concurrence of the Department. 13. A Dredged Material Tracking Form (DMTF) or Material Shipping Record (MSR) shall be used to track the dredged material to the licensed upland facility. A fully executed copy of the DMTF or MSR shall be provided to the Department within 30 days of final shipment to the reused location or facility. 14. Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented during transportation of the dredged material to the licensed receiving facility. At a minimum, when transported upon public roadways, all dredged material shall have no free liquid as determined by the Paint Filter Test or other suitably analog ous methodology acceptable to the Department, and a tarpaulin or other means shall be used to cover the dredged material during transport. 15. Disposal of any volume of dredged material at any location in tidal waters is not authorized by this 401 Water Quality Certification and would require a request for amendment that would be subject to approval by MassDEP and the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management office. 16. Within 21 days of the effective date of this Certification, the applicant shall submit to the Department for review and approval the following information regarding location of final placement and use of dredged material: a. a United States Geological Survey Topographic Map showing the location of the property; b. a site plan showing the reuse location of the dredged material at the [proposed reuse location]; c. a statement of certification signed by the applicant and the owner of the property in which the dredged material is proposed for reuse that the reuse material complies with the provisions of 314 CMR 9.07(9)(b)6.d. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 7 of 20 d. documentation of written notification of the proposal to the Barnstable Board of Health; e. When recording the Certificate of Compliance (WPA Form 8B of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, M.G.L. c131, §40) in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court, the location of the dredged material reuse area shall also be recorded at the same time. The applicant shall complete the information on Section D, page 3 of 3 of the Certificate of Compliance and submit a copy to the Wetlands and Waterways Prog ram in the Boston Office within five (5) working days of the recording. 17. Within 30 days of the completion of the initial dredging and any future maintenance dredging to be conducted, a bathymetric survey of the site, depicting post-dredge conditions shall be conducted. At a minimum, the survey shall include an overlay of the dredge footprint (i.e. top of slope) with sufficient coordinates in the Massachusetts State Plane (e.g. longitude and latitude) to clearly delineate the dredge footprint. The survey shall be sent within five working days after its completion to the Department and a copy shall be sent to the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management office, attention: Robert Boeri. 18. Within 30 days of completion of the construction of scope, the applicant shall provide a set of construction photographs depicting trenching and filling activity to the Wetlands and Waterways Program in the Boston Office, attn: David Wong. The photographs shall be marked or labeled with the WQC transmittal number and wetlands file number of the project 19. In order to protect spawning, larval and juvenile development of winter flounder and horseshoe crab, no dredging shall occur between February 1 and June 30. 20. Prior to dredging, any shellfish shall be removed from the project ar ea at the applicant’s expense. Shellfish removal shall be completed under the direction of the Shellfish Officer or Harbormaster, or a representative under their control. 21. The Applicant shall utilize stabilized construction entrances, vehicle wash down pads, perimeter erosion controls, and re-vegetation of disturbed areas with native plantings and seed mixes to minimize potential water quality impact resulting from construction activities. 22. Storing, servicing or cleaning of equipment, including but not limite d to fueling, changing, adding or applying lubricants or hydraulic fluids, or washing/rinsing of trucks or equipment, shall be performed outside wetland resource areas. 23. During the project period, there shall be no discharge or spillage of fuel, oil or oth er pollutants, including sediments, onto any part of the site. The applicant shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent the release of pollutants by ignorance, accident or vandalism. 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 8 of 20 24. The applicant, or its contractor, shall make every feasible effort to complete the project within the permitted timeframe. Should the applicant, or their contractor, fail to complete the project and wish to request an amendment to the Certification for incursion into the no-dredge period, the written request shall be received by the Department by January 15. The following information shall be included in the request: a. project location and transmittal number, b. the date on which dredging started, c. the number of days and hours per day the dredge operated, d. expected daily average production rate and the actual daily average production rate, e. an explanation of why the project failed to remain on schedule, f. an account of efforts made to get the project back on schedule, g. a plan depicting the areas that remain to be dredged, h. the number of cubic yards that remain to be dredged, i. an accurate estimate of the number of days required to complete the project, j. an evaluation of the impact of continued dredging on the species of concern, k. a description of any efforts that will be made to minimize the impacts of the project on the species of concern, and a realistic assessment of any societal/financial effects of a denial of permission to continue dredging. The Department will share the information with other resource agencies and a decision to grant or deny the amendment shall be made by February 1. Requests for amendment received after January 15 will be considered at the Department’s discretion. 25. No later than four weeks after issuance of this water quality certification, the applicant shall submit a notification procedure outlining the reporting process to MassDEP for incidents relating to dredging activities that impact surrounding resource areas and habitats including, but not limited to, observed dead or distressed fish or other aquatic organisms, observed oily sheen on the surface of the water, a sediment spill, a turbidity plume beyond the deployed BMPs, and a barge or equipment accident/spill. If at any time during implementation of the project such an incident occurs, the applicant shall immediately notify MassDEP and all site related activities impacting the water shall cease until the source of the problem is identified and adequate mitigating measures are deployed to the satisfaction of MassDEP. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This certification does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with other applicable state or federal statutes or regulations. Any changes made to the project as described in the previously submitted Notice of Intent, 401 Water Quality Certification application, or supplemental documents will require further notification to the Department. Certain persons shall have a right to request an adjudicatory hearing concer ning certifications by the Department when an application is required: a. the applicant or property owner; 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 9 of 20 b. any person aggrieved by the decision who has submitted written comments during the public comment period; c. any ten (10) persons of the Commonwealth pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A where a group member has submitted written comments during the public comment period; or d. any governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment, which has submitted written comments during the publi c comment period. Any person aggrieved, any ten (10) persons of the Commonwealth, or a governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment may appeal without having submitted written comments during the public comment per iod only when the claim is based on new substantive issues arising from material changes to the scope or impact of the activity and not apparent at the time of public notice. To request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 10, a Notice of C laim must be made in writing, provided that the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee specified within 310 CMR 4.10 along with a DEP Fee Transmittal Form within twenty-one (21) days from the date of issuance of this Certificate, and addressed to: Case Administrator Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02108. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the issuing office of the Wetlands and Waterways Program at: Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02108. A Notice of Claim for Adjudicatory Hearing shall comply with the Department’s Rules for Adjudicatory Proceedings, 310 CMR 1.01(6), and shall contain the following information pursuant to 314 CMR 9.10(3): a. the 401 Certification Transmittal Number and DEP Wetlands Protection Act File Number; b. the complete name of the applicant and address of the project; c. the complete name, address, and fax and telephone numbers of the party filing the request, and, if represented by counsel or other representative, the name, fax and telephone numbers, and address of the attorney; d. if claiming to be a party aggrieved, the specific facts that demonstrate that the party satisfies the definition of “aggrieved person” found at 314 CMR 9.02; e. a clear and concise statement that an adjudicatory hearing is being requested; f. a clear and concise statement of (1) the facts which are grounds for the proceedings, (2) the objections to this Certificate, including specifically the 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 10 of 20 manner in which it is alleged to be inconsistent with the Department’s Water Quality Regulations, 314 CMR 9.00, and (3) the relief sought through the adjudicatory hearing, including specifically the changes desired in the final written Certification; and g. a statement that a copy of the request has been sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the applicant, the owner (if different from the applicant), the conservation commission of the city or town where the activity will occur, the Department of Environmental Management (when the certificate concerns projects in Areas of Critical Environmental Concern), the public or private water supplier where the project is located (when the certificate concerns projects in Outstanding Resource Waters), and any other entity with responsibility for the resource where the project is located. The hearing request along with a DEP Fee Transmittal Form and a valid check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commonwealth Master Lockbox P.O. Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 The request will be dismissed if the filing fee is not paid, unless the appellant is exempt or granted a waiver. The filing fee is not required if the appellant is a city or town (or municipal agency), county, or district of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or a municipal housing authority. The Department may waive the adjudicatory -hearing filing fee pursuant to 310 CMR 4.06(2) for a person who shows that paying the fee will create an undue financial hardship. A person seeking a waiver must file an affidavit setting forth the facts believed to support the claim of undue financial hardship together with the hearing request as provided above. Failure to comply with this certification is grounds for enforcement, including civil and criminal penalties, under MGL c.21 §42, 314 CMR 9.00, MGL c. 21A §16, 310 CMR 5.00, or other possible actions/penalties as authorized by the General Laws of the Commonwealth. If you have questions about this decision, please contact David Wong at 617-292-5893. Lisa Rhodes Wetlands Program Chief 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 11 of 20 enclosure: Communication For Non-English Speaking Parties - 310 CMR 1.03(5)(a) Material Shipment Record (MSR) ecc: Christine M. Player, Foth-CLE Engineering Group, 15 Creek Road, Marion, MA 02738 Charles N. Farris and Barbara Newman, Regulatory/Enforcement Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742-2751 Edward Reiner, US EPA, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109 Alison Verkade and Mike Johnson, National Marine Fisheries Services, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930 Robert Boeri, MA CZM, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02114 Brendan Mullaney and David Hill, MassDEP SERO, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347 Eileen M. Feeney, Division of Marine Fisheries, 836 S Rodney French Blvd. 3rd floor, New Bedford, MA 02744 Amy Hoenig and Melany Cheeseman, Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581 Darcy Karle, Barnstable Conservation Commission, 367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 401 Water Quality Certification Transmittal №: X286011, Blish Point Boat Ramp at Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable Page 12 of 20 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street, Boston MA 02108 • Phone: 617 -292-5751 Communication For Non-English Speaking Parties - 310 CMR 1.03(5)(a) 1 English: This document is important and should be translated immediately. If you need this document translated, please contact MassDEP’s Diversity Director at the telephone numbers listed below. 2 Español (Spanish): Este documento es importante y debe ser traducido inmediatamente. 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NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•26 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit H Prior MA DEP Sampling Plan, Results, Core Logs 1 of 130-Apr-256.4feet10:101.1feetOvercast, Windy, 54-58°10-15 mph WSW / ChoppyNAE-2012-0990Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00TG&B Marine Services-1.7feetSampling MethodPush1.7feetPositioningRTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)1.7feetGPS AccuracyHDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (Average)1.7feetProposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.100%Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.72720647.15NNo. of Coring Attempts2983886.48EMG&JH41.70723371Lat70.29979543LongDepth Elev.feet feet0' -5.3'1.7' -7.0'Notes:Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = blackOdor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organicRelative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. denseConsistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hardSignature of Field Engineer:BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS Sample ID BH-1 PageVertical Datum MLLW DateLead Line DepthSample Collection TimeTide (RTK)WeatherCorrected Mudline El.-5.3feetWind/Seas(Top of core El.)USACE Permit #Total Core Depth -7.0feetProject Name & No.(Bottom El.) DrillerLegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/ClassificationRequired Core Length Total PenetrationTotal RecoveryTotal 15 Min. RecoveryFinal % Recovery As-Built Sample CoordinatesField Engineer on SiteAdditional NotesBH-1 Black marine silt, trace fine sand, trace organics. Strong Marine Odor Second Attempt for Volume to fill JarsName (Density, Color, Classification), Moisture, Secondary Grain Size.BottomTop 1 of 130-Apr-254.0feet9:580.7feetOvercast, Windy, 54-58°10-15 mph WSW / ChoppyNAE-2012-0990Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00TG&B Marine Services-3.7feetSampling MethodVibrocore using Bin Hopper head (BH-5)4.0feetPositioningRTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)3.6feetGPS AccuracyHDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)3.6feetProposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.90%Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)3.72720757.47NNo. of Coring Attempts1983853.47EMG&JH41.70753768Lat70.29991062LongDepth Elev.feet feet0' -3.3'3.6' -6.9'Notes:Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = blackOdor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organicRelative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. denseConsistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hardSignature of Field Engineer:Name (Density, Color, Classification), Moisture, Secondary Grain Size.BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS feet-7.0(Bottom El.) Sample IDCorrected Mudline El.WeatherWind/SeasUSACE Permit #(Top of core El.)Final % Recovery PageDateSample Collection TimeLead Line DepthBH-2Project Name & No.DrillerLegendVertical Datum Tide (RTK)MLLWTotal Penetration-3.3feetRequired Core Length As-Built Sample CoordinatesTotal Core Depth Grey to black medium to coarse silty sand, few organics, trace gravel, trace shell. Strong Marine Odor BH-2ASTM-D2488 Material Description/ClassificationTotal RecoveryTotal 15 Min. RecoverySample ID & Interval Additional NotesField Engineer on SiteBottomTop 1 of 130-Apr-257.6feet10:292.0feetOvercast, Windy, 54-58°10-15 mph WSW / ChoppyNAE-2012-0990Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00TG&B Marine Services-1.4feetSampling MethodPush1.8feetPositioningRTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)1.4*feetGPS AccuracyHDOP:1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)1.4*feetProposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.100%Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.42721082.56NNo. of Coring Attempts2983581.89EMG&JH41.70844021Lat70.30088835LongDepth Elev.feet feet0' -5.6'1.4' -7.0'Notes:Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = blackOdor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organicRelative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. denseConsistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hardSignature of Field Engineer:BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS Sample ID BH-3 PageVertical Datum MLLW DateLead Line DepthSample Collection TimeTide (RTK)WeatherCorrected Mudline El.-5.6feetWind/Seas(Top of core El.)USACE Permit #Total Core Depth -7.0feetProject Name & No.(Bottom El.) DrillerLegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/ClassificationRequired Core Length Total PenetrationTotal RecoveryTotal 15 Min. RecoveryFinal % Recovery As-Built Sample CoordinatesField Engineer on SiteAdditional NotesBH-3 Black marine silt, few fine-med sand, trace organics, trace debris. Strong Marine Odor Second Attempt for Volume to fill Jars *No sample past dredge ODBottom 1 of 130-Apr-258.2feet10:502.6feetOvercast, Windy, 54-58°10-15 mph WSW / ChoppyNAE-2012-0990Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00TG&B Marine Services1.4feetSampling MethodPush1.8feetPositioningRTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)1.6*feetGPS AccuracyHDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)1.6*feetProposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.100%Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.42721202.39NNo. of Coring Attempts2983493.47EMG&JH41.70877244Lat70.30120599LongDepth Elev.feet feet0' -5.6'1.4' -7.0'Notes:Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = blackOdor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organicRelative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. denseConsistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hardSignature of Field Engineer:BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS Sample ID BH-4 PageVertical Datum MLLW DateLead Line DepthSample Collection TimeTide (RTK)WeatherCorrected Mudline El.-5.6feetWind/Seas(Top of core El.)USACE Permit #Total Core Depth -7.0feetProject Name & No.(Bottom El.) DrillerLegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/ClassificationRequired Core Length Total PenetrationTotal RecoveryTotal 15 Min. RecoveryFinal % Recovery As-Built Sample CoordinatesField Engineer on SiteAdditional NotesBH-4 Black marine silt, trace fine sand, trace Organics, trace debris, Strong Marine Odor Second Attempt for Volume to fill Jars *No sample past dredge ODBottomTop 1 CENAE–PDE 25 April 2025 FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 1. Project Description: The applicant is proposing to conduct maintenance dredging of approximately 2,345 cubic yards (cy) of material from shoaled areas totaling 0.82 acres of the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and the adjoining Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel located in the town of Barnstable, MA (Figure 1). The areas will be dredged to the proposed depth of -6 feet at mean lower low water (MLLW) plus one foot of allowable overdepth. The applicant requested that disposal of the proposed dredge material be evaluated for the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) or upland disposal as potential alternatives for this project. However, this plan does not include evaluation requirements for placement alternatives located above the high tide line (HTL) as they do not fall under the New England District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (NAE) regulatory authority. This sampling and analysis plan (SAP) has been developed by NAE to gather information to support a suitability determination for the proposed action. The sampling and analysis effort shall include a single phase of testing for physical properties and bulk sediment chemistry. The results of analysis will be evaluated against the most recent NAE datasets for the CCBDS reference areas and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) effects range low (ERL) and effects range median (ERM) screening criteria. If additional evaluations are required, NAE will provide the applicant with a supplemental SAP for elutriate and biological testing. All sampling and analysis activities described in this plan shall follow the requirements set forth in the “Regional Implementation Manual for the Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Disposal in New England Waters” (RIM) dated May 6, 2004. A copy of the RIM may be downloaded from the NAE website: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/ DredgedMaterialProgram/RegionalImplementationManual.aspx. If three years have passed since this SAP was issued and the project has not been sampled, NAE will need to review the SAP prior to sampling activities. 2. Conceptual Site Model: NAE reviewed historic testing data, water quality data, spill records, and adjacent land use information to develop a conceptual site model (CSM) for the proposed project. The CSM was used to characterize the system and identify potential sources of contamination, site-specific contaminants of concern, exposure pathways, and biological receptors to inform this sampling and analysis plan. Project Setting: The project is associated with the Town of Barnstable, MA’s existing Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and adjoining Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel. The project area is located along the southern FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 2 waterfront of Barnstable Harbor and Maraspin Creek. Barnstable Harbor, located approximately 10 miles east of the Cape Cod Canal entrance, is a natural harbor on the northern shore of Cape Cod. The harbor is home to a small recreational and commercial fishing fleet and is a popular destination for transient boaters. Land use in the surrounding area includes several waterfront facilities, commercial marine service centers, and the Barnstable Town Marina with 88 slips, fuel docks, parking, and a public boat ramp. Other land use in the surrounding area is primarily open space with moderate density residential development to the east. Water Quality: Water quality in the vicinity of Barnstable Harbor is dictated by tidal exchange with Cape Cod Bay to the north and freshwater input from Maraspin Creek and several small streams located to the south and west. There are two outfalls located along the waterfront in the inner portion of Barnstable Harbor. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts designates the waters of Barnstable Harbor as Class SA (314 CMR 4.06). Class SA waters are considered excellent habitat for fish, other aquatic life, and wildlife, and are suitable for shellfish harvesting and for primary and secondary contact recreation (MassDEP 2022). However, shellfish harvesting is prohibited in the project area (MassDMF, 2013). Dredge History and Existing Testing Data: The project areas were last dredged in 2021 when approximately 5,500 cy of material were placed offshore at CCBDS. Sampling and testing of material from the Mid-Entrance Channel documented sediment as a mix of sand and fine grains. A review of the associated chemistry data found contaminants of concern were either not detected or were less than a level that may have the potential to cause toxicity. Sampling and testing of material from the Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel in 2020 documented sediments as predominately sand with little fines. A review of the associated chemistry data found arsenic, nickel, some individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and total DDX (the sum of 4,4’-DDD, 4,4’-DDE, and 4,4’- DDT) were detected at concentrations with the potential to cause toxicity based on current sediment screening guidelines. A suitability determination from 2016 for the Mid-Entrance Channel and a suitability determination from 2020 for the Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel each found sediments suitable for unconfined open water disposal at CCBDS. Sampling and testing from the adjacent Barnstable Harbor Outer Entrance Channel in 2020 documented sediments as predominately sandy. A suitability determination from 2020 found sediment suitable for 10-year beach nourishment. Spill Data: Based on information provided by the applicant and a review of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Document Online Search Portal FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 3 (https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal#!/search/wastesite), NAE determined that there have been no reported spills in the vicinity of the project area since the area was last dredged in 2021. Risk Ranking: Following the tier one review of the site characteristics, location, and the available historical data, the proposed project was given a low-moderate risk ranking according to the following matrix (Table 1): Table 1: Project Risk Ranking Rank Guidelines Low Few or no sources of contamination. Data available to verify no significant potential for adverse biological effects. Low-Moderate Few or no sources of contamination but existing data is insufficient to confirm ranking. Moderate Contamination sources exist within the vicinity of the project with the potential to produce chemical concentrations that may cause adverse biological effects. High Known sources of contamination within the project area and project area or project(s) in the vicinity were previously unsuitable for unconfined open water placement. 3. Sample Collection: The applicant shall collect sediment cores from four locations within the proposed dredge areas as specified in Table 2 (also see Figure 3). These locations were selected based on information from the CSM described above, the low-moderate risk ranking for the project, and shoaled areas identified in the project conditions survey submitted by the applicant. All core samples shall be collected to the proposed dredge depth using inert core liners. Estimated core lengths based on the bathymetry provided by the applicant are provided in Table 2, but the actual required core lengths shall be determined at the time of the sampling effort using measured water depths at each location corrected to MLLW. In order to ensure that the core samples adequately represent the dredge interval at each location, all cores to be used for this project shall have a recovered length that is within 75% of the core penetration depth. In addition, any cores that display significant disturbance such as compaction or wash out shall be disregarded. If the cores from any location do not meet the acceptability criteria after six attempts, then the applicant should retain the best core from that location and contact NAE for further guidance. The penetration and recovery for the core used for the chemistry and grain size samples should be recorded on the sample log. Upon collection, all cores shall be measured and maintained in an upright position for a minimum of 15 minutes to allow any fine-grained material to settle. After a core has settled, it shall be re-measured, taking care to not include overlying water with sediment flocculant in the measurement before any overlying water is drained. All cores shall be split lengthwise, photographed with a stadia rod for scale with zero indicating the sediment/water interface, and FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 4 described in accordance with ASTM D 2488 (Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils). Samples shall be collected from the dredge interval (dredge depth + overdepth) within each core for grain size and bulk chemical analysis as described in the sections below. If the dredge interval within a core is homogenous then the entire length may be composited as a single sample with the chemistry/grain size sample interval depths noted on the sampling log. If any core shows significant stratification or obvious signs of contamination, then subsamples shall be collected from each layer and noted on the sampling log and the applicant shall consult NAE for guidance prior to the start of analysis. The term “significant stratification” includes any distinct change in sediment composition that could represent a change in depositional history or waterway usage such as a change in color or lithology. Compositing of dissimilar sediment layers without prior approval from NAE will result in the rejection of any resulting data products. In addition, a field duplicate sample should be collected for bulk chemistry and grain size analysis and an equipment blank should be collected for chemical analysis off any non-dedicated equipment used in the sampling process. All sediments held for testing shall be stored in accordance with the requirements in Table 3 (from Table 8-2 in Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Ocean Disposal, Testing Manual, 1991). Sample chain of custody forms shall be maintained by the Applicant and submitted to NAE with the data package described in section 5 of this SAP. Vessel positioning shall be achieved using a Global Positioning System (GPS) that has been calibrated on site using a known reference point. The required horizontal accuracy at each sample location shall be 10 feet or less. Water depths at each location are to be determined with an accuracy of ±0.1 feet (relative to MLLW). All sample data including date, time, latitude, longitude, GPS accuracy at each sample station, measured water depth, tidal correction, core penetration and recovery, and chemistry sample interval(s) shall be recorded in a sampling log (Figure 4 or equivalent) and provided to NAE with the Applicant’s core descriptions and photographs. All coordinate data shall be reported in geographic NAD 83 decimal degree format to six decimal places. All depth data shall be reported in tenths of feet. 4. Sample Analysis: All core logs from the dredge area shall be submitted to NAE prior to performing physical and chemical analysis of each sample. Each core or core layer from the dredge area shall be individually analyzed for grain size and bulk chemical analysis. Testing parameters, analytical methods, and reporting limits to be used are outlined in Table 4 (extracted from Tables 1, 2, and 3 of the RIM). The listed analytical methods are recommended but can be replaced by other methods that will give the required reporting limits. Additional guidance on the physical and chemical analysis of sediments can be found in chapter 5 of the RIM. FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 5 All laboratories used for this project must have an approved Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan (LQAP) on file with NAE. Any data produced from a lab without an approved LQAP will not be accepted. The RIM, a list of laboratories with approved LQAPs, and the reporting format and requirements for electronic submission of data are available for download through the NAE website: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Dredged-Material- Program/. 5. Reporting requirements: All sediment testing data is required to be submitted electronically in the electronic data deliverable (EDD) format available on the NAE website (http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Disposal-Area- Monitoring-System-DAMOS/Electronic-Data-Deliverables.aspx). Hard copy data submission is also required but may be substituted with a printer friendly, easy- to-read format (e.g., PDF, MS Word). Any analytes not detected shall be reported as half the method detection limit (MDL) and qualified with a “U”. RIM quality control summary tables are required to be submitted with each project dataset. These tables are found in Appendix II of the RIM. 6. Contact Information: Questions about this plan should be directed to Gabriella Dunphy (phone: 978-318-8138 e-mail: Gabriella.J.Saloio@usace.army.mil) ________________________________ Gabriella Dunphy (nee Saloio) Biologist New England District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 6 7. References MassDEP, 2022. Water Quality Classifications Barnstable, MA. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Boston, MA. https://arcgisserver.digital.mass.gov/MassDEPWaterQuality/Home/Inde x MassDMF, 2013. Shellfish Area Classification and Beds Barnstable. Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, MA. http://www.massmarinefisheries.net/shellfish/dsga/CCB32.pdf EPA/USACE 2004. Regional Implementation Manual for the Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Disposal in New England Waters. U.S. EPA Region 1, Boston, MA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Concord, MA. FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 7 Table 2: Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Sample Locations Station Longitude (NAD 83) Latitude (NAD 83) Survey Depth (Feet MLLW) Project Depth (Feet MLLW) Overdepth (Feet) Estimated Core length (Feet) BH-1 -70.299767 41.707235 -5.4 -6.0 1.0 1.6 BH-2 -70.299921 41.707560 -3.9 -6.0 1.0 3.1 BH-3 -70.300874 41.708447 -4.9 -6.0 1.0 2.1 BH-4 -70.301229 41.708781 -5.7 -6.0 1.0 1.3 FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 8 FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 9 Figure 2: Applicant Dredge Plan 10 11 TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND STORAGE Analyses Collection Method Sample Volume Container Preservation Technique Storage Conditions Holding Timed Sediment Chemical/Physical Analyses Metals Grab/corer 200 mL Precleaned polyethylene jarc Refrigerate. Dry iceb or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° Cc Hg - 30 days Others - 6 Monthsd Organic Compounds Grab/corer 475 mL Solvent-rinsed glass jar with Teflon lidc Refrigerate. Dry iceb or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° C/darkd 14 daysd Particle Size Grab/corer 75 mL Whirl-pac bagc Refrigerate ≤ 4° Cc Undetermined Total Organic Carbon Grab/corer 3 L Heat treated glass vial with Teflon lined lidc Refrigerate. Dry icec or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° Cc 14 days a This table contains only a summary of collection, preservation, and storage procedures for samples. The cited references should be consulted for a more detailed description of these procedures. b These holding times are for sediment, water, and tissue based on guidance that is sometimes administrative rather than technical in nature. There are no promulgated, scientifically based holding time criteria for sediments, tissues, or elutriates. References should be consulted if holding times for sample extracts are desired. Holding times are from the time of sample collection. c NOAA (1989). d Tetra Tech (1986a) e Sample may be held for up to one year if maintained ≤ -20° C 12 TABLE 4: BULK SEDIMENT TESTING PARAMETERS Parameter Analytical Reporting Method Limit (ppm) Metals Arsenic 6010B, 6020, 7060, 7061 0.4 Cadmium 6010B, 6020, 7130, 7131 0.07 Chromium 6010B, 6020, 7190, 7191 0.5 Copper 6010B, 6020, 7210 0.5 Lead 6010B, 6020, 7420, 7421 0.5 Mercury 7471 0.02 Nickel 6010B, 6020, 7520 0.5 Zinc 6010B, 6020, 7950 1.0 PCBs (total by NOAA summation of congeners) See next page 8082A 0.001 Pesticides NOAA (1993), 8081B 0.001 Aldrin Heptachlor epoxide cis- & trans-Chlordane Hexachlorobenzene 4,4’-DDT, DDD, DDE Lindane Dieldrin Methoxychlor α & β Endosulfan cis- & trans-Nonachlor Endrin Oxychlordane Heptachlor Toxaphene 0.025 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 8270C-SIM 0.01 (PAHs) Acenaphthene Chrysene Acenaphthylene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Anthracene Fluoranthene Benzo(a)anthracene Fluorene Benzo(a)pyrene Indeno(1, 2, 3-cd)pyrene Benzo(b)fluoranthene Naphthalene Benzo(k)fluoranthene Phenanthrene Benzo(g, h, i)perylene Pyrene Total Organic Carbon Plumb (1981), APHA (1995) 0.1% Percent Moisture Plumb (1981), EPA (1992), PSEP (1986) 1.0% Grain Size Wet Sieve (#4, 10, 40, 200) 13 TABLE 4: BULK SEDIMENT TESTING PARAMETERS (CONTINUED) PCB CONGENERS Analytical Method: NOAA (1993), 8082A Reporting Limit: 1 ppb Congeners: 8* 2,4’ diCB 18* 2,2’,5 triCB 28* 2,4,4’ triCB 44* 2,2’,3,5’ tetraCB 49 2,2’,4’,5 tetraCB 52* 2,2’,5,5’ tetraCB 66* 2,3’,4,4’ tetraCB 87 2,2’,3,4,5’ pentaCB 101* 2,2’,4,5,5’ pentaCB 105* 2,3,3’,4,4’ pentaCB 118* 2,3’,4,4’,5 pentaCB 128* 2,3,3’,4,4’ hexaCB 138* 2,2’,3,4,4’,5’ hexaCB 153* 2,2’,4,4’,5,5’ hexaCB 170* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5 heptaCB 180* 2,2’,3,4,4’,5,5’ heptaCB 183 2,2’,3,4,4’,5’,6 heptaCB 184 2,2’,3,4,4’,6,6’ heptaCB 187* 2,2’,3,4’,5,5’,6 heptaCB 195* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6 octaCB 206* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6 nonaCB 209* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6,6’ decaCB * denotes a congener to be used in estimating Total PCB. To calculate Total PCB, sum the concentrations of all eighteen congeners marked with a “*” and multiply by 2. The specified methods are recommendations only. Other acceptable methodologies capable of meeting the Reporting Limits can be used. Sample preparation methodologies (e.g. extraction and cleanup) and sample size may need to be modified to achieve the required Reporting Limits. 14 FIGURE 4: EXAMPLE CORE LOG DATA SHEET NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•27 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit I Abutters list, Map, Notification Form NOTICE OF INTENT ABUTTER NOTIFICATION LETTER DATE: RE: Upcoming Barnstable Conservation Commission Public Hearing To Whom It May Concern, As an abutter within 100 feet of a proposed project, please be advised that a NOTICE OF INTENT application has been filed with the Barnstable Conservation Commission. APPLICANT: PROJECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION: ASSESSOR’S MAP & PARCEL: MAP PARCEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S AGENT: PUBLIC HEARING: WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA ZOOM See agenda posting on Town Clerks website available at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for details. DATE: / / TIME: P.M. NOTE: Plans and applications describing the proposed activity are on file with the Conservation Commission at https://itlaserfiche.town.barnstable.ma.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=825530&dbid=0&repo=TownOfBarns table, by email to Kimberly.Cavanaugh@town.barnstable.ma.us or by calling (508-862-4093) 1,560.00 Conservation Notice of Intent (NOI) Abutter Map for Subject Parcel 301064 This map is for illustration purposes only. It is not adequate for legal boundary determination or regulatory interpretation. This map does not represent an on-the-ground survey. It may be generalized, may not reflect current conditions, and may contain cartographic errors or omissions. Legend Property owners within 100 feet of the perimeter of the subject parcel upon which work is proposed. Parcel lines shown on this map are only graphic representations of Assessor’s tax parcels. They are not true property boundaries and do not represent accurate relationships to physical objects on the map such as building locations. 65 Town of Barnstable GIS Unit 130 10/20/2026 gis@town.barnstable.ma.us Printed on: 0 ft.130 Subject Parcel Abutters 100 ft. Buffer ft. 1 inch = approx. Parcels Town Boundary Railroad Tracks Buildings Approx. Building Buildings Painted Lines Parking Lots Paved Unpaved Driveways Paved Unpaved Roads Paved Road Unpaved Road Bridge Paved Median Streams Marsh Water Bodies Conservation Notice of Intent (NOI) Abutter List for Subject Parcel 301064 Property owners within 100 feet of the perimeter of the subject parcel upon which work is proposed. Parcel ID Owner 1 Owner 2 Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Zip 301009 BARNSTABLE, TOWN OF (BCH)367 MAIN STREET HYANNIS 02601MA 301010 BARNSTABLE, TOWN OF (BCH)367 MAIN STREET HYANNIS 02601MA 301011 SAVARY, RICHARD & FARIA, OLGA TRS MILLWAY REALTY TRUST 776 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET HOLBROOK 02343MA 301012 ELBAUM, DEBORAH A & DANIEL TRS DEBORAH A ELBAUM REV TR & DANIEL ELBAUM REV TRUST 25 SHERRIN ROAD NEWTON 02462MA 301013 COMER, SUSAN EACOTT TR SUSAN EACOTT COMER REV TRUST 294 MILLWAY BARNSTABLE 02630MA 301063001 BLAIR, HENRY E & MURPHY, RAYMOND M TRS MILL WAY REALTY TRUST P O BOX 657 BARNSTABLE 02630MA 301063002 BLAIR, HENRY E & MURPHY, RAYMOND M TRS MILL WAY REALTY TRUST P O BOX 657 BARNSTABLE 02630MA 301064 MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF DEPT OF ENVIROMENTAL MGNT 100 CAMBRIDGE STREET BOSTON 02202MA 301065001 BLAIR, HENRY E & MURPHY, RAYMOND M TRS MILL WAY REALTY TRUST P O BOX 657 BARNSTABLE 02630MA 10/20/2026 12:29 PMReport Generated On:Page 1 of 1 9Total Number of Abutters: This list by itself does NOT constitute a "Certified List of Abutters" and is provided only as an aid to the determination of abutters. If a Certified Abutter List is required, you must contact the Assessing Division to have this list certified. NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•28 BARNSTABLE HARBOR BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP MAINTENANCE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit J Project Photos