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T <br /> f <br /> handle appeals of local Con Cons. DEP prefers coarser spoils <br /> on the beach and not the other way around, and prefer disposal <br /> on public beaches, but private beach disposal is ofen o.k. if <br /> it is closer and more practical.. <br /> Armando Carbonell. of Cape Cod Commission stated that all projects <br /> with an EIR can be reviewed by CCC and could have joint reviews <br /> with MEPA, It appears dredging is well-regulated by the State, <br /> and CCC may defer to the State. <br /> Paul Caruso from the Division of Marine Fisheries is interested <br /> in the public benefit. They offer technical assistance to Towns, <br /> focus on shellfish and winter flounder. Dredging except <br /> maintenance.ance dred in is prohibited in ACEC f s like much of <br /> Wa uoit Bay) , <br /> Darren from MEPA spoke on water duality and said be sure to <br /> develop a sampling program and confer with MEPA who will help <br /> and do it for you. <br /> The Army Corps of Engineers were represented by Karen Adams <br /> and Greg Penta, the new project manager for Cape Cod Projects. <br /> They stated the Army Corps of Engineers need the high tide line <br /> marked on plans, and that's the end of their j uridict ion.. In <br /> Massachusetts they have a programic general permit, and there <br /> are three categories: 1 Category 1, less than' 1,000 cu. yds. <br /> with upland disposal, no Army Corp permit needed; 2 Category <br /> 2, maintenance/new dredging activity up to 10, 000 cu. yds. , <br /> ties in with State rules, can place up to 1 acre below high <br /> tide line of spoils; 3 Category 3, individual permit for <br /> larder project, public notice goes to 300 people/agencies. <br /> You must wait for most State permits prior to the Corp issuance <br /> of their permit. open water disposal requires a chemical <br /> analysis and an alternative analysis before considering this <br /> option; this steers you to upland disposal.. Dear shone dredging <br /> may be an alternative which is water less than 30 feet deep. <br /> Karen encouraged pre -application talking with the Corp. ; they <br /> prefer to do larger scale projects and group applications (all <br /> of the Towns projects at once) . <br /> Dr. Gordon stated that each group has a different slant on <br /> dredging and bases need to be covered carefully, hence the need <br /> to hire professionals. Every permit Mashpee has is expired; <br /> but configurations have changed anyway. <br /> Mr. Ellis noted that a representative who sells artificial <br /> seaweed will be speaking to Coastal Resource Management <br /> Committee; this slows down lateral flog of sand. Mr. Ellis <br /> thought this may keep Popponesset channel open a fear extra years <br /> after it is dredged, Dr. Gordon stated he is familiar with <br /> several products of this nature, but the problem is that none <br /> f them have been proven. <br /> -4- <br />