Coastal Resources Commission to hear NCDOT request on Pea Island sandbags

From CoastalReview.org

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Monday by web conference to hear a variance request from the N.C. Department of Transportation.

According to the agenda posted at the commission’s website, the request involves sandbags at Pea Island in Dare County.

The meeting materials were not yet posted as of Friday morning. The Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that the meeting will be limited to that lone agenda item.

The public may join by computer or phone. Visit the commission website to see agenda materials, once available, and information on how to access the meeting.

Officials noted that times indicated on the agenda are subject to change. Log on to the webinar using webinar number, or access code, 2427 740 8580, and password: crcspec1224, or 27277321 when dialing from a phone.

Those interested may also join by phone at 1-415-655-0003, using webinar number (access code): 2427 740 8580.

Also, a listening station will be set up at the Division of Coastal Management headquarters office at 400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City.

The commission sets the rules and policies carried out by the Division of Coastal Management under the state Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties.