7.0 Consultation and Coordination
between the Navy's previously permitted project and the proposed action. Field surveys of the receiver
sites and bounce dives in the borrow sites were completed in May, June, and July 1999.
A meeting was held on May 6, 1999 to present results of monitoring data that had been made available
subsequent to the March meeting, describe in more detail the engineering modeling approach, and present
the comparison table (RegionalBeachSand Project and the Homeporting Project). The resource agencies
offered additional information regarding design constraints, e.g., artificial reefs.
On June 28, 1999 results of modeling were presented to the agencies. Based on the known resources, the
agencies directed modification of the project at the North Carlsbad, Leucadia, Solana Beach, and Torrey
Pines receiver sites. Those changes were made and the model re-run.
An overview of the impact methodology and preliminary impact conclusions were presented on August
6, 1999. The impact conclusions were provided for the modified action incorporating design changes
recommended in the June meeting. Consensus was reached on some issue areas and in some instances
further clarification was required. Based on that feedback, additional engineering was performed.
Discussion occurred regarding the appropriate criteria for use in determining locations of possible impacts
due to sediment transport.
The impact analysis continued based on modeling output. On November 29, 1999 another resource
agency meeting was held to present the results of the analysis to date, based on the three alternatives which
had been derived at that time. The framework for future monitoring was discussed primarily in terms of
the existing permit issued to the Navy.
In January 2000 the SEC authorized mapping of locations where the model predicted sand deposition, but
where no data was available to determine whether or not sensitive resources may be affected. A meeting
was held on January 14, 2000 to present the mapping methodology and gain consensus prior to
undertaking the mapping later in January. At that time, sensitivity of various reef types was discussed.
Consistent with the Navy analysis, potential areas of long-term effect would be related to sand deposition
at high value habitat, e.g., high relief reefs, vegetated low relief reefs or at kelp beds. A meeting to present
the preliminary results of the mapping effort was held on February 17, 2000.
Subsequent to the release of the Draft EIR/EA for public review, SANDAG met with agency staff to
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address responses to comment letters received. On May 10, 2000, SANDAG met with staff from CDFG
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