WQ0029627_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William (1 ROSS Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 20, 2005
Mr, Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 N. Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Subject: Permit No, WQ0029627
Lowe's of North Hickory
City of Hickory
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Berry:
In accordance with your application received on December 2, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No WQ0029627, dated December 20, 2005, to the City of Hickory for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H ,0227 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1) 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable: 3) and the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as
applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the
certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be
the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design
criteria and rules, Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute §143-215,6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing
board.
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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Mck Berry
Page 2
December 20, 2005
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted to the City of Hickory for the construction and operation of approximately 500 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer as part of the Lowe's of North Hickory project, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day
of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Hickory existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received December 2, 2005, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H ,0200; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hickory
WWTP (Northeast NPDES No. NC0020401) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream,
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
Jr Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTP Permit No, NC0020410)
Neil Shepherd, Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC
Surface Water Protection Central Files
Marie Doklovic, PERCS

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H ,0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H ,0227, If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
,0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained,
c, An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented,
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week,
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 28 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.

4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220. upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the ivision's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Purnp Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable, and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence
of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.: or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.

Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report; Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858µ0 68 or
(919) 33 3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part I of Form - (or the most current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form - (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control,.
Permit issued this the 20th day of December, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL (MANAGE ENT D M ISSION
fox Alan VV. Klimek, P.E., Dire tor
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number W00029627

rack Enqineerinq Certification
PPPF.—'Fast li
Permit No. WQ0029627
December 20, 2005
Complete and submit fcrm to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form, Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria,
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division, Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
21 Partial E Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe ([11 periodically, El weekly, 11 full time) the construction of the Lowe's of North
Hickory, a Catawba County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineers
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.

ST-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 1
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ
1. Owner:
la. City of Hickory
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc..)
lb, Mick W. Berry, City Manager
O Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized sign ng officia
17. 1 C
44, 0 Individual 0 Federal Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership El Corporation D Other (specify)'
2
The legal entity who will own this system is:
fX ld. 76 North Center Street
O Street Address
LL
1f. NC
State
0
1 h. 828-323-7500 1i. 828-323-7403
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) Information:
CL 2a, Lowe's of North Hickory _
EL Brief Project Name (permit wiU reterthis name)
°It 3. Contact Person:
• 3a. Mr. C. Neil Shepherd
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can
3b, 3 6-8 2
PhoneNumber
1. Project is New 4-Medification (of an e
2. Owner is 4 Public (skip to Item B(3))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
e. Hickory
City
lg, 28603
Zip Code
1j.
E-mail
2b.
Countv Where Proiect is Locat
uestions About this Application
3c. brepillc(earthlink.net
E-mail
isting permit) If Modification, Permit No,: Collect. Permit #WQCS 00020
El Private (go to Item 2(a))
2b, If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
El Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
El Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
El Selling units (lots, townhornes, etc. - go to horn B(2b))
0 3. City of Hickory
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility(WWTF) Tr
4a. Northeast WWTP
Name of WWTF
O 5a. City of Hickory
LL
Owner of Downstream Sewer
Di
El Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
This Proj
4b. NC 0020401
WWTF Permit No.
5b. 8" 5c. Collection Permit tfVVQCS 00020
Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
O Residential Subdivision 0 Car Wash
El Apartments/Condominiums El Institution
O Mobile Home Park 1:1 Hospital
0 School 0 Church
El Restaurant El Nursing Home
Office Other (specify): Retail
7. Volume of wastewater to, be permitted in this project: -0- gallons per day
100 % Domestic,/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
El Interceptor tine - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that c0nriect to ths line
El Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Egi Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
ETA 02/03

ANT -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAM f 1k SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, ASKED FORCE MAJ S PAGE 2
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
,0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(IX1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(l)(3).
Retail: 148,134526sf @ 120/1000 = 17,780 GPD (Actual documented historical flow is substantially less)
Bank: 12employees @ 25 = 300 GPD Future Retail: 13,000sf © 120/1000 = 1,560 GPD
Total proposed flow of new development = 19,640 GPD
Total estimated existing flow from businesses to be demolished = 19,425 GPD
The proposed project will not increase the total volume of wastewater currently generated by this site.
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
8
z
0
Length (feet)
500
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0,10
0
11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Design Flow
0 (as shown on plans) (MGD)
14.
Operational Point
GPM TDH
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
Power Reliability Option
(dual line feed, permanent generator,
portable generator, wet well storage)
12. Does the sewer system comply with the fvlirlimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H ,0200 as applicable?
I.� Yes ©No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? © Yes © No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? t Yes © No 0 N/A.
Stormwater? Yes [ No [1 N/A
02 03

PAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled„ "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
Z (FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)' to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
0 necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) QR indicate the following:
A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
slope waterbody; AND,
A Watershed Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power
till reliability option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
to
z
0
Location ID Name of
on Map Waterbody
Waterbody Stream Waterbody
County River Basin Index Classification
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
I attest that this application fix Sewer Main Extensions for Lowe's of North Hickory
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if ail required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not
included, this application package is subject to being returned as incomplete, Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.68, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $1 0, 00©
as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation,
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I attest that this application for Sewer Main Extensions for Lowe's of North Hickory
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans,
calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my
knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with
Division guidance. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals,
inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that 1 have reviewed this material and have judged it to
be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.68, any
person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a
Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
2a. C. Neil Shepherd, PE
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC
Engineering Firm
2c. 529 Main Street
Address
2d, North Wilkesboro 2e, NC 2f. 28659
City State. Zip
2g. 336-838-2500 2h. 336-838-4179 2i, brepllc@earthlink„net
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
Seal, Signature & Date
FTA 02/03

North ', ikestn ..n NO 2865.9

November 16, 2005
NCDENR
Water Quality Division
919 N Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING PLC
P.O. Box 1052 Phone: [phone]
529 Main Street Fax [phone]
N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 E-rnaii: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Ref: City of Hickory, NC, WQCS 00020,
Sewer Main Extensions tbr,
Lowe's of North Hickory, NC
Gentlemen:
Please find attached:
• Fast Track Application
• Check in the amount of $400.00
• 8.5"x 1,1" quad map
Please call if you need additional inforrnation or have any questions.
cc: Mick Berry
Kevin Greer
Shawn Pennell
Job file 3118
Sincerely,
/
C. Neil Sheplierd, PE

Central Files:
Perm it Number
002 27 Perm Tracking U
12/19/ 5
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity SewerExtenston Pump Stations, Pressure SeSewer
Extensions
Primary Revie °e
dee,browder
Permitted Flow
0
Facility
Facility Name
Love's of North Hickory
Location Address
Owner
Owner Name
City of Hickory
to /Eventa
Status Project Type
in review New Project
Version
A
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Catawba
Facility Confitition
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Afflliaticm
Mick eery, City Manager
PG Box 398
Hickory
Scheduled
Orl lsane App Received Draft Initiated issuargce
1 /020a
Regulated Activities
Commercial or iradustial, rather
Wastewater collection
Outfait Nt.ILL
Waterbody Na
Public Notice
arm
NC
030398
Effective Expiration
Redoes toRed iw d Events
Add tional irl
Additional info requester
as Index Number
Current Class subbasin

BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING PLLC
529 Main Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
[phone]
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919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, PE,, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 4, 2007
Mick Berry
City of Hickory
P.Q. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
SUBJECT: Lowe's of North Hickory
Permit No, WQ0029627
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Final Engineering Certification
Dear Permittee:
The Division received a final engineering certification for the subject project on April 30, 2007, A full
review of the certification materials may or may not be conducted. It is assumed that receipt of
this certification indicates compliance with all regulations, design criteria and the permit. Please be
reminded that the Permittee is responsible for keeping a copy of the final record drawings for the
fife of the project. if you have not received a copy, please contact your consultant immediately to
obtain a copy.
You are receiving this letter because the Division has you listed as the responsible party. If this
permitted system is no longer owned by you, please complete Form PNOCF-S as this permit is not
automatically transferable. Form PNOCF-S can be downloaded from
http://h2aenr,state.nc.us/ndpu/nasuapps.html#Sewer,
if you have any questions concerning this document or the completion of Form PNOCF-S (if
necessary), please contact Ms. Dee Browder at the letterhead address or via E-mail at
dee.browder@ncmaiLnet.
Sincerefy,
)
,.) Robert Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
Cc C. Neil Shepherd, PE
Steve Miller, CMU
Philip Edwards
Surface Water Protection .Section Central Files (cerliEcation page only)
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Fast Track gnpineorina Certification
Permit No. W00029627
December 20, 2005
Complete and submit ttia form to the permit issuing regional office with the follow ng:
► One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps;, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be dearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary harm. Perm
piodil UGns are reel tred forany changes reselling in ngn om©Iiance ibiaQn'nit,regVlatjcans of
minimum deaign criteria.
This project shad not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and ail
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICAiION
© Partial final
l C. Nell Shepherd, RE, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe ([periodically, El weekly, El full time) the construction of the Lowe°s of North
Hickory, a Catawba County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance of this permit; t 5A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date;
SEND THiS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORE'SVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
510 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
A .25....2007._��
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final ce'reification is received, Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the perrnit and shall subiect the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions..

BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING
529 Main Street Phone: [phone]
North Wilkes taro, NC 28G59 Fax: (33G) 838-4179
April 25, 27
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
APR
Ref: Gravity Sewer Extension
Lowe's of North Hickory
Permit #WQ0029627
Hickory, NC
Gentlemen:
Attached you will find a Fast Track Engineering Certification form and three (3) sets of "As -Built"
drawings (plan sheets C-17, C-18, and C-23) for the above referenced project.
Construction of these improvements was completed in substantial compliance with plans and
s cations prepared by Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; DWQ Gravity
etMinimumDesign Criteria adopted February 12, 1996; and DWQ Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Tract Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000.
These improvements are located within utility easements dedicated to the City of Hickory who will
be responsible for the operation and maintenance of these lines,
Please call if you need additional infon
ri
cc: Rip Rollins, EI — Lowe's
Nicky Wagoner — Lowe's
Kevin B. Greer, PE — City of Hickory
Kathy Dagenart — City of Hickory
Paul Solomon — City of Hickory
Ken Sparks — Vannoy Construction
Rock Vannoy — Vannoy Construction
Job File 3118
r have any questions.
For the Firm,

BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING "LLC
529 Main Street Phone: (33G) 838-2500
North Wwlke5 >oro, NC 28G59 Fax: (33G) 838-4 ! 79
April 25, 2007
Mr. Tony C. Chen, PE
NCDENR
Public Water Supply Section
1634 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27604
Ref: Lowe's of North Hickory
Hickory, NC PWS# 0118010,
Serial #0502004
Dear Mr. Chen:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Attached you will find three (3) sets of "As -Built" drawings (plan sheets C-17, C-18, said C-23) for
the above referenced project. Construction of these improvements was completed in accordance with
engineering plans and specifications prepared by Blue Ridge Engineering PI LC and approved by
your office (Authorization to Construct was issued on January 23, 2006).
These improvements are located within utility easements dedicated to the City of Hickory. The
system will be turned over to the City of Hickory. The operation, maintenance, and emergency
management requirements of 15A NCAC 18C .0307 (d) and (e) will be satisfied by the City of
Hickory.
Please call if you need additional information or have any questions.
CC:
Rollins, El - Lowe's
Nicky Wagoner - Lowe's
Kevin B. Greer, PE - City of Hickory
Kathy Dagenart - City of Hickory
Paul Solomon - City of Hickory
Ken Sparks - Vat noy Constriction
Rock Vannoy - Vannoy Construction
Job File 3118