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March 5, 2007
Mr, Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PC Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Mtchael Easle,,,,, Governer
\Vil Ham gOi Ross Ir.. Secretary
North ( ollna Deparunein of Environment uid Nantral. Resourco
Mjil Khrnek, P.E, Director
islcm of V5,..-ttel Qualfty
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031390
Habibtat for Humanity -Highland Village
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Berry,
In accordance with your application received on January 24, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. VVQ0031390, dated March 5, 2007, 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, This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 2T .0403 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 2T, 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
Perrnittee'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,
Moore5ville Regioni Ofike 610 .riast Center Ave „Suite PLI .MooresvIlle, NC 28115 Phone. k704:! 663-1699 Fax: (71A) 663-6040
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Marc ig 5,, .2007
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 361 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer and the discharge of 2,160 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
City of Hickory existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January 24, 2007, and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 2T. 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
W\AITP (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 rnatter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699
Sincerely,
r Nan W, Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File
P. Scott Bell, Hayes,Seay, Mattern, & Mattern (HSMM)
Surface Water Protection Central Files
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:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T: 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.
3. 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 2T .0403, If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
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 tirne,
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 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215,1 C.

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.
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
6. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, 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 2T: the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable: the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump 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
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 NCG010000, 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 ma 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 (G) - or
1 ) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part! of Form - O (or the roost current Division approved formE 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 I#_ of Form - for the most
current Division approved fora) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 5th day of March, 2007.
NORTH t LIN . ENVIRONMENTAL ANAGE 3ENT CO COMMISSION
/o Alan 1 1. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environo rental Management Cornrnision
Number NA, Q0031390

Fast Track Enqineei
Permit No, VVQ0031390
March 5, 2007
Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Certification
P. Scott Bell, PE
HSMM
1305 N. Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Complete and submit this form 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 pbnt, 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.
saes project tirstari nig be coneigeverd parteplete nor eiketted to operate untii this Engineer's Certification and an
inquired supporting grant nettintatien nave been received by the Division, Therefore, it it; highly recommended
that this bertifitiation he sent in a trianner that pneVideS proof of receipt by the DiddSiOrn
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Lil Partial
Final
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe ( periodically, El weekly, LiJ full time) the construction of Habitat for Humanity -Highland
Village, 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 2T: 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
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partia certfications 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.

RACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, ANT) FORC.. M4INS
PAGE 3
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
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1. Owner:
la. City of Hickory
Full Legal Name (company, municipaty, HOA, utility, etc.)
lb. Mick W. Berry, City Manager
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)
° authorized signing ci Ida's!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual El Federal Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership El Corporation 0 Other (specify):
O id. P.O. Box 398
• Mailing Address
If, NC
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State
lh, 828 323-7400 1 i 1j.
Telephone Facsimile E-ma
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Habitat for Humanity — Highland Village
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3. Contact Person:
3a, Scott Bell, consultant
le, Hickory
City
lg. 28603
Zip Code
2b. Catawba
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. [phone], ext. 4561 3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number E-mail
1. Project is El New 0 Modification (of an existing permit) if Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
Retaining Ownership (i,e. store, church, single office, etc.) or Li Public Utility (Instruction III)
1] Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) 0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
O 0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
3, City Of Hickory
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. North East Wastewater Treatment Facility 4b, NC0020401
O Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
LI.. 5a. City of Hickory ,5b. 8" Gravity 5c. UNKNOWN
Z Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size El Force Main Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if kriow
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6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
D Apartments/Condominiums
El Mobile Home Park
El School
0 Restaurant
0 Office
0 Car Wash
D Institution
El Hospital
El Church
0 Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 2,160 gallons per day
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
DInterceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
El Flow has already been allocated in Permit No
fl Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
FTA 02103 - Rev» 3 04/05

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NUN SEWERS. PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4
9. 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(I)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(0(3)
6 houses x 3 bedrooms/house x 120 gal/bedroom = 2,160 galiday
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
Size (inches) Length (feet)
(use the pull down menu)
8 361,11 Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH ON MILES 0.07
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Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach addition I sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on
plans for cross-reference)
n/a
Design Flow Operational Point
(MGD) GPM @ TDH
Power Reliability Option
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator WATS; 3-
portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum 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?
Yes E:1 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? El Yes E No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? 1 Yes El No ED N/A
Stormwater?
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes.
These finesw 11 be c,onsktered hich Driontv and must Oe checked once ever v six months
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? no
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slope. Lines installed outside this tolerance should be
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification_
Yes ENo N/A
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'K APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
necessary), This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality regional
office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
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[21 A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody. AND,
Eg A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on
map for cross-reference)
Name of
Waterbody
County
Waterbody Stream Waterbody
River Basin Index Classification
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
1, Mick W. Berry, City Manager of the City of Hickory, attest that this application for The Habitat for Humanity of Catawba
Valley "Highland Villa,ge", has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
understand that if all 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 143-215,6B, 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 S10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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2, Professional Engineer's Certification:
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Date
attest that this application for the Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, "Highland Village" 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. I 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 far 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 I 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 143-215.6B, 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, P. Scott Bell
Professional Engineer Name
2b, Hayes, Seay, Mattern, & Matter!) (HS
Engineering Firm
2c. 1305 N. Center Street
Mailing Address
2d, Hickory
City
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2e. NC2f. 28601
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State
2g. [phone] 2h. [phone] 2i. sbell@hsrrim.c.,om
Telephone Facsimile E-mail Seal, Signature & Date
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