WQ0031514_Approval_20210713

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Jeff Theberge, Engineering Manager
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
235 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 13, 2021
Variance Request Approval
Parsons Mill Subdivision (Permit No. WQ0031514)
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Theberge:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) has reviewed the variance request as submitted on
May 25, 2021. The Division will grant the request for the existing gravity sewer lines suspended through three
existing interference manholes to resolve intersections with storm drains in accordance with the provisions for
alternative designs under 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n):
1. Pursuant to the variance request received on May 25, 2021 from Norris & Turnstall Consulting, Engineers,
P.C., on behalf of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, a variance is granted for the following:
a. Approximately 20 linear feet of existing DIP gravity sewer line suspended through existing
interference manhole #4, encased in a 16-inch encasement, as shown on plan sheet PRS.
b. Approximately 20 linear feet of existing DIP gravity sewer line suspended through existing
interference manhole #5, encased in a 16-inch encasement, as shown on plan sheet PRS.
c. Approximately 20 linear feet of existing DIP gravity sewer line suspended through existing
interference manhole #8, encased in a 16-inch encasement, as shown on plan sheet PR6.
The sections of gravity sewer as described above shall be designated as "high -priority sewer" in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02T.0402. High -priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at
least once every six -months in accordance with the permittee's individual system -wide collection system
permit (WQCS00012).
Regardless of the variance approval, 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.
All other elements of this project shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable rules and statues including,
15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Resources' (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable. Approval of the variance request does not
constitute approval of the permit.
If you have any questions, please contact Nick Coco via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for S. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Michael Montebello, P.E.
Municipal Permitting Unit, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: J. Phillip Norris, P.E., Norris & Turnstall Consulting Engineers, P.C. ([e-mail])
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Municipal Permitting Unit Files (electronic copy)
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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