HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004972_Pre-Review Return_20230222ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 22, 2023
ANDY BOSWELL — ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.
2 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA — SUITE 800
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
Subject: Application No. WQ0004972
Permit Application Return
Forest Lake Preserve WWTP
Wastewater Irrigation System
Davie County
Dear Mr. Boswell,
This letter is in response to the permit major modification request received on February 8, 2023.
During the pre -review process, the Division noted that the following items were missing from the
submitted application package:
1. The Applicant, Equity Life Style Properties, Inc. is not the current Permittee, which is MCH
TT, L.P. We cannot process the submitted major modification request without an
accompanying Change of Ownership / Name Change application. You may download the Non -
Discharge Permit Ownership / Name Change Application (FORM: NDPONC 06-16) at our
website.
2. Please remove the Authorization to Construct (FORM: ATC-12-14) from the application
package. This form is for NPDES permits only.
Application Item L3 and the Applicant's Certification how Andy Boswell as the signature
authority. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)(1), the request for the permit modification
shall be signed by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice-president or his
authorized representative. If an authorized representative is to be used, pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T .0106(c), delegation of authority to sign permit applications to other authorized employees
or any employee in a specific position shall be provided in writing to the Division and signed
by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice-president.
4. Please complete Wastewater Irrigation Systems (FORM: WWIS 06-16) Application Items
IIL3, IIL4, IVA, V.1, VI.8, VL12, and VIL7.
5. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0504(f) and Application Instruction D, submit documentation
demonstrating the Applicant's ownership of the proposed wastewater treatment, storage, and
irrigation facilities. Please note that review of the Davie Count, GIS shows that neither the
Applicant (Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.), nor the Permittee (MCH TT, L.P.) is the property
owner.
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512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Mr. Andy Boswell
February 22, 2023
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Please note that the Applicant (Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.) is not registered with the
North Carolina Secretary of State's Office to do business within North Carolina. Please
address.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0507 and Application Instruction N, submit an operation and
maintenance (O&M) plan encompassing all wastewater treatment, storage and irrigation
systems that shall include at a minimum a description of:
➢ Operation of the wastewater treatment, storage, and irrigation systems in sufficient detail
to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the
functions are to be conducted.
➢ Anticipated maintenance of the wastewater treatment, storage, and irrigation systems.
➢ Safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment.
➢ Spill prevention provisions such as response to upsets and bypasses, including how to
control, contain and remediate.
➢ Contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory agencies.
8. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0504(i), .0508, and Application Instruction O, submit a Residuals
Management Plan that shall include at a minimum:
➢ A detailed explanation of how generated residuals (including trash, sediment, and grit) will
be collected, handled, processed, stored, treated, and disposed.
➢ An evaluation of the treatment facility's residuals storage requirements based upon the
maximum anticipated residuals production rate and ability to remove residuals.
➢ A permit for residuals utilization or a written commitment to the Applicant from a
Pennittee of a Department approved residuals disposal/utilization program that has
adequate permitted capacity to accept the residuals or has submitted a residuals/utilization
program application.
➢ If oil/grease removal and collection are a designed unit process, submit an oil/grease
disposal plan detailing how the oil/grease will be collected, handled, processed, stored and
disposed.
9. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0I05(c)(10) and Application Instruction P, submit documentation
from the Department's Natural Heritage Program demonstrating the presence or absence of
threatened or endangered aquatic species within the boundary of the wastewater treatment,
storage and irrigation facilities. If the facility directly impacts such species, this documentation
shall provide information on the need for permit conditions pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0110.
10. Please note the Division will retain the $395 major modification fee under lock and key in
anticipation of the resubmittal.
11. When resubmitting, please submit the original application and the above omitted
materials as a single PDF at: https://edocs.deci.nc.eov/Forms/NonDischaree-Branch-
Submittal-Form-Vert.
Accordingly, the Division is returning your pennit major modification request as incomplete
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0107(b).
The success of the Non -Discharge Branch's permitting process depends upon the receipt of
complete and accurate applications and supporting documentation. Please amend the application package
to include omitted items noted above and resubmit with the appropriate permit processing fee. When
resubmitting, please submit the application electronically as a single PDF via the Non -Discharge
online portal.
Mr. Andy Boswell
February 22, 2023
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Please be advised that construction and/or operation of the subject facilities without a valid
permit is a violation of G.S. 143-215.1, and may subject you to appropriate enforcement actions
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A., 613., and 6C. The Division may assess civil penalties of up to $25,000
per day per violation for failure to secure a valid permit.
If you need additional information concerning this letter, please contact me at (919) 707-3653 or
nathamcl.thoinburR&ncdenr. gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Branch Chief
Division of Water Resources
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Corey W. M. King, PE — Kimley-Horn & Associates, hic. (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)