WV0300122_Final Permit_20230308

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
John Michael Holcomb (via email)
Royal Palm Investments, Inc.
8808 Arrowhead Place Ln.
Cornelius, NC 28031
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 8, 2023
Delivered via email to: [e-mail]
RE: Variance Request to Rule 15A NCAC 2C .0 113 (b)(6)—
Abandonment of Wells
Well Construction Variance Permit #WV0300122
188 Sidetrack Drive, Statesville
Iredell County
Dear Mr. Holcomb,
On March 8, 2023, the Mooresville Regional Office received the completed written request for a variance
to the well construction rules, specifically rule 15A NCAC 2C.0113 (b)(6), which specifies "wells
constructed in consolidated rock formations or that penetrate zones of consolidated rock may be filled
with grout, sand, gravel, or drill cuttings within zones of consolidated rock. The top of any sand, gravel
or cuttings shall terminate at least ten (10) feet below the top of the consolidated rock or five (5) feet
below the bottom of casing in a manner to ensure complete filling of the casing and extend up to land
surface."
The Variance request is for the abandonment of an Industrial water supply well located at 188 Sidetrack
Drive, Statesville, Iredell County.
Based upon the information that has been submitted, a variance to the above -cited rule is granted. The
abandonment method in this instance is consistent with the definition of well abandonment in G.S. 87-
88(k)(2) in that the well has been effectively sealed to prevent the well from becoming a potential source
of contamination to the groundwater. This variance will be effective from the date issued.
It is my finding that the factors specified above are sufficient to satisfy the conditions for approval of a
variance as defined in 15A NCAC 2C.0101(b). A copy of this variance shall be attached to the required
Well Abandonment Record (GW-30). The granting of this variance is for the abandonment of the well
only, and in no way relieves the owner or agent from other requirements of the North Carolina Well
Construction Standards, or any other applicable law, rule or regulation that may be regulated by other
agencies. If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you may commence a contested case by filing a
petition under G.S. 150-23 within sixty (60) days after receipt of the decision.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D � Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115
NORTHCARCUNA 704.663.1699

If you have any questions regarding this variance, please contact Edward Watson at 704-663-1699 ext.
2199 or by email at edward.watsonkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
CC: Ben Botkins, Iredell County EHS (via email)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115
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