NCC232173_ESC Approval Submitted_20230721

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DOUGLAS R.ANSEL NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
July 19,2023
LETTER OF APPROVAL
Express Option
Piedmont Natural Gas
Attn: Joseph Heckman,Project Manager
4720 Piedmont ROW Drive
Charlotte,NC 28210
RE: Project Name: FL-Fort Liberty Drilling Mud Disposal Project(Site 3)
Acres Approved: 7.61
Project ID: HOKE-2024-005
County: Hoke, City: Fort Liberty, Address: Plank Road
River Basin: Cape Fear
Stream Classification: Other
Submitted By: Pond&Company
Date Received by LQS: July 19,2023
Plan Type: Express
Dear Mr. Heckman:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan and hereby issues this Letter of
Approval.This plan approval shall expire three(3)years following the date of approval,if no land-disturbing
activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0129. Should the plan not perform
adequately, a revised plan will be required(G.S. 113A-54.1)(b).
'This project meets the NCGO1 exemption as defined in the Clean Water Act(CWA)section 402(1)(2)
for<transmission facilities, drill pads,processing facilities, access roads, etc.>."
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCGO1 permit require that the following documentation be kept on
file at the job site:
Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to ensure
compliance with the approved plan.
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be on file at the job
site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to
ensure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring protection of
existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the commencement of this project, it is
determined that the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the
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Letter of Approval
Piedmaont Natural Gas
July 19,2023
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Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this
office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with the
Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal and State water
quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules may also apply to
this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any other permit or approval.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the Financial
Responsibility Form,which you provided.You are requested to file an amended form if there is any change
in the information included on the form. This permit allows for a land-disturbance, as called for on the
application plan,not to exceed the approved acres. Exceeding the acreage will be a violation of this permit
and would require a revised plan and additional application fee.In addition,it would be helpful if you notify
this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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odi Pace,EI
Regional Engineering Associate
DEMLR
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
NPDES NCGO1 Fact Sheet
cc: Alex Darr,Pond&Company(electronic copy)
Lee Ward,Water Management Section(electronic copy)
DEMLR-Fayetteville Regional Office