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Beeker, Jacob I
From: Beeker, Jacob I
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:20 PM
To: Ryan Brick; Steve Taylor; Muhammad Anwer; Sara Stavinoha; Nathan Brochstein; Rick
Backus
Cc: Valentine, Thad; svc_post_construction_stormwater
Subject: Re: [External] RE: SW5240602; Red Bud Solar Center (Nash)
Good afternoon,
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) received a complete Stormwater Management
Permit Application for the subject project on October 4th, 2024. Staff review of the plans and specifications has
determined that the project,as proposed,will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A
NCAC 21-1.1000 - 1062 rules.We are forwarding Permit No.SW5240602, dated October 30th, 2024,for the
construction,operation and maintenance of the built-upon areas (BUA) and vegetated conveyances or areas
associated with the subject project.This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supersede any other agency permit that may
be required.
The original signed permit package and approved plans are being mailed to the permittee, Blue Ridge Power,
LLC, at the following address(NOTE:An electronic version of this permit can be found in our online repository:
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?id=494276&dbid=0&repo=WaterResources):
Blue Ridge Power, LLC, Developer and Lessee
Attn: Clint Lloyd, CLO
105 Fairview Rd,Suite 30
Asheville, NC 28803
1 will hold onto our hard copies of these projects for 30 days (in case any issues/typos with the permit are
noticed and corrections need to be made)after which point,they will be kept on file at the Raleigh Regional
Office. If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jacob
Beeker at postconstruction(!3)deq.nc.gov.
Thankyou,
Jacob Beeker(He/Him)
Environmental Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office:[phone]
jacob.beeker(a)deq.nc.gov
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From: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:02 AM
To: Beeker,Jacob I <[e-mail]>; Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha <[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>
Cc:Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>; svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: SW5240602; Red Bud Solar Center(Nash)
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Jacob,
The revised package has been resubmitted via hard copy and through the online system addressing all the
comments. Since the changes were minor and did not involve any redesign, we are hoping to get this through
approval quickly. If it would help for us to do an in-person meeting to review the plans and supporting documents
with you to provide context and answer questions, we are happy to do so.
Thank You,
Ryan Brick, MS, PE*
neiTechnical Director-Renewable Civil-Senior Civil Project Engineer
12600 W Colfax Avenue,Ste C500 I Lakewood, CO, USA 180215
(d)303-468-3055 1 (p)303-431-7895
[e-mail] I www.NElengineering.com
'PE in AL,AZ,CO, FL, IN, KY, NC, OH,SC,TX
From: Beeker,Jacob I <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 2:42 PM
To: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha <[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>
Cc:Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>; svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: SW5240602; Red Bud Solar Center(Nash)
You don't often get email from [e-mail] why this is important
Good afternoon,
Please disregard the attachment contained in my previous email regarding this project.The complete letter is
attached to this email.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
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Jacob Beeker(He/Him)
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone]
Jacob.Beeker(a)deq.nc.gov
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From: Beeker,Jacob I <[e-mail]. ov>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 4:38 PM
To: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha <[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>
Cc:Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>; svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: SW5240602; Red Bud Solar Center(Nash)
Good evening,
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), received additional information for a Stormwater
Management Permit Application for SW5240602 on June 25, 2024.A review of that information has determined
that the application is not complete.Attached is a letter describing the items that need to be submitted.
When responding to this request, please mail all requested documents to the address provided in the
Letter. Please upload all documents that you mailed into our office through the link provided below. Be sure to
choose the Central Office as the Primary Contact office.
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/SW-Supplemental-Upload
Thankyou,
Jacob Beeker(He/Him)
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone]
Jacob.Beeker(abdeq.nc.gov
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From: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>
Sent:Thursday,June 27, 2024 9:03 AM
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To: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha <[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>
Subject: SW5240602; Red Bud Solar Center(Nash)
Good Morning,
We received your post-construction stormwater permit application for the subject project on 6/25/24. Reviews under
the Standard permitting process can take up to 90 calendar days to complete. You can see where this project stands in
the review queue by emailing [e-mail](We have an autoreply set up that has the review queue on
it). Please upload all documents that you mailed into our office through the link provided below. Be sure to choose the
Central Office as the Primary Contact office.
https://edocs.deg.nc.gov/Forms/SW-Supplemental-Upload
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure that each file is uploaded under its appropriate file type. Additional file types can be
entered into the electronic form by clicking on the "Add Another Post-Construction File Upload" link directly below the
"State Stormwater Information Uploads" section of the form. YOU MUST CLICK ON THE"ADD ANOTHER POST-
CONSTRUCTION FILE UPLOAD"TO ADD ADDITIONAL FILE TYPES TO THE SUBMISSION. Merely changing the file type
dropdown as you upload the various files (without adding additional file uploads)will upload all of the files as the last
file type selected, the submission will get flagged during review, and you will need to resubmit the files. Please do not
upload entire plan sets through this form, but rather upload the relevant individual sheets under the appropriate file
type. Selecting the correct file type ensures that the files are properly named in the electronic repository and it helps
expedite the review process. NOTE:We do not require and we discourage the upload/submission of extraneous plan
sheets (such as lighting plans, utility plans, striping plans, sight distance plans, etc...) as these files are not needed for
review.
Please type in permit#: SW5240602
This project will be reviewed by Brianna Holland, if you have any questions, please contact them at
[e-mail] or at 919-707-9218.
Thank you,
Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
Post-Construction Stormwater Permitting Group
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday,June 25, 2024 6:08 PM
To: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>;Sara
Stavinoha <[e-mail]>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>;
Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
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Kaitlin,
Attached is a signed and sealed letter with the Supplemental EZ form Low Density table and a summary table of all
temporary diversion swale calculations. Please let me know if this is satisfactory.
Thank You,
0 Ryan Brick, MS, PE*
Technical Director-Renewable Civil-Civil Project Engineer
12600 W Colfax Avenue, Ste C500 I Lakewood, CO, USA 180215
(d)303-468-3055 1 (p)303-431-7895
ne rbrick(cD_neieng.com I www.NElengineering.com
OH. SC. TX
From: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday,June 25, 2024 11:59 AM
To: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha
<sstavi noha @ bl ueridgepower.com>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad<[e-mail]>;
Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
Ryan,
If you could also put those low density calcs that are on the EZ Supplement and the temporary swales on a sheet of
paper and sign and seal it and send it over to me, I can take that.Thanks.
Take care,
Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday,June 25, 2024 1:58 PM
To: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>;Sara
Stavinoha <[e-mail]>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>;
Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
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Kaitlin,
There are no permanent swales or drainage features proposed on this site within the HQW area. I can provide
calculations on the temporary swales if that's what you need to complete the administrative review.
As for the Low Density calcs,we completed the Supplemental EZ form with BUA information to show that the
projects meets the Low Density threshold. If there are other specific calculations that need to be included I can
provide those quickly.
Thank You,
Ryan Brick, MS, PE*
neiTechnical Director-Renewable Civil-Civil Project Engineer
12600 W Colfax Avenue, Ste C500 I Lakewood, CO, USA 180215
(d)303-468-3055 1 (p)303-431-7895
rbrick(cD_neienq.corn I www.NElengineering.com
'PE in AL,AZ,CO, FL, IN, KY, NC, OH,SC,TX
From: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday,June 25, 2024 6:41 AM
To: Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>; Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>;
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Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
Good Morning,
We received your application for a new post-construction stormwater permit on 6/24/24. At this time, the submission is
not administratively complete and cannot be accepted for review in its current condition. Please provide the following
submittal items (by close of business on 7/18/24 so that we may accept the project and begin the review process,
otherwise, the project will be returned as administratively incomplete.The sooner these items come in, the sooner they
can go off to their technical review.
• 1x hard copy of sealed, signed, and date calculations relevant to the application's project.This item is required
per 15A NCAC 02H .1040(2)(f) and per Section VI, 7 of the application.These were not included when
requested. Please provide calculations for Low Density/swales/etc.that pertain to your project.
As this does not need an original signature,this can be emailed to me (as long as it is before EOB 7/1/24 as
that is my last full day with DEQ).
NOTE:This is an administrative completeness review, not a detailed engineering review, there may be other issues that
may be brough up during the engineering review.
If these items are received within the stipulated timeframe, we can accept the project and begin the review process.
Once accepted, reviews under the standard permitting process can take up to 90 calendar days per statute (one of our
two reviewer positions is currently vacant).
Hard copies should be mailed to the following address:
For USPS:
Jim Farkas
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
For Fed Ex/UPS:
Jim Farkas
512 N. Salisbury Street, Office 640E
Raleigh, NC 27604
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlin Peck at [e-mail] or at(919) 707-9209.
Thank you,

Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
Post-Construction Stormwater Permitting Group
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Peck, Kaitlin
Sent: Friday,June 21, 2024 9:05 AM
To: Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>; Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha
<sstavi noha @ bl ueridgepower.com>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad<[e-mail]>;
Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
Rya n,
Thank you. Please plan to meet with the property owner to get their signature for the application.
Take care,
Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Muhammad Anwer<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,June 21, 2024 8:52 AM
To: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>; Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha
<sstavi noha @ bl ueridgepower.com>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>;
Steve Taylor<[e-mail]>; Rick Backus<[e-mail]>; Nathan Brochstein
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
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Good morning Kaitlin,
Please see the attached owner authorization form that has been signed and notarized by the property owner. This form
gives Blue Ridge Power the authority to submit the necessary permits for the property to enable the construction of the
solar project. We kindly request that this form be accepted in lieu of the landowner's notarized signatures on the
application.
All the other documents you requested in your previous email are ready to be submitted to NCDEQ on Monday(06/24).
However, if the landowner is required to sign the application, it may cause a delay in the submission process as
scheduling a meeting with her has been difficult in the past.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Your help and support on this matter are greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Muhammad Anwer
—4 Blue Senior Project Manager
JRidge
Power Mobile: [phone]
blueridgepower.com
From: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,June 21, 2024 7:36 AM
To: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>;Tal Ingram <[e-mail]>; Sara Stavinoha
<sstavi noha @ bl ueridgepower.com>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;
Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
HExternal: This email originated from outside your organization.
The property owner should sign the application. Yes, the address is correct to deliever in person.
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Take care,
Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Ryan Brick<[e-mail]>
Sent:Thursday,June 20, 2024 6:26 PM
To: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>;[e-mail]; Sara Stavinoha
<sstavi noha @ bl ueridgepower.com>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>; Muhammad Anwer
<[e-mail]>; svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;
Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
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Kaitlin,
We are working on getting all of these items addressed and returned to you for the full review. Can you please
confirm the following two items for me:
• We are providing Lease Agreements and signed letters from the landowners authorizing Blue Ridge Power
to submit permits on their behalf. Is this acceptable in lieu of having the landowners' notarized signatures
on the application?
• Is the Fed Ex/UPS address below the correct address to submit in person?
Thank You,
Ryan Brick, MS, PE*
neiTechnical Director-Renewable Civil-Civil Project Engineer
12600 W Colfax Avenue, Ste C500 I Lakewood, CO, USA 180215
(d)303-468-3055 1 (p)303-431-7895
rbrickC@_neienq.corn I www.NElengineering.com
'PE in AL,AZ,CO, FL, IN, KY,
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From: Peck, Kaitlin <[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday,June 18, 2024 8:58 AM
To:[e-mail]; Sara Stavinoha <[e-mail]>; Ryan Brick
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Farkas,Jim J <[e-mail]>; Holland, Brianna <[e-mail]>;
svc_post_construction_stormwater<[e-mail]>;Valentine,Thad <[e-mail]>
Subject: Red Bud Solar Center; Castalia, Nash County
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Good Morning,
We received your application for a new post-construction stormwater permit on 6/13/24. At this time, the submission is
not administratively complete and cannot be accepted for review in its current condition. Please provide the following
submittal items within 30 calendar days (by close of business on 7/18/24) so that we may accept the project and begin
the review process, otherwise, the project will be returned as administratively incomplete.The sooner these items come
in, the sooner they can go off to their technical review.
• 2x hard copies of the Application with the following corrections made (These items are required per 15A NCAC
02H .1042(2)(a) and per Section VI, 1 of the Application):
o Section IV, 7: Please list the project area (HQW area)for this project.
o Section IX—It appears that Section III, 2a has been filled out, providing contact information for the
property owner's name. Please provide the property owner's original, notarized and sealed signature in
this section of the Application.
• 1x original, signed & notarized hard copy of the O&M Agreement Form (This item is required per 15A NCAC 02H
.1042(2)(j) and per Sections V &VI, 3 of the Application).This form can be found on our website at the following
address: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-
program/stormwater-design. Please note that a complete O&M Agreement Form will have 2 or more pages and
uses macros to generate the relevant sheets based on the information entered into the cover page. NOTE: It is
recommended to get a second copy of this form signed & notarized for the Applicant's records (it will be helpful
when they go to record it with the Register of Deeds).
• 1x hard copy of sealed, signed, and date calculations relevant to the application's project.This item is required
per 15A NCAC 02H .1040(2)(f) and per Section VI, 7 of the application.
• 1x hard copy of official documentation showing that the Applicant is in good standing with the NC Secretary of
State and showing the title and position information for the signing official (These items are required per 15A
NCAC 02H .1040(1), .1042(2)(b), and per Section VI, 11 of the Application).
• 1x signed &sealed hard copies of the plan set(only 1 hard copy of the plan set was provided and 2 are
required). It is noted that the letter of transmittal indicates that 2 hard copies were provided, but I only have 1
hard copy.
• 2x signed &sealed hard copies of a plan sheet showing the following corrected additions:
o Existing site conditions.This item is required per Section VI, 8k&8n of the Application and 15A NCAC
02H .1042(2)(g)(v).
o Project boundary delineation labeled with accurate bearings and distances (Required per Section VI, 8i
of the Application and 15A NCAC 02H .1042(2)(g)(ii)).
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o Grading plan that outlines proposed contours and drainage patterns.This item is required by 15A NCAC
02H .1042(2)(g)((iv) &(v)).
o Details of roads, sidewalks, drainage features, piped collection systems, and the proposed stormwater
controls.This item is required per Section VI 81 of the application.
NOTE:This is an administrative completeness review, not a detailed engineering review, there may be other issues that
may be brough up during the engineering review.
If these items are received within the stipulated timeframe, we can accept the project and begin the review process.
Once accepted, reviews under the standard permitting process can take up to 90 calendar days per statute (one of our
two reviewer positions is currently vacant).
Hard copies should be mailed to the following address:
For USPS:
Jim Farkas
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
For Fed Ex/UPS:
Jim Farkas
512 N. Salisbury Street, Office 640E
Raleigh, NC 27604
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlin Peck at [e-mail] or at(919) 707-9209.
Thank you,
Kaitlin Peck
Environmental Specialist
Post-Construction Stormwater Permitting Group
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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