DEQ-CFW_00059449

From: Zimmerman, Jay [/D=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGEADMINISTRATIVE GROUP
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Sent: 7/28/I0I71:42:44PW1
To: Whaley, Rex A[/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group
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Subject: FVV:Funding Request
Attachments DVVRPermitting Staff- update 7-25'I7|cedits.x|sx
Hope this isn't too late and can be integrated into my spreadsheet | sent last night. Linda was more involved in the
staffing related to GenX so her input is helpful. See attached
S.Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director
Division ofWater Resources
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From: Culpepper, Linda
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 8:28 AM
Subject: RE: Funding Request
Suggested a few statements for some job descriptions and ran a spell check (original spread sheet had two misspellings).
One Chemist was for Dana tohelp with lab CIA. Wasn't sure ifthere was aneed for aChemist inthe R{Ys.
Linda Culpepper
Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina DepahmentufEmhrnnmema|Quality
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From: Zimmerman, Jay
Sent: Thursday, July 27 201711:27PM
To: Whaley, Rex A ; Holman, Sheila Culpepper, Linda
Cc: Councilman, TerahK8
Subject: Re: Funding Request
The additional engineer (16th position) was added to allow the Permitting Section to have a position that
could be dedicated to special permitting needs, such as high priority projects involving new industry to helps
us be competitive and offer accelerated permitting options. Unless Secretary Regan changes the request I
believe the spreadsheet should reflect 4 engineers. All of the positions except the IT position are for the DWR.
I've attached the spreadsheet and added a column with a brief note concerning the program that they will be

working in and if related to emerging contaminants like GenX. Some are blank and all are draft so that I can
verify what was agreed to in the morning.
The majority of the positions are requested to assist the DWR with a significant permit backlog in both the
NPIDES and NonDischarge programs. The largest backlog by far is in the NPIDES program. We are also strugglin,!4
to keep up with wetland and 401 certification often needed by developers. As recently as this week we
received a complaint from a very upset developer concerning the status of his permit from the PERCS Unit. We
moved his request to the top rather than involve management, but I'm sure others that are waiting for their
permits believe their projects are just as important as the complainants. We will not be able to run a fair and
by the GenX situation. Last year we were dealing with the emerging contaminant 1,4-Dioxane, a known
carcinogen that was showing up in Fayetteville's drinking water.
Since the Secretary had requested the positions, which I understand will be this year when the GA comes back,
we should discuss any thoughts about requesting some of these positions during the short session with him.
Of course we can reduce the number to those most critical to addressing the backlog, but if we want to
position the State in a way that allows us to more dependably issue timely permits the we will need all of the
requested positions.
IM
From: Whaley, Rex A
Sent: Thursday, July I7,2U171:l9PK4
To: Holman, Sheila; Zimmerman, Jay; Culpepper, Linda
Cc: Councilman, TerahM
Subject: FVV: Funding Request
Please see the request from OSBMregarding the funding request w/esubmitted toOSBK4. The attached file iuthe
document vveprovided 0S8K4(Shannon). While the attached reflects 15 positions, OSBM has a document/letter that
reflects 16 positions with the extra position being an additional engineer for a total of four engineers (the attached only
has three en0ineeo). OS8K8wants to know what each position will be doing and can we reduce the request and maybe
ask for some of the funding in the Short Session. Our request included testing for afull year which w/ecould probably
request funding for only the remaining weeks in the fiscal year unless xvestarted testing in early July (??). I've not made
the Secretary aware ofthe request .... | know heisunasite visit today. We've referred tothis asaDVVRfunding
request—areanyofthesepositionsforanotherdivisions? Your thoughts? Thanks. Rex.
From: Whaley, Rex A
Sent: Thursday, July I7,2U171:OOPK4
To: Creech, Shannon A
Subject: Funding Request

U| get with the Asst. Secretary and division staff and see what they can provide. Are vveworking from atota| oflS
positions orfrom 16positions (1Gincluded the 4"'Engineer poukion)? Thanks. Rex.
From: Creech, Shannon A
Sent: Thursday, July Z7 20171I:02PK8
To: Whaley, Rex A
Subject: RE: Draft memo
Rex,
Charlie has requested a breakdown of what each position in this request will be doing. Will they bespecifically working
on the GenX case? Also, are all ofthese positions needed now orcan aseparate request bemade during the short
session?
| think vvemay also beable totrim down the request for the water sampling. Bythe time the legislature will consider
this request, there will only be about 45 weeks remaining in the fiscal year, which would cut the need down to
S630k. Do we have any idea when Chemoursvvi|| begin phasing out their sampling?
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