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Central Files: APS _ SWP
Permit Tracking slip 9/23/201g
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
A Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
,fly Name
J-Atlantic Rail and International Logistics Industrial Parks
Location Address Major/Minor
Minor Region
Wilmington
County
Brunswick
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name
Brunswick County
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
John Nichols
PE
PO Box 249
Bolt
viaOrig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Scheduled NC 28422024
9/20/2019 Issuance Public Notice
Issue
Regulated Activities Effective
Expiration
Requested /Received Events
Additional information requested

Aunicipal Engineering Services
Company, PA.
July 9, 2019
Mrs. Morella Sanchez -King, PE
Wilmington Regional Office
Program Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ-Water Resources Division
RE: Application for Fast Track Sewer System Extension
County of Brunswick
Construction Only Request VIA: UPS NEXT DAY
Dear Mrs. Sanchez -King,
SE J 0 2019
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Enclosed please find two (2) copies of Fast Track Sewer System Extension Application for Phase-1 of the
Mid -Atlantic Rail & International Logistics Industrial Parks. Also included are a check for the Application
Fee of $480 and two sets of supporting maps to represent the project area.
This application will be for a "construction only" permit and not for operations of any part of the
proposed system. No flow allocation will be part of this request, and at a later date once Brunswick
County is no longer under moratorium a permit modification will be submitted to address the system
and request an allowance of flow into the proposed system. I am including a previous email between
Tom Tharrington from your office and Gary Lanier with Columbus County Economic Development. This
email addresses some of the circumstances around this particular project from the grant aspect and the
issue of system moratorium for Brunswick County.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., PA
Ben Clawson, PE
Project Manager
68 Shipwash Drive W Garner, NC 27529 A ph:919-772-5393 * fx:919-772-1176 a www.mesco.com

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
DWR Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: W6..60 `�� `p (to be completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION: IWfL��Gd
('� 1. Applicant's name: ert ord (company, municipality, HpA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal N State/County ❑ Municipal ❑ Other
3. Signature authority's name: John Nichols per 15A NCAC 02T .0106M
Title: Director of Public Utilities
4. Applicant's mailing address: PO Box 249
City: Bolivia State: NC Zip: 28422,
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Email Address:[e-mail]
II. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Project name: Mid -Atlantic Rail & International Logistics Industrial Parks Phase-1
2. Application/Project status: N Proposed (New Permit) ❑ Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: W000 and issued date:
If new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQOOThis application will be a
construction only request. No flow allocation will be part of this request. At a later time a subsequent application will be
submitted to request permit modification to add flow to these two industrial park sites
3. County where project is located: Brunswick & Columbus�1�30'U q& iy'. krN
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: . Longitude: - °
5. Parcel ID (if applicable):
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Ben Clawson License Number: 033710
Firm: Municipal Engineering Services Co. P.A.
Mailing address: 68 Shipwash Drive
City: Gamer State: NC
Phone number: [phone]
Zip: 27529-
Email Address: [e-mail]
1V. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (W WTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Northeast Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Permit Number: NCO086819
Owner Name: Brunswick County
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than W WTF):
1. Permit Number(s): WQ a (33$ qa.. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: 8 FM inch — f IIT�Cr.
System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS
Owner Name(s): Brunswick County
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 1 of 5

VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
[:]Yes []No ®N/A
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association. has an Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
4. Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply):
❑ Residential Owned ❑ Retail (stores, centers, malls) ❑ Car Wash
❑ Residential Leased ❑ Retail with food preparation/service ❑ Hotel and/or Motels
❑ School / preschool / day care ❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities ❑ Swimming Pool /Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities ❑ Church ❑ Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
® Businesses / offices / factories ❑ Nursing Home ® Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 100 % Domestic/Commercial % Commercial
TTP % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
"Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ® Yes ❑ No
6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under I5A NCAC 02T .0114(t)? ❑ Yes ®No
➢ If yes, provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.01140
Daily Design Flow''"
No, of Units
Flow
Industrial Park (International Logistics
Park) Phase-1
All Flows generated by this will be
permitted in a following plan set/permit.
145 Acres
This Application for Approval is strictly for
600 gal/Acre / Day
(In Phase-1)
87,000 GPD
construction as to meet grant deadlines for
this industrial park. These flows are based
on best available information and are used
for pump sizing for Phase-1
Industrial Park (Mid Atlantic Park) Phase-1
All Flows generated by this will be
permitted in a following plan set/permit.
This Application for Approval is strictly for
600 gal/Acre/Day
180 Acres
108,000 GPD
construction as to meet grant deadlines for
(In Phase-1)
this industrial park. These flows are based
on best available information and are used
for pump sizing for Phase -I
gall
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
Total
1 195,000 GPD
a See ISA NCAC 02T .0114(b), (d), (e)(1) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling; proposed unknown non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use
areas; and residential property located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals
as defined in G.S. 42A4 .
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0I14(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.0114} shall
be determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patters, and other measured data.

8. Wastewater generated by project: 0 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0114)
➢ Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Pump Station or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number: _
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
® Other (Explain): This Application for Approval is strictly for construction as to meet Grant deadlines for this industrial
park Assumptions for flows used in Part 7 are used for pump sizing for Phase-1 and are based on best available information
at time of planning and design.

VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
12" 1,600 PVC
➢ Section II & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
➢ Section III contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name: International Logistics Industrial Park - Pump Station 1
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 34.300961' Longitude:-78.187430'
3. Design flow of the pump station: 0.087 Pump Station will utilize standard Motors millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): 250 gallons per minute at 26 feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
6"
—960
PVC C-900
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1):
® Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(B)_
➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(C)
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(C):
➢ It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant (draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'
storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be
provided in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 4 of 5

VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
12" 1,600 PVC
I E
➢ Section II & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
➢ Section III contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) —02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name: Mid -Atlantic Industrial Park - Pump tation 1
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 34.29997 ° Longitude:-78.1705900
3. Design flow of the pump station: 0 195 Pump Station will utilize VFD Motors millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): 600 gallons per minute at 205 feet total dynamic head (TDR)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
8" --450 PVC C-900
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T 0305(h)(1):
® Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(B):
➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1XC)
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(hXl)(C):
➢ It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant (draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'
storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timefiames, shall be
provided in the case of a multiple station power outage.
6

Ix SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(t)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(tl & (el ® Yes ❑ No
D 15A NCAC 02T.0305(fl contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer systems:
Setback Parameter*
Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below vertical
24 inches
Water mains vertical -water over sewer including in benched trenches
18 inches
Water mains horizontal
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines vertical - reclaimed over sewer
18 inches
Reclaimed water lines(horizontal - reclaimed over sewer
2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, W S-I waters of Class I or
Class II impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water
100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
high water or tide elevation and wetlands see item D(.2
50 feet
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches
10 feet
Any building foundation
5 feet
Any basement
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feet
Final earth grade vertical
36 inches
D 15A NCAC 02T.0305(e) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(fl cannot be achieved.
D **Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or M. see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) ®Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ Seethe Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction
➢ As built documents should reference the location of areas effected
3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ®Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
➢ This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
4. Does the project require coveragetauthorization under a 404 Nationwide or ❑ Yes ® No
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
➢ Information can be obtained from the 401 & Buffer Pemilttine Branch
S. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.010 (c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications are being prepared, have
been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion and
sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
6. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?"
Per I SA NCAC 02T.0402, "high -priority sewer" means "any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters, siphon, or sewer
positioned parallel to streambanks that is subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
❑ Yes ®No ❑ N/A
D If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permitee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.

X. CERTIFICATIONS:
I. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version). and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Altemative Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents
for review. Approval of the request is required prior to submittal of the Fast Track Application and supporting
documents.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
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Engineer's name from
that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this
material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
I,- ., _., - 11 ,,,,,,,___attest that this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item I.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non -
discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution, 1 will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a
condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed
and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to
me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Subject: Fw: [External] Sewer Completion Project at International Logistics Park & Mid -Atlantic
Industrial Park INC Megasites)
From: Gary Lanier <[e-mail]>
Date: 7/13/2019, 4:35 PM
To: Emily Miller <[e-mail]>, Ben Clawson <[e-mail]>
Fyi -- i will talk with the Wilmington Office Monday, but it looks like we can move forward.... Gary
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From: "Tharrington, Tom" <[e-mail]>
To: "Gary Lanier" <[e-mail]>, "King, Morelia s" <morella.sanchez-
king@ncdenrgov>
Cc: "Pohlig, Ken" <[e-mail]>, "Gregson, Jim" <[e-mail]>,
"Donald Dixon" <[e-mail]>, "John Nichols"
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: [External] Sewer Completion Project at International Logistics Park & Mid -Atlantic
Industrial Park (NC Megasites)
Hello Mr. Lanier, sorry for the delay in responding to this topic. We have had discussions
within NCDEQ concerning this situation and it's possible impacts on obtaining further funding
for projects within Columbus County. We feel that this situation could be addressed by issuing
any required sewer extension permitting from the Wilmington Regional Office as "construction
only" permits, allowing the project to move forward with the addition of the level of
infrastructure needed for funding expenditure requirements and client recruitment. No
wastewater flow will be allocated to this permit and that future flow must be obtained via a
permit modification at a later date.
Please contact me if you have any questions on this topic.
Tom Tharrington
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Wilmington Regional Office
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From: Gary Lanier <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:06 AM
To: King, Morelia s <[e-mail]>; Tharrington, Tom
<tom.tha rrington @ ncden r.gov>
Cc: Pohlig, Ken <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Sewer Completion Project at International Logistics Park & Mid -Atlantic
Industrial Park (NC Megasites)
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Ms. Sanchez & Mr. Tharrington,
Thank you for speaking with me yesterday regarding the moratorium that is in effect
at the Northeast Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and regarding the
completion of the sewer system that serves the two unoccupied industrial parks located at
the Columbus -Brunswick County line. Both industrial parks front on Hwy 74/76 approximately
25 miles from the Port of Wilmington. I will attempt to set forth the situation in a bulleted
format and summarize at the end for ease of reading:
The Situation We Face:
1. A sewer line was put into the ground along highway 74/76 to serve both of the industrial parks several
years ago (around 6 or 7)
2. That sewer line is part of a forced main system, and the line runs several miles from the entrances to
the two parks to the Northwest Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant. The line was also jack and
bored under Hwy 74/76 so that it could serve both industrial parks.
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3. Due to a lack of funding (ie —the "Great Recession") the collection vaults and pumping stations for the
two parks were not completed and attached to the sewer main that was put into the ground. It has
been sitting "dry" for years.
4. In 2018, the Columbus County Economic Development Commission applied for a utility grant through
the Rural Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce totaling $2.15 million to complete
the sewer system that will serve both parks. We are part of an inter -local agreement with our
economic development partners in Brunswick County with regard to the International Logistics Park.
That agreement allows the park, which straddles the county line, to be considered as a Tier I area in its
entirety -- like the rest of Columbus County. We included the sewer pumping station for the Mid -
Atlantic Industrial Park as part of our grant application, though it was not part of our inter -local
agreement, because it was the right thing to do for our regional economic development efforts. We
also get along well with our neighbors in Brunswick County.
5. We entered into the engineering design phase for the completion of the sewer project that was
started years ago, and are at a point where the designs are complete for the sumps and pumping
station on the International Logistics Park portion of the project (Phase 1). The engineering design firm
is also close to completing the design and drawings for the Mid -Atlantic Industrial Park (Phase 11). We
could go to bid on the Phase I part of the project in a matter of days — but there is a moratorium on
the Northwest Brunswick Wastewater Treatment plant. We are being told that we cannot proceed
with our construction project by our contacts at Brunswick County Utilities until the moratorium has
been lifted.
6. There are $2.15 million in State Utility Grant funds that cannot be expended at this point. Those funds
have been allocated for approximately one year.
Additional Details & Observations:
1. We feel that there would have been permits issued in order for the approximately 8 miles of sewer
line forced main to be put into the ground several years ago. As an engineer by trade, and as a local
economic developer, completing the project would seem to be both logical and reasonable.
2. We have lost projects to other industrial parks (and states) because clients seeking to build a new
industrial plant are knowledgeable of time lines and realize that while they can build a building in less
than a year, it will take 18 to 24 months to complete infrastructure projects such as posed by our
sewer system completion project. Delaying completion of the sewer system can cost our area jobs
and increases to our tax base.
3. State Utility fund managers are wanting to see the allocated funding drawn down as soon as possible.
This cannot happen if construction cannot move forward.
4. Completing the sewer infrastructure for the two parks will allow the economic development
professionals serving both Columbus and Brunswick Counties to more effectively market these two
industrial parks to potential clients.
5. It should be noted, however, that if a client were to choose to build in either of the two industrial
parks this month, it would be nearly a year before construction would be complete and before any
wastewater would begin to flow through the completed sewer system.
6. Columbus County has another utility project (water line to a new industrial building for fire
suppression) that has been quoted. We need to move forward with another grant application to the
Rural Infrastructure Utility Fund but cannot do so. The funding board will not consider a new
application for a utility fund grant from Columbus County until they see that the currently funded
project (sewer system completion for the two industrial parks) has gone to bid and that funds are
being drawn down.
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Our Request:
We would respectfully ask that the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality issue a
memo, letter, or e-mail to authorize Columbus and Brunswick Counties to move forward with
our construction project.
My Best Regards,
Gary
Gary A. Lanier, Ed.D.
Director
Columbus County Economic Development Commission
910-640-6608 office
910-499-1409 cell
910-642-1876 fax
[e-mail]
www.columbusedc.com
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