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LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
December 19, 2019
James W.Cahoon, Mayor
Town of Columbia
P.O. Box 361
Columbia, NC 27925
Subject: Variance Request Approval
2017 CDBG Infrastructure Project—Contract No.33(CDBG-I Project No. 17-1-2958)
Town of Columbia—WQCS00232
Tyrrell County -
Dear Mr.Cahoon:
The Division of Water Resources(Division)has reviewed the submitted variance request received on September
13,2019 for the subject project. The Division will grant the variance request for the installation of gravity sewer
below the minimum required slope in accordance with the provisions for alternative design under 15A NCAC
02T.0105(n):
1. Pursuant to the variance request received September 13, 2019 from McDavid Associates, Inc.on behalf of
the Town of Columbia,a variance is granted for the construction and operation of approximately 75 linear
feet of 8-inch gravity sewer between manholes MH-102B and MH-103A,at a slope of 0.36%,as indicated
on the provided plans,specifications,and supporting documents.
Regardless of the variance approval, in the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily,including the creation of nuisance conditions,the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action,
including those as may be required by this Division,such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
All other elements of this project shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable rules and statues including,
15A NCAC 2T;the Division of Water Resources'(Division)Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable;and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1,2000 as applicable. Approval of the variance request does not
constitute approval of the permit.
If you have any questions,please contact Christyn Fertenbaugh, P.E.at 919-707-3625 or via email at
[e-mail].
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, P.E.
PERCS Unit, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Cecil G. Madden,Jr., P.E., McDavid Associates, Inc.(cgm(a)mcdavid-inc.com)
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