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LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
January 15, 2020
Craig Honeycutt,County Manager
Wayne County
P.O. Box 227
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Subject: Permit No. WQ0040965
Wayne County
GWW—Corporate Area Expansion
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Honeycutt:
In accordance with your application received June 24, 2019, and additional information received on
October 17,2019 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.WQ0040965,dated January 15,2020,to Wayne
County (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification of the subject wastewater
collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement
shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: Alternative design granted for the permitted gravity sewer, per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n).
See Condition 1.1 for more details.
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities,the
completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with
the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this
permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
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Permit No.WQ0040965
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements,or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable,you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to Chapter 150E of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Christyn Fertenbaugh, P.E. at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, P.E.
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
cc: Jason Elliott, P.E.,WK Dickson ([e-mail])
Washington Regional Office,Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Randy Guthrie,Asst. City Manager, City of Goldsboro ([e-mail])
Barbara Aycock,Town Administrator,Town of Fremont ([e-mail])
Water Resources Central Files:WQ0040965
PERCS(electronic copy)
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Environmental Quality
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended,and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to
Wayne County
for the construction and operation of approximately 1,392 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve
three T-Hangars, one 80 foot by 80 foot Corporate Hangar with aircraft wash facility,and five 100 foot by
100 foot Corporate Hangars with aircraft wash facilities; as part of the GWW—Corporate Area Expansion
project,and the discharge of 2,270 gallons per day of collected domestic and commercial wastewater into
the City of Goldsboro's and the Town of Fremont's existing sewerage systems,pursuant to the application
received June 24, 2019,and additional information received on October 17, 2019 and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance'until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations con ' ed therein.
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for Linda Culpepper •
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0040965
Permit Issued: January 15,2020
Treatment Facility: Goldsboro WRF(NC0023949)
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Permittee is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval
is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer in
the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets
the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. In accordance with the provisions for alternative design under 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n), a variance is
granted for initial velocities below the minimum required 2 feet per second in the gravity sewers
permitted herein and for the construction and operation of various sections of the sanitary sewer
with less than 36-inches of cover from earth grade, located at three crossings with existing ditches,
as indicated on the provided plans and supporting documents, and subject to the following
requirements: -
a. The sections of gravity sewer as described above shall be designated as"high-priority
sewer" in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0402.
b. High-priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least
once every six-months in accordance with the permittee's individual system-wide
collection system permit(WQCS00211).
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.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Wayne County and both the Town
of Fremont and the City of Goldsboro for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full
force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b&g)]
3. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 2,270 GPD, shall be made tributary to the subject
sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted
to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)]
4. The Permittee shall obtain all deeds, easements and encroachment agreements necessary for
installation, operation,and maintenance of the system prior to operation. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(c)]
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II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 02T.0403. If an individual
permit is not required,the following performance criteria shall be met:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface
water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day(i.e.365
days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at
least once per week.
e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
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2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs(a)through (i)of this Rule fora minimum of three
years with exception of the map,which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Washington
Regional Office,telephone number(252) 946-6481, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours,following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure,due to known or unknown reasons,that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage,etc.;or
b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons;or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume,that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO(or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required supporting
documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is
fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any wastewater flow made
tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's
Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement,then a copy of the Articles
of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately
filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
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A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan & profile views of sewer lines&force
mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on
the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are
marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,
separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification
in the space provided,or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting
in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length changes of 10% or
greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and
increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria.
Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-
case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria
should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After-
construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring
replacement or repair prior to certification &activation. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until
corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and submitting
the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T;the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable;the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C,
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities,and/or referral of the North
Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b-c)]
11. 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.
[15A NCAC 02T.0110; 15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations,or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal,State,or Local
government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required by the
Division or any other Federal,State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: Wayne County Issue Date:January 15,2020
Permit No: WQ004096S County: Wayne
Project: GWW—Corporate Area Expansion
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation,which includes:
• One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan&profile views of sewer lines&force mains)of
the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital
media(CD or DVD disk)and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after
construction information and show required buffers,separation distances,material changes,etc.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. ,
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards&requirements,the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee,and the Permittee is prepared to operate&maintain the wastewater collection system
permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name,Title Signature Date
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:approximately 1,392 linear feet of 8-inch gravity
sewer to serve three T-Hangars, one 80 foot by 80 foot Corporate Hangar with aircraft wash facility, and five 100
foot by 100 foot Corporate Hangars with aircraft wash facilities as part of the GWW—Corporate Area Expansion
project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria
subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature&date: •
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❑ Final ❑ Partial(include description)
Send the Completed Form &Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH—PERCS UNIT
• 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699