WQ0040380_Application (FTSE)_20200413

State of North Carolina
DWR Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
�- 15A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
This application is for sewer extensions involving gravity sewers, pump stations and force mains, or any combination that has been
certified by a professional engineer and the applicant that the project meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T and the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria and that plans, specifications and supporting documents have been prepared in accordance with, 15A
NCAC 02T, 15A NCAC 02T .0300, Division policies and good engineering ractices.
While no upfront engineering design documents are required for submittal, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T ,0305(b), design
documents must be prepared prior to submittal of a fast track permit application to the Division. This would include plans, design
calculations, and project specifications referenced in 15A NCAC 02T .0305 and the applicable minimum design criteria. These
documents shall be available upon request by the Division.
Projects that are deemed permitted (do not require a permit from the Division) are explained in 15A NCAC 02T.0303.
Projects not eligible for review via the fast track process (must be submitted for full technical review):
➢ Projects that require an environmental assessment in accordance with 15A NCAC IC .0100;
➢ Projects that do not meet any part of the minimum design criteria (MDC) document;
➢ Projects that involve a variance from the requirements of 15A NCAC 2T;
Pressure sewer systems utilizing septic tank -effluent pumps (STEPs) or simplex grinder pumps;
➢ STEP or simplex grinder pumps connecting to pressurized systems (e.g. force mains);
➢ Vacuum sewer systems.
General When submitting an application, please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items
are submitted. Adherence to these instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and
reduce the amount of requested additional information. Failure to submit all required items will necessitate additional
processing and review time, and may result in return of the application. Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit
one original and one copy of the application and supporting documentation.
A. One Original and One Copy of Application and Supporting Documents
® Required unless otherwise noted
B. Cover Letter (Required for All Application Packages):
® List all items included in the application package, as well as a brief description of the requested permitting action.
➢ Be specific as to the system type, number of homes served, flow allocation required, etc.
➢ If necessary for clarity, include attachments to the application form.
C. Application Fee (All New and Major Modification Application Packages):
® Submit a check or money order in the amount of $480.00 dated within 90 days of application submittal.
➢ Payable to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
D. Fast Track (Form: FTA 04-16) Application (Required for All Application Packages):
® Submit the completed and appropriately executed application.
➢ If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item 1.2 is a corporation or company, provide documentation it is registered for business with
the North Carolina Secretary of State.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item 1.2 is a partnership or d/b/a, enclose a copy of the certificate filed with the Register of
Deeds in the county of business.
❑ The Project Name in Item 11.1 shall be consistent with the project name on the flow acceptance letters, agreements, etc.
❑ The Professional Engineer's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed, sealed and dated by a North
Carolina licensed Professional En ineer.
❑ The Applicant's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0I06(b1.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c), an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is
provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0I 06(b).
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E. Flow Trucking/Acceptance Form (Form: FTSE 04-16) (If Applicable):
® Submit the completed and executed FTSE form from the owners of the downstream sewers and treatment facility.
➢ Multiple forms maybe required where the downstream sewer owner and wastewater treatment facility are different.
D The flow acceptance indicated in form FTSE must not expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less than one
year prior to the application date.
D Submittal of this application and form FTSE indicates that owner has adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-
215.67(a).
➢ IntergovernmentaI agreements or other contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific FTSE.
F. Site Maps (All Application Packages):
® Submit an 8.5-inch x 11-inch color copy of a USGS Topographic Map of sufficient scale to identify the entire project
area and closest surface waters.
➢ Location of the project (gravity sewer, pump stations & force main)
D Downstream connection points and permit number (if known) for the receiving sewer
® Include a street level map (aerial) showing general project area so that Division staff can easily locate it in the field.
G. Existing Permit (All Modification Packages):
® Submit the most recently issued existing permit.
® Provide a list of any items within the permit the Applicant would like the Division to address during the permit
modification (i.e., permit description, flow allocation, treatment facility, etc.).
H. Power Reliability Plan (Required if portable reliability option utilized for Pump Station):
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1), submit documentation of power reliability for pumping stations.
➢ This alternative is only available for average daily flows less than 15,000 gallons per day
➢ It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant and is compatible
with the station. The Division will accept a letter signed by the applicant (see 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)) or proposed
contractor, stating that "the portable power generation unit or portable, independently -powered pumping units, associated
appurtenances and personnel are available for distribution and operation of this pump 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. (Required at time of certification)
I. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (All Application Packages for Privately -Owned Public Utilities):
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(1) provide the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North Carolina
Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by
the sewer extension, or
❑ Provide a letter from the North Carolina Utilities Commission's Water and Sewer Division Public Staff stating an
application for a franchise has been received and that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area or that
franchise approval is expected.
J. Operational Agreements (Applications from HOA/POA and Developers for lots to be sold):
❑ Home/Pro eLl Owners' Associations
❑ Per .15A NCAC 02-T .0115(c), submit the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA).
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations and By-laws.
❑ DeveIopers of lots to be sold
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b), submit the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV).
For snore information, visit the Division's collection systems website
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE:
REGIONAL OFFICE
Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Washinciton Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Wilmin ton Regional Office
Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Water Quality Section
ADDRESS
COUNTIES SERVED
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone]
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5094
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone]
Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
610 E. Center Avenue
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
[phone]
[phone] Fax
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
[phone]
[phone] Fax
943 Washington Square Mail
Washington, North Carolina 27889
[phone]
[phone] Fax
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
[phone]
[phone] Fax
450 W. Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
[phone]
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
Stanly, Union
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
Warren, Wilson
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Hanover, Onslow, Pander
Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
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DWR
Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: iN 11
be completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Johnston Country (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership
❑ Federal ® State/County ❑ Municipal
3. Signature authority's name: Chandra Farmer per 15A NCAC 02T .0106tb
Title: Public Utilities Director
4. Applicant's mailing address: P.O. Box 2263
City: Smithfield State: NC Zip: 27577- F
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: chandra.fartner(@iohnstonnc.com
I1. PROJECT INFORMATION:
❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Other
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
APR i 3 2020
Melgh Regional OffiCe
1. Project name: Johnston Couiiry - Buffalo Creels WWPS Upgrade and. Force Main - Phase_I
2. Application/Project status: ❑ Proposed (New Permit) ® Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ0040380 and issued date: October 23 2018
If new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQOQ
3. County where project is located: Johnston
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.518516 Longitude:-78.344539'
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 15009005A
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
1I1. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: M. Blaine Humphrey License Number: 22987
Firm: Rivers and Associates. Inc.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 929
City: Greenville State: North Carolina Zip: 27835
Phone number: (252) 7524135 Email Address: bhumphrev(@.riversandassociates.com
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Central Johnston County Regional Wastewater Facilities Permit Number: NC0030716
Owner Name: Johnston County
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than WWTF):
1. Permit Number(s): WQ0035437 Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: 24 inch
System Wide Collection System Permit Number[s)_f applicable): WQCS00060
Owner Name(s): Johnston County
FORM: FTA 04-16 Pagel 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 Op.eptional Aereement.fF0RM: HOA1 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 I preschool I day care ® Medical / dental ? veterinary facilities ® Swimming Pool !Clubhouse
® Food and drink facilities ® Church ® Swimming Pool;Filter Backwash
® Businesses i offices.-' factories ® Nursing Home ❑ Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 60 ° o Domestic.'Commerciai 34 % Commercial
6 °-o Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T _0103 20
Its there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ® Yes ❑ No
6. Has a flow reduction been approved under i 5A NCAC 02T .01 14 ? ® Yes ❑ No
➢ If yes, provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 021.0114{#}
Daily Design Flow'''
No. of Units
Flow
NIA
gall
0 GPD
gal/
GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
Total
GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(b),Ld), W(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. 42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01 141 shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, 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):
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VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .030i & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
➢ Section I1 & 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)
D Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VI11. 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: Buffalo Creek W WPS
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.518516- Longitude:-78.3445390
3. Design now of the pump station: 6.7968 millions gallons per day (frnn capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): 4800 gallons per minute at 70 feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
16
16
3315
375
PVC
Fusible PVC
16
160
DIP
14
7
PVC
6. Power reliability in accordance with .15A NCAC 02T .03o5(h)(l ):
® Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(I)(B)_
:* Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
y 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 02 1'.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.
i 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 it multiple station power outage.
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Attachment No. I
Additional Force Main to be Permitted
Extension of Section VIII, Item No. 5
Size inches Length feet Material
to 10 DIP
This additional section of 10" force main can be found on Page C05 of the plans

IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(i)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC.02T .0305(&gyp}
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305{ f) contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer wae.mv
® Yes ❑ No
Setback Parameter*
Se aration 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, WS-I waters of Class I or
Class 11 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 IX.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
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305(e) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305tcannot be achieved.
➢ **Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or(a), see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) ® Yes [--]No ❑ N-A
See the 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
D 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 ❑ N A
➢ This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
4. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide or ® Yes ❑ No
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
➢ Information can be obtained from the 401 Buffer Permitting Branch
5. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) (additional permits -,certifications)? ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0I05 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 15A K t 02T, 4002, "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
➢ 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 onceevery six -months and inspections
documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permitee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 4 of 5

-X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. 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 CLatest version as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
If No, complete and submit the Variance: Alternative 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:
M ,•j�1~ �1tMPf�-L/ attest that this application for
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item II1.1.)
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:
Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
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(Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item 1.3.)
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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, andior criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition
of this permit be violated. 1 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 14; 15.6B, 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.
Signature:
Date, -' 4�
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 5 of 5

ENGINEERS
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a ASSOCIATES. INC-
Mr. Jason Robinson
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
PLANNERS SURVEYORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
April 9, 2020
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
SUBJECT: Johnston County— Buffalo WWPS and FM Upgrade
Fast Track Application and Permitting
Rivers File 2017068-D
Dear Mr. Robinson:
APR 1 1 2020
sleigh Regional Office
t=-.
On behalf of Johnston County, we are submitting two (2) Fast -Track applications for the Buffalo WWPS
FM and Upgrade project. The County opted to apply for two separate permits due to the nature of the
work and they have been divided into Phase I for the improvements near Smithfield (pg. CO1-CO5 of the
plans) and Phase II (pg. C06-CO9 on the plans) for the improvements proposed near the Johnston County
Airport. Specifics for the improvements at each of these Iocations is included in the Application
Narrative.
Enclosed are the following required documents:
• Two (2) checks in the amount of $480.00 for the application fees
• Two (2) copies of the project narrative
• One (1) copy of the originally submitted Fast Track Permit from October 23, 2018 (Phase I only)
• Two (2) originals and two (2) copies of the executed application forms (one (1) original and one
(1) copy for each permit)
• Four (4) maps showing the location of the proposed improvements (one (1) Quad map and one
(1) aerial map for each permit)
• Two (2) signed and sealed plan sheets pertinent to the Fast Track Application
• One (1) Design Memo for Phase I work and One (I) Design Memo for Phase II work
Should you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information that will provide a
favorable review, please do not hesitate to contact our office at [phone].
Respectfully,
A�
Kevin Cooper, E.I.
Design Engineer
cc: Mrs. Kim Rineer, P.E., Johnston County
Mr. Blaine Humphrey, P.E., Rivers and Associates
File 2017068-D
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107 E. Second Street, Greenville, NC 27858 ■ PO Box 929, Greenville, NC 27835 ■ Phone: [phone] ■ Fax: [phone]
NCBELS Lic. No. F-0334 www.riversandassociates.com NCBOLA Lic. No. C-312

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MEMORANDUM
TO:
DWR — Raleigh Regional Office
CC:
Chandra Farmer, P.E., Johnston Counq Public'-Utilitic$ Director
Kim Rineer, P.E., Johnston County
FROM:
Blaine I lu nphrey, P.F. J
Kevin Cooper, 1. I.
DALE:
May 21, 2020 " ; •--'
SUBJECT:
Buffalo Phase I — Response to DEQ
Johnston County Buffalo WWI'S and FM
File 2017068 D
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Rivers and Associates. Inc. submitted two fast track applications on behalf of Johnston County for the
Buffalo WNVPS and FM Upgrade Project. These two applications represented two phases of
improvements to the Johnston County Sanitary Sewer system. Phase I was a modification of a previous
Fast Track Permit submitted by Rivers and approved on October 23, 20t8. During the review process,
several questions arose in regards to the mrdificalions to the original permit. Below are the questions
asked by Mr. Jason Robinson of NCDEQ and Rivers' response to these questions. Mr. Robinson's
questions are in italics and Rivers' response are in normal font:
1. The original permit (IVQ0040380) had 4,275 linen- feet of 16" FU The nrod shows a total of
4 480 of 16" FrL1. A this an additional 4, 480 LF in adeliliun to the -I, 275? fir will the project
have a total of 4,480 LF?
The force mains listed are in total for the Phase I improvements NOT in addition to die original
permit. However, in confiiming die lengths, we realized that die 300 LF of DIP should have been
160 LF, We are also adding 7 LF of 14" PVC and 10 LF of 10" DIP at the pump station discharge
piping.
2, Inaddition to 16" FM, the original permit had 875 linear feet oj'20'', forx•enrain. 11,711 this 20 no
longer be constructed? (f it's still be constructed, it should be included in the application).
The 875 LF of 20" force main is no longer included in the plans for this project and is therefore
being removed in this modification. Tile original permit included an alternative for 875 1,F of 20"
I-IDPE at the Directional bore or 875 LF of 16" Fusible PVC.
3. The application far the original permit had a 2,500 gpnt P5. The narrative for this mod says it's
being upgraded to 1800 gprn, but the new modification shoii-s 2,500 in Item VIII.4. Should the
rood app have ,shrnivr 4.800 in 1kin I!111 4;'
The new capacity will 4,800 gpm. This has been corrected on the attached page 3.
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MEMORANDUM
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Cbndra Fanner, P.E., Johnston County
Kim Rineer, P.L., Johnston County
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Waine Humphrey, P.F., Rivers and Associates
Kevin Cooper, E.I., Rivers and Associates
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SUBJECT:
Fast -Track Application Narra ive
Johnston County Buffalo WWPS and F1%1
File 2017068 D
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a narrative of Johnston County's proposed Buffalo
WWPS and FM Upgrade project to accompany the projecE's Fast- Crack Applications,
To allow for better clarity and a more streamlined application process, the County has opted to divide the
Fast -Track application into two Phases. Phase I refers to the improvements to the currently existing
WWPS and FM at the Buffalo WWPS near Smithfield. Phase If refers to the various FM tie-ins and
gravity sewer located near Reedy Branch and the Johnston County Airport.
The general Phase 1 improvements to be permitted include approximately 3155 LF of 16" PVC FM, 875
LF of 16" Fusible PVC FM, 160 LF of 16" DIP rMA 10 LF of 10" DIP FM, and 7 LF of 14" FM and an
increase in the pump station compacity to 4800 GP -NI. The 10" and 14" Flbls are to accommodate a new
magnetic flow meter and the; 16" F1vl tie in located at the Buffalo WWPS. These improvements are
mainly rehabilitative in nature and no new flow is expected nor needed to be permitted at the time of the
project. Phase I was previously permitted in October of 2018 and the previously approved permit is
included in this application.
The general Phase Il improvements to be permitted include approximately 1136 I-F of 36" PVC gravity
sewer, 5 LF of 12" PVC gravity sewer, 30 LF of 4" PVC FM. 200 LF of 10" PVC FM, I507 LF of 12"
PVC FVI, and 165 LF of I6" PVC FM. These new lines are being constructed to prepare for a pump
station and Wastewater Treatment Plant which will be built in a future project. No pump station capacity
upgrades are being requested in Phase 11, nor are any existing force mains being abandoned. These
proposed lines shall remain dry until the future pump station and WWTP are built. When the lines are
eventually put into service, there is no new flow expected from Eire various pump stations only a
redirection of existing flow to the new proposed pump station.
Both Phase 1 and Phase 11 wiIl help to improve the Johnston County Sanitary Sewer System by
rehabilitating current FMs and preparing the county for fixture improvements that will be needed based on
projected population growth.
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