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Certified Mail # 7015 1520.0003 5463 1957
Return Receipt Requested
February 2, 2017
Ronald Longley(Mountain Magic 1)
PO Box 1861
Franklin,.NC 28744
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-PC-0048
Certificate of Coverage: NCG551251
574 Tryphosa Road
Macon County
Dear Mr. Longley,
The Division of Water Resources,Asheville Regional Office, has yet to receive any information in regards to your plans to
address the previously sent Notice of Deficiency(NOD-2016-PC-0567). Our records indicate the letter was received on
December 3, 2016. Because of the failure to respond to the NOD within the requested 30 days,a Notice of Violation is being
issued. As the owner,you are responsible for maintaining this system in compliance with the currentNCG550000 permit. A
copy of.this permit can be found online at http://deci nc ciov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-
Dermits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater/general-permits. -
The following deficiencies, cited previously, still must be addressed:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiencies
Effluent Sampling .Annual sampling records were not available at the time of the inspection. [NCG550000 Part
I.A. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements (see
table in NCG550000 permit)]
Disinfection-Tablet Tablets were not present in the chlorination tube. [NCG550000 Part I. A.4. Permit
Conditions(Operations&Maintenance)All system components, including but not
necessarily limited to,septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components,
pump/recirculation tanks, disinfection units and the outfalls shall be maintained
at all times and in good operating order.]
Permit Current owner is not the permittee. Change of ownership needed.
Septic Tank Septic tank maintenance records were not available at the time of the inspection.
[NCGSSOOOO Part I.A. 3. Permit Conditions(Operations&Maintenance) Septic
tanks shall be inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or
if other maintenance Is necessary. Septic tanks shall be pumped out every five
years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in
any compartment.]
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
�/ 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swarmanoa,NC 28778

Effluent Pipe Unable to locate effluent pipe. [NCG550000 Part I. A. 4. (Operationrt &Maintenance)
All system components, including but not necessarily limited to,septic tanks,
surface sand filters, other filter components, pump/recirculation tanks,
disinfection units and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good
operating order.]
Corrective Measures for the deficiencies noted above:
Effluent Sampling: Sample or document no discharge and submit to ARO, _
Disinfection-Tablets: Submit proof of purchase for chlorine tablets(rated for wastewater)to ARO.
Permit: Complete and submit the attached Name/Ownership Change Form to Raleigh.
Septic Tank: Provide receipt of septic tank pumping and/or maintenance records to ARO.
Effluent Pipe: Locate effluent pipe and additional treatment units and submit a sketch of the layout to ARO.
Compliance Issue(s):
Vegetation surrounding the treatment units was overgrown. Access should be maintained to all treatment areas for monitoring
and routine maintenance.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct these problems and prevent further occurrences in the future.The
Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law,
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 15 days upon receipt of this Notice regarding your
plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated deficiencies and compliance issues. Please note, failure to respond or
address the violations in a timely manner may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
Attached you will find additional information on this type of system. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact Mikal Wilmer with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4686
or by email at [e-mail]. -
- - Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional 'visor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section \.
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Name/Ownership Change Form
Technical Bulletin
Chlorine &Dechlorination Tablet Suppliers
NC Certified Laboratories
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File _
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Return Recei0tReeuested
November 21, 2016
Mountain Magic 1
PO Box 1861
Franklin, NC 28744
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2016-PC-0567
Permit No. NCG551251
574 Tryphosa Rd.
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
Your property located at 574 Tryphosa Rd. has a General NPDES permit with the State of North Carolina. This permit is for a
Single Family Residence (SFR)wastewater treatment system that discharges into a waters of the State. As owners, you are
responsible for maintaining this system in compliance with the current NCG550000 permit. A copy of this permit can be found
online at htto:/Idea nc aov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-
wastewater/aenera(nermits.
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the system on October 24,
2016. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility Is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations
specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551251. A summary of the findings and comments_noted during the inspection are
provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office
(ARO). The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiencies
Effluent Sampling Annual sampling records were not available at the time of the inspection. [NCG55000O Part
I.A. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements(see
table in NCG550000 permit)].
Disinfection-Tablet Tablets were not present in the chlorination tube. [NCG550000 Part I. A. 4. Permit
Conditions(Operations&Maintenance)All system components, including but not
necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components,
pump/recirculation tanks,disinfection units and the outfalls shall be maintained at
all times and in good operating order.]
Permit Current owner is not the permittee. Change of ownership needed.

Septic Tank Septic tank maintenancerecords were not available at the time of the inspection.
[NCGSSOOOO Part I.A. 3. Permit Conditions(Operations& Maintenance)Septic
tanks shall be Inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if
other maintenance is necessary.Septic tanks shall be pumped out every five years
or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth In any.
compartment.]
Effluent Pipe Unable to locate effluent pipe. [NCGSSOOOO Part 1.A. 4. (Operations&Maintenance)
All system components, including but not necessarily limited to,septic tanks,
surface sand filters,other filter components, pump/recirculation tanks,
disinfection units and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good ',
operating order.]
Corrective Measures for the deficiencies noted above:
Effluent Sampling: Sample or document no discharge and.submit to ARO.
Disinfection-Tablets: Submit proof of purchase for chlorine tablets (rated for wastewater)to ARO.
Permit:.Complete and submit the attached Name/Ownership Change Form to Raleigh.
Septic Tank: Provide receipt of septic tank pumping and/or maintenance records to ARO.
Effluent Pipe: Locate effluent pipe and additional treatment units and submit a sketch of the layout to ARO.
Compliance Issue(s):
Vegetation surrounding the treatment units was overgrown. Access should be maintained to all treatment areas for monitoring
and routine maintenance.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct these problems and prevent further occurrences in the future.The
- Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 3Q days upon receipt of this Notice regarding your
plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated deficiencies and compliance issues. II.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mikal Wilmer with the Water Quality Regional Operations
Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4686 or by emall at [e-mail]. jII.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Sup rvisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report
Name/Ownership Change Form
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File
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United Slates Environmental Proledlon Agmry .Fair Approved
EPA Washington.D.C.20160 OMB No.2040-0051
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expire.81
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPOES y0no/day Inspection Type In.pecbr Fac Type
1 I„ I 2 le I 3 I NCG551251 I11 12 16/10124 17 18L.I 191 R 201 I
21IIIIII IIIIIII II II III IIII I I IIIII III IIII III I f6
Inspection Work Days Facility BeIPMonitorio9 Evaluation ReHng B1 CA Reserved I
671 I 701 I 711 I 72 LJ I. I 731 174 75I I I I I I IBO
L_� IJ it Section B:Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Imposed(For Industrial Users dlschar9in9 to POTW,also Include Entry TlmcDate Permit Effective Data
POND name and NPOES permit Number) 12:05PM 1611024 07108101
574 Tryphosa Road
574 Tryphosa Rd Exit Tinvai permit Expiration Data
Oft.NO 28763 12:30PM 16110124 12107131
Name(.)of Orbits Reprecenotive(s)?Itliabe/Phone and Fax Number(.) Other Fedlity Oats
111
Name,Address of Responsible Of icallTltle/Phone and Fax Number
PPaii�"I Tai 4-7-Ic„
1 Contacted
Last.
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit M operations&Maintenance 0 Self-Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review
EfguenVReceiving Waters
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Nare(3)and Signature(s)of Inspections) Agency/OMc./Phoneand Fax Numbers. Data
Daniel)Boss ARO WC11828-298-46581
Ni Wilmer �,/� AROWO//828-298-4888/
Signature of Management RavlmvBr AgencylOMcelthone and For Numbers - Dow
EPA Form 35603(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmulday Inapecllon Type (Cont.) 1
31 NCG551251 I11 12 1BI1G124 17 181n1
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional)sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mikal Willmar and Dan Boss with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection of the Single Family Residence(SFR)wastewater treatment system located at 574
Tryphosa Rd on October 24,2016. Inspectors were unable to meet onsite with the current owner,
Magic Mountain 1. Listed permiltee is not the current owner,change of ownership needed.
Septic tank maintenance and annual sampling records were not available at the time of the inspection,
Could not locate and identify all treatment units.This property appeared to be vacant.Vegetation
surrounding treatment units was overgrown.
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PermlL NOG551251 Owner-Faclllty: 574Tryphosa Road
Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compllanceevaluatlon
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA.NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids,pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Lot appeared to be vacant Maintenance was minimal and vegetation overgrown surrounding
treatment units.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew ❑ ❑ ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? - ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Could not locate and identify all treatment units Inspectors could not lift all concrete lids.
Unable to contact and meet onsite with current owner, Magic Mountain 1 Change of
ownership needed.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped an a schedule? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Septic maintenance records were not available at the time of the inspection Could not
identify septic tank.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ M ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? p
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorinatlon? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Appeared to be Pool tablets silting in the chlorination chamber. Bottle was faded could not
make out brand Tablets were not present in the chlorination tube Flow was not Present in
chlorination chamber.
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Permit: NCG551251 Owner-Facility: 574Tryphosa Road
Inspection Data: 1012412016 Inspection type: Compllance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? _❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Unable to locate effluent Pipe.
Effluent Sampling Yea No NA IN
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is proper volume collected? _ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
$Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑
Celsius)?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type ❑ N ❑ ❑
representative)? -
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Comment: Annual sampling records were not available at the time of the inspection.
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PAT MCCRORY
Gyp Governor
DONALD R.VAN DER VAART
S tary
Water Resources - S.JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
November 14,2016
CERTIFIED MAR.7015 0640 0007 9833 9781
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mountain Magic 1,LLC
P.O.Box 1861
Franklin,NC 28744
Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2016-RV-0050
Wastewater Disposal at
U.S.Highway 441 at Tryphosa Road,Otto,NC 28763
Certificate of Coverage(CoC)NCG551251
Macon County
Dear Owner:
County tax records list Mountain Magic 1,LLC as the current owner of the subject property.We are
contacting you to determine the status of a wastewater disposal system on your property that was covered by General
Permit NCG550000[the General Permit for single family residence domestic wastewater].The Certificate of
Coverage(CoC)for your property's wastewater disposal system expired on 7/31/2012 and has overdue annual fees.
The Division needs information from you to renew coverage under NCG550000.Please respond by December 30,
2016 with the following:
➢ You must renew the subject CoC,otherwise you are operating without a permit.Please complete the enclosed
form and submit it to Charles Weaver at the address on the form.
➢ In addition, 60 in overdue annual fees is required to renew and maintain this permit.Please send payment for
the enclosed invoice(s).Payment instructions are provided on the invoice(s).Please contact us at the number
or email address below if you would like to discuss a payment plan.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Meredith Wojcik at 919-807-6479
or [e-mail].
Sin only,
John E. Hennessy
Division of Water Resources,DEQ
cc: Asheville Regional Office,DWR WQRO
NPDES Owerel Permit Filee NOV-2016-101-0050
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Inspection Date: 1r,-24-tto Start Time: I -t<F End Time: 12� C)
SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
1/5/2015
Permittee: v ' D\f Aa Mes, r \ Permit: 'nCf a; 19.5 \
Address: 544r -Trj�s�nlr s e, QiA . E-mail-
Phone:(_)= Cell Phone:(_) County:. {`ratan
The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
C\ C Yes No Apply Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 1—i Li Li Li
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ Ej El ❑
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ El ❑
5. If yes to#4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑
El
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? El ❑ ❑ ❑
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ El ❑
9. If yes to#8 date, if known If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER I TREATMENT PODS YES NO. If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sand filter? 5 7aw(a� ❑ El ❑ ❑
13. If yes,what kind?(examples- Peat, Textile, Other or brand name-Advantex, etc.)
14, Does the permittee know where the filter is located? ❑ ❑ El ❑
15. Does the filter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ El ❑
If malmenace is required explain In the comment section.
DISINFECTION I UV YES Ll NO EK, If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly.The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper dlsinfectlon.
16. Is UV working? 0
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? El ❑
El 1:1
18, Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non-Discharge)
DISINFECTION/TABLETS YES Li NO If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) ❑ ❑
EJ El
20, Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ El E3 ❑
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ❑ ❑
El El
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ El El ❑
DECHLOR(Discharge only) YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlodnator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? ❑
El 11
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? El ❑ El ❑
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ❑ ❑

Doesn't Did Not
Yes No .Apply Investigate
26.Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ ❑
PUMP TANK YES El NO 71 If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly.(non-discharge)
27. Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
28.Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump&high water alarm? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
30. Last functional test?
DISCHARGE ONLY YES ❑ NO 71 if no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year(one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
32. Were you able to locate the outfall? ❑ 0 0 ❑
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. ❑ ❑ E:l ❑
34. Is outlet discharging? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
36. Any Lab Results available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
The Irrigation system shall be Inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equip antis operating as designed.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
40. Is the site free of cording and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ El
42, Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
GENERAL
43.Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
45. Does the system match the permit description?if no explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ -
46. Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
47, Is the system failing? If yes,take pictures if possible. ❑ ❑ ❑
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Comments: - Photos Taken? YES NOLj
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Duality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 19, 2011
Louis Gasperin
578 Tryphosa Rd
Otto N.C. 28763
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
U.S. Hwy 441 @ Tryphosa Road
Permit No: NCG551251
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted
on December 6, 2011. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations
were observed during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel V
Environmental Specialist
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EPA Washington,D C.20 9a o.2040-0057
e)expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr1mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 INI 2 US 3I NCG561261 111 121 ill12106 117 181r1 191c1 201 I
LJ LJ Remarks LJ �J LJ
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 31 CA ....-------------------Reserved-------------------
671 J 69 70J 71 72J 73L J 74 75 I 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Deft, Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:00 AM 11/12106 07/08/01
U.S.Hwy 441 0 Tryphosa Road
US Hwy 441 Tryphosa Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Otto NO 28703 11:25 AM 11/12106 12107/31
Name(s)of Onsits Representelive(a)ITItlespn/Phone,and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
III
Name,Address of Responsible OfecialRitlelPhone and Fax Number
Louis Gaspedn,578 Tryphosa Rd Ofto NC 2876311828-309-77571 Contact.
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No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated
Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Findin /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signalure(e f Inspect ) AgenW/Of6celPhone and Fax Numbers Data
Jeff Menzel ARO WOI/828-296-4500/ /Vi!(/j
Signature of Management O A Reviewe4$(/ Agency/OHicelPhone and Fax Numbers Data
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NCG551251 1 12I I
11/12/06 17 181^I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility appeared to be well maintained. There was no discharge at the time of inspection.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
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permit: NCG551251 Owner Facillly: U.S.Hwy 441 Q Tryphosa Road
Inspection Date: 1 210 612 011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0110 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MILES,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge 0 0 ■ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ 0 0 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 0 0 ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ■ 0 0 ❑
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ 0 0 0
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ■ 0 0 0
Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Coleen H.Sullins, Director
July 27,2007
Louis Gasperin
578 Tryphosa Road
Otto,NC 28763
Subject: Renewal of coverage/General Permit NCG550000
U.S. Hwy 441 @ Tryphosa Road
Certificate of Coverage NCG551251
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your renewal application [received on May 7,20071,the Division is renewing
Certificate of Coverage(CoC)NCG551251 to discharge under NCG550000, This CoC is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 for as subsequently amended].
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are
unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Asheville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit,please contact Toya
Fields [919 733-5083,extension 551 or tova fields@nemail netl or Susan Wilson [919 733-5083,extension 510
or susan a wilson@ncmail netl.
Sincerely,
for Colson H. SullmS rwT-FFRQUAL11YSECTI0N
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG551251
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Louis Gasperin
is hereby authorized to discharge domestic wastewater [100 GPD] from a facility located at
U.S. Hwy 441 @ Tryphosa Road
Otto
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Mulberry Creek in subbasin 04-04-01 of the Little
Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 27, 2007.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

pP W ATFR Michael F.Easley,Governor
q William G. Ross Jc,Secretary
O G North Carolina Department of Environment antl Natural Resources
[ Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
n < Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional ORlce
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 11, 2007 I....L E
Mr. Louis Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, North Carolina 28763
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Louis Gasperin - SFR
Permit No: NCG551251
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on January 4, 2007. Mr. Keith Haynes and I of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found
to be in Compliance with permit NCG551251.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
LaV9 Frost
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
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Asheville Files
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United states Envimnmeninl Proddimn Agency
Form Approved 051EPA Washington,OD 20460 B N 0
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Water Compliance inspection Report OPpva -
Section A: National Data System Codmg_(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
i vl 2 sI - 31 NCG551251 11 121 07/O1/04 11] 181rl 191cl 20
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ----------------------Reserved----------------
6iL, J69 TeLI 71U 72U 73UJ74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 I80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Louis Gaeperin - SPA
12:15 PM 07/01/04 04/04/09
Intersection US Hwy 441 tryphosa Ad Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Otto NO 28363 12:30 vM 07/01/04 07/07/31
Names)of Onslte Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fox Numbers) Other Faculty Data
Name,Add...of Responsible OfAclalRltle/Phone and Fax Number
Louis Gasperin,B541 Georgia Ad Otto NO 28763//820-369-7157/ Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Nams(s)and Slgnature(s)of laspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Larry Frost ARO WQ//820-296-4500 Ext.9650/
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-9500/
Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Roger Etlwa¢ds�(�(— AAO P]Q//828-296-9500/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous adlllons are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/molday Inspection,Type 1 !
3I NCG551251 11 12I 09/01/09 I17 181 _I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
See the attached technical bulletin.
The system appears to be well maintained and operational.
Please notify Larry Frost at 828.296.4500 when the de-chlorinator installation is completed.
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Permit: NCG551251 Owner-Facility: Louis Gasperin-SFR
Inspection Date: 0110Q2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations$Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge ❑ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ Cl ❑ ❑
Is the distribution boxlevel and watertight? Cl C] ❑ ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effimnt re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ Q
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ■ ❑ ❑ n
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ IJ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: The system was not discharging at the time of the inspection.
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
#Is de-chlorination substance stared away from chlorine containers? ❑ 0 ■ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The tablet chlorinatoer was not installed per the approved plans. The
owner will install in the next 30 days and notify the inspector once the installation is '
complete.
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ ■ O ❑
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NG0551251 Owner-FaclliN: Louls Gas erin-SFR ,P
Inspection Date: 01/0 412 0 07 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Comment: The tablet chlorinator was not installed per the approved plans. The owner
will install in the next 30 days and notify the inspector once the installation is complete.
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North Carolina Department of Environmentalld;� iral Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor 1 C --„ Wigta G: ROSSrJdr.,,-S cretary�� AIanJ Iimk Irector
January 9, 2007 BAN 1 6 2007
Louis Gasperin
578 Tryphosa Rd WATF9 c tinl Iry SECTION J
Otto, NC 28763 Act V LLE V Cd,u 1 I o=T IFF
Subject: Renewal Noti're"i'6'erreral�,l'e1.�,tit,NC.Cu55QpA0
Certificate of Coverage NCG551251
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because you currently own a property covered under the subject
General Permit for the discharge of domestic wastewater. NCG550000 will expire on July 31, 2007.
Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))regulations require
that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1, 2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your property was last issued on April 9, 2004.
The Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 is still
necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed
Technical Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and
submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Keith Haynes in the
NC DENR Asheville Regional Office at. That person [or other staff members] can help
you determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the
address or phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
➢ This information reauest does not pertain to the Annual Fee of$50.00 billed
separately by the Division's Budget Office. No money is required for this
procedure. The Annual Fee is like the fee you annually pay the DMV for the sticker on
your vehicle's license plate. Renewal of your CoC is like the renewal of your Driver's
License [ca. every five years].
➢ If you have already mailed a renewal request,you may disregard this notice.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,Nodh Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 Nocae hCaT'O Ina.
Phone: [phone],extension 511/FAX [phone]/[e-mail] Naturally
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NCG551251 renewal notice
January 9,2007
The attached application form shows the information the Division has on file for your
property. Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the form.
Complete the additional questions, then sign and date the form.
The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number
or e-mail address listed below. (If it is difficult to reach me, please be aware that your facility is one
of over 1100 that I am contacting regarding the renewal of NCG550000.)
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Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, n
Charles H. Weaver,Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
!Asheville Regional Office/Keith Haynes;
NPDES file

O�OF W ATFRQG Michael F.Easley
Governor
r William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O T Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2004
Mr.Louis Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763 _
Subject: General Permit No. NCG550000
Cart. of Coverage NCG551251
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
In accordance with your application for an NPDES discharge permit received January 8, 2004 by the Division,we
have issued the Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit for Louis Gasperin. Authorization is
hereby granted by this letter for the construction of a 100 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of a new 1000
gallon septic tank, recirculating pump dosing tank, recirculating sandfilter, chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber,
dechlorinator, rip rap aeration with a discharge of treated wastewater into an Mulberry Creek, classified C-Trout waters in
the Little Tennessee River Basin. All elbow piping must be of the long sweeping type. All cleanouts are to be housed in
meter boxes below the surface.The system must also be constructed and located above a 100 year flood.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to submit an individual permit application and letter requesting coverage under an
individual permit. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice this permit is
not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change of ownership or control of this
discharge.
The Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph 2 of NPDES Permit No.
NCG550000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NCG550000.
In the event that the 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 wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828/296-4500, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in
advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional
supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, the Certificate of Coverage,
this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Stormwater and
General Permits Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC 27699-1617.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the lice of the
facility.
The sand media of the sandfilters must comply with the Division's sand specifications. The engineer's certification
will be evidence that this certification has been met.
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone]
1 800 623-774B

O�QF V�ATFAQG Michael F.Easley
Governor
�- William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
7 y Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any extiltration occurs at a rate
which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's
certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C.
The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or Local other governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mack Wiggins, telephone number
919/733-5083.
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Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM G. MILLS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit -
Stormwater and General Permits File
Macon County Health Department
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r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG551251
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER
DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215A, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Louis Gasperin
is hereby authorized to operate and construct a wastewater treatment facility that consists of, septic tank,
recirculating pump dosing lank, recirculating sandfilteq chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, dechlorinator, rip rap
aeration and associated appurtenances with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility located at the
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
intersection of US Highway 441 and Tryphosa Road
south of Otto
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Mulberry Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 9,2004
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 9,2004
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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MANFRED F. JUDERNRTZ, P.E., PRES.
P.O. Box 497 Telephone
349 Coesor Rood [phone]
Otto, N.C.28763 FAX[phone]
March 23, 2004 E-moil: mludeftrnnet.net
Mr. Mack K. Wiggins
Stortmwater and General Permits Unit
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 41AR 2 g 2004
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Application No. NCG 551251
Plumbing Shop Office, Macon County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
As you requested, I am sending you, on behalf of the Applicant Mr. Gasperin, addi-
tional information. Transmitted herewith are three sets of construction drawings,
which have been revised to include dechlorination provisions and a clarification of
the recirculation ratio.
Also attached is a letter by the Applicant responding to the request for further evalu-
ation of land available for alternate effluent disposal.
We will greatly appreciate your issuing a construction permit at your earliest conve-
nience.
Sincerely,
OT,pTO ENGG E G INC.
Madrer` d F J11de lttz, E, NSPE
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Lou Gasperin Plumbing
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Lics. # 17140
Phone # & Fax # [phone]
March 18, 2004
Mack K. Wiggins
Stormwater&General Permits
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Application No. NCG551251
Macon County—Plumbing Shop
Stornwater&General Permits Response Question #2
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
As suggested by your office, I have reviewed all options available for a non-discharge alternative. I
have investigated the possibility of acquiring the land across the interstate to my commercial
property location in Macon County. The commercial property across the highway from my property
presently listed for sale at a of price of$175,000.00. The extreme high cost of having our
wastewater piped under the highway; and the cost of a pumping station to perform this duty is well
beyond my means. The Department of Transportation would have to approve and issue a permit for
the tunneling under the existing highway; which would again delay the construction of my building.
The cost of my property was$62,000.00 several years ago and the cost of the aluminum building for
the plumbing shop office is under$20,000.00, which consists of two bathrooms. The sand filter
system that I am requesting a permit for cost approximately$12,000.00. My business consist of 7
employees and with the added expense of purchasing the property adjacent to my property, the cost
of a pumping station and the cost of tunneling under the highway would literally bankrupt my
business.
At this time I am requesting that you reconsider my request for a sand filter system permit and issue
the permit for the system requested.
If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at the above listed phone number.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Lou Gasperin
Owner
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_O G Governor
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7 y Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Director
Division of Water Quality
March 10, 2004
Mr.Louis Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Subject: Application No. NCG551251
Additional Information Request
Plumbing Shop Office
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
The Stormwater and General Permits Unit has completed review of the wastewater treatment facility plans and
specifications .
The plans must address following items before we can complete our review:
1) The treatment system must include dechlorination.
2) Need to further evaluate all land available to this facility for non-discharge alternatives to
include the property across the interstate.
3) The recirculation must have a ratio of 4:1
Refer to the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. Please submit three
copies of the revised plans addressing all Information above to my attention at the address below, by April 10,
2004.
If you have any questions please call me at 91 91 7 3 3-5 0 83, ext. 542.
Sincerely,
M co K.Wiggins
Stormwater and general permits Unit
CC: Asheville Regional Office
Stormwater File
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J `gym Q Michael P. Easley
_OG Governor
cl r William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
>_ y Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Allen Klimek, P.E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
March 10, 2004
Mr. Louis Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Subject: Application No. NCG551251
Additional Information Request
Plumbing Shop Office
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
The Stammerer and General Permits Unit has completed review of the wastewater treatment facility plans and
specifications .
The plans must address following items before we can complete our review:
1) The treatment system must include dechlorination.
2) Need to further evaluate all land available to this facility for non-discharge alternatives to
include the property across the interstate.
3) The recirculation must have a ratio of 4:1
Refer to the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. Please submit three
copies of the revised plans addressing all information above to my attention at the address below, by April 10,
2004.
If you have any questions please call me at 919/733-5083, ext. 542.
Sincerely,
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M ck K.Wiggins
Stormwater and general permits Unit
CC: Asheville Regional Office
Stormwater File
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Ocher Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: NPDES UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION:. Mack Wiggins
DATE: 02/18/2004
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Macon COUNTY
PERMIT NUMBER NCG551251
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address: . Lewis Gasperin
Mailing: Gasperin Plumbing
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
2 . Date of Investigation:
3 . Report Prepared By: 02/18/2004
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
5. Directions to Site: Hwy 441 South of Franklin. Site at
intersection of Tryphosa Rd. and Hwy 441 S.
6 . Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: ° ' 11 Longitude:
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. U.S.G.S. Quad Name
7 . Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
_X_ Yes No If No, explain:

8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Site located on
Fill adjacent to Hwy 441, S. Fill is in Little Tennessee River
floodplain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling:
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
a. Classification: C Trout
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. :
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses:
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted. 100gpd (Ultimate
Design Capacity) Does. not comply with 15A NCAC 02H -. 0219 (1)
(1)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? N/A
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities:
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: Septic tank, recirculating sand filter, Chlorine
disenfection.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) :
in development approved
should be required not needed
2 . Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
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a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit
Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify) : Septage hauler
3 . Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet) :
4 . SIC Codes (s) :
Primary Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Coder
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or
are any public monies involved. (municipals only) ? no
2 . Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: . Has the facility evaluated all of
the non-discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: Soils unsuitable
Connection to Regional Sewer System: greater than 5 miles away.
Subsurface:. Soils unsuitable
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Other disposal options: Needs to further evaluate property across
interstate.
4 . Other Special Items:
PART IV - DEVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ARO Does not believe that the submitted alternatives have been
completed. The search for suitable land does not appear to have
been completed. The piecemeal submission of this application,
and the fact that at least 4 additional information requests were
provided to the applicant and consultant, are poor indicators of
the quality of this package .
Should the central office believe that the submitted application
is complete, ARO will not dissent in the issuance of this permit.
As discharge is to a designated trout stream, de-chlorination
must be included.
, Signature of Report Preparer
WaGr Qua ity Regional Supervisor
Date
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9O Michael F.Easley
G Governor
William G.Ross,Jr.,secretary
V W�r—i Department of Environment and Natural Resources
J Alan W.Klimek.P.E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
January 14, 2004
Mr. Lewis Gasperin, Applicant
1�+I JAN 21 ti00b 51;�
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763 Iji fill SCUM! u
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Subject: Application No. NCG551251
Gasperin Plumbing
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on January 8, 2004:
X Completed Notice of Intent (Application form),
Engineering Proposal (tor proposed control facilities),
Request for certificate of coverage.
X Application processing fee of $50.00.
Wastewater Disposal Alternatives,
X Specifications of system. _.
Local Government Signott,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
X Other: Soil scientist report.Tax maps showing discharge site. Letter from Tom Schmitt - ..
addressing the soil su itabi lity.Letter from county denying site for groundabsorption.
Site soil evaluation. NC General warranty deed.
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Completed Notice of Intent(Application Form),
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of$00.00,
Delegation of Authority(see attached),
Biocide Sheet (see attached).
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other:
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when
complete.
b%
Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 276994 617 [phone]
1 800 623-7748

C�q Michael F.Easley
G Governor
Y William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
r—i Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 .� Alan W.Klimek.P.E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins (919/733-5083) Ext. 542 of our Permits Unit for review. You will be
advised of any comments, recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations
regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review person listed
above.
Sincerely,
MacWC ��
Mack Wiggin
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permit Application File
AYn
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 (9191733.7015
1 800 623-7748

FOR ANRNR USE ONLY
Date ueived
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Division of Water Quality/Water Quality Section
NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System h ek« m t
NCG550000 Pe wi Ass cd io
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG550000: Single Family Domestic Units and/or facilities discharging less than 1000 gallons per
day of domestic wastewater and similar point source discharges
(Please print or type)
1) Region contact(Please note:This application will be returned If you have not met with a
representative from the appropriate regional office):
Please list the NCDENR Regional Office represeniative(s) with whom you have met:
Name: KEVIN BARNETT Date: TUNE 4 , 2003
2) Mailing address of owner/operator:
Owner Name LOUIS GASPERIN, APPLICANT
Street Address 8541 GEORGIA ROAD
City OTTO State NC ZIP Code 2_Q_7_63_
Telephone No. (Home) (Work) .898 369-7757
Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed
3) Location of facility producing discharge:
Street Address INTERSECTION OF US HWY 441 AND TRYPHOSA ROAD ( OLD 441 )
City OTTO State NC ZIP Code 28763
County MACON
Telephone No. 828-369 7757
4) Physical location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road
numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). S .E . CORNER OF US HWY 441
AND TRYPHOSA ROAD APPROX. 10 MILES SO. OF FRANKLIN, NO
5) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following
0 New on Proposed (system not constructed)
❑ Existing (system constructed); If previously permitted by local or county health department,
please provide the permit number and issue date
❑ Modification; please describe the nature of the modification:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Amount of wastewater to be discharged: OFF I CE @ 4 PERSONS x 25 GPD/ PERS .
100
Number of bedrooms - x 120 gallons per bedroom = gallons per day to be permitted
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b) Type of facility producing waste (please check one):
❑ Primary residence ❑ Vacation/second home
❑ Other: PLUMBING OFFICE SHOP TOILETS
7) Please check the components that comprise the wastewater treatment system:
IN Septic tank 0 Dosing tank
❑ Primary sand filter ❑ Secondary sand filter H] Recirculating sand filter(s)
® Chlorination ❑ Dechlorination ❑ Other form of disinfection:
❑ Post Aeration (specity type) ROCK LINED OUTFALL SRUCTURE
8) For new or proposed systems only• Please address the feasibility of alternatives to
discharging for the following options in the cover letter for this application:
a). Connection to a Regional Sewer Collection System. NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN 10 MILES
b) Letter from local or county health department describing the suitability or non-suitability of the site
for all types of wastewater ground adsorption systems. ATTACHED
c) Investigate Land Application such as spray it or drip irrigation.
9) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creek, stream, river, lake, etc.)that the facility
wastewater discharges and up in? LITTLE T13NNESSEE RIVER VIA MULBERRY CREEK
b) Stream Classification (8 known):
10)The application must Include the following or it will be returned:
a) For Certificates of Coverage:
8 An original letter and two (2) copies requesting a general permit. '
f] A signed and completed original and two (2)copies of this document.
KI A check or money order for the permit fee of $50.00 made payable to NCDENR.
❑ Invoice showing that the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 2 years
,. (for existing facilities only).
New or proposed facilities must also include:
23 Letter from the county health department evaluating the proposed site for all types of ground
absorption systems. '
❑ Evaluation of connection to a regional sewer system (approximate distance &cost to connect).
ARPROX. 10 MILES TO TOWN OF FRANKLIN W.W. SYSTEM
.h) For an Authorization to Construct (ATC) only:
❑ A letter requesting an ATC
❑ Three sets of plans and specifications of proposed treatment system (see Permit Application
Checklist and Design Criteria for Single Family Discharge)
❑ Invoice showing that the septic tank has been pumped and serviced (for existing septic
tanks).
Note: There is no fee when requesting an Authorization to Construct
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11) Additional Application Requirements:
a) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm), include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(Or firm) submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
b) if this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),final plans for
the treatment system must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional
Engineer and stamped- "Final Design - Not released for construction".
c) It this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm), final
specifications for all major treatment components must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina
registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the treatment system
to be constructed.
12) Certification:
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true,,complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: LOUIS GASPERIN
Title: OWNER/APPL IICCANT
C7sc-o �1R ry 7-/s/- 03
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i)provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article
21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or
method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (16
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment
not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent rqust be accompanied by a check or money order for$50.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Mail three(3) copies of the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit
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Div of Water Quality Fax:[phone] Dec 3 2003 14:38 P. 01
Division Of Water Quality �lEl° DEC
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Div of Water Quality Fax:[phone] Dec 3 2003 14:38 P. 02
Kevin,
Here is the soil scientist report on Gasperin Plumbing, I would like for you to take a look at his report and
give me a.note(handwritten Is fine)on whether you are OK with his alternatives(or Zack of viable
alternatives)for this project. I have still not agreed to accept this for plans review and if you don't feel he
has explored alternatives$uffo iendy I will return the whole project to him for re-submittal.
If we do accept it for review a will ask for a staff report from ARO later,as we acknowledge the
application and begin plans re Few. Mack will be doing the plans review. Thanks for your help on this
one,it is poorly put together I agree but I think he has all the pieces now,what do you think?
(I'll be here most of the day if you want to discuss. I'll ba out from 11 ill 2:30 for a dental appt(ouch)but
otherwise here today and tome now.)
Bill

Div of Water Quality Fax:[phone] Dec 3 2003 14:36 P. 03
Lou Giasperin Plumbing
541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Lies. # 17140
Phone # & Fax # [phone]
November 11, 2003
Bill Mills, Enviromental Engineer
Stormwater&General Permits Ur it
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Quality
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Wastewater Disposal - Mayon County
Dear Mr. Mills
Enclosed please find a letter from Tom Schmitt, Licensed Soil Scientist for my property
located in Macon County, North Carolina. Per Kevin Barnett of The Division of Water
Quality, Asheville, NC, this information is what is required in order to issue a permit for a
sand filter system. Also I have ar closed a copy of a letter from Joe Stark stating that the
property does not have access to a community sewer system.
If you need additional information please feel free to contact me at the above referenced
number. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter
Sincerely, //�
Coil Gasperin p4w
Owner
Enclosures
Milbl-Wed11103

Diu of Water Quality Fax:[phone] Dec 3 2003 14:39 P.04
Soil Dynamics Corporation office: [phone]
Tom Schmin, Licensed Soil Son ntist cell: [phone]
P.O. Sox 146 fax: [phone]
Clayton, Georgia 30525 email:[e-mail]
North Carolina oard for Licensing of Soil Scientists-License#1197
Gear 'a B and Certi ed Soil Classi rer-Certi !cation#113
Tract 2 of former Daniel S. Hattle 'Vinson property, southeast comer of southern intersection
of Tryphosa Road and US Hil hway 441,Macon County,North Carohna
Soil Survey by Tom Schmitt, 11overreber 2003.
Soil Map Unit Legend
Udl level graded fill mater al greater than IS feet deep
Ud2 irregular shaped fill sl pe with mounds of soil,rock and other debris
ArTx Arkaqua/Toxaway st ills
Ma Unit Suitabili for On-c ite Soil Absorption Sewage Treatment and Di osal S stems
Udl unsuitable
Ud2 unsuitable
ArTx unsuitable
T e and Descri lion of Soil Obse 'ons
Soil observation# 1 back a pit; 20 inch thick horizon of fill material over 10 inches of c rigi-
nal soil material over partial)r weathered bedrock.
Soil observation#2 soil at get; 30 inches of fill material over hard rock, immediate area has
irregularly shaped surface du e to dumping of fill,top of 10 foot cut embankment of old dirt road
20 feet down slope.
Soil observation#3 soil auger; variable textured and variable colored fill material to greater
than.30 inches,redox color vidence of subsurface water saturation at 14 inches
aaG'& . SF9i Sy l
Soil observation#4 suxfac observation; large extended mound of at ems.
marks of varying fill materia I in the area.
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Soil observation# 5 soil auger; six inches of gravel over variable to ar
material,extensive areas of urface ponding.
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Re: Lou Gasp rin Plumbing building located on 441 South and
Tryphosa Roa , Franklin, NC 28734
To Whom it Ma Concern:
The above refer anced property does not have access to a community sewer
system In this E real. The closest sewer system is owned by the Town of
Franklin, and their system terminates just South of the Welcome Center on
441 south. If you need any additional Information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Joe Stark
Director of Proje is and Development
Macon County
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sperin Plumbing Application
Subject: Gasperin Plumbing Application
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 10:52:13 -0400
From: Kevin Barnett<[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR-Asheville Regional Office
To: Bill Mills <[e-mail]>
Morning Bill:
Received your fax from last week. There is no evaluation for an
alternative on-site system, nor any exaluation for a surface
non-discharge system. On 4 .5 acres, there ought to be a way to spray
irrigate / drip wastewater as to not have a discharge.
ARO cannot recommend a discharge for any facility without an evaluation
of all the non-discharge alternatives.
Thanks,
Kevin
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William G.Rms arc,Secretary
(� North Carolina Deproment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
y Division of Water Quality
O 'C Coleco H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Wnter Quality
Asheville Itegi...I Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 10, 2003
Lou Gasperin
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Subject:Receipt of Additional Information
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
Discharge Permit Application
Macon County
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
The Asheville Regional Office is in receipt of your submitted information, dated October 8, 2003.
After review of the submitted information, this office finds the submitted information does not meet
the requirements issued in the referenced e-mail, which you attached to your submittal.
The referenced e-mail not only requested that"[a] letterfrom a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist
which states there is no available surface disposal (spray irrigation or drip irrigation of treated
wastewater.) alternative available. (Must be stamped and signed with his / her professional seal.)"
but also stated in the final paragraph of the above referenced e-mail that "get a more complete soil
scientist report, including topography, soil classifications for non-filled areas, and his professional
seal."
This office will not accept any further, incomplete, submittals of information. You must assemble
a complete package, which meets the requirements listed in the previously mentioned e-mail, and
forward this package to Mr. Bill Mills' attention in Raleigh. No further incomplete packages should
be sent to either the Asheville Regional Office, or to the Stormwater and General Permits Unit in
Raleigh.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[e-mail] or at 828-251-6208.
Best regards,
A06-
Kevin H. Barnett
Environmental Chemist
cc: Mr. Bill Mills, Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Mr. Manfred Judernatz, P.E., Otto Engineering
Macon County Health Department
59 Wo.dliin Place Asheville,North Carolina 28801 Telephone[phone] Fax[phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

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OTTO ENGINEERING INCORPORATED
Civil Engineering
MANFRED P. JUDERNRTZ, P.E., PRES.
P.O. Box 497 Telephone
349 Coesor Rood [phone]
Otto, N.C.28763 fRX(828)349-4426
October 9, 2003 E-mail: [e-mail]
Mr Kevin Barnett
NC DENR, Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: New plumbing shop for
Lou Gasperin Plumbing.
Macon County, NC
Dear Mr. Barnett:
Enclosed, I am sending you on behalf of the Applicant miscellaneous corres-
pondence relative to the above-referenced project. We trust the enclosures will
satisfactorily address the criteria mentioned in your letter of October 3.
The Applicant's project consists of domestic wastewater discharge in the amount of
100 gallons per day design flow. Proposed treatment will be by a recirculating sand-
filter system run by a state licensed operator. Let me know, if drawings and specifi-
cations need to be submitted to you for review.
Sincerely,
OTTO ENGINEE�RIN,G INC.
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Man �maz PE, NSPE
C: Lou Gasperin Plumbing

Lou Gasperin Plumbing
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
Lics. # 17140
Phone # & Fax # [phone]
October 9, 2003
Kevin H. Barnett
Environmental Chemist
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Wastewater Disposal for Single Family Residence/Macon County
Dear Mr. Barnett:
Per your letter dated October 3, 2003; 1 am writing to justify that no land is available for me
to purchase due to availability and the severe financial hardship it would cause me; nor is
there any land available for my use for discharging of wastewater. I have purchased the
land in Otto NC on South US Hwy 441 and Tryphosa Ave to erect a plumbing shop and
storage buildings. The buildings have been delivered and are waiting to be erected upon
receipt of a permit to pour my foundation.
There is currently no land available for sale adjacent to this location for my consideration in
purchasing. I am therefore asking you to consider my plea to issue a permit at your earliest
convenience so that these buildings and my business can proceed.
Thank you for your consideration and prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Lou Gasperin
Owner
Enclosures
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5 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
[phone]
[phone] (facsimile)
Macon County Projects & Development
October 9, 2003
Re: Lou Gasperin Plumbing building located on 441 South and
Tryphosa Road, Franklin, NC 28734
To Whom it May Concern:
The above referenced property does not have access to a community sewer
system in this area. The closest sewer system is owned by the Town of
Franklin, and their system terminates just South of the Welcome Center on
441 South. If you need any additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Joe Stark
Director of Projects and Development
Macon County
Serving Macon County and its citizens

Fax Cover Sheet
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
828-369-7757
Send to: From:
Water Quality Lou Gasperin
Attention: Date: October 8,2003
KEVIN BARNETT
Office Location:. Office Location:
Fax Number: Phone Number: 369-7757/fax [phone]
❑ Urgent
❑ Reply ASAP
❑ Please comment
❑ Please Review
❑ For your Information
Total pages, including cover: 2
Comments:
Please find attached Soil Scientist Letter with Seal; I will forward Original
letter to you this date.
Thanks
LOU

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Mr. William Mills,Environmental Engineer
NC DENR,Division of Water Quality
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
RE: Wastewater tireatment system for
Plumbing Shop Office, Macon County
Applicant: Louis l asperin
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Dear Mr Mills: I
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Enclosed, I am transmitting on behalf of the applicant a letter from Soil Dynamics
Corporation, Torn Schmitt,Licensed Soil Scientist relative to the suitability of the -
on-site soil absorption system.
We will appreciate your approving the project and issuing an Authorization to
Construct at you earliest convenience.
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Sincerely,
OTTO EN 1NE RING INC.
d F. Jud atz, PE, E
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S4ii Dynamics Corporation office:[phone]
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P.O. Box 146 fax:[phone]
Clayton, Georgia 30523 email:[e-mail]
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Sail Scientists=License#7797
orefa Board Certified Said Classifier-Certification#113
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Mr.Lou Gasperin
8541 Cc !a Road
Otto,North Carolina 29763
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Dear Mr.Gwperm, r'
j On Wednesdpy;August 27,1 conducted-an inyestigatlarrofyour-pmpertyat.Ahe.wutheast.,.--
comer of the southern intersection of US 441 and Tryphosa 13oad . My purpose was to.evaluate
the soil on the lot for it's ability to accommodate an on-site soil absorption sewage treatment
system.
I found that the majorlty of the lot is covered with six feet or more of fill matcoal and
that the remainder of the lot Has within the required fifty foot buffer from the Little Tannesses
River. In addition,'the small portions of the lot which are not covered by fill material have
uneven topography and sail that is shallow to rastricdve layers. These site conditions render the
lot wholly unsuitabla for on-site soil absorption sewage treatment systems in accordance with the
North Carolina Laws and Rules for Sewage Treabnent Aral Disposal Systems. I have spoken by
phone to Pat Muse of the Macon County health Department regarding your lot. He indicated
that he has also investigated the site and has come to the same conclusion regarding the suitabil-
ity of the lot.
Please let me,`)mow if may be of farther assistance. '£hank you.
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SSjttecre�`ours, +.
Tom Schmitt '
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SP 73203
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Soil Dynamics Corporation office: [phone]
Tom Schmitt, Licensed Soil Scientist cell: [phone]
P.O. Box 146 fax: [phone]
Clayton, Georgia 30525 email:[e-mail]
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists-License #1197
Geomia Board Certified Soil Classlfler- Certification#113
September 12, 2003
Mr.Lou Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road f
Otto,North Carolina 28763 U11 ' 9 1/l,J
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Dear Mr. Gasperin,
On Wednesday,August 27, I conducted an investigation of your property at the southeast
comer of the southern intersection of US 441 and Tryphosa Road . My purpose was to evaluate
the soil on the lot for it's ability to accommodate an on-site soil absorption sewage treatment
system.
I found that the majority of the lot is covered with six feet or more of fill material and
that the remainder of the lot lies within the required fifty foot buffer from the Little Tennessee
River. In addition, the small portions of the lot which are not covered by fill material have
uneven topography and soil that is shallow to restrictive layers. These site conditions render the
lot wholly unsuitable for on-site soil absorption sewage treatment systems in accordance with the
North Carolina Laws and Rules for Sewage Treatment And Disposal Systems. I have spoken by
phone to Pat Muse of the Macon County Health Department regarding your lot. He indicated
that he has also investigated the site and has come to the same conclusion regarding the suitabil-
ity of the lot.
Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. Thank you.
merely oars,
Tom Schmitt
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permitring another septic tank/sand field/discharge system.
. A statement of a lack of community sewer availability (municipal or other) for the proposed
residence.
• A letter of denial from the County Health Department stating that a traditional septic tank and
distribution field are not acceptable for a given site.
. A letter of denial,from the NC State Department of Environmental Health(or its representative)
stating that an alternative type of onsite (including subsurface spray irrigation or drip irrigation),
subsurface disposal system is not permittable.
. A letter from a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist which states there is no available surface
\ disposal(spray°irrigationtotsdrip im.gation of treated wastewater. alternative available. (Must be
stamped and signed with his/.her professional seal.)
. A justification from applicant that no adjacent or additional property is available for any of the
above types of disposal system. This should be both a financial justification and an environmental
justification including the above criteria.
So far,Mr. Gasprin has only met the second requirement. The first we can assume he meets due to
location. So Mr. Gasprin needs to talk to Steve Berkowicz(sp) about subsurface drip/ spray/ sand
mound possibilities, get a more complete soil scientist report,including topography, soil classifications
for non-filled areas, and his professional seal,and lastly,needs to explore the possibility of adjacent
property (across HWY 441 is not out of the questions, as others have done this in order to not have a
discharge.
Thanks,
Kevin

OF.-sI`1AT(J Michael F.Easley,Governor
9O William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
0 G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
11 (� Alen W.Klimek,P.E.Director
J y Division of Water Quality
O S Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 3, 2003
Manfred Judematz �7,n
Otto Engineering
349 Caesar Road
Otto,NC 28763
Subject: Wastewater Disposal for Single Family Residences
. .Alternatives and Options
Macon County
Dear Mr. Judematz:
The Asheville Regional Office of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality has received a large number
of requests for permits to discharge wastewater generated at single family residences that do not have a
traditional septic tank and distribution field as an option. In order for the Division of Water Quality to comply
with 15A NCAC 2H .0105 (c) (3),all other wastewater treatment and disposal alternatives must be explored
prior to considering a discharge option. For any of your clients that wish to obtain a permit to discharge
wastewater,pleasa advise
them that the following criteria must be met:
a—,• iA s aU[ateme of a 1 k`o cT� 1smtttt ttt s�er av f a ty(municipal or other)for the proposed residence)
• A letter of denial from the County Health e artment apthi tradi septic tank and distribution
field are not acceptable for a given site. C l�
A letter of denial from the NC State Department of Environmental Health(or its representative) stating that
an alternative type of onsitg4includ'n$,subsurface spray irrigatio/,nI}��o,x.c�yYIp� Irrigation), subsurface Jsposal
system is not permittable. j"-. I71Cteori ds d�t✓,ti1"gojor�-`t%�subsurface
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A letter from a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist which statAy/there is no available surface disposal
- pray irrigation or drip irrigation of treated wastewater.)alternative available. (Must be stamped and signed
with his/her professional seal and must include data such as soil profiles, soil classification, etc.)
• A justification from applicant that no adjacent or additional property is available for any of the above types
of disposal system, This should be both a financial justification and an environmental justification
( including the above criteria.
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59 Woadfin Place Asheville,North Carolina 28801 Telephone[phone] Par,[phone] Customer Service I-87M23-6748

Wastewater Disposal for Single Family Residences
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Lastly, any submitted application must include a wastewater system design,which will adequately handle the
proposed waste to be generated from the planned residence. As newly constructed wastewater treatment and
disposal systems must.include aseptic tank,primary and secondary(or re-circulating)sand filters,disinfection,
and post aeration apparatus, the proposed applicant must obtain the services of a North Carolina Licensed
Professional Engineer to design and supervise the installation of the subject wastewater treatment system. The
submitted application must include pans and specifications for the proposed wastewater treatment system and
must be signed and sealed by the above mentioned Professional Engineer.
As the Division of Water Quality considers any form of discharge to be the least desirable option,the Asheville
Regional Office will only consider an application which includes all of the above listed materials. Should you
have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact meat 828-251-6208 or at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Kevin H. Barnett
Environmental Chemist
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59 Wco4an Place Asheville,North Carolina 28801 Telephone[phone] Fea(828)251.6452 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

Soil Dynamics Corporation office: [phone]
Tom Schmitt, Licensed Soil Scientist cell: [phone]
P.O. Box 146 fax: [phone]
Clayton, Georgia 30525 email:[e-mail]
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists-License#1197
GeoMla Board Certlfled Soil Classifter- CerH$catlon#113
September 12, 2003
Mr.Lou Gasperin
8541 Georgia Road
Otto,North Carolina 28763
Dear Mr.Gasperin,
On Wednesday,August 27,I conducted an investigation of your property at the southeast
comer of the southern intersection of US 441 and Tryphosa Road . My purpose was to evaluate
the soil on the lot for it's ability to accommodate an on-site soil absorption sewage treaupent
system.
I found that the majority of the lot is covered with six feet or more of fill material.and
that the remainder of the lot lies within the required fifty foot buffer from the Little Tennessee
River. In addition, the small portions of the lot which are not covered by fill material have
uneven topography and soil that is shallow to restrictive layers. These site conditions render the
lot wholly unsuitable for on-site soil absorption sewage treatment systems in accordance with the
North Carolina Laws and Rules for Sewage Treatment And Disposal Systems. I have spoken by
phone to Pat Muse of the Macon County Health Department regarding your lot. He indicated
that he has also investigated the site and has come to the same conclusion regarding the suitabil-
ity of the lot.
Please let me know if I may be of fimher assistance. Thank you.
relyyouys,
Tom Schmitt /T(f�
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MACON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
"The Heart ofPreven6017'
1830 Lakeside Drive • Franklin,NC 28734
Phone[phone](828)349-2490)• FAX[phone]
05-30-03
Mr. Lou Gasperin
8541 Georgia Hwy.
Otto,NC 28763
Re: Application for improvement permit for Parcel# 07-01252, 4.45 Acres corner of
Hwy 441 South and Old Hwy 23/441
Dear Mr. Gasperin:
The Macon County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, on 05-28-03
evaluated the above-referenced property at the site designated on the plat/site plan that
accompanied your improvement permit application. According to your application the
site is to serve a plumbing shop with four employees, a design wastewater flow of 100
gallons per day. The evaluation was done in accordance with the laws and rules
governing wastewater systems in North Carolina General Statute 130A-333 including
related statutes and Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, of the North Carolina Administrative
Code,Rule. 1900 and related rules.
Based on the criteria set out in Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Rules .1940 through .1948,the evaluation indicated that the site is
UNSUITABLE for a conventional ground absorption sewage system. Therefore, your
request for an improvement permit is DENIED- A copy of the site evaluation is
enclosed. The site is unsuitable based on the following:
X Unsuitable soil topography and/or landscape position(Rule .1940)
X Unsuitable soil characteristics(structure or clay mineralogy) (Rule .1941)
X Unsuitable soil wetness condition(Rule .1942) - -
X Unsuitable soil depth(Rule .1943)
Presence of restrictive horizon(Rule .1944)
X Insufficient space for septic system and repair area(Rule.1945)
X.Unsuitable for meeting-required setbacks (Rule .1950)
Other(Rule .1946)
These severe soil or site limitations could cause premature system failure, leading to the
discharge of untreated sewage on the ground surface, into surface waters, directly to ground
water or inside your structure.

Jvn 04 03 09: 58a 8283697757 P. 1
Fox Cover Sheet joNV 42003
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Lou Gasperin Plumbing ,
8541 Georgia Road
Otto, NC 28763
828-369-7757
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Send to: NC Division of Water Quality From:
Lou GasPerin
Attention: KEVIN BARNETT Date:June 4,2003
Office Location: Office Location:,
Fax Number: Phone Number: 369-7757/fax [phone]
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❑ Urgent
❑ Reply ASAP
❑ Please comment
❑ Please Review
❑ Foryour Information
Total pages, including cover: 4
Comments:
Attached please find my denial letter from Macon County Public Health Center. Please '.
inform me if I need additional documentation.
Lou _. .. _..... _.. . _ . . .

dun� 04 03 10: 04a 8283697757 p. 3
Mr. Lou Gasperin
5-30-03
Page 2
The site evaluation included consideration of possible site modifications, and modified,
innovative or alternative systems. However, the Health Department has determined that
none of the above options will overcome the.severe conditions on this site. A possible
option might be a system designed to dispose of sewage to another area of suitable soil or
off-site to additional property.
For the reasons set out above, the property is currently classified UNSUITABLE, and no
improvement permit shall be issued for this site in accordance with Rule .1948(c).
However, the site classified as UNSUITABLE may be classified as PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE if written documentation is provided that meets the requirements of Rule
.1948(d). A copy of this rule is enclosed. You may hire a private, licensed soil scientist to
assist you if you wish to try to develop a plan under which your site could be reclassified as
PROVISIONALLY SUITABLE.
You have a right to an informal review of this decision. You may request an informal
review by the soil scientist or environmental health supervisor at the local health
department. You may also request an informal review by the N.C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources regional soil specialist. A request for informal review
must be made in writing to the local health department.
You also have a right to a formal appeal of this decision. To pursue a formal appeal, you
must file a petition for a contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
6714 Mail Center,Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. To obtain a copy of a petition form, you may
write the Office of Administrative Hearings, call the office at [phone] or from the
OAH web site at N w .oali.state.nc.usxonn.htm . The petition for a contested case hearing must
be filed in accordance with the provision of North Carolina General Statutes 130A-24 and
150E-23 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter 15013. N.C. General Statute 130A-
335 (g) provides that your hearing would be held in the county where your property is
located.
Please note: If you wish to pursue a formal appeal, you most file the petition form with the
Office of Administrative Hearings WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS
LETTER The date of this letter is 5-30-03. Meeting the 30 day deadline is critical to your
right to storms]appeal. Beginning a formal appeal within 30 days will not interfere with

Jun 04 03 10: 04a 6203697757 P'4
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Mr,Lou Gasperin
5-30-03
Page 3
any informal review that you might request. DO not wait for the outcome of any informal
review if you wish to file a formal appeal.
If you file a petition for a contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
you are required by law(N.C. General Statute 150B-23) to send a copy of your petition to
the North Carolina Department of Environtnent and Natural Resources. Send the copy to:
Office of General Counsel, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601
Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1601. Do NOT send the copy of the petition to
your local health department. Sending a copy of your petition to the local health department
will NOT satisfy the legal requirement in N.C. General Statute 150B-23 that you send a
copy to the Office of General Counsel,NCDENR-
You may call or write the local health department if you need any additional information or
assistance.
Sincerely,
Patrick Muse,RS, REHS
Environmental Health Supervisor

FROM Macon Co. Public Health Center PHONE NO. : 8283494136 Oct. 06 2003 05:12AM P1
MACON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
`The Head ofPreueOtlon`
1830 Lakeside Drive • Franklin,NC 29734
Fhona(928)349.2489(828)349.24")•FAX[phone]
05-30-03
Mr.Lou Gasperin
8541 Georgia Hwy.
Otto,NC 29763
Re: . Application for improvement permit for Parcel#07-01252, 4.45 Acres corner of
Hwy 441 South and Old Hwy 23/441
Dear Mr. Gasperim
The Macon County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, on 05-28.03
evaluated the above-referenced property at the site designated on the plat/site plan that
accompanied your improvement permit application. According to your application the
site is to serve a plumbing shop with four employees, a design wastewater flow of 100
gallons per day. The evaluation was done in accordance with the laws and rules
governing wastewater systems in North Carolina General Statute 130A-333 including
related statutes and Title 15A, Subchapter I8A, of the North Carolina Administrative
Code,Rule. 1900 and related rules.
Based on the criteria set out in Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Rules .1940 through .1948, the evaluation indicated that the site is
UNSUITABLE for a conventional ground absorption sewage system Therefore, your
request for an improvement permit is DENIED. A copy of the site evaluation is
enclosed. The site is unsuitable based on the following:
`( Unsuitable soil topography and/or landscape position(Rule .1940)
_•Unsuitable soil characteristics(structure or clay mineralogy)(Rule.1941)
•_Unsuitable soil wetness condition(Rule.1942)
Unsuitable soil depth(Rule ,1943)
Presence of restrictive horizon(Rule.1944)
X Insufficient space for septic system and repair area(Rule .1945)
`C Unsuitable for meeting required setbacks(Rule.1950)
_Other(Rule.1946)
These severe soil or site limitations could cause premature system failure, leading to the
discharge of untreated sewage on the ground surDce, into surface waters,directly to ground
water or inside your structure.

FROM Macon Co. Public Health Center PHONE NO. : 9293494136 Oct. 06 2003 05:13RM P2
Mr.Lou Gasperin
5-30-03
Page 2
The site evaluation included consideration of possible site modifications, and modified,
innovative or alternative systems. However, the Health Department has determined that
none of the above options will overcome fhe severe conditions on this site. A possible
option might be a system designed to dispose of sewage to another area of suitable soil or
off-she to additional property.
For the reasons set out above, the property is currently classified UNSUITABLE, and no
improvement permit shall be issued for this site in accordance with Rule.1948(c).
However, the site classified as UNSUITABLE may be classified as PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE if written documentation is provided that tweets the requirements of Rule
.1948(d). A copy of this rule is enclosed. You may him a private, licensed soil scientist to
assist you if you wish to try to develop a plan under which your site could be reclassified as
PROYISIONAI,LY SUITABLE.
You have a right to an informal review of this decision. You may request an informal
review by the soil scientist or environmental health supervisor at the local health
department. You may also request an informal review by the N.C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources regional soil specialist. A request for informal review
must be made in writing to the local health department.
You also have a right to a formal appeal of this decision. To pursue a formal appeal, you
must file a petition for a contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
6714 Mail Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699.6714, To obtain a copy of petition form, you may
write the Office of Administrative Hearings, call the office at [phone] or from the
OAR web site at uww oah srete ae ss/f in The petition for a contested case hearing must
be filed in accordance with the provision of North Carolina General Statutes 130A-24 and
150E-23 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter ]SOB. N.C. General Statute 130A-
335 (g) provides that your hearing would be held in the county where your property is
located.
Please note: If you wish to pursue a formal appeal, you must file the petition form with the
Office of Administrative Hearings WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS
LETTER. The date o£this letter is 5.30-03. Meeting the 30 day.deadline is critical to your
right to a formal appeal. Beginning a formal appeal within 30 days will not interfere with

FROM Macon Co. Public Health Center PHONE NO. : 8293494136 Oct. 06 2003 05:13RM P3
Mr.Lou Gasperm
5.50.03
Page 3
any informal review that you might request. Do not wait for the outcome of any informal
review if you wish to file a formal appeal.
If you file a petition for a contested case hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
you are required by law(N.C. General Statute 150B-23) to send a copy of your petition to
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Send the copy to:
Office of General Counsel, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resourm, 1601
Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 276W 1601. Do NOT send the copy of the petition to
your local health department. Sending a copy of your petition to the local health department
will NOT satisfy the legal requirement in N.C. General Statute 150E-23 that you send a
copy to the Office of General Counsel,NCDENR.
You may call or write the local health department if you treed any additional information or
assistance.
Sincerely,
Pa—t .ry
Patrick Muse,RS,REHS
Environmental Health Supervisor

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OTTO ENGINEERING INCORPORATED
Civil Engineering
MRNFRED F. JUDERNRTZ, P.E., PACs.P.O.Box 497 Telephone
34p Caesar Road (828)369�2910
Otto, N.C.28763 RRX(828)349-4226
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Mr. William Mills, Environmental Engineer
NC DENR,Division of Water Quality
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
RE: Wastewater'!treatment system for'
Plumbing Shop Office, Macon County,.
Applicant: Louis Gasperin
Dear Mr Mills:
Enclosed, I am transmitting on behalf of the applicant the following documents:
1. Notice of Intent NCG 550000 ( one original and two copies)
2. Application fee in the amount of$ 50,
3. Property ownership documentation.
4. Soil evaluation letter from Macon County Health (three copies )
5. Construction Drawings with specification notes (three copies )
6. Engineering calculations (three copies)
7. O &.M plan narrative.
We"Al appreciate your approving the project and issuing an Authorization to
Construct at gout earliest convenience.
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Sincerely,
TTO EN G INC.
ManfredF 0
Enclosures
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NCG550000
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Dlcharge Elimination System application tor,coverage under General Permit
NCG55000Q:Single PAmlly Domestic Unftsant(/or facilities'disctiarging leas than I ODD gallons per
day of domestie wastewater and similar point source discharges
(Please prlml or type)
1) Region contact(Please note:This application will be returned If you have not met with a
representative from the'approprlate regional office):
Please list the NCDENR Regional Office representative(s)with whom you have met:
Name: KEyIN ` LRHRT Data;
2) Mailing address bf owner/operator:
Owner Name ' LOUIS GASPERIN., APPLICANT
Street Address 8541 GEORGIA ROAD
ORY OTTO State 1�C„^ ZIPCode2V-63 __
Telephone No. (Home)
(Work) 826 }fyc_�757
Address W which all permit covespu donm will be mailed
3) Location of facility producing discharge:
Street Address ]INTERSECTION OF US .HWY 441 AND TRYPHOSA ROAD ( . OLD 441 )
OTTO 'State NC ZIP Cods 28763
City ! MACON
County
Telephone No. ' 628-369 7757
4) Poyslcal location Information:
Please provida tvnarrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names,state toad
numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway Intersection). S.E. CORNER _OF US HWY 441
AND TRYPHOSA ROAD APPROX. 10 L S cnasrvrrM_ N'(`
5) This NODES permit application applies to which of the following:
l New dT Proposed (system not constructed)
' ❑ Existing (system constructed);if previously permitted by local or county health department,
please provide the permit number and issue data
❑ Modification; please describe the nature of the modification:
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6) Description of.Dlscharge;
a) Amount of wastewater to be discharged: OFFICE C 4 PERSOONOS x 25 GPD/ PERS.
Number cf bedrooms %120 gallons per bedroom= g%Dons per day to be permitted
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INCG550000 N.0.1.
b) Type of facility producing waste(please check one):
❑ Primary residence ❑ Vacetionlsecond home
❑ Cther: PLUMBING OFFICE SHOP TOILETS
1) please check the gomponents that comprise the wastewater treatment system:
® Septic tank ? 0 Dosing lank
❑ primary sand filter n Secondary sand filter Ki Rectrculaling sand. ilter(s)
M Chlorination 0 Dechlorination 17 Oilier term of disinfection:
❑ Post Aeration(specify type) ROCK LINED OUTFACE SRUCTURE
e) For new or proposed systems Doty-please address the feasibility of alternatives to
discharging for the following options In the cgver lettef.for this application:
a) COnhaction to B Regional Sewer Collection System, W0T AVAILABLE WITHIN 10 MILES
b) Letter from local or county health department describing the suitability or non-suitability of the site
for all types of wastewater ground adadrptioh s7)slema. ATTACHED
c) Investigate Land Application such as spray irrigatlon or drip irrigation. '
9) Receiving waters;:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creak.stream,river,lake,eteJ that the facility
wastewater dischargesendupin? LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER VIA MULBERRY CREEK
b) Stream Class lloatlon.(a known):
10)The application moat include the following or it wig be talumed: --
a) For art' ' t ver s:
El An original letter and two(2)copies requesting a general permit '
ID A signed and completed original and two (2)copies Of.this.document. .
in A check or money order for the permit fee of$50.00 made payable to NCDENR.
❑ Invoico'showing that the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 2 years
(for existing facilities Only).
New or proposed facilities must also include:- —--
23 Letter from the county health department evaluating the proposed site for all types of ground r
absorption systems.
❑ Evaluation of connection to a regional sewer system(approximate distance 8,cost to connects.
AAPROX. 10 MILES .TO TOWN OF FRANKLIN W.W. SYSTEM
,b) For an Au t ri atlon to onstf TC o I
❑ A letter requesting an ATC s of proposed treatment system (see Permit Application
❑ Three-sets of plans and specification
Checklist and Design Criteria for Single Family Discharge)
❑ Invoice showing that the septic tank has Neon pumped and serviced (far existing septic
tanks).
Note; There is no fee when requesting an Authorization to Construct
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NCG550000 N.4.1.
11) Additional Application Requirements:
a) If this applicatlontls being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),Include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(Or firm)submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
b) It this applicatior.is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),final plans for
the treatment system must be signed and Sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional
Engineer and stpmped-"Final Design-Not released for construction
o) If this application is being submitted by it consulting engineer(or engineering firm),final
ment components must belsigned and'sealed by a;North Carolina
spscifications'foF all major treat
registered Professional Engineer and shall InokWe a narrative description of the treatment system
to be constructed.
12)Certification: .... "'
I certify that I am far hitter with the Information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such Information is truq,,comptete,and accurate.
Prints d NamB ofPe{san Signing:
LOUIS GASPERIN
Title: OWNER AT?PtICANT
(Signature of Applicant) - (Pate Signed)
North Carolina G@neral statute 143.215.6 b(1)provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false atatemsntp representation, or certification In any
application, records report,plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article
21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that'Article, or
who falsifies,tampers withor knowingly renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or
method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a tine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six manths, or by both. (16
U.S.C. Section 101of provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment
not more than 5 years,or both,for a similar offense.)
cheek or money order for$60.00 made payable to:
Notice of Intent rqust be accompanied by a
NCDENR
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Mail three(3)codes of the entire package to:
Stormwater and Ger oral Permits Unit
Division of Wat®r Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDE$permit
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` ...MACON COUNTY PUBLIC HEATM:CENTER
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Iwo Lakeside Drive!.Fran1din, NC:287'34 ..
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Mr.Lou Gasperin
8541 Georgia Hwy..
Otto,NC 1,8763 3 ,.;;•, .
Re: Applicatian fof ins rovemant permit.for Parcel#07 01252,4.45 Acres:comerof
Hwy 44k South and Old l-Iwy2344'1
Dear Mr- Gasperin: .
The Macon County. Health Depwtment>•P•nva'onrn?ma Health Division,:on 05-28.-03
evaluated the above-referenced propertyaf,.the site designated on the plaapplilatidjt the
Plan that
accompanied your,haprovernent pemiit:applicatiotL Aceording.to your applie
site is to serve a plumbing shop with four employees, 'a design wastewater flow of 100:
gallons .per day;. The evaluation was .done in accordance with the laws and;rules
govarnuag wastdwater ;systems in North.':CaroJina: General Statute 130A-333 including
related statutes.and Title ISA, Subchapter 1:8A; df the 'North Carolina Administrative
Code,Rnle. 190b and related rules. -
Based on the criteria set out in Title .15A,.subchapter. 18A,. .of the North Carolina-
Administrative Code, Rules .1940 tbrougla.1948;.the evaluation indicated that the site is
UNSUITA)DW for a conventional ground absorption sewage tehl.sitehevaluati Your
reojuest for an ''improvement permit. is DENIED: '. A copy.of
then is
enclosed,. The site is unsuitable based on the following:
}{ LInsaiYable soil topography,and/or,landScap0 Mitirm(Rule.1940)
t�UU:Iable soil characteristics(structric or clay mineralogy)(Rule.1941)
nsuitablesoilwetnesscopditiou(Rule.1942)
Urisaitablesoil depth(Rule J943)
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Presence of restrictive.horizon(Rule .1944)�yea Rule .1945)
X . Insufficient space-fnr,s.@ptio systemand.rep '
X ,Unsuitablefor'meatit vr'uireda.eibaW(Rule.1950).
Pthet.(Rule;1940
These severe.soil or site limitations.could cause premature system failure; leading to;the
discharge of wttgeated sewage on the ground surface, into,surface-waters, duectly-to'ground
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The site-evaluation included consideration of possible site modifications, and.tuodifwd,
innovative or ditdrnative systems. However, the Health Department has determined that
done of the above 'options will overcetne the severe conditions on this site. A possible
option might be a system designed to dispose of sewage to another area of suitable soil or
off-site to additional property.
For the reasons set out above, the property is currently classified UNSUITABLE, and no
improvement permit shall be issued far this site in accordance with Rule ,1948(c).
However, the site classified as UNSUITABLE may be classified as PROVISIONALLY
SUITABLE if written documentation is provided that meets the requirements of Rule
.1948(d). A copy of this rule is enclosed, You may hire a private, licensed soil scientist to
assist you if you wish to try to develop a plan under which your site could be reclassified as
PROVISIONALLY sUrfABLE.
You have a right to an informal review of this decision. You may request an informal
review by the :;soil scientist or environmental health supervisor at the local health
department. You may also request an informal review by the N.C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources regional soil specialist, A request for informal review
must be made in writing to the local health department.
you also have aright to a formal appeal of this decision, To pursue a formal appeal, you
must ng
th
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strative Hearings,
6714£Marle l Centern for a Raleigh,contested C. 227699-6714. To,obttainOa copy o 9 petition
092 form, youfro may I�
write the Office of Administrative Hearmgs, call the office at (9 )
the
OP FT web site it sah.st rc nc ue/t'orm him . The petition for a contested case hearing trust
.be filed in accordance with the provision of North Carolina General Statutes 130A-24 and
150B-23 and all, other applicable provisions of Chapter 15011. N.C. General Statute 130A-
335 (g) provides that your hearing would be held in the county whore your property is
located,
Please note: If you wish to pursue a formal appeal, you must file the petition form with the
Office of Administrative Hearings WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS
LETTER The date of this letter is 5-30-03. Meeting the 30 day deadline is critical to you
right to a formal appeal, Beginning a formal appeal within 30 days will not interfere with

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any informal review that you might request' Do not wait for the outcome of any informal
review if you w18h to file a formal appeal. . .
If you file a petitioni for a cc!otested case hearing withthe Office of Administrative aeerings,
YOU are required by'Iew (N.C. deueral Statute 150B-23) to send a copy of your petition to
the North Carolina Department of Em'irbnment and Natural Resources. Send the espy to:
Office of General Counsel,N.C. Department Of Eavironmerd and Natural Resources, 1601
Mail Service Center,Raleigh,N.C. 2769941 01, Do NOT send the copy of the petition to
your local healthq department, Sending a copY of your petition to the local health department
wilt NOT satisfY the legal requu'ernent in N.C. General Statute 15OB-23 that you send a
COPY to the Office of General Counsel,NCDENR.
You may call ai write the local health department if YOU need any additional information or
assistance.
Sincerely,
F
Patrick Muse,RS,REHS
Envh'onmenta�Heahh Supervisor
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F \NA7- Michael F.Easley,Governor
OHO 9p William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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July 9,2003
Mr. Manfred F.Judernatz, P.E., Pres. ,9 ('. i E�4,
Otto Engineering Inc.
P.O. Box 497
Otto, NC 28763 - d
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Re: Application for General Permit
Lou Gasperin Plumbing
Otto, NC
Macon County, NC
Dear Mr.Judernatz.
A review of materials submitted in conjunction with your request for General NPDES Permit coverage under NCG550000
indicates that you were apparently furnished the wrong form to be used to apply for Generale Permit coverage for a
domestic sewage system, less than 1,000 gpd discharging to the surface waters of the state. The form you submitted
was for a spray irrigation system. The correct form is enclosed along with a copy of the General Permit under which the
coverage is sought. The form is called a NOI (Notice of Intent) and once you obtain approval the document you will
receive back is called the C of C (Certificate of Coverage) that indicates that your particular project is covered by the
General Permit, NCG550000. If the plans and specs are found to be satisfactory,you will receive an Authorization to
Construct in conjunction with the C of C.
All the materials that you have submitted are being returned to you for completion of the NOI and re-submittal as a
complete package. The package should be returned to me and I will see that it is assigned to a review engineer for
evaluation and comment. (the check is also being returned in this package).
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at 733-5083 ext 548 or biil.mills®ncmail.net
Sincerely you , n
I liam C. Mills
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Attachment(original submittal, NOI, copy of NCG55)
Cc: Kevin Barnett
D�EN1k
N.C.Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623,7748

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Hi Bill:
I hope all is well with you.
On the fax you sent I still find it lacking. No soil profiles, soil classification,etc. Additionally, it is
missing Mr. Schmitt's Professional seat
Below is a list of requirements that I have sent to the County Health Department for the absolute
minimum which would be required before "we" (the Division of Water Quality) would even consider
permitting another septic tank/sand field/discharge system.
. A statement of a lack of community sewer availability (municipal or other) for the proposed
residence.
. A letter of denial from the County Health Department stating that a traditional septic tank and
distribution field are not acceptable for a given site.
. A letter of denial from the NC State Department of Environmental Health(or its representative)
stating that an alternative type of onsite (including subsurface spray irrigation or drip irrigation),
subsurface disposal system is not permittable.
. A letter from a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist which states there is no available surface
disposal(spray irrigation or drip irrigation of treated wastewater.) alternative available. (Must be
stamped and signed with his/her professional seal.)
. Ajustification from applicant that no adjacent or additional property is available for any of the
above types of disposal system. This should be both a financial justification and an environmental
justification including the above criteria.
So far,Mr. Gasprin has only met the second requirement. The first we can assume he meets due to
location. So Mr. Gasprin needs to talk to Steve Berkowicz(sp)about subsurface drip/spray/sand
mound possibilities, get a more complete soil scientist report, including topography, soil classifications
for non-filled areas, and his professional seal, and lastly,needs to explore the possibility of adjacent
property(across HWY 441 is not out of the questions, as others have done this in order to not have a
discharge.
Thanks,
Kevin
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