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June 9, 2020
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Section
610 E. Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: STEG Gravity Sewer Improvements — Phase 1
FTA 04-16 Fast Track Application for Approval
Union County, North Carolina
WK Dickson # 20190556.00.CL
To Whom It May Concern:
AUG 0 4 2020
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
CDENF?/DWR
JUL 1\ g 2020
MOORESViLIE REG qAL OFFICE
On the behalf of the Union County, we are submitting one (1) original hard copy and one (1) ff of the
below:
• Application Form FTA 04-16
• Construction Drawings
• Specifications
• Site Maps
Also enclosed is the application fee of $480.00.
Please review and comment on the construction documents if necessary. Please advise if there are any
questions.
Sincerely,
W. K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
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Ben Koski, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Fred Braun, P.E. — Union County
1213 W. Morehead Street
Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28208
Tel. [phone]
www.wkdickson.com
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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Application Number:��� 7V (to be completed by DWR) AUG
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All items must be completed or the application will be returned
WQROS
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
1. Applicant's name: Union County Public Works (company, municipality, IIOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ❑ State/County ® Municipal ❑ Other
3. Signature authority's name: John Shutak, P.E. per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
'Title: CIP Program Manager
4. Applicant's mailing address: 500 N. Main St., Suite 600
City: Monroe State: NC Zip: 28112-
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: [e-mail]
1I. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Project name: SW 1 10 STEG Gravity Sewer hnprovements -- Phase 1
2. Application/Project status: ® Proposed (New Permit) ❑ Existing Pennit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ00 and issued date:
If new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQ00___
3. County where project is located: Union County
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.081681 ° Longitude:-80.684865'
5. Parcel ID (if applicable):
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
111. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Ben Koski, P.E: License Number: 04.5_146
Firm: W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
Mailing address: 1213 W. Morehead St, Suite 300
City: Charlotte State: NC "Zip: 28208-
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: [e-mail]
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Crooked Creek WRF Permit Number: NCO069841
Owner Name: Union County
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than WWTF):
1. Permit Number(s): WQ Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: inch
System Wide Collection System Permit Nrunber(s) (if applicable): WQCS
Owner Name(s): _
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page I of 5

VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
2. if the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's Operational Agreement (FORM: DEW) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Prooerty Owners' Association has an Operational Agreement (FORM- HOA) been attached?
[-]Yes ❑No ®N/A
4. Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply):
® Residential Owned ❑ Retail (stores, centers, malls) ❑ Car Wash
❑ Residential Leased ❑ Retail with food preparation/service ❑ Hotel and/or Motels
❑ School / preschool / day care ❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities ❑ Swimming Pool /Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities ❑ Church ❑ Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
❑ Businesses / offices / factories ❑ Nursing Home ❑ Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 100 % Domestic/Commercial % Commercial
% Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
�Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes ❑ No
6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .0114(fl? ❑ Yes ®No
➢ If yes, provide n cony of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 021.0114ff
Daily Design Flow °
No. of Units
Flow
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
Total
GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T .0114(b). (d). (e)(1) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling; proposed unknown non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas;
and residential property located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined
in G.S. 42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01141 shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 0 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0114)
➢ Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Pump Station or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number:
® Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
❑ Other (Explain):
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 2 of 5

VII.
VIlI.
GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
8
7,460
PVC
8
100
DIP
➢ Section 1I & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
➢ Section III contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .0305 & MDC (Puma Stations/Force Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 0 Longitude: - °
3. Design flow of the pump station: millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): gallons per minute at feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1):
❑ Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(B)_
➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(C)
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(C):
➢ It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant (draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 3 of 5

IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(o):
1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f) & (g) ® Yes ❑ No
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) contains minimum separations that shall he nrnvided for sewer sy.-ge.m •
Setback Parameter*
Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below vertical
24 inches
Water mains vertical -water over sewer including in benched trenches
18 inches
Water mains horizontal
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines vertical —reclaimed over sewer
18 inches
Reclaimed water lines horizontal - reclaimed over sewer
2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-I waters of Class 1 or
Class II impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water
100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from nonnal
high water or tide elevation and wetlands see item IX.2
50 feet
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches
10 feet
Any building foundation
5 feet
Any basement
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical hen ht
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feet
Final earth grade vertical
36 inches
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305(e) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(f) cannot be achieved.
➢ **Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webna¢e
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or (e). see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction
➢ As built documents should reference the location of areas effected
3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 213.0202
4. Does the project require coverage/authorization tinder a 404 Nationwide or ❑ Yes ® No
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
➢ Information can be obtained font the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
5. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0I05(c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications are being prepared, have
been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion and
sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
6. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?"
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402, "high -priority sewer" means "any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters, siphon, or sewer
positioned parallel to streannbanks that is subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
➢ If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location)
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and inspections
documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permitee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 4 of 5

X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 021, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravitv Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents for
review. Approval of the request is required prior to submittal of the Fast Trach Application and supporting documents
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1, R `� /L—& 3. attest that this application for
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item III.1.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this
submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and
have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
I, John Shutak, CIP Program Manager attest that this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item 1.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non -
discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition
of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if
all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as
incomplete,
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date: 06/18/20
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 5 of

X. CERTIFICATIONS:
Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version) and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents for
review. Approval of the request is required prior to submittal of the Fast Track Application and supporting documents
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
I' ' "' cS�� I P-'E attest that this application for
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item III.1.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this
submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and
have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
I, :J;k4A 5ttuln:4 , Gf' N h1 hIW*(,6 attest that this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item 1.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non -
discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition
of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if
all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as
incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date:
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 5 of 5

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