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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0040058_Application (FTSE)_20200724DWR Dlvislon of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 1SA NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION 00 Application Number: eobecomplelcdbyDWR)(l All items must be completed or (lie application will be returned I. APPLICANT INFORMATION: I. Applicant's name: Johnston County Publicsltilites (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.) 2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility ❑ Federal ® State/County ❑ Municipal ❑ Other 3. Signature authority's name: Chandra Farmer, PE per 15A_NCAC 02T .0106(U) Title: Director 4. Applicant's mailing address: PO Box 2263 City: Smithfield State: NC Zip: 27577- 5. Applicant's contact information: Phone number: 9l9 209-8333 Email Address: Cliandra.Farmeraiohnstonnc.coni 11. PROJECT INFORMATION: 1. Project name: East Hampton Subdivision, Phases I and 2. Extension, 2. Application/Project status: ❑ Proposed (New Permit) ® Existing Permit/Project If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ0040058 and issued date: 618/18 O' cz t' If new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQ00 0 d w O 3. County where project is located: Johnston N q 4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.5820Longitude:-78.405°Lff a 5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 167600-55-3943 4W lam, (or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer) CL -J 111. CONSULTANT INFORMATION: 1. Professional Engineer: Chad Simmons, PE License Number: 40363 w ti Firm: McGill Associates Mailing address: 5400 Trinity Road, Suite 107 City: Raleigh State: NC Zip: 27607- Phone number: 919 378-911 I Email Address: chad.simmonsCghmcgillassociates; cons IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION: I. Facility Name: Central, Johnston CountyWWTP Permit Number: NCO030716 Owner Name: Johnston CounW Public Utilities V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than WWTF): 1. PermitNumber(s): WQSRF CS 370560-09 Main inch Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: 12" Force System Wide Collection Svstem Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00060 Owner Name(s): Johnston County FORM: FTA 04-16 Page I of 5 THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE: REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESS COUNTIES SERVED Asheville Regional Office 2090 US Highway 70 Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Water Quality Section Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, (828) 2964500 Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, (828) 299-7043 Fax Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street Suite 714 Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Water Quality Section Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5094 Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond, (910) 433-3300 Sampson, Scotland (910) 486-0707 Fax Mooresville Renional Office 610 E. Center Avenue Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Water Quality Section Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, (704) 663-1699 Stanly, Union (704) 663-6040 Fax Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Water Quality Section Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, (919) 791-4200 Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, (919) 788-7159 Fax Warren, Wilson Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mali Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Water Quality Section Washington, North Carolina 27889 Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, (252) 946-6481 Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, (252) 975-3716 Fax Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Water Quality Section Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Hanover, Onslow, Pender (910) 796-7215 (910) 350-2004 Fax Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 W. Hanes Mill Road Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Water Quality Section Suite 300 Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin (336) 776-9800 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM; FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Page 3 of 3 VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS I. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Cetiificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached? ❑ Yes ❑No ®NIA 2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's O crational Agreement FORM: DEV been attached? ❑ Yes ❑No ®NIA 3. If the Applicant is a I-lomc?Property Owners' Association, has an Onerational Agreement (FORl14: HOA) been attached? [:]Yes [-]No ®NIA 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 0 a/a Commercial % Industrial See 15A N AC 02T .0 10320 'Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes ❑ No 6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .01 140)? ®Yes ❑ No ➢ Imes. provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter 7. Summarize wastewater generated by project: Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(f)) Daily Design Flow ..b No. of Units Flow 3 BR Home 80 gal/BR 44 10,560 GPD 4 BR Home 80 gal/BR 43 13,760 GPD gall GPD gall GPD gal/ GPD gall GPD Total 24,320 GPD a See 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(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 .01 14(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01 141 shall be determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data. 8. Wastewater generated by project: 24.320 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0I 14] ➢ 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: ❑ RehabiIitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected ❑ Other (Explain): FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 2 of V1I. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers): I. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted: Size (inches) Length (feet) Material 8 2,097 PVC Section 11 & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria t Section Ill contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s) Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirentent is not allowed and a violation of the MDC V111. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .030i & LNIDC (Punta Stations/Force Mains): COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT I. Pump station number or name: East Hamnston 2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.58 1° Longitude:-78.406° 3. Design flow of the pump station..144 millions gallons per day (firm capacity) 4. Operational point(s) of the puntp(s): 80 gallons per minute at 135 feet total dynamic head (TDFI) 5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station): Size (inches) Length (feet) Material 4 1484 PVC G. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(I ): ® Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(I)(B)_ D 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): D 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. D 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 04-1 G Page 3 of 5 IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(t)): 1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305 & ®Yes ❑ No ➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer systems: 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 I0 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 CIass I or Class Ili impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet **Waters classified WS (except WS-1 or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal hipth water or tide elevation and wetlands see item IX.2 50 feet **Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet Any building foundation 5 feet Any basement 10 feet Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet Drainage systems and interceptor drains 5 feet Any swimminq pools 10 feet Final earth grade vertical 36 inches D 15A NCAC 02T.0305(g) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(t) cannot be achieved. **Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpaagc D If noncompliance with 02T.0305(t) or (&), see Section X of this application 2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) ❑ Yes ® No ❑ NIA D See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet ➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction D As built documents should reference the location of areas effected 3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA D This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202 4. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide or ® Yes [--]No individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications? D Information can be obtained from the 40l & Buffer Permitting Branch 5. Does project comply with I5A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? ® Yes ❑ No Per I $A NCAC 02TA 105(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 streambanks that is subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ NIA D 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' 02T, the Miniiuunt Design Criteria 1'or the Permitting of Punta Stations :ntd Force Mains latest versionh and the Gravity Sewer 141ininutm Design Criteria {latest version) as applicable? ® Yes ❑ No If No, complete and submit the Variance/Altenwtive Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents for review. Approval of the request is re uired Prior to submittal of the Fast Track Anplication and supportine documents. 2. Professional Engineer's Certification: 1, I C C. 11.11-7,1,a.41X: attest that this application for (Professional Engineer's name from Application Item 111.1.) 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 sine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. %� North Carolina Professional Cngineer's sea], signature, and date: � C A'. " 0. :a SEAL r, 4036 3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b): I, i-r-yi ava u. rM Me � t�I�ME }LLAr 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 14_4-215.613 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. Signature: Date: -A-a��o FORM: I;TA 04-16 0...., 9 .,+ r I IE State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources nt W.der Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Applications (FTSE 04-16) Entity Requesting Allocation: Johnston Coun Project Name for which flow is being requested: East Hampton Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 More than one FTSE may be required far a single project if the owner of the JYWTP is not responsible for all prunp stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow. 1. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant. a. WWTP Facility Name: Central Johnston County WWTP b. WWTP Facility Permit ##: NC0030716 All flatus are in MGD c. WWTP facility's permitted flow d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow f Total flow for this specific request g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility h. Percent of permitted flow used 9.5 2.050 5.402 (2017 influent) 0.2432 7.4763 78.7% 1I. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed wastewater flow. List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP: (A) (B) Design Pump Average Daily Approx. Station Firm Flow** Current Avg. (Name or Capacity, * (Firm / pt), Daily Flow, Number) MOD MOD MOD none (C) (D)=(B+C) (E)—(A-D) Obligated, Not Yet Total Current Tributary Flow Plus Daily FIow, Obligated Available MOD Flow Capacity*** * The Firm Capacity of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow that can be achieved with the largest pump taken out of service. ** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor (pf) not less than 2.5. *** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located between the project connection point and the WWTP where the Available Capacity is < 0. Downstream Facility Name (Sewer): East Clayton/Wilson's Mills Area WW Downstream Permit Number: SRF CS370560-09 Page 1 of 6 F fSF. 04-16 II1. Certification Statement: I Chandra C. Coats, P.E. certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned improvements identified in the planning assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items listed above in Sections I and II plus all attached planning assessment addendums for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates acceptance of this wastewater flow. ng OWICial Signature 6 , Date Page 2 of 6 Fri Shaping Communities Together ether meJill July 24, 2020 NC Dept of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 To Whom it May Concern, JUL 2 4 2020 Raleigh Regional Office RE: Fast Track Sewer Extension Application Modification-WQ0040058 East Hampton Subdivision Johnston County, North Carolina Please find the following items enclosed for your review: 1. One (1) original Fast -Track Sewer System Extension Application with supporting maps. 2. One (1) copy of a Fast -Track Sewer System Extension Application with supporting maps. 3. Two (2) copies of the Flow Tracking Form. 4. One (1) copy of existing permit WQ0040058. This project includes approximately 847 linear feet of gravity sewer extension to serve as a future reroute of gravity sewer flow to a future regional pump station and away from the currently permitted pump station. Original project was permitted under WQ0040058. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this application, please feel free to contact me at (919) 378-9111. Sincerely, McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A. Chad Simmons, PE Senior Project Manager MCGILL ASSOCIATES S400 TRINITY ROAD, SUITE 107, RALEIGH, NC 27607 { 919,378.9111 J MCGILLASSOCIATES.COM Cashion, Ted From: Chad Simmons <chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 7:33 AM To: Cashion, Ted; Chandra Farmer (chandra.farmer@johnstonnc.com) Cc: Robinson, Jason Subject: [External] RE: Application modification, WQ0040058, East Hampton Subdivision, Phases 1 & 2 ltxternal email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to That is correct. The county directed a connection to a different force main requiring a redesign. IIIIIIL McgiliTogether Shaping Communities Chad Simmons PE Project Manager McGill Associates, P.A. 5400 Trinity Road, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27607 T 919-378-9111 C 919,610.1476 chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com mcgillassociates.com From: Cashion, Ted <ted.cashion@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 7:06 AM To: Chad Simmons <chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com>; Chandra Farmer (chandra.farmer@johnstonnc.com) <chandra.farmer@johnstonnc.com> Cc: Robinson, Jason <jason.t.robinson@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Application modification, WQ0040058, East Hampton Subdivision, Phases 1 & 2 Chad and Chandra, We are reviewing the subject application to modify the permit. Just to confirm, the pump station will be'downsized' from 100 gpm to 80 gpm? Ted Cashion Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources NC Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh Regional Office 919-791-4254 ted.cashion(@ncdenr.gov 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Subscribe to Collection System & Sewer Permitting Updates Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carorlino Public Records Low and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute orother regulation. Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, DEQ has adrusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accomodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we maybe able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time. Stephen Eastman From: Chad Simmons <shad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com> on �haalf of Chad Simmons Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:23 AM ept of Fnvironmental Quality To: Stephen Eastman; Chandra Farmer Cc: Spenser Meekins AUG IX my Subject: RE: Emailing: East Hampton Reimbursement Agreement 11 Raleigh Rco Q->"1011,11 Office Chandra signed the form and we submitted the modified fast track application to NCDEQ. NCDEQ has requested an application fee check for $480 be delivered to the Raleigh Regional Office at 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. McGill can make this payment which we can charge as a reimbursable expense or you can stop by the Raleigh Regional Office to drop off a check. The check should be made payable to NCDEQ, memo: E. Hampton Sewer Extension Modification. In anticipation of completing these steps, we will go ahead and issue the revised drawing as a revision to the existing set of plans. Chad Simmons PE Project Manager McGill Associates, P.A. 5400 Trinity Road, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27607 T 919.378.9111 C 919.610.1476 Chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com mcgillassociates.com -----Original Message ---- From: Stephen Eastman <seastman@eastmandevco.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:58 PM To: Chad Simmons <chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com>; Chandra Farmer <chandra.farmer@johnstonnc.com> Subject: RE: Emailing: East Hampton Reimbursement Agreement Chad Can you please give me an update on the plans. We are about 3 weeks away from having all utilities installed in phase 2 and we need this ASAP. Thanks, Stephen B. Eastman, Jr. Eastman Development Co.'s, LLc Wimbledon, LLC Land Elements, LLC PO Box 19205 Raleigh, NC 27619 919-781-1827 (o) 919-422-5324 (m) Cashion, Ted From: Cashion, Ted Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:17 PM To: chad.simmons@mcgillassociates.com Cc: Robinson, Jason Subject: East Hampton Subdivision fast track application mod, WQ0040058 Chad, We received the subject application 7-24-20 with no check attached. Has a check been sent in with this application? Thx ted Ted Cashion Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources NC Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh Regional Office 919-791-4254 ted.cashion@ncdenr.eov 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 D� E Q -7-�j Cfv+r:�r.7 ¢t(mrvrrniu 4¢ali� r Subscribe to Collection System Sewer Permitting Updates Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COV1D-19, DEQ has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accomodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.