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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWI0100137_GEO THERMAL_20110210Ja o ..s..�.. E North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen.11. Sullins Governor Director February 10, 2011 Charles W. Archerd Ridgefieldlnve.straeats.- LLC P.O Box 5411 - Asheville, NC 28813 Subject: Permit Rescission UIC Permit No. WI0100137 5QW Geothermal Injection Well Buncombe County Dear Mr. Archerd: Dee Freeman Secretary Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject Type 5QW Geothermal Injection Well Permit located at 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. Staff from the Asheville Regional Office has confirmed that this well was never installed or is no longer being used for injection, and a permit is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, Underground Injection Control (UIC) Permit WI0100137 is rescinded, effective immediately. If in the future, you wish to operate a Type 5QW geothermal heat pump injection system, you must first submit a Notification of Intent to Construi t a 5QW Geothermal Well, Operating a geothermal heat pump injection system without a valid permit may result in the assessment of civil penalties and/or the use of other enforcement mechanisms available to the state. If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to call Michael Rogers at (919) 715-6166. Sincerely, Ell M�2_1 Coleen H. Sullins Attachment(s) � ` A.,7.,...:11,- ]],�...:,....,1 /-%= ADC cc: , nSfie 111C- KGgaviiai. UI11ce - rir u APS Central Files —Perm it No. ')Lk;1 Buncombe County Lnvironaiental Bealth Dept. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh; North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919.733-3221 1 FAX 1: 919-71M588; FAX 2: 919-715-6048 1 Customer Service: 1-677-03-6748 NortliCarohiia Internet: www.navaterguality,orp An Equal' Opportunity 1 Affirmafive Action Employer �� �� Feb 09 11 a2=54p p.I Ridgefield E vestments, LLC PO Box 5411 Asheville, NC 28813 January 18, 2011 Mr. Jonathan Stepp k FM 0 8 26111 NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Via o-=; Jonad=.Stepp@ NCDENlt.gov r Dear Mr. Stepp: /��"' �— ;ye of. Please cancel the permit # WI0100137 as we will not be hataliiiig this system. Sincerel Charles W. Archerd Marmger F4-X fez 9- - ,2 5 9� - % o V-3 "of Rogers, Michael From: Stepp, Jonathan Sent: Tuesday, FebruaryO8, 2011 2:51 PM To: Rogers, Michael cc: Davidson, Landon Subject W 10 100 137 rescission letter (Archard) Attachments: W 10100137—R—Letter.pdf Michael, I just received the rescission letter, please find it attached. Thanks, Jonathan Jonathan Ste pp—JonathanSteprl(-ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality -Aquifer Protection Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway 5wannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and, 'therefore may be disclosed to third parties. Central Fiies: AP$ SWP 01112/ 1 1 Permit Number WIOIOO137 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Status Project Type Ground Water Active New Project Permit Type Version Permit Classification Injection Water Only GSHP Well System t50W j 1.00 Individual Primary Reviewer michael.rogers Coastal SW Rule Permitted Flow Facility Name Ridgefield investments, LLC Location Address 200 Ridgefield Ct Asheville Owner NC 28806 Permit Contact Affiliation Steven ❑eweese Driller Well PO Box 5411 Asheville NC 28813 Major/Minor Region Minor Asheville County Buncombe Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Name Owner Type Individual Charles W Archerd Owner Affiliation Charles W. Archerd Manager PO Box 5411 Asheville NC 28813 Dates/Events Scheduled Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 01/12/11 12109/10 01/12/11 01/12/11 Renulated Activities Heat Pump Injection Outfall Pit,._, Weterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbesin 1r mjT a NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Ridgefield Investments, LLC Artn. Charles W. Archerd. Manager P.G. Box 5411 Asheville, NC 28813 COleen H. Sullins Director Q111212D11 Natural Resources Subject. Acknowledgement of Intent to Construct Type 5QW Injection Well System Permit No. W10100137 200 Ridgefieid Court Asheville, NC 28806 Dear Mr. Archerd: Dee Freeman Secretary On 12/09/2010, the Aquifer Protection Section (APS) received notification of your intent to construct a closed -loop water-onl\ 2cothermal injection well system for the operation of a ground -source heat pump located at the address referenced above. An individual permit is not required for the construction and operation of this type of geothermal miection well system as long as the following conditions are met: The injection well system contains only potable water, The injection well system is constructed in accordance with well construction standards specified in North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Section 2C Subchapter .D213, and The required norif cation form and associated maps have been completely and accurately subrnirted. Failure to comply with all of these conditions constitutes a violation of the North Carolina Well Construction Act and North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Section 2C Subchapter .0211(u)(2). Additionally, you should contact the Buncombe County Health Deparmtent as they may have additional requirements for this type of system. Noncompliance with applicable state, county, or municipal rules and regulations may result in the assessment of civil penalties. Please contact Mike Rogers at (919) 713-6166 or Mi_cheel.R9 era a ncdenr.=ov 1Fyolve any questions. Sin rely, r"1 for Debra a s Supervisor cc.: Asheville Regional Omce - APS APS Central Files - Permit No. W10100137 Buncombe County Health Dept. Steve-DeWeese, Vice President (GeoTherm Loop Services, Inc., P.O. Box 5411, Asheville, NC 28813) Duane Gentry (Gentry Heating, Inc., 100 Buckeye Cove Access Rd., Swananoa, NC 28778) AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 I -ovation: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phoney 919-733.3221 � FAX 1: 919.715-05M: FAX Z 919.715-60481 Customer Service 1-877-623.6748 NorthCarolina Internet: mjrrw TimateraLdilY.ng An Equal Opportunity I AtfirmatiYe Acnan Emptoyer Na ally NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT A CLOSED -LOOP GEOTHERMAL WATER -ONLY INJECTION WELL SYSTEM TYPE 5QW WELLS s o C=1 In Accordance With the Provisions ofNCAC Title IBA 02C.0200 r Print or type the required information and mail to address on the back page. _ DATE: December 1. , 2010 r� Well Type Confirmation: Does the proposed system circulate potable water ❑nl% (no additives)riti continuous piping that completely isolates the Boid from the environment (i.e. closed -loon)? Yes X Continue completing this form. No Do Not complete this form. Complete other UIC application forms for installing either a 5A7 Nell (open -loop \veli injectin.g potable water into the aquifer) or a 5QM well (closed - loop well containing additives such as R-22, ethanol, or otlier antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors). A_ PROPERTY OWN ER(S)lAPPLICANT(S) List each Property Owner iisted on property deed (if owned by a bus mess or government agency, state name of entity and a representative wlauthority for signature): Ridgefield Investments. LLC Charles W. Archerd_ Manager (1) Mailing Address: PO Box 5411 City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code:28813 County: Buncombe Home/Office Tele No.: 828 277-2772 Cell No.: NA Email Address: a a:arch_erdbell,com_ Website: _ na (2) Physical Address of Well Site (if different than above): 200 Ridgefield Court City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28806 County: Buncombe Home/Office Tele No.: 828-277-2772 Cell No._ NA B. AUTHORIZED AGENT OF OWNER, IF ANY (if the Permit Applicant does not own the subject property, attach a letter from the property owner authorizing Agent to install and operate UIC well) Company Name: Contact Person: EMAIL Address: Address: City: State: Zip Code: County: Office TeIe No.: CeII No.: Website Address of Company, if any: GPU/UIC 5QW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008) Page I C. In E. F. WELL DRILLER INFORMATION Company Name:, GeoTherm Loor Services. Inc. Well Driller Contractor's Name: Edward Barker Jordan NC Contractor Certification No,: 3172 Contact Person: Steve DeWeese, Vice President EMAIL Address: sieve ii geothermservices.com Address: PO Box 5411 City: Asheville Zip Code: 28813 _ County: Buncombe Office Tele No.: 828-277-7009 Cell No.: 828-712-1689 HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (if different than driller) Company Name:Gentry Heaggg, Inc. Contact Person: Duane Gentry EMAIL Address: duane gentry heatinuinc.com Address: 100 Buckeye Cove Access Road City: Swananoa. NC Zip Cade: 28778 County: Buncombe Office Tele No,: 828-274-2520 Cell No.: 828-552-1421 STATUS OF APPLICANT Private: Federal: Commercial: X State: Municipal: Native American Lands: INJECTION PROCEDURE (briefly describe how the injection well(s) will be used) Closed loons for �r_-�ouud source heat exchanger G. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA (1) Proposed date to be constructed: 12/6/10 to 1/31/1 Number of borings: 28 Approximate depth of each boring (feet): 200' (2) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc); HDPE (3) Well casing. Is the well(s) cased? (check either (a.) Yes or (b.) No below) (a) Yes if yes, then provide casing information below Type: galvanized steel black steel plastic other (specify) Casing depth: From to feet (reference to land surface) Casing extends to above ground inches (b) No X (4) Grout Info (material surrounding well casing and/or piping): (a) Grout type: Neat Cement Bentonite X Other (specify) (b) Grout placement: Pumping X Pressure Other (c) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from 0' to 200' (feet) If well has casing, indicate grout depth: from to (feet) GPUXIC 5QW NotiFiication oFIntent Form (Revised 812008) Page 2 H. INJECTION -RELATED EQUIPMENT Attach a diagram showing the engineering layout or proposed modification of the injection equipment and exterior piping/tabing associated with the injection operation. The manufacturer's brochure may provide supplementary information. I. LOCATION OF WELL(S) Attach two copies of maps showing the following information: (1) Include a Site Map (can be drawn) showing: buildings, property lines, surface water bodies, potential sources of groundwater contamination and the orientation of and distances between the proposed well(s) and any existing well(s) or waste disposal facilities such as septic tanks or drain fields located within 200 feet of the geothermal heat pump well system. Label all features clearly and include a north arrow. (2) The Site Map must snow the subject property in relation to the surrounding area by using at least two fixed reference points such as roads, streams, and/or highway intersections. J. CERTIFICATION Note: This Permit Application must be signed by each person appearing on the recorded legal property deed, "I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments thereto and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining said information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment, for submitting false information. 1 agree to construct, operate, maintain, repair, and if applicable, abandon the injection well and all related appurtenances in accordance with the appry}ns spec cations and nditions of the Permit." `signature of Property Owner/Applicant Charles W. Archerd, Manager Print or Type Full Name and title Signature of Property Owner/Applicant Print or Type Full Name and title Signature of Authorized Agent, if any Print or Type Full Name and title Please return two copies of the completed Application package to: North Carolina DENR-DWQ Aquifer Protection Section-LTIC Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone (919) 733-3221 GPWUIC 5QW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008) Page 3 NOD w loG ►'F T ■o!V �4 \ \,' Sr � 1 � �iry',7'f r �.... � ..}v"w •+'�.�i'- i� \irk `•. ' � + �'G ` °.i"•. •l � '��� � i . ■ ' f aI ♦ ti /,kr MCABEE& lWC�1lee�Yi a �bL�a. 1,'���i�aw oz..,.-._n+..�. .�.i.e.....—�.. �...,r...w yQrr_r •��—...i.iwrwi�r Cam,...,. .,...�..�.,�, .�,.,...,...�, �` �• '�'I,'" ��_,.,. fy.„ �-, Y�..,..a..�,�..�.,....�...... i f,,, ..-row , ^. M.. AssncIAT&s A lie, ^: �. _�_ AiDGEFIEI D INVESTMENTS, LLC t� 'u 200 RIDGEFIELD COURT ol IX ;r1r 11 _tea ,1 iw L'•OO :ten ..m .,..... 1= I= I f i.r w.wwns%�iJ� f�ilV�'� V^� ir..-.n....._�.vv.J Wn•. i�......r�. r- . �+,. i.. M{ CAHEE �_A 7 �fd W,M1i.' _ _ _ RIDGEFIELD INVESTMENTS LLC ^ ASSO�I`��5oW 1�l ren 1 _ TL^^LM 1TIi: a..ee 1Yl'w 200 RIDGEFIELD COURT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT A CLOSED -LOOP GEOTHERMAL WATER -ONLY INJECTION WELL SYSTEM TYPE 5[ 3W WELL(S) In Accordance With the Provisions of NCAC Title 15A 02C.0200 r�l Print or type the required information and mail to address on the back page. DATE: December 1. , 201.0 A. R. Well Type Confirmation: Does the proposed system circulate potable water only (no additives) in continuous piping that completely isolates the fluid from the environment (i.e. closed -loop)? Yes X Continue completing this form. No Do Not complete this form. Complete other UIC application forms for installing either a 5A7 well (open -loop well in'ectin potable water into the aquifer) or a 5QM well (closed - loop well containing additives such as R-222, ethanol, or other antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors). PROPERTY OWNERS)IAPPLICANT(S) List each Property Owner listed on property deed (if owned by a business or government agency, state name of entity and a representative wlauthority for signature): Ridgefield Investments. LLC Charles-W. Archerd. Manmer _ (2) Mailing Address: PO Box 5411 City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28813 County: Buncombe _ Home/Office Tele No.. 828-277-2772 Cell No.: NA Email Address: ca•�-varcherdbell.com Website: na Physical Address of Well Site (if different than above): 200 Rid,_,efield Court City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28806 County: Buncombe Home/Office Tele No.: 828-277-2772 Cell No.: NA AUTHORIZED AGENT OF OWNER, IF ANY (if the Permit Applicant does not own the subject property, attach a letter from the property owner authorizing Agent to install and operate UIC well) Company Name' Contact Person: Address: City: Office Tele No.: State: Website Address of Company, if any:, Zip Code: Address: bounty: GPLTIUIC 5QW Nob ication of Intent Farm (Revised 8/2008) Page 1 C. E. E. WELL DRILLER INFORMATION Company Name:. GeoTherm Loor,Serv_ices. Inc. Well Driller Contractor's Name: Edward Barker Jordon NC Contractor Cerlifscation No,: 3172 Contact Person: Steve DeWeese, Vice President EMAIL Address: steveftj,.�eothermseryices.com Address; PO Box 5411 City: Asheville Zip Code: 28813 County: Buncombe Office Tele No.: 828-277-7009 Cell No.: 828-712-1689 HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR rgFORMATION (if different than driller) Company Name:GentU Heating— Inc. Contact Person: Duane Gentry EMAIL Address: duane_im entr�_heatinginc,com Address: 100 Bucke%-e Cove Access Road City: Swananoa, NC Zip Code: 28778 County: Buncombe Office Tele No,: 828-274-2520 Cell No.: 828-552-1421 STATUS OF APPLICANT Private: Federal: Commercial: X State; Municipal: Native American Lands: INN ECTION PROC EDURE (briefly describe how the injection well(s) will be used) Closed loops for ground source heat exchanger G. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA t 1) Proposed date to be constructed; IV6110 to 1131/11 Number of borings: 23 Approximate depth of each boring (feet): 200' (2) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc): HDPE (3) Well casing. Is the wall(s) cased? (cheek either (a.) Yes or (b,) No below) (a) Yes if yes, then provide casing information below Type; _galvanized steel black steel�lastic other (specify) Casing depth: From to feet (reference to land surface) Casing extends to above ground inches (b) No X (4) Grout Info (material surrounding well casing and/or piping): (a) Grout type: Neat Cement Bentonite X (b) Grout placement: Pumping X Pressure (c) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from If well has casing, indicate grout depth: from GPU/UIC SQW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008) Other (specify) Other 0' to 200' ((feet) to (feet} Page 2 H. INJECTION -RELATED EQUIPMENT Attach a diagram showing the engineering layout or proposed modification of the injection equipment and exterior pipingltubing associated with the injection operation. The manufacturer's brochure may provide supplementary information. 1, LOCATION OF WELL(S) Attach two copies of maps showing the following information: (1) Include a Site Map (can be drawn) showing: buildings, property lines, surface water bodies, potential sources of groundwater contamination and the orientation of and distances between the proposed weIl(s) and any existing well(s) or waste disposal facilities such as septic tanks or drain fields located within 200 Feet of the geothermal heat pump well system, Label all features clearly and include a north arrow, (2) The Site Map must show the subject property in relation to the surrounding area by using at least two Fixed reference points such as roads, streams, and/or highway intersections. ,1, CERTMICATION Note: This Permit Application must be signed by each person appearing on the recorded legal property deed. "I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that I have personally examuned and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments thereto and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining said information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment, For submitting False information. I agree to construct, operate, maintain, repair, and if applicable, abandon the injection well and all related appurtenances in accordance with the app�specifications and conditions a the Permit." l� Signature of Property Cwner/Applicant Charles W. Archerd. 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