WI0100167_GEO THERMAL_20120523

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
AVA
MCDEMR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
May 23, 2012
Donald and Nancy Lux
62 Willow Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
Subject: Notification of Rule Revisions Affecting
Closed-Loop Geothermal Injection Well Permit Holders
PermitNumber: WI0100167
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lux:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Our records indicate that you currently hold a permit for a closed-loop geothermal injection well
system. This letter is to inform you that on May 1, 2012, the North Carolina Administrative
Code Title 15A Section 2C .0200 entitled "Well Construction Standards -Criteria and
Standards Applicable Injection Wells" were revised. These revisions affect all permits issued
for injection wells including geothermal wells.
This letter is also to inform you that your closed-loop geothermal injection well(s) have become
"permitted by rule." Therefore, you are no longer required to renew your current permit
and the permit will be valid indefinitely as long as the wells are active and are operated in
accordance with the revised rules referenced above. Please keep in mind that if you abandon
the wells, a record of abandonment must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality. You
may view the revised rules ·on our website at http://portal.ncdenr.orgiweb/wq/aps.
If you have any questions regarding your current permit or the rule revisions, please feel free to
contact our underground injection control staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Eric G. Smith, P.G.
Hydrogeologist
cc: UIC Permit File
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Seivice Center, Ra!1;Jigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Sa!lsbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguaUtv.org
An Equal Opportunity I Affi1mative Action Employer
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Permit Nu mber WI0100167
Program Category
Ground Water
Permit Type
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM)
Primary Reviewer
ml cha el. rogers
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Faclllt~
Facility Name
Donald & Nancy Lux SFR
Location Address
62WillowRd
Waynesville
owner
Owner Name
Donald
Dates/Events
NC 28786
Lu x
Orig Issue
08/31/11
App Rece ived Draft Initiated
08/16/11
Scheduled
Issuance
Central Flies: APS_ SWP_
09/02/11
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
Active
Versi on
1.00
Project Type
New Project
Permit Classlflcatlon
Individual
Permit Contact Afflliatlon
Major/Minor
M inor
Region
Asheville
County
Haywood
Faclllty Contact Afflllatlon
Owner Type
Individual
Owner Affiliation
Donald Lux
62WillowRd
Waynesville NC 28786
Public Notice Issue
08/31/11
Effective
08/31/1 1
Expiration
07/31/16
_R_e_o -'--u_la-'-te_d'--A_ct_ivi__;;;ti_es~--------------Rea uested/Received Events
Heat Pump Injection RO staff report recerved
RO staff report requested
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class
08/24/11
08/24/11
Subbasin
Permlt Number WI0100167
Program Category
Ground Water
Permit Type
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM)
Primary Reviewer
michael.rogers
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
F cl v
Facility Name
D onald & Nancy Lux SFR
Location Address
62WillowRd
Waynesville
Owner Name
Donald
DatgslEwnt~
NC 28786
Lux
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
08/16/11
ReQulated Activities
Heat Pump Injection
-Outfall ll'Ui...:...
Central Flies: APS_ SWP_
08/25/11
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
In review
Project Type
New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Asheville
County
Haywood
Facility Contact Afflllatlon
Owner Type
Individual
Owner Affiliation
Donald Lux
62WillowRd
Waynesville
Publlc Notice Issue
NC
Effective
Reo uested/Recejved Evenu:
RO staff report requested
RO staff report received
28786
Expiration
08/24/11
08/24/11
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasln
AV.A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Directo r
August 31 , 2011
Donald and Nancy Lux
62 Willow Rd.
Waynesville, NC 28786
Ref: Issuance of Injection Well Permits WI0100167
Issued to Donald and Nancy Lux
Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lux:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with the application received on August 16, 2011 , I am forwarding permit number WI0100167 for
the construction and operatioo of a vertical closed-loop geothermal mixed-fluid heat pump injection well system to
be located at the above referenced address. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31 ,
20161 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations stated therein, including the requirement to install
well identification tags as specified in Part IL3 and to submit well construction records as specified in Part
VII.2. Be sure to read the entire permit to ensure that you are aware of all compliance requirements of the. permit.
You will need to notify this office at least 48 hours prior to beginning construction and operation of the injection
well system. In order to continue uninterrupted legal use of the injection facility for the stated purpose, you must
submit an application to renew the permit 120 days prior to its expiration date. This permit is not transferable to
any person without prior notice to and approval by the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Please contact me at [phone] or michael.ro0 ersia.ncdenr.1wv if you have any questions about your permit.
cc: Landon Davidson, Asheville Regional Office
WIO 100167 Permit File
Haywood County Environmental Health Department
Best Regards,
~~·
Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL)
Rick Clemenzi, Asheville Geothennal Inc., P .O. Box 18757, Asheville, NC 28814
AQUIFER PROTECTJON Sl:CTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carollna 27699-1636
Location· 272e Capital Boulevard, Raleigh , North Ca rolina 2760I!
-Phone'. 919-733-3221 ) FAX t 919-715.0588:FAX 2· 919-715-£048\ C.ustomerService. 1-lm-6Z3-674S
.In ternet: www.n cwaterouali11 .oro
An Eauc:' OpporJuoity I Affirrnative Alllkm Etnptovar
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A WELL FOR INJECTION
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87; Article 21 , Chapter 143;• and other applicable
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Donald and Nancy Lux
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF 2 TYPE SQM INJECTION WELL(S), defined in Title
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2C .0209(e)(3)(F), for the purpose of operating a vertical closed loop
geothermal mixed fluid heat pump system. This system is located at 62 Willow Rd., Waynesville, Haywood
County, NC 28786, and will be constructed and operated in accordance with the application received August
16, 2011, and in conformity with the specifications and supporting data submitted, all of which are filed with
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are considered a part of this permit.
This permit is for Construction and Operation of an injection well and shall be in compliance with Title 15A of
the North Carolina Administrative Code 2C .0100 and .0200 plus any other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations pertaining to well construction and use.
Tilis permit shall be effective, unless revoked, from the date of its issuance until July 31, 2016, and shall be
subject to the specified conditions and limitations set forth in Parts I through IX hereof.
Permit issued this the 31st day of August, 2011.
J,:1 _Coleen H. Sullins, Director
1u ' Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission,
Permit #WJ0100167 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page 1 of S
PART I-WELL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit and with the standards and criteria specified
in Criteria and Standards Applicable to Injection Wells (ISA NCAC 2C .0200). Any noncompliance with
conditions of this permit constitutes a violation of the North Carolina Well Construction Act and is
grounds for enforcement action as provided for in N.C.G.S. 87-94.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facility is constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit. the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. Each injection well shall not hydraulically connect separate aquifers.
4 . Each injectio n well shall not be located in an area generally subject to flooding, Areas that are generally
subject to flooding include those with concave slope, alluvial or colluvial soils, gullies, depressions, and
drainage ways.
5. Each injection well shall be afforded reasonable protection against damage during construction and use.
PART II-WELL CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. At least forty-eight ( 48) hours prior to constructing system, the Permittee shall notify the Aquifer
Protection Section's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program Central Office staff, telephone
nwnber 919 715-6166 and the Asheville Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Staff, telephone
number 828-296-4500.
2. The location of each of the system manifolds shall be recorded by triangulation from three permanent
features on the site (e.g., building foundation comers) and shown on an updated Site Map. The Permittee
shall retain a copy of this record on site.
3. One well identification tag per grouping or 'duster' of wells shall be permanently affixed to the heating
and cooling unit or other nearby permanently fixed location in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0213(g).
PART ID-OPERATION AND USE GENERAL CONDffiONS
) , This permit is effective only with respect to the nature, volume of materials and rate of injection1 as
described in the application and other supporting data.
2 . This permit is not transferable without prior notice to, and approval by, the Director of the Division of
Water Quality (Director). In the event there is a desire for the facility to change ownership, or there is a
name change of the Permittee, a formal permit amendment request must be submitted to the Director,
including any supporting materials as may be appropriate, at least 30 days prior to the date of the change.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, o r ordinances, which may be imposed by other local, state, and federal
agencies, which have jurisdiction. Furthermore, the issuance of this permit does not imply that all
regulatory requirements have been met.
Permit #WI0100167 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page 2 of 5
PART JV -PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I
l . The injection facility shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no
contamination of groundwater that will render it unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the
facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
injection zone to adequately assimilate the injected fluid, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective
actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality such as the repair.
modification, or abandonment of the injection facility.
2. The Permittee shall be required to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit even if compliance
requires a reduction or elimination of the permitted activity.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
ground water resulting from the operation of this facility.
PART V -OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.
3.
The injection facility shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
The Permittee must notify the Division and receive prior written approval from the Director of any
planned physical alterations or additions in the permitted facility or activity not specifically authorized by
the permit.
At least forty-eight ( 48) hours prior to the initiation of the operation of the facility for injection, the
Permittee must notify by telephone the Aquifer Protection Section's Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Program Central Office staff, telephone number 919 715-6166. Notification is required so that Division
staff can inspect or otherwise review the injection facility and determine if it is in compliance w ith permit
conditions.
PART VI -INSPECTIONS
1. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to the injection
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of detennining compliance with this permit, may inspect or
copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain
samples of groundwater, surface water, or injection fluids .
2 . Division representatives shall have reasonable access for purposes of inspection, observation, and
sampling associated with injection and any related facilities as provided for in N .C .G.S. 87-90.
3. Provisions shall be made for collecting any necessary and appropriate samples associated with the
injection facility activities.
Permit #WID100167 UIC/5QM
ver. 03/2010
Page 3 of 5
PART Vll -MONITO RING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1, All required documentation shall be submitted to:
Aquifer Protection Section -UIC Program
DENR-Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center and
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Ph# 919-715-3221
Aquifer Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
2. A completed Well Construction Record (Fonn GW-1) for each injection well must be submitted to the
Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the Asheville Regional Office within 30 days of completion
of well construction. Copies of the GW-1 form(s) shall also be given to the Permittee and retained on site
to be made available for inspection.
3. A copy of the site map updated with manifold l ocations required in Part 11.2 of th is permit shall be
submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the Asheville Regional Office within 30
days of completion of well construction.
4. Any monitoring (inclu ding groundwater, surface water, or soil sampling) deemed necessary by the
Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
S. The Permittee shall report by telephone, within 48 hours of the occurren ce or first knowledge of the
occurrence, to the Asheville R egional Office, t elephone number 828-296-4500, any of the following:
(A) Any occurrence at the injection facility that results in any unusual operating circumstances;
(B) Any failure due to known or unknown reasons that renders the facility in capable of proper
injection operations, such as mechanical or electrical failures ;
(C) Any loss of refrigerant in the system, regardless of the origin of the loss;
(D) Any recharging of the refrigerant system.
6. Where the Permittee becomes aware of an omission of any rel evant facts in a peon.it application, or of any
incorrect information submi tted in said application or in any report to the Director, the relevant and
correct facts or information shall be promptly submitted to the Director by the Pennittee,
7 . In the event that the permitted facility fails to perform satisfactorily, the Pennittee shall take such
immediate action as may be required by the Director.
PART VllI-PERMIT RENEWAL
In order to continue uninterrupted legal use of the injection facility for the stated purpose, the Permittee shall
submit an application to renew the permit 120 days prior to its ex piration date.
Per mit #WID10016.7 UIC/SQM
ve r. 03/2010
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PART IX-CHANGE OF WELL STATUS
1. The Permittee shall provide written notification within 15 days of any change of status of an injection
well. Such a change would include tbe discontinu ed use of a well for injection. If a well is taken
completely out of service temporarily, the Permittee must install a sanitary seal. If a well is not to be used
for any purpose, then that well must be pennanently abandoned according to 15A NCAC 2C .0213(h)(l).
Notification shall be submitted to the addresses given in Part VII. l of this permit.
2 . When operations have ceased at the facility and a well will no longer be used for any purpose, the
Pennittee shall abandon that injection well in accordance with the procedures specified in 15A NCAC 2C
.0214, including but not limited to, the following:
(A) All casing and materials may be removed prior to initiation of abandonment procedures if the
Director finds such removal will not be respons ible for, or contribute to, the contamination of an
underground source of drinking water.
(B) The entire depth of each well shall be sounded before it is sealed to insure freedom from
obstructions that may interfere with sealing operations.
(C) Each well shall be thoroughly disinfected, prior to sealing, if the Director detennines that failure
to do so could lead to the contamination of an underground source of drinking water.
(D) Each well shall be completely filled with cement grout, which shall be introduced into the well
through a pipe that extends to the bottom of the well and is r aised as the well is filled.
(E) In the case of gravel-packed wells in which the casing and screens have not been removed, the
casing shall be perforated opposite the gravel pack, at intervals not exceeding 10 feet, and grout
injected through the perforations.
(F) In those cases when, as a result of the injection operations, a subsurface cavity has been created,
each well shall .be abandoned in such a manner that will prevent the movement of fluids into or'
between underground sources of drinking water and in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the permit.
(G) The Permittee shall submit a copy of the Well Abandonment Record (Form GW-30) as specified
in 15A NCAC 2C .0213(h)(l) within 30 days of completion of abandonment. Copies shall be
submitted to the addresses given in PartVII.l of this permit.
Permit #WI0100167 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
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Rogers, Michael
From: Stepp, Jonathan
Sent:
To:
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 10:05 AM
Rogers, Michael
Cc: Davidson, Landon
Subject: RE: Emailing: Lux Geothermal App • Asheville Geothermal.pdf WI 0100167
Yes
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Stepp -Jonathan .Stepp@ ncdenr.gov
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Qua lity -Aquifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel : [phone]
Fa x: 828-299-7043
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Pu blic Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Rogers, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:15 AM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Cc: Davidson, Landon
Subject: RE: Emailing: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf WI 0100167
We received and processed the application for the above that you sent. Do you recommend permit issuance?
Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL)
Environmental Specialist
NC Div of Water Quality• Aquifer Protection Section (APS)
1636 Mall Service Center
Raleigh , NC 27699-1636
Dlrect Line [phone]; Fax [phone] (put to my attn on cover letter)
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/gwpro/permit-applicalions#geothermApps
£-mall correspondence to and from this address may be subject to tho North Caro/Ina Pub/le Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
From: Stepp, Jonathan
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:52 AM
To: Rogers, Michael
Subject: FW: Emafllng: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Michael,
Not sure if you received this one or not. I Spoke with Rick Clemenzi (Asheville Geothermal) while discussing another
question and he sent this to me. He is in a hurry and would like to be working on the job in two to three weeks if
possible. Note the access agreement and application are attached .
l
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Stepp [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of f:nvironment and Natu ral Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality -Aq uifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC28778
Tel ; 828-296-4500
Fax: [phone]
Not ice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Publ ic Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Asheville Geothermal [ mailto: [e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:16 PM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Subject: Fw: Emailing: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geotherma l .pdf
Jonathan,
I just realized the agreement was not attached to the DENT application , and hence your questions. It is attached here.
Sorry about that.
Thanks,
Rick
---Original Message -----
From: Asheville Geothermal
To: Stepp. Jonathan
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8 :07 PM
Subject: Re: Emailing: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Jonathan,
Yes -public water and sewer. And, yes we have an agreement to install a well-based geothermal system .
Thank you,
Rick
Rick Clernenzi
Ashevi lle Geothermal Inc.
828-712-6786
rclem enzi@ ashe villeaeotherm al .corn
www.ashev illeoeoth:ermal.com
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-----Original Message ----
From: Step p, Jonat han
To: Rick C lemenzi
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8 :27 AM
Subject: RE: Emailing: L ux Geothermal App -Asheville Geotherrnal.pdf
Hi Rick.
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I am assuming that t h is house is on so rn e sort of pubfic water and sewer ... is this correct ? Also, do you have a sign ed
access agreemen t t rorn the owner?
Thanks,
Jo n athan
Jo n athan St epp -Jonathan.Steo pt@ ncdenr.gov
North Caro lina De pt. of Environ m ent a nd Nat ural Resources
Ashev ille Region a l Office
Division of Water Quality -Aq uifer Pro t ection Section
2090 U.S . 70 Highway
Swa n nanoa, NC 28778
Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mai l correspondence to and from this ad d r ess may be subject to the North Ca rolina Public Records Law and
t h e refo re m ay be d isclosed t o third parties.
From: Rick Clemenzl [mallto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:39 AM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Subject: Emailing:· Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Jonathan,
Here is that geothermal application I spoke with you about last Thursday. I would like to drill it in 2-3 weeks if possible,
but we will wait if required. I am asking for the bentonite over pea gravel, so I know it will receive a bit of additional
scrutiny. However, ·we have an open yard to work with In this case with over 25' clearance in all directions.
Thank you ,
Rick
Rick Clemenzi
Asheville Geothermal Inc.
828-712-6786
rclemenzi @ ashevilleaeothennal.com
www.ashevillegeothermal.com
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Rogers, Michael
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Hi Michael,
Stepp, Jonathan
•Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:23 AM
Rogers , Michael
FW: Asheville Geothermal -Drilling area photos 62 WIiiow Rd Waynesville
001 .JPG ; 002.JPG
Rick just left me a message about this j ob aski ng if I needed additional information and reiterating his desire to begin
work on this asap (that i s in addition to this e-mail ). AS far as the conversation about the job that Rick waffled back and
forth on, this is not the one .. .it's here in buncombe county and has already crossed your desk ... l think. Let me know if
you have additional questions or if I can help in any way.
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Stepp [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natura l Resources
Asheville Reg i onal Office
Division of Water Quality -Aquifer Protection SectioFJ
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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.
From: Rick Clemenzi [mailto:rcleme nzl@ashevllleq eothermal.comJ
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:01 AM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Subject: Asheville Geothermal -Drilling area photos 62 WIiiow Rd Waynesville
Jonathan,
As you may have seen on our Waynesville geothermal well application, the county s h ows the sewer main running directly
under the house. Of course, this is just a mapping error. But, we also already had the yard marked for utilities, and the
attached pictures of where we intend to drill show that no utilities were marked in that area at all.
Hope that helps.
Rick
Rick Clemenzi
Asheville Geothermal Inc.
828-712-6786
r clem enzi @ashevlllea eolhermal.com
www.ashevillea eothermal.com
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Rogers, Michael
From : Stepp, Jonathan
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:52 AM
Rogers, Michael
Subject: FW: Emailing: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Attachments: DENR permit_LUX.pdf; Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Michael,
Not sure if you received this one or not. I Spoke with Rick Clemenzi (Asheville Geothermal) while discussing another
question and ,he sent this to me. He is in a hurry and would like to be worki ng on the job in two to three weeks if
possible. Note the access agreement and application are attached.
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Stepp-Jonathan.Ste pp@ncdenr.g ov
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Div ision of Water Quality -Aqujfer Protection Section
2090 U.S . 70 Hig hway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
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.
From: Asheville Geothermal (mailto:informashevillegeothermal.com]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 201110:16 PM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Subject: Fw: Emalling: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Jonathan,
I just realized the agreement was not attached to the DENT application, and hence your questions. It Is attached here.
Sorry about that.
Thanks,
Rick
----Original Message -
From: Asheville Geothermal
To: Stepp . Jonathan
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:07 PM
Subject: Re : Emailing: Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Jonathan,
Yes -public water and sewer. And , yes we have an agreement to install a well-based geothermal system .
Thank you,
Rick
1
Rick Clemenzi
Asheville Geothermal Inc.
828-712-6786
rclemenzi<@ ashevillegeothermal.com
www.ashevilleoeothermal.com
Lie.# 30110
--Original Message --
From: Stepp , Jonathan
To: Rick Clemenzi
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8 :27 AM
Subject: RE: Emailing : Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Hi Rick,
I am assuming that this house is on some sort of public water and se wer ... is this correct? Also, do yo u have a signed
access agree ment from the owner?
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Step p -Jonathan.Stepp@ 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
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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.
From: Rick Clemenzi [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:39 AM
To: Stepp, Jonathan
Subject: Emailing : Lux Geothermal App -Asheville Geothermal.pdf
Jonathan1
Here is that geothermal application I spoke with you about last Thursday. I would like to drill it in 2-3 weeks if possible ,
but we will wait if required. I am asking for the bentonite over pea grave), so I know it will receive a bit of additional
scrutiny. However, we have an open yard to work with in this case with over 25' clearance in all directions.
Thank you,
Rick
Rick Clemenzi
Asheville Geothermal Inc.
828-712-6786
rclem enzi@ ashevilleg eothermal.com
www.ashevilleq eothermal.com
Lie.# 30110
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AVA
NCDENR
North Caro lina Department of Environmen t and Natural Resources
Division of Wate r Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Donald Lux
Nancy Lux
62 Willow Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lux:
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 23, 201 1
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Acknowledgement of
Application No. WI0100167
Donald & Nancy Lux
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP
Well (SQM) System
Correction ! Haywood County
The Aquifer Protection Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting
documentation received on August 16, 2011. Your application package has been assigned the number
listed above, and the primary reviewer is Michael Rogers. Also, this letter serves as a correction to the
facility's county and the assigned regional office. Please discard the letter sent to you on August 22,
2011.
Central and Asheville Regional Office staff will perform a detailed review of the provided
application, and may contact you with a request for additional information. To ensure maximum
efficiency in processing permit applications, the Aquifer Protection Section requests your assistance in
providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note that processing standard review permit applications may take as long as 60 to 90 days
after receipt of a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact
Michael Rogers at [phone] [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for2b~~-SoortL
Groundwater Protection Unit Supervisor
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Asheville Geothermal, Inc -Rick Clemenzi
Clearwater Well Drilling· Jeff Moore
Permit :File WIQ 100167
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Cenler, Ra~h, Non!l Carolina 27699-1638
Location: 2728 Cap1tal Boulevard, Ra le19h, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX 1: 919-715-0588: FAX 2:919-715-6048 I Customer Service: t-877-623-6748
Internet www .nc:waternualii~ .oro
An Equi!I Opponunily I Affil!Tlatwe Acnoo Employer
rfoftb Carolina ,,1\1oturally
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE INJECTION WELLS
In Accordance With the Provisions of 15A NCAC 02C .0200
CLOSED-LOOP MIXED-FLUID GEOTHERMAL INJECTION WELLS
These wells circulate fluids other than potable water as part of a geothermal heating and cooling system
(check one) _K_New Application Renewal* ---__ Modification
Print or Type Information and Mail to the Address on the Last Page. fllegible Applications Will Be Returned As I11complete.
DA TE: ----=A=u=g=u=st--=1=2 ____ __, 20-1..L
PERMIT N0.13.ll e@t.1C10'i1 (leave blank if New Application) \J\llO \ 00 \ \.Dq..
A. STATUS OF APPLICANT (choose one)
Non-Government: Individual Residence _x_ Business/Organization __
Government: State Municipal __ County__ Federal
B . PERMIT APPLICANT -For individual residences, list each owner on property deed. For all others,
~tate name of entity and name of person delegated authority to sign on behalf of the business or agency:
Donald and Nancy Lux
Mailing Address: --~62~W~il=lo~w~R=d·~----------------
City: W avnesville State: NC Zip Code:-'2=8"--'-7-=8=-6 ___ County: Havwood
Day Tele No.: 828 -452-0341 Cell No.:
EMAil., Address: bigpantswheelstaicharter.net Fax No.:
C. LOCATION OF WELL SITE -Where the injection wells are physically located:
(1) Parcel Identification Number (PIN) of well site: 8614-08-9021 County: Havwood
(2) Physical Address (if different than mailing address): _______________ _
City: ______________ State: Zip Code: ________ _
D. W"ELL DRILLER INFORMATION
Well Drilling Contractor's Name: -----=C=learw=..:""'a=ter=--:W"'"e=l"""l D==-=ri=)lj=n=I! _____________ _
NC Well Drilling Contractor Certification No.: -=24~9~1 ________________ _
CompanyName:. __ __,,CL=E=AR==W.,_.A=1E=R"'-'-WE-===LL=-=D=RIL==L=IN ... G=·--=IN=C"-. ____________ _
Contact Person:~· --~J~e=ff~M=o~o=r~e _______ =E=MAIL=~A=d=dr=e=ss=:~----------
Address: ----=11=2,.__,B=l=uff=M=o=un=ta=in=-R=d.:-_____________________ _
City: . ___ .....,H=o=t-=S=pnn=·=-=g""-s __ Zip Code: 28743 State: NC County: =M=a=dis=· =o=n ____ _
OfficeTeleNo.: _8=2=8~-7~7~6-~6=5=2-=--6 _____ Ce11No.: :\~[nee 1~~~~-,:c
GPU/UIC SQM Perm.it Application (Revised J/24/2011) AOUIFFR Pf;r\r"i n ►.t ~~ TIC.Al Page 1
AUG 16 2011
E. HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INFORMAT ION (if different than driller)
Company Name: ___ ~A=s=h=e~vt='ll~e_G=e=o~th=e=rma==l~In=c=·---------------------
Contact Person.,_: ___ .,,_Ri=· c=k.,__C=le=m=enz=1,__· -------=E=MAIL~='-'-A=d=dr=ess=:...: ""'.infi:,:.o""(ti.=::(IJ.;.::a""sh:e.:e:...:cYl.:..:. l.:..:le:.:,f!.:eo""th=ennal==·c'-"om=--
Address: --~P=-O=-=B'""o--=x~l=87"'"'5~7 ________________________ _
City: Asheville Zip Code: 28814 State: NC County: ~B~un=co=m=b~e ____ _
Office Tele No.: 828-712-6786 Cell No.: 828-712-6786 F'"-'a=x,_,_N-'->o=.: ____ _
F. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA
(1) Number ofborings to be constructed*: 2 Depth of each boring (feet):_--=2=2~5-' ____ _
* If existing water supply wells will be-used then provide the information in item (4) below.
(2) Chemical additives to be used: R-22 ___ Propylene glycol___ Ethanol X
Other ________ (other additives will need prior approval by NCDENR before use)
(3) Type of tubing to be used (copper, P VC, etc): ----=-HD=P'"""E"---------------
(4) Well casing. If the well(s) will use casing then provide the~ (steel, PVC, plastic, etc.), diameter, depth,
and extent of casing appearing above ground: __ _;..N ... IA=---------------
(5) Grout (material surrounding well casing and/or piping):
(a) Grout type: Cement__ Bentonite** __ Other (speci fy) See Attached /J,1-1 -IL
•• By selecting bentonite grout. n variance is hereby requested to 15A NCAC 2C .02 lJ(d)(l )(A), Which require,;~ c ~.'.._,~P~)
(b) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from ___ to ~O ( {tfel),.~' -,,-,.,,
IfweU bas casing, indicate grout depth: from ___ to ____ (feet)
G. WELL LOCATIONS -Maps must be scaled or otherwise accurately indicate distances and orientations of
features located within 1000 feet of the injection well(s). Label all features clearly and include a north an·ow.
(1) Attach a site-specific map showing the locations of the fol1owing:
* Proposed injection wells * Buildings * Property boundaries
* Surface water bodies * Water supply wells
* Septic tanks and associated spray irrigation sites, drain fiel ds, or repair areas
* Existing or potential sources of groundwater contamination
(2) Attach a topographic map of the area extending 1/4 mile from the injection well site that indicates the
facility's location and the map name.
NOTE: In most cases, alt aerial p lco tograph of the property parcel showing property lines a,1d structures ca,1 be
obtained u11d dow11/oaded fr-0m the applicable couT1ty GIS we bsite. Typically, the property can he searched by
ow11er 11ame or address. The locafi011 of the wells in relation to property boundaries, houses, septic tanks, other
wells, etc. ca11 the11 be drawn i11 by J,a11d Also, n 'layer' can be selected shuwi11g topograpltk c ont1Jurs or
elevation data.
GPU/UlC 5QM Permit Application (Revised 1 /24/20 I i) Page 2
H. CERTIFICATION (to be signed as r equired below or by that person's authorized agent)
15A NCAC 02C .021 l(b) requires that all permit applications shall be signed as follows:
1. for a corporation: by a responsible corporate offi~er;
2. for a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, re$pectively;
3 . for a municip~lity or a state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking publicly elected official;
4. for all others: by the well owner (which means all persons listed on the property deed).
If an authorized agent is signing on behalf of the applicant, then supply a letter signed by the
applicant that names and authorizes their agent to sign this application on their behalf.
"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. I. agree to construct; operate, maintain, repair, and if applicable, abandon the
injection well and all related appurtenances in accordance with the approved specifications and conditions of
the Permit."
Signature of Property Owner/Applicant
Print or Type Full Name
Signature of Property Owner/ Applicant
Print or Type Full Name
~ ~
Signaqure of Authorized Agent, i~(jy
Richard A Clemenzi
Print or T;ype Full Name
Submit two copies of the completed application package to:
DWQ -Aquifer Protection Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Telephone [phone]
Aoui~:tt0r:r.~NR l DWO
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AUG 1 fi 2ar1
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Minimum
pipe radius
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Residential Well Specification
I
Finished Grade
Header depth nominal 4 '
· (1 /2" insulated if <3', 1" insulated if <1 ')
Trench backfill -no rocks >1/4" in
contact w ith pipe
Bedrock =============::::r-=tt=t====:....:-======::::::::=~~-::;;::;-:::::=====:::=:::~
Bore Depth
. Bentonite grout to minimum 20' below bedrock --
----Well Bore
. ,-----Geothermal Loop ___ DR11
Pea gravel grout from bottom to static w ater level
(maximum 20' below bedrock)
Copyright 2010-2011 Asheville Geothermal Inc ., All Rights Reserved
Asheville
----Geothermal
To :
Re:
PIN:
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NC Department of Natural Resources
Geothermal We ll Permit
ito)L\ -0~·-'102 \
Dear Department of Natural Resources:
I/We hereby authorize Asheville Geothermal Inc., a licensed NC HVAC contractor, to sign and
otherwise speak for us with regard to obtaining a permit from the NC Department of Natural
Resources (DENR) for ethanol antifreeze protected Closed Loop Geothermal Wells on our
property at the above Property Identification Number (PIN). We ask that Asheville Geothermal
Inc. be allowed to sign and submit the Geothermal Well application, and that a representative
of Asheville Geothermal Inc. be allowed to speak with DEN'R on our behalf in this regard as
further needed.
Sincerely~
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Signature of Propertywner
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Printed Name Date
Signature of Property Owner Printed Name Date
Signature of Property Owner Printed Name Date
[e-mail] 828-712-6786 www.ashevillegeother mal.com
Boone, Olita
From:
Sent:
[DOTS] DENR Support [[e-mail]]
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 3:43 PM
To: Boone, Olita
Subject: [DOTS) Created: (HD-381385) Delete Bims permit number WI0600081
This messdge ha~ been automatically generateo 1n response to a Help Request. regarding:
"T icket Submitted from Portal", a summary of which appears at the bottom of this ema:i .. l..
There h no need Lo reply to thi s message right now. Your Help Request has been logged at the
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Sincerely,
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Issue Details
Summary: Delete Bims permit number WI0600081
Issue#: HD-381385
Issue Created: Today 03:43 PM
Issue Type: Issue
Reporter: Olita A Boone
Category: I have another type of issue ...
Division: Cap1tal Boulevard
Location: 2728 CapitaJ
Location Details: lc-211 (2728 Capital Hlvd)
NCID: oaboone
Number of User~ Affected: 1
Phone: [phone]~
Queue: Solution Center Queue
Severity: Medium
Sub-category~ Other (P lease describe)
Subdivision: None
Description~
Delete permit number WI0600081
If you require assistance~ please contact the DENR ITS Solution Center at:
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Permit Number WI0600081
Program Category
Ground Water
Permit e
Injection . ed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM)
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facilit ,
Facllity Name
Donald & Nancy Lux SFR
Location Address
62 Willow Rd
Waynesville
Owner
Owner Name
Donald
Dates/Events
NC 28786
Central Files: APS_ SWP_
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
In review
Version
Project Type
New Project
Permit Contact Afflliatio
Rick Clemenzi
PO Box 18757
Asheville
Waynesville
NC
NC
28814
28786
Orig Issue Draft Initiated
Scheduled
Issuance Publlc Notice Issue Expiration
Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasln
.A_if'A
NCDEMR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Divi sion of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Donald Lux
NancyLux~
62 ·Willow ad
Waynesville, C 28786
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 22, 201 1
Subject: Ackno t of
Dee Freeman
Sec retary
App . 0600081
Do Lux
'GSHP ~~~~~
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lux:
The Aquifer Protection Section ac ~ wledges receip f your permit application and supporting
documentation received on August 16, 2011. our appli tion package has been assigned the number
listed above, and the primary reviewer is Michael ogers
Central and Fayetteville Regional Office · perform a . detailed review of the provided
application, and · may contact you with a 'tional information. To ensure maximum
efficiency in processing permit applications, ction Section requests your assistance in
providing a timely and complete response to ation requests.
Please note that processing stan d review permit app · ations may take as long as 60 to 90 days r
after receipt of a complete plication. H you ha e any questions, please contact
Michael Rogers at [phone] r [e-mail].
Sincerely,
-C)~A·~
I for DebraJ. Watts
~undwater Prote ·on Unit Supervisor
cc: Fayettej11le Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Cleat)fater Drilling -JeffMoore
Aslieville Geothermal, Inc. -Rick Clemenzi
P./rmit File WI0600081
!FER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carol ina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX 1: 919-715-0588: FAX 2: 919-715-6048 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet www.ncwaterouality.oro
An Equal Oppoounlty I Affirmative llclion Employer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou rces
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governo r
Donald Lux
Nancy Lux
62 Willow Road ~
Waynesville, NC 2878~
Coleen H. Sullins
· Director
August 22, 2011
Subject Ackn ent of
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A . o . WI0600081
cyLux
id GSHP
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lux :
The Aquifer Protection Section acknowledge receipt o your permit application and supporting
documentation received on August 16, 2011. Your ap icati n package has been assigned the number
listed above, and the primary reviewer is Michael Rogers.
Central and Fayetteville Regional Office staff iU p orm a detailed review of the provided
,application, and may contact you with a request r additio information. To ensure maximum
efficiency in processing permit applications, the A l ifer Protectio Section requests your assistance in
providing a timely and complete response to any a 'tional informatio requests.
Please note that processing standard re 1ew permit applications Y take as long as 60 to 90 days
after receipt of a complete applicat' n. If you have any guesti.ons, please contact
Michael Rogers at [phone] or mich [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Ci~A .
for Debra J. Watts
Groundwater Protection Uni
cc: Fayelteville Regio a l Office, Aquifer P rotection Se.ction
Clearwater Drill' g -Jeff Moore
Asheville Geq ermal, Inc. -Rick Clemenzi
Permit File l 0 600081
AQUIFER PROTE -ION SECTION
. 1636Mail Servic Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699--1636
Locatio n: 272 apital Boulevard, Ra leigh. North Carollna 27604
Phone; 919.-J:3--3221 I FAX 1: 919-715-0588: FAX 2: 919-715-6048 I Customer Service : 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.org
An Equal Oppor11Jnlty I Afiirmattve Ae110n Employer
. ..One NoftbCarohna
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