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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWI0700198_GEO THERMAL_20120518 (2)Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor A.TA MCDENR- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild; P~-E. Director May 18, 2012 Deenie Purinai 1002 Woodland Drive Wilson, NC 27893 Subject: Notification of Rule Revisions Affecting Closed-Loop GeothermaUnjection Well Permit Holders Permit Number: WI0700198 Dear Ms. Purinai: 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 htt p://portal.ncdenr.org/web/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 (919) 807-6464. Sincerely, Eric G. Smith, P.G. Hydro geologist cc: UIC Permit File AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Mail Seivice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919~07-6464 \ FAX: 919-807-6496 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org An Equal Opportunity\ Affirmative Action Employer One North Carolina )Vatttrall!f RESIDENTIAL WELL CONSTRUCTION RECORD North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Division of Water Quality WELL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION # 1VCWC 353$ A 1. WELL CONTRACTOR: HOWARD E. CUTTER Well Contractor (Individual) Name PINKSTON PIMP AN WELL COMPANY Well Contractor Company Name PO BOX 15482 Street Address CHESAPEAKE VA 23328 City or Town State 2ip Code ( 757) 418-2036 Area code Phone number 2. WELL INFORi111ATWN: WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT# _ OTHER ASSOCIATED FERMFT#{'d applicable) W IQ71QI SITE WELL ID #{€f appllosble) 3. WELL USE (Check Applicable Box): Residential Water Supply DATE DRILLED 01/18-01 /20/1 1 TIME COMPLETED 3:30 AM ❑ PM [f 4. WELL LOCATION: CITY: SALVO COUNTY DARE 26182 N, SAND DOLLAR DRIVE (Street Name, Numbers, Community, Subdivision, tot No., Parcel, Zip Code) TOPOGRAPHIC f LAND SETTING: (check appropriate tax) ['Slope ❑Valley 'Flat ❑Ridge ['Other LATITUDE 35 ° 33 14.2000 " DMS OR 3X.xxxXXXXXX DD LONGITUDE 75 a 2a 10.tvo0 R DMS OR 7x.xxX00000tx DD Latitude/longitude source: G43PS []Topographic map (location of well must be shown on a USGS lop; map endattached to this form if not using GPS) 5. WELL OWNER DEENIE PURINA' Owner Name 26182 N. SAND DOLLAR DRIVE Street Address SALVE NC 27$72 City or Town State Zip Code i y Area code Phone number B. WELL DETAILS: a. TOTAL DEPTH: 200' b. DOES WELL REPLACE EXISTING WELL? YES ❑ NO l! ' c. WATER LEVEL Below Top of Casing: NA _ Fr. (Use °+' If Above Top of Casing) d. TOP OF CASING 15 NA FT. Above Land Surface' 'Top of casing terminated aVor below land surface may require a variance in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0118. e. YIELD (gpm): NA METHOD OF TEST NA f. DISINFECTION: Type NA Amount NA g. WATER ZONES (depth): Top NA Bottom NA Top Bottom Top Bottom 7. CASING: Depth Top NA Bottom NA 3 : Ofi70 Top Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom Thickness) Diameter Weight Material Ft. Top Bottom Ft. Top Bottom Ft. 8. GROUT: Depth Materiel Top 0' Bottom 20 Ft BENTONITE Top Bottom Ft. Top Bottom Ft. 9. SCREEN: Depth Diameter Top NA Bottom NA Ft. in. Top Bottom Ft. in. Top Bottom Ft. ln. Method TREMI Slot Size Material fn. tn. in. 10. SAND1GRAVEL PACK: Depth Size Material Top NA Bottom NA Ft Top Bottom FL Top Bottom Ft. 1 I. DRILLING LOG Top Bottom NA /NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Formation Description NO SAMPLES TAKEN! THIS IS A SET OF SEVEN GEOTHERMAL CLOSED LOOPS INSTALLED TO 200'. THIS IS 50M CIRCULATION NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A WATER WELL' 12. REMARKS: THESE 7 HOLES ARE GEOTHERMAL CLOSED LOOP 5QM LOOPSINSTALLED TO 200' AND GROUTED FROM 0' TO 20 PLUS' WITH BENTONITE GROUT THRU TRIM! 1 CIO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS WELL WAS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 15A NCAC 2C, WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, AND THAT A COPY OF THIS RECORD HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE WELL OWNER. SIGNATU 0 RTIFIED1NELCONTRACTOR D�4 HOWARD E. CUTTER PRINTED NAME OF PERSON CONST U llE.1 lELlk.,- , rctUtI\ .L Submit within 30 days of completion to: Division of Water Quality - Information Processing, _FormGW-la 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.161, Phone : (919) 807•8300 JAN 2 F ? M.. 2109 . lnforrn pia, i ATLI NCDENR. North Carolina Department of Environment and IN Division of VVaier Quality Bevernv eves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director December 20, 2010 Deenie F. Purinai 26182 North Sand Dollar Drive Salvo. NC 27972 Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. W10700I98 Deenie Purinai SFR injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (5QM) Dare Dear Ms. Purinai: 1 6 The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting materials on December 1, 2010. This application package has been assigned the number listed above and will be reviewed by Michael Rogers. The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests. Please be aware that the Division's Regional Office, copied below, must provide recommendations prior to final action by the Division. Please also note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 - 90 days after receipt of a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rogers at 919-715-6166; or via e-mail at michael.rogers@ncdenr.gov. if the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAIONG INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT Sincerely, 7acoru, for Debra J. Watts Supervisor cc: Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section IA Stagg Energy Enterprises (Debbie Sanders) Outer Banks Heating & Cooling (Brian McDonald) Permit Application File WI0700198 At AFER FROTCCT!OIti SECT,Ct! it .3e Mail Service Center, Raleign,.IVcrn Carai na 27oU .1 t 3 Location'. n'. 272h Gapita: Boulevard, i'icrlh Garni'na 2750L Rnone:91R-732 3221 + FAY' 1 915-715-O5Zt' FAY 2r 915-715$047 Customer Service 1.577.623.574 Internet: aoruvr.ncwateraualitv.ar• �n =ar al : anrrnenr., 1 k51 '131 VF.'•.:;, i �17y�'.r Or . NorthCa nl n.a '�aara y Permit Number WI0700198 Program Category Ground Water Permit Type Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM) Primary Reviewer michael. rogers Coastal SW Rule Permitted Flow Facilit Facility Name Deenie Purinai SFR SQM Location Address 26182 N Sand Dollar Dr Salvo Owner Owner Name Deenie Dates/Events NC 27972 Purinai Orig Issue 01/05/11 App Received Draft Initiated 12/01/10 Scheduled Issuance Central Files: APS_ SWP_ 01/12/11 Permit Tracking Slip Status Active Version 1.00 Project Type New Project Permit Classification Individual Permit Contact Affiliation Major/Minor Minor Region Washington County Dare Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Type Individual Owner Affiliation Deenie Purinai 26182 N Sand Dollar Dr Salvo NC 27972 Public Notice Issue 01/05/11 Effective 01/08/11 Expiration 12/31/15 _R_e~g_u_la_t_e_d_A_c_t_iv_i_ti_e_s ________________ "-'R=e=g=u=e=s =te=d=/"-'R=e-=c=e"-'iv,...,e=d'--=E_,_ve=-'-'-nt=s'-------------- Heat Pump Injection RO staff report requested Outfall I J LL Waterbody Name Additional information requested Additional information received RO staff report received Stream Index Number Current Class 01/03/11 01/03/11 01/03/11 01/05/11 Subbasin rf A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Janua'-. ?Oil Deenie Pu.rinai 26182 North Sand Dollar Dr. Salvo, NC 27972 Ref: Issuance of Injection Well Permit WI0700l98 Issued to I)eenie Purina? Salvo. Dare County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Parinai; In accordance with the application received on December 1. 2010 and subsequent additional ini'nrratiou received January 3. 2011, I am forwarding permit number- WI0700198 for the construction and operation of a vertical closed -loop geothermal mixed -fluid heat pump injection well system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2013, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations stated therein, including the requirement to install well identification tags as specified in Part 11.4 and to submit well construction records as specified in Part 1711.2. Be sure to read the entire permit to ensure that you are aware of all compliance requirements of the permit. During the application review, it was noted that the setback between the existing septic drain field and tanks and the geothermal loop area is a minimum of 25 feet. The setback between the septic drain field and tanks and the closest well should be 50 feet unless hydrogeologic computer modeling is used to demonstrate the proposed distance will prevent migration of contaminants or a violation of groundwater standards as per state regulation 15A NCAC 2C .0213{a)(5) (Part II.2). 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 l20 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 number (919) 7154)I.68 or iohn.mccra•. fuyncdenr.Qov if you have any questions about your permit. cc: David May, WaahinpFalr Re«ional OVflter WI0700198 Permit File Dare County Environmental Health Dept. AODIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Itiorth Carolina 27699-1636 Locations. 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh. North Carolina 277604 Phone: 919.733-3221 1 FAX 1:.919-715-0588: FAX 2' 919-715-60481 Customer ; ervice: 1-877.623-5743 Internet: www.ncwate ivalitv.ar ri iv Amrr isl vc Ration EirriPlora, Best Regards. 0 John McCray Enviromiaemal Specialist _One NorthCarolina t thrall y 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 Deenie Purinai FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF 7 TYPE 5QM 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 26182 North Sand Dollar Dr.. Salvo. Dare County, and will be constructed and operated in accordance with the application received December 1. 2010, and in conformity with the specifications and supporting data submitted January 3, 2011. al] 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 ISA of the North Carolina Administrative Code 2C .0100 and .0200 plus any other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations pertaining to well construction and use. This permit shall be effective, unless revoked, from the date of its issuance until December 31. 2015, and shall be subject to the specified conditions and limitations set forth in Parts I through IX hereof. Permit issued this the 5' day of January, 2011. ki Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission. Permit #Wf0700198 UICISQM ver. 03/2010 Page 1of5 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 (15A 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 injection 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 number 919-715-6168, and the Washington Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Staff, telephone number (252) 946-6481 2. The Permittee must comply with all location criterion established for the preservation of human health and groundwater quality as set forth in ISA NCAC 2C .0213 Additional Criteria and Standards Applicable To Class 5 Wells. 3. The location of each of the system manifolds shall be recorded by triangulation from three permanent features on the site (e.g., building foundation corners) and shown on an updated Site Map. The Permittee shall retain a copy of this record on site. 4. One well identification tag per grouping or 'cluster' of wells shall be permanently affixed to the heating and cooling unit or other nearby permanently fixed location in accordance with ISA NCAC 2C .0213(g). PART III -OPERATION AND USE GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature, volume of materials and rate of injection, 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. Permit #WI0700198 UIC/SQM ver. 03/2010 Page 2 of 5 ' 3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or 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. PARTIV-PERFORMANCESTANDARDS 1. 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. The injection facility shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. 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. 3. 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) 715-6168. Notification is required so that Division staff can inspect or otherwise review the injection facility and determine if it is in compliance with 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 determining 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 #WI0700198 UIC/SQM ver. 03/2010 Page 3 of 5 PART VII -MONITORING 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 Washington Regional Office 943 \Vashington Square Man Washington, NC 27889 Ph# 252-946-648 J 2. A completed Well Construction Record (Form GW-1) for each injection well must be submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the \Vashington 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 locations required in Part II.2 of this permit shall be submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the Washington Regional Office within 30 days of completion of well construction. 4. Any monitoring (including 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. 5. The Permittee shall report by telephone, within 48 hours of the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence, to the V/ashington Regional Office, telephone number (252) 946-6481 , 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 tha~ renders the facility incapable of proper injection operations, such as mechanical or electrical failures; (C) Any loss ofrefrigerant 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 relevant facts in a permit application, or of any incorrect information submitted 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 Permittee. 7 . In the event that the permitted facility fails to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall take such immediate action as may be required by the Director. PART VIII -PERMIT RENEW AL 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 expiration date. Permit #WI0700198 UIC/SQM ver. 03/2010 Page 4 of 5 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 the discontinued use of a well for injection. If a well is taken completely out of service temporarily, the Pennittee 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 Permittee 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 responsible 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 determines 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 raised as the well is filled. (E) In the case of gravel-packed wells in which the casing and screens have not been removed, ~he casing shall be perforated opposite the gravel pack, at intervals not exceeding 1 0 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 Pennittee 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 Part VII. I of this permit. Permit #Wl0700198 UIC/SQM ver. 03/2010 Page 5 of 5 Permit Number Wl0700198 Program Category Ground Water Permit Type Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (5QM) Primary Reviewer michael.rogers Coastal SW Rule Permitted Flow Facirtv Facility Name Deenie Purinai SFR 5QM Location Address 26182 N Sand Dollar Dr Salvo wner Owner Name Deenie Dates/Event NC 27972 Purinai Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated 12/01/10 Reaulated Activities Heat Pump Injection Outfall NULL Scheduled Issuance Central Files: APS_ SWP_ 01/05/11 Permit Tracking Slip Status In review Project Type New Project Version Permit Classification Individual Permit Contact Affiliation Major/Minor Minor Region Washington County Dare Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Type Individual Owner Affiliation Deenie Purinai 26182 N Sand Dollar Dr Salvo NC Public Notice Issue Effective Reo uested/Rec~iver' Even•~ Additional information received Additional information requested RO staff report requested RO staff report received 27972 Expiration 01/03/11 01/03/11 01/03/11 01/05/11 Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin Mccray , John From: May, David Sent: To: Wednesday, January 05, 201112:14PM Mccray, John Cc: Watts, Debra Subject: FW: WI0700198, Deenie Purinai 5QM John, Please see comments below. David May David May, Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor Washington Regional Office Division of Water Quality Aquifer Protection Section 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252-948-3939 Fax: 252-975-3716 E-mail: david.may@ncdenr.gov E-mail correspondence to ,and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. -----Original Message----- From: May, David Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 8:21 AM To: Watts, Debra Cc: Slusser, Thomas; Clark, Allen; Rogers, Michael Subject: RE: WI0700198, Deenie Purinai SQM Debra, Going ahead and issuing the Purinai permit is fine with us. Our office did note in our review that the proposed location for installation of the loops was very close to the septic system, which is in use. Plans showed that a 25 foot buffer would be maintained to the septic system. Our office would recommend including language in the permit or cover letter about maximizing the separation to the septic system, preferably maintaining at least 50 feet. Thanks David David May, Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor Washington Regional Office Division of Water Quality Aquifer Protection Section 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 1 Phone: 252-948-3939 Fax: 252-975-3716 E-mail: david.may@ncdenr.gov E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. -----Original Message----- From: Watts, Debra Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:37 PM To: May, David; Rogers, Michael Cc: Slusser, Thomas Subject: WI0700198, Deenie Purinai SQM David, Below is the complaint from a Brian McDonald that we received from Senator Basnight's office. The letters he uses as examples of concern were WI0700198, a SQM system we got December 1st and are currently reviewing, and WI0700197, a SQW that he only recently received an acknowledgement letter for. Below is our response, which hopefully will answer his questions/concerns. The reason I'm sending this note to you is that Ted has asked us to go ahead and get WI0700198 processed as soon as possible. I realize that both of you are just now rece1v1ng the application, but it needs to go ahead of others. Please call me if you have questions and we can discuss further. Thanks!! djw Debra J. Watts, Supervisor Groundwater Protection Unit Aquifer Protection Section 919-715-6699 DISCLAIMER: Per Executive Order No. 150,all e-mails sent to and from this account are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. -----Original Message----- From: Watts, Debra Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 5:20 PM To: Wakild, Chuck; Sullins, Coleen Cc: Watts, Debra; Bush, Ted; Slusser, Thomas Subject: FW: Renewable energy permits Coleen and Chuck Mr. Brian McDonald sent Senator Marc Basnight's office an email concerning the processing of applications for closed loop geothermal heat pump systems. Brian McDonald is a heat pump contractor who has submitted four permit applications for closed loop geothermal heat pump systems with additives in Dare County over the past three years. In his complaint to Senator Basnight, Mr. McDonald attached the following letters: 1) A copy of an acknowledgement letter for a notification for intent to construct a closed loop geothermal heat pump, water only (SQW). This type of system is permitted by rule, which only requires that a citizen submit a notification where the system is being installed. An acknowledgement letter is· not required before construction can begin. 2 Mccray , John From : May, David Sent: To: Wednesday , January 05 , 2011 12:13 PM Mccray, John Cc: Watts, Debra Subject: FW : WI 0700198 Purinai geothermal John, See comments and recommendations regarding septic system set backs below. David David May, Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor Washington Regional Office Division of Water Quality Aquifer Protection Section 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252-948-3939 Fax: 252-975-3716 E-mail: david.mav@ncdenr.gov E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: May, David Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 4:32 PM To: Rogers, Michael Cc: Clark, Allen Subject: RE: WI 0700198 Purinai geothermal Michael; Based on the site diagram, I see the following issues: 1. Proposed minimum set-back to septic system drainfield is only 25 feet. Setback to septic tank also looks to be less than 50 feet. The site is nothing but pure sand. The house is in place and existing so the septic system has been in use. At 25 feet, drilling will be taking place in an area that's probably been impacted by the septic system. If there's a grouting issue with the loops, the close proximity to the septic system could present a problem. Also, there's a house just to the north of this one right on the property line with the septic system in the back yard. It's going to be a factor too. 2. When the utility easement is factored in, there's only a 15 foot strip beside the existing house to work in for installation of the wells. I know the neV✓ 2C .0200 rules haven't been adopted, but I like the 15' buffer that's required in them. At this site, the wells would have to be installed up very close to the house. This project is of concern. I don't know if we would gain any more from a site visit than looking at the aerial photo on the internet. I wouldn't recommend issuance of this permit unless 50 feet can be maintained between the closest point of all septic systems (at the subject site and the neighbor's house to the north) and the wells are somewhere around 14 1 feet off the house. Let us know if such conditions can be included in the permit. If not, 1Ne wish to conduct a site visit before proceeding. Thanks David May David !\'fay. Regional Aquifer Protectiori Supervisor Washington Regional Office Division of Water Quality Aquifer Protection Se-:tion 943 Washington Square Mal! \Vashin~ton. NC 27889 Phone: 252-948-3939 Fax: 252-975-3716 E-mail: david.mav@ncdenr.£?ov E-mail correspondence to and from this adctr;;ss may be subject to the Notih Carolina Public Records La\\' and may be disclosed to third pai1ies From: Rogers, Michael Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 4:48 PM To: May, David Cc: Clark, Allen Subject: WI 0700198 Purinai geothermal Mr. May- Please find attached a SQM geothermal permit application for your review. Please let me know if you wish to conduct a pre-permitting inspection or not. Thanks Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL) Environmental Specialist NC Div of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Section (APS) 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC.27699-1636 Direct Line (919) 715-6166; Fax 715-0588 (put to my attn on cover letter http://portal.ncdenr.org/ ·1eb/wq/aps/gwpro/permit-applications#geothermApps E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties 2 2) A copy of an acknowledgement letter for an application for a closed loop geothermal heat pumps with an additive (SQM). Mr. McDonald submitted his most recent application December 1, 2010. He received our standard permit acknowledgement letter for all permit types that indicates "processing permit applications can take as long as 60-90 days after the receipt of a complete application." Although this time frame indicates the maximum processing time, the state average for the past two years has been 37 days, which includes time spent waiting for any additional information such as maps where the system is located. Upon reviewing our database concerning Mr. McDonald's applications, his applications were processed on average of 23 days. In an effort to improve processing times for all geothermal heat pump systems, DWQ has already proposed rule revisions to permit these systems by rule. This will result in a citizen submitting notification prior to construction of any geothermal system versus applying for an individual permit. We regret any concerns our acknowledgement letter may have caused. In addition, we apologize for any delays Mr. McDonald may have experienced. If Mr. McDonald has further concerns, he can call the unit supervisor, Debra Watts, at 919-715-6699. Debra J. Watts, Supervisor Groundwater Protection Unit Aquifer Protection Section 919-715-6699 DISCLAIMER: Per Executive Order No. 150,all e-mails sent to and from this account are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties~ -----Original Message----- From: Bush, Ted Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 5:06 PM To: Watts, Debra; Slusser, Thomas Subject: FW: Renewable energy permits Importance: High Debra & Thomas, Let's discuss follow-up ASAP. Thanks, Ted Current e-mail address: Ted.Bush@ncdenr.gov E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 3 -----Original Message----- From: Sullins, Coleen Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 9:07 AM To: Bush, Ted; Wakild, Chuck Cc: Smith, Robin Subject: RE: Renewable energy permits Importance: High Ted -please make this a priority to look into and let Chuck and me know what the issues are . Thanks. Coleen From: Smith, Robin Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 10:45 AM To: Sullins, Coleen Subject: FW: Renewable energy permits Can you help with a response to this complaint? Robin W. Smith Asst. Secretary for Environment N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh N.C. 27604 (919) 715-4141 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Chris Dillon (Pres. Pro Tern's Office) [mailto:Christopher.Dillon@ncleg.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 10:38 AM To: Smith, Robin Cc: brian@obhc.com Subject: FW: Renewable energy permits Robin: Could you look into Mr. McDonald's case and contact him to see if there is anything we can do to assist? Please let our office know so we can let Senator Basnight know of the findings. Thank you --Chris From: Brian McDonald [mailto:brian@obhc.com] Sent: Thu 12/23/2010 12:46 PM To: Sen. Marc Basnight (President Pro Tempore) Subject: Renewable energy permits Marc, We are having a tough time getting permits from NCDENR to install closed loop geothermal heat pump systems. NCDENR is taking 60 to 90 days to permit closed loop geothermal heat pump ground loops with anti freeze. This is hindering installation of the renewable energy technology. Who wants to be without heat for 60 to 90 days waiting on paperwork that should take no more than 24 hours? It takes almost 30 days to get a permit for the water only closed loops. 4 I have attached copies of two letters to document the situation. This is just not working to provide jobs to NC residents or help to improve the economy. If a homeowner wants to take advantage of the renewable energy tax credit this is stopping them in a lot of cases due to the extreme length of time to receive the permit. It generally takes less than a week to get a permit ~o build a house; why does it take so long to get a ground loop permit? It should be no more than 24 hours turn around from application to approval. Is there anything your office can do to help expedite the situation? I can be reached at my office (800) 722-3094 if I can be of assistance in this matter. Sincerely, [cid:image001.jpg@01CBA67C.4ASE9860] 5 Rogers, Michael From: Debbie Sanders [debbie@staggenergy.com] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 2:24 PM To: Rogers, Michael Subject: RE: Purinai geothermal well WI 0700198 Hello Michael, The additive is Ethanol. Thank you, Debbie Sanders Office . Maager'- li ‘11111t Tin sto r othiennaC Tinkston. Pump & Well; Inc. .7A Stagg Energy Enterprises, Inc. P 0150%4.5482 Chesapeake; VA 23328-5482 757-438-9392 tice, 866-749-1980 TaWfee- 757-421-2108 Fa* die CWstagge nergy . c o m- pinkstortge otliernzaC co►n www.fox43tv.com/generic(news/eeneric special green PinkstonGeothermal 20090320 www.fox43tv.com)subindex!news at 7.seen From: Rogers, Michael Lmailto:michaei.rogersancdenr.govj Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 1:41 PM To: debbie@@stacoenergv.com Subject: Purinai geothermal well WI 0700198 Debbie - What is the additive for the geothermal closed loop well system for the above project (R 22, glycol, ethanol, etc.)? Thanks Michael Rogers, R.G. (NC & FL) Environmental Specialist NC Div of Water Quality- Aquifer Protection Section (APS) 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Direct Line (919) 715-6166; Fax 715-0588 (put to my attn on cover letter http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wqlapslgwpro/permit-applications#geothermApps E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties 2 A'P.t1'A a1/~l. NCDENR North Carolina Departmen t of Envi ronment and Na tural Resou rces Division of Waie r Qualiiy Beverl y Eaves Perdue Governo r Coleen H. Su llin s Dire ctor December 20 , 2010 Deenie F . Purinai 26182 North Sand Dollar Drive Salvo. NC 27972 Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. WI0700198 Deenie Purinai SFR Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM) Dare Dear Ms. Purinai: Dee Freeman Secretary The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting materials on December 1, 2010. This application package has been assigned the number listed above and will be reviewed by Michael Rogers. The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests. Please be aware that the Division's Regional Office, copied below, must provide recommendations prior to final action by the Division. Please also note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 -90 days after receipt of a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rogers at 919-715-6166, or via e-mail at michael.rogers@ncdenr.gov. If the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT . Sincerely, lJ~A.~ for Debra J. Watts Supervisor cc: Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section JA Stagg Energy Enterprises (Debbie Sanders) Outer Banks Heating & Cooling (Brian McDonald) Pcm1it Application File WI0700198 ACulFER PROTECTION SECT'.OtJ 1636 ~,;au Service Center, Raleigh, 1-Jorth Carolina 27699-1635 Location: 2728 Capiial 80L1levard. Raieigr,. r·)orth Carolina 27604 Pi1one: 919-733-3221 \ FAX 1 919-715-0588 ; 'FAX 2: 919-715-6048 \ Customer Se:vice: 1-877-623-5748 lr.:err.et: WIINl.ncwaterguality.org ,t,::1 Euual Oppoiun··./ \ .A.firr.a:hm .A.ction Emp:oye r NOnel C r ort 1 ·aro .. ma J\A , ff II l/tl[ll.ltlltlf ,_ NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (NCDENR) APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND/OR USE A WELL(S) FOR INJECTION WITH A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR: TYPE 5QM WELL(S) IC New Permit Application OR Renewal (check one) DATE: I . 20 10 PERMIT NO. { (leave blank if NEW permit application) A. PROPERTY OWNER(S)IAPPLICANT(S) c7 Fri List each Property Owner listed on property deed (if owned by a business or government agency, state nat ii'M entity and a representative w/authority for signature): L i1 C, FL-1 �i i4 t (1) Mailing Address: I'' (2 18 D- M 1 Sate. &i Drive_ City: Sti.. LV4 State: NiC Zip Code: '019 eln dr County: Wire. 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County: 6-411} di C,L--eSe CA-4C- Office Tele No.: (167] (44-1-)-f06 Cell No.: (-J6-7' 4I3$�13�r� E. HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (if different than driller) Contact Person: -1 ) ❑444J � EMAIL Address: b r ? a b [ 1 - +'►� Address: Pb (Sax ('f i s Company Name: city: 1ICkt$5 4 r_a".J Zip Code: a-7 e.'t-41 Office Tele No.: xr1 -'-Lt-ll'40 Cell No.: County:rrt Cx F. INJECTION PROCEDURE (briefly describe how the injection well(s) will be used) 6( b4' ..Q-v nrzJ CA o cL L.zks G. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA (Skip to Section H if this is a Permit RENEWAL) (1) Proposed date to be constructed: Number of borings: 7 Approximate depth of each boring (feet): U i (2) Chemical additives to be used in closed -loop system (only those chemicals indicated have been approved): R-22 propylene glycol ethanol other (other additive will need prior approval by NCDENR before use) *� -o: f•�' rid' ���j�t (3) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc): 1) P t (4) Well casing. Is the well(s) cased? 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