WQ0023101_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

North Carolina Depa
ent of
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jr., Secretary
Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 25, 2003
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 North Center Street
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023101
City of Hickory
Wal-Mart Store #948-03
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McGee:
In accordance with your application received on September 17, 2003, and additional information
received on September 24, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0023101, dated
September 25, 2003, to the City of Hickory for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater
collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be
considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any
individual system -wide collection system perrnit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1)15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as
applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the
certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be
the Perrnittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design
criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing
board.
Mooresville Regional Office
919 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Internet htty11h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
NCDENR
DENR Customer Service Center
Telephone [phone]

Mr% B. Gary McGee
Page 2
September 25, 2003
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted to the City of Hickory for the construction and operation of approximately 479 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer to serve a 200,169 square feet commercial facility as part of the Wal-Mart Store
#948-03 project, and the discharge of 24,020 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
City of Hickory's Henry Fork VVVVTP (NPDES No. NC0040797) existing sewerage system, pursuant to
the application received September 17, 2003 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E3 of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sonja Williams at (704)
66 99.
Sincereiy,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0040797)
Scott Stannard, Freeland and Kauffman, Inc.
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescnded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 28 .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained,
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 29 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.

4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State,
Upon completion of construction and pnor to o eration of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineers Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H ,0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable: the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215,6A through §143-215,6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perfomi satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B ,0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500,

11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving water:
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 25th day of September, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klirr P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023101

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No, WQ0023101
September 24, 2003
Complete and submit this form to the perrnit issuing regional office with the following.
One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria,
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
E Partial Ej Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (El periodically, Li weekly, El] full time) the construction of the Wal-Mart Store #948-
03, Catawba County project for the Perrnittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other
supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineers
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 N. MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Perrnittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Perrnittee to appropriate
enforcement actions,

-TRACK APPLICATION for GR
SEWERS, FU
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
Owner:
la. City of Hickory Pub
Full Legal Name (co
Utilities Department
pany, municipality, HOA, u
1b. B. Ga McGee - Ci Mena.er
Signing Official Name and Title (Pleas
STATIONS, AND FORCE ?AS PAGE 3
Application Number:
(to be txampleted by DWQ
view 16A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing o
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
O Individual 0 Federal ►;+i iwiunicipality iD State/
id. 1441 9th Avenue NE
Street Address
my © Priv ate Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Othejspecify):
le. Hickory
City
f. North Carolina 1g. 28601
State Zip Code
1 h. 828-323-7427
Telephone
Project (Facility) tnra
a. Wal-Mart Store ##948-03
1i. 828-323-7403 1j, [e-mail]©ry.nc.us
Facsimile E-mail
2b. Catawba County
Brief Project. Name (permit will ref tra th' ) County There Project is Lo
Contact Person:
a, Michael Lukus - Freeland & Kauffman, Inc.
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
b. 864-233-5497 c. [e-mail]
Phone Number E-mail
er rs name
1. Project is New 0 Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications., attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing fine size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10.11) that has already been included in the original permit.
Owner is Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private
If private, applicant will be:
0 Retaining Ownership (Le. store, church, single office, etc.
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(26))
. City of Hickory
to Iterra 2(a))
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
• Public Utility (Instruction !II)
• Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
a. Hen Fork WWTP
Name of WWTF
a Ci of Hicko
Owner of Downstream Sewe
The origin of this wastewater
Receiving Sewer Siz
s Ict+k all
0 Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
[� Mobile Home Park
0 School
O Restaurant
0 Office
Volume of wastewater to be permit
pplY
t4b. NC0040797
WWTF Permit No.
Number of Downstream Sewer fif known
O Car Wash
O Institution
O Hospital
O Church
O Nursing Home
0 Other (specify): Com:merctal Facility
in this project:.24,020 gallons per day
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
O Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent
O Flow has already been allocated in Permit. No.
O Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
1 t 0 % Domestic/ Comrnercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
at connect to this line
FTA 02/03 - Rev. i 06/03

T-
CATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 4
9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below, Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request fo
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
Commercial Facility
120gpd/1000sf
Wal-Mart Store -= 200,169sf
120gpd/1000sf x 200,169sf 24„020gpd
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
ENTER TOTAL UNE LENGTH IN MILES
f Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on
tans for cross-reference
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
Power Reliability Option
1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS;
ortab1e generator witelemetry; 4-wet well storag
2. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
Yes No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance Is requested:
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Wetiand/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification?
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
7/7
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T-TRACK APPEICATJON for GRAVITY SEWERS, PLi STATIONS, A,1 I) FORCE MAINS
PAGE 5
. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 012/0
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
A Stream Classification is not needed because ail parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AID,
A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
option for any pump station near a Class C down scope waterbody.
Location iD on Map
sif chosen -as shown on Nanrra of
ap for cross referenCounty Riv
rbody Strea
Index
Submit the 8.5" x 'i'I" COLOR topographic reap as required in instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
Waterbody
Classification
1, 8. Gary McGee, attest that this application for Wal-Mart Stare #948 has been reviewed by me and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and
that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this application package is subject to
being returned as incomplete. Note: in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B,
any ► on who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of
isdemeanor which may included fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per
Signing Official 9nature Date
Professional Ertoirreer's CertiBcati+ rt
i attest that this application for Fast Track of Wal-Mart Stare #948-03 has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete
and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the
best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in
accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February
12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June
1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance, Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal
signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In
accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215,6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Professional En e ineer Na
b. Freeland and Kauffman, Inc.
Engineering Firm
c. 209 West Stone Avenue
Address
d. Greenville
g. 864-233-5497 h. 864-2
Telephone Facsimi
2e. SC
State
29609
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E-mail
25419
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Facility Name
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Owner
Owner Name
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Permit Classi.fidation
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Region
Mooresville
County
Catawba
Facility' Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Government
Owner Affiliation
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McGee
Post Office Box 398
Hickory'
NC
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Regulated Activities
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Scheduled
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Public Notice
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
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Streams Index Number Current Class aubbasin
22/03
09/24/03

FEELAN L AN, INC.
Engineers * Landscape Ambitect,
209 W. Stone Avenue 864-23 - 4 7
Greenville .0 29609
PAY
TO THE
ORDER i3

FREE AND and KAUFFMAN NC
ENGINEERS • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
September 15, 2003
To: NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
From: Michael G. Lukus
Freeland & Kauffman, Inc.
Re: Wal-Mart #948-03
Hickory, NC
Fast Track Application
SEI'
Affii late
Freeland -Kauffman
and Fredeo.n, Inc.
6entonvife, Arkansas
Enclosed is the following information in regards to Wal-Mart project #948-03 in Hickory,
NC:
1) Fast -Track Application for Gravity Sewers, Pump Stations, .and Force Mains
1) $400 check for Application Fee
1) USGS Color Map of project area
Please review the information for approval at your earliest convenience. If you have any
questions or need any further information, please call me directly at [phone], or
email [e-mail],
Thank you.
209 West St0ne Avenue • Greenville, South Carolina 29009 • Telephone &64-233
7. Fax [phone]

!- Wal-Mart #948 3 Fast Track Application
Subject: Wal-Mart #948-03 Fast Track Application
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:5401 -0400
From: Sonja Williams <Sonja.Williams cmail.net>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: mlukus(Ok-inc.com
CC: [e-mail],us
Mt. Lukus:
I have reviewed. the fast track application for the Wal-Mart if 948-03,
Catawba. County project, received on. September 17, 2003, and require the
following additional information prior to processing the subject
application:
1) A copy of the application (Reference section I Application on the
Instructions page).
2) A color topo map with the identifiedproject location. (Reference
section VI Map on. the Instructions page).
Note: The project location was not located on the color topo map
included in. the application package.
Please submit additional information by October 16, 2003, or the
application package will be returned.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please contact me if you
have questions concerning this matter [phone].
Sincerely,
Sonja Williams
Sonja Williams - [e-mail]
Sonja,[e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 70.4.663.1699 Fax: [phone]
WWTP Consultant
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