WQ0032194_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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Michael F Governor
William Cr Ross Jr Secretary
North Carolina Dcpariment (YI Environment and Natural Resources
Coicen H ullins, Director
ision of Water Quality
September 28, 2007
Mr. Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject Permit No. WQ0032194
Thomas P. Granger & James D. Grogan
Development
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr; Berry,
In accordance with your application received on September 6, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0032194, dated September 28, 2007, 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit 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 2T; 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
Permittee'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 610 'East Center Ave., Suite 301 iMooresville, NC 28115
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Mr, Berry
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September 28, 2007
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 1,224 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer and the discharge of 9000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
City of Hickory existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 6, 2007, and
in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hickory
WWTP (NPDES No, NC0020401) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
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 150B 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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
Coleen H, Sullins
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File
G. Cecil Clark, Clark & Associates, Inc.
Surface Water Protection Central Files
PERCS

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 rescinded 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 2T; 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 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
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 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed 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 2B .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.
5. 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.
6, Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
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 2T; 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 perform 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 verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at 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 waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.

Voice mall messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report, Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number () - or
[phone], Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part I of Form -SSO (or the most current Division approved form), vithin five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form -0 (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 28th day of September, 2007.
Permf
NORTH CAROLINA, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CO ISSION
• Coleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the EnvironmentalManagement Cornrni iar
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Fast Track EngineeringCertification
Permit No, VVQ0O32194
September Z8.2OO7
Ownen\/VOC8&NVVTP PE
Mick Berry, City Manager Cecil Clark
Hiokory, NC 28803 Clark & Associates, Inc.
POBox 398 POBox 2945
Hickory, NC 28603 Hickory, NC 28603
Complete and submit this form to the permit 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
m Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system Curve, operating point, available storage if portablle
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year Outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted aspart o/this project
w Changes bzthe project should be clearly identified onthe record drawings or|mwritten summary form, Permit
modifications are required for any chmnqeuneau|tm |i�nma}mi�M�hiyp�rmit.oaquiations-o[
minimum desiqn criteria.
This project shal) not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received bythe Division, Therefore, itishighly recommended
that this certification besent inamanner that provides proof ofreceipt bythe Division.
ENGINEER'S ��G�TF|�A7� [)N
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Partial Final
[ . as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the S�ha of North Canohna, having been
authorized to observe (F] periodically, |l weekly, -- full time) the construction of Thomas P. Granger & James D,
Grogan Development, aCatawba County project horthePenn|ttee.hnrebyeta&athat^tothebestnfmyabi|ides.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 2T; the Division ofWater Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Cnhaha adopted February 12, 1996 as app|ioab|e� the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the
Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1.2OU8oaapp|icob|e�and other supporting
rnahena|o,
North Carolina Professional Engineers
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MO0RESV|LLEREGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
G1QEAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
KA[)ORESV|LLENC 28115
The Permittee 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 beconsidered aviolation ofthe permit and shall subject the Perm|tteetoappropriate
enforcement actions,

,RACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS,
UIP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAiNS
PAGE 3
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD(
Owner
City of Hick©
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc
W
Mick
, Berry, City Manager
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .02tt6(b) for authorized signing o cialsi)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
Individual 0 Federal Municipality 0 S
'1d. PO Box 398
Mailing Address
NC
State
h. 828 323-7427
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) tnfor~` Boon:
2a. Thomas P. Gran
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name
Contact Person:
Cecil Clark P.E. Engineer for the Project
e/Crrunty 0 Private Partnership El Corporation 0 Other (specify).
le. Hickory.
City -- _ =•
1rt. 28603
Zip Code
[e-mail]
E-mail
2b. Catawba _
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 828 345-1577 3c, 828 345- 271
E-mail
Phone Number
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 line sizeltength, 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 ', i Public (skip to Jtern B(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a
828 323-7403
Facsimile
an deve
If private, applicant will be:.
0 Retaining Ownership ('iQe. store, church, single ce, etc.) o
Z 0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
City of Hickory
2b_ If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
0 Public Utility (Instruction Ill)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (instruction IV)
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
Northeast Hickory Waste Water Treatment Plant
Name of WWTF
a. City of Hickory
Owner of f3o vnstream
e
The origin of this wastewater
X Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
Mobile Home Park
0 School
© Restaurant
0 Office
living Sewer Size
all that apply):
X Gravity
0 Force
14b. NC 0020401
WWTF Perrnit No.
5c. NC 0020401
n Permit Number
Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 9000 g
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
ns per day
f Downstream Sewer (if known
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
© Flow has already been allocated in Permit No
0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 3 ii4

RACK APPLICATIlON for GRAVIT SE ERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAC;E 4
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) 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(I)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H "0219(I)(3).
25 lots @ 360 GPD/connection (25 x 360) = 9t GPD
0. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
use the pull down menu
1,224 gravity
Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Power Re iability Option
(self chosen - as shown on ; Design Flow O rational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) MGD) GPM TON portable_ generator w/telemetry; 4-wet welt storage)
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
14
Have the following faerrnits/ceriittcations been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes [ No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Yes 0 No N/A
Stormwater? 0 Yes 0 No N/A
Does this project involve aerial tines er siphons? Check if yes.
..lines, wall_ be ccnslt1ereci Pot Driozlttt_and.m s _b _ t ed.dace every. _six meth
Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? [
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 1 O% flatter than the minimu
for ected prior to submitting the final engineering certtll tinn..
outside this tolerance should be
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- RACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORC
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PAGE 5
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
(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:
O A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
O 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 slope waterbody.
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
map for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
Bethlehem 1970 Long Shoal Creek ' Catawba Catawba 1 1-(64) WS-V, B
ktitiers-mittp 1ci7n
Submit the 8.5"' x 11ft COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
Mick W. Berry, attest that This application for Thomas P. Grange & James D. Grogan development sewer extension
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. understand that if all required
parts of this application am 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 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 $/0,000
as well as civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation,
1 a.e","
Signin Official Signature
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for Thomas P. Granger & James D. Grogan sewer extension 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. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has
been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers
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 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,
2a. G. Cecil Clark
Professional Engineer Name
2b, Clark & Associates, Inc.
Engineering Firm
2c. PO Box 2945
Mailing Address
- d. Hickory 2e. NC 2f. 28603
City ' State , Zip
2g.. 828 345-1577 . 2h, 828 345-0271
Telephone Facsimile darkengineering@charterinter I
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Permit Number W00032194 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Fest Track Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
9000
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Thomas P. Granger & James a Grogan Dev. Minor Mooresville
Location Address
County
Catawba
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
City of Hickory Government - !Municipal
Dates/Events
Orig Issue App Received Draft initialed
09/28/07 09/06/07
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater Cole(
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Waterbody Name
Scheduled
Issuance
Owner Affiliation
Mick Berry
PO Box 398
Hickory
NC 286010398
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
09/28/07 09/28/07
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Additional information requested
Additional information received
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0032194
September 28, 2007
0wner/WQCSIWWTP PE
Mick Berry, City Manager Cecil Clark
Hickory, NC 28603 Clark & Associates, Inc
PO Box 398 PO Box 2945
Hickory, NC 28603 Hickory, NC 28603
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuingregional 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-com lian e 'th thi e i e ulations 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
El Partial L Final
I
Clark, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been cecil
authorized to observe UM periodically, ID weekly, []full time) the construction of Thomas P. Granger & James D.
Grogan Development, a Catawba County project for the Permittee, 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 2T; 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
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee 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 Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.