WQ0032273_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

F, Easley, Governor
William Cr Ross Jr., Secretary
No.rth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(Token 11, Sullins, Director
'Division of 'Water Q.iiality
October 3, 2007
Mr, Brad Cornwell, Utilities Director
City of Shelby
824 West Grover Street
Shelby, NC 28150
Subject: Permit No, WQ0032273
Spruce Drive Lift Station
Wastewater Collection System
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Mr Stewart,
In accordance with your application received on September 26, 2007, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No, WQ0032273 dated October 3, 2007, 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until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, This cover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
andfor referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board,
Mooresville Regional Office 61.0 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville., NC 28115
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Mr. Cornwell
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October 3, 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 for the
construction and operation of approximately 10 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, 39 linear feet of 4-
inch force main, a 120 GPM pump station (with duplex pumps, on site audible and visual high water
alarms, and a portable generator receptacle with telemetry),and the discharge of 5,000 gallons per day
of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Shelby's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received September 26, 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 Shelby's
WWTP (NPDES No. NC0024538) 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?
for Coleen H. Sulli s
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit Files
D. W. Odom, Odom, Hollifieid & Assoc, Engineering, 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:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 21; 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.

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,
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
8. 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 28 ,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 marl 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 (800) - or
[phone] Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part 1 of Form - (or the most current Division approved form), within 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 11 of Form - (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control..
Per it issued this the 3rd day of OotobOctober 2007.
NORTH ,R LINA ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT CO COMMISSION
_for Coleen H. Sullins, Di ectt
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Envirionmentat
Permit Number WQ0032273
anagement Commission

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No WQ0032273
October 3, 2007
Owner/VVQCS PE
Brad Cornwell, Utilities Director Q.W. Odom
City of Shelby Odom, Hollifield & associates Engineering, Inc
824 W. Grover Street 152 E Main Street
Shelby, NC 28150 Forest City, NC 28043
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
• 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 re uired for a chan e resu non-com HancewiththisermitreuIationsor
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
Partial 111 Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (Lj periodically, LI weekly, LJ full time) the construction of Spruce Drive Lift Station, a
Cleveland 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 Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM 81 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.

CK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
City of Shelby V4TP
© Name of WWTF
Cleveland County tab 4 - Inch ❑ Gravity c
Z Owner of Downstream Sewer 1,Receiving Sewer Size Force Main Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply).
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD
Owner:
City of Shelby
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc)
1 b. Brad Cornwell — Utilities Director
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0266(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc, The legal entity who will own this system is:
❑ Individual Q Federal Municipality ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
ld. PO Box 207
Mailing Address
NC
State
1 h. 704-484-6846
828-484-6808
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) information:
2a. Spruce Drive Lift Station
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3. Contact Persona
3a, David Odom Project Enctin
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b, 828-247-4495
1 e. Shelby
Phone Number
City
lg. 28151
Zip Code
1 j.
E-maiI
2b. Cleveland
County Where Project is Located
3c.
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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 line 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,
2 Owner is Public (skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
0 Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or 0 Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) 0 Homeowner Assoc/Developer (Instruction IV)
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
Citya f Shelby
Owner of'J'u"astewater Treatment Facility (WVVTF) Treating astewater From This Project
4b. WQ001777
WWTF Permit No.
Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
0 School
0 Restaurant
0 Office
O Car Wash
O Institution
O Hospital
0 Church
❑ Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
7, Volume of wastewater to beallocatedfor th's particular project: t_l gallons per day
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
10 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
hat connect to this line
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 3 04/05

CIC APPLICATION Corr GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PACE 4
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0
9. 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 flaw in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
8°
4„
Length (feet)
10
39
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES .009
. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
Gravity
Force
Location ID Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
1 0.069
120 Q 50
2
12. 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
Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No N/A
Sedi
entation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
❑ Yes 0 No III N/A
❑ Yes ❑ No L N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: ❑
These lines wiiibe.considered .4tioh oriarity_and must be checked once every six months
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? ❑
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 1 Q% flatter than the minimum slope. Lines instated outside this tole should be
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..
FTA 02/03 - Rev, 3 04/05

CK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
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1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "'DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(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:
[2] A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
E.] 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
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1: Applicant's Certification:
1 a
I, Brad Cornwell, allest that this application for The City of Shelby 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 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,
Signing Official Signature
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I attest that this application for The City of Shelby 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 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 143-215.68, 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. David W. Odom
Professional Engineer Name
2, Odom, Hollifield & Associates Engineering, Inc
Engineering Firm
2c. 152 East Main Street
Mailing Address
2d, Forest City
City
2g. 828-247-44 5
Telephone
2e. NC 2f, 28043
State Zip
2h. 828-247-4498 2i.
Facsimile E-mail
Seal, Signature & IJate
ETA 02/03 - Rev. 3 04/05

Permit Number WQ0032273
Central: Files: AP'S SVVP
10/03/07
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Status Project Type
Active New Project
Permit Type FAst Track Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer 1,00 Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee, browder
Permitted Flow
0
FAcility
Facility Name
Spruce Drive Lift Station
Location Address
Owner
Owner Name
City of Shelby
Dates/Events
Orig Issue
10/03/07
App Received
10/01 /07
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Ou
all NULL
Draft Initiated
Scheduled
Issuance
Perrnit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Cleveland
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Brad Cornwell
PO Box 207
Shelby
NC 28151
Public Notice Issue Effective
10/03/07 10/03/07
Reuttested/Received Events
Additional information received
Additional information requested
Expiration
Waterbody Name
Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

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