WQ0024644_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 1, 2004
Mr, David Kraus, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
131 South Main Street
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Subject: Permit No, WQ0024644
City of Mount Holly
Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer To Serve
East Gaston High School
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kraus:
In accordance with your application received on November 24, 2004, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0024644, dated December 1, 2004, to the City of Mount Holly 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effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations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 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 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 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.
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Mr David Kraus
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December 1, 2004
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 Mount Holly for the construction and operation of approximately 3,395 linear feet
of 12-inch gravity sewer, and approximately 5,338 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve a school
as part of the Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to Serve East Gaston High School project, with no
additional discharge of collected domestic wastewater (flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
WQ0023066) into the City of Mount Holly's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application
received November 24, 2004, 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Mount Holly
WWTP (NPDES No, NC0021156) 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 Sonja Basinger at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WVVTF Permit No. NC0021156)
Bonnie Fisher, US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc,
Water Quality Central Files
Marie Doklovic, 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 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 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 Pem'iittee, 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 2H .0220, 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 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 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 mail 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 [phone] or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (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. II of Form CS-SSO (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 1st day of December, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Dirctor
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024644

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No, WQ0024644
December 1, 2004
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the fol owing:
• 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 El Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (0 periodically, E weekly, E full time) the construction of the Taylors Creek
Sanitary Sewer to Serve East Gaston High School, Gaston 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 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 Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
ATTN: DEE BROWDER
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,

November 23, 2004
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Subject:
Fast Track Application
Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to East Gaston High School
Gaston County
HSI Project No, 010201-2005
To Whom It May Concern:
Co
4 2004
Enclosed is the fast -track application for the subject sanitary sewer line for review and approval
lf you have 'Juicy questions regarding this matter, please contact us at 704-342-3007.
Sincerely,
USInfrastructure
Bonnie A. Fisher, P,E,
Senior Engineer
Attachment
City :ofMotitit .Holly
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FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY 8ENVER8.DDNIySTATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
1. Owner:
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Full Legal Name kompaoy.
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Application Number.*
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Signing Official Name and
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1c. The legal entity who will own this system is:
[] Individual []Federal 6 Municipality r_1 State/County E7 Private Partnership RCorporation [I Other (specify):
M 1d. P.O.Box 4OO
0 Street Address
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1i 704-822-2933
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Zip Code
E-mail
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3n, Bonnie Fisher, Senior Engineer;
Name and Affiliation ofSomeone Who Can Answer Questions About UhinAppUoadon
- |Phone Number E-mail
2e. |fprivate, applicant will be: 2U. Ksold, facilities owned bya(must choose one
Retaining Ownership (i.o.store, church, single office, etc]or El Public Utility (instruction U|}
Leasing units (|No.townhomoo.etc. -skip toItem 8(3)) [] Homeowner AouucA]evoopmr(Instruction IV)
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
1 City ofMount Holly
Owner ofWastewater Treatment Facility (NVVTF)Treating VVon��m Wastewater
Project
4u. City of Mount Holly Wastewater Treatment Plant 4b. WC 0021156
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T Volume ofwastewater hobopermitted inthis project: O gallons per day
1Q0%Domestic/Commercial
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8. If the permitted flow iszero, indicate why:
interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
E Flow has already been a0uumhad in Permit No. yVC\002380W
E] Rehabilitation or replacement ofexisting sewer with no new flow expected
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FAST -TRACK APPLICATION 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 8(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 to
the Division of Water Quality, Nan -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
Design flow is 0.69 MGD. See attached calculation spreadsheet.
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet)
12
8
2
0
C.>
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
3395 Gravity
5338 Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 1.65
0
1. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator MATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force;
CO Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
Yes El 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
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? El Yes Lil No Lil N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Yes 1] No El] N/A
Stormwater? E] Yes Ell No N/A
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 2 04/04

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAJNS PAGE 5
1, Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03 1
(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
Z regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
0
Ell A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
I'm waterbody: AND,
(..). LI 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 oName of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
n
map for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
CTB33 Taylors Creek Gaston Catawba 11-119-5 WS-IV
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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, David Kraus, attest that this application for Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to East Gaston High School 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
applicatiop.package is subject to being returned as incomplete, Note: In accordance with North Carolina General
Statute5Y143-2.15„6A and 143-215.6E3, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certif ation in application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
s ell as civ7 rIties uj,$.2,O00 per violation.
la
Sign IJ Signature
Date
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to East Gaston High School has been reviewed by me
and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and ail 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 Junel, 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. Bonnie A. Fisher, RE,
Professional Engineer Name
2b. US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc.
Engineering Firm
2c, 1043 E. Morehead Street, Suite 203
Address
2d. Charlotte
City
2e, NC 2f 28204
State Zip
2g, 704-342-3007 2h. 704-342-1666 21, [e-mail]
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 2 04/04

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Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to serve East
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Owner
Owner Name
City of Mount Holly°
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David Kraus
131 S Mam St
Mount Holly
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NF STRUCTURE OF CAROLINA, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
November 23, 2004
NCDENR
Division o\raterQuality
'Mooresvi l le Regional Office
ta10 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
-Mooresville. North Carolina 281 15
Subject: Fast -Track Application
Taylors Creek Sanitary Sewer to East Gaston High School
Gaston County
UST Project No, 010201-2005
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed is the fast -track applica
if you have any questions regarding
Sincerely,
USlnfrastructure
Bonnie A. Fisher, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Attachment
cc: Don Price, City oount Holly
for the subject sa
after, please con
y sewer line for review and approval.
us at 704-342-3007.
1043 E. More ea
(704.) 32-3oo7
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