WQ0029708_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William (i, Ross ir,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimck, RE, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 13, 2006
Mr, Ed Humphries, City Manager
City of Bessemer City
132 W. Virginia Avenue
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016
Subject: Permit No WQ0029708
Robert King Fish Camp Sewer Extension
City of Bessemer City
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Humphries:
In accordance with your application received on December 28, 2005, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0029708, dated January 13, 2006, to the City of Bessemer City 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effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations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 the 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, Humphries
Page 2
January 13, 2006
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 Bessemer City for the construction and operation of approximately 770 inear feet
of 8-inch gravity sewer as part of the Robert King Fish Camp Sewer Extension sewer project, and the
discharge of 6,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Gastonia's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received December 28, 2005, and in conformity with 15A
NCAC 2H M200; 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 Gastonia
WWTP (NPDES No NC0074268) 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 Alan W. Klimek, P.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTP Permit No, NC0074268)
Johnny Denton, Diamond Engineering, PLLC
Surface Water Protection 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 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 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 28 .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 13th day of January. 2006.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan VV. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
WQ0029708

Fast Track Engineering Certiflcati©n
Permit No, WQ0029708
January 13, 2006
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 an chap es resultin in non-com fiance with this ermit re 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 besent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
—1 Partial 1 Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, 0 weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the Robert King Fish
Camp Sewer Extension, a 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
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.

Fermi°
Nu'rttber
Central Piles APS ZP
106
Perm TrackMg Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension Pump St lion ,
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee,browder
Permitted Flow
6000
Facility
Facility Name
Robert King Fish Camp Sewer Extension
p
Status
in review
Project Type
New Project
Version Permit ClassiFicatien
ssure e e A individual
Address
Owner
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/ii nor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Gaston
Feelllty Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Bessemer City
Date
Events
Owner Type
Government unicipal
Owner Affiliation
Scheduled
orlg issue App Received Draft Initiated issuance
12/28/05
eeulted Activities
Restaurant
Wastewater le on
Outten i I
132 W Virginia Ave
Bessemer City
Public Notica
ecllted eel
Additional intcratinn received
Additional lnforrTaation requested
NC 28016
Fxpirati
i Iaterbody Name
Index Number Current Class Subbasin

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION ftrr GRAVITY SEWERS, PU M.P STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
1. Owner..
la. City of Bessemer City
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
�r lb. Ed Humphries/City Manager
0
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
Individual 0 Federal Municipality ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
1 d. 132 W. Virginia Avenue
Street Address
NC
State
lh. 704-629-9105
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Robert King Fish Camp Sewer Extension
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3, Contact Person:
Facsimile
3a. Kim Fortner -Diamond Engineering, PLLC.
le. Bessemer City
City
1 g. 28.0.16
Zip Code
1j.
E-mail
2b. Gaston
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 704-922-0024
3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number E-mail
1 Project is New ❑ Modification (of' an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le. 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 (tern B(3)) ❑ Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. 1f sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to item B(3))
❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
ty of Gastonia
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating
a. Crowders Creek
Name of WWTF
a. City of Bessemer City
Owner of Downstream Sewer
The origin of this wastewater i
❑ Residential Subdivision
• ApartmentslCondominiums
❑ Mobile Horne Park
❑ School
• Restaurant
0 Office
8"
❑ Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
tewater From This Project
4b. NC0074268 . _
WWTF Permit No.
Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
check all that apply):
❑ Car Wash
Institution
Hospital
❑ Church
❑ Nursing Home
❑ Other (specify):
7, Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 6000mgallons per day
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
if the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
❑' Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

FAST -TRACK APPL1C'ATI©N for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE AINS 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 .9219(l)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(l)(3).
Sq. ft. of dining area = 1872.33 @ 40 gals/15 sq, ft = 4922.88 gals/day or
150 seats (g 40 gals/seat = 6000 gals/day
Use 6000 gals/day
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet)
8" 769.69
z
z
0
0
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
0
~Q 11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary
2 Location ID
re (self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point.
0 plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM TDH
LL
Z
N/A
N/A N/A
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
gravity
Power Reliability Option
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
N/A
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 i W'ITH YOUR APPLICATION
3. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings Y General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? 0 Yes 0 No N/A
Stormwater? 0 Yes ❑ No N/A

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SE
RS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
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:
0 LIJ A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
0 Ell 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.
0
(,)
0
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
map for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
As shown UT Gaston Catawba 11-129-16-(4) C
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
Ed Humphries, attest that this application for has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that f 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
rnisdeme h may i dude a lot to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
la.
Signing OffgfaI Signatte
2. Profess' al Engineers Certi bon,
that this application for Robert King Fish Camp Sewer Extension has been reviewed by me and is accurate,
comp ete 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 143-215.6B, 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, Johnny H. Denton
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Diamond Engineering, PLLC
Engineering Firm
2c. 440 Old NC 277 Loop Road
Address
2d. Dallas
City
2g, 704-922-0024
Telephone
2h. 704-923-62 4
Facsimile
2e, NC 2f. 28034
State Zip
2i,
diamondengineering@charter
. mat
7
Seal, Signature & Date

City J gastonia
Departine tt f (Public Works a '?tti hies
7.005
lseph Albright, City Mana ,er
'Bessemer City
Vest Virginia Avenue
Bessemer City, North Carolina 280
Subject:
Dear M_r, A. elah
Bessemer City Sewer Flow .Acceptance Robert FCin°s Fish Camp
Sewer Extension
The City of f: ,stonia and the City of Bessemer City have entered into a Sanitary
Service l_.ttility 1 reemetlt dated .tune 20, 2000 for a sewer conn.ectian on Abe..
Creek. Under the ternns of the agreement, the City of Bessemer City is permitted to
discharge up to 18 250,000 gallons per month through the metering' point,
sed. connection ill discharge 6,000 gallons per day for an.
r moat! . lot° the past 12 months, the average monthly florsr dirt
Ahemc}lit r° t:'t`e.ck N'Ie.teriri Paint as 14,6 million gallons. The proposed flows be
the
t. There is additional capacity available up to the contract
ng point.
The :f ows from the Bessemer City Mountain Metering Point on Abertetlty t„`reel: are
treated at tltc. C.'ity of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP, NPDES Permit Number
NC: )074 268.. t.`apaeity is available at the Crowders Creek VV\ TP to accept the :additional
Attachment.
ent is attached for
Bynum at 704-S66 t 043
,;4, Cortarra t ae t to Eve ffence
1300.°'Nprtfii (Broad Street • CFO, (Box. • Gastonia, ANC 28053-1748
104) 866-6896 •Taxj7C4,) 867-0120

artier, Ass tan (.fit
rx , Civil Enginee
Manager of Wast t Treatn ent
Attorney
'gingering, 440 Old H 277 Loop Road, Dallas NC 28

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