WV0800289_Permit (Issuance)_20210914

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Permit # WV0800289 and W10800552
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL OR WELL SYSTEM
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87, North Carolina General Statutes,
and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mike Sauer
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF a geothermal aqueous closed -loop well system. The wells will be
located at 112 Scotch Bonnet Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County in accordance with the application
received September 14, 2021, and in conformity with specifications and supporting data, all of which are filed
with the Department of Environmental Quality and are considered part of the Permit.
This Permit constitutes a variance which acknowledges that the referenced well system does not meet 15A
NCAC O2C .0222 (e)(5)(A) for separation distance to building perimeters (15 feet required vs 10 feet
available) and 15A NCAC O2C .0222 (e)(5)(B) for separation distance to septic systems (50 feet required vs
30 feet available) and 15A NCAC O2C .0222 (e)(5)(D) for separation distance to water -tight sewer lateral
lines (15 feet required vs 10 feet available). This variance allows the geothermal well system to be used for
its intended purpose.
This Permit is for well construction only and does not waive any provisions or requirements of the Water Use
Act of 1967, or any other applicable laws and regulations. Well construction shall be in compliance with the
North Carolina Well Construction Regulations and Standards. However, this Permit pertains to the
jurisdictional authority of the Division of Water Resource and does not waive the requirements of other
jurisdictions.
This Permit will be effective from the date of its issuance until September 14, 2022, and shall be subject to
other specified conditions, limitations, or exceptions as follows:
1. The well shall be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC O2C .0222 except that for which this
variance is granted.
2. The well shall be located and constructed as shown on the attachments submitted as part of the permit
application.
3. Well construction record (GW-1) for the well must be supplied to the Division of Water Resources'
Information Processing Unit within 30 days of well completion. Provide the well construction permit
number on the GW-1 form.
4. Issuance of this Permit does not supersede any other agreement, permit, or requirement issued by another
agency.
5. When a well is discontinued or abandoned, it shall be abandoned in accordance with 15A NCAC
O2C.O24O and a well abandonment record (GW-30) shall be submitted to the Division of Water
Resource's Information Processing Unit within 30 days of well abandonment.
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Permit # WV0800289 and WI0800552
If any requirements or limitations of this Permit are unacceptable, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days. The request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 15OB of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714. Unless such demand is made, this Permit is final and binding.
Permit issued this 14th day of September 2021
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,-DocuSigned by:
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Morella Sanchez King, PhD, PE, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
cc: Jim Cornette, PG - ARM (via email)
DWR (Laserfiche)
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