WQCS00119_Approval_20211019

October 19, 2021
Royce Harper, Mayor
Town of Tabor City
PO Drawer 655
Tabor City, NC 28463

Subject: Variance Request Approval
2019 Sewer Improvements CDBG 19-I-3114
Tabor City Collection System (Permit No. WQCS00119)
Columbus County

Dear Mr. Harper:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) has reviewed the submitted variance request received on October 18,
2021, for the subject referenced project. Per the submitted documentation and in accordance with the provisions
for alternative design under 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n), the Division will grant a variance for the replacement of
approximately 1,230 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer located on Seals St., between manholes 5 through 9 at a
slope of 0.34%, approximately 396 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer located on Seals St., between manholes 9 and
10 at a slope of 0.35%, approximately 998 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer located on Brown St., between manholes
15 through 19 at a slope of 0.34%, as indicated on the provided plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
Regardless of the variance approval, 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.
All other elements of this project shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable rules and statues including,
15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Resources’ (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February
12, 1996, as applicable; and the Division’s Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable. Approval of the variance request does not constitute approval
of the permit.

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Byrd at 919-707-3707 or via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

for S. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources

by Michael Montebello, Supervisor
Municipal Unit- Pretreatment, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

cc: Joshua Outlaw, P.E. ([e-mail])
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations (electronic)
Municipal Permitting Unit – Collection Systems Files (electronic copy)
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