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Mr. Richard Hunter, -Town Administrator
.PO Box 339
East'Spencer, North Carolina 28039
Dear Mr. Hunter:
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
September 22, 2005
Subject: 'PermitNo. WQ0029335
1-85 (NCDOT Project Number 12511 CB)
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Rowan County, North Carolina
In accordance .with your application received on September 6, 2005, we are -forwarding herewith
Permit' No. WQ0029335, dated September 22, 2005, to East Spencer 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 Permttee.
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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September 22, 2005
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 East Spencer for the construction and operation of approximately 600 linear feet of 8-inch
force main and 2,070 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve _the I-85 Utility Relocation. project
(NCDOT Project Number 12511CB), and the discharge of 0 additional gallons per day of collected
domestic wastewater into the City of Salisbury's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application
received September 6, 2005, and in .conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the •givision'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 othersupporting.data.subsequently filed.and approvedby the Department of '
;Environment and Natural:Resources andconsidered a part.of this permit.
The sewage<andwastewater collected by this system shall 'betreated:in the City of Salisbury
WWTP.(Yadkin •River:,Regional WWTP:NPDES No...NC0023884) priorto-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 150E 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.E.
cc: Rowan CountyHealth Department
:Mooresville.Regional Office, Surface:Water:Protection (WWTP Permit.No.'NC0023884)
,Chad'Critcher., =MA"Engineering Consultants, "Inc.
Surface WateriProtection'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
followingspecified 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
Permttee 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 metas 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 21- .0200 orthe 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.Iines. shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period oftime.
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.
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4. This permit shalt 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.
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. The waters which may be - impacted in the event of a power failure at the pump stations permitted
herein are classified as C waters. In accordance with 15ANCAC 2H .0219 (h) (3), a letter of power
reliability for the subject area has been provided from the local power distributor authority, and
included in the application package. •Additionally it has been shown that the pump station will
provide a minimum of 4 hours storage in the event of a power failure.
12. 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
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b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all orany 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 11 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 22nd day of September, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL 'MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klime ' .E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0029335
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0029335
September 22, 2005
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 required for anv 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'highiy recommended
that this certification -be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by-the.Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the Sanitary Sewer
Services For the I-135(NCDOT Project Number 1-2511 CB) project, Rowan County, 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
MOORESVIL LE 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.

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I. Owner:
1 a. City of East Spencer
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
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1b. Richard Hunter, Town Administrator
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Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
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❑ Individual ❑ Federal ® Municipality ❑ State/County ■ Private Partnership ■ Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
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Project (Facility) Information:
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2a. 1-85 (NCDOT Project Number I-2511 CB) Utility Relocation
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Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
County Where Project is Located
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3. Contact Person:
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3a. Chad H. Critcher, PE
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About
this Application
3b. 704-896-5250
3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number
E-mail
1. Project isNew
►� Modification (of an existing permit)
If Modification, Permit No -
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already
reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
information in this permit application - do not
been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) ■ Private (go
to Item 2(a))
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Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
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Public Utility (Instruction 111)
Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
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Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
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4a. Salisbury -Rowan WWTP Town Creek Train
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Name of WWTF
WWTF Permit No.
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Apartments/Condominiums
Mobile Home Park
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Office
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Volume
of wastewater to be permitted in this project: gallons per day
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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
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B. PERMIT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
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 .0219(I)(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(1)(3).
This is a relocation of an existing 8" sanitary sewer main due to roadway improvements on Union Church Road in
conjunction to the widening of 1-85. There will be no added flow to this line.
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
8
2070
Gravity
8
600
Force Main
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
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11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on
plans for cross-reference)
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Point
GPM @ TDH
Power Reliability Option
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
portable generator wltelemetry; 4-wet well storag )
12. Does the sewer system comply
Mains (latest version), the
with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
is requested:
SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
® Yes ■ No If no, please
variance
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS,
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification?
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
Submitted to NCDOT
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Rev 02/09/05
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C. STREAM CLASSIFICATION
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
(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:
• A Stream Classification
waterbody; AND,
• A Stream Classification
option for any pump
is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on
map for cross-reference)
Shown on Map
Name of
Waterbody
County
River Basin
Waterbody Stream
Index
Waterbody
Classification
Town Creek
Rowan
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1. Applicant's Certification:
!, Chad H. Critcher, attest that this application for 1-85 (CB2511) Utility Relocation has been reviewed by me and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 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
all .: guilty of a Class 2 isdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to
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2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for 1-85 (CB2511) Utility Relocation 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. ! 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 !
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.
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April 13, 2005
Mr, Chad Critcher, P.E.
MA Engineering Consultants, inc.
16415-A Northcross Drive
Huntersviile, NC 28078
RE: 1-85 (CB-2511) Relocation
Town of East Spencer
Dear Mr. Critcher,.
The City's wastewater treatment facility, the Salisbury -Rowan Wastewater Treatment. Plant
Town Creek Train, permit # NC002.3884, and collection system have sufficient capacity to
support the proposed relocation of an existing 8" sanitary sewer line due to NCDOT roadway
improvements on Old Union Church Road in conjunction with the widening of 1,85. We
understand there will be no flow additions due to thisproject.
If you have
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y questions or comments please, contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeffrey B. Jones, P E.
Utilities Engineer
1 Water Street. Saiisbur a -Rowan Utilities Telephone [phone]
',.,bury, NC 2 1,44 Utilities Engineering Division Fax [phone].

Permit Number WQ0029335
Central Files: APSSWP
09/20/05
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Permit Type Version
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
0
Facilit
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
1-85(NCDOT Project Number I-2511CB)
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Rowan
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
City Of East Spencer Government - Municipal
dates/Fvents
Scheduled
Drig Issue App Received Draft initiated Issuance
09/06/05
Owner Affiliation
Richard
PO Box 339
East Spencer
Public Notice Issue
Hunter, Administrator Town
NC 28039
Effective Expiration
Regulated Activities RenrrestedIReoeivert Fvents
Subdivision Additional information requested
Wastewater collection Additional information received
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin