WQ0030144_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Man W. Klimek, P,E. Director
Division of Water Quahty
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April 19, 2006
Mr, Raymond Allen, City Manager
City of Albemarle
157 North Second Ave,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Subject: Permit No. WQ0030144
East Main St.
City of Albemarle
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Stanly County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Allen:
In accordance with your application received on March 30, 2006, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0030144, dated April 19, 2006, to the City of Albemarle 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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. Allen
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April 19, 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 Albemarle for the construction and operation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of 8-inch gravity
sewer,1,500 linear feet of 4-inch force main, and a 150 gallon per minute pump station with duplex
pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and an on —site generator as "part of the of the
East Main St. project, and the discharge of 3,300 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into
the City of Albemarle's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 30, 2006,
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 will be tributary to the'City of Albemarle's
WWTP (NPDES No. NC0024244) 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 adjudidatory 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,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTP' Permit No. NC0024244)
Stephen Chambers, Chambers Engineering, PA
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 !east 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.
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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.
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 containedin 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.
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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 19th day of April 2006.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, Pt., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0030144
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0030144
April 19, 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 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
❑ Partial E 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 East Main St., a Stanly
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.

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for G.' VITY SEWER PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE AINS
PAGE 1
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
9. Owner:
1a, CittygfAlbemarle
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
z 1b. Raymond I. Allen, City Manager m e
0 Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!
1 c. The legal entity who will own this system is:
❑ Individual ❑ Federal Municipality ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
Application Num
(to be completed by
ld, 157 North Second St.
Street Address
1 f. NC
State
lh, 704-984-9400 1 i. 704-984-9406
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. East Main St. SoihAfiropr 2b. Stanly
1 e. Albemarle
City
1g. 28001
Zip Code
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name
3. Contact Person:
3a. Stephen G. Chambers
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Qu
3b. 704-984-6427
Phone Number
E-mail
County Where Project is Located
ions About this Application
3c, schambers ctc.net
E-mail
an existing permit) if Modification, Permit No.:
2. Owner is Public (skip to Item 8(3)) ❑ Private (go to Item 2(a))
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2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
© Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
El Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc, - go to Item B(2b))
City of Allbe
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❑ Pubiic Utility (Instruction III)
❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a, Albemarle WWTP 4b. NC 0024244
Name of WWTF WATTF Permit No.
5a, City of Albemarle 5b 8"' Sc. Unknown
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Do
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
El Apartments/Condominiums
❑ Mobile Home Park
❑ School
II Restaurant
0 Office
Car Wash
© Institution
❑ Hospital
El Church
❑ Nursing Home
Other (specify): Daycare
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 3300 gallons per day
8, If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
Ej Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
'ETA 02/03

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) 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(I)(3).
5 SFU @ 3 bedrooms @ 120 gpd/ bedroom = 1800 gpd, +
1 daycare @ 100 persons @ 15 gpd/ person =1500 gpd
= 3300 gpd
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) I Length (feet) Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
8" 1000 Gravity
4" _ 1500 Force Main
❑ — - Gravity
m Gravity
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1--' - - - - --- I_ - - - - - -Gravity
Z Gravity
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✓ Gravity
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O ENT- ER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0.33-
1 111. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
5 J I Power Reliability Option
Ce Location ID I Design Flow I Operational Point ' (dual line feed, permanent generator,
O (as shown on plans) (MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator, wet well storage)
LL I
Z East Pump Station L .0033 mgd 150 gpm @ 90' on -site generator
1— 1 1
2 NA ICe
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a '12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
m Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
® Yes 0 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
113. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes 0 No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? 0 Yes 0 No ® NIA
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
FTA 02/03

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PlUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
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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:
[l A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
slope waterbody; AND,
D A Watershed 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 Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
on Map Waterbody County River Basin index Classification
1 Mountain Creek Stanly Yadkin 13-5-(.7) WS-IV
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is providedr
1. Applicant's Certification.
1 attest that this application for City of Albemarle East Main Sewer Improvements
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 application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.68, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
Wien in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
ell as civil penalties up to $ 5,0 0 per violation.
nature
Professional Engineer's Certification,
1 attest that this application for City of Albemarle East Main Sewer lmpmvements has been;.
reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the iinforrnation in the engineering plans, calculations, and
all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge, f 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 Febniaty 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 143-215,68, 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 $25,00aseLyia
2a. Stephen G. Chambers, PE
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Chambers Engineering, PA_
Engineering Firm
2c. PO Box 1726
Address
2d. Albemarle
City
2g. 704-984-6427 2h. 704-984-6428
Telephone Facsimile .m.
2e, NC 2f. 28002
State Zip
2i. schambers ctc.ent
E-mail
Signature & Date
f A 02/03

DATE: 1106
DWG. NO.:
APPROVED BY:
City of Albemarle
Charribetr's Engineering. PA
129 North First St., Albernarfe, NC 28001 704-984-6427
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3/29/2006
NCDENR, Mooresville Regional 0
Attn.. 1s. flee Browder
11 East CenterAve..
Mooresville, NC 28115
Bye; City of Albemarle
East Main St. Beyer Improvements
Fast Track Non -Discharge Permit
Dear Ms. Browder;
SWRCES Crl
Oh • behalf of The City of Albemarle I am submitting herein an application package for a Non -
Discharge permit in association with the above referenced project. This application includes.
the.requested permitting of 1,000 linear feet of 8" gravity sewers, 1,500 linear feet of A'
sanitary force main, one duplex pump station and associated appurtenances.
This application is being submitted under the Fast Track Application process u
FTA t 2/03.
izin
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On behalf of the City of A,lber a 1 vou1d Bike to extend my appreciation for your tiri e and
efforts in this matter:
Sincerely,
Stephen G. Chambers; PE
President
Attach; Permit Package (2 copies)
cc, Ernie Borders, City of Albemarle
RCN Box i 72 - N. Fool St. - r @t earrarl NC 280027
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Permit Number WQ0030144
Central Files: APS SWP
04/18/06
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Version
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
3300
Facility
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
East Main St. Minor Mooresville
Location Address
Owner
County
Stanly
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
City of Albemarle Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Raymond Allen
PO Box 190
Albemarle
Dates/Events
NC 28002
Orig Issue
App Received Draft Initiated
03/30/06
Scheduled
Issuance
Public Notice Issue
Effective Expiration
Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events
Subdivision Additional information requested
Wastewater collection Additional Information received
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin