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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0029857_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)4 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality August 24, 2007 Ms. Christie Putnam, Director of Public Works Union County Public Works 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 Subject: Permit No. WQ0029857 Modification Cureton, Phase 2A Union County Public Works Union County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Putnam, In accordance with your application received on August 22, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0029857, dated August 24, 2007, to the Union County Public Works for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall supercede original Permit No. WQ0029857 issued February 20, 2006, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 2T .0403 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 2T; 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. Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 Internet: www.ncmwaterquality.org Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycledll0% Post Consumer Paper No ehCarolina ?atiira!!j VPutnam Page 2 August 24, 2007 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 Union County Public Works for the construction and operation of approximately 5,202 linear feet of 8- inch gravity sewer as part of the of the Cureton Phase 2A project; and the discharge of 27,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received August 22, 2007, 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 shall be treated in the Union County WWTP (Twelve Mile Creek NPDES No. NC0085359) 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, r for Coleen H. Sullins cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTP Permit No. NC0085359) Frank Craig, Titan Engineering Group Sean Calloway, GS Carolina Surface Water Protection Central Files 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 2T; 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 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: 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. 1 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 2T .0116, 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 2T; 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 (704) 663-1699, 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. 2 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 (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part1 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 24th day of August, 2007. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0029857 Modification 3 Fast Track Engineering Certification Permit No. WQ0029857 Modification August 24, 2007 Owner/WVVfP/WQCS PE Ms. Christie Putnam Frank Craig Union County Public Works Titan Engineering, Inc. 400 North Church Street 936 N. Marietta Street, Suite 3 Monroe, NC 28112 Gastonia, NC 28054 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 ❑ Final , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ['weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of Cureton, Phase 2A, a Union 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 2T; 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. 2a. If private, applican Retaining Ownership ('i,e_ store, church, single office, etc) or a Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc, - skip to Item B(3)) © Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to item B{2b)) Union County Public Works Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating 4a, Twelve Mile Creek Narne of WWTF UP.._._ Union County Public Works �5b. 8 and 1©jngh � G'ravi Owner of Downstream OSewer Receiving Sewer Size fl Force The origin of this wastewater is (chee Residential Subdivision Apartments/Condominiums. © Mobile Home Park 0 School Restaurant 0 Office hat apply): K APP CATICiN for GRAVITY SEWS S, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAiNS PAGE 3 USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! 1'. Owner. la. Union County Public Works I Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, e Christie L. Putnum, PE, Director of Public Works Application Num (to be c ompieted by DW Signing O cial Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 0206(b) for authorized signing officials!) The legal entity who will own this system is: [ Individual 0 Federal 0 Municipality id,. 500 North. Main S Mailing Address North Carolina Suite 500 County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify). State 1h, (704) 296-4212 1i. 704-296-42 2 Telephone Facsimile 2. Project (Facility) lnfor ation. 2a, Cureton, Phase 2A Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) Contact Person: 3a. Mike Garbark, Ass istan ector Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Question 1709 _29,674239 Phone Number Project is 0 New le. Monroe City lg. 28112 Zip Code E-mail 2b. Union County Where Project is Located E-mail Modification (of an existing permit) if Modification, Permit No.: WQ0029857 For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. 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(1O-11) that has already been included in the original permit. 2, Owner is I Public (skip to Item 8(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a)) 2b, If sold, facilities owned by a [� Public 'Utility (Instruction III) [ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV) r From This Project 4b. NC0085359 WWTF Permit No. 5c WQ0016274 and I n Permit Number of Downstream nstream Sewer (if kno [ Car Wash Institution 0 Hospital 0 Church 0 Nursing Home 0 Other (specify): Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project..2 *Do not include previously permitted allocations If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why; 0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits D Flaw has already been allocated in Permit No, '0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected gpd t connect to t _ % Domestic/Commercial % Industrial % Other (specify): ne APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4 pyCK 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(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3). Flow for this application = 75 LOTS @ 360 GPD (Previously permitted for 37 lots with flow; this modification will allow for full permitting for all 75 lots). 10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary) Size (inches) E Length (feet) Gravity or Force Main (use the pull down menu) 8 ; 5,202 Gravity l 1 , i i i ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted Location ID ? (self chosen - as shown on Design Flow plans for cross-reference) L—(MGD)-_ 1 1 0.99 (attach additional sheets Operational Point _ GPM @ TDH as necessary) Power Reliability Option (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator wIATS; 3- _ portable generator wltelemetry; 4-wet well storage) 1 i 1 ' 12. Does the Mains (latest ® Yes sewer • system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable? 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 13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval? Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Stormwater? 14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: • These lines will be consideredhk h-priority and must be checked once eyefY Six months..- 15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification.. minimum 0 0 ® Yes Yes Yes 0 slope. G5 ■ ❑ No No No Lines installed 0 • • N/A NIA N/A outside this tolerance should be CK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5 Pr Z 2 0 L CO co_: 0: 2 Q: LrL'l Li) C} 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: 0 A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope waterbody; AND, 1 0 A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody. not depend on ... _._...__.._.__.._._........................................._._._._._...__..__._._._..___..____.__._.....___.___ River Basin Catawba wet well storage as a WaterbodyStream Index power reliability Location ID on Ma p (self chosen - as shown on _map for cross-reference) Cureton, Phase 2A : Name of Waterbody ; _ County __ Little Twelve Mile f Union Waterbody Classification 11-138-2-3 C . i Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided! O I 0 LL �:., EL Ui V • 1. Applicant's Certification: 1, Christie L. Putnum, attest that this application for Cureton, Phase 2A 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 am 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 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. 1a. CSC :NO.- L.Ckv/Cno.KN -•\ \.‘\•t\c. `d -.. .D- 01 Signing Official Signature Date 2. Professional Engineer's Certification: 1 attest That this application for Cureton, Phase 24 has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the info►mation 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. Franklin S. Craig ` Z` = 4, ,'�.,�kLIN r 11.1 so../ r1 ,.. .......1, ... OFESSfOif�.' '' SEAL �� 17596 •AN•; , ;' q '. - r St Gr•L4 (/'e7 Seal, Signature & Date Professional Engineer Name 2b. Titan Engineering Group Engineering Firm 2c. 936 N. Marietta Street, Suite 3 Mailing Address 2e. NC 2f. 28054 i 2d. Gastonia City State Zip j 2g. 704-865-8012 2h. 704-865-6861 :2i. titanfc@carolina.rr.com Telephone Facsimile 1 E-mail z z TOPJI map pnnted on OB/20/07 from "North Car©fina.tpo" and °UnU ed,tpg" 80'47,000' W Af7°46,000' W WGS84 CS° W 80°47.0QO' W Primed from TOM! 1112001 National Geogrechr Hokla (www top© coin) z u� 4 4 #l° 4 Permit Number WQ0029857 Central Files: APS SWP 08/24/07 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Status Non -discharge Active Project Type Major modification Permit Type Version Permit Classification Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer 1.20 Individual Extensions Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation dee.browder Permitted Flow 27000 Facility Facility Name Cureton Phase 2A Location Address Owner Major/Minor Region Minor Mooresville County Union Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Name Owner Type Union County Public Works Goyernment - County Owner Affiliation Christine Putnam, Director Interim 500 N Main St Ste 500 Monroe NC 281124730 Dates/Events Orig issue App Received 02/20/06 08/24/07 Regulated Activities Subdivision Wastewater collection Outfall NULL Draft Initiated Scheduled Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 08/24/07 08/24/07 Requested/Received Events Additional information requested Additional information received Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Cass Subbasin UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 500 N, Main Street, Suite 500 Monroe, NC 28112 704/296-4210 Fax 704/296-4232 To: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue Suite 301 Mooresville, N.C. 28115 Attention: Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve Cureton, Phase 2A subdivision We are sending you: El Copy of letter i] Plans D Prints [] Shop Drawings Other AU& 2 Copies Date No. Description 8/20/07 8/20/07 8/20/07 Original Non -Discharge Permit Application Copy of Non -Discharge Permit Application 3.646 t Check for $400..00 (Application Fee) These are transmitted as checked below: SECTLO , Date: 8120/07 For approval For your use [] As requested For review and comments Remarks: Signed: Received by: Date: ION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 7hristie L. Putnam, P. E , August 20, 2007 Ms. Dee Browder NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave. Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 AUG Re. Modification of Permit # (WQ0024788 - Cureton Phase '1), (WQ0029857 - Cur (WQ0030139 Cureton 2B) & (WQ0029193 - Cureton Phase 3) Dear Ms. Browder, 0 SECT 2A), Union County Public Works entered into an agreement in late 2005 for the diversion of the TarKill and Millbridge pump stations to remove flow from 12 Mile Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Six Mile Creek outfall and subsequent treatment at the McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant. In consideration for cost associated with the diversion, certain "reserved" flows were allocated for the Cureton development. These permit applications are forwarded in support of this agreement. Union County Public Works is able to accept the flow resultant from issuance of these permits. The activation of the diversion of flow from the 12 Mile Creek WWTP to the Six Mile Creek Dutfall by re-routing the TarKill Pump Station has reduced the actual flow treated at the 12 Mile Creek W "IP by approximately 100,000 gpd. In addition the expansion of the 12 Mile Creek WWTP from 3,0 mgd to 6.0 mgd is expected to be completed and operational next month, The construction and ultimate addition of flow into our collection system resultant from the consideration of these permits will occur in approximately 4 months. These factors combined demonstrate any additional flow resultant from issuance of these permits will not be contributory to our system in such a manor as to cause any exceedance of our discharge permit limit at our 12 Mile Creek facility. Additionally there are no hydraulic restraints or areas of concern for sanitary sewer overflows in the collection system servicing this area, With this information, Union County Public Works respectfully request the state consider issuing these permits as submitted. Please let us know if we can provide any further information. ``Sincerely, y Nro. Christie L..Putnam„ P.E. Public Works Director 500 NorthM`ain St., Suite 500 • Monroe. NC 281.12-44730 • Phone: (704)296-421.0 • Fax: (704) 96-4232