SW1210503_Email_20230110 (2)

Peck, Kaitlin
From:Farkas, Jim J
Sent:Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:01 AM
To:[e-mail]; [e-mail];
[e-mail]
Cc:Smith, Mike M
Subject:RE: SW1210503 Hot Springs Microgrid Transfer
Good Morning,

We received your post-construction stormwater permit transfer application for the above mentioned project on
3/1/2023. Reviews under the standard permitting process can take up to 90 calendar days from the day that we
received the complete submission per statute. Please upload a complete set of all of the documents that you mailed into
our office through the link provided below. Be sure to choose the Central Office as the Primary Contact office.

https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/SW-Supplemental-Upload

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure that each file is uploaded under its appropriate file type. Additional file types must be
entered into the electronic form by clicking on the “Add Another Post-Construction File Upload” link directly below the
“State Stormwater Information Uploads” section of the form. Simply changing the file type in the dropdown box will not
add additional file types to the submission. Please do not upload entire plan sets through this form, but rather upload
the relevant individual sheets under the appropriate file type. Selecting the correct file type ensures that the files are
properly named in the electronic repository and it helps expedite the review process.

Please type in permit #: SW1210503

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Farkas [e-mail] 919-707-3646.

Please also reach out to Mike Smith in the Asheville Regional Office to coordinate a site inspection if one has not
recently been conducted and is requested by the proposed permittee, prior to the permit transfer. If the inspection is
not needed or wanted, please let me know.

Thank you,

Jim Farkas
State Stormwater Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]

1

From: Farkas, Jim J
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 3:35 PM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]; JJ Nicolosi <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail]
Subject: RE: SW1210503 Hot Springs Microgrid

Good Afternoon,

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), received a complete, modified Stormwater Management
Permit Application for the subject project on September 8, 2022. Staff review of the plans and specifications has
determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC
2H.1000 - 1062 rules. We are forwarding modified, updated, and re-issued Permit No. SW1210503, dated September 8,
2022, for the construction, operation and maintenance of the subject project and the stormwater system. This permit
shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein,
and does not supersede any other agency permit that may be required.

The original signed permit package and approved modified plans are being mailed to the permittee, Amber Penland, at
the following address (NOTE: An electronic version of this permit can be found in our online repository:
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?id=494276&dbid=0&repo=WaterResources):

United Renewable Energy, LLC
Attn: Amber Penland, Director of Operations
5895 Shiloh Road, Suite 104
Alpharetta, GA 30005

A signed hard copy of the cover letter and permit (attached) will be mailed to the property owner, Frankie Jenkins, at
the following address:

Madison Manufacturing Company
Attn: Frankie Jenkins, Plant Manager
PO BOX 187
Hot Springs, NC 28743

I will hold onto our hard copy of this project for 30 days (in case any issues/typos with the permit are noticed and
corrections need to be made) after which point, it will be kept on file at the Asheville Regional Office. If you have any
questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact me at [e-mail].

Thank you,

Jim Farkas
State Stormwater Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources – Stormwater Program

512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

[phone]
2

[e-mail]

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or
are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging
time.

From: Tran, Kieu M <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 3:07 PM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: Farkas, Jim J <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>
Subject: SW1210503 Hot Springs Microgrid

Good afternoon,

We received your post-construction stormwater permit major modification application for the above mentioned project
on 5/17/2022. Reviews under the standard permitting process generally take 45 calendar days, but can take up to 90
calendar days per statute (our other reviewer, Corey Anen, no longer works for the State, so this review may exceed 45
days). Please upload all documents that you mailed into our office through the link provided below. Be sure to choose
the Central Office as the Primary Contact office.

https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/SW-Supplemental-Upload

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure that each file is uploaded under its appropriate file type. Additional file types can be
entered into the electronic form by clicking on the “Add Another Post-Construction File Upload” link directly below the
“State Stormwater Information Uploads” section of the form. Please do not upload entire plan sets through this form,
but rather upload the relevant individual sheets under the appropriate file type. Selecting the correct file type ensures
that the files are properly named in the electronic repository and it helps expedite the review process.

Please type in permit #: SW1210503

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Farkas [e-mail] 919-707-3646.

Thank you,

Mrs. Kieu Tran
Stormwater Program Administrative Assistant
Office: (919) 707- 3640
[e-mail]

3

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Stormwater Program

512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties

4