WQ0044703_Email_20230906

Vinson, Scott
From: Stephen Reece <sreece@ rive rsandassociates.com>
Sent Wednesday, September 6, 2023 2:46 PM
To: Vinson, Scott; Blaine Humphrey; [e-mail]
Cc: Anthony Bowers
Subject [External] Re: WQ0044703, Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation 2020 - Rehab of
4 Pump Stations
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Scott,
In response to the comment regarding Section IX., 5., a pre -filing date request was submitted on
8/8/2023. Both the 404 permit and 401 permit will be submitted following the end of the required 30-day
period.
Please see attached for a revised Page 4 for the associated Fast Track Application. Please let me know if
you need hardcopies or any additional information.
Best,
Stephen Reece, P.E.
Project Engineer
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From: Vinson, Scott <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 5:19 PM
To: Blaine Humphrey<[e-mail]>; Stephen Reece <[e-mail]>;
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Subject: WQ0044703, Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation 2020 - Rehab of 4 Pump Stations
Blaine,
We received Winterville's Subject Fast Track Sewer Extension application (# WQ0044703) and have an Additional
Information Request to help complete the application review.
1. Under Section IX., 3. Does the project comply with separation requirements of wetlands? - Neither Yes or
No is marked. - Please respond and provide a revised page 4 of 5.
Under Section IX., 5. It is understood that this project may require both a 404 Permit from the ACOE and a 401
Certification from this Office. Have applications been submitted and if so can you give my an update on the
ACOE's 404 permit status? I can get the status of our 401 review.

Under Section IX. 6. Does the project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) additional
permits/certifications? Neither Yes or No is marked. - Please respond and provide a revised page 4 of 5.
4. Under Section IX.7. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -
priority"? Neither Yes or No is marked. -Please respond and provide a revised page 4 of 5.
I don't imagine it will take long to gather and provide this information, but at the latest please have this additional
information to our Office no later than October 1, 2023 or please write to request an extension if needed. If there are
any questions, please call or write.
Thanks,
Scott
Scott Vinson
Environmental Engineer
Washington Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
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DL SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f)):
1. Does the project comply with all separa ons/altematives found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f) & (sz)? ® Yes ❑ No
15A NCAC 02T.0305(t) contains minimum separations that shell he nmvided for sewer systems-
Setback Parameter'
Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below (vertical)
18 inches
Water mains (vertical - water over sewer preferred, including in benched trenches)
IS inches
Water mains (horizontal)
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines (vertical - reclaimed over sewer)
18 inches
Reclamied water lines (horizontal - reclaimed over sewer)
2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, inchuding anywells, WS-I waters of Class I or
Class H impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water, and associated wetlands.
100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or S3 from normal
high water (or tide elevation) and wetlands associated with these waters (see item 1X.2)
50 feet
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches, as well as wetlands associated with these waters or classified as WL.
10 feet
Any building foundation (horizontal)
5 feet
Any basement (horizontal)
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cub of 2 feet or more vertical height
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains 23
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feat
Final earth grade (vertical) OW Quaff
36 inches
➢ If noncompliance with 0210305(f) or (e). see Section XI of this palifalE'a'°ow
* 15A NCAC 02T.0305(R) contains alternatives where separations in otbe achieved. Please check "yes"
above if these alternatives are used and provide narrative information to explain.
**Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications web2M
2. Does this project comply with the minimum separation requirements for water mains? ® Yes [:]No ❑ N/A
➢ If no, please refer to 15A NCAC 18C.0906(fl for documentation requirements and submit a separate document,
signed/sealed by an NC licensed PF, verifying the criteria outlined in that Rule.
3. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ Please provide supplementary information identifying the areas of non-conformance.
➢ See the Division's draft aparatioonn nirements for sftuadons where separation cannot be met.
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design crfbmia specified is utilized in design and construction.
4. Is the project located in a river basin subject to any State buffer rules? ® Yes Basin name. use ❑ No
If yes, does the project comply with setbacks found in the rived bask rules per 15A NCAC QQ .0200? ® Yes ❑ No
➢ This includes Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
5. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide/individual pits Yes ❑ No
or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
➢ Please provide the permit number/permitting status in the cover letter if coverage/authorization is required.
6. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)( (additional pen its/ ons)? ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC Q2T.0105(cN6). directly related environmental permits or cc tificatfon applications must be being prepared,
have been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion
and sedimentation control plans, starmwater management plans, etc.).
7. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high-priorityr 0 Yes ® No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402. "high -priority sewer" means any aortal sewer, sewer contacting surface waters,
siphon,, or sewers positioned parallel to streambenks that are subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
Siphons and sewers saspeaded through interference/conflict boxes require a variance approval.
➢ If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial lines size, material, and location
High priority lines shaft be inspected by the permittne or its representative at least once every six -months and .
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(aX5) or the permittee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 06-21 Page 4 of 5

13L SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations/alternatives found in 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) & (a)? ® Yes ❑ No
15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer systems:
Setback Parameter*
Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below (vertical)
18 inches
'Water mains (vertical - water over sewer preferred, including in benched trenches)
18 inches
'Water mains (horizontal)
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines (vertical - reclaimed over sewer)
18 inches
Reclaimed water lines (horizontal - reclaimed over sewer)
2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-I waters of Class I or
Class H impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water, and associated wetlands.
100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
high water (or ride elevation) and wetlands associated with these waters (see item IX.2)
50 feet
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches, as well as wetlands associated with these waters or classified as WL.
10 feet
Any building foundation (horizontal)
5 feet
Any basement (horizontal)
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feet
Final earth grade (vertical)
36 inches
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or W, see Section X.1 of this application
* 15A NCAC 02T.0305(a) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(f) cannot be achieved. Please check "yes"
above if these alternatives are used and provide narrative information to explain.
**Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
2. Does this project comply with the minimum separation requirements for water mains? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ If no, please refer to 15A NCAC 18C.0906(f) for documentation requirements and submit a separate document,
signed/sealed by an NC licensed PE, verifying the criteria outlined in that Rule.
3. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? ❑ Yes [-]No ❑ N/A
➢ Please provide supplementary information identifying the areas of non-conformance.
➢ See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be met.
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction.
4. Is the project located in a river basin subject to any State buffer rules? ® Yes Basin name: Neuse ❑ No
If yes, does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ® Yes ❑ No
This includes Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 213,0202
5. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide/individual permits E Yes ❑ No
or 401 Water Quality Certifications? rv/'P"aD� i hg
➢ Please provide the permit number/permitting status in the cover letter if coverage/authorization is required.
6. 'Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications must be being prepared, '
have been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion
and sedimentation control plans, storrawater management plans, etc.).
7. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?". ❑ Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402, "high -priority sewer" means any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters,
siphon, or sewers positioned parallel to streambanks that are subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
Siphons and sewers suspended through interference/conflict boxes require a variance approval.
➢ If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permittee's individual System -Wide Collection permit. ;
FORM: FTA 06-21 Page 4 of 5