HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0045270_Amberly_Townhomes_Phase_I_FTSSE_App_20240328DWR State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 10-23 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Numb to be rnmpleted by DwR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Town of Gibsonville (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ❑ State/County N Municipal ❑ Other
3. Signature authority's name: R. Benjamin Baxley per ISA NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: Town Manager i
4. Applicant's mailing address: 129 West Main St er et
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City: Gibsonville State: NC/ Zip: 27249- �
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: (336) 449.4144 Email Address: I baxlev(deibsonville net
11. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Project no
2. Application/Project status: N Proposed (New Permit) ❑ Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: W000_ and issued date:
For modifications, also attach a detailed narrative description as described in Item G of the checklist.
If new construction, but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: W000_
3. County wbere project is locatANOMPI
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 36.08788' Longitude:-79.5464/-
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 8835913574 (or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
I. Professional Engineer: Bruce Nooe' License Number: 23544
Firm: Stoltzfus Engineering. Inc. '
Mailing address: 683 Gralin Street
City: Kemersville State: NC Zip: 27284-
Phone number: 336 904-0207 Email Address: bruce@seiengineerinp.com
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (5iM15TF) INFORMATION:
I. Facility Name: South Burlington WWTF'Permit Number: 0023876
Owner Name: City of Burlington '
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION:
1. Permit Number(s): WQ Springwood Avenue Sewer '
2. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Information: 8" inch ® Gravity ❑ Force Main
3. System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00349/
Owner Name(s): Town of Gibsonville
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 1 of 5
VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
❑ Yes [:]No N N/A
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a De410taWs Operational Aereement (FORM: DM been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No N N/A z
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association, has an HOA/POA Operational A-greement (FORM: HOA) and
supplementary documentation as required by 15A NCAC 02T.0115(c) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No N N/A �
4. Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply)
® Residential (Individually Owned) ❑ Retail (stores, centers, malls) ❑ Car Wash
❑ Residential (Leased) ❑ Retail with food preparation/servire ❑ Hotel and/or Motels
❑ School / preschool / day care ❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities ❑ Swimming Pool/Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities ❑ Church ❑ Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
❑ Businesses / offices / factories ❑ Nursing Home ❑ Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 100 ON Domestic _% Commercial _ % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
If Industrial, is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Ycs❑ No
6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T Al19(j? ❑ Yes ❑ No
➢ if yes, provide a copy of flow- reduction approval letter with this application
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(f))
Daily Design Flow q°
No. of Units
Flow
3-Bedroom Townhome'
225 gal/Unit �
50 `
11,250 GPD
4-Bedroom Townhome `
300 galfUnit
23
6,900 GPD
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GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
Total
18,ISOG D
a See I5A NCAC 02T Al 14(b). (dl. (e)(L) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e. proposed unknown
non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas; and residential property
located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined in 0,S. 4 -1 .
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified (in table 15A NCAC O2T.01141 shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 18 150 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0114 and G.S. 143-215.11
➢ Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, please indicate why-
❑ Pump Station/Force Main or Gravity Sewer where flow will be pennitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line.
Please provide supplementary information indicating the approximate timeframe for permitting upstream sewers with flow.
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number: Issuance Date:
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewers with no new flow expected
❑ Other (Explain):
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 2 of 5
VR. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - Q2T,Q305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
8
2,489
SDR-35PVC
8
67
Ductile Iron '
➢ Section 11 & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
➢ Section III contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirements is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII. PUNIP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) —.01T ,0305 & MDC (Pump Shtlom✓Foree Moo):
PROVIDE A SEPARATE COPY OF THIS PAGE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: Longitude: -_
3. Total number of pumps at the pump station: _
3. Design flow of the pump station: _ millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
➢ This should reflect the total GPM for the pump station with the largest pump out of service.
4. Operational point(s) per pump(s): —gallons per minute (GPM) at feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches) length (feet) Material
If any portion of the force main is less than 4-inches in diameter, please identify the method of solids reduction per
MDCPSFM Section 2.01C.1.b. ❑ Grinder Pump ❑ Mechanical Bar Screen ❑ Other (please specify)
6. Power reliability in accordance with ISA NCAC 02T .0305fliVI):
❑ Standby power source or ❑ Standby pump
➢ Must have automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(B)_
➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility and may not be portable
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day 15A NCACO2T.0305(h)(1)(C):
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry -
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry:
➢ Include documentation that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'storage
capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be prodded
as part of this permit application in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 3 of 5
IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations/altematives found in 15ANCAC 02T kMfl Yes ❑ No
15A NCAC 02T.0305 contains minimum se arations that shall be provided for sew stems:
Setback Parameter*
Separation equired
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
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 tide 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
X if noncompliance with MMUMMD or (g). see Section X.I of this application
*15A NCAC 02T.0305(g) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(t) 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 weboage
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(0 for documentation requirements and submit a separate document,
signed/scaled 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 nonconformance.
➢ Seethe Division's dra. B aeoaration 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: Cape Fear ❑ No
If yes, does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B 02007 ® Yes ❑ No
➢ This includes Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 26.0202
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5. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide/individual permits ®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(cm (additional permits/certifications)? ®Ks ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC O2T.010300). 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, stormwater management plans, etc.).
7. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?" ❑ Yes ® No
Per 15A NCAC O2T.0M "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 10-23 Page 4 of 5
X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1, Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria fqr the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravity Stwer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
If no, for projects requiring a single variance, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application
(VADC 10.14) and supporting documents for review to the Central Office. Approval of the reuuest will be issued
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 B. Bruce Noce . attest that this application for Ambedy Townhomes, Phase 1
(Protessim.l ntgioeer s name from Application ftem In I -) (Project Name from Application Item if 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans,
specifications, engineering 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,
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although otter professionals may have developed certain portions of this
submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and
havejudged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed S 10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Misrepresentation of the application
information, including failure to disclose any design non-compliance with the applicable Rules and design criteria, may subject
the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to referral to the licensing board. (21 NCAC 56.0701)
North Carolina Professional Eng)acees seal, signature, and date:
SEAL
23544
3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
R. Benjamin Baxley attest that this application for Ambedy Townhomes, Phase 1 -
(Signatwe Authority Name from Application kern 11) (Project Name from Application hem 11,1)
attest that this application 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. I understand that any
discharge of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement
action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division
of Water Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application
package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 43-215.6 and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly hakes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which nnay
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Signature: - Date: Q Q Z d j
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 5 of 5
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE 10-23)
Entity Requesting Allocation City of Burlington
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Amberly Townhomes Phasel
More than one FTSE may be required for a single project if the owner ojthe WWTP is not responsible jor all pump stations along
the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name:
b. WWTP Facility Permit #:
South Burlington WWTP '
NCO023876
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
h. Percent of permitted flow used
All flows are In MGD
12.00
1.505989
6.922000
it. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
(A)
(B) (C) (D)=(B+C)
Design
Obligated,
Average Daily
Approx. Not Yet Total Current
Pump Station Firm Flow'"'
Current Avg. Tributary Flow Plus
(Name or Capacity, ' (Firmlo,
Daily Flow, Daily Flow, Obligated
Number) GPD GPD
GPD GPD Flow
0.018150
8.446139 ,
70.38%
(E)=(A-D)
Available
Capacity —
The Finn Capacity of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow that
can be achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
" Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pumpstation divided by a
peaking factor (pQ not less than 2.5.
' A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located
between the project connection point and the VVWlP where the Available Capacity s 0.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer) :
Downstream Permit Number.
1 of 6 FTSE 10-18
M. Certification Statement:
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I, W. Todd Lambert, P.E. certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of the
volume of wastewater to permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any
capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned
improvements identified in the planning asssessment where applicable. This analysis has been
performed in accordance with local established policies and procedures using the best available data.
This certification applies to those items listed above in Sections I and 11 plus all attached planning
assessment addendums for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the
receiving collection system or treatment works has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new
wastewater.�,
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SigningOfficfal Signature
City Enaineer
Title of Signing Official
Date
2 of 6 FTSE 10-18
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
j Division of Water Resources
fr3vl5ton of Wider Resoarte:; Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10-23)
Entity Requesting Allocation: Town of Gibsonville '
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Amberly Townhomes Phase 1 -
Afore than one FTSE nray be required for a single project if the owner of the WF FP is not responsible for all pump
stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. W WTP Facility Name: Town of Gibsonville Collection System
It. W WTP Facility Permit #: CS 00349
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 1.55
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the W WTP .309
e. W WTP facility's actual avg. flow .672
f. Total flow for this specific request .0185
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility .981
It. Percent of permitted flow used 63%
11. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the W WTP:
(A) (B) (C) (D)-(B+C) (E)=(A-D)
Design Obligated,
Pump Pump Average Approx. Not Yet Total Current
Station Station Firm Daily Flow" Current Tributary Flow Plus
(Name or Permit Capacity, • (Firm / pf), Avg. Daily Daily Flow, Obligated Available
Number) No. MGD MGD Flow, MGD MGD Flow Capacity***
* The Firm Capacity (design flow) of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped Bow that can be
achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor (pf) not
less than 2.5, per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
*** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located between the
project connection point and the W WTP where the Available Capacity is < 0.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer): Springwood Avenue Sewer '
Downstream Permit Number: N/A
Page 1 of 6
FTSE 10-23
III. Certification Statement:
I Ben Baxley certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of
the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned improvements
identified in the planning assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance
with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to
those items listed above in Sections I and II plus all attached planning assessment addendums for which I
am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving collection system or treatment
works has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new wastewater.
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TRANSMITTAL MEMO
To: NCDEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Water Quality Section
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
From: Bruce Nooe, PE
MAR 2 8 2024
Date: 03/26/2024 Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Amberly Townhomes, Phase 1
Gravity Sewer Extension -Public
Guilford County
Town of Gibsonville
Attached is one (1) original and one (1) copy of the completed Fast -Track Application including
the Fast Track Form, Flow Tracking Acceptance Forms and the Site Maps along with the
Application Fee in the amount of $ 600.00.
The public gravity sewer extension consists of 2,489 linear feet of 8" SDR-35 PVC and 67 linear
feet of 8" Ductile Iron gravity sanitary sewer to serve the proposed townhome residential
subdivision in Gibsonville. The wastewater generated by this project is 18,150 GPD. The flow
runs into an existing 8" public sewer line owned and operated by the Town of Gibsonville.
USACE Permit Number: SAW-2022-00119 (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act)
Issuing Office: CESAW-RG-R
Work Authorized Ends: December 31, 2028
Please call me at (336) 904-0207 with any questions.
683 Gralin Street ♦ Kernersville, NC 27284 ♦ (336) 904-0207
DWR State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
'bivblon of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: FTA 10-23 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
This application is for sewer extensions involving gravity sewers, pump stations and force mains, or any combination that has been
certified by a professional engineer and the applicant that the project meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T and the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria (Gravity Sewer & Pi mo Statio s orce Mai ) and that plans, specifications and supporting documents
have been prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T. 15A NCAC 02T .0300. Division policies, and Rood engineerine oractlem.
While no upfront engineering design documents are required for submittal, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(b), design
documents must be prepared prior to submittal of a fast track permit application to the Division. This would include plans, design
calculations, and project specifications referenced in ISA NCAC 02T .0305 and the applicable minimum design criteria. These
documents shall be immediately available upon request by the Division.
Projects that are deemed permitted (do not require a permit from the Division) are explained in ISA NCAC 02T.0303.
Projects not eligible for review via the fast track process (must be submitted for full technical review):
➢ Projects that do not meet any part of the minimum design criteria (MDC) documents;
➢ Projects that involve more than one variance from the requirements of ISA NCAC 02T;
D Pressure sewer systems utilizing simplex septic tank -effluent pumps (STEPS) or simplex grinder pumps;
➢ Simplex STEP or simplex grinder pumps connecting to pressurized systems (e.g. force mains);
➢ Vacuum sewer systems.
General — When submitting an application, please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are
submitted. Adherence to these instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the
amount of requested additional information. Failure to submit all required items will necessitate additional processing and review
time, and may result in return of the application. Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit one original and one copy of
the application and supporting documentation.
A. One Original and One Copy (second copy may be digital) of Application and Supporting Documents
N Required unless otherwise noted. Signatures on original must be "wet ink" or secure digital signatures.
Please do not submit engineering design plans with the application unless specifically requested.
B. Cover Letter/Narrative Description (Required for All Application Packages):
N List all items included in the application package, as well as a brief description of the requested pemtitting action.
➢ Be specific as to the system type, number of homes served, flow allocation required, etc.
➢ Include the permit number/status of any other required sewer permits (downstream/upstream)
➢ If necessary for clarity, include attachments to the application form-
C. Application Fee (All New and Modification Application Packages):
N Submit a check or money order in the amount of S600.00, dated no more than 90 days prior to application submittal.
➢ Payable to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
D. Fast Track Application (Required for All Application Packages, Form FTA 10-23):
N Submit the completed and appropriately executed application.
D If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item 1.2 is a corporation or company, provide documentation it is registered for business with the
North CKolim Secretary of State.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item 1.2 is a partnership or d/b/a, enclose a copy of the certificate filed with the Register of Deeds in
the county of business.
N The Project Name in Item 11.1 shall be consistent with the project name on the flow acceptance letters, agreements, etc.
N The Professional Engineer's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina
licensed Professional Engj-
N The Applicant's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed in accordance with ISA NCAC 02T ,ol06(b). Per
ISA NCAC 02T .0106(c), an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from
a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b).
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E. Flow Tracking/Acceptance Form (Form: FTSE 10-23) (If Applicable):
® Submit the completed and executed FTSE form from the owners of the downstream sewers and treatment facility.
➢ Multiple forms maybe required where the downstream sewer owner and wastewater treatment facility are different.
➢ The flow acceptance indicated in form FTSE must not expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less than one year
prior to the application date.
➢ Submittal of this application and form FTSE indicates that owner has adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215,67(a).
➢ Intergovernmental agreements or other contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific FTSE.
F. Site Maps (All Application Packages):
® Submit an 8.5-inch x I 1-inch color copy of a USGS Topographic Map of sufficient scale to identify the entire project area,
including the closest surface waters.
➢ General location of the project components (gravity sewer, pump stations, & force main)
➢ Downstream connection points and permit number (if known) for the receiving sewer
® Include an aerial location map showing general project area (such as street names or latitude/longitude) so that Division staff
can easily locate it in the field.
G. Existing Permit (Application Packages for Modifications to an Existing Permit):
❑ Submit a copy of the most recently issued existing permit.
❑ Include a descriptive and clear narrative identifying the previously permitted items to remain in the permit, items to be
added, and/or items to be modified (the application form itself should include only include items to be added/modified). The
narrative should also include whether any previously permitted items have been certified.
❑ The narrative should clearly identify the requested permitting action and accurately describe the sewers to be listed in
the final permit.
H. Power Reliability Plan (Required if portable reliability option utilized for Pump Station):
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0305(Itl(lj, submit documentation of power reliability for pumping stations.
This alternative is only available for average daily flows less than 15,000 gallons per day
It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant and is compatible with
the station. The Division will accept a letter signed by the applicant (see 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)) or proposed contractor,
staling that "the portable power generation unit or portable, independently -powered pumping units, associated appurtenances
and personnel are available for distribution and operation of this pump station."
If the portable prover source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'
storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall
be provided in the case of a multiple station power outage. (Required at time of certification)
Certificate of Public Com enience and Necessity (All Application Packages for Privately -Owned Public Utilities):
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0I15(al(Il provide the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the sewer
extension. or
❑ Provide a letter from the Nodh Cowling "Wes Commission's War and Sewer Division Public Stoff stating an application
for a franchise has been received and that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area or that franchise approval
is expected.
J. Operational Agreements (Applications from HOA/POA and Developers for lots to he sold):
❑ Home/Property Owners' Associations
❑ Per ISA NCAC 02T ,0115(el. submit the properly executed Qgmtional Agreement (FORM: HOA).
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations and By -lakes.
❑ Developers of lots to be sold
❑ Per ISA NCAC 02T .0115(b). submit the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM DEV)
ror more information, visit the Division's collection system.s website
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE:
REGIONAL OFFICE
ADDRESS
COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Offlu
Water
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Quality Section
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-8211
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
(828) 296-4500
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
(828) 299-7043 Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Faystfevllle Reolonal Offisp.
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Water Quality Section
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5095
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
(910) 433-3300
Sampson, Scotland
(910) 486-0707 Fax
Mooresville Regional Offlee
610 E. Center Avenue
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Water Quality Section
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
(704) 663-1699
Stanly, Union
(704) 663-6040 Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Water Quality Section
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
(919) 7914200
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
(919) 5714718 Fax
Warren, Wilson
Washinaton Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Water Quality Section
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
(252) 946-6481
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
(252) 975-3716 Fax
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Water Quality Section
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Hanover, Onslow, Pander
(910)796-7215
(910) 350-2004 Fax
Winston Salem Reolonal Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Alamance, Allegheny, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Stokes, Suny, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
(336)776-9800
(336) 776-9797 Fax
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