WQ0041331_Permit Copy_20240422

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IVTICHAEL S, REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Direcror
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
January 15, 2020
Chandra Farmer, P,E., Director of Public Utilities
Johnston County
P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577
Subject: Permit No. W00041331
Johnston County
Selma Equalization and Wastewater Pump Station Facilities Flood Resiliency
Improvement CDBG-I 17-1-2965
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Johnston County
Dear Ms, Farmer:
In accordance with your application received December 2, 2019, and additional information received on
January 9, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0041331 dated January 15, 2020 to Johnston
County (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and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 the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign
with a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number,
and name of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to
call the number in the event of alarm activation or other emergency.
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition li.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to oreration of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.01161
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 11628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1628

Johnston County
Permit No, WQ0041331
It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee 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-ilcensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
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 1508 of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative clearings, 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 Ted Cashion at [phone]
or via e-mail at ted.cashi nPncdenr.eov.
Sincerely,
ALI
for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Scott Vinson, Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: David L. Honeycutt, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A.(david. [e-mail])
Kim Rineer, Johnston County
Regional Office Files
Water Resources Central Files
Todd Ramsey, Johnston County Health Department
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NORTH CAROLINA
Vnvlronmenral Quality
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
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
Johnston County
for the Improvements and operation of a 2,400—gallon per minute pump station (existing pump station,
capacity will increase due to friction loss) with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms,
telemetry, and a permanent generator with automatic transfer switch, as well as construction of
approximately 4,085 linear feet of 16-inch force main to serve existing development (existing line
replacement) as part of the Selma Equalization and Wastewater Pump Station Facilities Flood Resiliency
Improvement CDBG-I 17-1-2965 project, and the discharge of no additional gallons per day of collected
wastewater into Johnston County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received
December 2, 2019 and additional information received on January 9, 2020 and in conformity with 15A
NCAC 02T; 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 Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0041331
Permit Issued: January 15, 2020
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERi1/tIT COVER SHEET
Johnston County is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate union certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Central Johnston County Regional
Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0030716.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 02T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; 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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
1. SPECIAL. CONDITIONS
1. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with a pump
station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number, and name of the
owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to call the number in the event
of alarm activation or other emergency. (15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
11, STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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. 115A NCAC 02T.0116; G.5143-215.1(d3)1
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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 materials unless specifically mentioned herein. (15A NCAC 02T.01101
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. 115A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. 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 02T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met:
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a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface
water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been 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 -months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
S. 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.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three
years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours,
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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
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CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.
Certifying Engineer, _
Certification Review pate:
Project Name:
WQ00_ Project County:
1) Has permittee Information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address,
change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/PDA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
a if yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of
permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.
2) Have the as -built drawings have been signed, sealed, and dated by an N.C. PE? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3) Final Engineering certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No
a If martial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the current
phase, what was previously certified (if applicable), and what is left to be certified.
4) Adequate information related to sewer lines: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
w Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
o Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
• Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all
intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305!W.
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
0 15A NCAC 02T, Minimum DeslZa Criteria f MDCI for the nermittin- of Gravitv Sewers (latest version), and MDC
for the Permitting. of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105; b , prior to certification and operation.
+ Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
• Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other
pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital copy).
The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance
will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition or a supplementary letter. A copy of the
reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the original documents.
7) Does the project contains high priority lines (15A NCAC 02T .0402i 2] i? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A NCAC
02T.0403 (a)(5), if the permit does not include this language, the Fast Track reviewer will reissue the permit with
the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not
limited to pipe length changes of 10% or greater, change in flow, pump station design capacity design change of 5% or
greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
North Carolina Veparttnent of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional office i 1628 Mail service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1628
Physical Address. 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-7914200

FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE: Johnston County
PERMIT #: WQ0041331
PROJECT: Selma Equalization and Wastewater Pump Station Facilities Flood Resiliency
improvement CDBG-I 17-1-2965
ISSUE DATE: January 15, 2020
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of
this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation. It
should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. Send the required documentation
the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section at the address at the bottom.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up
until a final certification is received. A Final Certification shall be a complete set of record drawings and
design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
1, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant
to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable
design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain
the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
[, , as a duI registered Professional En Meer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (❑yperiodically, Elweekly, full time) the construction of the
project name and location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of
my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
improver►,ents to a 2 40 allon per minu a pump station(existing um station capacity will increase
due to friction lossl with du lex Pumps, on -site udible and visual high water alarms telernetN, and a
permanent generator_with automatic transfer switch— as well as construction of aggroximately 4,085
linear feet of 16-inch force mairil. such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; the Division of Water Resources` (Division) Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996as applicable; the Division's Minimum Resign 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 w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional office 11628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Physical Address. 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200

FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 11628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1628
Physical Aduress, 3800 Barrett Drive. Raleigh, NC 27609 919.791.4200