WQ0019649_Application (FTSE)_20240529

State of North Carolina
nWR Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: FTA 06-21 & 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 (Gravi1y Sewer & Pump Stations/Force Mains) and that plans, specifications and supporting documents
have been prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T, 15A NCAC 02T .0300, Division policies, and good engineering practices.
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 15A 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 15A 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 15A NCAC 02T;
➢ 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
® 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):
® List all items included in the application package, as well as a brief description of the requested permitting 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): ,
® Submit a check or money order in the amount of $480.00, 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 05-21):
® Submit the completed and appropriately executed application.
➢ If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item I.2 is a corporation or company, provide documentation it is registered for business with the
North Carolina Secretary of State.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Item I.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.
® The Project Name in Item II.1 shall be consistent with the project name on the flow acceptance letters, agreements, etc.
® The Professional Engineer's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina
licensed Professional Engineer
® The Applicant's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(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 04-16) (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 11-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 pen -nit 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(h)(1), 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,
stating 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 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 provided in the case of a multiple station power outage. (Required at time of certification)
I. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (All Application Packages for Privately -Owned Public Utilities):
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(1) 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 North Carolina Utilities Commission's Water and Sewer Division Public Staff 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 be sold):
❑ Home/Property Owners' Associations
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA).
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations and By-laws.
❑ Developers of lots to be sold
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b), submit the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV).
For more information, visit the Division's collection systems 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 Office
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Water Quality Section
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-8211
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone]
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Water Quality Section
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5095
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone]
Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Water Quality Section
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
[phone]
Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Water Quality Section
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
[phone]
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
[phone] Fax
Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Water Quality Section
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
[phone]
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
[phone] Fax
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Reqional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Water Quality Section
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Hanover, Onslow, Pender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
[phone]
[phone] Fax
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Section G — Project Narrative
Johnston County Public Utilities
Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements
Revised May 9, 2024
Permit WQ0019649 once included three sewage pump stations (PSs). They are:
1. Pine Level PS, which is now permit WQ0042434
2. West Johnston High School PS, which is getting a new permit number (not yet known), and
3. Four Oaks PS
Thus, permit WQ0019649 is now ONLY for the Four Oaks PS described below.
The Four Oaks Wastewater PS (WQ0019649) receives most of its flow from the Town of Four Oaks. The
Four Oaks PS consists of an Influent PS, an Equalization (EQ) basin, and Effluent PS. The existing
estimated capacity of each facility is as follows:
• Influent PS - 500 gpm
• EQ basin - 0.20 MG
• Effluent PS - 320 gpm (current permitted capacity of the Four Oaks PS)
Wastewater enters the site through existing gravity sewers. The existing Influent PS pumps influent
wastewater into existing concrete channels, Parshall Flume and through an existing flow distribution box
before entering the existing EQ Basin. From the existing EQ Basin, the existing Effluent PS conveys
wastewater through one of two force mains as follows:
1. To the Benson WWTP (NC0020389) through an 8/12-inch force main, with direct discharge
to the Benson WWTP.
2. To the Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0030716) through a 6-inch force
main with discharge to a gravity sewer upstream of the Holts Lake PS and requires re -
pumping through both the Holts Lake PS, and the Neuse River PS with treatment at the
County's Central Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant in Smithfield.

As part of this project, the County plans to make several improvements to the Four Oaks PS as follows:
Four Oaks PS Proposed Revisions Summary
Existing Asset
Proposed Revision
• Demolish existing basket strainer within the
existing wet well and install a new sewage
Influent PS: Duplex 500 gpm submersible pumps
grinder
• Construct a liquid chemical feed system for
odor and corrosion control
• Construct a new triplex 780 gpm submersible
Effluent PS within a new wet well including a
Effluent PS: Duplex 320 gpm dry -pit submersible
valve vault.
pumps within existing building
• Demolish existing dry -pit submersible pumps,
valves and pipe within the basement of the
existing building.
• Abandon approximately 280 linear feet of 6-
inch force main
• Add approximately 240 linear feet of 8-inch
6-inch force main to Johnston County's system
force main
• Construct a bypass pump connection
• Construct a magnetic flow meter in a vault
• Abandon approximately 205 linear feet of fl-
inch force main
8-inch force main to Benson WWTP
• Construct a bypass pump connection
• Construct a magnetic flow meter in a vault
After completion of this project, the PS's permitted capacity will be 780 gpm and include the following
assets in permit WQ0019649:
1. Influent PS
a. PS consisting of two constant speed submersible pumps in a wet well. Firm capacity of
500 gpm at 24 feet of pressure.
b. Sewage grinder in the wet well
c. 95 linear feet of 8-inch PVC force main between wet well and EQ Basin
d. Liquid chemical feed system for odor and corrosion control
2. EQ Basin
a. 0.2 MG capacity
b. Concrete lined

3. Effluent PS
a. PS consisting of three variable speed submersible pumps within a wet well. Firm
capacity of 780 gpm as follows:
i. 360 gpm at 238 feet of operating pressure towards the Town of Benson WWTP
ii. 420 gpm at 230 feet of operating pressure to Johnston County's collection
system.
b. Valve vault for check and isolation valves including electrically actuated valves to divert
spare pump to serve as lag pump to either of the two force mains, as needed.
4. Electrical building
a. Audible and visual alarm on building exterior. Both the influent and effluent PS alarms
are relayed to the Electrical Building's audible alarm, visual alarm and remote alarm via
SCADA.
b. Exterior diesel generator with automatic transfer switch within the building
c. Cellular -based SCADA telemetry system
5. Force Main to Johnston County
a. Magnetic flow meter in a vault
b. 7,130 linear feet of 6-inch DIP
c. 40 linear feet of 8-inch DIP
d. 200 linear feet of 8-inch PVC
6. Force Main to Town of Benson WWTP
a. Magnetic flow meter in a vault
b. 7,030 linear feet of 8-inch DIP
c. 180 linear feet of 12-inch DIP
d. 37,390 linear feet of 8-inch PVC
The proposed triplex Effluent PS will have a firm capacity of 1.12-mgd (780 gpm) as follows:
1. Ability to simultaneously pump wastewater in both directions to the Benson WWTP (360 gpm)
and towards the Johnston County WWTP (420 gpm).
2. Three (3) wet -pit submersible pumps, with (2) two duty and (1) spare pump. All three pumps are
identical; however, they will operate at slightly different flow -head conditions based upon which
force main they are pumping through.
a. Pump 3 dedicated to the 8-inch force main to Benson with a capacity of 360 gpm. This
will continue to be the primary method of wastewater pumping.
b. Pump 1 dedicated to the 6-inch force main to Johnston County with a capacity of 420
gpm. This pump will be the lag pump and convey wastewater to the Central Johnston
County WWTP during high flow conditions or when the County needs to perform service
to the force main to Benson's WWTP.

c. Pump 2 will be the spare pump to either Pump 1 or 3, providing the required
redundancy. Pump 2 will automatically be placed into service by the station's controls
and electrically actuated valves when 1) either Pump 1 or 3 fails, or 2) routine
alternation of pumps to distribute runtimes evenly between pumps.
While the existing influent pumps are rated for 500 gpm, the County requests a permitted capacity of
780 gpm for the facility based upon the capacity of the proposed effluent pumps because:
1. Wastewater flow continues to increase as the population of the service area continues to
increase. (Separate permits will be provided for any new development connections tributary to
the Four Oaks Station.)
2. The County wants the ability to dewater the EQ basin more rapidly using existing infrastructure
(e.g.: existing force mains, generator).
3. The County wants the ability to convey wastewater to two separate wastewater treatment
plants maximizing regional treatment capacity. More specifically, once the County's 210 WWTP
is operational, existing wastewater will be diverted to it which then reduces flow to the Central
Johnston County WWTP, which the Four Oaks PS can then partially use.

State of North Carolina
TNUAID Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 06-21 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: WQ0019649 MOD(to be completed by Dwx)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Johnston County Public Utilities (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ® State/County ❑ Municipal ❑ Other
3. Signature authority's name: Chandra C. Farmer, P.E. per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements
4. Applicant's mailing address: PO Box 2263
City: Smithfield State: NC Zip: 27577-
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: chandra.farmer(ibiohnstonnc.com
II. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Project name: Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements
2. Application/Project status: ❑ Proposed (New Permit) ® Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ0019649 and issued date: Revised May 1, 2018,
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: WQ00
3. County where project is located: Johnston
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.46082' Longitude:-78.42330'
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 167200-13-8103 (or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Steve Hilderhoff, P.E. License Number: 27263
Firm: CDM Smith
Mailing address: 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400
City: Raleigh State: NC Zip: 27612-
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: hilderhoffsr a,cdmsmith.com
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Central Johnston County Regional WWTP Permit Number: NCO030716
Owner Name: Johnston County Public Utilities
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION:
1. Permit Number(s): WQ0019649
2. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Information: 8-inch ® Gravity ❑ Force Main
3. System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00060
Owner Name(s): Johnston County Public Utilities
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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/A
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association, has an HOA/POA Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) and
supplementary documentation as required by 15A NCAC 02T.0115(c) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No ® 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/service ❑ Hotel and/or Motels
® School / preschool / day care ❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities ❑ Swimming Pool/Clubhouse
® Food and drink facilities ® Church ❑ Swimming PooUFilter Backwash
® Businesses / offices / factories ❑ Nursing Home ❑ Other (Explain in Attachment)
Nature of wastewater: 90 % Domestic 10 % Commercial 0 % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
If Industrial, is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ® Yes ❑ No
6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .0114(f)? ❑ Yes ®No
➢ If yes, provide a cony of flow reduction approval letter with this application
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(f))
Daily Design Flow e,n
No. of Units
Flow
N/A
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gall
GPD
gal/
GPD
Total
GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T .0114(b), (d), (e)(1) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling; 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 G.S. 42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.0114] shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 0 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0114)
➢ 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 permitted 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: WO0019649 Issuance Date:
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewers with no new flow expected
® Other (Explain): This project will replace the Four Oaks effluent pump station improve pump operations and pump
station functionality. No new flows are generated as part of this project.
FORM: FTA 06-21 Page 2 of 5

VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
➢ Section II & 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. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
PROVIDE A SEPARATE COPY OF THIS PAGE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name: Four Oaks Pump Station
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.460820 Longitude:-78.423300
3. Total number of pumps at the pump station: 3 effluent, 2 influent
3. Design flow of the pump station: 1.12 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): 420 gallons per minute (GPM) at 230 feet total dynamic head (TDH) to Johnston County
360 gallons per minute (GPM) at 238 feet total dynamic head (TDH) to Benson
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
8"
28
DIP
8"
6
C900 PVC
6"
6
C900 PVC
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. Lb. ❑ Grinder Pump ❑ Mechanical Bar Screen ❑ Other (please specify)
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1):
® 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 provided
as part of this permit application in the case of a multiple station power outage.
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IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations/alternatives found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(t)&(g)? ® Yes ❑ No
15A NCAC 02T.0305(fl 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
ZWater mains (vertical - water over sewer preferred, including in benched trenches)
18 inches
ZWater 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 II 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 freight
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 (g), see Section X.1 of this application
*15A NCAC 02T.0305(g) 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 River ❑ 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 2B.0202
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(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, stormwater 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

X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
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 request will be issued
concurrently with the approval of the permit, and projects requiring a variance approval may be subject to longer
review times. For projects requiring two or more variances or where the variance is determined by the Division to be a
sl2nificant portion of the project, the full technical review is required.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
I, _Steve Hilderhoff, P.E. , attest that this application for _Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item III.1.) (Project Name from Application Item II. l )
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 other 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
have judged 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 $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 Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
I, UrwAlia-, C - E w► e , attest that this application for IS4 oa s� PA MQ
(Signature Authority Name from Application Item I.3.) (Project Name from Application Item II.1),r
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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 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 $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Hi Susan, our replies are below.
The attachments include:
Agreement between Four Oaks and County
Revised FastTrack application form (will mail original to you)
• Revised Project Narrative, dated May 8 2024
Thanks,
Steve
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Subject: Fast Track Sewer Extension Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements (WQ0019649 MOD)
Steve/Chandra/Kim/Rudy —
Sorry for the delay in getting back to this permit application. In follow-up, just a few comments and questions.
1. If folks at Johnston County are in agreement with this (as we are handling this through the fast track
process, but it's a bit unusual with it's current configuration) — I think we should leave out the specifics on
the internal piping configuration. I don't believe the Division does that with Authorization to Construct
permits for wastewater treatment plants and I don't think we should do it with this fast track. Steve is
ensuring it is in compliance with the minimum design criteria. I believe the intent of the fast track permit is
to account for any additional linear footage up to the influent pump station and any additional footage with
regard to the force main(s) from the effluent pump station. Let me know if y'all think differently. Some
aspects of these improvements I may refer to generally or obliquely. I'll probably run some draft language

by you folks just to make sure I've adequately covered everything (and we've included everything). OK, we
removed references to new gravity sewer in Section VII because that's `internal piping'.
I've had to pick this up and put it back down again several times. Could you correct Section G (and
documentation submitted January 12th) to reflect the appropriate gpm throughout the document? Some
things say 780 gpm, some things say 880 gpm (and also correct 5.a. on the narrative). The October version
was 880 gpm, but the January version was corrected to 780 gpm.
As with no. 2, 1 think it would be best to correct Part VII And Part VIII of the application to reflect the amount
of gravity sewer line to be permitted prior to the influent pump station and the amount of force main to be
included after the effluent pump station (which may already be captured correctly here). Section VII gravity
sewer info was removed. Section Vill is correct and only reflects the proposed FM to be installed. and new
Also review Part VI11.4. and confirm. I'm just trying to figure out how to best capture what is to be permitted
and included in this stand alone document (and tryto make it a bit less confusing). A new application is
attached with revised Section VIII. We show two design points, just to be clear on capacity to each
direction: one for 420 gpm at 230 feet for the pumps to Johnston County, and 360 gpm at 238 feet for the
pumps to Benson. I suggest discarding the prior FTA 06-21 form and prior Narratives and instead use the
attached FTA and Narrative.
4. Since the latest version (5/1/18) of this permit did not include some aspects of what is currently in use at
the Four Oaks pump station —we are going to include those with this current version (for example the EQ
basin; I believe in our previous discussion Kim understood it was permitted some time ago under a
different entity. I cannot locate that permit). I think with this version we just need to make sure we include
what is currently in use and on site along with the improvements (which I believe you folks also wanted).
The County agrees. The narrative includes everything existing and proposed within the fence and to both FM
discharge points.
5. The latest permit also includes 150,000 gpd flow allocation (from a modification dated 5/25/05). I'll refer to
it in a manner similar to how I handled the West Johnston HS FM permit we did recently. These
improvements will be 0 GPD flow allocation and that will be reflected in this modification. *Also with the
proposed improvements there is no guarantee that the Division of Water Resources will approve
tributary flow unless/ until the demonstration of ability to accommodate such wastewater flow.*
The County agrees.
6. If the Division approves the 880 gprn (780 gpm) capacity, of course should issues arise with allocations
based on that, Johnston County will have to take measures to correct that situation (as I'm sure everyone
is aware). The County agrees, and to clarify, the new firm capacity is 780 gpm.
7. Has the agreement with Benson been finalized? Can someone pass that along tome? Also who is the best
contact for the Town of Benson (and if someone could include an email for that person).
The County is still operating under the existing 1999 agreement, which is attached. Town Manager, Kimberly
Pickett, 919-894-3553, [e-mail]
8. Are both the influent and effluent pump stations alarms routed to the on -site building (and excuse my
ignorance here — I'm just unsure if each pump station has it's own adjacent alarm system or if everything is
tied to the one electric building that is described). One alarm system for both PSs. All signals will be routed
to the proposed alarm system located at Electrical Building.
9. Holt Lake PS/FM permit was recently upgraded to 700 gpm. What is the status? The Holt Lake Station will
be started up within 30 days. The final engineer's certification will be submitted shortly thereafter. And the
Neuse River PS is in design phase? Neuse River PS is in the 100% design phase. Its firm capacity will be
1,400 gpm. A FastTrack application will be submitted in May 2024. Plan to advertise for bids in August

2024. As stated in no. 5 above, Johnston County will have to adequately demonstrate that these pump
stations can accommodate future tributary flow.
This one is at the top of my list. If anything here is confusing and/or we need to do a teams call- I will do my best to
work with your schedules.
Also -the regional office has had an internet/phone outage (I'm not sure when that may be fixed). But I work from
home some hours so it should not be an issue.
Respectfully,
Susan Wilson
Environmental Engineer (Part Time, Temporary)
Water Quality Regional Operations — Raleigh Regional Office
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-791-4240
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MAY 1 01999
COUNTY MANAGER
FILE Upy
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
April 14, 1999
Between Johnston County and the Town of Benson
Concerning the Meadow Area Wastewater Collection Facilities
Johnston County and the Town of Benson agree as follows concerning the Meadow
wastewater collection facilities.
Johnston County has constructed a wastewater collection system to serve the Meadow
School consisting of a wastewater pump station and approximately 35,000 l.f. of 6" force
main which discharges into the Town of Benson wastewater collection system in the vicinity
of the Hamlin Company access road. The wastewater pump station and force main are
owned by Johnston County.
At the intersection of NC 50 and Surles Road, a wastewater flow meter is installed.
Johnston County will operate and maintain the system from the Meadow School pump
station up to and including the wastewater flow meter. Johnston County will be responsible
for any retail service provided by the system in this area. The Town of Benson will operate
and maintain the wastewater force main from the downstream side of the meter to the point
of discharge into the Benson collection system. The Town of Benson will be responsible
for any retail service provided by the system in this area.
The Town of Benson shall provide an allocation of 22,000 gpd to the County for use
by the Meadow School and by businesses and residences with failed or failing septic
systems. No capacity or allocation fees are applicable to this initial capacity allocation. Any
capacity required for new development shall be approved by the Town of Benson and shall
be subject to capacity or assessment fees by the Town of Benson.
1

The Town of Benson will bill the County monthly for wastewater received in its
system in accordance with meter readings at the master wastewater meter. The charge will
based on an intergovernmental rate which will be negotiated between the County and the
Town:
This memorandum of understanding is acknowledged and adopted this of April
1999.
Attest:
ce H. Ennis
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Carolyn A. ordan
Town Clerk
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JOHNSTON COUNTY
Rick J. H&Oer
Interim County Manager
TOWN OF BENSON
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Hon. Don H. Johnson, Mayor

May 9, 2005 Continued
the Planning Board to discuss the case on May 17"', the Board would need to waive the notice requirement and make
the case an informational item to discuss at the May 17" Planning Board meeting.
Decision on Rezonine Hearing Case 04-40
Motion Amended as follows:
Commissioner Allen L. Mims, Jr. requested the Board amend the previous motion, and moved the Board
return the request to the Planning Board as an informational item for discussion at their May 17"' meeting, request
further input from DOT at the meeting, and for the case to come back to the Board of Commissioners on June 13",
Commissioner Wade M. Stewart seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
3. Agreements Approved for Benson -Clayton -County Wastewater Transmission and Treatment
Tim Broome, Public Utilities Director, requested the Board approve an interlocal agreement for purchase and
transfer of wastewater capacity between the County, the Town of Benson and the Town of Clayton. Under the
agreement, Clayton would purchase 150,000 gpd of wastewater treatment allocation from the County, and the County
would purchase an equal capacity from the Town of Benson. A wastewater force main would need to be constructed
from the County's pump station in Four Oaks to the Benson WWTP to transfer the wastewater.
Under the proposed program, the County has qualified for a $500,000 Rural Center grant for assistance in
the force main construction. On the basis of the original project budget, the Count}, would be required to appropriate
supplemental funds in the amount of $225,000. Bids for the force main were received on April 28, 2005, and due to
a higher construction cost than expected, the County contribution now required is $383,000.
County Manager Rick Hester recommended the Board approve the agreement between the County and the
Rural Center for the $500,000 grant, and also approve the interlocal agreement for purchase and transfer ofwastewater
capacity between the County, the Town of Benson and the Town of Clayton. Further, he recommended the Board
appropriate $260,000 from the general fund in the FY 05-06 budget for the project. It is anticipated the Town of
Clayton will be loaning $123,000 to the project.
Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour, seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell and carried
by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following: 1) agreement between the County and the Rural Center for
the $500,000 grant, and 2) interlocal agreement for purchase and transfer ofwastewater capacity between the County,
the Town of Benson and the Town of Clayton, and 3) appropriation of $260,000 in FY 05-06 for the project. (The
agreement between the County and the Rural Center is on file in the County Administration Office and the Economic
Development Office. The interlocal agreement between the County, Town of Benson and Town of Clayton follows
below.)
FOUR OAKS/BENSON INTERCONNECTOR AND TOWN OF BENSON
0.4 MGD WWTP EXPANSION INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the _ day of May 2005 by and between
Johnston County, the Town of Benson and the Town of Clayton, North Carolina.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Town of Clayton has purchased treatment capacity in the Johnston County Central Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) and has the need for an additional treatment capacity allocation; and
WHEREAS Johnston County's expanded WWTP will be allocated at 80% of its capacity when it comes on line in
May of 2005, and the County must initiate further expansion of its wastewater treatment capacity; and
WHEREAS the Town of Benson's wastewater treatment facility currently has surplus treatment capacity and the
Town intends to construct additional capacity, and that it will allow Johnston County to purchase 0.150 mgd if
Johnston County wastewater transmission facilities are extended to the Town of Benson's wastewater treatment plant;
and
WHEREAS the Town of Benson will permit the County's initial temporary capacity purchase to become permanent
and desires to sell additional permanent treatment allocations when its WWTP is expanded; and
WHEREAS Johnston County has received a $500,000 North Carolina Rural Center Economic Incentive Grant to
construct a Four Oaks to Benson wastewater force main interconnector that will allow Johnston County to transport
wastewater to the Town of Benson's WWTP for treatment; and
WHEREAS the Town of Benson has received a $425,000 North Carolina Rural Center Economic Incentive Grant
to increase its WWTP capacity by 0.4 mgd to allow Johnston County to purchase a permanent treatment capacity
allocation in the expanded facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein, Johnston County, the
Town of Benson and the Town of Clayton hereby agree as follow:

May 9, 2005 Continued
ARTICLE 1 TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
l . The Town of Clayton will purchase a permanent wastewater allocation of 0.150 mgd from Johnston County
for a capacity fee of $900,000, and Johnston County will allocate a capacity of 0.150 mgd in its WWTP for
use by the Town of Clayton.
2. Johnston County will design and construct the Four Oaks to Benson wastewater force main and complete
necessary pumping improvements. The estimated cost of the project is $1,200,000.
3. The Town of Benson will design and construct a 0.4 mgd WWTP expansion.
4. The Town of Benson will allocate a capacity of 0.150 mgd in its WWTP for use by Johnston County. The
commodity cost for treatment shall be equal to the bulk wastewater treatment fee Johnston County charges
the Town of Clayton and its other bulk customers. The commodity cost is subject to upward adjustment
annually. The current bulk commodity fee charged by the County is $2.15 per 1,000 gallons.
5. Johnston County will pay the Town of Benson a fee in the amount of $300,000 for the 150,000 gpd
wastewater allocation. Johnston County will pay a fee of $125,000 as a deposit against a future wastewater
capacity allocation.
6. The Town of Benson will sell additional capacity to Johnston County in the future. The Town agrees to sell
at least 150,000 gpd. The unit value (cost per gpd) of the future wastewater allocation shall be negotiated
between the Town of Benson and the County within limits of the then current actual capital costs for
wastewater plant expansions by the respective parties.
7. Assignment. This Agreement shall insure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and successors. Neither party may assign
this Agreement, or any of its rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other
party and any such attempted assignment shall be void, except that either party may assign this Agreement
and/or any of its rights and/or obligations hereunder, without the other party's consent, upon written notice
to the other party, to any company that acquires all, or substantially all, of the assets of the party seeking to
make the assignment.
8. Notices. When written notice is required by this Agreement, it shall be considered as served when delivered
in person or sent by U.S. first-class mail to the respective representative of the parties at the following
addresses, or such subsequent addresses for which notice is given pursuant to this Article:
TO THE COUNTY:
Johnston County
Attn: Rick J. Hester
P.O. Box 1049
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
TO THE TOWN OF BENSON:
Town of Benson
Attn: Keith Langdon
P.O. Box 69
Benson, N.C. 27504
TO THE TOWN OF CLAYTON:
Town of Clayton
Attn: Steve Biggs
P.O. Box 879
Clayton, N.C. 27520
9. Modification, Amendment, Supplement or Waiver. No modification, amendment, supplement to or waiver
of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless made in writing and
duly signed by authorized representatives of both parties.
10. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of the Agreement shall for any reason be held
to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unimpaired, and
the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a mutually acceptable provision, which
being valid, legal, and enforceable comes closest to the intention of the parties underlying the invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable provision.
11. Entirety of the Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and
supersedes all previous agreements included promises and representation, whether written or oral, between
the parties with respect to the subjection matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, each acting under due and proper authority, have executed this
Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. This is the day of May 2005.
Attest: JOHNSTON COUNTY

Agreement Between the Town of Benson and Johnston County
Concerning Bulk Wastewater Capacity
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into on the a5_4�-day of
Ju,n-e_, , 2009, by and between the Town of Benson (hereafter "Benson") and
Johnston County (hereafter "County").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Benson and the County entered a Memorandum of
Understanding dated April 14, 1999, which provides an allocation of 22,000 gpd in
wastewater capacity in the Benson wastewater system for Meadow School and for
businesses and residences with failed or failing septic systems in the Meadow
area,
WHEREAS, under the Benson -County Memorandum of Agreement,
wastewater is to be delivered to the Benson system through a force main on NC 50
South and Morgan Road (S.R. 1211), and
WHEREAS, Benson, the County, and the Town of Clayton entered an
agreement dated May 17, 2005, which provides a wastewater capacity allocation
of 150,000 gpd to the County in the Benson wastewater system, and
WHEREAS, under the Benson -County -Clayton agreement, wastewater is to
be delivered to the Benson system through a force main on US 301 North and
Hannah Creek Road (S.R. 1356), and
WHEREAS, under the Benson -County -Clayton agreement, the County paid
the Town $125,000 for future wastewater capacity, and

WHEREAS, the County desires to provide public sewer service to the area
zoned as Interstate Highway Overlay District at the interchange of 1-40 and NC 96
in the Meadow area.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
set forth herein, Benson and County agree as follows:
1. In exchange for the $125,000.00 payment from the County to Benson,
Benson agrees to transfer to County an additional wastewater capacity of
20,160 gpd, based on a current value of $6.20 per gpd of capacity.
2. County is deemed to own a total capacity of 192,160 gpd in the Benson
wastewater system.
3. County may use up to 50,000 gpd of said wastewater capacity for
wastewater services in the County service area south of Benson, with flow
delivered to the Benson system via the NC 50 South force main.
4. County will limit its wastewater flow discharge into Benson's system from
the north via the US 301 force main to 170,160 gpd until such time as the
County and Benson agree for the County to purchase additional capacity.
5. County may reduce its wastewater discharge into Benson's system from the
north via the US 301 force main in proportion to the daily volume of flow
above 22,000 gpd which may be discharged into Benson's system from the
NC 50 (South) force main.
6. County may use the wastewater capacity allocation for any purpose
consistent with its zoning and sewer use policies; however, service to single
family residences in subdivisions exceeding five (5) lots is prohibited. For
the purposes of this agreement, a subdivision may not be separated into
multiple phases to circumvent this provision.
7. Modification, Amendment, Supplement or Waiver. No modification,
amendment, supplement to or waiver of this Agreement or any of its
provisions shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless made in writing
and duly signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

8. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of the
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be
unimpaired, and the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions shall be
replaced by mutually acceptable provisions, which being valid, legal, and
enforceable comes closest to the intention of the parties underlying the
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision.
9. Entirety of the Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements included
promises and representation, whether written or oral, between the parties
with respect to the subjection matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, each acting under due and proper
authority, have executed this Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above
written. This is the G day of 2009.
ATTEST
Paula G. Woodard
Clerk to Board of CoAmissi ers,
ATTEST
Connie M. Sorrell
Town Clerk
JOHNSTON COUNTY
Wade M. Stewart,(
Johnston County Bc
TOWN OF BENSON
man
of Commissioners
William W. Massengill, VayoC
Town of Benson

Memorandum of Agreement
Between Town of Benson and Johnston County
Concerning Availability of Wastewater Treatment Capacity and Lease of Wastewater Treatment Plant
Effluent Nitrogen Credits
General:
The Town of Benson (hereinafter called the "Town") has a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity
of 1.90 MGD (NPDES Permit No.N00020389). The Town and Johnston County (hereinafter called the
"County") have existing wastewater agreements dated April 14, 1999, May 17, 2005 and June 25, 2009
for treatment of up to 192,160 gpd of wastewater from the County's system. Further, the County
previously constructed pumping and piping improvements to deliver the County's wastewater to the
Town's treatment plant.
The Town's wastewater treatment plant currently has surplus treatment capacity and surplus effluent
total nitrogen mass effluent limits. The County is planning an expansion of its wastewater treatment
plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0030716), but until the expansion of the plant is complete and the County
acquires additional total nitrogen effluent limit credits and/or expands its reclaimed water system, the
County needs and desires additional wastewater capacity and effluent nitrogen limit credits on a
temporary basis. The term of the interim period of need is five years.
Agreement•
The Town agrees to receive up to an additional 0.25 MGD of wastewater from the County system for
treatment in its plant. The 0.25 MGD of treatment capacity will be provided with no capacity allocation
charge since the period of availability is limited. The Town will charge the County for treatment of the
additional wastewater under the terms of the June 25th 2009 agreement, however, notwithstanding the
foregoing, the County shall pay to Town the current and prevailing rate charged by the Town for
treatment of wastewater under this agreement.
The Town shall lease to the County up to 10,000 Ibs/per year of effluent nitrogen allocation, as available
by the Town and as needed by the County. The lease rate charged by the Town shall be based on the

prevailing lease rate among members of the NRCA (Neuse River Compliance Association) at the time of
the allocation to the County from Town.
The agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2018, and shall extend for 5 years. The agreement will
automatically renew in one year increments unless either party provides a written request for
termination at least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
Prioritv of Town Wastewater Needs:
In event the Town requires either wastewater treatment capacity or effluent nitrogen limit credits
during the term of this Agreement, with One Hundred Twenty (120) days written notice the Town may
withdraw all or part of 0.25 MGD treatment capacity allocation and/or decline to lease or make
provision of all or part of the 10,000 lbs. of effluent nitrogen.
Third Party Approval:
Lease of effluent nitrogen credits must be approved by the Neuse River Compliance Association (NRCA)
under the terms of Permit No. NPDES NCC000001 and the by-laws of NRCA. County shall be responsible
for ensuring this agreement is in compliance with all applicable standards promulgated by the NRCA and
Town shall assist and facilitate County to obtain such compliance. Any cost associated with compliance
with or reporting to the NRCA shall be borne by the County.
Delivery of Wastewater:
It is anticipated that County shall deliver to Town any wastewater to be treated under this Agreement at
the US Highway 301 Force Main line which currently ties into the Town of Benson Wastewater/Sewer
system.
The Town and County hereby agree to the terms described herein on this the day of M LALk1 2018.

ATTEST:
Paula G. Woodard
JOHNSTON COUNTY
Rick J. Hester
Clerk to Board of Commissioners County Manager

ATTEST:
Terry Hobgood
TOWN OF BENSON
MA , ' I III
Town Clerk Town Manager

NC Dept of Fnvii-onincival Qi-altty
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
tel: [phone]
October 11, 2023
Mr. Scott Vinson
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
OCT 2 3 2023
Raleigh Rcglwnal Offhlu
Subject: Johnston County Public Utilities
Four Oaks Wastewater Pump Station Improvements WQ0019649
Request for Fast Track Sewer Extension Permit
Dear Mr. Vinson:
This original application
discarded. Revised app
submitted 5/9/24.
S Wilson/DWR
Johnston County proposes to modify the existing Four Oaks Pump Station. Enclosed please find the
following:
■ Narrative description of the project
■ Check for application fee
IN Original and one copy of application for Fast Track Sewer Extension Permit Application Farm
■ Original and one copy of Flow Tracking/Acceptance Form
■ Site Maps (USGS and Aerial/Street Map)
■ Existing Permit and modifications narrative
Please review the enclosed application and call or email me ([e-mail] or (919) 32S.-
3521) if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Steve Hilderhoff, P.E.
CDM Smith Inc.
WATER + ENVIRONMENT +TRANSPORTATION + ENERGY + FACILITIES ,
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State of North Carolina
NC Wept of rvErc::ii iet?i,3; ��u,alily Department of Environmental Quality/ —
Division of Water Resources
nr'T o o FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 06-21 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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Application Number: i-1(vl. (lobe completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Johnston County Public Utilities (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Private'.y..Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ® State/County ❑ Municipal
3. Signature authority's name: Chandra C. Farmer, P.E. per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(bl
Title: Four Oaks Pump Station Improvements
4. Applicant's mailing address: PO Box 2263
City: Smithfield State: NC Zip: 27577-,
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: chandra.farmer iohn t nnc.com
11. PROJECT INFORMATION:
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1. Project name: Four Oaks Pump Station Imi2rovements
2. Application/Project status: ❑ Proposed (New Permit) ® Fxisting Permit'Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ0019649 and issued date: Revised May 1, 2018,
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: WQ00
3. County where project is located: Johnston
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.46082" Longitude:-78.42330:'
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 167200-13-8103 (or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
Ill. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Steve Hiiderhoff, P.E. License Number: 27263
Firm: CDM Smith
Mailing address: 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400
City: Ralei h State: NC Zip: 27612-_
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: hilderhoffsr(@cdmsmith.com
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IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Central Johnston County Regional WWTP Permit Number: NCO030716
For Benson WWTP
Owner Name: Johnston Coun1y Public Utilities 1. Facility Name: Benson Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit Number: NCO020389
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION: Owner Name: Town of Benson
1. Permit Number(s): WQ0019649
2. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Information: 8-inch ® Gravity ❑ Force Main
For Force Main to Benson WWTP
3. System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00060 t. Permit Number: NG0020389
2. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Information:
Owner Name(s): Johnston County Public Utilities 24-inch Gravity
FORM: FTA 06-21 Pagel of 5
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