WQ0045451_Application (FTSE)_20240426

Burd, Tina J
From: Burd, Tina J
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:33 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: Tharrington, Tom; Cocanower, Jordan M
Subject: WQ0045451 - Venture at Carolina Public Sewer
The Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Operations Section received the Fast
Track Sewer System Extension Application (FTA) and $600.00 fee for the subject project on April 26, 2024. The project
has been assigned to the staff member indicated below, depending upon location and funding. Please note that the FTA
has been revised and requests the applicant to identify if this project is ARPA funded. If you omitted this information
from the FTA, please contact Bryan Lievre so that we can update our records. Otherwise, you will be contacted by the
applicable staff member if additional information is needed.
Staff Reviewer
Counties Served
Contact Information
Tyler Benson
Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin & Pender
tyler.bensgL1@ n.1c.gov
Jordan Cocanower
Carteret, New Hanover & Onslow
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Bryan Lievre
All - ARPA Projects Only
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Tom Tharrington
All — Coordinator, Please Copy on All Emails
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1. Please provide a copy of the entire application in digital format to the respective reviewer indicated above. The
application and drawings should be provided as separate files.
2. Please indicate in the subject line of the email the permit number (if available), name of the project, and county
where the project is located.
Please be advised that the construction of the proposed activities may not commence until the sewer permit is issued.
Best Regards,
Tina Burd
Administrative Associate 11
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service
Phone [phone]
New email: tina.burd dea.nc.eov
NCDEQ
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
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State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of %eater Resources FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
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 & Pump Stations/Force Mains) and that plans, specifications and supporting documents
have been prepared in accordance with ISA 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 $600.00, 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):
® 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 1.2 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 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.
® 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
15A 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 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, pomp 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(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 I SA 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 .0I 15(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
Q 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 ►vebsite
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