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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
John Rogers, Manager
Oxford Industrial Park LLC
PO Box 890
Franklinton, NC 27525
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 07, 2023
Subject: Change of Ownership Approval
Permit No. WQ0019375
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco-Oxfo
Granville County
Dear John Rogers:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your permit modification request for Permit No.
WQ0019375. This modification is to change ownership from the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco
Company, Inc to the Oxford Industrial Park LLC, and Oxford Industrial Park LLC is now responsible
for the continued operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection extension. Our
database has been revised to reflect the ownership change. This cover letter shall be considered a
part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
The Permittee shall maintain compliance with its individual system -wide collection system permit
for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0400 and G.S
143-215.9B. If you have any other questions regarding this matter, please contact Matthew Nevills
at [phone] [email: [e-mail]].
Sincerely,
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enclosures: Permit No. WQ0019375
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Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 29, 2001
MICHAEL A. LITTLE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY, INC.
1368 CORIILO ROAD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019375
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.
Oxford Industrial Park
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Granville County
In accordance with your application received November 27, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0019375, dated January 29, 2001, to Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc. for the construction and
operation 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issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection
facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 orany individual
system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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. Failure to comply may result in penalties in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 1437215.6A through § 143-215.6C, construction of additional or
replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer
to the licensing board.
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 Santa Fe Natural
Tobacco Company, Inc. for the construction and operation of approximately 4,138 linear feet of 8-inch gravity
sewer; an 80-gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms,
telemetry, and automatically -activated stand-by power generator; as well as approximately 2,693 linear feet of
4-inch force main to serve 13 lots (with an estimated 90 people per shift, two shifts per lot per day) as part of the
Oxford Industrial Park project, and the discharge of 60,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater
into the City of Oxford's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 27, 2000, and
in conformity with' 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Oxford Wastewater
Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0025054) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company,
Inc. and the City of Oxford for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A to § 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
permit.
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 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 tl
[phone] extension 524.
.Kerr T. Stevens
ontact Kristin E. Miguez at
cc: Granville County Health Department .
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality. Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0025054)
Kimley-Horn and Associates
City of Oxford -PO Box 1307, Oxford, NC 27565

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Pennittee
shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and
maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required,
the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land
or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the
surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
C. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least three times per
week until July 1, 2000; thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected at least daily, as defined in 15A
NCAC 2B .0503(5), until July 1, 2001; and thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected every day.
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-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. 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
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4. 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.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities
nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy
of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations
permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer
certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially
certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit,
and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the
construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be
submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction
Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Pern ittee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the
Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200,
erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General
Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A
NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone],
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, 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 failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without
treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five
days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the,. enty-ninth day of January, 2001
NORT OLINA FNV,IRqNMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019375
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Permit No. WQ0019375
January 29, 2001
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location and County
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit;
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy of the
"Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design
calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. This project shall not be considered complete
nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been
received by the Division. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension
prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject
the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROI.INA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Granville Permit No. AlhMPAC;
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT RECEIVED `
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into thisI fOV 2 7 day of
,Jan"AY!4 by and between the North Carolina l TEFn0AUTWkTGyXWnt
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the CONINII��Q&;it6ng
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Inc. , a corporation/general partnership
egistered/licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER.
WITNESSETH:
1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Granville
County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development
to be known
as Oxford Industrial Park (hereinafter the Development).
2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment
works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve
the Development on said lands.
3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System.
4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other improvements
and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter
47C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the
Declaration, the N/A (hereinafter
Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the laws of the
State of North Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of
the Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the
lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues
and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair.
6. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly
constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the
quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties
hereto, the COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows:
The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and
specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and shall thereafter properly operate
and maintain such systems and facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law.
2. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association
until construction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans, and the staff of
the Division of Water Quality has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order to change the name of
the permit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the permit be reissued to the Association. The
request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration.
3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility
for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the
DEVELOPER's successor.
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4. the uLvtLurrx snau provide in the i)eciaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and
appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and
operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and
maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater
treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element which will receive the highest priority for
expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and local taxes and insurance.
5. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will
be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure'that there shall be funds readily available to
repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance
expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common
expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance funds allocated for the facility and
shall be part of the yearly budget.
6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for
special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such
assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that such special assessments can be made as
necessary at any time.
7. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city,
town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become
available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER shall take such action as is necessary to cause the
existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental
system, and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easements as the
governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater.
8. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for
the Association to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the
continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the DEVELOPER shall
provide in the Association Bylaws that the Association shall not enter into voluntary dissolution without
first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity acceptable
to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit.
9. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of any
permit issued by the COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and
operation of the Disposal System.
10. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the Declaration
is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of Incorporation of
the Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized
representativA of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below:
FOR TI%ANVIRONMENTAL Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Inc.
M7A N A MENT C SION Name o :77E;94
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director (Si ature)
Division of Water Quality
Michael A. Little - Senior Vice -President
Print Name and Title
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(Date) (Date)
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15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION
(a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than
200,000 gallons per day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided
the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this
Rule:
(1) The sewer system is 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.
(2) A map of the sewer system has been developed and is actively maintained.
(3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency,
preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been
developed and implemented.
(4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) are
inspected by the permittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump
stations that are connected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week.
(5) High -priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every
six -months and inspections are documented.
(6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system is
conducted at least once per year.
(7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice is provided as required by G.S.
143-215.1C.
(8) A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
(A) For publicly 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 for new
construction and retrofit, if necessary, of 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.
(B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at
least biannual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection
system by the permittee or its representative.
(C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts
(A) and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary
sewer overflows.
(9) Right-of-ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
(10)Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule for a
minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of
the system.
(b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic
wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted.
(c) The Director may determine that a collection system should not be deemed to be permitted in
accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in
accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a); 143-215.913;
Eff. September 1, 2006.