WQ0031451_Application and Fast-Track Permit_20070320

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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a9Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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W. Klimek, P.E., Director _
Division of Water Quality
Asheville
March 20, 2007
Mr. Garland Norton, (Mayor
Town of Old Fort'
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031451
Town of Old Fort
Spring Lake Trails Phase 1
Wastewater Collection System Extension
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Norton:
In accordance with your application received on March 9, 2007 we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0031451 dated March 20, 2007, to the. Town of Old Fort 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date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 incorporated therein by
reference. Please send Roy Davis or Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your
contractor for this collection system extension.
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 2T .0403 or any
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 2T .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 the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named 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
143-215.6A 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.
Asheville Regional Office Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
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Town of Old Fort March 20, 2007 Page 2
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 the Town of Old Fort for the construction and operation of approximately 1,060 linear feet of
8-inch diameter gravity sewer to serve Spring Lake Trails Phase 1, a five lot residential community,
and the discharge of 1,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Old
Fort's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on March 9, 2007 and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 2T .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 IStations 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 Town of Old Fort's
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0021229) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
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 req.uest 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 this matter, please contact Roy Davis at (828)
296-4500
cc: _McDowell County Building Inspector
David W. Poore, PE
PERCS Files
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TOWN OF OLD FORT
SPRING LAKE TRAILS PHASE 1
MCDOWELL COUNTY
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0031451
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This permit shall be effective from.the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .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
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
0403:
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 213.0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed 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 every day (i.e.
365 days per. year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least -once per every six-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 28 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
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Permit No. W0003.1451. Town of Old FortSpring Lake Trails Phase 1, McDowell County, March 20, 2007
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, pump stations, and force mains 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
perrr it; 15A NCAC 2T .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
Stati on 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
trackl 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
Draw'ings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit,11617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; .15A NCAC 2T .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 satisfactorilyi including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those 'I 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,,1 state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .020b, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under! 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville 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 ifollowing:
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Permit No WQ0031451 Town of Old Fort Spring Lake Trails Phase 1 McDowell County March 20, 2007
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 orfacility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I of Form CS-SS,O '(or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence: This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur.. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 201h day of March, 2007
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for AI ` W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031451
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION
System Description:
1,060 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer
Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following:
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One dopy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
gene lator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are reouired for anv chanaes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. regulations or
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. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 above referenced
project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
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observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance
of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .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:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
ROGER C. EDWARDS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
The Permitteel is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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.
C-TRACK APPLICATION -for GRAVITY SEWERS, PI AND
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Division of Water Quality
MAR - 9 2007 I FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
o GRvvTFY S WERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
WATER QUALITY SECTION i essure sewers systems are not to be included as part of this application package)
r_inNA{ OFFICE
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate tha you have included/addressed the following list of required application package items by
checking the space provided next.to, each applicable item: Failure to submit all required items will lead to your application
being returned as incomplete. This form may be photocopied for use as an original.
I. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application
form: Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality
Division) will only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items
addressed. You do not need to submit detailed Plans and specifications unless you respond NO to Item 1302).
II. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $400 made payable to: North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Checks shall be dated within 90 days of application submittal.
III. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in .the name of a
privately -owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the
sewer extension. If a CPCN has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The project name in the
CPCN or letter must match that provided in Item A(2a) of this application.
IV. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies of a property executed operational agreement if
the sewer extension is permitted by a private applicant and will be serving residential or commercial lots (e.g.,
houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.)_ that will be sold to another entity. If the applicant is a
homeowners' association, use Form HOA 02/03. If the applicant is a developer, use Form DEV 02/03. EVEN IF
THE PROJECT WILL BE TURNED OVER TO A MUNICIPALITY, FORM DEV 02103 IS REQUIRED.
V. Flow Acceptance Letters — If the owner of the downstream sewers and/or WWTF is different from the applicant,
submit two copies of a flow acceptance letter from the owner of the downstream sewers and WWTF, if different.
Flow acceptance letters must contain the following minimum information: applicant and project name, amount of
flow accepted, and name and permit number of the receiving sewers/WWTF. The flow acceptance must not
expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less than a year prior to the application date.
Intergovernmental agreements or other contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific flow acceptance
letter.
VI. Map — Submit an 8.5-inch by 11-inch COLOR copy of_the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map along
with this form. The map should identify the entire project area location as well as the closest downslope surface
waters as clearly as possible. Each map portion must be labeled with the map name and number, the identified
location of the sewer line and pump stations, and be of clear and reproducible quality. For instance, if the project
involves 4 miles of interceptor sewer that traverses over or near several different waterbodies (or counties,
basins, etc.), the map should have location 1D's shown for each different waterbody (where the sewer line is within
100 feet of such waterbody - see Instruction VI0. This location ID is self chosen and used to cross reference the
location in Section C of the permit application.
VII. Stream Classifications — Section C .
If any portion of the project is within 100 feet of any down slope surface water, Section C must be completed
forthe pertinent sections.
If the entire project area is a minimum of 100 feet away from any down slope surface waters BUT there is a
pump station involved where a history of power outage is to be used to provide adequate design storage
instead of dual feed or permanent or portable generator, Section C must be completed to demonstrate that
the closest down slope surface water is Class C (see 15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(3)(D)).
Use the guidance document entitled, "Determining Watershed Classifications for Form FTA 02/03 (Fast -Track
Sewer Systems)" available from http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres or by contacting the appropriate regional
of rp.
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE, 2
Vill. Environmental Assessments — If this project is subject to an Environmental Assessment (EA)115A NCAC
01C], this application can not be used. Send the project application on Form PSFMGSA 10/99 to the PERCS
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Applications can not be accepted until a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been issued. A copy is to be submitted
with that permit application.
IX. Certifications —Section D
The application must be certified by both the applicant and a North Carolina Registered Professional Engineer
PE). The applicant signature must match the signing official listed in Item A(1 b). The PE should NOT certify the
application if he/she is unfamiliar with 15A NCAC 2H .0200, the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (most
recent version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
most recent version), as applicable to the project. Certification by a PE who is unfamiliar with these documents
is subject to NC Board referral.
X. Downstream Sewer & Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity
The applicant has assured downstream pipe, pump station and treatment plant capacity. The addition of new
sources of wastewater from this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving treatment plant. The
flow from this project will not cause capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream
pump station en route to the receiving wastewater treatment plant. If the applicant is not the owner of the
downstream sewer or receiving treatment plant, submittal of flow acceptance letter(s) indicates that owner has
adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215.67(a).
THE COMPLETED FTA 02/03 APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND $400
FFF sHcIuLn RE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESS COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office 2090 US Highway 70 Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
828) 2964500 Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison,
828) 299-7043 Fax McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford,
Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street Suite 714 Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Robeson,
910) 486-1541 Richmond, Sampson, Scotland
910) 486-0707 Fax
Mooresville Regional Office 610 E. Center Avenue; Suite 301 Alexander, Caban•us, Catawba,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln,
704) 663-1699 Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union
704) 663-6040 Fax
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
919) 5714700 Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance,
919) 571-4718 Fax Wake, Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan,
Washington, North Carolina 27889 Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene,
252) 946-6481 Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin,
252) 975-3716 Fax Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt,
Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
910) 395-3900
910) 350-2004 Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford,
336) 771-4600 Rockingham, Randolph, Stokes, Surry,
336) 7714631 Fax Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
For more information, visit our web site at. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslpewsl
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USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD.
Application Number: 5
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11. Owner.•
1 a. Town of Old Fort
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
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0 1 b. Garland Norton, Mayor
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
1 c. The legal entity who will own this system is:
Individual Federal ® Municipality State/County Private Partnership Corporation Other (specify):
0 1 d. P.O. Box 520 11 e. Old Fort
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J 12a. Spring Lake Trails Phase I Sanitary Sewer Extension 2b. McDowell
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a Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) County Where Project is Located
3. Contact Person:
Q 3a. David W. Poore, P.E., CPESC
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 828-433-5661 3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number I E-mail
1. Project is ® New Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or Public Utility (Instruction III)
Z Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
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Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
14a. Old Fort WWTP ;4b. NCO021229
0 Name of WWTF I WWTF Permit No.
LL 15a. Town of Old Fort 5b. 8" Gravity 5c.
Z Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Force Main Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
a— 6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision Car Wash
Apartments/Condominiums Institution 100 % Domestic/Commercial
LLJ Mobile Home Park Hospital
a School Church i % Industrial
Restaurant Nursing Home Other (specify): Office Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 1,200 gallons per day
Do not include previously permitted allocations
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
0219(I) for Item 13(7) orthe design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
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5 Residential lots X 120 GPD/Bedroom X 2 BR/Lot = 1,200 GPD
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet) Gravity or Force Main(
use the pull down menu)
8" SDR-35, PVC 1,060 LF
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0 I ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0.200 miles
V11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary) N/A
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0 Location ID Power Reliability Option
self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point 1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator MATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
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12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
UJ Yes No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? Yes No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ® Yes No N/A
Stormwater? Yes No ® N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: ©o
These lines _will -be conside[ed hioh_ario0tv_and must be checked_once_every-six months _
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? No
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slop installed outside this tolerance should be
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..
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1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
necessary). This documeht'is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
ZO regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
QI waterbody; AND,
A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
LL option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Location ID on Map
self chosen - as shown on Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
Jmap for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
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Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
11 Garland Norton. Mayor attest that this application for Spring Lake Trails. Phase l Sanitary Sewer Extension
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. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000
as well s civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation.
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2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
IZ 1 attest that this application for Spring Lake Trails Phase 1, Sanitary Sewer Extension has been reviewed by me and is
accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
I-- documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has
Q been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers
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FAST-TRACK•APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
Project Name:-P ( Review Date: O . I tom\ a O 27
Project Number' 0-0-of o— Reviewer:
All fast -track projects should be submitted on the application entitled "Fast -Track Application for
Gravity Sewers, Pump Stations, and Force Mains" (FORM: FTA 02/03 Rev 3,currently) unless
otherwise directed by the PERCS. Any pump station/force main projects that require an
Environmental Assessment (EA) are excluded from the Fast -Track review process, and should be
submitted for full review to the Central Office (PERCS) on FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99. Additionally,
any projects involving a flow reduction request must receive approval for the flow reduction from
the central office. s
Does the application package appear to be generally complete (i.e. all attachments, check, key
questions answered)? If any portion of the application is not complete, or if any required
instruction items have been omitted, RETURN the application package and supporting
documents to the applicant using the Project Return Letter template. Send the package and
letter via certified mail to the applicant, and a copy of the letter to the engineering consultant.
Any projects that are to be returned shall be returned prior to accepting the application (i.e.,
before logging in the application and depositing the check). After a project has been accepted,
any information that is found to be incorrect and/or lacking must be requested via an Additional
Information Request in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0208(e).
Ensure that a check for $400 is submitted and made out to NCDENR. All new projects and major
modifications to existing projects require an application fee. A major modification includes any
changes to permitted flow volumes, changes in pipe diameter, changes in pipe length greater that
10% of the originally permitted length, changes in the operating points of a pump station, etc.
SECTION A — Application Information
If the applicant is private (Item B(2)) and listed as a corporation, check the NC Department of the
Secretary of State's web site at http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/Corporations% to ensure that the
Applicant is registered with the Secretary of State to conduct business as a corporation in the
State of NC. Developer's and HOA's should be listed.
Ensure that the signing official meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b). If they do -not,
request a revised application that has been completed by an appropriate official or a letter from
an appropriate official that indicates the person in question is delegated to sign the application on
the applicant's behalf. A current list of Delegated Signing Officials can be obtained from the
PERCS. If a new delegated signing official letter is presented with the application, forward a copy
to the central office so that the person may be added to the Delegated Signing Official list. The
central office will send E-mails to the appropriate region if a new signing official has been added
so that the most current list can be used. The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has an example
delegated signing official letter from http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/PERCS/spraypol.htmI#DELEG.
SECT N B — Permit Information
Project is new? Modification? If the project is a modification to an existing permit, be sure to
enter the application into BIMS as a permit, modification (i.e. "renew/modify application" and not
create new project"). BIMS will pull the previous signing official and affiliations information.
Please go through all the tabs and ensure the information is correct for the current project.
Applicant a public entity (e.g. county, town, sanitary district)?
Applicant a private entity?.
Own (i.e. lease) units, lots, parcels, etc?
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Sell units, lots, parcels, etc?..
j Certificate of Public Coonenience and Necessity? 2H .0205(d)(2)
Required if the applican\
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blic utility. In lieu of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Neceey may submit written approval from the
North Carolina Utilities sion's Public Staff that'states that the utility is
allowed to provide utility in. the subject project area. Note that the
project name on the apand on the CPCN must match. Contact the
NCUC Public Staff if qurise. This is NOT REQUIRED for a
municipality or county! e of companies that would provide a CPCN
are Heater Utilities or Ca er Service, etc.
Operational Agreement? 2H)(2
Operational Agreements are only requi d if the applicant is not a public
entity (i.e. Town, County, etc.) or public Ntility as designated by the North
Carolina Utilities Commission AND the to being served by the collection
system are to be sold to individual owners.
If the applicant is a developer, they must I out the DEVELOPER
Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV 02,1 A developer may be
responsible for the system for an interim pe iod until the homeowners
association is formed, at which time a PerrJt Name/Ownership Change
request (FORM: PNOCF 06/00) will be nef ed to transfer the permit to '
the HOA.
If the applicant is a homeowners' ass ciation (HOA), they must fill out
the ASSOCIATION Operational Ag ement (FORM: HOA 02/03 The
HOA must be registered with the ecretary of State's office and must
provide a copy of the Associatio s' Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
These documents should be re iewed to ensure that all applicable
language regarding the collec on system is included as is required by
the Operational Agreement.
The Operational Agreements ould°be attached to the permit and
incorporated into the langua a of the permit. Please note that Operational
Agreement language shout not be altered without approval from the
Attorney General's Office Operational Agreements are available at
htt ://h2o.enr.state.nc.0 PERCS/ from the collection system applications
page.
Approval of flow to receiving sewers and WWTF? (i.e. P4 procedure, but now in-house!)
Ensure that the receiving sewers and WWTF have adequate capacity available to accept the
flow volume that is being requested, and that the WWTF has been in compliance with their
treatment and disposal permit.
Oeptance letter(s) from the owner of the WWTF and owner of any intermediate sewers (if
different from WWTF owner and applicant)? 2H .0205(d)(3)(C)
Required only if the applicant and the owner of the WWTF/intermediate sewers are not the
same entity.
Project specific flow acceptance letters are required.
Ensure that the following items appear in the flow acceptance letter. applicant's name,
project name, amount of wastewater flow accepted, date that the flow acceptance was
granted, expiration date of the acceptance, and name/permit number of the receiving WWTF.
Do not accept a flow acceptance letter that was issued more than one year prior to the
receipt of the package.
Ensure that the owner accepted the entire volume of flow listed in application.
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Main Problems Noted: A flow acceptance letter is provided by the receiving WWTP owner but
not the downstream sewer owner, which both are different from the applicant. Example, private
developer in Knightdale. Both Knightdale and Raleigh would need to provide a flow acceptance
letter.as Knightdale will transport the wastewater and Raleigh will treat the wastewater.
Wastewater industrial r domestic i nature?
Most projects will b for w ater that is domestic is nature, however, if Item B.6 indicates
that the wastewater is industrial in nature, notify the Regional Office Pretreatment
Coordinator or the WQ Pretreatment Unit Central Office to determine if a pretreatment permit
is needed or if a program already in place and compliant.
Iowvolume calculated correctly? 2H .0299(l)
Ensure that the daily design flow in the application is based on the guidance provided in the
regulations or existing flow, and that the explanation as to how this volume was determined is
very specific (i.e., 22 three -bedroom homes, 50,000 s.f. of retail space, 18 employees, etc).
This information will be included in the description of the system in the permit. Our regs say
120 gpd/bedroom for residential. Note that for one -bedroom the minimum they can use is
240 gpd.
If daily design flow is not based on regulations, ensure that the applicant has an approved
flow reduction of daily design flow rate on file with the Division. A list of approved flow
reductions may be obtained from the DWQ Intranet or by contacting the PERCS. Flow
reduction requests are to be reviewed by the central office, and must be reviewed and
approved before the application is accepted by the regional office for review.
On occasion, there may be an instance where supporting documentation is -submitted with
the application for a specific facility. Contact PERCS to determine a course of action.
Ensure that the flows shown on the application match up to what is shown on the plans (if
available for review). For example, if the application states that 100 lots are to be developed,
ensure that there are 100 lots, and not 150 lots, shown on the plans. Plans are only required
for review if the applicant is requesting a variance to the MDC or the .0200's.
Do not allocate "future" wastewater flows (i.e., that based on speculative development).
These would be permitted in future wastewater collection system extensions. Although, we
do allocate "unknown" flows on a per acre basis for industrial/commercial park applications.
Generally, the Division has accepted between 900 gpd/acre —1500 gpd/acre. Let the
en ineer support his calculation.
Adequate information provided regarding the proposed gravity sewer and/or force main (if
applicable)?
Note 1: An Environmental Assessment may be required if there are 3 miles of gravity sewer over
18-inches in diameter (15A NCAC 1C.0100). Environmental Assessment projects can NOT go
Fast -Track!
Main Problems Noted: A public entity specifies 6-inch line when 8-inch is required; 4-inch line is
specified and no variance requested
Adequate information provided regarding the proposed pump station(s) (if applicable)?
Note: An Environmental Assessment may be required if the pump station(s) have a firm capacity
of 1,750 GPM or greater (15A NCAC 1C .0100)..If there are any questions about whether an EA
may be required, discuss with your supervisor or contact Alex Marks of the Planning Branch's
Local Government Assistance Unit.
Power reliability at the pump station provided in accordance with Section 5.04 of the
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
document (i.e. dual line feed, portable generator w/telemetry, permanent generator with
automatic transfer switch, wet well storage if near Class C waters)? Note 1: Section C of the
FTA has to be completed and show a Class C down slope water in order to use wet well
storage as a reliability option. Include the special condition in the permit. You will need to
ask for storage calculations and the power outage data. Note 2: Ensure telemetry is specified
if a portable generator is called out. Check with the engineer if unsure.. Note 3: Ensure an
automatic transfer switch (ATS) is specified if a permanent (standby) generator is specified.
Check with the engineer if unsure.
Main Problems Noted: Failure to specify appropriate or applicable power reliability option
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Project designed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0200, the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and
Force Mains document (as applicable)? NO will be checked in Item B(12) of the FTA. If NO,
i forward one copy of the supporting documents to the Central Office for review, indicating the
permit number, owner and project name. The Central Office will review the variance request, and
jif approvable, specific, language regarding the variance will be forwarded to the Regional Office
reviewer to incorporate into the permit. A copy of the variance letter provided by the central office
should be kept with the application file. If you catch something in the application or supporting
documents that is not in accordance with our regs or MDC, send an additional information
request.
j Main Problems Noted: A public entity specifies 6-inch line when 8-inch is required; 4-inch line is
specified and no variance requested; supporting documents show slope issues...
ECTI C — Watershed Classification
I Color topographic map submitted?
Watershed classification required? If YES, you are advised to "spot-check" the classification(s).
If NO, ensure the applicant/engineer has indicated why one is not required. BOTH BOXES IN
SECTION C MUST BE CHECKED TO NOT PROVIDE A CLASSIFICATION!
SECTIO Applicant Certifications
uSigning Official's signature? 2H .0206(b)
Ensure that the applicant's signature is the same person as that listed as the applicant's
signing official on Page 1 of the application form.
PI E stamped, signed, and dated application, plans, specifications, and calculations (if applicable)?
2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii)
4 Ensure that the same engineer has signed, sealed, and dated the application and all the
items, with the exception of items designed by specialty disciplines (i.e., architectural,
structural, plumbing, and electrical plans). If not, an explanation and/or authorization is
required.
Adequate information provided for the engineer/engineering firm?
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PE with active license in North Carolina? 2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii) or 2H .0203(28)
Ensure that ALL pertinent P.E's have active licenses by checking the NC Professional
Engineer's Board web site (www.ncbels.orq - the PE number must be six digits, use leading 0
when needed).
If the PE seal number does not show up on the web site database, call the PE Board for
verification [phone].
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Drafting a Permit
In order to be consistent, use the most current version of the Fast -Track permit shell. This permit
shell contains specific language with respect to the Minimum Design Criteria, regulations, and
collection system permitting. The PERCS will notify you of any changes to, this permit shell.
Be specific with respect the system description and information. Indicate the flow, what the project
will be serving, length and size of gravity sewer lines and force mains, etc. For projects involving
pump stations, the size of the pump stations, as well as the reliability option and any additional info
telemetry, odor control system, etc) should be included. A sample permit is on the DWQ Intranet.
Add or remove any special conditions as necessary. Please call attention to any non-standard permit
conditions in the cover letter of the permit and include the permit condition where necessary. See the
Example Special Conditions document.
If the project is a modification, don't forget to include the system description from the previous permit
and void the previous permit in the language! Some of these can be tricky so feel free to run the
drafted permit through PERCS first before issuance.
it is preferable if Fast -Tracks are saved electronically by permit number under issued year and month.
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Denying a Project
If the Reviewer/Supervisor determines that an application package should be denied because it can
not meet NC Statutes, rules or regulations, then a denial letter should be drafted. Special attention
should be paid to the statutory deadline for permitting. If it is thought that a project might be
denied, it is important to review it and draft the denial letter as soon as possible. There must
be time allowed for the denial letter to be sent up to the Director and signed prior to the
statutory date.
The Reviewer should use the Application Denial Letter template to prepare a denial package for the
Supervisor's review and submittal to the Director for signature. The letter should not be dated, but
instead will be dated after the Director signs it. A memo to the Director should be attached to the top
of the denial package summarizing the reasons for denial. This package must be singed off on by the
reviewer, supervisor; Section Chief, and Director. Distribute the letter as directed.in "Issuing a
Permit" below.
Issuing a Permit
Permits should be signed only by those delegated to sign for the Director.
Permits should be distributed as follows (include the signed Operational Agreement with the
permit and all distribution copies if applicable!):
Original to the Permittee
Copy to the consulting engineer
Copy to the county health department
Copy to the Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental. Protection for all projects located
in Mecklenburg County
Copy(ies) to the owner of the WWTF and owner of the downstream sewers (if different than the
Permittee)
Electronic Copy and Hard Copy to the PERCS for our files
Copy to Central Files (attach application package and any supporting documents with a staple —
do not include any plans unless they are small and can be folded up into an 8.5" x 11" sheet)
Save an electronic version named WQOOXXXXX.doc in a folder on your office shared drive or
hard drive. Try to keep your drafts and issued files separate. SEND ELECTRONIC COPIES TO
PERCS on a frequent basis — weekly or monthly!
Permit Corrections
If a permit has been issued but an error discovered MADE BY US internally or by the Permittee or
their engineer, a permit correction is necessary.
Pull the original permit and make the corrections — do not change issue dates or enter a new
application in BIMS — resave the permit
Prepare the permit correction cover letter modifying as applicable — the corrections need to be
distributed to the same people/agencies who received the orginal permit
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Print the corrected permit and permit correction letter — sign if needed
Maintain Permit in BIMS — add permit corrected event date and comments as to what was corrected
Copy and distribute
The Certification
Final engineering certifications will be submitted back to your office when the project is complete.
These should be date stamped (the certification page, record drawings and calculations, if applicable)
Construction, Grants & Loans (CGL) may request and audit some of these certifications
Regardless of whether the region or CGL reviews a certification, the receipt date must be logged into
BIMS. Perform the following: Maintain Permit, Enter Permit No., Go to Events Tab, Add Event, Select
Engineering/Tech Specialist Certification Received, Enter Receipt Date
If the certification sheet is marked partial — put partial in the event comment field.
If the certification seems incomplete — missing plans or calculations or no PE seal — note incomplete
in the comment field. Send an incomplete certification letter. The certification page in the permit
explains exactly what the engineer is to provide.
If the certification is provided to CGL — maintain the engineer certification received event and put "to
CGL for review on DATE" in the event engineer certification received comment field.
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If the region wishes to perform a detailed review — look for items not meeting the minimum design
criteria or outside of the permit.. For instance, minimum cover; slope; minimum separation distances;
line size changes; length; reroutes; additional lots than permitted; pump station alarms; pump cycle
times; no indication of record drawing (as-builts) on plans; no PE seal or note about record drawings
land surveyor seals are not appropriate). A certification checklist is being developed.
Regardless of review, certifications need to be processed as this closes out the permit. Follow the
processing engineering certifications,guidance document.
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