20010093 Ver 1_CAMA Permit Application_20010123

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT ~ '~ ~ ~ 9 ~_
L APPLICANT'S NAME:-New Hanover County/Middle Sound Regional Sewer
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Ogden area of Middle Sound, between US Hwy
17 & AIWW, and between Pages Creek and Howe Creek, in New Hanover County.
Photo Index -1995: 22-258,259,260 1989:.4 175-18,19,20
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2366137 Y: 189171 GPS: 0-010818A .
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCIDURE: Dates of Site Visit -..12/18/00 1/8/01
Was Applicant Present -Yes No
5. PROCESSING PROCIDURE: Application Received - 12/18100
Office -Wilmington ,
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
{A) Local:Land Use Plan - Wilmington/New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP -Conservation /Resource Protection
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, Coastal Shoreline
(C) Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: E~sting -Middle Sound Community is primarily
individual septic tank systems w/ subsurface disposal.
Planned -Expansion of New Hanover County Sewer`System
(F) 1`ype of Structures: E~sting -Predominantly, single-family residences
Planned -Pump stations (6), gravity and'force main pipe collection system
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of :Erosion: N/A Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [~Al
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands 44;000 ~sgft.
(mixed coastal :and 404)
(B) Non Vegetated ~VVetlands 720 sgft.
(Tidal .creek crossings)
(C) Other - Highground disturbance 117 acres
(D) TotaLArea Disturbed: Approximately 118 acres
(E) Primary Nursery .Area: Yes -Howe & .Pages Creeks
(F) Water'Classification::AIWW/Howe Creek-.SA-ORW; Pages Creek- SA
Open: AIW W . & lower Pages -Creek
8. PROJECT -SUM11sARY: -The applicant proposes the construction _a sewer collection
system, consisting of 118;000 Linear feet of gravity sewer main, .21,000 linear feet of
sewer force -main, and six (6) sewer pumping stations.
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities (MSRWF) project would be located and
would serve the community of Ogden. The Ogden area is located approximately four miles
northeast of the City of Wilmington, bounded on -the west by US highway 17,-and on the east
by the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), between Pages Creek (north) and Howe Creek
(south), in New Hanover County. Middle'Sound Loop Road (NCSR1403) is the primary road
in the Ogden area. All other roads and streets connect to the loop road for ingress and egress
from US Hwy 17 (Market St.). 'The existing land use in the area is predominately single-
family residential; with 80 percent of the existing residences located in established
subdivisions. Middle Sound was included as part of Phase III in New Hanover County's
County-wide Sewer Plan, as reviewed in conjunction with the origina1401 Facilitie Plan
(modified 1989)..
Included -within the proposed project comdor are several areas of "404" type wetlands, mixed
"404" :type/coastal wetlands, and three {3) crossings of tidal tributaries, two (2) off .Pages
Creek and one-(1) off the AIWW. The wetlands within the project area have.been delineated
and approved by _the US .Army Corps of Engineers. The two largest tidal .areas .are near
Buckeye Road on the northern side of Middle Sound Loop Road .and the Stoneybrook pump
station site on the -east side. There are existing culverts under Middle Sound Loop Road at both
locations, which convey flows to .and from Pages Creek and the AIWW, respectively. Coastal
wetland vegetation includes: Black Needle :Rush (Juncos roemerianus), Salt Reed -Grass
(Sparlina ~cynosuroides), .Salt lVieadow -Grass (Spartina patens), Salt Grass (Distichlis spicata),
.and Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina ~lzerrtiflora). Above tidal influence, -.the vegetation transitions
to wooded swamp (404 type wetlands), .including Black-Gum {1Vyssa sylvatica), Pond Pine
'(Pinus serotina), :and Red Maple (Ater rubrum), with Common Cat tail(T~pha latifolia),
Narrow leaved Cat tail (Typha angustifolia), Bull Rush (Scirpus, :spp.), and Other freshwater
wetland species.:Similarly, drainage from the wetland area .between Dunbar Road and North
Hills Drive is conveyed'to the tidal.marsh adjacent to Pages Creek through an existing :culvert
under Dunbar Road. "This drainage feature's straight alignment indicates that ., historically, it
was .excavated =or :channelized, .possibly during -.the .original development of the surrounding
subdivisions..Although, :there is some irregular tidal influence through the culvert in the lower
reaches of the:ditch (east end), the majority of~the adjacent wetland vegetation:are freshwater
_ species..Collectively, these three drainage features constitute the amain .hydrologic corridors for
stormwater run-off within the project ara. .
The Wilmington-New .Hanover Land Use Plan classifies the wetland .areas of the project site as
Conservation and those -areas :above the :100 year flood elevation:as, Resource Protection. The
Division of Water Quality classifies the waters of the :AIW W and Bowe Creek, as SA-ORW
(Outstanding.Resource `Waters) -and the waters of.Pages Creek:as SA. Howe Creek and Pages
Creek-are designated a Primary Nursery:Areas, by heDivision.of Marine Fisheries. Howe
Creek .and the upper area of.Pages Creek are CLOSED tothe taking of shellfish. 'The
remainder of :Pages Creek and the .AIW W, except 'for the :areas :adjacent to .existing marinas,
are OPEN to the taking of shellfish. Based on availible archaeological .information, -there aze
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approximately 29 sites in the Ogden/Middle Sound Loop Road vicinity.
The County proposes to install a gravity sewer and force main collection system to serve the
Middle Sound residential community, which currently uses individual septic tank systems with
subsurface disposal of wastewater. The project will consist of the construction of
approximately 118,000 linear feet of gravity sewer line, 21,000 linear feet of pressure force
main, and six (6) pumping stations. The majority of the sewer and force main-pipe system
would be installed in highground, under existing pavement or adjacent road shoulders, within
the right of-ways of existing .State roads and/or streets. Of the projects 139,000 linear feet of
pipe, only 1,1001inear feet would be installed in delineated wetlands. In areas outside of road
right-of--ways, clearing and construction would be limited to a 40-foot-'wide corridor, centered
on the pipe installation. Typical trench dimensions would,be 6 feet in width aad 6-8 feet in
depth. The applicant proposes to use mechanical excavating equipment to trench, .place
bedding stone, bed pipe, and backfill to original grade. All excavated material would be
temporarily :contained by :adequate sedimentation and erosion control measures. A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan (NH-01009) for the project 'has been approved by the
NC Division of Land Quality.. In wetland areas, the applicant states that all excavated material
would be placed on adjacent upland areas to avoid double handling or stockpiling in wetlands.
The project includes approximately 3 acres of high ground .area, divided into in six (6) parcels,
on which, :the proposed pumping stations would be constructed. Pumping stations have been
designed with top elevations of 1 foot higher than the 100-year flood elevation of 11 feet mean
sea level. Each fenced, pumping station would include a valve box, wet well, Electrical panel,
and emergency generator. Upon completion of installation, .all disturbed areas would be
revegetated per the approved erosion control plan. Included in this application is :the
specification sheet for replanting the tidal marsh area. The Division of Water :Quality has
issued a "State Non-discharge Sewer Extension Permit, and a Stormwater Permit for the
.project. At the time of -this report, the NCDOT Encroachment Agreement was -still pending.
10. ANTICIPATED IlVIPACTS
The installation of the proposed sewer system expansion would result in a total wand
disturbance of:approximately 118 acres.:It would result in the~temporary excavation:and
disturbance ofapproximately 44,000 square feet (1 :acre) of.mixed coastaU404 wetlands:and
:approximately 720 :square feet of tidal creek bottom.:All .areas w171 be returned to the ,original
grade and replanted. -If construction is timed :to :avoid periods :of peak biological:activity .and
.conducted in -strict accordance with the .approved :sedimentation and erosion -control plan, long
term impacts :should Abe minimal.
Submitted by: E. F. Brooks Date: December 19, .2000 Office: Wilmington
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Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Donna D. Moffitt, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
January 19, 2001 ; t
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TO: Mr. John R. Dorney, NCDENR ~-~ ,.-P.,,-~-;,~~
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Division of Water Quality Ul'!~EF ~'~-'.~! s ~ s=:crl~r~
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
FROM: Doug Huggett 0 ~ o ®~
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: LAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County
Project Location: Ogden area of Middle Sound, between US Hwy 17 & AIWW
Proposed Project: the construction of a sewer collection system, consisting of 118,000 linear feet of
gravity sewer main, 21,000 linear feet of sewer force main, and six (6) sewer
pumping stations
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by February 13, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ed
Brooks at extension 395-3900. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
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Form DCM-MP-1"
APPLICA
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(To be oompl~,ed by all appiic~i~STAL MANAGEMENT
1. APPLICANT - -~
a. Landowner:
.Name New Hanover County
Address _ 41.4 GheG~nut Grreet
City _ Wilmington State NC
Zip 28401 Day Ph'c9ae 9~0-341-7139
FaX._- 91C-X41-4C~5
b. Authorized Agent:
'Name Watt E Blanchard P E
Address Same as "a" :above
City State
ZiP Day Phone
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:c. ~SOject name (if any) ..
`Middle sound Regional Wastewater Facilities :d.
NOT.• Pernrt,will be.issued,in name o .
f landowner(s), "mid/or
Pro1eM name.
2.IOCATION ~OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. COUnty, New 1:ianovar
b. City, town, community or landmark
c. Street .address or secondary road number
~.R 14C~ M; ddl a So and 7 oon Ro d
d. _IS proposed work within city `limits or planning
.jurisdiction? Yes g No
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e. Name of body of water nearest -project (8,g. river,
creek, sound,:bay) Miil,d~l~ Sound Intracoastal
• Waterway
3• .DESCRIPTION :AND PLANNED USE
~OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List .all :development .activities you .propose {e:g.
buiIding;a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, end
• =excavation andLor filling activrties. _.
~anti~fiarv^Sewe~r I~Iaias
Newer Force :Mains
.Sewer.~.umping ;Stations
:b. Is the.proposed .activity maintenance of ,an -existing
project, mew work, -or :.both? New
.c. Will~theprajectbe:forpublic,privateor:commercial
;use? Public
-Given'::brief descriptionofpurpose,mse, wethods of
-construction ::and :daily .,operations :of proposed
project. If more space is :needed, please :attach
-additional pages. Prop eet will provide sanitary
sewer service to Tesidents.in the Middle
Sound-community..'COnstruction~will.:be via
.open trenc constructl.on.. Maantenance wi7J.
be "reuuized parr -the "pip stations and sewer
.maaas .on ~ zegular basis The -s stem "w3.71
be primarily :self :sufficient <on .a -daily
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4. LAND AND WATER ~° t , ~ •~ Ae~cribe existing wastewater treatment facilities. •
t ~.e~~lents are currently on private
Cj-~ARA~~ERISTTCS Q~ <~-~' indi6~,dual septic tanks . _ •> ~~~ _ . _,
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a. -Size of entire tract N/A Located in DOT R/W ascribe location and type of dischazges to waters
" - of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential dischazges.)
C. Approximate elevation of tract above ~IW Or SiirfarP r~mnff from raadAe +• ~ arc+a~
NWL tJ/a
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d. Soil :type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract
N/A C1 oared R/W ...~
f. Man-made features now on tract Road /Asphal t
,g. `What is the CAMA :Land Vse Plan land
classification Of the -site? ;(consult t/u Toazl land use plan,)
Conservation Transitional
X Developed Community
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Rural _ Other
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h. How _s the tract zoned by .local ,government?
Residentiaa
i. Is theproposed project consistent with:theappIicable
:caning? X Yes 'No
(Attae~iZoning.compJiance oemfiarte, lfcppliaableJ
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
The mai on v of PGi ~1Pnt~ „*~ ~ -r ~,, p ivtite
individual wells. There are several small
private water systems as well
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In .addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
~ A copy of the deed (with stateapplication only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims :tide
_to the affected properties. Tf the ;applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said -property, .then
forwazd :a -:copy of the deed or other instrumentunder
which the owner claims tide, plus written,permission
from -the owner to cony out the project.

a. Has ~~professiona7:arcbaeoIogical assessment been
donefor~he tract? Yes x No
If :yes, 'by :whom?
k. Is -.the project :located ,in a National .Registered
:Historic `District _or does it ;involve a _National
Register listed or~.e~gible;property?
Yes R No
1. ° .Are ere -wetlands. on _the site? ~ Yes No
'Coastal '(mazsh), ,x Other. _
7f yes, :has a delineation:been -conducted? Yes
(~ittach .doainuntation, ; f a-~ilabkJ
An accurate, dated work plat (including ,plan view
and cross-sectional.drawings) drawn~toscale:in~black
:ink ; on :an i8 1 /Z" :by 11" ` tivbite ;paper. Refer to
Coastal 3tesources ~Cemmission 3tule 7J,D20s for a
detailed description.)
Please note tliat original drawings aze preferred and
only high quality copies will be :accepted. Blue-line
prints or other lazger plats are .acceptable only:if an
adequate number of equality copies aze provided `by
:.applicant.. (Contact the ~U S. ,Army `Corps ;of
.Engineers :regazding that .agency's .use :of lazger
.drawings.) A site or ocation map is a part of ;plat
:requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed o
.guide agency personnel unfamiliaz-with ffie:azea o the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. .Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, .landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of .the names .and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) .landowners and
signed return .receipts as .proof that such owners
have received a Dopy of -the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days is which to submit comments
on the proposed _project to -the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name See attached list
Address "~
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
:Name
Address
:Phone
• A `list of;previaus state or federal :permits ;issued for
work on the project ract: Includepermit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
None as of CA1~.application date
• A check for:S250 made payableto'the Department of
Environment, >Health, -:;and :Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the :costs >:of ;processing the
:application.
'• A signed :AEC :hazard notice for ,projects in
oceanfront and inlet-areas.
°• :A statement of :compliance with he NC.
:Environmental Policy ,Act (N.C:G:S. ~113A - 1 to
,10) If;the project :involves-.the expenditure of :public
:funds or use of public lands, ..attach a statement
documenting compliance with ae :North Cazolina
Environmental :Policy Act.
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6. CE~~A~~,~~SION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any :permit -issued in response to this
:application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained i~ the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with .:the State of North. 'Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner :consistent with. such program.
I certify that I am :authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state.and .federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information :related to this
permit application and follow-up :monitoring of the
:project. •
I further .certify -that the information :provided in this
application is truthful .to the:best of my knowledge.
This is the _day of u=, ~ d~
Print Name Wyatt :E; "Blanchard
County Engin er
:Signature
or .lrrtlia~ed .Agent
Pleaseindicate attachments pertaining.to your:proposed
project. -
DCM MP-2 .Excavation and Fi11:Information
`DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 .:Structures Information
DCM MP-S .Bridges ..and Culverts
DCM:MF-6 Mazina.Development
NOTE: .Please sign and .date :each attachment :in :the
space. provided at:•the .bottom of each, fornt.
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EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges sad culvert)
Attach this -form to Joint Applic~tioa for"CAMA Major.
Permit, .Form DCM:MP-1. Be sure ao complete :all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate o this
proposed Proj~-
Drscr~e :below the purpose of proposed excavation or
.:fill :activities. All~values "to be glvea 3n eet.
Average _ ~
Length , WidtL
..Access
channel
(MI.Vh ar (IVw]
Canal
Boat
:basin
:Boat
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.Rack .
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Rock
~breakwat;er
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Pump ,Station ~~~1
Pomp :Station ~~2
Pomp Station ~~3
Pomp :Station ~~4
Pump :.Station ,~f'5
Pump :Station ~~6
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QIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1- ~r~vA~roN
a .Amount of matenai to be :excavated from below
MHW or;NWL 'm cubic yards 26 , 600 Cy
b. Type.of-material"to'be excavated soil
Topsoil., Cla :Sand., "'Marl
c. Does the .area to be .excavated :include coastal
Wetlands '(marsll~, °'S{lbmerged `aQuatlC ~egetatlOII
(SAVs} or .other ~+etlands? - y~ - No
`d. Bighground excav~*ion 'ri 'cubic 199,
J-ards_ 000 CY
. ~. ~ISPQSA-L ~OF LXCAVA3'ED
1ViAT~,RIAI, -
-a. I.ot~tioII of:disposal:area_Ad=i accent -to trench
used for Hain s-nstallation. Tem ora
'will .be placed 7~aclc ~o :original ,condition
.`b. Dimensions.of:disposal~_~pica7ly
2"0' x ~0'. -- =wi11 move with c
c. ~7oyou 'claim ~titIe xo=disposal area?
._::_~.~ =No
°If no, ~itach ~ Metter granting :Permission from-the
OwneZ. Area Ito ~:be granted :by ,easement
negotiations ,are on-going..
:d• -Wilt ra :disposal -area :be =ava$able ~ ~irture
:maintenance? "Yes x No
. -~.yeS, ~fiere~
95' 95, 3 r 6,
65' 65 r I r 2 ,
65, 65' 2- -4,
75' X75' I - :3 r
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`-J`e. 'Does the disposal; area include any coastal wetla~s
(marsh), SAVs ar other, a-etlands?
x Yes_ NO :. :Temporary ,
- ~ f Does the disposal include any area in the watef!
. Yes x No
3. SHORELINE STABII~IZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 momhs
(Sorrnce af'++ifonmtion)
f. Type of .bulkhead or riprap material
g. .Amount of fill in cubic .yards to be placed below
water level ~.
-(l) g~pmp
• (2) Bulkhead 'backfill
`h. Type of :fill material
i. `Source of fill material
4. OTHER -FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding ShoreL'ne Stabilization)
a. ~ WiII fill :material be brought~to site?
Yes _ x Na "
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in 'the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes = No
~ Y~~
- (I) .Dimensions of fill azea
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be -kept on site
and erosion cornrolled? Defined construction
limits -silt .fence, check dams -
standard erosion .control methods will
be utilized throughout project..
b. What type of construction equipment will be -used
(for .example, "dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Backhoe
c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to pmject ite? `les . x No
Jf yes, exptain -steps Ghat will be taken Ito ;lessen
:environmental :impacts.
New Hanover County
Ap t;orProj Name
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.Date - .
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Form BCM-MP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
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DEC 18 2AOp
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COASTgL'M NAGEMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for. CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete alI
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or •
structures prop05ed S -Sanitary Sewer Pumping
Stations and 1 -Access Road
b. Number of lots or pazcels 5
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the
units per acre) N/A -Parcels will be
used for public utility only..
d. Size of urea to be graded, filled or disturbed
includingroads, ditches, etc. 3.0 acres
e. If ,the -proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the :Division of -Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
,least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If -applicable, .has a edimeniation and -erosion
control plan `been submitted to :the Division ofl.and
Resources? X •Yes No
If .yes,: date-submitted. -June 2.000
,....Approved August. 28, .2000
f. List the .materials (such as mazl, paver atone,
.asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved. surfaces.
Gravel/Marl
g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
`MHW or NWL, or within:575 feet`in-.the.case of an
OutstandingResource Water, to be .covered by
.impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, :such :as
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or pazking. , 887
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
.Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management for review?
X Yes No
If yes, date submitted June 2000
Approved August 29, 2000
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
Sewage will be pumped to the Northside
Treatment Plant for treatment and dis osal
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
.received state or local approval? Yes
(Attach aPP~Ptuue .documentation)
k. Describe location and type of proposed dischazges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary.wastewater, .industrial/commercial effluent,
"wash down" .and residential dischazges).
$u f r ~n-off nn~tr
Describe proposed ..drinking water supply source
(e.g. well, -.community, public system, etc.)
Private -wPl.l c nv; or ., ., ~,.., , -- ___ - .
public-water systems.
m. Will water be impounded? Yes x No
. 1f -yes, how :many :acres?
n. If the -project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted .and recorded? N/A
New Hanover County
.Applicant or Project Name
S' ure
Date
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DEC 18 200p D
COgS A~L~M NAGEMENT
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
MIDDLE SOUND REGIONAL
WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
.PROJECT NARRATIVE
'McKim 8~ Creed Project'No. 00494-0017
_ December 2000
:5625 Dillard Road, Building 1, Suite 117
Cary, North Carolina 27511
[phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sections
I. Introduction
11. Project Purpose and Scope
III. .Upland Areas
A. Geography
B. .Soils and Floodplains
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning
D. Growth
E. Existing Facilities
F. Wetlands
fV. CAMA Boundaries
V. Environmental Protection -Project Safeguards
VI. Permitting
VI1. ..Summary
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities Improvements (MSRWF) project will
involve the construction of approximately 118,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains, 21,000
linear feet of sewerforce mains and six (6) sewer pumping stations in the Middle Sound area
of New Hanover County, North Carolina. The project area is located in the community of
Ogden, approximately 4 miles northeast of the City of Wilmington, and is bounded on the
north by Pages,Creek, the south by Howe Creek, the east bythe Intracoastal Waterway, and
the west by US Highway 117.
II. PROJECT PUPROSE:AND SCOPE
The MSRWF is a part of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District, and is intended
to serve current and future residents with domestic sanitary sewer service. At the time of this
writing, there are approximately 1300-homes located in the project area, the majority of
which are utilizing private individual septic tanks for wastewater disposal. With continued
development in he area, the proliferation of septic tanks, poses a potential threat to human
health and the environment. The .project as designed, will eliminate the use of septic tanks
and provide a means of wastewater disposal that will protect human health and the
surrounding .environment.
111. UPLAND :AREAS
A. Geography
The MSRWF encompasses an area of .approximately 2100 acres and is .located in the
Atlantic Coast:region of North Carolina; more specificallythe project is located in the coastal
plain provinces. The areas slopes generally to the south and east with elevations ranging
from 0 feet to 45 feet, mean sea level (MSL).
B. Soils;and ~Floodplains
.Soils within the project area vary greatly with approximately 12-15 different soils categories
identified. 'The most common are Kenansville-Craven-Lakeland, which are moderately well
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drained to excessively well drained in nature, arid are characterized by a sand or sandy loam
surface layer and a sandy loam, clay orsand-subsoil underlying layer.
Floodplains in the project area are prevalent mainly along the Pages Creek, Howe Creek and
Intracoastal Waterway boundaries.. There are also areas of delineated floodplains
associated with tributaries to the previously mentioned surface waters present within the
project area. The .approximate elevation of the 100-year floodplain is 11 feet MSL.
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning
Land use in the project area is predominantly residential, with the exception of the Ogden
Elementary School located on SR 1403 Middle Sound Loop Road and two Marinas located
on the Intracoastal Waterway. Approximately 80 percent of the residences in the area are
located in established residential subdivisions.
Information supplied by the New Hanover County planning department shows that the
undeveloped areas within the project are zoned primarily residential, and it is expected that
land use and new development in this region will continue to be residentially driven.
D. Growth
Historical growth in the Middle Sound region has typically ranged from 2.5 percent to 5
percent. At the time of this writing, several large tracts in the. project area were either under
development or in aplanning/design stage. The proximity of the project area to beaches and
recreation facilities of New Hanover County as well other coastal.counties has-been a major
impetus for residential development. tt is expected that the -region will :continue 'to
experience residential growth. as a result of its attractive location.
E. Existing Facilities
Sewer
The majority of residents in the Middle Sound area utilize private individual septic tanks for
wastewater disposal; however, there are several small private low-pressure sewer systems
`that utilize drain fields as a means of waste disposal, as well as gravity systems that
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discharge waste to County facilities via a pump station and force main.
Water
While most residents have private individual wells for potable drinking water, there are some
areas that are supplied by county or city water facilities. These areas are limited and are
mainly concentrated near the intersection of US Highway 117 and SR 1403 Middle Sound
Loop Road. This project does not include. any provisions for providing a potable water
supply source to residents.
F. Wetlands
Wetlands that will be impacted as a result of this project have:been delineated, sunieyed and
included as part of the construction plans and documents for this project. Due to the fact
that the majority of the proposed sewer mains have been designed in the rights-of--way of
existing roads and streets, impacts to wetlands have largely been avoided. However, there
are some areas where the sewer mains.-must traverse wetlands. In these areas, clearing
and construction disturbance has been limited to a 40-foot wide (or less) corridor, .thereby
minimizing the impact to wetlands. All activities in or adjacent to wetlands which result-from
construction of this-project will be conducted in accordance with 33 CFR .Part 330 of the
Federal Register. The wetlands delineation for this .project has been approved by the US
Army Corps of Engineers -Wilmington Regional Office.
IV. CAMA BOUNDARIES
The MSRWF project is within the jurisdictional boundary of several bodies of water regulated
by the Division of Coastal Management. -These waters and their respective classifications
are-as follows:
Water -Body Classification Mean High Water Buffer
Pages Creek SA 75 Feet
Howe Creek ORW 575 Feet
Intracoastal Waterway ORW 575 Feet
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All buffers are measured from the mean high water elevation, which is approximately 3 feet
MSL for the Middle Sound area.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -PROJECT SAFEGUARDS
A primary concern for this project is the protection of the CAMA regulated waters. The
project has been designed to provide an effective .means of wastewater collection to area
residents while safeguarding CAMA waters, wetlands, and other environmental concerns..
Specific design elements and protective measures are detailed as follows:
Construction Phase
During construction, the contractor will be required to install and maintain adequate erosion
and sedimentation control measures as required by the NCDENR -Division of Land Quality.
An erosion and sedimentation control plan has been designed forthis project and is currently
under review by the Division of Land Quality. These measures include the installation of silt
:fencing, straw/net channel liners, check dams, riprap, sediment traps and diversions ditches.
for control of gilt .and sediments. An on-site resident~construction observer will enforce the
implementation and .maintenance of the erosion control measures during construction, and is
empowered to atop work if these measures are -not adhered #o.
No .stockpiling of excavated or spoil material will be allowed in wetland areas. The contractor
will be required to place all overburden. and spoil material on upland areas. Further, the
.contractor-will be required to provide anon-eroding support system -for equipment during
construction -through the wetlands in addition to installing the required erosion control
measures. Construction .will be limited to .a 40-foot wide corridor centered on the pipe
installation and all excavated material will be stockpiled within the upland .areas ofthese
limits. All stockpile areas will require proper sedimentation and erosion control measures,
primarilyfrom the use of siltfence containment. Construction methods used~forthis project
:will primarily be via the open=trench method utilizing medium-duty excavation equipment.
This method is -efficient and .minimizes the .excavation required for pipe installation. A
resident construction observer will be on-site at all times to monitor and inspect the work as it
is being performed. The .sewer mains will be tested for leaks and sanitized :prior to
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acceptance and approval by the engineer. The excavated trench will be backFilled to original
grade and restored to pre-construction condition at the end of each day's operation.
A .planting restoration plan has been designed as an integral part of the project and is
included in the construction plans. -This plan includes approved plant species, spacing and
seasonal options for particular species.
It should be noted that of the approximately 1.39,000 linearfeet of sewer mains proposed for
this project, only 12,000+/- linear feet will be installed within the mean high water buffer
areas. .Additionally, three of the .six sewer pumping stations will be installed within the
boundary.
900-Year Flood Protection
The 100-year flood elevation in the Middle Sound area is 11 feet MSL. The sewer mains
and .pump stations have been designed to eliminate discharges, spills or contamination that
could result .from the 100-year storm event.
Sewer Manholes -The top rim elevation of all manholes proposed for this project have
been set at an elevation of 1 foot above the 100-year flood elevation
of 11-feet MSL wheneverfeasible. In areas where this is notfeasible,
the manhole rims have been designed with water-tight, sealed rims
and covers.
Pump Stations - Thetop elevations of the proposed sewer pumping stations have.been
designed at an elevation 1 foot higher than `the 100-year flood
elevation of 11 fleet MSL. Additionally, electrical .structures and all
other appurtenances have been designed at the .same elevation.
Protection from Power Outages
A main focus of this project was to ensure that the six pump stations proposed for this
project were .supplied with a standby power supply in the event of a power outage.- To
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accomplish this, each station has been designed with a dedicated, on-site generator and
automatic power transfer switch. Each generator shall also be supplied with a fuel tank
capable of providing 72 hours of continuous run time.
Additionally, each pump station will have dedicated telemetry. This will provide instant
notification to the flew Hanover County Utilities Department of any problems that may arise
at the station (power outages, pump failures, alarms, etc.), so that immediate attention may
be given to alleviating potential problems.
Protection of Human Health
Heavy development in the project area has resulted in a large number of private individual
septic tanks being utilized for waste disposal. The residential growth expected for the area
will most likely lead to the continued proliferation of septic tank disposal systems. Coupled
with the fact that most of the. septic tank owners also utilize private individual wells for
drinking water supply, his creates a potential threat to human health. ,The failure of septic
tanks could lead to contamination of private wells, ground water and nearby surface waters.
The primary benefit of this project: is that it will eliminate this potential threat to human health
by eliminating the need forprivate septic tank disposal systems.
VI. PERMITTING
At the time of this writing, the Middle Sound .Regional Wastewater Facilities project is under
review (or-has been :approved) by the following agencies:
• 'NCDENR -Division of Water Quality.- Non-Discharge .Section Approved
+ 'NCDENR -Division of Land Quality- Erosion Control .Approved
• NCDENR -Division of Water Quality -Storm Water Management Approved
• NCDOT -Right-of--Way Encroachment Agreement Pending
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VI1. SUMMARY
The Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities Improvements projectwillprovide current
and future residents of the area with a public sanitary sewer system. This project will
eliminate the need for private individual septic tanks as well as the potential threatto human
health and the environment that may arise from failure of these septic tanks.
The design of this .public sanitary sewer system includes numerous safeguards against
potential damage to the surrounding environment. These safeguards are summarized as
follows:
Sewer Manholes -The top elevations of all manholes are either 1 foot above the
100-year flood .elevation of 11 feet MSL, or have been designed
with water-tight covers.
Pump Stations - .Pump stations have been designedto be 1 foot above-the 100-year
flood elevation. Each station will be equipped with .dedicated
standby generators, automatic transfer switches and telemetry.
Erosion Control - An erosion control plan has been designed for the project and
will be implemented during construction.
Wetlands - Impacts to wetlands have been avoided when feasible. In
.areas where wetlands must betraversed, clearing figs been limited
to a maximum 40-foot wide corridor. No excavation or spoil
material will be stockpiled in wetland areas.
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specifications below
Along the edges of the tidal marsh where the elevation is higher, shrubs such as myrtle, groundsel bush,
and marsh elder. -will be planted at a 5' spacing. From this marsh edge, three herbaceous marsh species will
be planted on a 2' spacing. Culms of saw grass, giant cordgrass, and black needlerush will be planted in
elevation bands, with saw grass in the. highest elevation, followed by a band of giant cordgrass, and finally
black needlerush in the lowest elevation.
The optimal time to plant these species is in the dormant season, which is late winter to early
.spring (January-March). However, the herbaceous species can likely be .planted up until mid -May.
Table 1. `Species to be .planted at Middle Sound Looo.*
Scientific Name .Common Name Spacing
Myrica cerifera
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Cladium jamaicense .Saw grass 2'
Juncus romerianus ..Black needlerush 2'
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State of North Carolina
_ Department of Environment
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V4'ilminb on Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
BiII Holman, Secretary
Division of Water Quality
Mr. Wyatt E. Blanchard
New Hanover County
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New Hanover County Middle Sound
Regional Wastewater Facility,
Siormwater Project No. SW8 000711
New Hanover County
This letter is to inform you that an error has been made on the State Stormwater Permit for the New Hanover County
Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facility. The permit was issued to you with the project number SW8 000645.
This number is incorrect. The correct project number is SW8 000711. Anew permit has been issued with the
correct number. Please replace your existing permit with the permit attached.
I apologize for.any inconvenience. If you' have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call
me at (910}-395-3900.
Sincerely,
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August 29, 2000
Mr. Wyatt E. Blanchard
New Hanover County
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Dear Mr. Blanchard:
Subject: Permit No. SWS 000711
NewHanoverCountyMiddleSuund Regional WastewaterFaciIities
General Permit Stormwater-Utility Line
.New Hanover County
The Wilmington Regional Office received a complete StormwaterMana°ementPermitAppIication forNewHanover County
Middle Sound Regional WastewaterFacilitiesonAugust21,2000. Staffreviewoftheplansandspecificationshasdetermined
that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stotmwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H .1000. We are
forwarding Permit No. SWS 000711 dated .August 29, 2000, for the construction of New Hanover County Middle Sound
Regional Wastewater Facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subj ectto the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
lfanyparts,requirements, or Iimitationscontained inthis permitare unacceptable, you have therightto requestan adj udicatory
.hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a
writtenpetition, conformingtoChapter 150B oftheNorth Carolina General Statutes, andfiled with the Office ofAdministrative
Hearings,P.O.Drawer27447,Raleigh,NC27611-7447. Unless such demandsaremadethispermitshal]befinalandbinding.
Ifyou have any questions, orneed additional information concerningthis matter, please contact eitherme orNoelleLutheran
at (910}39~-3900.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional. Supervisor
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes ofNorth Carolina as amended, and
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PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
New Hanover County
New Hanover County Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities
FOR THE
construction of utility Lines in compliance with theprovisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the
"stormwater rules ") andthe approved stormwater management plans and specifications, and other supporting data,
as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for
New HanoverCounty Middle.Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific
conditions and limitations:
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This permit .covers the construction of utility Lines only.
2. Runofffrom-any proposed buildings and driveways associated with the utility project will be diverted away
-from surface waters. All runoff must sheet flow through vegetated areas, .and no piped discharges .are
allowed.
3. The approved Erosion Control plan will be followed.
4. Approved plans and specifications for prof ects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and are
enforceable parts ofthe permit.
S. .Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between all
impervious_areas and surface waters.
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II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
l . The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion control measures in conformance with the approved
Erosion Control Plan.
2. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time
frame specified in the written information request.
3 . The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications,
and calculations prior to construction for the following items:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regazdless of size.
b. Project name change.
c. Transfer of ownership.
d. Redesign of, addition to or deletion of the approved amount of built-upon area, regardless of size.
e. Further subdivision of the project area.
f. Alteration of the proposed drainage.
4. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit.
~. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written
time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall
provide copies of revised plans. and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
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6. No stormwater piping in addition to the :existing piping shall be allowed except:
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to .abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General :Statutes
'143-215.6A to 143 215:6C. .
2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect-until revoked or terminated.
3. The permit 'may be modified, revoked and .reissued or terminated for cause. The .filing of a request for a
permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any permit condition.
4. The issuance ofthispermitdoesnotprohibittheDirectorfromreopeningandmodifyingthepermit,revoking
and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, andregulations contained
in Title 1 SA of the North Carolina Administrative Code, `Subchapter 2H,1000; -and North Carolina. General
Statute 143-215.1.et. al:
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5 • The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director
s may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water
I • Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting
j materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits, and may or
' may not be approved.
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i 6. The issuance of this~ermit does not preclude then Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
~ regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
7. The permittee grants .permission to DENR Staff to -enter the property for the purpose of ins ectin the
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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL 1VIANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director -r.r
Division of Water Quality .,
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
'Permit Number SW8 000711
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Department of Environment
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Wilminb on Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Division of Water Quality
August 29, 2000
Mr. Wyatt E. Blanchard
New Hanover County
414 Chestnut Street
Wilmin~on, NC 28401:
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Subject: Permit No. SW8 000645
NewHanoverCountyMiddle SoundRegional WastewaterFacilities
General Permit Stormwater-Utility Line
New Hanover County
Deaz Mr. Blanchard:
The WilmingtonRegional Office received a complete StormwaterManagementPermitApplication forNewHanoverCounty
MiddleSoundRegionalWastewaterFacilitiesonAugust2l,'2000. StafFreviewoftheplansandspecif~cationshasdetermined
that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H .1000:. We are
forwazding Permit No. SW8 000645 dated August 29, .2000, .for the construction of New Hanover County Middle Sound
Regional Wastewater Facilities.
This permit shallbe effective from-the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
'specified therein.
If anyparts,requirements, or limitations contained in this permit aze unacceptable; you havethenghtto request ari'adjudicatory
:hearing upon written request within thirty(30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforminato Chapter 150B ofthe North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Q~ce ofAduiinistrative
Hearings,P.O. Drawer27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unlesssuch demands aze made this permit shall be final and binding.
Ifyou have any questions, orneed additional information concerning this matter, please contact eitherme orNoelleLutheran
at (910):395-3900. '
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/ Water Qualify Regional Supervisor
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT' PERMIT
GENERAL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended, and
other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
New Hanover County
New Hanover County Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities
.FOR THE
construction of utility lines in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafterreferred to as the
"stormwater rules ") and the approved stormwater management plans and.specifications, and other supporting data
as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this .permit for
;New Hanover County Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities.
The Permit shall be .effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be sub'ect to a
conditions and limitations: specific
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D~~~E.2000...
1 • This permit covers the construction of :utility lines only.
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2. Runoff from anyproposed buildings and driveways associated wi~~~pQ~~ ~ v~bM E NT
_ sec a diverted away
:from .surface waters. AlI runoff must .sheet .flow :through vegetated areas, and no piped discharges .are
allowed.
3. The approved Erosion Control plan will be followed.
4• Approved plans and specifications for prof ects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and are
enforceable parts of the permit.
5. Projects covered by -this permit will maintain a -minimum 30 foot wide vegetative buffer between all
impervious areas and .surface waters.

State Stormwater Management Systems
` Permit No. SW8 000645
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion control measures in conformance with the approved
Erosion Control Plan.
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2. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time
frame specified in the written information request.
~;. 3. Thepennittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval forrevised plans, specifications,
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~:. and calculations prior to construction for the following items:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regazdless of size.
b. Project name change. '
c. Transfer of ownership.
d. .Redesign. of, .addition to or deletion of the approved amount of built-upon azea, regardless of size.
e. Further subdivision of the project azea.
f. Alteration of the proposed drainage.
4. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit. .
5. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Withinthe time frame specified in the notice, thepermittee shall submit a written
time schedule to the Director for modifying-the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall
provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have beenmade.
6. No stormwater piping in addition to the existing piping shall be allowed except:
a. That m;n;munl amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious suxface such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access.
III. GENERAL CONDTITONS '
~' 1. Failure to.abidebythe conditions andlimitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
- enforcementaction bytheDivision-ofWater Quality, in accordance with North Carolina. General Statutes
~'` 1.43 215.6A'to 1.43 21:5.6C.
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'~ ~ 2. -The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
_ 3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a
:.permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any permit condition.
4. TheissuanceofthispermitdoesnotprohibittheDirectorfromreopeningandmodifyingthepermit,revoking
andreissuing the;peimit, or.terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained
in Title 15A of the North Carolina. Administrative Code, Subchapter.2H.1000; and North Caro ~ neral
Statute .143 215.1 et. al.
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Permit No. SW8 000645
5. The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality accompanied bythe appropriate fee, documentation from bothparties involved, and other supporting
materials as maybe appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits, and may or
may not be approved.
6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and. all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have juristiiction_
7. The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property for the purpose of inspecting the
project.
Permit issued this the 29th day of August, 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIl2OTTMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMIv1TSSION
Ke r T. Stevens, Director
}~rvision of Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quatity
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This form may be photocopied for use as an original
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicants name (specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project):
New Hanover County
2. Print Owner/Signing Official's name and tide (person legally responsible for facility and compIiance):
1.1. _ 11 r_ .2i____- n s .,
3. Mailing Address for person Iisted in item 2 above:
414 Chestnut Street
City: Wilmington State: NC Zip: 28401
Telephone Number: [phone]
4. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name-should be consistent with project name on plans,
specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
New Hanover County Middle Sound Regional Wastewater Facilities Improvements
b. Location of Project (street address):
Middle_ Sound .Loop Road- (See Attached Plans)
City._Wilmmgton County: New Hanover
6. Directions to project (from nearest major intersection):
From US 17 Market Street and SR 1402 Middle Sound Loo Road a roximatel %< mile east
On SR 1403
7. Latitude:, 34°01'1.5" Longitude: 77°4730" of project
8. Contactperson who can answer questions about the project:
Name: _ Anthony W. Boahn P.E Telephone Number [phone]
lI. PERM[T INFORMATION:
1. Specify whether project is (check one): X New Renewal
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= 2. If this application is being submitted as the result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the
existing permit number N/A and its issue date (if known)
3. Specify the type of project (check one);
Low Density High Density Redevelop X General Permit Other
4. Additional Project Requirements (check applicable blanks):
X CAMA Major X Sedimentation/Erosion Control X 404/401 NPDES Stormwater
Information on required permits can be obtained by contacting the Customer Service Center at.
1-877-623-6748.
III. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. In the space provided. below, summarize how stormwater will be treated. Also attach a detailed narrative (one
to two pages)~describing stonnwater management for the project.
Storm watei will be drained via sheet flow and will be directed to existin natural draina a features.
2. Stonnwater runoff from this- project drains to the Cage Fear River basin.
3. Total Project Area: 1.51 acres. 4. Project Built Upon Area: 81.5
5. How many drainage basins does the project have? 6
6. Complete the following .information for each drainage azea. If there are more than two drainage areas in the
.project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each azea provided in the same format as below:
(See Attachment A for additional drainage basin information.)
Buckeye Rd. Pnmp
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DramageAre
Receiving Stream Name Pages Cree]
Receiving Stream Class. SA
Drainage Area 0:40 Acres
Existing Impervious* Area 0 Acres
Proposed Impervious* Area 0.12 Acres
Impervious*.Area (total) 30%

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On-site Buildings ~:?ra~nagel~ea .1 ~

0.02 Acres -Damage Aroma

0.01-Acres
On-site Streets 0.04 Acres 0.06 Acres
On-site Pazking 0.06 Acres 0.21 Acres
On-site Sidewalks 0 Acres 0 .Acres
Other on-site 0 Acres - 0 Acres
Off-site 0. Acres
0 Acres
Total: 0.12 Acres -~.~
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..._. r.... ~, ,....,~~~.~.~.«.~s, u~ v~r~~J~zYXrt~ ~. Parking
areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
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` - ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE BASINS
Pages Creek. Pump Station Dennis Drive Pump Station
Basin Information . Drainage Area 3 ..... Drainage.Area.:4
Receiving Stream Name Pages Creek Pages Creek
Receiving Stream Class SA
SA
Drainage Area 0.19 Acres 0.08 Acres
Existing Impervious* Area 0 Acres 0 Acres
Proposed Impervious* Area 0.19 Acres 0.08 Acres
Impervious* Area (total) 100% 100%
:::Impervious* :surface Area: ; - : =Drainage Area3 - -
- ~ Dramage Area 4
On-site Buildings 0.01 Acres
0.01 Acres
On-site Streets 0.09 Acres 0 Acres
On-site Parking 0.09 Acres 0.07 Acres
On-site Sidewalks : ' ~ 0 Acres 0 Acres
Other on-site 0 Acres 0 Acres
Off-site 0 Acres
0 Acres
To~~ 0.19 Acres 0.08 Acres
*Impervious area is defined as the built-upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, parking
areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
Stoney Brook Pump Station Falcon Pointe Pum Station
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Dsa~nage Area:. - ; - p
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-. _ -Drainage ~iea fi
Receiving Stream Name Middle Sound
Howe Creek
Receiving Stream Class SA-ORW SA -0RW
.Drainage Area 0.45 .Acres 0.11 Acres
Existing Impervious* Area D Acres 0 Acres
Proposed Impervious* Area 0.45 Acres 0.11 Acres
%o Impervious* Area (total) 100% 100%
-, ervious~*urfac~ Area-;:
DramageArea~3 _ °~ 'Dr~,uiageATeaiG
On-site Buildings 0.01 Acres 0.01 Acres
On-site Streets 0.32 Acres 0 Acres
On-site Parking 0.12 Acres 0.10 Acres
On-site Sidewalks O.Acres O Acres
Other on-site 0 Acres O Acres
Off site O Acres
0 Acres-
. Total: 0.45 Acres 0.1-1 Acres
`*Impervious area is defined as .the built upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, parking
areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
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7. How was the off-site impervious area listed above derived? N/A -There are no off-site im envious
areas for this ro'ect.
N. DEED RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
The following italicized deed restrictions and protective covenants aze required to be recorded for all
subdivisions, outpazcels and future development prior to the sale of any lot. If lot sizes vary significantly, a table
listing each lot number, size and the allowable built-upon area for each lot must be provided as an attachment.
The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with state stormwater management
permit number as issued by the Division o Water
covenants may not be changed or deleted without the consent of the State. f Quality. These
2. No more than square feet of any lot shall be covered by structures or impervious
materials. Impervious materials include asphalt, gravel, concrete, bricl~ stone, .slate or similar material but
do not include. wood decking or the water surface of swimming pools.
3. Swales shall not be filled in, piped, or altered except as necessary to provide driveway crossings.
4. Built-upon area in excess of the permitted amount requires a state stormwater management permit
modification prior to construction.
S. All permitted runo,~f from outparcels or future development shall be directed into the permitted stormwater
.control system. These connections to the stormwater control system shall be performed in a.manner that
maintains the integrity and performance of the system as permitted.
By your signature below, you certify that the recorded. deed restrictions and protective covenants for this project
shall include all the applicable items required above, that the covenants will be binding on all parties and persons
clairriing under them, that they will run with the land, .that the required covenants cannot be changed or deleted
without concurrence from :the State, -and that they will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot.
V. :SUPPLEMENT FORMS
The applicable state stormwater management permit supplement form(s) listed below must be submitted for each
BMP specif ed for this project. Contact the stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone] for the status
and availability of these forms.
.Form .SWU-102
Form SWU-103
Form SWLT-104
Form SWU-105
Form SWU-106
Form SWU-107
Fonn SWU-108
Form SWU-109
WetDetention Basin .Supplement
Infiltration Basin Supplement
Low Density Supplement
.Curb Outlet System Supplement
Off-Site System Supplement _
Underground I~ltration Trench Supplement
Neuse River Basin Supplement
Innovative Best Management Practice Supplement
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VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIItEMENTS
Only complete application packages will be accepted and reviewed by the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ). A complete package includes all of the items listed below. The complete application package
should be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office.
1. Please indicate that you have provided the following required information by initialing in the space provided
next to each item.
• Original and one copy of the Stormwater Management Permit Application Form - Initials
• One copy of the applicable Supplemental Form(s) for each BMP
• Permit application processing fee of $420 (payable to NCDENR)
• Detailed narrative description of stormwater treatment /management
~ Two copies of plans and specifications, includin
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- Development /Project name
- Engineer and firm
- Legend
- North arrow
- Scale
- Revision number & date
- Mean high water Line
- Dimensioned property /project boundary
- Location map with names streets or NCSR numbers
- Original contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor elevations
- Details of roads, drainage features, collection systems, and stormwater control measures
- Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist
- Existing drainage (including off-site), drainage easements, pipe .sizes, runoff calculations
- Drainage basins delineated
- .Vegetated buffers. (where required).
VIL AGENT AUTHORIZATION
If you wish to designate submittal. authority to another individual or firm so that they map provide information on
your. behalf, please complete this section.
Designated .agent (individual or firm): McKim & Creed P.A.
Mailing Address: =5625 Diifard Drive- Suite 117
City: CaN State: NC :Zip: 2511
Phone: [phone] .Fax: (91.9) 233=8031
VIII. APPLICANr'.S'CERTIFICATION
I, (print or tie name ofperson listed in Generallnformation, item 2)_ Wyatt E. Blanchard
certify thatthe information included on this permit application-form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and
that the project will be constructed in conformance .with the approved plans,-that the required .deed restrictions
and protective covenants will be recorded, and that the proposed project complies with the requirements of 15A
NCAC 2H.1000.
Signature ~ ~.
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. D~_~'aartment of Environment
and Na~ural Resources
W~mington Regional Office
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
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LETTER OF APPROVAL
County of New Hanover
Mr. Wyatt E. Blanchard,
414 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
County Engineer
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Project .Name: New Hanover Co. Middle .Soand Reg. WV~IF
Project No.: NH-01009
Location: Ogden -New Hanover County
River Basin: Cape Fear
Submitted by: McKim and Creed
Date Received: July 20, 2000
New Submittal
Dear Mr. Blanchard:.
This office has reviewed the .subject sedimentation and erosion control plan. We find the ..plan to
be acceptable and hereby~issue this Letterof Approval. Theenclosed Certificate of Approval must be
posted at the job site. This plan .approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no
land-disturbing activity has .been undertaken, as is required .by Title 1 ~A NCAC 48.0029..
Please be advised that Title 1 bA, of the North Carolina Administrative Code, ~4B.0018(a) requires
that a copy of the approved plan be on file. at the. job site. Also, you should consider this letter to ,give
the Notice required by GS 113A-61(a) approved plan. The last naae~) which lists approval comments
should be copied and attached to the sedimentation and erosion control flan that is maintained on site.
:North Carolina's .Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance oriented, requiring
.protection of -the natural resources and adjoining .properties. )f, following the commencement of this
°project, it is determined that the erosion .and sedimentation control plan .is inadequate -.to -meet the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General `Statute ~113A-
51 thru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and its implementation to insure compliance with
the Act.
Acceptance and approval ofi this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with fiederal and tate
water quality laws, regulations, .and rules. In particular, if wetlands are effected by this land disturbing
activity, °the provisions of the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Environmental Protection.Agency
must be adhered to. In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules-may also apply to -this land-
disturbin~ .activity. This .approval does not supersede any other permit or approval.
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Please be aware that if five acres are to be disturbed by this project, you will be covered by the
enclosed general storm water permit NCG01000 (Construction Activities). You should first become
familiar with all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the
Financial Responsibility Form which you provided .You are requested to file an amended form if there
. is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it would be helpful if you notify this
office of the proposed starting date for this project.
We look forward to working with. you on this project. If you have any questions, please contact
our office.
Sincerely,
G~.~-C.,-n- ~-~c.~-e-c.~--~
Carol N. Miller, CPESC
Acting Regional Engineer
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APPROVAL COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS
PROJECT NAME: New Hanover Co. Middle Sound Regional WWF
PROJECT NUMBER: NH-01009
LOCATION: Ogden- New Hanover County
RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear '
SUBMITTED BY: McKim and Creed
DATE RECEIVED: July 20, 2000
1. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no land disturbing activity
has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 4B.0029.
2. The developer is responsible for the control of sediment on-site. If the approved erosion measures prove
insufficient, the developer must take those additional steps necessary to stop erosion from leaving this site.
Each sediment storage device must be inspected after each storm event. Maintenance and/or clean out
is necessary anytime the device is at 50% capacity.
3. Any and all existing ditches on this project site are assumed to be left undisturbed by the proposed
development unless otherwise noted. The removal of vegetation within any existing ditch or channel is
prohibited unless the ditch or channel is to be regraded with side slopes of 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or less
steep. Bank slopes may be mowed, but stripping of vegetation is considered new earth work and is subject
to the same erosion control requirements as new ditches.
4. The developer is responsible for obtaining any and all .permits and approvals necessary for the development
of this project prior to the commencement of this land disturbing activity. This could include agencies such
as the Division of Water Quality's stormwater regulations, their enforcement requirements within Section
401 of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction of Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, the Division of Coastal Management's CAMA requirements, the Division of Solid Waste
Management's landfill regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency and/or The U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, .local County or ti1unicipalities' ordinances, or others that may
be required.~This approval cannot supersede any other Permit or approval; however, in the case of a Cease
and':Desist Order from the -Corp of Engineers, that Order would only apply to wetland areas. All highland
would still have to `be in compliance with the N.C. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
5. If any area on site falls within the jurisdiction of Section 401 or 404 of the Clean Water Act, the developer
is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Division of Water Quality or the Corps of
Engineers and.the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) respectively. Anjr erosion control measures that
-fall, within jurisdictional wetland area must be approved by the aforementioned agencies prior to installation
of our Section must be notified of a relocation of -the measures in question to the transition point between
the wetlands :and the highlands to assure that the migration of sediment will not occur. If hat relocation
presents a problems or.contradicts any requirements of either agency, of the EPA it is the responsibility of
the-developer to inform the Land Quality Section regional office so that an adequate contingency plan can
,be made'to.assure sufficient erosion control remains on site. Failure to do so will be considered a violation
of his approval - .. -
8. Any borrow material brought onto this site must be-from a legally operated mine or-other approved source.
A single use borrow site or an area to waste material is only permissible if it is operated under total control
of the Financially Responsible person or firm-who is developing this site, is located on or adjacent to this
site, and has been incorporated.as part of hisplan.
7. Th1•s permit allows .for a land disturbance, as galled for on .the application ..plan, not .to :exceed 92 acres.
Exceeding that acreage will be a violation ofthis permit and would require a :revised. plan and additional
application fee. Any addition in impervious surface, over that already noted on the approved plan, would
also require a revised plan to verify the appropriateness of the erg ' c r water
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8. 1 The North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act now mandates a shortened time-frame in which to
reestablish vegetative groundcover. Slopes (including cuts, fills, and ditch banks) left exposed will, within
15 working days or 30 calendar days (whichever is the shorter) after completion of any phase of grading,
be planted or otherwise provided with groundcover sufficient to permanently restrain erosion.
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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:
1. 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
Permittee-shall :maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the
.operation and maintenance. of these facilities or with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 as follows:
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 telemetryy 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 maintainedfora period of at'Ieast 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
Noith Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.

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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter fdrm 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.
12. This permit shall be for the construction of the wastewater collection facilities only. No flow .shall
be made tributary to the .subject facilities until permit modification .application is submitted tyvith
the .appropriate fee), a modified permit is issued, and the Engineer's Certification is received and
approved by the Division.
Permit issued thi ~e twenty-eighth -day of August, 2000
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Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0018725
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T.~Stevens, Director
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WYATT BLANCHARD, PE, COUNTY ENGINEER
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
414 CHESTNUT STREET
WILMINGTON, NC 27401
• Subject: Permit No. WQOOI8725
'+lew Hanover County
Middle Sound Regional Wastewater
Facilities
Wastewater Collection System Extension
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Blanchard:
In accordance with your application received July 3, 2000, we are forwarding -herewith Permit
No. WQ0018725, dated August 28, 2000, to New Hanover County for the construction 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 2, which requires that. the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 1~A NCAC 2H .0227 or
any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permttee. Please- note Permit
Condition I2 regarding future flow allocation to the subject wastewater collection ystem.
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 1Vlains ..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
Pez~ittee's responsibility to ensure that the .as-constructed project -meets the .appropriate design criteria
aid rules. Failure o .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.
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 New Hanover County for the construction of approximately 80,990 Iinear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer,
27,520 Iinear feet of 10-inch gravity sewer, .and 9,110 linear feet of .12-inch gravity .sewer, a 1,070-
gallon per minute pump station (No.l Buckeye) equipped with a hydrogen peroxide-based odor.control
system, .a 3.90-gallon per minute pump station (No.2 Falcon Point), a 230-gallon per minute pump
station (No.3 Stoneybrook), a 200-gallon per minute pump station (No.4 Caudell), .a .180-gallon per •-
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