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ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 3, 2019
John Ward, III—Town Manager
Town of Boone
P.O. Box 192
Boone, NC 28607
Subject: Permit No. WQ0040885
Town of Boone
Hampton Estates
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Ward:
In accordance with your application received May 16, 2019, and additional information received on June
3, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0040885 dated June 3, 2019, to the Town of Boone
(Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be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 the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0403 or any individual system-wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities,the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee 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.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105
(336)776-9800
Town of Boone
Permit No.WQ0040885
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable,you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Justin Henderson at (336) 776-
9701 or via e-mail at justin.henderson@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Lon Snider,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Jason Gaston, P.E.-Valor Engineering, PLLC- Jason@valorengineering.com
Winston-Salem Regional Office Files
Water Resources Central Files
PERCS (electronic copy)
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the
Town of Boone
Watauga County
for the construction and operation of approximately 717 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 10
two-bedroom and nine three-bedroom homes as part of the Hampton Estates project, and the discharge
of 5,640 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Boone's existing sewerage
system, pursuant to the application received May 16, 2019, and additional information received on June
3, 2019 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T; 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 Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part
of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
EDocuSigned by:
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0040885
Permit Issued: June 3, 2019
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Boone is hereby authorized to:
Construct,and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Boone's Jimmy Smith
Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0020621.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 02T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable;and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and
Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval
is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer in
the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets
the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 5,640 GPD, shall be made tributary to the subject
sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted
to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0116; G.S 143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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 Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
4. 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 02T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required,the following performance criteria shall be met:
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a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface
water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been 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-months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs(a)through (i)of this Rule for a minimum of three
years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Winston-Salem
Regional Office,telephone number (336) 776-9800, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours,following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure,due to known or unknown reasons,that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume,that reaches surface water
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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 (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300.
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part 11 of Form CS-SSO(or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
6. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be submitted with the
required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one
where the form is fully executed, and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. 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.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed, and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan & profile views of sewer lines&force
mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on
the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are
marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,
separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing,velocity,
pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well storage, surge
protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low points in force
mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a portable power source or
pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage capacities
and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, include travel timeframes, shall
be provided.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification
in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting
in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length changes of 10% or
greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater and
increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria.
Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-
case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria
should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After-
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construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring
replacement or repair prior to certification &activation. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until
corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and submitting
the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the individual permit and construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .01161
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of
the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b-c)]
11. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions,the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
[15A NCAC 02T.0110; 15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
12. 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 the Division any other Federal,State,or Local
government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required by the
Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
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CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.
Certifying Engineer:
Certification Review Date:
Hampton Estates:
WQ00 Project County:
1) Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address,
change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/POA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of
permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.
2) Have the as-built drawings have been signed,sealed,and dated by an N.C. PE? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3) Final Engineering certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If Partial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the current
phase,what was previously certified (if applicable),and what is left to be certified.
4) Adequate information related to sewer lines: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
• Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
• Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all
intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h).
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• 15A NCAC 02T, Minimum Design Criteria (MDC)for the permitting of Gravity Sewers (latest version), and MDC
for the Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(b), prior to certification and operation.
• Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
• Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other
pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital copy).
• The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance
will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition or a supplementary letter. A copy of the
reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the original documents.
7) Does the project contains high priority lines(15A NCAC 02T .0402(2))? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes,ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A NCAC
02T.0403 (a)(5). If the permit does not include this language,the Fast Track reviewer will reissue the permit with
the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit(including but not
limited to pipe length changes of 10%or greater,change in flow,pump station design capacity design change of 5%or
greater,and/or change in the number/type of connections)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
NC DWR—Water Quality Regional Operations Section 450 W Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Winston-Salem Regional Office Phone:(336)776-9800 FAX:(336)776-9797
FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE: TOWN OF BOONE
PERMIT#: WQ0040885
PROJECT: HAMPTON ESTATES
ISSUE DATE: JUNE 3, 2019
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of
this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation. It
should be submitted in a mannerthat documents the Division's receipt. Send the required documentation
the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section at the address at the bottom.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up
until a final certification is received. A Final Certification shall be a complete set of record drawings and
design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I,the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant
to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable
design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain
the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name,Title Signature Date
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the
Hampton Estates and location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that,to the best
of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
for the construction and operation of approximately 717 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 10
two-bedroom and nine three-bedroom homes as part of the Hampton Estates project, and the discharge
of 5,640 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Boone's existing sewerage
system.
; such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A
NCAC 02T; the Division of Water Resources' (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 w/signature &date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers(attach if necessary):
...............................................:
NC DWR—Water Quality Regional Operations Section 450 W Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Winston-Salem Regional Office Phone:(336)776-9800 FAX:(336)776-9797
215 Boone Heights Dr.,Ste.107
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Boone,NC 07
828.262.98.9807
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NCDENR Division of Water Resources
450 W.Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Hampton Estates Sanitary Sewer Extension(near 208 Stratford Lane Boone,NC)
To Who it May Concern:
Please let this letter serve as a brief description of the sanitary sewer main extension required
for the Hampton Estates single family subdivision expansion in Boone,NC (Figures 1 &2). The
intent of this extension is to supply gravity sanitary sewer service to 19 single family homes,
which will consist of 3-bedroom/2-bathroom or 2-bedroom/2-bathroom homes.
If you have any questions about this analysis or would like any further information,please feel
free to contact us at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Valor Engineering, PLLC
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Title: Member/Manager
Date: May 9,2019
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15A NCAC 02T.0300—FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 04-16&SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: (to(to be completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Town of Boone(company,municipality, HOA, utility,etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑Corporation ❑General Partnership ❑Privately-Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ❑State/County ® Municipal ❑Other
3. Signature authority's name:John Ward. III per 15A NCAC 02T.0106(b)
Title:Town Manager
4. Applicant's mailing address: P.O. Box 192
City: Boone State: NC Zip:28607-_
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number:(j28)262-4530 Email Address: iohn.ward(rdtownofboone.net
It. PROJECT INFORMATION:
I. Project name: Hamoton Estates
2. Application/Project status: ® Proposed(New Permit) ❑ Existing Pennit/Project
If a modification,provide the existing permit number: WQOO_ and issued date: f
If new construction but part of a master plan,provide the existing permit number: WQOO_
3. County where project is located: Watauga
4. Approximate Coordinates(Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 36.218796' Longitude: -81.643588°
5. Parcel ID(if applicable); 2920-09-6050-000
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III, CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer:Jason Gaston, P.E. License Number:035233
Finn: Valor Engineering PLLC
Mailing address:215 Bootle Heights Drive Suite 107
City: Boone State: NC Zip:28607-_
Phone number:(8�262-9807 Email Address: iason(rilvaloren ing eerin.ccom
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY(WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Jimmy Smith/Town of Boone W WTF Permit Number:NC 0020621
Owner Name: Town of Boone
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION(if different than WWTF):
1. Permit Number(s): WQ Same as W WTF Downstream (Receiving)Sewer Size: 8" inch
System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s)(if applicable): WQCSSame as W WTF
Owner Name(s): Same as W WTF
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page I of 5
VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
I. If the Applicant is a Privately-Owned Public Utility,has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold,has a Developer's Operational Aereement(FORM: DEV1 been attached?
❑Yes [:]No ®N/A
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners'Association has an Operational Aereement(FORM' HOA)been attached?
❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
4. Origin of wastewater:(check all that apply):
® Residential Owned ❑ Retail(stores,centers,malls) ❑Car Wash
❑ Residential Leased ❑Retail with food preparation/service ❑Hotel and/or Motels
❑School/preschool/day care ❑Medical/dental/veterinary facilities ❑Swimming Pool/Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities ❑Church ❑Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
❑ Businesses/offices/factories ❑Nursing Home ❑Other(Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 100%Domestic/Commercial %Commercial
_%Industrial(See 15A NCAC 02T.0103(20))
L-----*Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑Yes ®No
6. Has a flow reduction been approved under ISA NCAC 02T.0114(f)? ❑Yes ®No
If yes provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type(see 02T.0114(0) Daily Design Flow°'" No. of Units Flow
3-Bedroom/213athrootm House 360 gal/day 9 3240 GPD
2-Bedroom/2 Bathroom House 240 gal/day 10 2400 GPD
gal/ GPD
gal/ GPD
gal/ GPD
gall GPD
[;Total 5640 GPD
a See I5A NCAC 02T 0114(b).(d).(e)(1)and(e)(2)for caveats to wastewater design flow rates(i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling; proposed unknown non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use
areas; and residential property located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals
as defined in G.S.42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01141 shall
be determined using available flow data,water using fixtures,occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 5640 GPD(per 15A NCAC 02T.0114)
Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
®Pump Station or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number:_
❑Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
❑Other(Explain): _
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 2 of 5
VIL GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA(If Applicable)-02T.0305& MDC(Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size(inches) Length(feet) Material
g +/-717 PVC
> Section II&Ill of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
> Section Ill contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
> Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC i
Vlll. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA(If Applicable)-02T.0305& MDC(Pump Stations/Force Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates(Decimal Degrees): Latitude: Longitude: -
3. Design flow of the pump station: _millions gallons per day(firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s)of the pump(s): _gallons per minute at_feet total dynamic head(TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted(for this Pump Station):
Size(inches) Length(feet) Material
6. Power reliability in accordance with I SA NCAC 02T 0305(h)(1):
❑ Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry- 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(B)_
> Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
> Must be permanent to facility
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
❑ Portable power source with manual activation,quick-connection receptacle and telemetry- 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(C)
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry- 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(C):
> It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant(draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station.
> If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations. an evaluation of all the pump stations'
storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be
provided in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 3 of 5
IX. SETBACKS&SEPARATIONS—(02B.0200& 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f)):
I. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T.0305(fl&(a) ®Yes ❑No
> 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f)contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewers stems:
Setback Parameter* Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below(vertical) 24 inches
Water mains(vertical-water over sewer including in benched trenches) 18 inches
Water mains(horizontal) 10 feet
Reclaimed water lines(vertical-reclaimed over sewer) 18 inches
Reclaimed water lines(horizontal-reclaimed over sewer) 2 feet
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**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-1 waters of Class 1 or
Class 11 impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
**Waters classified WS(except WS-1 or WS-V),B,SA,ORW,HQW,or SB from normal
high water(or tide elevation)and wetlands(see item IX.2) 50 feet
**Any other stream,lake, impoundment,or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches 10 feet
Any building foundation 5 feet
Any basement 10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains 5 feet
Any swimming pools 10 feet
Final earth grade(vertical) 36 inches
v 15A NCAC 02T.0305(e)contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(fl cannot be achieved.
**Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webaaee
> If noncompliance with 02T.0305(fl or(a),see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands?(50 feet of separation) ❑Yes []No ®N/A
> See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet
No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction
> As built documents should reference the location of areas effected
3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ❑Yes [-]No ®N/A
> This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
4. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide or ❑Yes ®No
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
> Information can be obtained from the 401 & Buffer Pennitting Branch
5. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6)(additional permits/certifications)? ®Yes ❑No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6),directly related environmental permits or certification applications are being prepared, have
been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits(erosion and
sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans,etc.).
6. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed"high-priority?"
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402,"high-priority sewer' means"any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters, siphon, or sewer
positioned parallel to streambanks that is subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
> If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type(aerial line,size,material,and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six-months and
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5)or the permitee's individual System-Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 4 of 5
X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
'and Force Mains(latest version),and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria(latest version)as applicable?
® Yes ❑No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents
for review. Approval of the request is required prior to submittal of the Fast Track Application and supporting
documents.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1, Jason Gaston, P.E. attest that this application for Hampton Estates
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item 111.1.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations,and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that 1 have reviewed this
material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed S 10,000,as well as civil penalties up to$25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Profess ional Engineer's seal,signature,and date:
3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T.0106(b):
I, John Ward, III attest that this application for Hampton Estates
(Signature Authority's name&title from Application Item 1.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non-
discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a
condition of this permit be violated. 1 also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed
and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to
me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed$10,000 as well as civil penalties up to$25,000 per violation. q
Signature: f!'Vl ✓V CY7' Date: l
FORM: FTA 04-16 Page 5 of 5
X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with ISA NCAC 02T,the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains(latest version),and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria(latest version)as applicable?
® Yes ❑No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 10-14)and supporting documents
for review. Approval of the request is required Prior to submittal of the Fast Track Application and supporting
documents.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
1, Jason Gaston P.E. attest that this application for Hampton Estates
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item III.I.)
has been reviewed by the and is accurate,complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations,and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package,inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this
material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed$10,000,as well as civil penalties up to$25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Profess ional Engineer's seal,signature,and date: ' jN CARO"
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3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T.0106(b): 05/31/19
John Ward, III attest that this application for Hampton Estates
(Signature Authority's name&title from Application Item 1.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non-
discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. 1 will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a
condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed
and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included,this application package will be returned to
me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6131, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed S10,000 as well as civil penalties up to$25,000 per violation. �yI�Q try
Signature: Date:
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FORM: FTA 04-16
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10-18)
Entity Requesting Allocation: Town of Boone
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Hampton Estates
More than one FTSE nmy be required for a single project tf the owner of the WWTP Is not responsible for all pump
stations along the route of ate proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you arc the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: Jimmy Smith/Town of Boone WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit#: NC 0020621
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 4.82
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP' .297
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow 2.79
f. Total flow for this specific request 0.005640
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 3.0926
h. Percent of permitted flow used 64%
II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
wastewater flow.
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List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP:
(A) (B) (C) (D)=(B+C) (E)=(A-D)
Design Obligated,
Pump Pump Average Approx. Not Yet Total Current
Station Station Finn Daily Flow** Current Tributary Flow Plus
(Name or Permit Capacity, * (Firm/pt), Avg. Daily Daily Flow, Obligated Available
Number) No. MGD MGD Flow, MGD MGD Flow Capacity***
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* The Firm Capacity(design flow)of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow
that can be achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor
(pf) not less than 2.5,per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
*** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located
between the project connection point and the WWTP where the Available Capacity is<0.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer):
Downstream Permit Number:
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FTSE 10-18
III. Certification Statement:
I John Ward, III certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of
the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the
receiving wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any
capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned
improvements identified in the planning assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed
in accordance with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This
certification applies to those items listed above in Sections I and II plus all attached planning assessment
addendums for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving
collection system or treatment works has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new
wastewater.
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FTSE 10-18
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Department ofPublic Works
Utilities Division
March 28, 2019
Approval Permit
Mr.Jason Gaston, PE
Valor Engineering
215 Boone Heights Drive, Suite 107
Boone,NC 28607
Engineering Plans and Specification Approval
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Extensions
Hampton Estates
ID#03-28-19-001
Dear Mr. Gaston,
The engineering plans and specifications referenced above are approved under the
identification number 03-28-19-001 and are valid for twenty-four(24)months from the date of this letter. If the
proposed extensions/relocations have not been completed by that time,the engineering plans and specifications
must be resubmitted to this department for re-approval.
The approved plans call for the installation of approximately 717-feet of eight-inch PVC gravity sanitary sewer
line and 340-feet of eight-inch PVC water main both with appurtenances to serve the property near Stratford Ln.
in Boone.
Please note this approval only applies to the Town of Boone Public Works Department, Utility Division.All
approvals from regulating authorities required for this project must be obtained by the project
engineer/developer after which the Town shall receive copies of these approvals, including all permits,maps
and plans prior to construction. The Town of Boone must review and approve all easements and documents
required for this project prior to recording. All easements must be surveyed to insure accuracy.All easements to
be recorded will be accompanied by an approved plat.This office must receive copies of all recorded easements
and documents before project completion "As-Built"drawings will be provided to this department when all
utilities have been successfully constructed. When construction has been completed the new water and/or
sanitary sewer mains cannot be placed into active service until all necessary testing has been completed and(if
applicable)final correspondence has been received from the State of North Carolina for the utility extensions.
All water and/or sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances in the aforementioned project must carry a 12-month
warranty on labor and materials starting from the date placed in to service.
Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter. If I can provide any further information please feel free
to contact me at 828-268-6250 or mike.trivett�townofboone.net
Sincerely, � I
Mike Trivette,Utility Services Technician
Cc:
John Ward 111,Town Manager
Ricky L. Miller,Director of Public Works
Joshua J. Eller, Deputy Director of Public Works
Jane Shook, Planning Director
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