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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0040893_Permit (Issuance)_20191002 ,'5,,STATE- -,•;i. ROY COOPER jff.j _ >1, Governor 0,'. 0 J 1, MICHAEL S.REGAN ,:�,o* , . • Secretary _' LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality October 2, 2019 Rick Knight, Declarant Royal Oak Town Homes Association, Inc. 55 Elkton Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 Subject: Permit No. WQ0040893 Royal Oak Town Homes Association, Inc. Royal Oak of Pinehurst Pressure Sewer—Phase 2 Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit Moore County Dear Mr. Knight: In accordance with your application received May 21, 2019, and additional information received on July 9, 2019 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0040893, dated October 2, 2019, to Royal Oak Town Homes Association, Inc. (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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit: Condition 1.3: The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes§143- 215.6A to§143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T.0115] Condition 1.4: No wastewater flow shall be made tributary to the subject sanitary sewer system until both the Royal Oak of Pinehurst (Permit No. WQ0040356) and the Royal Oak of Pinehurst Pressure Sewer — Phase 1 (Permit No. WQ0040745) sewer systems are constructed, operational, and the engineer's certification has been received by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)&15A NCAC 02T.0116] Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and approved. D 4 North2North Carolina Salisbury DepartmentStreet1 of1617 EnvironmentalMail I Quality I DivisionRaleighNorth of WaterCarolina Resources 51 Service Center , 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA IleparbrantmEnvtraradl(Willy 919.707.9000 Royal Oak Town Homes Association, Inc. Permit No.WQ0040893 Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities,the completed Engineering Certification form 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. 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 150E 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 Christyn Fertenbaugh, P.E. at (919)707-3625 or via e-mail at Christyn.Fertenbaugh@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Y for Linda,Culpepper Director, Division of Water Resources by Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, P.E. Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit enclosure: Operational Agreement cc: Bill Lester,Jr., P.E., LKC Engineering, PLLC(bill@lkcengineering.com) Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations Randy Gould, P.E., Moore County Public Works (rgould@moorecountync.gov) Water Resources Central Files:WQ0040893 PERCS(electronic copy) Page 2 of 8 , .,..i.,,44b4,, ,.. , 4,,,,,,...„ , ,.,...4.., ,-3,,c,- tip : NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 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 Royal Oak Town Homes Association, Inc. for the construction and operation of three (3) 13.5—gallon per minute (GPM) pump stations (Pump Stations 1, 2, and 3), each with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a portable generator receptacle with shared portable generator; three (3) 14—gallon per minute (GPM) pump stations(Pump Stations 7,8,and 9),each with duplex pumps,on-site audible and visual high water alarms,telemetry, and a portable generator receptacle with shared portable generator; as well as approximately 827 linear feet of 2-inch force main to serve 22 (3-bedroom) townhomes as part of the Royal Oaks at Pinehurst Pressure Sewer — Phase 2 project, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into Mpore County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received May 21,2019,and additional information received on July 9,2019;and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. Flow for the development listed above was previously allocated under Permit No.WQ0040356, issued October 15, 2018. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified conditions and limitations contained therein. for Linda Culpepper Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission Permit Number: WQ0040893 Permit Issued: October 2,2019 Treatment Facility: Moore County WPCF(NC0037508) Page 3 of 8 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET The Permittee is hereby authorized to: Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; 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. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Royal Oak of Pinehurst Town Homes Association, Inc. and Moore County Public Utilities for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b&g)] 2. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 0 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)] 3. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes§143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T.0115] 4. No wastewater flow shall be made tributary to the subject sanitary sewer system until both the Royal Oak of Pinehurst(Permit No.WQ0040356)and the Royal Oak of Pinehurst Pressure Sewer— Phase 1 (Permit No. WQ0040745)sewer systems are constructed, operational, and the engineer's certification has been received by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)&15A NCAC 02T.0116] 5. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number, and name of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to call the number in the event of alarm activation or other emergency. Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits serving a single- family residence may have a placard or sticker on the control panel in lieu of a sign. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)] 6. The Permittee shall obtain all deeds, easements and encroachment agreements necessary for installation, operation,and maintenance of the system prior to operation. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(c)] Page 4 of 8 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.0104; 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 2T; 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: 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 Page 5 of 8 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. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Fayetteville Regional Office,telephone number(910)433-3300, 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 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 the 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 II 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 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. Page 6 of 8 If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement,then a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification. 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. 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- 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 construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T.0116] 10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T;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 Page 7 of 8 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)] 13. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items: a. Pump Station Reliability[15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)]: 1. Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph (j)(2) of 15A NCAC 02T.0305, shall be designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can be pumped with the largest pump out of service. 2. A standby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for those pump stations subject to Subparagraph (j)(2)of 15A NCAC 02T.0305. Controls shall be provided to automatically activate the standby source and signal an alarm condition. 3. As an alternative to Part(c)for pump stations with an average daily design flow less than 15,000 gallons per day as calculated using 15A NCAC 02T.0114, a portable power source or pumping capability may be utilized. It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the permittee 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. 4. As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump or vacuum stations connecting a single building to an alternative sewer system, wet well storage requirements shall be documented to provide 24-hours' worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the greatest power outage over the last three years or the documented response time to replace a failed pump, whichever is greater. Documentation shall be required pursuant to the permit application. b. All pump stations designed for two pumps or more shall have a telemetry system to provide remote notification of a problem condition to include power failure and high water alarm. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(E)] c. High water audio and visual alarm. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(F)] d. Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier,24- hour emergency number and instructions to call in case of emergency.Simplex pump or vacuum stations serving a single-family residence shall have a placard or sticker placed inside the control panel with a 24-hour emergency contact number. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(2)] e. Screened vents for all wet wells. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(3)] f. The public shall be restricted access to the site and equipment. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(4)] g. Air relief valves shall be provided at all high points along force mains where the vertical distance exceeds ten feet. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(5)] Page 8 of 8 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION Permittee: Royal Oak Town Homes Association,Inc. Issue Date:October 2,2019 Permit No: WQ0040893 County: Moore Project: Royal Oak of Pinehurst Pressure Sewer—Phase 2 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,which includes: • 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. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments. Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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 ENGINEER'S 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 project name 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:three(3) 13.5—gallon per minute(GPM) pump stations (Pump Stations 1, 2, and 3), each with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a portable generator receptacle with shared portable generator; three (3) 14—gallon per minute (GPM) pump stations (Pump Stations 7, 8, and 9), each with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a portable generator receptacle with shared portable generator; as well as approximately 827 linear feet of 2-inch force main to serve 22 (3-bedroom) townhomes as part of the Royal Oaks at Pinehurst Pressure Sewer—Phase 2 project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature&date: ❑ Final ❑ Partial(include description) Send the Completed Form&Supporting Documentation to the Following Address: DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION WASTEWATER BRANCH—PERCS UNIT 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA q G COUNTY OF Moore Permit No. W V O LI 0 U 1 HOME/PROPERTY OWNERS'OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl)and entered into this of _ day of ��-6 'r 2� , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina,hereinafter known as the COMMISSION;and Royal Oak Town Homes Association. Inc. . a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the ASSOCIATION. WITNESSETH: 1. The ASSOCIATION was formed for the purpose,among others,of handling the property,affairs and business of the development known as Royal Oak Town Homes Association,Inc. (hereinafter the Development); of operating, maintaining, re-constructing and repairing the common elements of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the wastewater collection system with pumps,wastewater treatment works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System); and of collecting dues and assessment to provide funds for such operation,maintenance,re-construction and repair. 2 The ASSOCIATION desires, to construct and/or operate a Disposal System to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve the Development on said lands. 3. The ASSOCIATION has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 to construct,maintain,and/or operate the Disposal System. 4 The Development was created subject to unit ownership in the dwellings units, other improvements and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership(hereinafter Declaration),pursuant to Chapter47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. 5. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein. NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties hereto, the COMMISSION and ASSOCIATION do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. The ASSOCIATION shall construct the Disposal System and/or make any additions or modifications to the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and shall thereafter properly operate and maintain such systems and facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law. 2 The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater treatment,collection and disposal system as a common element which will receive the highest priority for expenditures bythe Association except for Federal,State,and local taxes and insurance. FORM: HOA 03-19 Page 1 of 2 } 3. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will be maintained out of the common expenses.In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to repair,maintain,or construct the Disposal System beyond the routine operation and maintenance expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance fund allocated for the facility and shall be part of the yearlybudget. 4. In the event the common expense allocation and separate funds) are not adequate for the construction, repair,and maintenance of the Disposal System,the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such assessments,and the Declaration and Bylaws shall be provided such that special assessments can be made as necessary at anytime. 5. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become available to serve the Development,the ASSOCIATION shall take such action as is necessary to cause the existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental system,and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easements as the governmental unit mayrequire as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater. 6. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for the ASSOCIATION to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the ASSOCIATION shall provide in the ASSOCIATION Bylaws that the ASSOCIATION shall not enter into voluntary dissolution without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION bythe issuance of a permit. 7. The ASSOCIATION shall not transfer, convey,assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the ASSOCIATION'S successor. 8. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above shall be conditions of any permit issued by the COMMISSION to the ASSOCIATION for the construction,maintenance,repair and operation of the Disposal System. 9. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies)where the Declaration is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of Incorporation of the Association. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL Royal Oak Town Homes Association.Inc. M GF.V�I T CO}: SSION Name ofA OCIATI By.• Linda Culpeppe (Si tore) Director,Division of Water Resources Rick Knight,Declarant Print Name and Title 1012Itc1 LC72t4 Z61S ate I (Date) FORM: HOA 03-19 Page 2 of 2