NCC232524_ESC Approval Submitted_20230823

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ELIZABETH BISER
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Secretary "�
DOUGLAS ANSEL ' q. --
Interim Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 10, 2023
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
True Homes LLC
Attention: Brian McWhirter
2649 Brekonridge Centre Drive
Monroe,NC, 28110 •
RE: Project Name: Wilkes Ridge Subdivision
Acres Approved: 8.13
Project ID: David-2024-002
County: Davidson
City: Cotton Grove Township
Address: Jersey Church Road
River Basin: Yadkin Pee-Dee
Stream Classification: WS-V, B
Submitted By: True Homes LLC
Date Received by LQS: July 19, 2023
Plan Type: New
Dear Brian McWhirter:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the plan to be
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acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval with Modifications. The
modifications required for approval are listed on the attached page. 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 .0129.
As of April 1, 2019, all new construction activities are required to complete and submit an electronic
Notice of Intent (eNOI) form requesting a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under the NCG010000
Construction General Permit. After the form is reviewed and found to be complete, you will receive a
link with payment instructions for the $100 annual permit fee. After the fee is processed, you will
receive the COC via email. As the Financially Responsible Party shown on the FRO form submitted for
this project,you MUST obtain the COC prior to commencement of any land disturbing
activity. The eNOl form may be accessed at deq.nc.gov/NCG01. Please direct questions about
the eNOI form to the Stormwater Program staff in the Raleigh central office. If the owner/operator of
this project changes in the future,the new responsible party must obtain a new COC.
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCG010000 permit require that the following documentation be
kept on file at the job site:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 I Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27105
336-776-9800

Letter of Approval with Modifications
True Homes LLC
August 10, 2023
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1. The approved E&SC plan as well as any approved deviation.
2. The NCGO1 permit and the COC, once it is received.
3. Records of inspections made during the previous 12 months.
Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to
insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring protection of
existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If,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 through 66),this
office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with
the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal and State water
quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules may also apply
to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any other permit or approval.
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.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Nicole Chiles,EI
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval

Letter of Approval with Modifications
True Homes LLC
August 10,2023
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MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: Wilkes Ridge Subdivision
Project ID: David-2024-002
County: Davidson
Modifications pursuant to applicable North Carolina General Statutes and/or Regulations:
1. Any off-site borrow and waste required for this project must come from a site with an
approved erosion control plan, a site regulated under the Mining Act of 1971, or a landfill
regulated by the Division of Solid Waste Management. Trash/debris from demolition
activities or generated by any activities on site must be disposed of at a facility regulated by
the Division of Solid Waste Management or per Division of Solid Waste Management or
Division of Water Resources rules and regulations. [15A NCAC 4B .0110]
2. Additional measures may be required - The applicant is responsible for the control of
sediment on-site. If the approved erosion and sedimentation control measures prove
insufficient, the applicant must take those additional steps necessary to stop sediment from
leaving this site. [15A NCAC 4B .0115]
3. The NCGO1 has a $100 yearly fee and our office often receives closure inspection requests
days prior to yearly NCGO1 fee payment due dates. Be advised the project requires a closure
inspection report by DEMLR prior to filing the Notice of Termination (NOT) to terminate
NCGO1 coverage. The closure inspection should not be requested until after the site has
achieved full vegetative stabilization and measures have been removed. The removal of
temporary ESC measures, including basins, requires prior approval. Often, a full growing
season is necessary between initial seeding/mulching and removal of measures. Please plan
your construction accordingly to avoid contacting our office prematurely for a closure
inspection. Also be advised you may be asked for representative site pictures prior to a
closure inspection. [General Comment]
Ref: G.S. 113A-54.1 through G.S. 113A-57
Sections 15A NCAC 04A.0101 through 15A NCAC 04E.0504
General Permit NCG 010000 NPDES for Construction Activities

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Fact Sheet on the New NCGO1 Permit -T = 3 -�
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The NC Construction General Permit (also known as"NCG01") was renewed on April 1, 2019.The updated permit
does not significantly change the measures that are required to be implemented on construction sites. However,
there are some organizational and technical updates to the permit as described below. Most notably,there is a new
process in which construction sites will obtain official coverage under an NCGO1 permit through an electronic
process. DEMLR worked with a broad team of stakeholders to make all of these updates. if you have questions,
contact Annette Lucas at Annette.lucasi ncdenr.gov or(919)707-3639,
Organizational Updates Acronyms to Know
The new permit: COC: Certificate of Coverage, proof of coverage under an NCGO1 permit
• Repeats state requirements for E&SC DEMLR: NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources I
Plans and organizes them with federal E&SC: Erosion &Sedimentation Control j
construction activity requirements; a-NOl: Notice of Intent, application form for the NCGO1 permit i
a Is clearly organized by topic; and e-NOT: Notice of Termination,form for closing out the NCGO1 permit 1
a Has less text and more tables. SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,required by the NCGO1
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SWPPP requirements (p. 2); *� Y/p; I 2 y ,; , "v 5 :1-: r • ,, yls. _
• Provides a list of items that must be c s ue_ Y • -1' q } 4 1
included in the SWPPP,such as the : �� `.;i ` " • R ,...� -, . -3 1
construction sequence, plans, , _ : .. � � u m 1
calculations,etc.(p. 2-4);1 ', - . -' .-, I
Vit• Has updated language on bypasses and ," ;p &-� N ., �.A • . ` 1
upsets that is tailored to construction � '¢ r qs- - ,: l
activities(p. 10); i �, '- s�," 4e`:G€i.k.41t's `17Vt�a. ' ,. .%
• Puts all timeframes for inspections,
record-keeping and reporting in The NCG01 Process
"calendar days"for clarity and The new NCG01 applies to permits approved on or after April 1, 2019. j
consistency(p. 11-14);2
• Changes the inspection frequency Permittees will no longer receive a copy of the NCG01 permit iri the mail 1
(during business hours)to at least with their E&SC Plan approvals and be considered as covered under the 1
permit. Federal rules require that DEMLR receive an NOl on each
once per 7 calendar days and after !
everystorm >1.0 inch construction project and issue each construction project its own COC. 1
(previously 0.5
inch);3 and Under the new NCGO1 process,construction sites will continue to
a Excludes weekends,state and federal receive approval for E&SC Plans from either DEMLR or the delegated i
holidays from normal business hours local E&SC program just like before.After receiving E&SC Plan approval, 1
unless construction activities take permittees will officially obtain coverage under the NCG01 by
place (p. 23). completing an a-NOI (available at deq.nc.gov/NCG01). The e-NOI will l
only take about 20 minutes to fill out and submit on-line. •
This list is based on website guidance
by the DEMLR Sediment Program. Initially, there will be no charge associated with applying for an NCGO1
2 The number of calendar days was permit but on or around June 1, 2019,DEMLR will begin charging a $100 1
selected to be as equivalent as annual general permit fee as required per§143-215.3D.
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possible with the previous permit. DEMLR is working on creating a single application form that will allow an I 3 The intent is to provide predictability applicant to simultaneously apply for an E&SC permit and an NCG01
to the inspection schedule. COC.That effort is part of a larger Permit Transformation project at
DEMLR.

Q&A About the New NCGO1 Permit
Why do construction sites have to do this extra application step? How does the new NCGO1 affect the
DEMLR is required by the EPA to issue a specific COC to every construction delegated local E&SC Programs?
site that disturbs one acre or more. DEMLR is working to create a form Local programs will continue to review
that combines the E&SC plan approval and e-NOI processes, but that will and approve E&SC plans. However,
take more time. For now,DEMLR has created an efficient e-NOI process. they will no longer send copies of the
NCG01 with E&SC Plan approvals.
If an E&SC Plan is approved before April 1,which permit applies? DEMLR will provide sample language to
Projects with already approved E&SC Plans will automatically follow the use in local E&SC Plan approvals to
new NCGO1 permit, but will not need to fill out an e-NOI or pay an annual advise permittees that they must
permit fee. However,the permittees should print the new permit and the submit an e-NOI to DEMLR.
two standard detail sheets and have them on site. nz :r .
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Will DEMLR offer tools to help permittees comply with the new NCGO1? k f ,� f 1, , j,,
Yes,DEMLR will provide two sample plan sheets at deq.nc.gov/NCG01 that �� .
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can be placed into the E&SC plan set.The first covers the site stabilization , F :-tp ��x 13 .
and materials handling portions of the permit. The second sheet covers �. c; ' z f t' 5'3 a
the inspection, record-keeping and reporting portions of the permit. ,2* '-- '..4 E' .-§1 ' * :.
How will the new a-NQI submittal and COC process work? a At--,-,:-' ' -i-r*,,i it.14771,:', ,
Permittees will apply for E&SC Plan approvals from either DEMLR or the j a fi.-,..a,..a, laa �
delegated local E&SC program like before.The E&SC approval letter will
instruct the permittee to visit deq.nc gov/NCGO1 to submit an e-NOI form Local programs are not required to
to DEMLR.The permittee may begin the construction activity after check if permittees have submitted e
submittal of the e-N01.The permittee is required to print a copy of the NOls to DEMLR. However,if they wish
permit and retain it on site.Initially,the COC will be issued for free but on to do this voluntarily,there will be a
or around June 1,2019, a$100 annual general permit fee will be charged. ! tool available on DEMLR's web site for
them to view a list of construction
Who is allowed to submit an e-NOI form? ; projects that have submitted e-NOls.
Submittal must be by a responsible corporate officer that owns or
operates the activity,such as a president, secretary,treasurer, or vice When local programs close out an E&SC
president or a manager that is authorized in accordance with IV.B.6 of the Plan,the close-out letter will advise
NCG01 permit. Additional signatory options are set forth in IV.B.6 of the permittees that they must submit an e
permit. It is possible for consultant to prepare the e-NOI,save it as a draft, 1 NOT. DEMLR will provide sample
and email it to the responsible entity for signature&submittal. language.
Local programs may approve E&SC
What happens to the COC when the construction activity is complete? : plans that meet state sediment laws
When a project is complete,the permittees will contact DEMLR or the local and rules even if those plans are not
delegated program to close out the E&SC Plan.After DEMLR or the local compliant with all of the NCGO1
E&SC program inform the permittee of the project close out via inspection ; requirements. However,their
report,the permittee will visit deq.nc.gov/NCG01 to submit an e-NOT. ; permittees will be required to add two
plan sheets (which will be provided by
Will there be a grace period for adherence to the new process? DEMLR)to their E&SC Plans to ensure
DEMLR does not have the authority to grant a grace period from a
that they fully comply with the ground
federally mandated permit. Permittees will be informed of the new stabilization, materials handling, and
process via web site, E&SC Plan approval letters and list servs. if a i inspection, record-keeping and
construction activity disturbs one acre or more (or is part of common plan reporting portion of the NCG01 permit.
of development that disturbs one acre or more) fails to submit an e-NOI
after approval of its E&SC Plan,this is a violation of federal permitting 1
requirements and the permittee could be subject to a penalty assessment.