PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on April 30, 2024, MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, applied to the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) for a 401 Individual Water Quality Certification, pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act and Title 15A NCAC 02H .0500. The activity for which this certification is sought regards construction of a storage facility and to resolve the unauthorized wetland impact within the projected area. The DWR’s proposed date of final action on the application is July 20, 2024.
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P U B L I C N O T I C E
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A CONSENT ORDER
This is a Public Notice of intent to issue an amended State Consent Order to the following:
The Town of Burnsville (P.O. Box 87, Burnsville, NC 28714-0087) has requested an amendment to existing Special Order by Consent S21-003 for its wastewater treatment facility under the authority of discharge permit NC0020290. The Burnsville WWTP discharges treated domestic wastewater to the Cane River in the French Broad River Basin.
The Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue the amended Order per Article 21 of Chapter 143, N.C. General Statutes, and other regulations effective August 1, 2024.
Compliance with this amended Order requires the adjustment of completion dates for construction of improvements to the current WWTP, which include:
Complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the 0.5 MGD treatment train at the Burnsville WWTP.
Completion of the project will provide the Town with the ability to adequately treat incoming wastewater, properly manage solids and aid the facility in returning to compliance with its NPDES permit.
Funding has been secured by Burnsville for the necessary construction activities. Burnsville shall comply with its existing NPDES permit limits. This Order will expire on March 31, 2027.
A copy of the draft Order is available upon request by contacting Charles H. Weaver of the Division of Water Resources at 919-707-3616, or by email (charles.weaver@deq.nc.gov). Comments on the proposed amended Order received no later than July 15, 2024, will be considered in the final determination. A public meeting may be held if there is a significant degree of public interest.
View Draft Permit NC0020290 and Related Documents
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $10.5 million for seven projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment, as well as other projects related to hurricane and storm damage.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) awarded $1.14 million in grants to seven local governments and organizations to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects.
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0051713 Lakeview MHP, LLC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review the information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings,or by calling (919) 707-3601. Lakeview Mobile Home Park (MHP) requests to renew NPDES permit NC0051713 for its 100% domestic WWTP, located at 5186 High Point Road, High Point, Forsyth County. This facility discharges to a UT to Cuddybum Creek, Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin. Currently the parameters Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, and Fecal Coliform are water-quality limited. This discharge may affect future wasteload allocations in this portion of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin. (Public Notice will run in the Winton-Salem Journal on 6/15/24.)
View Draft Permit NC0051713 and Related Documents
Send Comments To:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Comment Period Ends: 7/15/24
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0088307 Richardson WTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review the information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings,or by calling (919) 707-3601. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority [235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403] has requested renewal of NPDES permit NC0088307 for the Richardson WTP, located in New Hanover County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, a class SA; ORW water in the White Oak River Basin. Some of the parameters in the permit are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this segment of the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway. (Public Notice will run in The Wilmington Star-News on 6/14/24.)
View Draft Permit NC0088307 and Related Documents
Send Comments To:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Comment Period Ends: 7/15/24
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0036196 Clark Creek WTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review the information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings,or by calling (919) 707-3601. The City of Newton [PO Box 550, Newton, NC 28658] has requested modification of NPDES permit NC0036196 for its Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Catawba County. This permit modification is for the reevaluation of total aluminum permit requirements. This permitted facility discharges treated municipal wastewater to Clark Creek, a class C water in the Catawba River Basin. This discharge may affect future allocations in this segment of Clark Creek. (Public Notice will run in the Observer News Enterprise on 6/13/24.)
View Draft Permit NC0036196 and Related Documents
Send Comments To:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Comment Period Ends: 7/15/24
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0007617 Garland F. Fulcher Seafood The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review the information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings,or by calling (919) 707-3601. Garland F. Fulcher’s Seafood, Inc. requests to renew NPDES permit NC0007617 for its seafood processing/packing operations, 301 Hodges Street, Oriental, Pamlico County, discharging wastewater into Gideon Creek [Oriental Harbor], Neuse River Basin. Currently, Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), and Oil & Grease (O&G) are water-quality limited. This discharge may affect future wasteload allocations in this portion of the Neuse River Basin. (Public Notice will run in The Pamlico News on 6/5/24.)
View Draft Permit NC0007617 and Related Documents
Send Comments To:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Comment Period Ends: 7/8/24
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0023981 City of Lenoir WWTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review the information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings,or by calling (919) 707-3601. The City of Lenoir [P.O. Box 958, Lenoir, NC 28645] has requested modification of permit NC0023981 for its Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Caldwell County. This permitted facility discharges treated municipal and industrial wastewater to the Lower Creek, a Class C water located in the Catawba River Basin. Some parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Catawba River Basin. (Public Notice will run in the Lenoir News-Topic on 6/1/24.)
View Draft Permit NC0023981 and Related Documents
Send Comments To:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Comment Period Ends:7/8/24
PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0003191
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by July 8, 2024, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
PERMIT APPLICATION
International Paper Company, 6400 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, has applied for renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0003191) for New Bern Mill, 1785 Weyerhaeuser Rd., Vanceboro, Craven County. The facility discharges treated industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater to Neuse River in the Neuse River basin. Some of the parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Neuse River basin. The location of Outfall 001 is: Latitude: 35011’55”; Longitude: 77006’51”.
The draft wastewater permit modification and related documents are available online at: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings. Printed copies of the draft permit and related documents may be reviewed at the department’s Washington Regional Office. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call (252) 948-3939.
Public comment on the draft permit modification should be mailed to: Industrial Wastewater Permitting, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1617.
Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please be sure to include “New Bern Mill” in the email’s subject line.
View Draft Permit NC0003191 and Related Documents
Public Notice will run in the New Bern Sun Journal on 5/30/24.
Comment Period Opens: 5/30/24
Comment Period Ends: 7/8/24