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The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Sept. 15 at the Holiday Inn, 5032 Market St., Wilmington. A public input and comment period is scheduled for noon. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to three minutes per person. The Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet at 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the same location. Both meetings are open to the public.

This meeting will be held via videoconference; see Microsoft Teams link below or contact apnep@ncdenr.gov for more information.

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 AN AMENDED CONSENT ORDER Public notice of intent to issue an amendment to a State Consent Order to the following: The City of Albemarle (P.O. Box 190, Albemarle, NC 28002) has requested Special Order by Consent EMC SOC WQ S19-007 Ad I for the Long Creek WWTP, a 12.0 MGD WWTP that discharges treated wastewater to Long Creek in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin under the authority of NPDES Permit NC0024244 but is unable to consistently comply with effluent limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Ammonia Nitrogen, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Fecal Coliform. The City also holds North Carolina Collection System Permit WQCS00016 for operation of an existing wastewater collection system but is unable to consistently comply with the permit condition regarding sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) as set forth in Permit WQCS00016. The Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue the amended Order per Article 21 of Chapter 143, N.C. General Statutes, and other regulations effective October 1, 2022. Compliance with this amended order will require the City to begin and complete construction for a WWTP upgrade to attain compliance with final effluent limits in Permit NC0024244. The City shall comply with NPDES permit limits with the exception of the interim effluent limits identified in the Order. Compliance with this amended order will also require the City to complete construction of a new or improved wastewater collection system to attain compliance with permit WQS00016. This amended Order will expire on August 31, 2026. A copy of the amended Order is available upon request by contacting Siying Chen of the Division of Water Resources at 919-707-3619, or by email at: siying.chen@ncdenr.gov. Comments on the proposed amended Order received no later than 30 days after the publish date of this notice will be considered in the final determination. A public meeting may be held if there is a significant degree of public interest. View SOC NC0024244 Public Notice will run in the Stanly News & Press on 9/4/22.

PUBLIC NOTICE N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0006564 Public comment or objection to the draft modification is invited. All comments received by September 30, 2022, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. PERMIT APPLICATION The Baxter Health Corporation, [65 Pitts Station Rd, Marion, NC 28752], has applied for a Major Modification of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0006564), McDowell County. The facility discharges treated process and sanitary wastewater to North Fork Catawba River 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. The location of Outfall 001 is: Latitude: 35050’10”; Longitude: 82000’01”. Printed copies of the draft modification and related documents may be reviewed at the department’s Asheville Regional Office. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call 828-296-4500. Public comment on the draft modification should be mailed to: Wastewater Permitting, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1617. Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@ncdenr.gov. Please be sure to include “Baxter” in the email’s subject line. View Draft Permit NC0006564 Public Notice will run in the McDowell News on 9/1/22.

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 NC0030325 Buffalo Meadows 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 information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permi… by calling (919) 707-3601. A & D Water Service, Inc., (PO Box 1407, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768) has applied for renewal of NPDES permit NC0030325 for Buffalo Meadows WWTP in Ashe County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Buffalo Creek in the New River Basin. Fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are water quality limited, which may affect future allocations in this portion of the New River Basin. (Public Notice will run in the Ashe Post & Times on 8/31/22). View Draft Permit NC0030325 Send Comments To: NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Comment Period Ends: 9/30/22

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 NC0059421 Sapphire Lakes WWTP #1 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 information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permi… by calling (919) 707-3601. A & D Water Service, Inc. has requested renewal of NPDES permit NC0059421 for the Sapphire Lakes WWTP #1 in Transylvania County. This permitted facility discharges treated domestic wastewater to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. This discharge may affect future allocations in this segment of the Savannah River Basin. (Public Notice will run in the Crossroads Chronicle on 8/31/22). View Draft Permit NC0059421 Send Comments To: NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Comment Period Ends: 9/30/22

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 NC0089095 High Vista Falls 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 information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permi… by calling (919) 707-3601. A & D Water Service, Inc. [P. O. Box 1407, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768] has requested permit renewal for NC0089095 for High Vista Falls WWTP in Henderson County. This permitted facility discharges treated domestic wastewater to Line Creek in the French Broad River Basin. BOD, TSS, ammonia nitrogen, DO and TRC are water quality limited parameters. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the French Broad River Basin. (Public Notice will run in the Times-News on 8/26/22). View Draft Permit NC0089095 Send Comments To: NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Comment Period Ends: 9/26/22

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 AN AMENDED CONSENT ORDER Public notice of intent to issue an amendment to State Consent Order to the following: Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center (315 Camp Don Lee Road, Arapahoe, NC 28510) has requested Special Order by Consent No. S18-003 Ad. IV for its Camp Don Lee WWTP, a 25,000 GPD wastewater treatment and high-rate infiltration facility under the authority of Non-Discharge Permit WQ0014550. The Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue the amended Order per Article 21 of Chapter 143, N.C. General Statutes, and other regulations effective October 1, 2022. Compliance with this Order requires the permittee to determine the improvements to the DHHS system will accommodate flows from the camp. Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center shall comply with the non-discharge permit limits with the exception of the interim limitations identified in the Order. This Order will expire on October 1, 2023. A copy of the Order is available upon request by contacting Siying Chen of the Division of Water Resources at 919-707-3619, or by email at: siying.chen@ncdenr.gov. Comments on the proposed Order received no later than September 15, 2022 will be considered in the final determination. A public meeting may be held if there is a significant degree of public interest. View WQ0014550 Special Order By Consent

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 NC0023973 Wilmington Southside 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 information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permi… by calling (919) 707-3601. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority [235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403] has requested renewal of NPDES Permit NC0023973 for its M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP, located in New Hanover County. This permitted facility discharges treated municipal and industrial wastewater to the Cape Fear River, a class SC-PNA water in the Cape Fear River Basin. Some of the parameters in the permit are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this segment of the Cape Fear River. (Public Notice will run in the Wilmington Star on 8/19/22). View Draft Permit NC0023973 Send Comments To: NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Comment Period Ends: 9/19/22