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Paul Thames- Re: Buckhorn -Efland STAG process clarification Page 1 <br />From: Bobby Blowe <br />To: Paul Thames <br />Date: 2/17/20D6 4:07:20 PM <br />Subject: Re: Buckhorn -Efland STAG process clarification <br />Paul, I've reviewed your letter and offer the following comments: We <br />have no objection to the middle school area portion of the project being <br />broken out of the STAG project. A letter to that effect is needed for <br />our files. In addition, we will need a revised Engineering Report <br />reflecting the scope of the remaining project(s) before they can be <br />approved. If the review/approval/construction schedule of the remaining <br />project is time sensitive, it is strongly suggested that you and /or <br />your consultant schedule a time to come in and discuss the timeframes <br />associated with the review and approval of STAG projects. Some portions <br />of the review remain the exclusive domain of EPA Region 4 and we have <br />little or no control over their schedules. In concept, the <br />reconfiguration of the STAG project should pose no problems for either <br />us nor EPA. We will continue to be the permitting agency for the middle <br />school project, even if it no longer remains a part of the STAG process. <br />Funding eligibility questions for the middle school project will no <br />longer be a concern; however, the capacity issues of the downstream <br />lines will have to be resolved. I believe that Cecil Madden of our staff <br />is working closely with you and your consultant on various methods to <br />address these concerns. We will continue to work with you to find an <br />acceptable solution that will allow us to issue a permit so that the <br />County can proceed to construction. If you need additional information, <br />please advise. <br />Paul Thames wrote <br />>Bobby, <br />>Please review the attached letter - MSWord format - in which I am <br />>asking that you confirm or correct the County's understanding of our <br />>STAG project review and requirement process as it applies or may apply <br />>to "broken out" County project. We really need to have a response in <br />>writing - an email or emailed letter will do - to present to the County <br />>Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. Please advise if you have <br />>questions. A hard copy will follow by US Mail <br />>Thanks. Have a good weekend,. <br />>Paul <br />>Paul K. Thames, PE <br />>County Engineer <br />>Orange County <br />>919-245-2303 <br />Construction Grants & Loans Section <br />1633 Mail Service Center <br />Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 <br />Phone: (919)715-6212 <br />Fax: (919) 715-6229 <br />