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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0028567_Permit (Issuance)_20050308WArF9 OG March 8, 2005 Ms. Carol Sparks Cleetwood, Town Manager The Town of Carthage 4396 Hwy 15/501 Carthage, NC 28327 SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0O28567 Little River — 39 Lots Wastewater Collection System Extension Moore County Dear Ms. Cleetwood: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality In accordance with your application received March 4, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0028567, dated March 8, 2005, to The Town of Carthage for the construction and operation 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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 therein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility 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. IvorthCarolina ,Nataralk North Carolina Division of Water Quality 225 Green Street — Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Phone (910) 496-1541 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (910)486-0707 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Ms. Cleetwood Page 2 March 8, 2005 In accordance with 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 Town of Carthage, for the construction and operation of approximately 1,627 linear feet of fl- inch gravity sewer; as well as approximately 424 linear feet of 10-inch gravity sewer to serve 39 3-bedroom single family residences as part of the Little River — 39 Lots project, and the discharge of 15,600 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Moore County Water Pollution Control Facility's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 4, 2005, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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 data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered as part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Moore County Water Pollution Control Facility (NC0037508) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 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 150B 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 Mike Lawyer at (910) 486- 1541 extension 729. Sincerely, (.aJ, , W, for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Moore County Health Department Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (W WTP Permit No. NC0037508) Mr. Martin A. Kocot, LandDesign, Inc. Moore County Water Pollution Control Facility Water Quality Central Files PERCS NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 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 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be 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-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. 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 § 143-215.1 C. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, 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. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on .file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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. 9. 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 as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. 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 other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 2 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 486-1541, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, 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 failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but 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 file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition I(2), Part Il of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the eighth day of March 2005 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Yi�c1�-Yl� or Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0028567 3 Fast Track Engineering Certification Permit No. WQ0028567 March 8, 2005 Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following: One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resultingin non-compliance with this permit, regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of LittleRiver — 39 Lots, Moore County project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 FAYETTEVILLE NC 28301 The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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. Central Files: APS SWP_ 03/07/05 Permit Number WQ0028567 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Non -discharge Permit Type Fast Track Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Extensions Primary Reviewer mike.lawyer Permitted Flow 15600 Status Project Type In review New Project Version Permit Classification Individual Permit Contact Affiliation Facility Facility Name Major/Minor Region Little River - 39 Lots Minor Fayetteville Location Address County Moore Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Owner Name Owner Type Town of Carthage Government - Municipal Owner Affiliation Carol Cleetwood, Manager Town PO Box 842 Carthage NC 28327 Dates/Events Scheduled Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 03/04/05 3)-110.5 Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events Subdivision Additional information requested Wastewater collection Additional information received Outfall NULL Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin