NC0087980_Authorization to Construct_20210126

I ROY COOPER i
Governor t`
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
January 26, 2021
Ricky Goins
Director of Maintenance and Facilities
Stokes County Schools
615 6th Street
Walnut Cove,North Carolina 27052
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 087980A02
Stokes County Schools
Pine Hall Elementary School WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0087980
Dear Mr. Goins:
A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was
received on January 12, 2021, by the Division of Water Resources (Division). Additional
information was received on January 26, 2021.
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely upon the North
Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer's certification and the Applicant's certification of
the ATC Permit Application package. The Division has waived the technical review of the
plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation included in the
subject ATC Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package
may be subject to a Division audit.
This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of the existing 0.004 MGD
Pine Hall Elementary School WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following
specific modifications:
Replacement of existing combination septic/sand filter dosing tank with one (1) 8,000-
gallon septic tank and one (1) 4,000-gallon filter bed dosing tank; installation of two (2)
62 GPM submersible dosing tank pumps, filter bed dosing control panel, and all necessary
piping and controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to
the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0087980 issued effective March 1, 2017, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
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Mr.Ricky Goins,Director of Maintenance and Facilities
January 26,2021
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wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No.NC0087980.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes,the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the 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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office,telephone number 336-776-9800,shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on-site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail
Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copyof the projectplans and specifications shall be maintained on file bythe
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Permittee for the life of the facility.
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Mr.Ricky Goins,Director of Maintenance and Facilities
January 26,2021
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During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act,and when applicable,the North Carolina
Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes,rules,regulations,or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state,and federal)which have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Min Xiao at
telephone number(919) 707-3644.
Sincerely,
S.Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
ecopy:Norris Clayton,P.E.,Darian Creed
Hugh Creed Associates, Inc.,P.A.
Email: [e-mail]
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Stokes County Health
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Stokes County Board of Education
Pine Hall Elementary School WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 087980A02
Issued January 26,2021
NPDES Permit No.NC0087980
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe(periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Pine Hall Elementary School
Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Stokes County, hereby state that,to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Replacement of existing combination septic/sand filter dosing tank with one(1)
8,000-gallon septic tank and one(1)4,000-gallon filter bed dosing tank;
installation of two(2) 62 GPM submersible dosing tank pumps, filter bed dosing
control panel, and all necessary piping and controls; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental
Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Min Xiao SEAL
Industrial Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617