NC0037834_Authorization to Construct_20141113

NPDES DOCU BENT :MCANNINO COVER SHEET
NC0037834
Archie Elledge WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
November 13, 2014
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NCDENR
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North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Re
John E. Skvaria, Ill
Pat McCrory Secretary
Governor
November 1-3; 2014
Ron Hargrove
Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Suite 357, City Hall
101 N. Main Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 037834A05
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Archie Elledge WWTP
Dear Mr. Hargrove:
A permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was received
No
vember 12, 2104, by the Division of Water Resources (Division).
on the North Carolina
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued. based solely up
certification of the ATC
Licensed Professional Engineer's certification and the Applicant's
Permit Application package.
The Division has waived the technical review of the plans,
specifications, calculations
• other supporting documentation included in the subject ATC
and
that the ATC Permit Application package may be subject to a
Permit Application package.
Division audit.
in design or permitted capacity of the existing 30 MGD Archie
This ATC results in no increaseg lied e WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following specific modifications:
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000,000 gallon day tanks with eight (8) vertical hyperbolic mixers
Installation of two (2) new 2 � 10 HP 480 VAC 60 HZ (4 mixers per tank), demolition, piping, and controls; in conformity
cations and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
with the project plans, specifications,
Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
This ATC is issued in ac
cordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.h
NC0037834 issued effective September 1, 2009, and shall be subject to revocation unless
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Ron Hargrove, Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
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wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0037834.
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 -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) 775 - 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: NPDES Unit, DWR/DENR, 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 copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the facility.
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.

Ron Hargrove, Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
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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 Ron Berry at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Thomas. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources/NCDENR
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Randall Ashburn, P.E.
Black & Veatch International Company
Suite 240
10715 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Forsyth County Health Department
DWI/Ken Pohlig