WQ0043708_Permit (Issuance)_20220913

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Tom Keith, Member Manager
3224 Investments, LLC
121 S. Cool Spring Street
Fayetteville, NC, 28301
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 13, 2022
Subject: Permit No. WQ0043708
3224 Investments, LLC
Former Welman Plant
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Cumberland County
Dear Mr. Keith:
In accordance with your application received August 18, 2022, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0043708, to 3224 Investments, LLC for the time limited operation of a domestic
wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from September 13, 2022,
will expire on March 13, 2023, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are
therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and
haul facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration,
operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of
wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition.
Condition 11.1: Per 15A NCAC 02T .0204, the Permittee or its representative shall inspect the
permitted pump and haul facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and

deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance.
Condition 11.2: Requires an accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained
by the Permittee.
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 Trent Allen at (910)
433-3300 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Department pi Environmental Quality
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the 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
3224 Investments, LLC
for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve
Former Wellman Plant. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24
hours storage with on -site audible and visual high water alarms. The anticipated flow for this
pump and haul operation is expected to be approximately 2,500 gallons per day of domestic
wastewater, pursuant to the application received August 18, 2022, and in conformity with 15A
NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from (September 13, 2022), will expire on (March 13, 2023), and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0043708
Permit Issued: September 13, 2022
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
3224 Investments, LLC is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to Rockfish Creek Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Permit No. WQ0050105) for final treatment.
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 facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer to the licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any
Special Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities
during pump and haul activities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator
errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment,
a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition. The Permittee shall maintain an
inspection log or summary including at least:
a. Date and time of inspection;
b. Observations made;
c. Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul
activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other
permitting authority, upon request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor
of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The records
must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters end on the last day
of March, June, September, and December). [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
2. An accurate log shall be kept of all devices used to plug any connecting sewer lines not
being used as part of the storage system. All plugging devices shall be tethered to prevent
their loss into the collection system. Upon permit expiration or completion of the pump
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910.433.3300

and haul operation, whichever comes sooner, all plugging devices shall be removed and
recorded as such in the log. Upon project completion, copies of the log shall be forwarded
to the Fayetteville Regional Office. Copies of the log shall also be distributed to all copied
recipients of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
3. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Quality Septic LLC and
PWC Rockfish Creek WWTP for the collection, transportation, and final treatment of
wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0204(b)]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being
conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon
request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality
Regional Operations of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The records must be submitted
within 30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters end on the last day of March, June,
September, and December). [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the 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 an application fee, 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual
high-water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and
haul operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried
out in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting
materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of
wastewater other than the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be
included in these pump and haul activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all
times. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the
permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the
Fayetteville Regional Water Resources Section, telephone number 910-433-3300, as
soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping,
pumps, aerators, compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent
to such station or facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this 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 [phone] or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO
(or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was
beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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,
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the
North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul
activities and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110;
15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water
Resources may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises, or place on or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with the Division's approval;
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions
of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
11. 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 the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which
may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.
143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit,
completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a
completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of
Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances, this certification may not be
required
13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be
maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire March 13, 2023. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior
to the date of expiration send written notification to the Fayetteville Regional Office,
Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and
detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

This certification shall be completed and submitted to the appropriate regional office
for activities that result in the Practice of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3.
In some instances, this certification may not be required.
PERMITTEE: 3224 Investments, LLC
PERMIT #: WQ0043708
PROJECT: Former Wellman Plant
ISSUE DATE: September 12, 2022
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has
received this Certification. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's
receipt. Send the required documentation the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Section at
the address at the bottom.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been
constructed pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer
below has provided applicable design/construction information to the Permittee, and the
Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the pump and haul system permitted herein or
portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (n periodically, n weekly, n full time) the
construction of the project name and location as referenced above for the above 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 2T and other supporting materials.
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Department pi Environmental Quality
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300