NC0032212_Authorization to Construct_20020816

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 16, 2002
Mr. John E. Rice
Yonahlossee Limited Partnership
P.O. Box437$— I'c, c-
,Beo'ne, North Carolina 2860 4.
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NPDES Permit No. NC0032212
Yonahlossee Resorts WWTP
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Rice:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Yonahlossee Resorts WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of ultraviolet disinfection.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0032212, issued March
19, 2002, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -
place inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with the enclosed certification from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with NPDES Permit NC0032212,
Authorization to Construct 032212A01, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should
be submitted to: NCDENR / DWQ NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator
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
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Yonahlossee Resorts WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0032212
ATC No. 032212A01
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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 Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. 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; and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation of
or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility.
One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Templeton, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 541.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality (letter)
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit (letter)
Central Files (letter)
NPDES Unit Files (Ietter),
Charles Davis (letter) — Atlantic Plan Engineering, P.A.
P.O. box 1691
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-1691

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
October 25, 2001
Mr. Charles H. Davis, Jr., P.E.
Charles Davis Engineering, P.A.
Atlantic Plan Engineering Corp.
P.O. Box 1691
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-1691
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NCDENR
Subject: Request for Additional Information
Yonahlossee Resort and Club
NPDES Permit NC0032212
ATC Number 032212ACD
Dear Mr. Davis:
The Division has completed an initial review of the plans and specifications for the proposed 20,000-gpd expansion
to the Yonahlossee Resort and Club. In order to complete our review additional information is required. Please
review the following comments and provide a response to these comments by November 16, 2001.
Comments
• The plans and specifications indicate that the existing ultraviolet disinfection system will be used to treat the
additional flow. Please provide the Division with supporting design calculations, plans and specifications on
the UV system, so that the Division can assess the adequacy of this system.
• The plans and specifications do not indicate that backup power is present at this site. Please comment on the
facilities ability to meet the Reliability Rules (2H .0124) backup power requirements.
Thank you in advance for your efforts in responding to this information request. This information will greatly aid
the Division in its rcv icw of the pianos and specifications for the prvl,vaed Nrojz: .
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone], extension 508.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Myers
NPDES Unit
cc: NPDES File
Mr. John E. Rice — Yonahlossee Limited Partnership
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens. Director
January 02, 2001
Mr. Charles E. Davis, Jr.. P.E.
Atlantic Plan Engineering, Corp.
P.O. Box 1691
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-1691
VA
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit #NC0032212
Authorization to Construct Return
Return #2099
Yonahlossee WWTP
Watauga County
Dear. Mr. Davis:
In accordance with Division policy, we must hereby return the attached Authorization to Construct
request received on December 22, 2000. After a preliminary review, the Division has determined that
the request package lacks the following items:
• Three (3) sets of design specifications (signed and sealed by a NC Professional Engineer)
• Three (3) sets of design calculations (signed and sealed by a NC Professional Engineer)
• One letter from Yonahlossee WWTP designating Atlantic Plan Engineering as a duly
authorized representative.
If you have any questions about the NPDES Authorization to Construct process, please contact Christie
Jackson at telephone number [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit. Permit File
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 - Telephone [phone]/FAX [phone]
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