NC0066788_Authorization to Construct_20020415

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 066788ACB
Buncombe County Public Schools
NPDES Permit No. NCO066788
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1, t4�l 4L 4'5` , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(please pr/nt)
in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one periodical) weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 066788ACB
Project: Buncombe County Public Schools
Buncombe County
WWTP improvements Project
Location: U.S. Highway 74 @ NCSR 2800
Buncombe County
I hereby certify that I did regularly observe this project with due care and diligence and that the
construction was pleted in substantial conformance with the Authorization to Construct and with the
approved plan nd Opcifications.
Signature
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'11it Division of Water Quality hereby
acknowledges receipt and aweptance of
this Engittecrs CeMflcadon
Registration No. (A
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide the
Division with a certification from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications.
The Certification should be submitted to:
NCDENRIDWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
October 5, 2001
Stephen L. Page
Buncombe County BOE
175 Bingham Rd.
Asheville, North Carolina 28806-5923
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 066788ACB
NPDES Permit No. NCO066788
Fairview Elementary School WWTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Page:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Fairview Elementary School WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory
and hereby grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of new aeration basin, dual clarifiers and chlorine contact chamber.
• Modify existing plant by converting the aeration basin to an equalization basin and expanding the sludge
holding tank.
Please be aware that although the capacity of the treatment system will be increased to 0.017 MGD with this
Authorization to Construct, it does not allow the permitte to discharge additional flow from the treatment
system as the permitted flow will remain at 0.011 MGD.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0026433, issued May
11, 1998, 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 Asheville 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 a certification (copy enclosed) from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this
Authorization to Construct, 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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Fairview Elementary School WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO066788
ATC No. 066788ACB
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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 W 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.
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 Teresa Rodriguez, at (919)
733-5083, extension 595.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. .
Acting Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. William G. Lapsley, P.E. — William G. Lapsley and Associates
P.O. Box 546
Hendersonville, NC 28793

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
September 14, 2001
William G. Lapsley & Assoc.
P.O. Box 546 -
Hendersonville, NC 28793
Subject: Request for Additional Information
Fairview Elementary School
NPDES Permit NCO066788
ATC Number 066788ACB
Dear Mr: Lapsley:
The initial review of the plans and specifications for the proposed expansion to the Fairview Elementary School
Water Treatment Plant has been completed. The following is a list of information needs and questions that were
raised during the initial review.
• Please.provide. the Division with the design calculations and the basis for sizing the new units and equipment
(pumps, aerators, etc).
Please respond to the questions and provide the requested information prior to October' 19, 2001. Thank you in
advance for your efforts in responding to this information request. This information will greatly aid the Division in
its review of the plans and specifications for the proposed project.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone], extension 595.
Sincerely,
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Tersesa Rodriguez,
NPDES Unit
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 -TELEPHONE [phone] /FAX [phone]
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ATC PROCESSING Facility: ve '`- I—.,f-reytC-t % a P%-
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CHECK LIST ATC No.: o6E -7M
SCOPE of Project: 411,11e_-7VGe
• Pull existing permit, (is this action allowed?):
• Will this activity require a change notice to compliance? YES NO
• Point Assignment: /0
SUBMITTAL:
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Letter of Request from the Permittee
(3) Plans, Specifications and Design Calculations
signed & sealed by NC PE ?
three sets of each?
ACTION:
rejection (reason):
hold for:
accept (date): _
LOG IN & DISPERSAL (Once package is complete):
Log on the Units' ATC data base
Log on NVCC / determine the ATC number/ create and print out tracking slip
Create and send acknowledge letter (dote sent):
to permittee V /.
to consultant
' to NPDES file
Request Staff Report from Regional Office sent on:
(assemble the following and mail by courier to the appropriate RO):
' copy of the acknowledgment letter (highlight RO),
copy of -the request letter,
copy of submittal package (plans, specs and calculations),
ASSIGNED- J
reviewer: j 0 (ztC7QC date:-// /0(
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