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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0020931_Authorization to Construct_20230901DocuSign Envelope ID: F818F64D-89C0-4380-BE4D-79044020B562 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Mr. Vaughn Benton Mayor Town of Boonville 110 Carolina Avenue North Boonville, NC 27011 Dear Mr. Benton: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 1, 2023 SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 02093IA03 Town of Boonville Boonville WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO020931 A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received December 9, 2022, by the Division of Water Resources (Division). With additional information received May 9, July 19, and August 31, 2023, final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modification to the existing 0.2 MGD Boonville Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Tan yard Creek of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Replacement of the existing 100,000 GPD package plant with one (1) 100,000 GPD package plant consisting of one (1) 100,000-gallon aeration chamber, one (1) dual Hopper Style Clarifiers with 12-foot wide, 24-foot long and 16.4-foot tall dimensions, and installation of two (2) 260 GPM submersible sewage pumps, two (2) 260 GPM submersible sludge transfer pump, four (4) 375 SCFM positive displacement blowers, and heated blanket for existing automatic bar screen, 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. NCO020931 issued effective January 1, 2019 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NCO020931. 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 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources D �n 512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA ^ A_ 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: F818F64D-89C0-4380-BE4D-79044020B562 Mr. Vaughn Benton, Mayor September 1, 2023 Page 2 of 3 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 facilities 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: F818F64D-89C0-4380-BE4D-79044020B562 Mr. Vaughn Benton, Mayor September 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3 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 Amir Adaryani at telephone number (919) 707-3704 or by email at Amir.Adaryani@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, IV DocuSigned by: 64 NWAU, U, CE9CD2D3C45B4D4... for Richard E. Rogers, Jr. Director, Division of Water Resources by Douglas Dowden Supervisor, Industrial NPDES Permitting Unit With Engineer's Certificate attached: cc: NPDES Files ecopy: Steven R. Gandy, PhD, PE Draper Aden Associates; TRC Email: sgandy@trccompanies.com DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs Without Engineer's Certificate attached: cc: Yadkin County Health ecopy: DWI/Logan Kluttz, PE DocuSign Envelope ID: F818F64D-89C0-4380-BE4D-79044020B562 Town of Boonville Boonville WWTP Authorization to Construct No. 02093IA03 Issued September 1, 2023 NPDES Permit No. NCO020931 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 Booneville Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Yadkin 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 the existing 100,000 GPD package plant with one (1) 100,000 GPD package plant consisting of one (1) 100,000-gallon aeration chamber, one (1) dual Hopper Style Clarifiers with 12-foot wide, 24-foot long and 16.4-foot tall dimensions, and installation of two (2) 260 GPM submersible sewage pumps, two (2) 260 GPM submersible sludge transfer pump, four (4) 375 SCFM positive displacement blowers, and heated blanket for existing automatic bar screen, 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 Date Registration No. Mail this Certification to: Attn: Min Xiao, PE SEAL NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617