NC0072575_Authorization to Construct_19980909

Pernik No. NCO072575
Authorization to Construct
Golden Poultry WWTP
April 22, 1997
Page 4
Engineer's Certification
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Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
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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 and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 22, 1997
Mr. Mark Nouvel
Gold Kist, Inc.
244 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E.
P. O. Box 2210
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-2210
Dear Mr. Nouvel:
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Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO072575
Authorization to Construct
Golden Poultry WWTP
Lee County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 28, 1997 by the Division and final plans
and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for
the construction of a 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three (3) 900 gpm influent pumps, an 18 MG
covered anaerobic lagoon lined with 60 mil. HDPE, a 17 MG emergency lagoon, a 2.4 MG aeration basin, a magnesium
hydroxide feed sysetm, four (4) 1143 CFM blowers, one 78 ft. diameter clarifier, two (2) 1595 gpm return activated sludge
screw pumps, one 36 foot square tertiary filter, a dechlorination basin, chlorine and sulfur dioxide feed systems, two (2) 400
gpm reuse pumps, three (3) 900 gpm return pumps, two (2) 100 pgm sludge wasting pumps and cascade aeration, with final
discharge of treated wastewater into the Deep River in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Issuance of this Authorization to Construct requires that dual feed lines for both chlorine and sulfur dioxide be
installed. The receiving stream into which Golden Poultry discharges is an endangered species habitat. As such, dual feed
lines will insure that proper disinfection and dechlorination is provided under all operating conditions.
The Division understands that the operation of an anaerobic environment will generate fewer solids than operation of
an aerobic environment. The Division does, however, recommend that solids accumulation in the anaerobic lagoon be
monitored on a regular basis to insure continued adequate treatment volume.
Should any episode of noncompliance be attributed to a power outage at the subject facility, the Division may
require Golden Poultry to install emergency on -site power so as to provide at least minimum treatment at all times.
This Authorization to Construct approves the treatment system at a capacity of 1.0 MGD. Should the facility wish
to operate at 1.5 MGD, appropriate non -discharge permits must be secured for the additional 0.5 MGD. As part of that non -
discharge permitting process, Golden Poultry must show that all treatment facilities proposed to be used in association with
the non -discharge system are capable of operating at a flow of 1.5 MGD.
As a condition of this Authorization to Construct, it is the understanding of the Division that discharge of effluent
from the treatment system will be discontinued in the event of a significant upset condition which could reasonably be
expected to cause noncompliant discharges. It is the Division's further understanding that Golden Poultry commits to
disontinuing all process operations at the facility if the treatment system has not recovered from an upset/malfunction and the
emergency storage pond is full.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0072575
Authorization to Construct
Golden Poultry WWTP
April 22, 1997
Page 2
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0072575 issued May 17, 1996, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed
in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0072575.
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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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 this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in
advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place 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,
this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .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,
and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other
conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
facility.
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.

Permit No. NC0072575
Authorization to Construct
Golden Poultry WWTP
April 22, 1997
Page 3
One (I) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Mr. Mark McIntire, telephone number [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Permits & Engineering (ATC files)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 18, 1996
Mr. Steven Woodruff
Gold Kist Inc.
P.O. Box 2210
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-2210
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Subject: Acceptance of Duality Alternative
Authorization to Construct
Application Number AC0072575
Golden Poultry
Lee County
Dear Mr. Woodruff:
This letter is in reponse to the proposal discussed at the August 12, 1996 meeting between Golden Poultry
representatives and Division of Water Quality staff. At that meeting, Golden Poultry requested that a 15
million gallon emergency storage lagoon be accepted in lieu of dual aeration basins. The Division accepts
this alternative and agrees that the lagoon provides additional protection to the receiving stream beyond
problems related to mechanical equipment failure. As part of this agreement, the Division will include, as
a special condition in the permit, the language pertaining to plant shutdown similar to that proposed by Mr.
Craig Bromby in his letter of August 20, 1996. The Division will also agree to modify the monitoring
frequencies for the facility to Class 11 requirements during the time that Golden Poultry will only operate
its overland flow system. The instream monitoring requirements are still being investigated at this time
and the Division will update you on any progress.
A design package incorporating the emergency storage lagoon may be submitted for review at your
convenience. If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please contact Mr. David Goodrich at (919)
733-5083, extension 517.
Sincerely, �,L, * // /
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��p. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mr. Sidney Prince, Golden Poultry Co., Inc., 6500 Zimmerman Road, Sanford, NC 27330
Mr. Craig Bromby, Hunton & Williams, P.O. Box 109, Raleigh, NC 27602
ATC File`
Ms. Jill Hickey, Attorney General's Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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