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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0081256_Authorization to Construct_20080227City of High Pointl A To C No. 081256AOI i. 1 Issued February 5, 2008 FEB ;. 7, Engineer's Certification ``ar r';rr'rYy I fyl r cl ue I I-, 51 u s h e/ _,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 Frank L. Ward WTP, located on East Kivett Drive in Guilford County for City of High Point, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on January 28, 2008, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. Date_ 7 Ghi :. a Send to: Construction Grants & Loans /'✓ °; DENR/DWQ r or 1633 Mail Service Center sod & Z Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 _ U� is APR 2 5 2008 , — 0171 v,:r, .. _ . �l rtVdlN a Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality February 5, 2008 Terry Houk Director of Water Resources City of High Point l PO Box 230 High Point, North Carolina 27261 F E 8 - 6 2008 SUBJECT: Authorization t Conistruct A to C No. 081 56A01 City of High Point - Frank L. Ward WTP Dechlorination Facilities Guilford County Dear Mr. Houk: A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received on January 28, 2008, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing Frank L. Ward WTP, with discharge of backwash water into unnamed tributary to Richland Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on January 28, 2008, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO081256 issued August 9, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0081256. 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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000 shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site Caro ina r North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: w .ncwatemualitv.oro 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affonative Action Employer —50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper r. Mr. Houk February 5, 2008 Page 2 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. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted to the address provided on the form. 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 T t5A:8G.0202. 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, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T I 5A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved 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. 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. 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. Mr. Houk February 5, 2008 Page 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6203. Sincerely, �J (� f " an, Coleen H. Sullins Y cc: Michael L. Slusher, P.E., Davis -Martin -Powell & Associates, High Point Guilford County Health Department DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Anita E. Reed, P.E. ATC File