WQ0045331_Pump&HaulPermit_20240424

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

April 24, 2024

Robert McGraw, Park Superintendent – Mount Mitchell State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 State Highway 128
Burnsville, NC 28714-8806

Subject: Permit No. WQ0045331
Mount Mitchell State Park
Park Bathrooms
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Yancey County

Dear Mr. Austin:
In accordance with your application and fee received December 11, 2023, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0045331, dated April 24, 2024, to Mount Mitchell State Park for the time-limited operation
of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from May 1, 2024, will
expire on November 1 ,2024, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated
therein by reference.

Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition I.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at
least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges
that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health, or a nuisance condition.

Condition II.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract
hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater removed.
Condition II.14: This permit shall expire November 1, 2024. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior
to the date of expiration send written notification to the Asheville Regional Office, Water
Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the
final disposal solution.

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Melanie Kemp at (828) 296-
4500 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Office Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
______________________________________________________________________
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the

Mount Mitchell State Park
for the operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the Mount Mitchell State
Park restroom facility, consisting of a concrete septic tank with an estimated total storage capacity of
10,000 gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum of 24 hours of storage
with on-site audible and visual high water alarms. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation
is expected to be 3,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the complete application
received December 11, 2023, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from May 1, 2024, will expire on November 1, 2024, and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein.

____________________________________________
Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Office Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission

Permit Number: WQ0045331
Permit Issued: April 24, 2024

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET

Mount Mitchell State Park is hereby authorized to:

Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to Town of Spruce Pine Wastewater
Treatment Plant (Permit No. NC0021423) for final treatment.

It shall be the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.

Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.

I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Maryland Septic Service, Inc., and
Town of Spruce Pine Wastewater Treatment Plant for the collection, transportation, and final
treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0204(b)]

II. STANDARD CONDITIONS

1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:

a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.

The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted
and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. Records shall
be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the Asheville
Regional Office. The records must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters
end on the last day of March, June, September, and December). [15A NCAC 02T .0108]

2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
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3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water
alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC
02T .0204(c)]

4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless
specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]

5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No type, kind, or quantity of wastewater other than the
pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]

6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate
inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]

7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Asheville Regional
Water Resources Section, telephone number 828-296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hour, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:

a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators,
compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by -pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]

8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other
supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-
licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-
c)]

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Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]

10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to
the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with the Division’s approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]

11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required
by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]

12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed
by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed
certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in
accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required.

13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]

14. This permit shall expire November 1, 2024. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date
of expiration send written notification to the Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying
them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]

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