NC0085707_Authorization to Construct_19990729

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 29, 1999
Mr. Bob Oreskovich, Supervisor
Dare County, Cape Hatteras Water Association
600 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948
Subject: Authorization to Construct
NC0085707; ATC#085707ACA
Dare County Cape Hatteras Water Association
Dare County CAPE NA.rTefaS
Dear Mr. Oreskovich:
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A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received by the Division on July 16,
1999. The attached 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 conveyance system for Reverse
Osmosis Reject Concentrate, which discharges via NPDES-permitted Outfall 001 into Pamlico Sound
(Class SA) in the Pasquotank River Basin. Specifically, authorization is granted for the following
construction activities:
Construction of approadmately 2,600 ft. of PVC force main
Construction of 425 ft. of HDPE directional Bore Pipe
Construction of a ten (10) ft. diffuser
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Section A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO085707 issued September 1, 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. NC0085707. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to
Construct may subject the Pennittee 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. 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. 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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Authorization to Construct
ATC# 085707ACA; NCO085707
Cape Hatteras Water Association
July 29,1999
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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 ORC 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.
In the event that the facility fails 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 Washington 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 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, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the completed certification to: North Carolina DENR DWQ, NPDES Unit, P.O.
Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. A copy of the
approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Al Hodge, telephone number
[phone], extension 223.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
,,KPDES Unit
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A., Attn: Eric T. Weatherly

Authorization to Construct
ATC# 085707ACA; NCO085707
Cape Hatteras Water Association
July 29,1999
Page 3
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
proj ect, ,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction of the such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.