WQ0003024_Final Permit_19900226

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
February 26, 1990
Mr. Don Hammes, Plant Manager
Chesebrough Pond's
Post Office Box 740
Raeford, North Carolina„ 28376
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003024
Chesebrough Pond's
Wastewater Treatment System
Pump & Haul Operation
Hoke County
Dear Mr. Hammes:
In accordance with your application received February 1, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0003024, dated February 26, 1990, to Chesebrough Pond's for the
temporary operation of a Pump & Haul system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1990, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
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, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Hoke County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O, Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 'telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND 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
Chesebrough Pond's
Hoke County
FOR THE
operation of 1,000 GPD Pump & Haul system for pretreatment sludge to serve Chesebrough
Pond's wastewater treatment facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant
to the application received February 1, 1990 and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1990, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are
carried out in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not 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 must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. No type of Wastewater pretreatment sludge other than that from Chesebrough Pond's shall
be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Chesebrough Pond's,
Clinton Septic Tank Service and City of Raeford for the collection, transportation, and
ultimate disposal of the wastewater pretreatment sludge is in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and
take such immediate corrective action, 1icluding those as may be required by this Division.

8 . This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Raeford
Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream
10. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone no. 919/ 486-1541, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities 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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the Pump & Haul collection facilities to prevent
.malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for as long as
the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon request
to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the Pump & Haul collection facilities at any reasonable
time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any
records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain
samples.
15. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) date wastewater pretreatment sludge is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater pretreatment sludge is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater pretreatment sludge, and
d) volume of wastewater pretreatment sludge removed.
These records shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental
Management or other permitting authority.
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit 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.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, at
telephone no. 919/486-1541, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on
the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any
of the following:
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a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station
or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 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.
Permit issued this the 26th day of February, 1990
G orge T. Everett, u�
Division of Environm
By Authority of the En
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