WQ0000507_Final Permit_19910415

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmenuil Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
April 15, 1991
Mr. J. W. Laney III, President
Laney Oil Company
600 North Johnson Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000507
Laney Oil Company
Best Stop No. 7, Alton, N.C.
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Union County
Dear Mr. Laney:
In accordance with your application received February 25, 1991, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000507, dated April 15, 1991, to Laney Oil Company for the continued
operation of the subject groundwater remediation facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1996, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.The
subject groundwater remediation facility must be registered with the Mooresville Regional Office's
Air Quality Section.
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 Minding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at 9191733-5083.
Y,
_. George T. Ev�rett'
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office -
Groundwater Section
Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Training & Certification Unit (no change in rating)
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opporturtity Affirmative Action Employcr
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01- NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
INFILTRATION GALLERY 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
Laney Oil Company
Union County
FOR THE
continued operation of of a groundwater remediation facility consisting of two (2) recovery wells
each with a 5 gpm pump, a 1,000 gallon oil/water separator, two (2) 80 gallon aeration tanks in
series with a 600 cfm: blower, and a 3,000 cubic foot infiltration gallery to serve the Best Stop No.
7 in Alton, North Carolina with no discharge to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received February 25, 1991 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 March 31, 1996, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the
wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and
operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water duality standards of the
surface waters and ground waters.
2. 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 treatment or disposal facilities.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
4. Any sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.

II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of
the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. 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.
3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone
no. 704/ 663-1699, 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:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the
treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the
known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any
other unusual circumstances.
b. 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.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in
a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
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.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent breezing and failure of the system.
2. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall continue to be sampled
quarterly (March, June, September and December) for the parameters specified
below:
Volatile Organic Cori pounds - Using EPA Method 602
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section in
the Mooresville Regional Office, within 30 days of sample collection.
3. The groundwater recovery treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly.
If it is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as
soon as possible and reported to the. Mooresville Regional Office.
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance tend cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designeeshall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment
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 s,,.mmary
including at least the dote 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 a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be turtle available upon request to the Di-,-ision of
Environmental Management or other pet7nitting authority.
3. 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 disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that mtist be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; or may obtain samples of als-€utnclwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become vOidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permil, the approved plans, specifications and other
supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other sitpporltn<; data.

This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire four 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.
4. Prior to a transfer of this land to a new owner, to notice shall be given to the new
owner that gives full details of the niaterials applied or incorporated at this site.
S. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the Permittee for the life of this project.
6. 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.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within
thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly
may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15
NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
8. 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.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall
request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit
for such period of time and €infer such conditions and limitations as it may deem
appropriate.
Permit issued this the 15th day of April, 1991
NORTH CAROLINA ENXIIRON MENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environment•
By Authority of the Environ
Permit No. WQ0000507
1 Mt€nagement Commission
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