WQ0000831_Final Permit_19980303

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources 4
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director R
D E N
March 3, 1998
Mr. Lawrence C. Tropea, P.E., DEE, VP
AMP Incorporated
P.O. Box 3608, Mail Stop 021-020
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Dear Mr. Tropea:
Subject: Permit No. WQ000083 I -adjucation
AMP Incorporated
Kernersville Facility
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Forsyth County
In accordance with your application received September 26, 1997 and the Withdraw of Petition dated
February 23, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000831, dated March 3, 1998, to AMP
Incorporated for the continued operation of the subject groundwater remediation facility. Condition IV.2 has
been corrected to include EPA Method 601 as the method to use, the flow of the groundwater system is noted as
3,500 GPD existing and expansion to 8,000 GPD, and the groundwater boundary site map (Figure 2 of the
permit) has been modified to reflect the surveyed site map submitted by AMP, Inc. No other change have been
made to the permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2002, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000831 issued December 5, 1997, 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.
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 thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring
requirements, please contact Mr. David Goodrich in the Groundwater Section at 919-715-6162. If you need any
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Keple at [phone] extension 544.
Sincerely
—A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Forsyth County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit, No change in rating
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION 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
AMP, Incorporated
Forsyth County
FOR THE
construction and operation of additions to the remediation facility to increase the flow to 8,000 GPD consisting of
a new infiltration gallery and all necessary valves, piping and appurtenances required for proper operation, and
for the
continued operation of an existing 3,500 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of up to three pumps,
two 500 pound carbon adsorption canisters in series, a flow meter, and a 3 foot by 10 foot by 20 foot infiltration
gallery to serve AMP, Inc. Kemersville facility, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received September 26, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2002, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000831 issued December 5, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office; telephone number 910-771-4600, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities 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.
This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and may be
rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.

4. 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 actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
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.
6. Any residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
Ii. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each site monthly or
more frequently as0 required to maintain proper operation of the treatment system, and must
properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply
with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8A.0202.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as anon -discharge system to prevent
the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
''II. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division 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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number
410-771-4600, 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 groundwater remediation facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters 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 renders the groundwater
treatment and disposal system incapable of adequate treatment and disposal, 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; or
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the groundwater treatment and
disposal system is not in compliance with any specified permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) 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.

IV. GROUNDWATER .REQUIREMENTS
Due to the relatively stable condition of the groundwater recovery and treatment system, a
certified operator is no longer required for the performance of weekly routine maintenance visits
to check on the performance of the wastewater treatment system. These visits may also be
performed at less frequent intervals.
2. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled every February, May,
August and November and analyzed for Volatile Organic Compounds by EPA Method 601.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance
Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, NC 2.7626-0578 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month.
The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve a treatment efficiency such that the
effluent is below 15A NCAC 2L .0200 Groundwater Quality Standards prior to discharge to the
infiltration gallery. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard, additional
treatment units or changes in operational methods, may be required.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the
disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the
waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with I SA NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area.
Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part
of the permittee.
V. INSPECTIONS
1, Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall 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 maintain 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 a period of three years
from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting
authority, upon request.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation
of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site
or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit,
may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.

VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
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 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. 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 in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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 15A NCAC 211.0205 (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 under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the Third day of March, 1998
NORTHC OLINA NVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
;/--A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000831
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Permit No. WQ0000831
March 3, 1998
ENGINEER'S CER'T'IFICATION
1, , 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
project,
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 such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this
permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.