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- G04ERNOR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 9, 1998
James M. Frey
Frail Developers
PO Box 659
Mt. Airy, MD 21771-0659
SUBJECT: Wastewater Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0005276
United States Post Office, Linwood, N.C.
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Frey:
In accordance with your application received February 24, 1998, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005276, to Frall Developers, Inc. for the
operation of a pump and haul disposal system for the United States Post Office,
Linwood, N.C.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 1,
1998, shall void Permit No. WQ0005276 issued January 29, 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.
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.
Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. 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 Wes Bell,
Mr. Steve Mauney, or me at (336) 771-4600.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Regional Supervisor
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Permits & Engineering, Central Files, WSRO
585 WAUGHTOWN STREET, WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH EARo LINA 27107
PHONE 336-771 -4600 FAX 336-771 -4631
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
Frall Developers, Inc.
Davidson County
FOR THE
operation of a 260 GPD pump and haul system to serve the United States Post Office in Linwood,
N.C. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
February 24, 1998, 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 September 1, 1998, 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.
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 Water Quality 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 domestic wastewater other than that from the U.S. Post Office in Linwood,
N.C. shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Frall Developers, Inc.,
McMahan Septic Tank Service, and the City of Lexington for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater 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, 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
Lexington's wastewater treatment plant prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (336) 771-4600 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 and 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 Water Quality 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 and 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 monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Winston -,Salem Regional Office on or before the
fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitation's contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality 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. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
19 ' A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any
filtration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24
hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
21. NoncompIiance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at
telephone no, (336) 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 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, et.
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 9th day of March 1998.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMIS SION
Larry 45. Coble
Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0005276