WQ0006314_Final Permit_19920401

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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
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James G. Martin, Governor Margaret Plemmons Foster
William W. Cobey, Jr., SecretarDIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Regional Manager
April 1, 1992
Mr. James Ratchford, County Manager
Watauga County
P.O. Box 1
Boone, N.C. 28607
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Ratchford:
Permit No. WQ0006314
Watauga County
Baling & Recycling
Facility, Watauga
County
In accordance with your application received March 27
1992, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006314, to
the Watauga County Baling & Recycling Facility for the
operation of a Pump and Haul activity.
This permit shall be effective from the date of
issuance until October 1, 1992, 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.
8025 North Point Boulevard, Suite 100, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106-3203 • Telephone %GE4DD3QA7UIX
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
[phone]
(919) 8967005 FAX

If you need additional information concerning this
matter, please contact Mr. James Johnston at 919/896-7007.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Regional Supervisor
cc: Watauga County Health Department
Central Files
Carolyn McCaskill
WSRO

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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
Watauga County Baling & Recycling Facility
Watauga County
FOR THE
Operation of a 200 g.p.d. Pump and Haul activity for the
squeezings from a baler process to serve the Watauga County
Baling & Recycling Facility with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on
March 27, 1992, 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 October 1, 1992, 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 other than that from Watauga
County Baling & Recycling Facility shall be included in
the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between
Watauga County Baling & Recycling Facility,
Environmental Compliance Corporation and Archie Elledge
Wastewater Plant for the collection, transportation,
and ultimate disposal of the squeezings from a baler
process 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system
shall be treated in the Archie Elledge Wastewater
Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
9. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (919)
896-7007 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.
10. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a
spill or failure of the pump and haul operations.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be
provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of
the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the
wastewater 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 or summary 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.

13. 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 wastewater 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.
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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.
17. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and
maintenance of an audible and visual highwater alarm.
18. A leakage test shall be performed on the underground
concrete storage tank and lines to insure that any
exfiltration 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.
19. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall
be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the project.

20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem
Regional Office, at telephone no. [phone], 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, 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.
21. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation
of the subject pump and haul activities, a
certification must be received from a professional
engineer certifying that the permitted facilities have
been installed in accordance with this permit, the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the
certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
22. 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).
Permit issued this the 1st day of April 1992.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Larry . Coble
Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0006314
April 1, 1992

Permit No. WQ0006315
April 1, 1992
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 project ,
Project Name Location
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 the approved plans and specifications.
Signa
Date
Registration No.

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N.C. Dept. of CWNA
MAR ^ 7 002
Winston_SCl/e,n
Region.1i Offic,
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application
Pump and Haul Disposal System
Applicant (Corporation, name or board, individual, or others): Watauga County
Print Name: James Ratchford Title: Counly Manager
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1 403 West King Street Boone North Carolina 28607
Telephone: [phone]
I. Project (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name): Watauga County Baling&
Recycling Facility
Application Date: February 25 1992
Nature of wastewater:
X Domestic
X Commercial or Industrial
Other waste:
County: Watauga
If wastewater is not domestic in nature, what level of pretreatment has been provided to
ensure protection of the receiving waste treatment facility:
None at this time
Name of Wastewater Treatment Facility receiving wastewater:
Environmental Compliance Corporation - Archie Elledge Waste -water Pretreatment
Facility Permit No.: 0037834
Distance to Wastewater Treatment Facility:
Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator or Contact: Gregg Adams
Telephone No.: [phone]
Ultimate Discharge into Town of Winston-Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contact: Crystal Couch Telephone: [phone]
(miles)

Pump and Haul Disposal
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Volume of wastewater generated by this project: 175 GPD
Il. Nature of need for Pump and Haul Disposal Permit:
_ Environmental Emergency (Please explain):
X Other (Please explain): Squeezings from Baler Process
Ultimate method of wastewater disposal for subject project: Pretreatment by on-site
facility, then discharge to Boone Wastewater Treatment Plant once leachate is generated
in addition to squeezings
Date ultimate method will be available:
Have all necessary permits and approvals been obtained for ultimate disposal method.
_ Yes - Permit No. Permitting Agency
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X No - Pending Permit No. Permitting Agency
Duration of Pump and Haul Disposal activities requested (shall not exceed six (6) months):
6 months
Method of wastewater transport Transport Vehicle Volume (gallons)
_ Pumper Truck
X Tanker Truck
Railcar
_ Other
Owner of transport vehicle: Holsten Carolina
Contact person: Max Kimel Telephone No.: [phone]
Address: P.O. Box 720, Waynesville NC 28786

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III. Method of on-site storage: Underground concrete storage tank (28 working day
capacity and maximum assumed production rate of 175 gjd).
Volume of on-site storage facility: 5.000 gallons
Name and complete address of Engineering Firm: Draper Aden Associates, 2206 South
Main Street. Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Telephone No.: [phone]
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No.: 8568
Print Name of Engineer: William A. Aden
Seal and Signature
I, James Ratchford, County Manager (applicant), assure that this application has been
reviewed by me and is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Environmental
Compliance Corporation Contractor assumes responsibility for any clean-up operations due
to any leaks, spills, or accidents resulting from these pump and haul disposal activities, and
it will undertake all actions necessary to eliminate these pump and haul activities on or
before the expiration date of any permit issued (see copy of contract attached).
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MAR PS 'S.? 04;S-lPM DR) -PFR ADM A990C,ROCKSPIIRG.VR P.0/?
AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the 9,4 4k-- day of in the
year 1912r— by and between Watauga County (hereinafter called OWNER) and Environmental
Compliance Corporation (hereinafter called CONTRACTOR).
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth
a&= as follows:
ARTICLE 1. WORK
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1.1.1_ COMPACTOR aVmm w accept, at its 617 Waughoowu Street Building 400. Wlus000Sak= N.C. 27107
fadlky all sgoeeenps and leachate generated by the Watauga Canty baling and lValfilling facilities, provided that
acid squat and U haae meet the non-da>mdous waste c itum required by the CONTRACTOR.
1.11. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for collation and transport of said sgoerzons and kachaw from
designated holding &Cflhtea CONTRACTOR shall supply all equipment news&u ' for Collection of wastewaters
Som a below ground twat (sgoearints) of surface lagoon (leachate). CONTRACTOR shall supply flow metering
or other acceptable method for determining volume of wastewater collected for treatment.
1.1.3. CONTRACTOR agmes to accept full responsibility The sgnadngs and leachate during loading of transport
vehicksdhfooghtnesunewaoddtscbarge. The CONTRACTOR shall iodcumifyand hold harmless the OWNER fmm
any Cbligatioa wpenornt to the squeevlmgs and leachate from ]oadlag agough discharge. Any floes. mformumut
activide& at ck=4p meta which result from accidental or non-accidental releases of the wasmwatets to the
envbanmeot hem loading through dlscha p shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR
agrees so sign release (Atnthment 1) prior to loeclng and traosposang each lank.
1.1.4. CONTRACTOR agrees to load, transport test treat Rod dtwharge sgw=An s and leachate for forty oma
per poou ($IDAOI Hon).
U.S. Annually bat not erste froqueaay. CONTRACTOR shall review thea Contract and adjust said contract
scmtdlogtyy. M a4ustmema &ban be made to the contract unless mutually agreeable by both penis.
A 1.1.6. Should CONTRACTOR loan is discharge permit from the City of Winston-Salem. N.C. it shall be obligated
---a, to haadle the OWM a watsewaka at no additional charge for a period 9c 99 days`��
I.I.T. CONTRACTOR &hail fumL&b OWNER with copies of say and%suals
submittals C'required to be made m dxi City
ofWinsma-Salem Such subelluds mrinde but we not Limited to montWy monitoring reports. notice of violallooa
or mfaroamant actlon'
1.1.6. CONTRACTOR shall fornisb OWNER widb copies of waste manifests and lest traolts obtained fivm any
smlYtkal MUMS padormed on leachase and squeezings by the CONTRACTOR. or as required of the
C TRACTOR by ani' Sova =Ud agcacy cewaswwataraathaity. Said mating is included as part of we services
included m bre price.
1.1.9. The CONTRACTOR shill collect the squeeziags and leachate within 5 wetting days following the day
notlsquloa for COOeeaen is provided by the OWNER.
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MAR 25 192 04:12PM DRAPER ADEN_ASS0C.BLACKSHURG.VA P•2/5
1.1.10. CONTRACTOR slimes that tf4'ma of AV==' remain in effect regardless of volume of wastewaters
A trgtmt>tit. The OWNER win provide a minimum volume of 4000 Mucus collection event requesw&
rgi,g,.y vduwt, dots- no+ Octeed 20,000 '5411 UK pu ccii
11 Owner's Obgeselos
11.1 OWNER a1+W design. permit and construct holding U"Uties for sgaoeanta and leachate. As pert of these
fadada. OWNER shall provide mtmrany, sooeptahle loading areas. drained and designed to adequately handle
oveM or spill prohiems dtndoli ksidi g of idle wastewater. OWNER Shen ha ln0vide ray pig equipment or
piling for losding
122 OWNER shin. prior in notifration to CONTRACTOR for Conation. colla tepresenwlve grab aamPk3
MW test slid wasoprol rs a verify thek nun-twatdoua composition. Noo-W>m[bus destgoadon shall be based neo
She results of tb atodwd Lip^ Tosidty Clsmcaerltatioo bactdaa Procedure (TCLP). end =suits of tests for
reactivity, igdnhiBry• and oormsivity. Said testing expenses shall be borne by the OWNER. The OWNER agrees
to famish COIIIRAC1OR with the following data on an aonttal basis and prior to initial Collection of squeeziogs
and lachrae:
TCLP (tool 3 metals: As, iia. Cr. Hg. Ag, Pb. Cd. SO
Toon Suspended Solids
CorrosivilY
Ignimbmtr
RcwOvhy
Tasting :half in on repr vwntWve samples of the squee>a p or leachate. Composites of the two shall nus be made
for watiog purposes.
12 3. OWNER agrees to pay CONTRACTOR net within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
11.4. OWNER Agnes to notify CONTRACTOR no less than S working days before collection is required.
11.5. OWNER agrees that. should either or both of the wastewaters be classified as hazardous waste. the
CONTRACTOR is released from its Obligation to father collar or neat said luaurdous wssse-
ARTICLE 2. PERIOD OF CONTRACT
Conna Shan nm for a period of one year from the date set forth above and shall be renewable annually upon
annually agroc" anus.
ARTICLE 3. TERAMA17ON OF CONTRACT
The obligrtiaa to provide finther serricea under this Agtcemau may be terminated by tither (tarty upon 60 days
written notice is the evuat of 3obsaadd tW= by the other party to perform fa accordance with the term hereof
through no tanit of the temloac6ts try —lea and except if the CONTRACTOR is placed under enfacemmt action
d b which time fix OWI M may termdmsse sgtetmezn immediareiy or hold the CONTRACTOR to its obli atioas O
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ARTICLE 4. hffiCEI.I.ANEOU
4.1. Innsnaeer Consraaa shall procure and maintain insurance for protection from claim under worknes
ea®pasation sets. daims for damages of bodily Wury including persona] injury, sidmss or disease or death of say
sad an empioyess or of any person other than sorb employes, and from claims or damages because of injury to
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or destruction of proMW itschnding Joss of use resulting th=en.
4l. CamsoOlog Larer This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the Stare of North Carolina.
43. Succatsron and Ausdps:
43.1 OWNER and CONTRACTOR each is hereby bound and the partnccs, suom4sors, en xutots, administramrs
and legal, reprae+mlvea of OWNER and CONTRACTOR are hereby band to the other petty to this Agreement
and w the pwmera, sooceaors. awcum admimstrators and legal representatives (and said assigns) of such other
party, in seeped of an covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement.
43.2 Neither OWNER mor CONTRACTOR shall assign. sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in
(including, but without linutatien moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) this Agreement without the
writes consent of the other, except a the wdmt that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by Jaw or
the effect of this Nmication may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent
to an auigmaem, no attignmegt will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this
Agteemeat Nothing contained in this paragraph shag prevent CONTRACTOR it m employing such independent
pra[rssiom$ *=slat= and ooasmhaga are CONTRACTOR MAY doom appropriate to assist in the pafuxmamce of
services bacautider.
433. Nothing wonder this Agreement shall be cousmued to give any rights or benefits In this Agreement to anyone
other than OWNER and CONTRACTOR, and all duties and responsibilities u ndertskcn pursuant to this Agreement
will be for the sok and uatclusive bme6t of OWNER and CONTRACTOR and not for the benefit of any oil= party.

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IN WITNESS WIMREOF. OWNER and CONTRACTOR have signed this Agreement in
duplicate. One counterpart each has been delivered to OWNER and CONTRACTOR
Ibis Agreement will be effective on WQ Nb -Z'
Attest
Address for giving notices
(If OWNER is a public body, attach evidence of authority to sign and resolution or other
documents authorizing execution of Agreement.)
CONTRACTOR:
Corporate Seai
Attest
Address for giving notices
License No.
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(If CONTRACTOR is a corporation. attach evidence of authority to sign.)