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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0007291_Final Permit_19921125State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Edmond John Maguire William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager Division of Environmental Management November 25, 1992 Ms. Brenda Hopkins Durham Veteran Center 3119 Colclough Avenue Durham, N.C. 27704 Subject: Permit No. WQ0007291 Pump and Haul Permit Durham Veteran Center Durham County Dear Ms. Hopkins: In accordance with your application received November 9, 1992 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0007291, dated November 25, 1992 to Durham Veteran Center for the subject pump and haul activity. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1993 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 • Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Telephone (919) 571-4700 • FAX Number (919) 571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Ms. Brenda Hopkins Page 2 November 25, 1992 One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Arthur Mouberry at 91.9/571-4700. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Acting Director cc: Durham County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office Permits and Engineering Central Files a 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 Durham Veteran Center Durham County FOR THE initial operation of a 245 gpd pump and haul system to serve the Durham Veteran Center with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 9, 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 WQ0007291 shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1993 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 domestic waste other than that from the Durham Veteran Center shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Durham Veteran Center, Scotty's Septic Tank Service, and the City of Durham for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the domestic waste 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 Durham Northside wastewater treatment plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 10. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-4700, 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. 13. (continued) 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 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 Raleigh Regional Office on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the following month. 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. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual highwater alarm. 19. A leakage test shall be performed on the holding tank to ensure 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. 20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. 21. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, at telephone no. 919/571-4700, 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. 22. 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 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 23. 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 WQ0007291 issued this the 25th day of November, 1992. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION A.- Preston Howard, Jr., P.E,,j," Acting Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission WQ0007291 Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full construction of the project, for the Permittee hereby best of my abilities, due care and diligence observation of the construction such that the observed to be built within substantial compliance approved plans and specifications. Signature Date registered having been time) the state that, to the was used in the construction was and intent of the Registration No.