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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0010896_Final Permit_19960813State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Heat"h and Natural Resources WAS' ' Von Regional office James S. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. -Howes, Secretary AMMOVANfift;�1k A� ID " " F1 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER QUALITY SECTION 13 August 1996 Mr. William Sterritt Whistling Pines Motel 1151 Highway 17 South Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Subject: Reissue'Permit No.WQ0010896 Whistling Pines Motel Pump and Haul Permit Pasquotank County Dear Mr. Sterritt: In accordance with your completed application received 20 May 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.WQ0010896, dated 13 August 1996, for the pump and haul activities at the Whistling Pines Motel. --This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until 1 November 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. 1424 Carolina Avenue, Washington, NC 27889 Telephone (919) 946-6481 FAX (919) 975-3716 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled / 10% post -consumer paper Whistling WQ0010896 13 August, page two Pines Motel 1996 If you need additional information concerning this matter please contact Mr. Al Hodge in the Washington Regional Office at (919) 946-6481, extension 223. Sincerely, rz-r- Ic- 2�,, YJim Mulligan Regional Supervisor Washington Regional Office cc: rsquotank County Health Department shington Regional Office Central Files M2-� 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 Mr. William R. Sterritt, Whistling Pines Motel Pasquotank County *6x4kV'-0;8 Operation of a Pump and Haul system to serve The Whistling Pines Motel with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received 17 Janusry 1995 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 1 June 1996, 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 the Whistling Pines Motel shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Whistling Pines Motel, Hoffman's Septic Tank Pumping and Elizabeth City for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Elizabeth City Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.. 9. The Washington Regional Office, telephone no. (919) 946-6481 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 ensure proper operation of the subject facilities. 12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the 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 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 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, and d) volume of wastewater removed. These records shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 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. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. 18. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional office, at telephone no. (919) 946-6481, 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 renders 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 or land surface 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. 19. This permit shall expire on 1 June 1996. Permit issued this the 22nd day of January, 1995 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Jim Mulligan, Supervisor Division of Environmental Management Washington Regional Office Permit No. WQ0010896 22 January 1996 Original Signed By Victof Copelan FOR Jim Mulligan