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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0012652_Final Permit_19970211State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Donald Quinn, Director Environmental/Safety Department Worsley Companies, Inc. Post Office Box 3227 Wilmington, North Carolina 28406 Dear Mr. Quinn: A4�j e 2J AN 1k IDEHNR February 11, 1997 Subject: Permit No. WQ0012652 Worsley Companies, Inc. Scotchman #76 Groundwater Remediation Facilities Wayne County In accordance with your application received July 9, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0012652, dated February 11, 1997, to Worsley Companies, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject groundwater remediation facility. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2002, 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 fixture 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. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring requirements, please contact Mr. Ken Pohlig in the Groundwater Section at (91.9) 715-6161. If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at (919) 733-5083 extension 547. Sin ely, G} , cc: Wayne County Health Department A. Prest n Howar Jr., P.E. Clark Environmental Services, P.C. Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office Training and Certification Unit Facilities Assessment Unit R.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH 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 Worsley Companies, Inc. Wayne County FOR THE construction and operation of a 14,400 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of two (2) pneumatic pumps which draw fluids from three recovery trenches, a 250 gallon primary settling tank- and oil/water/sludge and solids separator, a 250 gallon secondary settling tank and oil/water/sludge and solids separator, a 55 gallon dosing tank, a 1/3 HP centrifugal dosing pump, a 22 foot high air stripper, a 55 gallon dosing tank, a 113 HP centrifugal dosing pump, two (2) cartridge type iron filter, a two stage liquid phase activated carbon units, with disposal to an infiltration trench (with overflow discharge to a storm drain approved under NCG510351), to serve the Scotchman #76 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 9, 1996, 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 January 31, 2002, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received frown 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 Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535, 2. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number (919) 946-6481, 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. 3. 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities. 5. 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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality. 7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS I . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission. 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 Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class Il, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality 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 Washington Regional Office, telephone number (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 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 1. The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve a treatment efficiency such that the effluent is below Groundwater 2L Standards prior to discharge to the infiltration trench. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard, additional treatment units or changes in operational methods may be, required. 2. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system. 3. Flow measurement devices shall be installed to monitor the volumes pumped into the infiltration trench. This information shall be tabulated and sent in with the rest of the monitoring data on a quarterly basis. 4. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly. If it is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as possible and reported to the Washington Groundwater Supervisor, at the Washington Regional Office (telephone number: [9191946-6481) within 48 hours. 5. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled once every two (2) weeks for the first three (3) months and monthly thereafter for the parameters specified below: EPA Method 602, to include MTBE and EDB Lead The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form) every month. 6. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. 7. The CQMPLIANCE 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, 1953 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 15A 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 of Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee. or representative of the Division of Water Quality 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. V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P). 2. 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 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. 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 of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c). 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,2H .0205 (c)(4)• 9. 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 eleventh day of February, 1997 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION A. Preston Howard,"Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0012652 Permit No. WQ0012652 February 11, 1997 I ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION 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. wQ eo raises SCOTCHM�N#�76 GOLDSBORO.NC ti FNclsr£�-" 2- %11, J. 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Telephone: Regional Office Telephone: Central Office Telephone: ORC: Grade: Telephone: Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray irrigation LandApplicalion Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) UI it 111 IV Total Points: SK nEr. ¢ A:T PROC E SS ES A14-, R^ COh PPrNr WH A PLE AN I'N PART V 1142Q51B LAI, XV, LL P Dc,�.SStTIOr�' Al_SO SEPTICTA'V'', SYSTEf•.'S QO`:SIS'�7G Y_ CFF r F✓ I RE EXBeFTr 2.6ME1QA1JQN1 SUB.SURFACECLA F1CATION SPRAY iRP.GAMNCLASSIF1CATK)N (check all units that apply) (check all units thal apply) 1—septic tanks 1 _ _ preliminary treatment (definition no, 32 } 2. pump tanks 2 lagoons 3. siphon or pump -dosing systems 3, septic tanks 4. sand fixers 4 pump tanks S.—crease iraplinterceptor 5—pumps 6. oil/waler separators 5. sand litters 7_ subsurface treatment and disposal: 7. grease trapAnterceptor oravIIy 8_ oil/waler separators pressure 8, distnleelion 10, chemical addition for nutrient/algae control 11, spray irrigalion of wastewater Pretreetment of weslewaler in excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification. LANE) APPLICATICNIRESIDUAL 5 CLASSIFICATION (Applies onty to perrni3 hoiden) 1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminefed soils on a designated site. WASTI WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION The following systems shall be assigned a Class f classiricalion,nor 1esl the flow is of a significant quantity or the iechnofogy is unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check If Appropriale) t Cilrwaler Separator Sysiems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal; 2- Seplic TanWSand Ffker Systems consisling only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand tillers, disinfeclion and direct discharge; 3—Lagoon Syslems consisling only of preliminary Ireeimenl, lagoons, pumps, disinledion, necessary chemical lrea!menl ler algae or nulrienl control• and direct discharge; 4 Close; -loop Recycie Syslems; 5. c/ Groundwwer Aemedlafion Systems consisling only of pumps, a4 -stripping, carbon adsorption, dlsinfeclion and dlsposal, 6 Fish larms wilh discharge to surface waters; 7, Wa'er Plant sludge handirng and baa -wash water Srealmenl.' `� Seabx Prcressing consisling 07 screening and disposal. g $ing'e•Sa�,Sly d,scharoing systems with (he exceplion of Aerobic Trealmenl Units, will be'tJassilied it permiiled eller .luiy 1, tgg� or ii upon inspection by the Division, it is found Shat the system is not being adequately operated or mainlained. Such systems will be not}lied of the classilic.ation or ieclassification�wby the Commission, in writing.