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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0012966_Final Permit_19970422State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary April 22, 1997 Ms. Anne R. Tuttle, Mayor Town of Madison 120 N. Market Street Madison, N.C. 27025 SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0012966 Town of Madison (Pine Hall Brick Plant #5) Rockingham County Dear Mayor Tuttle: [DEHNFR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY In accordance with your application received April 18, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0012966, to the Town of Madison (Pine Hall Brick Plant #5) for the operation of a pump and haul disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1997, 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 David Russell or Steve Mauney, or me at 919/771--4600. Sincerely, Larry D. Coble Regional Supervisor cc: Rockingham County Health Department John Dowdle Permits & Engineering - Nancy Owens Central Files WSRO 585 Woughtown Street, ��W� FAX 910-771-4631 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107-2241 )o�C An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 910-771 4600PTIMPRA1,940111150% recycled/100/. post -consumer paper 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 Town of Madison (Pine Hall Brick Plant #5) Rockingham County FOR THE operation of a 500 GPD pump and haul system to serve the new Pine Hall Brick Plant #5 with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 18, 1997, 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 31, 1997, 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 carved 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 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 Pine Hall Brick Plant #5 shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Pine Hall Brick Company, the Town of Madison and Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service 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 Town of Madison's wastewater treatment plant prior to, being discharged into the receiving stream. 10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (919) 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 Water Quality may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the domestic 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. 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 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 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. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone no. (919) 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. 20. 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 22nd day of April 1997. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION , 6e� _- Larry D. Coble Winston-Salem Regional, Supervisor By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. WQ0012966 Permit No. WQ0012966 April 22, 1997 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. Signature Date Registration No.