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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0016537_Final Permit_19991206F , JAMES B. FIUPW 3 DR t^ , NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALZIGH REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY December 6, 1999 Mr. Charlie T. Wanta, Regional Manager Toll Brothers, Inc. 1215 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 205 Raleigh, N. C. 27606 Subject: Renewal of Permit No. WQ0016537 Toll Brothers, Inc. Brier Creek Sales Trailer Wastewater Pump and Haul Wake County Dear Mr. Wanta- In accordance with the completed renewal request received on December 3, 1999, by the Division of Water Quality's Raleigh Regional Office, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0016537, dated December 6, 1999, to Toll Brothers, Inc. for the subject wastewater pump and haul activities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 30, 2000, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit and to condition 19 regarding ceasing the pump and haul activities. 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, 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. 3800 BARRETT DRIVE, SUITE 101, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 PHONE 919-571-4700 FAX 919-571-4718 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -SO% RECYCLE0/10q POST -CONSUMER PAPER Mr. Charlie T. Wanta Page 2 December 6, 1999 If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones of the Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700. Sincerely, O� Kerr T. tevens, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Wake County Health Department Nondischarge Permitting Unit (Kim Colson) file:h:lp&hlwq 165 37b .p&h NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ff90W 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 Toll Brothers, Inc. Wake County FOR THE operation of an approximately 40 GPD wastewater pump and haul activity which shall consist of the pumping and hauling of domestic only wastewater generated by the Brier Creek sales office trailer to the Raleigh Neuse WWTF; wastewater shall be pumped by Readilite & Barricade, Inc. from an approximately 345 gallon buried concrete tank to be installed at the sales trailer and hauled to the Readilite & Barricade, Inc. facility at 708 Freedom Road, pursuant to the completed renewal request received on December 3, 1999, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 30, 2000, 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. Page 1 of 5 Permit No. WQ0016537 (1216199) 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 wastewater other than the domestic wastewater from the Brier Creek Sales Office Trailer shall be included in these pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Toll Brothers, Inc., Readilite & Barricade, Inc., and the City of Raleigh for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the treated wastewater is in full force and effect. 7. In the event that the facilities fail to perforin 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 wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Raleigh Neuse Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 9. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-4700, shall be notified upon commencement 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 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. Page 2 of 5 Permit No. WQ0016537 (12/6199) 13. The Permittee shall beep 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 Iog 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 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 maintained 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 monthly to the Raleigh Regional Office on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month. If no pump and haul activities occur during a particular month, a record must be submitted so stating. 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. Noncompliance Notification. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 9191571-4700, as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: Page 3 of 5 Permit No, WQ0016537 (1216199) 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 fifteen (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. Once these pump and haul activities are no longer required, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor requesting that the permit be voided and explaining the measures that have been implemented to eliminate the need for the pump and haul activities. 20. The tank from which the pumping and hauling will occur shall be inspected and pumped as often as is necessary to ensure that overflows and nuisances do not occur; however, when the tank contains approximately thirty (30) inches of liquid, which results in the tank being approximately two thirds full, Toll Brothers, Inc. shall make arrangements to have the tank immediately pumped. If the liquid level in the tank results in the activation of the high water alarm, the activities in the sales trailer which generate wastewater shall be ceased until the tank is pumped. 21. The Permittee shall be responsible for maintaining an audible and visual high water alarm on the pump tank. Page 4 of 5 Permit No, WQ0016537 (1216199) Permit issued this the 6th day of December, 1999. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Kerr T. St ens, r ctor p Division o Water ality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 5 of 5 Permit No. WQ0016537 (1216199) M DIP DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE December 6, 1999 MEMORANDUM TO Ken Schuster FROM Randy Jones Z. SUBJECT Application No. WQ0016537 Staff Report Memorandum Toll Brothers, Inc. Brier Creek Sales Trailer Wastewater Pump and Haul Wake County Please recall that you originally spoke with these folks about the issuance of the initial P&H permit to serve this site. The original permit expired on 9130199. They intended to have sewer serving the site by that time. They now state that they will have the sewer online by 1130100. Dale Crisp has agreed to accept the P&H'ed wastewater until 1/30/00. You agreed to renew the permit for this time period; therefore, attached is a renewed permit. If you have any questions, please contact me. file: b:p&hlwg16537b.me