WQ0019210_Final Permit_20010803

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State of North Carolina YT
Department of �&o
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality NCDENR
Michael F. Easley, Governor NOR7H CAROLINA DERARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURA>- RESOURCES
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
August 3, 2001
Mr. Norman L. George, III
Director of New Business Development
Charter Development Company
3349 Cheswick Drive
Raleigh, N. C. 27609
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019210
Charter Development Company
Ellis Campus 2 Charter School
At Immanuel Baptist Church
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Durham County
Dear Mr. George:
In accordance with the request received on July 31, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019210, which is dated August 3, 2001, to Charter Development Company for the operation
of the subject wastewater pump and haul activities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2001, 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, 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, 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephones 919/733-5083 FAX [phone]
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Mr. Norman L. George, III
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August 3, 2001
RECEIVED
WA-MO OUA! ITY5EC
Non-Disoharge Permitt ng
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones of the
Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700, extension 249.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Durham County Health Department
Water Quality Permits and Engineering (Kim Colson)
Harris Gupton (Gupton & Assoc., 2200 Silas Creek Parkway, ,Suite 2-13, Winston-Salem, NC 27103)
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
Iaaurwi1jIrk
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
Charter Development Company
Durham County
FOR THE
operation of an approximately 1050 GPD wastewater pump and haul activity which consists of the
pumping and hauling of domestic wastewater from Ellis Campus 2 Charter School, to be operated
at Immanuel Baptist Church, to the North Durham Water Reclamation Facility; wastewater will be
pumped from a 1500 gallon capacity tank (with high water alarm), with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the request received on July 31, 2001, 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 September 30, 2001, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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.
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Permit No. WQ0019210 (81312001)

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.
No type of wastewater other than the domestic wastewater from Ellis Campus 2 Charter School
shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Ellis Campus 2 Charter
School, Beasley's Septic Tank, Inc., and the City of Durham 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Durham
North Water Reclamation Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
The Permittee is Iiable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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Permit No. WQ0019210 ($1312001)

13. 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.
14. 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/update on the permanent disposal option and sewer extension
construction.
These records shall be submitted monthly to the Raleigh Regional Water
Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628.
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 Water Quality 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. The Permittee shall provide for the continued maintenance of the audible and visual high water
alarm.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-
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:
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Permit No. WQ0019210 (81312001)

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. When these pump and haul activities are no longer necessary, Charter Development Company
shall provide the Division's Raleigh Regional Office with a written explanation of why the
pump and haul activities are no longer necessary and a request that this permit be voided.
Permit issued this the 3rd day of August, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0019210
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Permit No. WQ0019210 (8/312001)