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01 November r2.
Mr. Gettys Knox, Vice -President
American Technical Solutions, Inc.
1380 MLK Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0021999
American Technical Solutions, Inc.
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Knox:
In accordance with your permit application received October 25, 2002, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0021999 to American Technical Solutions, Inc. for the operation of a pump
and haul disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, 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. This
permit gives Martin Septic Tank Service, Inc. the authority to haul the wastewater to the City of
Winston-Salem (Archie Elledge) Wastewater Treatment Plant. Prior to any change in hauler or
disposal location, you are required to obtain written approval from the Winston-Salem Regional
Office_
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact our office at 336-
771-4600.
Sincerely,
Steve Mauney
Acting Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Forsyth County Health Department
Permits & Engineering
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N- C. DMsion of Water Quality/Water Quality Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4600 Customer service
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NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, Genefal
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
American Technical Solutions. Inc.
Forsyth County
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operation of a 306 GPD pump and haul system to serve the American Technical Solutions,
Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the permit application
received October 25, 2002, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently Bled 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 April 30, 2003, 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.
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 or commercial wastewater other than that from American
Technical Solutions, Inc. shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between American
Technical Solutions, Inc., the City of Winston-Salem (Archie Elledge), and Martin,
Septic Tank Service, Inc. (or other disposal location and/or hauler has been
approved in writing by the Winston-Salem Regional Office) for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is in fall 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 City of
Winston-Salem (Archie Elledge) wastewater treatment plant (or other approved
disposal site) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (336) 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 duality 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. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and
visual highwater alarm.
19. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at
telephone no. (336) 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 forms 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.
21. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the subject pump and
haul activities, a certification must be received from a professional engineer
certifying that the permitted facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits
and Engineering Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
22. The annual administering and compliance fee Foust 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 1st day of November, 2002.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Steve Mauney
Acting Winston-Salem Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0021999
Permit No. WQ0021999
1 November 2002
Engineer's Certification
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of North Carolina,
construction
of the proj
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the
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 Registration No.
Date