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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0022870_Final Permit_20040322W A TFRQG Michael F. Easley, Governor `��OF 0 �_ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of �vironment and Natural Resources 0 'C Alan W. Klimek, P.H., Director Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality March 22, 2004 Mr. Jerry H. Tweed, Vice President Heater Utilities, Inc. 202 MacKenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Permit No. WQ0022870 Heater Utilities, Inc. Buck Mountain Development Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System Chatham County Dear Mr. Tweed: In accordance with your permit application received July 18, 2003, and subsequent additional information received October 7, 2003, December 10, 2003, and February 4, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number. WQ0022870, dated March 22, 2004, to Heater Utilities Inc for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2009, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. PIease 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. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Kim Colson at (919) 733-5083 extension 540. Since'rel , Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Chatham County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section Raleigh Regional Office, Groundwater Section Groundwater Section, Central Office Mark Ashness, CE Group Inc. Lee Fleming Jr., P.E. Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Water Quality Central Files NDPU Files Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Internet http:/lh2o.enr.nc.state.us1ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6M Telephone 1 800 623-7748 50%recycled/l0% post -consumer paper ion tr4cb - DENR Customer Service Center An Pam] nnnnminity Action Emolover NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER U'rILIZATION 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 Heater Utilities, Inc Chatham County FOR THE construction and operation of a 400,000 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of one (1) 129,613 gallon equalization basin with a 15 HP aerator, a manually cleaned bar screen, a flow splitter box, two (2) 301,614 gallon aeration basins with one 25 HP aerator in each basin and two (2) 280 GPM pumps, two (2) 50,359 gallon clarifiers, one (1) 125,933 sludge holding basin with two (2) 7.5 HP aerators and a variable speed pump, three (3) 106.7 W tertiary filters, one (1) 24,138 gallon clearwell with four (4) 800 GPM pumps, two (2) 30,791 gallon mudwells with two (2) 200 GPM pumps, one (1) 14,845 gallon chlorine contact chamber with two (2) variable speed pumps, two (2) UV disinfections systems with 16 lamps each (rated for 400,000 gpd wwtf), an ultrasonic effluent flow measuring device, an effluent composite sampler, continuous effluent turbidity monitoring and recording, and a permanent standby generator with automatic transfer switch capable of powering all essential wastewater treatment units, and a 270,000 GPD reclaimed water utilization system consisting of one (1) 2,860,825 gallon clay -lined upset pond to provide a minimum of five (5) days of upset storage, one (1) upset pond pump station with two (2) 200 GPM pumps, one (1) 42,839,747 gallon clay -lined irrigation storage pond to provide a minimum of 92 days of storage, one (1) 16 foot by 7.6 foot by 8 foot irrigation pump tank with two (2) 1800 GPM pumps and spray irrigation of wastewater on approximately 218.12 acres on common areas and the golf course owned by Heater Utilities Inc., to serve 726 3-bedroom homes and general purpose facilities (accounting for 8,640 gpd flow) in the Buck Mountain Development with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 18, 2003 and subsequent additional information received by the Division, 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 February 28, 2009, 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 from 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. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the res onsibilit to track further construction a roved under the same permit, and shall rovide a final certificate of com letion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Upon certification of individual irrigation areas, the PE will identify the irrigation zones being certified by nomenclature (and include wetted acreage amounts) that will be used by the ORC to report irrigation events. 2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-571-4700, 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. Please note that the Division has concerns that the amount of runoff calculated in the water balance for the irrigation system may be high. If at any time runoff, ponding, or other excessive irrigation problems occur, the Permittee may be required to acquire more irrigation area, or increase the storage within the system. In addition, future phases of this project shall be required to justify similar runoff calculations. 4. The Permittee shall use a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness if native soils on -site are not available to meet the hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 x 10-6 centimeters per second for a compacted 1-foot clay liner. 5. The Permittee shall retain ownership of all irrigation areas. In the event there is a desire for the irrigation areas to change ownership, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division 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. 6. The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 7. 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. 8. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. 9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. Pa 10. The following buffers shall be maintained: a. 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells, b. 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA, c. 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA, d. 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, e. 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines. 11. Public access to the irrigation sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the club house and other recreational facilities showing these activities. 12. A leakage test shall be performed on all tanks to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. 13. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when wastewater application is not appropriate in accordance with Condition H(4) of this permit, or irrigation shall only occur upon manual operation by the Operator in Responsible Charge. 14. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization facilities: a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with the water. b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped, or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water. i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or less. ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. iii. Existing underground distribution systems to be retrofitted at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification need to extend the entire length of the distribution system but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line. c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. d. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be present. Hose bibs shall be located in locked below -grade vaults that shall be clearly labeled as being of non -potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked below -grade vaults with standard hose bibs services, hose bibs, which can only be operated by a special tool or connected to a special hose connection may be placed in non -lockable underground services boxes clearly labeled as non -potable water. 15. The soils located on site contain high amounts of silt and clay and are susceptible to compaction when wet. The Permittee shall ensure all necessary precautions are taken to avoid compaction that will have an adverse effect upon the drainage of the irrigation areas. 16. Areas of this site contain soils that are underlain by weathered and hard bedrock. The Permittee shall ensure that extreme care is taken during grading so that a minimum of 12 inches of soil remains above any bedrock when construction is complete. 17. Areas of Cid and Lignum soils have shallow seasonal perched water tables. The Permittee shall ensure that extreme care is taken during grading so that a minimum of 12 inches of soil remains above any perched water tables when construction is complete. 18. Upon completion of site grading and shaping, an amended site evaluation will be conducted by a licensed soil scientist, and an amended site evaluation report shall be sub -nutted to the DxVision of Water Quality. This report shall specifically address, but not be limited to, the effects of grading/construction upon the original site evaluation. The evaluation should include an investigation of key areas of grading, including soil features such as depth to seasonal high water table, depth to fractured bedrock, soil series, and similar soil features. The report should address the site suitability to ensure the protection of groundwater and the appropriateness of the permitted irrigation rate. Upon completion of site grading and shaping, the amended site evaluation shall be submitted to the Division of Water Quality, Raleigh Regional Office, 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609. No wastewater shall be introduced into the treatment system until written approval from the Division of Water Quality is received. 11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. 3. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas. 4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause runoff. 5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field. 6. 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. 7. The application rate on Fairways 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 17.58 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.5 inches per hour. 8. The application rate on the Cid and Lignum soils areas of Fairways 2 (4.22 acres), 3 (3.01 acres), 10 (5.69 acres), 11 (9.37 acres), 12 (1.54 acres), 13 (2.20 acres), and Open Space #6 (1.99 acres) shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 13.0 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.5 inches per hour. 9. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source. 19. No type of wastewater other than that from the Buck Mountain Development shall be irrigated onto the irrigation area. 4 20. Freeboard in the upset pond and irrigation pond shall not be less than two (2) feet at any time 21. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days of issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge. 22. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments (outside toe of einbar.1-nicnt to maxftrnim pumping elevation), begins, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. 23. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day upset pond should the limit for fecal coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the treatment capability of the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five-day holding pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for retreatment. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. Influent flour shall- be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. Influent flow may be represented by effluent flow from the wastewater treatment system prior to storage. The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent flow measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Records of flow measurement device calibration shall be kept on file by the Permittee for a period of at least three years. At a minimum,, data to be included in this documentation shall be: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration b. Name of person performing calibration c. Percent from true flow 3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in compliance with the following limitations: Parameter Monthlv Avera ea Dail Instantaneous Maximum c Flow 270,000 GPD BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) 10 mg/1 15 mg/l NH3 as N 4 mg/1 6 mg/1 TSS 5 mg/1 10 mg/l Fecal Coliform. 14 per 100 ml n 25 per 100 ml Turbidity 10 NTU' The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. 4. a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. b Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. C Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period. a Norfiaal operation of the x4cilities involve reclaimed water being conveyed to the irrigation pond at all times unless the continuous turbidity monitoring devices initiates an alarm condition. The design of the facilities is such that manual transfer of wastewater to the five-day side -stream detention pond is required in this situation. Therefore, in order to ensure that the ORC has sufficient time to conduct such manual operation, the turbidity set -point that will trigger an alarm situation and initiate the telemetry system shall not be less than 6.0. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at prior to storage for the following parameters: Parameter Sampling Point Sampling Frequency Type of Sa__mple Flow Influent or Effluent Continuous Recording Turbidity Effluent Continuous Recording BODg (5-day, 20°C) Effluent 2/Month Composite NH3 as N Effluent 2/Month Composite TSS Effluent *2/Month Composite Fecal Coliform Effluent 2/Month Grab Settleable Matter Effluent Daily Grab Residual Chlorine Effluent Daily Grab NO3 EffluentTriannualiy Grab TDS Effluent Triannually Grab TOC EffluentTriannually Grab Chloride Effluent Triannually Grab pH Effluent Triannually Grab 2/1\4onth sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly. ** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, and November. If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittce tracking the amount of wastewater disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information: a. date and time of irrigation, b. volume of wastewater irrigated, c. zone irrigated, d. length of time zone is irrigated, e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each zone, f. weather conditions, and g. maintenance of cover crops. 5 Freeboard in the upset pond and irrigation pond shall be recorded weekly. 6 6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition Ill 2 and III 3) on Form NDMR-1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 4, and III 5) on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following month. All information shall be submitted to the following address: NC Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. 8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items: a. Daily sampling results of dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir. b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site. c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.). d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device. c. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply. 9. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-571- 4700, 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 wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; 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 render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment 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. d. Any time that self -monitoring information, indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. 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 RE UMMENTS Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, a Well Abandonment Record (GW- 30 form) shall be completed for each well abandoned and mailed to the address listed in Condition IV.2. The well(s) must be abandoned by either a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the property owner, or the property lessee according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b)(2). If the abandonment is not performed by a certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee must physically perform the actual well abandonment activities and the well(s) must be abandoned according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C .0113) and local county rules. 2. All reports and documentation (GW-1, GW-30) shall be mailed to the following address: Groundwater Section Permits and Compliance Unit 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, the Permittee shall submit two original copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than I"=100'): however, special provisions may be granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the flowing information: a. The location and identity of each water supply well. b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system. e. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s). d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument. e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point") relative to a common datum. f. The depth of water below the measuring point of the well at the time the measuring point is established. g. The location of the Review and Compliance boundaries. h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised. Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. Maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section as addressed above. The Permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced. 4. Domestic waste shall not be applied or discharged onto or below the surface when the vertical separation between the waste and the seasonal high water table is less than one foot. 5. The Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary for the waste disposal area(s) is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, specifically, .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(III). The Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary for groundwater shall be established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0I 06(d)(2). 6. Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, completed GW-1 Forms (Well Construction Record) shall be completed for each water supply well existing on the property and mailed to the address listed above. Well construction information for Wells 1, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 14 has already been received, and the construction information on these wells is exempt from this requirement. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. V. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal 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 a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. 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. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. 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 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. 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215,6A to 143-215.6C. 5. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 213.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500. 6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty 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). I 8. 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 22°' day of March, 2004 NORTH qAOLINA E RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION .7 V, Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0022870 Permit No. WQ0022870 March 22, 2004 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final 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 and County 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. 11