HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0030159_Final Permit_20070614Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
(North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 14, 2007
Brian Cox, Fire Chief
Guil-Rand Fire Protecive Association, Inc.
10506 South Main Street
Archdale, NC 27263
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. ''VF'Q0030159
Gull -Rand Fire Station 39 - 6258 Welborn Road, Trinity, NC RECEIVED ! DENR1 DWQ
Randolph County AQDIFER'PR0TriTI0N SECTION
Dear Mr. Cox: ,SUN 19 NOT
In accordance with your renewal application received June 12, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0030159, dated June 14, 2007, to Guil-Rand Fire Protecive Association, Inc. for the
operation of a pump and haul system for domestic wastes generated at Guil-Rand Fire Station 39 located
at 6258 Welborn Road in Trinity, North Carolina.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2008, 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 276I 1-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jenny Freeman (336)
771-4960 or me at (336) 771-4950.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Randolph County Environmental Health
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Phone (336) 771.5000 Customer Service
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Brian Cox
Guil-Rand Fire Protecive Association, Inc.
RANDOLPH COUNTY
FOR THE
operation of a 125 gallons per day pump and haul system to serve Guil-Rand Fire Station 39 with
no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 12, 2007,
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 March 31, 2008, 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.
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 Gull -Rand Fire Station 39 shall be
included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Guil-Rand Fire Protecive
Association, Inc., the City of Asheboro, and David Sumner Septic Tank Pumping 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of
Asheboro's Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (336) 771-5000 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 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 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
Pennittee 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.
IS. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone
no. (336) 771-5000, 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, 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
letterform 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.
19. 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 Division of Water Quality, 585 Waughtown
Street, Winston-Salem., NC 27107.
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 14th day of June 2007.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVI!ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
St e W Tedder
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission