WQ0032810_Final Permit_20080401

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J. Patrick Warren
Ginn — LA Laurel Creek LTD, LLLP
389 Little Laurel Road Extension
Boone, NC 28607
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 1, 2008
Subject: Permit Modification: Permit No. WQ0032810
Ginn — LA Laurel Creek GP, LLC Project (Laurelmor)
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Warren:
Coleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED 1 DENR i DV4
,Aquifer Protection Section
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In accordance with your permit application received March 3, 2008, we are forwarding herewith a
reissued Permit No. WQ0032810, dated April 1, 2008, to Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP, for the
time -limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be
effective April 1, 2008 and will expire on October 1, 2008; shall void the March 14, 2008 permit;
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall
be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 13, which requires accurate record keeping and
reporting. Also note Permit Condition 18 which requires that the facilities associated with the pump and
naul activities be inspected and pumped as often as necessary to prevent malfunctions, overflows, or
nuisances.
Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -
constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in
penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C,
construction of additional or replacement facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Permission is hereby granted to the Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP for the construction and
operation of:
A domestic wastewater pump and haul operation located at Laurelmor, consisting of six
fiberglass wet wells, each with a storage capacity of 360 gallons for an estimated total storage
capacity of 1080 gallons. The tank(s) from which pumping will occur shall have both audible
and visual high water alarms.
The anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation is expected to be 1080 gallons.per day or
less of domestic wastewater generated by six feature builders' homes. It is the -permittee's
responsibility to notify the Division within 24 hours if the flow volume estimated above is
exceeded by any amount on any day.
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The Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section, must be notified at least 48 hours prior
to the commencement of the pump and haul activities so that a site inspection can be performed.
The wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped by Appalachian Discount Pumping and
hauled to the Town of Boone WWTP, Permit No. NC0020261, for final treatment.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between Appalachian Discount Pumping,
Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd;., LLLP, and the Town of Boone WWTP for the pumping, hauling and/or final
treatment of wastewater are in full force and effect.
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 30 days following receipt of this permit.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of 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.
if you have any questions regarding this permit or require any additional information, please contact
Stephen Berry by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for Coleen H. Sullins, r ctor
Division of Water Quality
by Sherri K. Knight
Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
cc: McGill Assoc., PA
PO Box 1136
Hickory, NC 28603
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
PERMIT No. WQ0032810
This permit shall be effective April 1, 2008, will expire on October 1, 2008, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: (6 months maximum
without the Director's approval)
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are
carried out in a manner that 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 dated February 29, 2008 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 that there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal request
must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality.
5. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the pumped and hauled
wastewater from Laurelmor shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between Ginn -LA Laurel
Creek, Ltd., LLLP, Appalachian Discount Pumping and the Town of Boone) for the
pumping, hauling and/or final treatment of wastewater are in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP shall cease operation of all
pump and haul activities and take such immediate corrective actions as may be
required by this Division.
8. The wastewater collected by this system shall be properly treated in the Town of
Boone Wastewater Treatment Facility, Permit No. NC0020261, prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
9. Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure
of the pump and haul operations,

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10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by Ginn -LA
Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP, or its designee, shall inspect the pump and haul
collection facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and
discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a
threat to human health, or a nuisance.
12. 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 the Division's
approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples.
13. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by Ginn -LA
Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP, indicating:
• Date and times wastewater is removed from the facility
• Name of contract hauler
• Name of facility receiving wastewater
• Volume of wastewater removed
• An inspection log including the date and time of inspections, observations
made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee.
These records shall be submitted bimonthly by the following Wednesday to the Aquifer
Protection Regional Supervisor, Sherri K. Knight, 586 Waughtown Street, Winston-
Salem, NC 27107.
14. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP to appropriate enforcement actions
available to the Division of Water Quality.
15. The granting of this permit does not preclude Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP 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.
16. Noncompliance Notification: Ginn -LA Laurel Creek, Ltd., LLLP shall report by
telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. [phone], 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:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater storage and/or treatment such as
failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.

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b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
17. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in
letter form within five (5) business 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.
18. The facilities associated with the pump and haul activities shall be inspected and
pumped as often as necessary to prevent malfunctions, overflows, or nuisances.
19. When these pump and haul activities are no longer necessary, please send written
notification to
APS Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
NCDENR-DWQ
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
20. Thirty days prior to the expiration of this permit (i.e., September 1, 2008), a status
report of the permanent waste water treatment system (approved under Permit
W00029346) shall be submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer
Protection Section Supervisor, Sherri Knight (at the aforementioned address). This
report shall include:
1) Construction progress;
2) Anticipated flows; and
3) Proposed start-up date.
Upon submittal of this report, a renewal application of this Pump and Haul Permit
shall be considered.
Permit issued this the 1" Day of April, 2008.
for Coleen H. Sullins, erector
Division of Water Quality
by Sherri K. Knight
Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office