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MICHAEL S.REGAN ,, r 'g
Secretary ;,,� j ei 1` o LINDA CULPEPPER ', w.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 7, 2019
Hillel Bachrach,Vice President
Seedling Technology Center
2217 US Highway 70 E
Garner, NC 27529
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Subject: Permit No.WQ0040617
Seedling Technology Center
Domestic Wastewater Pump& Haul Permit
Wake County
Dear Mr. Bachrach:
In accordance with your application received January 22, 2019 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0040617, dated February 7, 2019, to Seedling Technology Center for the time-limited operation of a
domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from February 7, 2019,will
expire on August 7, 2019, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This
cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated
therein by reference.
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Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at
least daily 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 condition.
Condition 11.1: .An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract
hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; &Volume of wastewater removed.
Condition 11.14: This permit shall expire August 7, 2019. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to
the date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water
Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the
final disposal solution
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
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 11628 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1628
Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive,Raleigh,NC 27609 919-791-4200

'Seedling Technology Center
Permit No.WQ0040617
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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jason Robinson at(919)791-
4200 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
Rick Bolich, L.G.,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Thomas Purdue of MacConnell &Associates: [e-mail]
John Kiviniemi, Resource Recovery Manager: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Regional Office Files
Water Resources Central Files
Attention Diane Rodman
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality -
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP& HAUL 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 the
Seedling Technology Center
for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve Seedling
Technology Center consisting of an existing pump/equalization tank with an estimated total storage
capacity of 6,370 gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24 hours
storage with on-site audible and visual high-water alarm. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul
operation is expected to be 700 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the application
received January 22,2019 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from February 7, 2019 will expire on August 7, 2019 and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0040617
Permit Issued: February 7,2019
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Seedling Technology Center is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to City of Raleigh's Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Facility(Permit No. NC0029033)for final treatment.
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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Seedling Technology Center, Full
Circle Environmental, LLC(Hauler), and the City of Raleigh for the collection,transportation, and final
treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0204(b)]
II.STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; •
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being. Records
shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the
REGION Regional Office. The records must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter
(quarters end on the last day of March,June,September,and December). [15A NCAC 02T.0108]
2. This permit shall not be 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 shall 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 shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water
alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC.
02T.0204(c)]
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4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless
specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the
pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
[15A NCAC 02T.0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.Adequate
inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T.0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional
Water Resources Section,telephone number 919-791-4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hour,following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure,due to known or unknown reasons,that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators,
compressors etc.; or
c. 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; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume,that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five 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. Part II of Form CS-SSO(or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other
supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes§143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-
licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-
c)]
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily,,including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]
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10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required
by the Division or any other Federal,State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit,completed
by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed
certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in
accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required.
13. A copy this permit,and approved plans and specifications(if applicable)shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T.0104]
14. This permit shall expire August 7,2019. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of
expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying
them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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