NC0023337_Authorization to Construct_20190730

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Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 30, 2019,
Mayor Eddie Braxton
Town of Scotland Neck
1310 Main Street
Scotland Neck,North Carolina 27874
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 023337A06
Town of Scotland Neck
Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0023337
Dear Mayor Braxton:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received on July 19, 2019,by the
Division of Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.675 MGD Scotland Neck WWTP, with discharge
of treated wastewater into the Canal Creek in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Conversion of existing clarifier #2 to sludge thickener; construction of new 36 ft
diameter by 12 ft side water depth secondary clarifier#2; installation of two (2) new
230 GPM 5 HP submersible sludge RAS pumps, two (2) new 230 GPM 3 HP
submersible WAS pumps, and one (1) new 20 GPM 1 HP submersible scum pump;
installation of all required piping and controls; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit
Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023337 issued effective August 1, 2015, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0023337.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 2 76 9 9-1611
919 707.3601

Mayor Eddie Braxton
July 30, 2019
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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-791-4200, shall be notified at least
forty-eight(48)hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on-site 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.
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 the NPDES Permit and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable,the North Carolina
Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
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Mayor Eddie Braxton
July 30, 2019
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Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes,rules,regulations, or ordinances which maybe imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal)which have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bing Bai at
telephone number(919) 707-3610.
Sincerely,
isfr, Bo,:
frLinda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: Brian G. Cox, P.E.
Engineering Services, PA
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Halifax County Health
DWI/James Baltzer, PE
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Town of Scotland Neck
Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES No.NC0023337
Authorization to Construct No. 023337A06
Issued July 30, 2019
Engineer's Certification
I, , 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 modifications and replacements to the Scotland Neck WWTP, located in
Halifax County,hereby state that,to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
Conversion of existing clarifier#2 to sludge thickener; construction of new 36 ft
diameter by 12 ft side water depth secondary clarifier#2; installation of two (2)
new 230 GPM 5 HP submersible sludge RAS pumps,two (2)new 230 GPM 3 HP
submersible WAS pumps, and one (1)new 20 GPM 1 HP submersible scum
pump; installation of all required piping and controls; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental
Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Bing Bai SEAL
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617