NC0025453_authorization to construct_20030224

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment +
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NCDEHR
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
February 24, 2003
R. Steven Biggs
Town of Clayton
P.O.Box 879
Clayton,North Carolina 27520
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 025453A01
NPDES Permit No. NCO025453
Town of Clayton WWTP
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Biggs:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Town of Clayton WWTP and finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory. The Division hereby
grants authorization for the installation of a new grit cyclone and grit dewatering screw classifier to improve
grit dewatering prior to disposal.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0025453,issued
August 7, 2000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Raleigh Regional Office,telephone number
(9190)571-4700, at least forty-eight(48)hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in-
place inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with a certification(copy enclosed)from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit,this
Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should be submitted
to: NCDENR/DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617.
Requirements for Certified O erator
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and X facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays;and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
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Town of Clayton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025453
ATC No. 025453AOI
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Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation
of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the
facility. One (1)copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct,please contact Natalie Sierra, at(919)733-
5083,extension 551.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek,PE
Enclosures: Project Specifications and Calculations(approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Raleigh Regional Office,Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. Charles Davis,P.E.—The Wooten Company
120 N.Boylan Avenue
Raleigh,North Carolina 27603