NC0020737_AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT_20080117

NPDES DOCYNENT SCANNINS COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit: NC0020737
Kings Mountain WWTP
Document Type: Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct
(AtC)
Permit Modification
Correspondence
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Instream Assessment (67B)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
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Document Date: January 17, 2008
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OF W Are` Michael F.Easley,Governor
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C r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleco n.Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 17, 2008
Mr. Dennis Wells
City of Kings Mountain
Post Office Box 429
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 020737AOI
City of Kings Mountain
Pilot Creek WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Wells:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received August 29, 2007, by the
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 6.0 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into
Buffalo Creek in the Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Replacement of surface aerators in basin 1 with 15 floating tine bubble units and
two 1,080 SUM blowers; replacement of surface aerators in basin 3 with 30
floating fine bubble units and two 2,070 SCFM blowers; and replacement of
surface aerators in basin 4 with 32 floating fine bubble units and two 2,188 SUM
blowers, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part 111, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO020737 issued March 31, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO020737.
One spare blower of each size in addition to the installed blowers must maintained in
good working order on site at all times.
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Mr. Dennis Wells
January 17, 2008
Page 2
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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions,-'he Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, svgq as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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 constriction 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, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/ DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
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 Penmittee 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 11, Ill 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 T 15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved 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.

Mr. Dennis Wells
January 17, 2008
Page 3
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abi e by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Pennittee to an enfrrremcnt 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Alvin Moretz, P.E., Moretz Engineering, Kings Mountain
Cleveland County Health Department
DWQ Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. -
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
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