NC0006564_AUTHORIZATION TO Construct_19950915

State of North Carolina ,y
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
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Division of Environmental Management...
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretk, ry _ n-� ,,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., �.:., Director
September 15, 1995
Mr. Phil Castro
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
P.O. Box 1390
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: Permit No. NCO006564
Authorization to Construct
Baxter Healthcare Corp. WWTP
UV Unit Addition
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Castro:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received May 22, 1995 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 addition of an ultraviolet disinfection unit and relocated outfall line.
The UV unit consists of dual banks, each capable of treating 0.6 MGD flow (for total of 1.2 MG.D design
flow). This Authorization to Construct is granted for the UV unit and all the associated valves, piping,
and appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater to the North Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part Ili, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0006564 issued May 1., 1995, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions -and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0006564.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities niust be disposed off ;n accor,.iance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environm.eiitaf ivtanage. ent,
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 this
Division, such 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 in -place 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, exe.uding ,State Holidays.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0006564
Authorization to Construct
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Page 2
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, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management 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 Susan A. Wilson, telephone number 919/733-
5083, ext. 555.
Sincerely,
�I- fester ard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Central Files
McDowell County Health Department