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Pat McCrory - Donald R. van der Vaart
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Dr. Amy E. Patterson
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
PO Box 2289
Highlands,NC 28741
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Permit No:NCG550658
Macon County -
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Dear Dr. Patterson:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form from the inspection
conducted on 11/12/2015. The facility was found to be.in compliance with permit NCG550658.
Please ensure that the path to the discharge pipe is cleared of vegetation so that the discharge -
pipe/receiving stream can be observed. _
I have enclosed a Technical Bulletin for General Permits for SFRs for additional information
regarding your wastewater treatment system.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you
or your staff have any questions,please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, n
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Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist
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2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swwrnauoa,N.C. 28778
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'Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Tmnsacdon Code NPDES 'Mr./dsy Inspected Type Inspector - F..Type 9
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Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Faclllb lessees!(For IndusVlal Users discharging to POTW,also include. Entry Tlme/Date Permit Effective Dade
POTW name and NPDES oerrnit Number) 10:OOAM 15/11/12 13108/01
HigblandaCaahlen Anlmal Clinic
N65 Cashiers Rd Exit TimelDate Permit Expiration Date
Highlands NC 28741 10:20AM 15111/12 18/W131
Name(.)of Onside RBpre.an afl.(.)R de.(a)/Phone and Fax Number(.) Other Faclllry Data
Amy E PMmrmrl/628-52M206/8285264739
Name,Address of Responslile OfllclalRide/Phone and Fax Number
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AmyE Petferean;P0 Box 2288 Highlands NC 28741///
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
EPouenUReceiving Waters
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach edtlitional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names)end Sign�tms(.)of Impeder(.) A9.ncy M.e Pho0.and Fax Numbers Date
Severly Price '6I Olvision of Water Ouallry/18 2 8-2 9 645 0 0r 1111c l(5-
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Sectionn Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach addionallssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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rhododendron branches so that the pipe/discharge point can be observed.
It is recommended that you have your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years to protect your sand filter.
Them ms no one on site at the time of the inspection. Attempts were made to contact the permittee
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Permit: NCG550858 Omer-Facllfly: Highlands-Cach1.m Animal Clinic
Inspection Date: 11/1212015 Inspection Type: Compiian.Evaluation 1
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to lheouffall properly maintained? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The oath to the discharge Pipe should be cleared of rhododendron branches so that the pipe
and discharge point can be observed
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Colson H.Sullins,Director
August 22,2007
Dr.Amy Patterson
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
P,O. Box 2289
Highlands,NC 28741
Subject: Renewal of coverage/General Permit NCG550000
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Certificate of Coverage NCG550658
Mown County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your renewal application [received on January 29,20071,the Division is renewing
Certificate of Coverage(CoC)NCG550658 to discharge under NCG550000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 [or as subsequently amended].
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are
unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Asheville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the Permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit,please contact Toys.
Fields [919 733-5083,extension 551 or tova fields@ncma l nett or Susan Wilson [919 733-5083, extension 510
or susan a [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for Coleco H. Sullins � AUG 2 8 2007 �
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG550658
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
OTHER 100%DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Dr.Amy Patterson
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
is hereby authorized to discharge domestic wastewater [500 GPD] from a facility located at
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Cullasaja River in subbasin 04-04-
01 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 22, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 22, 2007.
for Colleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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�FR Michael F.Easley,Governor
(� William GRoss Jr.,Secretary
North Caroline Department of Environment andNatural Resources
iJW4..�[ Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
O Y Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
December 5, 2006 E, r
Dr. Amy Patterson, DMV
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Post Office Box 2289
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Permit No: NCG550658
Macon County
Dear Dr. Patterson:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on November 30, 2006. Mr. Keith Haynes and I of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection, The facility was found
to be in Compliance with permit NCG550658.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
/-eFros" t
Environmental Engineer
cc: NPDES Unit
Central Files
Asheville Files
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2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Telephone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Envlranmentel Protection Agency
EPA Washlirston D C 20460 TA
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Water COm liance Ins action Re OFI Proval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 LIJ 2 let 31 NCG550658 111 121 06/11/30 it 181g1 191 0l 20l
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA -------------------------Reserved------------------
611 L I_I 169 701 l 711 1. 921 NI 731 14 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B. Facility Data C LJJ
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also Include Entry TimelDate Permit Effective Dale
POTW name and NPDE$permit Number)
Hi.ghlantls-Cashiers Animal Clinic
10:30 API 06/11/30 02/08/01
2465 Cashiers Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Data
Higblantls NC 25141 10:45 AM 06/11/30 01/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Fitles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible Offmlalatie/Phone and Fax Number
Amy E Pattaxson,PO Box 2289 Highlands NC 28191//104-526-5206/8285 Contacted
Section CI Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Findin /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names)and Signature(s)of Inspectors) Agency/OfBcelPhone and Fax Numbers Data
Larry Ptnat z/ ARC WQ//828-296-4500 Nxt.4658/
Keith Haynes ,/f/'/ !/� �' .0 4]Q//828-296-4500/
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The system appears to be operating properly, there was no wastewater surfacing from the system and no
discharge at the time of the inspection.
It is recommended that you have your septic tank pumped every 3 to 5 years to protect your sand filter.
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor Fl,V° Vftl�lan1'G.R�ss )ln—*ret ry
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January 9, 2007
Amy Patterson
P.O. Box 2289
Highlands, NC 28741
Subject: Renewal Notice/General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550658
Macon County
Dear Pern ittee:
You are receiving this notice because you currently own a property covered under the subject
General Permit for the discharge of domestic wastewater. NCG550000 will expire on July 31, 2007.
Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1. 2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your property was last issued on August 1, 2002,
The Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 is still
necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed
Technical Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and
submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Keith Haynes in the
NC DENR Asheville Regional Office at. That person [or other staff members] can help
you determine if you should renew your CoC..
➢ If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the
address or phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
➢ This information request does not pertain to the Annual Fee of$50.00 billed
separately by the Division's Budget Office. No money is required for this
procedure. The Annual Fee is like the fee you annually pay the DMV for the sticker on
your vehicle's license plate. Renewal of your CoC is like the renewal of your Driver's
License [ca. every five years].
➢ If you have already mailed a renewal request,you may disregard this notice.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 It
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NCG550658 renewal notice
January 9,2007
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The attached application form shows the information the Division has on file for your
property. Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the form.
Complete the additional questions, then sign and date the form..
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The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number
or e-mail address listed below. (If it is difficult to reach me, please be aware that your facility is one
of over 1100 that I am contacting regarding the renewal of NCG550000.)
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Keith Haynes
NPDES file
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor FEF. HR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director N®�R Ic OUI,A F MENT OF
ENVIR N EN AND NATURAL RESouROES
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AMY E PATTERSON
CASHIERS ANIMAL CLINIC
PO BOX 2289
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 .
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Cashiers Animal Clinic
COC Number NCG550658
Macon County
Door Perri
Your residence or facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG550000. This
Pei mit expires on July 31,2002. Division of Water Quality(DWQ)staff is in the process of rewriting this permit
with a scheduled reissue in the summer of2002. Once the permit is reissued,your residence or facility would be
eligible for continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit,you most apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier,we are informing you in advance that your permit will
be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This will serve as
your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and returned with the
required information by February 01,2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the general permit.There is
no renewal fee associated with this process.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least$250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request Discharge of wastewater from your
residence or facility without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of
NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to$10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the stale has been terminated,please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be refilled when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal In please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-25 t-6208 or Bill Mills of the Central Office Sea mwater Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.548
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett,Supervisor
Slur mwator and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stounwinea and General Permits Unit Piles
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 26,2002
AMY E PATTERSON i
HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS ANIMAL CLINIC I
PO BOX 2289
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Subject: Reissue-NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
CDC Number NCG550658
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG550000,the Division of
Water Quality(DWQ)is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This CDC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994(or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
' A copy of the Certificate of Coverage For your treatment facility
' A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal,state,or local law rule,standard,ordinance,order,judgment,or
decree.
Please note that effective January 1, 1999 the fees for all permits issued by DWQ were changed. This changed the
fee for your wastewater general permit coverage from a$240 fee paid once every five years to a yearly fee of$50.
If you have not already been billed this year for the yearly fee,you will receive a bill later this year.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office Slormwater
and General Permits Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.548
Sincerely,
3�4� t�nMr�f-
far Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater&General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolinz^)'`
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AMDivision of Water QualityJames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p ID FEEN F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director y Julyzl, 1997
Amy E.Patterson
P.O.Box 2289
Highlands,NC 28741
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550658
Renewal of General Permit
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid from the effective date on the permit until July 31, 2002. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. If any
parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,you have
the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is
made, this Certificate of Coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change forest to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact the NPDES Group at the address below.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
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'Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Group
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX[phone] p&e®dem.ehnr.state.nc.us
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JTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000 ��
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG550658
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WAPT,EWATERFROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Amy E. Patterson
is hereby authorized to operate a wastewater treatment facility which includes a septic tank, sand filter
and associated appurtenances with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility
located at
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
2465 Highway 64 East
Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40401 in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II,III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached. j
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997. II'
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 21, 1997.
_�/A. Preston Howard,Jr., P.E., Director
6 Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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March 19, 1996
w EP JPI P
ALTON T. BYERS
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HIGHLANDS/CASHIERS HOSP-CHEST
PO BOX 742
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
SUBJECT: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
PERMIT NO. W00010330
HIGHLANDS/CASHIERS HOSP-CHEST
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
On February 27, 1995 the Division of Environmental Management issued you
the subject permit. One of the conditions of the subject permit read as
follows:
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 requirements of this permit and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C. , 27626-0535.
To date, our records show that no certification has been received for the
subject permit. If the permitted facility has been constructed and placed into
operation please submit the required certification immediately. Operation of
the treatment system prior to submission of the required certification is in
violation of your permit and is subject to enforcement action. If you have any
questions, please contact your consulting engineer for this project,
CRANSTON,ROBERTSON & WHIT at [phone]. If the facility has not been
constructed, please contact the Asheville Regional Office at [phone], so
that they can update their records.

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Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
F3"
xo lyn McCaskill,Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: File
Asheville Regional Office

State of North Carollnp
Department of Environmepnt,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary C)GC H N R
Nann B. Guthrie, Reglonal Manager
Asheville Reglonal Offlce
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 14, . 1995
Dr. Amy E. Patterson
Highlands Animal Clinic
Post Office Box 1312
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Subject: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Highlands Animal Clinic
NPDES Permit Number NCG550658
County
Dear Dr. Patterson: Ir
On June 8, 1995, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facility which serves The Highlands Animal Clinic. The
facility was operating normally and considered to be in
compliance. The septic tank should be pumped every year or two
as needed. Otherwise, the sand filter should be adequate until
public sewer is available.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please
contact me at 704-251--6208 .
Sincerely,
�, '�' ';��
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
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Department of Environment,
Health and Naiurai Resources A&
Division of Environmental Management , Aa
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C—)FE H N F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary %� ��'
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director iri l,\°
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November 7, 1994 N0�
MR ALTON T. BYERS
HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL, INC.
PO BOX 742
HIGHLANDS,NORTH CAROLINA 28741 Subject: Retain of Incomplete Application
Chestnut Hill Reti ment Ctr
Sewers-Private
Macon County
Dear MR BYERS:
In accordance with Division policy, the enclosed application package, which was received on
November 2, 1994, is being returned as incomplete.The following checked items are lacking:
. -Three sets of plans/specifications signed and sealed by an N.C. Professional Engineer.
. -Five sets of plans/specifications signed and sealed by an N.C. Professional Engineer.
. -Three copies of all required supporting materials.
Appropriately completed and signed application form plus one copy.
. -Letter from NPDES Permit holder requesting Authorization to Construct.
. -Letter from current permit holder requesting name change.
. -Letter of flow acceptance(SPECIFYING FLOW)from owner of receiving treatment
facility.This letter must be included in package when re-submitted.
. -Operational Agreement for sewers owned by individual residents, a homeowners
association, or a developer.
. -Permit application processing fee of$.
. -Subsurface evaluation/soil scientist's report for surface and subsurface waste disposal
permits,including loading rate calculations.
-Waste analyses and Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure(TCLP) Analysis.
-Other Items:
*As specified in the Instructions to Engineer regarding the Regional Classification-
page 6 of application -Regional Classification must be completed by the regional office
and replaced in package prior to submittal.
After all required submittal information has been obtained,the completed application package may be
resubmitted in accordance with the submittal instructions included on the application form. Be sure to
submit all originally submitted information (and copies)along with the required additional information.
If you have any questions,please contact Michael Allen at(919) 733-5083.
cc: Asheville Regional Office Sincerely, ^
Cranston, Robertson&Whitehurst d//) �Q� / -
SERG Return File ./
arolyn McCaskill, Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays State Eneineerin_�Review Group
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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f Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C. P.O..HIGHWAY
BOX 64
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ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS (704)7e3-2
DATE: October 31, 1994
TO: Mr. Bill Anderson - NC EHNR
RE: Our File No. 94-405 Sewer System to serve Chestnut Hill
Gentlemen:
We are transmitting the following items(s):
( ) Original Tracing(s)
( j Print(s)
( ) Revised Drawing(s)
( X_ ) Set(s) of Documents Page 6 of 10 of Sewer Permit APPlicaGon
( ) Engineer's Estimate
( ) Original for Recordation
( ) Set(s) Applications for Approval
( ) Set(s) of Plans 2
( X ) U.S.G.S. Quad Map showing location of project1a
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Remarks:
For your review, comments, and signature.
Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C.
By: E. Carey Ayres, P E/sbm

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TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the surface waters identified in number 5
below and on the attached map segment:
Name of surface waters: i�G✓Pe-✓j
C7neeific*non(as established bythe Environmental Management Commission): & s'rC T,c��T
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Signature of regional office personI
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENGINEER
In order to determine whether provisions for dual or standby power may be requi_Td for the
subject facility, the classification of the closest downslope surface waters(the surface waters that
any overflow from the facility would flow toward) must be determined. You are required to
submit this foam,with items 1 through 10 completed, to the appropriate Division of Environmental
Management Regional Water Quality Supervisor(see attached listing). At a minimum, you must
include an 8.5"by I V'copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows
the subject surface waters..You must identify the location of the facility and the closest downslope
surface waters (waters for which you are requesting the classification)on the submitted map copy.
The application may not be submitted until this form is completed and included with the submittal.
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AT.
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Division of Environmental Management r
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor ��C� �p
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary � G H N r1
Nonn B. Guthrie, Regional Manager
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
April 28, 1994
Dr. Amy E. Patterson
Highlands Animal Clinic
Post Office Box 1312
Highlands., North Carolina 28741
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Highlands Animal Clinic
NPDES Permit Number NCG550658
Macon County
Dear Dr. Patterson:
On April 26, 1994, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facility which serves The Highlands Animal Clinic . A copy
of the inspection report is enclosed for your records.
At the time of the inspection, the facility was operating
normally and considered to be in compliance.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please
contact me at 704-251-6208 .
Sincerely, d
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
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/TO:. PERMITS AND ENGINwERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
DATE: March 31, 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER NCO065382
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Post Office Box 2289
Highlands, N. C. 28741
2. Date of Investigation: December 18, 1991
3 . Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Dr. Amy E. Patterson
701�-526-5206
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Hwy 64and NC Hwy
28 in Highlands, travel 2 . 1 miles northeast on US Hwy 64 to the
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic on the right.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 04' 25" Longitude: 830 . 11' 21"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U. S.G.S. Quad No. 176-SW(G6SW) USGS Quad Name Highlands
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Relatively
flat, probably near the 100 year flood.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 500 feet.
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10. Receiving stream or affected surface water, UT to Cullasaja
River
a. Classification: "C-Trout"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Little Tennessee 040401
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: This discharge is upstream from the Town of
Highlands and may possibly be reclassified to water supply.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100 % Domestic
% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0. 000500MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:None
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Unknown
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day:
N/A
a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day
3 . Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) : Existing
Septic Tank Sub Surface Sand Filter.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Septage Hauler.
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : Class I
7. SIC Codes(s) : 0742
Wastewater Code(s) : Primary 02 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 440-7
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PART III - OTHER Pti.1'INENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a request for permit renewal for a septic tank/subsurface
sand filter serving an animal clinic. To date, the facility has
not discharged. . There is no evidence of failure in the system.
Permit renewal is recommended.
The latitude and longitude noted in the sub-basin map are in gross
error and should be corrected.
S re of Report ,P/r/eparer
Water Qu li y Regional Supervisor
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ITEM POINTS (5)SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(1) Industrial Prdbeatment Units and/or (a) Carbonaceous Stage
Industrial Pretreatment Program (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System . . ... . 20
(see definition No. 33) Diffused Air System . . . . . . . . . . . 10
(2) DESIGN FLOWOF PLANT IN GPD 4 Mechanical Air System (fixed,
(not applicable to non-contaminated cooling waters, sludge floating or rotor) . . . . . g
handling facilities for water purification plants, totally Separate Sludge Reaeration . . . . 3
(ii) Trickling filler closed cycle systems (del. No. 111, and facilities
consisting only o1 Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d� High Rate.... . .. . . .. . .. . .... 7
0 -- 20,000 ... . . .......... ........... Standard Rate .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . 5
20.001 -- 50,000 . ...... ........ ..... 2 Packed Tower. . .. . . ... . . . . . . 5
50,001 -- 100,000 ... . . ................... . . 3 Diological Aerated Filler or Aerated
100.001 -- 2S0,000. ... . ........ .. ....:...... 4 Biological Filler . . - . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
250,001 -- 500,000 . . . ..................... . . 5 (iv) Aeratd e Lagoons ... ..... . . . . . ... .. .. . . 10
500.001 --1,000,000 . . . . ......... ............. a
1.000,001 --2,000.000 . . . . . .. . . .... ........ ... 10 (v) Rotating Biological Contactors . . . . . . . . . . 10
2,000.001 (and up) - rare i point additional for each
200.000 gpd capacity up to a (vi) Sand Filters-
maximum of 30 intermittent biological . . . . . 25
Design Flow (qpd) 4n O/:p0 recirculating biological . . . . . 3
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see delmlllon no.32) (vli) StebilBt lion Lagoons . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
(Iingclaufier . . . . . . . . . 5(al Bar Screens-....... 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
or
- ��"""'"" (ix) Single stage system (oror coo mbinn ed
(b) Mechanical Screens, Slane Screens or carbonaceous removal of BOB and
Comminuting Devices........... nitrogenous removal by nitrification
(c) Grit Removal. .......
"`""" 2 (see del. No. 12) (Points for this item
... . .. . ... ............. 1
or have to he in addition to items (. (a)
(d) Mechanical in Aerated Grit Removal . . . . . . . . . p O) Through (5) (a) (to a
(e) Flow Measuring Device . . . .. ,_. . I (=1 Nutrient additions to enhance BOO
-.... . . ... . . removal.... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
or
if Instrumented Flow Measu,emenl. . . 2 (xi) Biological Culture
organs (-Super dBugs
rem addition
(g)Preaemlion. . . . . . . ... le enhance organic compound removal . . . 5
2 (b) Nitrogenous Stage
(h) Influent Plow Equalization . . . . . . . 2 (it Aeration - High Purify Oxygen System . . . 20
(1) Grease or Oil Separarel - Gravity. . . . _ 2 unused Air System . . . 10
Mechanical 3 Mechanical Air System (lixetl,
Dissolved Air Flotation o floating, or color) , o
0) Prechlorinalion . . . . . _ . ._ 5 Separate Sludge Resection . . . 3
(n) Bird., Filler -
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT FITS High Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
(a) Seplic Tank (see definition to. 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Standard Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
(b) Imhoff Tank . . . . _ 5 Packed Tower 5
Ic) Prime,Credfinn, - - BloogiC31 Aerated Fitter or Aerated
(d) Selling Ponds or Si,111in, Tank in, hinga,., 0 1 9c I Filter 1 0
Non tpn'c Nale( I (-Irdge ha dl g f 'Ihni 0.) n tat g Biological eon,""," _ _ 10
lo, wale. pul4malbn plan.., sand, gmvd (") .sand 1=➢Ie,-
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wnl;oncuhon re9anora6on-. . . . __ ` 3) app a _
with carbon rngenwalmn. . . . .. . .. .. .. . d _ 15 (3) a). (5) (a) (xg. (6) (a). (6) (b), ac (h), p) (e).
(L) powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - (s) (a), (g) (b), or (g) (d 5 points each List 5 `.
-in"id carbon regnneragon . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . 5 -
-.if, .,ban regeneration . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . . . 15 — - - - 5
(d) Dianiklilhalion Process (separate process) . . . . . 10
(e) Elechodialysis ... ... . . _........ ....... .. . . . 5 U1) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
If) Foam Separation. . .... ......... . ...... .. . . . . . 5 (a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Selling Ponds _
IS) led Exchange ...............—.-_.......... 5 for Organic or Toxic.Materials including wastes
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
(see definition no. 2211 (not applicable for phosphorous compounds In amounts significantly
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining greater than is common for domestic wastewater 4
operations) (b) basins
Flow re inherent
(not applicable to storage
(i) on agricnllurally managed sites (See del. '
basins which are inherenl in land application systems). 2
No.4) ....gh fat infiltration
n filtat_......onsagr .. . 10 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
u b high role inlillralion on non-a 'culW rail �l
( ) Y 9 90 Y Inherent in land application systems...................
moserra,en
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pipe sbysubsurfaand gradisposal
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apressure 4 O) Thermal Pollution Control Device............................. . 3 III
plants consisting of septic lank and nitrifica-
tion Imes only)......................... .. .. 4 TOTAL POINTS
(i) MicrosUeens.................................. 5
(j) Phosphorus Removal by Biological Processes CLASSIFICATION —
(See del.No.26) ............................ 20
(it) Polishing Ponds - without aeration... . . . . 2 Class l........................................................... 5 - 25 Points
will,aeration.... .. . . . . 5 Class ll........................................................ 26- 50 Points
(1) Post Aeration cascade .... —. . . .. 0 Class till........................................._....... 51- 65 Points
diffused or mechanical . . . 5 Class IV....................................................... 56- Up Points
(an) Reverse Osmosis................. .—......... . 5
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(n) Sand or Mixed-Media Fillers -low rate . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
high rate... . . . . ... 5 do not require a certified operator, Classification of all other
(a) Treatment processes for removal of metal or facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
cyanide.................................. .. 15 charge.
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide . ... . . . . . 15 Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class II.
iLUDGETREATMENT Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal l
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated............... 10 or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Aerobic........... .. . . 5
Unhealed...... . . 3 Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . . . . . . . 5 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class l
(a) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravily..:....... .. . . .. . 2 Ill
Vacuum Assisted . . . . . . . 5
(d) Sludge Eluidalion.. . . .......——.... . . . . . . .. 5 In-plant processes and related control equipment which are an
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(a) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or,thermal) . ... _ . . 5 integral part of industrial produclion-chat not be considered waste
(1) Sludge Thickener(gravity)............. . . . . . 5 treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences
9 gPd
(g) (not applicable
Air 10 8 unit Unit havinga design flow of t,000 or less, shall not be subject to
(not applicable to a unit rates in (g (i) . . . . . . .. . . 6 rating.
(h) Sludge Gas r,Tak- (including gas storage) . . . . 2
(i) Sludge Holding Tank - Aealed......... . . . . . . 5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Non-armed... . . . . . . - . . 2
(j) Sludge Incinerabr - (not including activated
carbon regeneralion) . 1 0
(k) Vacuum Filler, Centrifuge or Filler Press or other
similar dewalering devices .... .. . ... . . . . . . . . . 1 0
6) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incineraled ash)
(a) Lagoons-......_... ...._.... ........ . . .. .. .. . 2 l
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
(see delmilion 22rd
-where Ids facility holds lire land app. permit 10
by contracting to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit . . . . . 2
-land aPPlication-'Bf sludge by a cil who does
not held the permit for the wastewater Ireatmenl
lacilie where the sludge is generaled . - . . . . . 1 0
(c) LannullledFinnic).. . . . .......... . . . .. . ..... . 5
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State of North Carolina WIUAIle ecl, .'al Lli,
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural 110MfllgMU' Carulie,
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary Director
March 18, 1992
Ms. Amy E. Patterson, proprietor Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Amy E. Patterson, n9M Post Office Sox 2269 NPDES Permit No.N000653B2
Highlands, NC 28741 Highlands-Cashiers Animal
Dear Ms. Patterson Macon County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on February 26, 1992:
Application Form
_ Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
-'L Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
_ Local Government Signoff,
— Source Reduction and Recycling,
_ Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin;
_ Application Form I
_ Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
_ Application Processing Fee of
_ Delegation of Authority (see attached)
_ Biocide Sheet (see attached)
_ Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
_ Interbasin Transfer,
_ Other
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston Salem
704Q516206 919/9861541 704/663-1699 919/57147 919A)6 si 919/395-3900 919/8967007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, Nonh Carolina 27Q"535 Telephone 919-733-MI5
An Equal Oo—t—m Ahkmoiw MIon Emply

If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Charles M. Lowe
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. 7ou wiii be advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and rFnId
ions reg ding this
discharge. If you have any questions rhis pp ations,
please contact the review person listed
,
S frit, P .E.
CC: Asheville Regional Office

,rate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A74J
Division of Environmental ManagementJames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor �
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID H N F 1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 15,1993
Amy E. Patterson
Highland-Cashiers Animal Clinic
P O Box 2289
Highlands NC 28741 Subject: Highland-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Certificate of Coverage NCG550658
General Permit NCG550000
Formerly NPDES Permit NC0065382
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
The Division of Environmental Management has recently evaluated allexisting individual permits for potential
coverage under general permits currently issued by the Division. 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0127 allows the Division to
evaluate groups of permits having similar discharge activities for coverage under general permits and issue �q
coverage where the Division finds control of the discharges more appropriate in this manner. The Division has
determined that the subject discharge qualifies for such coverage. Therefore, the Division is hereby issuing the
subject Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit no.NCG550000 which shall void NPDES
Permit NC0065382. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement dated December 6,1983 and as subsequently
amended.
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this.general permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to submit an individual permit application,associated processing fee and letter requesting
coverage under an individual permit. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding. Please
take notice this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable. Part II,EA. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change of ownership or control of this discharge.
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. Construction of any
wastewater treatment facilities will require issuance of an Authorization to Construct from this Division.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Certificate of Coverage and respective general permit may Ali 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. Please note that the general permit does require j
monitoring in accordance with federal law. The monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the Division
unless specifically requested,however, the permittee is required to maintain all records for a period of at least
three (3) years.
Post Office Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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Amy E.Patterson
Highland-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Certificate of Coverage No, NCG550658
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage is an administrative action initiated by the Division of
Environmental Management and therefore,no fees are due at this time. In accordance with current rules, there
are no annual administrative and compliance monitoring fees for coverage under general permits. The only fee
you will be responsible for is a renewal fee at the time of renewal. The current permit expires July 31, 1997. -
This coverage will remain valid through the duration of the attached general permit. The Division will be
responsible for the reissuance of the general permit and at such time,you will be notified of the procedures to
follow to continue coverage under the reissued permit. Unless you fail to follow the procedures for continued
coverage,you will continue to be permitted to discharge in accordance with the attached general permit.
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes,rules,regulations,or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management
or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or
Local other governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter,please contact either the
Asheville .Regional Office,Water Quality Section at telephone number 704/7.51-6208, or a review engineer in }
the NPDES Group in the Central Office at telephone number 919/733-5083.
�A.Preston Howar .,P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Piles
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No.NCG550658
TO DISCHARGE TREATED DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DI CHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Highland-Cashiers Animal Clinic #
is hereby authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from a facility located.at
Highland-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Macon County
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to receiving waters designated as the UT Cullasaja River/Little Tennessee Basin r
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II;
III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 1, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit
Signed this day,November 15, 1993.
/A. Preston Howar ,Jr.,P.E.,Duector
Division of Environmental Management i
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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State of North Carolin.
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources *A
Division of Environmental Management
��� James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E H N Fi
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
P May 19, 1993
Amy E.Patterson
P O Box 2289
Highlands,NC 27841
Subject: Permit No.NCD065382
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
Macon County
Dear Ms.Patterson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 26, 1992,
1992, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part B,EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Charles Alvarez at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A.Preston Howard,Jr. -
Director
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cc: Mr.Jim Patrick,EPA
Asheville Regional Office„
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Permit No. NCO065382
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Catalina Environmental
Management Commission,and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Amy E.Patterson,DVM
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
US Highway 64
East of Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Cullasaja River in the Little Tennessee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, B, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 1997
Signed this day May 19, 1993
original Signed By
Colson H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0065382
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Amy E.Patterson,DVM
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing septic tank(subsurface sand filter facility located at
Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic,US Highway 64, East of Highlands,Macon County (See
Part III of this Permit),and -
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to the Cullasaja River which is classified Class WS-III Tr waters in the Little
Tennessee River Basin.

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PARTI
Section B. Schedule of Comnhance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shalt submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case,the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Pan II
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management
2. DEMor Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management,Department of Environment,Health and
Natural Resources. .
3. l
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured,divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge'is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average'
in Part I of the permit.
_c. The "maximum daily discharge'is the total mass (weight)of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as 'Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured,divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
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a. The "average monthly concentration,"other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as"Monthly Average"under"Other Limits"in
Part I of the permit.
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b. The"average weekly concentration,"other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week(arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"under"Other.Limits" in
Pan I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum"under"Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration,"other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow -
value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
__. .fecal_coliforrn_bacteria is-the-geometric-mean of the counts for samples_collected.during a i-
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration"(for dissolved oxygen)is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day,the -
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average"in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation"in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement"is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A 'continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. TVnes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection,or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However,in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6)hours nor the number of samples less
than four(4)during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the amilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the Clean Water Act.
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SECTION B. GENERAL CONDMONS j
1. Duty to Comely
The pemrittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncomplianceI
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action;for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance,. or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d)of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
—- -- negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of-$2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of$5,000
to$50,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed$10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed$125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms,conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed$10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed$125,000.
2. Duty to Wlftigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part 11, C-4) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. .Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any.responsibilities, liabilities,or penalties to which the permittee,is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq.or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,such as fish kills,even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights -The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property,or any exclusive privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights,nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severabilily
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application
of such provision to other circumstances,and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected.
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Duty to Reaooly
If the perrrrittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit,the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Exmiradon of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive j
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date,the permittee shall submit such
information,forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permitee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Sienatorv&Quirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
0) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision malting functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranldng elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2)The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued,or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification,revocation and reissuance,or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification.Revocation and Reissuance.or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit,revoking and reissuing the permit,or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211 .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions,requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Oo re ator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes,and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade 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 any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .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, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classed,the perrittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. $pyff Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Ned IQHalt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. B,y ap ssing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass"means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) 'Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
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(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2)Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II,E. 6.of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance;and
(C)The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c.of this section.
(2)The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the [tree
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5 Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly.designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset..
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed,contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant evidence that:
(1)An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s)of the upset;
(2)The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3)The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4)The permittee complied with any remedial measures requited under Part 11, B. 2.of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilizatioNdisposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued,to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation,even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices. -
7. Power F it e%
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation,Title 15A,North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent j
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1, Rc=sentarlve.Samnlin
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified,before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. ReRQrfi0.g
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)Form (DEM No.MR 1, 1.1,2,
3)or alternative forms approved by the Director,DEM,postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
-- case-of-anew-facility,,,on the-last day of the month-following the commencement of discharge. -
Duplicate signed copies of these,and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once-through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act,as Amended,and Regulation 40 CFR 136;or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit,all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Ta-mZrring
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than$20,000 per day of violation,or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention -
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information,including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit,for a period of at least years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording R s,l s
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date,exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used;and
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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative(including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law,to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted,or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment),practices,or operations regulated or required under this permit and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable tines,for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION .. REPORTINGREQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharg5.
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants_discharged- This.notification.applies to-pollutants_which_are-subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit,nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1)•
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted '
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Rooms
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part 11.
D.2 of this permit)or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected,the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit
(2)Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit
(3)Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance .
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part II.E. 6. of this permit.

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8. .Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director,it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility;or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act,effluent data shalt not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Renorr_C
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitorine
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter(1 mg/1)for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1)Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 ug/1);
(2)One milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Recuirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

Part III Permit No. NCO065382
E. Disinfection Condition
In the event that violations of the fecal coliform requirements of the North Carolina water quality
standards occur as a result of this discharge, disinfection will immediately be required and the
permit amended to establish a colifortn effluent limitation.

PARTIV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit

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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
August 5, 1986
Dr. Amy E. Patterson
Highlands Animal Clinic
P. 0. Box 1312
Highlands, N. C. 28741
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0065382
Authorization to Construct
Highlands Animal Clinic
Septic Tank Sand Filter
,Macon County
Dear Dr. Patterson:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received May 27, 1986, 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 a 500 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a 1,000 gallon
septic tank a dosing chamber with a 44 GPM submersible pump and a high water level
alarm, and a subsurface sand filter measuring 13 feet by 33.5 feet to serve Highlands
Animal Clinic with a treated discharge into an unnamed tributary of the Gullasaja
River.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph C
of the NPDES Permit No. N0065382 issued May 16, 1986, and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0065382.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part
III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with G.S. 143.215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
PaAelion Preuznh'on PaYs
P.O.Box 27687, Raleo, North Gmhna 276IIJ687 Telephone 919-733-M15
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Aaron Employer

The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341 shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed sub-surface
filter system 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, excluding State Holidays.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
The sand media of the sub-surface filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications and must be analyzed and approved by this Division either by direct
sampling or by acquisition of filter sand from a dealer who is currently certified by
the Division as an acceptable source.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Cecil G.
Madden, . Jr., telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 122.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
Director
cc: Macon County Health Department
Mr. Bill St. John
Ashesville Regional Office
Dennis Ramsey
John Campbell
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Water Qjalit ;ivn
JUN 1986
Western Regronni Oilic e °�•"N" o
CERTIFIED MAIL
&.4sville, Worth Carolina RETURN REUEiP'f REQUESTED
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary June 13, 1986 Director
Mr. John J. .Seehoff
Highlands Realty
P.O. Box 687
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
SUBJECT: Modification to NPDES
Permit No. NCO065382
Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic
Macon County
Dear Mr. Seehoff:
On May 16, 1986, the Division of Environmental Management issued NPDES
Permit No. NCO065382 to Dr. Amy E. Patterson and Dr. Neil T. Shipman of
Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic. A review of our file has indicated that an
error was inadvertently made in the permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding
herewith modifications to the subject permit to correct the error. These permit
modifications correct the expiration date of the Permit. The expiration-date
should be April 30, 1991, not April 30, 1990. Please find enclosed an amended
cover sheet which should be inserted into your permit. The old cover sheet
should be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original
permit remain unchanged and in full effect. These permit modifications are issued
pursuant to the requirement of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained
in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification
pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC .0508(b) by written request to the Director
identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made
within 30 days following receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and
binding. Should your request be denied, you will have the right to request
an adjudicetory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part 11, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change of ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits
Continued .. .
p0ulm Prevention Prays
P.O.Box 27687, Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Oppno,nity Af i mares Potion Employer

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Highlands Realty
required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any
other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If ybu have any questions concerning these permit modifications, please
contact Mr. Dale Overcash telephone number 919-733-5083.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
FOR
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Asheville Regional Office,,
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Permit No. NCO065382
STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1,
other lawful.-standards, and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended,
DR. AMY E. PATTERSON
DR. NEIL T. SHIPMAN
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic
Highway 64 East in Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Cullasaja River
in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Part 1, 11, and 111 hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 13, 1986.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
April 30, 1991.
Signed this day of June 13, 1986.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
FOR
R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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C / / State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor CERTIFIED986 MAIL R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Director
Mr. John J. Seehoff
Highlands Realty
PO Box 687
Highlands , NC 28741
Subject: Permit No . NCO065382
Highlands Cashiers,.Animal Clinic
:
Dear Mr. Seehoff: Macon County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
January 13, 1986, we are forwarding herewith the subject State — NPDES
permit . This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215. 1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
�. Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained is this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver
or modifications upon written demand to the Director within 30 days
following receipt of this permit , identifying the specific issues to be
contended. The filing of this request will not affect your right to request
a hearing on these issues. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be
final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This,_permit—does -no-t- -f-fact-.-the--legal requirement, to--obtain Other' -
-permits which may, br requ#rem b3—•tfie--D1vision- of °Environmental" Management or
. . .permits required by. the Division_of..-Land.. Resources, Coastal-- Area-Management - --
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr.
Mack Wiggins, at telephone number 919/733-5083.
ORIGIINAd %)Wkt€ft, RECEIVE
ARTMUR MOUBCRRY WaterQUAity Divisl"
IOR
R. Paul Wilms
MAY 21 1986
cc : Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Asheville Regional Supervisor. Western Regional Off/oc
Asheville, Nonth C:arolln4
Po/(uhbn Prevention Pays
P.O.Box 27697,Raklgh,North Carolina 27611.76 Telephone 919-733-M15
Ae Equal Oppo ity Affi.d a Anion Employer

Permit No . NCO065382
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under The
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215. 1 , other lawful standards and regulations promulgated
and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Dr. Amy E. Patterson
Dr. Neil T. Shipman
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located
at
Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic
Highway 64 East in Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the
- - Cullasaja Riveiin= ice ""="'= -assee-River Basin --
In accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements , and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This-permit-shall-be, effective May 16, 1986 ---- - ---
__This permit and the authorization to discharge shall. expire..at _.. .
midnight on April 30, 1990
Signed this day of May 16, 1986
ORIGINAL SIGND)i. Y
ARTHUR MOUB£RRY
FOR
R. Paul Wilma, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

rarmit No . NCO065382
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Dr . Amy E. Patterson
Dr. Neil T. Shipman
is hereby authorized to:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of a wastewater
treatment plant, and
2. Make an outlet into an unnamed tributary to the Cullasaja
River, and
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the
Division of Environmental Management, construct and operate a
500 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic
tank and a subsurface sand filter located on Highway 64 East
in Highlands, Macon County (See Part III of this permit) , and
4. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary
to the Cullasaja River which 1s classified Class "B-Trout"
water in the Little Tennessee River Basin.
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Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent
limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the
folllowing schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in
the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit
either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions
being required by identified dates, a written notice of
compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice
shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
requirement.
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C)
Permit No. INJC10101 I I I ! L
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken as required herein
shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the
permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less
than daily shall be taken on a day. and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which
the sample represents.
2. Reporting
e
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)
shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR
2, 3,) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the
completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility,
on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTN: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
3. Definitions
a. Act or "the Act" : The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, also know as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C.
1251, et. seq.
b. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected in one calendar month. The monthly average for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of samples
collected in one calendar month.
C. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected during one calendar week (Sun-Sat) . The weekly
average for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of
all samples collected in one calendar week (Sun-Sat) .
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Permit No. INIC10101 I 1. 1 ' I
d. DEM or Division: means the Division of Environmental
Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.
e. EMC: used herein means the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
f. Flow, M3/day (MGD) : The flow limit expressed in this
permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
g. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of
values is the summation of the individual values divided by
the number of individual values.
h. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values
is the Nth root of the product of the individual values
where N is equal to the number of individual values. The
geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the
arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1) .
i. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples
collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to
flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to
flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a
composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent
grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals
between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than
hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in
the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the
interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number
of hours than the detention time in number of days;
provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent
grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of
grab samples less than four during any discharge period of
24 hours or less.
j . Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples
collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually.
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Permit No. INIC10101 I I I I 1
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Act,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304 (g) , 33
USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the
requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
I£ the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s)
designated herein more frequently than required by this
permit, using approved analytical methods as specified
above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in
the calculation and reporting of the values is required in
the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the
monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit
by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring
activities required by this Permit including all records of
analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of
instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3)
years. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Permit No. INIC10101 I I I I I
PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with
the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than
or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications
which will result in new, different, or increased discharges
of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES
application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to
the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not
previously limited.
2. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control
facility which results in the discharge of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility or any other
unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown
reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
NPDES permit limitations.
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Permit No. INICI0I0I I I I I I
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working
order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment
or control facilities or systems installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize
any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from
noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in
this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact
of the noncomplying discharge.
S. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or
severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm
drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for
compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of
this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or
overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than six
months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed
data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from
each sewer system bypass or overflow.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any diversion from or
bypass of facilities.
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Permit No. INIC10101 I I i l l
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and
in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate
safeguards to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
S. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction
of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities
or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or
their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of
credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an
effluent source is located or in which any records are
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any
records required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring
equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
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• Permit No. INICIOIOI I I I 1 1
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any
change in control or ownership of facilities from which the
authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the
permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller
by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy
of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS
143-215.3 (a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the
Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may
result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b) (2) or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS
143-215. 1 (b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1 (e) respectively, this
permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in
part during its term for cause including, but not limited
to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure
to disclose fully all relevant facts; or
C. A change in any condition that requires either a
temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge.
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Permit No. INIC10101 I I I i l
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part I1, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent
standard or prohibition (including any schedule of
compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307 (a) of the Act
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any
limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit
shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic
effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part
II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7) , nothing in
this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective
compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability .
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the
institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights -
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property
rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
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Permit No. INICI0I0I I I I I I
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held
invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be
affected thereby.
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date. In order to receive authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit such information, forma, and fees as are required by
the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a
permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6, and 33
USC 1251 et seq.
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Permit No. INIC1010I I I I I I
PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this
facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge,
are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and
written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Certified Operator -
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of
the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of
this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
E. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and
reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or
water quality standard issued or approved under Sections
302 (b) (2) (c) , and (d) , 304(b) (2) , and 307 (a) (2) of the Clean
Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1) contains different conditions or is otherwise more
stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or
2) controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
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Date: October 31, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Macon
NPDES Permit No.NC0065382
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address: Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic
P. 0. Box 2289
Highlands, N. C. 28741
2 . Date of Investigation: July 24, 1989
3 . Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson !
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Dr. Amy E. Patterson
704-526-5206
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Hwy 64 and NC Hwy
28 in Highlands, travel 2. 1 miles northeast on US Hwy 64 to the
Animal Clinic on the right.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35004' 25"
Longitude: 83011' 21"
Attached a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. 176-SW (G6SW) or USGS Quad Name-Highlands
7. Size ( land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : N/A
9. Location of nearest dwelling:
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Cullasaja
River
a. Classifications: "C-Trout"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Little Tennessee 04 04 02
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: This facility is upstream of the Town of Highlands.

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . Type of wastewater: _100% Domestic
Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0. 000, 500 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: None
C. - Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be required _ not needed
2 . Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds N/A
a. highest month in the last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3 . Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment ( specify whether proposed or existing) :
existing septic tank/ sub surface sand filter
S . Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Septage Hauler
6. Treatment plant classification: Class I
7. SIC Code(s) 0742_
Wastewater Code(s) 02 _

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2 . Special monitoring requests: None
3 . Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS This septic tank/
subsurface sand filter serves a fairly small veterinary clinic
with two bathrooms. To date, the system has not discharged
directly to the stream. Permit should be renewed with standard
limits and monitoring requirements. Wasteload indicates greater
than 67: 1 dilution.
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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor 10/6/89 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Amy E. Patterson, Proprietor
Highlands—Cashiers Animal Clinic Subject : NPDES Permit Application
PO Box 2269 NPDES Permit No.NC0065382
Highlands, NC 26741 - Highlands-Cashiers Animal
Dear Ms. Patterson Macon County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on September 21,
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $100.00,
_ Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin :
_ Application Form ,
_ Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of ,
_ Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to Jule Shanklin
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will e advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
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------------------- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM - &'a 4 2ng.S,Wam--
Facility Name: Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic
NPDES No. : NC0065382 Sul 17 1089
Type of Waste: Domestic
Status: Existing/Renewal ABlievillo Regional Office
Receiving Stream: UT to Cullasaja River ille, Nor(h Carolina
Classification: C-Trout
Subbasin: 040401 Drainage area: 0 .500 sq mi
County: Macon Summer 7Q10 : 0.34 cfs
Regional Office: Asheville Winter 7Q10 : 0.45 cfs
Requestor: Jule Shanklin Average flow: 1.7 cfs
Date of Request: 10/6/89 30Q2 : 0.57 cfs
Quad: G6SW
-------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS -------------------------
Wasteflow (mgd) : 0 . 0005 REr1L-„j/A-_,r1
BOD5 (mg/1) : 30 _
NH3N (mg/1) : NR )I,I a1989
DO (mg/1) : NR
TSS (mg/1) : 30 "iiffl(S;„ Oyf;I;IIc �i;tdc
Fecal coliform (#/100ml) : NR
Toxicity Testing Req. :
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Upstream (Y/N) : N Location:
Downstream (Y/N) : N Location:
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These are existing limits. Fecal coliform limit is not necessary due
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Regional Su or: 1 / Date: lO
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County Macon
NPDF.S Permit No . NCO065382
PART I - GENERAI. INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Highlands Cashiers Animal Clinic
Highway 64 East
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
2 . Date of Investigation : February 19, 1986
3 . Report Prepared By : W. E. Anderson
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number : None
704/526-5206
5 . Directions to Site : From the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and N.C. Highway
28 in Highlands, travel northeast on Highway 64 2.1 miles to the Animal Clinic
site on the right.
6 . Discharge Point Latitude : 350 04' 25"
Longitude: 83 11' 21"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map .
USGS Quad No . 176-SW - or USGS Quad Name Highlands
7 . Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Relatively Flat
9 , Location of nearest dwelling : N/A
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : U.T. to cullasaja River
a . Classification : "C-Trout"
b , River Basin and Subbasin No . : L. Tenn. 04-04-02
C . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses : The Cullasaja River flows through highly propulated areas. The
classification will probably be changed to "B-Trout" in April, 1986.

TI - DESCRIPTIuN OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . Type of wastewater : 100 % Domestic
% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater : 001 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater : None
c . Prevalent toxic, constituents in wastewater : N/A
d . Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2 . Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds N/A
a . highest month in the last 12 months _
b . highest year in last 5 years
3 . Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart : N/A
4 . Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) :
The only appropriate treatment system for this discharge is a septic tank/
sub surface sand filter.
5 . Sludge handling and disposal scheme :
6 . Treatment plant classification:

_i III - OTHE12 -'ERTINENT INFORMATION r
1 • Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only) ?
? • Special monitoring requests :
with regulations. Monitoring should be required in confoo, n,
3 . Additional effluent limits requests :
4 . Other :
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The stream appears assimilate this treated wastewater. Permit to be adequate t
Should be issed.
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f-� JAN 241986
�J Western Ro};ional Olhce
69havilln, North Carolina
r�✓'� State of North Carolina
(J ' Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor C- R. Paul Wilms
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ThomasRhodes, $ecregry Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit. No. NC00 " !
County
Dear .� _...� 1 i�/(%
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on
t_- Application Form, '
_ /...- - Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $
Othera 1 , 0
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed) ,
Engineering Proposal See Attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
�- Other s'
If the application is not made complete within thirty 3 days , it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You willhe advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
.discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above .
IS14�lerelya
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'„ Ibthur Mouberry, P.E.
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Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
1 t/ Poflntion Preoenfion Pots
�i�tllltfhtll Pp.Box 27687, Raleigh, North Q.1 na 27611-76U Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affi madw Aaion Employer

.IH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
cNVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D FOR
-.: AGENCY E DATE RECEIVED
AG
to be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade,
and other commercial establishments including vessels
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name Highlands: - Cashiers Animal Clinic _
B. Street address Highway 64 East
C. City ,._ Highlands D. State North Carolina
E. County
Macon F. ZIP 28741
G. Telephone No. 704 526-5206
Area
Code
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 3
4. Nature of business Veterinarian Clinic
S. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all yearyjA or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2,0 February 3.o March 4.o April 5.a May
6.a June 7.a July 8.o August 9.o September IO.o October
I I.0 November 12.0 December
(c) How many days per week: _.
1.01 .2.02.3 3,04-5 4.CE6-7 p"
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, gallons per operating day Volume treated before
'di low scharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day 7-179
1000-4999 5000-5999 10,000- 50.000 None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(2) 13) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily X X
average
B. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average
C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)

—)identified in item 6, either treated or t /
7, If any of the types of we(
treated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10.000-49.999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Nunlcipal sewer system
II, Ihidrrgrunud wrll ,
C. Sgau tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify:
B. Number of separate discharge points:
A,ECI B.a2-3 C.04.5 0.06 or more
9. Name of receiving water or waters Tributary to -Cullasaja River
10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual'.
A,oyes g.IXno
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information Is true, complete, and
_ accurate.
a W &eerAlbW 6„¢�f� J �4 SeBflaf,
Printed Nam of Person Signing � I
i3Yo�C4h— Nr��i�,4v� C6a� CSta�f
Title
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Date Application Signed
dsa
Signature Appl nt
)rth Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2)_ provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
ay false statement representations or certi 1catlpn an any application,'tecord, report, plan,
r other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
nvironmeatal Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
F knowly renders,inaccurate any recording or monitoring'device or method required to be
Aerated or maintained under Article 21;oq! regulations of the Environmental Management Comnissior
mplement'lhg that Article, shalifbe;guiity of a misdemeanor punishable by a -fine not to exceed
10,000, or by imprisonment' not to exceed Six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide
• punishment by a fine of'not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
or a similar offense.)