NC0064726_AUTHORIZATION TO Construct_20050719

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The Honorable William G. Hardy, Mayor
Town of East Bend
108 W. Main Street
East Bend, North Carolina 27018-0108
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Hardy:
Michael F. Easley. Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.H. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 19, 2005
Modified Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 064726AOI
Town of East Bend
East Bend Industrial Park W WTP UV System
Yadkin County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received on October 12, 2004 by
the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and
found to be satisfactory. Authorization to Construct was originally issued February 23, 2005.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing 0.01 MGD
East Bend Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into
an unnamed tributary of the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity, and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Addition of an ultraviolet disinfection system to meet dosage requirements at the peak
hourly flow rate of 40,000 gpd. The system will be housed in a concrete vault not
included in the originally approved plans and specifications. Spare lamps, and one spare
UV module have been provided as required by the DWQ reliability requirements for UV
disinfection in Class "C" waters, pursuant to the application received on
October 12, 2004, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO064726 issued November 26, 2003, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0064726.
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The Honorable William Hardy, Mayor
July 19, 2005
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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215. I, and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an oar -site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T 15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class [1, [11 and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additionshnodifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safely Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

The Honorable William Hardy, Mayor
July 19, 2005
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Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: Patrick Rushing, P.E., Municipal Engineering Services Company, P.A.
Yadkin County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Surface Water Protection/Point Source Branch
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, E.I.
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