NC0020559_AUTHORIZATION TO Construct_19890907

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William 1N'. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 7, 1989
Mr. Eric M. Williams, City Manager
City of Henderson
P. O. Box 1434
Henderson, N. C. 27536
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. NCO020559
Authorization to Construct
City of Henderson
Nutbush Creek WWTF
Sludge Holding Tank
Vance County
Dear Mr. Williams:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received on August 9, 1989, 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 1,000,000 gallon
sludge holding tank with all associated piping, pumps, and appurtenances to serve the City of
Henderson Nutbush Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph B of the
NPDES Permit No. NCO020559 issued August 31, 1989, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0020559.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required
by this Division, including the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or
disposal facilities.
The Raleigh Regional Office, phone no. 919/733-2314, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
• Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a •
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
F.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. 'The operator must hold a certificate of the
grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50%
complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the
operator in responsible charge.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management, in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
The issuance of this permit 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 Mr. Randy Jones, telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely;
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Vance County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Training and Certification Unit
Peirson &Whitman, Inc.
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