NC0039578_AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT_20110906

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North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
NCDENR
Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Colleen H. Sullins
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 6, 2011
Mr. Robert J. Cline, Executive Director
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
1246 West Main Street
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 039578A03
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. I
Chemical Feed System Improvements
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Cline:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 26, 2011, by
the Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject
project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 1.5 MGD Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Tuckaseigee
River in the Little Tennessee River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase m design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Conversion of the gaseous chlorination and dechlorination feed system to a liquid feed
system, to include dual 5,000 gallon sodium hypochlorite (chlorination) storage tanks and
dual feed pump system and dual 1,000 gallon sodium metabisulfite (dechlorination) storage
tanks and dual feed pump system; dual 5,000 gallon magnesium hydroxide (Alkalinity)
storage tanks and dual feed pump system; a Chemical Feed/Maintenance Building; and
associated site work, electrical work, and yard piping, 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. NCO039578 issued August 11, 2008, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0039578.
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Mr. Robert J. Cline, Executive Director
September 6, 2011
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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 Division.
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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of 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: 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 T15A:8G.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, 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 additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North

Mr. Robert J. Cline, Executive Director
September 6, 2011
Page 3
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Constrict may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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 Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
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Coleen 1-1. Sullins
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cc: Harry B. Buckner, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A., 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Jackson County Health Department
DWQ Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File

Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1
Chemical Feed System Improvements.
A To C No. 039578A03
Issued September 6, 2011
Engineer's Certification
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the
construction of the modifications and improvements to the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
W WTP, located on River Road (NCSR 1359) in Jackson County, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Conversion of the gaseous chlorination and dechlorination feed system to a liquid feed
system, to include dual 5,000 gallon sodium hypochlorite (chlorination) storage tanks and
dual feed pump system and dual 1,000 gallon sodium metabisulfite (dechlorination) storage
tanks and dual feed pump system; dual 5,000 gallon magnesium hydroxide (Alkalinity)
storage tanks and dual feed pump system; a Chemical Feed/Maintenance Building; and
associated site work, electrical work, and yard piping, in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Mail this Certification to:
Registration No.
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633