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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023281_Regional Office Historical File 2004 to 2016Facility information NPDES permit #: NC0023281 Graham County Facility name: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP — Tapoco Lodge, Inc. WWTP class: II WWTP type: 0.02 MGD extended aeration WWTP with: manual bar screen; aeration basin; two blowers; clarifier with sludge & skimmer returns; aerobic digestor; and continuous flow monitoring WWTP location: 14981 Tapoco Lodge Road (US Hwy 129, north of Tapoco) Responsible official: Dirk Cody Responsible "'s title: President Official's location: 14981 Tapoco Lodge Road Mailing address: 14981 Tapoco Lodge Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771 Email: hcody@gte.net Phone numbers 828-498-2435 Dirk Cody 828-479-3053 " - fak. 828-479-3834 Lamar Williams, ORC 828-736-1327 " - cell Operator information Certified ORC & grade: Lamar Williams — Grade III — Cert # 20540 Back-up ORC; & grade: Permit information Date issued: 11-1-2007 Expiration date: 10-31-2012 Stream information Stream & river basin: Little Tennessee River; Little Tennessee River Basin Sub -basin: 04-04-02 Quad: Grid: F 3 NW Stream classification: C - Trout Drainage area sq mi: Instream Waste Conc.: Average stream flow: Summer 7Q10 cfs: > 82.3 Winter 7Q10 cfs: Other information Directions: Travel west from Robbinsville on Hwy 129 to Cheoh Dam at Tapoco. The WWTP is located down a dirt road, on the left, just before crossing the Hwy 129 bridge, over the Little Tennessee River. 11V Beverly Eaves Perdu Governor RONNIE HEDRICK MANAGER/OWNER RIVERSIDE AT TAPOCO, LLC PO BOX 1301 MULBERRY FL 33860 Dear Mr. Hedrick: `Z NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality e Coleen H. Sullins be Freeman Director Secretary M, F. F September 14, 2010 0. b Subject: NPDES Permit Modification- Name and/or �►w' e sliap Charm g Permit L comber h - 02%28 f�.Po�,�c R dggf8 lage 'VCx' ' T1P' Cvrailainoun Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer ownership of the subject permit, received on August 4, 2010. This permit modification documents the change of ownership. Please find enclosed the revised permit. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact the Point Source Branch at (919) 807-6304. Sincerely, �'4,coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files evil�lezReg=anal�®�fi� Surface Water Protection. NPDES Unit File NCO023281 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One �+ Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-6492 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOfthCaTOlina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �'f��'/�� /�, , An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Adon Employer � �1 K ` JL� SURFACE ,WATER PROTECTION -SECTION, Yy PERMIT NAME/®.WNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested. NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage N I C 10 10 IQ 13 N I C I G 15 II. Permit status prior to status change. a. Permit issued to (company name): moo Lcd t b. Person legally responsible for permit: 0i n k CO 19 u First MI Last (DL(De r Title Permit Holder Mailing Address - - R%hhinsy.11,Z, lyc. .21?'771 City State Zip M23) (1 e23grl . ( ) Phone Fax c. Facility name (discharge): TtAP"ty Lpd � c rk WjAA'� P d. Facility address: US l igh tA;44 oci nai -h e, j, -Taeo,, 3 Address yy R �bei1�4'iB�� '� C-1 s� -7 r. 7 City State Zip e. Facility contact person: b i Oc (D a (10) Q J V QSr 3Y _ First / MI / Last Phone III. Please provide the following for the requested changeegs a. Request for change is a result of: Change in ownership of the facility Name change of the facility or owner IV If other please explain: b. Permit issued to (company name): erlpgallsponsible for permit: AUG -- 4?_010 d. Facility name (discharge): e. Facility address: f. Facility contact person: Rluc t si4—t a4 neat -a. tLk_ First MI Last -�- -Title — - Permit Holder Mailing Address City State --Zip-- Phone Qq rUe-vAll o� lonco Address gob •iiOuI.P 29771 City State Zip First MI Last (5r) W 11 f-- 234i Phone E-mail Address Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit) Permit contact: First MI Last Title Mailing Address City State Zip ( ) Phone E-mail Address V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior to this ownership or name change? es o (please explain) VI. Required Items: - TIIIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING: This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change requests. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed, or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are not sufficient for an ownership change. The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed Applicant's Certification is sufficient. P, RNIITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change): attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. 000110 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Signature ❑ ❑ ❑ Date ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ APPLICANT CERTIFICATION❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ I, , a or a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I nderstand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporti ng infonrAon is not in 10 - 2 e/— id etumed as incomplete. ❑ ❑ 110 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Signature ate ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑PLEASE SEND COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO: Division of Water Quality 0 Surface Water Protection Section El ❑ "NO DELIN UEN,CIES 0 OF THIS - DATE— 2— Grahafn County Tax Collector 11IIQM111111111II 11111 Doc ID: 000513730004'Type: CRP - Kind DEED Recorded:''06/16/2010 at 04:44:17 PM Fee•Amtt $1;010.00-Pege i of 4 Reverlue Tax: $1.782.00. aKWB. P435.438 NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED Excise Tax: '7 Parcel Identifier No. :5'42SOV0► o(26 -- Verified by County on the day of , 20_ By: Mail/Box to: This instrument was prepared by: Donna Cody Attorney Brief description for the Index: Tanoco Lodge THIS DEED made this &/P L- day of June. 2010, by and between TAPOCO LODGE, INC., a North Carolina Corporation RIVERSIDE AT TAPOCO, LLC a North Carolina -Limited Liability Company 418 NUramar Road Lakeland, FL 33803 Enter in appropriate block for each Grantor and Grantee: name, mailing address, and, ifappropriate, character of entity, e.g. corporation or partnership. The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, theirheirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable,consideration paid bythe Grantee, the receiptofwhich is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant; bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot orparcelofland situated in the City of N/A. Yellow Creek Township, Graham County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING 122.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE "A" FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY CONVEYED NC Bar Association Form No. 3 O 1976, Revised ©1112010 Printed by Agreement widt the NC Bar Association SITUATED in the Yellow Creek Township of Graham County,. North .Carolina, and being more particularly described as f+ollows:. BEGINNING on a concrete triangular monument said=nument:bears S 84043'40" W from GPS Tapoco 1989..located. in the center. -of Chsoaft Dam, thence with the Nantahala National Forest, the following five (5) Calls: S 48025' 30" W 2062.82 feet to a concrete rnonurnnnt'.N-691315'00" tp1i- 1206.44 feet to a concrete monument:, S 28032'50".W:867.96 feet ::passing Yellow Hammer Creek at 437.76 feet, to a-concrete.monurnent;,:S86053'20" E -2975.06-feet-to a -concrete monument; S 54®58'30"S 2283,761heiU6 an iron _ pipe; thence from Nantahala National ForestAong-TAPOCO, INC.'-,Datum- Contour elevation 1240 described by the following ::pight:(0) cords: N 82016100" E 108.36 feet to an iron pipe,. S 61'SX.00"..9-'22191 fit to an iron pipe, N 76'001'00" E. 387.53 feet to an iron pipe; S 80011'00""173.72 feet to an iron pipe, N 72039100" E 317.06 feet a,an iron plpe,:S`7.&3. 5'00" E. 266.65 feet to an iron pipe, S 17037'00" E"619:54 fleet#o:an4ron, pipe,:; S 21011'00" W 384.47 feet to the center of Bear- Crr k,:.said:point'bears S 15033100" W 26.87 feet from a twelve (12) inch Ash-Tree.paintied red; thence with Nantahala National Forest and the center oMear Creek° described by the following two (2) cords: N 32037'00" ' E`44028 fit toy a' point;,.. N 08000100" W 776.90 fit to a point: in the. center.of Bear Cn3elo them with Nantahala National Forest and the westerly bank,:of:C%Ooah':River: he fol- lowing thirteen (13) calls: N 84052100" W23:87 feet.W.Lah=ir wrod ;, N 84051'00" W 65.00 feet to an iron rod,65®19'00!'* W-.6122�.fdat to�'a . N n iron rod, N 79®5T00" W 149.10 feet to an iron rod, S`7402WOO W, 43.97fbt to. an iron rod, S 89°28'00" W 69.47 feet to an iron rodS-:89a03°00" .W:5540 feet -to an iron rod, S 6S035'00" W 92.36.feet o an ironrod. S 86PIS'00`.'°W 153.76 feet to an iron roil, N 88°58100" W 83.40 feet.ta'awiroh rod,.S-"_78® '00" W A3.30 feet to an iron rod, N 8102810W'W 257 0S: ab tto:an-ituh N 78°30'00" W 217.31 feet to an iron .rod, comer.taxemaining. lan0s of Tapoco, Inc; thence with Tapoco, IBm and the:bank of-Cheoah River the following fourteen (14) ells: N 69001'00"° W'296.44�feet_to�ari-iron rod, N 36036100" W 176.12' feet to an iron rod, N 29050'00" `W 133 87 feet. -to an iron rod, N 06025"00" W 92.09 feet to an iron pipe .N 31°51'00" W-1:63.24 feet. to an iron pipe, N 15022100" W 303.00 feet to.an-irony 1pe; N I:2®02'00°' 1A1 222.32 feet to an iron rod, N 19010'00" W 148.52.fieet to>an.iron`rod, N 21,036100" W 235.58 feet to an iron rod, N 37°09'00'"'lIV,56 33 fit to.an iron rod, N 31008'00" W 66.25 feet to an iron -rod ;N 19®0®°00" E 309.09 feet to an iron rod, N 65°54'00" W 360.68 feet to an iron pipes Oren .along Tapoco, Inc. Datum Contour elevation 1362,5 desc ribeil Hey a: chord -that -bears N 40°55'00" W 1261.96 feet to the beginning, containin g.122.6% acres,. more or less, as show on Tapoco, Inq.,,draWing number C-1552VKT'andas: surveyed by Charles Dockery, North Carolina. LicenseNumber RLS=1-2626. THE ABOVE metes and bounds description being taken frout that plat of survey dated August 7,1995, entitled "Tapoco, Inc. to ®irk Cody, et al, Tapoco Lodge, said plat of survey being recorded:at Plat:.Cabinet-®A, Slide 328, Graham County Registry, reference to whir is hereby made for incorporation herein. Grantor conveys this property SUB3ECT TO, the easement rid right of way reserved-by-Tapowi- l (now-Alcoa-Povier Gen ngi1ric.) -in-Book _170 at Page 707 for the purposes of ingress and egress over,. and across>the property herein conveyed for access to or use of the remaining .p of Tapoco. Inc. (now Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.). BEING the same property conveyed to the Grantor in a deed recorded. In Book 170 at Page 707 in the Graham County Registry. - GRANTOR GRANTS AND CONVEYS WITH THIS REAL PROPERTY thateasement. recorded in Book 170 at Page 713 of the Graham County Registry, the same being incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set farth-verbatim, and said easement being for ingress and egress over, across and upon tire-propertythataies between the property conveyed herein and the.Cheoah River:'the:`purpose_of such:easenrent being to provide access to Grantee to said.Cheoah:Riveri said:parcel.of 1and over which said easement is hereby granted is situated in theYditoW CreefcTbwnshlp of - Graham County, North Carolina, and is more partkulafly' bed as_follo : Beginning at the intersection of the centerfine of Bwr Creek with the centerline of Cheoah Rimer, thence following the centerline of CheoaW.River in a. northwesterly direction apprommately 3600 feet to the center of the. -Highway. US 129 Odiige, thence southwesterly to Tapoco Lodge, Inc.°s (formerlytTdpoco,.Inc.) property line, thence southeasterly with said property line approdmately:3500 f dt.to°the. centerline of Bear Creek thence with the centerlineeof Bear Creek:approximately 200 feet to the point of beginning. The easement herein granter is SUBIECT TO all of the reservations, limitations, covenants and conditions which are more-specificallyoet fort in Book 170at page 713 of the Graham County Registry, all of which are incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim. Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: d0i S%gnature A�atholty ve st : 4 'IC pogo, l ]I1C NPI)ES 1QToa�° To Whom It May Concern: By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at Tapoco Lodge as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 213.0506. I. ate' -near ,ifffflarras Olxat r If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact meat Si e iRionnieH;e rick Manager cc: 45hi44 Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit AUG-- 4 2010 e A LEONA , 0 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Director October 8, 2007 Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge, Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 15, 2007. 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 (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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, the Coastal Area Management Act, or�any _other; Fedexaj or�,Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questonsaconcernuig this permits please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extensiQii 51:1' Sincerely s. : IIJJ I I t ICI CT 1 1 2007 h ColeeA H. ISullies cc: Central Files (WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE s euille egiona-al�ffiee/S��c—esW e rotfi—on . DES mt 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthCar®Ilea - Phone: 919 733-5083 /FAX 919 733-0719 I Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper )Uffrally Permit NC00023281 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 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 Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Tapoco Lodge, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP U.S. Highway 129 north of Tapoco Graham County to receiving waters designated as the Little Tennessee River in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 2007. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2012. Signed this day October 8, 2007. FoleenH.Sullins, Director n of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC00023281 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT. COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Tapoco Lodge, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.02 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following components: ♦ Aeration ♦ Clarifier ♦ Sludge and skimmer returns ♦ Aerated sludge holding ♦ Continuous flow monitoring The facility is located at the Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP off U.S. Highway 129 north of Tapoco in Graham County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Little Tennessee River, a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin. Quad: F3NW N00023281 Stream Class: C-Trout Subbasin: 40402 Tapoco Lodge &Village Latitude: 35�27'00" WWTP Longitude: 83'56'37" Receiving Stream: Little Tennessee River Permit NC00023281 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIRE NTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS 'MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly . Average Daily Maximum Measurement = Frequency . Sample Type Sample Location Flow 0.02 MGD Continuous Recorder Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly ; .-Grab_ : Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly rL-G—rab- Effluent Temperature (IC) Weekly Grab` - Effluent Footnotes: 1. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to increase more than 0.5°C. In no case shall the effluent temperature cause the ambient temperature of the receiving stream to exceed 200C. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural. Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Director February�ll, -2008 Mr. Dirk.Cody Tapoco Lodge, Inc. 14981 Tapoco-Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Subject Mo- dification ofNPDES=Permit NC�___ 0'023281" '"'Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County .,.De arI Mr ;Cody: �.snbj permit:' They correctly noted that the+sample type�for BOD-and__Total_Suspended-Solids.should'be G ab,�not Conipusite. This permit modification corrects the sample types in section A. 1. of the permit. No other, changes to the permit have been made. Please•find enclosed the revised effluent page, which should be inserted into your permit. The old page may, then.be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements 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 modification 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 a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. - 3f you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES'Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 511. Sincerely, �)n Coleen H. cc: Central Files As�e�lle �Re`gional.Office / Janet�Can�gil ,: 0� NPDES ,Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-5083 / FAX 919-733-0719 / www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper FEB 20 2008 i VVP, T LR C2 /,LiT"' SECTION �HLVII_LE REGIONAL OFF -ICE One NofthCarohna Natzarally Permit NC00023281 A. (1.) �E FLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS/ During the period b mng on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, th/Pernuttee is authorized to discharge - outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored y fhe Permittee as specified below 7 PARAMETER t £ } ' '� LIMITS k ' tfi ' MONJTWRINOAEQUIREMENTS , ,' , { Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location K Average. M imum, 'FtequencyF _ :. ,4. Flow 0.02 MGD �' Continuous Recorder Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 4 A'mg/L eekly osit Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0mg/LZ 45.0 mg/L Weekl\ Effluent Temperature (°C) V Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. " The te; 0.50C. 200C.,, Zof effluent shall not cause the temperature of the receiving streatto increase more th case shall the effluent temperature cause the ambient temperature of the reZe wing stream to exceed shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. e NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 '' APR NPDES Permit C00 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number i e-mail Address 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above( Street Address or State Road City State / Zip Code County 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not _referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or OIf MEZZ Name -1 Mailing Address City / V/S JJ , -e State / Zip Code C 7 !^ O Telephone Nnmhar 77 .a YVT q71 JP53 - of 2 Form-D 4105 . 6 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ❑ Number of Homes School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other p— Explain: Ladg� Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): -tAN-f -. ° 5j,, l L Population served: O�pD 5. Type of collection system ASeparate (sanitary sewer only) 6. Outfall Information: ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) Number of separate discharge points Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallJ. LAAA -c Tenn 64s-et S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: `$ D ur "l 0/1,1400- MOi ul'5 0 a't Vl o fi 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components;•,including' capacities, provide `desigri, removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separa�t`e sheJeet of paper. l ,A 1 1 i NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 2b�MGD Annual Average daily flow o 01VCLMGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow & 010(P MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes 9 No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Avera a Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs) Fecal Coliform otal Suspended Solids emperature (Summer) LT o(4�S as.O Si C e I csv, Temperature (Winter) pH 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPD PSD (CAA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) AA) Other Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION 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 tru, complete, and accurate. Printed name of of Signing Title `3 -D Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3of3 Farm-D 4/05 Staff Review and Evaluation NPDES Wastewater Permit FACILITY INFORMATION Facility Lodge & Village WWTP NFDES No. NCO023281 Facility Class II STREAM CHARACTERISTICS ScreaTn Name Sub -basin Drainage Area (mil) S7Q10 (cfs) W7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs) IWC M Little Tennessee li s-01-r0`.:. > 82.3 Permit Cover Sheet Page Added Part IV reference Not part of previous ern -it Effluent Limitations and Changed the monitoring Changed to reflect class II Monitoring Requirements Page frequency for BOD, TSS from requirements in 2B. 0500s. 2/month to Weekly Compliance Schedule: n/a Special Condition(s): n/a Permits & Engineering Comments: The facility has applied for a permit renewal with no modifications. The compliance evaluation inspection report dated May 31, 1997 stated that the facility should evaluate alternatives to surface water discharge prior to permit renewal. Region, please comment on possible cost-effective alternatives. The DMR data was reviewed for the period of 1995 to present. It appears that the facility is operating within the conditions of the permit. It is recommended that the permit be renewed as drafted. Prepared by: _ Jef . Myhra Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations: 2vC\v—C+��Q- GL�\ r ` ` r ��rlC P SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No IF YES, SOC NUMBER TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT WATER QUALITY SECTION ATTENTION: Jeffry Myhra DATE: July 3, 1997 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION COUNTY Graham PERMIT NUMBER NCO023281 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Tapoco Lodge & Village Mailing: Route 72, Box A-1 Tapoco, NC 28771 2: Date of Investigation: April 8, 1997 3. Report Prepared By: Keith Haynes 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Mike Ladd, ORC 479-6428 S. Directions to Site: Travel West from Robbinsville on Hwy 129 to . Cheoah Dam at Tapoco. The WWTP is located down a dirt road on the left just before crossing the 129 bridge over the Little Tennessee. 6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: 001 Lq,titude: 350.271 00" Longitude: 830 56' 3611 Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No. F3NW U.S.G.S. Quad Name Tapoco, NC 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? X Yes No If No, explain: 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is located on the side of a mountain adjacent to Lake Calderwood, but above flooding. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: >1000 ft. -1- 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Little Tenn River a. Classification: C Trout b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 040402 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Wide, deep channel with intermittent currrents due to variable discharges from the dam discharges for power generation. Provides secondary recreation. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity) 0.020 b.- What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility? 0.020 C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity as above d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years: 4y e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The facility is an extended air type plant with aeration, clarifier with sludge and skimmer returns, aerated sludge holding, and continuous flow monitoring. f. Please provide.a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: NA g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None expected h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA in development approved should be required not needed 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: None listed a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit Number Residuals Contractor Telephone Number b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER C. Landfill: d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): -2- 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): II By Definition 4. SIC Codes(s): 4911, 4952, 7011 Primary Secondary Main Treatment Unit Code: 062-0 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? NA 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None 3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate) NA Date Submission of Plans and Specifications Begin Construction Complete Construction 4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. Not required. Spray Irrigation: No suitable land Connection to Regional Sewer System: None available Subsurface: No land Other disposal options: S. Other Special Items: -3- PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Permit be sent to public notice and reissued as requested. Signature of Repdrt Preparer ater Q4ality Regional Supervisor Da RATING SCALE FOR CL.-.-SIFICATION OF WATER POLLUT_.= _ _ CONTROL SYSTEMS Name of Facility: Owner or Contact Mailing Address: -Yt 'e- -;:-a County: Telephone: --4-84 -- Present Classification: 735- New Facility Existing Facility � NPDES Per. No. NCO Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No. Rated by: _� • ��t� o,y c`e�S Telephone: Date: -4o7�-o? Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone: .c r� Regional Office Telephone: gay z5i-Gto� U Central 'Office Telephone: ORC: u'&& Grade: `N Telephone: Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I III IV Total Points:,.,, SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION (check all units that apply) 1. septic tanks 2. pump tanks 3. siphon or pump -dosing systems 4. sand filters 5. grease trapinterceptor 6. oil/water separators 7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal: SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION (check all units that apply) 1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 ) 2. lagoons 3. septic tanks 4. pump tanks 5. pumps 6. sand filters 7. grease trap/interceptor 8. oil/water separators 9. disinfection 10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control 11. spray irrigation of wastewater In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification. LAND4PPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder) - 1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check If Appropriate) 1. OiUwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal; 2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection and direct discharge; 3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge; 4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems; 5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and dispos,J; 6. Aquacufture operations with discharge to surface waters; 7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment; 8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. 9: Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified H permitted after July 1, 1993 or 9 upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing. The following scale is' d for rating wastewater treatment f lies: (circle appropriate points) (3) (4) (5) (6) ITEM POINTS Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program'(see definition No. 33)...................................................4 DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11). and facilities consisting only of Item (4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)] 0 - 20,000................................................................................................................................................1 20,001 - 50,000......................................................................................................................................2 50,001 - 100,000....................................................................................................................................3 100,001 - 250,000...................................................................................................................................4 250,001 500,000 ..................................................................................................................................5 500.001 - 1,000,000................................................................................................................................8 1,000,001 - 2,000,000...........................................................................................................................10 2.000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30 Design Flaw (gpd) PRELIMINARY UNrrS/PROCESSES (see definition No.32) (a) Bar Screens...............................................................................................................................................1 or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2 (c) Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1 or (d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2 (e) Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1 or (f) Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2 (g) Preaeratlon...............................................................................................................................................2 (h) Influent Flow Equalization .................................... :...................................................................................... 2 t Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity ........................••••••2 Mechanical.................................................................................................................................................3 DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................8 (1) Prechlorinatlon.........................................................................................................................................5 PRIMARYTREATMENr t NiTSrPROCESSES (a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)................................................. :.......................................................... 2 (b) Imhoff Tank..............................................................................................................................................5 (c) Primary Clardlers.........................................................................................................................................5 (d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2 SECONDARY TREATMENT UN(TSIPROCESSES (a) Carbonaceous Stage (I) Aeratlon-High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................20 DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)..................................................................8 SeparateSludge Reaerailon............................................................................................3 (II) Trickling Filter HighRate.......................................................................................................................7 StandardRate...............................................................................................................5 PackedTower................................................................................................................5 Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter............................................................10 (iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10 (v) Rotating Biological Contactors ......................................................................................10 (vi) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2 Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3 (vil) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................5 (vill) Clarifier..........................................................................................................................5 (ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this item have to be in addition to items (5)(a)(i) through (5)(a)(viii), utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)...........................................2 utilizingother than the extended aeration process.....................:::....................................8 (x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................5 (XI) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')add'Aion........................................................................5 (b) Nitrogenous Stage (i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ...................................................... _..................... 20 DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor).................................................................8 SeparateSludge Reaeration............................................................................................3 (II) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7 StandardRate.....................................................................................:.........................5 PackedTower................................................................................................................5 (IiI) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Fifter.............................................................10 (Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ......................................................................................10 (v) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological...................................................................................2 Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3 (vi) Clarifier ..........................................................................................................................5 TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT LNIT&PROCESSES (a) Activated Carbon Beds - without carbon regeneration..................................................................................................15 withcarbon regeneration....................................................................................................... (b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed without carbon regeneration.................................................................................................5 -with carbon regeneration.....................................................................................................1 5 (a) Air stripping............................................................................................................................................5 (d) Denhrtfication Process..............................................................................................................................10 (e) Electrodialysis............................................................................................................................................5 (f) Foam Separation........................................................................................................................................5 (g) Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5 (h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand. gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration..........................................................................4 (i) Microscreens...........................................................................................................................................20 ()) Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)........................................................ (k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration............................................................................................................2 withaeration.................................................................................................................5 (I) Post Aeration - cascade..................................................:...........................................................................0 diffused or mechanical...............................................................................................2 (m) Re Osmosis...............................................................................................................................5 (n) Sa Mixed -Media Filters - low rate.................................................................................................2 highrate......................................................................5 (o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5 (p) treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................15 (7) SLUDGETREATMENT (a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10 Aerobic..............................................................................................................................................5 Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3 (b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5 (c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2 VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................................5 (d) Sludge Elutrlation.....................................................................................................................................5 (e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)....................................................................................................5 (f )' Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5 (g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)].............................................................a (h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage).............................................................................................2 (1) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................5 Non -aerated ............................................................................................................................................. 2 (]) Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10 (k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................1 0 (8) RESIDUALS UTILIZATIONIDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash) (a) Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2 (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a) by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit orlandfill permit........................................:...............................................................................................2 (c Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility...............................................5 (9) DlSINlzECXN (a) Chlorination.............................................................................................................................................5 (b) Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5 (c) Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5 - (d) Radiation.................................................................................................................................................5 (1 0) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as Rem (3)(1). (5)(a)(xi), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e). (ga), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each: - List......................................................................................................................................5 ...............................................................................................................................5 ...................................................................................................................................5 ..................................................................................................................................... 5 (1 1) MI ED( NEOUS UNI-11WROCESSES (a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly greater than is common fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4 (b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems) ..... 2 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems) ................. ............5 (d) Pumps......................................................................................................................................................3 (8) Stand -By Power Supply.............................................................................................................................3 (f ) Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3 TOTALPOINTS.......................................................................... CLASSIFICATION CisI...........................................................................................................5-25 Points Class11.........................................................................................................26-50 Points classIII........................................................................................................51-65 Points (ems IV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points ---------------------------------------------------- Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator. Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IL Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II. Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III. --------------------------------------------------------- ---- .0004 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter. (1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site; (2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis; (3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlffuslon;(3a) Extended Aeration. An activated sludge process- utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours. (4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.); (5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; (6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the absorbed impurities; (7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits; (8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device in which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densh!as; (9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment, alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems; (10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such'as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to its application to a dewatering device; (11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel, crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances; (12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on BOO and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor, (13) Dechlodrtatlon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a liquid by any chemical or physical process; (14) Denitrificatlort Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas; (15) Electrodialysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use o1 ton -selective ._.. _.(change membranes; (16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge; (17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through the introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called loam fractionation; (18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater; (19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber. (20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow; (21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged: (22) Land application: (a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection (i.e.. chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described in (11) of this Rule]; (b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a means of final disposal or treatment; (23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing suspended solids from effluent; (24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate); .(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen; (26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxiclanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus by the microorganisms- (27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids; (28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose; (29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means o1 flowing down a series of steps or weirs; The flaw occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator adjustment- thus, zero points are assigned even though this is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit; (30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is lead controlled Into the system; (31) Preaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment; (32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations; (33) Industrial Pretreatment. (a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater treatment plant being rated; b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet; (34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended solids and BOP which is associated with the solids; (35) Pumps. Air influent, effluent and in -plant pumps; (36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays; (37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from suspended solids; (38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through tanks in which a series of partially submerged circular surfaces are rotated; (39) Sand Raters: (a) Intermittent Biological. Filtratlon of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process In which further biodecomposhion is expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one): b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back through the sand filter, (40) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids; (a) low rate — gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the one to three gpm/sf range; (b) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the five gpm/sf range; At arty rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprn/sf; (41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the biological treatment units; (42) Separate Sludge Reaeration. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it to the contact basin; (43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank in which settled sludge is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field: (44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter through the activity of living organisms, which includes aerated holding tanks; (45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage and evaporation; (46) Sludge Elutriation. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent; (47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engines, etc.; (48rSludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing•a digester In which sludge may be kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems; (49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash; (50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescble, and to reduce the pathogenic organism content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment; .(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity; (52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic matter is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from air (not a polishing pond); (53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment; (54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOO reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems; (55) Tertiary Treatment. A. stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing: A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter might be employed for this purpose; (56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing in tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa: or other means of regulating liquid temperatures; (57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat is added for a protracted period of time to improve the dewaterability of sludge by the solubilizing and hydraulizing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles; (58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation or assimilation into any organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformations. In such organisms or their offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not Ilmitatlon: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, onho-nitro-cNorobenzene (ONCE), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodipfenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have toxic properties; (59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed: A high rate trickling filter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre: (60) Trickling Filler (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary' quality effluent, or may be adapted to produce a nitrified effluent; (61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal or further treatment. December 9, 2016 Ronnie E Hedrick Riverside at Tapoco LLC PO Box 756 Robbinsville, NC 28771 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0139 Permit No. NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County DearPermittee: A review of the January 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Monitoring Violation(s): Sample Monitoring Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) — Week ending 1/2/2016 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - Week ending 1/2/2016 " Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0530) 001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. Week ending 1/2/2016 Weekly Frequency Violation Centigrade (00010) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. Your facilitv will be required to report your Discharge _Monitorinn Reports electronically by December_ 21, 2016. For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/boci/ipu/edmr. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 A 828-296-4500 If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send amended DMRs within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the .front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. If you have any, questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: x: WQS: Asheville_Regional-Office-- Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Lamar Williams/ ORC G:\WR\WQ\Graham\Wastewater\Minors\Tapoco Lodge 23261\NOV-2016-MV-0139.rtf d NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 22, 2012 Mr. Ronnie E. Hedrick Riverside at Tapoco, LLC P.O. Box 756 Robbinsville, N.C. 28771-0756 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP Class WW-1 Graham County Dear Mr. Hedrick: Division personnel have reviewed and -approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on May 23, 2012. 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 (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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, the 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 Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807-6391., ASinerely, Charles Wakild, cc: Central Files _ Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection_ NPDES Unit — - 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 ' �j L S EP 1 0 2012 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 G?; Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6495 / hfp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq-.----•-- --- ---1 �l.- �, l� �Ca An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -50% Recycled/10% Post ConsumQ,r• -- FY Permit NC00023281 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 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 Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Riverside at Tapoco, LLC is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP U.S. Highway 129 north of Tapoco Graham County to receiving waters designated as the Little Tennessee River in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 2012. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2017. Signed this day August 22, 2012 Cj es Wakild, P.E., Direrr - Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC00023281 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Riverside at. Tapoco, LLC is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.02 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following components: ♦ Aeration ♦ Clarifier ♦ Sludge and skimmer returns ♦ Aerated sludge holding ♦ -Continuous flow monitoring The facility is located at the Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP off U.S. Highway 129 north of Tapoco in Graham County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached,map into the Little Tennessee River, currently classified a class C-Trout stream in hydrologic unit 06010202 of the Little Tennessee River Basin. Permit NC00023281 A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 'During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING, REQUIREMENTS [PCS Code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample, Location Average Maximum . Frequency Type Flow 0.02 MGD Continuous Recorder Influent or Effluent [50050] BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent [00310] Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent [00530] Temperature (IC) Weekly Grab Effluent [00010] Footnotes: 1. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to increase more than 0.5°C. In no case shall the effluent temperature cause the ambient temperature of the receiving stream to exceed 20°C. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass 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. Calendar DE 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. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: 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 (3) Variable time/constant volume: 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 preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Condition Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs 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. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWQ or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Or Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage 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 excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA 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 CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Condition Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 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, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 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. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class R penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) 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 [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 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. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. 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 [NCGS 15013-23]. 8. Duly 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 request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Pennittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive 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 unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a pen -nit 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. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) 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 making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where 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 ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. 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 (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Condition Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: 7 certify, underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments wereprepared 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 [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 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 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Or Page 7 of 18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class 11, IIl and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. Proper Operation 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 Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt 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 [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] 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 b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (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 effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility 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 treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal 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 b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Condition Page 8 of 18 (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. 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. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any 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 II.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part ILB.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 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 except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) 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.' Section D. Monitoring and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period 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 [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month 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: Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 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 is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow 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 Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for infonnation regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. 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 CWA (as amended), and 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 [40 CFR 122.41]. 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. Penalties for Tampering The CWA 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 [40 CFR 122.41]. 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 Pennittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Cond7tioln Page 10 of 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.411: 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 f. The results of such analyses. 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, at reasonable times, 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 times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting 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. 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 [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 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 subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, 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. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. Version 1110912011 Or NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(l)(4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) 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 this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public 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 not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.S and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part ILE.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 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 [40 CFR 122.41(l)(8)]. 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 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 within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 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. 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. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Condition Page 12 of 18 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA 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 $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1110912011 Or PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section 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 (40 CFR 122.42): 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 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five 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 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part 11 of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may detennine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011 Pr NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such tune as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. 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 discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and H.E.S.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011 F'r NPDES Permit, Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC' 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905., and .0906(b)(4)] 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (PUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Pennittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions; and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to. assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all 1UPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment ,process must be, evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215'.1(a)(8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance; and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 0214:0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; b: Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once, per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoringand nd Reporting The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in 'the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the. CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC ;02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other; shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [1,5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), ,0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 4018(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment. Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment ,programs, the Permittee shall submit two ,copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report. (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the, following address: Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 1$ NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface. Water Protection Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative. A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;. b. Pretreatment: Program SummM (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;; c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF). Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the Division; e. Other .Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for lUs that are not considered S1Us, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the. Director is needed to determine compliance with the .pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; " 11_ Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month ;period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results; along_ with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other, Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Pretreatment Program Resources The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited" to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 1110912011 NPDBS APPLICATION - FORM D F pjjvat4� tre 0% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD or atment systems treating 10 Mail the complete application to: - DzNR / p Jvision of Water Quality KPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 2'M9 6 -1617 NPDES Permit 0600A jo�jhis form in computer use the TAB key or the up down arrows to move from One cap are pk, t6 j!j_ :To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the boy- otherwise, please print or type. r �E ct'0formation: A -a 'Name 1115yl C_ Address tkv A�e State Zip Code RE Telephone Number (923) 'Act 43 1- <9 6C> ULIVEMCDENVYR Fax Number FEB 3 207 e-mail Address t) v,- kc,- r a 7- 01 n vyi ri AA ot vv) fo Waterquality 2. location 'of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above El Street Address or -,State Rodd 0,0 �j Cite State Zip Code N c- count-V 3. operator information: Name of the flrrr4 public organization or other entity that operates the Jacd'tY referring to the. Operator in Responsible Charge '.Or ORC) Name Mailing Address State j Zip Code Te1eP40qe_NumJ?er. e_ (A (,Y1 Cj__ k c 0 VY] (Note that this is not 1 of 3 Fonn-D 11/12 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD '4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ❑ Number of Homes School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other ® Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater ((example:: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): V-4 -6-k,l uL' � Number of persons served: S. Type of collection system ASeparate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points Outfall Identification number(s) 00 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes X No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (11T W applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): Uj4l e Tel Y1e25s e,e i`u p o � f=}-5 ! n 8. Frequency of Discharge: '" Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: AN Days per week discharge occurs: 3 Duration: 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. Ap—oc,Von ( Clal4e ( 51L)4e r4nd Skl'"IneR 0 2 of 3 Form-D 11/12 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow-c&_MGD Annual Average daily flow A MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow i D46' MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes 4 No 12. Effluent Data NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for. the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab sainples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one anatyss is reported; — ---- report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over the past 36 months for parameters currentl in our emit Mark they � n Parameter Daily Maximum o arameters Monthly Average N/A . Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) �(p� 3 ►1, / L Fecal Coliform Total Suspended Solids Temperature (Summer) Temperature (Winter) 1,5 uS pH 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPDES NcDo '3a Y Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) PSD (CAA) Other Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Permit Number 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. Printed name of Person Signing Title North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders i6accurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 Form-D 11 /12 PV MCKINNEY & TALLANT, P.A. Attorneys at Law 40 Court Street Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 ZEYLAND G. McKINNEY, JR. MACK D. TALLANT CRYSTAL L. BRYSON (828) 479-2442 MAILING ADDRESS Fax: (828) 479-6747 P. O. BOX 1549^ ^ ;�;r�+, c: ,:�t•:+y,.r �r#:ae;tv�P-W:;v'.r.;«',.:,; :' .. May 2, 2012 Dina Sprinkle NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: Renewal Application for Tapoco Lodge and Vi Dear Ms. Sprinkle: On behalf of my client, Riverside at Tapoco, LLC, I have enclosed the original signed NPDES Application Form D for the renewal of the NPDES permit for the Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP (NPDES Permit # NCO023281) in Graham County, along with the original signed narrative description of the sludge management plan. Also enclosed are two copies of these documents, along with two copies of this letter, as per the instructions for renewal packages we received from your office. Since the last issuance of this permit the ownership of Tapoco Lodge and the facility have changed. The new owner, as indicated on the Application, is my client, Riverside at Tapoco, LLC. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If anything further is needed at this time to process the renewal application, or if there are any questions or concerns, please let us know. Sincerely Grp MACK D. TALLANT Attorney at Law Enclosures cc: Riverside at Tapoco, LLC E MAY - 3 2012 t� ErFV NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit INCO023251 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Riverside at Tapoco, LLC Facility Name Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP Mailing Address P.O. Box 756 City Robbinsville State / Zip Code North Carolina, 28771 Telephone Number (828) 498-2325 Fax Number (828) 498-2379 e-mail Address info@tapocolodge.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road U.S. Highway 129 North of Tapoco City Robbinsville State / Zip Code North Carolina, 28771 County Graham 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Riverside at Tapoco, LLC Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number P.O. Box 756 Robbinsville North Carolina, 28771 (828) 498-2325 (828) 498-2379 4j LMAY e 3 2 G 12 ry,y ' . V4 pit:+i sc! S 3FANrH 1 of 3 Form-D 05/08 PV NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial Number of Employees J 7; 7-Z:7-4� Residential ❑ Number of Homes School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): Lodge, restaurant and rental cabins Population served: maximum of 30 double occupancy rooms 5. Type of collection system X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes X No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shouring the exact location of each outfall): Little Tennessee River 8. Frequency of Discharge: X Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 365 Duration: _ 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. Plant is .020 MGD Package Treatment Plant. Consists of two blowers sludge return works off of blowers (air lift) 2 of 3 Form-D 05/08 PV NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately. owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD r 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow .020 MGD Annual Average daily flow .0013 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow .0113 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? Yes X No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Averse Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 22.5 mg/1 8.74 mg/l Fecal Coliform Total Suspended Solids 28.4 mg/1 7.26 mg/l Temperature (Summer) 27.5 25.1 Celsus Temperature (Winter) 8.0 4.9 Celsus pH 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number' Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES NCO23281 PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other Permit Number 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. -jignature o2 appucanr 1JSIe North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 Form-D 05108 Quad: F3ti%x' Sucam Class: C-Trout Subbasi,i. +0402 L26rudc: 35'27'00" NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Facility Location ..��....�. SCALE 1:24000 a PPV NPDES Permit NCO023281 Narrative Description of Sludge Management Plan The sludge generated by the facility is removed, when needed, by a septic tank pump truck and transported to a local municipality and deposited into the municipality's sewer system at a dump station. The facility operator contracts with the septic tank pump truck owner for the removal of the sludge. The septic tank pump truck owner makes arrangements with the municipality for the dumping of the sludge into the municipality's sewer system. Rive id t Tapoco, C By: Ronnie E. Hedrick, Trustee of the Ronnie E. Hedrick Revocable Trust U/T/A dated 05/24/2004, Member/Manager of Riverside at Tapoco, LLC Pat McCrory Governor July 16, 2014 [{fig\�p7��o - � V C ®EVE V R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Ronnie E Hedrick Riverside at Tapoco LLC PO Box 756 Robbinsville NC 28771 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Dear Mr. Hedrick: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on June 18, 2014. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. 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, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement 4IIIIIIIIIIIIINKh-. 0 111-rQUil ,es Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500 FAX: 828-299-7043 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer G:\WR\WQ\Graham\Wastewater\Minors\Tapoco Lodge 23281\23281 CEI 2014.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac,Type 1 IN I 2 I5 1 3 I N00023281 I11 12 14/06/18 17 18 I C J I__I 19 L G j 20 L] 211 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 f 6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --- Reserved-------- 70 IJ 71 I f 72 � �, � 73 I � I I74 751 11 I 1 � �80 67 I J I L L _ LJ I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 12:OOPM 14/06/18 12/11/01 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP US Hwy 129 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Tapoco NC 28771 12:30PM 14/06/18 17/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Everette Lamar Williams/ORC/828-498-2211/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ronnie E Hedrick,PO Box 756 Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2325/8284982379 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel ARO WQ#828-296-4500/ %c , Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 Nco023281 I11 12 14/06/18 17 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Page# Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 06/18/2014 Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Owner -Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village VWVfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Yes No NA NE ■ ■ ■ Page# s4� MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Ronnie E. Hedrick Riverside at Tapoco LLC P.O. Box 756 Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 Dear Mr. Hedrick: July 21, 2014 Resources John E, Skvarla, III Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY NOD-2014-MV-0029 Permit No. NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County A review of Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP's monitoring report for February 2014 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 02/01/2014 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 02/02/2014 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR Asheville Regional Office cc: WC! Ashe[Ileile_s MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement Lamar Williams/ ORC G"iWR\WQ\Graham\Wastewater',Minors�Tapoco Lodge 232811NOD-2 014-MV-002.9 doc Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 FAX: (828) 299-7043 Internet: hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer 'r IV DUNK Vorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Water Quality e Coleen H. Sullins Director April 5, 2011 Mr. Ronnie Hedrick Riverside at Tapoco LLC P.O. Box 1301 Mulberry, Florida 33860 0PY Resources Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Dear Mr. Hedrick: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on March 23, 2011. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. 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, V/ Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Everette Lamar Williams, ORC Central Files 4WAX 9Me—Ville File SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 q*- NOi'ffiCaToEna Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �atu1+aL`j� Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org S:\SWP\Graham\Wastewater\Minors\Tapoco Lodge 23281\23281 CEI 2011.doc' United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 204.0-0057. Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 151 31 NCO023281 Ill 121 11/03/23 117 181 rl 191 cl 20IJ J tJ Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111J6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------- 67I 1 69 70 I u I 71 U 72 UN 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I 180 u Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:00 AM 11/03/23 08/03/01 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 129 Tapoco NC 28771 11:00 AM 11/03/23 12/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/P hone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Everette Lamar Williams/ORC/828-498-2211/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ronnie Hedrick,PO Box 1301 Mulberry FL 33860/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES Iyr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NC0023281 I11 12I 11/03/23 I 18I _, Uj Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) A new ISCO flow meter was installed and calibrated on 10/21/2010. The plant appears to be operating well. The bar screen will eventually need replacing as the bars completely rust out. There is an old comminutor at the head of the plant which according to the operator is not used. The owner stated that future plans included repainting the plant. Repainting would extend the overall life and integrity of the facility. On the far side of the treatment plant there is an open doorway which gives access to the plant's under workings. The owner may want to consider sealing this doorway. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Page # 2 NCO023281 )3/23/2011 Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Area around the plant appeared to be in good order. Ya_s No NA NF (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The permit will expire 10/31/2012. A renewal will have to be sent in 6 months prior to the permit expiration date. Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl Comment: The bar screen is rusted and will need to be replaced in the future. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ f_l ❑ ❑ Comment: There are no visual or audible alarms on this system. Page # 3 Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 03/2312011 Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WffrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ n 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n CI n Are weirs level? ■ ❑ D D Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ 11 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ Q Q n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ Q ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? Q Q ■ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ 0 n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ O I] Is proper volume collected? ■ Is the tubing clean? n n ■ 0 # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ Cl ■ ❑ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ Comment: Samples are all grab. Page # 4 MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Dear Mr. Cody: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION July 14, 2009 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0105 Permit No. NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County A review of Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP's monitoring report for March 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 03/01/2009 Continuous Failure to monitor continuously (7 days/week) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this Office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, J'ro'v 4�1-. k rA r , Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Bob Guerra — Compliance Enforcement WQ. Ce,,ntr .I F' es A�I�O"' ` 11eS Noce hCarolina AM,,1741 North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX (828) 299-7043 FILE C O Rgrth Carolina Department c SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION June 18, 2008 Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ,ironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on June 11, 2008. The facility appeared.to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. Mr. Williams is doing a fine job of operating this facility. 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, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, Janet Cantwell Environmental Specialist Enclosure e mmF.- gville.Fiie Ali DWG Cent--F I1 Lamar Williams/ ORC w/ attachment G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Graham\23281 Tapoco Lodge\23281.CE1.08.doc NoLCarolina Natura//y 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code - NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 20I I 1 W 2 31 NCO023261 I11 121 08/06/11 117 18ICI 19u t—J J LJ u Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111'11111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- ---------- —Reserved---------------- 67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 i N 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180 ,--' Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 03:20 PM 08/06/11 08/03/01 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 129 Tapoco NC 28771 03:55 PM 08/06/11 12/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Everette Lamar Williams/ORC/828-498-2211/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Dirk Cody,14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2435/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)�^ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Sig re of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date // C)—F EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO023281 I11 12I 08/06/11 1 17 18N Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Lamar Williams/ORC and Harvey Cody/Maintenance assisted in the inspection of this facility. The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 10/05/07. Review of the files indicates that the permit expires 10/31/2012. There was no discharge at the time of inspection. The Collection System Inspection will be sent separately from the WWTP inspection. Mr. Williams is doing a fine job of operating this facility. Page # 2 <I I Permit: NCO023281 Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Date: 06/11/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is'access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility was not discharging at the time of inspection. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 06/11/2008 Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Aeration Basins Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village V WfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are.surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? Yes No NA NE ®❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 06/11/2008 Flow Measurement - Effluent Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Last calibration was 1 /4/08. Yes No NA NE ®❑ Q ❑ Page # 5 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Carolina Department ironment and Natural Resources SURFACE WATER PROTECTION Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge, Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 Dear Mr. Cody: October 5, 2007 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional office SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on September 7, 2007. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. It was noted, however, that the plant is showing rust and deterioration. 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, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, et Cantwell Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc 'VVrQAsleville=Files ~ WQ Central Files Lamar Williams/ORC w/ attachment NorthCarolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO023281 Ill 121 07/09/07 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I II Remarks 21IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIII116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------- ------------ Reserved ------------------- -- 67I 169 701 I 71 UI 72I N I 73IW I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 12:30 PM 07/09/07 03/03/01 Tapoco Lodge & village WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date OS Hwy 129 Tapoco NC 28771 12:40 PM 07/09/07 07/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official[Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Dirk Cody,14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2435/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports . Self -Monitoring Program ® Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) q.� P Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO wQ//828-296-9500 Ext.9667/ f, Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO023281 I11 12I 07/09/07 I17 18'CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 11/18/0 5 by Larry Frost The Annual Performance Report should be filed annually. The plant is showing rust and deterioration. The effluent was clear. Page # 2 Permit: NCO023281 Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Date: 09/07/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ®❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Dates, times and location of sampling n Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® ❑ C3 ❑ . Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 0- a) r o j cd m O W 0) 0 a) U J C O .!2 U p. O E COL O I- U C A U F � C LL 0 N U C � 3 U)O E C) N O ch O N N O n O O Z O i3 E +r R G) a = 0 u a) C. y C w w w z ❑ z CI ❑ CI CI CI ® ■ z CI CI CI CI CI Cl Cl O CI G z ❑ z CI ■ CI CI CI G CI z ❑ o CI O CI ❑ CI ® Cl O ❑ z° ® 0 a a) O G G CI CI CI Cl 0 CI CI CI CI CI CI. O ❑ ❑ CI ❑ ❑ W o ® ❑ a ® ® Cl El U) ® ❑ ® ® m ® ® G ® ® ❑ d 0 (6 C C C Q) r• a) E En En Q) 0 o r a) C U '_ L U) C o a a) c C In N U) O > O' O T ._ 0 a) y Y c G _T O <i 43) � U) L O = O c L i �_ (B C C Q C CO c O y C m c O (a 4) C O O_ O O 'O E > OT) C O a) ca �O Q. T 16 ❑. O 0 a) a) C -0 o@ - ns O i X E D 0 N M U as 7 r, C O a) v Q) C U CL a) L .._. O 0 Q LO 0- a) E ca N U)N �E N a) w `o N N .... N 0 >0 U O .L co) a) cm a) U a3 N O o) E O O c-• Q) ca a) U m a) O N C O E /O O U L � ` �a LC) 3 a) 3 w. 0 O 'rz co .Y U `° O Q) a) �" m U Cl. r• _O Q) U N C O C N U CD O U) y � C Cl. t O > o) 0 0 Y o U a) Cl. a) (4 ,fl U O C M 'U)j 0 O y .:-D C N O U O 3 a) x N m N Q. (Ou � w — O Cl. O O c6 O w a) U > a) 0 4) O O a) ,N E E t a) a) w uvi w w w Q y y y y y y y v w Z CI CI ❑ z G CI ❑ a 0 ❑ CI ❑ m Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 09/07/2007 Flow Measurement - Effluent Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village VVWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Last calibration was on 2/23/07. V.... \l.. \IA \IC ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 5 11 I I� NomV-L03g1 1i 1 _ �%�s� ��ep � �h� s •4m e,� d�� rno� � �`o��n5 Th6 �i r5-4- lit/2 e_./� uv �uh� wets Y_2coral�� ��,h {1 1 U hdo,r, //�WeP?i- sj 411ed -mil �o4� if i� ae 0/i '7LAe sel Me_ cz Y - __ all Xr) 7 y I �I _ - S EP 6 2006i) i _ ASHEVILLE REGIONAL_ OFFICE f e� Michel FLas , Gorern�r G., Se rE.e ary� r North Carolina Department otF,AL kQ, er t and Natural Resour es ' Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION August 31, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 0001 3553 1404 Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-MV-0139 Permit No. NCO023281 Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: A review of Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP's monitoring report for June 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 06/01/2006 Weekly Frequency Remedial actions should betaken to correct this problem. Please submit an amended monitoring report for June 2006 indicating non-compliance due to a failure to perform weekly flow monitoring the first week of June. Note that the Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 15 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laurie Moorhead at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, e . I Olt Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Fiiles SARO-Filess-'\ North Carolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 AVllCllllf. �0� W A T �0 Michael F. Easley, -Governor William G. Ross J Secretary -, North Carolina Department of Environment d Natural Resp�urces Alan W; Klimek, P E. D)rector Division of Water Quality Asheville Reqional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION December 2, 2005 Mr. Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc. 14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: . Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 18, 2005. Larry Frost of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0023281. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Lar Fr t vironmental Engineer Enclosure cc: Central Files IWA =1- ifl �i'les NPDES Permitting Unit 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 NocthCaiolina A7atui-ally q L United States Environmental Protection Agency ED A Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. 1 /"� OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 151 31 N00023281 111 121 05/11/18 117 1810I 191SI 20I II Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- ------- ------- ------ Reserved --- ------- ---------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73I I �u174 751 I I I I I Li Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP 11:00 AM 05/11/18 03/03/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 129 Tapor_o NC 28780 11:20 AM 05/11/18 07/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Dirk Cody,14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2435/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review Other Section D: Summary of Find in/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s f Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes ARO WQ/// Larry Frost �J ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4658/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roger C Edwards ARO WQ/// 6-2-le, EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. `l Page # 1 4 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO023281 I11 12I 05/11/18 I17 18IC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant was clean and neat, trees and brush removed . There was little or no flow, the lodge was closed for the season. Page # 2 9 4 Permit: NCO023281 Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Date: 11/18/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n Judge, and other that are applicable? n n ■ Comment: Tress and brush have been removed from around the plant and house keeping improved. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ I] ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ rl Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ (_► [I Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth) n n n ■ Comment: Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Ext. Air Diffused nnn■ Page # 3 n Permit: NCO023281 Inspection Date: 11/18/2005 Aeration Basins Owner - Facility: Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) Comment: Aerators were not running at the time of the inspection. Other Comment: Plant looks the best it has looked in the past 5 years, keep up the good work. Yes No NA NE Page # 4 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7002 0460 00019899 1222 Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc 14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771 Dear Mr. Cody: — , Michael F. Easley; -Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environmenf aiid Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality July 29, 2005 Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tapoco Lodge & Village Wastewater Treatment Facility NPDES Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report detailing the inspection conducted by Janet Cantwell on June 16, 2005. The effluent was dingy in appearance and the overall condition of the facility poor. Part II C.2 of the facility's NPDES .Permit requires the facility to be properly operated and maintained. The current poor condition of this facility is a violation of this permit requirement. You should be aware that effluent violations attributable to the poor conditions of this facility Nill subject you to the assessment of civil penalties for both effluent violations and for the violation of 'he condition contained in Part II C.2 of the facility's NPDES permit. Please provide a written response no later than August 15, 2005, discussing the procedures proposed to refurbish this facility. If you should have any questions please contact Janet Cantwell at 328-296-4500. Sincerely, 6'z t,/l Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure --c: Central Files Lamar Williams, Earth Environmental Service No"rthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 2964500 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency EPAWashington, D.C. 20460 A Form Approved. 1 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 u 2 31 MC0023281 1 11 121 05/06/16 117 18 U 19 I s I 20 u u LJ Remarks z11111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIII 1111111III1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------Reserved--- ------ ------ --- 67 I 169 70 U 71 u 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I_ 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP 02:00 PM 05/06/16 03/03/01 US Hwy 129 Exit Time/Date Permit-ExpirationDate Tapoco NC 28780 02:45 PM 05/06/16 07/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Dirk Cody,14961 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2435/ Contacted Dio Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program ■ Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters ■ Other Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. A e NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I N00023281 I11 12I 05/06/16 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility needs renovation; several areas of the plant showed extensive rust. There was broken conduit which needed repair. The wooden timbers around the edge of the plant were completely rotted. This facility is hydraulically and organically underloaded. This may be one of the reasons the effluent was milky. A vC r OF W TF J Michael F Easley, Go mo \O� 9QG William G Ross Jr. Secretary Gj North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W Klimek, P E Director Division orWnlcr Quality November 17, 2004 5391_- -- :Mr' Larn r Wi1i;�aU '--, Williams Water and Wastewater Service 1032 Cochran Creek Rd. Robbinsville, NC 28771- SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Dear Mr. Williams: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215- 3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L _0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary Francies 301330 1VN01038 3111tiHSV N01103S ,1HOMOOVI rs t `1 i .U:'. One No lhCarolina attnrr!!� Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 4405 Rcedy Creek Road; Ralcigh, NC 27607 Phone (919) 733-39081 FAX (919) 733-24961 Internet. vnvv dwglab org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Attachment North Carolina WastewaterlGroundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY frY�M1•,; Lab Name: Williams Water and Wastewater Service Certificate Number: 5391 Address: 1032 Cochran Creek Rd. Effective Date: 01/01/2005 Robbinsvitle, NC 28771- Expiration Date: 1213112005 Dale of Last Amendment: The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H OB00, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below 1 �W CERTIFIED PARAMETERS i INORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Sid Method 4500 Cl G pH Sid Method 4500 H B TEMPERATURE Std Method 2550E This certification requires malnlance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for Infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H 0807 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office November 5, 2004 53914,.,;.. .-mR*LwA,VAR WILLIAN*§ WILLIAMS WATER AND WASTWATER SERVICE 1032 COCHRAN CREEK ROAD ROBBINSVILLE, NC 28771 Subject: Required 2004 Performance Evaluation Dear Mr. Williams: " Please be reminded that as a requirement of your field parameter certification you must submit an acceptable" result on a Performance Evaluation Sample for the following parameters if they appear on your certificate: pH, Total Residual Chlorine, Conductivity, and Settleable Solids. While you may obtain guidance and assistance from another laboratory in preparing the samples for analysis you or your personnel must perform the analysis using your instrumentation. The performance sample must be purchased from an approved vendor and the results reported using your EPA lab code. If this office does not receive an acceptable result by December 31, 2004, it will be counted as a first unacceptable result. Due to the short time left until the deadline it is strongly recommended that you order a quick turn around type sample. If you have already submitted results that are pending evaluation please disregard this letter. If you have received results from the vendor, and this has not been acknowledged by this office, please contact me. Contact me at 828-296-4677 if you have any questions concerning this matter. cc: James W. Meyer a a evil 17 't `I ft i� North Carolina Division of Water Quality, laboratory Section Phone (828) 296-4500 FAX (828) 299-7043 Sincerely, Gary Francies Laboratory Section 2090 US Highway 70 Internet: www.dwglab.org Swannanoa, NC 28778 MoOnrthCarolina Naturally Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources — - ` Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor July 23, 2004 5391 �M r-L:am,aY,Wil l iams Williams Water and Wastewater Service 1032 Cochran Creek Rd. Robbinsville, NC 28771- SUBJECT: Initial Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Dear Mr. Williams: William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215.3(a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to certify your laboratory. to perform specified environmental analysis required by EMC monitoring and reporting 'regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500 and 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. A certificate acknowledging the certification of your laboratory is enclosed for your use. The certificate describes the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, 9 James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary Francies Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 4405 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-733-3908 / FAX: 919-733-6241 / Internet: www.dwglab.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper J U L 2 3 �OOZ LABORATORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NorthCarolina Naturally Certificate No. 5391 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only 5TA7t",!%4,, �j�y MpY 20 r7ys - ' p ..r t Y "P.41 12.1-77b -� FSS£ QL+AM vtd���G WILLIAMS WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE I Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2004 James W. Meyer Attachment North Ca a Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certifia Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Lab Name: Williams Water and Wastewater Service Certificate Number: 5391 Address: 1032 Cochran Creek Rd. Effective Date: 07/22/2004 Robbinsville, NC 28771- Expiration Date: 12/31/2004 Date of Last Amendment: ` 07/22/2004 The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G .DH Std Method 4500 H B TEMPERATURE Std Method 2550E his certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are ubject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807. 1(VA7-` Michael F Eas gy, Govemor� �0 RQ William m' G. �oss �JF., Secre�zrry:, v G North Carolina Department vi.�nviro ment and Natural Resources--, r Tan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director p Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION June 23, 2004 Dirk Cody Tapoco Lodge Inc 14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP Permit No: NCO023281 Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection which Keith Haynes and I conducted on June 10, 2004. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0023281. 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. Sincer&ell l anet Enclosure cc: Central Files Iu,I lilF l ls! 2090 US Hwy. 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Qom liance Inspection Re Ort Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code .. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 U 2 U 31 NCO023281 1 11 121 04/06/10 1 17 18 U 19 U 20 U Remarks 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I 1 1 1 1 I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved--- — 671 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I 11 I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP 11:30 AM 04/06/10 03/03/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date U.S. Highway 129 Tapoco NC 28780 12:00 PM 04/06/10 07/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Dirk Cody,14981 Tapoco Rd Robbinsville NC 28771//828-498-2435/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500/828-299-7043 / Signature anageme t Q A jewel Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D e JL 6 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO023261 I11 121 04/06/10 117 18 1C1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The facility had a low flow and appeared to be operating properly. North Carolina DEQ Division of Water Resources Water Quality Operations Section 2090 U.S. Highway 70 40wannanoa,NC 28778 M OF THE RETURN ADDRESS, FOLD AT DOTTED LINE - - - - - - - - - - CERTIFIED MAILM lilt I I 1 11 �11 11' 7014 0510 0000 4466 3944 Y Ronnie E. Hedrick Rivet -side at Tapoco LLC 201 ,AN 4 2017 Post OffiCE Robbinsvili VmW0UWYftdWW ­- - lAnn CERTIV=7A UNC: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7 R7 7 R-_R7 1 1 oles PO,9,, O ®PITPJEY BOWES 02 1 P 0000881424 DEC 13 2016 MAILED FROM ZIP CODE 28778 1st N -- ----- N, 2nd 11M, ff 5, U N C L A I MI ED ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. A. 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