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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0034959_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)Permit No. NC0034959 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P E R M I T To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1, other lawful standards, and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, ROWAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at West Rowan High School NC Highway 801 Rowan County to receiving waters designated as Withrow Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Part 1, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Signed this day of L�" ' � RL_� R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Mi&11 Permit No. NC0034959 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Rowan County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: I. Continue to operate an existing 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of a septic tank and a 5,250 square foot sand filter located on NC Highway 801, in Rowan County (Note Part III of this Permit), and 2. Discharge from said treatment works into Withrow Creek which is classified Class "C" waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. 3 w A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final SUMMER/WINTER During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permitand lasting until expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s)001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Kg da lbs da Other -Units (Specify) Monthlyvg. Weekiy Avg. Montin y vg. Rey vg. Flow 0.010 MGD BOD, 5Day, 20°C 30.0 mg /1 45.0 mg /I Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I NH3 as N Temperature *Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample * Sample, Frequency Type Location Weekly Instantaneous I or' .E 2/Month Grab E 2/Month Grab E Monthly Grab E Weekly Grab E nMaa CoC+ The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and -� shall be monitored 2/Month at the effluent by grab sample. '* I. CD z' There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. c,o Part III Continued Permit No. NCO034959 F. Toxicity Repener This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. G. In the event that violations of the fecal coliform requirements of the North Carolina water quality standards occur as a result of this discharge, disinfection will be immediately required and the permit amended to establish a coliform effluent limitation. r Date: September 2, 1986 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Rowan NPDES Permit No. NC 0034959 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: West Rowan High School Route 1, Highway 801 Mt. Ulla, Rowan County, North Carolina 2. Date of Investigation: August 28, 1986 3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen 4. Persons Contacted: Mr. Joseph F. McCann, Assistant Superintendent Telephone Number: (704) 636-6750 Mr. Henry Kluttz, Principal (704) 278-9233 5. Directions to Site: Travel on N. C. Highway 801 North to the junction with Sherrills Ford Road (S.R. 1526). There is a road sign marked "West Rowan High School NC 801" and pointed in the direction to the school, which is approximately a half -mile north of the road sign. The school is on left side of N. C. Highway 801. 6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35042'26" Lontitude: 80038132" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No. E16NW 7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There are approximately two (2) acres of land available for expansion and/or upgrading the existing facility, if necessary. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently slopes toward receiving creek. The treatment facility is not in a flood plain. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings within 1000 feet of the treatment facility. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Withrow Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-07-06 C. Describe receiving stream features and peztinent.downstream uses: Used for fish and wildlife propagation, agriculture and secondary recreation. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic a. Volume of wastewater: 0.0100 MGD rr -2- b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: None C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None d. Pretreatment Program )POTWs only): N/A. 2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds: N/A. 3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and applicable CFR Part and.Subpart: N/A. 4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): .The existing facility consists of the following: a septic tank with a capacity of 10,000 gallons; a dosing tank and a two section surface sand filter with 5,625 square feet disposal surface area enclosed-lwithin a fence; and a gas chlorinator. Effluent is discharged thru subsurface pipe into Withrow Creek. 5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A. 6. Treatment plant classification: Class I PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds (municipals only)? N/A. 2. Special monitoring requests: N/A. 3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A. 4. Other: N/A. PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS A review of the past monthly self -monitoring reports indicates that this facility is generally in compliance with the effluent limits of the existing permit. It is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested. However, the Permit should include the following effluent limitations as recommended by Technical Services: Parameter Flow BOD TSSS Dissolved Oxygen (Min.) Fecal Coliform (G.M.) pH (S.U.) Limitations Monthly Average 0.010 MGD Summer Winter 30mg/l 30mg/l 30ing/l 30mg/l 5mg/l 5mg/l 1000/100 ml 1000/100 ml 6-9 6-9 -3- mg&� Signatur of report preparer Water Quality Regi 1 Supervisor POOR-- ST Uri oil State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor ,j'� R. Paul Wilms S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary , Director Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No. NC00 • ,.. County Dear This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on,.-'--' Application Form, Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of $_ , Other The items checked below are needed befo-re review can begin: Application form _ (Copy enclosed), Engineering Proposal See Attachment), _ Application Processing Fee of $ , Other, a" If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete. This application has been assigned to "F (919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application. I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review person listed above. `Sincerel'y, i .ArthurlMouberry, P.E. Supervisor, Permits and Engineering c c . Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer TELEPHONE 704-636-6750 ROWAN COUNTY a BOARD OF EDUCATION POST OFFICE BOX 1348 f SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA 28145-1348 b� l May 2, 1986 M.; a)11 y J MAY 7 1986 PERMITS & ENGINEERING Mr. M. Dale Overcash, P.E. NPDES Permits Group Leader Permits and Engineering Unit�o�,C1U NC Division of Environmental Management I P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 RE: NPDES permit No. NCO034959 West Rowan High School -Rowan County Schools Dear Mr. Overcash: In response to your letter of April 25, 1986 regarding the permit for wastewater discharge, we are hereby requesting a renewal of the license for this school. There has been no changes in the discharge for this site. An application processing fee of $75.00 has been attached as requested. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments. JFM:be Enclosure Sincerely, Jo �pbF. McCann, �dD Assistant Superintendent 0� ] T 00caIP� COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PERMIT--NCO034959 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 8507 -8606 LOC---E ACILITY--ROWAN CO %CH-W ROWAN H% DESIGN FLOW-- .0100 CLASS-4 .00ATION--%ALI%BURY REGION/COUNTY--83 ROWAN DIVISION- OF ENVIR01*1UN-TAL 1i&NAGEhR-',NT 5 1931 CCr, 7',-- Xz . %juseph x * xv.%obtan Assistant,Superinteadeut Rowan County Board of Edtication P.O. Box 1348 Av?, Q Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO035921 Faith Elementary School Permit No. NCO034959 West Rowan High School Rowan County'Board of Education Dear Mr. McCann: In accordance with your applications for discharge Permits received Ilay 20, 1981, we are forwarding herewith the subject State-NPDES Permits, These Permits are issued ' pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S,.Eaviromuental Protection Agency dated October 19, 1975. If, any parts, requirements, or limitations contained. in these Permits are unacceptable to you, you have the rights to adjudicatoryhearings before. hearing officers upon written demands to the Director within'30 days following receipt of these Permits, identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such demands are made, these Permits shall be final and binding. Please take notice that these Permits are not transferable. Part II, B.2. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of 'change in ownership or control of these discharges. These Permits.do not affect the legal requirements to.obtain other Permits which may be required by the Division of Enviroumeatal Management. If you have any questions concerning these Permits, please contact Mr. Bill 11ills, telephone 919/133-5181. Sincerely yours, Original Signed by L. P, BENTON, JR. bert F. Helms Director CC** Mr George Harlow, EPA 4woresville Regional Office Mooresville Regional Office Manager Permit No. -NC �} �,) � � 4 9 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P E R M I T To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Rowan County Board of Education is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at West °owan High School Rowan County to receiving waters Withrow Creek in the Yadkin River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I., II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective '-AUG 2 5 19a' This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on 4VL 3.1 199E Signed this day of !AUG 2 5 1981 Original Signed by L. P. BENTON, }Rd Robert F. Helms, Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission M1 & I1 Page - of Permit No. NC SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Rowan County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of a septic tank and a 5,250 square foot sand filter located at West Rowan High School (Note Part III, Condition No. E of this Permit), and 2. Discharge from said treatment works into Withrow Creek which is dlassified Class "C". I A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfalI(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements K/da_y lbs da Other Units (Specify) Measurement ** -Sample * Sample Monthly Avg. Weeklyy_ Avg. Mont vq. weeKly vg.—Frequency Yype Locatioi Flow M3/Day (MGD) BOD5 NH3 as N TSS Settleable Matter Fecal Coliform (Geometric Mean) Temperature Dissolved Oxygen (Minimum) COD Total Residue 37.85(0.010) Weekly Instantaneous I or E 30 mg/1` 45 mg/l Semiannually Grab E,U,D 30 mg/l *** *Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, and D-Downstream Annually Grab E 45 mg/l Annually Grab E Monthly Grab E Semiannually Grab E,U,D Monthly Grab E,U,D Monthly Grab U,D Semiannually Grab E,U,D Annually Grab E **Sample Type: All stream samples•shall be grab ***The temperature shall be such as to not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of 50F above ambient stream water temperature. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 . standard units nor greater than 9.0, standard units and shall be monitored semiannually at I,. E, U, D by grab samples. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. �Qf V 1 Permit No. NC B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE 1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: 2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement. M4&I4 Part I Permit No. NC "Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended. "DEW used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. "EMC".used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. C. • MONITORING AND REPORTING 1. Representative Sampling Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitorfng Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0., 1.1, and 1.4) . ., postmarked no later than the 45th day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on NOV 1 5 19al . Duplicate signed copies of these, and.a.11 other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina. 27611 3: Definitions a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the' arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one - month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria..is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period. b. The weekly average, other than for.fecal coliform bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the composite 'samples collected during a one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period. c.. Flow., M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. �I Part I Permit No. NC e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva- lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1). f. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following: (1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited in proportion to flow. (2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional 'to the flow. (3) - An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow. g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. 5. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling; b. The dates the analyses were performed; and c. The person(s) who performed the analyses. PART I permit No. NC 6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not requiredin this permit by written notification. 7. Records Retention All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years; or -longer if requested by the Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. M 7 PART II Permit No. NC A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS 1. Change i.n Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility 'expansions, production increases, or process modifications which will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited. 2. Non compliance Notification If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per- mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware of such condition: a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or, if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence of the noncomplying discharge. 3. Facilities Operation The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 4. Adverse Impact The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge. 5. Bypassing Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where M8&I7 PART II Permit No. NC unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such diversion or bypass. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. 7. Power Failures In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either: a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I, provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste- water control facilities; or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for its implementation appears in Part I, b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control facilities. 8. 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. IM PART II Permit No. NC B. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Right of Entry The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen- tatives, upon the presentations of credentials: a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge of pollutants. 2. Transfer of Ownership or Control This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit"In the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management. 3. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215. 3(a)(2)'-or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 4. Permit Modification After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143- 215.1(b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not limited to, the following: a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit; b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; or c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge. M 10 & 1 9 PART II Permit No. NC 5. Toxic Pollutants Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with -the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the permittee so notified. 6. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. 7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. 8. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations. 9. Severabi11ty The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum- stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir- cumstances, and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby. M11 &I10 PART II Permit No NC 10. Expiration of Permit Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.. I 11 PART III Page of Permit No. NC B. Previous Permits All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this facility. C. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final Plans and.Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the plans may be considered approved and construction authorized. D. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall employ .a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. E. In the event that violations of the fecal coliform requirements of the North Carolina Water Quality Standards occur as a result of this discharge, disinfection will be immediately required and the Permit amended to establish a coliform effluent limit. M15&I12