WQ0007217_Permit_19880516

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleig+, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor May 16, 1988 R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. J. R. Bailey, Environmental Director
U.S. Naval Facilities, Atlantic Division
Engineering Command
Norfolk, VA 23511-6287
SUBJECT: Permit No. 16206
U.S. Naval Facilities, Atlantic Division
MCAS Cherry Point
Pinny Island Aerial Target Facilities
Wnstewater Treatment/Disposal Facilities
Spray Irrigat:i.on
Carteret County
Dear Bailey:
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In accordance with your application received November 38, 1987, we are �
forwarding herewith Permit No. 16206, dated May 16, 1988, to the U.S. Naval.
Facilities, Atlantic Division for the construction and operation of the subject �
wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal facilities.
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 4992,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If- any parts, rnqu.i.rements, or li.mitati.ons contained .in this permit: nre
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must
he in the,form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1.50B of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of: approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. if
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy
Jones, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 541.
Sincerely,
R. 1'au �Iw Irns /
cc: Carteret County health Department
411 Wilmington Regional Supervisor
Wm. F. Freeman Associates
Groundwater. Section
John Campbell PoNution Pretension Pcr1
P.Q Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-768 Telephone [phone]

• NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial wastes, or Other. Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
U.S. Naval Facilities, Atlantic Division
Carteret County
FOR T11E
construction and operation' of a 1,750 GPD non -discharge type wastewater treatment and
• disposal facility consisting of approximately 805 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron '
gravity sewer line, a 3,701 gallon capacity (minimum) bnf:.fl.ed septic tank, dual
recirculating surface sand filters consisting of 265 square feet each, a sand filter,f-
r.ecircul.ation pump tank with dual 75 GPM submersible pumps with high water alarm, a —
tablet chlorinator disinfection system with a minimum 30 minutes contact time, at.
64,100 gallon capacity holding tank, a spray irrigation pump tank with dual. 1.40 GPM •
submersible pumps with high water alarm, approximately 40 linear feet of 4-inch force
main, and 14,100 linear feet of 6-inch force main, a spray irrigation field
consisting of 62,832 square feet, and all other valves, piping, and appurtenances to
serve the U.S. Naval. Aerial Target Facilities at Piney 1'sland in Carteret County with
no discharge to -the surface waters of the State, pursuant to the application received
November 18, 1987, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1993, and
shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. -This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at: nll times.
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4. This permit is not transferable.

5. This permit shall. become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are
installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect- the assigned
water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
6. In the event that the--facili.ties�fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permi.ttee shall take such immediate
corrective action as may be required by this Division, including the construction
of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
v7: The -Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. 919/256-4161 shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed
facilities so that an in -place inspection •can be made. Such notification to the.
regional supervisor shall' be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.
8. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules arranged as required
by the Division of Environmental. Management and in accordance with 15 NCAC 2C
.0100.
9. Any -monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
1.0. The sludge generated from these treatment faCili.ties must be disposed of in
• accordance with General Statute 143-21.5.1 and in a manner approvable by the North `
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
11. Reports on the operations of the facilities shall be submitted to the -
Wilmi.ngton Regional Office at regular intervals and in such form and detail as?
may be required by this Division.
12. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff..
13. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewit;er runoff from the spray
field.
14. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities
is prohibited.
15. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the r.eclnest-, the Commission will
review the Adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
16. The application rates shall not exceed:
a. 0.125 inches per day
b. 35 minutes per day
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17. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator, to be
in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must
hold a certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
18. The .issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility
for damages to -surface or-gr.oundwaters resulting from the operation of this
facility.
19. The facilities shall be effectively maintn.ined and. operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of
this facility.
20. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
21. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
22. Failure of -the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty
up to $10,000 per day.
23. Routine maintenance -on at least a weekly basis moist. be performed on the sand
f.i.lter units to keep the surface free of vegetation and organic material. 11
clogging results in excessive ponding of wastewater, the filter sand must be
removed and replaced as necessary. The sand must be mai.ntai.ned at a depth of at .w
. Least 24 .inches.
24. The sand used in the sand filter must conform to the following specifications:
a. Effective size - 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm.
b. Uniformity coefficient - no more than 3.0.
C. bust content - no more than 0.5%.
25. The 6-inch gravity sewer lines will be ductile iron.
26. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted
facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. 2761.1.-7687.
27. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by
the permittee for five years from the date of issuance.
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0 Permit .issued this the 16th day of May, 1.988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/ v R— Paul Wilms, Director. /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 16206
Engineer's Certification
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I as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the �-
State of North Carolina, hereby certify that construction of these permitted
facilities has been completed in accordance with . the approved plans and ?
specifications.
Signature
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Registration Number Date