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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4569
Return Receipt Requested -
May 4, 2017
Keith Blazer
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
253 Webster Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
SUBJECT:' NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0079
Permit No. NCO024805 I
`Haywood County Rest Area WWTP
H aywood County
Dear Permittee:
I
A review of the September 2016 Discharge. Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
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Monitoring Violation(s): -
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended 9/30/2016 2 X month Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO530) '
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Remedial actions, if not already impleme rated, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcemeit actions for this and any additional violations.
If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send amended DMRs within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to Raleigh and also a copy to -this office.
State of North Carolina Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
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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
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June 24, 2016
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Mr. Richard Queen
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
253 Webster Rd
Sylva NC 28779
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Haywood County Rest Area (I-40)
Permit No: NCO024805
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Queen:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on June 21, 2016. The facility appeared
well maintained and operated and was found to be in compliance with permit NCO024805 for the Haywood County Rest
Area (I-40) Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The following additional items were noted during the inspection.
• At the time of the inspection, the facility was experiencing low flow due to the Rest Stations being closed because
of inadequate water supply. Continue to communicate with us regarding this matter and any subsequent changes
that are proposed.
• The ORC indicated that he would be retiring soon. I have attached an ORC Designation form for your
convenience.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance provided by Alan
James, ORC and Richard Klocke (BORC) during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you or your staff have any
questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, '
Tim Heim, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Enc.
cc: Alan James, ORC '
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State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778'
828-296-4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8731-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 [,j 2 15 I 3 I NCO024805 111 12 16/06/21 17 18 ICI
19 I ! I 201
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
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Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
Reserved
67
70 LJ I I 71 I` I 72 N( 731 I 174 751
L_1 I 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)
02:00?A 16/06/21
16/05/01
Haywood County Rest Area
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sylva NC 28779
03:00pM 16/06/21
21/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Alan Gene James/ORC/828-631-0272/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
R G Watson,253 Webster Rd Sylva NC 28779/Engineer/919-835-8481/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 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
Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-2964665/
Mikal Willmar ARO WQ//B28-296-4686/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous a itions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCO024805 I11 12 16/06/2, 17 18 1,1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim and Mikal Willmer of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection on June 21 th, 2016. Alan James (ORC) and Richard Klocke (BORC) of NCDOT were
present during the inspection.
The WWfP was well maintained and appeared to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. The
DOT Rest Stations that this facility serves were closed at the time of the inspection due to inadequate
water supply/high demand. The plant was experiencing low flow conditions resulting from this. Future
projects at the rest stations may include the installation of low flow fixtures and influent BOD
concentrations may need to be evaluated.
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 06/21/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
I
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable E ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
0
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
E
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
E ❑
❑
.❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
N ❑
❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
0 ❑
❑
❑
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 06/21/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Comment: ORC reports diffusers are replaced annually and D.O. averages 7.0 mg/L.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑
❑
0❑
Are weirs level?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
❑
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Comment:
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
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Actions. by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Tax: 828.299,7043
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RLWAod 05-2015

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <0.1 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resburces
Division. of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCO024805
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:
RECEIVEDMENRA)WR
Owner Name NC DOT Roadside Environmental Unit
AUG' 2015
Facility Name NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
Water Quality
Mailing Address 253 Webster Rd.
iftinq Sectior
City Sylva
State / Zip Code NC 28779.
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address, rdqueen@dot. state.nc.us
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2.- Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if•same.address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest A
City Off of I-40. EB MM 10
State / Zip Code North of Walters Lake
County Haywood
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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 NC DOT Roadside, Environmental Unit
Mailing Address 253 Webster Rd.
City Sylva
State / Zip Code NC 28779
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
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Form-D 1/06
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <0.1- 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: Rest Area
Describe the source(s) of
wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
Population served:
S. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer -and sanitary sewer)
6. OutfallInformation: _
Number of separate discharge points 1
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 outfall):
Pigeon River in the French Broad River Basin. Doesn't discharge directly into stream.
8. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, 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.
Dual Unit Extended Aireation Type Secondary Plant of .026 GPD with
Flow Equalization Tank & Sludge Holding Tank
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Form-D 1106
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM D.
,For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic -wastewaters <0.1 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .026 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .010 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .021 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
0 Yes ® 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. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
MaximumAverage
Monthly
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
45
30
mg/1
.2/Month
Fecal Coliform
NA
NA
NA
NA
Total Suspended Solids
45
30
mg/l
2/Month
Temperature (Summer.)
NL
NL
C
Weekly
Temperature (Winter)
NL
NL
C
Weekly
pH
NA
NA
NA
NA
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)
NPDES NCO024805 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)'
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment program (CAA) Other 1
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 true, complete, and accurate.
AIV InEwa 79:6
Printed name of Person Signing Title 1
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM D
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ignat cant of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly snakes 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.)
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Form-D 1106

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Water Resources
L"NVIRONM ENT AL OUALI I Y
Mr. Richard D. Queen
NC Department of Transportation
253 Webster Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Queen:
_' PAT MCCRORY
Govenlor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dirrctm•
April 15, 2016
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO024805
I-40 Welcome Center & Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County
Class WW-2
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 one major change from the draft permit sent to you on January
13, 2016:
➢ Effective December 21, 2016, all permittees must report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the Division's.Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) in'ternet application [see
Part I A. (2)-of this permit for details].
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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you
have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number [phone].
Iamce eiy,
�F1ECEIV`ED
Division of Water Resources S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
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Permit NCO024805
. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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, the
North Carolina Department of Transportation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area WWTP
Off I-40, north of Walters Lake
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in subbasin 04-03-05 of the
French Broad 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 May 1, 2016.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2021.
Signed this day April 15, 2016
S19KY Zimmerman, P.G., Direc
ivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO024805
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit 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.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.026 MGD wastewater treatment facility that
includes the following components:
:0 Flow equalization basin with manual bar screen.
♦ Dual aeration basins with blowers providing diffused air
♦ Dual clarifiers, each with skimmer and sludge return
♦ 5000-gallon aerobic digester
♦ Standby power generator
The facility is located at the Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area, off I-40
north of Walters Lake in Haywood County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into a rock fill area adjacent to the Pigeon River, currently classified C waters in
hydrologic unit 06010106 of the French Broad .River Basin.
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Permit NCO024805
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the 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:
iMRATIVIR
[PCS;cotle]; i
I -
LIMITS;---
; Montlily,•'Average i Dal'y",':Maximumi
-- - - - - - --- -
:MONITORING REQUIREMENTSY _--!
Measurement ; Sam°plelype ;Sample Location
Frequenc
---
Flow
[50050]
0.026 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
-
Influent or Effluent
BOD,5day (20°C)
[C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent'
Total Suspended Solids
[C0530]
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NHa as N
[CO610]
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
[00010]
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
I. No later than December 21, 2016, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using the Divi'sion's eDMR system [see A. (2)].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
A. (2) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and program reports and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such
submittals, then permittees must submit monitoring data and reports electronically to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was
adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II
of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
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Permit NCO024805
I. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. 2. and Section E. 5. a
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Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data
electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted
facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet.
Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media
Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all
discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to
complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original
and a copy of the computer -printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due
to the facility being physically located in an area .where less than 10 percent of the
households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted
on paper DMR forms (MR 1, L 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director.
Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following
compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1) (9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at
the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website
resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
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Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means.
the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is
the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting
tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to
access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well.
Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
htt www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national "pollutant discharge elimination system
npdes electronic -reporting -rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements"
section above.
3. Hoar to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty
(60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin
submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not
exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports
shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not/transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting
waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the
period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are
found on the following web page:
http://deg.nc.gov/aboutIdivisionsZwater-resources/­edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11) (b) and Supersedes Section ]B
7j 1•) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.) (a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.) (b). A person, and not a position, must be
delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deg-nc.gov/aboutZdivisions/water-resources/edmr
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Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system
shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
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."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. 16.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years
from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
time [40 CFR 122.41].
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Mnnth
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 DU
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
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(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).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, 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).
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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 Resources.
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
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
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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 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II 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 Pernuttee 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.
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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. Duty 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
Permittee 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 permit 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]
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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 certi)j,� under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared 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).
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(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 II, I11 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.
2. 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.
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(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.
5. 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 II.B.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
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:
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1617 Mail Service Center
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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 information
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.
5. 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 Pernuttee'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 Permittee 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
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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 122.41]:
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(l)(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.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(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 [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.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.l(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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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 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day 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 Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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-methyl74,6-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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II 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)(I I)]
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 determine 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)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
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 time 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.
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.lnterference 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,
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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 II 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 II.E.5.). [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
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [1.5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & 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 Permittee'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 sununarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted 1UP 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 143-2.15.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct LAIC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ 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. [I5A 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 02H .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 Monitoring and 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. [15A NCAC 02H .0903 (b)(7),.0906(b)(8) and ,0905; 40 CFR 403.8(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:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting 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 Summar(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;
c. 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
IUs that are not considered S_IUs, 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.
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION • � M AY - 4 M 6
Facility/System Name: I=40. Welcome Cen er
Water ouaiity Regional Operations
Ashevilie f'j-�giona! Oificem,e, ,__st
' Rom.... ss��m..—. -
Responsible Entity: NC Dept. of Transportation
Persons In Charge/Contact: Alan. James RECEIVED/NCDEUDVI/R
Richard Queen APR 2
7 2016
Applicable Permits' NPDES # NC 0024805" Water Quality
Permitting Section .
TREATMENT PROCESS...
THE TREATMENT facility is a dual unit extended aeration type secondary
plant, flow-equalizationtank; andsludge-retenti i tankandis-capable,,of- -- .
treating .026 MGD. The Treated effluent is discharged to Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.
Face ties served --NC DOTW6 'come Winter%Rest Area�off T= O�NortMli of
Walters Lake, Haywood Co.
II. PERFORMANCE
The following table summarizes the monthly monitoring data "submitted on
monthly monitoring reports to (NCDENR). Individual monthly reports
available on site. .
NPDES Compliance
We are pleased to report all operating.parameters were in compliance with
NPDES.Permit limits for the year.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available to interested persons' at the office of
Richard Queen, R. E. D. Engineer
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
As required three copies of this report are being provided to (NCDENR)
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to
the best.of my knowledge

NPDES # NC 0024805 1-40 Welcome center Class II treatment plant year 2015. _
month
flow
temp
ph
'BOD
NH/N
TSS
Fecal col.
total nit.
total phos.
MGD
Celsius
SU
m /I
m /I
m /I
colonies
m /l
JAN
0.004
9.5
' 6.8
5.9
2.3
9
n/a
n/a
n/a
FEB .
0.004
8
7.1
9
6.15
' 7.65
n/a
n/a
n/a
MAR
0.007
10
7.2
9.85
4.2
11.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
APR
0.009
16
- 6.7
5.9
0.55
9.25
n/a
n/a
n%a
MAY
0.011
17.5
6.2
16.05
4.65
9.7
n/a
n/a
n/a
JUN
0.011
21
6.5
7.35
2
5.65
n/a
n/a
n/a
JUL
0.012
23
6.5
11.85
9.05
4.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
AUG
0.009
23.5
6
5.5
1.5
4.6
n/a
n/a
n/a
" SEP
�`"`�"O:UO$`�"�"`2�
��`"�`6:9
"-'-�""� 8.7
`�" 1•'f.48
6.95
n/a
n/a
n/a
OCT
0.011
17.5
6.4
A35
7.25
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
_nta'•_'
DEC
0.009
12
6.7
19
9
9
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Average .
0.008
16
N/A
12
6
8
n/a
Maximum
0.012
23.5
7.1
19
11.48
11.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
Minimum 1
0.004
8
6
3.2
0.55
4.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
permit lim..26MGD
IN/L
IN/L
130MG/L
I
N/L
30MG/L
n/a
n/a
n/a

E. D. Engineer Date
This report prepared
Phone: - fe qFs

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Richard D Queen
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
253 Webster Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2016-MV-0008
Permit No. NCO024805
Haywood County Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the July 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s)
indicated below:
Monitorina Deficiency(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 7/4/2015 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of .State law. The Asheville Regional Office encourages
you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, 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
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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January 13, 2016
Richard D Queen
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
253 Webster Rd
Sylva,. NC 28779
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2016-MV-0005
Permit No. NCO024805
Haywood County Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the April 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s)
indicated below:
Monitorina Deficiencv(s):
Sample' Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 4/4/2015 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
Please be aware that non-com pliance.with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Asheville Regional Office encourages
you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

i
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, 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:.=` �`` VIIQS-Ash-e iill'e=Regional.Off; ce = Enforcement- File---
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enfo a enf File'
Alan James/ ORC
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 29, 2011
Mr. Richard Queen
NC DOT Division 14 - Sylva
253 Webster Rd
Sylva NC 28779
F-irILE C y_
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Haywood County Rest Area
Permit No: NC0024805
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Queen:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted
on July 19, 2011. 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 Menze
Environmental .Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Alan Gene James, ORC
Central Files
eu{[Ile1iles
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE'
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 - NOlina
One Caro
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Igternet: www.ncwateraualitv.org S:\SWP\Haywood\Wastewater\Miriors\NCDOT 1-40 Welcome Ctr 24805\24805 CEI 2011 atz rQl6 ff

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Ep q Washington, D.C. 20460
PA
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 INI 2 IsI 3I NC0024805 I11 12I 11/07/19 117 181C 191cl 201 I.
LJ LJ LJ U lJ
Remarks
21111111111IIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA---------------Reserved
180
67I 169 70I 3 I 71 Lj 72' NI 73I I 174 751 I I I I I Li
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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)
Haywood County Rest Area
01:00 PM 11/07/19
11/02/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Sylva.NC 28779
01:45 PM 11/07/19
16/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Alan Gene Tames/ORC/704-627-6206/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
R G Watson,253 Webster Rd Sylva NC 28779/Engineer/919-835-8481/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(p) of Ins ctor(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
- u
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I N00024805 I11 12I 11/07/19 1
17 181_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The operator was not present during this inspection. The facility appeared to be operating well. No violations
of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 07/19/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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:
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: There are no special conditions.
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type.of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are the diffusers operational?
IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 26% 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
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?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 67/19/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
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'% of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Page # 4

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Alan James /0 d ��
NC DOT
NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
253 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
Dear Permittee:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
August 10, 2015. Division WEE REDCes
A UG .1 7 2015
Water CZuality Regiorial Operations 1
Ashevifie Regional�OfF;ce
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO024805
Haywood County
r
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 6, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Maureen
Kinney at [phone].
Sincerely,
W rre t/ Tk,eolfo--oU
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
CA'sliev ll Regi6na1-Offic
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]M Fax: [phone]Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.nmater.oro
An Equal Opportunity\Affurnative Action Employer

II.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility/System Name: I-40 Welcome
Responsible Entity: NC Dept. of
Persons In Charge/Contact: Alan James
Richard Queen
----.]
Applicable Permits — NPDES # NC :0024-805
TREATMENT PROCESS
THE TREATMENT facility is a dual unit extended aeration type secondary
plant, flow equalization tank, and sludge retention tank and is capable of
treating .026 MGD. The Treated effluent is discharged to Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.
Facilities served — NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off I-40 North of
Walters Lake, Haywood Co.
PERFORMANCE
The following table summarizes the monthly monitoring data submitted on
monthly monitoring reports to (NCDENR). Individual monthly reports
available on site.
NPDES Compliance
We are pleased to report all operating parameters were in compliance with
NPDES Permit limits for the year.
NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available to interested persons at the office of -
Richard Queen, R. E. D. Engineer
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
As required three copies of this report are being provided to (NCDENR)
'IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge

NPDES #.NC 0024805 1-40 W6''a center Class II treatment ul. rear 2009
month
flow
temp
h;
BOD
NH/N
TSS
Fecal col.
total nit.
total phos..
MGD
Celsius
SU
mg/I
mg/I
mg/I
colonies
m /I
JAN
0.002
9.75
6.6
8.95
0.18
12
n/a
n/a
n/a
FEB
0.002
9
7
8.65
0.12
9.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
MAR
0.003
12
6.9
8
0.12
7.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
APR
0.004
14
7
5.8
<.10
5.9
n/a
n/a.
n/a
MAY'-�-
0.005
18.5
7
5.9
- 0.13.
8.3
n/a
n/a
ri/a
JUN
0.01
21
6.5
9
1
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
JUL
0.014
23
6.2
14
9.14
5.5
n/a
n/a
n/a
AUG
0.007
23
6.7
21
5
.13
n/a
n/a
n/a
SEP
0.005
20
6.8
12
4
8
n/a
n/a
n/a
OCT
0.005
17
6.5
4
0.26
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
NOV
0.001
14
.7.5
3
<.10
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
DEC
0.001
10
7.6
6
0.11
8
n/a I
n/a
n/a
Average
0.0045
15.93
6.8
8.85
3.17
7.94
n/a
n/a
n/a
Maximum
0.014
23
7.6
21
9.14
13
n/a
n/a
n/a
Minimum-
0.001
9
6.2
3
<.10
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
permit lim..26
MGD I
IN/L
30mg/l
N/L
30mg/l
n/a
n/a
n/a
J

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A. E. D. Engineer Date
This report prepared by: T eS p 3 S
Phone:��$> J Opp -303gr i r3 i�g Z

WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Ken D. Pace
NC DOT - Environmental Operations
1557 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1557
Dear Mr. Pace:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 5, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0046
Permit No. NCO024805
Haywood County Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Haywood County Rest Area's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow
Week of 11/29/09-12/05/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Temperature
Week of 11/29/09-12/05/09
Weekly
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 to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality 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 at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
TerEdwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Alan James/ ORC
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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
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION COP6Y
June 30, 2009
Mr. Richard Queen, Environmental Engineer
NCDOT - Roadside Unit
253 Webster Road; Sylva, NC 28779
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
NCDOT Welcome Center
Permit No: NCO024805
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Queen:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on June 24, 2009. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
NC0024805.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff, should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extention 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
�J sheville-Files. , -- Y
Nor thCarolina
Natllralllf
2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

y United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
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 I NI 2 15I 31 N00024805 111 121 09/06/24 117 181SI 191SI 201 I
Remarks
2,1111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA ------------ ------- ----Reserved-----------------
67 I 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Haywood County Rest Area
01:30 PM 09/06/24
06/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Sylva NC 28779
02:15 PM 09/06/24
11/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)[T'itles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Alan Gene JamesiORC 627-6206
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
253 Webster.Rd�Sylva)NC 28779/Engineer 919-835-8481
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports ® 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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ 828-296-4500 Ext.4662,
Sign ur of Managemen Q A Reviewer Agency/Off /Phone and Fax Numbers Date
0 6 c? a t
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES ydmo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NCO024805 I11 12I 09/06/24 117 18Isl
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mr. Alan James, ORC, assisted in the inspection.
Samples were collected. The lab results will be forwarded, if found to be in non-compliance.
The effluent looked very clear and appeared to be in compliance.
The plant appears to be very well maintained. The diffusers had recently been changed to improve
operations & efficiency.
Records are well organized and maintained.
Note: The janitorial services for the Welcome Centers will be contracted beginning July 1, 2009.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 06/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes
No
NA
Nt
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
n
E
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
®
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
®n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
®n
n
n
Comment:
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?
®
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
®
n
n
n .
Is the unit in good condition?
®n
n
n
Comment:
Equalization Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
n
n
n
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
®n
n
n
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
®
n
❑
n
Are all pumps present?
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
®
n
n
n
Are float controls operable?
®
n
n
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
®
n
n
n
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
®
n
n
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑
n
■
n
Page 9 3

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d
Permit: NCO024805
Inspection Date: 06/24/2009
Aeration Basins
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:
Owner -Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
®❑❑❑
nnn
®nnn
®❑ n n
01n❑❑
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
m
n
Are weirs level?
®
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
®
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?
®
n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
❑
❑
®
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
®
n
❑
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
®
n
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
®
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
®
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0
n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
®❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
®
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
®
n
n
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
n
n
n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 06/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? I]
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ®❑ 0
Comment: The generator is self -tested every Monday morning at 10 am. The fuel
level is monitored by the ORC.
Page # 5

COUNTY: raj! 11�J
RIVER BASIN: .j
REPORT TORegional Office
Other :
COLLECTOR(S) :7,Jrdy}er-
Estimated BOD Range:
Seed: (BPS Chlorin. Ilan
Station #/LL-otcaattion Code Date Be i'nf`(` /`mr
/V og) 2r�ROS b%7m
SOD 310 m /L
COD High 340 m /L
COD Low 335 m /L
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 /100m1
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
Residue: Total 500 m /L
Volatile 505 m /L
Fixed 510 m /L
Residue: Suspended 531 m /L
Volatile 535 m /L
Fixed 540 m /L
H 403 units
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 m /L
Acidi to H 8.3 435 m /L
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 m /L
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 m /L
TOG 680 m /L
Turbidity 76 NTU
Coliform Total Tube 1100 ml
COMMENTS:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 11
Chemistry Laboratory Report / Water Quality Lab Number�(g�3 y
SAMPLE TYPE II Date Receive(
PRIORITY Time Received : l(„Q�
AMBIENT Q QA I 0 STREAM EFFLUENT Received By
D�COMPLIANCE�::] CHAIN OF CUSTODY LAKE INFLUENT II
EMERGENCY VISIT ID ( ESTUARY Data Released
�] II Date Reported
Station Location: Ply% /oeleDrr1 e ✓`,
Remarks:
Date End /mm/ddl Time Be i Time End Depth - DM DB, DBM Value Type
6 /�`� �(Y 9� P
6 �Z `f_ nm �iG� A, H, L
Chloride 940 m /L
Chlorophyll a EPA 445.0 mod u /L
Color: True 80 C.U.
Color: pH 83 C.U.
Color: pH 7.6 82 C.U.
Cyanide 720 m /L
Fluoride 951 m /L
Formaldehyde 71880 m /L
Grease and Oils 556 m /L
Hardness Total900 m /L
Specific Cond. 95 umhos/c
MBAS 38260 m /L
Phenols 32730 u /L
Sulfate 945 m /L
Sulfide 745 m /L
Boron
Tannin & Li nin u /L
Hexavalent Chromium u /L
Bicarbonate m /L
Carbonate m /L
Total Dissolved Solids m /L
NH3 as N 610 mg/I
TKN an N 625 m /I
NO2 plus NO3 as N E m /I
P: Total as P 665 m /l
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
P: Dissolved as P 666 m /I
K-Potassium m /L
Cd- Cadmium 1027 u /L
Cr-Chromium:Total1034 u /L
Cu- Copper 1042 u /L
Ni-Nickel1067 u /L
Pb- Lead 1051 u /L
Zn- Zinc 1092 u /L
V-Vanadium u /
A - Silver 1077 u /L
Al- Aluminum 1105 u /L
Be- Beryllium 1012 u /L
Ca- Calcium 916 m /L
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /L
Fe- Iron 1045 u /L
Mo-Molybdenum u /L
Sb-Antimonyu /L
Sn-Tin u /L
TI-Thallium u /L
Ti-Titanium u /L
H -1631 n /L
B osite� Sample Type a -
Li -Lithium 1132 u /L
Mg- Magnesium 927 m /L
Mn-Manganese 105', u /L
Na- Sodium 929 m /L
Arsenic:Total1002 u /L
Se- Selenium 1147 u /L
H - Mercury 71900 u /L
Ba-Barium u /L
Or anochlorine Pesticides
Or ano hos horus Pesticides
Or anonitro en Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral&Acid Extractable Or anics
TPH Diesel Range
l
Pur eable Organics VOA bottle re 'd
TPH Gasoline Range
TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range
Phytoplankton
Temperature on arrival °C : 3. �—

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County:
HAYWOOD
River Basin
FRB
Report To
AROSP
Collector:
W FRAZIER
Region:
ARO
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Emergency Yes/No
COC 'Yes/No
Location ID: NCO024805
VC DM Laboratory Section Wesults
Sample ID:
AB46134
�hE WAN9
PO Number#
ARO
Date Received:
Time Received:
06124/2009
16:05
Labworks LoginlD
KJIMISON
Date Reported:
7/13/09
Report Generated:
07/13/2009
Visitl D
Loc. Descr.: DOT WELCOME CENTER
I ' �69
Collect Date: 06/24/2009 I Collect Time:: 14:00I Sample Depth
Sample Qualifiers and Comments
Routine Qualifiers
For a more detailed description of these qualifier codes refer to www.dwqlab.org under Staff Access
A -Value reported is the average of two or more determinations
N3-Estimated concentration is < PQL and >MDL
B1-Countable membranes with <20 colonies; Estimated
NE -No established PQL
B2- Counts from all filters were zero.
B3- Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies; Estimated P-Elevated PQL due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution
B4-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and < 20; Estimated Qi-Holding time exceeded prior to receipt at lab.
Q2- Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab
B5-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC)
PQL-Practical Quantitation Limit -subject to change due to instrument sensitivity
J2- Reported value failed to meet QC criteria for either precision or accuracy; Estimated
U-Samples analyzed for this compound but not detected
J3-The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination; Estimated 31"a ?fit rar,•,-rlv
J6-The lab analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample; Estimated X1-Sample not analyzed for th1corrt�iGrintl
kon
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N1-The component has been tentatively identified based on mass spectral library search and has an estimated value
ARO
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
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NC (DWQQ Laboratory Section ResultsSample ID AB46134
Location,ID: NCO024805 Collect Date: 06124/2009
Loc. Descr.: DOT WELCOME CENTER Collect Time:: 14:00
Visit ID
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result Qualifier Units Analyst/Date Approved By /Date
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 32 °C KJIMISON SMATHIS
Method Reference 6124/09 7/1/09
BOD, SDay In liquid 2 3.8 mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHA5210B 6/26/09 7/13109
Colifotm, MF Fecal In liquid 1 700 CFU/100ml KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHA9222D-20th 6/24/09 7113109
Residue —Suspended in liquid 6.2 62 U mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHA2540D-20th 6/26/09 7/13109
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone] Page 2 of 2

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility/System Name: I-40 Welcome Center
Responsible Entity: NC Dept. of Transportation
Persons In Charge/Contact: Alan James
Richard Queen
Applicable Permits — NPDES # NC 0024805
TREATMENT PROCESS
FEB 1 0 �pg
FEB - 6 2009
. DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
THE TREATMENT facility is a dual unit extended aeration type secondary
plant, flow equalization tank, and sludge retention tank and is capable of
treating .026 MGD. The Treated effluent is discharged to Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.
Facilities served — NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off I-40 North of
Walters Lake, Haywood Co..
II. PERFORMANCE
The following table summarizes the monthly monitoring data submitted on
monthly monitoring reports to (NCDENR). Individual monthly reports
available on site.
NPDES Compliance
We are pleased to report all operating parameters were in compliance with
NPDES Permit limits for the year.
III. NOTIFICATION.
A copy of this report is available to interested persons at the office of:
Richard Queen, R. E. D. Engineer
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
As required three copies of this report are being provided to (NCDENR)
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge

NPDES # INC
Month
Flow'
Temp
pH .
BOD
NH /N
TSS
MGD
C
Su
mg/I
mg/I
mg/I
Jan.
0.004
8
7
9.71
0.1
8.6
Feb.
0.003
8.8
7.1
10.8
, 0.78
9.5
Mar.
0.004
.9.4
6:8
23.3
11.5
9.7
Apr.
0.004
14.05
7
12.61
0.555
6.5
May,
6.007
17.1
7
12.3
0.467
6.66.
Jun.
0.008
20.7
6.8
16.1
7.47
6
Jul.
0.009
21.5
6.5
8.74
= .1.761
7.4
Aug.
0.006
21.5
6.7
.7.721
0.463
5
Sep.
0.004
20.5
7.4
4.16
0.1
5
Oct.
0.005
16.5
7
3.95
<.10
7.33
Nov.
0.006
11
6.9
3:96
<.10 '
5
Dec.
Average
0.005
0.005
11.5
15.04
_LL
6.9
9.43
10.23
<.10
1.96
7.2
6.6
Maximum
0.009
21:5
7.4
23.3
11.5
9.7.,
Minimum
0.003
8
6.5
3.95
<.10
5
Permit Limit
1.026M D
N/L
39mg/I
N/L
30mg/I

R. E. D. Engineer rr Date
This report prepared by: _COt P
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I. GENERAL INFORIVIA IO WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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Facility/System Naine:.:_I-°40 Welcome Ceriter.. _ !
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Responsible Entity: NC Dept. of Transportation
Persons In Charge/Contact: Alan James
Richard Queen
Applicable Permits - NPDES # NC 0024805 "-� 7
TREATMENT PROCESS�����/
THE TREATMENT facility is a dual unit extended aeration type secondary
plant, flow equalization tank, and sludge retention tank and is capable of
treating .026 MGD. The Treated effluent is discharged to Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.
Facilities served - NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off I-40 North of
Walters Lake, Haywood Co.
II. PERFORMANCE
The following table summarizes the monthly- monitoring data submitted on
monthly monitoring reports to (NCDENR). Individual monthly reports
available on site.
NPDES Compliance
We are pleased to report all operating parameters were in compliance with
NPDES Permit limits for the year.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available to interested persons at the office of -
Richard Queen, R. E. D. Engineer
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
As required three copies of this report are being provided to (NCDENR)
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge

NPDES # NC
Month
Flow
Temp
pH
BOD
NH/N
TSS
MGD
c
su
Mg/I
Mg/l
MgjI
j
Jan,
0.005
9.9.
6.9
8.5
>.1
10.5
MAY
Feb.
0.004
5.5
6.85
51
0.1
9.9
Mar.
0.005
11.5
6.85
10.05
0.1
7.66
0.007
--1318
6.61
8.45
.2.5
6.89:y::
rApr.
.01.0116
18.5
6.85,
6
>A
7.87
Jun.
0.008
21.2
6.6
8.92
2.26
4.7
Jul.
0.009
21.9
6.7
4
0.198
6.4
Aug.
0.008
23.0
6.6
6.01
0.148
6
Sep.
0.005
21.7
6.6
5.
>.I
7.6
Oct.
0.00.8
17.7
6.6
- 5.31
2.21
6.16-
Nov.
0.005
13.5
6.91.
4.89
>.1
5
Dec.
Average
.0.0106
0.007
11.4
15.9
6.7
7.1
0.8
-12.6
7.5
Maximum"
0.016
23.9
6.9
13.3
2;5
12.5
Minimum
0.004
.5.5'
6.6
4
>.1
.4.7
Permit Limit ..026MGD
N/L
N/L .30mg/-1
N/L
30mg/I

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R E. D. Engineer Date
This report prepared
Phone: Z a--7 9

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
vironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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North Carolina Departmen'."
j3FILE Copy
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Mr. Richard D. Queen
NCDOT
253 Webster Road
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Dear Mr. Queen:
March 19, 2008
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Haywood County Rest Area WWTP
Permit No: NCO024805
Haywood County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on March 12, 2008. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with permit NC0024805. The kind assistance of Mr. Alan James was appreciated during
the inspection. He 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
-
DWQ-SWP Central Files
Alan Gene James, ORC, w/ attachments
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\24805 Haywood County Rest ARea\24805-CEI.08.doc
NorthCarotina
Nlltul"711V
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] 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 I NI 31 N00024805 111 121 08/03/12 117 181 C I 19I SI 201
Remarks
211111111111111111111III11111111111111111111111116
In,spection.Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------Reserved-. -----
671 169 70II 711 I 721 NJ 73IW I 174 751 I I I I I Li
Section BB. -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)
02:30 PM 08/03/12
06/12/01
Haywood County Rest Area
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Sylva NC 28779
04:10 PM 08/03/12
11/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Alan Gene James/ORC/704-627-6206/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
R G Watson,253 Webster Rd Sylva NC 28779/Engineer/919-835-8481/ 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) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
S
Signature of nagement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
p Ad 0 Al2$-_
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NCO024805 I11 12I 08/03/12 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mr. Alan James/ ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The collection system for this facility was also inspected and results will be mailed separately.
DO was measured at 5 mg/L in Basin #1 and 4 mg/L in Basin #2.
Temperature was 8.4 degrees C in Basin #1 and Basin #2.
pH was 7.5 units in Basin #1 and 7.0 in Basin #2.
The latch to the gate into the WWTP is broken and needs to be replaced.
A "sludge judge" would be beneficial to the operators for process control.
Steps into the adjoining building are missing and need replacement for safety of the operators.
Two diffusers in the aeration basin are operable but slow and need replacement.
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 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?
n
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Is the facility as described in the permit? ' o
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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n
n
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
n
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility is well operated and maintained.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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n
n
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
n
n
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
n
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Dates, times and location of sampling
n
Name of individual performing the sampling
n
Results of analysis and calibration
n
Dates of analysis
n
Name of person performing analyses
n
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n .
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
■
n
n
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7' with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0024805 Owner- Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 0311212008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n ■ n n
Comment: Annual report will be finished and mailed next week.
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational? .
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The water meter is used for flow measurement.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b. Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
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Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑
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Comment: DO in Plant #1 was 5.0 mg/L. DO in Plant #2 was 4.0 mg/L.
Two diffusers, though operable, are slow and need replacement.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
n
n
■
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
n
■
Comment: Operator would benefit from a sludge judge for use in process controls.
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
Fi
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested under load?
■
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
®n
n
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
n
n
n
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for'extended run on back-up power?
n
❑
■
n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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n
n
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner -Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Comment: The generator self tests weekly at 10:00 am every Monday.
State maintenance staff check the fuel level weekly.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department ornvironment and Natural Resources
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Richard D. Queen
NC DOT
253 Webster Road
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
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Dear Mr. Queen:
October 5, 2007
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Haywood County 1-40 Welcome
CenterWWTP
Permit No: NCO024805
Haywood County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on September 17, 2007. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NC0024805. It was noted, however, for safety, that the threshold
at the door into the shed has rotted and needs replacement; steps would be helpful, also.
The kind assistance of Alan James and Scotty Coggins in the inspection of this
facility was greatly appreciated and they are doing a fine job of operating and maintaining
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,
2net Cantwell
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
WQ s eA h viIIe-Files --f
WQ Central Files
Alan James/ORC w/ attachment
No�iYhCarolina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P /� Washington, D.C. 20460
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 UN 2 L 5I 3I N00024805 111 12I 07/09/17 117 181 Cl .191 S1=J I 20U
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Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIII1111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------------- ---- ---- Reserved----------
67I 169 70u 71 I 72 —I 73 j 75I I I I I I I 80
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDE8 permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Haywood County Rest Area
01:00 PM 07/09/17
06/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Sylva NC 28779
02:25 PM 07/09/17
11/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Alan Gene James/ORC/704-627-6206/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
R G Watson,253 Webster Rd Sylva NC 28779/EnginContacted
eer/919-835-8461/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement 1M Operations & Maintenance 11 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� 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
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NCO024805 I11 12I 07/09/17 I17 is ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Alan James/ORC and Scotty Coggins assisted in the inspection of this facility.
'The aeration basin process control data on the day of the inspection:
Dissolved Oxygen: Basin #1= 4 mg/L, Basin #2= 2.0 mg/L
The effluent data on the day of the inspection:
Temperature: Basin#1= 20.5 degrees Celcius, Basin#2= 20.5 degrees Celcius
PH: Basin#1= 6.5/units, Basin#2= 6.0 units
The effluent was clear.
It would be helpful if the operators had a "sludge judge" to aid in their daily process controls.
It was noted that the threshold at the door into the shed has rotted and needs to be replaced for the safety
of the operators. Installing steps into the building would be helpful, also.
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 09/17/2007 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?
❑
❑
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❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
n
n
Cl
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
-No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH,
DO, Sludge
to
❑
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility is well operated and maintained.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Q
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
❑
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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❑
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
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Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
n
Name of person performing analyses
n
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
M
Cl
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❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
❑
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(if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
❑
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
a
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n
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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?
❑
n
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Permit: NC0024805
Inspection Date: 09/17/2007
Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The water meter is used for flow measurement.
.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?
Comment:
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Flaywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 09/17/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
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: DO in Basin #1= 4:0 mg/L, Basin #2=2.0 mg/L.
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 %4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s)'have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Yes No NA HE
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Permit: NCO024805 Owner - Facility: Haywood County Rest Area
Inspection Date: 09/17/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Comment: Generator is tested every Monday at 10:00a m. DOT fuel truck keeps fuel
tank filled.
Fuel is checked every Friday.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 20, 2006
5220
Mr. Richard D. Queen
NCDOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off 1-40
253• Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779-
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LABORATORY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Wastewater./Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr. Queen:
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 .0.900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300, and 2N .0100rthrough .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,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
cc: Gary Francies
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwate[qualih�,ore Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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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
NCDOT WELCOME CENTER/REST.AREA OFF 1-40
Is hereby certified with NPDES effluento perform t, nt surface watanalysis as ter, groundwatered on nand pretreatment regulations.t I and report monitoring data
to DWQ for
compliance `
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 December31, 2007
Certificate No. 5220 f
Pat Donnelly

Attachment
North Caroli(-stewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certificatior�
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY \
Certificate Number: 5220
lame: NCDOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off 140 01/01/2007
Effective Date:
;ss: 253 Webster Rd.12/31/2007
Sylva, NC 28779-
Expiration Date:
Date of Last Amendment:
,..,.. _ . 4ke �e � draments of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
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SOLVED OXYGEN
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1PERATURE
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CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approv
This certification requires maintance ons as set forth in 15A NCed methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractiAC 2H.0807. —

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 29, 2010
Mr. Richard D. Queen
NC Department_of Transportation-
253 Webster Rd
Sylva, N.C. 28779
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO024805
I-40 Welcome Center & Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County.
Dear Mr. Queen:
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 .
November 10, 2010. _
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 [phone].
cc: Central Files
(Asheville Regional_Office/Sur`face;Water Pf6fectio`n:
NPDES Unit �y
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Permit NCO024805 - - ,-
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, the .
North Carolina Department of Transportation
-is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area WWTP
Off I-40, north of Walters Lake _
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in subbasin 04-03-05 of the French Broad 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 February 1, 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2016.
Signed this day December 29, 2010.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NC002 05 - -
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit 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.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.026 MGD wastewater treatment facility that
includes the following components:
♦ Flow equalization basin with manual bar screen
♦ Dual aeration basins with blowers providing diffused air
♦ Dual clarifiers, each with skimmer and sludge return
♦ 5000-gallon aerobic digester
♦ Standby power generator
The facility is located at the Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area, off I-40
north of Walters Lake in Haywood County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into a rock fill area adjacent to the Pigeon River, currently classified C waters in
hydrologic unit 06010106 of the French Broad River Basin.

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Haywood County

Permit NC.0024805'
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
-,.-,-During the period. beginning on the effective date of the -permit and.lasting -until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfa11001. Such discharges shall
be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER-
LIMITS :
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.
[PCS code] ,
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement,
Sample Type
Sample Location
Frequency
Flow =
0.026 MGD
Weekly-
Instantaneous °,
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5 day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
.2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0530
-
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C06 0
-
-
-
Temperature
FWeekly
- Grab
Effluent.
00010
There"shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible, foam -in other than trace amounts.

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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 AveraZe
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 Day
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 tune/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
(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
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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. The "daily discharge" concentration
comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the
arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
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.
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).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority_
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average 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 Penrdttee 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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
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
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
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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 maybe 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 Il penalty not to exceed $177,500.
[33 USC 1319 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duly tt�gate
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 H. C. 4), "Upsets".(Part H. 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.
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 150B-231.
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8. Duty 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 Permittee 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. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that
does not have a permit 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 122.221
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]
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d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certifij, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared 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 2H.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 2H.0105
(b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification ,of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of
the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the
grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility 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 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class 11, III and IV facility 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 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating
the operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance .
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 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)]
0) 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 H. 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.
(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.
5. 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.
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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 JI. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 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. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage
sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the
utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate
applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for
the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even
if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. 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 2H.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
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and
time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire 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 122.41 (j)].
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:
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
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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
Divisions Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for
information 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.
5. 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 Permittee 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 122.411.
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 122.41]: i
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
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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 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).
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.
3. 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 approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such
action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
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b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, 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 122.410) (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 Divisions Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit
at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 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 (1) (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.
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.
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].
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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
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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 the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. 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";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the
terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee-shall submit a
report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
60 days of notification by the Division.
Section E. 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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definiti6ns
In addition to the definitions in Part II 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 (j)]
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 POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge
use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A
NCAC 21-1.0903 (b) (13)]
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 POTW's NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. 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 sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, 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. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the
maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
1. 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
2. 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.
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3. 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 industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time 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. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow 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 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow 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;
(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; and 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,
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 discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
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specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater
from any Significant Industrial User, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under
section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (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 2H.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 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403,15A NCAC 2H.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 II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SILO
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (b) (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey_(IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905"[also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (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. 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.
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 Part II,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) 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 122.441. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1).
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & 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 Permittee's 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
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all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
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 2H.0906 (b) (6) 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 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]
The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1
through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per calendar
year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds' means the types of compounds listed in
40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and 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 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) 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 Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .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 twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
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 according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in
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b.) Pretreatment Program Summary_(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) in
SNC. These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific
format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice
of SlUs in SNC, 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 Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -
Compliance (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 2H .0903(b)(35), .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. [15A NCAC 21-1.0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) 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 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC
2H .0907.
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NPDES permit #: NCO024805 Haywood County
Facility name: NC DOT Roadside Environmental Unit -
NC DOT Welcome Center / Rest Area WWTP
WWTP class: II
WWTP type: 0.026 MGD WWTP with: flow equalization basin
with manual bar screen; dual aeration basins with
blowers providing diffused air; dual clarifiers with
skimmers and sludge returns; 5000 gallon
aerobic digestor; and standby generator
Annual Average Flow:
Development:
Sludge Management:
WWTP location:
Responsible official:
Responsible "'s title:
Mailing address:
Email:
Phone numbers
828-631-0272
828-631-0136
828-627-8202 or 9695
828-506-3033
Operator information
Certified ORC & grade:
Back-up ORC & grade:
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
0.010 MGD (3 year average: 2007-2010)
Welcome Center & Rest Area
Commercial hauler to municipality 5-6 x / year.
off 1-40 at milemarker # 10; north of Walters Lake
Richard (R.D.) Queen
Roadside (Unit) Environmental Engineer
253 Webster Road; Sylva, NC 28779
rdqueen(&-ncdot.gov
Richard Queen
" - fax
Alan James — ORC / Transportation Tech
" - cell
Alan Gene James — Grade II — Cert. # 13406
Scottie E. Coggins — Grade II Cert. # 992345
12-1-2006
1-31-2011
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Stream information
Stream & river basin:
*Note:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Other information
Directions:
Pigeon River; French Broad River Basin
Discharge is to a rock fill area and may never
reach the Pigeon River.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
October 19, 2006
Mr. Richard Queen
NC DOT Roadside Environmental Unit
253 Webster Rd.
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO024805
I-40 Welcome Center/Rest Area WWTP
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Queen:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final 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). The following changes have been incorporated into this final
permit:
➢ Your expiration date for this permit has been changed to January 31., 201.1.
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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or
Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Carolyn Bryant of my staff at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely
Alan W. Klimek, P.L.. ' `v
Director, Division of Walit
cc: Central Files
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ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE�919=73.3. 55 83/FAX 919-733
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit NCO024805
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,
North Carolina Department of Transportation
ishereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area
Off I-40, north of Walters Lake
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in the French Broad 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 December 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2011.
Signed this day October 19, 2006.
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO024805
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit 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.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.026 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Dual Unit Extended aeration type secondary plant
♦ Flow equalization tank
♦ Sludge retention tank
The facility is located at the Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area, off 140
north of Walters Lake in Haywood County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Pigeon River, classified Class C waters in the French Broad River Basin.

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Facility Information
North Carolina Department of Tran ' sporation . State Grid: ME
County Boundary NCDOT Welcome Center/Rest, Area USGS Quad: Dellwood
NPIDES discharger'. Subbasin: 04-03-05
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Highways Haywood, County
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Permit NCO024805
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on December 1, 2006 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:
".
t T LIMITS k
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Y
.EFFLUENT
n
•CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
Frequency.
Flow
0.026 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended. Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
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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.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
.The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, 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 Day
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 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
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of noless than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four 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 tunes 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. The "daily discharge' concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge' during the calendar month for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters.
NOTE: Permittees may not submit a "daily average' calculation for determining compliance with permit limits for
toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideHne[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit The Division expects that 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).
D Q or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. 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).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
colifomi, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
TheDirector of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe g=erty damage
Substantial physical damage toproperty, 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 Clean Water Act.
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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
L Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act 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
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with -standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) .of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 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 $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41. (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act 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
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. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knoaingyl 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.
[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)(1) 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 $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class H violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [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 which has 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. Propea 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.
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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 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permmittee 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
Permittee 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.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit 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, operatoi 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]
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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]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared 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 2H .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 2H.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
Upon classification of -the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancyin the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. 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 Pemiittee 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)].
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 ce with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
permitted activity, in order to maintain complian
(c)].
4. Bvpz ass ng 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.
(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.
(l),of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.4.1 (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
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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: A 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 Pernuttee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 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. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority, of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Pertnittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) 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
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire 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
notificati6n to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reti_� g
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:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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
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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act (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.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act 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 ofa 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 Permittee 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].
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 122.41]:
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;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Eniry
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
bylaw, to;'
a. Enter 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 Clean Water Act, 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).
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.
3. Antidpated 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 except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (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, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR
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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 [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are. submitted. The reports -shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (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 (1) (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 directly to receiving
waters 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.
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 of Water Quality. 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.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act 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
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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
Peunittees 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.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. 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 of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Chang_es 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";
T. 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. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. 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
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following.
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. 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.
3. 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 of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B - Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time 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. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the .following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. 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;
b. Pollutants which will 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;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. 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;
C. 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
(104TF) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or, products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. 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;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POT..
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 discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.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.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO�
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste. Survey j jWS�
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
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 Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (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 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits ajM & 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 Permittee's 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 Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to Q
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 TJP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs.
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. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year, and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year,
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reportin
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 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan =a
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10.' Pretreatment Annual Reports � .=
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required 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 twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary, (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIUI). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, 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 Significant Industrial Users (SNs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (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.
12. Record Keep
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.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
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 (SNs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be'considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Frazier, Wanda
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:01 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: NCO024805 DRAFT permit renewal 2010
Attachments: NCO024805 box 2010.doc; NCO024805 Expedited Fact
Sheet 2010.doc; NCO024805 map 2010.ppt; 24805 a.
cover page 2010.doc; NCO024805 6-24-09.pdf;
NCO024805 3=12-08. pdf; NCO024805 9-17-07..pdf
Hi Charles,
Everything looks good. Attached are the three most recent inspection reports and facility info cover page .
(Note: Due to a rockslide one year ago, 1-40 was closed or partially closed to clean-up the debris. The
Welcome Center & Rest Areas were closed during part of that time.)
Here's what I would suggest.
Supplement to permit cover page: (see attachment)
Continue to operate
0.026 MGD WWTP with: flow equalization basin with manual bar screen; dual
aeration basins with blowers providing diffused air; dual clarifiers with skimmers
and sludge returns; 5000 gallon aerobic digestor; and standby generator.
I feel that everything else in the attached documents is accurate.
ARO recommends renewal of this permit.
Let me know if you have questions or comments.
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
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North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 11:18 AM
To: Pugh, James L.; Frazier, Wanda
Subject: DRAFT permit renewal for NC0024805
Importance: High
This is a class WW-1 facility in Haywood County.
The draft will go to Notice on November 10tn
Send me any comments before then.
Thanks,
CHW
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Frazier, Wanda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 11:18 AM
To: Pugh, James L.; Frazier, Wanda
Subject: DRAFT permit renewal for NC0024805
Attachments: 24805map.ppt; 24805 Expedited Fact Sheet.doc;
24805box-2010.doc
Importance: .. High
This is a class WW-1 facility in Haywood County.
The draft will go to Notice on November 10tn
Send me any comments before then.
Thanks,
CHW
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Permit NCO024805
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, the
North Carolina Department of Transportation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Haywood County Welcome Center/Rest Area WWTP
Off I-40, north of Walters Lake
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in subbasin 04-03-05 of the French Broad 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
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2016.
Signed this day
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO024805
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit 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.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.026 MGD wastewater treatment facility that
includes the following components:
♦ Dual Unit Extended aeration type secondary plant
♦ Flow equalization tank
♦ Sludge holding tank
The facility is located at the Haywood County Welcome Center/ Rest Area, off I-40
north of Walters Lake in Haywood County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Pigeon River, currently classified C waters in hydrologic unit 06010106 of the
French Broad River Basin.
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Permit NCO024805
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the 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.Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Ftequency;,
Sample Type .
Sample,Location
Flow
0.026 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5 day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C0610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Charles H. Weaver — 10/14/20 10
Permit Number
NC0024805
Facility Name
I-40 Welcome Center / Rest Area WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
French Broad / 04-03-05
Receiving Stream
Pigeon River
Stream Classification in Permit
C
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
No
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
N/A
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
No
Any permit mods since lastpermit?
No
New expiration date
1/31/2016
Comments received on Draft Permit?
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that the receiving stream
is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required".
• TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote:
"The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory
including field certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/l will be treated as zero
for compliance purposes."

Beverly Eaves Perdu
Governor
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North Carolina -Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
e Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director _ _...r
.... Secretary-.
July 27, 2010
R D QUEEN
ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
NCDOT ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT
253 WEBSTER ROAD
SYLVA NC 28779
Dear Mr. Queen:
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JUL 3 0 2010
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO024805
Haywood County Rest Area
Haywood County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on July 26, 2010. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your
permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit
expires.
If you have, any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles
Weaver at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
cA_`&e--d -e Re`gional:gff-ise/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NofthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org -9� 7`d�A�����
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MEMORANDUM TO:
SUBJECT:
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle,
July 22, 2010
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
R.D. Queen
Roadside Environmental Engineer
Renewal For NPDES Permit NCO024805
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
This is to request the renewal for the wastewater discharge permit for the Haywood
County Rest Area WWTP NPDES Permit NC0024805. Since the issuance of the last
permit there are no changes at this facility to document.
Sincerely,
R.D. Queen
Roadside Environmental Engineer

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM
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 INCO024805
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
NC DOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Facility Name
NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest-Area
Mailing Address
253 Webster Rd.
City
Sylva .
State / Zip Code
NC 28779
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
City Off of I-40 EB MM 10
State / Zip Code North of Walters Lake
County Haywood
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 NC DOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Mailing Address 253 Webster Rd.
City Sylva
State / Zip Code NC 28779 D
Telephone Number (828-631-0272 2 6 20i0
Fax Number -[phone]
1 of 3 Form-D 05108

-v'PDES APPLICATION - FORM li
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: Rest Area '
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
Population served:.
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification numbers) 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 outfall):
Pigeon River in the French Broad River Basin. Doesn't discharge directly into stream.
8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _
9. Describe the treatment system '
List all 4nstc4led 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.
Dual Unit Extended Aireation Type Secondary Plant of .026 GPD with
Flow Equalization Tank & Sludge Holding Tank.
2 of 3 Form-D 05/08

�'10DES APPLICATION - FORM D "
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD-
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .026 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .010 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .021 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes - ;K 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
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs)
45
30
mg/ 1
Fecal Coliform
NA
NA
NA
Total Suspended Solids
45
30
mg/1
Temperature (Summer)
NL
NL
C
Temperature (Winter)
NL
NL
C
pli
NA
NA
NA
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO024805
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
bestt V 1 of my( knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
' Z ( C. to DA Q V i. h,
Printed name of Person Si g Title
- � J-R 1, / �41
Signature of Applicant 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 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 05/08

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 22, 2010
Sludge Management Plan
NPDES Pemit NCO024805
NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
253 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
Narrative Description
Wastewater treatment plant has a 5,000, gallon aerated sludge holding tank
into which solids are pumped. After the solids are settled out the
supernatant is returned to the equalization tank. Once holding tank becomes
full, solids are then pumped and transported to a municipality wastewater
treatment facility by a licensed solid waste disposal company. The aerated
sludge holding tank is emptied 5-6 times per year.
Respectively ub 'tted,
- i
Richard Queen
Roadside Environmental Engineer

Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Wastewater Permit
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility NCDOT Welcome Center/Rest Area, I-40, Haywood County
NPDES No. NCO024805
Design Flow (MGD) 0.026 MGD
Facility Class II
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
Stream Name
French Broad River
Stream Class
C
Sub -basin
040305
Drainage Area (mil)
350
S7Q10 (cfs)
120
W7Q10 (cfs)
30Q2 (cfs)
IWC (%)
Proposed Changes
Parameters Affected
Basis for change(s)
Change special condition
lettering
Change special condition.D to E
to fit current Part III formatting.
Compliance Schedule: None
Special Condition(s): E. Disinfection Condition
Permits & Engineering Comments:
Recommend renewal of NPDES permit (existing class II facility) with existing limits and with
changes noted above. Facility consists of a, dual unit extended air type secondary plant with clarifier,
sludge return, equalization tank and sludge retention tank permitted to discharge up to 0.026 MGD.
Compliance Sampling Inspection reports for the past 12 months reflect no violations. 1990 WLA
indicates discharge is effluent limited due to very high dilution.
Although monitoring frequencies should be updated for a class II facility, Keith Haynes
requests that these frequencies remain the same since the plant discharges to a rock fill area and it is
questionable whether the discharge ever actually reaches the Pigeon River. P & E concurs with this
recommendation.
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Prepared by: _ ��Z``t L'� E7it.C`1
Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations:

Permit No. NCO024805
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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,
North Carolina Department of Transportation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
NCDOT Welcome Center/Rest Area
off I-40
north of Walters Lake
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in the French Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective VYWY, 1996
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2001
Signed this day YYWY, 1996
DRAFT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management' Commission

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION f
DO�
WATER QUALITY SECTION
3HEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Facility/System Name: I-40 Welcome Center'
Responsible Entity: NC Dept. of Transportation
Persons In Charge/Contact: Alan James
Richard Queen
Applicable Permits — NPDES # NC 0024805
TREATMENT PROCESS
THE TREATMENT facility is a dual unit extended aeration type secondary
plant, flow equalization tank, and sludge retention tank and is capable of .
treating .026 MGD. The -Treated effluent is discharged to Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.
Facilities served — NC DOT Welcome Center/Rest Area off I-40 North of
Walters Lake, Haywood Co.
II. -PERFORMANCE - - - — — r- -
The following table summarizes the monthly monitoring data submitted on
monthly monitoring reports to (NCDENR). Individual monthly reports
available on site.
NPDES Compliance
We are pleased to report all operating parameters were in compliance with
NPDES Permit limits for the year.
III. • NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available to interested persons at the office of -
Richard Queen, R. E. D. Engineer
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
As required three copies of this report are being provided to (NCDENR)
IV., CERTIFICATION
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge
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NPDES # NC 0024805 I-40 We ne center Class II treatment ot, dear 2009
mouth
flow -
temp
ph .
BOD
NH/N
TSS
Fecal col.
total nit.
total phos.
MGD
Celsius
SU
mg/I
mg/I
mg/I
colonies
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JAN
0.002
9.75
6.6
8.95
0.18
12
n/a
n/a
n/a
FEB
0.002
9
7
8.65
0.12
9.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
MAR
0.003
12
6.9
8
0.12
7.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
APR
0.004
14.
7
5.8
<.10
5.9
n/a
n/a
n/a
MAY
0.005
18.5
-7
" 5.9
0.13
8.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
JUN
0.01
21
6.5
9
1
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
JUL
0.014
23
6.2
14
9.14
5.5
n/a
n/a
n/a
AUG
0.007
23
6.7
21
5
13
n/a
n/a
n/a
SEP
0.0051
20
6.8
12
4
8
n/a
n/a
n/a
OCT
0.005
17
6.5
4
0.26
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
NOV
0.001
14
7.5
3
<.10
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
DEC
0.001
10
7.6
6
0.11,
8
n/a
n/a
n/a
Average
0.0045
15.93
.6.8
8.85
3.17
7.94
n/a
n/a
n/a
Maximum
0.0141
23
7.6
21
9.14
13
n/a
n/a
n/a
Minimum
0.001
9
6.2
3
<.10
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
permit lim..26
MGD
N/L
30mg/l
N/L. 130mg/l
n/a
n/a
n/a
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09/01 /09
Permit Number WQCSD0446
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Project Type
Non -discharge
Active New Project
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
1.00 Individual
Primary Reviewer
Permit Contact Affiliation
wanda.frazier
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Haywood County Rest Area Minor Asheville
Location Address
Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border
Sylva
NC 28779
County
Haywood
Facility Contact Affiliation
Don G. Lee
1557 Mail Service Ctr
Owner
Raleigh NC 276991557
Owner Name Owner Type
John Yates Government - State
Owner Affiliation
Gregory Thorpe
1537 Mail Service Ctr
Dates/Events Raleigh NC 27601
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
06/24/09 06/24/09 06/24/09 06/24/09
Regulated Activities
Lodging/campground/rest area
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

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253 Webster f3gpd
Sylva, NC 28779
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