NC0089371_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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DONALD R. VAN DER D ART
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMME'
ENVWONMENTAL QUAWY
June 24, 2016
Michelle Haas
City of Charlotte
600`E 4th St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
Lynx Blueline Extension
NPDES Permit Number. NCO08937
Dear NPDES Permittee;
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharg
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule, The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities t+
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change u
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and
key milestones, are.
• Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently
reporting your DR data electronically using eDM, then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
• Phase 2 -- Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of rather NPDES program reports.
Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system.
In addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data (see 40 C R 122.41(l)( )j. Initial
State of North Carolina j Environmental Quality i Water Resources
1617 Mail Smiee C',enter j Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

recipient of electronic NPDES inforn
for rec
submit
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[see 40 CFR 12.2(b)]; Perr
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Ash on its web site and in tl
recipients by Mate and by NPDES data group Once available, you can use EPA's web site to find out or
determine the initial recipient of your; electronic submission.
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data groups;
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports,
2. General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOls); Notices of Termination (MOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Reports; and
4. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA's web site will also kink to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic
submission for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be available as well.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit
http: /ww 2.eoa. ov cc m fiance final-naticanal- cillutant-dischar e-elimination-s stem-n des-
electronic-reaort n -rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC C WR, visit
htt' : de 'nc. ov about divisions water -resources edmr rides -electronic -re orti,ng or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 19-8 I7-63 2 or via email at Vanessa.Manuel ncdenr. ov.
Sincerely,
Je,ffre4j 0. P
forS. Jay Zimmerman, P.O.
Cc. NPDES File
Central Files

F 4iA RY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
WaterResources
ENVtRONMENTAL QUALITY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
March 9, 2016
Mr. David Wolfe
Environmental Services
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Charlotte Area Transit System Construction
NPDES Permit NCO089371
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Wolfe -
On March 1, 2016, Roberto ScKeller, Edward Watson, and Maria Schutte of this Office
conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as a
Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure compliance with permit requirements
and conditions. At the time of inspection the treatment facility appeared to be well
maintained and operated. We wish to thank you and operating staff for your assistance
regarding the inspection.
.mow_ - - — - - - �.-- - - � -t- - .
questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of Roberto Sheller at (704) 235-
2204 or roberto,[e-mail].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure.- Inspection Report
cc: Joseph P. Nestor, Nesco Environmental, PO Box 78222, Charlotte, NC 28271
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central files basement
State of North Carolina I Enviromental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional:Operations
Mooresville Regional Office( 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 29115
7046631699

(y United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved,
EPA
Washington, tJ C. 20460 Dive No. 2040-0067
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires -31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
C0088371 ( 1 i 2 16/03/01 17 18 I r+ 19 1
1 � 2 15 1, 3 0 LJ
Inspection Work. Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B4 QA ---Reserved----
671 7013 1 71 L_j72 T 74 Lij T( 0
Section B: Facility Data
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to PtOTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
PtOTW name and NPDES permit Number) 11.50AM 1 103101 1 /04101
Lynx Blueline Extension
Coltman Acre And Alpha Mill l.n Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
12:32PM 16/03101 17106130
Charlotte NC 28206
Name(s) of Cherie Representative(s)ilittes(s)!Phone and Fax Number(s) (Other Facility Data
!11
Joseph Patrick Nestor1 ORC%704-442-13651
Name, Address of Responsible {OfllcialliitletPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Gravid Wolfe,600 E Fourth St Charlotte NC 282022844C1704-336-3602J7043364554
No
Section C: Arias Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & maintenance 11 Records/Reports in Facility Site Review in Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roberto Schaller MRQ WQ11252- #6-64811
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone, and Fax Numbers Date
W. Carey Basinger MRO WQ11704-235-21 41
EPA Form 366 -3 ev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete:
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Section D: Summary of Fi
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Permit: NCO089371 Owner • Facility. Lynx Blueline Extension
Inspection Dates 0310112016 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record KeeRing Xes Ng CIA N
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 11 a ® 11
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 Q Q 11
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)? ] Q 11
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 00
Is the chain -of -custody complete? a 0 CIO
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Cates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs'
Are CMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 11 El ©Q
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 Q 110
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator Q 11 ®'
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation Cog available and current? 11 0 ©' 11
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ® 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a dopy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ®11 ❑' Q
Facility has copy of previous year"s Annual Report on file for review? © © Q
Comment: Facili is a mobile groundwater treatment unit consistina of Dumos. air stri er and carbon
filters. 'All re aired paper work is maintained off site.
Effluent Pipe 'Yes Ng NA N
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 1:1 0 ©;11
Are the receiving water free of foam either than trace amounts: and other debris? ® 0 El Q
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M 0 E 11
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 11 0 0 11
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and either that are applicable
Comment. "
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? © 0 Q 11
Comment:
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PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAARTSecrvwq,
'at erkesources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVMONMEN'rAL QUALITY Virvetor
REC0VE"1?1NCDeNR/DWR
February 4, 2016
FEB 5 2016
WORDS
Mr. David Wolfe, Environmental Program Manager MOORESVILLF REGIONAL OFFICF-
City of Charlotte
600 East 41 Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Lynx Blueline Extension WWTP
Permit Number.- NCO089371
Case Number: 1,V-2015-0183
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of $396.97 received from you dated February
3, 2016. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment (s) levied against the subject facility, and
this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statues, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
Wre,4A, TktAferd,
Wren Thedi"ord
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
NPDES
State of'North Carolina I Enviromental QtWity I Water Resources
1617 MA Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
September 10, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 040 002 9299 3434
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Wolfe, Environmental Program Manager
City of Charlotte
600 East 0 Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations ofN.C. general Statute
143.215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Pennit No. NCO08 371
Lynx Bl eline Extension WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Case No. LV-2015-01 3
Dear Mr. Wolfe.
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
36.7 (250 civil penalty + $146.97 enforcement coasts) against the City of Charlotte.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -
monitoring data: reported for October 2014. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations itations found in NPDES PermitNo. NCO08 371 The violations are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, l conclude as a matter of law that the City of Charlotte violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO08 371 and North Carolina General
Statute ( .S.) 143-21 .1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S.143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor for the :Mooresville
Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of Charlotte.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location; 610 Fast Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresviiie, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] E Fax. [phone] t Customer Service: 1-77-62 -6748
Internet, h€tp,/Iportal.nodenr,or / ebiwq
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$ 250.00 For I of the one (1) violation ofta.S. 143-21
NP ?ES Permit No. No. NCO089371, by d schar i
the waters of the State in violation of the permit me
effluent limit for total suspended solids.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 146.97 Enforcement costs
$ 39 .97 TOTAIL MOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 14 -215. A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken i
Findings of Fact and (conclusions of Law and the factors setforth at G.S.' 143B-282.1(b)
uality;
All! 1111:11

1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Ne
Resources (do not include waiverform). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose fin-ther
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such n
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factor
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesti
. . , A - - I I - I . -1 , P - , - 1. - - -1- _A - -- A" - --! - I -, - - - -1 - -t- - - -
slim,
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282. I (b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and
inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details
regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for ftirther appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider informati
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is v
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
issto s lommittee
n that nutp art
1• t that yo •
6ulission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of
an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (3 ) days of receipt o
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enc
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the fallowing add
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 79- 17
OR
. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative In
If youwish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must f
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative .Hearings. You must file the petition' with the Office of Administrative Head
"thin thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is consideredfiled when it is rec
the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of A ' inista
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00
except for official state holidays. The petition :may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic'
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee
fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
seven (T) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contac{
Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the det
filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax bers for the Office of Admi
Hearings are as follows.
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel. [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (s found on Inge one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this mattt
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action

Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. if you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment Please
contact staff in the Mooresville Regional Office at { ( } 663-1699.
�"'�Z6-
ate) Michael I. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water (duality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources NC 7 NR
ATTACHMENTS
cc. Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments
Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w1 attachments

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ATTACHMENT
CASE NO. LV-2015-0183
©utfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 14131/2014 TSS 245 m /L 30 xn 1L (Monthly Avg
Denotes civil penalty assessment
penalty amount.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONI
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
PERMIT NUMBER NCO089371
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new
allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the no
s the day of
A
PULATION OF FACTS
ENO, LV-2015-0183
Lice of assessment.
2
BY
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQU
DWR Case Number.- LV- 1 -0183
Assessed Party: City of Charlotte
County: ' Mecklenburg
Permit Number: NCO08 371
Amount Assessed: $396.97
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty.
"Re nest or Remission Waiver of Ri ' ht to an Administrative Hearij
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider is
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to cc
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whethi
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil I
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. ' 14-2821(c, remission of a civil penalty ma
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor tl
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of support
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil malt scssment factors in
wronafullv aDplied to the detriment of the pgfig2M (th
in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated coutinW enviro eutal dl
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct
future occurrences);
(c) the violation: was inadvertent o a result of accident
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for an
() payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
actions (i.e., explain how payment cr, f the civil penalty wig
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:, (rase additional al pages as necessary)

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Violator:
City 0
Facility:
Lynx �
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Case Number:
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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vision WWTP
rivate property resulting from the violation;
o harm has been documented;
he duration and gravity of the violation;
he TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 278.6% during the month of Octo
`he effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality,
iowering their resist ance to disease, and smothering their eggs.
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Resources has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally.
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
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private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented;
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 278.6% during the month of(October 2
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. Increased suspended solids (turbidity) increase'
water temperature, thus reducing the amount of oxygen in water harming aquatic life. They als(
reduce the amount of natural sunlight that penetrates through the water, further decreasing oxyt
production and photosynthesis. In addition, high levels of solids can kill fish by clogging their
lowering their resistance to disease, and smothering their eggs.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Resources has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There have been no previous CPAs for the Lynx Blueline Extension WWTP.

8) The cast to the State of the enforcement nroceduresa
The cost to the Division of Water Resources is $146.97.
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to Michael L. Parker, !Regional
Water Quality Regional Opera
Division of Water Resources,

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Bell. Wes
Frorm.
Weaver, Charles
Sent:
Monday, Decembi
To:
joe.nestor@hotmz
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Subject:
monitoring requin
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for NCO089371
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me. The existence of a valid
met.
I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you need additional information.
Charles H. Weaver
Environmental Specialist
N.C. Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-807-6391
gchharIIes,_,weaverPncdq g DL ov_
(physical address) 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Ernail correspomfence to andft0177 this address is subject to the North Carolina PubficFZecords Law and nray be disclosed
to third partfic',�s,

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vhat steps need to be taken before discharges may resume.
ne, I will draft a letter for the City of Charlotte to sign requesting reactivatior
your attention to this matter.
larlotte, North Carolina 28271

CITY OF CHARLOTTE
ENGINEERING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
March 31, 201RECE1VED/NCDENR/DWR
APR 12015
Ms. Marcia Allocco we is
NCDENR, Division. of Water Resources MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mooresville Regional Office
10 East Center Street, Suite 301
.Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
RE. NOV/N — Effluent Limitations Response
Tracking Numbers: NOV-2015-LV-0115 and 011
Lynx Blueline Extension
NPDES Permit No. NCO089371
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Allocco:
The City of Charlotte (City) is submitting the attached two responses prepared by the
Operator in Responsible Charge (OR ) :for the above mentioned "Notices", NOV-2 1 -LV-
0015 and. 011 . The construction activities have introduced elevated sediment and pH into
the treatment systems. The City is working with the contractors and ORC to control the
exceedances and has implemented numerous corrective actions. As can be seen from the
detailed response, numerous preventive measures have been put forth to control the
exceedances. The City requests that the Division of Water Quality consider the actions taken
by City to not assess civil penalties in this matter.
1f you have any questions, please contact me directly at (704) 43-212 or
dpierotti(ec.charlotten . gv.
Sincerely
ugl 1'ierotti, LG.
Sefor roject Manager
City o Charlotte Engineering & Property Management
Attachments: Nesco Enviro ental NOV-2015-LV-d115 —NOV/NRE Response
NNesco Environmental NOV- 015-LV-011 — Effluent Limitations
cc` Michael Parker, NCDENR (via email)
Rusty Rozzelle MCWQP (via email)
600 East Fourth Street 1 Charlotte, NC 28202 1 PH: 704336,2291 1FAX: 704,353 047

MIMS"
Environmental
A Professorial Limited Liability Co y
March 24, 2015
Ms. Marcia Allocco
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Bice
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 2871
Re: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking Number: Nt V- 1-LV-011
Lynx Slueline Extension
NPDES Permit No. NCO08937
Mecklenburg County
Deer Ms. Allocce:
The City of Charlotte (the "City") has received and reviewed the document referenced
above (the "Notice". The City does not take the indicated Violation lightly and has taken
certain mitigative steps which are documented in this correspondence. The specific violation
indicated in the Notice is shown below:
DATE PARAMETER REPORTED VALUE PERMIT LIMIT
11/25/2015 pH 10.9 Standard units;(SU) 9.0 SU
(daily maximum)
Environmental and Geologic Services
PO Box 78222 Charlotte, NC 28271 + 2416 River Oaks Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone 70 -442-°1 6 + Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

Ms. Marcia Allocco
CEN
March 31, 201
Page
The City first became aware of the pH issue can or about November 25, 2014 when pH
was measured in the field. Following discovery of the pH issue, the City took steps to confirm
that the pH issue existed, determine the source, ;and formulate a solution for pH reduction.
The following outlines those steps:
11/24/14 - Several options were mentioned in a telephone discussion between you and
Joseph P.'Nestor, P.G., P.E. (operator of responsible charge for the treatment system).
11//1 - The City collected samples from various point and levels of groundwater'
dewatering and treatment processes The City discovered that water entering the wastewater
treatment system was as high as 12 pH SUs. The City immediately began investigating
options to mitigate the pH issue.
11/26/14 - Investigated the option of using municipal water supply to assist with dilution of
recovered groundwater. It was determined that the municipal water supply was
approximately 9.24 pH SUs. Therefore this would not be a viable option.
12/2/14 - Mr. Nestor was copied on an email from Mr. Steve Reid of your agency to you in
which Mr. Reid indicated that the addition of carbon dioxide gas into the waste stream would
be an acceptable method of adjusting the pH of the system and would not require
reclassification of the treatment system.
12/ /14 through 12/19/14 — Mitigative steps were taken in the field including the collection of
caisson slurry water in plastic tanks. The tanks allowed for separation of the slurry prior to the
remaining treatment process. The intent was to remove the source which was causing the
increase in pH levels. This method did not reduce pH to within permitted limits.
12/19/14 .-. A design and plan was finalized for the dosing of CO2 gas within the waste
stream. Specialized components were placed on order to complete fabrication of the dosing
system.
12/ 0/14 -- The CO2 dosing system was installed on the system and activated. Effluent
samples were also collected and pH was recorded to be within permitted limits.

Ms. Marcia Alloccc
NCDENR
March 31, 201
Page 3
Effluent monitoring performed in December 2014 did not indicate non -compliant
conditionswith respect to pH Effluent monitoring performed in .January 2015 after the pH
adjustment protocol was implemented did not indicate non -compliant conditions with respect
to pH.
As indicated by this response, the {amity took prompt actions to mitigate the pH issue
once it became aware- of the issue. The actions taken by the City successfully prevented
reoccurrence of the violation as indicated by subsequent monitoring data. The City
respectfully requests that the Division of Water Resources considers the actions taken by the
City' in its determination to not assess civil penalties in this matter.
We appreciate your attention to this matter. It you have questions or comments,
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
NESCQ ENVIRONMENTAL, P.L.L.C.
Joseph P. Nestor, P.0 .; P.E.
President
cc: Eric Connelly — Harvest Environmental Services, Inc. (via e-mail)
([e-mail] 1
Doug Pierotti — City of Charlotte (via e-mail)
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Ms. Marcia Allocco
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28271
Re: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-01 15
Lynx Blueline Extension
NPDES Permit No. NCO089371
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Allocco-
FDA
PARAMETER REPORTED VALUE PERMIT LIMIT
10/3112014 Total suspended solids 245.0 milligrams per liter 30.0 mg/I
JSS) (mg/1) (monthly average)
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PO Box 78222 Charlotte,
Phone 704-
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Ms. Marcia Allocco
NCDENR
March 31, 2015
Page 2
The City first became aware of the TSS issue on or about October 27, 2014 when it
received copies of the analytical results from the commercial laboratory which performed
chemical analyses of effluent samples collected on October 22, 2014. The City arranged for
an additional effluent sample to be collected on October 29, 2014 in order to confirm/refute
the results for the October 22, 2014 sample. The following outlines our mitigative response:
Please note that all ground water from the site first entered a 25 cubic yard roll -off
sediment separator that was outfitted with two (2) 100 micron non -woven filter liners. This
separator was used to capture "bulk" sediment from onsite dewatering prior to treatment
within the existing system.
• 10/29/14 — All sediment within the separator was removed and new filter liners were
installed. Approximately 9.64 tons of sediment was transported off site for proper
disposal.
• 10/29/14 — The metals exchange vessels and activated carbon vessels were
backwashed.
• 10/29/14 — Additional effluent samples were collected to confirm the effectiveness of
prior system maintenance.
• 11/7/14 — The media in both metals exchange vessels was removed and transported
off site for proper disposal. This yielded approximately 2.64 of waste — primarily due
to sediment loading. The vessels were then reloaded with 4,000 pounds of virgin
media.
• 11/10/14 — The media in both activated vessels was removed and transported off site
for proper disposal. This yielded approximately 2.14 tons of waste — primarily due to
sediment loading. The vessels were then reloaded with 2,000 pounds of virgin
media.
* 11/12/14 — An 18,000 gallon weir tank was mobilized to the site in order to provide
greater detention time and efficiency for sediment removal.

Ms. Marcia Allocco
NCIENR
March 31, 2015
Page 3
• 11/20/14 -- All sediment within the separator was removed. Approximately 23.97 tans
of sediment was transported off site for proper disposal.
• 11/25/14 — Effluent samples were collected. Analytical results indicated TSS
concentration "Below Detection Limits".
Subsequent monitoring of effluent samples collected in December 2014 and January
215 indicated that TSS concentrations did not exceed permit limits.
As indicated by this response, the City tools immediate actions to mitigate the TSS
issue once it became aware of the issue. The actions taken by the City successfully
prevented reoccurrence of the violation as indicated by subsequent monitoring data. The City
respectfully requests that the Division of Water Resources considers the actions taken by the
City in its determination to not assess civil penalties in this matter.
e appreciate your attention to this matter. If you have questions or comments,
please contact me at [phone]:
Sincerely,,
NESCO ENVIRONMENTAL, P.I_.I_.C.
Joseph P. Nestor, P.G., P.E.
President
cc: Eric Donnelly — Harvest Environmental Services, Inc. (via e-mail)
(donne!! harvestenvironmental.com !
Doug Pierotti — City of Charlotte (via e-mail)
(d 'ierotti ci.cnarlotte.nc.us}
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van de
Govemor Se
March 12, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL #7011 0110 0000 9960 7792
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Wolfe
Environmental Program Manager
City of Charlotte
600 East 0 Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Subject- Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-Lei-01 15
Lynx Blueline Extension
NPDES Permit No. NCO089371
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr, Wolfe.
A review of the October 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001
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10/31115 Total suspended solids 245,0 mg/L 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOVINRE) is being issu
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S,) 143-215. 1 and NPDES Permit
NCO089371. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousan
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accord,
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215,1
ish To provide addit
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Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NG 28115
Phone: [phone] k Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correctany problems,
of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violatior
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance probler
anticipate remedial construction activities, there you may wish to consider applying for a w
by Consent.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact M. Marc
myself at (70) 3-1 i99.
incerely,
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Michael L Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc` R. Roelle, MCWQP
Wastewater Branch
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July 31, 2015
Mr. John Hennesy
Division of Water Resources
WQ Permitting Section - NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Request to Make Permit Inactive
City of Charlotte
Charlotte Area Transit System Construction
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
NPDES Permit No, NCO089371
Dear Mr. Hennesy,
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City of Charlotte
600 E Fourth St
Charlotte, NC 28202 MOORESVILLE
Subject: Waiver of Monthly Reporting RE
NPDE a Permit NCt08371
LYNX'Blueline Extension dewy
Mecklenburg County
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March 12, 2015
Mr. David Wolfe
Environmental Program Manager
City of Charlotte
600 East 4th Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-01 16
Lynx Blueline Extension
NPIDES Permit No. NCO089371
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
A review of the November 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violatiot
the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
11/25/14 pH 109 SU 9,0 SU (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problen
The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenar
problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider a�
for a Special Order by Consent (SOC),
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to c(
Ms, Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: R. Rozzelle, MCWQP
Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617-basement)
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] k Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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From: Reid, Steve
Sent: Tuesday, December 02,2014 1:02 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Cc: Joseph P. Nestor, Sifford, Barbara; Berry, on
Subject: RE: Classification Question
Marcia -
Pursuant to our telephone conversation yesterday afternoon, I have spoken with Ron Berry in NPDES Permitting, We
(MR , Op Cert and NPDES) are all in agreement to leave the classification for the Lynx Blue Line permit (NCO089371) at
its current level of Physical/Chemical Grade 1, Although the strictest interpretation of the Rule would warrant going to
Grade 2 P/C, we are all in agreement that for this case, there is no need to elevate the classification,
Also, as discussed, we do reserve the right to revisit the classification based on operations over the next few months.
Hopefully, there will be no need to do so.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Steve Reid
Supervisor, NC Operator Certification Program
NCDENR / Division of Water Resources
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Moil. 1618 Mail Service Ctr, Raleigh NC 27699-1618
Physical address; 512 M Salisbury St., Raleigh NC 27601
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Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 8:42 AM
To: Reid, Steve
Cc: Joseph P. Nestor; Sifford, Barbara
Subject: Classification Question
Importance: High
Steve,
NCO089371 is a minor NPDES permit issued for the discharge of treated groundwater from clewatering activities
generated through the construction of the Lynx Blue line light rail from Uptown to the University area in Charlotte. The
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system is currently classified as a PC-1 and has air strippers, granulated activated carbon, and ion exchange noted as
process treatment units to comply with chlorinated VOCs and metals permit limits before discharge to the receiving
stream.
Their consultant called yesterday and asked what the best foot forward would be for elevated pH characteristics that
have been added to the dewatered groundwater from the boring process during construction. MR0 staff yesterday
discussed and agreed with the consultant that carbon dioxide (CO2) bubbling would be the best method to adjust the pH
to meet permit limits before discharge. Not all generated water would have elevated pH (highest noted was pH of 11
SU) so this would be an intermittent treatment process.
Would the addition of the CO2 change the classification of the system to a PC-2? The dewatering activities are to be
short-term (—6months—1 year).
Could you please make a formal determination regarding the classification and issue a letter to the permittee and copy
the consultant (Mr. Nestor copied on this e-mail)?
I'll be in the field today on inspections (back late this afternoon) and out the rest of the week on vacation/holiday.
Thanks for your assistance,
Marcia
.Divisionof Wow Resources
Marcia Allocco, MS — Senior Environmental Specialist
NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.ncwaterquality.orq
Please note that effective Oct. 15, 2013, the MRO copy fee is $0.05/page. This applies to all copies; the first 25 pages
are no longer free.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.
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x Marcia
Berry, Ron
Wednesday, November 05, 2014 1:08 PM
Joselyn Harriger
Matt Bramblett, Allocco, Marcia; Parker, Michael; Sledge, Bob
RE: City of Charlotte NPDES Permit No. NCO089371
with the legal US EPA requirements, the purpose of an NPDES permit is to provide limits and requirements
)tect the surface water quality based on wastewater characteristics and the maximum discharge rate you
J, and then for the Perm tree to design the necessary treatment equipment required to meet the issued NPDES
i this case, the original NPDES application as defined was for a single universal mobile treatment system to be
with two specific wastewater characteristics and two specific discharge locations with a maximum discharge of
It was understood the treatment design would be able to handle the NPDES permit requirements at either
and either wastewater characteristics. The recent approval by the Division to allow the treatment facility to be
th all treated wastewater going to Little Sugar Creek is a compliance issue which should and was addressed
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ewater characteristics is a justification for the Permittee to apply for a NPDES perm
permit limits as defined at Outfall 002, which are protective of the water quality standards at Outfall 001, and
a and cost to obtain a modified permit would be prohibited,
ory citations:
Federal Clean Water Act and subsequent amendments
NC Administrative code:
15A NCAC 2 B .0206
15A NCAC 2H .0100
,ry, Engineer
I of Water Resources/NCDENR
(919) 807 - 6396
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3alibury St.
NC 27699
Address - Archdale Building, NCDENR/DWR
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Avenue for constituents ICE and TCE.
Matt and I would be happy to follow up with a phone call to discuss, but would also appreciate a response in writing.
Thank you for your assistance. Have a great afternoon!
Jocelyn Harriger, PG, Senior Project Geologist
Furl & Hickman, PC 2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 190 1 Charlotte, NC 28203
Main 70 -5 6-0007 Direct 704-887-4612 1 Mobile-682-439
www,harthickman,corn
From: Joseph P. Nestor [mailto:nescoenv carolina.rr.comI
Sent* Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:40 AM
To: Joselyn Harrigr
Cc: Eric C. Connelly; Doug Pierotti; 'Rick Harrison'
Subject: Re: City of Charlotte - CATS line dewatering - DMRs for September 2014
Folks,
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Garcia alloco of nednr this morning. She said she has consulted with her superiors a]
it we need to use the most restrictive effluent limits on the DMR. She indicated th
dge who was the Compliance Officer for NCDENR for some time. I said I did not
It the treatment system meeting the more restrictive standards for PCE and TCP n
,Toe Nestor

Allocco, Marcia
From: Joseph P. Nestor <nescoenv@carolina,rrcom>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 12:05 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Cc: 'Eric Donnelly'; 'Pierotti, Doug; 'Rick Harmon'; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Permit NCO089371 - City od Charlotte Construction Dewatering
Marcia
As I indicated on the voice mail message I just left you, I spoke with you last week regarding the discharges related to the
Charlotte light rail dewatering project. When I spoke to you last week, I misspoke and inadvertently indicated that
Outfall 001 was at Alpha Mills Drive and Outfall 002 was at Cullman Avenue. I had it backwards - Outfall 001 is at
Cullman Avenue and Outfall 002 is at Alpha Mills Drive, I had thought the discharge at Cullman Avenue has the more
restrictive effluent limits of these two Outfalls and suggested that we should report the most stringent effluent limits on
DMRs. This is what was done for the September DMR, The effluent limits at Alpha Mills Drive are the more restrictive
for the two outfalls.
At the present time, extracted ground water continues to be trucked to the Cullman Avenue site from the Alpha Mills
Drive site and introduced is to the waste treatment stream at Cullman Avenue. In addition, a limited amount of
extracted ground water from the Cullman Avenue site is also being treated. I suggest that going forward and as long as
the co -mingling of ground water from the two sites continues and is discharged at Cullman Avenue that we use permit
effluent limits for Cullman Avenue (Outfall 001) for tetrachlonsethene (46 ug/1) and trichloroethene (417 ug/1) and
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uj orrow morning.
: you for your attention to this matter,
)h R Nestor, RG., P.E.
o Environmental, P.L.L.C.
ox 78222
otte, North Carolina 28271
42 1365 (Office)
'37 4046 (Mobile)
)env @carolina.rr,com
Joseph P. Nestor [mailto:[e-mail]]
Friday, October 24, 2014 9:36 AM
[e-mail]'
-ic Donnelly'; 'Pierotti, Doug'; 'Rick Harmon'; '[e-mail]'
ct: Permit NCO089371 - City od Charlotte Construction Dewatering

Joseph P. Nestor <[e-mail]>
Friday, October 24, 2014 9:36 AM
Allocco, Marcia
'Eric Donnelly',- 'Pierotti, Doug';'Rick Harmon'; [e-mail]
Permit NCO089371 - City od Charlotte Construction Dewatering
Iments: 2014-09-12 Eamil regarding NCDENR OK to discharge Alpha Mills wastewater into
Cullman Avenue outfall..pdf
you for speaking with me this morning regarding clarification on completing DMR for this permit.
ur request, I have attached a copy of email correspondence in which NCDENR provided the OK for the City of
tte to transport extracted ground water from the Alpha Mills site to the treatment system which is presently
J at Cullman Avenue.
,rmit lists two outfalls — 001 at Alpha Mills and 002 at Cullman Avenue. Originally, the plan was to perform
ering at the Cullman Avenue site, treat this water and discharge it into Outfall 002 AND then move the treatment
i (it is in a trailer) to Alpha Mills where dewatering would occur with treated water being discharged into Outfall
The permit lists some of the same parameters for each outfall and also some different parameters for each
. The discharge concentrations limits vary between the Outfalls
an has been modified due to construction scheduling changes. In September 2014, clewatering occurred at Alpha
nd extracted water was moved to the Cullman Avenue site by truck where it was treated and discharged into
1002. At one point in time, there was consideration given to moving the treatment system trailer to the Alpha
ite. However, construction and dewatering moved forward and it was not possible to receive an electrical permit
Mecklenburg County before dewatering activities began. I understand that since clewatering has begun, a permit
struct has been issued and an electrical power drop has been installed at the Alpha Mills site.
)ur conversation, I understand that I should list Outfall 002 on the DMR with flow data and analytical data which
as parameters for both outfalls. I also understand that I should use the most stringent concentration limits from
site on the DMR. As I indicated, I will also complete a DIVIR for Outfall 001 indicating no flow. I will also prepared
r letter for the two DMR which explains this situation.
s I mentioned, clewatering activities have also begun at the Cullman Avenue site earlier this week. I understand
)me limited amount of water from the Cullman Avenue site has been introduced into the wastewater treatment
i. Extracted ground water from the Alpha Mills site continues to be transported to Cullman Avenue for
rent. The discharge during October 2104 therefore includes wastewater from both sites and is discharged into
1002. Effluent samples have been collected earlier this week. As I indicated in our conversation, I intend to
-e a DMR for Outfall 002 for October 2014 which lists the parameters for both sites and lists the most stringent
From either site.
think I need to complete the DMR in another manner than I have indicated, please let me know.
6 P. Nestor, P.G., P.E.
) Environmental, P.L.L.C.
:)x 78222
Dtte, North Carolina 28271

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Rick Harmon <[e-mail]>
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:51 AM
Joseph P. Nestor
act: Fw: NPDES Permit NCO089371 - CATS BLE (Light Rail)
ird Harmon, P.G.
ion Environmental, PA
3ruse Thomas Road
roe, NC 28112
1764-5694 Phone & Fax
f.harmonenvironmental.com
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isommer@bbiius,com <[e-mail]>; "[e-mail]"
fora es0blvthedevelonment.com>: 'Eric Donneltv'<edonnetiv(o)harvestenvironmeat al,com>
, September 12, 2014 1:37 PM
t NPDES Permit NCO089371 - CATS BLE (Light Rail)
)on, All —
,land work will begin Monday morning (9/15) at the Alpha Mill property. as
encountered, from this excavation and haul it to the Cullman Avenue treatment system for treatment.
Then haul the treated water back to Alpha Mill for discharge.
However, H&H was able to gain DEN R approval to discharge treated groundwater water from the
Alpha Mill property at the Cullman Avenue discharge point. The following email chain is the
documentation of these approvals. Please note, if water is hauled from Alpha Mill to Cullman, the
effluent sampling at Cullman will have to meet the effluent criteria specified for Alpha Mill in the
permit. H&H will coordinate sampling with Harvest as needed.
I will be at the Alpha Mill site Monday morning to answer questions if needed. Please let us know if
need anything in the meantime. I hope this helps!
Thank you,
Joselyn Harriger, PG, Senior Project Geologist
Hart & Hickman, PC 2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 100 1 Charlotte, NC 28203
Main 704-586-0007 1Direct 704-887-4612 1 Mobile"704-682-4394
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From: Parker, Michael
Sent- Thursday, September 11, 2014 9:35 AM
To: Matt Bramblett
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit NC O089371 - CATS BLE (Light Rail)
Matt,
The hauling of this non -domestic wastewater is acceptable provided all the terms and conditior
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have a concern with the pumping and hauling of water from Alpha Mills to Cullman Avenue as long as
the treatment and discharge of the water is in accordance with the NPDES permit referenced
above. The source of this water is from construction dewatering. No domestic sewage will be
hauled. I would appreciate it if you would confirm this understanding by email reply.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt ram left, PE, Principal
Hart & Hickman, PC 12923 South Tryon Street, Suite 100 1 Charlotte, NC 28203
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arker, Michael
,ct: RE: PDES Permit NCO089371 - CATS ISLE (Light Rail)
) confirm as far as the NPIDES permit requirements I see no issue. But as we discussed you
to contact the Mooresville Regional Office about a pump & haul permit.
Matt Bramblett [Mailto;MBrambleff0hartKtckman.com
=riday, September 05, 2014 10:27 AM
rry, Ron
3elyn Harriger
-t: NPDES Permit NCO089371 - CATS BLE (Light Rail)
(s, for your time this morning. Per our discussion, there are two outfall locations specified on the
x permit. The contractor for the above project has asked if they can haul water via tanker from
)cation (Alpha Mills) to the other location (Cullman Ave), treat the water at Cullman Ave, and
arge the water to the stream via our NPDES permit. I understand that that the discharge
)n is acceptable as far as the permit is concerned. However, I also understand that the DENR
be approved. Please confirm my understanding and forward my email to the Regional
get their take on the hauling part.
ve any questions, let me know.
iblett, PE, Principal
kman, PC 12923 South Tryon Street, Suite 1001 Charlotte, NC 28203
-887-4620 1 Mobile [phone] Main 704-586-0007
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iect: Classification of Water Pollution Control System
Charlotte Fight Rail Project —'NCO0 9371
r Ms. Tarn er:
ccordance with North Carolina General Statute § 90A-3' , the Water Pollution Control System
rators Certification Commission is required to classify all water pollution control systems.
Commission has determined that the subject facility is classified as a Grade 1 Physical -
rmical Water Pollution Control Treatment System.
-equired by 1 A NCAC 8G .0202 and your permit, you must designate a trade t or Higher
3ical Chemical Operator in Responsible Charge (C RC) and at least one Back-up Operator with
rade I Physical - Chemical certification. Please corn lete`and return the enclosed CRC
i nation Form to this office via LISPS or email to ccrtadi-ninr�r�nc lenr..yov.
m have any questions concerning this classification or the designation of operators, please
act me at 919.707 9108, or via email at stevexeid c ncdenr.gov.
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nsion'Education & Training Specialist
rator'Certification Program
Mooresville Regional Office — B ifford via. email
File
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Location: 512 N. Sairshrory St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27888
Telephone (19) 807- 3SS Fax [phone]
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Joselyn Harriger <[e-mail]>
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 957 AM
Reid, Steve
Sifford, Barbara; Berry, Ron
RE Classification of NCO089371
you, Stevel
let the ORC Designation Form submitted ASAP. Thank YOU!
,n Harriger, PG, Senior Project Geologist
Hickman, PC 1 292 3 South "Tryon Street, Suite 100 1 Charlotte, NC 28203
04-586-0007 1 Direct 704-887-4612 1 Mobile [phone]
arthickman,com
Reid, Steve [mailto:steve,reirina nrripnr,---,]
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:47 AM
3elyn Harriger
ford, Barbara; Berry, Ron
ct: Classification of NCO089371
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Ysations with the Mooresville Regional Office staff and the permit writer for the subject permit indicate we have
L classified the facility.
see the attached letter classifying the facility as PhysicalI Chemical Grade 1. This classification requires an ORC
ation Form (attached) be submitted indicating the ORC and Back -'up ORC(s) for the permit.
contact me if you have questions regarding this process and I will be happy to discuss further.
s!
ve Reid
:)n Education & Training Specialist
R / Division of Water Resources / Operator Certification Program
V07.9108 FX:919.715.2726
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