NC0024538_Authorization to Construct_20070501

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Shelby / First Broad River WWTP
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City of Shelby
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Issued February 16, 2006
Engineer's Certification
I, Charles A. Willis, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe periodically the construction of the modifications and
improvements to the First Broad River WWTP, located on Lafayette Street in Cleveland County
for the City of Shelby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
Installation of two new 14-inch, 200 HP pumps, and removal of a 6-inch 40 HP pump.
The final configuration includes a total of two 8-inch, 75 HP pumps, and the two 14-inch,
200 HP pumps with a resulting firm pumping capacity of 15 MGD at the influent pump
station. A seal water system will also be provided for the pumps in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved
by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature:
Date:
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Send to:
NPDES Unit
DENR/DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Registration No. 3322

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February 16, 2006
Mr. Brad Cornwell
City of Shelby
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 2815 1-0207
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
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
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A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received October 19, 2005, by the
Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found
to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the
existing 6.0 MGD Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the First Broad River in the Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of two new 14-inch, 200 HP pumps, and removal of a 6-inch 40HP
pump. The final configuration will include a total of two 8-inch, 75 HP pumps,
and the two 14-inch, 200 HP pumps with a resulting firm pumping capacity of 15
MGD at the influent pump station. A seal water system will also be provided for
the pumps in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0024538 issued June 1, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0024538.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as max,
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Mr. Brad Cornwell
February 16, 2006
Page 2
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.

Mr. Brad Cornwell
February 16, 2006
Page 3
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
lan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: Charles A. Willis, P.E. — Willis Engineers
Cleveland County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
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