NC0021369_Authorization to Construct_20061009

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NC0021369
Columbus WWTP
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October 9, 2006
Mr. Wendell Pace, Public Works Director
Town of Columbus
PO Box 164
Columbus, N �� 28722
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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
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021369A02
Town of Columbus
Columbus WWTP
Polk County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received on June 29, 2006, 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 0.8 MGD Columbus Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater
into the unnamed tributary to the White Oak 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 an automatic bar screen including construction of a new concrete
channel, associated manhole, and piping, 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. NC0021369 issued November 12, 2003, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0021369.
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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 theevent that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville 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 Na"`hCarolina
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Mr. Wendell Pace, Public Works Director
October 9, 2006
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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 wastewater treatment by the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a
certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be
back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall
comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
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.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
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.
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.

Mr. Wendell Pace, Public Works Director
October 9, 2006
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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,
reK Alan W. Klimek, P.
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cc: Michael J. Waresak, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A., Asheville
Polk County Health Department
DWQ Asheville 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.
Ishwar Devkota, P.E.
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