NCG550146_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 27, 1997
TED HAYES
HAYES RESIDENCE
168 VALLEY ROAD
HICKORY NC 28601
Subject: Rescission of NPDES General Permit No NCG550146
Hayes, Ted Residence
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES Permit. Staff
of the Mooresville Regional Office have confirmed that this NPDES permit is no longer
required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES General Permit No..
NCG550146 is rescinded, effective immediately..
If in the future you wish to again discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters,
you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES Permit. Discharging without a valid
NPDES Permit will subject the discharger to a civil penalty of up to 510,000 per day.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, I would suggest that you contact
Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office at
704/66.3-1699.
Sincerely,
/,ZiZfJ4
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Alexander County Health Department
Mooresville Regional, Office
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Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: March 18, 1991
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Alexander
NPDES Permit No.: NC0047678
MRO No. 91-44
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Ted Hayes Residence
Route 13, Box 1120
Hickory, North Carolina
2. Date of Investigation,: March 15, 1991
Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Ted Hayes, owner
of property; 704/495-8324
Directions to Site: From the junction of Highway 127 and
Shiloh Church Road (S. R. 1208), approximately 0.25 mile
north of Alexander/Catawba County line in Alexander County,
travel northwest on. S. R. 1208 approximately 0.38 mile to
the junction with Wildlife Access Road (S. R. 1141). Turn
left and travel west on S. R. 1411 approximately 0.25 mile
to the junction with Valley Road (S. R. 1205). The Hayes
Residence is the third house north of the junction on the
right (east) side of Valley Road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points:
Latitude: 35° 48' 32"
Longitude: 81° 18' 51"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: D 13 SE
7 Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): Limited
useful land available for expansion and upgrading.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Sloping
south toward receiving water at the rate of 3-12%. The
proposed discharge point appears to be in a flood plain,
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: A number of dwellings within
200 feet of the proposed facility.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed
tributary to Lake Hickory
a. Classification: WS III and B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-32
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The designated receiving water, an
unnamed tributary to Lake Hickory - WS III and B water,
is a small rock bottom creek with moderately strong
flow. Downstream users are not known.
PART II DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.00036 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
Lescriptic n.of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4 Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The applicant proposed ten (10) years ago (see attached
letter) to construct a septic tank/sand filter with
disinfection unit to replace a suspected failing on -site
disposal system. However, this proposal has never been
completed.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: N/A.
6 Treatment Plant Classification: Less than 5 points; no
rating (include rating sheet). N✓A
7. SIC Code(s): 9999
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 04
Secondary:
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2 Special monitoring requests: N/A
Additional effluent limits requests: N/A

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4. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous waste
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? The proposed wasteflow of 360 gpd
is entirely domestic. No adverse impact on surface waters
is expected if the wastewater is properly treated prior to
discharge. Since the receiving stream is a tributary to
Lake Hickory, WS III and B waters, a disinfection unit is
necessary for the proposed facility.
5. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Hayes residence has been served by a septic tank/ground
absorption system which was probably installed in 1969.
Approximately ten (10) years ago, a wet area developed in the
yard down gradient of the septic tank near a small rock bottom
creek which runs through Mr. Ted Hayes' property. Mr. Hayes
suspected that the septic tank system had failed and proposed to
replace it with a discharge system. However, the proposed
replacement has never been completed because the problem
disappeared until recently. An on -site inspection performed on
March 15, 1991 indicated that a small patch of wet area has
developed. However, no sewage odor was discerned either in the
wet area or the drainfield. It is believed that the seepage may
have been due to underground springs or the rocky structures of
the ground that prevent absorption of surface runoff during wet
weather. Mr. Hayes was advised to have the septic tank system
thoroughly checked to determine if this problem has resulted from
drain line failure. In the interim, we recommend that the
subject request be approved and a new permit be issued to the
applicant in case facility modification becomes necessary in the
future.
Signature bf Report Preparer Date

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Nor h Carolina Departmen- o Na ural
Resources &Community Development
James 8. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W, Grim.sley, Secretary
DI V ISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 2, 1981
Mr. Ted Hayes
Route 11, Box 724
Hickory, (North Carolina 28601
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0047678
Ted Hayes' Residence
Alexander County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This Office is in receipt of your letter dated November 24, 1981 concerning
construction of a sandfilter system to serve your residence. Your letter stated
that your existing septic tank - nitrification system was currently funct.ianing
properly and had given no problems since February, 1981,
On November CO, 19 1, Mr. Terry Bolick of the Alexander County Health
Department conducted an inspection at your residence. He found no s,1s of
failure during this inspection. Mr. Bolick did feel that problems E
during periods of wet weather.
It is our opinion that you will not be required to construct the facilities
described in the subject Permit as long as your present system is functioning
properly. You should, however, keep the Permit in the event that your existing
system fails.. That way the sandfilter can be installed at any time during the
life of the Permit without having to obtain another Permit. It will also be
necessary for plans and specifications to be submitted for our review and approval
prior to beginning construction of any wastewater treatment facilities,
If you have any questions, please contact Larry D. Coble or me.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Supervisor
Mr. Bill Mills
Alexander County Health Department
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Mr, T e d Hayes
Rt. 13, Box. 1120
Hickory, NC 28601.
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Subject; NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No . NC0047678
Ted Hayes Residence
Alexander County
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Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Martin, Governor
W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Ted Hayes
Route 13, Box 1120
Hickory, NC 28601
A. Preston Howard, dr., P. E.
Acting Director
August 10, 1992
Subject: Permit No. NC0047678
Ted Hayes Residence
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 18, 1991, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES 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 US Environmental Protection agency dated. December 6, 1983.
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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2. addresses the requirements to be
followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, 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 Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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Permit No. NCa047678
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Mr. Ted Hayes
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Ted Hayes Residence
on NCSR 1411
southwest of Bethlehem
Alexander County
ing waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Lake Hickory in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent lim
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
ns, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1992
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 1995
Signed this day August 10, 1992
p ginal Signed By
Co een 'Wins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is hereby autlicari to:
Fermi No, N 47678
SUPP1 1 TO PER CO R SHEET
Mr, Ted Hayes
Enter into a con ct for construction o a wastewater tree en
outlet into an unna ed tribut tro Lake 'ckory and
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and.
receivingan Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environental
anagentent, construct and operate a 0,001 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at
Ted Hayes Residence, on NCSR 1411, southwest of Bethlehem, Alexander County
County (See Part of this Permit), and
Discharge from said treatment works at the location spec' ed on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to e Hickory which is classified class -lll and B waters in the
Catavvha River Basin,

Permit No N1 47678
SUPPLE TO PE • 1 T COVER SHEET
is hereby authorized to:
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Ted Hayes
ct f construction of a wastewater a en t facility, d
t outlet into an unnamed tributary to L'ckory, anc
receiving uthori tion to Constract from the Division of Environmental
Management, construct and operate a a i 1 36 MOD wastewater treatment facility located
at Ted Hayes Residence, on NCSR 1411, southwest of Bethlehem, Alexander County
(See Part III of this Permit), and
Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Lake Hickory which is classified class WS-1II and B waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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A. Q.E UENT LIMITATIONS A MONITO G REQUIREMENTS FINAL
Permit No, NC
7678
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge fiom
outfall(s) serial number 000. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
ROD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen**
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge
Units
Monthly Avg
360
15.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/l
4.0 rrigil
200.0 /100 ml
Limitation! Monitoring Requirements
(specify: Meaatirement Sarrini9 *Sumo!,
Weekly Avg Frequency Type Location
22.5 mgil
45.0 mg/I
6.0 mg/I
400.0 /100 ml
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/1.
The chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an ample supply of chlorine tablets for continuous disinfection of the effluent.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible fa. in other than trace amounts,

PART I
"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of
the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North. Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
Definitions
The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is
the arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a.
one -month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria.
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one --week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD,): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24-hour average flow, averaged monthly., It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of indi-
vidual values.
e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth
root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to
the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the indi-
vidual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,
values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).

PART ] 1
GEMENT PJ QULREMENTS
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. Any anticipated facility expansions, production increases,
or process modifications which will result in new, different, or
increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission
of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEN
of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified
to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facili-
ties or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with .any
effluent limitations specified in this permit, including such accel-
erated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature
and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain coax
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe
property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff
would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the
effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee
shall promptly notify the Water Quality Section of DE1 in writing of
each such diversion or bypass.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such material from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.

ART I7
6. Parer Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. Provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate
the wastewater control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence,
b. Halt, reduce, or otherwise control production and/or all dis-
charges from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction,
loss, or failure of the primary source of power to said waste-
water control facilities.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environ-
mental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their author-
ized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee"s premises where an effluent
source is located or in which any records are required to
be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge
of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in con.-
trol or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge
emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospec-
tive owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit
and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1
(b)(2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modi-
fied, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following

PART 1I
Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to
disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary
or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized
discharge.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (part II.
A-4) and "Power Failures (Part II, A-6), nothing in this permit
shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal
penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6 or Section
309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
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.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision c
this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to
any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision
to other circumstances. and the remainder of this permit shall not
be affected thereby.
7. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive 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 discharge without
a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforce-
ment procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

PART I I I
A. PREVIOUS PERMITS
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation. or discharge, are hereby
revoked by issuance of thin permit. The conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges
from this facility.
CONSTRUCTION
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct have been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications have been made by the DE1 after 30 days follow-
ing receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter,
the plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
C. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee shall be responsible for the following items regard-
ing the maintenance of the treatment system:
a. Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent
seepage of sewage or effluents to the surface of the ground.
b. Septic tanks need routine maintenance and should be checked
at least yearly to determine if solids need to be removed
or other maintenance performed.
c. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be discharged into
an approved sewer system, buried or plowed under at an
approved location within 24 hours, or otherwise disposed of
at a location and in a manner approved by the State or local
agency..
2. The permittee shall properly connect to an operational pubiicl r-
awned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability
to the site.

Part111 Permit Nom NC0047678
D. TheMooresville Regional Office shall be notified in writing at least 48 hours prior to he
facility being placed in operation.
E. DisposalAlternatives
The Pertnittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative f the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliarice with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing les,
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 sixty days of notification by
the Division.

tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ted Hayes
Rt 13, Box 1120
Hickory NC 28601
November 29, 1993
Subject: Certified Operator Requirements
Single Family Treatment Systems
NPDES Permit No. NCG550146
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
During February of this year, public hearings were held on proposed changes to modify the
operator certification rules. The proposed rules included a requirement that single-family
discharge systems would be classified wastewater treatment facilities, which would require
an annual inspection by a certified operator. The intent of the rule was to insure that the
systems are being properly operated and maintained.
During the public comment period, a significant amount of comments, statements and
additional information was submitted. As a result, the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission amended the proposed rules. The rule, as adopted and
effective July 1, 1993, now requires single-family discharging systems to be classified
only if they are permitted after July 1, 1993 or if upon inspection by the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) it is found that the system is not being adequately
operated and maintained. Systems can be inspected by DEM during routine compliance
inspections, permit renewals, or complaint investigations. Once a system is classified, it
will be required to have at a minimum, an annual inspection by a certified operator.
It is important to remember that the NPDES permit is part of a Federal program
administered by the State of North Carolina and that violations of the permit are enforceable
by Federal and State laws. Although your system will not be required to have a certified.
operator at this time, proper operation and maintenance is needed for the system to function
satisfactorily, In as much as each system must be individually designed and sited, special
maintenance requirements may apply to a specific installation. The attached maintenance
schedule should however be applicable to most systems. The frequencies suggested are
considered to be the minimum necessary. More frequent attention may be needed for a
specific system and may be required by conditions of the permit.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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In addition to being requ -d by your permit, proper maintenance of yo reatment system
is extremely important to the long term serviceability of your wastewater treatment system.
If proper maintenance is not given to the system, it will fail and will result in major
expenses for repairs.
We would strongly encourage you to take the ecessary action to ins that your system is
operating properly. If we can be of any assistance to you or if you have any questions or
co tints, please call Dwight caster of o.ur staff at 1 733-0026.
Sincerely,
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Facilities Assessment nt Unit
Cen Files
Cindy Finn, Stipervis
Training and Cemficatio

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural. Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • [neigh, North Carolina 27611
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fames G. M n, G avercaor
William W. Cobey, Jr., ecretar r
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fr'lna /
e T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
We are returning your or sending you a check in the amount of $ / 0 • 0 © for one of the
following reasons listed below:
Overpayment of Project
Permit not required
Not under the State's jurisdiction
Fee not required for an Authorization to Construct
Check made out improperly, please make all
checks payable to N.C. Department of
Environment, Health, & Natural Resources.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at telephone number
[phone], ext. 553.
Enclosure
JO/dbp
Sincerely,
Joyce O'Connell
Pollution Prevention Ways
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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of North Carolina
epartment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
TED HAYES
HAYES RESIDENCE (TED)
RT 13, BOX 1120
HICKORY NC 28601
Dear Permittee:
Septerrtber
EDIEi-IIi PI
Subject: HAA ENCE (TED)
Certificate of Coverage NCG550146
General Permit NCG5,50000
Formerly NPDES Permit NC0047678
Alexander County
The Division of Environmental Management has recently evaluated all existing individual permits for potential
coverage under general permits currently issued by the Division. 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0127 allows the Division to
evaluate groups of permits having similar discharge activities for coverage under general permits and issue
coverage where the Division finds control of the discharges more appropriate in this manner. The Division has
determined that the subject discharge qualifies for such coverage. Therefore, the Division is hereby issuing the
subject Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit no. NCG550000 which shall void NPDES
Permit NC0047678, This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement dated Decernber 6, 1983 and as subsequently
amended,
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to submit an individual permit application, associated processing fee and letter requesting
coverage under an individual permit. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please
take notice this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change of ownership or control of this discharge.
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 may be required by this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Construction of any
wastewater treatment facilities will require issuance of an Authorization to Construct from this Division.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Certificate of Coverage and respective general perrnit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-2156A to 143-215.6C. Please note that the general permit does require
monitoring in accordance with federal law. The monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the Division
unless specifically requested, however, the permittee is required to maintain all records for a period of at least
three (3) years.
Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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TED HAYES
HAYES RESIDENCE (TED)
Certificate of Coverage No, NCG550146
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage is an adr ninistrative action initiated by the Division of
Environmental Management and therefore, no fees are due at this time. In accordance with current rules, there
are no annual administrative and compliance monitoring fees for coverage under general permits. The only fee
you will be responsible for is a renewal fee at the time of renewal. The current permit expires July 31, 1997,
This coverage will remain valid through the duration of the attached general permit. The Division will be
responsible for the reissuance of the general permit and at such time, you will be notified of the procedures to
follow to continue coverage under the reissued permit. Unless you fail to follow the procedures for continued
coverage, you will continue to be permitted to discharge in accordance with the attached general permit,
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management
or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or
Local other governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter, please contact either the
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section at telephone number 704/ 663-1699, or a review engineer
in the NPDES Group in the Central Office at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Y,
A. Preston HoP.E.
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Central Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT", -
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No, NCG550146
TO DISCHARGE TREATED DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATI NAL POLLUNT NT I CHARcE 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 Corrunission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
HAYES RESIDENCE (TED)
is hereby authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from a facility located at
HAYES RESIDENCE (TED)
Alexander County
to receiving waters designated as the UT LAKE HICKORY/CATAWBA RIVER BASIN
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall becoine effective November 1, 1993,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day, September 30, 1993.
4:,--- A. Preston Howar , Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission