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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0042465_Permit (Issuance)_20210512 May 12, 2021 Robert Williams, Director Orange County Solid Waste Management 1207 Eubanks Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Subject: Permit No. WQ0042465 Orange County Orange County Walnut Grove Convenience Center Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit Orange County Dear Mr. Williams: In accordance with your complete application received April 20, 2021, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0042465 dated May 12, 2021, to the Orange County Solid Waste Management for the time-limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation from the Walnut Grove Convenience Center. This permit shall be effective from May 12, 2021, will expire on August 1, 2021, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit: Condition II.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater removed. Condition II.14: This permit shall expire August 1, 2021. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying them that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality _ Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office _ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200 If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jason Robinson via e-mail at Jason.T.Robinson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, for S. Daniel Smith Director, Division of Water Resources by Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: Gerald Tyrone Battle, City of Durham Industrial Waste Control Administrator (Gerald.battle@durhamnc.gov) McFarland Septic: mcfarlandseptic@nc.rr.com Regional Office Files Orange County Health Department Bruce Woody, Assistant Director: bwoody@orangecountync.gov Kristina Witosky, Disposal Manager: kwitosky@orangecountync.gov DWR Laserfiche North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality _ Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office _ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200 DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT ______________________________________________________________________ In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to Orange County for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the Orange County Walnut Grove Convenience Center consisting of an existing 1,000 gallon capacity concrete underground tank with manhole access. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24-hour storage with on-site audible and visual high water alarms. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation is expected to be <30 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the complete application received April 20, 2021 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from May 12, 2021 will expire on August 1, 2021, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. ____________________________________________ for S. Daniel Smith Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission Permit Number: WQ0042465 Permit Issued: May 12, 2021 Permit Expires: August 1, 2021 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality _ Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office _ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Orange County is hereby authorized to: Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to the North Durham Water Reclamation Facility (Permit No. NC0023841) for final treatment. It shall be the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special Conditions identified below. I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Orange County, McFarland Septic, and the City of Durham wastewater treatment plant for the collection, transportation, and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0204(b)] II. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating: a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; b. Name of contract hauler; c. Name of facility receiving wastewater; d. Volume of wastewater removed. The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the Raleigh Regional Office. The records must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter (March, June, September, December). [15A NCAC 02T .0108] 2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)] 3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)] North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality _ Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office _ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200 4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110] 5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] 6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403] 7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional Water Resources Section, telephone number 919-791-4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hour, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators, compressors etc.; or c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)] 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina- licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b- c)] 10. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality _ Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office _ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200 11. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with the Division’s approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] 12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] 13. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required. 14. A copy of this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104] 15. This permit shall expire January 31, 2020. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]