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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0018573_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)tate of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director B. GARY MCGEE, CITY MANAGER CITY OF 'HICKORY PO BOX 39 8 HICKORY, NC 28603 Dear Mr. McGee: 'L vvrf, • Ai , ,44,2 August 8, 2000 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0018573 City of Hickory Alexader Heritage Wastewater Collection Systein Extension Catawba County In accordance with your application received June 5. 2000, we are forwa g. herewith Permit No. WQ0018573, dated August 8. 2000, to the Cu) of Hickory for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance, until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall he considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference,. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 2., which requires that. the wastewater collection facilities he properly operated and maintained in accordance \vith 1.5A NCAC 211 .0227 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the 'Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12.1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-rf rack Permitting of .Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June I, 2000 as applicable, unless, specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall he 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 043-215.6A through 043-21_5.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, anclfor referral of the North Carolina -licensed. Professional Engineer to the licensingboard. 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 City of Hickory for the construction and operation of approximately 4.895 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; a 120—gall.on per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site and audible high water alarms, and automatically -activated stand-lw generator: as well as approximately 2„000 linear feet of 4-inch force main to serve 72 three, -bedroom units as part of the Alexader Heritage project, and the. discharge of 25,920 gallons per day of collected domestic Wastewater into the City of Hickory's existing sewerage. system., pursuant to the application received June 5, 2000, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2I1 .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina .27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity .Affirmative Action Employer 50% rec,yieled110% post -consumer paper ision'rr a111r11 l csi n Criteria tcd June i, 2000 as afapliLrth1e meat of is n vano t it -tit and N ittira l Was tta Late Treat ng s and a°aste lit aµuc9uirercnts; Jugs rrr racljudiccatorry;° 1, pent 11'hrs rcclust rrrrrt to i Carolina General tratutes Center, Raleigh. 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Migue )oft 1) NORTH .CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH _• WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall owing specified conditions and limitations: e subject This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in. accordance with the conditions of this permit: 1.5A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February .12„ 1996 as applicable: the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June I., 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned 'herein. This permit shall. be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection 'facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at ali times„ The Perrnittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities or with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 as -follows: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in I5A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in I5A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system. shall he .developed prior to January 1., 2004 and shall be actively maintained. e. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least three times per week until July 1, 2000; thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected at least daily, as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0503(5),, until July 1, 2001: and thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected every day. Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system ,shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall he inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g„ Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C. ;„ This permit shall not be. transferable„ In the event there is a desire. for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be sribmitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved., and other supporting materials as may he appropriate, The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass dischangt.'. of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional „Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; the certificate of coverage; 15A NCAC 211 .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Purnp Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be ,submitted with each partial certification. the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non - Discharge .Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276.99-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record &a:wit (/- shall be maintained on file by the Peimittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this perrriit; the certificate of coverage; 15A NCAC 211 .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 1.2, 1996as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria, 'for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1„ 2000 as applicable; and other supportingmaterials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Di ViSiOn, in accordance with 'North Carolina General Statutes §143-2.1.5.6A through §143-2.15„6C„ 9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. 10. 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 other government agencies (local, state and. 'federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B „0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in .15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO.100000, and any requirement's pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. I 1. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the .Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working ay, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: Any t rr ce s uziit failure t kno n oaks of adequate 1 3a'tewLiter transport, such rnechanici blockage or breakage, , etc.; or )rr or suer grit rtrrtir n of the !nil Persons sefr r in rsch occur! s ° t tekrh n tie days follkt xiist knowledge of urrence proposed to be taken to ensure that the pro lerri does no Perri rt: issued tlri the re al tli day of a ugust, 2000 rt<nrle.r-s the trtcilit ° inc.rri110 le :at failures trfrrirnlrs in a b -pass d such station ca n report in letters trarrriitliri -eport rnirst outline the Ins taken err° NOR'1 tk MINA EN , Ik I N L l ANAGE, Skf l r . Steven! l ireetor Divisirrn tit \pater Qua. yrttr grity 614114e4E4 PennitNumbei Q001857.3 rrrnrner tal na2e;rnent Comm Permit No. WQ0018573 August 8, 2000 ENGINEER'S CERTIFIC/- T ON Partial Final 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, _ for the Piyject Acune Location and County Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence. was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this perrnit; the certificate of coverage; 15A NCAC 211 .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division') Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum .Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials; North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: The above Engineer's Certification shall he completed and .submitted to the address below with one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project; This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Pe:m-14We to appropriate enforcement actions. NOR"H CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 4