NC0025381_correspondence (facility rating)_20080822

Michael F. Easley, Governor V
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Paul E. Rawls, Chairman
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
Mr. Steven Wheeler
Town of Lake Lure
PO Box 255
Lake Lure, NC 28746-0255
System: The Town of Lake Lure WWTP
Classification: Grade 2 Physical Chemical System
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit: NC0025381
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
August 22, _2008
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
The Water Pollution, Control System Certification Commission has classified _the subject .facility as a
Grade 2 Physical Chemical Pollution Control Treatment System based upon your permit, the Water
Pollution Control System Certification Commission Rules 15A NCAC 8G .0306 (a), and input from the
Division of Water Quality / Asheville Regional Office.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0202 and your permit, you must designate an Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back -Up Operator who has a current physical chemical certification of
the appropriate level. Your facility requires a Grade 2 Physical Chemical Treatment Plant Operator in
Responsible Charge and Grade 1 or higher Back -Up Operator. Failure to designate a properly certified
operator and back-up operator constitutes a violation of the permit issued for this facility.
Our records indicate that this facility does not have a certified Physical Chemical Grade 2 operator as
ORC and Backup designated at this time. An ORC and a Backup ORC with the required certification
must be designated within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into this
system. Enclosed is a new designation form. Please complete this designation form and submit it to the
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit.
If individuals managing this system do not have a Physical Chemical Grade 2 certification then they must
complete a Commission approved school and take the state's certification examination. Contact
NCAWWA/WEA [phone], or Environmental Training Associates [phone] or Lenoir
Community College [phone] ext. 133 for school information. If you have any questions
concerning__ this facility classification and ORC requirement, please reference to our website
(h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu) and search under "Wastewater Rules."
Sincerely,
ames Pugh, Education and Training Specialist
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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