NC0004375_authorization to construct_19880120

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor January 20, 1988 R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. William Archer
Sandoz Chemicals Corporation
P. 0. Box 669246
Charlotte, N. C. 28266
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0004375
Authorization to Construct
Sandoz Chemicals Corporation
Mount Holly Plant
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Archer:
A letter of 'request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 21,
1987, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject facilities
expansion have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby
granted for the construction of additions to a 3.9 MGD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of two primary clarifiers, each with a capacity of approximately 176,000
gallons, the division of existing lagoon Z03 into two lagoons, each with a capacity of
6.6 million gallons, a storm water surge holding tank, a 56,000 gallon sludge holding
tank, sludge dewatering facilities, a 25,000 gallon lime slurry tank, and related
piping and appurtenances to serve Sandoz Chemicals Corporation's Mt. Holly Plant.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph C
of the NPDES Permit No. NC0004375 issued 1983, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0004375.
The sludge wastes generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of
in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management. No sludge may be buried on site until a
non -discharge permit is obtained.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part
III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/663-1699 shall be notified
at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operation of the subject facilities so
that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the Regional Supervi.sor
shall be made during the normal office hours.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]I5

The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/663-1699 shall be notified
at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operation of the subject facilities so
that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
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 with the approved
plans and specifications.
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Gil Vinzani,
telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 178.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Dennis Ramsey
Groundwater Section
Mecklenburg County E. P.
Engineer's Certification
I , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, hereby certify that construction of these permitted
facilities has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
Signature Registration Number Date
Permit No. NC0004375