NC0020648_authorization to construct_19910424

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
April 24, 1991
Mr. Bruce Radford, City Manager
City of Washington
P. O. Box 1988
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear Mr. Radford:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
SUBJECT: City off Washington
Modification/Replacement
Permit No. NC0020648
Authorization to Construct
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Project No. C370521-03
Beaufort County
The final plans and specifications for the subject project have been
reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and operation of
wastewater treatment plant modifications and replacements to consist of an
oxidation ditch scum removal system, a lime tower and feed system,
supplemental aeration equipment, a blower building; and other work including
return sludge pump rotors and controls.
Do not proceed with construction until the Authorization -to -Award
package, EEO, and MBE documentation/certification have been reviewed,.and
you are in receipt of our approval, if funding is desired for project
construction.
The Authorization -to -Construct is issued in accordance with Part III,
Paragraph C of NPDES Permit No. NC0020648, issued October 25, 1985 and
shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities
are constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and
supporting docurnents;.and are in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0020648,
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

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The disposing, selling or free distribution of. wet, dried, composted
sludge or sludge -like materials from wastewater facilities without prior
review and approval by this Division is illegal.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the
permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing
wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as
necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed
in accordance with the North Carolina Sedir'entation Pollution Control Act,
and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the
specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities
shall be'in complying with these Acts.
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be
forwarded to you for your files. The copy of the approved plans and
specifications shall be maintained on file by the Owner for the life of the
project.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this
pernitted.facility, a certification rust be received from a Professional
Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certifica-
tion to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P. 0. Box 29535, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27626-0535. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
if ycu have any questions or need additional information, please
contact Mr. Bill Hoffman, at [phone].
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
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cc: Rivers & Associates, Inc.
Mr..Don Safrit
Washington Regional Office
Mr. Tom Fahnestock
Mr. Don Evans
s. Valerie Lancaster
Mi. Gene Johnson
Ms. Cindy Finan
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