NC0021920_authorization to construct_20030226

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
February 26, 2003
Mr. Rob Armstrong, P.E.
Public Works Director
City of Whiteville
P.O. Box 607
Whiteville, North Carolina 28472
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Authorization to Construct Permit Issuance
ATC Number 021920A01
Whiteville WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0021920
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Armstrong:
A request for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) was received by the Division and final plans and
specifications for this project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby
granted for additions to the City of Whiteville's wastewater treatment plant. Specifically, this ATC allows
for the construction of a headworks structure consisting of a vortex grit removal chamber, a mechanical
bar screen, a headworks bypass with manual bar screen, and all necessary piping and appurtenances.
This Authorization to Construct is issued under the assumption that headworks structure dead
weight will be greater than buoyancy reactions.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021920
issued March 30, 2000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in the permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the 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 wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities.
The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can
be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
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NC0021920
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Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the water
pollution control treatment system. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system
by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0202. The ORC of the
facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily,
excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions outlined in Title 15A, Chapter 8G,
.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within: (A) Sixty calendar days prior to wastewater
being introduced into a new system or (B) within 120 calendar days of the following, (i) after receiving
notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and
back-up ORC or (ii) a vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with
the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-
215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
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 the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the NPDES Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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. Mark McIntire, P.E., telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 508.
17.(Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit, Permit File
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification