NC0023965_authorization to construct_19910920

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 George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
September 20, 1991
Mr. John Bauer, Director of Public Utilities
City of Wilmington
Post Office Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Subject: Permit No. NC0023965
Authorization to Construct
City of Wilmington
Wastewater Treatment Facility
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Bauer:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 4, 1991 by the
Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of seven chemical dosing stations at
seven wastewater lift stations with ultimate discharge of treated wastewater from the James A. Loughlin
Wastewater Treatment Facility into the Cape Fear River which is clasified as Class SC -Swamp waters in
the Cape Fear River basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph C of NPDES
Permit No. NC0023965 issued August 1, 1991, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0023965.
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 Environmental Management.
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.
Regional Offices
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

The Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. [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.
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 Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Once the facility is
classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator
in responsible charge.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
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.
The Wilmington Regional Office shall be contacted for approval of any relocation of the initial
chemical feed installation points.
Upon permanent installation of the chemical feed facilities; as built plans shall be provided to the
Wilmington Regional Office.
Should the chemical feed system fail to provide the desired odor and corrosion control, the City
shall take any necessary steps to provide adequate odor control, including but not limited to "pigging" the
existing sewers to remove accumulated solids.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin, telephone number
919/733'-5083.
-ely,
George T. 'verett
cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Training and Certification Unit