NC0023965_authorization to construct_19950925

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 25, 1995
Ms. Mary M. Gornto
City of Wilmington
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
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Subject: Authorization to Construct
Permit No. NC0023965
Northside WWTP
New Hanover County
Dear Ms. Gornto:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 2, 1995 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 installation of one (1) mechanically cleaned bar screen, one (1)
inclined grit conveyor and all associated piping, controls, and appurtenances.
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 this treatment facility 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.
The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number 910-395-3900 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.
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible
charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities
by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
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Permit No. NC0023965 • •
Authorization to Construct
City of Wilmington
September 25, 1995
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appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .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 of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
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 Environmental Management 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Greg Nizich, telephone number 919/733-5083,
extension 541.
Sincerely,
924: Presto o ard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
Central Files
MacConnell & Associates

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July 18, 1995
Mr. Dave Goodrich, Supervisor
NCDEH&NR Dept. of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section.: NPDES Group
512 N. Salisbury Street
P.U. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0536
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
Re: Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. 0023965
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. 0023973
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
OFRICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MacConnell & Associates, P.C. has prepared construction
documents for the following two projects:
.Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bar Screen and
Conveyor System
.Southside Wastewater Treatement Plant, Bar Screens
Replacement.
These two projects replace existing equipment with new and
more reliable equipment. This letter authorizes MacConnell &
Associates, P.C. to submit construction documents for the above
two projects, for your review. The City of Wilmington is
requesting an "Authorization to Construct" for these facilities.
Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
MPS. G / m s
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Mary M. Gornto
City Manager