NC0023965_authorization to construct_20150821 (2)

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Carel Vandermeyden
Director of Engineering
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
235 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Dear Mr. Vandermeyden:
Donald R..van der Vaart
Secretary
August 21, 2015
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 023965A05
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
James A. Loughlin Northside WWTP
A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was received
August 13, 2015, by the Division of Water Resources (Division).
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely upon the North Carolina
Licensed Professional Engineer's certification and the Applicant's certification of the ATC
Permit Application package. The Division has waived the technical review of the plans,
specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation included in the subject ATC
Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package may be subject to a
Division audit.
This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of the existing 16 MGD James
A. Loughlin Northside WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following specific
modifications:
Installation of three (3) 60,000 gallons sludge storage tanks and three (3) turbine mixers,
one for each tank, piping, and controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications,
and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package
submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023965 issued effective September 1, 2012, 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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
An Equal OpportunityWAffirmative Acton Employer

Carel Vandermeyden, Director of Engineering
August 21, 2015
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It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the requirements
of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and all of the
requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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 Division.
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
the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities.
The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796 - 7215, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site 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 and the ATC Permit Application package. Mail the
Certification to: NPDES Unit, DWR/DENR, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 appropriate type and grade
to comply with the conditions of T15A: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, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the facility.
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 Peiiuit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the
North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina Dam

Carel Vandermeyden, Director of Engineering
August 21, 2015
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Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall
be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources/NCDENR
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Mark J. Messere, P.E.
Hazen and Sawyer
4011 WestChase Blvd., Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27607
DWR Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
New Hanover County Health Department