WQ0000185_Staff Report_20210825

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Environmental
Quality
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: n NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Lauren Plummer
From: Randy Sipe
Washington Regional Office
Application No.: WQ0000185
Facility name: Ocean Sands WWTP
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? n Yes or ® No
a. Date of site visit:
b. Site visit conducted by:
c. Inspection report attached? n Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: N/A and their contact information: ( ) - ext.
e. Driving directions:
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A non -discharge system.
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A non -discharge system.
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
ORC: Donnell Orgsbon Certificate #: WW4/1006384 Backup ORC: Rod Holley Certificate #: WW3/1009155
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Amphidrome WWTP
Proposed flow: 600,000 GPD
Current permitted flow: 600,000 GPD
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
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3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? n Yes or n No
If no, please explain: N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment system only
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? n Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? n Yes or n No
If no, please explain: N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment system only
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? n Yes or n No
If no, please explain: N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment system only
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? n Yes n No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: N/A not evaluated,
modification to treatment system only
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? n Yes or Z No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment system only
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? n Yes n No ® N/A
If no, please explain: N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment system only
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? n Yes n No ® N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary): N/A not evaluated, modification to treatment
system only
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or n No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: A compliance inspection on 7/28/21 found the facility
to be non -compliant due to operational and maintenance issues and an NOV was issued on 8/2/21.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? n Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
n No compliance issues n Current enforcement action(s) n Currently under JOC
® Notice(s) of violation n Currently under SOC n Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place? See comments under Item 11.12 above.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
n Yes ®No n N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A non -discharge system.
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17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? n Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item
Reason
Application
Section V.11.f should be completed with information concerning the proposed
new blowers.
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
5. Recommendation: ® Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Z Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
n Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
n Issue
n Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer: autzsg4 geoi.otti 541.
Signature of regional supervisor: Rix T444(
Date:
8/25/2021
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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