NC0024970_Authorization to Construct_19930507

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
May 7, 1993
Henry L. Forest
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Dept.
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
Subject: Permit No. ACD024970
Authorization to Construct
McAlpine Creek WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Forest:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received December 23, 1992 by the
Division and final plans and specifications for the Trucked Wastewater Receiving Station. These plans
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and
operation of the Trucked Wastewater Receiving station consisting of 60 linear feet of 12 inch VCP and 300
linear feet of 15 inch VCP for connection to the headworks of McAlpine Creek WWTP and all associated
valves, piping and appurtenances needed for the completion and operation of the Trucked Wastewater
Receiving Station.
Also received in the letter dated December 23 ,1992 was a request for wastewater stream
improvements for the treatment system. These plans have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and operation of the Sodium Bisulfate facility and all
piping and fixtures to insure proper operation, additional effluent filters to be similar to the existing filters,
additional volume for the chlorine contact tanks with needed fixtures, modifications to the raw sewage
intake piping to include the improvement of a sewage pipe and additional piping to improve the operation
of which includes the addition of a 24 inch trickling filter recirculation line, a 48 inch trickling filter
bypass, a 36 inch raw sewage line and other minor operational upgrades. The approval also includes all
associated valves, piping and appurtenances needed for the completion and operation of the wastewater
treatment system pursuant to the application received December 23, 1992 and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered part of this permit.
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Authorization to Construct
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Dept.
May 7, 1993
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This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph C of NPDES
Permit No. NC0024970 issued September 16, 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. NC0024970.
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.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704-663-1699 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 (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 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. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must
submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within
thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
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.

Permit No. NC0024970
Authorization to Construct
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Dept.
May 7, 1993
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One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Randy Kepler, telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
Permits and Engineering
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