NC0024970_Authorization to Construct_19940516

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
May 16, 1994
Henry L. Forrest
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
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Subject: Permit No. ACE024970
Authorization to Construct
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Forrest:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received February 22, 1994 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 modifications to the existing anaerobic
digesters and sludge storage tank and includes all the piping, valves, electrical fixtures and appurtenances
necessary for proper operation and compliance with all state regulations. These modifications are
approved to provide a greater flexibility and improved treatment of sludge at the McAlpine Creek WWTP.
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.
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Permit No. NC0024970
Authorization to Construct
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
May 16, 1994
Page 2
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.
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 Mr. Randy Kepler, telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely,
Preston 1 ard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Kenneth Barrett, P.E., HDR Engineering
Training and Certification Unit
Permits and Engineering
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