WQ0043090_Permit (Issuance)_20220112

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Errvor•onmerrta! Quality
January 12, 2022
Shannon Groover, Senior Regional Property Manager
Lumina Commons Station LLC
11501 Northlake Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45249
Subject: Permit No. WQ0043090
Lumina Commons Station LLC
Lumina Commons Private Pump Station & Sewer
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
New Hanover County
Dear Ms. Groover:
In accordance with your application received December 21, 2021 to continue the ongoing pump-n-haul
activity, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0043090 dated January 12, 2022 to the Permittee,
Lumina Commons Station LLC, for the time -limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul
operation. This permit shall be effective January 1, 2022 and will expire on June 30, 2022 without an
option for continuation while being subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This
cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated
therein by reference.
Due to the duration of this event and the lack of significant progress on a permanent resolution of this
situation the Division is requiring specific action items or milestones to be met by the Permittee in order
to keep this permit in full force and effect.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Special Conditions:
Condition 1.1: As the system owner and responsible party, the Permittee shall provide a written plan to
the Regional Office within 30 days of your receipt of this permit with specifics as to how
it exactly expects to resolve the inoperable condition of the subject wastewater pump
station and force main. [NCGS 143.215.1]
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Condition 1.2: Based on the submitted plan required above, the Permittee shall either initiate a repair
of the existing force main & map its location completely from the station to the public
sewer system or submit a Fast Track sewer permit modification application for
WQ0029124 to install a new force main no later than April 1, 2022. Regardless of the
option chosen, a bypass connection shall be installed on the force main at the pump
station to allow the use of a bypass pump such that additional improvements can be made
to the pump station and its site by the end of 2022. [NCGS 143.215.1]
Condition 1.3: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at
least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges
that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health, or a nuisance condition. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or
summary including at least:
Date and time of inspection;
Observations made;
Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul
activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other
permitting authority, upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
Condition 1.4: This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Lumina Commons
Station LLC, Lewis Farms & Liquid Waste Inc, and the CFPUA for the collection,
transportation, and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC
02T.0204(b)]
Standard Conditions:
Condition 11.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract
hauler; Name of facility or location receiving the wastewater; and Volume of wastewater
removed.
Condition 11.14: This permit shall expire June 30, 2022. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to
the date of expiration send written notification to the Wilmington Regional Office, Water
Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the
final disposal solution.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Phone: [phone]\ Internet: www.deg.nc.gov

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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dean Hunkele at (910) 796-
7215 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Tom Tharrington, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Lewis Farms & Liquid Waste Inc
CFPUA
John Farnell, DWM
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DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the
LUMINA COMMONS STATION LLC
for the continued operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the existing
Lumina Commons shopping center consisting of the existing pump station wetwell, its on -site alarm
system, and active telemetry associated with the existing sewer extension permit WQ0029124. The
anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation is expected to be approximately 11,500 gallons per day
of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the application received December 21, 2021 and in conformity with
15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from January 1, 2022, will expire on June 30, 2022, and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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Tom Tharrington, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0043090
Permit Issued: January 12, 2022
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
LUMINA COMMONS STATION LLC is hereby authorized to:
Operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The wastewater collected
by this system shall be pumped and hauled to one of two sewer system locations specified by the CFPUA
for final treatment at one of its wastewater treatment facilities (Permit No. NCO023965 or NC0023973).
It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the project and its operation meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. As the system owner and responsible party, the Permittee shall provide a written plan to the Regional
Office within 30 days of your receipt of this permit with specifics as to how it exactly expects to resolve
the inoperable condition of the subject wastewater pump station and force main. [NCGS 143.215.1]
2. Based on the submitted plan required above, the Permittee shall either initiate a repair of the existing
force main & map its location completely from the station to the public sewer system or submit a Fast
Track sewer permit modification application for WQ0029124 to install a new force main no later than
April 1, 2022. Regardless of the option chosen, a bypass connection shall be installed on the force
main at the pump station to allow the use of a bypass pump such that additional improvements can
be made to the pump station and its site by the end of 2022. [NCGS 143.215.1]
3. The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at least daily
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least:
Date and time of inspection;
Observations made;
Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul activities are
being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon
request. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
3. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Lumina Commons Station LLC,
Lewis Farms & Liquid Waste Inc, and the CFPUA for the collection, transportation, and final treatment
of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T.0204(b)]
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II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility or location receiving the wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
Records shall be submitted monthly to applicable staff with the Water Quality Regional Operations in
the Wilmington Regional Office. The records must be submitted within 10 days of the end of each
month that hauling occurred starting with November. [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible & visual high-water
alarm and telemetry on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul
operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless
specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the
pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate
inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a DWR Water Quality Regional Operation Resources staff
member at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910-796-7215), as soon as possible,
but in no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators,
compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
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e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other
supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -
licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-
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9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to
the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required
by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed
by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed
certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in
accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances, this certification may not be required.
13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire December 31, 2021. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the
date of expiration send written notification to the Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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