NC0006548_Authorization to Construct_20060124

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NC0006548
Wayne Farms / Dobson facility
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'Authorization to Construct
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Wayne Farms, LLC, Dobson WWTP
A To C No. 006548A02
Issued July 28, 2005
Engineer's Certification
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1, John H. Reid , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Wayne Farms, LLC, Dobson
WWTP, located on 802 East Atkins Street, Dobson in Surry County, hereby state that, to the best
of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Addition of two mechanical screens (for meat offal and feathers in wastewater influent),
new augers for conveying meat offal and feathers to transfer trucks, conversion of the
existing concrete dissolved air flotation (DAF) tank into a new flow equalization basin with
new 5 Hp mechanical floating mixer, a new 1,200 gpm DAF system with pretreatment
components and chemical feed, a DAF sludge storage decant tank and sludge transfer
pumps, a new Offal/DAF Electrical Room and Operator Lab/Office Building, with
associated piping and electrical work, in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction4itthe above referenced project was ob4rved to be built within
substantial compliance and ntent of the app oved plans and specifications.
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Attn: Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 28, 2005
Mr. Rob Poindexter, Plant Manager
Wayne Farms, LLC
802 East Atkins Street
Dobson, North Carolina 27017
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 006548A02
Wayne Farms, LLC
Wayne Farms, LLC, Dobson WWTP
Surry County
Dear Mr. Poindexter:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received June 22, 2005 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 0.7 MGD Wayne Farms, Dobson Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the Fisher River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Addition of two mechanical screens (for meat offal and feathers in wastewater influent),
new augers for conveying meat offal and feathers to transfer trucks, conversion of the
existing concrete dissolved air flotation (DAF) tank into a new flow equalization basin with
new 5 Hp mechanical floating mixer, a new 1,200 gpm DAF system with pretreatment
components and chemical feed, a DAF sludge storage decant tank and sludge transfer
pumps, a new Offal/DAF Electrical Room and Operator Lab/Office Building, with
associated piping and electrical work, in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0006548 issued December 17, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0006548.
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 Water Quality.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Rob Poindexter, Plant Manager
July 28, 2005
Page 2
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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
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 T 15A: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 approved 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
Permit.
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 Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.

Mr. Rob Poindexter, Plant Manager
July 28, 2005
Page 3
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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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cc: John Reid, P.E. — Reid Engineering, Fredericksburg, VA
Surry County Health Department
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section/Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
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