NC0000353_Authorization to Construct_20020125

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NC0000353
The Feldspar Corporation
NPDES Permit:
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Authorization to Construct (AtC)
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Document Date:
January 25, 2002
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Post Office Box 99, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
A subsidiary of c' Corporation [phone] FAX: [phone]
January 25, 2002
NCDENR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Authorization to construct
ATC No. 0000353ACB
NPDES No. NC0000353
The Feldspar Corporation WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Sirs,
Please find attached the Professional Engineers Certification for the above
Authorization to Construct at the above facility.
The Asheville Regional office has been contacted concerning the proposed
startup date of the facility.
Should questions arise please contact Barry Brogdon or myself at 828-765-5500.
Sincerel
ma - om) Freeman CPESC
Manager - Environmental Services
CC: BB, BY, BC, TF & files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willaim G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NCDENR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 0000353ACB
Feldspar Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
1, R ),thy 4• (A I . P 6 Ji J , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
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in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one: periodically, weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 0000353ACB
Project: Feldspar Corporation
Mitchell County
Clarifier and Thickener Project
Location: NCSR 1121
Spruce Pine
The project consists of:
• Installation of a 1800 gpm, 900 rpm centrifugal pump for the wastewater collection tank.
• Installation of power generator to supply emergency power to the wastewater tank
pumps.
• Installation of Eimco Clarifier and Thickener and ancillary equipment.
I hereby certify that I did regularly observe this project with due care and diligence and that the
construction was completed in substantial conformance with the Authorization to Construct and with the
approved plans and specifications.
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Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Pertained shall ide tlt•
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Division with a certification from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facil * beeCi Wiled
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plain Iiinf► catioy`�� • �
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NCDENR/DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699'-46rj7,,[1110'�

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willaim G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
June 22, 2001
Mr. Thomas Freeman
Manager of Environmental Services
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
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NCDENR
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 0000353ACB
NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
Feldspar Corporation WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Freeman:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Feldspar Corporation WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and
hereby grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of a 1800 gpm, 900 rpm centrifugal pump for the wastewater collection tank.
• Installation of power generator to supply emergency power to the wastewater tank pumps.
• Installation of Eimco Clarifier and Thickener and ancillary equipment.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0000353, issued
December 16, 1996, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with a certification (copy enclosed) from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this
Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should be submitted
to: NCDENR / DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator
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 8G, .0200. 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
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The Feldspar Corporation WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
ATC No. 0000353ACB
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weekends and holidays; and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
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 Water Quality 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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the
facility. One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Teresa Rodriguez, at (919)
733-5083, extension 595.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Randy Carpenter, P.E. - 1751-B 3 Mile Highway
Newland, North Carolina 28657