NC0003719_Authorization to Construct_20000105

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Document Date:
January 5, 2000
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 5, 2000
Hope A. Walters
Environmental Operations Specialist
P.O. Box 2307
Cedar Creek Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Dear Ms. Walters:
VA
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Monsanto
Permit No. NC0003719
Correction to ATC
Authorization to Construct
Project No. 003719ACD
Cumberland County
The Division received a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct on October 22, 1999
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. The Division subsequently issued an Authorization to Construct for the referenced project
on December 3, 1999. The Authorization to construct incorrectly describes the anhydrous ammonia
tank as a 200-gallon tank. The Authorization to Construct has been corrected to better describe the
anhydrous ammonia tank. Please discard the Authorization to Construct issued December 3, 1999 and
replace it with the enclosed Authorization to Construct issued January 5, 2000.
Sincerely,
err T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit, Permit File
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 5, 2000
Hope A. Walters
Environmental Operations Specialist
P.O. Box 2307
Cedar Creek Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Dear Ms. Walters:
A WA
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Monsanto
Permit No. NC0003719
Authorization to Construct
Project No. 003719ACD
Cumberland County
The Division received a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct on October 22, 1999
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for installation of a 1000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank,
associated piping to allow for distribution of anhydrous ammonia into the pH pit and a 10' x 20' concrete
slab with a 12" curb for secondary containment of the 1000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank at the above
referenced treatment facility discharging into the Cape Fear River Basin.
The Division recommends that Monsanto evaluate the feasibility of installing the following as
part of the above mentioned project:
• Dual chemical feed lines — Since the anhydrous ammonia feed is critical to the performance
of the treatment works the Division recommends the dual feed as a reliability measure. This
measure allows for the continued operation of the treatment works in the event of line
breakage or other mechanical failure. In addition, this allows for routine maintenance of the
feed system without taking the unit off line.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0003719 issued December 29, 1995, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0003719.
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Permit No. NC0003719
ATC Number 003719ACD
Page 2
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.
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 Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-486-1541, 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 NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
water pollution control treatment system. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment
system 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, .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 outlined in Title 15A, Chapter
8G, .0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification
Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within: (A) Sixty calendar days prior
to wastewater being introduced into a new system or (B) within 120 calendar days of the following, (i)
after receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC or (ii) a vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
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.

Permit No. NC0003719
ATC Number 003719ACD
Page 3
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. The Permittee shall
maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Michael J. Myers, telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
yft. AC
rr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit, Permit File
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 24, 1999
Hope A. Walters
Environmental Operations Specialist
P.O. Box 2307
Cedar Creek Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
kg 7
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Monsanto
Permit No. NC0003719
Authorization to Construct
Project No. 003719ACD
Cumberland County
Dear Ms. Walters:
The Division received a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct on October 22, 1999
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for installation of a 200 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank,
associated piping to allow for distribution of anhydrous ammonia into the pH pit and a 10' x 20' concrete
slab with a 12" curb for secondary containment of the 200 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank at the above
referenced treatment facility discharging into the Cape Fear River Basin.
The Division recommends that Monsanto evaluate the feasibility of installing the following as
part of the above mentioned project:
• Dual chemical feed lines — Since the anhydrous ammonia feed is critical to the performance
of the treatment works the Division recommends the dual feed as a reliability measure. This
measure allows for the continued operation of the treatment works in the event of line
breakage or other mechanical failure. In addition, this allows for routine maintenance of the
feed system without taking the unit off line.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0003719 issued December 29, 1995, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0003719.
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/ 10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit No. NC0003719
ATC Number 003719ACD
Page 3
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. The Permittee shall
maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Michael J. Myers, telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
t--- Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit, Permit File
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit