NC0020427_Authorization to Construct_20010710

NPDES DOCYNENT SCANNIN` COVER SHEET
NC0020427
Rockingham WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
Approval
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
July 10, 2001
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 020427ACB
City of Rockingham — Rockingham WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0020247
I, G - S is l e Y- , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
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in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle on periodically weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 020427ACB
Project: City of Rockingham WWTP
Richmond County
Bio-Solids Composting Pad
Location: First Street
South of Rockingham
The project consists of:
• Demolition of existing sludge drying bed headwalls
• Installation of a concrete pad and new fill to form a bio-solids composting pad.
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 Permittee shall provide the
Division with a certification from a professional engineer certing 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
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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
November 30, 2000
Mr. Larry D. Cobler
City of Rockingham
311 East Franklin Street
Rockingham, North Carolina 28379
Dear Mr. Cobler:
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Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 020427ACB
NPDES Permit No. NC0020427
Rockingham WWTP
Richmond County
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the City of Rockingham WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Demolition of the existing sludge drying bed headwalls
• Installation of a concrete pad and new fill to form a bio-solids composting pad
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0020427, issued April
26, 1999, 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 Fayetteville 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
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
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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 Natalie Sierra, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 551.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. Jon Senseney. - HSMM
1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 303
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609