NC0088820_Authorization to Construct_20121114

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Pender County Utilities Department
A To C No. 088820A01
Issued July 29, 2010
Engineer's Certification
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the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to obsery periodic /weekly/full time)
the construction of the wastewater treatment facilities at the Pender ounty WTP, located West
of Highway 421 near Hanover and Pender County line in Pender County for Pender County,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
Construction of two (2) new 1.5 million gallon reclamation basins with 60'ml
HDPE liners, a 688 GPM triplex submersible recycle pump station, an 8-ft'
diameter metering manhole, an 8-ft diameter chemical injection manhole, a
thiosulfate dechlorination system, approximately 720 linear feet of 12-inch force
main, 2,900 linear feet of 24-inch force main and other appurtenances, in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature 1/1\-
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Send to:
Registration No. /J4- 26b`i
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
July 29, 2010
Mr. Michael Mack
Pender County Utilities Department
605 E. Freemont Street
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 088820A01
Pender County Utilities Department
Pender County WTP
Pender County
Dear Mr. Mack:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received April 27, 2010, by the
Division of Water Quality (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 wastewater treatment facilities at the new 2 MGD Pender County WTP, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin.
This authorization results in a design capacity of 0.9 MGD, and is awarded for the
construction of the following:
Construction of two (2) new 1.5 million gallon reclamation basins with 60 ml
HDPE liners, a 688 GPM triplex submersible recycle pump station, an 8-ft
diameter metering manhole, an 8-ft diameter chemical injection manhole, a
thiosulfate dechlorination system, approximately 720 linear feet of 12-inch force
main, 2,900 linear feet of 24-inch force main and other appurtenances, in
conformity with the project plans, 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. NC0088820 issued March 30, 2010, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0088820.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquaiity.org
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Mr. Michael Mack
July 29, 2010
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 Division.
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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Wilmington 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: 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 T15A: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.

Mr. Michael Mack
July 29, 2010
Page 3
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.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
V" Coleen H. Sullins
AR:sr
cc: William B. Dowbiggin, P.E. — CDM, 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300,
Raleigh, NC 27612
Pender County Health Department
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Wayne Munden, Public Water Supply
Anita E. Reed, P.E.
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