NC0021547_Authorization to Construct_20111007

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 7, 2011
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
95 East Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021547A02
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Macon County
SRF No. CS370524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received July 27, 2011, 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 modifications to the existing 1.65 MGD Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment
Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Little Tennessee River in the Little
Tennessee River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Improvements to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include
construction of a new headworks structure, to include a mechanical band screen rated for
6.1 MGD peak flow and an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow; a
new 1.5 MG flow equalization basin with electrically -controlled effluent flow valve,
coarse bubble diffuser system and three (3) 1,110 scfm blowers; an influent flowmeter; a
1.0 MG aerobic digester with fine bubble diffuser system and three (3) 1,340 scfin
blowers; a sewerage receiving station; control system and improvements to the existing
blower building; a WWTP drain sump pump station consisting of dual 350 gpm pumps; a
80 kW emergency generator; and including all associated instrumentation and controls,
electrical work, site work, and yard piping; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-23-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
October 7, 2011
Page 2
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0021547 issued September 24, 2007, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0021547.
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 Asheville 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.

Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
October 7, 2011
Page 3
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.
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,
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Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Michael J. Waresak, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A., 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Macon County Health Department
DWQ Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
SRF File

Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
A To C No. 021547A02
Issued October 7, 2011
SRF No. CS370524-03
Engineer's Certification
I, , 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 Town of Franklin WWTP, located
off NCSR 1324 in Macon County for the Town of Franklin, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Improvements to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include
construction of a new headworks structure, to include a mechanical band screen
rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow and an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1
MGD peak flow; a new 1.5 MG flow equalization basin with electrically -
controlled effluent flow valve, coarse bubble diffuser system and three (3) 1,110
scfm blowers; an influent flowmeter; a 1.0 MG aerobic digester with fme bubble
diffuser system and three (3) 1,340 scfm blowers; a sewerage receiving station;
control system and improvements to the existing blower building; a WWTP drain
sump pump station consisting of dual 350 gpm pumps; a 80 kW emergency
generator; and including all associated instrumentation and controls, electrical
work, site work, and yard piping; 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 Registration No.
Date
Mail this Certification to:
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633