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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0043888_Pump and Haul_20221103 November 3, 2022 George E. Battle, III The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 123 West Franklin St, Suite 600B, DB #1005 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1005 Subject: Permit No. WQ0043888 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill UNC Bingham Facility Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit Orange County Dear Mr. Battle: In accordance with your application received October 31, 2022 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0043888, dated November 3, 2022, to The University of Chapel Hill for the time-limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from November 3, 2022, will expire on May 3, 202, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit: Condition I.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition. Condition II.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater removed. Condition II.14: This permit shall expire May 3, 2023 Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General         The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Permit No. WQ0043888 Page 2 of 6 Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jason Robinson via e-mail at Jason.T.Robinson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, for S. Richard E. Rogers, Jr. Director, Division of Water Resources by Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: J. Laurence Daw: jldaw@ehs.unc.edu wlawson@owasa.org Regional Office Files Orange County Health Department         Page 3 of 6 DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT ______________________________________________________________________ In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the UNC Bingham facility), consisting of an existing septic tank with an estimated total storage capacity of 8.000 gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24 hours storage with on-site audible and visual high water alarms and telemetry. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation is expected to be 1,000 – 2,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the application received October 31, 2022 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from November 3, 2022, will expire on May 3, 2023 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. ____________________________________________ for S. Daniel Smith Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission Permit Number: WQ0043888 Permit Issued: November 3, 2022         DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609 Regional Regional Office Phone: (919)-622-3333 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hereby authorized to: Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to OWASA’s Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0025241 It shall be the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special Conditions identified below. I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS No Special Conditions II. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating: a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; b. Name of contract hauler; c. Name of facility receiving wastewater; d. Volume of wastewater removed. The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108] 2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)] 3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)] 4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]         DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609 Regional Regional Office Phone: (919)-622-3333 5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] 6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403] 7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional Water Resources Section, telephone number 919-791-4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators, compressors etc.; or c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)] 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina- licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b- c)] 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with the Division’s approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]         DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609 Regional Regional Office Phone: (919)-622-3333 11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] 12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required. 13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104] 14. This permit shall expire May 3, 2023. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]