NC0026051_Authorization to Construct_20030912

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NCDENR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 026051ACF
Durham/Triangle WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0026051
I, Bryan F. Blake , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
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in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle onexlytxwm',
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 026051ACF
Project: Durham/ Triangle WWTP
Phase I Expansion
Location: Intersection of Hwy 55 and Alexander Drive
Durham County
The project consists of:
• Installation of new fine bar screens
• Installation of new influent pump station
• Installation of new grit removal unit
• Installation of new odor control unit
• Installation of standby power
• Installation of new effluent pump station
• Installation of new UV disinfection system and post aeration
• Installation of any appurtenances associated with the referenced modifications
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Upon completion of construction and prior to ope • • ▪ the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide the
Division with a certification 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.
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
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 23, 2001
Mr. George R. Shaw, P.E.
County of Durham
200 E. Main Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 026051ACF
NPDES Permit No. NC0026051
Durham/Triangle WWTP
Durham County
Dear Mr. Shaw:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Durham/Triangle WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to besatisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of new fine bar screens
• Installation of new influent pump station
• Installation of new grit removal unit
• Installation of new odor control unit
• Installation of standby power
• Installation of new effluent pump station
• Installation of new UV disinfection system and post aeration
• Installation of any appurtenances associated with the referenced modifications
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0026051, issued March
4, 1996, 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 Raleigh 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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Durham/Triangle WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0026051
ATC No. 026051ACF
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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 1SA, 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
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 Mike Myers, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
141- Kerr T. Stevens
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. Bryan Blake, P.E. - McKim and Creed
2625 Dillard Dr., Suite 117
Cary, North Carolina 27511