NC0038709_Authorization to Construct_19910619

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
12 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Janlcs G. NTartin, Governor Gcorge T. Evcrcu, PhD
William W. Cobcy, Jr., Sc,:etary Director
June 19, 1991
Mr. Keith Lenderman. ORC
Wilkes County Schools
201 West Main Street
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
Subject: Permit No. NC0038709
Authorization to Construct
Roaring River Elementary School
astewater Treatment Facility
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Lenderman
A letter of requ-,st for an Authorization to Construct was received April 16, 1991 by the 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 and relocation of the discharge to the Yadkin River as
approved in NPDES Permit No. NCO038709 issued on May 21, 1991, the construction of a 20 gpm
effluent pump station with dual submersible pumps and a high water alarm and stand by power ro be
supplied by a portable generator, approximately 3,510 linear feet of 2 inch force main, approximately 18
linear feet of 4 inch force main, a rip -rap scour pad and all the associated piping, valves, and
appurtenances issued with discharge of treated wastewater into the Yadkin River classified WS-III waters.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO038709 issued May 21, 1991 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NCO038709
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 North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
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 this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
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An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

N4rr. Lenderman .*
June 19, 1991
Page Two
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, phone no. [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place 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 the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29>35, Raleiy-li, NC
27626-0535.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the \vasttwater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action b-,- the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-21 5.6.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complyin«
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 ally
questions or need additional information, please contact Mar awes, telephone number 919/733-5083.
Since ely,
I
George T. Eve ett
cc: Wilkes County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Training and Certification Unit
Frank C. Cockinos and Associates, Inc.