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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Darrell Ward
PSI Properties, Inc.
P.O. Box 2614
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Dear Mr. Ward:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 3, 2010
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 038041AOI
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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PSI Properties, Inc.
Laurel Season WWTP Improvements
Watauga County
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A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received December 28, 2009, by
the Division of Water Quality (Division), and flal plans and specifications for the subject
project have been reviewed and found to be satis ctory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existin 0.020 MGD astewater Treatment Plant, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Laure er in the Watauga River D O 2— MG))
This authorization results �specific
increase in design or permitted capacity and awardedn
for the construction of the followimodifications:
Construction of a new 20,000 gpd dual train extended aeration package WWTP
including two (2) 14,000 gallon aeration chambers, two (2) 58 scfm blowers, a
5,500 gallon sludge holding steel tank, two (2) 2,500 gallon hopper -bottom
clarifiers, conversion of existing 7,500 gallon steel tank to an equalization tank
(surge tank) with two (2) 40 GPM duplex grinder pumps, and a two -bank UV
disinfection system with each bank capable of treating a peak flow of 50,000 gpd;
and abandonment of tanks and removal of piping of the existing WWTP, 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. NCO038041 issued July 31, 2009, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0038041.
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Mr. Darrell Ward
May 3, 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 Winston-Salem 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.
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

Mr. Darrell Ward
May 3, 2010
Page 3
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
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cc: John T. Coxey, P.E., John T. Coxey Consulting Engineering, P.A.,
53 Fox Chase Rd West, Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Watauga County Health Department
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Steve Tsadwa
ATC File