NC0027103_Authorization to Construct_20231019

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Environmental Quality
October 19, 2023
Mr. Tyler Thomas
Town Manager
Town of Pembroke
98 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 027103A04
Town of Pembroke
Pembroke WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO027103
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) was received August 15, 2023,
by the Division of Water Resources (Division). With additional information received on October
19, 2023, 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
1.33 MGD Pembroke WWTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Lumber River in the
Lumber River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 2 MGD, provided
ATC No. 027103A02 and ATC No. 027103A03 were also completed, and is awarded for the
construction of the following specific modifications:
Construction of a new 675,000 gallons oxidation ditch with Rotary Aerator, two (2) 1,375
square foot tertiary disc filters with four (4) 1,170 GPM submersible pumps, one (1) 500,000 gallons
aerobic digester with a one (1) 700 GPM submersible sludge pump, and all necessary piping and
controls (if applicable); in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of
Environmental Quality.
[NOTE: This 2 MGD expansion (total capacity) of Pembroke WWTP consists of three
contracts. The Authorization to Construct permits are being issued, once for each contract.
All three final Engineer's Certification shall be submitted to the Division before the 2 MGD
facility may be operated.]
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Mr. Tyler Thomas, Town Manager
October 19, 2023
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This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO027103 issued effective October 1, 2022, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0027103.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and all
of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
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 Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-433-3300, 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 and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting—NPDES, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. The Engineer's Certification form is included with this submittal.
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 T I 5A: 8G.0202. All ORC site inspections
must be documented in a log to be on -site and available for review at all times
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.

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Mr. Tyler Thomas, Town Manager
October 19, 2023
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During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permitteeshad l continue
to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment faci I iti es at al I 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
responsi bi I i ti es shall be in comp) i ance wi th these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained alI
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and alI
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have j uri sdi cti on.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ori Tuvia at
telephone number [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Si ncerel y,
IPDocu/Sipned by:
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for Richard E. Rogers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Douglas Dowden
Supervisor, NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit
Attachment: Engineering Certification,
cc: NPDES Files
E-copy: Carl Scharfe, PE
The Wooten Company
Email: cscharfe(ohewootencompany.com
D WR Fayettev i I I e Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
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Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Robeson County Health

DocuSign Envelope ID: B461C549-CB61-47E4-B016-1EEB0459C333
Town of Pembroke
Pembroke WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 027103A04
Issued October 19, 2023
NPDES Permit No. NC0027103
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 Pembroke Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Robeson County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Construction of a new 675,000 gallons oxidation ditch with Rotary Aerator, two (2) 1,375 square foot
tertiary disc filters with four (4) 1,170 GPM submersible pumps, one (1) 500,000 gallons aerobic digester
with a one (1) 700 GPM submersible sludge pump, and all necessary piping and controls (if applicable);
in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ori Tuvia
NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617