NCG551793_SFR_Staff_Report_20231106

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INCUUMJ11 MULJIV1101 W111L V - JWP SFR (NCG55) Staff Report Form
Verify permit Information against BIMs Information. Note any corrections required.
Date 2-Nov-23
To:(Permit Writer's Name) Siying Chen RO Contact Person: Rachel Rose
Regional Office ARO
Permit Number NCG551793
Permittee Mitchell County Animal Rescue
Facility Name/Address 2492 US Highway 19E
Facility County Mitchell
Maximum permitted flow 650 gallons/day
Date of Last inspection 30-May-22
Why is the permit needed? What is triggering the need for a Permit?
Unpermitted properly functioning sandfilter discharge system
Unpermitted failing sandfilter
Permitted failing conventional septic system
X Failed subsurface system
Expanding capacity of existing discharging system
Building a new single-family home, requesting a new coverage under NCG55
Functioning existing subsurface system: Owner can't expand existing system due to site constraints.
new discharging system to accommodate existing and new flow.
Other:
Possible alternatives: spray irrigation sewer subsurface discharge none other
Describe alternatives: NONE
Location of proposed/new Discharge Point(s): Latitude 35.904991 Approximate
Longitude-82.102668
Describe the outfall point in detail using information from the application and site visit.
Septic tank/Leach-field system will be replaced with an AquaSafe Pretreatment Unit along with UV disinfection
connected to the AquaSafe Unit. The outfall will be located within the property lines. The discharge point will be
along the bank of Compass Creek.
Outfall drains to: River Basin French Broad Receiving Stream Compass Creek
Sub -basin Stream Classification C; Tr
Stream Index (7-2-42)
Review Special Conditions/suggested changes/additional information needed/setback violations:
RO Recommendation
Supervisor approval
The ARO does not object to upgrading the existing failed facility and the issuance of
this permit in accordance with the current policy of Single Family NPDES Discharge.
Daniel Boss
Date: 11/6/2023
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State of North Carolina
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ® NPDES Unit ❑ Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Siying Chen
From: Rachel Rose
Asheville Regional Office
Application No.: NCG551793
Facility name: Mitchell County Animal Rescue
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge fg acili , staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: November 2, 2023
b. Site visit conducted by: Rachel Rose
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No In LF
d. Person contacted: Amber Lowrey and their contact information: 828-765-6952
director&mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org ext.
e. Driving directions: Leaving the town of Spruce Pine to the West, follow US Highway 19E for a couple of
minutes. MCAR is the next immediate left after Fabrics quilt shop_
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: 35.904991
Latitude:-82.102668
Longitude:
Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Compass Creek
Classification: C; Tr
River Basin and Subbasin No. French Broad River Basin
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
11. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow: 650 GPD
Current permitted flow: N/A
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map (pg 30 of application) represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ® Yes ❑
No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership, etc
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
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12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
❑ No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ❑No❑N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
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❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
D. usisned by:
6. Signature of report preparer:C�
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 11/6/202 3
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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