WQ0033589_Staff Report_20231018

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 4

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0033589
Attn: Elton Luong Facility name: NC Aquariums Jennette’s Pier

From: Randy Sipe
Washington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility 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: N/A
b. Site visit conducted by: N/A
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: none and their contact information: ( ) - ext.
e. Driving directions: no change since last permit was issued.
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A, non-discharge system.
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A, non-discharge system.
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:

II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: David Robertson Certificate #: WW-3/987714 Backup ORC: James Bliven Certificate #: WW-4/991879
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: Amphidrome WWTP w/ tertiary filters.
Proposed flow: 14,640 GPD
Current permitted flow: 14,640 GPD
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.)
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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: The infiltration basin was cleaned out during the winter of 2021-2022.
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: Infiltration basin is operating adequately.
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: Reclaimed system, no
groundwater monitoring being performed.
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: Reclaimed system, no groundwater monitoring being performed.
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary): Reclaimed system, no groundwater monitoring
being performed.
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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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: The facility was without an ORC from March 2022
until March 2023 and as a result there were some maintenance issues and there have been some limit violations.
The current ORC has been working to correct the issues and effluent monitoring results are showing some
improvement. WaRO does not anticipate this to affect the renewal of this permit.
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? See Comment under Item II.12 above.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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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: See Comment under Item II.12 above.
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A, non-discharge system.
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A, non-discharge system.
III. 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
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:
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10/18/2023
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IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS

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