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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0046418_Authorization to Construct_19940321State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director March 21, 1994 Keith Lenderman Wilkes County Schools 201 West Main Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 �F� IL C)FEE HNR Subject: Permit No. NCO046418 Authorization to Construct Mountain View Elementary School Outfall relocation Wilkes County Dear Mr. Lenderman: i A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received December 29, 1993 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 of a pumping station and outfall relocation sewer line consisting of: (1) a pumping station with dual pumps rated at 185 gpm each with high water alarm and on/off switching; (2) a liquid injection clorinator system which injects the chlorine directly into the effluent line as it leaves the pumping station --this system allows for approximately 74 minutes contact time with one pump running and 37 minutes contact time with both running; and (3) approximately 9300 feet of 6 inch pvc pipe, and all necessary pumps, piping and appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater into Mulberry Creek in the Yadkin/Pee-Dee River Basin. Piping laid on steeper slopes must be anchored. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO046418 issued February 28, 1994, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0046418. 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. The WInston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (910) 896-7007, 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 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Permit No. NCO046418 Authorization to Construct Wilkes County Schools March 21,1994 Page 2 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. 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 by the Division of Environmental Management 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.1 One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Susan Robson, telephone number 919n33-5083. Sincerely, :resto oward, Jr., P.E. cc: Wilkes County Health Department Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Training and Certification Unit Chad Huggins, Frank C. Cockinos & Associates