NC0025348_Authorization to Construct_20071116

November 16, 2007
Mr. Walter B. Hartman, Jr., City Manager
City of New Bern
300 Pollock Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Hartman:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 025348A04
City of New Bern
New Bern WTP
Craven County
Coleco H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received July 13, 2007, 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 the 0.5 MGD New
Bern Water Treatment Plant wastewater treatment facility, with discharge of treated wastewater
into the Neuse River in the Neuse River Basin, through the existing 6.5 MGD New Bern
Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent diffuser.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity of the existing
effluent diffuser to 7.0 MGD, and is awarded for the construction of the following:
Installation of a new 0.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Facility at the New Bern
Water Treatment Plant including: three (3) 150-ft by 300-ft HDPE lined waste
holding lagoons with a total storage capacity of 540,000 gallons; sodium bisulfate
dechlorination feed system; a 700 GPM duplex effluent pump station;
approximately 16,100 feet of 12-inch effluent force main and tie-in to the existing
New Bern WWTP diffuser; and pumps, valves, vaults, site piping, electrical,
controls, and appurtenances, 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 will place into service approximately 9,500 feet of dry
12-inch force main previously installed under Permit No. WQ0028879 issued June 8, 2005, as
part of the effluent force main.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0025348 issued October 1, 2007, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0025348. No Carolina
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Mr. Walter B. Hartman, Jr.
November 16, 2007
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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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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 Washington 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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
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 T I 5A: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
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

Mr. Walter B. Hartman, Jr.
November 16, 2007
Page 3
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 of Water Quality 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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins i
BSR:cgm
cc: M. Blaine Humphrey, P.E., Rivers & Associates, Greenville
Craven County Health Department
DWQ Washington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Seth Robertson, P.E.
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