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June 26, 2008
Mr. Philip A. Francis, Jr., Superintendent
USDI National Park Service
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleco H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 072729AOI
USDI National Park Service
Mount Pisgah WWTP Replacement
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Francis:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received February 25, 2008, 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 modifications to the
existing 0.032 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into an
unnamed tributary to Pisgah Creek in the French Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Replacement of the existing aerated lagoon W WTP with a new 0.032 MGD dual train
package W WTP consisting of a manual bar screen; an 8,000 gallon flow equalization
basin with three (3) 50 gpm pumps; a dual -train 32,000 gpd W WTP with each train
consisting of a 19,000 aeration basin, a 10-foot diameter, 10-foot side -water depth
clarifier, a 8,500 gallon aerated sludge holding tank; dual 30 cfirt blowers for the
equalization basin, dual 75 cfin blowers for the aeration basins, and three (3) 30 cfin
blowers for the aerated sludge holding tank; a rotating cloth filter rated at 32,000 gpd; a
UV disinfection system with 2 parallel banks, each rated at 80,000 gpd peak flow; an
effluent flow meter, and 4-inch effluent discharge pipe; and associated yard piping, 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 is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO072729 issued October 19, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0072729.
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.
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Mr. Philip A. Francis, Jr., Superintendent
June 26, 2008
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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 Asheville 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: 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 15A: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.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.

Mr. Philip A. Francis, Jr., Superintendent
June 26, 2008
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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 Ken Pohlig, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
rColeen H. Sullins
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cc: Eric F. Davidson, P.E. — HDR Engineering, Inc, Charlotte
Haywood County Health Department
DWQ, Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
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