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Town of Holly Springs
Utley Creek WRF
Authorization to Construct No. 063096A02
Issued February 25, 2014
Engineer's Certification
I, Benjamin A. Palmer, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (periodically/) the construction of the modifications and improvements
to the Utley Creek Wastewater Reclamation Facility, located in Wake County, hereby state that, to be best of
my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of one (1) 5 HP WAS type Cavity Pump, 135 GPM maximum with variable frequency
control, additional piping and other controls; one (1) screw dewatering press system with
variable speed controls, polymer addition system, WAS meter, cake conveyor, cake
storage/containment area, additional piping and other controls; in conformity with the project
plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit
Application package.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial
compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the Authorization to Construct Permit
Application package.
Signature�n Registration No.
Date February 18, 2015
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
February 25, 2014
Charles Simmons, Town Manager
Town of Holly Springs
P.0.Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
No. 063096A02
Town of Holly Springs
Utley Creek WRF
Dear Mr. Simmons:
A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was
received February 21, 2014, by the Division of Water Resources (Division).
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely upon the North
Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer's certification and the Applicant's certification of
the ATC Permit Application package. The Division has waived the technical review of the
plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation included in the
subject ATC Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package
may be subject to a Division audit.
This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of the existing 2.4 MGD
Utley Creek WRF and is hereby issued for the construction of the following specific
modifications:
Installation of one (1) 5 HP WAS type Cavity Pump, 135 GPM maximum with
variable frequency control, additional piping and other controls; one (1) screw
dewatering press system with variable speed controls, polymer addition system,
WAS meter, cake conveyor, cake storage/containment area, additional piping and
other controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] l Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwateiguality.ora
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer

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Charles Simmons, Town Manager
February 25, 2014
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This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0063096 issued May 1, 2012, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC0063096.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. .Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
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 Division.
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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Raleigh 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 and the ATC Permit Application
package. Mail the Certification to: NPDES Unit, DWR/DENR, 1617 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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 T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.

Charles Simmons, Town Manager
F'.ebaiary 25, 2014
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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.
The issuance of this ATC 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number [phone].
Sjpcerel
omas A. Reeder
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Benjamin A. Palmer, P.E.
Davis Martin Powell & Associates, Inc.
6415 Oak Plank Road
High Point, NC 27265
DWR Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files NC0063096
NPDES File NC0063096
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Wake County Health Department