NC0075353_Authorization to Construct_19900102

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street o Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Cliff Seagle
P. O. Box 1055
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Seagle:
Charles R. Wakild
Acting Director
January 2, 1990
Subject: Permit No. NCO075353
Authorization to Construct
Rocky Pass Rest Home
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McDowell County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received March 22 and an
amendment received August 21, 1989 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 10,000 gpd extended aeration wastewater treatment facility consisting of a
10,000 gallon aeration tank, 1800 gallon clarifier, 1400 gallon sludge holding, and disinfection
facilities with discharge of treated wastewater into North Muddy Creek.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph B of
NPDES Permit No. NCO075353 issued February 6, 1989, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Pernut No. N00075353.
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 Environmental
Management. Within sixty days of issuance of this Authorization to Construct, a sludge
management plan shall be submitted to 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704/251-6208, 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.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

eN 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 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the
grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50%
complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the
operator in responsible charge.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Pemuttee
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 143-215.6.
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*4s. Carolyn McCaskill, telephone
f''� number 919/733-5083.
azu
Charles R. Wi
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cc: McDowell County Health Departme
Asheville Regional Office
Training and Certification Unit