NC0020184_Authorization to Construct_19941230

State 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
December 30, 1994
Mr. Bobby T. Jordan
J.N. Pease Associates
P.O. Box 18725
Charlotte, NC 28218
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Subject: Permit No. NCO020184
Authorization to Construct
Long Creek WWTp
Interim Septage Disposal Unit
Dear Mr. Jordan: Gaston County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received on October 26, 1994 by the
Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby consisting of a six foot s uare y granted for the construction of an interim septage disposal system
uare em
9 precast manhole for receiving septage, a portable sewer sampler with
shelter, odor control assembly, and associated sluice gate and
-ration e t ap utilized only until the Long Creek WaseK,ater Treatment Plant facility is expanded beyond
he current t capacity of 8 n MGD. pip. ing' This iterim receiving and disposal
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph
Permit No. NCO020184 issued April 7, 1994 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities
NCO020184.. are constructed in accordance with the conditions and A of NPDES
limitations specified in Permit No.
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.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily
conditions, the Permittee shall
Division such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater, those acluding n or disposal facilititi es1Ce
e immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
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eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made din that shall pl notified at least forty-
made.
until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. p inspection can be
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Permit No. NCO020184
Authorization to Construct
Long Creek WWI?
December 30,1994
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 II, 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. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must
submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within
thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
A leakage test shall be performed on the septage receiving and disposal unit to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000
gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the
terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-
215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Jeanette Powell at telephone number (919) 733-
5083, extension 537.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
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Sincerely,
J.resto Jr., P.E.