NC0060534_A to C_20160105

PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 5, 2016
Jim Fatland
City Manager
City of Brevard
95 West Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 060534A03
City of Brevard
Brevard WWTF
Dear Mr. Fatland:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 31, 2015, by the
Division of Water Resources (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 2.5 MGD Brevard WWTF, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the French Broad River 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:
Installation of a new 3,200,000 gallon concrete equalization tank with a bottom pump
sump, additional reinforced floor areas and other appendences for future mixers, wash
down stations, piping, and controls; installation of a new equalization tank drawdown
pump station consisting of two (2) 1,000 GPM at 6 ft TDH submersible pumps, an
auxiliary pump sump, piping, and controls; installation of a new Brevard WWTF
Influent Flow Value/Meter Vault consisting of a 8 MGD magnetic flow meter,
motorized values, submersible sump pump, piping, and other controls; in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0060534 issued October 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. NC0060534.
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.
State of North Carolina Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604,Archdale Building 9th Floor
Phone:[phone]/Fax:[phone]

Jim Fatland, City Manager
January 5, 2016
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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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Ashville Regional Office,telephone number(828)296-4500,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: Division of Water Resources, WQ
Permitting Section—NPDES, 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 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.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.

Jim Fatland,City Manager
January 5, 2016
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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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
•
S. Jay Zimmerman
Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: Michael Sloop, PE
CDM Smith
5400 Glenwood Avenue
Suite 400
Raleigh,NC 27612
DWR/Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Transylvania County Health Department
DWI/Adrian Eaton

City of Brevard
Brevard WWTF
Authorization to Construct No. 060534A03
Issued January 5, 2016
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Brevard Wastewater Treatment
Facility, located in Transylvania County, hereby state that,to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of a new 3,200,000 gallon concrete equalization tank with a bottom
pump sump, additional reinforced floor areas and other appendences for future
mixers, wash down stations,piping, and controls; installation of a new equalization
tank drawdown pump station consisting of two (2) 1,000 GPM at 6 ft TDH
submersible pumps, an auxiliary pump sump,piping, and controls; installation of a
new Brevard WWTF Influent Flow Value/Meter Vault consisting of a 8 MGD
magnetic flow meter, motorized values, submersible sump pump,piping, and other
controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
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 Registration No.
Date
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Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry ; SEA
Complex Permitting Unit
DENRJDWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617