WQ0045426_Permit (Issuance)_20240604

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Alex Keith, Member Manager
3224 Investments, LLC
121 S. Cool Spring Street
Fayetteville, NC, 28301
Subject: Permit No. WQ0045426
Dear Mr. Keith:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 4, 2024
3224 Investments, LLC
Former Wellman Plant
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Cumberland County
In accordance with your application received May 22, 2024, and additional information received on
May 31, 2024, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0045426, to 3224 Investments, LLC for
the time limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be
effective from June 4, 2024, will expire on December 4, 2024, and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of
this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul
facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors,
and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment,
a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
Condition IIA: Requires an accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by
the permittee. [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.

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Permit No. WQ0045426
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact H. Dale Crisp at (919) 707-
3603 or via e-mail at [e-mail] .
Sincerely,
E DOCUSigned
by:
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for Michael Montebello
NPDES Branch Chief, Division of Water Resources, DEQ
cc: Kevin Lindsay, PE Crawford Design Company
Misty Manning, Fayetteville PWC
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Water Resources Central Files: WQ0045426
Municipal Unit -Collection Systems (electronic copy)
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to
3224 Investments, LLC
for the operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the former Wellman
Plant site. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum of 24 hours storage
with on -site audible and visual high-water alarms. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul
operation is approximately 2,500 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater, pursuant to the
application received May 22, 2024, and additional information received on May 31, 2024, and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from June 4, 2024 until December 4, 2024, and shall be subject to the
specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
DOCUSigned by:
79OOA4FBFCA14FD...
for Michael Montebello
NPDES Branch Chief, Division of Water Resources, DEQ
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0045426
Permit Issued: June 4, 2024
Treatment Facility: Fayetteville PWC Rockfish Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
(NC0150105)
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The Permittee is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to the Fayetteville PWC Rockfish
Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0150105) for final treatment.
It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or
replacement facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the
licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any
Special Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities
during pump and haul activities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator
errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the
environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition. The Permittee shall
maintain an inspection log or summary including at least:
a. Date and time of inspection;
b. Observations made;
c. Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul
activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other
permitting authority, upon request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the
Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the Fayetteville Regional Office.
The records must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters end
on the last day of March, June, September, and December). [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
2. An accurate log shall be kept of all devices used to plug any connecting sewer lines not
being used as part of the storage system. All plugging devices shall be tethered to
prevent their loss into the collection system. Upon permit expiration or completion of
the pump and haul operation, whichever comes sooner, all plugging devices shall be
removed and recorded as such in the log. Upon completion, copies of the log shall be
forwarded to the Fayetteville Regional Office. Copies of the log shall also be distributed
to all copied recipients of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
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3. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Quality Septic LLC
and Fayetteville PWC Rockfish Creek WWTP for the collection, transportation, and final
treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(b)]
H. Standard Conditions
An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are
being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting
authority, upon request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the
Water Quality Regional Operations of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The records must
be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters end on the last day of
March, June, September, and December). [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and
visual high-water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump
and haul operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are
carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other
supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.01101
S. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of
wastewater other than the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be
included in these pump and haul activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .04031
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the
Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)-433-3300, as soon as possible, but in
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no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence
of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as
the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may
also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-
0368 or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill
report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division
approved form) within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report
must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be
completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T;
and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the
Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-
215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or
referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place
on or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any
records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may
obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other
Federal, State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other
permits which may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local
government agencies. [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
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12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit,
completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that
a completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice
of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances, this certification may not
be required.
13. A copy of this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be
maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire on December 3, 2024. Should the pump and haul activities stop
prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Fayetteville Regional Office,
Water Quality Section notifying them that the permit is no longer required and detailing the
final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T .204(a)]
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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: 3224 Investments, LLC Issue Date: June 4, 2024
Permit No: WQ0045426 County: Cumberland
Project: Former Wellman Plant Pump and Haul
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with the conditions of this
permit until the Division has received this Certification.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection
system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
ENGINEERS 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 project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction and operation of a minimum of 24 hours
storage with on -site audible and visual high-water alarms for the pump and haul operation of approximately 2,500
gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Fayetteville PWC Rockfish Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria
subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to
be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Send the Completed Form & Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH — MUNICIPAL PERMITTING UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, INC 27699