NC0088226_Authorization to Operate_20110706

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Gary Smith
Wells Fargo N.A.
c/o Childress Klein Properties
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Dear Mr. Smith:
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 6, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Authorization to Operate
A to C No. 088226AOI
Wells Fargo N.A.
Wells Fargo Tryon Street GWR
Mecklengurg County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Operate was received May 25, 2011, by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
operation of modifications to the existing 0.087 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with
discharge of treated wastewater into Little Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the operation of the following specific modifications:
A 4,000 gallon storage tank, two (2) 95 gpm feed pumps, a chlorine dosing
system, a 2,500 gallon mixing tank, a 5 HP transfer pump, a 60 gpm air stripper,
with a 10 HP blower, a 7.5 HP transfer pump, a zeolite media filter, an antiscalant
and dechlorination system, an ultra filtration system, a 13,000 gpd reverse
osmosis tank with a 350 gallon reject EQ tank and a 1 HP transfer pump, a
72,000 gpd reverse osmosis tank with a 350 gallon permeate tank, a 1 HP transfer
pump, and a water meter, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Operate is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO088226 issued June 15, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0088226.
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Mr. Gary Smith
July 6, 2011
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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 Mooresville 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, this Authorization to Operate and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
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 T I 5A: 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

Mr. Gary Smith
July 6, 2011
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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 Operate may
subject the Pemrittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Operate 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 Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Steve Neas, P. E. - ECS Carolinas, LLP
Mecklenburg County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Michelle McKay, E.I.
ATC File

Wells Fargo N.A.
A To C No. 088226A01
Issued July 6, 2011
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
Wells Fargo Tryon Street GWR, located on the 500 Block of South Tryon Street in
Mecklenburg County for Wells Fargo N.A., hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due
care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
A 4,000 gallon storage tank, two (2) 95 gpm feed pumps, a chlorine dosing
system, a 2,500 gallon mixing tank, a 5 HP transfer pump, a 60 gpm air
stripper, with a 10 HP blower, a 7.5 HP transfer pump, a zeolite media filter,
an antiscalant and dechlorination system, an ultra filtration system, a
13,000 gpd reverse osmosis tank with a 350 gallon reject EQ tank and a 1 HP
transfer pump, a 72,000 gpd reverse osmosis tank with a 350 gallon permeate
tank, a 1 HP transfer pump, and a water meter, in conformity with the project
plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Attn: Michelle McKay
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633