NC0087084_Authorization to Construct_20040115

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A S S O C I A T E S
January 15, 2004
Mr. David A. Goodrich, P.E.
NPDES Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Engineer's Certification
Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant
ATC Project Number 087084AOI
Town of Forest City, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
Please find enclosed a signed Professional Engineer's Certification for Construction of
Wastewater Treatment Facilities form for the above referenced project in Rutherford County.
Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
ASP J.
MICHAEL S. APKE, P.E.
Project Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Chuck Summey, Town Manager
Scott Hoyle, Director of Public Works
Keith Webb, P.E.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROTECT NUMBER: 087084A01
Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO087084
I, Michael S . ADke am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(please print)
in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle on periodical) weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 087084A01
Project: Town of Forrest City
Broad River WWTP
Location: US Highway 221
Rutherford County
The project consists of:
• 50,000 gpd wastewater treatment plant
• Associated piping and appurtenances.
I hereby certify that I did regularly observe this project with due care and diligence and that the
construction was completed in substantial conformance with the Authorization to Construct and with the
approved plans and specifications.
Signature Ad 4
Date 1—*S — Oy
Registration No. Z 7311
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide the Division with a
certification from a professional engineer certifijing that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES
Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. Note: All deviations between final
construction (or As -Guilt plans) and the approved plans and specifications issued with this Authorization to Constrict should be
documented and submitted with this Engineer's Certification.
The Certification should be submitted to:
NCDENRIDWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Mr. Charles R. Summey, IT
Town Manager
P.O. Box 728
Forest City, North
Dear Mr. Summey:
Carolina 28043
December 26, 2001
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NC ENR
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 087084A01
NPDES Permit No. NCO087084
Broad River WWTP
Rutherford County
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Broad River WWTP. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and hereby grants
authorization for the following:
• 50,000 gpd wastewater treatment plant
• Associated piping and appurtenances.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0087084, issued
November 15, 2001, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with the enclosed certification from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with NPDES Permit NC0087084,
Authorization to Construct 087084A01, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should
be submitted to: NCDENR / DWQ NPDES Unit,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator
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
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Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0087084
ATC No. 087084A01
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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 8G, .0200. 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 comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
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. 5.143-215.6 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 Water Quality 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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility.
One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Myers, at [phone],
extension 508.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineers Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
VPDES Unit Files
Michael Apke, E.I.T. — McGill Associates, P.A.
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802