NC0037834_Application (ATC)_20141113

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Pat McCrory Secretary
Governor
November 13, 2014
Ron Hargrove
Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Suite 357, City Hall
101 N. Main Street
Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27101
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 037834A05 UtilityCommission
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Archie Elledge WWTP
Dear Mr. Hargrove:
A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was received
November 12, 2104,by the Division of Water Resources (Division).
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely y uponcertifthe
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Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package may
Division audit.
This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of
specific existing
imodifications:Archie
Elledge WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following
Installation of two (2) new 2,000,000 gallon day tanks with eight (8) vertical hyperbolic mixers
10 HP 480 VAC 60 HZ (4 mixers per tank), demolition, piping, and controls; in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting docdocumentation
Envcomprisit ndng t e ATC
Permit Application package submitted to the Department
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Resources.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III,
Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC
0037834 issued effective September 1, 2009, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
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Ron Hargrove,Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Page 2 of 3
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No.NC0037834.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the requirements
of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and all of the
requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 775 - 9800, 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 and the ATC Permit Application package. Mail the
Certification to:NPDES Unit, DWR/DENR, 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 project 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.

Ron Hargrove,Utilities Director
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Page 3 of 3
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.
The issuance of this ATC 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(919) 807-6396.
Sincerely,
An\ iS
.
Thom. 1. Reeder,Director
Division of Water Resources/NCDENR
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Randall Ashburn,P.E.
Black&Veatch International Company
Suite 240
10715 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte,NC 28262
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office,Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Forsyth County Health Department
DWI/Ken Pohlig

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Archie Elledge WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 037834A05
Issued November 13,2014
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 Archie Elledge Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Forsyth 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 two(2)new 2,000,000 gallon day tanks with eight(8)vertical
hyperbolic mixers 10 HP 480 VAC 60 HZ(4 mixers per tank), demolition,
piping, and controls;in conformity with the project plans, specifications,and
other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package
submitted to 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, 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
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
SEAL
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 - .