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Post Office Box 99, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
A subsidiary of ZEM Corporation [phone] FAX: [phone]
January 25, 2002
NCDENR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Authorization to construct (
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The Feldspar Corporation WWTP
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Mitchell County
Dear Sirs,
Please find attached the Professional Engineers Certification for the above
Authorization to Construct at the above facility.
The Asheville Regional office has been contacted concerning the proposed
startup date of the facility.
Should questions arise please contact Barry Brogdon or myself at 828-765-5500.
Sincere! , C
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Manager- Environmental Services
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources ATFA
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
Willaim G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 0000353ACB
Feldspar Corporation
nn NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
1, RA ),IA 4 (l A l P CjJI 1 , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(p/ease pent)
in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one: periodically, weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 0000353ACB
Project: Feldspar Corporation
Mitchell County
Clarifier and Thickener Project
Location: NCSR 1121
Spruce Pine
The project consists of:
• Installation of a 1800 gpm, 900 rpm centrifugal pump for the wastewater collection tank.
• Installation of power generator to supply emergency power to the wastewater tank
pumps.
• Installation of Eimco Clarifier and Thickener and ancillary equipment.
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.
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Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Periling shall ide tl =
Division with a certification from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted faciliix �,,�• beekalled
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans�y i ei catio
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment AT7Aand Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willaim G. Ross Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
June 22, 2001
Mr. Thomas Freeman
Manager of Environmental Services
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 0000353ACB
NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
Feldspar Corporation WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Freeman:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Feldspar Corporation WWTP.The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and
hereby grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of a 1800 gpm, 900 rpm centrifugal pump for the wastewater collection tank.
• Installation of power generator to supply emergency power to the wastewater tank pumps.
• Installation of Eimco Clarifier and Thickener and ancillary equipment.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0000353, issued
December 16, 1996, 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 a certification (copy enclosed)from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit,this
Authorization to Construct, 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
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 11, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
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The Feldspar Corporation WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0000353
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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. S. 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 Teresa Rodriguez,at(919)
733-5083,extension 595.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans(approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office,Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Randy Carpenter,P.E.- 1751-B 3 Mile Highway
Newland,North Carolina 28657

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary June 9, 1987 Director
Mr. Kenneth B. Loritsch
The Feldspar Corporation
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0000353
Authorization to Construct
The Feldspar Corporation
Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Loritsch:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received March 26,
• 1987, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
for the continued operation of the existing 3.5 mgd inorganic solids waste treatment
facility consisting of a cyclone seperator, vacum filters, two clarifiers, lime feed
system, polymer feed and mixing system, pH monitoring and adjusting equipment, flow
measuring and recording equipment, wastewater recycle system including pumps &
piping. This authorization is also granted for the construction and operation of
additional facilities consisting of 3200 linear feet of 4-inch gravity piping, a new
clarifier (56 feet diameter), seperation system for flouride and non-flouride bearing
wastewater, a flouride wastewater neutralization tank with lime feed system, Sulfuric
acid feed system, polymer addition & pH monitoring system and all related valves,
pumps, pipes and appurtenances to serve as Feldspar Corporation waste treatment
facility located in Mitchell County.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph C
of the NPDES Permit No. NC0000353 issued February 25, 1987, and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0000353.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part
III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with G. S. 143-215. 1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental. Management.
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341, shall be notified
at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance operation of the installed system so that
an in-place inspection can be made of said system. 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.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the Feldspar Corporation shall take such immediate corrective
action as may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215. 1 and in a manner approvable by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
Reports on the operations of the permitted system shall be submitted to the
Asheville Regional Office at regular intervals and in such form and detail as may be
required by this Division.
Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facility is
prohibited.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Asaad Shamsi,
telephone number 919/733-5083, extension 179.
OSincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc Mitchell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT August 9, 1982
Mr. Lewis J. Hash, Technical Director
The Feldspar Corporation
P. 0. Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0000353
Authorization to Construct
The Feldspar Corporation
Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. hash:
The final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed
and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction
of additional facilities for the existing 3.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility con-
sisting of pH monitoring and controlling equipment to serve the Feldspar Corporation.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph
C of WPDES Permit Wo. HC0000353 issued September 18, 1980, and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0000353.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. N. Dale
Crisp, telephone number 919/733-7120.
Sincerely yours,
Orifi;nal Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, JR., for
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
Mr. Robert W. Lehrer
Mr. Roy Davis /
Hr. W. Lee Fleming, Jr.v
Asheville Regional Manager
Gentry and Boehm
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