NC0020231_Authorization to Construct_20170905

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ROY COOPER
Gore? na
MICHAEL S REGAN
sec, ermy
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
September 5, 2017
Mayor Karl Penell
Town of Louisburg
110 West Nash Street
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 020231A03
Town of Louisburg
Tar River Water Reclamation Facility
NPDES No. NCO020231
Dear Mayor Penell:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 25, 2017, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project have
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of
modifications to the existing 1.37 MGD Tar River Water Reclamation Facility, with discharge of
treated wastewater into the Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the
construction of the following specific modifications -
Installation of a new Multi -Rake mechanical bar screen and screenings auger with
capacity to handle 4 0 MGD at peak hourly flow; installation of a new davit crane and
hoist for the existing screening baskets; installation of a new sluice gate between the
two wetwell chambers; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted
to the Department of Environmental Quality
In addition to the appropriate construction items approved in this Authorization to
Construct, the following work scope items stated in the application were deemed as
maintenance events and require no approval:
• In-kind replacement of impellers in influent pumps
• In-kind replacement of sump pumps
• In-kind replacement of the existing wetwell chamber sluice gates and influent
channel slide gates
• Replacement of existing pump control valves
• Replacement of existing basket with repair of slide rails
• Miscellaneous building improvements and associated sitework and electrical work
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N Salisbury Street 11612 Marl service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone [phone]

Mayor Karl Pennell, Town of Louisburg
September 5, 2017
Page 2 of 3
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NC0020231
issued effective March 1, 2016, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment
facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0020231.
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 o 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 Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-791-4200, 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: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 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 H, 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.

Mayor Karl Pennell, Town of Louisburg
September 5, 2017
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 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 Bing Bai at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
e -copy: Michael S Acquesta, P.E., PhD
Municipal Engineering Services Company, PA.
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Franklin County Health
DWI/Matthew Rushing

Town of Louisburg
Tar River Water Reclamation Facility
NPDES No. NCO020231
Authorization to Construct No. 020231A03
Issued September 5, 2017
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 Tar River Water Reclamation
Facility, located in Franklin 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 a new Multi -Rake mechanical bar screen and screenings auger with
capacity to handle 4.0 MGD at peak hourly flow; installation of a new davit crane
and hoist for the existing screening baskets; installation of a new sluice gate
between the two wetwell chambers; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit
Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
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
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617