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Water Resources
ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14)
Telephone number 828-252-0575
Email address [e-mail]
C. NPDES PERMIT
NPDES Permit number
NCO023086
Current Permitted flow (MGD) — include permit
0.30 MGD
flow phases if applicable
D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief description of the project: Rehabilitate, clean, modify and/or replace multiple WWTP components to address the
immediate needs of the facility and improve the quality of the effluent. The proposed project includes the rehabilitation of the
existing clarifiers by replacing the sludge collector mechanism in one clarifier; replacing all four(4) submersible sludge pumps in
both clarifiers; and replacing the scum pump for both clarifiers; cleaning of residual sludge in the chlorine contact tank,
clarifiers, and aerobic digester; replacement of the existing air piping within the aerobic digester; replacement of the existing
sludge drying bed wet well pumps; modification of aerobic digester piping for the purposes of decanting and truck hauling as a
replacement for the sludge drying beds; replacement of the existing gas chlorination system with a liquid
chlorination/dechlorination system and the replacement in kind of a non-functional centrifugal blower.
SECTION 3: APPLICATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR ALL PROJECTS
A. Cover Letter
® The letter must include a request for the Authorization to Construct; the facility NPDES Number; a brief project description
that indicates whether the project is a new facility, facility modification, treatment process modification, or facility expansion;
the construction timeline; and a list of all items and attachments included in the application package.
❑ If any of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-31 North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment
Facilities are not met by the proposed design, the letter must include an itemized list of the requirements that are not met.
B. NPDES Permit
® Submit Part I of the Final NPDES permit for this facility that includes Part A (Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements)
for the monthly average flow limit that corresponds to the work that is requested for this project.
C. Special Order by Consent
❑ If the facility is subject to any Special Orders by Consent (SOC), submit the applicable SOC.
® Not Applicable.
D. Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision
❑ Submit a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision for this project.
❑ Provide a brief description of any of the mitigating factors or activities included in the approved Environmental Document
that impact any aspect of design of this project, if not specified in the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision.
® Not Applicable.
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