WQ0002531_Final Permit_19921106

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919/571-4700
Washington
9191946-6481
Wilmington
9191395-3900
Winston-Salem
9191896-7007
November 6, 1992
C.B. CAROON
C.B. CAROON CRAB COMPANY
PO BOX 10340
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Acting Director
SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. WQ0002531
Subsurface Wastewater Treatment
& Disposal System
C.B. CAROON CRAB COMPANY
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
The Division of Environmental Management issued the subject permit on
11/14/89 for the contruction and/or operation of a subsurface wastewater
treatment and disposal system. This Division processed a nondischarge
permit under the jurisdiction of North Carolina General Statutes
143-215.1 and 130A-335 and North Carolina Administrative Code Section 15
NCAC 2H .0200; "Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters" which was issued
until 5/31/96.
On July 14, 1992, House Bill 1545 was ratified in the North Carolina
General Assembly which transferred the authority for the plan review,
permit issuance and compliance monitoring of most Environmental
Management Commission subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal
systems, whose staff body is the Division of Environmental Management, to
the Commission for Health Services through the local health departments
and the Division of Environmental Health. Under this new authority, the
nondischarge permit for the wastewater treatment and disposal system
under Permit No WQ0002531 is now under the jurisdiction of the BRUNSWICK
County health Department and the Division of Environmental Health. Under
this new authority, any renewal requests, or requests for modifications,
upgrades or repairs of this system will now be reviewed and processed by
the BRUNSWICK County Health Department. At least 180 days prior to the
expiration date of this permit of 5/31/96, you must contact the
BRUNSWICK health department and apply for an operation permit for the
continued operation and maintenance of this system.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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if you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact
Ms. Carolyn McCaskill, Supervisor, State Engineering Review Group with
the Division of Environmental Management at [phone], Mr. Steven
Berkowitz, P.E., On Site Wastewater Engineering Branch with the Division
of Environmental Health at [phone] or the BRUNSWICK County Health
Department.
Sincerely,
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A. Pr ton Howard,
cc: BRUNSWICK County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Mr. Steven Berkowitz, P.E., Division of Environmental Health
Ms. Carolyn McCaskill, Division of Environmental Management

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State of North C rolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
himes G. Ma --n, Governor Bob Jamieson
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 13 , 19 ;1 Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTL MANAGEMENT
Mr. C. B. Caroon
C. B. Caroon Crab Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 10340
Southport, North Carolina 20461
Subject: C. B. Caroon Crab Co. Inc.
Permit No: WQ0002531
Brunswick --ounty
Dear Mr. Caroon:
In accordance with your application received May 30, 1991, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002531 for the continued operation
of the existing subject wastewater trea=ent and disposal system and
the construction and operation of a repair disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
May 31, 1996, shall supersede Permit No. WQ0002531 issued Novemb::�r 14,
1989, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this
permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following
receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 1503 of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P. 0,
Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this
Permit shall be final and binding.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28495-3845 0 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]

Mr. C. B. Caroon
June 13, 1991
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One (1) set of approved plans and specification is being
forwarded to you. These plans should be maintained for the life of
the project. If you have any questions or need additi•)nal information
concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck at -elephone number
[phone].
Sincerely,
ungrnal Signed By
4. PRESTON HOWAFL, .,R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Regional Supervisor
EB:WQ25312.JUN
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Groundwater Section
Training and Certifications
Wilmington Regional Files
Permit & Engineering Unit
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P E R M I T
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General S-atutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable
Laws, Rules, and Regulations:
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
C B Caroon Crab Company,=ncorporated
for the
construction and operation of a subsurface disposal system
consisting of 8 nitrification lines 3 feet wide ar.d 85 linear feet
each, and the continued operation of the existing 2,000 GPD
wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a grit
chamber, two 3,000 gallon grease interceptors, a 3,000 gallon
precast concrete two compartment septic tank, two dosing pump
tanks, a subsurface disposal system consisting of 8 nitrification
l -.nes 3 feet wide and 85 linear feet each, associat-ed piping,
valves, fittings and appurtenances to serve C. B. Caroon Crab
Company, Inc. with no discharge to surface waters of the State.
This permit is granted pursuant to the application received
May 30, 1991, in conformity with the project plans, specifications
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
May 31, 1996 and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
T. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 this Division,
such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal. facilities.

2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee
of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulti^:g from the operation of this facility.
3. This permit shall be voidable if the soils fail to
adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless
the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a
manner which will protect the assigned water quality
standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from
the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the
subsurface disposal field.
5, The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must
be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-21.5.1
and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
5. The usable reserve area as indicated on the approved plans
shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve
area shall have the capability of accommodating the average
daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding
the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all
required buffer requirements.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the
treatment facilities is prohibited.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained for any re;•i
construction of treat:�ent and disposal facilities:
a)
100 feet between disposal area
and
any public or
private water supply including
wells
b)
100 feet between disposal area
and
"SA" and "SB"
classified surface waters
c)
50 feet between disposal area
and
any stream, lake,
river or natural drainage way
d)
50 feet between disposal area
and
property lines
e)
10 feet between disposal area
and
surface water
interceptor drains or diversions
(upslope)
f)
25 feet between disposal area
and
surface water
interceptor drains and diversions
(downslope) and
groundwater drainage systems.
9. The Wilmington Regional Office, Phone No. 919/395-3900
shall be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in
advance of backfilling of the installed system so that an
in-place inspection can be made of said system prior to
backfilling. 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.

II. OPERA'T'ION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained a: -id operated at
all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment
plant operator to be in responsible charge of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operate- must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent -o the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. The facilities shall be effectively maintaine- and operated
as a non -discharge system to prevent the disclarge of any
wastewater resulting from the operation of th_s facility.
4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on t ---e disposal
area except while installation occurs or whit= normal
maintenance is being performed.
5. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the d_sposal fields
and the fields shall be kept mowed. The clipp_ngs shall be
removed to prevent the build up of thatch.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitorinq deemed necessary by the Divisicn of
Environmental Management to insure surface ane ground water
protection will be established and an accepta'--le sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from
this facility. This record shall include the name of the
hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the
residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
3. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington
Regional Office telephone no. [phone], as soon as
possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of
the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility
which results in the treatment of significant amounts
of wastes which are abnormal in quantity of
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of
a basin or tank; the known passage of a slag of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other
unusual circumstances.

Any process unit failure, die to know or unknown
reasons, that render -the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a by-pass of all or any
portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days following
first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the
problem does not reoccur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal, system is.
specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and
S',ater Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of
?north Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality
Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to
penalty provisions applicable under General Statute
113-215.5(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee,
which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site
may alter location of the Compliance Boundary.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the
Compliance Boundary is established at a lesser of 250 feet
from the perimeter of waste disposal, or 50 feet within the
property boundary.
if the title to any property which may affect the location
of the Compliance Boundary is changed, the permittee shall
notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which
will be done as a modification to the Permit.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by
regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and
Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and
the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the
concentration of any substance equals or exceeds the
maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the
REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee
shall either (i) demonstrate, through predictive
calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions,
facility design and operation controls will prevent a
violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary; or,
(ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site
conditions, facility design or operational controls that
Will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance
Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by_�e
Director.
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2. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by
the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be
provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the
subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions
and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may
cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment,
a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee
shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by
the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of
the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other
permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of
the Division of Environmental Management may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises or place on or related to the disposal
site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or
copy any records that must be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions of this
permit, the approved plans, specification and other
supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature
and volume of wastes described in the application and other
supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a
desire for•the facilities to change ownership, or there is
a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the parties involved, and other supporting materials
as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.

4. Pr -"or to any transfer of this lard, a notice shall be given
tc the new owner that gives full details of the materials
ap)lied or incorporated at this site.
5. Th- annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by
the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as
specified by 15 NCAC 2H.0205(c)(4).
6. Fa -:lure to abide by the conditions and limitations
contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statue
143-215.6.
7. Thi wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a
publicly owned areawide sewage collection system within 180
da-rs of its availability. All discharge of wastewater to
the system shall cease at the time of the connection to the
sewerage collection system.
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee
frDm complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
go.ernment agencies (local, state, and federal) which have
jurisdiction.
9. Thi Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the
expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if
warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem
appropriate.
Permit issued this 13th day of June, 1991.
NOAH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Unginal Signed By
A. PRESTON HOWARD. iR
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Regional Supervisor
Permit No. WQ0002531

Engineer's Certification
I , as a duly registered Professional
Engineer in the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that
construction of the facilities authorized by Water Quality Permit
No. WQ0004528 have been completed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications*.
Signature
Registration Number
Date
*NOTE: Any deviation from the approved plans and specifications
should be described.