WQ0002641_Final Permit_19891201

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of l nvironinenuil Management
512 North Salisbury Slrect • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
,fames G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
R. Paul Wilms
Director
December 1, 1989
Mr. Jon R. Reynolds, President
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
P. O. Box 489
Lewisville, N.C. 27023
Subject: Permit No, WQ0002641
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
Hawksnest Ski Lodge
Pump and Haul
Avery County
Dear Mr. Reynolds:
In accordance with your application received October 27, 1989, we are fonvarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002641, dated December 1, 1989, to Hawksnest Sports, Inc, for the
operation of a temporary and non-renewable Pump and Haul System.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 15, 1990, 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 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at 919/ 733-5083,
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Avery County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office
Pollution PreM£ntion Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Atfffmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND MAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
Avery County
FOR THE
temporary and non-renewable operation of a pump and haul system for domestic wastewater to
serve the Hawksnest Ski Lodge with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received October 27, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 15, 1990, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are
carried out in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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.
5. No type of wastewater other than that from Hawksnest Ski Lodge shall be included in the
pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Hawksnest Sports, Inc.,
High Mountain Pumping Service and Town of Boone for the collection, transportation, and
ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perforin satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and
take such immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division.

8. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Boone
Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream..
10. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone no. 704/ 215-6208, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities so that an
in-place 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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater collection 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 as long as
the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon request
to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. 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 pump and haul and wastewater collection facilities at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or cop), any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; and may obtain samples.
15. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater, and
d) volume of wastewater removed.
These records shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental
Management or other permitting authority.
16. Failure 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 Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit 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,
18. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual
high water alarm.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, at
telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, 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 process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer Iine, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment 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 follmA ing first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposers to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
20. Upon completion of installation of high water alarms and prior to operation of the subject
pump and haul activities, a certification must be received from a professional engineer
certifying that the permitted facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit, the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and Engineering
Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
Permit issued this the 1st day of Dzcember, 1989
-NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director ?
Division of EnvironmentW"Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0002641
December 1, 1989
Engineer's Certification
1, , 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 project,
Project Name Location.
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration N
Date
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