WQ0002842_Final Permit_19910204

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 4, 1991
Mr. Julian Winslow
Winslow Oil Company
Post Office Box 25
Hertford, North Carolina 27944
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No.WQ0002842 Amendment
Winslow Oil Company
Austin Seafood Company
Groundwater Recovery, Treatment
and Disposal System
Dare County
Dear Mr. Winslow:
In accordance with your application received December 5, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002842 as amended, dated February 4, 1991, to Winslow Oil Company
for the subject groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system. This permit amendment
consists of adding an iron removal system to be Iocated between the recovery pumps and the air
stripper/carbon filtration units.
This pen -nit shall void Permit No. WQ0002842 dated March 8, 1990 and shall be effective
from the date of issuance until February 28, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required
operational information will result in future compliance problems.
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 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit
shall be final and binding.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

One set of approved plans
additional information concerning
733-5083.
and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at 9191
cc; Dare County Health Department
Washington Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Quible & Associates
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rely,
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
INFII,TRATION GALLERY 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
Winslow Oil Company
Dare County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 65,000 GPD groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system
consisting of three recovery wells, and air stripper, construction of an iron removal system,
continued operation of a carbon filter and infiltration gallery to serve Austin Seafood Company
with no discharge to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received December 5, 1990 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 void Permit No. WQ0002843 dated March 8, 1990 and shall be effective from
the date of issuance until February 28, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
I. This permit shall become 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.
2. 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 the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
4. Any sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.

5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
` prohibited.
6. Upon completion of construction of the iron removal system, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
permitted iron removal system has been installed in accordance with this permit and
the approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to
the Permits and Engineering Unit, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
III. M NITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENIS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington 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 or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the
known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any
other unusual circumstances.
b. 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.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in
a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion,
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
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 recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
3. Existing monitor well No. B-9 shall be sampled prior to system start-up and
thereafter every March, July and November for the following parameters;
Benzene Ethyl Benzene
Toluene MTBE
Xylene Water Level
The measurement of water Ievel must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on form GW-59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form]
every April, August and December.
The analysis procedure utilized for the parameters specified above must be the
appropriate EPA approved method with the lowest method detection limit.
4. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall he sampled once every two
(2) weeks for the first three (3) months and monthly thereafter for the parameters
specified above for monitor well No. B-9 (except for water level).
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section in
the Washington Regional Office, within 30 days of sample collection.
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 groundwater recovery and treatment
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.
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V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications 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. The Permittee shall obtain a well construction permit from, the Washington Regional
Office prior to construction of the recovery wells.
5. Prior to a transfer of this land to a new owner, a notice shall be given to the new
owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the Permittee for the life of this project.
7. 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.
8. The 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).
9. 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.
10. The 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 the 4th day of February, 1991
CAROLINA
George T. Everett
Division of Enviro
By Authority of the
NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
I . ,
Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0002842 Amendment
February 4, 1991
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, for the
Project Name Location
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
Date
Registration No.
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