HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002916_Final Permit_19900814State 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
Mr. Donald P. Wynn, Manager
Linwood Acquisition
Post Office Box 40
Belmont Road
Linwood, North Carolina 27299
Dear Mr. Wynn:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
August 14, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002916
Linwood Acquisition
Pump and Haul System
Davidson County
In accordance with your application received January 5, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Pertarit No. WQ0002916, dated August 14, 1990, to Linwood Acquisition for the construction and
operation of the subject pump and haul system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1991, 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 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 9191733-5083.
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Winston - Salem Regional Office
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Sincerely,
Pollulion Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL 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
Linwood Manufacturing Company
Davidson County
construction and operation of a 1,750 GPD pump and haul system consisting of four 2,000 gallon
tanks piped in series, a high water alarm/overflow system for the tanks, a daily inspection
schedule for the system, a contingency/clean up plan, and associated piping and appurtenances to
serve Linwood Acquisition with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received January S, 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 be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1991, 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.
S. No type of domestic wastewater other than that from Linwood Acquisition shall be
included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Linwood Acquisition,
City of Lexington and McMahan Septic Tank Service 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 perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and
take such immediate corrective action, 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 City of
Lexington's Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. 9191761-2351, 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 domestic 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 domestic wastewater collection facilities 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; and may
obtain samples.
15. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) date domestic wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which domestic wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving domestic wastewater, and
d) volume of domestic 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.
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18. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual
highwater alarm.
19. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tanks to insure that any exfiltration occurs at
a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000
gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance
with this condition.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston - Salem Regional Office, at
telephone no. 9191761-2351, 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 line, 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 following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problenn does not recur.
22. Upon completion of construction 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.
23. 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).
24. Linwood Acquisition must submit progress reports to the Winston-Salem Regional Office
providing an update on efforts to obtain a permanent wastewater disposal system and a
copy of all required records. The progress reports should be submitted 60 days and 120
days after permit issuance.
Permit issued this the 14th day of August, 1990
;NOTH CAROLIN&Environmenanagement
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
T. Everett,
Division of Environ
By Authority of the Coma -fission
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Permit No. WQ0002916
August 14, 1990
Engi=ir 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 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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