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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002938_Final Permit_19900126State 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 George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director January 26, 1990 Mr. Jerry F. Rimmer, Environmental Affairs Manager Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company Post Office Box 17627 Raleigh, North Carolina 27619 Subject: Permit No. WQ0002938 Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Co Raleigh Chemical Plant Pump and Haul permit Wake County Dear Mr. Rimmer: In accordance with your application received January 12, 1990, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002938, dated January 26, 1990, to Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company for the operation of a temporary pump and haul system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 30, 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. George T. cc: Wake County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office Wake County Department of Environmental Health Pollution 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 Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company Wake County FOR TIE operation of a 30,000 gallon -per -day pump and haul disposal system from an existing holding tank at the site of Mallinckrodt Raleigh Chemical Plant and the discharge of domestic and laboratory wastewater to the Town of Wake Forest's Wastewater Treatment Plant to serve Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company's Raleigh Chemical Plant with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 12, 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 May 30, 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 Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company's Raleigh Chemical Plant shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Company, Merritt Trucking and Town of Wake Forest for the collection, and ultimate disposal of the domestic and laboratory wastewater transportation 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, 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 Town of Wake Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 10. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 9191 733-2314, 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 Pennittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul 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 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 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 highwater alarm. Said alarm is to be certified as having been installed. 19. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, at telephone no. 919/ 733-2314, 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 problem does not recur. 20. Samples shall be collected, analyzed, and the results submitted to the Raleigh Regional Office. Samples shall be collected once a day for the following: BOD -5 pH TSS Temperature COD NH3-N Fats, Oils & Grease 21. If it is determined that the Town of Wake Forest's wastewater treatment plant cannot adequately treat the wastewater, hauling operations shall cease immediately and an alternate means of waste disposal enacted ( by permit only ). Permit issued this the 26th day of January, 1990 AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION eorge T. Evere Dire r Division of Enviro anagement By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 3 Permit No. WQ0002938 January 26, 1990 Engincer'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 No. Date 4