WQ0003016_Final Permit_19900723

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resourc .<
Division ofEnvironmonui;
='north Salisbury Strcct • Ralcignh
James ;.i. `viart.rn, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Julv 23, 1990
wvf:-- Robert E. Zimmermann, CPG
l✓nvtmnmental Geologist
[,loadv,,ay Services, Inc.
1077 Gorge Boulevard
'.[�. Box 88
Lkron.Ohio 44309
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003016
Roadway Services, Inc.
Sunset Road Terminal
Recycle/Evaporation
Treatment Facility
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Zimmermann:
In accordance with your application received originally on March 21, 1988, the
adjudication request received on July 5, 1989 pursuant to the denial of the renewed permit, and
additional information received on February 23, 1990 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0003016, dated July 23, 1990, to Roadway Services, Inc. for the continued operation of the
subject recycle facility that has been transformed to an evaporation facility and the addition of a
carbon filtration unit to treat 2880 gpd of contaminated groundwater.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1992 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.
Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No, 2743R issued November 12, 1982.
Pollat ion Prcvcnrion Pays
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Tciephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Oppcirtunity Affirm.rtivc Action Employer

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Caroo--
McCaskill at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely.
Georae T. Everett
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Mecklenburg County Environmental Protection
Groundwater Section
Rob Gelblum, OGC

NORTH CAROLI'NA
ENVIRONNIENT.AL \IANAGENIENT CO' IMISSIO%
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRON'� ENT. HEALTH .AND NA URAL RESOURCES
R LEIGI
z L t i E SYSTEM 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
P R'.WSSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Roadway Services, Inc.
Sunset Road Terminal
,Iecklenburg County
FOR THE
operation of an existing 7885 gpd recycle facility which has been converted to an evaporation
facility consisting of a septic tank. a dosing tank with dual alternating siphons, 2544 square feet of
dual surface sand filters, chlorination facilities, a flow measuring device, a 365,000 gallon
holding lagoon, a recycle pump, a settling basin, an oil/water separator with oil storage tank and
the construction of a carbon filtration unit to treat 2880 gpd of contaminated groundwater prior to
be discharged to the existing facility to serve Roadway Services's Sunset Road Terminal with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received originally March
21, 1988, and the adjucation to denial of the renewal and modification of the facility received on
July 5, 1989, and the additional information received on February 23, 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 31, 1992, shall hereby
void Permit No. 2743R issued on November 12, 1982, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.

Y. This permit is not transferable. In the event .::ere ,. dcs:re `or : ,e raci:it:tt .,.) crun`t
ownership_ or there is a name change of ""e P4r.....:de. .: a: yet ,.: •e%ues: crust
submitted to the Division of Environmental Mailaa,-mint accompanied oy an application
fee. documentation from the parties involved. anC o mer supporting rnater ais as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. upon compietion of construction of the addinona.: ..:.ties and prior to -meratlon of inis
permitted facility a term cation must be receive_-' nrofessional er.gy•neer versifying
tnat the permitted facility has been instailed — a.:, rcarce with this pent_ the approved
plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering. Unit, P.O_
Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
6. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immudime corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
7. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 704/663-1699, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities 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:OQ p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
8. The 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.
9. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of its obligations under applicable
regulations for contamination to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of
this facility.
10. 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. Freeboard in the holding lagoon and settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any
time.
13. The Division of Environmental Management may impose reasonable monitoring or
reporting requirements, consistent with 15A NCAC 2H .0200 to protect surface and
groundwaters.
14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
15. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle/evaporation 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.
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16. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or represen:at.°'ts or of Fr .ronmenta:
Management may, upon presentation of creuen::...:. _nspe::i ary property.
premises or place on or related to the recycle syst�_m -,_: a y reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this penni—,. :,:sbect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this per:::::: or may obtain samples of
-roundwater, surface water. or leachate_
The annual administering ana compliance fee must be w4ty D : c iJernuttee w°.train th�rtY
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure L.c_,ordingiy may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit:: :_ic 5 tiC,C 2:� .{IwUS
(c)(4)•
18. 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.t .
19. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with additional
requirements imposed under applicable statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which
may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have
jurisdiction.
20. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office,
telephone no. 704/663-1699, 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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22. The Permittee shall emviov a certified wastewater treatment plant operator -C�
responsible charge of the wastewater '.rea:menr .7 acil;-es- The operator mus. no4z
certificate of the grade ai ieas- :o assigned to the
treatment facilities by the m'Within thiriv days after co miss
issuance of this permit. the Per "nee mus: submit a leite.- :C :he Certification Commissiol-.
which designates the operator in responsible charge.
The Per summit shall suoir L, '.o ci:scnarz�x e its asic�� mer (as described in pr,r viskoI
31, excluding stormwater) io a %pona. or municipal sew -age collection system
system") upon access to sucir L sev%'Lq:! system becon-...-j� available. Upon the sp-,,vauvt
system authority granting the Permittee a final and accepca . t)it permit to discharge the whoic
of its wastewater, as described above, to the sewage system, the Permittee shall connect to
the sewage system and- as may be necessary, modify the wastewater treatment facility.
25. Oil drained from engine crankcases or degreasing solvents wastes shall not be
discharged into the treatment system.
26. A weekly maintenance log shall be kept indicating all repairs and inspections conducted.
This information shall be submitted to the Mooresville Regional Office on or before
January 3 1 st of the following year.
27. The carbon adsorption unit shall be installed as an integral part of the treatment system for
the contaminated groundwater, prior to effluent discharge.
28. The effluent shall be analyzed, immediately after startup, and thereafter every three (3)
months, for the presence of hydrocarbons. The analyses shall be conducted using
Standard Methods No. 6230D.
29. The results of the effluent analyses shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 N. Main Street,
Mooresville, NC 28111 within thirty (30) days of sample collection.
30. Stormwater in excess of that permitted to be treated and disposed of pursuant to the
following paragraph shall be diverted away from the treatment facilities.
31. This permit authorizes the treatment and disposal of 400 gpd domestic wastewater, 1300
gpd of equipment washdown, 5250 gpd stormwater, and 2880 gpd of contaminated
groundwater only. Any increase of wastewater from any source will require a permit
amendment prior to discharge of this additional wastewater to the treatment facility.
32. 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.
33. Oil shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
34. No sludge shall be disposed of unless prior written approval is obtained from the Division
of Environmental Management.
35, Any modification of the treatment or disposal facilities without prior approval from the
Division will subject the permittee to the Enforcement Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission and can be subject the permittee to a fine not to exceed $10,000
per day per violation.
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Permit issued this the 23rd day of July. 1990
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE.MEN'T COMMISSION
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental :lIan;igeanent
By Authority of the Environmental lanagement Commission
Permit No. WQ0003016
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Permit No. WQ0003016
July 23, 1990
Engineer's Certification
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
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