WQ0003137_Final Permit_19900723

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 George T. Everett, Ph,D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
July 23, 1990
Mr. Dave Burris, Senior Vice President
Branch Banking & Trust
Post Office Box 1847
Wilson, North Carolina 27893
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003137
Branch Banking & Trust
Electric Utilities Corporation
Groundwater Remediation
Pitt County
Dear Mr. Burris:
In accordance with your application received February 22, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0003137, dated July 23, 1990, to Branch Banking & Trust for the
construction and operation of the subject groundwater remediation system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 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 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Pitt County Health Department
Washington Regional Office
Aquaterra, Inc.
Training and Certification
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
INFILTRATION 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 ED TO
Branch Banking & Trust
Pitt County
construction and operation of a 5,760 GPD groundwater remediation system consisting of 4
extraction wells with pumps, an equalization/filter tank, two carbon absorption tanks in series and
sized for 5 GPM at 10 minute contact time, a 20-foot long by 3-foot wide by 10-foot deep
infiltration trench with an installed conductivity probe for monitoring any trench failure that will
automatically shut down the recovery system and dial the Aquaterra telephone, a vacuum
extraction trench for soils remediation with 15 horsepower vacuum pump and exhaust emissions
stack limited to 40--pounds total VOC per day, and associated piping, valves and related
appurtenances to serve the Electric Utilities Corporation site with no discharge to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received February 22, 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 July 31, 1995, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
permitted facility 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.
2. The Washington Regional Office, phone no. 919/ 946-6481 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 5:00 p.m. on
Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQLMEMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Within thirty days
after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must submit
a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge.
3. 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. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. 919/ 946-6481, 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:
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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.
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.
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.
The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled once every two
(2) weeks for the first three (3) months and monthly thereafter for the parameters
specified below:
Volatile Organic Compounds - by method 1 or 2 below
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods For The Determination Of Organic
Compounds In Drinking Water", U.S. EPA - 600/4-88/039
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.
4. Two (2) weeks prior to system start-up, the Permittee shall notify the Division of
Environmental Management, Washington Regional Office, that operation is about to
commence.
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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 Pen- ittee 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.
Vl. GENERAL QONDMONS
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 Pen- ittee 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.
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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 specked 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 (b) 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 23rd day of July, 1990
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Utbfge T. Everett; irect
Division of Enviro gement
By Authority of the Environla&tal Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0003137
July 23, 1990
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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