WQ0003137_Final Permit_19950619

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 19, 1995
Mr. Bobby Price, Vice President
Branch Banking and Trust company
Post Office Box 1847
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1847
An
C)EHNR
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003137 Amendment
Administrative Amendment
Branch Banking and Trust Company
Former Electrical Utility Corporation
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Pitt County
Dear Mr. Price:
The Division issued the subject permit on August 8, 1995, which referenced the reduction in
monitoring frequency for the sampling of monitoring wells from four times per year to two times per year.
It has been discovered however that the permit condition was not changed. This permit amendment is
being issued to correct this oversight. Therefore, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003137
dated June 19, 1996, to Branch Banking and Trust Company for the continued operation of the subject
groundwater remediation facility.
It is understood that, by agreement, the Town of Farmville will allow the disposal of treated
wastewater into it's sewer system, at a 5,000 GPD limit. The subject infiltration gallery will be operated
when needed, with monitoring and control by the existing sensor system to prevent any gallery overflow.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. W00003137 issued August 8, 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 thispermit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring
requirements, please contact Mr. Brian Wagner in the Groundwater Section at [phone]. If you
need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at (919) 733-
5083 ext 546.
Sincerely,
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A. Presto oward, Jr., V.E.
cc: Pitt County Health Department
Aquaterra, Inc.
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Mr. Brian Wootton, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit (no rating change)
Facilities Assessment Unit

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION 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
Branch Banking and Trust Company
Pitt County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2,880 GPD groundwater remediation facility 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 100 foot long by 3 foot wide by 6 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
telephone to notify the managing authority, 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 all
associated piping, valves and related appurtenances to serve the former Electric Utilities Corporation site
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 6, 1995, 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 March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0003137 issued August 8, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
l . This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate 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
actions that 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 residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed 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.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class 11, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
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
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
number 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:
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 renders 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; or
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
1. Monitor wells MW-3, MW-7, MW-8, MW-9, MW-10, MW-11, MW-14 shall be sampled
every March and December for the following parameters:
pH
Water Level
EPA Method 601
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 on Form GW-59
(Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every April and January.
2. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled monthly for the
parameters specified below:
EPA Method 601 Nickel
Cyanide Phosphorus
Mercury
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater
Section, Permits and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C.
27626-0535 within 30 days of sample collection. Also, a copy of the
results shall be sent to the Town of Farmville, Office of Mayor and Town
Manager, P.O. Box 86/200 North Main Farmville, N.C. 27828-0086.
3. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
4. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly. If it
is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as
possible and reported to the Washington Regional Office within 48 hours.
5. The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve at least a 95% treatment
efficiency (i.e. remove 95% of the influent contaminants) prior to discharge to the injection
wells. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard, additional
treatment units or changes in operational methods, may be required.
6. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
7. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).

In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
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 maintain 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 to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
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 or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
6. 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
7. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
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8. 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.
9. The Pern-duce, 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.
10. In December 1994, the Town of Farmville gave authorization to discharge up to 5,000
GPD of treated groundwater into Farmville's sewer collection system. Branch Banking and
Trust Company requests to retain the use of the subject infiltration gallery for disposal of
treated groundwater in case of an emergency. Disposal of treated groundwater into the the
subject infiltration gallery is limited by this permit to 2,880 GPD. The existing water level
sensor system shall be maintained to prevent any gallery overflows. The Division's
Washington Regional Office shall be notified if the agreement between the Town of
Farmville and Branch Banking and Trust Company for the disposal of treated groundwater
is no longer in effect.
Permit issued this the 19th day of June, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston J40ward, Jr., P.EJ, Director
Division of Uvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003I37
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