WQ0004363_Final Permit_19901119

State of North Carolina
Department of ErMronment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor
WHiam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
November 19, 3.990
Mr. Jon R. Reynolds, President
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
Post Office Box 489
Lewisville, North Carolina 27023
Dear Mr_ Reynolds:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit Number WQ0004363
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
Hawksnest Ski Lodge
Pump and Haul
Avery County
In accordance with your application received October 30., 1990, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. 1-,1Q0004363, dated November 12, 1990,
to Hawksnest Sports, Inc. for the operation of a temporary and
non-renewable Pump and Haul System.
This permit shall be effectiVE! from the date of issuance until
April 15, I.991, 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 by filing written request within 30 days of
receipt of this permit. The request mush. 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.
Sox 11666, Raleigh, N. C. 27604. TJnles.s such demands are made, this
permit shal-1 be final and binding.
PoDutbn Pmendon Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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Jon Reynolds
November 19, 1990
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please
contact Mr. Forrest R. Westall at 704/251--6208.
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Enclosure
xc: Avery County Health Department
Asheville Regional office
Don Safrit

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND MAUL 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
Hawksnest Sports, Inc.
Avery County
FOR THE
temporary and non-renewable operation of a pump and haul system for
domestic wastewater to serve the Hawksnest Ski Lodge with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
October 30, 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
April 15, 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 forma], pernit 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 Hawksnest Ski Lodge
shall be included in the pump and haul. activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between.
Hawksnest Sports, Inc., High Mountain Pumping Service and Town of
Boone 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 is not renewable.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be
treated in the Boone Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/251-6208,
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 wastewater
collection facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration,
operator errors, discharges, threats to human health, and nuisance
conditions. 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 inspectany property, premises or place
related to the pump and haul wastewater collection facilities.
Such inspection may be conducted at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with. this permit. The Divisions
inspector may view or copy any records which must be kept under
the terms and con.ditioi-is of thi-s permit; and may obtain wastewater
samples.

15. An accurate record of the monthly 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,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Asheville Regional Office
on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
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 relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for complying with any statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state and federal) haveing
jurisdiction.
18. The Permittee shall install and maintain an audible and visual
highwater alarm on the wastewater facilities.
19. Non -Compliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional
Office, at telephone number 704/251-6208, 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, which renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical
or electrical failure of pumps. aerators or compressors.
b. Any equipment failure resulting in by-pass and discharge of
any portion of untreated wastewater directly to receiving
waters on land surface.
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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the
subject pump and haul activities, documentation must be received
from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facilities have been installed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits
and Engineering Unit, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, N_ C.
27611-7687.

Permit issued this the 19th day of November 1990_
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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George T. Evere6 Director
Division of Envi.ronmenta? Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit Number WQ0004363
1990
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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,
(Project)
(Name of 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
Date
Registration No.
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