WQ0004729_Final Permit_19910701

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary July 1, 1991 1, Director
Mr. Tom Lindley
M.M. Fowler, Inc.
P.O. Box 1090
Durham, NC 27702
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004729
Pump and Haul
M.M. Fowler, Inc.
N.C. 86 Gulf Station
Orange County
Dear Mr. Lindley:
In accordance with your application received June 27,
1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004729, dated
July 1, 1991, to M.M. Fowler, Inc. for the extension of the
subject pump and haul activity.
This permit shall be effective from the date of
issuance until November 30, 1991, 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.
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If you need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Arthur Mouberry at 919/733-2314.
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
OWASA

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
M.M. Fowler, Inc.
Orange County
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continual operation of a 12,000 gpd pump and haul system to
serve M.M. Fowler, Inc., N.C. 86 Gulf Station with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received June 27, 1991 and in conformity with
the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
previously filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources and considered a
part of this permit.
This permit WQ0004729 shall be effective from the date
of issuance until November 30, 1991, 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 waste other than that from M.M. Fowler,
Inc., N.C. 86 Gulf Station shall be included in the
pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement
between M.M. Fowler, Inc. and OWASA for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the waste 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 shall not be renewed.
9. The wastewater collected by this system shall be
treated in the OWASA Mason Farm WWTP prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
J.O. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no.
919/733-2314, shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of the initial 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 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.

13. (continued)
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 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 Raleigh
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 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.

19. A leakage test shall be performed on the holding tank
to ensure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which
does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four
(24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The
engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall
be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the project.
21. 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.
22. Upon completion of construction and prior to initial
operation of the subject pump and haul activities, a
certification must be received from a professional
engineer certifying that the permitted facilities have
been installed in accordance with this permit, the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the
certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
23. 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 15 NCAC
2H.0205(c)(4).

Permit WQ0004729 issued this the 1st day of July, 1991
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
'Geofge T. Everett, Director /
.Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission