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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004967_Final Permit_20021120 (2)� WA7 0�0 �Q6 Michael)✓. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary i` North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources p C Alan W. Klimek, P -E., Director Division of Water Quality Alljuice Food & Beverage, LC Phillip D. Reeves 740 SE Dalbey Drive Ankeny, IA 50021 Dear Mr. Reeves: November 20, 2002 Subject: Permit No. WQ0004967 Alljuice Food & Beverage LC Wastewater Surface Irrigation Henderson County In accordance with your change of ownership application received August 20, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004967 dated November 20, 2002, to Alljuice Food & Beverage, LC for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2003, shall void Permit No. WQ0004967 issued October 23, 1998, 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. The Permittee is responsible for renewal of this permit as per condition VI(8). Please be advised that the Division has issued this permit with the understanding that prior to the processing of whole fruit (not just concentrates), a permit modification shall be submitted to the Division for review. The modification request shall include appropriate plans, specifications and documentation for the modifications to the existing lagoon and spray irrigation facilities. This also includes plans for the installation of a lagoon liner, an evaluation of the clarifier, solids handling equipment, a residuals management plan and other supporting documentation required by the permit application. The Division may request modifications as deemed necessary for compliance with minimum state standards for processing raw fruits or other whole commodities. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sylvia Barbour at (919) 733- 5083 extension 358. Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Internet htip:1/h2o.enr.state.nc.uslndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 Telephone 1 800 623-7748 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper NCOE1R d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) 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 Existing monitoring wells MW -1, MW -2 and MW -3 shall be sampled every March, July and November for the following parameters: Water Level pH Dissolved Iron Nitrate (NO3) Fecal Coliforms The measure of water levels must be trade prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The depth of water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 by the Groundwater Section on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. Form GW -59 should be sent to the Groundwater Section, PO Box 1636, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1636. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division shall be provided. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by the regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary 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 143-215.6(A)(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 exceedence of groundwater quality standards at the review boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the Permittee. V. INSPECTIONS L 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 wastewater treatment and disposal 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 or other permitting authority. 4 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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 1. 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. 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 far the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division 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. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.6A to 143-215.60. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500. 6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 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). The Pertni.ttee, 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. Permit issued this the 20th day of November, 2002 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION . Nuld I TbrAlan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0004967