WQ0000902_Final Permit_20070108

W0�0� A T�RQG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Sr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
� Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 8, 2007
Harold L. Spencer
Spencer Packing Company, Inc.
62 Packing Company Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000902
Spencer Packing Company, Inc.
Wastewater Recycle System
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Spencer:
In accordance with your request for renewal received August 31, 2006, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000902, dated January 8, 2007, to Spencer Packing Company, Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2008, shall void
Permit No. WQ0000902 issued September 16, 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.
Please note that on September 1, 2006 State Administrative Code 15A NCAC Subchapter 02T —
Waste not Discharged to Surface Water was adopted. This permit incorporates the requirement of the
new rules. Remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly. Some of the conditions
contained therein may have been added, changed, or deleted from those in previously issued permits. In
particular, note the following new permit conditions set to address poor site conditions most recently
documented in a Division report following a August 25, 2006 site visit:
Permit Expiration Date: A 2 -year permit was issued due to permit conditions #8, #9, & #10
requiring the Wastewater Recycle system to be discontinued.
Condition 8: Connection of wastewater discharge to the City's sanitary sewer collection system.
Condition 9: Lagoon closure plan.
Condition 10: Lagoon closure and request for permit rescission.
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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 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 Jon Risgaard at (919)
715-6167, email [e-mail]
Sincere
/Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Beaufort County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM 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
Spencer Packing Company, Inc.
Beaufort County
1000-1r.0
continued operation of a 8,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of consisting of a grease trap and a 0.5
acre holding lagoon to serve Spencer Padang Company, Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received August 31, 2006, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2008, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000902 issued September 16, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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. 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.
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 213.0200,
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
.0500.20.
4. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
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.
6. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.

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.
8. The Permittee shall submit a lagoon closure plan, which includes a description of how the wastewater and
the settled residuals will be removed from the 0.5 acre holding lagoon and properly disposed of. The plan
shall be submitted to the Division's Washington Regional Office for approval by January 31, 2007,
9. The Permittee shall connect and divert all wastewater generated at the facility to the City of Washington's
sanitary sewer system prior to March 1, 2007. The Permitee shall notify the Division's Washington
Regional Office 1 week prior to completion of the connection and diversion of the wastewater.
10. The Permitte shall complete closure of the 0.5 acre holding lagoon and submit to the Division a request for
permit rescission by June 1, 2007. Upon closure, the Permitee shall provide the Division's Washington
Regional Office with written documentation of the lagoon closure.
11. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
12. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any habitable residence or place of assembly under
separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site,
b) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any private or public water sources,
c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial,
perennial water bodies, and wetlands),
d) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any well with the exception of a Division approved
groundwater monitoring well, and
e) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal
facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers
apply to any expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale
of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal
facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will
require a permit modification.
13. Freeboard in the 0.5 acre holding lagoon shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
14. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and
surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the
earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise
controlled and accessible.
15. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
lb. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.

17. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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 or other permitting authority, upon request.
18. 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 recycle system 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.
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252) 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.;
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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Management
personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. 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.
21. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be
back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all
other conditions specified in these rules.

22, 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 Water
Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits
and may or may not be approved.
21. 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 211.0205 (c)(4).
23. The Permittee, 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.
24. 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-
215.6C.
Permit issued this the 8th day of January, 2007
NORtCLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Ci
vtAlan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000902
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Permit No. WQ0000902
January 8, 2007
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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,
Project Nance
Location and County
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
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.