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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0001231_Final Permit_20090109January 9, 2009 CHARLES R. HUFF — OWNER CHARLES R. & JANICE F. HUFF 943 OLD HENDERSONv'iLLE Hwy, BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA 28712 Dear Mr. Huff: Michael F, Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Subject: Permit No. WQ0001231 Charlie's Sand and Gravel Closed -Loop Recycle System Transylvania County In accordance with your renewal request received November 5, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001231, dated January 9, 2009, to Charles R. & Janice F. Huff for the continued operation of the subject closed-loop wastewater recycle facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ001231 issued April 30, 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. 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 Nathaniel Thornburg at (919) 715-6160 or nathaniel.thomburg@ncmail.net. Sincerely, 4.r Coleen H. Sullins cc: Transylvania County Health Department Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files LAU Files Nnf orthCarolina Ndltmi-ali ff Aquifer Protection section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (9191733-3221 Internet: www,newatEguality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affu-native Action Employer— 50% Recycled/l0% Post Consumer Paper Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH CLOSED-LOOP 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 Charles R. & Janice F. Huff Transylvania County FOR THE continued operation of a closed-loop recycle system consisting of: a 300 gallon per minute (GPM) pump; a freshwater supply pond; a 10,700 gallon settling pond; and a 50 foot by 45 foot by 5 foot storage pond to serve Charlie's Sand and Gravel, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 5, 2008 by the Division of Water Quality (Division), 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, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ0001231 issued April 30, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES 1. If not already installed, waste -level gauges, to monitor waste levels in the settling and storage ponds, shall be installed within 60 days of issuance of this permit. Caution shall be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner (if provided) when installing the gauges. 2. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. WQ0001231 Version 2.0 Shell Version 081215 Page 1 of 5 II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The closed-loop recycle system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment, recycle, or disposal facilities. 2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to ground or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility. III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .1007 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and closed-loop recycle 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 08G .0200. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. 3. Public access to the wastewater treatment equipment, wastewater storage structure(s), and closed-loop recycle system shall be controlled. 4. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T.1008. 5. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 6. Freeboard in the settling and storage ponds shall not be less than two feet at any time. 7. Waste -level gauges, to monitor waste levels in the settling and storage ponds, shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and the lowest point on top of the dam elevations. 8. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment), 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. WQ0001231 Version 2.0 Shell Version 081215 Page 2 of 5 W. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H.0800. 3. Freeboard (waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the settling and storage ponds shall be recorded weekly. Freeboard recording results shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. 4. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. 5. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, 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 render 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. d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit requirements. For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733- 3300. 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. WQ0001231 Version 2.0 Shell Version 081215 Page 3 of 5 V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure 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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority. 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. 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. 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. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in this permit. 4. 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) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 02B .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 02B .0200 and 02H .0500. 5. 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 on official Division form(s), 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. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new owner. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. WQ0001231 Version 2.0 Shell Version 081215 Page 4 of 5 8. The Permittee must pay the annual fee 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 pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e). 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