WQ0006210_Final Permit_19980317

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 17, 1998
Ms. Carol Wrenn, Environmental Engineer
Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC
3200 Pointe Parkway Suite 150
Norcross, Georgia 30092
Dear Ms. Wrenn_
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0006210
Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC
Groundwater Remediation
Facilities
New Hanover County
In accordance with your application received January 20, 1998, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0006210, dated March 17, 1998, to Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC for the continued
operation of the subject groundwater rmediation facility. The only modification being made at this
time is the change in ownership from Emro Marketing Company to Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC, due
to a merger of the two companies.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2003, shall void
Permit No. WQ0006210, issued March 5, 1997, 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need any additional information concerning this matter, lease contact Rick Moore at
[phone] extension 527.
Sincer/ely.� 1
-A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION 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
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Speedway SuperAmeriea, LLC
New Hanover County
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continued operation of a 21,600 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of a vertical tube
coalescing oil/water separator with a 300 gallon product tank, a 100 gallon primary surge tank, a 20
GPM, 1.5 hp diffused aeration system, a 100 gallon secondary surge tank, four particle filters in parallel,
eight carbon filters having four parallel paths each with two units in series, an Accu-meter flow
totallizer, a 360 square foot subsurface disposal trench and all necessary valves, piping and
appurtenances to serve Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC, Store #251, with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 20, 1998, 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 February 28, 2003, shall void
Permit No. WQ0006210 issued March 5, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and
may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner
which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground
waters.
2. 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 the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the
construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
3. 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.
4. Any 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.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
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H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators
Certification. Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified
wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater
treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up
operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC
SA .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and
each Class H, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and
must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and
must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC SA .0202.
3. 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.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], 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 groundwater remediation facility which results in the treatment
of significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters 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
groundwater treatment and disposal system incapable of adequate treatment and
disposal, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors,
etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facilic" 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 groundwater treatment
and disposal system is not in compliance with any specified 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
1. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be monthly for the parameters
specified below:
Standard Method 6230D including isopropyl ether (IPE) and methyl tert-butyl
ether (MTBE)
or
Standard Method 621 OD including IPE and MTBE
or
EPA Methods 601 and 602 including IPE, MTBE, ethelyne dibromide (EDB) and
xylenes
and
Lead (Standard Methods 3030C)
One copy of the results of the sampling and analysis must be received by the
Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C.
27626-0578, on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling
event.
2. Monitor wells MW-2, MW-3, MW-4, and MW-6 (as indicated on Attachment A) shall be
every April and November for the following parameters:
Standard Method 6230D including isopropyl ether (IPE) and methyl tert-butyl
ether (MTBE)
or
Standard Method 621 OD including IPE and MTBE
or
EPA Methods 601 and 602 including IPE, MTBE, ethelyne dibromide (EDB) and
xylenes
and
Lead (Standard Methods 3030C)
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point
on the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater
Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and
Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month.
3. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division,
shall be provided.
4. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
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5. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly. If it
is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as
possible and reported to the Wilmington Regional Office within 48 hours.
6. The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve at least a 95% treatment
efficiency (i.e. remove 95% of the influent contaminants) prior to discharge to the
injection wells. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard,
additional treatment units or changes in operational methods, may be required.
7. The monitoring wells must have identification plates and locks securing the well against
unauthorized access and use (15A NCAC 2C .0108).
8. If during rainfall events, the site shows any potential for flooding, the operations shall be
ceased until the threat of flooding is abated.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 groundwater recovery and treatment
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.
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
Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
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.
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 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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the Iife of this project.

6. 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.
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).
8. 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.
9. 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.
Permit issued this the seventeenth day of March, 1998.
NORTH C OLINAENVIR NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
v
;n- A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006210

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