WQ0007291_Final Permit_19921125

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Edmond John Maguire
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
Division of Environmental Management
November 25, 1992
Ms. Brenda Hopkins
Durham Veteran Center
3119 Colclough Avenue
Durham, N.C. 27704
Subject: Permit No. WQ0007291
Pump and Haul Permit
Durham Veteran Center
Durham County
Dear Ms. Hopkins:
In accordance with your application received November 9, 1992 we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0007291, dated November 25, 1992
to Durham Veteran Center for the subject pump and haul activity.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
May 31, 1993 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.
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 • Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Telephone [phone] • FAX Number [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Ms. Brenda Hopkins
Page 2
November 25, 1992
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded
to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Arthur Mouberry at 91.9/571-4700.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Acting Director
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Permits and Engineering
Central Files

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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
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Durham Veteran Center
Durham County
FOR THE
initial operation of a 245 gpd pump and haul system to serve the
Durham Veteran Center with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received November 9, 1992 and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit WQ0007291 shall be effective from the date of
issuance until May 31, 1993 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 domestic waste other than that from the Durham
Veteran Center shall be included in the pump and haul
activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between
the Durham Veteran Center, Scotty's Septic Tank Service, and the
City of Durham for the collection, transportation, and ultimate
disposal of the domestic 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 sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be
treated in the City of Durham Northside wastewater treatment
plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-4700, shall
be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of
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. 919/571-4700, 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 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
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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 WQ0007291 issued this the 25th day of November, 1992.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A.- Preston Howard, Jr., P.E,,j," Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

WQ0007291
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly
Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full
construction of the project,
for the Permittee hereby
best of my abilities, due care and diligence
observation of the construction such that the
observed to be built within substantial compliance
approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
registered
having been
time) the
state that, to the
was used in the
construction was
and intent of the
Registration No.