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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0007798_Final Permit_19971218State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 4 • Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor AMIMMOdONNOW Wayne McDevitt, Secretary E N A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director December 18, 1997 Mr. Larry Clark, Environmental Coordinator Toastmaster, Inc. 1801 North Stadium Drive Columbia, MO 65202 Subject: Permit No. WQ0007798 Toastmaster, Inc. Infiltration Gallery Groundwater Remediation Facilities Scotland County Dear Mr. Clark: In accordance with your application received October 27, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0007798, dated December 18, 1997, to Toastmaster, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject groundwater remediation facility. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2002, shall void Permit No. WQ0007798, issued July 2, 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, 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 have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring requirements, please contact Dave Goodrich in the Groundwater Section at (919) 715-6262. If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Rick Moore at (919) 733-5083 extension 527. 9 Sincerel , A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. CC". Scotland County Health Department Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Fayetteville 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 (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper 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 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Toastmaster, Inc. ,Scotland County FOR THE continued operation of 28,800 GPD groundwater remediation system consisting of a 30 GPM, 400 gallon aeration tank, a series of silt filters, three primary carbon canisters, three secondary carbon canisters, and all necessary pumps, valves and appurtenances with discharge of treated effluent to a 500 foot long by 2 foot wide by 6 foot deep infiltration trench to serve Toastmasters, Incorporated with no discharge to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 27, 1997, 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 November 30, 2002, shall void Permit No. WQ0007798, issued July 2, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 486-1541, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities 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, 2. 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. 3. 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 Wafter Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities. 4. 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. 2 5 . 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. 6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. II. 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 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 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 8A .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. 111. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 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 Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 486-1541, 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 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 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 For the purposes of groundwater monitoring, the following changes to the well designations shall be used when reporting the results to the Groundwater Section: GT-9 will become MW-9 GT-10 will become MW-10 GT-11 will become MW-I I GT-12 will become MW-12 GT-13 will become MW-13 GT-14 will become MW-14 2. Monitor wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, MW-4, MW-5, MW-6, MW-7, MW-9, MW-10, MW-11, MW-12, MW-13 and MW-14 shall be sampled every January, April and September for the following parameters. Volatile Organic Compounds by EPA Method 624 pH Water Level 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 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. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled monthly for the parameters specified below: Volatile Organic Compounds by EPA Method 624 pH Water Level All the results of the monthly effluent analyses shall be forwarded to the address above, along with the groundwater analyses, on a trimester basis. 4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater CIassifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is 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 143-215.6A(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 exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee. 6. 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 Fayetteville Regional Office within 48 hours. 4 7. 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 infiltration gallery. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard, additional treatment units or changes in operational methods, may be required. 8. The permittee shall develop isoconcentration maps for trichloroethene in both the vertical and horizontal directions using the groundwater data collected during the September sampling event. A water level contour map shall also be developed from the September sampling event. This data shall be submitted along with the groundwater data in October. V . INSPECTIONS 1. 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 1. 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 life 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 eighteenth day of December, 1997_ NORTH CARD A ENVIRO TAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION /-A. 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