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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0008117_Final Permit_19930707State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Fayetteville Regional Office James B, Hunt, Jr„ Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Andrew McCall, Regional Manager K ' 'F4 0011MM% IDEHVIA R DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT July 7, 1993 The Honorable Bob M. Gentry Mayor, City of Raeford P.O. Box 606 Raeford, NC 28376-0606 SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0008117 City of Raeford Solid Waste Transfer Station Complex Pump and Haul Operation Hobe County Dear Mr. Gentry: In accordance with your permit request received April 22, 1993, and final Information on June 22, 1993, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0008117 dated July 7, 1993, to the City of Raeford for the temporary operation of a pump and haul system to serve the City of Raeford located on SR 1302 near Raeford, North Carolina. This permit will be effective from the date of issuance until January 15, 1994, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. In order to insure proper operation of this facility, I would like to direct the City's attention to condition No. Thirteen (13) of the permit. If any part, requirement, or limitation contained in this Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjucicatory 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 the 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. Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 Telephone 919-486-1541 FAX 919-486-0707 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Mayor Bob M. Gentry Page 2 July 7, 1993 If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Paul Rawls at (919) 486-1541. Sincerely, l P � Kerr T. Stevens Regional Supervisor KTS/PER/tf Enclosure cc: Permits and Engineering David Upchurch, Hobbs, Upchurch & Assoc., PA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMBSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA PUMP AND HAUL PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21, Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO The City of Raeford Hoke County FOR THE construction and operation of a 140-gpd pump and haul system for commercial sewage disposal from the City of Raeford Solid Waste Transfer Station located on SR 1302 near Raeford, North Carolina, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the request received June 22, 1993, and in conformity with the project plan, specifi- cations, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources and are considered a part of this Permit. This Permit will be effective from the date of issuance until January 15, 1994, 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 Per- mittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Pump and Haul Permit Page 2 Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, docu- mentation from the parties involved, and other supporting material 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 wastewater other than that from the City of Raeford Solid Waste Transfer Station located on near Raeford shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease opera- tion of all pump and haul activities and take such immediate correc- tive action, including those as may be required by this Division. 7. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed. 8. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Raeford wastewater treatment plant, prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 9. The Permittee shall be subject to all terms and conditions that may be deemed necessary by the City of Raeford as pertains to the accep- tance of the waste to the Town's wastewater treatment facility. 10. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (919) 486-1541, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of commencement of 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 a.m. until 5 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 ensure proper operation of the subject facilities. 13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul collec- tion facilities a minimum of two (2) times per day, during operating hours, to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes of the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee Pump and Haul Permit Page 3 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. Further, the Permittee shall be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the letter of acceptance submited to the Division dated June 21, 1993. 14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Divi- sion of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of creden- tials, 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 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. These records shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 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. Pump and Haul Permit Page 4 18. NoncomDliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (919) 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 process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechnical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a by-pass directly or indirectly to receiving waters without treat- ment of any 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. Permit issued this the 7th day of July, 1993, FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT C0hffA BION A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission