WQ0008496_Final Permit_19931215

State of North Carolina IVA
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Department of Environment,
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Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 15, 1993
Mr. Sam Jennings, Manager
Lowes Companies, Incorporated
Route 2, Box 1027-B
Thomasville, North Carolina 27360
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008496
Lowes Companies, Incorporated
Thomasville Forest Products
Fork Lift Wash Recycle
Wastewater Recycle System
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Jennings:
In accordance with your application received September 27, 1993, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0008496, dated December 15, 1993, to Lowes Companies, Incorporated for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 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 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. Drawer 2-7447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need Addi4onal
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
A. Prest�i Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Davis -Martin -Powell & Associates, Incorporated
Facilities Assessment Unit
Training and Certification 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, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
Lowes Companies, Incorporated
Davidson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 320 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 3,200 gallon
preliminary collection/settling tank, a 500 gallon primary settling tank, a 500 gallon secondary settling
tank, a 275 gallon sump with a 15 gpm pump, a package advance recycle treatment system unit which
includes oil/water separator, filtration, air floatation, absorption and a 500 gallon storage tank to serve
Lowes Companies, Incorporated's Thomasville Forest Products Fork Lift Wash Recycle Facility with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 27, 1993, 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 shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes describe in
the application and other supporting data. 7
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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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 maybe
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.

5.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has 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.
6.
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 as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. -
7.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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.
8.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. '
12.
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
13.
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
14. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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. T�e
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time"bf
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions talon
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for d period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request 'ta
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
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15. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Envirorifent�l
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property;}
premises or place on or related to the recycle system 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; or may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate.
16. 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)•
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17. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
18. 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.
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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 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 without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
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.
21. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 wastewatt, r
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ; a
terrified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I fa4ility at
least weekly and each Class II, 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0201 Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
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22. 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 15th day of December, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Poward, Jr., P.P., Director /
Division of -Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0008496
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Permit No. WQ0008496
December 15, 1993
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name
Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
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Registration No.

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