WQ0009268_Final Permit_19940429

State of North Carolina
Department of EnvironMent,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 29, 1994
Dennis A. Crocker, Senior Vice -President
NationsBank
P.O. Box 2868
Shallotte, N.C. 28459
Dear Mr. Crocker:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0009268
NationsB ank-Southport
Force Main and Pump Station
Brunswick County
In accordance with your application received April 6, 1994 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0009268 dated April 29, 1994 to Nations Bank for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater collection extension. Please be advised of permit condition number 14 regarding the extended
detention times proposed by your system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and Limitations as specified therein.
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 fled 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Buzz Crosby at [phone].
Sincerely,
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A. Prest Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Jay Houston and Associates
River Run Utilities, Inc.
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
WASTEWATER COLLECTION 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
NationsBank
Brunswick County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 28 GPM pump station, high water alarms, and approximately 900 linear
feet of 2 inch force main and approximately 65 linear feet of 2-1/2 inch to serve the existing NationsBank
Southport and the discharge of 175 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into River Run Utilities Inc.'s
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received April 6, 1994 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 rescinded 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 and specifications, and other supporting data.
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 must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the River Run Utilities
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream
5. 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. Tide approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of
wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
7. 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, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
10. 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.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the
pump station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
c. A screened vent for the wet well,
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum.) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained,
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
12. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Perminee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required
by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities.
13. 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 either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line 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.
14. In the event that nuisance conditions become a problem due to the extended detention times
associated with this system, NationsBank shall take immediate actions to remedy such problems.
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15. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Carmichael Construction
Company, Southport and NationsBank Southport for the installation and maintenance of the pump
station and force main in the case of a malfunction.
16. Within 30 days, a receipt for the purchase of two grinder pumps (one to be installed and one to be
used as a spare) must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management.
17. The additional pump will be stored on site at the NationsBank Southport building and shall be
quickly accessible if needed.
18. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between NationsBank and River Run
Utilities, Inc. for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
19. A stormwater management plan must be submitted to and approved by the Wilmington Regional
Office in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .1000.
Permit issued this the 29th day of April, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., P.E., Director /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009268

Permit No. WQ0009268
April 29, 1994
I HHORMIRIUM131:
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,
Project Name
Location
for the
Perrsuttee 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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