WQ0013244_Final Permit_19961206

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, -Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 6, 1996
Mr. Jerry L. Beiermann
Travel Ports of America, Inc.
3495 Winton Place, Building C
Rochester, New York 14623
Subject: Permit
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Number WQ0013244
Ports of America, Inc.
Candler Facility
Pump & Haul Program Approval
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Beiermann:
In accordance with your application received November 25,
1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0013244, dated
December 6, 1996, to Travel Ports of America, Inc., for the
operation of pump and haul activities at its Candler Facility in
Buncombe County.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until June 6, 1997, 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. The 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 27447, Raleigh, N. C. 27611-
7447. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
P.O. Box 29535,N�ty� FAX [phone]
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Mr. Jerry L. Beiermann
December 6, 1996
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being
forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. Max L. Haner of this Division at
704/251-6208.
Sincerely,
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Enclosure
xc: Mr. Kat Scott, Manager
Travel Ports of America, Inc
Candler Facility
Buncombe County Health Department
MSD of Buncombe County
City of Brevard
Don Safrit
Max L. Haner

NORTH CAROLINA
FN TF.01,N7rAL MAWACR-MVNT f'OMMI SST€ W
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
TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
CANDLER FACILITY
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
FOR THE
operation of pump and haul activities to serve domestic wastewater needs
at the Travel Ports of America, Inc., Candler Facility with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
November 25, 1996, 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
June 6, 1996, 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 Water Quality 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 wastewater other than that from Travel Ports of Americ-
Inc., Candler Facility, shall be included in the pump and haul
5. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between
Travel Ports of America, Inc., Gross Pumping; Inc., and either the
Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) of Buncombe County, the City
of Brevard, or the Town of -Maggie Valley for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater 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 domestic wastewater collected by this system is to be pumped
from the septic tank part of the existing (and failing) septic
tank, nitrification facility serving this business and previously
installed under approval of the Buncombe County Health Department.
10. The domestic wastewater collected by this system shall be treated
in either the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County
wastewater treatment facility, the City of Brevard wastewater
treatment facility, or the Town of Maggie Valley wastewater
treatment facility prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
11. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/251-6208, 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.
12. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or
failure of the pump and haul operations.
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 Travel. Ports of
America, Inc., 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. 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 Water Quality or other permitting
authority.

15. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the
Division of Water Quality may, upon presentation of credentials,
en.te�7 P -Rd- inspect -any-pnPC"rty, .pre, ,Ps nr nl ire on- -,ass -el +-r.._
the Travel Ports of America, Inc., col-tection 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.
16. 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 Asheville Regional Office
on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
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 Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6.
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. The plans and specifications for the existing (and failing) septic
tank system previously approved by the Buncombe County Health
Department and submitted as part of this application adequately
denote the location of the septic tank from which the pump and haul
activities will originate. A copy of these plans and specifications
shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the Life of the
project.
20. Non -Compliance Notification_
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional
Office, at telephone number 704/251-6208, 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 failure of pumps.
aerators, compressors, etc.

Any ac .;. i.Z:rE of a pJmnin_ scwf_'r � x.�., tC" - ; i ,
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.
21. 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 No. WQ0013244 issued this the 6th day of December, 1996.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission