WQ0013880_Final Permit_20120720

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
July 20, 2012
David H. Griffin, Sr.
4716 Hilltop Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
Subject: Permit No. WQ0013880
Surrett Drive Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
Randolph County
Dear Mr, Griffin:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your application for changing the name on the permit from Wall Properties, L.L.C. to
David H. Griffin, Sr. received May 30, 2012; we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0013880, dated July 20,
2012, to David H. Griffin for the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2016, shall void Permit No.
WQ001.3880 issued November 26, 2007, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to any 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.
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406, entitled "An Act to Extend Certain Government Approvals
Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State," was enacted by the General Assembly and signed
into law. The Act, known as the Permit Extension Act of 2009, extends the expiration date of certain government
approvals and permits. On August 2, 2010, this Act was extended an additional year. The subject permit falls
within the scope of this Act and is therefore being extended to October 31, 2016. Remember to take the time
to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the conditions contained therein may have been added, changed, or
deleted from those in previously issued permits.
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 15 OB of North Carolina General Statutes,
and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 612 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91"07-64641 FAX: [phone]
Internet: w wr.ncwaterauali!y,gm
An Equal opponunily � Affirmative Acilon Employor
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NorthCarolina
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at (919) 807-
6352 or at [e-mail],
Sincerely,
or arles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Randolph County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
APS Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
David H. Griffin, Sr.
Randolph County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2,400 GPD prefabricated wastewater recycle system, for equipment and truck
washdown, consisting of a Taylor CPS-2000 Model CLLY oil/water/solids separation system designed for 22
GPM, with a fluid capacity of 1,200 gallons, a 150 gallon oil storage capacity, overflow safety switches, a
washdown area, a 10 gpm pressure washer system, and associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to
serve the facility on Surrett Drive in Archdale with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 30, 2012, 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 October 31, 2016, shall void Permit No.
WQ0013880 issued November 26, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between treatmentdstorage units and any wells,
b) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters, and
c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines.

Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, which
are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These buffers do,
however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the purpose of
increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification
of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers
now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that
any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit modification.
4. There shall be no public access to the wastewater treatment equipment, wastewater storage structures or to
the wastewater within the closed -loop recycle facility.
An Operation and Maintenance Plan of the wastewater recycle system shall be maintained for the facility
and shall contain the following:
a) Description of the operation of the recycle system in sufficient detail to show what operations are
necessary for the facility to function and by whom the functions are to be conducted;
b) Description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
c) Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment, as
appropriate;
d) Spill Control provisions including:
i. Response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, and remediation;
ii. Contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies.
6. 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 (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits
and may or may not be approved.
7. 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 this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
8. The 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.
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 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. 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 shah 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.
15. 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 recycle system 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.
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
revolve this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2T .0105 (e) (3).
17. 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.
18. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 213.0200,
erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General
Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H
.0500.20,
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
Iife of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification;
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336)
771-5000, 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 renders 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; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit
limitations.

Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Management
personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. 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.
2L A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at
a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank
capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
22. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System. Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be
back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all
other conditions specified in these rules.
23. 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 20fh day of July, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Ch es Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0013880