HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014444_Final Permit_19970926State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
James S. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Mr. Steven M. Miller
Fairways Utilities, Inc.
5717 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
Dear Mr. Miller:
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September 26, 1997
Subject: Permit No. W00014444
Cypress Island Subdivision
Pump and Haul
New Hanover County
In accordance with your application received September 24, 1997, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. W00014444, dated September 26, 1997, to Fairways Utilities, Inc.
for the temporary operation of a Pump and Haul operation of transporting 3,600 GPD of
domestic wastewater from a pump station wetwell to serve Cypress Island Subdivision.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 26, 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 collection and maintaining the required operational information will constitute
noncompliance with the permit.
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. This request must be in the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150E of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Telephone 910-395-3900 0 Fax 910-350-2004
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Steve M. Miller
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck at
(910) 395-3900.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver, Shiver, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
EB: W014444.097
cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Permits and Engineering
Wilmington Regional Files
Central Files
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Fairways Utilities, Inc.
New Hanover County
for the
temporary operation of a Pump and Haul operation for transporting 3,600 GPD of domestic
wastewater from the wastewater collection system at Cypress Island Subdivision to The Cape
Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application submitted to 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 November 26, 1997 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.
S. No type of wastewater other than domestic waste from Cypress Island Subdivision shall be
included in the Pump and Haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between Fairways Utilities, Inc. And
Waste Management of Wilmington for hauling of the wastewater are 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. It shall be the responsibility of Fairways
Utilities, Inc. to ensure that the permanent Wastewater Collection System is constructed and
operational prior to the expiration date of this Permit.
9. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated and disposed of at The Cape Subdivision
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
10. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the Pump and Haul
operations.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater 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
inspection 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,
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to the wastewater collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit and may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples.
14. 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.
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
15_ 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 143-215.6A.
16. 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.
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office at telephone no. (910)
395-3900 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 failure of equipment or storage or transportation facilities resulting in a by-pass
directly or indirectly to waters of the State.
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 to clean up the wastewater and ensure that the problem does not recur.
18. 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 issued this 26th day of September, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Rick Shiver, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Permit No. WQ0014444