WQ0017201_Final Permit_19990806

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, REsouRCEs
❑ivisION OF WATER QUALITY
August 6, 1999
Mr. Andrew Okpych
Highway 64/74
Chimney Rack, North Carolina 28021
,Subject: Permit Number WQ0017201
Pump and Haul
Esmaralda Inn
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Okpych:
In accordance with your application received July 27,
1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017201, dated
August 6, 1999, to Andrew Okpych owner of the Esmeralda Inn.
This permit shall be effective from the date of
issuance until February 6, 2000, 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 faded with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P. 0. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N. C. 27611-7447. Unless such are made, this permit shall
be final and binding.
P.O. HOIC 29535, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RMPLOYER - SOS(, RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

Mr.Okpych
August 6, 1999
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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 Roger C. Edwards at
828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
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David Smitn & Co.
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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
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PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Esmeralda Inn
Rutherford County
FOR THE
construction and operation of five (5), 3000 gallon concrete tanks to
serve Esmeralda Inn with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received July 27, 1999, 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
February 4, 2000 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 a change in facility 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 Esmeralda Inn shall be
included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between
Esmeralda Inn, Triple A, Inc. and Town of Columbus 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 sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated
in the Town of Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to
being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828/251-6208, 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 may
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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or
failure of the pump and haul operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by
the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the domestic 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 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.
14. 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 Esmeralda Inn collection facilities at any reasonable time for
the purpose of determining compliance.with this permit; inspect or
copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions
of this permit; and may obtain samples.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance
of an audible and visual highwater alarm.
19. 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) hour per 1,000
gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will
serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be
maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the project.
21. Non -Compliance Notification:

The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional
Office, at telephone number 828/251-6208, 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.
b. Any failure of a'pumping station, sewer line, etc. 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 fo'fm 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.
22. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the
subject pump and haul activities, a certification must be received
from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit, the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the
Permits and Engineering Unit, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, N.
C. 27626-0535.
23. 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 the 6th day of August, 1999.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit Number WQ0017201
Esmeralda Inn
August 6, 1999
Rutherford County
I,
Engineer's Certification
, 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
(Project)
(Name of Location)
the 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
Registration No.