HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0017621_Final Permit_19991105JAMES B. HUNT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPAR'f'14[ENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DivIS1oN OF WATER QUALITY
As1-IEYILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 5, '1999
Ms. Christine Serenci
Carolina Mountain Antiques
4982 Caney Fork Road
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
Subject: Permit Number W00017621
Pump and Haul Facility
Carolina Mountain Antiques
Jackson County
Dear Ms. Serenci:
In accordance with your application received October 29, 1999, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017621, dated November 5,
1999, to Christine Serenci, Carolina Mountain Antiques, for the
temporary operation of a Pump and Haul wastewater system to serve
Carolina Mountain Antiques in Jackson County, North Carolina.
This. permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June
30, 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 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.
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Christine Serenci
November 5, 1999
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The pians and other documents approved by permit WQ0017621
are considered a part of this permit. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Mr. W. E. Anderson at
8281251-6208 in our Asheville Regional Office.
Sincerely,
Forrest RfWestall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
xc: Jackson County Health Department
W. E. Anderson
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL PERMIT WQ0017621
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
Carolina Mountain Antiques
Jackson County
FOR THE
temporary operation of a 2,000 gallon per day pump and haul waste water system to serve
Carolina Mountain Antiques with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received October 29,1999, and in conformity with the project plans,
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 ,dune 30, 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 the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal 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 domestic waste shall be included in the pump
and haul activities.
fi_ The permit shall become voidable unless the agreements for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the waste water between Carolina
Mountain Antiques and the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority 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. The sewage and waste water collected by this system shall be treated in the
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority's wastewater treatment plant number
one prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
9. 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 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.
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 Carolina Mountain Antiques
collection and storage facilities daily, when in operation, 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 name of the inspector, 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 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 Carolina Mountain Antiques
wastewater collection and storage 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.
14. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the.
Permittee, indicating:
a) date and time wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of driver/hauler
c) volume of wastewater removed, and
d) facility receiving the wastewater.
These records shall be made available upon request to the Division of Water
Quality or other permitting authority.
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 143.215.6.
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. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible
and visual high water alarm.
1& 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.
19. A copy of the approved 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 8281251-6208, 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 waste water storage.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters. 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. Prior to operation of the subject pump and haul activities, a certification must be
received form a professional engineer, certifying that the permitted facilities
have been installed in accordance with this permit, and the approved plans and
specifications. The certification should be mailed to: Permits and Engineering
Unit, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, N. C. 27626-0535.
22. 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 WQ0017621 issued this the 5th day of November, 1999.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Smoky Mountain Raceway
Permit Number WQ0017621
November 5, 1999
Engineer's Certification
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 Carolina Mountain Antiques, Pump and Haul System, Jackson County, NC for
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.