WQ0017874_Final Permit_20001223

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
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NORTH CAROWNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 20, 2000
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Mr. Frank Koltonski, Facilities Manager s i r
EMC Corporation, Data General -1
Post Office Box 786
Apex, N. C. 27502
Subject: Reissuance of Permit No. WQ0017874
EMC Corporation -Data General
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Wake County
Dear Mr. Koltonski:
In accordance with your request received on December 19, 2000, by the Division of Water
Quality's Raleigh Regional Office, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017874
dated December 20, 2000, to EMC Corporation -Data General for the subject wastewater
pump and haul activities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0017874, which was issued on July 31, 2000, and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements in this permit and to condition 20 regarding ceasing the pump and haul
activities. 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, 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 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6700.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Frank Koltonski
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December 20, 2000
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones
of the Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700.
Sincerely,
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
cc: Wake County Health Department (Kent Penny)
Water Quality Nondischarge Permitting
Craig Morgan (Ellinwood Design Associates, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh_, NC 27605)
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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
EMC Corporation -Data General
Wake County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 7500 (approximately) GPD wastewater pump and haul activity
which shall consist of the pumping and hauling of a combination of approximately 95%
domestic and 5% industrial wastewater from the EMC Corporation -Data General facility to
the Town of Apex Middle Creek WWTF; the wastewater will be treated in the EMC
Corporation -Data General extended aeration WWTF, will be stored in the spray irrigation
system storage lagoon, and will flow by gravity to the existing irrigation pump station, from
where it will be pumped and hauled, pursuant to the request received on December 19, 2000,
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 May 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0017874, which was issued on July 31, 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.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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Permit No. WQ0017874 (12120/00)

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 the treated wastewater from the spray irrigation pump
station shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between EMC Corporation -
Data General, Triangle Environmental, Inc., and the Town of Apex for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the treated 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. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Apex Middle
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
9. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-4700, shall be notified
upon commencement 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 pump and haul 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.
13, 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.
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Permit No. WQ0017874 (12/20/00)

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 pump and haul collection facilities 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.
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 monthly to the Raleigh Regional Office on or before
the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month. if no pump and haul activities occur
during a particular month, a record must be submitted so stating.
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 maintenance of the audible and visual high water
alarm.
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no.
9191571-4700, as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (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 failures of pumps, aerators, corepressors, 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.
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Permit No. WQ0017874 (12/20100)

Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within fifteen (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.
20. Once these pump and haul activities are no longer required, the Permittee shall submit
a letter to the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor requesting that the permit be
voided and explaining the measures that have been implemented to eliminate the need
for the pump and haul activities.
Permit issued this the 20th day of December, 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Sens, rector
Division f Wate Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0017874 (12120100)