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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRces
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 9, 2000
Mr. Joe Bell
Highlands Cove, L.L.C.
Post Office Box 550
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Subject: Permit Number WQ0018396
Pump and Haul Facility
Highlands Cove, L.L.C.
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Bell:
�Zl In accordance with your application received May 8, 2000, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0018396, dated May 9, 2000, to
Mr. Joe Bell Highlands Cove L.L.C., for the temporary operation of a Pump
and Haul wastewater system to serve the Highlands Cove Development in
Jackson County, North Carolina.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November
9, 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
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Joe Bell
May 9, 2000
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N. C. 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
The plans and other documents approved by permit WQ0018396 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,
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;;Forrest R. Westall
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 WQ0018396
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, GeneralStatutes o
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
HIGHLANDS COVE L.L.0
Jackson County
FOR THE
temporary operation of a 14,080 gallon per day pump and haul waste water system to
serve Highlands Cove, L.L.C. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received May 8, 2000, 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 November 9, 2000,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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 formai

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.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreements for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the waste water between Highlands
Cove and the Town of Franklin's Water and Sewer Department 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
Town of Franklin Water and Sewer Department's wastewater treatment plant
prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
9. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 8281251-6208, 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 8:04 a.m. until 5:04 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 Highlands /Cove 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 Highlands Cove, L.L.C.,
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.

18. 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 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 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, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N. C.
27699-1617.
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 WQ0018396 issued this the 9th day of May, 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Highlands Cove, L.L.C.
Permit Number WQ0018396
May 9, 2000
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered
Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (period icaIlylweeklylfuII 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.