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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0018777_Final Permit_20000726VIM AMENR B •HUNT -JR,. .40 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ASHEVIL LE REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SECTION July 26, 2000 Mr. Ken L. Marlowe GT -Little Farmers Market 2530 Butler Bridge Road Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 Subject: Permit Number WQ0018777 Pump & Haul Disposal System GT -Little Farmers Market Henderson County Dear Mr. Marlowe: In accordance with your application received July 12, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0018777, dated July 26, 2000, to you for the a permit to pump and haul domestic wastewater generated at GT -Little Farmers Market. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 26, 2001, 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 by making a written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. The request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1508 of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N. C. 27699-6714. Unless such are made, this permit shall be final and binding. J LJUL- 3 1' 204 = I'O?rll QUALITY 1NTER41'MANGE=j3UlLf]II�iG��$�,�,W OOb FIiY_�LACE�ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-2414 PHONE828-25t-6209 FAX 828-251-6452 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFf=fRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Ken L. Marlowe July 26, 2000 Page Two One•set of approved plans and specifications is forwarded to you. if you need additional information matter, please contact Roy Davis at 828/251-6208. Enclosure xc: Henderson County Gerald Haskins Kim Young `r Roy Davis " 18777P&H.00 Sincerely, r-�XtV err evens Health Department being concerning this 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 KEN L. MARLOWE I,O IN, 9W4 FOR THE construction and operation of a pump and haul disposal system to serve GT -Little Farmers Market with no direct discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 12,2000 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 January 25, 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 sewage other than that from GT -Little Farmers Market shall be included in the pump and haul activities. 6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Ken Marlowe, the City of Hendersonville and Blue Ridge Septic & Grading for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the sewage generated by GT -Little Farmers Market 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 City of Hendersonville's Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 GT -Little Farmers Market 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 GT -Little Farmers Market 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 143-215.5. 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 install and maintain 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 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. 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, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617. 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 26TH day of July, 2000. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ;/,4"-, Division of water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management 18777P&H.00 Commission Permit Number WQ0018777 GT -Little Farmers Market July 26, 2000 Henderson 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.