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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.
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Ken L. Marlowe
July 26, 2000
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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.
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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
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
KEN L. MARLOWE
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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
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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.