WQ0019120_Final Permit_20001010

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Sevens, Director WATER QUALITY SECTION
Division of Water Quality
October 10, 2000
Mr. Tom Boquist
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
2606 Chimney Rock Road
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
Dear Mr. Boquist:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OIr
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RE50URCES
Subject: Permit Number WQ0019120
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Pump & Haul Disposal System
Henderson County
In accordance with your application received October 10, 2000, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019120, dated October 10, 2000,
to the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church for the construction and operation of
a pump and haul sewage disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
April 10, 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 forcollecting 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, N. C. 27699-6714. Unless such are
made, this permit shall be final and binding. r%
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Tam Boquist
October 10, 2000
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being
forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this
matter, please contact Roy Davis at 828/251-6208.
Since ely,
err T. Stevens
Enclosure
xC: Henderson Countyealth Department
Thelma Williams
Roy M. Davis
LUTHERAN.00
59 Woodlin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
MT. PISGAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
HENDERSON COUNTY
FOR THE
construction and operation of a pump and haul sewage disposal system
to serve the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 10,
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
April 10, 2001 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.
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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 Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Mt.
Pisgah Lutheran Church, the City of Hendersonville and Simpson's
Septic Tank Service for the collection, transportation, and
ultimate disposal of the sewage from the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
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.
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13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran
Church sewage collection facilities to present 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 Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church sewage 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 143-215.6.
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 installation and maintenance
of an audible and visual highwater alarm.
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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.
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 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, 1517 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N. C. 27699-1617.
Permit issued this the 10th day of October, 2000.
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Vater Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit Number WQ0019120
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
October 10 , 2000
Henderson County
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 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.
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