WQ0019501_Final Permit_20010227

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDFERR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOuRcES
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
February 27, 2001
Mr. David J. Edwards, President
Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
Post Office Box 490
Pittsboro, N. C. 27312
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019501
Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
Sales/Construction Trailer
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
In accordance with the request received on January 17, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019501, which is dated February 27, 2001, to Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC for the operation
of the subject wastewater pump and haul activities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 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, 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 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. David J. Edwards
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February 27, 2001
If you need additional infonnation concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones of the
Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700, extension 249.
Sincerely,
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Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Water Quality Nondischarge Permitting (Kim Colson)
Mark Ashness (CE Group, Inc., PO Box 219, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
file:h:lp&h1wg19501.p&h

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
Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
Chatham County
FOR THE
operation of an approximately 200 GPD wastewater pump and haul activity which consists of the
pumping and hauling of domestic wastewater from a sales/construction trailer at The Preserve at
Jordan Lake to the Town of Siler City's WWTF; wastewater will be pumped from a 4000 gallon
capacity tank (with high water alarm and auto dialer) to be installed, with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the request received on January 17, 2001, and in conformity with the
project pian, 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 July 31, 2001, 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.
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Permit No. WQ0019501 (2127101)

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.
No type of wastewater other than the domestic wastewater from The Preserve at Jordan Lake
shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Bluegreen Carolina Lands,
LLC, Mac's Septic Tank Service, and the Town of Siler City for the collection, transportation,
and ultimate disposal of the domestic 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Siler City
WWTF prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
9. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. 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.
12. 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. WQ0019501 (2127101)

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 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.
14. 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) statuslupdate on the permanent disposal option and sewer extension
construction.
These records shall be submitted monthly (by the 1Qth of the following
month) to the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 276991628.
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 continued maintenance of the audible and visual high water
alar:nn and the auto dialer.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-
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:
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Permit No. WQ0019501 (2/27101)

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, 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 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
19. The facilities associated with the pump and haul activities shall be inspected and pumped as
often as necessary to prevent malfunctions, overflows, or nuisances.
20. When these pump and haul activities are no longer necessary, Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
shall provide the Division's Raleigh Regional Office with a written explanation of why the
pump and haul activities are no longer necessary and a request that this permit be voided.
21. Upon completion of construction and prior to the operation of this pump and haul activity, a
certification must be received from a North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the
facilities (related to the pump and haul activities) have been installed in accordance with this
approval document and other supporting materials. Mail this certification to the Raleigh
Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1628
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628.
Permit issued this the 27th day of February, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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-Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0019501
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Permit No. WQ0019501 (2127101)

Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
Pump and Haul Activities
February 27, 2001
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 ofthe project,
Project Name
for Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction (to include the construction of the piping,
tanks, high water alarm, auto dialer, and any other facilities necessary for the pump and haul
operation) such that the construction was observed to be built in accordance with this approval
document and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Signature and Seal
Date
MAIL THIS CERTIFICATION TO:
Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
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Permit No. WQ0019501 (2127101)

1V,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
February 23, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO Ken Schuster
FROM Randy Jones,
SUBJECT Application No. WQ0019501
Staff Report Memorandum
Bluegreen Carolina Lands, LLC
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
Sales/Construction Trailer
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Chatham County
Attached is the draft permit for the sales/construction trailer to be located at The Preserve at Jordan
Lake. Please recall that we sent a denial for this project, but that Coleen said (see attached E -Mail
message) since the collection system permit had been issued that we should process this P&H
request.
A 4000 gallon tank with HWA and auto dialer will be installed for this 200 GPD P&H operation.
The P&H'ed wastewater will be treated in the Town of Siler City WWTF. I have set the permit to
expire on 7/31101.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
file: h:p&h1wg19501.me
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