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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0019501_Final Permit_20011121State of North Carolina Department of EnvironmentA4 and Natural Resources &IV� Division of Water Quality 2 Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR William G. Ross Jr., Secretary N«R*H CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director ENVIRONMENT AND IVKfURAL RESOURCES November 21, 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 November 15, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019501, which is dated November 21, 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 January 31, 2002, shall void Permit No. WQ0019501,. which was issued on July 20, 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 and binding. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone 9191733-5083 FAX 919/733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr. David J. Edwards Page 2 November 21, 2001 If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones of the Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700, extension 249. Sincerely, t— ILk Gregory J. Thorpe cc: Chatham County Health Department Water Quality Nondischarge Permitting (Kim Colson) Joe Faulkner (CE Group, Inc., PO Box 219, Pittsboro, NC 27312) RECF,IVED ,ATER WpjrY SE0ON AV1_ G ''IUUI hle:h:lp&hlwq 19501 c , p&h NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES l`73101161.1 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 November 15, 2001, 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 31, 2002, shall void Permit No. WQ0019501, which was issued on July 20, 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. Page 1 of 4 Permit No. WQ0019501 (11121101) 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 maybe 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. 8. 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. Page 2 of A Permit No. WQ0019501 (11121101) 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) status/update on the permanent disposal option and sewer extension construction. These records shall be submitted monthly (by the 10th of the following month) to the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628. 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 alarm and the auto dialer. 18. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 9191571- 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: Page 3 of 4 Permit No. WQ0019501 (11121/01) 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 (1 S) 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. Permit issued this the 21 st day of November, 2001. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COM1MISSION regory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of 'Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. WQ0019501 Page 4 of 4 Permit No. WQ0019501 (11121101)