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Mr. Enrico Miller
Rick Miller Construction
712 Pine Ridge Road
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, R.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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September 13, 2002
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SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0021807, Miller Residence, Watauga County
Dear Mr. Miller:
In accordance with your application received September 4, 2002, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0021807, to 706 Pine Ridge Road for the operation of a pump and haul
system for domestic wastes generated at this residence.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until date of issuance until March
15, 2003, 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. This permit gives A-1 Appalachian Pumping, Inc. the authority to
haul the wastewater to the Town of Boone's Jimmy Smith Wastewater Treatment Plant. Prior to
any change in hauler or disposal location, you are required to obtain written approval from the
Winston Salem Regional Office.
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. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and Paled 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.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Sue White or me at
336-771-4600.
Sincerely,
Steve Mauney
Acting Regional Supervisor
cc: Watauga County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Quality/Water Quality Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27.107 [phone] Customer Service
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
Enrico Miller Residence
Watauga County
FOR THE
operation of a 480 gpd pump and haul system to serve a residence at 706 Pine Ridge Road with
no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 4,
2002, 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 apart of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 15, 2003, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become void 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 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 froze 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 domestic or commercial wastewater other than that from the Miller Residence
shall be included in the pump and haul activities_
6. The permit ,shall become voidable unless the agreement between Enrico Miller, the Town W of Boone WTP and A-1 Appalachian Pumping Inc. 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. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of
Boone Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. [phone] 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 can 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 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
Permttee 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 domestic wastewater collection facilities at any reasonable time for
the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may 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 Winston-Salem 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.
IT 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.
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at
telephone no. [phone], 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
failures ofpumps, aerators, compressors, et.
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 following address: Division of Water
Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 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 16th day of September, 2002.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Steve Mauney
Acting Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Perrot No. WQ0021807

Peanut No. WQ0021807
September 16, 2002
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 proj
Project Name Location
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 Registration No.
Date