WQ0022167_Final Permit_20030103

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Wilmington Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Allen W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 3, 2003
Mr. Lee Smith, Public Utilities Director
County of Brunswick
Post Office Box 249
Bolivia, North Carolina 28422
Subject
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Permit No. WQ0022167
Brunswick County Government Complex
Pump and Haul
Brunswick County
In accordance with your application received December 27, 2002, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0022167 dated January 3, 2003, to County of Brunswick for the
temporary operation of a Pump and Haul operation of transporting 12,000 GPD of wastewater
from wastewater lagoon serving Brunswick County Government Complex in Brunswick County.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 3, 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 constitute noncompliance with the
permit.
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 filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands
are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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Mr. Lee Smith
January 3, 2003
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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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
County of Brunswick
Brunswick County
for the
temporary operation of a Pump and Haul operation for transporting 12,000 GPD of
wastewater from the wastewater lagoon system serving Brunswick County Government
Complex to Northeast Brunswick Wastewater Treatment System with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application submitted to 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 3, 2003, 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 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.

S. No type of wastewater other than wastewater from the treatment lagoon system serving
Brunswick County Government Complex shall be included in the Pump and Haul
activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between The County of
Brunswick and S & B Maintenance, Inc., for hauling of the wastewater are 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. it shall be the responsibility of The
County of Brunswick to ensure that the improvement to the Wastewater Treatment
System is constructed and operational prior to the expiration date of this Permit.
9. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated and disposed of at the Northeast
Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Facility. The handling and final disposal of the
wastewater must be done in a manner that is in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
10. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the Pump and Haul
operations.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater 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 inspection 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.
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 wastewater collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit and may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples.
14. An accurate record of the 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.
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
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 143-215.6A.
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which maybe imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington 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 failure of equipment or storage or transportation facilities resulting in a by-
pass directly or indirectly to waters of the State.
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 to clean up the wastewater and ensure that the problem does not
recur.
18. 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 3rd day of January 2003
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Permit No. WQ0022167