WQ0022225_Final Permit_20030210

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office •
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Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENFt
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P. E . , Director NORTH CAROLINA [)EPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENviRONMeNT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 10, 2003
Mr. Charles R_ Summey, Town Manager
Town of Forest City
Post Office Box 728
Forest City, North Carolina 28043
Subject: Permit Number WQ0022225
Pump & Haul Permit
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Summey:
In accordance with your application received January 16, 2003, and additional information
received February 6, 2003 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0022225, dated February 10,
2003.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 10, 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.
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.

Mr. Summey
February 10, 2003
Page Two
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact at 828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
xc: Rutherford County Health Department
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Roger Edwards

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
TOWN OF FOREST CITY
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
FOR THE
TRACKER MARINE INDUSTRIAL PLANT
operation of to serve with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received 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 August 10, 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 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 domestic wastewater other than that from Tracker Marine shall be included in the
pump and haul activities.

6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between, Town of Forest City and
Harris Septic Tank Services 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 Forest
City Wastewater Treatment Facility 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.
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 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 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)
ndicating:
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.
19. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
20. Non -Compliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, at telephone number
8281251-6208, 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 letterform
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.
21. 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 Permits and Engineering Unit, Post Office Box
29535, Raleigh, N. C. 27626-0535.
Permit issued this the 10th day of February, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit Number WQ0022225
February 10, 2003
Rutherford County
Encuineer's Certification
as a duly registered Professional
Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(period icallylweeklylfull time) the construction of the project,
Tracker Marine Industrial Plant, Town of Forest City, N.C., Rutherford County for the Permittee
(Project) (Name of Location)
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.