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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0022523_Final Permit_20080407April 7, 2008 Jeff Tumage - President H&T Trucking 243 Harper Road Stantonsburg, North Carolina 27883 Dear Mr. Turnage: Michael F. Easley. t wvernur William G. Ross Jr. sccrelar% North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Kesovrtr. Coleen i 1. sullin.. IJi reC lni Division of Waici Quvji iE Subject: Permit No. WQ0022523 H&T Truck wash Facility Wastewater Surface Irrigation Greene County In accordance with your permit renewal received January 28, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0022523, dated April 7, 2008, to H&T Trucking for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ0022523 issued September 29, 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, 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. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Matthew Fleahman at (919) 715-6173 or matthew.fleahman@ncmail.net. Since el wo<Coleeii H. Sullins cc: Greene County Health Department Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files LAU Files NoaehCarolina 67tm ,rally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone : (919) 733-3221 Internet: www.newaterAuality.ors Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax L (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 An Equal OpportuniVAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Customer Service: (977) 623-6748 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM 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 H&T Trucking Greene County FOR THE continued operation of a 2,000 GPD (15,600 GPD; .20 trucks per day at 780 gallons per truck 5 days per week) spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of 2,000 GPD of newly added municipal water and 13,600 GPD of recycled water, an approximate 81,542 gallon existing vinyl -lined lagoon and an approximate 26,037 gallon vinyl -lined recycle basin, an irrigation pump tank with a 120 GPM pump, and a 108,900 square foot (2.5 acre) irrigation field to serve H&T Trucking Truck wash Facility, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 28, 2008, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of Water Quality (Division), 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 March 31, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ0022523 issued September 29, 2003, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: L SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on -going activities] No later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forrn(s). Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page l of 8 2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damage,, to ground or surface waters resulting from the oper�ition of this facility. All wells that are constructed for purl)oses of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with; 15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. 4. The compliance boundary for the disposal system is specified by rules in 15A NUAC 02L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. This disposal system was individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983; therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C'. 5. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary. 6. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, other than monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided by 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). 7. The review boundary is established around the disposal systems midway between the compliance boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. 8. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for irrigation sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 400 ii. Surface waters: 100 iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iv. Any property line: 50* v. Public right of way: 50 A variance was granted allowing a 50-foot buffer to the property lines from treatments units and the wetted area b. The setbacks for Treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 ii. Any property line: 50 III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS l . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0507 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan. WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 2 of 8 Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC OSG .0200. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 086 .0200 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. 3 A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater ponding or runoff from the irrigation field. 5. h-rigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. 6. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once per year. Records of the calibration must be maintained for five years. T No type of wastewater other than that from H&T Truck Wash Facility shall be irrigated onto the irrigation area. S. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 52 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.5 inches per hour. 9. The application of plant available nitrogen (PAN) shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 275 Is per acre per active growing season of the Coastal Bermuda grass. 10. A suitable year round vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda grass shall be maintained. 11. Soil pH on all land application fields must be maintained in the optimum range for crop production. 12. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 13. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. 14. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed I utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0508. 15. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. lb. Freeboard in the lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time. 17. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the lagoons shall be provided. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and the lowest point on top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge. 18. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 3 of 8 19. Only those cleaning agents and soaps that are EPA approved, will not harm the cover crop, and will not contravene the groundwater standards listed in 15A NCAC 2L may be utilized in the subject facility. Instruction labels are to be followed when using cleaning agents and soaps. 20. Results from the soils analysis required in Condition IV.9 shall be utilized to determine the appropriate amount of lime and/or gypsum to be incorporated into the irrigation field to neutralize potential salts buildup from the cleaning agents and disinfectants. Salts accumulation shall not be allowed to build to a point that inhibits the soils ability to absorb the irrigated wastewater . 21. Engine and engine parts shall not be washed or rinsed in the wastewater system. Oil drained from engine crankcases, antifreeze or degreasing solvent wastes SHALL NOT be discharged into the disposal system. IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800. 3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be included in this documentation shall be: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration, b. Name of person performing calibration, and c. Percent from true flow. 4. The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information: a. Date of irrigation, b. Volume of wastewater irrigated, c. Field irrigated, d. Length of time field is irrigated, e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field, f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B for each field, g. Weather conditions, and h. Maintenance of cover crops. 5. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Pennittee at the point prior to irrigation within 60 days of irrigation for the parameters listed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Agromonic Division's Waste Analysis Report Form. This analysis shall be used in the monitoring and the proper management of the cover corps of the permitted application sites. The analysis shall also be used as an indicator to prevent any damage to the soil's ability to absorb the subject wastewater or nutrients. WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shop Version 070531 Page 4 of 8 6. 1 .� eeboard (waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the lagoons shall be r c:orcied weekly. "1 hree (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions IV. 3. and IV. 4.] on Form NDMR JOr each PPI and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IV. 5 and W. 6.] on Form NDAR-1 for every field shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Quality Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each in-igation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following parameters: Acidity Manganese Potassium Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium Copper PH Zinc Magnesium Base Saturation (by calculation Phosphorus Cation Exchange Capacity I Exchangeable Sodium Percentage 9. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252) 946-6481, 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 occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances including ponding in the irrigation field or runoff from the irrigation fields. b. 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. c. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any field. For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733- 3306. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) 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. WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 5 of 8 V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operations of the subject facilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a thrcat 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 a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the D) vision or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or facility 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 of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.6A to 143-215.6C. 2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted ih this permit. 4. The following are approved sites for irrigation and/or land application (see attached map[s]): Site No. OwnerlLessee Application Area [acres] (excluding buffers) On Figure 1, "Spray field" Jeff Turnage, 2.5 acres H&T Trucking 108,900 ftz The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500. 6. 1n 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 on official Division form(s), 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. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new owner. 7. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein.' WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 6 of 8 8. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closec or permitted under another perms i issued by the appropriate permitting authority. The Perrnittee must pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the [)ivis.on. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this pemit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e). Permit issued this the 7`h day of April 2008 NORTH C OLINA E VIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION �Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0022523 WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 7 of 8 111� III lip WQ0022523 Version 2.0 Shell Version 070531 Page 8 of 8 {11 •� r123�) ,.._ j "Sandpit 1 p 1 ! .50 V •I i •ter ..i.•, I I 11 1 Al" ! I — 1 , __ 397 �t3wt 101 , .. 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