WQ0022972_Final Permit_20030825

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Mr. Charles R. Summey,
Town of Forest City
Post Office Box 728
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 25, 2003
Town Manager
Forest City, North Carolina 28043
Dear Mr. Summey:
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit Number WQ0022972
Pump & Haul Permit
Rutherford County
In accordance with your application received August 18, 2003 we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0022972, dated August 25, 2003.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 18, 2004, 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
1508 of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N. C. 276996714. Unless such are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Roger Edwards at 828-251-
6208.
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Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Roger Edwards_ WDEQ
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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
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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 February 18, 2404 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.
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.
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No type of domestic wastewater other than that from Tracker Marine shall be included in the
pump and haul activities.
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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 8281251-6208, 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 that 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) 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.
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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 25th day of August, 2003.
NORT CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Aan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
N_ C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
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Permit Number WQ0022972
August 25, 2003
Rutherford County
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Engineer's Certification
, 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 project, Tracker Marine Industrial Plant,
(Project)
Town of Forest City,N.C. Rutherford County for the Permittee hereby states that, to the best of
(Name of Location)
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.
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