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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0034603_Final Permit_20170321Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 21, 2017 LYNETTE R. HODGDEN - DIRECTOR SEQIRUS, INC. 475 GREEN OAKs PARKWAY HOLLY SPRINGS, NORTH CAROI,INA 27540-5299 Dear Ms. Hodgden: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0034603 Seqirus Reclaimed Water System Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Wake County In accordance with your permit change of ownership request received August 10, 2015, and your permit. renewal and major modification request received August 17, 2015, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034603 dated March 21, 2017, to Seqirus, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities, as well as the construction and operation of the proposed conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities. Modifications to the subject permit are as follows: ➢ The additional irrigation area has been added to the permit. All fields have been combined ➢ The Permittee has been changed from Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc. to Seqirus, Inc. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0034603 issued July 27, 2012, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A and B for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems. Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance dated July 27, 2012: ➢ Old Condition 1.1. —This condition has been removed since the soils report has been submitted. ➢ Old Conditions 111.10., II1.11., and IH.12. —This conditions have been removed because they are not applicable to a conjunctive utilization system. --`- "'Nothing Compares7,__ State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6332 Ms. Lynette R. Hodgden March 21, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated July 27, 2012: ➢ Condition I.I. —This condition has been amended to include the new irrigation area. ➢ Attachment A -- Replaces the old Attachment B. If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands 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 permit, please contact Tessa Monday at (919) 807-6302 or tessa.mondgykncdenr.gov. Sincerely, 7S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Direc Division of Water Resources cc: Wake County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Mark Ashness, PE — CE Group (Electronic Copy) Beth Buffington — Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) Central Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION 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 Seqirus, Inc. Wake County FOR THE operation of a conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of the: continued operation of: 23.55 acres of conjunctive reclaimed water irrigation area; cooling tower make-up and boiler wash down water; an irrigation flow meter; a rainfall sensor with automatic shutoff system; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; and the construction and operation of 1.30 acres of conjunctive reclaimed water irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Seqirus Reclaimed Water System, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the applications received August 10, 2015 and August 17, 2015, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0034603 issued July 27, 2012, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: L SCHEDULES Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the additional 1.3 acres of reclaimed water utilization facilities, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .01161 WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 1 of 8 2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-4200, shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the modified facilities such that an in -place inspection can be made. Notification to the regional supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m, until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)] 3. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. [15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109] II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I. The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water utilization facilities or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a)] 2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100] 3. Reclaimed water may only be utilized at the sites listed in Attachment B. [G.S. 143-215,11 4. The reclaimed water irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions II1.5. and III.6. of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 5. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water utilization facilities: a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water. b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water. i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or less. ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification need not extend the entire length of the distribution system, but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line. c. All reclaimed water valves and. outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 2 of 8 d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non - potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U.0403] 6. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems, unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(f)] 7. Reclaimed water distribution Iines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(h)] 8. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403 (i)] 9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A -NCAC 02U .04030)] 10. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the utilization area boundaries. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6)] 11. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] 12. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)] 13. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Surface waters not classified SA: ii. Surface waters classified SA: iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: [ 15A NCAC 02U.0701] 25 100 100 WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 3 of 8 111. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation of this facility. [15ANCAC 02T.0108(b)(1)] The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include the following: a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted; b. A map of all distribution Iines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the Permittee's control, c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities; d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory agencies. [15A NCAC 02U .0801] Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the previously cited rules. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for conjunctive reclaimed water users. [15A NCAC 02U .0117] 4. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 6. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. Only reclaimed water generated at Utley Creek WWTP (Permit No. WQ0032289 shall be utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1] 8. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A NCAC 02U .0501] 9. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0501 ] WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 4 of 8 IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIRMENTS l . Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800] 3. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed and shall include the following information: a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed (monthly total). Monthly tracking records for all users shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) under parameter WQO1 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total volume of reclaimed water distributed for that month. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 4. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s); b. Date of calibration of turbidimeter; Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and d. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken. [15A NCAC 02T .0I08(b)(1)] Three copies of all reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in Condition IV.3.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699- 1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)] WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 5 of 8 6. Noncompliance Notification: V. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791- 4200, 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 resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance with Condition IV A.d. but do not require Regional Office notification. b. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with the limitations contained in this permit. c. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1] VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C] 2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. [I5A NCAC 02T .0110] 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T A 105(n). [G.S. 142-215.1 ] WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 6 of 8 4. 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 jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal). 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; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)] In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0104] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110] 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittec exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A NCAC 02T .0120] 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3)] Permit issued this the 2 1 " day of March 2017 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Zr,- S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director 1 Division of Water Resources U By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034603 WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 7 of 8 Permit No. WQ0034603 Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Seqirus, Inc. March 21, 2017 Segirus Reclaimed Water System Wake County ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility, hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. ❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly. Provide a brief narrative description of any variations: Professional Engineer's Name Engineering Firm i 3 Mailing Address 1 City State Zip Telephone E-mail NC PE Seal, Signature & Date THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT By U.S. Postal Service: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER By Courier/Special Delive : 512 N. SALISBURY STREET RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 8 of 9 ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PPI 001 — Distributed Reclaimed Water Permit Number: WQ0034603 Version: 2.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCs Parameter Description Units of Monthly Total Monthly Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Code Measure Geometric Mean Frequency Type WQ01 Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed Gallons Monthly Estimate WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Attachment A Page 1 of I THIS PAGE BLANK ATTACHMENT B — APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES ONSITE CONJUNCTIVE USES SEQIRUS, INC. — SEQIRUS RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM Permit Number: WQ0034603 Version: 2.0 Site 1D Location Name Owner Count Y Latitude Longitude g A Approved Use Net Parameter Units Acreage 1 Irrigation Seqirus, Inc. Wake 35.6537900 -78.8665340 Irrigation 24.85 01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate in/hr 2 Cooling Tower Segirus, Inc. Wake 35.652057" -78.866649' Cooling tower make-up and boiler wash down N/A NIA N/A Notes: 1. Utilization records for these sites are not required to be reported on Forth NDAR-1. WQ0034603 Version 2.0 Attachment B Page I of 1 4 W Y s Irrigation Area► wobling Towers - Internal Process _ Facility } lye j w, Irrigation Area Irrigation Area 2016 Goog[e y J,t Google earth