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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
George Radford, Commanding Officer
Environmental Affairs Department
PSC Box 8006 Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, NC 28533-0006
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
April 6, 2012
Subject: Groundwater Remediation Permit Number WQ0035748
Building 1083 Area Remediation Sites
Craven County
Dear Mr. Radford:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your request for permit issuance received January 19, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0035748, dated April 6, 2012, to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, for operation of the subject
groundwater remediation facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2014 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. Please note that the parameters of TKN, Total Ammonia Nitrogen, Nitrate
Nitrogen and Nitrite Nitrogen have been added to the groundwater sampling program.
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 any additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at [phone],
Sincerely,
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Lor Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Craven County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Jeffrey K. Becken, CATLIN Engineers & Scientists, 220 Old Dairy Road, Wilmington. NC 28449
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
WQ0035748 Permit File
WQ0035748 Notebook File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury 5t., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION PERMIT
1n 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
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Craven County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 8,640 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of a trailer -mounted
mobile re -circulation system that includes well pumps, an oil/water separator, carbon filters, particulate filters,
mixing tanks, and re -injection apparatus for injection into 26 injection wells to remediate JP-5 Jet Fuel and its
component compounds, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
January 19, 2012, 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 Division and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2014 and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this mobile system, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted system has been assembled in
accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you 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: Aquifer Protection Section,
Groundwater Protection Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities, including the initiation of injection
operations, so that an in -place inspection can 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.
The injection facility shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no
contamination of groundwater which will render it unsatisfactory for normal use at location(s) beyond the
Compliance Boundary.
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4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5, Any residuals generated from these operations must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-
215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 treatment site or facility
at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit (including inspection,
observation, and sampling associated with injection and any related facilities as provided for in N.C.G.S.
87-90), 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, injection fluids, or leachate.
III. WELL CONSTRUCTION/ABANDONMENT CRITERIA
The construction and operation of Type 51 injection wells shall conform to Title 15A North Carolina
Administrative Code 2C .0209(e)(3)(C), to inject Sodium Bromide, PetroSolve, CBN Nutrients, and
EZA-2, for the mobilization and enhanced bioremediation of free -phase and dissolved JP-5 Jet Fuel and
its component substances,
2. Within fifteen days of any change of status of an injection well, the Permittee shall provide written
notification to the Division. Such a change would include the discontinued use of a well for injection. If a
well is taken completely out of service temporarily, the Permittee must install a sanitary seal. If a well is
not to be used for any purpose, that well must be permanently abandoned according tol5A NCAC 2C
.0113, Well Construction Standards.
3. Any well that is no longer to be used for any purpose by the Permittee shall be abandoned in accordance
with the procedures specified in ISA NCAC 2C .0113(b).
4. The proposed injection wells shall be constructed of PVC casing and the screened interval of each well
shall be located from 10 feet to 20 feet below land surface. Prior to operation of the groundwater
remediation system, the Permittee shall certify the mechanical integrity of the injection well(s) as defined
by 15A NCAC 2C .0207.
Flow measurement devices shall be installed on the mobile unit to monitor the volumes injected at each
injection well. Also each injection wellhead shall be equipped to measure the injection pressure at the
screened interval. If the injection pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure, the mechanical integrity
of the injection well(s) shall be demonstrated according to 15A NCAC 2C .0207.
6. Pursuant to rule 15A NCAC 2C .0211(g), injection may not commence until construction of the injection
wells is completed, the Permittee has submitted notice of completion of construction to the Washington
Regional Office, and the regional office staff has inspected or otherwise reviewed the injection well and
Finds it in compliance with the permit. if the Permittee has not received notice from the Washington
Regional Office of the intent to inspect or otherwise review the injection well within 10 days after the
regional office has received the notice, the Permittee may commence operation of the injection we]Is.
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7. The we]l(s) must be constructed by either a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the property owner,
or the property lessee according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b)(2). If the construction is not performed by
a certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee, provided they are a natural person, must
physically perform the actual well construction activities. All well(s) must be constructed according to the
North Carolina Well Construction Standards (I 5A NCAC 2C .0108) and any local county rules.
8. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well or injection well so that an inspection can be
made of the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater 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.
9, Within sixty (60) days of completion of well installation, the Permittee shall submit two (2) original
copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than I "=100'). The map(s) must include the following
information:
a. The location and identity of each well (recovery, monitoring, injection, water supply, etc.).
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
c. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point") relative
to a common datum.
f. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
g. The location of Review and Compliance boundaries.
h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shal I be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the monument
will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. Maps and any supporting
documentation shall be sent to: Aquifer Protection Section
Groundwater Protection Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
The Permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however producer!
IV. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
The monitoring plan proposed in the application shall be followed, with the addition of TKN, Total
Ammonia Nitrogen, Nitrate Nitrogen and Nitrite Nitrogen to the list of groundwater sampling
parameters.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Three (3) copies of the following forms shall be mailed to the address below:
a. GW-1 Well Construction Record
b. GW-30 Well Abandonment Record
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Mail these documents to the following address: Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Information Processing Unit
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Updated blank forms (GW-1, GW-30, GW-59, GW-59A) may be downloaded from the Division of Water
Quality website at http://h2o.enrstate.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
2. The Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including calibration and maintenance
records, continuous monitoring data and reports required by this permit, for at least 3 years from the date
of the sample measurement, report or application. Records of this monitoring information shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
a. the date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements,
b. the individual who performed the sampling or measurements,
c. the date the analyses were performed,
d, the analytical techniques or methods used, and
e. the results of such sampling, measurements, and analyses.
The Permittee shall report to the Washington Regional Office (see Section VI. NONCOMPLIANCE
NOTIFICATION), within 48 hours of the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence, or any
monitoring or other information which indicates:
a. any contaminant may cause an endangerment to an underground source of drinking water,
b. any noncompliance with a permit condition due to a malfunction of the system, or
c. any cause of fluid migration outside the injection zone or area.
The written. submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its cause, the period of
noncompliance, including exact dates and times. If the noncompliance is not corrected and is expected to
continue, steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance
shall be provided to the Regional Office in a timely manner.
The Permittee shall submit an annual report summarizing the volume and injection pressure(s) of treated
effluent discharged into the injection well(s) and the summary results of related groundwater, influent,
and effluent monitoring. Isoconcentrations (horizontal and vertical direction) and water level
contour/potentiometric surface maps shall be prepared on an annual basis and submitted with this report.
If an annual report containing this information (e.g. corrective action plan) is required by a regulatory
agency, the Permittee may submit two (2) copies of that report in lieu of the preceding information within
thirty days of its publication. The Permittee shall submit this report to the following address: Aquifer
Protection Section, Groundwater Protection Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1636.
VI. 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 groundwater remediation facility which results in any unusual operating
circumstances, or in the treatment of significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters which are
abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the
known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances;
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the groundwater treatment
and disposal system, including injection wells, incapable of adequate treatment and disposal, such as
mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the groundwater treatment and disposal
system is not in compliance with any specified permit limitations.
2. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at telephone number [phone] or to the Emergency Management's switchboard at (919)
733-3300. Also, persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall file a written report 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.
VII. APPLICABLE BOUNDARIES
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards, The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system
individually permitted December 30, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal
area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An
exceedance of Class GA Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation
action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
2. 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 Class GA Standards at the
Review Boundary may require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).
VIII. WORKER PRECAUTIONS DURING MANUAL APPLICATION OF INJECTION
1. Some effects reported to be associated with the product proposed to be used are as follows: eye, skin, nose,
throat, and lung irritation. If the product is released into the environment in a way that could result in a
suspension of fine solid or liquid particles (e.g., grinding, blending, vigorous shaking or mixing), then
proper personal protective equipment should be used. The application process should be reviewed by an
industrial hygienist to ensure that the most appropriate personal protective equipment is used.
2. Persons working with these products should wear goggles or a face shield, gloves, and protective clothing.
Face and body protection should be used for anticipated splashes or sprays.
3. Eating, drinking, smoking, handling contact lenses, and applying cosmetics should not be permitted in the
application area during or immediately following application.
4. Safety controls should be in place to ensure that the check valve and the pressure delivery systems are
working properly.
5. The Material Safety Data Shects should be followed to prevent incompatible or adverse reactions and
injuries.
6. Access to the area of application should be limited to the workers applying the product. In order to
minimize exposure to unprotected individuals, measures should be taken to prevent access to the area of
application,
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IX. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking Petroleum
Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (I5A NCAC 2P) or any other fund. Additionally, the issuance
of this permit does not remove the Permittee's responsibility to comply with the corrective action
requirements of the Division of Waste Management. Furthermore, the Permittee should notify and report
all changes concerning the remedial system to the Division of Waste Management. It is the Permittee's
responsibility to comply with the requirements of all involved agencies.
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.
4. The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit, with all the regulations pertaining to
Groundwater Remediation Systems (15A NCAC 02T _1600), and with the standards and criteria specified
in Criteria and Standards Applicable to Injection Wells (15A NCAC 2C .0200). Any noncompliance with
conditions of this permit constitutes a violation of the North Carolina Well Construction Act and is
grounds for enforcement action as provided for in N.C.G.S. 87-94.
5. This permit is valid only for construction of the number of injection wells described in the application and
other supporting data. Construction of additional injection wells must be approved in advance by the
Aquifer Protection Section.
6. 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
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.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
The Permittee must notify the Division and receive prior written approval from the Director of any
planned physical alterations or additions in the permitted facility or activity not specifically authorized by
the permit. A permit modification is usually required before these changes can take place. Where the
Permittee becomes aware of an omission of any relevant facts in a permit application, or of any incorrect
information submitted on said application or in any report to the Division, the relevant and correct facts
shall be promptly submitted to the Division by the Permittee.
9. 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.
10. 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 15A NCAC 2T .0105 (e)(3).
11. 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.
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12. If the Permittee wants to continue operation of these actions, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration
of this permit, the Permittee shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the pen -nit for such
period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 6th day of April 2012
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0035748
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Permit No. WQ0035748
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Building Site 1083
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , 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,
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,Location and County
for the Permittee 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
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
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Date
Registration No.
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