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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG550091_Issuance of Permit_20181029 ROY COOPER ; STATf'ci Governor s; - \': MICHAEL S. REGAN Sec,emry S: °` t f ,` LINDA CULPEPPER ii .� y;� fh G Imo 1111Dir error ay yrs. ��, �r r9 .Y4t J NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 29, 2018 James A.Lucas 132.9.Glen Oaks Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 Subject: General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550091 1329 Glen Oaks Rd Forsyth County Dear Permittee: The Division has rerie*ed General Permit NCG550000. The Division hereby issues you'a revised version of NCG550091, along with a copy of the renewed General Permit. Discard any earlier versions of the permit and use this version until further notice. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently amended]. PIease send your current email address to Mr. Charles H.Weaver [charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov] with your CoC number. This will allow faster communication regarding your CoC. If any parts, measurement frequei cies or sampling requirements`contained in this General Permit are unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice`that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility. Regional'Office staff wig assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other State, Federal, or Local governmental permit that ray be required. If you have any'questio is'conCeriiing the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Derek Denard of the NPDES staff[919 707-3618 or via email at derek.denard@ncdenr.gov]. Sincerely, . / h 7/4"//r for '•da Culpepper Interim Director,Division of Water Resources cc: NPDES file DEC)-s) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919-707-3616 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY I I I II II 1 II II I I III III II 11111 1 INVOICE * 2 0 1 6 P R 0 1 0 4 7 2 * Annual Permit Fee Overdue This annual fee`is required by the NOM Catoiina Adrr►inistrative'Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit.It is required of any person holding a permit far any time during the annual fee period,regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.Operating without a valid Permit`is'a violation'arid is subject to a$10,000 per dayfirre.lfthe permitis 66e666666'and yo'u later decide'a Permit needed,you must reapply,with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory,or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2016PR010472 Annual Fee Period: 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30 Permit Number: NCG550091 Involce'Date: 11/03/2016 Forsyth County 1329•GIen Oaks Road Due Date: 12/03/2016 James A.Lucas' Annual Fee: $60.00 1329 Glen Oaks Rd Clemmons,NC 27012 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with checklmoney order OR by electronic payment(eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order,please remit payment to: NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic,please see https://deq.nc.gov/epavments/wq to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A$25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 7; Should you have-any questions regarding this invoice;please contact the-AnnualAdministering'and-Compliance Fee Coordinator at 9194807-6316: (Return This Portion With Check) 111111 l I l l l l 11 I I I I-I l i I i t l I I I' * 2 0 1 6 P R 0 1 0 4 7 2 * ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Overdue Invoice Number: 2016PR010472 Annual Fee Period: 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30 Permit Number: NCG550091 Invoice Date: 11/3/2016 Forsyth County 1329 Glen Oaks Road Due Date: 12/3/2016 Annual Fee: $60.00 James A.Lucas 1329 Glen Oaks Rd Clemmons,NC 27012 Check Number: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG550091 DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In'c'oial)anee with the pro'vision'of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards'And regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental'Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, James A. Lucas is hereby authorized to discharge <1000 gallons per day of domestic.wastewater from a facility located at 1329 Glen Oaks Rd Clemmons Forsyth County to receiving waters designated as Blanket Creek, a class C stream in subbasin 03-07-02 of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with the effluent li'm'itations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This certificate of coverage takes effect October 29, 2018. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain valid for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day October 29, 2018 / ivfor Linda Culpepper Interim Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission NPDES General Permit NCO550000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000° DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100%DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and regulations promulgated•and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators,hereafter permittees,which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts I,II and III hereof. This permit shall become effective October 23,2018. This permit shall expire at midnight on October 31,2020° Signed this day October 23,2018. • faremda Culpepper,Interim Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Maxragentent Commission Page 1 of 16 NPDES General Permit NCG550000 C. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS • [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] periodbeginning p lasting until expiration,the Permittee is Duringthe on the effective date of thisermrt and authorized td dischar"'e dOi festic wastewater from outfall 001.Such discliarges shall be limited and rrionitored by the Permittee as specified below: LIMITS MONITORING EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS [Parameter Code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Average Maximum Frequency Type Location f 1 Flow(gpd)2 .50050 1,000 gpd 2 . Annually Estimate Effluent BOD,5-Day,20°C(mg/L)3 C0310 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Annually Grab • Effluent • Total Suspended Solids(TSS)(mg/L)3 C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Annually • Grab • Effluent Fecal Coliform(4/100mL)3'4 •31616 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Annually Grab Effluent Enterococci(#/100mL)3,45 61211 35/100 mL Airlivally Grab Ef liierit Total Residual Chlorine(TRC)(µg/L-)3'6'7 50060 . Footnote 6&7 l Annually , Grab . Effluent ' gpd=gallons per day;BOD=Biochemical Oxygen Demand;mg/L=niilligranis per liter; #1100mL=colonies per 100 milliliters; µg/L=micrograms per liter Footnotes: 1. Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system,prior to discharge into a creek or other • waterbody. 2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility may not in any case exceed 1,000 gallons per day.The Authori2atiori to Construct(ATC)issued with the Certificate of Coverage(COC)may further'limit the flow authorized by the permit to a lower discharge volume. 3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis. 4. Fecal Coliform and Enterococci shall be calculated using the geometric mean, according to the procedure detailed in Part II. Section A. 5. Applicable for discharges to SB arid SC water only.hi SB and SC water's,the requirement for a fecal coliform sample is not required. 6. Receiving stream chlorine levels are riot to exceed 17 µg/L for freshwater`arid 13 µg/I,for saltwater:The sample shall be taken from the effluent pipe,prior to discharge into a creek or other waterbody. 7. TRC limitation only applicable for facilities that are required to-utilize dechlorination-(see Part I,B-f-or • Treatment System Requirements).The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50f µg/L to be in compliance with the permit.However,the Permittee shall continue to maintain records for all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory(including field certified);even if these values fall below 50µg/L. Conditions: There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts. • Page 3 of 16 • NPDES General Permit NCG550000 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions • 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period, 3/Week Samples are collected three times.per week on three separate calendar days.These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during-the..sample period. Act or"the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),as amended,33 USC 1251,et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges"of a,pollutant measured during the calendar year.In the case of fecal coliform,the geometric meanof such discharges, Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.However,for purposes of this permit,any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. • Calendar QYiarter One of the following distinct periods:January through March,April through June,July through September,and October through December. Qoiiipo'site Sam iz A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period.The Director may designate th`e radSt'appropriate method(spec'ifi'c number a'nd size'of aliquots necessary,the time interval between grab samples,etc.)on a case-by-case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples maybe obtained by the following methods: {I) Continuous a•single;.continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period-proportional to the rate of flow: (2) Constant time/variable volume:a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection;,or (3) Variable time/constant volume:a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point.Flow .. •, -.i v S gall be determined b use.of a flog r recorder and totalUer,•and the itnt�I'�ala�r� measurement between sampl �' preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system,or O 'Con§tare f bine%ari`starif'Olathe:a series'of grab samples of equal Voiiine'cali'eeted ov'e'r a 24-libtir period at a 4 constant time interval.Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director.This method-may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent.The following restrictions also apply: size and of no less than 100-milliliters effluent abs les shall be of ➢ Influent and effl t gr amp equal > Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. Page 5 of 16 • NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Resources. Quarterly Average(concentration limit) • The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severep Operty'dataage Substantial physical damage to property,damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: • Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements.An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error,improperly designed treatment facilities,inadequate treatment facilities,lack of preventive maintenance,or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average(concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges"of a pollutant measured during the calendar week.In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. general Conditions • 1. Duty to Comply The Peritlitte'e'tiiit'st'cOhtply With all'additions of this perniit.Any permit nonco`inpli'aaee'con'stitittes a violation of • the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action;for permit termination,revocation and reissuance,or modification;or denial of a permit renewal application[40 CFR 122.41]. A. The Permittee shail'comply with-eftliient'staiidar&or prahibitio S eStablislhed iitider s'ectioii 307(a)"of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d).of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or st uidards for sewage sludge use-or disposal,even if the permit has,notyet been modified•to incorporat€the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s]301,302,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or any'permit corid'iti'bti'ot`limitation ittiplemea"tirig'ariy'su'ch'se'ctioris iiia permit issued tlttder seetio'ti 402,Or'any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3)or 402(b)(8)of the Act,is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40 CFR 1.22:41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301,302,306,307,308;318,or 405 of the Act,or any condition or limitation implementing any'of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 'Of the Act,-or a t'..r'e4uir'eriient Unposed in a pretreatinerit'p'rogram apprOVed under-section'402(a)(3)-or 402(b)(8)of the Act,is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to$25,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment of not more than 1 year,or both.In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violations a person-shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than$50,000 per day of violation;or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years,or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)-and 40 CFR 122.41(x)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections,or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of$5;000 to$50;000 pet day"of vialatioa,'or itriptisdmiterit for'ii&iriore than 3 years,di-both.In the' case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation,a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than$100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years,or both. [33 USC 1.319(e)(2)and40 CFR 1•22..41(a)(2)1 e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301,302 303,306,307,308,318"or 405 of the Act,or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,and Wlti3 kiiov5s'at that tilt&that lie thereby p'lac`es'an.ther persoti in imirihient'danger of death'or•serious bodily injury,shall',upon conviction,be subject to a fine of not more than$250,000 or imprisonment of not more than . 15 years,or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation,a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than$500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years,or Page 7of16 NPDES General Permit NCG550000 • Iater date has been granted by the Director.(The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.)[40 CFR 122.21(d)]. II. Signatory Requirements All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified[40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: • ('I) 'Fora.coiporation: by'a.re'sp'ottsibi6 corpo'rateofficet.For the pnifitise'of this Seetion,a responsible corporate officer means: (a)a president,secretary,treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function,or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the"co'rp'oration;or(b)the Manager of one or more inantlfacturing,pro'ducti'on,Or Operating facilities,pmanager the mana er is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recoi ntendat Oris,and initiating and-directing othereolllpreheriaiVe-Ttieaastl.Ces td A. 1.1re long term . environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations;the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application-requirements;and where authority to sign documents-has been assigned or delegated-to the manager hr accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively;or (3) For a municipality;State;federal;or other public agency:, by either-.a-principal executive officer or ranking elected official[40 CFR 122.22]. IssuingAuthority All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Authty shall be • ed-re p resentative of that ,erson:A duly authorized-representative•signed-by a person described,in paragraph a:above or by a d y p P person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The' thotizatior'speeified tither'ail ihdividtiai-or a-positioli'heirig-resporisirbility for the overall.op'eratio'n of the regulated facility or activity,such as the position of plant manager,operator of a well or well field, superintendent,a position of equivalent responsibility,or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company:(A.duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual-or any individual occupying a-named position.);and- (3) nd(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122.22] • -e. 'Changes to-authorizatio is Ifan attthorizetiori iurtdet paragraph'(b)"of this'seetieti is no longer'acetirate becaiise a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility,a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph(b)of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports;information;or applications to be signedby an authorized-representative[40 CFR . 122.22] • d. Certification.Any person signing a document under paragraphs a.or b.of this section shall make the following certification[40 CFR 122:2.2],NO OTHER STATEMENT-S OF CERT-KATION WILL BE-ACCEPTED.: cert under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and eval'u'ate'the infotirtatioii S'u'bmitted Based'an my inquiry of the O&M orpersons who-,sian ge the syste»i, OP" those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best'of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete.I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false-information;including-the possibility offnes and imprisonmentfor knowing violations:" 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified,revoked and reissued,or terminated for cause.The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification,revocation and reissuance,or termination,or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not-stay any permit condition-[40 CFR-122.41(1)]. 13. Permit Modification,Revocation and Reissuance,or Termination Tlietuaiiee-of-this peritiirdoes hot prohibit'the peririit issuing ailthor ty froiri re'ope'ning and riddifyi'g the perfiiit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,rules,and regulations contained in Title 40,Code of Federal Regulations,Parts 122 and 123;Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code,Subchapter 02H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et.al. Page 9 of 1-6 NPDES General Permit NCG550000 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit[40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a: Bypass not exceeding limitations[40 CFR 122;41(m)(2)]• The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b.and c.of this section. b. Notice[40 CFR 122.41(m)(3')] • (1) Anticipated bypass.If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass,it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least-ten days'before the date of the bypass-i including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass.The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6.(24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass • (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass,unless: (A)'Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property-damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass,such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, reteirtidii-of untreated wagte"s'Or itiaiiiteiiarice'duririg-tortpeiiods'oftquiprrient'dowtitime.This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;and (C)'The Permittee submitted notices as required'under Paragraph b:of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a•Permittee fora-bypass as provided.in any current or'future system-wide collection'system • permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass,after considering its adverse effects,if the Permit Issuing Authority determines-that it will meet the three conditions listed above.in Paragraph- (1)-of aragraph(1)-of this section: 5. Upsets a. Effect of a"i upset[40CFR 122.4l'(n (2)-1: Ari upset-eorigtitu`tes'aii'affrriii`ative'defense to'ati action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b.of this condition are met.No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset,-and before an action for noncompliance;is final administrative action.subject to judicial review: b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset:Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall.demonstrate-;through-properly:signed;,contemporaneous operating logs;or other relevant evidence that: (1)An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s)of the upset; (2)The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated;and (3).The Permittee submitted'notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6:(b)'of this permit. (4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part lI.B.2.of this permit. e: Burden of proof'[40 CFR 122:41(n)(4)] The Permittee'seeking to establish the occurrence.of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids,'sii dge's,filter backwash, 'other pollutants teiWoved:in the course'of treatrneiit'or'coiTtrol of'Wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143=215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted b tltd CoYir"nigsidxi.Tl tPeriaittee"shal'1 domply with all•applicabte-stated Fede'ral7egtdations'govemlrig the disposal of sewage sludge,including 40'CFR 503,Standard's for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CFR Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills;and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Page 11 of 16 • NPDES General Permit NCG550000 to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,then the most sensitive(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting.level)approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA pro'vide's that any persO I Who falsifies,tampers With;a'r knowingly r'ende'rs hiaccurate;any nionitori"ng device or method required to be maintained'under this permit shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not more than$10,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both.If a • cOrivictidfi'of.a person is for'a viclatiOTc c'oiiitirittedtaftet a'first'eotiVictioh of'sttcli'person utidet this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than$20,000 per day of violation,or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both[40 CFR 122.41]. • Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities,which shall be retained for a period of at least five years(or longer as required by 40 CFR 503),the-Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information,including: • all calibration and maintenance records all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation copies of all reports required.by this permit copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records•or'cupies'shall lie maintained for per'iod'oe'at least 3 years fruit the'date of the'sample, measurement,report or application.This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time[40 CFR 122.41]. 7. R'ecord'ing ResnIts For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,the Permittee shall record the following information[40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements; ' c. The date(s)analyses were performed; d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques'or methods used;and f. The results of such analyses. ' 8. 'Inspection and Ehtty • The Permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative(including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law,to; a. Enter,at reasonable times,upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; this-.ermi e -the conditions-of � b: Igave:accessto and copy;at reasonable times;any records,that must be-kept underp c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment(including monitoring and control equipment),practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times,for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA,any substances or parameters at any location[40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements • 1. Change in Discharge All'disoh'arges atithorize`d h'e'rein shalt be'consistent With the term a'iid''cotidition's of this p hiiit.The disch'arge'of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a revel in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planried'Chariges The Permittee shall give notice to the,Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility[40 CFR 122.41(1)].Notice is required only when: Page 13 of 16 NPDES General Permit NCG550000 digester;the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility;or any other unusual circumstances: 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. o:- Any failure of a pumping station,sewer lines or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass 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 within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c.of this permit. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2)or Section 308 of the Federal Act,33 USC 1318,all reports prepared in acc'ordaYic'e:*itli the terms shall be'available for pubiic iiispectioii a't the'o'ffces of the Division.As required by the Act,effluent data shallnot he considered confidential.Knowingly making any . false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports . The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in - atfy record or other da'ci ine'it subinitted'or reffitired to'be maintained under this permit,htciuding nioiiitoting reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both[40 CFR 122.41]. • • Page 15 of 16