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NORTH CAROLINA
Ertvlron mental Quality
January 9, 2019
Mr.Jason Joyce
NC Department of Transportation
P.O.Box 250
North Wilkesboro,N.C. 28659-0250
Subject: DRAFT NPDES PERMIT NC0029190
Surry County Rest Area
Grade II Biological WPCS [15A NCAC 08G .0302]
Surry County
Dear Mr.Joyce:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to
ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. Your permit is among several that
the Division has targeted for expedited renewal.
This draft contains no major changes from the existing permit:
• HUC and stream index number were added to site description(page 2)
• The outfall map has been updated
• Regulatory citations were added as necessary
• Parameter codes were updated
• Section A.(4.)was updated to be current
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Surry County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide your
comments,if any,to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period,the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate
action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact me via email at
[[e-mail]] or call 919-707-9125.
Sincerely,
.ie,,,,e.,3 Lear_
Emily DelDuco
Environmental Specialist
NPDES Program
cc: NPDES files
ec: Travis Chrisawn—NCDOT Environmental Operations
Jeff Bryan—Public Water Supply
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919-707-9125

Permit NC0029190
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE/ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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In compliance with the provisions of Nor Ca olina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission,and\the Federal Water-Pollution Control Act,
as amended,T , ` -n;`
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The North Carolina;Department of Transportation
is hereby authorized to discharge.wastewater from a facility located at the
`�,AOT I-7,7,R7 '‘,\.\ '':e\ est Area'-
I-77, southeast of Lambsburg
,�:\ 2 `�Surry County
to receivring�waters des gnated as Naked Run in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in
accordance with effluent",limitations,, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I".II, III andithereof ':‘,
This permit shall become effective 2019.
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This permit and authorization o discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2024.
Signed this day 2019 '
Linda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET r
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are
hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this
number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge
from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions
included herein.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment facility with a discharge of
0.030 MGD. This facility is located a't tl e,,DOT I-77 Rest Area,off I-77 southeast of
Lambsburg in Surry County, and includes the following compon"nts:
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• Comminutor ," ,/64,,'� .
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• Parallel extended aeration basins ,
• Parallel clarifiers '
• Dosing Tank -° `""v 4 t 5M p x
• Two surfaced`sandf"ilters„ � .' °`''�
• Chlorine metering pump i � -,,./
• Chlorine contact chamber t
• Tablet,dechlorination `` , , ��, �`�,
• S,tep'a'eration. '; '' k''�'�° ,° °"
2. Discharge treated wastewater (via Outfall 001) from said facility at the location
specified on theattached"map into Naked Run, currently classified WS-IV;Tr
waters in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin [HUG: 030401010804].
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Part I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
Grade II Biological WPCS [15A NCAC 08G .0302]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until
expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER - LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[eDMR Code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 'hA"`, \ }'\�
0.030 MGD 'O Continuous 7 RecordingInfluent or Effluent
[50050] ��, `� ��`��,
[OBOD310]5-day,20°C 30.0 mg/L 45.0-mg/� Weekly 4. Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids �"
[C05301 30.0 mg/L 45.O.mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent
NH3asN `: ti O.''N � \
[C0610] ° '°i,Weekly? Composite,;‘), Effluent
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Total Residual Chlorine(TRC)3 � 3-.� \2/Wek' - 's-28pg/L Grab Effluent
[50060] �`s ;;emu.-`' ,,
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 4001`100 nil-;v Weekly v Grab Effluent
[31616]
Temperature(°C) ` '` 2,,`; Daily N_ Grab Effluent
[0001pe ature(°C) � �Y/ Weekly-/ Grab U&D
pH -�>6.0'and<9.0,standard`units, 2/Month Grab . Effluent
[00400] „--;—'---- - - ✓
Dissolved Oxygen �-` .-,' �"�` .:� .'A‘,‘,, yy
[00300] ✓' �%`�� ,,. Daily,average>2`0irg/L ',- Weekly Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen`. .4.` .\ �t. � Weekly Grab U&D
[00300] �" ,,,-z \
Chronic Toxicity' ' 'A"� y° `s \
Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen(NO2+NO3+TKN)�e, y` Quarterly Composite Effluent
[C0600] ,o i; �a
Total Phosphorus \ ','
[C0665] Quarterly Composite Effluent
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Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR
system [see A. (4)].
2. U:upstream at least 50 feet from the outfall. D: downstream at least 100 feet from the outfall,before the
Virginia DOT rest area discharge. "
3. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field
certified. However, effluent values<50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
4. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia)P/F at 13%with testing in February,May,August, and November [see
A. (2)].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts
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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
[15A NCAC 02B.0200]
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the"North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised December 2010, or subsequent versions
or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-December 2010) or
subsequent versions.The tests will be performed during the months of February,May,August and
November13 %.
These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility.
Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during -epresentative effluent discharge and shall be
performed at the NPDES permitted fmal effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of an s
� in lequarter results in'a,failure or ChV below the
permit limit,then multiple-concentration testing shall be,
bperformed at a minimum,,,inneach of the two
following months as described in"North,Carolina Phase '=Chronic'Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-December 2010) orlubsequent versions -
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All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will*be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form(MR-1) for the-months in which tests weie,performed,usurig,the parameter code TGP3B for the
pass/fail results and THP3Bzfofthe'Chronic Value.;Additionally,,,DW1.Fori#AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the
following address: ( \ \ /•
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-.,4 Attention: North'Carolina Division of Water Resources
- Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
- - f41 621 MailService Center
�� 4 .' Ralegh;;North Carolina 27699-1621
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Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall'be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after
the end of thereporting period for which the made.
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Test data shall be complete, accurate,include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluet'toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream. i '
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT)test form indicating the
facility name,permit number,pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No
Flow"in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the
address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,monitoring will be ,
required during the following month.Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter,
which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is
required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month.
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Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be re-opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival,minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an
invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.
A. (3) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
[NCGS 143.215.1 (b)]
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This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance
with any future TMDL and I or nutrient manage ent strategy for High Rock Lake.
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A. (4) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(B)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective
on December 21, 2015.
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NOTE: This special condition supplements orsupersedes'the following sections within Part II of
this permit (StandardtCondit'ions for.NPDES Permits);r'.
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• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D.-(2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention' ~ i
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports ~.
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee•shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically, using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to
enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time
that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting
Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data
to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission
by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed
eDMR to the following address:
NC DEQ I Division of Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR
forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies
shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from
Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month
following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the
month following the commencement of discharge. -
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following
compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable: \
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• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports; /' `I
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports;•\ancl
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b)Annual Repots:., -.. "-
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The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (See'"How to Request'
a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).`\
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9),'the,permittee must identify the initial recipient at the
time of each electronic submission. The permittee,shoulc1 use the EPA's website resources to
identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.`'
Initial recipient-of electronic'NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to.implement the NPDES program) that is the
designated entity for'receiving'electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that-will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool
for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and
use the appropriate electronic,reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's
NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-
p ollutant-discharge-elimination-system-np des-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section
above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain
an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver
request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the
date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and
reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon
expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the
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Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic
reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable.
Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and
reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is
effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are
found on the following web page:
http://deci.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes
Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority'shall be signed by a person described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized,fepresentative of that person as described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not apposition, must be delegated signatory
authority for eDMR reporting purposes. ` .
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must`obtain an eDMR
user account and login credentials•to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering'for_eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please
visit the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122:22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: '
"I certify, 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'uate,the information submitted. Based on my,inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or 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 of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.41].
"I certify, 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 evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
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accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
6. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.41].
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NPDES Permit NC0029190
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Receiving Stream:Naked Run Stream Class: WS-IV;Tr --
Stream Segment: 12-72-9-2 Sub-Basin#:03-07-03
River Basin:Yadkin-Pee Dee HUC:030401010804 SCALE 36.561198°N, -80.746295°W
County: Surry 1:20,000