NCG550745_Issuance of Permit_20190204

ROY COOPER
r'+.. Governor
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K MICHAEL S. REGAN
G1141 3 ''- Secretary
i .'� LINDA CULPEPPER
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 4, 2019
Jasper Van Sharpe
646 NC Hwy 65
Reidsville,NC 27320
Subject: General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550745
Beaver Lodge Circle site
Rockingham County
Dear Permittee:
The Division has renewed General Permit NCG550000. The Division hereby issues you a revised
version of NCG550745, 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].
If you have an email address,please send it to Charles H.Weaver of the NPDES program
[[e-mail]]. Future renewals can be sent to you electronically.
If any parts, measurement frequencies 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 CoC is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the CoC. Contact the Winston-Salem Regional
Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility. Regional Office staff will 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 may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the
General Permit,please contact Derek Denard of the NPDES staff[919 707-3618 or via email at
[e-mail]].
Sincerely, /1,
for da pepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: NPDES file
D ECO
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919-707-3616

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG550745
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,
Jasper Van Sharpe
is hereby authorized to discharge <1000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater from a
facility located at
Beaver Lodge Circle site
Reidsville
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Hogans Creek, a class C stream in
subbasin 03-02-03 of the Roanoke River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This certificate of coverage takes effect February 4, 2019.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain valid for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 4, 2019
for (7/%111d1/07/
Linda Culpepper
P pper
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NPDES General Permit NCG550000
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D. OPERATION;MAINTENANCE&RECORDS
(1.)Disinfection:
a. The tablet chlorinator and'dechlorinator{if applicable]shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous arid proper"Operation.The dechlorinator unit shall be labeled
"dechlorination only".Wastewater grade tablets(calcium hypochlorite)shall be added as needed to
provide proper chlorination(pool chlorine tablets shall not be used).
b. Unless the ultraviolet disinfection unit is monitored by teleifiefry,the unit shall be checked weekly.The
lamp(s)and quartz sleeve(s)shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
(2.)Bypassing of Treatment Facilities:
Trea-ea shall be Maintained St all'times to-prevent seepage Of sewage.This"condition supersedes
the bypassing of treatment facilities condition in Part II, Section C(4).
(3.)Septic tanks:
a. Septic tanks and Secondary lank(recirculating/pump tanks)shall be inspected at least yearly to determine
if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary.
b: 'Septic tanks shall be pumped out at least once every five years or when the solids level is found to be
' more than 1/3 of the liquid'depth in any compartment,whichever is greater.All tanks should be emptied
of their of contents whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement.
c. Effluent filters shall be inspected at least once a year,cleaned,and reinstalled or replaced.
d. Contents removed frorii septic tanks shall be disposed St a Ideation and in a mariner compliant with all
local,state,and federal regulations.
(4.)System Components:
All systeili coinpdrients,including but notnecessarily"Iimited"fo,septic tanks,surface sand'filters,Other filter
components,pump/recirculation tanks,controls and alarms,disinfection units,dechlorinationapparatus,and
the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good operating-order. The Permittee is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatiiient system including,but not limited to the
following items:
a. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth
shall be removed manually.
b. All pump and alarm systems shall be inspected and tested monthly.
(5)Records Retention:
a. Subiiiiftal Of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports(DMRa)shall not be required except upon demand
by the Division.This section supersedes the requirement for submitting monthly Discharge Monitoring
Reports(DMRs)specified in Part II, Section D(2)of this permit.Even though the submittal of the
monthly monitoring reports to the Division-is suspended,all monitoring requirements-remain.
b. The data will be maintained on site for a period of three years.
c. The permittee shall notify the Division upon receipt of sampling or monitoring report indicating
noncompliance with the permit.
(6.)Outfall Location:
A visual'review of the outfall itn=ation shall be executed twice each year(one at the time of sampling)to
ensure that no visible solids de other'olivious evidence of system riialfunctioning is observed.Any visible
signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented,and steps taken to correct the problem.
(7.)Permit Renewal:
a. Certificates of Coverage(COCs)under this general permit shall be automatically renewed.Dischargers
covered by general permits need not submit new Notices of Intent or renewal requests unless so directed
by the Division[I5A NACA 02H.0127(e)].
b. COCs with unpaid administering and ciimplialice Monitoring fees Will nofbe automatically renewed. See
Part II,Section B(14)for annual administering and compliance monitoring fee requirements.
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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 mean of 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 Come*
One of the following distinct periods:January through March,April through June,July through September,and
October through December.
C&ttpotite Sara'ple
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least IOU mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period.The
Diiebtol•filay designate thy'ninst'appropriate mehhed(specific ntfinber and 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:
(1) 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
meaiemeht bttiVettitample intervals shall b-d determined by use Of a floVrecbrder aid totaii er,and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed'at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system,or
(4) Constant tiindieenttai t"vbluirie:a s"eri s o'f grab samples of'egad woiYmie"eoliected o\'er a 24-hoiir period at a
constant time interval.Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director.This method may only lie
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent.The following restrictions also apply:
> Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
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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.
Severe property dithi ge
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.
Upi;et
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 dining the calendar week.In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section 1 . G`enerai conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Pei'ihttte'must comply With all conditions of this permit.Any permit noncompliai cecotstitutes 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 Ptitaittee shall'i✓ompy With refthie'n't standard§or prohibitdbit establishedd tinder section 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
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal;even if the pennit has not yet been modified to incorporate 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
an�y'peimit cOhditi'an Or Ianitatioa rmpleiI ttitig aty stich'sdOtioiis`hi a-pennit isstred'tiYider section 402,Or ah�+
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
122.41(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 any tequirrient iitipost tl in a pi eeattrilrttt program app`tdvecl ender' section 402(03)bt
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
violation;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(cXl)and 40 CFR 122.41(aX2)}
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections,or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
peligties Of$5;000 to$50,000 per day Of viOlatioit,'Ot intpirison bni for Mt mote than 3 years,or booth.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 1319(ex2)and40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)],
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
who knOWW at that&lethal hO thereby place§another person in imtriiadat dahger'of•death of setio`cs 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 06,040 or by imprisonment of not more than'Id years,or
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NPDES General Permit NCG550000
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time<24 hours shall collect effluent
'grab samples at intervals of no.greater--than 20 Mutes apart during any 24-hour period:
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours;there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period,.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility.Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The dtachat e'of Splint-am t rheagared dating a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the'
calendar day for purposes of sampling.For pollutants measured in units of mass,the"daily discharge"is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day.For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement,the
"daily discharge"is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day.(40 CFR 122.2;see also
"Composite Sample,"above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest"daily discharge"during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
perinit.Sandp'ling shall be'condticted en weekdays eYccept where holidays other disniptitat-ofriorinal operations
prevent weekday sampling.If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s),that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or"the Division"
The Division of Water Resources,Department of Environmental Quality.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water,pollution control facility or other,point source
whether treated or untreated:
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Faeitity Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geoitietric Meal
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N=the number of individual values.For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,values of"0"(or"<[detection level]")shall be considered=1.
-Grab Safi ple
Individual samples of at least 100"mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes.Grab samples can be
collected manually.Grab samples must be representative of the discharge(or the receiving stream,for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
lristanritaii�tts flow rtieasutenreht
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance.To the extent practical,instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during-that sampling period.
Monthly Average(concentration limit)
The atithmnbtic'rrt ati of all"dail+'discharges"of a-potltitaht'rtte d daring the-eaten/Jai month.Ili the ea e'of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
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both.An organization,as defined in section 309(c)(3)(BXiii)of the CWA,shall,upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger•provision;be subject to a• lne of-not more than-$1.4000,000 and can be-fined up to
$2,000,000-for second or subsequent convictions.[40 CFR 122.41(aX2)1
f. Under state law,a civil penalty of not more than$25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails,to act in accordance with the terms conditions;or requirements of a permit{North
Carolina General Statutes§ 143-=21-5:6-AJ
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301,302,
306,307,308,318 or 405 of this Act,or any-phnit condition or litnitation inip1eYti nting any-Of stick se'ctlOYis
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500.Penalties for Class 1 violations are not to escee'd$16,000 pet day for'eaoh day during'Which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to'Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment[40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on"Bypassing"(Part II.C.4),"Upsets"(Part II.C.5)and"Power Failures"
(Pait ft C.7),nothing hi this perrtrit shalt be'construed to relieve the Permittee frutu any responsibilities,liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act,33 USC
1319.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
'froth any reSpOntibilities,liabilities,Or penalties to Which to Permittee rs'61.may be sttbject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq.or Section 311 of the Federal Act,33 USG 1321.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,or any exclusive
privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to,private.property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any
infringement of Federal:State or local laws or regulations[40 CFR 122.41(g)1..
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability •
Th'e'pro'visions of this permit are severable.If'any prd irsion Of this lieiinit,ar theapplieatioi of any provisions of
this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit,shall not be affected thereby[NCGS 150B-23].
8. Dirty to Provide'i fofmntion
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time,any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit.The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing.Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit[40 CFR 122.41(h)j.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Pbttilittdelt'n'o`t auhorized to discharge after the"elpiratioh date.In'order to'receive antoniatic a'athotiza'tio'n to
discharge beyond the expiration date,the Permittee shall submit such information,forms,and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
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later 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)].
I 1. 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:
corporation: by a responsible corporat eoffieer.For the purpdse'of this Shetio i,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 eoi pb"ration;'Or(b)the manager of ode or more manttfacttnitig,prodOctioti,or operating
facilities,provided,the manager 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
recbhntietidations,and'initiating and dicectitig other•eoinprehoiis'iVe Mite's tti assure 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-rrequirementst-and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in-accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively;or
(3) For a•municipality;SState;Federal;or other public agency: by either:a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official[40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed-by a person described in-o: .1 <ph az above or by a duly authorized representative of that person:A
person is'a duly authorized-representative only if
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
'(2) The-authorization speeifled either an individuaI nr-a poshon ha'i ing responsibility for the eVetall operation
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) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122.22]
c. 'Changes to'andichizatioh:Wan:anthorizatio'ti under paragraph'(b)'bf this sectii i is no longer acettate liecatise
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 signed•by an authorized,representative-{40 CFR
122.22] -
d. Certification.Any person signing a document under paragraphs a.orb.of this section shall make the following
certification[40 CFR 1 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
evaluate the infornia iori ritbrititted.B'aaed on thy iliquity of thep"ersoti-dY per`soke who'manage tire tysteiii; of
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."
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(f)].
13. Permit Modification,Revocation and Reissuance,or Termination
The"MOa" a ofthis pehiiIt does'tnot prohibit the pettilit issuing authority inodifyiog the permit,
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.
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14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee inuSt pay the fmrtal admit istcring and-ebmpliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division.Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with I5A NCAC 02H.0105(b)(4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and l lamtenance Controls
1. Certified Operator
For the purposes of this permit,this requirement does not apply until the permittee receives a letter from the
Division notifying them of classification of the facility.
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators,certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission(WPCSOCC),of the appropriate type and grade for the
system,.and,for each classification must[T15A NCAC 08G.0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge(ORC)who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
-least equivalenttoe type-and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s)in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORCs)who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system,with the
exception of no backup operator in-responsible charge is-required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements'are twice per year;and
c. submit a signed completed"Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form"to the Commission
(ar to the toeal health depattme It for owners of stihsnifaee•systent)enattersigned by the-designated-certified
- operators,designating the Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge(Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system;or
(2)- within 120 calendar days following:
receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and Back-ups +w . or in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade;or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)or Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge(Back-up ORC):(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G.0204.
The ORC of each Class 11,III and IV facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
Visit the-facility as nflen as its necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week,excluding holidays
Properly nage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
Comply with all oilier conditions of I SA NCAC 080.0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Perdiittee shall at all times properly npe'rate and ma5rnlaia all facilities and systems'bftr'eatinent and control
(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the P'ermittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit.Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures.This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit[40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility,and all documentation required thereof,whether acting as a contract operator[subcontractor]or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
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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 GFR 122;4l(m)(2)]'
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent Iimitations 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;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,
retehtidii-of niitfeated wastes'or niaintehate during nortnal'p`nods of e4iiipinent downtime.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 Allure 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 c,
(1)of this section:
5. Upsets
Effeet of an inset 140 CFR 122.41(n)(2)j: Ati upset roustitates an affix a tiVe"defenseto an action brotfght 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 upsetshall 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 II.B.2.of this permit
Burden of proof[40 CFR 12141(nx4)1: The Permittee-seeking to establish the-occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solid§,sludges,fiitei backvtra'sh,or other pallittants tettlbtred in the tontse of*Cannot or'conntrol of vaastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with 1rICGS 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
by the CoIr Enissinti.The periultteu shall'cah'iply With ail applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge,including 40 CFR 503,Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CPR
Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills;and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T,Waste Not Discharged To
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Surface Waters.The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
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7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards(as required by 15A NCAC 02H.0124)to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources,standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
SaiupleS 6alleeted and measurements takeh,as required herein,shall btrepreseiltative of the-permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents.All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and,ahless Othetwisb"spottfied,before the-effluent joins or is diluted liy bliy other wa$testreeam,Body of
water,or substance.Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122.41(j)].
2. Report fig
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)Form(MR 1, 1.1,2,3)or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
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.Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein,shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DEQ/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION:Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate&WV>i`ieatUreitent'de*ice's aria nietliods consistent with accepted scfeiifi'e practiices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.The
devices shall be installed,calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted-capability of that type'of-devic.De'irices selected shall b'e'capable Of measuring flo*s with a
maximum deviation of less than 10%from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes.Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring-location prior to installation.
Once-through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division.Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section(919'733-390g)or visit littps:/ldeq.nc.gov/abouf/divisions/water-resources/water-
resources-data/water-sciences-home-page/laboratory-certification-branch for information regarding laboratory
certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field-certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations(published pursuant to NCGS
143-215:63 et.°see:.);the'Water aril Air Qubli'ty ReM ting Acts,Mid to regitlatrolis published parstr nt to Section
304(g),33 USC 1314,of the CWA(as amended),and 40 CFR 136;or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136,unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503,unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit[40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit,all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
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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
TheCWA piovidet that arty pe&soii Vvhr falsifies,tinipers With,bi•loibwiiIgly renders iriWcu ate,any monitoring
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
ddrivietiont of a person is fir a violation committed afte? t•co t't1ctroh ofstiich Orson'add 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].
G. 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 redords or eopids shall be nnaintaitied for period•ofat-le tst 3 years front the-date'bf the satniSle,
measurement,report or application.This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time[40 CFR
122.41].
7. Rdentding Re Its
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 Entry
The Pennifee 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;
b:• have access to-and"eopy,at reasonable limes,,any-records chat-must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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 Deporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge •
All discharges antharizeti Inerehi shall'be consistent Viith the'tcrmm and conditions Of this painit Thh'discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planiterl'Change's
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:
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a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
l22.29(b) or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged.This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit,nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 1- :42(a)(1);or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,and
such alteration,addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit,including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plait
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with,the permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]z-
4. Transfers
This permit it not transferable to vi3r person With=prior written'notice Wand approval from the erector in
accordance with 40'CFR 122.61.The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2.,and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit,or
a minor modification,to identify the new pennittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA[40 CFR 122.41(1X3),122.611or state statute.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part II.11.2)or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant mote frequently than regnired by this permit nsii g test procedures
approved under 40•CFI Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge,the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted.on the DMR:
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
perentally threaten p°ublr'c health or the elivironinent.Any info'rrnarion`shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances.A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.The written submission
shall coiitairi a'descrip'tidri'ofthe noncompliance,and its•cause;the period of noncompliance,including•e7cact
dates and times,and if the noncompliance has not been corrected,the anticipated time it is expected to
continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance[40
GFR 122:41(1X6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
0 Occurrences outside normal business hours•may also be reported to the Division'-s Emergency Response
personnel at(800)858 0368 or(919)733.3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The'Permittee shall report all instances of tioncoinpliarice not reported under Part 11.E.5 and 6.of this permit at the
• time monitoring reports are submitted.The reports shall contain the information listed in Part H.E.6.of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)1
8. Other hiforinat1on
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application,or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director,it shall promptly submit such facts or
information[40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)1
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
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 water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic,such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
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digester,the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility;or any other unusual
eireumstancos:
. 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.
e-: Any failure of a pumping station,sewer line,or treatment,facility resulting ina 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 ptepat'ed in acc'ordanee with the tenii`s shall be available for public hiSpicctioa at the offices
of the Division.As required by the Act,effluent data shall not be 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.
1 I. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in
auy fecbtd or othbl documeit submitted'Or rewired to`be taalataiffed meek this p'eYmit,including monitoring
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].
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall'not comntent"col trutcti'on of wastewater treatment facilities,nor add to'the plant's treatmtxnt
capacity,nor change the treatment process(es)utilized at the treatment plant unless(1)the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct(AtC)permit or(2)the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b.of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5)[SL 2011-394],no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction,installation,or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct,install,or alter any
treatoieh't works of disposal system within the Stare when the systeih's oir Wok's principle function is to condUYct,
treat,equalize,neutralize,stabilize,recycle,or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above,the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe(40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge,on a routine or frequent basis,of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter(200 µg/L)for acrolein and acrylonitrile;five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 pg/L)for 2,4-dinitrophenol and.for 2 methyl-0-dinitrophenol;and one milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
h. That any activity has de:ent e:4i of will o`ctur which w'otild result in any discharge;on a non-routine or infrequent
basis,of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following"notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section C. iF'acfifty Crosure fiequ rements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this'pie?toIt Thy'Division y gix7re'spbcifc theasures-dtu ig deactivation Of the ystem to prevent adze
impacts to waters of the State.This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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