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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWR SWP Read File Archive Feb 2012 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2012 Ms. Karen Andrews, Town Manager Town of Rutherfordton 1129 North Main Street Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Rutherfordton Rutherfordton Collection System NPDES Permit No. WQCS00127 Rutherford County Dear Ms. Andrews: I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that serves the Town of Rutherfordton's Sewer Collection System on December 8, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Keith Ward, Public Works Director and ORC of Rutherfordton Collection System was greatly appreciated. Based on records reviewed, on-site discussions with Keith, the Town of Rutherfordton's Collection system was determined to be in compliance with permit WQCS00127. A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized. Suggestions/Recommendations ` The current'Pump Station' inspection protocol should be reviewed for consistency and usefulness. Two of the five pump stations reviewed during the inspection revealed and need that should have been addressed by the pump station inspection staff prior to the inspection. Please review the current P/S inspection process, make adjustments as needed and inform the Asheville Regional Office when results are compiled. If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation, maintenance, or a Collection System permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Sincerely, Donald R. Price, CET Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Attachments: CC: ARO- SWP Keith Ward, Public Works Director—Town of Rutherfordton SASWP\Rutherford\Collection Systems\Rutherfordton Collection System\—$therfordton Collection System CEI ILtr 2011.doc North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U.S.Hwy.70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 27107 One Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-7043 North C arollna Internet:wm.ncwaterquality.org �? ra//atuff An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer �/V [ L jt Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00127 Effective: 10/06/08 Expiration: 09/30/16 Owner: Town of Rutherfordton SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Rutherfordton Collection System County: Rutherford 129 N Main St Region: Asheville Rutherfordton NC 28139 Contact Person: Karen E Andrews Title: Phone: 828-287-3520 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS2, Primary ORC: Donald Keith Ward Certification:990668 Phone: 828-287-5961 Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0025909 Town of Rutherfordton-Rutherfordton WWTP Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 02:30 PM Primary Inspector: Don Price 2"-- Phone: 828-296-4500 - Secondary inspector(s): Reason for inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation&Maint Reqmts Records ■Monitoring&Rpting ■Pump Station Regmts (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQCS00127 Owner-Facility: Town of Rutherfordton Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that serves the Town of Rutherfordton's Sewer Collection System was conducted on December 8,2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Keith Ward, Public Works Director and ORC of Rutherfordton Collection System was greatly appreciated. Based on records reviewed, on-site discussions with Keith,the Town of Rutherfordton's Collection system was determined'to be in compliance with permit WQCS00127. A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized. Suggestions/Recommendations The current'Pump Station' inspection protocol should be reviewed for consistency and usefulness.Two of the five pump stations reviewed during the inspection revealed and need that should have been addressed by the pump station inspection staff prior to the inspection. Please review the current P/S inspection process, make adjustments as needed and inform the Asheville Regional Office when results are compiled. If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation, maintenance, or a Collection System permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Page: 2 Permit: WQCS00127 Owner-Facility: Town of Rutherfordton Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ■ ❑ ❑ n What educational tools are used? Town web site,fliers and public notice. Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ❑ ■ 0 D Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ D ■ Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? n 0 ■ Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,i.e.annexation) 0 ❑ ■ Q List enforcement actions by permittee,if any,in the last 12 months Please update current Sewer Use Ordinance to address FOG(Fats,Oils,and Grease)in the Collection System. Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? ■ Cl Q n Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? n ■ nn Does CIP cover three to five year period? ■ nnn Does CIP include Goal Statement? ■ n Does CIP include description of project area? Q M ❑ Cl Does CIP include description of existing facilities? ■ 0 Q n Does CIP include known deficiencies? ■ O ❑ ❑ Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ■ ❑ ❑ 11 Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ■ 0 D 0 Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? CIP Comments An up to date Capital Improvement Plan should be developed and implemented.Current CIP is in it's last year of Rutherfordton's cycle. Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ ❑ n If no,describe type of bypass and location ❑ ■ On Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? #Does the sign include: Instructions for notification? ■ Pump station identifier? ■ ❑ El El ,-, ■ nnn 24-hour contact numbers Page: 3 Permit: WQCS00127 Owner-Facility: Town of Rutherfordton i Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine If no, list deficient pump stations The 2 pump stations out and along Coxe Rd.need to have sinage made available as soon as you can. #Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? n ■ Number of pump stations 5 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0 Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 5 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 #Does the permittee have a root control program? ■ #If yes,date implemented? 01/01/2005 Describe: Visual inspection,chemical addition and hydraulic jetting when needed. Comment: The water works rd. p/s log book indicated it had been inspected that moring prior to the CEI, but upon trying to unlock the pump vault, the 'lock'would not work and had to be cut off. Also, a 6 to 8 inch accumulation of grease and scum was observed on the surfave of the wet well. Please address this along with 'proper' pump station inspection. And the john smith rd. p/s, which is an above ground duplex station had one of the two pump priming mechanisms malfunctioning during the site visit. This p/s also had been visited previously that day by staff and note mention was made in the p/s inspection log. Corrective action should be implemented immediately to prevent p/s failure. Operation&Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ■ 0 0 Q Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? ■ ❑ 0 Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ ❑ 0 0 What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas? Monthly Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ Q 0 n Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ ❑ 0 What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? weekly Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ■ 11 Q 0 Inspecting and exercising all valves? Q ■ ❑ 11 Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? n ■ ❑ Q i Page: 4 Permit: WQCS00127 Owner-Facility: Town of Rutherfordton inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ■ n n Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? ❑ n n ■ Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? ■ n 0 n Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? ■ n n n Are system cleaning records available? ■ n ❑ n Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? ■ n n What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ■ Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n Response time ■ ❑ ❑ n Equipment list and spare parts inventory n ❑ n Access to cleaning equipment ■ n n Access to construction crews,contractors,and/or engineers ■ n ❑ n Source of emergency funds ■ n n n Site sanitation and cleanup materials ■ n n Cl ■ Post-overflow/spill assessment nnn Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ■ n n n Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ■ n ❑ n Comment: ' Yes No NA NE Records Are adequate records of all SSOs,spills and complaints available? ■ n n n Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■ n Q n Do spill records indicate repeated overflows(2 or more in 12 months)at same location? n ■ n n If yes, is there a corrective action plan? ■ ❑ ❑ El Is a map of the system available? ■ n n n Does the map include: Pipe sizes ■ n ❑ n Pipe materials ■ ❑ n n Pipe location ■ n Page: 5 Permit: WQCS00127 Owner-Facility: Town of Rutherfordton Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Flow direction 00013 Approximate pipe age ■ n n n Number of service taps ■ 0 ❑ 0 Pump stations and capacity MOOD If no,what percent is complete? 95 List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map #Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ D 0 Comment: Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ■ 0 Are public notices and proof of publication available? ■ 0 n [) #Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ❑ ■ ❑ 0 #Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ■ 0 0 If no,which one(s)? Comment: The Collection System Annual report needs to be submitted. Page: 6 VA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2012 Ms. Karen Andrews, Town Manager Town of Rutherfordton 1129 North Main Street ` Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Rutherfordton Rutherfordton WWTP :.NPDES Permit No. NCO025909 Rutherford County Dear Ms. Andrews: conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that serves the Town of - Rutherfordton's WTP on December 7, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Keith Ward, Public Works Director for Town of Rutherfordton, Nadine Blackwell, Back-up ORC Rutherfordton WWTP and her staff, was greatly appreciated. Based on records reviewed, on-site discussions with Nadine and staff, the Town of Rutherfordton's WWTP NPDES system was determined to be in compliance with permit NC0025909. A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized. Site/System Review The current WWTP NPDES System consists of an Extended Aeration Activated Sludge system with 2 aeration basins, and 2 secondary clarifiers operated in parallel. The system has liquid chlorine disinfection and liquid de-chlorination, with discharge to Cleghorn Creek in the Broad River basin. During the Inspection the discharge observed ;,into the receiving stream did not appear to causing a negative impact. Suggestions/Recommendations The current composite sampling scenario needs to be reviewed. NPDES permit NCO025909 requires 'composite sampling'. In reviewing the composite sampler's (Influent and Effluent) located at Rutherfordton's WWTP, it was observed that there is 'NO' thermometer to check the temperature of samples. Proper composite sampling protocol requires monitoring the sampler's refrigeration system to maintain sample temperatures of less than 6 degrees Centigrade. Please l have a thermometer placed 'in' the sampler's refrigeration unit and monitor the readings. North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U.S.Hwy.70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 27107 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 NorttfhCarofina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org �tr�lCrQ�`1/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer v �/ Town of Rutherfordton,WWTP Discharge Permit#NC0025909 CEI,Page 2 of 2 On-site indications revealed the amount of sample aliquot is not verified as required by NPDES permit NC0025909. At a minimum a sample aliquot df' 100 ml's is required, the composite sample should be flow proportional, and records should 'rbflect this. If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation, maintenance, or a NPDES System permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Sincerely, Donald R. Price, CET Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Attachments: CC: ARO - SWP Keith Ward, Public Works Director—Town of Rutherfordton Jerry Alexander, ORC-Rutherfordton WWTP S:\SWP\Rutherford\Wastewater\Municipal\Rutherfordton WWTP 25909\—$0025909 Rutherfordton WWTP CEI ILtr 2011 doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N I 2 15' '1 NC0025909 111 121 11/12/07 117 181 C 1 191 g( 20I Remarks --+! 21111111111111 1111 111111111111 111111111111 IIII IJJ6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 70131 71' I 721 N' 73 W 74 751 I I ( I I Li 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:OO AM 11112/07 08/12/01 Rutherfordton WWTP NC Hwy 221 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Rutherfordton NC 28139 11:00 AM 11/12/07 13/07/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data //l Nadine J Blackwell/ORC/336-766-0270/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Karen E Andrews,129 N Main St Rutherfordton NC 28139//828-287-3520/ No i Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Don Price ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 2-It ;1 /� /t /Z-4't'L Do -PV'L Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 s NCO025909 i11 12I 11/12/07 17 8 W1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Don Price, WWTP Consultant with the Asheville Regionai Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that serves the Town of Rutherfordton's WTP on December 7, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Keith Ward, Public Works Director for Town of Rutherfordton, Nadine Blackwell, Back-up ORC Rutherfordton WWTP and her staff, was greatly appreciated. Based on records reviewed, on-site discussions with Nadine and staff, the Town of Rutherfordton's WWTP NPDES system was determined to be in compliance with permit NC0025909.A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized. Site/System Review The current WWTP NPDES System consists of an Extended Aeration Activated Sludge system with 2 aeration basins, and 2 secondary clarifiers operated in parallel. The system has liquid chlorine disinfection and liquid de-chlorination, with discharge to Cleghorn Creek in the Broad River basin. During the Inspection the discharge observed into the receiving stream did not appear to causing a negative impact. Suggestions/Recommendations The current composite sampling scenario needs to be reviewed. NPDES permit NC0025909 requires 'composite sampling'. In reviewing the composite sampler's (Influent and Effluent) located at Rutherfordton's WWTP, it was observed that there is 'NO'thermometer to check the temperature of samples. Proper composite sampling protocol requires monitoring the sampler's refrigeration system to maintain sample temperatures of less than 6 degrees Centigrade. Please have a thermometer placed 'in' the sampler's refrigeration unit and monitor the readings. On-site indications revealed the amount of sample aliquot is not verified as required by NPDES permit NC0025909. At a minimum a sample aliquot of 100'ml's is required, the composite sample should be flow proportional, and records should reflect this. If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation, maintenance, or a NPDES System permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Page# 2 Permit: NC0025909 Owner-Facility: Rutherfordton WWTP Inspection Date: 12/07/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Q ❑ 0 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 Q ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 ❑ Q Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 O ❑ Q Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? f=1 0 n Comment: ' I Page# 3 /._ 1 ��� i .. � � ��/ ��� i.: r&DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2012 Anna Payne Town of Murphy PO Box 130 Murphy, NC 28906 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Murphy WWTP Permit No: NCO020940 Cherokee County Dear Ms. Payne: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on January 18, 2012. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Chuck Cranford and me of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0020940. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, w; ✓ •' Keith Hay s Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Scott Helton, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:1SWP\Cherokee\Wastewater\Municipal\MLirphy WUVTP 20940\CElletter1.1&12.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 NorthCarollina Internet:www.ncwaterouality.oro Naturally i ,`",; ,�, United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO020940 111 121 12/01/18 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I' Remarks 211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I IIII I I I I I I I I IIIII1 J61 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data W Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Murphy WWTP 10:30 AM 12/01/18 07/10/01 Payne St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Murphy NC 28906 11:55 AM 12/01/18 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Matthew Scott Helton/ORC/828-837-5035/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Anna A Payne,PO Box 130 Murphy NC 28906013OH828-837-25101 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Operations&Maintenance E Sludge Handling Disposal E Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Chuck Cranford ARO WQ/// Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. i Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCO020940 I" '�I 12/01/18 I " '$I d Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Town has been working closely with Aqua Aerobics in trying to determine various operational issues with the SBRs. It is recommended that the Town continue to do so and follow the guidance provided. Page# 2 Permit: NCO020940 Owner-Facility: Murphy WWTP Inspection Date: 01/18/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? ■ n n n Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? n ■ n n Comment: The facility has experienced some problems meeting interim limits and has requested a four month extension for the SOC. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual n b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: The screen has been recently replaced with a new model. Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE \_y Is the equipment operational? n n ■ n Is the chemical feed equipment operational? n n ■ o Is storage adequate? n n ■ n Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? n Cl ■ ❑ Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? n n ■ n Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ❑ n ■ n The facility has an approved sludge management plan? n n ■ n Comment: Solids are taken to the County landfill after pressing. The process was not in operation at the time of the inspection. The press was last operated the week before Thanksgiving and two truck loads were taken to the landfill. Digester pH has been too low, thus no recent pressing. Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ n n n Judge,and other that are applicable? - Comment: Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NC0020940 Owner-Facility: Murphy WWTP Inspection Date:- 01/18/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Simplex,Multiple Is the reactor effluent free of solids? ■ n n n Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? ■ n ❑ n Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? ■ ❑ n n The operator understands and can explain the process? ■ ❑ n Comment: Due to a decant valve failure the facility is being manually operated. Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? n ■ n n Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) ■ n n n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n Cl Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? n ■ n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n Comment: There have been some feed pump problems. There was some sludge build-up in the basin. It is recommended that the new contact chamber be put in operation as it should be easier to remove any solid accumulation. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ n 011 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n E n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n ■ 130 Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n E .n Comment: Sodium Bisulfate is used Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n N n Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: Page# 4 p*-9;WJ CN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: James F. Bridges,P.E.,Bridge Project Planning Engineer,NCDOT FROM: Michael R.Parker,NCDWQ,Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Bridge Scoping Review Comments B-5398,Bridge No. 21,NCSR 1803,Burke County B-5397,Bridge No. 51,NCSR 2213,Rutherford County B-4823,Bridge No. 12,NCSR 1538,Transylvania County In reply to your letters dated December 22,2012 in which you requested comments for the above referenced project,the NCDWQ offers the following: Project Specific Comments B-5398,Bridge No.21 over Henry Fork,Burke County 1. Henry Fork is class C waters of the State. 2. There are two unnamed tributaries to Henry Fork on the north side of the study area where NCDWQ will claim jurisdiction. 3. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. B-5397,Bridge No.51 over Floyds Creek,Rutherford County 1. Floyds Creek is class C waters. 2. There is a small unnamed tributary to Floyds Creek that starts south of NCSR 2295 and flows under NCSR 2295 to Floyds Creek. Also,there are adjacent wetlands between NCSR 2295 and Floyds Creek. A small pocket of wetlands also exist on the south side of NCSR 2295 along the unnamed tributary. 3. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. B-4823,Bridge 12 over Hogsed,Transylvania County 1. Hogsed Creek is class C-trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. i SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office One 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778-8211 NorthCar®11na Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 dt �81� C Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org ((// An Equal Opportunity`,Affirmative Action Employer 2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing trout waters,NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC—recommended moratoria for trout. In additions,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .01241 throughout design and construction of the project. General Comments Regarding Bridge Replacement Projects 1. NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from these projects. NCDOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts. 2. If foundation test borings are necessary; it shall be noted in the document Geotechnical work is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3687/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities. 3. Low Impact Bridge Projects must fall under Nationwide Permit No. 3 to qualify for Low Impact; otherwise, standard permitting procedures will be required.Example(Regional General Permit No. 31,Nationwide Permit No.23,Nationwide Permit No. 13, etc.) 4. Whenever possible,NCDWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the stream banks and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure. Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not be blocked. Bridge supports(bents)should not be placed in the stream when possible. 5. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across `= the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means(grassed swales,pre-formed scour holes, vegetated buffers,etc.)before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices. 6. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 7. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles(hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construction methods.More specifically,jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval from NCDWQ first. 8. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shall be captured,treated, and disposed of properly. 9. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ in this certification. 10. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge,temporary work bridges, temporary causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges,they shall be floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position.Under no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. (2) 11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags,rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 12. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 13. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. This equipment shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants,hydraulic fluids,or other toxic materials. 14, If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and elevations. Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species shall be planted. When using temporary structures the area shall be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-vegetate naturally and minimizes soil disturbance. 15. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250. 16. In most cases, the NCDWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour shall be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts,minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment,the old structure shall be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills shall be removed and restored to the natural ground elevation. The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall fescue shall not be used in riparian areas. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments at this time. NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information,please contact Mike Parker at 828-296-4500. cc: Lori Beckwith,USACE,Asheville Field Office Garry Moore,NCDOT,Division 13 Bridge Manager Roger Bryan,NCDOT,Division 13 Environmental Officer Josh Deyton,NCDOT Division 14 Bridge Manager Mark Davis,NCDOT,Division 14 Environmental Officer Marla Chambers,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit NCDOT Bridge Scoping Burke,Rutherford,Transylvania (3) NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70091680 0000 7515 2977 Mr. Gerald Jerry Nash Fletcher Academy Inc. Fletcher Academy WWTP P.O. Box 5335 Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0088 Fletcher Academy WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO036641 Henderson County )ear Mr. Nash: A review of the September 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/06/2011 001 Fecal coliform 570 #/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml 09/21/2011 001 BOD 50.2 mg/L 45 mg/L 09/31/2011 001 BOD 33.8 mg/L 30 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0036641. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASfIEVILLE RL-GIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\Fait:828-299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet:http://Portal.nodenr.orgiweb/wg - Nlitllf411 An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer paper Mr. Gerald Jerry Nash February 2, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 5 SbVI'tlfendersimi�tiaste�i-at�rivlinor l'letc[ierAcademy 36641\N0V-NR.i-2012-LV-0088.dor Ty •11 YflI� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70101870 0003 0875 4920 Mr.Marcus Jones Henderson County Utilities Western Justice Academy WWTP 100 North King Street, Suite 210 Hendersonvlle,North Carolina 28792-5053 Subject: Notice.of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0086 Western Justice Academy WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO086070 Henderson County - ear Mr. Jones: A review of the August 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 08/24/2011 001 BOD 9.2 mg/L 7.5 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0086070. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.L If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the August 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\Fax:828-299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet:http://portal.nodenr.org/web/wg Aahur lk `tk An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer--50%Recycled110%Post Consumer paper Mr. Marcus Jones February 2, 2012 Page Two - Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, �� -6 �L Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 5 .`W11AHender un'L�asfzr�at r•.�linrsr..�4'stems Justice Academy;861)7t)•N(..)V-NR1:-201':(,V-008E.doe NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality \` Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman _. Governor Director Secretary February 3,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7700 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. R. Belvin Hall,Assistant Director,Maintenance Buncombe County Schools Leicester Elementary School 175 Bingham Road Asheville,North Carolina 28806 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0097 Leicester Elementary School WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO066796 Buncombe County � ;Dear Mr. Hall: A review of the September 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/30/11 001 TSS 62 mg/L 30 mg/L 09/07/11 001 TSS 154 mg/L 45 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0066796. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WAFER.PROTECTION SI.C:I IOti ASI-IMI L.E REGIONA L OFFICE Location:2090 US.Hi-hwav 70 S«annanoa,North Carolina 2877 8 One Phone:828 296-4:it)0\1.1.828 299=043 NorthCarolina hiternet:hao/portalmdenr.orp/web/wg Nat,'«,,aAl` An Equal Opportunity%,Affirmative Action Employer--50°,o Recycled,'l01N Post Consumer paper Mr. R. Belvin Hall February 3, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, a Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 5 .ti r31".Llutta)rrtbc,jt asttii i(e 13iiic)r I_i.t st or L,ernent ai 66'ee,N0V-_NR -?f?1_ ,V 0097,doc r n Y NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources _ Division of water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 3, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7694 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Cameron McHargue Town of Spindale Spindale WWTP P.O. Box 186 Spindale,North Carolina 28160 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0090 Spindale WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO020664 Rutherford County Dear Mr. McHargue: A review of the June 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 06/30/2011 001 TSS 44.87 mg/L 30 mg/L 06/11/2011 001 TSS 53.36 mg/L 45 mg/L 06/18/2011 001 TSS 61.2 mg/L 45 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.N00020664. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE'.WATER.PROTECTION SECTION ASHEVIl.1,E REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.HighvYay 70.Swan nano a,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 Fax:428-299-7043 NolthCarolliina Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq Natural& An Equal Opportunity.Affirmative Action Emplover-- f1"o Recycled lo9i,Post Consunier paper Mr. Cameron McHargue February 3, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions,if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, t J 47- ,- Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch S St'1'R��Che1i�rtl:�r�a,teti� t-r,�ha3i�i 1S��inti�l�WW I'll 2Qo a N0V-NIA}:-=01-!-[N-O000,.i,)c i DEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 3, 2012 Mr. Peter G.. Watson, President Ledgestone Property Owners Association P.O. Box 21 Fairview, North Carolina 28730 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-MV-0011 Permit No. NCO087556 Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Watson: A review of Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP's monitoring report for July 2011 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 07/02/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/08/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/04/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/09/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/10/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/16/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/17/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/23/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 07/30/2011 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, 7 f Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James&James Environmental/ORC S:\SVVP\Buncoirbe\vAjastewater\Minors\Ledgestone Subdivision 87556,ND\t-2012-tutV-001 Idoc NorthCarolina Natural!{/ North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.newaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 r 4 ,MIA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 6, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7717 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Bob Frye Town of Highlands Highlands VvWTP 210 North Fourth Street Highlands,North Carolina 28741 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0098 Highlands WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO021407 Macon County . ,Dear Mr. Frye: A review of the June 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 06/04/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 15.9 mg/L 10.2 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0021407. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACL.WA ITIZ PRUITiCTION SFC;PION—ASH EN I I E:REGIONAL.OFFICE ICE Location:2090 U.S.H(Ai a} 70,Swannmoa.North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828 296-4iM.Fax:P18 299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet-http://portal,nrdenr.orq/w.eh/wgc-v. Aatltr°al& Ai Equal Opportunity',Affinnativc Action Enplover-->On,o Recycled-'100,o Post C onsunter paper _..._..._. . Mr. Bob Frye February 6, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, r Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files J Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 4 ELF]";L9 n t�ast.i�.u: _Municipal`,.FIighkimis`XW11121.10.7_O NRF-Z 012-IN-0098.doc aCD N North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles ViWakild, P.E. Dee Freeman. Governor Director Secretary February 6,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7724 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Bentley Parlier Linville Resorts Inc. Linville Resorts WWTP 11 Linville Avenue Linville,North Carolina 28646 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0099 Linville Resorts WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO039446 Avery County -,,Dear Mr. Parlier: A review of the June 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 06/30/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 5.75 mg/L 4 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0039446. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE,'WATER PROTECTION SE C:TION ASIIE`,V Il LE REiG_IONAI..,OFFICI. Location:2090 U.S.HighwaN 70.Swannanoa,Notch Carolina 2877.8 One Phone:828-296-44M\Fax:828 299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet:httg://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq 6' Nij'tlavik An Equal Oppottunity'.Affirmative Action Employer—?f_o,o Racycled UYN,,Post Consuntcr paper Mr. Bentley Parlier February 6, 2012 Page Two - Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford,Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files - DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 6, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7731 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Garland Norton,Mayor Town of Old Fort Old Fort WWTP P.O. Box 520 Old Fort,North Carolina 28762-0520 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0100 Old Fort WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO021229 McDowell County -f Dear Mr. Norto A review of the July 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 07/23/2011 001 Fecal coliform 986.6 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE)is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0021229. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the July 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER.PROTECTION SECTION \tiHEVI1 L.Ei REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa.North Carolina 28773 One Phone:824 296-4t 00\Fax:328 299-7043 NorthCaro/llna Internet:http://portal.nodenr,orglweb/wq Naaturaat& An L�Ual Oppoatnnit `.affirmative Action Employer--.;(i°o Rec}c(ed lOno Post Consumer paper Mr. Garland Norton February 6,2012 f_\ Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch S. S P`�4 I)rnaz(I Z%rite aster ttmic�{�iC;C)ld Fort WW'1'1'2122g\ov-NRL;-?-01'_1-Ia'-0100.00c NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -. Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETRUN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70101870 0003 0874 7748 Eliot Godfrey McDowell County Adult Care LLC PO Box 1149 Nebo, North Carolina 28761 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-PC-0045 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cedarbrook Residential Center Permit No, NCO035157 McDowell County Dear Mr. Godfrey: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted January 18,2012. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Don Price and Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO035157 for the following: Inspection Area Compliance Issue Sand Filters (Low rate) At the time of the inspection the sand filter was showing signs of"ponding" over the entire surface area,which is a violation of the"Proper Operation and Maintenance" requirement of NPDES Permit NC0035157. Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments. To prevent further action,carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within ten (10) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincere) , —ILI Chuck Crant rd, Regional Superirlsor Surface Water Protection Attachment cc: ARO Jerry Alexander, ORC WQ Central Files w/attachment S:\SWP\McDowell\Wastewater\Minors\Ceclarbrook Residential Center 35157\NOV2012PC0045.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 �Qtut,�//� Internet:www.ncwatergualitv.ong LL United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 3I NCO035157 111 121 12/01/18 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 21111111111111111111111I1111II1111111IIIIIIIIIII16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —-------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 70121 71 I I 72I N I 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data � Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:00 AM 12/01/18 10/01/01 Cedarbrook Residential Center NCSR 1763 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Nebo NC 28761 11:30 AM 12/01/18 14/12/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Anthony Stevens,PO Box 1267 Marion NC 28752//828-652-4633/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations&Maintenance M Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Don Price ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers . Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3� NC0035157 111 12, 12/01/18 17 18Id � Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility was last inspected in April of 2011. At that time similar conditions were noted at this facility. Please take corrective action 'immediately'and inform the Asheville Regional Office as requested. An Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that serves the McDowell County Adult Care WWTP was conducted on January 18, 2012 by Mr. Don Price and Ms. Janet Cantwell with the Surface Water Protection Unit of the Asheville Regional Office. Based upon on-site observations of the system and Sand Filter conditions observed, the Cedarbrook Residential Care WWTP NPDES system was determined to be `non-compliant' with permit NC0035157. Site/System Review The WWTP system consist of a Septic Tank-Sand Filter WWTP. On-site observations indicate the sand filter is ponding and there is an accumulation of'excess sand and debris' around the sand filter retaining wall. Both of these conditions contribute to the cause of the non-compliance. Suggestions/Recommendations The current accumulation of sludge in the septic tank should be evaluated for removal. The level of sludge accumulation should be measured with a 'sludge judge' and removal of the sludge should occur when the level reaches 1/3 of the total septic tank capacity. Please review the level of Sludge accumulation and inform the Asheville Regional Office when results are compiled, and the final removal/disposal option the facility takes regarding this issue. The sand filter revealed signs of'ponding' on the filter surface, reducing the filters ability to properly function in the manner in which it should. The filter surface needs to be manually raked and any accumulation of solids and debris removed, and not placed along the ourside of the filter bed. - using a garden tiller to "rake"the sand is not an approved method,as it'cuts' any solids and debris into the filter media causing filter ponding and poor performance. Please notify the Asheville Regional Office within 10 days receipt of this letter, regarding corrections made for filter ponding and septic tank sludge accumulation and removal. Also, septic tank sand filter systems are designed to be operated at a hydraulic loading of 2—5 gallons per day per sq.ft. of surface area. This is essentially the flow over the filter. Monitoring reports reviewed indicate 'overloading' of the flow to the system and the filter. Please review your water usage and the loading capabilities. Page# 2 Permit: NCO035157 Owner-Facility: Cedarbrook Residential Center Inspection Date: 01/18/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? D ■ D D Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge D D n ■ Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: WWTP consists of a Septic Tank/Sand Filter system with Tablet disinfection and de-chlorination. There was no indication that operators conduct process control such as sludge accumulation measurement of the septic tank. Sand and debris removed from the Sand Filter is disposed of along the outside wall of the sand filter, which is not in accordance with proper sand filter operation. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? D n ■ D Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? D D ❑ ■ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? D D D ■ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? D D ■ D Comment: The septic tank effluent is fed through two dosing syphons. The tank and dosing system is 'locked'to prevent access from residents of the facility. One of the three distributor arms extending from the dosing tank has been separated allowing for 'un-even'distribution and overdosing of the sand filter. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? D D ■ D Is the distribution box level and watertight? D ■ D D Is sand filter free of ponding? D ■ ❑ D Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? n D ■ D #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? D ■ D n #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) D D ■ D Comment: At the time of the inspection the sand filter was showing signs of'ponding', over the entire surface area. which is considered as failure to meet the 'Proper Operation and Maintenance' requirement in NPDES permit NC0035157. Page# 3 A41XM NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8,2012 Travis Sinclair Duke Energy Services, LLC Post Office Box 1007 Charlotte,North Carolina 28201 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Whittier Boat Access Area DWQ Project#2012-0058 Jackson County LTN02/Tuckasegee River/2-79-(38)/Class C Dear Mr. Sinclair The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. "Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 6 linear feet of streams for the purpose of 'boat access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3687. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 36 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and stormwater regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 6 (linear feet) Application Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 one Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 1�7 L, Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org North Carolina An Equal Opportunity':.Affirmative Action Employer AW rally Duke Energy Services,LLC February 8,2012 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. " If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CWlkhb Enc: GC3687 Certificate of Completion cc: Wilson G. Hunter, David&Floyd, Inc.,Post Office Box 428, Greenwood, SC 29648 USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office David McHenry,NC Wildlife resources Commission File Copy S:\S WPUackson\401 s\Non-DOT\Duke.WhittierBoatAccess\DukeEnergy.02-08-2012.doc MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2012 David Kidder Carolina Adventist Retirement System 95 Holcombe Cove Road Candler,North Carolina 28715 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing Facility DWQ Project#2012-0036 Buncombe County FRB02 /Moore Creek/ 6-76-8 /Class C Dear Mr. Kidder The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. r Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.033 acres of wetlands and 108 linear feet -'of streams (47 linear feet of replacement and 61 linear feet of new culvert) for the purpose of property access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3821. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and stormwater regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 �TOne Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer i�tur'�rlll Pisgah Manor February 8,2012 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 35 (feet) Sl - replcacement Stream 12 (feet) S2 - Replacement Stream 61 (feet) S3 - Culvert Installation 404/CAMA Wetlands 0.033 (acres) W1 - Culvert Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, f, v' W Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CWlkhb Enc: GC3821 Certificate of Completion cc: R. Daniel Hyatt,RLA, ASLA Broadbrooks Associates, P.A. 184 East Chestnut Street, Suite 1. Asheville,North Carolina 28801 USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWP\Buncombe\401s\Non-DOT\Pisgah Manor\SkilledNursingFacil ity.02-08-2012.doe NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2012 Mike and Kathy J. Verble 268 Holly Arbor Lane Asheville,North Carolina 28803 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Dingle Creek Stabilization DWQ Project# 2012-0016 Buncombe County FRB02 /Dingle Creek/6-71 /Class C Dear Mr. or Ms. Verble: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 1100 linear feet of streams for the purpose of stream stabilization/enhancement at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3689. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 13 and 27 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and stormwater regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 1100 (linear feet) Application(Dingle Creek and UT Dingle Creek) Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 7�T . 1 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NOrthCarolina An Equal Opportunity'.Affirmative Action employer Naturally Dingle Creek Stabilization/Enhancement February 8,2012 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. F" If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely Charles Wakild, P.E.,Director CWlkhb Eric: GC3689 Certificate of Completion cc: Jennifer Robertson,Atlas Environmental Post Office Box 882 Canton,North Carolina 28716 USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\S WP\Buncombe\401 s\Non-DOT\Verble.DingleCreek\Verble.02-08-2011.doc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water.Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles VVakild;P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director, Secretary February 8,'2012 Joe Cline Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority 1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Sylva WWTP Permit No: NCO020214 Jackson County Dear Mr. Cline: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the facility on January 26, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0020214. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 296-4500. Sincer_ply, . ' x,l Keith Hayne Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Stan D Bryson, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Jackson\Wastewater\Mtanicipal\Syiva WW"M 20214\CEI1-24-12letter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NooA 1Carolliina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 �gtuj,RGI� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.orq United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Watpr Complomee Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 3I NCO020214 111 121 12/01/26 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 211111111111111111 II I I II II I I I I Ilil 11111111 1111111/ Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 71 I_I 72I N I 73 LJJ 74 751 I I I I I 1180 Section B: Facility Data W Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Sylva WWTP 11:20 AM 12/01/26 08/02/01 114 Hometown PI Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sylva NC 28779 12:05 PM 12/01/26 12/10/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Stan D Bryson/ORC/828-586-9318/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joe Cline,1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779//828-586-5189/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance ■Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ ; Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO020214 I11 12I 12/01/26 17 18I CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant appeared to be in operating properly and was adquately maintained. Effluent appeared to be very clear with no solids noted. No impacts were noted in the receiving stream. } JJ Page# 2 Permit:.NCO020214 Owner-Facility: Sylva WWTP Inspection Date: 01/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n In n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ n n n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n Cl Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ Cl Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n n ■ Page# 3 Permit: NC0020214 Owner-Facility: Sylva WWTP Inspection Date: 01/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n Cl n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ (_-I n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? f_i In n ■ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n ❑ n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n Cl Comment: Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ Cl ❑ n Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ Cl ❑ n Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n n n ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ Cl n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n n Cl Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? n ■ n n If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? n n ■ n If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - ) If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment . De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ Cl ❑ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ n n n Page# 4 Permit: NC0020214 Owner-Facility: Sylva WWTP Inspection Date: 01/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? In n ■ n Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ In n n Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n n n Is the generator tested under load? ■ n ❑ n Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? n n n ■ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? n n n ■ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n In Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n Cl n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n ❑ ■ Cj Comment: Page# 5 RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9,2012 Rodney Moore,Manager Costa Farms, Color Division—NC 1468 Bear Creek Road Leicester,North Carolina 28748 Dear Mr. Moore: On January 15,2012,I inspected the greenhouse facility with you, in response to a complaint of trash (plastic plant containers)and soil(aerolite)being discharged to waters of the state. At the time of our inspection,there was no evidence of planting media being released from the site,nor in the recent past. The fill slopes for greenhouse expansion were stable,vegetated, and consisted of a clay soil type inconsistent with planting media. During our inspection,you also reviewed planting media handling procedures with me, and discussed the handling of other waste streams(plastics) on-site. I understand that you are working with Mr.Presley of Buncombe County to clean up the wind blown planting containers which have left the property. As of this time,the Division of Water Quality has no concerns with material management with this facility. I appreciate the effort you made to show the property, and operation. Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Kevin Barnett Environmental Specialist cc: Roger Presley,Buncombe County,Planning/Environmental Control 49 Mount Carmel Road Asheville,NC 28806 Hyman Young 8700 Little Pine Road Marshall,NC 28753 S:\S WP\Buncombe\Complaints\CostaGreenhouse-VelvetRidgeLn\lnspection.01-15-12.doc f SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 one NOrthCar01 Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 lna Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org ;Vahmllty An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer %___ j-, �r ��i�. _... PIMA FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P. E. Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 9, 2012 Alan Schommer Carolina Ventures,LLC. 20 Resort Boulevard Lake Toxaway,North Carolina 28747 Alan Schommer 1460 56 h Square West Vero Beach,FL 32966-2396 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Project#2011-0558 NOV-2011-PC-0633 Incident Closure Transylvania County Dear Mr. Schommer, The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has received the cleanup status from Terry Allen,P.E.,related to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2011-PC-0633. DWQ has reviewed the information provided. The written response and the sediment clean up,along with gravel placement under the upstream pipe opening performed have satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in the subject Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement. I appreciate your attention in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact Kevin Barnett at(828)296-4657. Sincerely„_ ram' a� Kevin Barnett Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Section cc: Terry Allen,P.E. Transylvania County Planning ARO File Copy S:\SWP\4-NonpointSource\Stormwatcr\Construction\Compliance\NOV Closure.34-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: wvvw.ncwaterquality.org Natura!!ff An Equal OPPortunity\Af Irmative Action Employer A'"Til Ar NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9; 2012 Mitchell Jenkins Whittier Sanitary District PO Box 368 Whittier NC 28789 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Whittier Sanitary District WWTP Permit No: NCO087602 Jackson County Dear Mr. Jenkins: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection I conducted at the facility on January 26, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NCO087602. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Keith Haynes Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: George Harvey Bingham, ORC Central Files Asheville Files J/ S:\SWP\Jackson\Wastewater\Municipal\Whittier Sanitary District 87602\CEI1-26-2012letter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NOne orthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 a,R�ula�/I, Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org �/ V `!� United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15I 31 NCO087602 111 121 12/01/26 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 Remarks 211111 111111111111 111111 I I I I II III 11111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73IJJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data � Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:20 AM 12/01/26 10/06/01 Whittier Sanitary District WWTP Jackson County Industrial Park Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Whittier NC 28789 11:05 AM 12/01/26 12/10/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data George Harvey Bingham/ORC/828-586-9318/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Marvin Cooper,PO Box 368 Whittier NC 28789/Chairman/828-497-7622/8284883950 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes 41�1 ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ C Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. i Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3 NCO087602 111 12, 12/01/26 17 18I d Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Flow to the plant is still minimal, thus operation is sparodic. The plant appeared to be properly operated and adequately maintained. Page# 2 Permit: NCO087602 Owner-Facility: Whittier Sanitary District WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? NOD n Is the flow meter operational? ■ n n n (if units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ n n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ n 0 Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n In n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ n n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public. ■ nnn Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: The permit is issued to Whittier Sanitary District; however, the plant is operated by TWSA. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ Cl n n Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n Cl n Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? n ■ n n Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ El n n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: Not tested Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? n n ■ n Page# 3 Permit:. NCO087602 Owner-Facility: Whittier Sanitary District WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation - Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? n n ■ n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? n n ■ n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? n o ■ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ Cl n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n n Comment: Blowers were not running at the time of the inspection. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ Cl 11 Cl Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? o n n ■ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/,of the sidewall depth) ■ n n Cl Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Cross flow Is the filter media present? ■ n n n Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ n n n Is the filter free of growth? ■ n n n Is the air scour operational? ■ n n n Is the scouring acceptable? n n 0 ■ Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? n n ■ n Comment: The plant was not in operation at the time of this inspection. Disinfection-UV Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Permit: NC0087602 Owner-Facility: Whittier Sanitary District WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation i� - Disinfection -UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n 0 ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? ■ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ■ Cl 0 11 Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ❑ ■ n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ Q n n Comment: Extra bulbs Page# 5 i �� �, `t,i \�_i ____.... NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Joe Cline Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority 1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Jackson County WWTP Permit No: NCO039578 Jackson County Dear Mr. Cline: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the subject facility on January 26, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0039578. - Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 296-4500. Sincerely, Keith Hayn s Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Stan D Bryson, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Jackson\Wastewater\Municipal\"IWSA#1 39578\CEI 1-26-12letter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarofina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 �/V a 7atula[/�� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org ��\. /l, _,_,_\ �JJ i s�� �._/ ___ _._._ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 ' Approval expires 8-31-98 Water ('nmplganre Inspectunn Report Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO039578 111 121 12/01/26 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved---------------------- . 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data ICI Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Jackson County WWTP 07:50 AM 12/01/26 08/09/01 1871 N River Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sylva NC 28779 09:50 AM 12/01/26 12/10/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Stan D Bryson/ORC/828-586-9318/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joe Cline,1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779/Executive Director/828-586-5189/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes ARO WQH828-296-4500/ I-q. 1 :� Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. i Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3 NC0039578 I11 12I 12/01/26 117 18I CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The new plant is operating very well with an occasional equipment malfunction. Some minor work and tweeking is still underway. Page# 2 Permit: NCO039578 Owner-Facility: Jackson County WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? ■ Cl n ❑ Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: SOC expires 10/31/2012 Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? N n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ n n n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ Cl Is the facility as described in the permit? n ■ ❑ n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ n 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Facility has recently been upgraded and the upgrade is not reflected in the current permit. Pump Station -Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n n n Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ■ n n n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n n n Comment: The facility recently experience an overflow at the influent station due to malfunctioning alarm. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ n n n Is the mixing adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ n n n #Is the odor acceptable? ■ n ❑ n Page# 3 Permit: NC0039578 Owner-Facility: Jackson County WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE #Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ (� ❑ f1 Comment: Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? ■ Q 0 El Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ■ n 0 n Is storage adequate? ■ 0 0 C1 Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ■ ❑ [I 0 Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ■ 0 0 C] Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ■ fl ❑ 0 The facility has an approved sludge management plan? ■ I_I 0 Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual n b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ Q Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ [1 0 13 Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ Q 13 Is the unit in good condition? ■ nrin Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual n b.Mechanical ■ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n 0 0 Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ n 0 0 #Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ 0 ❑ 11 Comment: Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE > Type of operation: Simplex,Multiple Page# 4 Permit: NC0039578 Owner-Facility: Jackson County WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE Is the reactor effluent free of solids? ■ ❑ n n Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? ■ n n n Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? ■ n ❑ n The operator understands and can explain the process? ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ n n n Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ ❑ 0 n Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n I_l Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ ❑ n n Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? n n ■ n If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? n n ■ n If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - ) If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ n n n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ nnn Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ n n n Page# 5 Permit: NC0039578 Owner-Facility: Jackson County WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation r" Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE Is the flow meter operational? ■ 0 0 0 (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ Cl n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ Q 0 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ 0 I] If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? r-1 Q ■ o Comment: Page# 6 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources _ Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Radford L. Thomas, Director, Public Utilities City of Lenoir P.O. Box 958 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0103 Permit No. NCO023736 Gunpowder Creek WWTP Caldwell County Dear Mr. Thomas: A review of Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for Auqust 2011 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended- 08/06/2011 45 mg/I 46.14 mg/I Weekly Average Concentration Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended- 08/27/2011 45 mg/I 46.32 mg/I Weekly Average Concentration Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 08/31/2011 2 mg/I 2.26 mg/I Monthly Average N) -Concentration Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended- 08/31/2011 30 mg/I 33.68 mg/I Monthly Average Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions,if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, f f Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Monte L. Wall/ORC S:\SWP\C;aldwell\Wastewater\Municipal\Gunpowder Creek 23736MV-2012-t-V-0103.doc One NocthCarolina NIVA(ra!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 �/ ��� �j. A09"A `o'�A' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Vyater Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE, Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Radford L. Thomas, Director, Public Utilities City of Lenoir P.O. Box 958 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0111 Permit No. NCO023981 Lower Creek WWTP Caldwell County Dear Mr. Thomas: A review of Lower Creek WWTP's monitoring report for September 2011 showed the following violations: , Parameter Date Limit Value ` Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 09/24/2011 6 mg/l 6.74 mg/I Weekly Average (as N) - Concentration Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 09/30/2011 2 mg/I 2.2 mg/1 Monthly Average (as N) -Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, X; max,; Chuck Cranford,Regional Supervisor $urface;Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files ~ Monte L. Wall/ORC NorthCarolina S:\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Municipal\Lower Creek WWTP 23981\NOV-2012-LV-01 I I Aoc VVatMAT11ly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 l __ 1 -�, \.._-' ____ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Thomas W. Kilpatrick Veolia Water North America Operating Services P.O. Box 679 Etowah, North Carolina 28729-0679 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0107 Permit No. NCO067288 Hunter's Glen WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Kilpatrick: A review of Hunter's Glen WWTP's monitoring report for September 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/08/2011 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement'action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do,not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Mitiors\Hunter's Glen 67288\NOV-2012-L.V-0107.doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swan,nanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 ���; I,\�� �� ��;/ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Henry Keith Odom Magnolia Place 1 Ariel Loop Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792-9583 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0102 Permit No. NCO071862 Magnolia Place WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Odom: A review of Magnolia Place WWTP's monitoring report for September 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/26/201.1 400#/100ml" 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, ; J, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files S:\SVVP\HeridersonM/astewater\Minors\Magnolia Place 71862\NOV-2012-LV-0102.doc NorthCarotina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX (828)299-7043 i ,� �t �ti/, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0112 Permit No. NCO066664 Rugby Middle School WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: A review of Rugby Middle School's WWTP monitoring report for September 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/13/2011 400#/100ml 600#/100mi Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Trevor McMinn/ORC S`.SVVP,Henderson„Vastev!ateriNtinos,s FRuoby Middle School 6666",N0V-2012-i_`J-01122.doc NoithCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 .......... �'i �� I� �Y _. ___... ..,. 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9., 2012 Sharon Hollifield, Owner Rock House Creek Properties, LLC 124 Ray Wiseman Road Spruce Pine, NC, 28777 Subject: Permit No. WQ0035747 Rock House Creek Properties, LLC Grassy Creek Shopping Center Wastewater Collection System Extension Mitchell County Dear Ms. Hollifield: In accordance with your application received January 26, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035747, dated February 9, 2012, to Rock House Creek Properties, LLC for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please send Jeff Menzel a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collection system extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. NorthCarolina Natl><Pally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\?*, ' Internet:www.ncwaterqualitv.org S:\SWP\Mitchell\Collection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection System\WQ0035747 Grassy Creek Center.docx Sharon Hollifield, February 9, 21012 Page 2 In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the Rock House Creek Properties, LLC for the construction and operation of approximately 285 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer serving a shopping center with 22 general business employees and a existing 90 seat restaurant as part of the Grassy Creek Shopping Center project, and the discharge of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Spruce Pine's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January 26, 2012 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Spruce Pine's Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0021423) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Rock House Creek Properties, LLC and Town of Spruce Pine for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contpined,in.this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written.petition, conforming to Chapter 15013-of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Menzel at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, for Charles Wakild, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Mitchell County Health Department Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0021423) Michael P. Trew, PE Municipal Engineering Services Company Town of Spruce Pine WWTP Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files -� NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations- 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. 1 PERMIT NO.WQ0035747, Rock House Creek Properties, LLC Grassy Creek Shopping Center, Mitchell County February 9 2012 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life L' of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 26 .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional ' Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, 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 either of the following: 2 PERMIT NO.WQ0035747, Rock House Creek Properties, LLC Grassy Creek Shopping Center, Mitchell County February 9,2012 a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the 9th of February, 2012 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Charle&*akild, PE, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0035747 3 PERMIT NO.WQ0035747, Rock House Creek Properties,LLC Grassy Creek Shopping Center, Mitchell County February 9,2012 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: :% "permission is hereby granted to the Rock House Creek Properties, LLC for the construction and operation of approximately 285 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer" Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s)or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the Grassy Creek Shopping Center project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast- Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: .................................................................................................. SEND THIS FORM &SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS CHUCK CRANFORD SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC 28778 ................................................................................................ The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water'Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild;RE: Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. James H. Mock, P.E. Mercer Design Group, PC Post Office Box 1516 Weaverville,North Carolina 28768 Subject: Fast-Track Application Return New Salem Road Cottages Steady Aim,Inc. Buncombe County Dear Mr. Mock: I Attached herewith is the Fast-Track Sewer Application which you submitted seeking permission to install 275 LF of 6"gravity sewer to serve the New Salem Road Cottages project. The application is being returned for the following reason(s): (1) The project name"New Salem Road Cottages" shown in the"A. Application Information" section of the permit application differs from the project name in the "C. Certifications"section of the application. We look forward to receiving a corrected and complete application. Should you have any questions or need additional information,please contact me at 828-296-4660. Sincerel Keith Haynes Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment Cc: Steve Rowlinson, Steady Aim, Inc. SAMPTuncombeTollection Systems\Alplication Return New Salem Road Cottages.do SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna Phone:828-29845001 FAX:828-299-7043 ��tuN� j �a � Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org L An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �_ \_;.. ���I CEI North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Pei-due Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7779 Mr. Radford L. Thomas,Director,Public Utilities City of Lenoir Gunpowder Creek WWTP P.O. Box 958 Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0114 Gunpowder Creek WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO023736 Caldwell County r- Dear Mr. Thomas: A review of the October 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 10/01/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 10.05 mg/L 6 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE)is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the October 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SC RFACL W I R PROTECTION SECT ION—1SHEVI 1 E REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Hi-hwaN 70 Swannanoa.North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828 296-4500 Rm 828 299-7043 NorthCarolina fnt met:http://Portal,nodenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opprntnnitv'`Affirmative Action Employer.. W',o Recycled 10'!-,,Post Consumer paper Mr. Radford L. Thomas February 10, 2012 Page Two f Remedial actions, if not already implemented,should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, / f � Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch S gldwell." tecet'ei Municipal`.tstnpcnder Cieck-_'' 6l\(:)'V-NRE-201-1-tV-0114.doc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2012 Mr. Gregory Taveras, Manager of Operations K T Feldspar Corporation 8342 South 226 Bypass P.O. Box 309 Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0115 Permit No. NC0000400 K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Mitchell County Dear Mr. Taveras A review of K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine's monitoring report for September 2011 showed the following violation: r Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 09/07/2011 2,480 lbs/day 4,354 Ibs/day Daily Maximum Quantity Daily Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Eddie Duncan/ORC 5^tSWPiNlitchelll,'tVastewatertlndustriai;K-T Feldspar 00400;.NOV-2012-I V-0115,doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 \� �� �� \�' 1 _� �/' 7 rT NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman. Governor Director Secretan' February 10, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7786 Mr.Radford L.Thomas,Director,Public Utilities City of Lenoir Gunpowder Creek WWTP - P.O. Box 958 Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0113 Gunpowder Creek WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 Caldwell County --,Dear Mr. Thomas: A review of the September 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/30/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 5.85 mg/L 2 mg/L 09/24/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 10.26 mg/L 6 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURI'.AC 1.WATER PROTECTION SI C HON ASI EE V It LEi REGIONAL.OFFICE ICE 1.:mation:2091)U.S.Hi�,hwav 70 Swannanoa.North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 Fax.828 299-7043 NOrthCarollina Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.om we� tall!"�tlltJ An Equal Oppoitunit}-`,.:lffirmatice Action Enplo er-...?O'o Recycled/l fi'o Post Ce uimiei paper Mr. Radford L. Thomas February 10, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, C � r Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch S 4 t't>> ,3i�1,a.11', t�astL etci9� ��r �,;;I'�.i�Urrpo We=i lvcl. G 0'E1;-doc .ter...Oil NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Mr.Rusty Pulliam Sizemore Developers,LLC 2 Walden Ridge Drive, Suite 70 Asheville,North Carolina 28803 Subject: NPDES Construction Stormwater Inspection Weirbridge, Phase 1 and 2 Status: Compliant Buncombe County Dear Mr. Pulliam: On January 25, 2012, Kevin Barnett of the Division of Water Quality, Asheville Regional Office, performed a site inspection at your facility located off Hendersonville Road in Buncombe County. ' Charles Studle was present during the inspection of Phase 2. During the inspection,the following were noted: • Phase 1 is dormant at this time. There is evidence of turbid water/ sediment entering the drop inlets along the eastern portion of the undeveloped area. The area should be seeded over with an appropriate type for vegetative stabilization of the lots. • Phase 2 had significant area of open land at the time of the inspection. A significant portion of - - the open land was being prepared for turf grass placement and should be stable quickly-. The sediment basin appeared to be operating properly, and was discharging to the installed post construction treatment system. At the point that the land is stable within the apartment complex, the post construction stormwater system should be cleaned out prior to being placed into service. Additionally, it was suggested that moving the polyacrylamides in use at the discharge point of the property may get better treatment if relocated to the discharge fo the pond in order to gain maximum mixing prior to stormwater leaving the site. Evaluation of this could be considered as a further attempt at protecting surface waters from turbidity. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 Internet: www.ncwaterquaiity.org RtllL a�`lf An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Weirbridge Village,Phase 1 and 2 February 10,2012 �\ Page 2 of 2 Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Barnett at(828) 296-4657. ,' Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Charles Studle, Hathaway Construction 5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 125 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy City of Asheville Erosion Control S:\SWP\Buncombe\Stormwater\NCGOi Construction\Weir Bridge\Inspection.01-25-2012.doe i•� CDEN R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality _ Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 13, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7793 Mr. Cameron McHargue Town of Spindale Spindale WWTP P.O.Box 186 Spindale,North Carolina 28160 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0116 Spindale WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO020664 Rutherford County Dear Mr. McHargue: A review of the July 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: _ Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 07/23/2011 001 Fecal coliform 426.65 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml 07/02/2011 001 TSS 49 mg/L 45 mg/L 07/09/2011 001 TSS 57.25 mg/L 45 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE)is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0020664. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the July 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURI-AC 111 A3I R PRO"['I-;CI'ION SLCT'ION ASHEti'11 LE REGIONAI OFFICE Location:2090 U.S Hi+hwati 70 S«annanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500`.Iax:828 299-7043 NorthCarohna Internet:http:tlportal.nedenr.org/web/wg ti lttdtd°aCllj An Equal Oppoitonitv'.AfSnnativc Action Employer—50'1'o Recycic&109,.,Post Consumer paper Mr. Cameron McHargue February 13, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, X, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 11 20 riTI O s, 1 2n 2-T,i 6I or"o IN D►ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 14, 2012 Mr. John W. Colbert c/o Stone Pigman 546 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130-3588 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification John Colbert Lot 8-Shoreline Stabilization DWQ Project# 12-0013 Jackson County Response deadline: March 16, 2012 Dear Mr. Colbert: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. Jackson County tax records/parcel report indicates that Cala Boddie Colbert owns the property. Please clarify the ownership of the property(or have Cala Boddie Colbert sign the application, if available). 2. The DWQ, along with Duke Energy Lake Services,require that you evaluate the feasibility of a) bioengineered techniques (i.e.,native plantings to alleviate soil erosion in lieu of or in combination with hard structures), b)rip-rap only, and c) the combination of dry stack wall and rip-rap. DWQ is unsure from the information provided if significant erosion is occurring along the full length of the property, or just a portion. A dry stack wall may be necessary for only a portion of the property (and not the full 300 linear feet of shoreline stabilization requested). Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 NOfthCarofi 1c`l Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally f An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Colbert February 14,2012 Page 2 of 2 If it is the case that significant erosion is limited to certain areas,you should evaluate the possibility of a small portion of dry stack wall, with the possibility of rip-rap (only)in other r areas. 3. Please explain why work cannot be conducted from the lake. DWQ and Duke Energy prefer that work be conducted from a barge rather than from the shoreline (so that any vegetation disturbance can be minimized). Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to March 16, 2012. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Mr. Ian McMillan 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Susan A. Wilson Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time)by the DWQ. Please call Susan A. Wilson at 828-296-4665 or susan.a.wilson(a�ncdenr.goti , if you have any questions. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Ian McMillan- 401 Permitting Unit Bill Young, Mill Creek Development, Inc., P.O. Box 537, Glenville,NC 28736 Robert Shelton, Jackson County Planning (e-copy) Lisa Leatherman, Duke Energy Lake Services (e-copy) ARO File copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Colbert,John-Glenville\Addlnfo.Colbert Lot 8.2 2012.doc'.`,_ i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Jovernor Director Secretary January 24, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL -- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 8356 Ms. Cathy Childrey 70101870 0003 0874 7809 Mizpah Healthcare Inc. 2nd MAIL ATTEMPT - 2/15/2012 Mountain View Assisted Living drey P.O.Box 1029 741 Honeycutt 741 Honeycutt Road Marion,North Carolina 28752-1029 Marion,NC 28752 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0057 Mountain View Assisted Living WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO074110 Henderson County ---dear Ms. Childrey: A review of the July 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 07/21/2011 001 BOD 9.2 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 07/27/2011 001 Fecal coliform 600#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO074110. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143'215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance; or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A 'review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the July 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\Fax:828-299-7043 NorthCaro/l/itn�a Internet:httD://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/Wg Aatura`+.`7 An Equal Opportunity'\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer paper Ms. Cathy Childrey January 24, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented,.should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch S•`••SWP`••Cleudet-son't asteu�tcrl:viinors•Mountaiu Vic"Assisted LJOng 74110\N0V-NR1::7()12-i_,V-004;7.d00 a•• NCDENR - North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Febrary 15, 2012 Marisue Hilliard 160 Zillicoa Street, Suite A Asheville,North Carolina 28801 Subject: Activities Deemed Certified Bent Creek Streambank Stabilization DWQ Project#2006-0094 Ver. 2 Buncombe County FRB02/Bent Creek/6-67-(1)/Class B; Tr Dear Ms. Hilliard: The Division of Water Quality(Division)has completed the review of the 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the project listed above. It has been determined that the subject project does not require written concurrence from the Division and is deemed certified, if the conditions required by Water Quality Certification No. 3687 are followed(attached). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before proceeding with the project, including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Chuck Cr fiord, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office Enc. cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office WBSCP Unit ARO File Copy / SAS WP\Buncombe\401s\Non-DOT\BentCreekStreamBankStabilization\DeemedCertified.02-15-2012.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 NorthCarohna Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org Naturally J` at{l i1U mall, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �f V }s l I NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2012 David Kidder Carolina Adventist Retirement System 95 Holcombe Cove Road Candler,North Carolina 28715 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification—Modified Approval Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing Facility DWQ Project# 2012-0036 Buncombe County FRB02/Moore Creek/6-76-8 /Class C Dear Mr. Kidder The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application -� associated with the subject project listed above. This approval is being modified to include impacts depicted in your submittal received February 3, 2012. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.03 3 acres of wetlands and 118 linear feet of streams (47 linear feet of replacement, 61 linear feet of new culvert, and 10 linear feet of temporary disturbance for utilities) for the purpose of property access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3821. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application,and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and stormwater regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of - this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 NoI thCaYol.ina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity`.Affirmative Action Emolover aturamy Pisgah Manor February 15,2012 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 35 (feet) Sl - Replacement -' Stream 12 (feet) S2 - Replacement Stream 61 (feet) S3 - Culvert Installation Stream 5 (feet) S4—Utility Installation Stream 5 (feet) S5 —Utility Installation 404/CAMA Wetlands 0.033 (acres) W1 - Culvert Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Charles Wakild, P.E., Director v,\ CW/khb Eric: GC3821 Certificate of Completion cc: R.Daniel Hyatt, RLA, ASLA Broadbrooks Associates, P.A. 184 East Chestnut Street, Suite 1. Asheville,North Carolina 28801 USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWP\Buncombe\401s\Non-DOT\Pisgah Manor\SkilledNursingFacility.modified.02-15-2012.doc A' NCDENR. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 3everly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2012 Tony Johnson 6211 Drake Lane Nebo,NC 28761 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Tony Johnson, Lot4 DWQ Project# 12-0051 Burke County CTB /Lake James/ 1 I-(23)/WS-V, B Dear Mr. Johnson: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review'of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 121 linear feet(0.025 acres) of open waters )r the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. No buffer impacts are approved at this time. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as fall of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters below normal 0.011 (acres) Application 47 pool level Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Nahmallry An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Tony Johnson February 16,2012 Page 2 of 2 Waters above normal 0.014(acres) Application 4 8.a. pool level Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Charles akild,P.E., Director C W/1sw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy Duke Energy-Wade Harmon Burke County Planning-Pete Minter Carissa Parker(e-copy) S:\SWP\Burke\401s\Non-DOT\tony johnson,loWApproval.Johnson.Feb 2012.doc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman --Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2012 Jeremy Purbrick 214 Edgewater Circle Chapel Hill,NC 27516 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Jeremy Purbrick, Lot 118 DWQ Project# 12-0052 Burke County CTB/Lake James/ 11-(23)/WS-V, B Dear Mr. Purbrick: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 260 linear feet(0.022 acres) of open waters `fir the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. No buffer impacts are approved at this time. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units). ,Plan Location or Reference Waters below normal 0.011 (acres) Application 47 pool level Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Nat'/ral�� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer K Jeremy Purbrick February 16,2012 Page 2 of 2 Waters above normal 0.011 (acres) Application # 8.a. pool level Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in % criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, O-e� Charles Wakild, P.E., Director C W/lsw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit Central Office File Copy Duke Energy-Wade Harmon Burke County Planning-Pete Minter Carissa Parker(e-copy) S:\SWP\Burke\401s\Non-DOTijeremy purbrick,Iotl18\Approval.Purbrick.Feb 2012.doc LT 4:'� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman ,Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2012 Vulcan Materials-Tim Knopf PO Box 4239 Winston-Salem,NC 27115 Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit - Representative Outfall Status Approval Permit No.NCG020177 Vulcan-Morganton Quarry Burke County Dear Mr. Knopf: Division of Water Quality staff has reviewed your request dated February 1, 2012 for determination that stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) 147-002 be granted representative outfall status for stormwater outfalls 147-003 and 147-004. Based on a site visit and information provided, the request has been approved and is effective with the next sampling event. We also want to remind you that the permit still requires Qualitative Monitoring be performed at all SDOs, regardless of representative status. The permit also requires that Vulcan continue to sample SDO number 147-001 as a wastewater discharge. y notice of this letter the Vulcan Morganton Quarry site is to sample SDO 147-001 and SDO 147-002 during a discharge event and does not have to gather those samples within the first 30 minutes of discharge. Please append this letter to your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or permit to document that representative outfall status has been approved as well as sampling approval outside the first 30 minute time range. If changes in drainage areas, structures, processes, storage practices, or other activities occur that significantly alter the basis of this approval, representative outfall status may no longer be valid. You should either resume sampling at all SDOs, or reapply to this office for representative outfall status based on updated information. If you have any questions or comments concerning this letter, please contact Linda Wiggs at(828) 296-4500 or linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Chuck C> nford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: ARO Stormwater Permitting Unit Central Files John Peck(e-copy) Tony Johnson(e-copy) / S:\SWP\Burke\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\Vulcan NCG020177\ROS.vulcan.morganton.2012.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One 828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-70431 North Carolina Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.ora ���t fN���� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer � f�L L �- ...., I�% l �t _/ ALIF-WTVITA so sr ►l A& hIDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2012 James and Margaret Lytle 40 Littleton Heights Drive Fairview,North Carolina 28730 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval Lytle Culvert Extension and Channel Stabilization DWQ Project#2012-0088 Buncombe County BRDO1 /UT Flat Creek/9-12/Class C;Tr Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lytle: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 40 linear feet of streams for the purpose of property access and stabilize 240 linear feet at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in "Ahe attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3821. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 29 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and Trout Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 20 (feet) S 1 Stream 20 (feet) S2 Stream 240 (feet) Stream Bank Stabilization Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 one Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Nofth Cafolina An Equal Opportunity�,.Affirmativ2 Action Emplcver Natural& Lytle Culvert Extension and Stream Stabilization February 16,2012 Page 2 of 2 As discussed during over the phone,the excavated channel above the upper culvert must be stabilized in place. Attached, please find an NRCS document entitled Erosion Control Blanket which details how the coir matting should be installed. After installation, over seeding in accordance with the attached Wildlife Resources Commission's document entitled Seed ; Mixes for Reveutatin ,Disturbed Sites. Please notify the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657 when the stabilization is completed. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition,which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Charles Wakild,P.E.,Director CWlkhb Enc: GC3821 Certificate of Completion NRCS Document Erosion Control Blanket WRC Document Seed Mixes for Revegetating Disturbed Sites cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\S WP\Buncombe\401 s\Non-DOT\Lytle\Lytle.Approval.02-15-2012.doc N QEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17,2012 Buncombe County TIP B-5178 DWQ Project 20120119 Interstate 26 at NCSR 3431 Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dr. Gregory J.Thorpe, Ph.D. Environmental Management Director Project Development and Environmental Analysis North Carolina Department of Transportation 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina, 27699-1598 Dear Dr. Thorpe: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in Hominy Creek, for the purpose of replacing and widening Bridge Nos.235 and 238 on Interstate 26 over NCSR 3431 (Pond Creek Road)and Hominy Creek, in Buncombe County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Sank Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Stabilization Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear in Perennial Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation linear ft) linear ft) linear ft (linear ft Site 1 1 0 0 0 304 304 0 Total 1 0 0 0 304 1 304 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 0 lin.ft.Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project:304 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated January 19, 2012 (received February 6, 2012), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional General Permit Number 31. In addition,you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non- Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One /Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 N01` 1Caf01111a Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 Internet: www.nc�vaterquality.org ��turall� An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer Dr. Gregory Thorpe,Ph.D. February 17,2012 Page Two This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change,you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold,the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams(now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s)of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into,jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed watersheds that are impaired due to turbidity shall be designed, constructed and operated with sediment and erosion control measures that meet Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds [15A NCAC 413.0124 ]. However, due to the size of the project,NCDOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 4B .0124(a)regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres. 5. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed watersheds that are impaired due to biological criteria exceedances shall not discharge stormwater directly to surface waters. Stormwater shall be treated using appropriate best management practices (e.g., vegetated conveyances, constructed wetlands, detention ponds,etc.)prior to discharging to surface waters. 6. NCDOT will need to adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoria prescribed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. 7. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 8. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible e maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to the stream channel shall be---' temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. Dr. Gregory Thorpe,Ph.D. February 17, 2012 Page Three 9. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 10. The post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted areas shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. 11. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means(grassed swales,pre-formed scour holes,vegetated buffers, etc.)before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. 12. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles(hammer or vibratory)or drilled shaft construction methods. More specifically,jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval from NCDWQ first. 13. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shall be captured,treated,and disposed of properly. 14. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ in this certification. 15. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge,temporary work bridges,temporary causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges,they shall be floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be'sunk and then dragged into position. Under no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. 16. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 17. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 18. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 19. Rip-rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 20. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 21. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels,lubricants,hydraulic fluids,or other toxic materials. 22. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 23. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 24. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 25. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. 26. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. 27. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 28. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. Dr. Gregory Thorpe,Ph.D. February 17,2012 Page Four — 29. The outside buffer,wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 30. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act)and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCDWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met(including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use)or that State of Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance,NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 31. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 32. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 33. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. \ If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please telephone Mr.Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, de- -Charles Wakild, P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith,USACE,Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office ; 120119(Thorpe)B-5178 Interstate 26 at NCSR 3431(Pond Road) NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 20, 2012 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0131 Permit No. NCO066664 Rugby Middle School WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: A review of Rugby Middle School's WWTP monitoring report for November 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 11/15/2011 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/2964500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Trevor McMinn/ ORC S:1SVlIP'iHendersonlVVastewater1finors\Rugby middle School 666641PCV-2012-LV-0131.doc NooithCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 DENR. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 20, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7830 Mr. James J. Schenker,Environmental Associate T A Operating LLC Candler Travel Center 24601 Center Ridge Road Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0130 Candler Travel Center WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO085952 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Schenker: A review of the September 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/20/2011 001 BOD 19 mg L 7.5 mg/L 09/27/2011 001 BOD 22 mg L 7.5 mg/L 09/29/2011 001 BOD 7.51 mg L 7.5 mg/L 09/30/2011 001 BOD 10.46 mg L 5 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0085952. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Sl RFAC[ 1tAFER PRO'['I:CTION SLC'TION AS[Il-: I1:I,E RC:(31C)NAI OFFICE:. 1 ovation:2090[J.5 Hi­hwa) 71) Swannanoa,North Carolina 2877 3 One Phone:828 29£i-4'500'Fax:828 299-',043 NorthCarolina Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq*4 Natural& An Equal Opportunity`Affirmative Action Eimplovei—50%Recycicd;'104ti Post Cnsuncr paper Mr. James J. Schenker February 20, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files -' DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch aa;�i3erlrareI n.a, , . irk._ 20i2-1 r r1:>>+?. ��c NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 20,2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7847 Mr. James J. Schenker,Environmental Associate T A Operating LLC Candler Travel Center 24601 Center Ridge Road Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0129 Candler Travel Center WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO085952 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Schenker: A review of the July 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 07/26/2011 001 Fecal coliform 600 #% 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml 07/31/2011 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 2.02 mg/L 2 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0085952. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the July 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SI,RFACI.WAFER PROTECTION SLCTION 1SI1INI LF RI GIONA] OFFICE: Location: U.S_Highway 70 Swannwioa.North Carolina 28778 One Phone:824 296-4�00v Fax:828 299-7043 NorthCarohna Internet:hftp:llportal,ncdenr.or /wtt eblwg e ��Iakt' Al An Equal Opponunity''.Affirmative Action Etnplover 50`10 Recycled, Post C011RInler pirpar Mr. James J. Schenker February 20, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files , DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch ara vet 1s.nt.ru '_�C�i1-Jtt. 0?3—f ;i �.c3oe T- ., + . ,.' .� Wir NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 20, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 8042 Ms. Cathy Childrey Mizpah Healthcare Inc. Mountain View Assisted Living P.O. Box 1029 Marion,North Carolina 28752-1029 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LM-0007 Mountain View Assisted Living WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO074110 Henderson County Dear Ms. Childrey: A review of the October 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 10/06/2011 001 BOD 18.9 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 10/25/2011 001 BOD 11.1 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 10/31/2011 001 1 BOD 7.34 mg/L 5 mg/L Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation TRC Week ending 10/01/2011 2 X/Week Failure to Monitor A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE)is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO074110. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to actin accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the October 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office f __�vithin the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. L i SURFACE ACE WATER PROTL',C 1 ION SECTION IOti-- SUIEVIi 1.1 RI::iG10NAI:.,OFF[C1: Location:2090 U.S.Hi hway 70 Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone 828 296-4500` Fax:828 299-7043 NorthCarolma Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq A,atlfral& Are Equal Opponunity Affirmative Action Emplover—50%Ree.velcAU0"o Post Consumer ptper Ms. Cathy Childrey February 20, 2012 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, (.f Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch ltif`..kl riders+?n lia5tez «t.r_ �inE>r,`.tc€u?1<iin Vie,,A'sided Li ins=,'=}E ltl V(7V-viit-211^_ I.itl-'iQp'.�i�4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 20, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 7854 Ms. Cathy Childrey Mizpah Healthcare Inc. Mountain View Assisted Living P.O. Box 1029 Marion,North Carolina 28752-1029 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0132 Mountain View Assisted Living WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO074110 Henderson County Dear Ms. Childrey: A review of the November 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 11/03/2011 001 BOD 20.5 mg/L 15 mg/L 11/09/2011 001 BOD 21 mg/L 15 mg/L 11/17/2011 001 BOD 21.9 mg/L 15 mg/L 11/22/2011 001 BOD 21.8 mg/L 15 mg/L 11/30/2011 001 BOD 35.1 mg/L 15 mg/L 11/30/2011 001 BOD 20.8 mg/L 10 mg/L A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO074110. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the November 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office - within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SU RFACt WATER PROTECTION SI CTION ASl1LNI1 1 Ei REGIONAL:OFFICE Location:2090 U.S Hiuhwm 70 Swannmo a.Ncxth Carolina 287118 One Phone:824 296I 0011 I1.828 299-7043 NorthCaro/lina Internet:http://portal,ncdenr.oM/web/wq Naturally An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer—509,o Recycled/lq°t Post Consumer paper Ms. Cathy Childrey February 20, 2012 �\ Page Two , J Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bob Guerra/Point Source Branch 5: at!�n lo5IIIIainVio'�c: s�kt'd1-iving'74iI011IN( V-AR 201 1, � .32'.d i2 NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21,2012 Mr. J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspections DWQ Project 10-1017 TIP No. U-2550B NC Highway 18 @ I-40 Burke County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 15, 2012, 1 inspected the construction work on TIP Project No. U-2550B,NC Highway 18 at Interstate 40 in Burke County. The inspections included compliance with the 401 Water Quality Certification and review of Construction Stormwater records. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection reports for any specific items noted during the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Brian C. Skeens,PE Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional.Office R-2550B NC Highway 18 cr I-40 February 2012 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwaterguality.orq NOI thCc`1P01111 An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Naturally aturally __ ,� �,, i\�' �� ,�; Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20101017 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-NC 18(U-2550B) Project Type: Road maintenance/repair/improvements County: Burke Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-NC 18(U-2550B) Latitude: Longitude: SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/15/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: 0 Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: The project appears to be in compliance with the conditions of the 401 Water Quality Certification. Several areas on the project need to be seeded. They include the cut slope adjacent to the 1-40 west bound on ramp and the graded area between Interstate 40 and Bush Cheverlot. It was indicated that the seeding contractor would be on site February 17,2012. Permit(401 WQC} Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n n n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? n In n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ❑ ❑ Cl Comment: Page: 1 �\ i ,`�._/ ���� ,�j �; Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20101017 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-NC 18(U-2550B) Project Type: Road maintenance/repair/improvements County: Burke Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-NC 18(U-2550B) Latitude: Longitude: SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/15/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Records/File Review(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: E Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: Construction SW(NCG010000) Question Areas: NCG010000 Permit Inspection Summary: Records appear to be complete. When recording rain gauge data,please record zeros(0.0)on days there is zero precipation instead of drawing a line through the row. �e Page: 1 Project Num: 20101017 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/15/2012 Inspection Type: Records/File Review(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine NCG010000 Permit Yes No NA NE #Is this inspection related to a DLR/delegated program inspection? ■ n n In If Yes,what was the DLR/delegated program inspection date? Is the site following its E&SC Plan as per DLR or delegated program? ■ fl n 11 Is the site maintaining their E&SC measures as per DLR or delegated program? ■ n Cl n Is a copy of the approved E&SC plan on site? ■ 0 n n Is a rain gauge present on-site or is MPE in use for the site? ■ n n n Is rain gauge data or MPE data recorded? ■ n n n Are inspection records complete? ■ n n n Is the site compliant with other conditions of the NCG010000 permit? ■ n n n Comment: Page: 2 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2012 Mr.J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subj ect: Inspection DWQ Project 10-0125 TIP No.R-2824 NCSR 1546(Lovelady Road) Burke County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 15, 2012, I inspected the construction work on TIP Project No. R-2824,NCSR 1546(Lovelady Road)in Burke County. Grading and paving of the roadway were underway during the inspection. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection report for any specific items noted during the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Brian C. Skeens,PE Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office R-2824 NCSR 1546 February 2012 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500 FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org NorthCaroliina An Equal OPPorriinity�,Affirmative Action Employer atur'a'll ff Wetland inspection Report Project Num: 20100125 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-SR 1546(R-2824) Project Type: Replace bridge with bridge County: Burke Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-SR 1546(R-2824) Latitude: +35°45'36" Longitude: -81°32'60" SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/15/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): f\ Facility compliance Status: 0 Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: 0 Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: The project appears to be in compliance with the 401 Water Quality Certification. Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? E n n n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? so n n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n n n Comment: The project appears to be in compliance with the 401 Water Quality Certification. Page: 1 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Miter C, Section A: National Data System Coding(Le.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 I s I 11 NCG550660 111 121 12/02/03 117 18I�I 19I 5 I 1— 201 I LJ Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 701 ( 71 U 721 NJ 73I I W 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Frances Warde Health Service WWTP 11:45 AM 12/02/03 07/08/22 9526 Rosman Hwy Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Rosman NC 28772 11:55 AM 12/02/03 12/07/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jacqueline Dewar,9526 Rosman Hwy Rosman NC 28772//828-884-7990/8289669609 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes :` ARO WQH828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3 NCG550660 11 12 12/02/03__j 17 18LC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility is currently closed and is for sale. Page# 2 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 1 51 31 NCG551027 111 121 12/02/03 117 18I C I 191 c I 20I 1 Remarks J 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67 I 169 70 LI 71 J_j 721 NJ 73I�__' 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data t__� Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 114 Lime Kiln Lane 01:10 PM 12/02/03 07/08/01 114 Lime Kiln Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Pisgah Forest NC 28768 01:20 PM 12/02/03 12/07/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Eddy Ballinger,385 Lakeland Dr Pisgah Forest NC 28768//828-883-3714/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes,?• ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ f, Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3 NCG551027 111 12I 12/02/03 17 18I CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility is closed with all operations moved to Charlotte. Page# 2 rer"` ".rr �� NODE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2012 Mr.J.B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C.Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subj ect: Inspection NCSR 1783 Upward Road DWQ Project 08-1327 TIP No.R-4430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 8,2012,I inspected the construction work on Upward Road between US Highway 176 and Howard Gap Road in Henderson County. Construction work is continuing all along Upward Road between Howard Gap Road and US Highway 176 with the main focus on the new I-26 Bridge. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are being maintained as required and that seeding and mulching are being performed as needed,to protect State surface waters. Please refer to the attached copy of the inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc:Aaron Powell Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office Upward Road R-4430 Inspection Letter February 2012 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.nmatergualitv.org NOl"C11�afO�llla An Equal Opportunity`,Affirmative Action Employer afllrl llff /- i �j ��� ��_J _ - -___-_ Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20081327 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-SR 1783(R-4430) Project Type: Road/Highway Widening County: Henderson Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-SR 1783(R-4430) Latitude: +35°17'51" Longitude: -82°24'25" SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/08/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Reviewed project with DOT Staff. Construction on the roadway is at a slow pace with most work being conducted on the new 1-26 Bridge. Seeding and/or mulching need to be performed at areas needing seeding. Clean and maintain sediment and erosion control structures. Remove sediment from ut to King Creek and install measures to prevent sediment from entering stream at Station 27+00. Page: 1 Project Num: 20081327 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/08/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine Permit 401 WQC .__.(__.._._,__.._:) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ 0 n n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ n n n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n ■ n n Comment: Sediment is reaching stream (ut to King Creek) near Station 27+00. Sediment should be removed upstream of the new culvert and actions taken to reduce the sediment from entering the stream. 1 Page: 2 A .® NCDENR North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2012 Mr. J.B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C.Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-NC Highway 28 DWQ Project 09-0451 TIP No.R-2408B Macon County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 9,2012, I inspected the construction work on NC Highway 28 in Macon County. Construction continues along most of the project with grading and pipe installation underway. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: W.Trent Anderson Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)NC Highway 28 Inspection Letter February 2012 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.nrwaterguality.org North�arolina An Equal OPportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naturallll Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20090451 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-NC 28 on SR 1323 (R-2408) Project Type: Road/Highway Widening County: Macon Region: Central Location: NCDOT-NC 28 on SR 1323 (R-2408) Latitude: +35°13'26" Longitude: -83°23'54" SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/09/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: N Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Reviewed project. Stream relocation appears to be stable. Tree cuttings were recently intalled on both stream banks. Sediment was getting into small stream near Station 112+00. Sediment and erosion controls are needed in the ditch and seeding and matting are needed on the fill slope. Maintain sediment and erosion structures and seed and mulch as needed. Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ 0 ❑ 0 Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ ❑ 0 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ ❑ 0 0 Comment: Page: 1 A74L) 'Ifn MEW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Waklid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22,2012 Mr. J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspection-US Highway 19/19E DWQ Project 07-1134 Individual Certification No. 3706 TIP Nos.R-2518A and R-2518B Madison and Yancey Counties Dear Mr. Swain: On February 7, 2012, I inspected the construction project on the US Highway 19/19E Project in Madison and Yancey Counties. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading,bridge construction, pipe installation and paving activities underway. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection report for any specific items noted during the inspections. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Randy McKinney,PE Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office US 19/19E February 2012 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway;Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 ®Il� Internet:www.ncwateffirma y.ongveAc NorthCarolina An Equal Gpperturity i Affirmative Action Employer 1 V ..,\ �..... �; �__ i`y/ �_� Wetland Inspection Report - Project Num: 20071134 Version: 6 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B& Project Type: Road/Highway Widening R-2519A County: Madison Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B&R-2519A Latitude: Longitude: SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): i Facility compliance Status: n Compliant Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Most areas of the project appear to be in good shape. Please ensure adequate sediment and erosion controls are in place in and around the construction work between Stations 109+00 and 113+00. Seeding and mulching.should be performed as needed. Page: 1 Project Num: 20071134 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ n n n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n ■ n f_1 Comment: As I noted in my inspection report of October 2011 it appears that additional sediment and erosion controls are needed in the area of Stations 109+00 through 113+00 to protect Bald Creek. Page: 2 11C&DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Waklid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22,2012 Mr.J. B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-Bridge 419 US Highway 19-23-74 TIP No.B-3656 Haywood County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 8, 2012, I inspected the construction work at the new bridge site on US Highway 19-23-74 in Haywood County. The old bridge had been removed and work had started on the eastside bents for the new bridge. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Af Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Mitchell Bishop,P.E. Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)B-3656 Inspection Letter February 2012 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 AT Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org One �y ofth -.aiolina An Equal Opportunity?Affirmative Action Employer I fJy�����r Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20100745 Version: 1 Status: Withdrawn Project Name: NCDOT-Bridge No.419 on US 13/23/74 Project Type: Replace bridge with bridge County: Haywood Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-Bridge No.419 on US 13/23/74 Latitude: +35°31'54" Longitude: -82°50'32" SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/08/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: E Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: The project site appeard to be in good condition with no discharge to State surface waters. Causeways have been installed on both sides of the river. The old bridge had been removed. New bridge bents were under construction. Page: 1 Project Num: 20100745 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/08/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE .... .. Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n n ■ n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ n ❑ Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n Comment: Construction is underway and the both causeways are in the Pigeon River. The old bridge has been removed. Drilling was taking place on the east side of the river and the mud and slurry were being removed to the adjacent parking area. The area appeared to be in good shape with no discharge to the river. � 1 Page: 2 �r.res� NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2012 Mr.J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 19/19E DWQ Project No. 3706 TIP No.R-2519A Yancey County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 7, 2012, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No.R-2519A,US Highway 19 construction project in Yancey County. The monitoring reports for rainfall data and inspection of sediment and erosion control devices appeared to be in good order. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Randy McKinney, P.E. Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Swain)R-2519A February 2012 Stormwater Inspection Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwatergLiality.org NofthfCarrohna An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer +�1 /_ J, /�\ �'� �% Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20071134 Version: 6 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B& Project Type: Road/Highway Widening R-2519A County: Madison Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B&R-2519A Latitude: Longitude: SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Records/File Review(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: Construction SW(NCG010000) Question Areas: N NCG010000 Permit Inspection Summary: Project 2519A. Reviewed stormwater data for January and February 2012. Records and reporting requirements appears to be adequate. Page: 1 Project Num: 20071134 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Inspection Type: Records/File Review(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine NCGO10000 Permit Yes No NA NE #Is this inspection related to a DLR/delegated program inspection? ■ n n In If Yes,what was the DLR/delegated program inspection date? Is the site following its E&SC Plan as per DLR or delegated program? ■ n n n Is the site maintaining their E&SC measures as per DLR or delegated program? ■ f3 ❑ n Is a copy of the approved E&SC plan on site? ■ n n n Is a rain gauge present on-site or is MPE in use for the site? ■ n n n Is rain gauge data or MPE data recorded? ■ n n ❑ Are inspection records complete? ■ n n n Is the site compliant with other conditions of the NCG010000 permit? ■ Cl n Cl Comment: R-2519A Stormwater records appear to be maintained in good order. As a reminder, when recording rainfall data, numbers should be entered for each day. Example (0.0, 0.2, etc.). Dash lines or other means to indicate data are not acceptable. Page: 2 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Waklid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2012 Mr.J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspection-US Highway 19 DWQ Project 07-1134 Individual Certification No. 3706 TIP Nos. R-2519A Yancey County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 7,2012,I inspected the construction project on the US Highway 19 Project in Yancey County. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading, utility construction and culvert installation. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection report for any specific items noted during the inspections. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, f Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Randy McKinney,PE Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office US 19 R-2519A February 2012 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 �IlE Internet:wwwtncwater Affirmative A,c NorthCarohna An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer V yf"p rrrt, �-, ��'. \vim' __ Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20071134 Version: 6 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B& Project Type: Road/Highway Widening R-2519A County: Madison Region: Asheville Location: NCDOT-US 19/US 19E R-2518 A, R-2518 B&R-2519A Latitude: Longitude: SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: Compliant In Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: R-2519A from Jacks Creek Road to Micaville in Yancey County. Heavy grading,utility line construciton and culvert construction are underway on the project. Project appears to be in compliance with 401 Certification. Seed and mulch areas that contain bare soil. Page: 1 Project Num: 20071134 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 02/07/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was,approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ n n n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n ■ n n Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n n Comment: As I noted in my inspection report of October 2011 it appears that additional sediment and erosion controls are needed in the area of Stations 109+00 through 113+00 to protect Bald Creek. Comment: R-2519A from Jacks Creek Road (NCSR 1186)to Micaville Project appears to be in compliance with 401 Certification. Page: 2 e•• I< NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2012 Mr. Steve Rowlinson Steady Aim, Inc. 11 Bohemian Lane Asheville, NC 28805 Subject: Permit No. WQ0035771 Steady Aim, Inc. New Salem Studios Wastewater Collection System Extension Buncombe County Dear Mr. Rowlinson: In accordance with your application received February 9, 2012 and additional information received on February 13 and 21, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035771, dated February 23, 2012, to Steady Aim, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0300 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone: (828)296-4500 FAX: 828 2997043 �atura!!� Internet:www.ncwatercivality.orcg Steady Aim, Inc. February 23, 2012 Page 2 In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the Steady Aim, Inc. for the construction and operation of approximately 275 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer to serve 5 single family one-bedroom residences, as part of the New Salem Cottages project, and the discharge of 1,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) of Buncombe County French Broad River Wastewater Reclamation Facility's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received February 9, 2012 and additional information received on February 13 and 21, 2012, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) of Buncombe County French Broad River Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Permit No. NC0024911) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. Construction of the subject wastewater collection system shall not commence until approval for the construction and operation of these sewers (2011119 New Salem Studios) has been obtained from the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) of Buncombe County. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Wanda Frazier at (828) 296-4662. Sincerely, ­ - KW for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality cc: Buncombe County Health Department Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (MSD NC0024911) James H. Mock, Jr., P.E.; Mercer Design Group Thomas E. Hartye, P.E., General Manager; MSD of Bunc. Co. Water Reclamation Facility Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0300. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0300: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C. 1 Permit No.WO0035771 Steady Aim, Inc. New Salem Cottages Buncombe County February 23, 2012 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable-, the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 213 .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, 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 either of the following: 2 Permit No.W00035771 Steady Aim Inc New Salem Cottages Buncombe County February 23, 2012 a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. 12. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and submitting the construction certification. Permit issued this the 23rd day of February, 2012. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION For Charle akild, P.E.,P,06,ctor Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0035771 3 Permit No W00035771 Steady Aim, Inc. New Salem Cottages Buncombe County February 23. 2012 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: approximately 275 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer to serve 5 single family one- bedroom residences, as part of the New Salem Cottages project, and the discharge of 1,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) French Broad River Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final - as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0300; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: ........................................................................................................ Send this form and supporting documentation with required attachments to the following address: CHUCK CRANFORD, SUPERVISOR SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC 28778 ...................................................................................................... : The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. AVW A-lwiAA NDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2012 Cherie Sidhu 1420 Stonegate Dr. Shelby,NC 28150 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Cherie Sidhu, Lot 55 DWQ Project# 12-0050 McDowell County Response deadline: March 23, 2012 Dear Ms. Sidhu: .The Division of Water Quality(DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. This request has also been discussed with Ms. Carissa Parker of Bennick Enterprises, LLC. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. Please provide a copy of the McDowell County Shoreline Protection Permit issued for the subject project 2. Because you are requesting 980 linear feet of shoreline stabilization, which is greater than the allowable length of 500 linear feet under the Army Corp of Engineers Regional General Permit 30, you will need to fill out the Pre-Construction Notification form(attached) and pay the fee of $570. Since you have already payed the fee of$240, you may pay the difference of$330,to continue processing your permit. I have instructed Ms. Parker to contact Tyler Crumbley with the Corp of Engineers to ensure that she submits the appropriate application forms. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 one Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org NorthCa.rolina An Equal Opportunity M 'Affirmative Action Employer atura �- Ms.Sidhu February 23,2012 Page 2 of 2 Please provide your response, along with the additional fee, in writing to the addresses below prior to March 23, 2012. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Mr. Ian McMillan 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Susan A. Wilson Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized(at this time)by the DWQ. Please call Susan Wilson (828) 296-4500, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Tyler Crumbley-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office Karen Higgins -401 Permitting Unit McDowell County Planning, Ron Harmon Duke Energy Lake Services—Wade Harmon Bennick Enterprises, LLC—Carissa Parker ARO File copy S:\SWP\McDowell\401s\Non-DOT\Sidhu Properry\AddInfo.Sidhu Prop.2 2012.doc NC ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources i Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24,2012 Mr. J. B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-NCSR 1660(Siler Road) TIP No.R-4748 Macon County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 9,2012, I inspected the construction work for the new route of NCSR 1660(Siler Road)in Macon County. Construction includes heavy grading and bridge construction. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be maintained and working properly. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect State surface waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Mitchell Bishop,PE Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)NCSR 1660(Siler Road)Inspection Letter February 2012 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa.NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One www.ncwateraualitv.ora NorthCarohna An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ;VJ7&rd f �� /_.\/ �J �`, � � Site Inspection Report Site Number: WT000186 Site Name: R-4748 Siler Road NCSR 1660 Site Address: County: Macon Region: Asheville Directions: Latitude: +35°27'49" Longitude: -82°53'59" Site Owner Name: NCDOT-Division 14 Inspection Date: 02/09/12 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Phone: Davis,Mark On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: E Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Inspected construction area of Siler Road and bridge construction and the waste area. The sediment and erosiion control facilities appeared to be operating properly. Permit 401 WQ Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? 0 ❑ 0 n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? . n 0 0 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? m fl n n Comment: Inspected construction area on both sides of Little Tennessee River and waste area. One area that needed attention was the wash out around bent on east side of the river. This area needs to be repaired. Page: 1 /,_. �� �� 1�� NCDEN `- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakiid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2012 Mr. J. B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C.Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-NCSR 1112 Chambers Farm Road TIP No.B-3187 Macon County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 8, 2012, I inspected the construction work for the new bridge over the West Fork Pigeon River on NCSR 1112 (Chambers Farm Road) in Haywood County. Construction includes some grading in preparation of bridge construction. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be maintained and working properly. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect State surface waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Mitchell Bishop, PE Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setter)NCSR 1112(Chambers Farm Road)Inspection Letter February 2012 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org NorthCarollna An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer VatfllTjyllf f Site inspection Report Site Number: WT000188 Site Name: B-3187 NCSR 1112 Chambers Farm Road Site Address: County: Haywood Region: Asheville Directions: Latitude: Longitude: Site Owner Name: NCDOT-Division 14 Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Michael R Parker Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: E Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Inspected construction work for B-3187 NCSR 1112 Chambers Farm Road. Sediment and erosion conrol structures have been installed. Light grading adjacent to NCSR 1111 was underway. Permit(401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ ❑ Q n Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ Q 0 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n 0 Comment: Inspected construction work for new bridge over West Fork Pigeon River on Chambers Farm Road. Sediment and erosion control structures have been installed. Light grading was taking place along NCSR 1111. Page: 1 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality BC-,, rly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2012 Western Carolina University Joe Walker 3476 Old Cullowhee Rd. Cullowhee,NC 28723 SUBJECT: Construction Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Western Carolina University (WCU)-Harrill Hall Jackson County Dear Mr. Walker: This letter is in follow-up to the Compliance Inspection conducted on February 8, 2012. The facility was found to be non-compliant with the Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000. The Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) Construction Stormwater Permit requires that the site be compliant with the Division of Land Resources (DLR) approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. The most recent inspection by DLR indicated non-compliance. There are several areas that DLR and DWQ need WCU to -address in order to come into compliance. fhe enclosed Site Inspection Reports contain observations and comments to assist you with compliance. The Site Inspection Report, which indicates the Program Area as Standards/Sediment, relates primarily to the Geothermal Well Drilling operation and the Site Inspection Report which indicates the Program Area as Construction SW (NCGO10000), relates primarily to the construction operations at WCU. The compliance deadline is March 30, 2012. Please contact me at (828) 296-4500 or linda.wiggs cr,ncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerel , Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosures cc: Central Files Asheville Files DLR-ARO DWQ_AP Lon Dillard(e-copy) Steve Stancill(e-copy) WCU-Curtis Monteith,Galen May,Joe Walker(e-copy) S:\SWPUackson\Stornwater\NCGO1 Construction\WCU Harrill Hall\WCU.CEI.LTR.Feb 2012.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45M FAX:828-299-70431 NOI'1LrlCdrOhlla Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer -- - - �,l Site Inspection Report coy" 0" Ltl Site Number: WT000181 Site Name: Western Carolina University Harrill Hall Site Address: County: Jackson Region: Asheville Directions: Latitude: Longitude: Site Owner Name: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Site Inspection(non-DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Phone: Walker,Joe 828-227-7441 On-Site Representative(s): Steve Stancill Phone: 336-759-7440 Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs ,,.111/ Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653 Secondary Inspector(s): i_ Facility compliance Status: [I Compliant Not Compliant Program Area: Construction SW(NCG010000) Question Areas: NCG010000 Permit i Page: 1 Site Number: WT000181 Owner: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(rion-DOT) Reason for Visit: Complaint Inspection Summary: Construction Operation Overview and Summary for February 8,2012 Inspection Three Stormwater(SW)outfalls;two permitted,one unpermitted bypass. *The unpermitted bypass happens during rain events via the current construction entrance across the parking lot to the stream. This bypass should be redirected to the basin. If that is not feasible then any bypass flows shall not be sediment laden or discolored. As discussed during the inspection this area of the construction site would require sufficient temporary groundcover to avoid erosion during a rain event. *The permitted SW outfall with the basin is receiving little water at this time of construction. As noted above where feasible stormwater flows from this area of the construction site should be redirected to the basin for treatment. Again temporary groundcover in this area should be deployed to avoid water quality standard violations such as elevated stream turbidity. *The permitted SW outfall with the underground piped conveyance system is receiving most of the SW flows from the construction site. There are several issues with this outfall: run-on, lack of treatment or maintenance and housekeeping. **During rain events storm flows drain directly onto the construction site from the upper roads. These flows should not be allowed to drain onto the construction site. The site was not approved to treat these flows. Western Carolina University should evaluate this situation and consider diversion options to keep these flows off the construction site. **The stormwater conveyance system is discharging stormflows that will likely violate water quality standards. Representatives have been advised to monitor this outfalls SW discharge for turbidity levels. And to take appropriate actions on the site to obtain a SW discharge that will not violate water quality standards. Items mentioned during inspection to improve the discharge were to add temporary groundcover where feasible(cover stock piles,spread sufficient straw on bare areas,etc),continue using the waddle and check dams in concert with the inlet stone protections,but these devices need to be installed and maintained for their optimum effectiveness. Also other contaminants having access to the stormwater conveyance system were noted, particularly concrete and/or bentonite. These products have a high pH that could alter the receiving streams pH and cannot be discharged thru this conveyance. Monitoring the outfalls turbidity levels will assist in determining if actions initiated have improved SW discharge from the site. Because the site is already deploying chemicals in association with the geothermal well drilling activity it is preferred that the construction activities not use chemicals. But,if all items mentioned above are not sufficient to avoid violating water quality standards then it may be necessary to consider the use of chemicals for the construction area. However,chemicals are not to be used for the construction area without prior discussion and approval from the inspector; Linda Wiggs 828-296-4500. Page: 2 Site Number: WT000181 Owner: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(non-DOT) Reason for Visit: Complaint NCG010000 Permit Yes No NA NE #Is this inspection related to a DLR/delegated program inspection? m n n n If Yes,what was the DLR/delegated program inspection date? 01/31/2012 Is the site following its E&SC Plan as per DLR or delegated program? n ■ n n Is the site maintaining their E&SC measures as per DLR or delegated program? n 0 n n Is a copy of the approved E&SC plan on site? n n n Is a rain gauge present on-site or is MPE in use for the site? n n n Is rain gauge data or MPE data recorded? Cl n n Are inspection records complete? n n n Is the site compliant with other conditions of the NCG010000 permit? n 0 n n Comment: DWQ inspection records are being filled out, but on an old form. Contractor was given new form and informed how to fill it out more thoroughly, as well as where to evaluate the discharge. The new form has the proper notification requirements to DWQ if non-compliant situations occur. Most of the site drains to an old underground SW system with several inlets. Basic inlet protection has been established with some added measures including waddles prior to a sediment storage area and check dams. There was undercutting and a lack of connectivity at some of the waddles rendering them less effective. Also evident at the inlet area by the dumpsters was concrete or bentonite residue. Based on conditions during the inspection a discharge from this SW system would likely violate water quality standards. See inspection summary for more information. Page: 3 / 1 i f �J r,._.,l �,_� Site Inspection Report Site Number: WT000181 Site Name: Western Carolina University Harrill Hall Site Address: County: Jackson Region: Asheville Directions: Latitude: Longitude: Site Owner Name: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Site Inspection(non-DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Phone: On-Site Representative(s): Lon Dillard Phone: 706-745-2166 Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653 Secondary Inspector(s): Facility compliance Status: 0 Compliant 0 Not Compliant Program Area: Standards/Sediment Question Areas: Unpermittable Activities Page: 1 Site Number: WT000181 Owner: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(non-DOT) Reason for Visit: Complaint Inspection Summary: Geothermal Well Installation Overview and Summary for February 8,2012 Inspection The geothermal well drilling operation required a water treatment system to avoid a discharge to the receiving stream that would violate water quality standards. As noted in an email between the inspector(Linda Wiggs)and the driller(Lon Dillard),the water treatment system consisted of a 8"pipe from a rig diverter to a 1 st stage 12 yard container for initial settling of heavy particles,then another 8"pipe carrying water to the 2nd stage 12 yard container which would have a filter bag for further particulate removal. The next phase of the system introduces NC approved chemicals to help settle out the remaining fines. The chemical being used is an Applied Polymer System(APS)log product inserted in a log train attached to the second container. From the floc log train the water would flow to a 20'x10'final clarifying area. The clarifying area would consist of a bottom layer of filter clothe topped with jute matting and perimeter and interior series of straw wattles wrapped with a BSRF silt fence material. This clarifying area will be located on an old basketball court. Water should then flow overland in a non concentrated manner to the stream. *The driller was also instructed by the inspector to not use any chemicals beyond the floc log train so there would be sufficient area to allow the chemical to bind with the suspended particles and settle out. If there is not sufficient area for this settling process then there could be a discharge of these chemicals to the stream which would not be acceptable. *Other items discussed with the driller regarding the water treatment system were the residual disposal and stream observations/monitoring. **He was told to designate an area where any residuals/waste from the drilling operation will go before he began and to be prepared to deploy any necessary erosion control around this area,especially the settled fines if they require drying time. **He was told to clear a path for access to the stream,if necessary. If the stream was overgrown with weeds he was instructed to weed eat a path for access upstream of the discharge area and downstream of the discharge in order to make daily observations to make sure stream impacts were not occurring. **Finally he was told to have a turbidity meter onsite to make sure the discharge was compliant with turbidity standards. For the most part all of this was done however there are some areas that need improvement and the driller is re-evaluating the water treatment system to maintain compliance with water quality standards. *Areas noted above that need improvement are the final clarifying area for settling out the particulates and having the turbidity meter onsite. **There were signs of a bypass around the final clarifying area near the upper end of the basketball court by the adjacent driveway. It is unclear why this bypass occurred, but it needs to be eliminated. The clarifying area did not appear to be constructed as originally indicated or simply was not large enough. The clarifying area should have sufficient hold time associated with it so the water can be still to allow for the final settling. The driller has to be creative in order to make the most of this area to achieve compliance but also avoid damage to the basketball court. Discussed during the inspection was laying plastic over a berm of sufficient size and material to create a stilling basin. **It was explained that the turbidity meter needed to be onsite and how to use the turbidity meter in order to determine compliance with water quality standards. Upstream observations/readings can be performed at the upstream culvert. Downstream observations/reading can be performed—20-50 feet downstream of where the drilling operation discharge enters the stream. It should also be noted that drilling cannot take place during rain events. The water treatment system for the drilling operation is not sufficiently size to accept any additional water from a rain event. What falls into the canisters or the clarifying area during a rain event is ok, but no run-on should be allowed into this system. The driller encountered a geologic formation that required him to re-evaluate the chemicals being used to settle the particulates. Liquid chemicals(Cape Fear products)will be introduced at the head of the system in the 1 st canister. The driller has been told not to use the APS and Cape Fear chemicals in conjunction without discussing this with the inspector first. If the chemicals are to be used at the head of the system then the floc log train should be detached and vice versa. Ancillary drilling and construction waste need to be managed in a manner that will not pollute the environment. The driller was advised to adequately protect wellheads and boreholes to prevent migration of surface contaminants into the borehole and/or annular space of incomplete injection wells.The recommended approach is to complete(ie,grout and cap)each injection well before moving to the next well location.An alternate approach is to provide ample wellhead or borehole protection by building a soil berm or sandbagging around each wellhead/borehole to divert surface contaminants from entering the borehole.The loops and any open casing or annular space should be sealed until the well is completed.Other methods may also be used to divert surface contaminants away from the well until well construction is complete. Turbidity Samples Results: Drilling operation discharge-996 NTU Upstream of discharge-9 NTU Downstream of discharge-30 NTU Page: 2 Site Number: WT000181 Owner: Western Carolina University � � Inspection Date: 02/08/12 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(non-DOT) Reason for Visit: Complaint Unpermittable Activities Yes No NA NE #Note:This section should be completed only if the impact is unpermittable(eg.Sediment,draining wetlands, etc.). Is stream(s)free of unpermittable impacts? n E 0 n Is wetland(s)free of unpermittable impacts? 0 n 0 n Is open water(s)free of unpermittable impacts? n n Im n Are other standards being met(turbidity,pH,etc.)in all surface waters onsite? n ■ n n Are surface waters on the site free of illegal discharges? n 0 n n Comment: Minor sediment impacts are present in the receiving stream. Turbidity violations were ocurring due to drilling operations and will likely occur during rain events from both operations if added measures are not put in place. See summary. Both operations (construction and drilling) had bypass situations that will need to cease or be manage to avoid stream violations. Page: 3 '�,_J, _, EA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 27, 2012 Bill Green Town of Andrews 54 Park St Andrews NC 28901 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Andrews WWTP Permit No: NCO020800 Cherokee County Dear Mr. Green: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted on February: 15, 2012. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NC0020800. Please refer to the enclosed 'IInspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Keith Hay r s Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Michael J. Ladd, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Cherokee\Wastewater\Municipal\Andrews WWTP 20800\CE1etter2.15.12.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 NorthCaroliina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org ;Vaturalli United States Environmental Protection Agency EPAWashington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. i OMB No.2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type ' INI 2 15 I 31 NCO020800 111 121 12/02/15 117 18I C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 21111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67) 169 701 I 71 I I 72I N I 73 L_j 74 751 I I I I I Li 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Andrews WWTP 02:15 PM 12/02/15 07/10/01 Reagan Ave Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Andrews NC 28901 03:00 PM 12/02/15 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Michael J.Ladd/ORC/828-479-6428/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Bill Green,54 Park St Andrews NC 28901//828-321-3113/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Operations&Maintenance ■Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynese:. ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO020800 I" '2I 12/02/15 I17 '$ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Town needs to be sure they keep this Office up-to-date on current and future maintenance processes. Page# 2 Permit: NCO020800 Owner-Facility: Andrews WWTP Inspection Date: 02/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation r Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ D ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge 0 n ■ 171 Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of ponding? ■ 0 0 Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms? ■ Q Q ❑ Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? ■ ❑ ❑ Q Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? ■ ❑ rl n Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? n ■ ❑ Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? n ■ ❑ n Is the filter free of excessive filter flies,worms or snails? ■ fl Comment: There are two media filters on site. One of the filters is currently down for major repairs. The old media has been removed and new media was being installed at the time of this inspection. The distribution arm will also be reworked during this time. Plans are to rework the other filter in the near future. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ (1 Cl ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ fl n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ 0110 Is the unit in good condition? Q ■ .❑ Comment: The mechanical screen is out-of-order. The Town is planning to replace it by upgrading the manual screening process. Page# 3 �\ f__ �,,' �-� `��; _- -_ ____ ____ K M* North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, F.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 28, 2012 Mr. Robert B. Reiche 501 Blue Lake Drive Longwood, FL 32779 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Robert B. Reiche, Lot 26, Unit 6 DWQ Project# 12-0044 Jackson County LTN02/Glenville Lake (Thorpe Lake)/2-79-23-(1)/WS-III, HQW, B Dear Mr. Reiche: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 0.015 acres of open waters (approximately 50 linear feet of shoreline) for the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control (Jackson County) as well as Duke Energy Lake Services guidelines. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolrna An Equal Upportunitv�Affirmative Action Emolover lltll�l `�l,f ------------ Mr.Reiche February 28,2012 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters Appx. 0.0057 (acres; Rip—rap, as specified in below full pool) application [appx. 50 linear feet] *Refer to Duke Energy guidelines Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an ad judicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A.Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4665. Sincerely, l Charles Wak' d, P.E., iI5 rector CWlsaw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office Ben Odom,P.O. Box 1358, Cashiers,NC 28717 File Copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401 s\Non-DOT\Reiche Lot 26 Unit 6\APRVL.Reiche Lot 26.2 2012.doc URR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality _ Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 28, 2012 Mr. John W. Colbert and Ms. Cala B. Colbert c/o Stone Pigman 546 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130-3588 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Summer Hill, Lot#8 (John Colbert Property) DWQ Project# 12-0013 Jackson County LTN02/Glenville Lake (Thorpe Lake)/2-79-23-(1) /WS-III, HQW, B Dear Mr. Colbert and Ms. Colbert: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. A site visit was conducted with your contractor, Mr. Young, as well as Steve Beasley of Jackson County Planning, on February 23, 2012. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 0.041 acres of open waters (below full pool; approximately 300 linear feet of shoreline) for the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Jackson County Erosion and Sediment Control regulations and Duke Energy Lake Services guidelines. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 R7One Internet:www.nmaterquality,org NorthCarol.lna An Eaual 0DD0rtLnfv Affirmative Adinn Fmnhver {/ ►aho�lly Mr.Colbert and Ms.Colbert February 28,2012 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters Appx. 0.041 (acres below Boulder wall and rip-rap, full pool) as specified in application [appx. 300 linear feet] *Refer to Duke Energy guidelines for boulder wall design Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an ad judicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Susan A.Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4665. Sincerely, 49e4ll'_� A Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CW/saw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office Bill Young, Mill Creek Development, Inc., P.O. Box 537, Glenville,NC 28736 Jackson County Planning, Steve Beasley File Copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Colbert,John-Glenville\APRVL.Summer Hill Lot 8 Colbert.2 2012.doc MUDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 28, 2012 Mr. Robert B. Reiche 501 Blue Lake Drive Longwood, FL 32779 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Robert B. Reiche, Lot 5L DWQ Project# 12-0045 Jackson County LTN02 /Glenville Lake (Thorpe Lake)/2-79-23-(1)/WS-III, HQW, B Dear Mr. Reiche: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. A site visit was conducted with Mr. Odom, as well as Steve Beasley Jackson County Planning, on February 23, 2012. Based on review of the submitted information and the site visit, approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 0.'015 acres of open waters (approximately 50 linear fee t of shoreline forth e purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USAGE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control (Jackson County) as well as Duke Energy Lake Services guidelines. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org N�orthJ�t1,,.��'�1/^olina An Eaual O000rtunitv'\Affrnna ive Acfinn Frnnloynr Y T''+'+'•* ally Mr.Reiche February 28,2012 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters Appx. 0.0057 (acres; Boulder wall and rip—rap, below full pool) as specified in application [appx. 50 linear feet] *Refer to Duke Energy guidelines for dry stack boulder wall design Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream, impacts), you may ask for an ad judicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition,which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A.Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4665. Sincerely Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CW/saw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office Ben Odom, P.O. Box 1358, Cashiers,NC 28717 Jackson County Planning, Steve Beasley File Copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Reiche Prop Lot 5L\APRVL.Reiche Lot 5L.2 2012.doc