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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWR Read File Archive Apr 2012 -,...... �Awrj 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 April 2, 2012 Stephen Sellers Clay County Water & Sewer District PO Box 838 Hayesville NC 28904 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Hayesville WWTP Permit No: NCO026697 Clay County Dear Mr. Sellers: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the subject facility on March 13, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0026697. 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. Sincerel Keith HayrAs Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Jeffery Matthew Kimsey, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Clay\Wastewater\Municipal\Hayesville WWTP 26697\CE1.3.13.12 letter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043j V° NOrthCarohna Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org Naturalltk j_. / 1 1� mil'�. 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 NCO026697 11 121 12/03/13 117 181 r•1 191 S I 20 U Remarks l:J 2111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---------------------------Reserved--------------------- 67I 169 701 I 71 I I 72 f N I 73�74 751 I I I I I I 1 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) Hayesville WWTP 11:00 AM 12/03/13 09/05/01 NCSR 1300 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hayesville NC 28904 12:10 PM 12/03/13 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Jeffery Matthew Kimseyl/828-389-1361 I Jeffery Matthew Kimsey/ORC/828-389-1361/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael Anderson,PO Box 838 Hayesville NC 289040838H828-389-1361/8283891471 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Sludge Handling Disposal N 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 NCO026697 111 12, 12/03/13 117 16I d Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant appeared to be adequately maintained and properly operated. Page# 2 Permit: NCO026697 Owner-Facility: Hayesville WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ fl Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH,DO,Sludge ■ C1 Q Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Process control as needed Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ rl r_1 fl #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ 0 ❑ 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ Ll ❑ 0 Comment: Interim flow limit Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ 11 0 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ 0 ❑ Q Is the flow meter operational? ■ 0 0 (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ D Q 0 Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ❑ n ■ Are all pumps present? ■ El Cl 0 Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ■ 0 Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ Q ■ Are audible and visual alarms operable? Q El ❑ ■ #Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Comment: EQ basin used only during heavy rains. Not in use at time of inspection. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air \ Type of aeration system Diffused Page# 3 Permit: NCO026697 Owner-Facility: Hayesville WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n ❑ n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) nnn ■ Comment: 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 ■ Are weirs level? In n ■ n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n ❑ n \) Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n Cl Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) n n o ■ Comment: Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ ❑ 0 ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ 0 n Cl Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ Q n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n ❑ n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? n n ■ o Page# 4 Permit: NCO026697 Owner-Facility: Hayesville WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ■ 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)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: No adverse impacts noted in the receiving stream. Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is storage adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ The facility has an approved sludge management plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: A new belt press was being installed and was due for start-up within 24 hours of this visit. Page# 5 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 April 2, 2012 Melissa S Tupps Tennessee Valley Authority Cummings Hwy Chattanooga TN 37419 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Chatuge Hydro Plant a'= Permit No: NCO027332 Clay County Dear Ms. Tupps: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the subject site on March 13, 2012. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NC0027332. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296- 4500. Sincerely, OKeithHayn s Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files .Asheville Files S:\SWP\Clay\Wastewater\lndustrial\Chatuge Hydro Plant 27332\CE1.3.13.121etter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-704 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org NaAmallV ��\ �, '�_y' United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E P n Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 1Watpr Complianinp Inspection Rennirt 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 I J5 31 N00027332 111 121 12/03/13 ' 17 181 C I 19I1S 20I Remarks L! 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------------------------Reserved---------------------- 671 169 701 1 711 I 721 NJ 73 LJJ 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 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) Chatuge Hydro Plant 12:30 PM 12/03/13 07/10/01 Near Hayesville Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28792 12:45 PM 12/03/13 12/08/31 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 Melissa S Tupps,Cummings Hwy Chattanooga TN 37419//423-825-3008/4238253030 Conta to - No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Facility Site Review E 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 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/molday Inspection Type 1 3 NCO027332 11 12 12/03/13 117 18I d Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant was not in operation at the time of this visit. The discharge area was free of any evidence of problems, i.e., oil sheen. J Page# 2 Permit: NC0027332 Owner-Facility: Chatuge Hydro Plant Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 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? ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ 0 ■ ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0110 ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n I] ■ ❑ Comment: ram, Page# 3 AV,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 April 2, 2012 Marisue Hilliard USDA U S Forest Service PO Box 2750 Asheville NC 288022750 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area WWTP Permit No: NCO021148 Clay County Dear Ms. Hilliard: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on March 13, 2012. The facility has been taken out-of-service and the plant removed from the location. As per your request, the NPDES permit can be rescinded. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4500. Sincere[ , Keith Haynes., Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville File S:\SWP\Clay\Wastewater\Minors\Jack Rabbit Mtn 21148\CEI.3.13.12letter.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-<P'*-s NorthCaroliina Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org ;Vaturgll� United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. 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 NCO021148 111 121 12/03/13 117 18IJ 1= �I 19 S I 20 l I Remarks - 211111 1 1 1 11 � � � � � � � � � � � � 111 IIIIII1IIIIIIIII1111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved--------------------- 67I 169 70I—!I 71 I I 72I N I 73IL.0' �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) Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area WWTP 09:30 AM 12/03/13 07/11/01 US Hwy 64 S Of Hayesville Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Murphy NC 28906 10:00 AM 12/03/13 12/08/31 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 Marisue Hilliard,PO Box 2750 Asheville NC 288022750/Forest Contacted Supervisor/828-257-4200/8282574263 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments LAttach 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 3� NCO021148 I11 12, 12/03/13 17 18Id � Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The WWTP has been removed with the waste water now'being pumped into the Clay County Collection System. The permit has been rescinded per the request from USDA FS. i Page# 2 Permit: NC0021148 Owner-Facility: Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 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? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? n ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ❑ w ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The WWTP has been completely removed and has been replaced with a pump station with the waste going to the Clay County Water and Sewer Collection system. USDA has requested that the permit be rescinded. Page# 3 ;__ �`� `".`` .�� \_i 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 April 3, 2012 Mr. Michael Boaz Town of Weaverville PO Box 338 Weaverville, NC 28787 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Ivy River WTP Permit No: NCO085154 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Boaz: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection on March 29, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0085154. No violations or permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 . SincerelYzell� Jeff Me Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc:Anthony Alan Laughter, ORC Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 . NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.org W. )VdA jally S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\Ivy River(Weaverville)WTP 85154\2012 CEI NC0085154.docx United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA /� Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 C /`1 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 15I 31 NCO085154 11 121 12/03/29 117 18I r I 19I S' 20I I Remarks J 211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I 'I I I I I I 1 l l 1 1 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 70 3' 71 I I 72I N I 73' I 174 751 Ill 11 I 180 Section B: Facility Data t—u 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) Ivy River WTP 11:00 AM 12/03/29 05/11/01 Sam's Rd NCSR 1769 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Weaverville NC 28787 12:30 PM 12/03/29 10/09/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Anthony Alan Laughter//828-658-2417 i Anthony Alan Laughter/ORC/828-658-2417/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted James Michael Boaz,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Operations&Maintenance 0 Sludge Handling Disposal 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 Signat re(s) I pector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel 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 - 3 NCO085154 t t 12 12/03/29 17 t$�C I �< J Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The new requirements in the draft permit were discussed during this inspection. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. �1 Page# 2 Permit: NCO085154 Owner-Facility: Ivy River WTP Inspection Date: 03/29/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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, MPRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge ■ n fl fl Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appears very well operated and managed. 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ■ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n ❑ n Comment: The new requirements in the draft permit were discussed during this inspection. Page# 3 9 kv 3-A -iA WDER North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 4,2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Garry Moore, Division 13 Bridge Manager,NCDOT FROM: Michael R. Parker,NCDWQ,Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Division 13 2012 Bridge Replacement Program Scoping Review Comments In reply to your request,the NCDWQ offers the following comments for the projects listed below: Project Specific Comments 100651 Bridge No.651 over Stony Fork Creek,NCSR 1109,Buncombe County 1. Stony Fork Creek is class C-trout waters of the State. 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. 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. 3. There appears to be wetlands adjacent to the project on both sides of Stony Fork Creek. 560059 Bridge No.59 over Walnut Creek,NCSR 1390,Madison County 1. Walnut Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 560516 Bridge No.516 over Walnut Creek,NCSR 1196,Madison County 1. Walnut Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 990025 Bridge No.25 over Shoal Creek,NCSR 1323,Yancey County 1. Shoal Creek is class C-trout waters of the State. 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. 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._ SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office t�TOne 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778-8211 NoxthCarohna Phone:828-296-4500�FAX:828-299-7043 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Li t Lt Ltt� Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer 580038 Bridge No.38 over North Muddy Creek,NCSR 1796,McDowell County 1. North Muddy Creek is class C waters. There is an adjacent unnamed tributary to North Muddy Creeks parallel to NCSR 1796 which is jurisdictional waters. 2. NCDWQ has no other specific comments for this project. 580064 Bridge No.64 over Thompsons Fork,NCSR 1760,McDowell County 1. Thompsons Fork is class C waters. There are adjacent unnamed tributaries to Thompsons Fork that parallel NCSR 1760 which are jurisdictional waters. Also,there appears to be a small wetland southwest of the bridge. 2. NCDWQ has no other specific comments for this project. 110073 Bridge No.73 over Henry Fork River,NCSR 1924,Burke County 1. The Henry Fork River is classified as C-ORW waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in ORW waters. 2. In addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 3. NCDOT may be required to obtain a State Stormwater permit for this project in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.1000. This will depend on the amount of new impervious surface on the new bridge. 110201 Bridge No.201 over Silver Creek,NCSR 1128,Burke County 1. Silver Creek is class C waters. There is an unnamed tributary to Silver Creek upstream of the bridge which is jurisdictional waters. 2. NCDWQ has no other specific comments for the bridge project. 800166 Bridge No. 166 over Hunting Creek,NCSR 1007,Rutherford County 1. Hunting Creek is classified WS-V waters. There may be wetlands adjacent to this project. 2. NCDWQ has no other specific comments for this bridge 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. (2) 3. Any 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. 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. i (3) 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 Officer Roger Bryan,NCDOT,Division 13 Environmental Officer Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit NCDOT-2012 Bridge Replacement Program Scoping Comments Division 13 - - - - (4) WDENK North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakiid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 4, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0875 3848 Mr. William N. Hughes, Mayor Town of Murphy P.O. Box 130 Murphy, North Carolina 28906 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0188 EMC-SOC-WQ-S11-001Ad II Permit No. NCO020940 Murphy WWTP Cherokee County Dear Mayor Hughes: On May 13, 2011, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for TSS and Fecal Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Murphy's commitment to a schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met. A review of Murphy WWTP's monitoring report for December 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Solids, Total Suspended 12/24/2011 90 mg/I 98.67 mg/I Weekly - Concentration Average One N Karolina ,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 Mayor William N. Hughes April 4, 2012 Page Two You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of$1,000 be paid for noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section IV of the SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision is applicable when the Division of Water Quality can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by events or circumstances beyond the control of TWSA. If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. In the absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the SOC. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Asheville Files WQ Central Files Point Source Branch ... ._._...... . i ,U'PlC harnk��tlNa�t�watarlfl7�inirinall�Ai{rn 3AaAJ: D 2094 `NIO�L2912 1U 012$slew - 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 April 4, 2012 Mr. Bill Thomson AA Pavers 820 E. Prince Road Landrum, SC 29356 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification AA Pavers Project DWQ Project# 12-0159 Rutherford County ' Response deadline: May 7, 2012 Dear Mr. Thomson: he 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. Please provide a sketch drawing of the proposed project(indicating the amount of impact below normal pool elevation and above normal pool elevation). A schematic has been provided for your use. 2. As required by the Town of Lake Lure's Lake Structures Guidance, rip-rap must be placed in front of sea walls. The drawing you provided.and your application do not indicate rip-rap. Please modify your drawing and your application. This was requested via e-mail to you and to Mr. Scott Roach of Odom Engineering on March 15, 2012. As of the date of this letter, no modified drawing has been received in this office. 3. Please be aware that the Water Quality Certification expires 3 years after issuance. If you wish to withdraw your application due to the timing of your project,please contact Ms. Susan Wilson at the number listed below. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 ww N ll te l.af OIlll.a Internet:w .ncwaterquality.org �ir`ltllrR���lf An Equal Opportunity,Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Thomson March 26,2012 Page 2 of 2 Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by May 7, 2012. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Mr. Ian McMillan WBSCPU 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Susan 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 Ms. Wilson at(828)296-4665, if you have any questions. Sincerely, rF 1 Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Sam Chebeir—Mid-Atlantic Holdings, LLC (e-copy) Scott Roach—Odom Engineering Karen Higgins - WBSCPU Clint Calhoun—Town of Lake Lure ARO File copy S:\SWP\Rutherford\401s\Non-DOT\Mid Atlantic holdings Lake Lure\ADD1NFO.MidAtlantic AA Pavers.4 2012.doc ATWYWI A&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 April 5,2012 Buncombe County DWQ Project 20120316 NCSR 2144(McDaris Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina,28802 Dear Mr. Swain: You have our approval,in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in an unnamed tributary of Gentry Branch for the purpose of widening and making improvements to NCSR 2144(McDaris Road)in Buncombe County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Stream Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Relocation Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear (linear ft) Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation linear ft linear ft linear ft Site 1 0 0 10 1 20 0 Total 0 0 10 10 1 20 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 10 lin. ft.Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 10 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated March 26, 2012 (received March 29, 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. 3886, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. 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 VVATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVIt I F RFGIINAL nFprE �,1, 7' -- Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOl lilCar01111a Interne 828 296-4500t FAX:828-299 7043 �Rtlft'R!!lf Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity;Affirmative Action Employer Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. April 5, 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. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 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, an6_—_"-'' 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. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 5. NCDOT will need to adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoria(including the use of pile driving or vibration _techniques�prescribed_by_the North_Caralina_Wildlife Resources-Commission. Mr.J.J. Swain,Jr., P.E. April 5, 2012 Page Three 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required,they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 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 for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 16. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 17. 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. 18. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 19. 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. 20. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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 CleanWater Act)and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federallaw. if NUDWQ 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. Mr.J. J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. April 5,2012 Page Four _ 24. 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. 25. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 26. 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, harles Wakild,P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith,USACE,Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 12-0316(Swain)NCSR 2144 McDaris Road fire 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 April 9, 2012 Mr. Radford L. Thomas Director of Public Utilities City of Lenoir - PO Box 958 Lenoir N.C. 28645-0958 Subject: Permit No. WQ0035860 City of Lenoir NC DOT Project U2211-13 Utility Relocation Wastewater Collection System Extension Dear Mr. Thomas: Caldwell County In accordance with your application received'March 21, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035860, dated April 9, 2012, to The City of Lenoir 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 apart 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. one rt NhCarolina - � Jhaturall� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500 FAX:828 2997043 Internet:www.ncwaterquality org S:\S\vP\CaldweII\ColIection Systems\Lenoir Collection System\WQ0035860 NCDOT Project U221 I-B.docx City of Lenoir April9', 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 City w of Lenoir for the construction and operation of approximately 3,810 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer and 2,115 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer; as part of the project NC DOT Project U2211-B Utility Relocations, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day of collected domestic/commercial wastewater into the City of Lenoir's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 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 City of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0023736) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 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 Jeff Menzel at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality cc: Caldwell County Building Inspector ARO, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0023736) R.J. Mozeley, P.E./McGill Associates, PA Surface Water Protection Section 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 §143-215.1'C.., . 1 PERMIT NO W00035860 City of Lenoir NC DOT Project U2211-B Utility Relocations April 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 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 2B .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 W00035860 City of Lenoir. NC DOT Proiect i02211 B Utility Relocations Aril 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 DAY OF APRIL, 2012 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Charles akild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0035860 l 3 \\ �\ \. /��� "V.:..'� �-. �,�_�! PERMIT NO W0M5860 City of Lenoir NC DOT Project 112211 B Utility Relocations April 9 2012 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: permission is hereby granted to the City of Lenoir for the construction and operation of approximately 3,810 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer and 2,115 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer; as part of the project NC DOT Project U2211-B Utility Relocations, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day of collected domestic/commercial wastewater into the City of Lenoir's existing sewerage system, 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 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 &SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS CHUCK CRANFORD SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 f 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 April 11, 2012 Joe Walker Western Carolina University 3476 Old Cullowhee Rd Cullowhee NC 28723 SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection Western Carolina University Permit No: WQCS00200 Jackson County Dear Mr. Walker: Enclosed please find a copy of the Collection System Inspection conducted on March 14, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQCS00200. The inspection was conducted along the sewerline serving Harrill Hall in response to completing that construction project and its associated geothermal well drilling operation. Bill Manware, Terry Rioff, Wiley Danner, Andy Degrove and Curtis Montieth were present during the site visit. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, 111 Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Terry Allen Riouff, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Jackson\Collection Systems\Western Carolina Collection System\Ltr.Inspect.March2012.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 NOrthCarollna Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org \\ -'.'.. ��/ 1� _.__ _... Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00200 Effective: 06/23/05 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: Western Carolina University SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Western Carolina University Collection System County: Jackson Physical Plant Region: Asheville Cullowhee NC 28723 Contact Person: Joe Walker Title: Phone: 828-227-3561 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CSNC, CS2, Primary ORC: Terry Allen Riouff Certification: 987427 Phone: 828-227-7224 Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NCO020214 Tuckaseigee Water&Sewer Authority-Sylva WWTP Inspection Date: 03/14/2012 Entry Time: 11:45 AM Exit Time: 01:25 PM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs "61 Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Records Inspections Manhole .Lines (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQCS00200 owner-Facility: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 03/14/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Met with WCU representatives;Terry Rioff, Wiley Danner, Bill Manware, Andy Degrove and Curtis Montieth to check the sewerline receiving the geothermal drill water from the Harrill Hall construction site. This insepction was not a complete inspection of the entire WCU Collection System. Aspects of the overall WCU Collection System management were discussed, but the focus of this inspection was the sewerline associated with Harrill Hall. The Harrill Hall residence is being built with Geothermal wells for energy efficiency. During the drilling of these Geothermal wells large quantities of water was encountered. This geothermal drill water was being discharged to the adjacent stream and causing water quality standard violations.After many attempts to continue the drilling operation, while maintaining compliance with the surface water quality standards failed, the well drilling contractor was told to stop drilling. The University and TWSA agreed to allow the drill water to be discharged to the Collection System and the WWTP for treatment. This is a good viable solution to completing the project and to alleviate the drill water problem. However, if WCU or TWSA have problems to their systems from the drill water they have the authority to tell the contractor to discontinue discharging to their system. Note: Follow up conversation with Andy Degrove indicated the well drilling is completed and preliminary inspections of the Collection System did not reveal any problems associated with the drill water discharge. Page: 2 Permit: WQCS00200 Owner-Facility: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 03/14/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine nspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? 11 0 n ■ Are records available that document pump station inspections? ❑ n ■ Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? n n ■ 0 Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? n I_l ■ n Are records available that document citizen complaints? ("I n 0 ■ #Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ n 0 n #Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ■ n ❑ n Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? ■ ❑ n n Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? ■ n t=1 n Comment: Met representatives in field for an evaluation of the sewerline receiving water from the geothermal drilling operation at Harrill Hall. See summary for more info. Records Yes No NA NE Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? ■ Cl 0 Cl Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? n n ■ Do spill records indicate repeated overflows(2 or more in 12 months)at same location? Cl ■ ❑ ❑ If yes, is there a corrective action plan? n 11 ■ f1 Is a map of the system available? ■ f1 0 n Does the map include: Pipe sizes ■ n 11 n Pipe materials n ■ n Cl Pipe location ■ n n n Flow direction ■ f1 n n Approximate pipe age 0 ■ n 0 Number of service taps ■ n n n Pump stations and capacity n n ■ n If no,what percent is complete? 75 List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map -- Age and material of pipe should be included on a map. ast primary capital improvement to lines/manholes was performed —2008-2009 in the vicinity of church, -=ouchanan, dining hall. Map should be updated to include any new manholes and/or connections from Harrill Hall. Page: 3 Permit: WQCS00200 Owner-Facility: Western Carolina University Inspection Date: 03/14/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine #Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? n n n �- Comment: HARRILL HALL - Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines Yes No NA NE Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? n n n Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? n Cl Cl Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? n n n #Are there areas of exposed line? n ■ n #Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? 0 n D Are water crossing and supports in good condition? ❑ n 0 #Is right-of-way free of non-utility motorized traffic? E n n n Is line free of visible damage? M n Q n #Are there siphons in this system? ❑ ■ Cl 0 If yes,are they maintained and documented? Comment: i Page: 4 Al rftla�� 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 April 12, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0875 3909 Mr. William N. Hughes, Mayor Town of Murphy PO Box 130 Murphy, North Carolina 28906-0130 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0193 EMC-S0C-WQ-S11-001 Ad II Permit No. NCO020940 Murphy WWTP Dear Mr. Hughes: Cherokee County On May 13, 2011, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for TSS and Fecal Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Murphy's commitment to a schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties'when modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met. A review of Murphy WWTP's monitoring report for November 2011 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Interim Reported Limit Type Limit Value Solids, Total Suspended 11/05/11 90 mg/1 97.23 mg/I Weekly - Concentration Average Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 11/12/11 800 1,200 #/100ml Weekly FC Broth,44.5C #/100m1, Geometric Mean Exceeded NorthCarolina �Vatura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org oe FAX (828)299-7043 Mayor William N. Hughes April 12, 2012 Page Two You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of$2,000 be paid for noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section IV of the SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision is applicable when the Division of Water Quality can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by events or circumstances beyond the control of the Murphy WWTP. If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. In the absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the SOC. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files ARO SWP Point Source Branch S-`SWfl c.'hc)rc+kc .W;istest itc',`�1,1.mtc ip,il.;'LiI phti V,�N I n 21i134i) `t)1-"'(!12. V-6I'?".,I;c MAI NC NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor. .Director Secretary April 13, 2012 Mr. Paul S. Dickens, Manager, Environmental Affairs Evergreen Packaging - Waynesville PO Box 4000 Canton,NC 28716 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Evergreen Packaging Canton Mill Permit No: NCS000105 Haywood County Dear Mr. Dickens: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on March 22, 2012. Linda Wiggs and I,Asheville Regional Office/Division of Water Quality (ARO/DWQ), appreciated Nick McCracken's assistance during the inspection(as well as Jim Giaque and yourself). The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCS004105. However, as we discussed after review of the facility, ARO/DWQ recommends the following: • Better housekeeping and maintenance should be performed at SDO-8 to ensure that coal dust residue does not discharge during storm events. • Sediment should be removed from SDO 6-4 to increase detention time, which should lead to better TSS results. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. ARO/DWQ will continue to work with Evergreen during the renewal process for the permit, which expires July 31, 2013. Please contact me at(828)296-4665 or Susan.A.Wilson(a)ncdem Urov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Susan A Wilson, P.E. Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files ARO Files SASWP\Haywood\Stormwater\2-Individual\Champion-B1ue,Rdg-Evergreen\Evergreen SW Insp 3 2012\CEI.Evergreen SW NCS000105.3 2012.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001.FAX:828-299-7043 V Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1�TOne Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org 1 V o thCarohna An Equal Opportunity'•.Affirmative Action Employer Adurr I& Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCS000105 Effective: 08/01/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Canton Mill County: Haywood 175 Main St Region: Asheville PO Box 4000 Canton NC 28716 Contact Person: Paul S Dickens Title: Phone: 828-646-6141 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/22/2012 Entry Time: 09:50 AM Exit Time: 05:10 PM Primary Inspector: Susan A Wilson Phone: 828-294-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 A Permit: NCS000105 Owner-Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc Inspection Date: 03/22/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine i Inspection Summary: The individual stormwater permit includes outfalls at the paper mill and outfalls at the landfill. There are 9 stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOs)at the mill and 18 SDOs at the landfill. During the previous permitting cycle, Evergreen was given representative outfall status(ROS)on several outfalls. Currently, Evergreen is monitoring SDOs 1-9 at the mill and SDOs 6-4 and 6-10 at the landfill This permit is also unusual in that Camp Branch runs through the north side of the plant and Mingus Branch runs through the south side of the plant(and Evergreen is required to monitor upstream and downstream of these branches). The Pigeon River bisects the mill, but is bermed on both sides and has no outfalls other than those identified. At the landfill, many outfalls are in stabilized drainage areas (and DWQ agrees with the ROS for those); SDO 6-4 and SDO 6-15 appear to comprise the most active areas. SDO 6-4 captures the entrance area of the landfill (and TSS values have been elevated in the past). At the time of the inspection, the basin appeared to have an amount of sediment(and Evergreen was aware that it would be prudent to remove the sediment and obtain greater detention). The ARO will recommend that this SDO continue to be monitored with the upcoming permit renewal. SDO 6-10 generates from a stabilized area near the leachate lagoons (which are pumped to the WWTP). DWQ will recommend that analytical monitoring be suspended at this outfall upon the next permit renewal; due to this area being stabilized,flow does not occur regularly. SDO 6-15 encompasses the landfill cell currently in use. DWQ recommends that Evergreen begin analytical sampling (qualitative sampling is being performed now)at this outfall. ARO/DWQ will recommend that this outfall be designated as a Representative Outfall for qualitative and analytical sampling during the upcoming permit renewal. Evergreen is aware that the area near SDO 6-17 and-18 is in need of maintenance (some rills and bare spots as this is a newly planted area and just recently covered). At the mill, much of the exposure area for the entire process plant,the WWTP, and the chip pile drains to the storm sewer and is routed back to the WWTP. The drainage areas that don't drain to the storm sewer system are designated as SDOs. ARO/DWQ will recommend that SDO-9 be elimated (it encompasses only a parking area). SDO-8 needs maintenance and better housekeeping practices. At the time of the inspection, there appeared to be pathways in which coal/dust migrated directly to the drop inlets and out SDO-8. This could ultimately contribute to adverse color and elevated TSS levels. The access road near this area was also experiencing some erosion which should be corrected. DWQ/ARO will discuss the need for monitoring of SDO-14 upon permit renewal. This outfall does not experience flow. DWQ/ARO will work with Evergreen during the permit renewal process. DWQ will evaluate this permit to ensure it is consistent with similar permits. Evergreen may wish to do preliminary monitoring on Mingus Branch for COD (and continue with TSS). Page: 2 Permit: NCS000105 Owner-Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc Inspection Date: 03/22/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine <-% Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ 0 fl 0 #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ n f_I ❑ #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ 0 fl 0 #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ Cl ❑ #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ (3 fl #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ C) ❑ 0 #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ ❑ Q #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ 0 0 #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ fl #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ ❑ (1 (� #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ 0 Q 11 #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ 0 Q n #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ f_I Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ Q 0 Cl Comment: Records are very well kept and maintained. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ n Comment: Qualitative monitoring for all outfalls has been documented. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ 0 ❑ n #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ■ I] Comment: Analytical monitoring has been conducted as required. Some benchmarks have been exceeded, with monthly monitoring conducted based on Tier 2 requirements. Per Evergreen, most of the stormwater runoff around the facility is routed to the WWTP. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ 0 0 #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ n n 0 #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 00110 Page: 3 Permit: NCS000105 Owner-Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc \\ Inspection Date: 03/22/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine j #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? fl Comment: There was some confusion regarding the Representative Outfall Status of various outfalls. This ROS was determined during the last permit renewal (and the ARO appears to not have been included in those determinations -and ARO records for this are minimal). ROS status will be fully documented upon the next renewal of the permit. Page: 4 -AGOA MR1 AWENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 13, 2012 Jeff Murphy, Vice President/CFO Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company 152 W. Main St Sylva,NC 28779 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Jackson Paper Manufacturing - Sylva Plant Permit No: NCS000295 Jackson County - Dear Mr. Murphy: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on March 20, 2012. Linda Wiggs and I, of the Asheville Regional Office/Division of Water Quality (ARO/DWQ), appreciated the assistance of Josh Carnes, Environmental Manager, during review of the site. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCS000295. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. ARO/DWQ recommends that the chip piles be moved approximately 25 feet from surface water conveyances. This may,help to alleviate elevated benchmark values when sampling. Due to the. older infrastructure at the plant, Jackson Paper should continue to evaluate any illicit discharges. ARO/DWQ will work with DWQ's Raleigh Central Office through the renewal process to try to reduce some of the required monitoring. Jackson Paper has performed ample sampling in the past 3 years and DWQ appreciates the efforts made at the plant. In order for this to be successful, Jackson Paper should continue to practice good housekeeping and make continued efforts to reduce pollutant contributions to surface waters. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org North jCc`j�roina An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer �`��f'JFF i1& Mr.Murphy Page 2 April 9,2012 Please contact me at(828) 296-4665 or Susan.A.Wilson&vncdenr.ffov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Susan A. Wilson, P.E. Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Josh Carnes, Jackson Paper Manufacturing Central Files ARO Files Bradley Bennett, SWPU S:\SWP\Jackson\Stormwater\2-IndividualVackson Paper\lnsp March 2012\CEI.Jackson Paper.4 2012.doc Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCS000295 Effective: 04/17/09 Expiration: 04/30/12 Owner: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sylva plant County: Jackson 152 W Main St Region: Asheville Sylva NC 28779 Contact Person: Josh Carnes Title: Phone: 828-586-5534 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/20/2012 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: 05:10 PM Primary Inspector: Susan A Wilson Phone: 828-29J-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant Question Areas: ■Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCS000295 Owner-Facility: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Inspection Date: 03/20/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine i Inspection Summary: Susan Wilson and Linda Wiggs(ARO/DWQ)met Josh Carnes of Jackson Paper on March 20, 2012. Jackson Paper is currently under an individual stormwater permit(effective May 1, 2009)which requires analytical and qualitative monitoring on a monthly basis. Jackson Paper has diligently performed their required monitoring. They have also conducted upstream and downstream monitoring, as well as an upstream DOT culvert that flows through the site. Although some benchmarks have been exceeded-there is no direct correlation to instream values. Jackson Paper has made modifications to the site to prevent excess runoff that may have been contributing to the elevated values (particularly near the ditch line at the west of the property near the DOT culvert). SDO-001 -this outfall is essentially the front parking area of the facility. There is a small area that may have some exposure-but the majority of stormwater contribution comes from the drainage and runoff of the main highway that runs in front of the plant. After conversations with Josh, there is not an adequate way to eliminate the highway runoff that this outfall is receiving. ARO/DWQ will recommend to the Central Office that monitoring for this outfall be reduced or eliminated-and good housekeeping practices be maintained in this area. This outfall has had some exceedances-that were likely attributed to road runoff and/or the filter that was used in the drop inlet. SDO-002-this outfall is basically a previous drainage/stream that has been culverted beneath the plant. This outfall has only had a few turbidity exceedances in the past 2 years. DWQ/ARO will recommend to the Central Office that monitoring for this outfall be reduced or eliminated. SDO-003-this outfall receives the majority of flow around the chip piles (which are used for fuel at the plant). It has had some elevated values. Jackson Paper is working to slow down some flow and provided some protection for this outfall. Even though some of the values for this outfall have been elevated-they do not appear to be having an adverse effect on Scott's Creek(based on pre-and post-sampling). ARO/DWQ will recommend that monitoring be reduced at this outfall. ARO does recommend that Jackson Paper move chip piles approximately 25 ft away from surface water conveyances. This may help reduce some elevated values. As stated previously,ARO also recommends that any illicit discharges be identified. In addition, ARO/DWQ does not expect Jackson Paper(Josh)to obtain samples in the middle of the night. It is appropriate to mark"no flow"during a month if samples cannot be obtained during regular business hours. Page: 2 Permit: NCS000295 Owner-Facility: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Inspection Date: 03/20/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ I] 0 n #Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS)map? ■ D 0 0 #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ 0 f=1 0 #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ 0 0 0 #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ n 0 0 #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ ❑ fl n #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ ❑ 0 #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ Q f1 0 #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? n n ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ fl n ❑ #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ 0 ❑ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ 0 0 0 #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ■ f1 n #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ 0 0 n Comment: Josh has obviously been inspecting the facility and going over practices to improve the stormwater discharge outfalls (and this was noted with the permit renewal package). However, the SWPPP does need to be updated (and updated annually). Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ D ❑ I_l Comment: Jackson Paper has deligently performed the required qualitative monitoring on all stormwater outfalls. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ ❑ fl 0 #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ f] ■ 0 Comment: Jackson Paper has met all the monitoring requirements in the permit (plus additional voluntary monitoring of various upstream contributors and downstream). Generally, vehicle maintenance is performed off-site (oil change, etc.). Fork lifts (and machinery), etc. are maintained inside, under cover. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE Page: 3 Permit: NCS000295 Owner-Facility: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Inspection Date: 03/20/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ n n n #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ n n n #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n n ■ n #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? n n n Comment: Jackson Paper should ensure that no illicit discharges are entering the storm drain system. Due to the old infrastructure -there could be some connections they are not aware of. A slight petroleum sheen was noted at SDO-002. ARO/DWQ will work with the Central Office upon permit renewal to determine the possibility of monitoring reduction, elimination, or Representative Outfall Status (ROS) at the facility. Page: 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakld, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 16, 2012 Lee T Huffman Huffman Finishing Inc PO Box 170 Granite Falls NC 28630-0170 SUBJECT.- Compliance Evaluation Inspection Huffman Finishing Permit No: NCO025135 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Huffman: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on April 2, 2012. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. The facility was'found to be in Compliance with permit NC0025135. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: M Shuford Wise, ORC Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 NaOTJtI1CaTO/h/ria Internet:www.ncwaterquaiity.org S:\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Industrial\Huffman Finishing 25135\25135 CEI 2012.docx �/ aturq"y _� `\ �_.__ ��� �\ �� 1 i United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA n Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 C f /y 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 I N I 2 51 3I NCO025135 111 121 12/04/02 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 , 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 CA --------------------------Reserved--------------------- 67 I 169 70131 71 I I 721 NJ 73 W 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) Huffman Finishing 01:00 PM 12/04/02 10/03/01 4919 Hickory Blvd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Granite Falls NC 28630 02:00 PM 12/04/02 15/01/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data M Shuford Wise/ORC/828-396-7111/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Lee T Huffman,PO Box 170 Granite Falls NC 286300170//828-396-1741/ Conta to No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Operations&Maintenance N Self-Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal N 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 Inspe r(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ � /tom 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 11 12 17 18 NCO025135 12/04/02 C� may' Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) A cable holding the areator in the digester had broken free and needs to be repaired. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. i Page# 2 Permit: NCO025135 Owner-Facility: Huffman Finishing Inspection Date: 04/02/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 n ❑ 11 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ ❑ n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: The housekeeping was acceptable. A cable holding the areator in the digester had broken free and needs to be repaired. Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Are the aerators operational? ❑ n n Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? ❑ In In #Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? n n f l Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? n ❑ n Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ C) Are settleometer results acceptable(>30 minutes)? ❑ Q Q Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) - n ri n Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) ❑ ❑ n Comment: Page# 3 � _ A �' 0 -� �`---% North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. pee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 16, 2012 Gerald Bolick 3622 Hollywood Ridge Rd Lenoir, NC 28645-9061 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Gerald Bolick Stream Restoration DWQ Project 9 20120241 Caldwell County YDIC/ Yadkin River/ 12-(1)/ C; Tr Dear Mr. Bolick The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. \aproval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 1,311 feet of streams for the purpose of streambank 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 3689. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 27 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 trout buffer - __-regulations: .-,....__. m._. 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 1311 (feet) 3.a. S 1-3 application Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Orle Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 N01'or Internet:www.iicwate.rqLlality.org t11C�I'01111�i Naturally An Equal L'ppodunity Affirm:atve.A<:fon Ernplover Gerald Bolick April 16,2012 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 Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ,. Pr Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CW/lsw Enc: GC3689 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office i 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy Caldwell Soil and Water-Kevin Clark S:\SWP\Caldwell\401s\Non-DOT\Bolick restoration\Approval.Bolick.April20l2.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 April 17, 2012 Stan Bryson Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority 1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cashiers Plant #3 WWTP Permit No: NCO063321 Jackson County Dear Mr. Bryson: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the facility on March 13, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0063321. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The excellent work performed by Ben Henson, in the operations and maintenance of the facility, is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ZiJll Keith Hayes Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Ben L Henson, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Jackson\Wastewater\Municipai\:Cashiers WV`vTP 63321\3.13.12CElletter.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 NorthCarolina Internet:www.nmaterguality.org NaWlWidilllJ United States Environmental Protection Agency EP A A Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved, 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 N00063321 111 121 12/03/13 117 181'1 19 LSI 20I Remarks I1..�- 211111 1 1 j I I I I I I I I I I I —L I I I I I f I I I I I I I IIII � I1111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67 I 169 701 I 71 I I 721 NJ 73I�—(L_I'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) Cashiers Plant#3 WWTP 02:05 PM 12/03/13 07/11/01 NCSR 1114 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Cashiers NC 28717 02:50 PM 12/03/13 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Ben L Henson/ORC/828-586-5189/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Stan D Bryson,1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779//828-586-9318/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review N 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 - 3 NCO063321 Ill 12, 12/03/13 17 181 C, % Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The ORC continues to do an excellent job operating and maintaining this facility. Effluent BOD and TSS numbers are consistently single digit averaging 4.5 mg/I and 3.6 mg/I respectively for 2011. Page# 2 Permit: NCO063321 Owner-Facility: Cashiers Plant#3 WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility is very well maintained. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? 00110 Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 n ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? fl n n Is the unit in good condition? 000 Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ Q Is the basin free of excessive grease? O 0 n ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 n Q Are all pumps operable? ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? n ❑ 0 #Is basin size/volume adequate? n Q Comment: Some grease was noted in the basin. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 00 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 n Are weirs level? Q Q Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ n Q Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Q ❑ f] Is scum removal adequate? Q Page# 3 Permit: NCO063321 Owner-Facility: Cashiers Plant 93 WWTP Inspection Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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)? ■ n n 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 n n Comment: Two plants thus two clarifiers. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Ext.Air Mode of operation Diffused Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ ❑ 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 n Cl Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n n ■ Comment: Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? MOD 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 n Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n n ■ Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ nnn Page# 4 Permit: NC0063321 Owner-Facility: Cashiers Plant#3 WWTP Inspection.Date: 03/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n m n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n M Li Number of tubes in use? Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Cross flow Is the filter media present? 0 ❑ n O Is the filter surface free of clogging? n n n Is the filter free of growth? n ❑ n Is the air scour operational? n ❑ n Is the scouring acceptable? 0 n ❑ n Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? 0 n Cn Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0011 n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n 0 n Comment: The effluent was extremely clear, with no adverse impacts to the receiving stream noted. Page# 5 �_ '���i __, 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 April 17, 2012 Joseph M Moore, Manager City of Brevard 95 W Main St Brevard NC 28712 SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection Brevard Collection System Permit No: WQCS00084 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Moore: Enclosed please find a copy of the Collection System Inspection Report from the - inspection which Chuck Cranford and I conducted on March 21, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQCS00084. Please note the comments regarding record keeping. I have the attached some forms for your review and I have also emailed EXCEL copies of the forms to Letha Cox. Your staff may find these forms useful with only slight modification. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance provided various staff of the City of Brevard during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296- 4500. Sincerely, Keit Hayn Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: William Anthony Coward, ORC \ Central Files Asheville Files lansyivaniarone7ion systenlstSrevalnt SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 NOrthCarol/lna Internet:www.ncwatergualitv.org Na&rall� �\ ��; J✓I ��\ ^s Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00084 Effective: 04/01/08 Expiration: 03/31/16 Owner: City of Brevard SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Brevard Collection System County: Transylvania 151 W Main St Region: Asheville Brevard NC 28712 Contact Person: Joseph M Moore Title: Phone: 828-885-5601 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS2, Primary ORC: William Anthony Coward Certification: 23062 Phone: 828-883-8461 Secondary ORC(s): Darrell Wesley Shook Certification: 986353 Phone: 828-883-8461 David Stuart Lutz Certification: 25713 Phone: 828-883-8461 On-Site Representative(s): On-site representative David Lutz Phone: Related Permits: NC0060534 City of Brevard-Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Entry Time: 09:45 AM Exit Time: 01:45 PM Primary Inspector: Keith Haynes r Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspectors): Chuck Cranford Phone: Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: ■Compliant 0 Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation&Maint Reqmts 0 Records ■Monitoring&Rpting ■Inspections Pump Station E Manhole Reqmts (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Some of the smaller pump stations(Deerlake and Keystone Camp)were also inspected with no problems noted. No problems were noted with any of the manholes that were inspected. Even though all paper work is available in a work order format, it is suggested that cleaning records, routine inspection of pumpstations, manholes, etc., be either kept separately or in a manner so they are easier to locate. An email will be sent with several attached forms to assist you in this process should you chose to use them. Updating the collection system map is an ongoing process. Brevard has made good progress in operations and maintenance of the collection system with more I & I work planned. Page: 2 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 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 n n What educational tools are used? Handouts, mailings through newsletters Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ■ n n 11 Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ■ ❑ n n Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? n ■ n n Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,i.e.annexation) ■ n n List enforcement actions by permittee,if any,in the last 12 months No enforcements. SUO is rather old and probably needs to be updated. Link to DWQ website for model SUO is included in summary. Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? ■ n n n Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? ■ n n n Does CIP cover three to five year period? ■ n n n Does CIP include Goal Statement? In ■ n n Does CIP include description of project area? ■ n n n Does CIP include description of existing facilities? n n n Does CIP include known deficiencies? ■ n n n Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ■ n n n Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ■ n n n Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? $874,678.00 Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? $1,730,000.00 CIP Comments Equipment needs will be addressed this year.Should include descriptoin of existing facilities. Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ n n n If no,describe type of bypass and location System did include bypassess,but all have been repairedl7. Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? ■ n n Cl #Does the sign include: Instructions for notification? ■ n In n Pump station identifier? ■ n Cl n F 24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n If no,list deficient pump stations inspection log example sent to town via email Page: 3 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine #Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? ■ ❑ n n Number of pump stations 17 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 9 Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry o Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 8 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 #Does the permittee have a root control program? n ■ n n #If yes,date implemented? Describe: No root control program as no major problem with roots. Comment: NA Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ■ n Cl n Are records available that document pump station inspections? ■ n n n Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ■ n n n Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ■ n n n Are records available that document citizen complaints? ■ Cl n n #Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ n n n #Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ■ n n n Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? ■ n n n Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? ■ n n Cl Comment: Records are included on work orders. It is suggested that portions mentioned above, such as high-priority line inspecitons be kept in a separate location to make tracking easier. Operation &Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ■ n n n Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? n ■ n n Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ ❑ n n What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas? Log book info is tracked through work orders. Daily if important,otherwise weekly. Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ n n n Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ n n Page: 4 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Monthly Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? n ■ n Inspecting and exercising all valves? ■ ❑ n Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? n ■ n n Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? n ■ n n Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? ■ Cl n n Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? ■ n n n Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? ■ In n n Are system cleaning records available? ■ n n n Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? ■ n n n What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Cleaning is done by creek basins. Next basin on list. Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ■ n n n \ Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n Response time ■ n n n Equipment list and spare parts inventory ■ n n n Access to cleaning equipment ■ n n n Access to construction crews,contractors,and/or engineers ■ n n n Source of emergency funds ■ n n n Site sanitation and cleanup materials ■ n n n Post-overflow/spill assessment ■ n n n Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ■ n n n Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ■ n n n Comment: Excel spreadsheet example of pump station log has been sent to the Town. Records Yes No NA NE Are adequate records of all SSOs,spills and complaints available? ■ ❑ n n Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ n n n Page: 5 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is a map of the system available? ■ 1=1 fl Q Does the map include: Pipe sizes n ■ n n Pipe materials fl ■ n ❑ Pipe location ■ n n n Flow direction ■ n 0 0 Approximate pipe age n ■ n n Number of service taps IF, ■ Cl n Pump stations and capacity ■ fl 0 Q If no,what percent is complete? Map is GIs based List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map Mapping needs to be completed according to permit requirements as noted above. #Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ fl ❑ fl Comment: 55 miles of gravity sewer and 5.5 miles of force main. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ■ 0 0 Are public notices and proof of publication available? ■ 0 fl n #Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ■ fl fl #Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ■ fl ❑ ❑ If no,which one(s)? Comment: 1 - Bedford Place Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? ■ ❑ 0 fl #Is manhole cover/vent above grade? ■ ❑ fl Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ■ Cl Q C1 Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ■ n fl Is manhole cover present? ■ ❑ n C11 #Is manhole properly seated? ■ fl Cl fl -- #Is manhole in good condition? ■ n fl 0 Page: 6 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine #Is invert in good condition? ■ n n n Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ■ Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ■ Cl n n Is manhole free of excessive roots? ■ n n n Is manhole free of excessive sand? ■ n n n Is manhole's extended vent screened? n n ■ n Are vents free of submergence? n n ■ n Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? ■ n n n Comment: 1 -Galimore Rd Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n Cl #Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? n n n ■ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? ■ n n n Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry present? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry operational? n n ■ n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? n n ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n n ■ Page: 7 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are air relief valves operable? n n Li ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n n ■ n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n #Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ ❑ ❑ n Is public access limited? ■ ❑ n 11 Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n fl Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ ❑ n ❑ \`- Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes Comment: 2 - Bedford Place Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? ■ n Q n #Is manhole coverfvent above grade? ■ n n n Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ■ n n n Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ■ n n ❑ Is manhole cover present? ■ n n n #Is manhole properly seated? ■ n n n #Is manhole in good condition? ■ n n n #Is invert in good condition? ■ n El n Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ■ n n n Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ■ n ❑ n Is manhole free of excessive roots? ■ fl n Page: 8 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is manhole free of excessive sand? ■ n n n Is manhole's extended vent screened? n In ■ n Are vents free of submergence? n n ■ n Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? ■ n n n Comment: 2 - Neeley Rd Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n #Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n Cl Are wet wells free of excessive debris? n n n ■ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? ■ In n n Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? ■ Cl n n Is simple telemetry present? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry operational? I_1 n ■ ci Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ ❑ n n Are backflow devices in place? n n ® n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ n Are air relief valves operable? ❑ n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ ❑ n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n n ■ n Page: 9 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine / Is the generator operable? ■ 0 I_I fl #Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ 0 n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ ❑ f_1 0 Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ 0 0 n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ ❑ 0 n Pump station identifier? ■ Emergency phone number ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Is public access limited? ■ ❑ 1=l Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ 0 0 n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ 0 0 fl Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes Comment: EB0003 -Neely Road Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? ■ n n n #Is manhole cover/vent above grade? ■ ❑ 0 0 Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ■ ❑ 0 Cl Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ■ 0 ❑ n Is manhole cover present? ■ 1=1 D #Is manhole properly seated? ■ 0 n 11 #Is manhole in good condition? ■ 0 ❑ 0 #Is invert in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ■ 0 0 n Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ■ n 0 0 Is manhole free of excessive roots? ■ ❑ 0 Is manhole free of excessive sand? ■ fl Is manhole's extended vent screened? 0 0 0 ■ Are vents free of submergence? 0 ❑ ❑ ■ Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? ■ n ❑ 1=1 Page: 10 Permit: WQCS00084 Owner-Facility: City of Brevard Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: GBO56 -Gallimore Road Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? ■ n n n #Is manhole cover/vent above grade? ■ ❑ n n Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ■ n n n Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ■ n n n Is manhole cover present? ■ n n n #Is manhole properly seated? ■ ❑ n n #Is manhole in good condition? ■ n n n #Is invert in good condition? ■ n n n Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ■ n ❑ n Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is manhole free of excessive roots? ■ ❑ n n Is manhole free of excessive sand? ■ ❑ ❑ Is manhole's extended vent screened? n n ■ n Are vents free of submergence? n n ■ Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? ■ n n n Comment: Page: 11 \\ �� �/ I �`/'i `�j/ 6 7Y, fi ® 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 April 20, 2012 Joseph M Moore, Manager City of Brevard 95 W Main St Brevard NC 28712 SUBJECT: ' Compliance Evaluation Inspection Brevard WWTP Permit No: NCO060534 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Moore: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which Chuck Cranford and I conducted on March 21, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0060534. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4500. Sincere.Ly, Keith Hayn Environmental,Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Emory Owen, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S.tSOA:l SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarollina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043 ��tu�,R`/� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org � � �,, �� '�_��� F � �` _... _ _.. 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 NCO060534 111 12 I 12/03/21 117 18 I C I 19I S I 20IU Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIII116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72'N I 73�74 751 I I I ( I I 180 Section B: Facility Data f— 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) Brevard WWTP 02:00 PM 12/03/21 06/07/01 3226 Wilson Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Pisgah Forest NC 28768 03:00 PM 12/03/21 10/09/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data rn Emory Gaine Owen/ORC/828-883-8461/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph M Moore,95 W Main St Brevard NC 28712/1828-885-5601/8288832853 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations&Maintenance N 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/ L p M /^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 NC0060534 11 12� 12/03/21 17 181 C1 ;J Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Work is being done to replace the "screen ing/headworks" at the plant. No problems were noted during this cursory inspection. Page# 2 Permit: N00060534 Owner-Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0011 Cl Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0110 ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Rotating Biological Contactor Yes No NA NE Is the unit free of excessive sloughing of growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are media panels in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Due to work being done on the headworks of the plant, there were some solids inside the RBC which would not normally be. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NC0060534 Owner-Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 03/21/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation i Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ 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 0 n ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n In ■ Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid 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? J n n ■ n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ n ■ n "J Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page# 4 &� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality -' Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakiid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 20, 2012 Mr. Clement Riddle French Broad Mitigation Partners, LLC 224 South Grove St., Ste. F Hendersonville,NC 28792 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification UT Wash Creek Mitigation Bank DWQ Project# 11-0440 Henderson County Response deadline: May 21, 2012 Dear Mr. Riddle: 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/Clarification Requested: 1. The design drawings and application information do not provide detail regarding how the proposed dimension,pattern, and profile of the restored stream have been determined. A typical stream restoration design checklist has been attached with this letter. Please provide values for channel morphology, floodplain structure,hydrologic &hydraulic analysis, in-stream structures, habitats and vegetation, and site/watershed conditions. If the target values listed are not, or cannot be met,please explain why. Riffle stone sizing should mimic the reference stream. As you and your design engineer are aware, if target values are not met, a restored stream project may be more subject to failure in the future. 2. No reference reach information has been provided. This must be provided as part of the stream restoration information. 3. It is DWQ's understanding that two additional parcels are to be acquired by the Town(and those parcels are part of the stream restoration area). Please clarify when those parcels will be acquired and what sections of the stream restoration are affected. If those parcels are not acquired in a timely fashion,the project cannot be issued as designed. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 011e L,,�+ 1 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 NoI'thCi�rolina. Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally ate Jyra l y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer E Zt `j Mr.Riddle April 20,2012 Page 2 of 2 4. DWQ records indicated that the area of restoration, an unnamed tributary to Wash Creek, is classified as a`B"waterbody, not"C" as noted in the application [ref Stream Index No. 6-55-7]' 5. There was some discussion during the on-site visit regarding modification of the intake for the existing lake. Please provide information as to if that modification will be performed as part of this work. With regard to the stormwater outfalls (near the existing stream reach),the DWQ will require monitoring of those outfalls (as a condition of the 401 WQC)to ensure that flow is not re-concentrating and causing erosion of the restored stream buffer. Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by May 21, 2012. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater Compliance and Permitting Unit at: Mr. Ian McMillan WeBSCaPe 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 C) 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 Ms. Wilson at(828)296-4665, if you have any questions. Sincerely, ,F Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Amanda Jones -US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry -North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Karen Higgins - WeBSCaPe Unit Andrew Bick, Confluence Engineering, PC ARO File copy S:\SWP\Henderson\401s\Non-DOT\UT Wash Creek Mitigation Bank\Addlnfo.UT Wash Crk Bank.4 2012.doe AF;+� wn, NCDENlR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 23,2012 Mr.J. B. Setzer,P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection NCSR 1783 Upward Road DWQ Project 08-1327 TIP No.R-4430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On April 5,2012, 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. 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 April 2012 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.ncwateLquarity.org NarthCar011na An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer lVaturattff Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20081327 Version: 1 Status: Issued j 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: 04/05/2012 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: Various items need attention through out the project: Remove sediment at the Stage 1 Culvert inlet and remove sand and gravel downstream of culvert. Clean out drop inlet near Crest Road and install inlet protection. Seed and mulch areas near Bat Fork Creek that are disturbed or where previous grass has not established. Repair washed area on slope at the stormwater pond. Seed and mulch slope at 1-26 bridge. Repair silt fence through out project. Page: 1 Project Num: 20081327 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 04/05/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine Permit 4 _. _._._�...01 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n 111 Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ n n 0 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n ■ n Comment: Repair silt fence and seed at 48" pipe inlet. Page: 2 A14 RCbENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild; P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 24, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0875 3916 William Hughes, Mayor Town of Murphy PO Box 130 Murphy, NC 28906 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-LV-0201 EMC-SOC-WQ-S11-001 Ad II Permit No. NCO020940 Murphy WWTP Dear Mayor Hughes: Cherokee County On May 13, 2011, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject Special Order by Consent (SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for TSS and Fecal Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Murphy's commitment to a schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met. A review of Murphy WWTP's monitoring report for October 2011 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 10/08/11 90 mg/I 90.73 mg/I Weekly Concentration Average Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - 10/22/11 90 mg/I 185.33 mg/I Weekly Concentration Average Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - 10/15/11 90 mg/I 200.5 mg/I Weekly Concentration Average Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 10/22/11 800#/100ml 1,177.35 Weekly Broth,44.5C #/100ml Geometric Mean Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - 10/31/11 75 mg/I 140.52 mg/I Monthly Concentration Average Exceeded WAOne K,rolina 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 - Mayor William N. Hughes April 24, 2012 Page Two You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of $5,000 be paid for noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section IV of the SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision is applicable when the Division of Water Quality can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by events or circumstances beyond the control of the Murphy WWTP. If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. In the absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the SOC. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files ARO SWP Point Source Branch S:\SWP\Cherokee\Wastewater\Nlunicipal\Murphy WWTP 20940\NOV-2012-LV-0201.doc �J 7� 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 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-NC Highway 28 DWQ Project 09-0451 TIP No.R-2408B Macon County Dear Mr. Setzer: On April 12, 2012,I inspected the construction work on NC Highway 28 in Macon County. Construction continues along most of the project with grading, culvert 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 hispection Letter April 2012 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 1 Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org NofthCarohna An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Natura//_y 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 I 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: 04/12/2012 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: M Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: E Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Reviewed project with DOT Staff. Work is underway on the final section of culvert over Rocky Branch. Sediment and Erosion Control structures appear to be working properly. Seed and mulch sites 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? ■ 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 Cl Comment: Work is underway on the last section of culvert over Rocky Branch. Page: 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 April 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 April 12,2012,1 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 April 2012 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 NorthCarohna An Equal Opportunity`\,Affirmative Action Employer Nat call a/ 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: 04/12/12 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: N Compliant n Not Compliant Program Area: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: 0 Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Reviewed site with DOT staff. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be functioning properly. Permit(401_WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s)match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ ❑ 0 fl Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ■ 0 fl 0 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ n n 0 Comment: Page: 1 AL 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 April 24, 2012 Carson Fisher Burke County General Services PO Box 1486 Morganton NC 28680 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Burke County Garage Permit No: NCG080678 Burke County Dear Mr. Fisher: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on March 27, 2012. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG080678. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which notes the plan of action the County will take regarding this facility. Please contact me at(828) 296-4500 or linda.wiggskncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance.. Sincerely, %' l;._ ` . Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Burke\Stormvvater\NCG08 Transit and Transportation\Burke Co GarageNCG080678-Landfill Location\LTR.garage.inspect.March 2012.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOA11Carollna Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturallff An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG080678 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Burke County General Services - SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Burke County Garage County: Burke 2500 Marsh Trl Region: Asheville Morganton NC 28655 Contact Person: Carson Fisher Title: Phone: 828-439-4394 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Transportation w/Vehicle Maintenance/Petroleum Bulk/Oil Water Separator Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■ Compliant C1 Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG080678 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Facility is compliant but still has deficiencies that will be fixed. The illegal discharge from the garage no longer is allowed to have flow. They have removed the roof drains from this discharge and are no longer doing any washing inside. So they have done their best at this point to not have a discharge from this pipe, hence no analytical. At the discharge point there is evidence of previous staining from oils but did not appear to have any recent impacts. The plan is in 2 years to be able to install a wash pad with drains that flow to an oil/water seperator and tie the discharge pipe to this same system.Also to do a pump and haul with the current pump and haul service for the oil/water seperator once installed. Once all this is completed facility may decide to apply for a No Exposure. Page: 2 Permit: NCGO80678 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine i Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ ❑ ❑ n #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ ❑ n n #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ ❑ ❑ rl #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ n n #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: see summary Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its.Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: see summary Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n ❑ ■ n #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: see summary Page: 3 \\ \ \ / fi �/ �:� i+T� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE, Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 24, 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 221 DWQ Project 08-1809 Individual Certification No. 3784 TIP Nos. R-2233AA and AB Sections Rutherford County Dear Mr. Swain: On April 9,2012,I inspected the construction work on the US Highway 221 Project,R-2233AA and AB Sections, in Rutherford County. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading,bridge construction,pipe installation and roadbed preparation. 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 US Highway 221 April 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.ora NQrtIlCar011na An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Natur 11 ff Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20081809 Version: 1 Status: Issued Project Name: NCDOT-US 221 (R-2233a) Project Type: Road/Highway Widening County: Rutherford Region: Central Location: NCDOT-US 221 (R-2233a) Latitude: +35°12'21" Longitude: -81°50'18" SW Plan Location: Site Owner Name: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 04/09/2012 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: N Permit(401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Construction continues from the Broad River Bridge toward US 74. Floyds Creek Bridge is almost completed. Continue to maintain sediment and erosion control structures. 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? S n 1=1 Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? n n n Comment: Seed banks below culvert at Station 274. Page: 1 �\ \�-r __� � /�� Wb North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 25, 2012 C Carson Fisher Burke County General Services PO Box 1486 Morganton NC 28680 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection John's River Waste Management Facility Permit No: NCG120067 Burke County Dear Mr. Fisher: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on March 27, 2012. The facility is working towards compliance with permit NCG120067. The facility has complied with the conditions of Notice of Violation (NOV) issued March 22, 2011. Sampling as required by the NOV at the outfalls was sporadic due to flows. The facility is no longer under the NOV, but is still required to perform increased monitoring until further notice. Below is a discussion of the continued requirements for the landfill. Regarding submittal of the Monitoring Reports to the Regional Office, the analytical results shall still be submitted; however the Qualitative Reports no longer need to be submitted. The Qualitative Monitoring Requirements (table 4) still stand but submittal is no longer required. In order to obtain sufficient analytical data, to gauge management strategies, the facility was instructed that sampling can be performed if a discharge is taking place regardless of the 30 minute timeline requirement. Footnote #2 in Table 1 is waived, which basically states that samples from ponds shall be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the pond. If a discharge from any of the outfalls is occurring samples may be obtained even if it is outside of the first 30 minutes of discharge. It is also not necessary for the facility to wait 72 hours between storm events. Landfills tend to have elevated numbers due to lack'of housekeeping, ground cover or maintenance, if these are the issues sampling outside these restraints is not going to change the numbers significantly. It is more important to get data in order to gauge if improvements are working or not. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Oise Internet:www.ncwaterquality,org NO�'/IJ-thC�car01111c`l An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ✓J'�'at"`allff Page Two Burke County Landfill April 25,2012 SDO #1: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point(SWMP)#1 is the discharge from the shop area. Because the facility has disconnected the roof drains and no longer uses the illicit discharge from the building, obtaining.samples from this discharge is unlikely. This discharge is associated with the NCG080678 permit.' See NCG080678 inspection report for comments. SDO#2: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point(SWMP) #2 is the discharge from the transfer station area. To date one sample set has been obtained from the outfall, it was collected on 9/6/2011 and only included COD and TSS parameters. There have not been any Fecal Coliform numbers reported for this outfall. The outfall discharges to a large headcut. If possible large stone can be placed at the base of this headcut in attempt to stabilize. However, do not attempt to bring heave equipment into the valley to access the headcut as this will only further destabilize the area. This outfall needs to continue being sampled monthly until more data is obtained to establish compliance. SDO#3: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point (SWMP) #3 is the basin#SB-2A discharge. The facility has been able to get sample results from this SDO. Fecal Coliform is elevated. It is unclear what the facility can do to lower these numbers. The elevated numbers could be from wildlife or from subsurface flows from the old unlined landfill reaching the basin. The TSS numbers are also elevated. Landfill'personnel have ideas of how to reduce these numbers. Two suggestions from the inspector are to fix erosion at the inlet pipes as noted in photo 41 and to install a device (baffles,etc)to alleviate short circuiting of flows to the outfall from the inlet pipe on side of basin as noted in photo Q. Sampling at this outfall should continue on a monthly basis until the TSS number decline. J SDO#4: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point (SWMP)#4 is the basin#SB-lA discharge. The facility has also been able to sample from this SDO. As noted above, it is unclear what the facility can do to reduce the fecal coliform numbers; they are likely from the old landfill cell or wildlife. Improvements from last inspection to this drainage area, specifically the drainage ditch, appear to have been successful. Sampling at this outfall can resume under the semi-annual monitoring schedule in Table 2 of the permit. SDO#5: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point(SWMP) #5 is the drainage area at the north end of the site housing the compost piles, etc. Two traps converge flows via a ditch to the outfall. Personnel need to continue sampling this outfall monthly to establish compliance. SDO#6: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point (SWMP) #6 is the trap#ST-3 located near SB-2A. Sampling at this outfall needs to continue monthly as well. SDO#7: Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) or Stormwater Monitoring Point (SWMP) #7 is the new outfall at the north end of the property. If TSS is elevated at next sampling event then monthly monitoring at this outfall will be required. Y ,; ,�three r;urke County L ndfill April 25,2012 - fhotb #1 --------------- (j �i Photo #2 \, \, ��� �-, \., �' J \� __.._ ___.. Four Burke County Landfill Apri125,2011 Enclosed k a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. Please contact me at(828) 296-4500 or_l_inda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov,if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, �Lzx ; 11111t4 Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files SASWP\Burke\Stormwater\NCG12 Landfills\Burke Co Landlill\LTR.inspect.March 2012.doe , . �t -�. �. , , `� ____ Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG120067 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Burke County General Services SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility:John's River Waste Management Facility County: Burke 2500 Marsh Trl Region: Asheville Morganton NC 28655 Contact Person: Carson Fisher Title: Phone: 828-439-4394 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Entry Time: 11:30 AM Exit Time: 02:30 PM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Landfill Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG120067 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up / Inspection Summary: Facility has complied with conditions of the Notice of Violation (NOV)issued March 22, 2011. The facility is no longer under the NOV, but is still required to perform increased monitoring until further notice. Complete discussion of the outfalls and the facility requirements is included in the inspection letter. Two notes of importance are;the Qualitative Monitoring Reports no longer are to be submitted to the Regional Office, however the submittal to the Regional Office of the Analytical Monitoring results is still required. Also,the facility was instructed that sampling can be performed if a discharge is taking place regardless of a 30 minute timeline. The Footnote#2 in Table 1 is waived, which basically states that samples from ponds shall be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the pond. If a discharge from any of the outfalls is occurring samples may be obtained even if it is outside of the first 30 minutes of discharge. Page: 2 Permit: NCG120067 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ n n n #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ 0 n n #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ ❑ Q n #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ n ❑ n #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ n n n #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ n n n #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ n n #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ n ❑ n #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ In n n #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ n n #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ Q n n #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ 0 n #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ n n n #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ n Cl n Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ n n Q Comment: Update site map to include SDO#7. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ O n n Comment: Submittal of these reports to the Regional Office is no longer required. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ n n n #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle.Maintenance areas? ■ n n ❑ Comment: Sampling as required by the NOV at the outfalls was sporadic due to flows. The facility was instructed that gathering samples can be performed if a discharge is taking place. The Footnote#2 in Table 1 is waived, if a discharge is occurring outside of the first 30 minutes samples may be obtained. See summary/report for more info. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ Cl n #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ n n #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 110011 Page: 3 Permit: NCG120067 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services \ Inspection Date: 03/27/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? Q Comment: see summary/report Page: 4 iNC Eh 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 April 25,2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Pamela R. Williams,Bridge Project Planning Engineer,NCDOT FROM: Michael R.Parker,NCDWQ,Asheville Regional Office 0 q SUBJECT: Division 13 2011 Bridge Replacement Program Scoping Review Comments In reply to your request,the NCDWQ offers the following comments for the projects listed below: Proiect Specific Comments 100117 Bridge No. 117 over the Broad River,NCSR 2776,Buncombe County 1. The Broad River is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. . 100222 Bridge No.222 over Herron Cove Branch,NCSR 2098,Buncombe County 1. Herron Cove Branch is class C-trout waters of the State. 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office One 1 1 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778-8211 NorthCarollna Phone::www,6cwate i FAX:828-299 7043 1 j �� Internet:www.ncwaterquaiity.org K An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 100402 Bridge No.402 over an unnamed tributary Flat Creek,NCSR 2806,Buncombe County 1. The unnamed tributary to Flat Fork Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 100541 Bridge No.541 over Glade Creek,NCSR 2788,Buncombe County l. Glade 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 110203 Bridge No.203 over Carroll Creek,NCSR 1405,Burke County 1. Carroll Creek is classified 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. 2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission(NC)ArRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing trout waters,NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 560314 Bridge No.314 over Calvin Creek,NCSR 1332,Madison County 1. Calvin Creek is classified C-trout ORW waters. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as C-trout;Outstanding Resource Waters of the State in the project study area. The water quality classification of C-trout; ORW is one of the highest classifications in the State. NCDWQ is extremely concerned with any impacts that may occur to streams with this classification. It is preferred that these resources be avoided if at all possible. If it is not possible to avoid these resources,the impacts should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Given the potential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation,NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0124)throughout design and construction of the project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1006 and 15A NCAC 213 .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. NCDOT will also need to adhere to the Quality Standards listed in 15A NCAC 213 .0225. (2) 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. 3. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 560514 Bridge No.514 over Long Branch,NCSR 1410,Madison County 1. Long Branch is classified C-trout ORW waters. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as C-trout; Outstanding Resource Waters of the State in the project study area. The water quality classification of C-trout;ORW is one of the highest classifications in the State. NCDWQ is extremely concerned with any impacts that may occur to streams with this classification. It is preferred that these resources be avoided if at all possible. If it is not possible to avoid these resources,the impacts should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Given the potential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation,NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0124)throughout design and construction of the project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1006 and 15A NCAC 2B .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. NCDOT will also need to adhere to the Quality Standards listed in 15A NCAC 213 .0225. 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. 3. In addition, all disturbances Within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 560542 Bridge No.542 over Big Laurel Creek,NCSR 1504,Madison County 1. Big Laurel Creek is classified C-trout ORW waters. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as C-trout; Outstanding Resource Waters of the State in the project study area. The water quality classification of C-trout; ORW is one of the highest classifications in the State. NCDWQ is extremely concerned with any impacts that may occur to streams with this classification. It is preferred that these resources be avoided if at all possible. If it is not possible to avoid these resources,the impacts should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Given the potential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation,NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds"(15A NCAC 04B .0124)throughout design and construction of the project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.1006 and 15A NCAC 213 .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. NCDOT will also need to adhere to the Quality Standards listed in 15A NCAC 2B .0225. 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. 3. In addition, all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 580052 Bridge No.52 over Little Crooked Creek,NCSR 1105,McDowell County 1. Little Crooked Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. (3) 580125 Bridge No. 125 over Dogback Spring Branch,NCSR 1560,McDowell County 1. Dogback Spring Branch is class C-trout waters of the State. 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project 580232 Bridge No.232 over Crooked Creek,NCSR 1101,McDowell County 1. Crooked Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 580234 Bridge No.234 over Brevard Creek,NCSR 1241,McDowell County 1. Brevard Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 580338 Bridge No.338 over Walton Crawley Branch,NCSR 1760,McDowell County 1. Walton Crawley Branch is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 600048 Bridge No.48 over Cane Creek,NCSR 1211,Mitchell County 1. Cane Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 600049 Bridge No. 49 over Cane Creek,NCSR 1206,Mitchell County 1. Cane Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. (4) 600084 Bridge No.84 over Pigeon Roost Creek,NCSR 1349,Mitchell County 1. Pigeon Roost Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 600092 Bridge No.92 over Wiles Creek,NCSR 1330,Mitchell County 1. Wiles Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [I 5A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 600093 Bridge No.93 over Lyddies Creek,NCSR 1330,Mitchell County 1. Lyddies Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 600119 Bridge No. 119 over Bad Creek,NCSR 1326,Mitchell County 1. Bad Creek is classified 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. 2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission(NC)vVRC) identify these waters as naturally reproducing trout waters,NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. (5) 600146 Bridge No. 146 over Big Rock Creek,NCSR 1330,Mitchell County 1. Big Rock Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 600169 Bridge No. 169 over Grassy Creek,NCSR 1269,Mitchell County 1. Grassy Creek is classified 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 800038 Bridge No.38 over Mountain Creek,NC Highway 108,Rutherford County 1. Mountain Creek is class C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. ✓ 800096 Bridge No.96 over Big Springs Branch,NCSR 1754,Rutherford County 1. Big Springs Branch is classified as C waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. 990037 Bridge No.37 over Brush Creek,NCSR 1317,Yancey County 1. Brush Creek is classified as 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. (6) 990054 Bridge No.54 over Falling Waters Branch,NCSR 1100,Yancey County 1. Falling Waters Branch is classified as WS-II HQW waters. 2. NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled"Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 3. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as WS-II;High Quality Waters of the State in the project study area. This is one of the highest classifications for water quality. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.1006 and 15A NCAC 2B .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. 990134 Bridge No. 134 over the Cane River,NCSR 1379,Yancey County 1. The Cane River is classified as C-trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMW'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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 990144 Bridge No. 144 over Brush Creek,NCSR 1317,Yancey County 1. Brush Creek is classified as 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. 990163 Bridge No. 163 over Doebag Creek,NCSR 1311,Yancey County 1. Doebag Creek is classified as 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. (7) 990200 Bridge No.200 over Little Whiteoak Creek,NCSR 1168,Yancey County \\ 1. Little Whiteoak Creek is classified as B-trout ORW waters. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as C-trout; Outstanding Resource Waters of the State in the project study area. The water quality classification of C-trout; ORW is one of the highest classifications in the State. NCDWQ is extremely concerned with any impacts that may occur to streams with this classification. It is preferred that these resources be avoided if at all possible. If it is not possible to avoid these resources,the impacts should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Given the potential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation, NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0124)throughout design and construction of the project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1006 and 15A NCAC 2B .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. NCDOT will also need to adhere to the Quality Standards listed in 15A NCAC 2B .0225. 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. 3. In addition,all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 990230 Bridge No.230 over Pigpen Creek,NCSR 1333,Yancey County 1. Pig Pen Creek is classified as 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 990231 Bridge No.231 over Pigpen Creek,NCSR 1333,Yancey County 1. Pig Pen Creek is classified as 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. 2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission(NC)ATRC)identify these waters as naturally reproducing trout waters,NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 990235 Bridge No.235 over Brush Creek,NCSR 1317,Yancey County 1. Brush Creek is classified as 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. (8) 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. 990276 Bridge No.276 over Left Prong Still Fork Creek,NCSR 1164,Yancey County 1. Left Prong Still Fork Creek is classified as C ORW waters. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as C; Outstanding Resource Waters of the State in the project study area. The water quality classification of C-trout; ORW is one of the highest classifications in the State. NCDWQ is extremely concerned with any impacts that may occur to streams with this classification. It is preferred that these resources be avoided if at all possible. If it is not possible to avoid these resources,the impacts should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Given the potential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation,NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds"(15A NCAC 04B .0124)throughout design and construction of the project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1006 and 15A NCAC 2B .0224,NCDOT will be required to obtain a State Stormwater Permit prior to construction except in North Carolina's twenty coastal counties. NCDOT will also need to adhere to the Quality Standards listed in 15A NCAC 2B .0225. 990293 Bridge No.293 over Bald Mountain Creek,NCSR 1411,Yancey County 1. Bald Mountain Creek is classified as 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. 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 addition,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124] throughout design and construction of the project. General Comments Regarding Bridle Replacement Proiects 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. Any Bridge considered a Low Impact Bridge Project 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.) (9) 4. NCDOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts, including but not limited to,bridging, fill, excavation and clearing, and rip rap to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and riparian buffers need to be included in the final impact calculations. These impacts, in addition to any construction impacts, temporary or otherwise, also need to be included as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification Application. 5. Where streams must be crossed,NCDWQ prefers bridges be used in lieu of culverts. However,we realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts. Please be advised that culverts should be countersunk to allow unimpeded passage by fish and other aquatic organisms. Moreover, in areas where high quality wetlands or streams are impacted,a bridge may prove preferable. When applicable,NCDOT should not install the bridge bents in the creek,to the maximum extent practicable. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or streams. 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.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. 11.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. 12. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ in this certification. 13. 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. 14. 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. (10) 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18.Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical. Impacts to wetlands in borrow/waste areas will need to be presented in the 401 Water Quality Certification and could precipitate compensatory mitigation. 19. 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. 20. Unless otherwise authorized,placement of culverts and other structures in waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches,to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction,please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 21. If multiple pipes or barrels are required,they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation,floodplain benches,and/or sills may be required where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 22. 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. (11) 23. hi 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 ` J 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 requesting out input 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 Marla Chambers,NCWRC Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit NCDOT 2012 Bridge Replacement Scoping Comments (12) WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman '�ernor Director Secretary April 26,2012 Mr.Roger Bryan Division 13 Environmental Officer NC Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: EXEMPTION from Stormwater Management Permit Regulations NCSR 2144 McDaris Road Buncombe County Dear Mr. Bryan: The Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality received your Stormwater Management Permit Application for the,widening of NCSR 2144 McDaris Road in Buncombe County on April 24,2012. Based on our review of the submitted project details you do not appear to be proposing a development activity at this location that would be subject to the stormwater requirements as provided for in Title 15A NCAC 02H.1000. Because the classification of the unnamed tributary to Gentry Branch is WSII; HQW,these activities are subject to Title 15A NCAC 02B .0104. Based on the application review,the proposed activities listed below,meet the requirements of the Title 15A NCAC 02B .0104. 1. Sheet flow on grass shoulders along the roadway. 2. Grassed roadway ditches. This exemption applies only to the State Stormwater Management Permit for the currently proposed activity. If at any time in the future, development of any part of this site is planned, as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.1000, or if the proposed activities differ in any manner from what is shown on the plans on file with the Division,you must submit the project for review of the applicability to the stormwater management rules. If you have any question concerning this matter,please contact me at(828)296-4500. Sincerely, e2�le t 1 4e�— Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist cc: Ed Green,Division 13,Maintenance Engineer Britt McCurry,Buncombe County Maintenance Engineer Transportation Permitting Unit File Copy DOT SW Exemption Letter NCSR 2144 McDaris Road North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U S Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 NOfthCar011na Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Natty lly An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer li` ��` i ��� �� ����. �c ' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 3everly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman JGovernor Director Secretary April 26, 2012 Lee Gragg 1799 Waterford Way Morganton,NC 28655 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Alpine Mill Stream Crossing , DWQ Project# 12-0314 Burke County CTB /UT Hunting Crk/WS-IV Dear Mr. Gragg: 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 0.006 acres of wetlands and 90 feet of ` \reams for the purpose of access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions fisted in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3890. 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 Water Supply 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 90 (feet) S 1 application 404/CAMA Wetlands 0.006 (acres) WI application Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One NOrthC�Z,I'Ohllc`1 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer vygtlil'R���l�f' Lee Gragg April 26,2012 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 Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, f Charles Wakild, P.E., Director CW/lsw Enc: GC3890 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office WeBSCaPe Unit—Central Office City of Morganton-Planning File Copy S:\SWP\Caldwell\401s\Non-DOTWlpine Mill Str CrossingWpproval.AlpineMill.April 2012.doc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources >. Division of Water Quality ,Jeverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 26, 2012 Helga Wright 7641 Puddingstone Dr. Chesterland, OH 44026 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval IGSB Wrikids Lakehouse Getaway DWQ Project# 12-0328 Caldwell County CTB /Lake Hickory/ 11-(53) WS-IV CA Dear Ms. Wright: 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 0.022 acres of open waters (256 linear feet) 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 3898. This Certification allows you to use Regional General 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. 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. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-7043 NO�'t11Cc`iT 01111d Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naturally Helga Wright April 26,2012 Page 2 of 2 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 lake 0.017 (acres) Application#7 level Waters above lake 0.005 (acres) Application#8.a. 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, Pta Charles Wakild, P.E., Director C W/lsw Enc: GC3898 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office WeBSCaPe Unit—Central Office Granite Falls-Planning File Copy S:\SWP\Caldwell\401s\Non-DOT\Helga Wright lot 54\Approval.HelgaWright.April 2012.doe I A4 LI NCD►ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Waklid, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 26,2012 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 April 11,2012, 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, 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 April 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 One Internet:www.nnity eA Affirmative Action NoI`thCarolma An Equal Opportunity:P.ffrmative Action.Employer \\ -�.\ ``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: 04/11/2012 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: Inspected project from 1-26 to Jacks Creek Road. The areas of concern are from stormwater discharge from the old Taylor and Murphy rock crushing site.Make sure all sediment and erosion control measures are in place. Also at the top of the mountain the cut slope adjacent to the church. Please ensure that proper sediment and erosion control measures are provided for this area. Temporary seed all areas that are bare and not being utilized. Ensure that all stormwater control devices have been installed on the Madison County side of the project prior to completion of the project. Ensure that a structure has been installed at the outlet of the box culvert at Station 82+40 to provide fish passage through the culvert, prior to completion of the project. Page: 1 Project Num: 20071134 Owner: NC DOT PDEA Inspection Date: 04/11/2012 Inspection Type: Site Inspection(DOT) Reason for Visit: Routine i 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 Comment: Reviewed project. Repairs were being made to large sediment basin on east side of waste area. Page: 2 T;YI 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 April 27, 2012 Pat McCrary McCrary Stone Service Inc 5 Williams Rd Fletcher NC 28732 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection McCrary Stone Service, Inc.-McCrary Madison Mine Permit No: NCG020704 Madison County Dear Mr. McCrary: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on March 15, 2012. This was the first inspection performed at this facility by the Division of Water Quality. There were permit requirement deficiencies that the facility needs to address. The two primary areas that need your attention are the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and the - Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring. Below is a discussion to assist you with compliance. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP): A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is basically a,paper trail or a document of what is happening at the facility. Representatives need to review the Stormwater Permit and refer to Part III, Section A (Part III Page 1 of 16 thru Page 4 of 16) Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SPPP) for the required component of the SPPP. The McCrary Quarry needs to develop this document, it is likely that you already have many of the components of the SPPP onsite or available but have not pulled them together in a document. A couple of particularly important areas of this SPPP for you to work on will be an up to date Site Plan(Part III Section A#1), and the BMP Controls Inspection and Maintenance (Part II.I Section A#3.(b)). Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring: It is a permit requirement that Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) locations be monitored for pollution sources. You indicated you were told the quarry did not have any SDOs that needed to be monitored. Determining what is and what is not a SDO for some mining operation can be complicated. A SDO is anywhere that stormwater or wastewater leaves your site and is conveyed to a waterbody. Your facility has three (3) SDO locations; with your proposed expansion there will be more locations. Currently there is an upper SDO near the entrance, a mid SDO along the road near the shop access and a lower SDO near the creek/railroad area. See the attached overview for reference. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 T�TO L, 11 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One N ne Cat 01111c`t Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org t/����� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Nat!i Page Two McCrary Mine April 27,2012 Analytical Monitoring requires samples be obtained during a rainfall event at each SDO. Of the three SDOs you currently have, you will need to perform Analytical Monitoring (Part III Section B Table 1)only at the lower SDO. See the attached SDO reference for assistance. As I mentioned during the inspection I don't see this SDO having compliance issues. You should be able to meet the permit benchmark numbers at this outfall as long as the watering area is maintained and does not become rutted out. The other two SDOs do not have to be Analytically Monitored at this point because the water is being discharged in a dispersed overland flow pattern with considerable distance to the nearby stream. If your discharge were to cause an eroded gully that carried the water directly down the mountain to this stream you would have to perform Analytical Monitoring at the other two SDOs. So it is important to keep an eye on the other two SDO to make sure this does not happen. This brings me to the Qualitative Monitoring requirement. Qualitative Monitoring is a visual observation of your SDOs during rainfall events. This Qualitative Monitoring (Part III Section D)has to take place at all your SDOs. Representatives have to begin this monitoring program, which is required to take place twice a year. The required timeline for the next sampling and observation event has to take place by the end of June to be compliant with the permit requirements. Once you have completed the monitoring and received your sample results please submit your Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring forms to my attention at the email listed below or by mailed to my attention at DENR- DWQ, 2090 HWY 70, Swannanoa NC 28778. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. ;' Please contact me at(828) 296-4500 or 1inda.wiggs9ncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files DLR-ARO S:\SWP\Madison\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\McCrary Quarry\inspect LTR.March2012.doc '" Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG020704 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: McCrary Stone Service Inc McCrary Stone Service, Inc.-McCrary Madison SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mine County: Madison 3807 US Hwy 25/70 Region: Asheville Marshall NC 28753 Contact Person: C P McCrary Title: Phone: 828-684-5522 Directions to Facility: From intersection of US19N/US23N/126W and US Highway 25N/70W at Exit 19A travel toward Marshall approx.8 miles NW to facility on left. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: 12:30 PM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■Compliant fl Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG020704 Owner-Facility: McCrary Stone Service Inc Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The site is well maintained and fairly self contained. It is important that ditchlines and traps be maintained.All were on the day of the insepction. There was one area(haul rd near shop)where a berm had been breached and needed to be rebuilt. Refer to inspection letter for more information. The facility is currently requesting a modification to their mining permit. DWQ has reviewed that plan and asked DLR and the Engineer to further evaluate potential stream impacts associated with the modification. Page: 2 Permit: NCG020704 Owner-Facility: McCrary Stone Service Inc Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ■ n n #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? n ■ n n #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? n ■ n n #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? n ■ 1=1 n #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? n ■ n u #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? n ■ n n #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? n ■ n n #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? n ■ n n Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? n ■ n n Comment: First inspection by DWQ at site. Facility is family owned business. They have many of the components of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)onsite or available but not pulled together in a document. The owner, lab manager and consultant were informed that this information needs to be pulled together in notebook. Representatives need to review the Permit and refer to Part III, Section A(Part III Page 1 of 16-Page 4 of 16) Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SPPP)for the required component of the SPPP. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0000 Comment: Facility has rain gauge and is keeping track of rainfall: Representatives were unsure of what was required regarding monitoring. Qualitative Monitoring should be performed as required in Permit. Refer to Part III, Section D (Part III Page 10 of 16 and Page 11 of 16). All outfalls should be observed. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? n ■ Cl ❑ #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? n ■ n Page: 3 Permit: NCG020704 Owner-Facility: McCrary Stone Service Inc Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: Analytical monitoring had not been performed'because they had been told that a Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)did not-exl9t at the site. The site actually has three SDOs, with a proposed expansion they will have more SDOs. Currently there is an upper SDO near the entrance, a mid SDO near shop access road and a lower SDO near the creek/railroad area. Vehicle Maintenance is performed in a building. Inspector did not discuss quantity of oil used at site, but a discharge from this area is unlikely. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ■ n fl #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ n 0 El #If the facility has representative outfall status,is it properly documented by the Division? n n ■ n #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? n n ■ n Comment: Some pages of the permit were onsite, but not a complete copy. An outfall, a SDO, is where stormwater or wastewater leaves the site and has a direct conveyance to a waterbody. The upper and mid SDOs can be observed by Qualitative Monitoring instead of Analytical Monitoring as long as gullies do not form down the slope creating a discrete conveyance to the nearby stream. These SDOs could be granted Representative Outfall Status (ROS) if the owner would like to submit a request. The lower SDO should be monitored Analytically and Qualitatively where the outfall from the small wetland enters the stream (Tillery Crk). 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