WQ0041052_Final Permit_20190730

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Water R esources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 30, 2019
Jamie L. McMahan, Project Administrator
Yancey County
PO Box 190
Burnsville, NC, 28714
Subject: Permit No. WQ0041052
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Yancey County
Blue Ridge Elementary Sewer Improvements - Temporary Pump and Haul
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Yancey County
Dear Mr. McMahan:
In accordance with your application received July 17, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0041052, dated July 30, 2019, to Yancey County for the time -limited operation of a domestic
wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from July 30, 2019, will expire on
December 30, 2019, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover
letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by
reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at
least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges
that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health, or a nuisance condition.
Condition 11.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract
hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater removed.
Condition 11.14: This permit shall expire December 30, 2019. Should the pump and haul activities stop
prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Asheville Regional Office,
Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and
detailing the final disposal solution
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
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
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Yancey County
Permit No. WQ0041052
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Tim Heim, P.E. at (828) 296-
4500 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Ec: Greg Hoffman, P.E. — Civil Design Concepts, P.A.
Richard Canipe—Town of Burnsville
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Water R esources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
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
Yancey County
for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve Blue Ridge
Elementary and Middle Schools, consisting of a pump station wet well and septic tank with an estimated
total storage capacity of 12,500 gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a
minimum 24 hours storage with on -site audible and visual high water alarms and telemetry. The
anticipated flow for this pump and haul operation is expected to be 7,000 gallons per day of domestic
wastewater, pursuant to the application received July 17, 2019 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from July 30, 2019, will expire on December 30, 2019, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
DocuSigned by:
7E617A38285848C_
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0041052
Permit Issued: July 30, 2019
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Yancey County is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to Town of Spruce Pine Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0021423) for final treatment.
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 facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities during pump
and haul activities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a
nuisance condition. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least:
a. Date and time of inspection;
b. Observations made;
c. Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul activities are
being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon
request. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted
and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. [15A NCAC
02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
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the Division accompanied by an application fee, 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water
alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC
02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless
specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the
pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate
inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Asheville Regional
Water Resources Section, telephone number 828-296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hour, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators,
compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
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 [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (orthe most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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, construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -
licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-
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9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to
the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
11. 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 the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required
by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed
by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed
certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in
accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required.
13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire December 30, 2019. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the
date of expiration send written notification to the Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
This certification shall be completed and submitted to the appropriate regional office for activities that
result in the Practice of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification
may not be required.
PERMITTEE: YANCEY COUNTY
PERMIT #: WQ0041052
PROJECT: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - TEMPORARY PUMP AND HAUL
ISSUE DATE: July 30, 2019
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has received this
Certification. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. Send the required
documentation the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Section at the address at the bottom.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant
to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable
design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain
the pump and haul system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
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 Blue
Ridge Elementary Sewer Improvements - Temporary Pump and Haul and location as referenced above
for the above 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 and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
NC Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Section 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 78778
Asheville Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]