Non-Permitted Industrial User Submittals

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Review the below guidance for compliance submittals. Click the applicable submittal type for specific instructions. All files submitted MUST be named per the required naming convention. If the required naming convention is not followed appropriately and Durham County is unable to decipher the submittal, then it may be rejected.

Industrial User Permit Application - Long Form

Submittal Requirements (at least 180 days prior to discharge of non-domestic waste):

1. Answer all questions on the "IWS & Permit Application - Long Form" and have it signed by the Authorized Representative of the User per section 26-132 (3) of the Durham County Sewer Use Ordinance.

2. Include all requested attachments such as site plan, flow schematics, etc.

3. Industry will be invoiced per the current Durham County Utilities Fee Schedule at the time of submittal.

4. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address – The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Permit Application
Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Permit Application_Attach1

Request Authorization to Construct (ATC)

Submittal Requirements (at least 90 days prior to beginning construction of pretreatment units):

1. A letter signed by the Authorized Representative of the User requesting ATC that includes the items below. Reference the "Authorization to Construct Guidance" document as needed.

List of all proposed pretreatment units
Bill to name, address, and email - Industry will be invoiced per the current Durham County Utilities Fee Schedule at the time of submittal

2. Plumbing plans for construction, stamped by a NC certified PE, with room details and highlighted process waste lines that show origination and use of all drain lines tied to pretreatment units.

3. All applicable specification sheets, schematics, details, etc.

4. Industry shall schedule a pre-submittal meeting with Durham County Compliance at the time of submittal to provide a general overview of color-coded plumbing plans and pretreatment units. Contact Durham County Compliance staff at ajmoore@dconc.gov or lmelton@dconc.gov to schedule the meeting.

5. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address – The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Request ATC
Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Request ATC_pH Neut Spec

BSL Permit Application

Submittal Requirements (Durham County will specifically request this permit application when applicable):

1. Answer all questions on the "BSL Permit Application" and have it signed by the Authorized Representative of the User per section 26-132 (3) of the Durham County Sewer Use Ordinance.

2. Include all requested attachments such as site plan, flow schematics, etc.

3. Industry will be invoiced per the current Durham County Utilities Fee Schedule at the time of submittal.

4. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address – The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – BSL Permit Application
Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – BSL Permit Application_Attach 1

Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) Short Form

Submittal Requirements:

1.Industry shall answer all questions on the "IWS Short Form" as explained in the "IWS Short Form Guidance" document.

2. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address – The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – IWS Short Form

Supplemental Data for Review (Biocide Discharge Request)

Submittal Requirements:

1. Complete the "Biocide Worksheet PT-101" or "Biocide Excel PT-101".

2. Provide the following required information:

A FULL DISCLOSURE safety data sheet (SDS) for biocide
Copy of source data for half-life
Copy of source data for inhibition criteria

3. Provide bill to name, address, and email. Industry will be invoiced per the current Durham County Utilities Fee Schedule at the time of submittal.

4. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address –The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Discharge Request_BioABC
Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Discharge Request_BioABC SDS

Supplemental Data for Review (Other Discharge Request)

Submittal Requirements:

1. Provide bill to name, address, and email. Industry will be invoiced per the current Durham County Utilities Fee Schedule at the time of submittal.

2. Provide the following required information via the "Discharge Request Form":

A FULL DISCLOSURE safety data sheet (SDS) for biocide
Approximate volume of discharge
Approximate concentration of chemical in discharge
Approximate frequency of discharge
Ex: Approximately 1 gallon of acetic acid at 1:50 dilution, once per week

3. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address –The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Permittee.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Discharge Request_Acetic Acid
Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Carpets – Discharge Request_Acetic Acid SDS

Certifications (Non-Discharge, etc.)

Submittal Requirements:

1. Shall be signed and certified by the Authorized Representative of the Industry

2. File(s) shall be named per required naming convention:

DATE OF SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) - Site Address - Industrial User NAME - Type of Document

DATE of SUBMITTAL (YYMMDD) – This should be the date of the submittal. Use the specific format Year, Month, Day. Example: “210704” for submitting a report on July 4, 2021.
Site Address – The physical site address(es).
Industrial User NAME – The name of the Industrial User or Industrial Site.
Type of Document – Permit Application, Request ATC, Discharge Request, IWS Short Form, Slug Spill Plan, Certification, etc.

Ex: 220715 – 123 Main Street – Carolina Labs – Non-Discharge Certification

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