NC0004812_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (4)

F W ATF Michael F.Easley,Governor
\CrO 9QG William G.Ross al Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 11)4y4
Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
December 30, 2008
Mr. W. H. Cozart, Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns, Inc./I-85 Plant
General Permit No. NCG500214
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Cozart:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on December 18, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 20, 2009,
addressing the discrepancies noted in the Effluent Sampling and Upstream/Downstream
Sampling Sections of the attached report. In responding to the discrepancies, please address
your comments to my attention.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marcia Allocco
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location NOn`hCarolina
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Fax [phone] 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 alura!!y
Mooresville,NC 28115 Mooresville,North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 III 2 t i 31 NCG500214 l 11 121 08/12/18 _J 17 18t cl 191 cl 20t
tJ U Remarks + IJ L J !_
21IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIJ66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671
1.0 169 70 U 71 I N' 72I N 731 I 174 75I I J I I J J 1 80
t--t 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)
02:01 PM 08/12/18 07/08/01
I-85 Plant
300 Dickson Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mc Adenville NC 28101 02:21 PM 08/12/18 12/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
James Lester Davis//704-824-3551 /
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W H Cozart,PO Box 1939 Mc Adenville NC 28101/Vice President of
Engineering/704-832-2310/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit II Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance gi Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program II Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
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Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s)� //� Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell /, /�u, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ /2-/307C
Si nature of Management Q A eviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ma cia llocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCG500214 111 121 08/12/18 I17 18U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG500214 Owner-Facility: 1-85 Plant
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 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? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 ■ 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? S n n n
Comment: A 17 ug/I effluent total residual chlorine (TRC) permit limit will take effect
eighteen (18) months after the effective date of the Certificate of Coverage (August 1,
2007).
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The site grounds were well maintained. The facility has designated three
outfalls that consist of the following: Outfall 001 - boiler blowdown, Outfall 002 -
noncontact cooling water(autoclaves), and Outfall 003 - noncontact cooling water (air
washers). Outfalls 002 and 003 discharge directly to drainage ditches. The effluent
from Outfall 001 is discharged into a stormwater pond (equipped with a fountain) prior to
the receiving stream (second pond/unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River).
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 11000
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs U
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n U n
(If the facility is=or> 5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
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Permit: NCG500214 Owner-Facility: 1-85 Plant
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 0 • 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Q 0 ■
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 111000
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The 2008 DMRs (May 08 and September 08) were reviewed during the
inspection. No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were
correct. The compliance status, permittee signature, and parameter units were not
documented on the DMRs. The effluent TRC value (Outfall 002) and the effluent flow
value (Outfall 003) were not transcribed properly on to the May 08 DMR. The
above-noted discrepancies should be corrected on the appropriate DMRs. The facility
staff must ensure all DMRs are complete and accurate.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? U 0 0 ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ 0 0
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification#329) has been
contracted to perform all effluent analyses.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 0 • 0
Is proper volume collected? ■ 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 ■ l�
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? 0 • 0
Comment: The effluent sampling for Outfalls 002 and 003 is performed according to
the permit's requirements. The effluent analyses for Outfall 001 are currently being
performed at the outlet of the second pond. This Office has reviewed the topographic
map for this area and determined that the second pond is part of an unnamed tributary
to the South Fork Catawba River. Please be advised that the effluent sampling at
Outfall 001 must be performed prior to the discharge being intermixed with the receiving
stream and/or any stormwater discharges.
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Permit: NCG500214 Owner-Facility: 1-85 Plant
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream I Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ■ 0 0
Comment: The upstream and downstream temperature measurements must be
performed in the receiving stream (second pond) during all future monitoring events for
the Outfall 001effluent discharge.
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 • 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 •
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 • 0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The flow measurements for all outfalls (001 - 003) are calculated by the
bucket and stop watch method.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? U 0 n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 0 0 •
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n . °
Comment: Oufall 002 was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The effluent
was clear with no foam from Outfall 003. The outlet pipe for Outfall 001 was not
accessible. The facility staff must ensure that the outlet for Outfall 001 (prior to the first
pond) is accessible for sampling and inspection of the effluent.
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Allocco, Marcia
From: Krebs, Rob
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:15 PM
To: Lesley, John; Sifford, Barbara; Bell, Wes; Hood, Donna; Allocco, Marcia
Subject: FW: Pharr Yarns
From: Pohlig, Ken [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:06 PM
To: Bob Froneberger
Cc: [e-mail]; [e-mail];[e-mail];
[e-mail]; Robertson, Seth
Subject: RE: Pharr Yarns
To: Bob Froneberger, P.E.,WK Dickson
Construction Grants& Loans(CG&L) Section agrees that no ATC is required for this work, as it is only minor
re-working of yard piping that does not change any process, nor requires any pump changes, nor changes
any hydraulics.
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Construction Grants& Loans Section
Division of Water Quality
[phone]
[e-mail]
From: Bob Froneberger [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 10:46 AM
To: Ken Pohlig
Cc: [e-mail]; [e-mail];[e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject: Pharr Yarns
Ken—
This is to confirm our telephone conversation of today concerning Pharr Yarns (NPDES Permit No.
NC0004812) in McAdenville,NC.
The industrial wastewater treatment facility presently pumps the return activated sludge (RAS) into a common
force main combining it with dying process wastewaters. The combined dye wastewater and RAS are then
conveyed to the activated sludge aeration basin along the bottom of the aeration basin rendering it inaccessible.
The possible exposure of the RAS to the concentrated high strength dye wastewater during the conveyance is
believed to be potentially detrimental to the biomass.
Pharr proposes to modify the RAS force main providing a separate RAS force main waste extending outside
and adjacent to the aeration basin approximately 320 feet as shown on the attached sketch. The RAS piping is
to be schedule 40, PVC pipe with 150 psi rating.
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Per our discussion, this minor piping modification is not changing the process and is considered to be a
maintenance related activity. Accordingly, an"Application to Construct Permit" from DENR is not required to
perform this work. Pharr Yarns plans to perform this work over the Christmas holiday plant shutdown.
Thank you for your assistance.
Bob Froneberger, P.E.
Project Manager
W.K. Dickson -Charlotte, NC
704-227-3403
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 17,2009
Mr. J. M. Carstarphen
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: Notice of Violation—Effluent/Monitoring Violations
Tracking#: NOV-2009-LM-0036
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Carstarphen:
A review of the September 2009 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit/Monitoring
Requirement
9/2/09 Total residual chlorine 430 µg/L 28 µg/L(Daily maximum)
9/10/09 Total suspended solids 257 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/Day(Daily maximum
9/30/09 Color None Monitor lx/month
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of
a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at
704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B.Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 4, 2009
J M CARSTARPHEN, CEO
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment DEC — 9 2009
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number: LM-2009-0047
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Carstarphen:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 366803 in the amount of$3,108.71 received from you
dated November 24, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
ovonah D. Weeden
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 18, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1140 0002 2716 7383
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. J. M. Carstarphen
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
• Gaston County
Case No. LM-2009-0047
Dear Mr. Carstarphen:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of$3,108.71 ($3,025.00 civil penalty+$83.71 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams,Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for August 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit
No.NC0004812. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Pharr Yarns, Inc.
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A.
A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yams, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarOl na
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org /

$ 750.00 For 2 of the two (2) violation(s) of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation
of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for fecal
coliform.
$ 375.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812, by discharging waste
into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily
maximum effluent limit for total suspended solids (TSS).
$ 750.00 For 2 of the three (3)violation(s) of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation
of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for sulfide.
$ 1,125.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation
of the permit monthly average effluent limit for sulfide.
$ 25.00 For 1 of the one(1) failure to monitor for color in
violation of the terms of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812.
$ 3,025.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.71 Enforcement costs.
$ 3,108.71 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health,
or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:

1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose
further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must
be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response
will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further
appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil
Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.

Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of
your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver of
Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty(30)days of
receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit
the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the
following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is
received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or
electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided the signed original, one (1) copy
and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic
transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions
regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and
telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this
matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at(704) 663-1699.
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LM-2009-0047
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 8/12/09 Fecal coliform 992 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 8/13/09 Fecal coliform 954 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 8/19/09 TSS 291 lbs/day* 249.7 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
001 8/6/09 Sulfide 12 lbs/day* 5.8 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 8/7/09 Sulfide 14 lbs/day* 5.8 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 8/13/09 Sulfide 6.2 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 8/31/09 Sulfide 4.9 lbs/day* 2.9 lbs/day(Monthly average)
001 8/31/09 Color None* Monitor lx/month
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LM-2009-0047
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $3,108.71 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 18, 2009,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged
in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2009-0047
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $3,108.71
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of
Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that
you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating
your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the
amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for
contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),
remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors
applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed
explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach
additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in
the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
_ (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LM-2009-0047
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration of 992 CFU/100 mL and 954 CFU/100 mL on August 12th and
13th exceeded the permit daily maximum limit of 400 CFU/100 mL. The total suspended solids
(TSS) concentration of 291 lbs/day on August 19th exceeded the daily maximum limit of 249.7
lbs/day. The sulfide concentrations of 12 lbs/day, 14 lbs/day, and 6.2 lbs/day on August 6th,
7th, and 13th respectively, exceeded the permit daily maximum limit of 5.8 lbs/day. In addition,
the monthly average sulfide concentration of 4.9 lbs/day exceeded the permit limit of 2.9
lbs/day.
The NC0004812 permit requires that color be monitored once per month and no color
monitoring was reported for August 2009.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 138.5% and 148% on August
12th and 13th. The TSS daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 16.5% on August 19th.
The sulfide daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 106.9%, 141.4% and 6.9% on August
6th, 7th, and 13th. The sulfide monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 68.2% during
August 2009.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown although the downstream fecal monitoring on
August 12th and 13th was not elevated compared to the upstream monitoring location. The
other permit parameters that were exceeded are not monitored in-stream. Fecal coliform is an
indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal human health hazards.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) increase the water temperature, thus reducing the
amount of oxygen in water harming aquatic life. They also reduce the amount of natural sunlight
that penetrates through the water, further decreasing oxygen production and photosynthesis. In
addition, high levels of solids can kill fish by clogging their gills, lowering their resistance to
disease, and smothering their eggs.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.

5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally and the DMR does not provide an explanation for the violations.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been 28 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the life of
the permit with eight CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2009-0379 $533.71 LV for fecal coliform and sulfide. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0290 $483.64 LV for fecal coliform and sulfide. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0217 $1,583.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0184 $3,083.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0156 $10,083.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and
total nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.71.
Date Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality

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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary •
November 6, 2009
W.H. COZART
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939 `
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment NOV - 9 2009
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2009-0156
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 233195 in the amount of$10,083.64 received from you
dated October 23, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
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Governor Director Secretary
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 0710 0000 5376 5477
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
OCT 15 2009
Mr. W. H. Cozart
Pharr Yarns, LLC
P. O. Box 1939
McAdenville, NC 28101 `_`
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NC0004812
Pharr Yarns, LLC
Gaston County
Case Number LV-2009-0156
Dear Mr. Cozart:
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A(f), the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality considered the information you submitted in support of your request for
remission and did not find grounds to modify the civil penalty assessment of$10,083.64. A copy of the
Director's decision is attached.
Two options are available to you at this stage of the remission process:
You may pay the penalty.
If you decide to pay the penalty please make your check payable to the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR). Send the payment within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt of this
letter to the attention of:
Bob Sledge
NC DENR-DWQ—Point Source Branch
NPDES West Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NOrthCari11I1�1
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Case No.LV-2009-0156
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You may decide to have the Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee on
Civil Penalty Remissions make the final decision on your remission request.
If payment is not received within 30 calendar days from your receipt of this letter, your request for
remission with supporting documents and the recommendation of the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality will be delivered to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions for final
agency decision.
If you or your representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return
the attached Request for Oral Presentation Form within thirty (30)calendar days of receipt of this letter.
Send the completed form to:
Bob Sledge
NC DENR-DWQ—Point Source Branch
NPDES West Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The EMC Chairman will review the supporting documents and your request for an oral presentation (if
you make the request). If the Chairman determines that there is a compelling reason to require a
presentation, you will be notified of when and where you should appear. If a presentation is not
required, the final decision will be based upon the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions,please contact Bob Sledge at
(919)-807-6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Tom Bs Supervisor
NPDES West Unit
Attachments
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DWQ Central Files

DWQ - CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION •
Case.Number: LV-2009-0156 Region: Mooresville • County: Gaston
Assessed Entity: Pharr Yarns Permit: NC0004812
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the
detriment of the petitioner:
Z (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation:
In response to the cited violations,the facility corrected operational issues associated with disinfection,
providing more training and increased monitoring. An evaluation of pressure filters found one of three to
be needing replacement of filter media. The facility is working to better coordinate manufacturing and
wastewater treatment operations to lessen the chances of the WWTP being negatively impacted by large
volumes of high strength wastewater.
While the facility's present actions are to be applauded and they do appear to have yielded positive
results, it took the facility months to recognize the need for such action, and it took longer for changes to
take effect. The facility remained in noncompliance until April 2009.
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
The facility was assessed civil penalties for violations occurring during eight of the previous twelve
reporting months. It received twenty civil assessments during the five years prior to the assessment date.
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions:
DECISION(Check O e)
Request Denied E
Full Remission 0 Retain Enforcement Costs? Yes❑ No❑
Partial Remission❑ $ (Enter Amount)
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
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COUNTY OF GASTON DWQ Case Number LV-2009-0156
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST: ) REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
PHARR YARNS,LLC )
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management Commission's Committee On Civil Penalty
Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In making this request,I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
• This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission and may be either granted or
denied.
• Making a presentation will require the presence of myself and/or my representative during a Committee meeting held in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
• My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my original remission request,and because
no factual issues are in dispute,my presentation will be limited to five(5)minutes in length.
The North Carolina State Bar's Authorized Practice of Law Committee has ruled that the appearance in a representative capacity at
quasi-judicial hearings or proceedings is limited to lawyers who are active members of the bar. Proceedings before the Committee on
Civil Penalty Remissions are quasi-judicial.You should consider how you intend to present your case to the Committee in light of the
State Bar's opinion and whether anyone will be speaking in a representative capacity for you or a business or governmental entity. If
you or your representative would like to speak before the Committee,you must complete and return this form within thirty(30)days
of receipt of this letter.
Depending on your status as an individual,corporation,partnership or municipality,the State Bar's Opinion affects how you may
proceed with your oral presentation. See www.ncbar.com/ethics,Authorized Practice Advisory Opinion 2006-1 and 2007 Formal
Ethics Opinion 3.
• If you are an individual or business owner and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the Committee,
then you do not need legal representation before the Committee;however,if you intend on having another individual speak
on your behalf regarding the factual situations,such as an expert,engineer or consultant,then you must also be present at the
meeting in order to avoid violating the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of law.
• If you are a corporation,partnership or municipality and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the
Committee,then your representative must consider the recent State Bar's Opinion and could be considered practicing law
without a license if he or she is not a licensed attorney. Presentation of facts by non-lawyers is permissible.
If you choose to request an oral presentation,please make sure that signatures on the previously submitted Remission Request form
and this Oral Presentation Request form are: 1)for individuals and business owners,your own signature and 2)for corporations,
partnerships and municipalities,signed by individuals who would not violate the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of
law.
Also,be advised that the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may choose not to proceed with hearing your case if the Committee
is informed that a potential violation of the statute concerning the authorized practice of law has occurred.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: B. Sledge
FROM: M. Altocco�,. '
THROUGH: R. Krebs/
DATE: June 24, 2009
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NC0004812
_Pharr Yarns— Industrial VVWTP
Gaston County
Case Number LV-2009-0156
MRO staff has reviewed the subject request for remission. The permittee asserts that the civil
penalty assessment should be reduced due to "prompt abatement of continuing environmental damage
from the noted violations". As detailed in the attached Remission Factors document the permittee has
taken steps to ensure compliance with the limits of the NPDES permit. However, the fecal coliform
daily maximum violations that accounted for 50% of the violations in January 2009 continued until
February 24, 2009. Therefore, the Mooresville Regional Office supports partial remission (20%) of the
civil penalty of$10,083.64.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
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DWQ—CIVIL PENALTY REMISSION FACTORS
r: LV-2009-0156 Region: Mooresville County: Gaston
Assessed Entity: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP Permit: NC0004812
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the detriment of the
petitioner;
® (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
The Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP has experienced numerous permit limit violations in nine of the twelve
months preceding the January 2009 DMR for which the civil penalties in LV-2009-0156 were assessed.
The permittee exceeded the permit limits (daily maximum and/or monthly averages) in January 2009 for
biological oxygen demand (BOD — 1 of 14 violations), total suspended solids (TSS—3 of 14 violations)
chemical oxygen demand (COD— 2 of 14 violations), and fecal coliform (8 of 14 violations).
A review of the prior twelve months shows that 62.2% of the violations were for fecal coliform bacteria. In
response the permittee changed the disinfection method at the wastewater plant from chlorine tablets to a
liquid hypochlorite solution in November 2008 and there were no fecal coliform violations in November
2008 and only one violation in December 2008. The elevated number of fecal coliform violations in the
January 2009 DMR was therefore a surprise to the Mooresville Regional Office. The permittee did not
provide an explanation for the violations on the January DMR but had the following to note in the
documentation associated with the Remission request. •"Fecal violations in January and February 2009
were experienced due to a combination of operator errors. In an attempt to optimize the feed of sodium
hypochlorite, and operator made an unauthorized adjustment of the sodium hypochlorite feed rate. This
error was compounded by mislabeling effluent samples sent to the contract laboratory service delaying
notification of elevated fecal coliform levels in the effluent and correction of the feed rate. The operator has
been reprimanded and retrained to avoid additional violations. Sampling frequency has also been
increased to provided better control of chlorine residual within the chlorine contact tank for fecal coliform
compliance."
The LV-2009-0156 civil penalty also contained monetary assessments for TSS violations, which were
15.6% of the violations during April 2008 through January 2009. The permittee notes in the remission
request that Pharr Yarns performed an evaluation of the three existing pressure filters in late 2008 and
found that one of the filters had significant break-through of solids. Upon taking the unit offline, it was
discovered that the filter required complete replacement of the filter media at a cost of$12,000.
Finally the LV-2009-0156 civil penalty contained monetary assessments for BOD and COD violations. The
permittee asserts in the remission request that the violations were directly related to large volume, high
strength batch discharges to the WWTP from the dying process combined with low wastewater volumes
being experienced due to reduced manufacturing production. To minimize the impact of the high strength
dye wastewater releases, the permittee has made modifications to the transfer operations to reduce the
volume transferred with each pump cycle. Evaluations are continuing into other options to further minimize
the impact of the high strength wastewater.
The permittee has retained W.K. Dickson & Co. at a cost of$16,000 to perform an engineering and
operations evaluation to identify options for improving treatment performance and reliability. In addition,
following a meeting with the Mooresville Regional Office on May 26, 2009, Pharr Yarns has requested a
Technical Assistance visit in an effort to identify all areas for improvement of the compliance at the Pharr
Yarns Industrial WWTP.
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;

❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; 111111111
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Although the permittee is taking steps to ensure compliance the fecal coliform daily violations started on January 6,
2009, and occurred until February 24, 2009. The Mooresville Regional Office would therefore support partial
remission (20%) of the civil penalties in LV-2009-0156 for "promptly abating the continual environmental damage
from the violations".
Regional Recommendation (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ® (20%)
Central Office Recommendation (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ❑
Director's Decision (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ❑ Amount Remitted $
Date Coleen H. Sullins, Director

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June 1, 2009 ;4Q TPTace ksrator P-..-
Mr. Robert B. Krebs
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
610 East Central Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville,NC 28115
Re: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Gaston County
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0156
Dear Mr. Krebs:
In response to the subject Notice of Violations dated May 13, 2009 and the related
meeting of May 26, 2009 at the DENR Mooresville,NC office, Pharr Yarns is submitting
the attached Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts and
Justification for Remission Request.
Pharr Yarns takes the stated violations seriously and is taking steps as stated within the
attached remission request to address these violations.
If additional information is needed or you should have further questions regarding these
actions, please contact me at 704-823-2397 or george.altice(a,pharryarns.com.
Sincerely,
Ge rge Altice
Pharr Yarns, LLC
Director of Corporate Engineering
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Pharr Yarns, LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
EXPLANATION:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation.
Fecal Coliform(daily maximum and monthly geometric mean):
Until November, 2008, a calcium hypochlorite tablet solution system was utilized for
chlorine disinfection. In response to an evaluation of fecal coliform violations, it was
determined that this system produced an inconsistent chorine solution concentration. In
November, 2008,the tablet system was replaced with a liquid hypochlorite system.
Fecal violations in January and February, 2009 were experienced due to a combination of
operator errors. In an attempt to optimize the feed of sodium hypochlorite, an operator
made an unauthorized adjustment of the sodium hypochlorite feed rate. This error was
compounded by mislabeling effluent samples sent to the contract laboratory service
delaying notification of elevated fecal coliform levels in the effluent and correction of the
feed rate. The operator has been reprimanded and retrained to avoid additional
violations. Sampling frequency has also been increased to provide better control of
chlorine residual within the chlorine contact tank for fecal coliform compliance.
Total Suspended Solids(daily maximum and monthly average):
Following violations of effluent suspended solids in late 2008, Pharr Yarns performed an
evaluation of the existing three(3)pressure filters. This evaluation found one of the
filters to have a significant break-through of suspended solids in the effluent. Upon
taking this unit off line, it was discovered that the filter required complete replacement of
the filter media at a cost of$12,000 to correct this deficiency. The filter media
replacement is currently on order with delivery expected shortly.
BOD and COD(daily maximum and monthly average):
Violations of BOD and COD are directly related to large volume,high strength batch
discharges from the dying process combined with low wastewater volumes currently
being experienced due to reduced productions from other manufacturing processes.
These releases have resulted in maximum daily effluent violations directly impacting
monthly averages. To minimize the impact of the high strength dye wastewater releases,
Pharr Yarns has made modifications to the transfer operations to reduce volume
transferred with each pump cycle. Evaluations are continuing into other options to
further minimize the impact of these high strength wastewaters.

Actions taken by Pharr Yarns to abate future permit violations:
Pharr Yarns has taken or is taking the following actions to abate future NPDES permit
violations:
• Evaluation and change in chlorination process to a sodium hypochlorite feed system.
• Correction of reporting procedures for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)to reflect the
0.28 ug/1 limit.
• Evaluation of effluent pressure filters in November, 2008 with corrective actions now
in progress for complete replacement of filter media in one of the filters found to have
solids passing through the filter.
• Modifications at the dye process transfer pump station to reduce volume of high
strength wastewater transferred with each pump cycle and ongoing evaluations of
process operations to further minimize impact of the dye process wastewater release
to the wastewater treatment process.
• Chlorine residual within the chlorine contact basin is monitored on a regular interval
throughout the day to assure sufficient residual for fecal coliform reduction.
• The chlorine contact basin is monitored on a regular interval to determine the need for
cleaning should an accumulation of solids be noted.
• W.K. Dickson& Co., Inc. has been retained at a cost of$16,000 to perform an
engineering and operations evaluation to identify options for improving treatment
performance and reliability.
• Ms. Barber Sifford of DENR has also been contacted and requested to provide
independent technical evaluation of the wastewater operations. She is currently
scheduled to visit the Pharr Yarns wastewater facility the week of June 15,2009.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0156
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $10,083.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 13,2009,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the 11 th day of June , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
Pharr Yarns , LLC
PO Box 1939
100 Main -Street
McAdenville, NC 28101
704-824-3551
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0156
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 1/6/09 Fecal coliform 1,582 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/7/09 Fecal coliform 2,291 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/8/09 Fecal coliform 846 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/14/09 Fecal coliform 3,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/15/09 Fecal coliform 14,800 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/22/09 Fecal coliform 582 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/29/09 Fecal coliform 1,528 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/7/09 TSS 351.0 lbs/day* 249.7 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 TSS 814.0 lbs/day* 249.7 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 BOD 239.0 lbs/day* 181.0 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 COD 1,846 lbs/day* 849.6 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
001 1/31/09 Fecal coliform 462.4 CFU/100 mL* 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
001 1/31/09 TSS 355.5 lbs/day* 147.7 lb/day(Monthly average)
001 1/31/09 COD 889.5 lbs/day* 475.0 lbs/day (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 9162
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yams Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0156
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $10,083.64 ($10,000.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for January 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated •
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Pharr Yams, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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$ 3,500.00 For 7 of the seven(7) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,000.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids (TSS).
$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for biological oxygen demand(BOD).
$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for chemical oxygen demand(COD).
$ 1,500.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids (TSS).
$ 1,500.00 For 1 of the one(1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for chemical oxygen demand(COD).

$ 10,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 10,083.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the

penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
• Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. Ifyou have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0156
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 1/6/09 Fecal coliform 1,582 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
_--==001- 1/7/49 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100mL (Daily.maximum)
-�s=001 1/8/09 Fecal coliform 846 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/14/09 Fecal coliform 3,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/15/09 Fecal coliform 14,800 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/22/09 Fecal coliform 582 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL(Daily maximum)
001 1/29/09 Fecal coliform 1,528 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/7/09 TSS 351.0 lbs/day* 249.7 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 TSS 814.0 lbs/day* 249.7 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 BOD 239.0 lbs/day* 181.0 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 1/21/09 COD 1,846 lbs/day* 849.6 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 1/31/09 Fecal coliform 462.4 CFU/100 mL* 200 CFU/100 mL(Monthly geometric mean)
001 1/31/09 TSS 355.5 lbs/day* 147.7 lb/day(Monthly average)
001 1/31/09 COD 889.5 lbs/day* 475.0 lbs/day(Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0156
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $10,083.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 13, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0156
Assessed Party: Pharr Yams, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $10,083.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0156
Permit Number: NC0004812
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration in the Pharr Yarns WWTP effluent was 1,582 CFU/100
mL, 2,291 CFU/100 mL, 846 CFU/100 mL, 3,000 CFU/100 mL, 14,800 CFU/100 mL, 582
CFU/100 mL, and 1,528 CFU/100 mL on January 6th, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, and
29th, which exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 400/100 mL. In addition, the
monthly geometric mean fecal coliform concentration was 462.4 CFU/100 mL, which
exceeded the permit limit of 200 CFU/100 mL.
The total suspended solids (TSS) concentration was 351 lbs/day and 814 lbs/day on
January 7th and 21st respectively, which exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of
249.7 lbs/day. In addition, the TSS monthly average concentration of 355.5 lbs/day
exceeded the permit limit of 147.7 lbs/day.
The biological oxygen demand (BOD) concentration was 239.0 lbs/day on January 21st,
which exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 181.0 lbs/day.
The chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration was 1,846 lbs/day on January 21st,
which exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 849.6 lbs/day. In addition, the COD
monthly average concentration of 889.5 lbs/day exceeded the permit limit of 475.0
lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 87.3%to 14,800% during
January 2009, whereas, the monthly geometric mean limit was exceeded by 131.2%.
The TSS daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 40.6% and 226.0% during
January 2009, whereas, the monthly average limit was exceeded by 140.7%.
The BOD daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 32.0% during January 2009.
The COD daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 117.3% during January 2009,
whereas, the monthly average limit was exceeded by 87.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards. Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the
depth to which sunlight can penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. It can

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also hinder the gill activity of fish and smother freshwater mussels and other benthic
organisms in large enough concentrations. BOD and COD are treated as in-stream
toxicants by the State of North Carolina. BOD and COD are oxygen-consuming wastes
and therefore increased concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to
aquatic organisms.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee switched to liquid chlorine disinfection and dechlorination
in October 2008 and noted improved disinfection so it unclear why there are elevated
levels of fecal coliform in the Pharr Yarns WWTP. A previous review of the secondary
filtration systems at the WWTP discovered that one filter was failing and the permittee
had noted in October 2008 that they were exploring corrective actions. The permittee
does not note any progress on this issue on the DMRs since October 2008 and offers no
explanation for the violations noted in this civil penalty assessment.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 24 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with nine CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and
total nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LR-2008-0013 $600 LR for the June 2008 DMR. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.

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8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was$83.64.
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

Report Date: 05/04/09 Page: 6 of 22
MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
°� 1 2009 and ;, 1-2009.-,
Region: Mooresville A` violation Category: Limit Violation
:Program Category %
Permit: <-, MRs Between: ,
Facility Name: °I° Param Name % .' `.
County: %'Fk Subbasln % :
Violation Action
Major Minor:
PERMIT: NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc - Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY: Gaston
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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CALCULATED 9
MONITORING OUTFALL/
REPORT PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE
FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE / P VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION
`� `f!- Exceeded None
ACTION
-
01-2009
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
01/21/09
Weekly
Ibs/day
181
239 Daily Maximum
LEZ
Oxygen Demand,
Ibs/day
849.6/
1,846'v/%k")i+�Daily Maximum Exceeded ` None
01-2009
001
Effluent
COD,
Chem. (High Level)
01/21/09
Weekly
/
�Average Exceeded:_` None
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Oxygen Demand,
COD, O
01I31/09
Weekly
Ibs/day
475V
889.5`� Monthly
Chem. (High Level)
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/O6/09
Weekly
#/100ml
400 ,/
1,582 c/a � Daily Maximum Exceeded`ir None
Broth,44.5C
'V/p'X"
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/07/09
Weekly
#/100ml
400V/
2,291 Daily Maximum Exceeded,* None
Broth,44.5C
01-2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/08/09
Weekly
#/100ml
400'r
846 ✓ ��Daily Maximum Exceeded:'. None
Broth,44.5C
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/14/09
Weekly
y
#/100m1
400V�
V
3,000 i$� Daily Maximum Exceeded f;� None
Broth,44.5C
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/15/09
Weekly
#/100ml
400'v�
14,800V,.���Daily Maximum Exceeded + None
'
Broth,44.5C
01-2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/22/09
Weekly
#/100ml
400
/ v�
582 V k Daily Maximum Exceeded atwl None
Broth,44.5C
01 -2009
001
Effluent
FC M MF
Coliform, Fecal , -
01129/09
Weekly
#/100m1
400
1,528 V6" Daily Maximum Exceeded'*' None
Broth,44.5C
GeoeeeticMes.n:^'�I
>
01-2009
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/31/09
Weekly#/100ml
200
462.37v �'�Monthl None
�
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Broth,44.5C
01-2009
001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
01/07/09
Weekly
Ibs/day
249.7,,E
351 V Daily Maximum Exceeded,,,* NoneIc
' rJ
01-2009
001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
01/21/09
Weekly
Ibs/day
249.7V/
/ 6V
814 ^', Daily Maximum Exceeded q, None
v
/9
Average Exceeded,'::} None
A(
01-2009
001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
01/31/09
Weekly
Ibs/day
147.7
355.5 ��Monthly
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 2, 2009
W H COZART
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
NOV - 5 2 T�9
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812 •
Case Number: LV-2009-0217
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 233326 in the amount of$1,583.64 received from you
dated October 28, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
ovonah D. Weeden
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esxeestrilRegional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 15, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 2398
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0217
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,583.64 ($1,500.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for March 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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$ 1,500.00 For 3 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,583.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The-prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0217
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,583.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0217
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,583.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 15,2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0184
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 3/4/09 Fecal coliform 1,091 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 3/11/09 Fecal coliform 800 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 3/12/09 Fecal coliform 628 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date)` Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0217
Permit Number: NC00048 12
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration in the Pharr Yarns WWTP effluent was 1,091 CFU/100
mL, 800 CFU/100 mL, and 628 CFU/100 mL on March 4th, 11th, and 12th, which
exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 400/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 57% to 173% during
March 2009.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee notes on the DMR that the violations were caused by
"Operator malfunction" and that the Operator is being retrained.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 26 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with nine CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.

Case Number Description
LV-2009-0184 $3,083.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty is within the 30-day response window.
LV-2009-0156 $10,083.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, BOD, and COD. Permittee has requested
remission.
LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and
total nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date 07/14/09 Page' 5 of 19
• Permit % MRs Between: 3-2009 and 3-2009 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:NPDES WW
Facility Name: % Param Name:% County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action: %
Major Minor:
PERMIT: 1071528 FACILITY: Lake Nor •n Woods meowners Association-Lake COUNTY atawba ION: Mooresville
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MONIT' -INGOUTFALL/ VIOLATIf. NIT OF C ULATED
REP,RT PPI LOCA N PARAMET• ' DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT ALUE VIOLATION TYP VIOLA N ACTION
03 2009 001 Efflu- Chlori ,Total Residual 03/09/09 '1R X week ug/I 28 *, 3 Daily Maximum Exce d No ion,BPJ
PERMIT:NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc-Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
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—REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
03-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 03/04/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 1,091 t'' 3 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 4i- c,c
Broth,44.5C
03-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 03/11/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 800 lC '' Daily Maximum Exceeded None At, r.C."C
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03-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 03/12/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 628 L7� Daily Maximum Exceeded None i'
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor. Director Secretary
November 2, 2009
W H COZART
PHARR YARNS INC v`
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
NOV - 5 2009
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812 r r: • r
Case Number: LV-2009-0379
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 233326 in the amount of$533.71 received from you
dated October 28, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
ovonah D. Weeden
cc: Central Files
IikWtrIrrtlferrith,Regierrai-Of6e494uperriser.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally J��,
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer �! [ "

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 20, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1140 0002 2716 8038
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0379
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$533.71 ($450.00 civil penalty+$83.71 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self-
monitoring data reported for July 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0004812. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Pharr Yams,
Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 •
One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org

$ 300.00 For 2 of the two (2) violation(s) of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 150.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for sulfide.
$ 450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.71 Enforcement costs.
$ 533.71 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

F .
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy
of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a
remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or
legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the
civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and
inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details
regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver of Right to
an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:

If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) -provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing
fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within
seven(7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the
Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative
Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation
and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty
assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the
Mooresville Regional Office at(704) 663-1699.

F .
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
rb/ma

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0379
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Fecal coliform 1,320/100 mL* 400/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 Fecal coliform 1,400/100 mL* 400/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 Sulfide 6.3 lbs/day * 5.8 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0379
Assessed Party: Pharr Yams, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: N00004812
Amount Assessed: $533.71
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they-may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0379
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $533.71 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 20, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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07-2009 CONV000137 Coliform,Total MF, 07/31/.• X year #/100m1 1 2 • 9.8' Limit Exceeded None
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07-2009 CONV000660 Arsenic,Total(as As) 07/31/09 3 X year me 0.01 0.062 Limit Exceeded None
07-2009 CONV000660 Coliform,Total MF, 07/31/09 3 X yea #/100m1 1 2,419.6 Limit Exceeded None
Immed,LES Endo Agar
07-2009 CONV001177 Coliform,Total MF, : 31/09 3 X year #/100m1 1 2. . Limit Exceeded None
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07-2009 CONV002715 Arsenic,T. - as As) 07/31/09 3 X year mg/I 0.01 0.013 Limit Exceeded None
07-2009 CONV003229 Arsenic,Total(as As) 07/31/09 3 X year mg/I 0.01 0.044 Limit Exceeded None
07-2009 CONV9D56.7 Coliform,Total MF, 07/31/09 3 X year #/100m1 1 1,203.3 Limit Exceeded None
Immed,LES Endo Agar
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ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yams, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yams WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0379
Permit Number: NC0004812
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration of 1,320 CFU/100 mL and 1,400 CFU/100 mL on July 16th and 21st
exceeded the permit daily maximum limit of 400 CFU/100 mL. The sulfide concentration of 6.3
lbs/day on July 24th exceeded the permit daily maximum limit of 5.8 lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 230-250% on July 16th and 21st.
The sulfide daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 8.6% on July 24th.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as there was no in-stream Monitoring on the day of the
violations. Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally and the DMR does not provide an explanation for the violations.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been 28 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the life of the
permit with eight CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2009-0290 $483.64 LV for fecal coliform and sulfide. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0217 $1,583.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty is unpaid.
LV-2009-0184 $3,083.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0156 $10,083.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, BOD, and COD. Permittee has requested remission.

LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and total
nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.71.
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Regional Supervisor—Surface Water
Mooresville Region
Division of Water Quality

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 15, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7007 0710 0000 5376 8928-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. J. M. Carstarphen
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
Mc Adenville, NC 28101-1939
Subject: Notice of Violation
Failure to Submit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit's expiration date is January 31, 2010. Federal [40 CFR 122] and state (15A
NCAC 2H.0105 (e))regulations require that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been
sent to the Division postmarked no later than August 4, 2009.
As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II.
B. 10. of your permit, which states"Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to
expiration...will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33
USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed
permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than September 30, 2009.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased
and you wish to rescind this permit [or if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver of my
staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
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Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the
facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental
consultant) prepares the renewal package, submit written documentation showing the
authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the
existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and
disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate
any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The following item must be submitted by Industrial or Municipal facilities
discharging industrial process wastewater:
o Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis
(PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA cannot be completed by the
time you complete your application package, submit the application package without
the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after you receive the completed analyses.
The above requirement does NOT apply to non-industrial facilities.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 15, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7007 0710 0000 5376 8928 -RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr.J.M. Carstarphen
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
Mc Adenville, NC 28101-1939
Subject: Notice of Violation
Failure to Submit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit's expiration date is January 31, 2010. Federal [40 CFR 122] and state (15A
NCAC 2H.0105 (e))regulations require that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been
sent to the Division postmarked no later than August 4, 2009.
As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II.
B. 10. of your permit, which states"Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to
expiration...will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33
USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed
permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than September 30, 2009.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased
and you wish to rescind this permit [or if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver of my
staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sin -rely, ,)
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 24, 2009
W H COZART
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
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Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812
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Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 231174 in the amount of$3,567.28 received from you
dated August 21, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against the subject
facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 13, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 2473
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County •
Case No. LV-2009-0290
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$483.64 ($400.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self-
monitoring data reported for April 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0004812. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 and North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Pharr Yams,
Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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$ 400.00 For 2 of the two (2) violation(s) of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812,by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for total sulfide.
$ 400.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 483.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center

Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy
of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a
remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or
legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the
civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and
inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details
regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver of Right to
an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within
thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office
of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following
the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation
and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty
assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the
Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality

ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0290
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Fecal coliform 1,400/100 mL* 400/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 Fecal coliform 10,100/100 mL* 400/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 Total sulfide 6.2 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0290
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $483.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 13, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0290
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $483.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0290
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration of 1,400 CFU/100 mL and 10,100 CFU/100 mL on April 22nd and
29th respectively exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 15.0 mg/L. The total sulfide
concentration of 6.2 lbs/day exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 5.8 lbs/day on April 29, 2009.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 250% and 2,425% on April 22nd and
29th respectively. The total sulfide daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 6.9% on April 29,
2009.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible
pathogens and increased levels can signal human health hazards. The downstream fecal coliform
was not increased on either April 22nd or 29th compared with the upstream sampling location.
However, the downstream sampling station is located below a large dam.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally. The permittee notes on the DMR that the violations were caused by "Operator
malfunction" and that the Operator is being retrained. In addition, an engineering study is under way
and the effluent filter is being repaired to correct problems with the effluent.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been 27 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the life of the
permit with ten CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.

Case Number Description
LV-2009-0217 $1,583.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty is within the 30-day response window.
LV-2009-0184 $3,083.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty is unpaid.
LV-2009-0156 $10,083.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, BOD, and COD. Permittee has requested
remission.
LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and
total nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $83.64.
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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 08/12/09 Page: 7 of 25 - '
• Permit % MRs Between 4 2009 and 4 2009 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation ' Program Category:%
Facility Name: % Param Name:% County% Subbasin:% Violation Action: %
Major Minor:
PERMIT: NC0071528 FACILITY: Lake Norman Woods Homeowners Association-Lake COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Norman Woods WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE i VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
04-2009 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 04/07/09 2 X week ugh' 28 35 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action,BPJ
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04-2009 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 04/27/09 2 X week ug/I 28 31 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action,BPJ
04-2009 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 04/29/09 2 X week ug/1 28 40 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action,BPJ
PERMIT: NC0065242 FACILITY: Town of Grover-Grover WWTP COUNTY:Cleveland REGION: Mooresville
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 24, 2009
W H COZART
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
PHARR YARNS INCn row ;ih
PO BOX 1939 kva, k
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939 _ '" .
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment AUG 2 u
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number . ,
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Gaston Count
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 231174 in the amount of$3,567.28 received from you
dated August 21, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against the subject
facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North C aro l i n a
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 5, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 2299
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0184
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $3,083.64 ($3,000.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for February 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812.. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns,Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality,I,Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Natural!!!
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$ 2,250.00 For 9 of the nine (9)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 750.00 For 1 -of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 3,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 3,083.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will

not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough

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statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office.of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601

Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0184
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
00i 2/4/09 Fecal coliform 928 Cr'U/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL(Daily maximum)
001 2/5/09 Fecal coliform 991 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/10/09 Fecal coliform 555 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/11/09 Fecal coliform 500 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/12/09 Fecal coliform 10,900 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/17/09 Fecal coliform 4,600 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/18/09 Fecal coliform 3,400 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/19/09 Fecal coliform 4,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/24/09 Fecal coliform 410 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
• 001 2/28/09 Fecal coliform 872 CFU/100 mL* 200 CFU/100 mL(Monthly geometric mean)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0184
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$3,083.64 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 5,2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0184
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
'Amount Assessed: $3,083.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0184
Permit Number: NC0004812
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The fecal coliform concentration in the Pharr Yarns WWTP effluent was 928 CFU/100
mL, 991 CFU/100 mL, 555 CFU/100 mL, 500 CFU/100 mL, 10,900 CFU/100 mL, 4,600
CFU/100 mL, 3,400 CFU/100 mL, 4,000 CFU/100 mL, and 410 CFU/100 mL on
February 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 24th, which exceeded the daily
maximum permit limit of 400/100 mL. In addition, the monthly geometric mean fecal •
coliform concentration was 872 CFU/100 mL, which exceeded the permit limit of 200
CFU/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 2.5% to 2,625% during
February 2009, whereas, the monthly geometric mean limit was exceeded by 336%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The permittee noted in a meeting on May 26, 2009, at the Mooresville Regional Office
that an operator at the WWTP was using less hypochlorite disinfectant unbeknownst to
the management at the facility during January and February 2009 in an effort to "save
money". The amount of money saved by noncompliance is equal to the cost of the
"saved" amount of sodium hypochlorite disinfectant.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally but the violations are related to the actions of an operator at the WWTP
trying to save money by using less disinfectant.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 25 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with nine CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2009-0156 $10,083.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, BOD, and COD. Penalty is within the 30-day
response period.
LM-2009-0015 $1,783.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS and a MV for COD, total phosphorus, and
total nitrogen. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LR-2008-0013 $600 LR for the June 2008 DMR. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

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02-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 02/05/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 991 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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02-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 02/10/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 555 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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02-2009 001 Efluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 02/18/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 3,400 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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02-2009 001 Efluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 02/19/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 4,000 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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02-2009 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 02/24/09 Weekly #/100m1 400 410 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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Jun-07 0.196 0.286 0.056 104 133 1.32 0 0.00
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Aug-07 0.188 0.283 0.048 37 24 47 0 0.01
Sep-07 0.144 0.302 0.018 37 56 12 0 0.04
Oct-07 0.141 0.253 0.024 37 90 36 <26 0.03
Nov-07 0.111 0.201 0.041 40 126 173 0 0.02
Dec-07 0.144 0.546 0.000 .117 122 1601` 0 0.04
Jan-08 0.162 0.440 0.010 27 73 459 36.4 0.53
Feb-08 0.165 0.289 0.080 6.8 25 447 0 0.27
Mar-08 0.165 0.310 0.035 13.3 2.89 34 16 0.05
Apr-08 0.086 0.187 0.004 12 56 9756 275 0.44
May-08 0.095 0.202 0.020 34 182 341 88 2.60
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DAILY MAXIMUM 181.0 249.7 400 2.9
NPDES PERMIT LIMITS A Q=>0.5 MGD
MONTHLY AVERAGE >0.5 204.7 239.0 200 28 1.4
DAILY MAXIMUM 318.0 386.7 400 2.9
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Mr. Dennis Sayre
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water Enforcement Branch MAY 1 5 2009
61 Forsyth Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960
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RE: Notice of Violation No. 309-2009-20 DWA-Surface Wafer Prceelon
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP
Dear Mr. Sayre:
This letter is in response to the April 17, 2009 letter from Mr. James D. Giattina
regarding NPDES Permit effluent violations at the subject facility, a copy of which is
enclosed.
The following explanation is offered with regard to the noted violations:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODJ and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
• Violations of effluent BOD5 and COD daily maximum limits are directly attributed to
the large volume, high strength batch wastewater releases from the dying process to
the WWTP. These releases often result in a daily effluent limit excursion that
impacts the monthly average. Graphs reflecting the recent monthly average
monitoring results for BOD5 and COD are attached as Exhibit A.
• In November 2008, modifications were made at the dying process wastewater transfer
process to reduce the volume of batch dye wastewaters transferred with each pumping
cycle. This significantly reduced the impact on the wastewater treatment biological
process and improved the ability of the activated sludge biological treatment system
to properly treat the wastewaters.
• It is noted that the NPDES Monthly Limit for BOD5 and COD reported in the DMR's
are from a former permit. The limits for BOD5 based on a flow of 0.5 mgd were
changed in 2006 from 109.2 lbs/day to 113.4 lbs/day with a daily maximum of 181.0
lbs/day. The limits for COD based on a flow of 0.5 mgd were changed from 423.6
lbs/day to 475 lbs/day with a daily maximum of 849.6 lbs/day. A copy of the current
permit is enclosed.
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
• The wastewater treatment process utilizes three (3)pressure filter units that were
installed in 1971. Evaluation of these filters in December 2008 determined that one
of the filters had a significant loss of filter media allowing suspended solids to pass
through the unit, impacting the effluent suspended solids concentration. This unit has
now been taken off line and is undergoing major repairs to replace the filter media
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

and correct the deficiency. Future periodic testing of individual filter units will be
performed to catch future filter failures before they present significant problems.
• It is noted that the NPDES Monthly Limit for TSS reported in the DMR's is from a
former permit. The limit for TSS based on a flow of 0.5 mgd was changed in 2006
from 137.1 lbs/day to 147.7 lbs/day with a daily maximum of 849.6 lbs/day.
• A graph reflecting the recent monthly average monitoring results for TSS is attached
as Exhibit B.
Total Sulfides
• Sulfides within the plant effluent are also attributed to solids passing through the
effluent filters and accumulating within the chlorine contact chamber releasing
sulfides. In the past,when the sulfide level within the plant effluent begins to rise,
the chlorine contact chamber was taken off line, drained, and solids accumulations
removed.
• Correction of the failed effluent pressure filter unit is expected to reduce these solids
carryover. Additionally,the plant has initiated a scheduled cycle for checking and
cleaning the chlorine contact chamber to reduce the potential for solids accumulation
impacting the effluent sulfide concentration.
• The NPDES Monthly Limit for sulfides reported in the DMR's is from a former
permit. The limit for sulfides based on a flow of 0.5 mgd was changed in 2006 from
0.6 lbs/day to 2.9 lbs/day with a daily maximum of 5.8 lbs/day.
Fecal Coliform
• Until November 2008,the treatment facility employed a calcium hypochlorite tablet
solution system for chlorination. A small portion of plant effluent was passed
through a drum contact system containing calcium hypochlorite tablets to produce a
chlorine feed solution. Upon evaluation of this system in October 2008, it was
determined that the system produced an inconsistent chlorine solution concentration
as the tablets dissolved. In November 2008,this system was replaced with a liquid
sodium hypochlorite system that has proven more consistent in achieving the effluent
fecal coliform levels.
• A number of recent 2009 fecal coliform violations were experienced as a result of an
operator error in labeling effluent fecal samples. This resulted in a delayed
notification to the plant of a fecal coliform problem preventing the adjustment of the
chlorine dosage. The operator has been reprimanded and retrained so as to prevent
future lapses.
Total Phenols Recoverable
• The phenol permit violations are also attributed to the batch dye process discharges.
The modification made within the dye process to reduce the large volume batch dye
wastewater discharged to the treatment facility is expected to reduce the potential for
elevated effluent phenol concentrations.
• The noted permit excursions are daily maximums opposed to monthly averages. A
graph reflecting the recent monthly average monitoring results for phenol is attached
as Exhibit C.
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Total Residual Chlorine(TRC)
• The plant utilizes a tablet solution system to feed sodium bisulfite for dechlorination.
Recent a quality control issue was experienced with the supplier of tablets. Poor
tablet solubility produced an inconsistent sodium bisulfide concentration in the
dechlorination feed solutions resulting TRC violations. A change in the tablet supply
source for the tablets was made in October 2008 and appears to have corrected this
problem.
Pharr Yarns takes these foregoing violations seriously and is taking actions to address
these violations. Pharr Yarns has recently increased the frequency of effluent sampling
and analysis to provide a better representation of monthly average effluent quality,
minimize normal analytical variations and provide an earlier indication of WWTP
process problems to allow process adjustments. A preliminary evaluation of wastewater
treatment operator practices and staffing is also planned for the facility.
If additional information is needed or you have further questions regarding these actions,
please contact me at 704-823-2397 or [e-mail]
Si erely,
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Pharr Yarns, LLC
Director of Corporate Engineering
cc:
NC DENR-Robert Sledge
WK Dickson, Bob Forneberge
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EXHIBIT A
PHARR YARNS IWTP EFFLUENT GODS
140- —— —NPDES EFFLUENT BOOS LIMIT 113.4 LBSD
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MONTH
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PHARR YARNS IWTP EFFLUENT COD
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Average COD LBS- - - 'NPDES MONTHLY AVE LIMIT
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EXHIBIT B
PHARR YARNS IWTP EFFLUENT TSS
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MONTH
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EXHIBIT C
PHARR YARNS EFFLUENT PHENOLS
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7000 1670 0003 2687 0973
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Environmental Engineering Department
c/o Mr. Jamey Davis
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Re: Notice of Violation No. 309-2009-20
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP
Dear Mr. Davis:
Pursuant to Section 309(a)(1)of the Clean Water Act("CWA"), 33 U.S.C. §1319(a)(1),
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") hereby notifies the Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP
("the Plant") that it has violated its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
Permit No. NC0004812 for the Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP. Specifically, the Plant has violated the
NPDES Permit's effluent limitations and/or percent removal requirements for the following
parameters:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5 Day("BOD5"), daily and/or monthly average:
March and December 2007.
Carbonaceous Oxygen Demand ("COD"), daily maximum and/or monthly average;
December 2006; June and December 2007.
Total Suspended Solids, daily maximum and/or monthly average:
November 2007; April and May 2008
Total Sulfides, daily maximum and/or monthly average:
September 2006.
Fecal coliform, daily and/or monthly geometric mean;
October, November and December 2006; August, October and
December 2007; January, February,April, May, June, July and
August 2008.
Total Phenolics Recoverable, daily maximum and/or monthly average:
May,July and August 2008.
Total Residual Chlorine, daily maximum:
March, April, May and September 2008.
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EPA requests,pursuant to Section 308 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. §1318, that the Plant
provide a written explanation of the reasons for each of the aforementioned violations and
• provide a summary of actions taken or planned by the Plant to correct the problems and to
prevent future violations. In instances where the actions are planned, please include a schedule
for completing the actions. The Plant must submit this information within thirty(30) days of
receipt of this correspondence. The submittal must be addressed to:
Mr. Dennis Sayre
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water Enforcement Branch
61 Forsyth Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960
The State of North Carolina is being concurrently notified of these findings. EPA is
coordinating with the State to ensure that timely and appropriate enforcement action is taken and
compliance with the conditions of the NPDES Permit is achieved.
If these violations are not resolved in a timely or appropriate manner, EPA may take
enforcement action which may include issuance of an administrative order, assessment of
administrative penalties, or initiation of a civil judicial action pursuant to Section 309 of the
CWA, 33 U.S.C. §1319.
Also enclosed is a document entitled U.S. EPA Small Business Resources-Information
Sheet which may assist you in understanding the compliance assistance resources and tools
available to the facility. However, any decision to seek compliance assistance at this time does
not relieve the Plant of its obligations to EPA or the State, does not create any new rights or
defenses, and will not affect EPA's decision to pursue enforcement action. In addition, the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")requires its registrants to periodically disclose
environmental legal proceedings in statements filed with the SEC. To assist you, EPA has also
enclosed a document entitled Notice of Securities and Exchange Commission Registrants'Duty
to Disclose Environmental Legal Proceedings.
If you have questions regarding this notice and information request, please feel free to
contact Mr. Dennis Sayre at [phone].
Sincerely,
ames D. Giattina
Director
Water Protection Division
Enclosures
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
April 12,2006
Mr.Mike Church
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns
100 Main St.
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: Permit Modification
Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit has received your permit modification request concerning the effluent limitations for
sulfide,phenols and total chromium in the January 21,2005 permit. We have evaluated the information
submitted and determined that limits for these parameters should be revised.
Based on effluent guidelines from 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G and a monthly average production value of
24000 lb/day(which will be used in the calculation of both daily maximum and monthly average limits),the
revised limits are as follows:
• Sulfide = 2.9 lbs/day (Monthly average); 5.8 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
• Phenol = 1.4 lbs/day(Monthly average);2.9 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
• Total Chromium = 1.4 lbs/day(Monthly average);2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
At this time,the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation in Gaston County,
inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other agencies on the draft permit. The notice
should be published on or about April 12,2006. Following a 30-day comment period,we will review all pertinent
comments received and take appropriate action on the permit issuance upon submission of all required data. Please
provide written comments on the draft permit no later than May 19,2006. If you have any questions,please contact
me at [phone],extension 512.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, contact me at 919-733-5083 ext.
512.
l34pectfully,,
<C, i ) ,
Jacquelyn M. Now/11
NPDES Western program
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Mooresville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection Section
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Permit NC0004812
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Pharr Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2009.
Signed this day .
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0004812
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Pharr Yarns, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
• The monthly average effluent flow exceeds 0.5-MGD for
the first time
• Pharr Yarns, Inc. submits to DWQ's NPDES and Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Units a certified
letter within 30 days following the first month that the
average monthly effluent flow from the Pharr Yarns WWTP
exceeds 0.5-MGD.

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Latitude: 35°15'39" Sub-Basin: 03-08-36 Location
Longitude: 81°04'38"
Ouad#: F14SE/Mount Holly,NC i!)-
Stream Class: WS-V
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Gaston County
NC0004812
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD

Permit NC00048 12
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Locations
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 113.4 lbs/day 181.0 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 475.0 lbs/day 849.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.9 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Phenols 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream)
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream)
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3
13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color, Monthly Composite Effluent
Color, Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream)
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point: Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia. P/F test at 0.62%)shall be performed in January.April.July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1, 2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LINIITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location'
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 204.7 lbs/day 318.0 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 lbs/day 386.7 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 675.9 lbs/day 1150.9 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide 2.9 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day Weekly . Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicitys Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine6 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.) for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia. P/F test at 1.2%) shall be performed in January.April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1,2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 62 1
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlt monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 62 1
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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Phan Yarns WWTP
NPDES No.NC00048 12
Operates 1.0 Million WWTP
• 1.0 million gallon aeration basin
• 2 clarifiers
• chemical addition
• 1.0 million gallon aerobic digester
• effluent flow equalization
• 3 tertiary filters
• effluent disinfection
• effluent de-chlorination
• flow measuring device
• sludge dewatering equipment

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 5, 2009
W H COZART r ri ir
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING R D
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE,NC 28101-1939 MAY 2009
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment -
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP l _� c; ;j ` P't ; on
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number: LM-2009-0015
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 227678 in the amount of$1,783.64 received from you
dated May 1, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
cc: Central Files
DWQ INUMMINMINIEW Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 8, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 9070
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LM-2009-0015
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,783.64 ($1,700.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for December 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit
No. NC0004812. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Pharr Yarns, Inc.
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 NorthCarolina •
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
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$ 200.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 400.00 For 2 of the two (2)violation(s) of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 1,000.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 50.00 For 1 of the one(1) failure to monitor for COD in
violation of the terms of NPDES Permit No.
NC04812.
$ 25.00 For 1 of the one (1) failure to monitor for total
nitrogen in violation of the terms of NPDES Permit
No. NC0004812.
$ 25.00 For 1 of the one (1) failure to monitor for total
phosphorus in violation of the terms of NPDES
Permit No. NC0004812.
$ 1,700.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,783.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;

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(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
• 282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;

(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center •
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the

Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
(490
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LM-2009-0015
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 12/17/08 Fecal coliform 1,737/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 12/10/08 Total suspended solids 475 lbs.* 249.7 lbs./day (Daily maximum)
001 12/17/08 Total suspended solids 389 lbs.* 249.7 lbs./day(Daily maximum)
001 12/31/08 Total suspended solids 211 lbs.* 147.7 lbs./day (Monthly average)
001 Week of COD None* Monitor lx/week
12/13/08
001 Week of Total nitrogen None* Monitor lx/week
12/13/08
001 Week of Total phosphorus None* Monitor lx/week
12/13/08
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARRYARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
)
)
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LM-2009-0015
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,783.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 8,2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2009-0015
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,783.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LM-2009-0015
Permit Number: NC00048 12
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The total suspended solids (TSS) concentration of 475 lbs. on December 10, 2008, and
389 lbs. on December 17, 2008, exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 249.7 lbs.
The monthly average total suspended solids concentration of 211.0 lbs/day exceeded
the permit limit of 147.7 lbs.
The fecal coliform concentration of 1,737 CFU/100 mL on December 17, 2008, exceeded
the daily maximum permit limit of 400 CFU/100 mL.
The NC0004812 permit requires that COD, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus be
monitored once per week and they were not monitored during the week of December 7th
through the 13th.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The TSS concentration on December 10, 2008, and December 17, 2008, exceeded the
daily maximum permit limit by 90.2% and 55.8% and the monthly average permit limit
was exceeded by 42.7%.
The fecal coliform concentration on December 17, 2008, exceeded the daily maximum
permit limit by 334.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as TSS and fecal coliform concentrations
were not determined in-stream. Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the
depth to which sunlight can penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In
addition, it can interfere with the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish. Fecal coliform
is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal human
health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown

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6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally as the permittee did not note the cause of the exceedances on the
December 2008 DMR. The permittee did change from solid chlorination/dechlorination
to liquid chlorination/dechlorination which was noted would hopefully prevent future
exceedances of the fecal coliform permit limit.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 23 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with nine CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2009-0041 $1,083.64 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LR-2008-0013 $600 LR for the June 2008 DMR. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $83.64.
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Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 04/07/09 Page: 1 of 2
Permit: NC0004812 MRs Between: 12-2008 and 12-2008 Region:% Violation Category:% ., Program Category:%
Facility Name: % Param Name:% County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action: %
Major Minor:
PERMIT:NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc-Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation k.' V k- �� ^ CGC- I'S
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED G`J
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 12/17/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 1,737 yl? '• Daily Maximum Exceeded None ') G��; C-
Broth,44.5C
12-2008 001 Efluent Solids,Total Suspended 12/10/08 Weekly lbs/day 249.7 475 CO'l- Daily Maximum Exceeded None '2 C.-',C.,• C.<
✓j am:: C,<_;
12-2008 001 Efluent Solids,Total Suspended 12/17/08 Weekly lbs/day 249.7 389 G,�2• Daily Maximum Exceeded None
12-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 12/31/08 Weekly lbs/day 147.7 210.8 Monthly Average Exceeded None fb 1 i G--' '' `'-
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12-2008 001 Efluent COD,Oxygen Demand, 12/13/08 Weekly Ibs/day `1/ �- Frequency Violation None 4 f��? c'
Chem.(High Level) L
12-2008 001 Efluent Nitrogen,Total(as N) . 12/13/08 Weekly mg/I taj1.-1 1 'l('n� Frequency cY Violation None `
r
12-2008 001 Efluent Phosphorus,Total(as P) 12/13/08 Weekly mg/I I`-'D 1,,.,�\/'flti�' Frequency Violation None
12-2008 001 Efluent Temperature,Water Deg. 12/27/08 5 X week deg c Frequency Violation None — F7-T ‘.1,to i
Centigrade
Reporting Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI N PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12-2008 001 Efluent Nitrogen,Total(as N) 12/31/08 A /yr Para errepvrtedyvith invalid None
/Unit of Measu
12 008 001 Effluent Ni ogen,Total(as N) /31/08 Monthly b/m Parameter reported with invali
Unit of Measure
12-2008 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P) 12/31/08 Annually lbs/yr Parameter reported with invalid None
Unit of Measure _
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 17, 2009
W H COZART � 6 P
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment y kAeesion
Civil Penalty Assessment(s)
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number(s): LR-2008-0013 and LV-2009-0041
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$1683.64 received from you dated March 13,
2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against the subject facility, and
these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
41/24.4q-Atz.
Dina Sprinkle
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DWAINIMMOIMMtal Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director S
guirstir
March 5, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 3897 MAR 9 2009
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. W. H. Cozart
Pharr Yarns, LLC DM-SurfaceWei' Fiv e►.'3l
P. O. Box 1939
McAdenville, NC 28101
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NC0004812
Pharr Yarns, LLC
Gaston County
Case Number LR-2008-0013
Dear Mr. Cozart:
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found no grounds to modify the
civil penalty assessment in the amount of$600.00.
If you choose to pay the modified penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §
143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting documents) and my
recommendation (with supporting documentation) will be delivered to the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee) for final agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission meets
one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete and return the
attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the completed form to the
attention of Bob Sledge at the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the EMC
Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral presentation from
you, you will be notified by certified mail of the date, time, and place that your oral presentation can be
made. Otherwise, the final decision on your request for remission will be made by the Committee based
on the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sincerely,
CM/64J
oleen H. Sullins
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W A TFj4Q Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
1�- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Y Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
October 3, 2008
Mr. James L. Davis
Pharr Yarns, LLC
P. O. Box 1939 OCT - ° �2
McAdenville, NC 28101
N; Q
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns, LLC WWTP DWQ-Surface Water Protection
NPDES Permit NC0004812
Case Number LR-2008-0013
Gaston County •
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject
facility. Your request will be scheduled for review by the Director and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
1Z_/- ‘‘e/r
Boh Sledge,Environmental Specialist
Point Source Branch
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Central Files w/attachments
NorthCarolina
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
NPDES PERMIT NC0004812
FILE NO. LR-2008-0013
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$600.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of tl?e Division of Water Quality dated September 3, 2008,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission
of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30
days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will
be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the c 7 1h day of 4-fd n �O,e�� , 200 Fi
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ADDRESS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
OCT 9
DWQ Case Number: LR-2008-0013 County: Gaston
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Permit Number: NC0004812 Amount Assessed:$600.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of
Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that
you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating
your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the
amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for
contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),
remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors
applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed
explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach
additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in
the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the-steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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pERRKTRADITION OF INNOVATI
September 26, 2008 I111111111
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Point Source Branch -
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N.C.27699-1617
Re: Request for remission of civil penalty Case Number LR-2008-0013
To Whom It May Concern:
Pharr Yarns, LLC would like to request a remission of the civil
penalty of$600.00 assessed in a letter dated September 3,2008,Case No.
LR-2008-0013. The Company's ORC of the treatment plant mailed said DMRs
on or about July 31, 2008, copy of DMR is enclosed. The ORC was then
later contacted by the Mooresville regional office looking for the June DMRs,
copies were immediately resent to Central Files. We will submit DMRs in the
future by certified mail only. A signed Waiver of Right to Administrative Hearing
and Stipulation of Facts plus one copy is also enclosed with this letter.
If any more information is needed please feel free to call me @ 704-823-2310,
or email james.davis a mindspring.com.
Since ely,
ar;-)/u-1 /ea
ames L. Davis
Environmental Manager/ORC
Pharr Yarns, LLC
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUNE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS, INC.WWTP CLASS III COUNTY GASTON
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) JAMES DAVIS GRADE IV PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) PHARR YARNS(4)SHEALY ENV. (2) PAR LABS(3)ETT ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED n PE':ON(S) OLLECT AMPL.ES DONALD JOLLEY
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:CENTRAL FILES w y 02/YJ6 OP�I/ 7 /
DIV.OF WATER QUALITY r IGN r ERA R,SPO." BLE CHARGE DA /1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER V TH1'SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS )RALEIGH,NC 27699-1617
A U+ TE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00340 00095 32730 01034
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HRS HRS Y/N MGD 'C UNITS Ug/L LBS. MG/L LBS. 0/100ML MG/L MG/L MG/L - LBS. UMHO LBS. LBS.
1 0700 1 Y .021
2 0500 12 Y .106 26 _
3 0500 12 - Y .189 26 10
4 0500 12' Y .195 26 7.37 <50 13 0.59 98 238 5.2 18.17 0.83 228 1280 0.36 .067
5 0500 12 Y .207 26 - 310
6 0500 12 Y .102 27 <2
7 0700 1 Y .071 _
8 0700 1 Y .043 -
9 0500 12 . Y .160 28 • " •
10 0500 12 Y .143 28 _ 14
11 0500 12 Y .169 28 L.E. L.E. r 3.9 17 183 <2 6.4 47.14 1.8 310 1350 0.23 .138
12 0500 12 Y .158 28 <2
13 0500 12 Y .126 28
14 0700 1 Y .071
15 0700 1 Y .034
16 0500 12 ' Y .083 28
17 0500 12 Y .199 28 14
18 0500 12 Y .135 23
19 0500 12 Y .150 24 7.39 540 3.0 0.62 38 63 7.5 8.00 0.90 138 1260 0.029 .064
20 0500 12 Y .056 26 12
2I 0700 1 Y .066
22 0700 1 Y ' .040
23 0500 12 Y .096 23
24 0500 12 Y .134 24 40
25 0500 12 Y .176 24 7.26 <50 18 0.59 26 154 7.5 26.00 0.45 147 1140 -0.041 .047
26 0500 12 Y .159 24 >120
27 0500 12 Y .100 24
28 0700 1 Y .029
29 0700 1 Y .026
30 0500 12 ' Y .019 24
31
AVERAGE .109 26 _ 180 9.5 18.8 86 20 . 6.7 24.83 1.00 206 1258 0.165 0.079
MAXIMUM .207 28 7.39 540 18 17.0 183 310 7.5 47.14 1.80 310 1350 0.360 0.138
MINIMUM .019 23 7.26 <50 3.0 0.59 26 <2 5.2 8.00 0.45 138 1140 0.029 0.047
Comp.©/Grab(G) CONT. GGGCCCGGCCCGGC
Monthly Limit 1.0 MGD NIA 6T09 NIA 109.2 N/A 137.1 200 N/A NIA NIA 423.6 NIA 1.4 1.4 '
•
DEM Form MR-1.1
(Revised 12/94)

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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements XX
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements I I
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,
and a time table for improvements to be made.
pH was not run by the contract lab or there is no evidence it was run week of 6/11/08
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information
submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
W.H.COZART
littee(Pleas ' tor type) ,
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gnature of Permittee" Dat
P.O. BOX 1939 McADENVILLE NC 1939 [phone] 5/31/10
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00087 Union(APMI) 00635 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01 147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BODS 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 531 or 534.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
• ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
• ** If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506
(b)(2)(D).

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUNE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS,INC.WWTP CLASS III COUNTY GASTON
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) MIKE CHURCH GRADE IV PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) PHARR YARNS(4)SHEALY ENV. (2) PAR LABS(3)ETT ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED n PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES DONALD JOLLEY
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:CENTRAL FILES X
DIV.OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH,NC 27699-1617 BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOW LEDGE.
50050 00745 TGB3P 00080 00600 00600 00665 00665
> e e �. FLOW Enter Parameter Code
•`.9 .. a+ - Above Name and Units 7 =y F
F p Cl) a EFF 0 Below < t-w e w�S <o 4; 4 w
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3 <1.62 124.5 N
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5
6
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9 _
10 _
11 <1.41
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 <1.26
20
21
22 23
24
25 <1.47
26
27
28
29
30
31
AVERAGE 0 - 124.5 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
MAXIMUM <1.62 124.5 675 3681 27.21 321.32 N
MINIMUM <1.41 124.5
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) GC C C C C C SITE
Monthly Limit 0.6 PIF NIA 1911961YR tsvmL NIA
DEM Form MR-I.I
(Revised 12/94)

NPDES NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUNE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS, INC. WWTP COUNTY GASTON
STREAM SOUTH FORK, CATAWBA RIVER STREAM SOUTH FORK,CATAWBA RIVER
LOCATION 50 FT. UPSTREAM OF DISCHARGE LOCATION HWY. 7 BRIDGE
Upstream Downstream
00010 00400 00310 00300 31616 00095 00080I I 00010 00400 00310 00300 31616 . 00095 00080 1_
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c = 7 Units Below c § Units Below
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umhos/ Umhos/
HRS °C Units mg/1 mg/I tin 00mi cm ADMI HRS °C Units mg/I mg/I #/100m1 Cm ADMI
1
2
3 1125 51 50.8 1115 38 50.4
4 1115 <2 1290 1100 <2 1290
s 1105 310 1115 46
6
7
8
9
10 1100 28 1115 15
11 1115 37 179 1100 25 180
12 1110 33 1110 33
13
14
15
16
17 43 30
18
19 1115 48 201 1100 45 217
20 1140 28 1155 23
21
22
23
24 340 390
25 1115 69 241 1101 54 224
26 1115 68 1100 81
27
28
29
30
31
Average 44 478 50.8 32 478 50.4
Maximum 340 1290 50.8 390 1290 50.4
Minimum <2 179 50.8 <2 180 50.4
DEM Form MR-3(12/93)

p�pF WA TF90 G GMichael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q . Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 3, 2008 •
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 2968
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED S E F --
Mr. W. H. Cozart �� DENR �RD
Pharr Yams, Inc.
P. O. Box 1939 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
McAdenville,NC 28101
Subject: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of Reporting Requirements
Pharr Yarns, Inc. —Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0004812
Case Number LR-2008-0013
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Pharr Yarns, Inc. in the amount of$600.00
($500.00 civil penalty + $100.00 in enforcement costs).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: the June 2008 discharge monitoring report (DMR)
was not filed with the Division of Water Quality within the thirty (30) day reporting period in
accordance with the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. A Notice
of Violation (NOV) was sent to you dated June 24, 2008 (received by you on June 25, 2008), for failure
to submit the April 2008 discharge monitoring report in a timely manner. Within said NOV, you were
informed that future reports not received within the required timeframe would result in a
recommendation for assessment of civil penalties.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated or failed to act
in accordance with the requirements of NPDES Permit NC0004812 and G.S. 143-215.65. A civil
penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation may be assessed against a person who fails to file,
submit, or make available any documents, data, or reports required by G.S. 143-215.65. The State's
enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143-
282.1(b)(8).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and pursuant to the authority delegated to
me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Pharr Yarns,
Inc.:
NorthCarolina
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Pharr Yarns, Inc.
LR-2008-0013
p. 2
$ cvn' o for failing to submit the June 2008 Discharge Monitoring Report as required
by NPDES Permit NC0004812 and G.S. 143-215.65.
p0 . 00
$ ' Investigation Costs
$ ( O 0 • 0° TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty, I have taken into account the
Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law and have considered each and every specific factor set out in
G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on the ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
• Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not
foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

Varns
, Inc.
8-0013
p. 3
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request.
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of
the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of
any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by
a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no
factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached
waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes
whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the
information submitted in support of your request for remission and inform you of his
decision in the matter. Depending on the outcome of his review, his response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further
appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on
Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director
and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in
support of your request for remission.
OR

Pharr Yarns, Inc.
LR-2008-0013
p. 4
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty,days as evidenced by a date stamp(not a
postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be
advised that additional assessments may be levied for violations that occur after the review period of this
assessment.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at(919) 807-6398.
Sincerely,
„e.
Robert L. Sledge
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
NPDES PERMIT NC0004812
FILE NO. LR-2008-0013
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$600.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 3, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission
of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30
days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will
be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 200_.
BY
ADDRESS
Telephone
e-mail

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LR-2008-0013 County: Gaston
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Permit Number: NC0004812 Amount Assessed: $600.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of
Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that
you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating
your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the
amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for
contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),
remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors
applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed
explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach
additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in
the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 17, 2009 •
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W H COZART
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 281011939
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment � - �3 i ; hjectIon
Civil Penalty Assessment(s)
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP •
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number(s): LR-2008-0013 and LV-2009-0041
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$1683.64 received from you dated March 13,
2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against the subject facility, and
these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 18, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1759
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yams Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0041
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,083.64 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for October 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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$ 1,000.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,083.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will

not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough

statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1)copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601

Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems. and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
/2-(x)1 - - —
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0041
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 10/1/08 Fecal coliform 900 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 10/16/08 Fecal coliform 1,537 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 10/31/08 Total suspended 155.0 lbs 147.7 lb/day(Monthly average)
solids
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0041
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,083.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 18,2009, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0041
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,083.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.l(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0041
Permit Number: NC00048 12
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 900 CFU/100 mL on
October 1, 2008, and 1,537 CFU/100mL on October 16, 2008, which exceeded the
permit limit of 400/100 mL. In addition, the effluent monthly average total suspended
solids concentration was 155.0 lbs/day, which exceeded the permit limit of 147.7 lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 125.0% and 284.3%
during October 2008, whereas, the total suspended solids monthly average permit limit
was exceeded by 4.9%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards. Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the
depth to which sunlight can penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In
addition, it can interfere with the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee switched to liquid chlorine disinfection and dechlorination
in October 2008 and noted improved disinfection. A review of the secondary filtration
systems discovered that one filter was failing and the permittee is exploring corrective
actions.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 22 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with nine CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0453 $1,208.64 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LR-2008-0013 $600 LR for the June 2008 DMR. Penalty is unpaid due to remission request.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date. 02/09/09 Page: 6 of 18
Permit: % MRs Between: 10-2008 and 10-2008 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:%
Facility Name: % Param Name:% County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action:%
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PERMIT:NC0004685 FACILITY: PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products Inc-PPG-Shelby COUNTY:Cleveland REGION: Mooresville
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10-2008 001 Effluent Oil&Gr-. e 10/22/08 eekly mg/I 15 17.1 t ' Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT:NC0020737 F.CILITY: City of Kings Mountain-Pi •t Creek WWTP COUN :Cleveland REGION: Mooresville
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REPORT P• LOCATION PARAMETER DAT: FREQUENCY MEASU- LIMITVALUE,/
10-2008 001 Effluent Cadmium,Total(as Cd) 10/11/ 8 Weekly ug/I 6.1 7.5 ,A.'1'(Neekly Average Exceede. None tef--)S- L
PERMIT:NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc-Pharr Yarns • . rial WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Moo -ville
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10-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 10/16/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 I 1,537' Daily Maximum Exceeded None '�
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Dee Freeman,Secretary
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Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
January 26, 2009
W H COZART
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
PHARR YARNS INC '*
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101 JAN 2 7 2009
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment r. , • -
Civil Penalty Assessment It.... 1J�CiV ` '` `"
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP DWQ-Surface Water P'rolecjton
Permit Number:NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2008-0453
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 224402 in the amount of$1,208.64
received from you dated January 14, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations,or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
A60-4:11ZU 4y2Ltitee,
Dina Sprinkle
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O Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
December 22, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1575
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yams Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0453
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,208.64 ($1,125.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs)against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for August 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, John Lesley,Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
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$ 1,125.00 For 3 of the three (3)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,125.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,208.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center

Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b).were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality

also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition maybe faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil

action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) J hn Lesley
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Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0453
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 8/5/08 Fecal coliform >6,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 8/6/08 Fecal coliform >6,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 8/7/08 Fecal coliform 1,900 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0453
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,208.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 22,2008,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0453
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,208.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0453
Permit Number: NC0004812
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was >6,000 CFU/100 mL,
>6,000 CFU/100mL, and 1,900 CFU/100 mL on August 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively,
which exceeded the permit limit of 400/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 375% to 1,400% during
August 2008.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards. The fecal coliform concentration at the downstream
monitoring site did appear to be negatively impacted by the elevated fecal coliform
discharges except for the monitoring completed on August 5, 2008. The upstream fecal
coliform concentration was 25 CFU/100 mL whereas the downstream fecal coliform
concentration was 1,000 CFU/100 mL.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee notes they have increased sampling to discover the
problem areas in the treatment system in an effort to regain compliance. In addition, the
permittee is switching to liquid chlorination and dechlorination as of early October 2008.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 20 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with eight CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0426 $1,708.64 LV for fecal coliform and phenol. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LR-2008-0013 $600 LR for the June 2008 DMR. Penalty is unpaid due to remission request.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures;
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
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08-2008 . 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/05/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 6,000 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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08-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/06/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 6,000 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
Broth,44.5C
08-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/07/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 1,900 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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PERMIT:NC0020036 FACILITY: Town of Stanley-Lola Street WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/16/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 3,700 Weekly Geometric Mean None
OS-2008 001 Effluent Broth,44.5C Exceeded
Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/23/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 546.08 Weekly Geometric Mean None
OS-2008 001 Effluent Broth,44.5C Exceeded
Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 08/31/08 Weekly #/100m1 200 226.48 Monthly Geometric Mean None
08-2008 001 Effluent Broth,44.5C Exceeded
08-2008 001 Effluent pH 08/15/08 Weekly su 6 5.6 Daily Minimum Not Reached None

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OF W A 7T Beverly Eaves Perdue,Governor
0 pG Dee Freeman,Secretary.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
January 26, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1674
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV-2009-LV-0030
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
A review of the September 2008 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter:
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Total residual chlorine 120 µg/L 28 µg/L (Daily maximumk)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco
or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
J ;
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Gaston County Health Department
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Mrs. Marcia Allocco
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301 ,f e F�
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Mooresville NC 28115
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns, LLC WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Gaston County NC
Mrs. Allocco,
Please find enclosed a response to the above aforementioned inspection performed
by Mr. Wes Bell on Dec. 18, 2008.
We are in very intense discussions with our contract laboratory about the problems
that have come to our attention due to Mr. Bell's attention to detail. If these problems
can not be resolved in a timely manner, a different lab will be obtained to perform our
testing. We believe the changes and recommendation from Mr. Bell when enacted will
greatly improve our compliance with Self Monitoring and Record Keeping. These
changes will be acted upon immediately.
If any further information is needed please feel free to contact me at 704-823-2310.
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es L. Davis
Environmental Manager/ORC
Pharr Yarns, LLC
cc: Bill Cozart
George Altice
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

Pharr Yams, LLC
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
RECORD KEEPING:
Comments:
-no indication of a color plume was documented on the Feb. 08 DMR.
-no effluent pH or TRC were reported for weeks of 3/2-3/8/08 and 6/8-6/14/08.
-the incorrect compliance status was reported on the April and July 08 DMRs.
-the same up/downstream sampling times were reported on 6/12/08.
-no up/downstream sampling times were reported for 6/17 and 6/24/08.
-no up/downstream temperature or D.O. were reported for June 08.
-up/downstream conductivity was only reported once per week for June, July,
and August 08.
-up/downstream DO,temperature, conductivity, and fecal coliform were performed
only once per week of 8/31-9/6/08.
-up/downstream DO,temperature, conductivity were only performed twice per week
during week of 9/7-9/13/08.
-the monthly average,minimum, and maximum values for effluent sulfide was not
documented on the July 08 DMR.
-the incorrect effluent limits for BOD, TSS, COD, and sulfide were documented
on all DMRs.
Responses:
-No documentation of color plume on Feb. 08 DMR was an oversight. In the future
all DMRs will be double checked for accuracy before printing and submittal.
-No report or evidence that the contract lab ran the pH or TRC analyses for these
two weeks, (Please see cover letter concerning the contract lab.)
-The incorrect compliance status being reported on the two DMRs was an oversight.
Please see first response.
-The same sampling times for up/downstream on 6/12/08 were on the chain of custody
and this was not caught by the ORC when transcribing the information to the DMR.
- The computer generated report was not received by the facility from the contract lab.
The results were obtained off their LIMS system and the times were not available.
Please see comment about the contract lab.
- The up/downstream temperatures and DO were performed once per week for the month
of June 08,the ORC did not transcribe these from the chain of custodies. An amended
DMR is enclosed.
- The reporting of these parameters once per week was a misunderstanding by the
operators in the plant and was not caught in a timely manner by the ORC. A simplified
schedule of sampling (copy enclosed)has been distributed to the staff so this will not
happen in the future. This is also the reason the parameters were only performed twice
per week the week of 9/7-9/13/08.
-Not documenting the avg., min.,max. values for sulfide was an oversight by the ORC

All DMRs will be double checked before printing and submittal in the future.
- The incorrect effluent limits for these parameters are due to the fact that our permit
was modified in April 2006 and the limits were not changed on the DMR in our
computer. These changes have been made and will be on the Dec. 08 DMR and
all future DMRs.
EFFLUENT SAMPLING:
Comments:
- Composite sampler temperature was being properly measure and documented.
Response:
- The composite sampler temperature is taken off a thermometer in the sampler
refrigerator but was not documented. the temperature is now being documented
on the chain of custody.

Pharr Yarns WWTP Sampling Schedule
Eff. Sample Frequency Sample Type Location Limit
FLOW Continous Recording Inf./Eff. 0.5 MGD
BOD5 Weekly Composite Effluent 113.4 lbs.
TSS Weekly Composite Effluent 147.7 lbs.
COD Weekly Composite Effluent 475 lbs.
Sulfide Weekly Composite Effluent 2.9 lbs
Phenols Weekly Composite Effluent 1.4 lbs.
Chromium Weekly Composite Effluent 1.4 lbs.
F. Coliform Weekly Grab Effluent 200/100m1.
F. Coliform Weekly Grab Up/Down Stream ***
*** Up/DownStream Fecal 3 times/week June,July,Aug.,Sept.***
NH3-N Weekly Composite , Effluent
Dis. Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent >1.0 mg/1
Dis. Oxygen Weekly Grab Up/Down Stream ***
*** Up/DownStream D.O. 3 times/week june,July,Aug.,Sept.***
pH Weekly Grab Effluent 6-9 s.u.
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Up/Down Stream ***
***Up/Down Temp. 3 times/week June,July,Aug.,Sept.***
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent
Conductivity Weekly Grab Up/Down Stream ***
***Up/Down Cond. 3 time/week June,July,Aug.,Sept.***
Total Nitrogen Weekly Composite Effluent Cal.
Total Phos. Weekly Composite Effluent Cal.
Color Monthly Grab Effluent
Color Monthly Grab Up/Down Stream
Chronic Tox. Quarterly Composite Effluent 0.62%
T.R. Chlorine Weekly Grab Effluent 28 ug/L

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUNE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS,INC.WWTP CLASS III COUNTY GASTON
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) JAMES DAVIS GRADE IV PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) PHARR YARNS(4)SHEALY ENV. (2) PAR LABS(3)Err ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Ei PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES DONALD JOLLEY
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:CENTRAL FILES X i)( / 4
DIV.OF WATER QUALITY (Si STURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTERBY ,IGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIGH,NC 27699-1617 AC i TE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00340 00095 32730 01034
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HRS HRS Y/N MGD •C UNITS Ug/L LB& MG/L LBS. #/100ML MG/L MG/L MG/L LBS. UMHO LBS. LBS.
10700 1 Y .021
2 0500 12 Y .106 26
3 0500 12 Y .189 26 10
4 0500 12 Y .195 26 7.37 <50 13 0.59 98 238 5.2 18.17 0.83 228 1280 0.36 .067
5 0500 12 Y .207 26 310
6 0500 12 Y .102 27 <2
7 0700 1 Y .071
8 0700 1 Y .043
9 0500 12 Y .160 28
10 0500 12 Y .143 28 14
11 0500 12 Y .169 28 L.E. L.E. 3.9 17 183 <2 6.4 47.14 1.8 310 1350 0.23 .138
12 0500 12 Y .158 28 <2
13 0500 12 Y .126 28
14 0700 1 Y .071
15 0700 1 Y .034
16 0500 12 Y .083 28
17 0500 12 Y .199 28 14
18 0500 12 Y .135 23
19 0500 12 Y .150 24 7.39 540 3.0 0.62 38 63 7.5 8.00 0.90 138 1260 0.029 .064
20 0500 12 Y .056 26 12
21 0700 1 Y .066
22 0700 1 Y .040
23 0500 12 Y .096 23
24 0500 12 Y .134 24 40
25 0500 12 Y .176 24 7.26 <50 18 0.59 26 154 7.5 26.00 0.45 147 1140 0.041 .047
26 0500 12 Y .159 24 >120
27 0500 12 Y .100 24
28 0700 1 Y .029
29 0700 1 Y .026
30 0500 12 Y .019 24
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AVERAGE .109 26 180 9.5 18.8 86 20 6.7 24.83 1.00 206 1258 0.165 0.079
MAXIMUM .207 28 7.39 540 18 17.0 _ 183 310 7.5 47.14 1.80 310 1350 0.360 0.138
MINIMUM .019 23 7.26 <50 3.0 0.59 26 <2 5.2 8.00 0.45 138 1140 0.029 0.047
Comp.©/Grab(G) CONT. G G G _ C _ C C _ G G ' C C C G G C
Monthly Limit 1.0 MGD NIA 6T09 NIA 109.2 NIA 137.1 200 NIA NIA NIA 423.6 NIA 1.4 1.4
DEM Form MR-1.1
(Revised 12/94)

Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements XX
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,
and a time table for improvements to be made.
pH was not run by the contract lab or there is no evidence it was run week of 6/11/08
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information
submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete.I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
W.H.COZART
P-- 1 - -- (Please print or type)
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4tature of Permittee** D
at
P.O.BOX 1939 McADENVILLE NC 1939 [phone] 5/31/10
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00087 Union(APMI) 00635 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 531 or 534.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
• ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
• **If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506
(b)(2)(D).

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUNE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS,INC.WWTP CLASS III COUNTY GASTON
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) MIKE CHURCH GRADE IV PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) PHARR YARNS(4)SHEALY ENV. (2) PAR LABS(3)ETT ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED n PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES DONALD JOLLEY
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:CENTRAL FILES X
DIV.OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIGH,NC 27699 1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
50050 00745 TGB3P 00080 00600 00600 00665 00665
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MAXIMUM <1.62 124.5 675 3681 27.21 321.32 N
MINIMUM <1.41 124.5
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) G C C _ C C Ci C SITE
Monthly Limit 0.6 PIF N/A 13696IYR 152 YR. NIA
DEM Form MR-1.1
(Revised 12/94)

DES NO. NC0004812 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JUKE YEAR 2008
FACILITY NAME PHARR YARNS,INC. WWTP COUNTY GASTON
STREAM SOUTH FORK,CATAWBA RIVER STREAM SOUTH FORK, CATAWBA RIVER
LOCATION 50 FT. UPSTREAM OF DISCHARGE LOCATION HWY. 7 BRIDGE
Upstream Downstream
00010 00400 00310 00300 31616 00095 000801 1 00010 00400 00310 00300 31616 00095 00080 1 1
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4 1115 25 6.5 <2 1290 1100 25 6.5 <2 1290
5 1105 310 1115 46
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Maximum 28 7.1 340 1290 50.8 28 7.1 390 1290 50.4
Minimum 25 5.5 <2 179 50.8 25 5.5 <2 180 50.4
DEM Form MR-3(12/93)

6.1A-10-4,
�O' WA 1 >, Michael F.Easley,Governor
�Q {i William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
le7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p -' Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
January 6, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7007 1490 0004 4509 6543
Mr. W. H. Cozart, Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Gaston County,N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-2009-PC-0009
Dear Mr. Cozart:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on December 18, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV) due to the numerous upstream
and downstream monitoring violations which are violations of the subject NPDES General
Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Record
Keeping/Summary and Upstream/Downstream Sampling Sections of the attached report.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00)per violation, per day,may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to
act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to
G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 27, 2009,
addressing these violations and the deficiency noted in the Effluent Sampling Section in the
attached report. In responding to the violations, please address your comments to the attention of
Mrs. Marcia Allocco. Please be advised that if violations continue to persist in the facility's self-
monitoring program, then this Office will proceed with an enforcement recommendation to the
Director.
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location one }�
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Fax [phone] 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 N Carolina
rally
Mooresville,NC 28115 Mooresville,North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

t
Mr. W. H. Cozart
January 6, 2009
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco or Mr. Bell at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
4( John Lesley
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure:
cc: Gaston County Health Department
WB

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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 NI 2 U 31 NC0004812 111 121
08/12/18 I 17 18u 19I C IJ
' 20I
Remarks l=J U
21IIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671
1.5 169 70' 2 I 71 I N I 72(N I 731 I (74 751 I I I I I I (80
Section B: Facility Data �—
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 08/12/18 07/01/01
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
147 Willow Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mc Adenville NC 28101 02:00 PM 08/12/18 10/05/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
James Lester Davis/ORC/704-824-3551/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
W H Cozart,PO Box 1939 Mc Adenville NC 28101/Vice President of Contacted
Engineering/704-832-2310/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit II Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell ,, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 1/G/O
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers IDatei
Marci Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ Cq
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NC0004812 _ j11 12I 08/12/18 117 18LI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
• The review of the facility's self-monitoring program revealed the following discrepancies:
- no indication of a color plume was documented on the February 08 DMR.
- no effluent pH and TRC were reported for the weeks of 3/2/08- 3/8/08 and 6/8/08 -6/14/08.
- no effluent chronic toxicity value was reported on the DMR for April 08 and July 08.
-the incorrect compliance status was checked on the June 08 and September 08 DMRs (should have been
noncompliant).
-the same upstream and downstream sampling times were reported on 6/12/08.
- no upstream and downstream sampling times were reported on 6/17/08 and 6/24/08.
- no upstream and downstream temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) were reported for all of June 08
(48-total violations).
- upstream and downstream conductivity was only performed once per week during all of June 08 (16-total
violations), July 08 (20-total violations), and August 08 (16-total violations).
- upstream and downstream DO, temperature, conductivity, and fecal coliform were only performed once
per week during the week of 8/31/08 - 9/6/08 (16-total violations).
- upstream and downstream DO, temperature, and conductivity were only performed twice per week during
the week of 9/7/08- 9/13/08 (6-total violations).
-the monthly average, minimum, and maximum values for the effluent total sulfide was not documented on
the July 08 DMR.
-the incorrect effluent limits for BOD, TSS, COD, and sulfide were documented on all of the DMRs.
The facility's self-monitoring program needs improvement. A letter from the contract laboratory must be
attached to the appropriate DMR if"L.E." (lab error) is indicated on the DMR for any monitoring
discrepancies. The permittee and ORC must ensure that the facility is compliant with all permit-required
monitoring frequencies at all times.
•
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVfP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 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? 0 0 • 0
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? • 0 ❑ n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility description does not include dechlorination. In addition, the
facility currently uses an aqueous chlorination system to disinfect the wastewater.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? U ❑ ❑ n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 0 0 •
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 'orlon
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? 0 ■ 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVWTP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period February 08 through September 08.
Daily maximum effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in February 08 (3-total),
April 08 (2-total), May 08 (3-total), July 08 (7-total), and August 08 (3-total). Monthly
average effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in February 08, April 08, May 08,
and July 08. Daily maximum effluent total residual chlorine violations were reported in
April 08 (1-total), May 08 (1-total), June 08 (1-total), and September 08 (1-total). See
"Summary" Section for additional comments.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? Norm
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? n n U n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The facility contracted Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification
#329) to perform the effluent analyses ( including pH and TRC). The facility staff
perform the effluent and instream dissolved oxygen and temperature measurements
under laboratory certification#5278. The dissolved oxygen meter and thermometer
appeared to properly calibrated; however, the on-site staff must ensure that the
dissolved oxygen meter's calibration times are documented.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 ■ 0 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The composite sampler temperature was not being properly measured and
documented.
Upstream/Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ■ 0 0
Comment: The facility failed to comply with the instream monitoring requirements in
June 08, July 08, August 08, and September 08. See also "Record Keeping" Section
for additional comments.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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J ,
Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext.Air
Type of aeration system Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the diffusers operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The aeration basin is equipped with two mixers and three aerators (all
operational).
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n ❑ 0
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)? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The staff were in the process of unclogging the scum troughs for the
secondary clarifiers. Polymer and alum are added to the aeration basin effluent prior to
clarification to enhance settling.
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6.-
Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VWVTP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 0 0 0 •
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated once per year and was last calibrated by C.
Wright Instruments on 9/17/07. Please be advised that the flow meter must be
calibrated at a minimum of once per year.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Down flow
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? 0 0 0 •
Is the air scour operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: One of the three tertiary filters has been taken out of service.
Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) ❑ ❑ U n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 0 ■
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Liquid
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.
Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate.for cylinders? 0 0 ■ 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 11000
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: The aqueous dechlorination system consists of the mixture of chlorine
contact chamber effluent and dechlorination tablets.
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? onion
Comment: The effluent appeared brownish purple with no foam. The receiving stream
did not appear to be negatively impacted. A color plume was observed in the receiving
stream directly adjacent to the outfall.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? U ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the odor acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage adequate? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? • 0 0 ❑
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? U ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVfP
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Comment: The runoff from the sludge storage pad is collected and returned to the
head of the wastewater treatment plant (via pump station). The dewatered sludge is
disposed at an approved landfill. The sludge had been cleaned up around the
dewatering building. The facility staff must ensure the stormwater diversion channel is
properly maintained at all times to prevent the stormwater runoff from entering the
treatment system.
Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE
Is containment adequate? ■ n n n
Is storage adequate? ■ n O n
Are backup pumps available? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive leaking? ■ n n n
Comment:
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•
01 W A-r o9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
0 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
December 5, 2008
W H COZART
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGINEERING
PHARR YARNS INC DEC — 9 2008
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment -c l,r r a`'Ia FC :i iQC1
Civil Penalty Assessment a �,.,
Nr
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number:NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2008-0426
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 223142 in the amount of$1,708.64
received from you dated December 3, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
4
Dina Sprinkle
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�DF W A r i9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
�� G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
. � North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
5 .. .s- Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
•
November 19, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1438
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0426
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,708.64 ($1,625.00 civil penalty+ $83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for July 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
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$ 875.00 For 7 of the seven(7) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 125.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for phenols.
$ 625.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,625.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,708.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your

remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:

Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
You may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0426
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 7/9/08 Fecal coliform 6,400 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/22/08 Fecal coliform 19,600 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/23/08 Fecal coliform 10,100 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/24/08 Fecal coliform 25,200 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/29/08 Fecal coliform 37,300 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/30/08 Fecal coliform 530 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/31/08 Fecal coliform > 6,000 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 7/23/08 Phenol 4.3 lbs/day* 2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 7/31/08 Fecal coliform 420.4 CFU/100 mL* 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0426
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,708.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 19, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0426
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,708.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date. 11/04/08 Page: 9 of 23
Permit: % S. MRs Between: 7-2008 and 7-2008 Region:Mooresville ` Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:%
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Facility Name: % Param Name: % County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action: %
Major Minor:
PERMIT: NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc-Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation 1^-V --, -34:-
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED 7`
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/09/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 / 6,400 i •' Daily Maximum Exceeded None 4 ttar-1
Broth,44.5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/22/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 ' 19,600 4 - Daily Maximum Exceeded None -4:1 , -)
Broth,44.5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/23/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 J 10,100 ?.4-3'7 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 1- i.-E'
Broth,44 5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/24/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 v 25,200(,).. '—'Daily Maximum Exceeded None A,i .�
Broth,44.5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/29/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 37,300 ` Daily Maximum Exceeded None `- (Z
Broth,44.5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/30/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 '. 530 �-) Daily Maximum Exceeded None 11,(
Broth,44.5C
07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/31/08 Weekly #/100m1 400v 6,000 il-t-">'Daily Maximum Exceeded None 11'i•'1'L�
Broth,44.5C
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07-2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 07/31/08 Weekly #/100m1 200 420.36 1lt%'t�Monthly Geometric Mean None
Broth,44.5C Exceeded
07-2008 001 Effluent Phenolics,Total Recoverable 07/23/08 Weekly lbs/day 2.9 / 4.3 ei,4 r Daily Maximum Exceeded None - t_(_ �
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Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED :-t%-•,e_ %
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE -- VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
07-2008 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg. 07/31/08 5 X week deg f 102 102.1 i Monthly Average Exceeded None
Fahrenheit

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0426
Permit Number: NC0004812
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 6,400 CFU/100 mL, 19,600
CFU/100mL, 10,100 CFU/100 mL, 25,200 CFU/100 mL, 37,300 CFU/100 mL, 530
CFU/100 mL, and >6,000 CFU/100 mL on July 9th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, and
31 st respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 400/100 mL. The effluent fecal
coliform monthly geometric mean was 420.4 CFU/100 mL, which exceeded the permit
limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
The effluent daily maximum phenols concentration was 4.3 lbs/day on July 23rd, which
exceeded the permit limit of 2.9 lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 32.5% to 9,225% and the
monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 110.2% during July 2008.
The phenols daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 48.3% on July 23, 2008.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can
signal human health hazards. The fecal coliform concentrations at the downstream
monitoring site did appear to be negatively impacted by the elevated fecal coliform
discharges except for the monitoring completed on July 30, 2008. The upstream fecal
coliform concentration was 189 CFU/100 mL whereas the downstream fecal coliform
concentration was 37,000 CFU/100 mL.
Phenol when combined with chlorine forms chlorinated phenolic compounds, which could
potentially taint fish tissue and drinking water, thus degrading taste and odor
(organoleptic concerns).
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.

6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee notes they have increased sampling to discover the
problem areas in the treatment system in an effort to regain compliance. In addition, the
permittee is switching to liquid chlorination and dechlorination as of early October 2008.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 19 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with six CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0348 $2,583.64 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, TRC, and phenols. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 _ $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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June 24, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 1680 0000 0647 1562
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED '
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Mr. W. H. Cozart
Pharr Yarns, Inc. J U N 2 5 2!1fg
P. O. Box 1939
McAdenville,NC 28101 NC DENR MRO
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2008-LR-0032 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit.Number NC0004812
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your discharge monitoring
report (DMR) for April 2008. Water quality regulations require that monthly monitoring reports shall be
filed no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Failure to
submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000
per violation.
To prevent further action, please submit this report to the Division's Central Files office at the letterhead
address within 15 days or notify this office as to any problem preventing its timely receipt. You will be
considered noncompliant with the self-monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report
has been submitted. Additional action, including the assessment of civil penalties, may be taken if the
report is not submitted within the time frame specified above.
This letter additionally provides notice that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties
if future reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve(12)reporting
months. The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is
essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter. If you have any questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports, please contact Bob
Sledge at [phone], extension 547.
Sincerely,
4.
Sus n A. Wilson, Supervisor
NPDES Western Unit
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May 23, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 5201
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yams Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0188
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,331.20 ($1y250.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for January 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
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$ 500.00 For 2 of the three (3)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 750.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,331.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
03/D i ' 6
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0188
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 1/3/08 Fecal coliform 855 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/16/08 Fecal coliform 441 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/24/08 Fecal coliform 17,300 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 1/31/08 Fecal coliform 459 CFU/100 mL * 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0188
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,331.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 23,2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0188
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,331.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0188
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 855 CFU/100 mL, 441
CFU/100 mL, and 17,300 CFU/100 mL on January 3`d, 16th, and 24th respectively, which
exceeded the permit limit of 400/100 mL.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was 459 CFU/100 mL, which
exceeded the permit limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 10% to 4,225% during
January 2008.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 700.6%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as no monitoring was completed. Fecal
coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal
human health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.

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7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 15 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial VWVTP during the
life of the permit with four CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0021 $833.89 LV for COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2007-0489 $1,083.89 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $81.20.
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D to RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

• MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date 04/28/08 Page 5 of 11
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PERMIT: NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc-Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
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REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE J� VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
01 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 01/03/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 855 ((3) Daily Maximum Exceeded None .S, a1,....)
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01 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 01/16/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 441 i 04.70 Daily Maximum Exceeded None '41. O
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01 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 01/31/08 Weekly #/100m1 200 y 458.9 l 2A9Monthly Geometric Mean None aG
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Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
01 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 01/31/08 2 X week ug/I 28 80 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
01 -2008 001 Effluent DO,Oxygen,Dissolved 01/31/08 Weekly mg/I 6 5.6 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
01 -2008 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Ammonia Total(as 01/31/08 Weekly mg/I 4 4.75 Monthly Average Exceeded None

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Q Coleen H.Sullins.Director
May 9, 2008 Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 2760 0001 8497 6551
Mr. W. H. Cozart, Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Gaston County,N.C.
Tracking#:NOV-2008-PC-0339
Dear Mr. Cozart:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on April 24, 2008 by Ms. Donna Hood and Mr. Wes Bell of this
Office. Please advise the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. •
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the monitoring
violations (lack of flow proportional composite sampling for three months) which are violations
of the subject NPDES General Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as
detailed in the Effluent Sampling Section of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A,
a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)per violation, per day,
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by May 30, 2008,
addressing the above-noted violations and the deficiencies noted in the Record
Keeping/Summary, Laboratory, and Solids Handling Equipment Sections in the attached
report. In responding to the violations, please address your comments to the attention of Mrs.
Marcia Allocco. The response shall also the include the company's actions to ensure the WWTP
ORC/Environmental Manager is being provided with enough staffing and time to comply with
all relevant NPDES and Stormwater Permits.
AtWA Noy` Carolina
NCDENR ,Naturally
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Mr. W. H. Cozart
May 9, 2008
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco, Mr. Bell, or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
a ,L
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Gaston County Health Department

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report 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� 2 15j 31 NC0004812 I11 121 08/04/24 117 181rl 19� j 20 U
�r + r Remarks 1 �! !_!
21I1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 1.5 J 69 70 U lJ 71 721 N I 73I 11 1 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facilitytit1 Data lJ
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:13 AM 08/04/24 07/01/01
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
147 Willow Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mc Adenville NC 28101 01:18 PM 08/04/24 10/05/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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James Lester Davis/ORC/704-824-3551/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
W H Cozart,PO Box 1939 Mc Adenville NC 28101/Vice President of Contacted
Engineering/704-832-2310/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
IIII Permit III Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance IIII Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program III Sludge Handling Disposal In Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of'Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)�� of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell ,Yt_fIv, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 5/77°g/
Donna Hood MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
,8ign ture of Management Q A Reviewer ncy/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marc a Al occo MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
The review of the facility's self-monitoring during the review period revealed the following discrepancies:
- no effluent chronic toxicity result was reported on the July 07 DMR*.
- no downstream temperature was reported on 8/1/07.
- no monthly average, maximum, and minimum values were reported for flow in December 07.
- the incorrect effluent limits (BOD, TSS, chromium, and phenols) were documented on the DMRs.
-the color values for the effluent, upstream, and downstream were not transcribed on the January 08
DMR*.
-the ORC signed for the permittee on the DMRs from September 07 through January 08 without the
permittee's written authorization.
- no chain-of-custody forms for the January 08 color analyses could be found during the inspection.
Note: *denotes amended DMR should be resubmitted.
The facility's overall record keeping system needs to be improved.
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVfP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 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? 00110
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility installed a tablet type dechlorination system per
Authorization-to-Construct (ATC) approval dated 6/13/06.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ■ 0 0
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ■ 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 00110
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 00110
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VWVfP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period February 07 through January 08. Daily
maximum effluent BOD violations were reported in March 07 (1-total) and December 07
(1-total). Monthly average effluent COD violations were reported in June 07 and
December 07. Daily maximum effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in August
07 (1-total), October 07 (1-total), November 07 (1-total), December 07 (2-total), and
January 08 (3-total). Monthly average effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in
December 07 and January 08. A daily maximum effluent TRC violation was reported in
January 08. The Division separately addresses limit violations by the issuances of
either NOVs or NOV/civil penalty assessmenets. See "Summary" Section for additional
comments.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 00 . 0
Comment: As of 1/1/08, Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification#329) has
been contracted to perform the field (except DO and temperature) and effluent
analyses. The City of Gastonia/Crowders Creek Laboratory (Certification#210) has
been contracted to perform color analyses. In addition, ETT Environmental, Inc. has
been contracted to perform the chronic toxicity analyses. The annual
calibration/verification curve (2007) on the TRC meter could not be found and the DO
meter calibrations were not documented on 1/24/08 and 1/30/08.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ■ 0 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 ■ 0 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 ■ 0 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? 0 ■ ❑ 0
Comment: The ORC indicated the facility had been collecting time-based composite
samples for approximately three months. The tubing need to be cleaned/replaced and .
the composite sampler temperatures were not being monitored/documented. The
stormwater drainage system adjacent to the filtration building is connected to the
effluent piping system prior to the effluent sampling point. This stormwater system must
be redirected downstream of the effluent sampling point.
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream/ Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? • 0 0 0
Comment: The facility staff must ensure the upstream sampling location is above the
VWVfP's effluent discharge.
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: Overall, the facility appeared to be properly operated and maintained. The
facility staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext.Air
Type of aeration system Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? U ❑ ❑
Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) •
U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? . 000
Are weirs level? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? U ❑ 0 ❑
Is scum removal adequate? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? U ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VWVTP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately 1/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility utilizes two secondary clarifiers. Polymer and alum are added
to the wastestream prior to secondary clarification.
Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 0 0 0 •
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 00110
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated by C.W.
Wright Instruments, Inc. on 9/17/07.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation: Down flow
Is the filter media present? 0 0 0 ■
Is the filter surface free of clogging? 0 0 0 •
Is the filter free of growth? 0 0 0 •
Is the air scour operational? DONO
Is the scouring acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility utilizes three tertiary filter tanks.
Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE
Comment: Both chlorine contact chamber trains were in operation. The facility utilizes
aqueous disinfection consisting of calcium hypochlorite tablets and treated wastewater
(recirculated via pump).
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Liquid
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? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The chlorination and dechlorination tablets are stored in the same building.
The facility staff should store these substances separately.
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Number of tubes in use?
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: The effluent appeared purple with no foam. The receiving stream was very
turbid; therefore, no stream impacts could be determined.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the odor acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0004812 Owner-Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP +
Inspection Date: 04/24/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? 111000
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: Residual sludge was observed adjacent to the dewatering building. In
addition, a portion of the supernate was not being properly contained and disposed
(discharging/flowing onto the ground). All sludge and supernate must be properly
contained and disposed. In addition, the facility staff should divert all stormwater away
from the floor drainage system in the dewatering building. The dewatered sludge is
transported to the Gaston County landfill (by Republic Waste Services) for final
disposal.
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Q William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Cq North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2008
DWQ Project# 08-0744
Gaston County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Pharr Yarns, LLC
Attn: Bill Cozad
PO Box 1939 RECE1VEL
McArdenville,North Carolina 28101-1939
;-.E 3 0 2008
Subject Property: Pharr Yarns Water Intake Structure
Permitting Fee
NC DENR MRO
® PERMITTING FEE MISSING DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Dear Mr. Pharr:
On April 28,2008,the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) received your application dated April 25, 2008
for the above referenced project. The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or
provided inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in
order to process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject property.
This project has been placed on hold until we receive the requested item. Please provide the following so
that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
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® In accordance with North Carolina General Stature Section 143-215.3D(e), any requirement
for written approval for a 401 Water Quality certification must include the appropriate fee.
The fee for applications is $240 for projects impacting less than an acre of wetland and less
than 150 linear feet of streams whether intermittent or perennial). For projects impacting one
or more acres of wetland or 150 or more feet of streams(whether intermittent or perennial),
the fee is $570. Please remit$240 to begin the review and approval process.
Please contact the DWQ within three weeks of the date of this letter to verify that you have received this
letter and that you remain interested in continuing to pursue permitting of your project and will be
providing the DWQ the requested information at a later date. Please contact this office in writing. If we
do not hear from you within three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project
and we will consider the project as returned.
This letter only addresses the 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
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401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit Naturally
1650 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard,Suite 250,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
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authorized(at this time)by the DWQ. Please call Mr. Ian McMillan or me at 919-733-1786 if you have
any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
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TRADITION OF INNOVATION
October 13, 2008 OCT 1 5 2008
Mr. Robert Krebbs
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Division of Water Quality IWQ-Surface IAI 4er r.0&eC,•
610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301
Mooresville,N.C. 28115
Re: Follow up on meeting of 10/9/08.
Mr. Krebbs,
I would like to thank you, Ms. Hood, and Mr. Bell for meeting with us on Thursday
to discuss Pharr Yams ongoing problems with its wastewater treatment plant operations.
As discussed in the meeting our main problem is with fecal coliform violations, so we
have obtained engineering help, W.K. Dickson,to evaluate the treatment and operational
processes. Also as we discussed Pharr will immediately shift from tablet, calcium
hypochlorite, chlorine feed to liquid, sodium hypochlorite, feed to obtain optimal and
repeatable disinfection results.
I will remain in contact with Donna or Wes of your office on a regular basis as we
further evaluate our options of correcting the problems we are experiencing. I will
also file written reports with them so all parties involved will have documented results
from Pharr Yarns on the progress or lack thereof on straightening out of the violations.
In closing Pharr Yams has always prided itself on trying to be a good steward and
being proactive in meeting our environmental obligations,so if you or any of your staff
have any recommendations as we proceed they would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You Again,
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James L. Davis
Environmental Manager
Pharr Yams, LLC
cc: Bill Cozart, V.P. Corp. Engineering Pharr Yams
Bob Froneberger, W.K. Dickson
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

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W H COZART
PHARR YARNS iNC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101
OCT 1 4
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Permit Number:NC0004812 '
Case Number: LV-2008-0348 DW0-!.uTface Water Poileciion
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 221099 in the amount of$2,583.64
received from you dated October 8, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
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al Office Supervisor
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location Carolina
1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] 512 N.Salisbury St. Qturalf
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 11, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 0448
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0348
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2,583.64 ($2,500.00 civil penalty+$83.64 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for May 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yams, Inc.:
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 375.00 For 3 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 125.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total residual chlorine.
$ 0.00 For 2 of the two (2)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 125.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for phenols.
$ 625.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S.'143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 625.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for total suspended solids.
$ 625.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for phenols.

$ 2,500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
$ 2,583.64 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the

penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

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(Dat ) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0348
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 5/7/08 Fecal coliform 8,200 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 5/21/08 Fecal coliform 5,700 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 5/30/08 Fecal coliform 3,900 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 5/14/08 Total residual 350
chlorine µto 28 µg/L (Daily maximum)
001 5/14/08 TSS 253.O lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 5/21/08 TSS 270.O lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 5/21/08 Phenol 7.4 lbs/day* 2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 5/31/08 Fecal coliform 340.7 CFU/100 mL* 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
001 5/31/08 TSS 2.6 lbs/day* 1.4 lbs/day (Monthly average)
001 5/31/08 Phenol 182.O lbs/day* 147.7 lbs/day(Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0348
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$2,583.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 11, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0348
Assessed Party: Pharr Yams, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $2,583.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
" occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0348
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 8,200 CFU/100 mL, 5,700
CFU/100mL, and 3,900 CFU/100 mL on May 7th, 21st, and 30th respectively, which
exceeded the permit limit of 400/100 mL. The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric
mean was 340.7 CFU/100 mL, which exceeded the permit limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
The effluent daily maximum total residual chlorine concentration was 350 µg/L on May
14, 2008, which exceeded the permit limit of 28 µg/L.
The effluent daily maximum total suspended solids concentration was 253.0 lbs/day and
270 lbs/day on May 14th and 21st respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 249.7
lbs/day. The effluent total suspended solids monthly average concentration was 182.0
lbs/day, which exceeded the permit limit of 147.7 lbs/day.
The effluent daily maximum phenols concentration was 7.4 lbs/day on May 21st, which
exceeded the permit limit of 2.9 lbs/day. The effluent phenols monthly average
concentration was 2.58 lbs/day, which exceeded the permit limit of 1.4 lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 875% to 1,950% and the
monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 70.4% during May 2008.
The total residual chlorine daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 1,150% on May
14, 2008.
The total suspended solids daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 1.3% to 8.1%
and the monthly average was exceeded by 23.2% during May 2008.
The phenols daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 155.2% and the monthly
average was exceeded by 84.6% during May 2008.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as no monitoring was completed. Fecal
coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal
human health hazards.

Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity and can hinder the gill activity of
fish and smother freshwater mussels and other organisms in large enough
concentrations.
Residual chlorine reacts with organic matter in water and creates disinfection by-products
(trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, etc.), which are toxic to both humans and aquatic
organisms. Residual chlorine is also directly toxic to aquatic organisms.
Phenol, when combined with chlorine, forms chlorinated phenolic compounds with
potential to taint fish tissue and drinking water, thus degrading taste and odor
(organoleptic concerns).
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally. The permittee notes they have increased sampling to discover the
problem areas in the treatment system in an effort to regain compliance.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 19 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with six CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0283 $1,206.20 LV for fecal coliform, TSS, and TRC. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0021 $833.89 LV for COD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.64.
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

PERMIT: NC0004812
FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc - Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
COUNTY: Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE,VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
05/14/08 Weekly
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28 '�
0 350 %60 Daily Maximum Exceeded
None j
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
05/07/08 Weekly
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a 8,2001I ,CjO Daily Maximum Exceeded
None it,1 �
Broth,44.5C
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05 -2008 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
05/21/08 Weekly
#/looml
400rl
5,700/ `3)'�Daily Maximum Exceeded
None ' k
Broth,44.5C
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
05/30/08 Weekly
#/looml
400-/
-3,900" rJ� Daily Maximum Exceeded
None
Broth,44.5C
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
05/31/08 Weekly
#/loom]
200`'
/
v 340.7 ✓ "D4Monthly Geometric Mean
None
Broth,44.5C
Exceeded
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Phenolics, Total Recoverable
05/21/08 Weekly
Ibs/day
2.9
7.4y/l1 Daily Maximum Exceeded
None'
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Phenolics, Total Recoverable
05/31/08 Weekly
Ibs/day
1.4 ✓�
• 2.58Monthly Average Exceeded
None
�,�''l�aily
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05 -2008 001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
05/14/08 Weekly
Ibs/day
249.7
• 253 Maximum Exceeded
None
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
05/21/08 Weekly
Ibs/day
249.7
• 2701/— lly�TSaily Maximum Exceeded
None
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
05/31/08
Ibs/day
147.7
182 �,13, Monthly Average Exceeded
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PERMIT: NC0006033
FACILITY: Town of Cramerton - Eagle Road WWTP
COUNTY: Gaston REGION:
Mooresville Gy'✓�
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MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
05 -2008 001
Effluent
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
05/31/08 Weekly
mg/1
1
1. CP t l Monthly Average Exceeded
None
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�OF w A TF90 Michael F.Easley,Governor
�0 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-c Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 9,2008
W H COZART RECJVED
PHARR YARNS MC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101 SEP 1 0 2008
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment NC DENR MRO
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Permit Number:NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2008-0283
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 219922 in the amount of$1,206.20
received from you dated September 5, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility,and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
ladUL
Dina Sprinkle
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Division of Water Quality
August 12, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 6000
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0283
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,206.20 ($1,125.00 civil penalty+$81.20 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the •
self-monitoring data reported for April 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
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NCDENRtura!!y
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Internet: vvww.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 250.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 125.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total residual chlorine.
$ 125.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 625.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,125.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,206.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and

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(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.

Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714

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Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenanceproblems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
( ate) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0283
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 4/23/08 Fecal coliform 42,000 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 4/30/08 Fecal coliform 6,400 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 4/2/08 Total residual 1,100 µg/L * 28 µg/L (Daily maximum)
chlorine
001 4/23/08 TSS 343.0 lbs/day * 249.7 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 4/30/08 Fecal coliform 401.1 CFU/100 mL * 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

v .
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0283
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,206.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 12, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0283
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,206.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
' (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0283
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 42,000 CFU/100 mL and
6,400 CFU/100 mL on April 23rd and 30th respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of
400/100 mL.
The effluent daily maximum total residual chlorine concentration was 1,100 µg/L on April
2, 2008, which exceeded the permit limit of 28 µg/L.
The effluent daily maximum total suspended solids concentration was 343.0 lbs/day on
April 23, 2008, which exceeded the permit limit of 249.7 lbs/day.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was 401.1 CFU/100 mL, which
exceeded the permit limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 1,500% and 10,400% on
April 23, 2008 and April 30, 2008.
The total residual chlorine daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 3,828.5% on
April 2, 2008.
The total suspended solids daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 37.4% on
April 23, 2008.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 123.4%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as no monitoring was completed. Fecal
coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal
human health hazards.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity and can hinder the gill activity of
fish and smother freshwater mussels and other organisms in large enough
concentrations.

Residual chlorine reacts with organic matter in water and creates disinfection by-products
(trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, etc.), which are toxic to both humans and aquatic
organisms. Residual chlorine is also directly toxic to aquatic organisms.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 17 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with five CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0211 $1,956.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty is unpaid.
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0021 $833.89 LV for COD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $81.20.
7/14,
Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: % MRs Between: 4-2008 and 4 2008 Region: Mooresville
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: %
Major Minor: %
Report Date: 08/04/08 Page: 5 of 16
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: %
Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc - Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY: Gaston
REGION: Mooresville
Limit
Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE
FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
LIMIT
CALCULATED JJ
VALUE / L,, VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION
ACTION
04-2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
04/02/08
Weekly
ug/I
28 ✓
1,100 3,V Daily Maximum Exceeded
None
, —
04 -2008
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
04/23/08
Weekly
#/100ml
400
'/42,000 Ik�Daily Maximum Exceeded
None
Broth,44.5C
04 -2008
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
04/30/08
Weekly
#/100ml
400
6,400 V�IDaily Maximum Exceeded
None
2C�
Broth,44.5C
1�
04 -2008
001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
04/30/08
Weekly
#/100ml
200
401.08" 10) 0 Monthly Geometric Mean
None
Broth.44.5C
Exceeded
04 -2008 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended 04/23/08 Weekly
Ibs/day 249.7 J 343 ✓, 'A a Daily Maximum Exceeded
None (C-a

�pF W A 7- 19Michael F.Easley,Governor
.9 G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
7- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
c Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
July 24, 2008
W H COZART
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939 REcEivED
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment J U L 3 0 2008
Civil Penalty Assessment
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP NC DEAR MRO
Permit Number: NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2008-0211 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 217575 in the amount of$1,956.20
received from you dated July 7, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment
levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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DWQ MooresvilkaAgifirial Office Supervisor
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location One
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1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] 512 N.Salisbury St.
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
.� Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
June 13, 2008
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 5287
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yams Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0211
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,956.20 ($1,875.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for February 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yams, Inc.:
AVA N'o,e Carolina
NCDENR aturally
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwateruualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 937.50 For 3 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 1,875.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,956.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
• Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
•
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
6f/3 2nvif "
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0211
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 2/13/08 Fecal coliform 637 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/20/08 Fecal coliform 655 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/27/08 Fecal coliform 764 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 2/29/08 Fecal coliform 446.8 CFU/100 mL * 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

v .
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0211
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,956.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 13, 2008,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
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ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0211
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $1,956.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0211
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 637 CFU/100 mL, 655
CFU/100 mL, and 764 CFU/100 mL on February 13th, 20th, and 27th respectively, which
exceeded the permit limit of 400/100 mL.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was 446.8 CFU/100 mL, which
exceeded the permit limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 59.3% to 91% during
February 2008.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 123.4%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as no monitoring was completed. Fecal
coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal
human health hazards.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 16 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with five CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0188 $1,3331.20 LV for fecal coliform. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0150 $2,331.20 LV for fecal coliform, BOD, and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0021 $833.89 LV for COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2007-0489 $1,083.89 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $81.20.
6/J7/war
Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 05/21/08 Page: 4 of 15
Permit: %
MRs Between: 2-2008 and 2-2008 Region: Mooresville
'. Violation Category: Limit
Violation Program Category: NPDES VWV
Facility Name: %
Param Name: % County:%
Subbasin: %
Violation Action: % {
Major Minor.
PERMIT: NCO042293
FACILITY: Speciality Lighting Inc - Speciality Lighting
COUNTY: Cleveland
REGION: Mooresville
G�12.✓ Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI LOCATION
VIOLATION UNIT OF
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02 -2008 001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 02/20/08 2 X month #/100ml
400 1,180
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
Broth,44.5C
PERMIT: NC0004812
FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc - Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
COUNTY: Gaston
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE �� VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 02/13/08 Weekly #/100ml ✓400 637 {. Daily Maximum Exceeded None y �t
Broth,44.5C
02 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
02 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
02 -2008 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
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02/20/08 Weekly #/100ml '/400
02/27/08 Weekly #/100ml `J/400
02/29/08 Weekly #/100ml ' 200
655 Daily Maximum Exceeded None *
764 CA t Daily Maximum Exceeded
446.78 l)L-)� Monthly Geometric Mean
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May 29, 2008 '" ' ' ' "17 ' IVED
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Mrs. Marcia Allocco
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610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301 "+��i1, Aco t;,a►er Protection
Mooresville N.C. 28115
Re: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Gaston County,N.C.
Mrs. Allocco,
Please find enclosed our response to the aforementioned N.O.V. from the Compliance
Inspection performed by Mr. Bell and Ms. Hood on April 24, 2008. Many changes are
being implemented to insure that record keeping and plant O&M will be improved.
I have also been assured that personnel, contract or otherwise,will be provided so
as ORC I'll have enough time and people to comply with all relevant NPDES and
Stormwater Permits.
If there are any questions or you need more information please feel free to contact
me at 704-823-2310 or e-mail [e-mail]
Respe fully
es L. Davis
Environmental Manager/ORC
Pharr Yarns LLC
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

COMMENTS:
Record Keeping;
1.No effluent chronic toxicity result was reported on the July 2007 DMR.
2. No downstream temperature was reported on 8/1/07
3.No monthly avg., Max., and min. were reported for flow on Dec. 2007 DMR.
4. The incorrect effluent limits were documented on the DMRs for BOD, TSS,
chromium, and phenols.
5. The color values were not transcribed on the Jan. 08 DMRs.
6. The ORC signed for the permittee on the DMRs without written authorization.
7.No chain-of-custody form for Jan. 08 color analysis could be found.
RESPONSE:
Record Keeping;
1. The July 07 DMR will be amended and resubmitted to Central Files
2. The temperature not being reported for the downstream on 8/1/07 was an
oversight on my part,but the up and downstream temperature have historically
been the same. Better attention to detail in filling out the DMRs should correct this
problem.
3. The avg., max., and min. flow readings were not on the DMRs for Dec. 07 due
to an oversight on my part. As stated above, better attention to detail should
correct this problem
4. The incorrect effluent limits that were documented on the DMRs because our
limits were revised after the last permit was issued. our DMRs are computer
generated and the revised limits were not changed on the DMRs. This was corrected
after the inspectors brought this my attention.
5. The Jan. 08 DMR will be amended and resubmitted to Central Files with the color
values on them. The analysis report was with the laboratory paper work.
6. Permission for the ORC to sign for the permittee has been obtained, copy enclosed,
and forwarded to Raleigh.
7. The chain-of-custody for the color analysis was found and put with color analysis
report.
The record keeping of our facility is being improved by trying to keep all records
for laboratory, field and contract, and the DMRs filed together by month and plants.
COMMENTS:
Laboratory;
1. The annual calibration/verification curve (2007) for the TRC meter could not
be found.
2. The D.O. meter calibrations were not documented on 1/24,and 1/30/08.
RESPENSE:
Laboratory;
1. The annual curve for the TRC meter has still not been located but was performed
after our 2007 inspection as we were told we could use a different lower reporting
threshold. This should not be a problem in the future as Shealy Environmental
Services now performs all testing except D.O. and temperature.

2. The D.O. calibrations were not documented on 1/24 and 1/30/08 due to plant
personnel oversight. Plant personnel have been instructed that closer attention to
detail in documentation of all procedures needs to improve.
COMMENTS:
Effluent Sampling;
1. The facility was collecting time based samples for approximately three months.
2. The sampler tubing needs cleaning/replaced.
3. Composite sampler temperatures were not being monitored or documented.
4. Stormwater drainage system adjacent to the filtration system is connected to
the effluent piping system prior to the sampling point.
RESPONSE:
Effluent Sampling;
1. The facility was collecting time based samples due to broken wires. An electrical
contractor pulled new shielded cable the week of May 9, 2008 and plant personnel
connected the cable to the sampler and flow meter. We are now currently sampling
flow proportional as required.
2. The sampler tubing was cleaned and new tubing is on order to replace it.
3. Composite sampler temperature are now being monitored and recorded, copy of
form enclosed.
4. The stormwater drainage pipe had never been noticed by plant staff until this
inspection. A full investigation of this pipe by plant staff and a contractor was
performed, during a rain event, and no discharge was observed coming from it.
The conclusion of all involved that this is probably an old discharge line from
before the plant was upgraded in 1971 and was just abandoned.
COMMENTS:
Solids Handling Equipment;
1. Residual sludge was observed adjacent to dewatering building.
2. A portion of the supernate was not properly contained and disposed of.
3. Facility staff should divert all stormwater away from floor drainage system.
RESPONSE:
Solids Handling Equipment;
1. The residual sludge observed adjacent to the building was promptly cleaned up
and disposed of with our dewatered sludge.
2. The supernate seen was coming from overflow on the belt press and running down
the wall onto the pad and ground below. A concrete contractor has been notified
and is going to pour a dike around the pad so all supernate will flow to the floor
drains.
3. A swell/ditch was cut into the drive prior to the dewatering building and all storm-
water is now diverted around the building.

COMPOSITE SAMPLER TEMPERATURE LOG
DATE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS

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May 21, 2008
NC DENR
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit NC0004812 Signatories to Permit
Applications and Report
To Whom It May Concern:
In Accordance with State Law we would like to delegate our Environmental Manager,
James Davis to sign our Pharr Yams LLC permit requests, monthly monitoring reports,
and other correspondence concerning this NPDES permit.
Sincerely
r
F d Erickson
Chief Financial Officer
Cc:
Ms. Marcia Allocco
Division of Water Quality
Pharr Yarns,LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAdenville North Carolina 28101-1939 • Phone [phone]

• F WATF Michael F. Easley,Governor
\O�0 ROG William G.Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
111 . Coleen H.Sullins,Director
• > Division of Water Quality
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May 21, 2008
W H COZARTREC L: NED
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101 MAY 2 3 2008
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment NC DENR MRO
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP Permit Number: NC0004812 DWO_Surface Water Protection
Case Number: LV-2008-0150
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 215728 in the amount of$2,331.20 received
from you dated May 14, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083, Ext. 547.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
cc: Central Files
Regional Office Supervisor
One
No Carolina
,Natitrally
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Facility: Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2008-0150
Permit Number: NC0004812
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The effluent daily maximum fecal coliform concentration was 7,280 CFU/100 mL and
6,000 CFU/100 mL on December 5th and 12th respectively, which exceeded the permit
limit of 400/100 mL.
The BOD daily maximum permit concentration was 257.0 lbs/day on December 19, 2007,
which exceeded the permit limit of 181.0 lbs/day.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was 1,601.3 CFU/100 mL, which
exceeded the permit limit of200 CFU/100 mL.
The effluent BOD monthly average concentration was 116.7 lbs/day, which exceeded the
permit limit of 113.0 lbs/day.
The effluent COD monthly average concentration was 673.3 lbs/day, which exceeded the
permit limit of 475.0 lbs/day.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The fecal coliform daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 1,400 and 1,720% on
December 5th and 12th.
The BOD daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 41% on December 19, 2007.
The effluent fecal coliform monthly geometric mean was exceeded by 700.6%.
The effluent BOD monthly average was exceeded by 2.8%.
The effluent COD monthly average was exceeded by 41.7%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as no monitoring was completed. Fecal
coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal
human health hazards. BOD is treated as an in-stream toxicant by the State of North
Carolina because it is an oxygen-consuming waste (as is COD) and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.

4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 14 CPAs against Pharr Yarns, Inc. for the Industrial WWTP during the
life of the permit with four CPAs issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0095 $581.20 LV for fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0021 $833.89 LV for COD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2007-0489 $1,083.89 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2007-0190 $581.50 LV for fecal coliform and COD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $81.20.
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: % MRs Between: 12 2007 and 12-2007 Region: Mooresville
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: %
Major Minor: %
Report Date: 04/07/08 Page: 4 of 14
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0004812 FACILITY: Pharr Yarns Inc - Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP COUNTY: Gaston
Limit Violation
REGION: Mooresville
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE
FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
CALCULATED
VALUE J,&jee VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
12 -2007 001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
12/19/07
Weekly
Ibs/day
LIMIT
r 181
/257 �{t`f Daily Maximum Exceeded
None �bLJ
12 -2007 001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
12/31/07
Weekly
Ibs/day
'113.4
''��o��
/116.67''vY�Monthly Average Exceeded
None — 1 G
12 -2007 001
Effluent
COD, Oxygen Demand,
12/31/07
Weekly
Ibs/day
V 475
J673.3341. J Monthly Average Exceeded
None •- *7: K0
Chem. (High Level)
12 -2007 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
12/05/07
Weekly
#/100m1
�400
7,280 t?' Daily Maximum Exceeded
None�-
Broth,44.5C
12 -2007 001
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
12/12/07
Weekly
#/looml
��
,/400
6,000 kj+Daily Maximum Exceeded
✓ /
None
Broth,44.5C
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
`1200
L�, Geometric Mean
12 -2007 001
Effluent
Broth,44.5C
12/31/07
Weekly
#/loom[
1,601.29 ✓ .,G��`�'onthly
T' Exceeded
None&''_+X_�_
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PERMIT: NCO020036
FACILITY: Town of Stanley - Lola Street WWTP
COUNTY: Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation ��"r- �`�"�— 0 1
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12 -2007 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 12/06/07 2 X week ug/I 28 80 Daily Maximum Exceeded None

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Pharr Yarns Inc., VVWTP December 2007 DMR Geometric Mean Calculations ,
•12/5/2007 7280
12/12/2007 6000
12/19/2007 94
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Monthly Geo.Mean 1601.2906
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�� qp Michael F.Easley,cemor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q < Ce , lc DivisionolenH.ofSullins WaterDire Quality
April 28, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4505 7223
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Cozart
Vice President of Engineering
Pharr Yams, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0150
Dear Mr. Cozart:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2,331.20 ($2,250.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yams, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for December 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yams, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yams, Inc.:
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$ 500.00 For 2 of the two (2)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 750.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly geometric mean
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 750.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for COD.
$ 2,250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 2,331.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;

(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;

(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office.of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)

business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
0.-13fta7r
(Date) o ert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0150
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 12/5/07 Fecal coliform 7,280 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 12/12/07 Fecal coliform 6,000 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 12/19/07 BOD 257.0 lbs/day * 181.0 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
001 12/31/07 Fecal coliform 1,601.3 CFU/100 mL * 200 CFU/100 mL (Monthly geometric mean)
001 12/31/07 BOD 116.7 lbs/day 113.4 lbs/day (Monthly average)
001 12/31/07 COD 673.3 lbs/day * 475.0 lbs/day(Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0150
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,331.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 28, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0150
Assessed Party: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0004812
Amount Assessed: $2,331.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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APR 3 0„7108
April 27, 2008
Mr. Rob Krebbs LTWQ-Surface r;A ,'T r� �11
NCDENR
Surface Water Protection
610 E. Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville,NC 28115
Re: Pharr Yarns, LLC
Space Dye Plant
COC No. NCG170360
Mr. Krebbs,
This letter is in response to a spill into the storm-water drains at our Space Dye
facility that was observed on April 24,2008 during an annual storm-water inspection.
On 4/24/08 inspectors Wes Bell and Donna Hood observed a foreign substance
discharging from a storm drain during a routine inspection. I notified the plant
engineer, Mr. Jimmy Simpson, of this discharge. He located the source of the
spill, a leaking yarn finish pump, and immediately stopped the discharge.
A team of maintenance personnel were then dispatched to clean up the spill.
All finish was pumped out of the spill way in to 55 gallon drums which will be
emptied into our wastewater treatment plant.
The yarn finish was able to reach the storm drain via a crack in the concrete
floor and enter the drain under the plant. A temporary patch was placed on the
crack to prevent further spillage. A permanent repair of the floor will be done
the week of 4/28/08,to insure this doesn't happen again.
If you have any question please feel free to contact me @ 704-823-2310 or
704-813-9342.
espe tfully,
es L. Davis
Environmental Manager
Pharr Yarns, LLC

v ry mlcnael r.tasley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Uy �
> r Golsen H.Sullins,Director
p j - ♦.� Division of Water Quality
April 1,2008
REcEivED
MIKE CHURCH
PHARR YARNS INC
PO BOX 1939
MC ADENVILLE NC 28101 APR 3 2008 •
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment NC DENR MRO
Civil Penalty Assessment DWO-SJr face Water Protecti
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP On
Permit Number:NC0004812
Case Number: LV-2008-0095
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 213881 in the amount of$581.20 received
from you dated March 26, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility,and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083,Ext. 547.
Sincerely,
jiorzLja,
Dina Sprinkle
cc: Central Files
Regional Office Supervisor
I�o��`�tthhCarolina
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone] "'tura/I
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

\pF W AT�R4 Michael F.Easley,GobP
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'IAN/ Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
March 11, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4505 7001
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Church
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2008-0095
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $581.20 ($500.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against Pharr Yarns, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for November 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004812. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Pharr Yarns, Inc. violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Pharr Yarns, Inc.:
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$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0004812, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 581.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
3/11/OK ///:?-e 6 �(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0095
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Fecal coliform 2,140 CFU/100 mL * 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
001 Total suspended solids 314.0 lbs/day * 249.7 lbs/day (Daily maximum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PHARR YARNS, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004812 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0095
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $581.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 11,2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE