NC0006521_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 6, 2000
RICK KILPATRICK
SPECTRUM DYED YARNS/PIEDMONT
P 0 BOX 609
KINGS MOUNTAIN NC 28086
DEP
OCT
MITISION ;It NANAGENTo-
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Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit
Permit No. NC0006521
SPECTRUM DYED YARNS/PIEDMONT
Gaston County
Dear RICK KILPATRICK:
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES Permit,
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office have confirmed that this Permit is no longer
required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES Permit No, NC0006521 is
rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to again discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters,
you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES Perniit. Operating a facility without
a valid NPDES Permit will subject the responsible: party to a civil penalty of up to
$10„000 per day,
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, :I would suggest that you contact
the Water Qualiiy staff, Mooresville 'Regional Office at [phone],
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville -.Water Quality Regional Supervisor - w/attachmens
Point Source Branch Dave Goodrich
Operator Training and Certification
Point Source Compliance - Robert Farmer w/attachments
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Cenler, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF ATER QU TY
Sep tember 1, 2000
Memo T Robe: t Farmer
From: P\Bex Gleason 2'
Prepared y Samar B .- hazale
Subject:
Spectrum Dyed Yarns/Piedmont 5
Permit No. NC0006521
Gaston County
Please find enclosed a permit rescission request for the
subject fa-ityk The Permit was issued on August September
1996, with an expiration date of August 31, 2001. The need for the
subject permit ceased since the facility eliminated the discharge
by connecting to the City of Belmont Sewer System on June 1 ,, 2000.
Please remove the permit from your tracking system.
If you have any questions regarding this ratter, pleaae
advise
SC

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 5, 2000
RICK KILPATRICK
SPECTRUMDYED YARNS/PIEDMONT
P 0 BOX 609
KINGS MOUNTAIN NC 28086
Dear RICK KJLPATRICK:
DENR
Subject: Acknowledgement of Rescission Request
SPECTRUM DYED YARNS/PIEDMONT
NPDES Permit No. NC0006521
GASTON County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that NPDES Permit No. NC0006521
be rescinded. Your request indicated that this permit is no longer needed.
By copy of this letter, I am requesting confirmation from our Mooresville Regional.
Office that this permit is no longer needed. After verification by the Regional Office that
the permit is no longer needed, NPDES Permit No. NC0006521 will be rescinded.
If there is a need for any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate
to contact Robert Farmer at [phone], ext. 531.
Sincerely,
Shannon Langley,. Supervisor
Point. Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
cc: Mooresville Water Quality Regional Supervisor - w/attachments
Point Source Branch - Dave Goodrich - w/attachmentts
Poini Source Branch = Robert Farmer - w/attachments
Central Files- w/attachments
1617 h+lail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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June 1, 2000
Mr, David A. Goodrich
NCDENR-DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0006521
Spectrum Dyed Yarns / Piedmont Plant
Gaston County
Mr. Goodrich:
I am writing in reference to the above NPDES permit issued to Spectrum's plant in operation in
Belmont, NC. This permit has been in existence for several years in order to allow the discharge
of softener backwash waters to the Catawba River. As changes in technology have occurred, the
volumes of water have decreased to a point where it is now more economically feasible to include
this discharge with our plant process waste which is discharged to the City of Belmont's WWTP.
Therefore, Spectrum requests that NPDES Permit # NC0006521 be rescinded as all discharges to
the surface waters of North Carolina have been permanently suspended and all systems changed
to allow the inclusion of this discharge in our normal process wastewater.
If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at
[phone].
Your assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Rick Kilpat.
Safety & Environmental Affairs Ma
29TH FW00
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30 BARNES RD
P 0. BOX 1399
M ,RION, NC .28752
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NPLES FACILITY AND PERMIT DATA 07/03/00 09:59:16
CPATE OPTION TRXID SNU KEY MC0006521
2ERSONAL DATA FACILITY APPLYING FOR PERMIT
FACILITY NAME> SPECTRUM DYED YARNS/PIEDNON*** COUNTY> GASTON
ADDRESS:
MAILING (REQUIRED) LOCATION (REQUIRED)
STREET: P 0 BOX 609
CITY: RINGS MOUNTAIN ST
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE CONTACT> WILSON
1=PROPOSED,2=EXIST,38-OLOSED
LAT 3514179 L)NG:
'DATE APP RCVD
IIIDATE STAFF REP REQS
DATE STAFF REP RCVD
DATE TO P NOTICE
DATE OT AG CM1 REQS
DATE OT AG COM RCVD
LATE TO EPA
DATE FROM EPA
REGION
93
STREET: 161 PIEDMONT ROAD
NC ZIP 28086 CITY: :ELNONT ST NC ZIP 28012
DATE FEE PAID: 02/12/96 AMOUNT: 300(00
PERSON IN CHARGE RICE KILPATRICK
2 1=NAJ0R02=MINOR 2 1FN319,2=NON-MUN 2
98100540 N=NEW,M=NODIFICATION,R=REISSUE> R
02/12/96 WASTELOAD REQS 05/30/96
(2/12/96 WASTELOAD RCVD 05/30/96
02/22/96 SCH TO ISSUE 08803/98
6/19/96 DATE DRAFT PREPARED / /
/ / DATE DENIED
/ DATE RETURNED
/ / DATE ISSUED
/
/ /
08/26/96 ASSIGN/CHANGE PERMIT
/ / EXPIRATION DATE 08/31/01
FEE CODE ( 4 ) 18(>10MOD),2=(>1M1D))30-E>0,1MCD),48(<0,1M6D),58SF,69-(GP28)64)39),
28(GP49,73)8=(GP76)9=(3P13,34,30,52)0-8(NOFEE) DISCO' 21 CONBILL ( )
COMMENTS: FORMERLY DIXIE YARNS/PERMIT RESCISSION REQUESTED 6/1/2090 - RE
MESSAGE: *** DATA MODIFIED SUCCESSFULLY ***

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr,, P.E., Director
Mr. Rick Kilpatrick
Spectrum Dyed Yarns, .Inc.
P.O. &1x 609
Kings \1ountai.'., North Carolina 28086
Dear Mr.
ic.k:
August 26, 1996
NPDES Persn.it issuance
Permit No. NC0006521
Spectrum Dyed Yarns ! Piedmont Plant
Gaston Coun'(1,„
In accordance with the aL placation for a discharge permit received on February 12, 1996„ the Division is
-ardmg herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
ute. 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US
nta! Protection Agency- dated December 6, 1983,
ampiinf requirements contained in this permit are unacceF
to ou, y°cau have the riit to an ag upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt c.�t this letter. This request must he in the forrrt of a yyritten petition, conforming to Chapter 1.50B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed s itir the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer
27.447, Raleiy:,h, Nc rth C arcriina 27611- 4.17, tr:niess such demand is made, this decision shall be final and.
binding.
Please take notice than prrn its as t at transferable Part 11, E.4. addresses the requirements to he followed
in easek c : fat g iaa ownership oar control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division rat Water Quality or. permits. required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management
Act rar any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required,
if yr+ta have an.v questions concerning this permit, please contact Susan Wilson at telephone number !S19;l
777 083 extension 555.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
Sincerely,
d By
ch
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E.
r
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh„ North Carolena 27626-0535
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PemU.NH0006521
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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 Niangement Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastem, ater from a facility located at
Piedmont Plant
161 Piedmont Road
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving 'wiiters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) 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.
The permit shall become effective October 1, 1996.
This pet -Ifni and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2001,
Signed this day August 26, 1996,
Biginal.,BigniBJ BY
• Bayiti Gloodelyil
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.R., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission

is hercl:iy authorized to:
Permit No. NC0006521
SUPPLE -s'NT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Inc,
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MOZRESVILE RESiiiNAL OFFICE
('ontinue to discharge water softener backwash from facilities 'mated at Piedmont Plant, 161
Piedmont Road Behnont Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit). and
Discharge from said treatment NVorks at the location specified on the attached map into Catawba
River (Lake NVylie) which is classified Class WS-IV and B waters in the Catawba River Basin,

ROAD CLASSIFICATION
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Spectrum Dyed Yarns
NC0006521
Gaston County
Water Softening Plant
Filtered Backwash
Belmont Quadrangle
North Carolina Gaston County
7.5 minute series

A. ( EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING RI DIJIREMENTS FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
out Dil(s) serial numhcr 001 - WATER SOFTENEII. I3ACKWAS1I. Soda discharges shall he
specified below:
Effluent Etigraciellstics
Flow
Total Suspended Solids
▪ Settleable Solids
Turbidity
Iron
▪ Total Residual Chlorine
Aluminum
Discharge Limitation%
Mon. AvgDay Max Moni Avg. 0lly
30.0 napil
0.1 mlil
*
45..0 regil
0.2
Permit
lIennittee is authorized to
limited and inonitored by
No. NC000652
discharge from
the permittee as
clililloPing Requirement
Meas„urergent
EfiAllikid n Eit
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Loipiatigg
Instantaneous E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
* Sample locations: E Effluent, U Upstream, D Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

FAI T I
ae ti rn B Schedule cat o pliance
The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified or discharges rn accordance
with the following schedule.
Per tree shall comply with Final Etfluertt Limitations by the
specified below;
Perrn ttee shall at all tubes pro de the operation and.
existing facilities at optirriurn efficiency.:
No later than 14 calendar days foliawing a date identified in
the pennittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements,
date p
the perm it unless
necessary to operate the
the above schedule of compliance,
the case of specific actions being
noncompliance. In the latter case,
remedial actions taken, and the

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Page l of l4
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
I. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environrnent, Health and Natural. Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North. Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
n
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit
The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each.
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

Part I
Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration,'' other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values), The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the 'Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "'daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration"' for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
g,
The "quarterly average concentration"' is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December,

Pan II
Page 3 of 14
7, Other Ivleasurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month,
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which, occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sarnple intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow,
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters,
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values,
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1)-
c, Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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Page 4 of 14
10, Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling,
11. Hazardous Substa
1
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act,
SECTION. GENERAL CONDITION
1. Dirty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41
Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a peimit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215,6A]
d, Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation„ with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000,

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Page 5 of 14
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319, Furthemiore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215,75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5, Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit,
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit,

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and 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„
11. 5*gnatory, Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1)
(3)
For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"'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.'"

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Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause, The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition,
Permit Modification, Revocation and Reis, uanCe, or Termination.
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215,1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National.
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility,
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina. General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the perrnittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission, The perrnittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8.A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. ProperQperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.

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It shall not be a defense for a perrnittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass, If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The perrnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit, (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a perrnittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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a. Definition.
"'Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based perrnit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based perrnit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permi t.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
perrnittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
2.
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Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period.
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section.
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and

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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tapering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by irnprisonrnent for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
b. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. .Recording Re
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permute
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b, The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee"s premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REOUIREMENT
I Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The pemtittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
This perinit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. MonitoTing Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit,
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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6, Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a , The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the perrnit
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours,
7. Other NortcornpliancQ
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit,
Other Inform tion
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatrnent facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.

Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
1OE Availability bilit of Repo
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Except for data determine to be confidential under NCGS 1 3- 15 3la)() or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices ca the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 1 3- 15,1(b)(2) or
in Section ,309 of the Federal Act;
a f esfor ;Fats ihcati n of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false stateent
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, iricluding monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART 111
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ugfl) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug11) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mgll) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b: That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"';
(I) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL Aid INISTER G AND COMPLIANCE MONITOR IN I I MENTS
The perrnittee must pay the annual administering and compliancemonitoring fee within 30
t days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H „ 1 (b)(4) may cause this Division to Mitiate action to

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 20, 1996
Mr. Rick Kilpatrick
Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Inc
Post Office Box 609
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0006521
Spectrum Dyed/Piedmont Plant
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Kilpatrick:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0006521 was
issued on August 26, 1996 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed
any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or
operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or
approved by this Agency. If you have not received these forms,
they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms,
please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed
a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus
instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all
applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be
submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance
monitoring fee may be required for your facility. You will soon be
receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent
enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Voice 704-663-1699
FAX [phone]
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Mr. Rick Kilpatrick
September 20, 1996
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The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that
you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit- This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded or transferred to another
party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:ls

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr, Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
February 12,1996
Richard S. Kilpatrick, Environmental Affairs Manager
Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Incorporated
PX.). Box 609
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal
Spectrum Dyed Yarn,-; -- Piedmont Plant
NPDES No. NC0006521
Gaston County
Dear Mr, Kilpatrick:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the, following, documents on Fehruary
Application form,
'%) Request for NPDES renewal,
Application processing fee of S 300,00,,
DEr, OF
ENVIRPN VNT, t E,AL`111;
NATURAL Izr.sr)Lsk.cEs
FEB 1 9 1996
This application. has been assigned to Susan Wilson (919/733-5083, Ext. 555) of the Permits and
Engineering Unit for review. I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that. our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge.
You will be advised of any further comments, recommendations, questions or other
information necessary for the review of the application.
If you have any questions concerning this 'permit, please contact me at the number listed above,
cc: Mooresville 'Regional Office
Permit Application File
Sincerely,
7
Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer
NPDES Group
Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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N. C, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,. HEALTH,. AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P. 0_ BOX 2953,5., RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
NATIONAL. POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
Name, address, location„ and telephone number of facility producing discharge
Spectrum Dyes Yarns, Inc. - Piedmont Pant
A. Narne„
B. Mailing address:
1. Street address P° Box 609
2 city Kings Mountain
Cleveland 5 zrp 28086
4, County
C Location:
1161 Piedmont Rd.
. Street
2. City BelmOnit 3 Count Gaston
4, State NC
3, State . NC
Telephone No 7011-825-1514,
Area
Code
2., SIC
(Leave blank;
185
3_ Number of employees
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly ,owned waste treatment facility and to the hest of your knowledge you are not
required to obtain a discharge permit, proceed to item 4, Otherwise proceed directly to item 5,
4, If you meet the condition stated above, check here fl and supply the information asked for below. After completing
these iterns, please complete the date, title, and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing
office without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving .waste
B, Facility receiving waste:
Name
Street address
3. City 4, County
5. State 6, ZIP
5, EN Principal product, L raw material (Check one) Dyed Yarn
6, principal process: Textile Package Yarn Dyer
Maximum amount of lrincipalyroduct 'xroduceci or raw material consumer per Check one)
1:99
ftisis
(1)
A Da
13„Ntonth
C. Year
100-199
(2)
200-499
(3)
5oo-c)90
(4 )
-4999
5
.5000-9999
(6)
10,000-
49,,999
(71
50.000 or
mote
(8)
.\ la ximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumer, reported in item 7, a bov , 15 1 ( asLlred in
(( heck one)
A. X.1 pounds 13, [11 tons C 1,1 barrels D. ribushel'; ccittare feet r ri gallons G '' 1 pieces or units It 1:1 other, specify
,:„.

Check here if discharge occurs all yea
Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
—1Januiry° 2. L ]February
8, August
e
Check how may days per week
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only
g day
etc. daily average
4. fApril 5.
0 L_ October
02-3
(check as applicable).
How, gallons per operating day
714
6 June
11. L_ November
4. [ 6-7
Volume treated I efcre discharging
(percent,)
0
ater, daily average
tirng day for
times}
58,000
a
11. if any of the three types of waste water identified in item 10, either treated. or untreated, are discharged to places
other than surface waters, check below as app'liicable.
E.
Municipal sewer system,
Underground well
Septic tank
Evaporation lagoon or pond
Other, spec_if',.,
12. Number of separate discharge points;
A. [1 13. 12-3 C. Li4-5
[76ornno
1 dame of receive g wateror water: Catawba River (Lake
ylie
12 Does your discharge contain or is it passible for your discharge to contain one tar more of tfoe .follow
added as a result of your saperatiorns, acti vibes,. or processes: ammo tea, cyanide, ;aluminw
cadnvu.m, chromium, copper. lead, rnercury, nickel, slenium, zinc, phenols, oil and grease, and chlorine (residua
A. TT _.._.€Yes B. NI
1 certih' that 4 am farrailiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such iriforranation i true, complete, and accurate.
e
S. Kiipatrick
saute of Person Signing
Envirentrtental Affairs Manager
FETitle
af x .9 Mee,
Date Application Signed
lapis
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(4) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any faise statement
representation, or certification in anv application, record, report, plait, or other document (des or required to be maintained
under .Article .al or regulations o,gennent d._ommission implementing that Article, or who falsifies,
tampers with, or knewly renders inaccurate giant•, re cnr tern); car mr nitr ring device or method required to be operated or
maintained under .Article 21 Or regulations of tcniegat Commission implementing that Article, shall
he t4ui1ty of a misd,enteanor punishable by a fine not to exceed imprisonment not to exceed six nnonths, or by
both. (1 S 1.-.S.C. Section 1.001 provides a punishment by a fine of n Sl0,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
ears, ar both, for a similar otfense.)

PERMIT NO.: NC521.
PERMifi E NAME:
Facility Status: Exis
NPDES WASTE LOAD
Dixie Yarns, Inc. / Piedmont Processing
g
Permit Status: Rene
Major Minor
Pipe No.:
Design Capacity: NL MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow): IC i
Comments:
* backwash from
e
softener
TREAM INDEX: 114 i 221
CEIVING STREAM: Cata
Class: W S-I11 and B
River (1 e Wylie)
Sub -Basin: 03-08 34
Reference USGS Quad: G
4NE, Belmont
County: Gaston
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 5/31/91 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
None to SC Border
Requested by:
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
a
ch
TION
4
Drainage Area
Date Rec.
2
1.0 kx-`4a
010-4-eel
.z.ol( Avg. Streamflow (cfs): 3 01
7Q10 (cfs) 3 .21 Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
Toxicity Lirnits:1WC
Instrearn Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream
Downstream
Effluent
Characteristics
D.O. (mg/1)
TSS (mg/1)
F. Col. (%100 mi)
pH (SU)
30Q2 (cfs)
Acute/Chronic
come,
Location /..).
Location O.l In
Jule Shanklin
Date:

VEZ)
utlitSiON Of ENVIRONMCNAL MANAtialali
DEC 4 990
mommmix Request No.:
&Emma wan
ASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM
Facility Name: Dixie Yarns/Piedmont Processing
NPDES No.: NC0006521
Type of Waste: Industrial
Status: Existing/Renewal
Receiving Stream.: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
Classification: WS-III, B
Subbasin: 30834 Drainage area:
County: Gaston Summer 7Q10:
Regional Office: MooresvilleWinter 7Q10:
Requestor: Jule Shanklin Average flow:
Date of Request: 10/11/90 30Q2:
Quad: G14NE
RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS
EXISTING
Wasteflow (mgd): monitor
TSS (mg/1): 30
Settleable Solids (m1/1): 0.1
pH (su) 6-9
Chlorides (mg/1): no limit
PROPOSED
monitor
30
0.1
6-9
monitor
03
2011 sq mi
329 cfs
cfs
3016 ofs
o t s
The TEMPERATURE of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the
temperature of the receiving stream by more than 2.8 C and in no case cause
the ambient temperature to exceed 327C.
The discharge shall not cause the TURBIDITY of the receiving stream to
exceed 50 NTU.
-----------------------MONITORING -------
PARAMETERS: Temperature. Turbididty, Conductivity
Upstream (Y/N): Y Location:0.1 miles upstream
Downstream (Y/N): Y Location:0.1 miles downstream
Discharge consists of backwash from water softening process; NaC1 added.
Concentration of Chlorides in effluent calculated to exceed the standard
for water supplies (200 mgfi). Recommend effluent monitoring.
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instream Asement
Regional Supervisor: U .14,4
Permits & Encjineering: 66
RETURN TUSsRCAL SUPPORT KY:
Date:
oalRa: /0
Dat.e: (Jo_
Date: