NC0028169_Correspondence_19980529

NPDES DOCU ENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0028169
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May 29, 1998
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
• James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
2, Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 29, 1998
Walter A. Rippey, Plant Manager
Carolina Solite Corporation
Post Office Box 987
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-0987
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0003150
Carolina Solite Corporation
Treatment Works Pond
Rock Washing Recycle System
Stanly County
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In accordance with the renewal request received March 18. 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0003150. dated May 29, 1998, to the Carolina Solite Corporation for the continued operation of the subject
rock washing recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003150 issued April 4, 1996, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please
pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes,
and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
if you need additional information concerning this matter. please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at (919)
733-5083 extension 547.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Stanly County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office. Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMIVIISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and
other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION 1S HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Carolina Solite Corporation
Stanly County
'FOR THE
continued operation of a rock washing recycle system consisting of a 6.8 acre (at normal water level) recycle pond
with a recycle pump and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Carolina Solite Corporation's
rock washing operation and dust control operation and to accept drainage from the surrounding 335 acre watershed
including the coal stockpile area, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to therenewal request
received March 18, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003150 issued April 4, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: .
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and
other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is
a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
(Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
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7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge
of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment'facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the treatment works pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
11. One water sample from the treatment works pond shall be taken every February, June and October and
analyzed for the following parameters:
TDS
Cadmium
Copper
Barium
Mercury
TOC
Arsenic
Chromium
Nickel
pH
Total Suspended Solids
Lead
Manganese
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected, additional sampling and analysis
using EPA Methods 624 and 625. Results of the 'Method 625 test should include the
largest peaks.
12. The treatment works pond shall be divided into four equal quadrants. Sediment from
quadrant shall be sampled annually in October for the following parameters:
pH
Copper
Barium
Mercury
Cadmium
Chromium
Nickel
TOC
Arsenic
Lead
Manganese
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected, additional sampling and analysis
using EPA Methods 624 and 625. Results of the Method 625 test should include the
largest peaks.
shall be conducted
identity of the ten
the center of each
shall be conducted
identity of the ten
13. The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Supervisor, on or before the 1' day of March of each year. The results shall be sent to:
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
14. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system
constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2)
50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of
Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation
action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems
midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of
standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee.
15. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
16. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
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17. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent malfunctions and
deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the
environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs,
or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for
a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other
permitting authority, upon request.
18. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records
that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
19. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
20. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
21. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
21. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
22. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-
1699, 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 wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatmentof significant amounts
of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin
or tank, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders 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 treatment 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; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit
Iimitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5)
days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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23. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be
in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of
the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .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 15A NCAC 8A .0202.
24. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon
receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if
warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may
deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the enty-ninth day of May, 1998
NORTH OLIINA NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003150
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P.O. BOX 987 • ALBEMARLE. NORTH CAROLINA 28002 • PHONE: [phone]
VIA HARD DELIVERY
December 1, 1994
Mr. Sean Gorris
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
NPDES Permits Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
RE:
Carolina Solite Corporation
Draft NPDES Permit (Permit No. NC0028169)
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Gorris:
Carolina Solite Corporation is in receipt of the subject permit.
Upon review of the subject permit, Carolina Solite Corporation
requests that each comment provided below be addressed prior to
permit issuance or the effective date of December 6, 1994:
a. Section A: Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements (002):
We are not aware of the basis for the 0.36 MGD monthly
average discharge limitation for effluent flow. In order for
Carolina Solite to determine its acceptability, we need to review
the method for which this value was calculated or determined. In
addition, we need to review the justification for performing acute
toxicity at the 90-10 ratio for both outfalls. Please provide
copies of all stream modeling and calculations performed.
b. Part III - Other Requirements: Addition of Section G -
Sludge Handling Requirement. Please clarify "... resolve all
matters involving sludge handling ..." This condition is overly
vague, open-ended and non-specific. It fails to identify if it is
reasonable or feasible. We request the Department to work with us
in the permitting process to clarify or remove this requirement
prior to the permit issuance date. In addition, we are unaware of
any outstanding issues regarding our present sludge handling
practices which warrant the inclusion of this permit condition.

Mr. Gorris
Draft NPDES Permit (Permit No. NC0028169)
December 1, 1994
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If you have any additional questions or require further
clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 474-
3155 or Mr. Stephen P. Holt at [phone].
Sincerely,
Adrianne M. McLain
Coordinator, Environmental Affairs
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cc: John M. Kuiken
Walter A. Rippey
Stephen P. Holt

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Note for Marcia Toler-McCullen
From: Carla Sanderson
Date: Wed, Aug 3, 1994 10:32 AM
Subject: FW: Carolina Solite
To: Marcia Toler-McCullen
FYI - see below.
From: Sean Goris on Wed, Aug 3, 1994 10:29 AM
Subject: RE: Carolina Solite
To: Carla Sanderson
Yes the general permit was a mistake. I have sent a wasteload request down (on 6/24) for
NC0028169 and I belive Michelle is handing it.
From: Carla Sanderson on Wed, Aug 3, 1994 10:27 AM
Subject: Carolina Solite
To: Sean Goris
NPDES No. NC0028169
Marcia has this facility on our database as a General Permit No. NCG020165 per information
received from Don Safrit this year.
Please let us know if this was a mistake. I believe that it should not be a GP since there are
contaminants in the waste.
Thanks!
J 1,.)aT G o _n