NC0029246_Permit (Issuance)_20040526

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NC0029246
Linwood Yard
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NCDENR
Mr. C.J. Wehrmeister
V.P. Safety and Environmental
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
110 Franklin Road SE, Box 13
Roanoke, Virginia 24042
Dear Mr. Wehrmeister:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 26, 2004
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0029246
Linwood Yard
Davidson County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
Division personnel have reviewed your request to eliminate several parameters from the permit
NC0029246. Based on applicable rules and policies the following modifications to the permit have been
implemented:
• Monitoring requirements for MBAS were eliminated from the permit. After the latest changes
implemented during the Triennial Review, the MBAS standard only applies to waters classified as Water
Supply.
• The monitoring frequency for Phenols was reduced to monthly.
• The monitoring frequency for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) was reduced to monthly.
The request to eliminate Chronic Toxicity, Phenols and TSS from the permit cannot be granted.
Phenols is a water quality limited parameter and should be monitored in accordance with 15A NCAC
2B.0508. However, due to the facility's low levels of Phenols and TSS, the Division has reduced the
monitoring to monthly.
As for Chronic Toxicity testing, in 15A NCAC 2B.0208 the Division is mandated to protect waters
from toxic impacts. Further, toxicity test limits are applied to discharges of complex wastewater as per 15A
NCAC 2B .0508. The minimum monitoring frequency for toxicity testing is defined as quarterly.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center. 1 800 623-7748

Issuance of Permit NC0029246
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(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision
shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Sergei Chernikov at telephone
number [phone], extension 594.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit

Permit NC0029246
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,
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spencer Yard
I-85 Exit 88
Linwood, North Carolina
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as High Rock Lake in the Yadkin Pee Dee 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 July 1, 2004.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2009
Signed this day May 26, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan Klimek, P.E.
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0029246
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.
Norfolk Southern Railway Company is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a 0.317 MGD industrial wastewater treatment system (Outfall 011) and a
stormwater control system (Outfalls 001 through 010) at the Spencer Yard, located off I-85 (Exit
88) near Linwood in Davidson County. The industrial wastewater treatment system includes the
following components:
> Track collection pans
> Bar screen
> Grit chamber
> Oil skimmers
> Equalization basin
> Chemical feed
> pH adjustment
> Dissolved air flotation unit
> Flocculator
> Clarifier
> Aerated polishing pond
> Flow meter
> Sludge drying beds
The stormwater control system includes the following components:
> Grit chamber
. > Stabilization basin
> Effluent control structure
2. Discharge (at the location specified on the attached map) treated industrial wastewater (Outfall
011) from said treatment works into the South Potts Creek, currently a class C water in the Yadkin
Pee Dee River Basin, and stormwater (Outfalls 001 through 010) into High Rock Lake, currently a
Class WS-V water in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin.

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Permit NC0029246
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (011)
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge treated industrial wastewater from outfall 011. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average,
(Ibs/daft)
Daily
Maximum
(Ibs/day)
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location1
Flow
0.317 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent
or Effluent
Oil and Grease
30.0 mglL
60.0 mglL
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
36.0 mg/L
54.0 mg/L
95.2
142.8
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
79.3
119.0
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Turbidity2
2/Month
Grab
U, D
Phenols
0.032 mg/L
0.08
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Boron3
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, U, D
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, U, D
pH4
Between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity5
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Notes:
1. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 25 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds
these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause an increase in the turbidity in the
receiving water.
3. The following detection limits shall be met: boron (250 µg/1).
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 29%; March, June, September, and December; see A. (2).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0029246
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (001-010)
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge stormwater from Outfalls 001 through 010. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency'
Sample Type2
Sample
Location3
Total Flow, MG4
Annually
Grab
RSDO
Total Rainfall, inches4
Annually
Storm Event Duration, minutes4
Annually
Oil and Grease
30.0 mg/L
Annually
Grab
RSDO
Total Suspended Residue
100.0 mg/L
Annually
Grab
RSDO
Phenols
Annually
Grab
RSDO
pH5
Annually
Grab
RSDO
Qualitative Monitoring6:
Color
Odor
Clarity
Floating solids
Foam
Oil sheen.
Semi -Annually
All SDOs
Notes:
1. Measurement Frequency. Stormwater runoff shall be sampled once per year during a representative storm event, as defined
in Part V of this permit.
2. Sample Type. If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from
the pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response to a
storm event exceeding a ten-year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative monitoring
shall be performed.
3. Sample locations: RSDO- Representative Stormwater Discharge Outfalls; these locations shall be the nearest point after
final treatment but prior to actual discharge to or mixing with the receiving waters from stormwater outfalls 005 and 008.
SDO- Stormwater Discharge Outfall; qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each SDO regardless of RSDO sampling
(see footnote 6).
4. For each sampled representative storm event the total flow, total rainfall, and storm event duration must be monitored.
Total flow shall be either: a) measured continuously; b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the
amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall; or c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20
minute intervals during the rainfall event.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
6. Qualitative Monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall (SDO) for the purpose of evaluating the
effectiveness of the SPPP and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests are required. Qualitative
monitoring does not need to be performed during a representative storm event. Semiannual monitoring shall be performed
once in spring (April -June) and once in fall (September -November).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly)
The treated industrial wastewater discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 29%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly 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 March, June, September, and December.
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: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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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A. (4) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
The Permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as the Plan. This Plan
shall be considered public information in accordance with Part II, Standard Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 10 of
this individual NPDES permit. The Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
1. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the potential pollutant sources
which may be expected to contribute to contamination of stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain
the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map), showing
the facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters, the name of the
receiving water(s) to which the stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a
municipal separate storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor process
areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and waste disposal practices.
(c) A site map drawn to scale with the distance legend indicating location of industrial activities
(including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and loading and unloading areas),
drainage structures, drainage areas for each outfall and activities occurring in the drainage area,
building locations, existing BMPs and impervious surfaces, and the percentage of each drainage
area that is impervious. For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants which
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility during the 3 previous
years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges. The certification statement will be signed in accordance with the requirements found in
Part II, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 11.
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a narrative description of
the materials management practices employed which control or minimize the exposure of significant
materials to stormwater, including structural and nonstructural measures. The stormwater management
plan, at a minimum, shall incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods of
operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of materials and processes to
stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall prevent exposure of all storage areas, material
handling operations, and manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of
exposure is not practical, the stormwater management plan shall document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Schedule. A schedule to provide secondary containment for bulk storage
of liquid materials, storage of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals, or storage of hazardous substances to
prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. If the secondary containment
devices are connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices [which shall be secured with a
locking mechanism] and any stormwater that accumulates in the containment area shall be at a
minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow,
prior to release of the accumulated stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found
to be uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records documenting
the individual making the observation, the description of the accumulated stormwater and the date
and time of the release shall be kept for a period of five years.

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(c) BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to
be considered such as, but not limited to, oil and grease separation, debris control, vegetative filter
strips, infiltration and stormwater detention or retention, where necessary. The need for structural
BMPs shall be based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of stormwater
discharges.
(d) Locomotive Sanding Areas (applicable to Rail Transportation only). The plan must describe
measures that prevent or minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from areas used for
locomotive sanding. The facility shall consider covering sanding areas, minimizing stormwater
runon/runoff, appropriate sediment removal practices to minimize the offsite transport of sanding
material by stormwater, or other equivalent measures.
(e) Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas. The plan must describe measures that prevent or
minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment
cleaning. The facility shall consider performing all cleaning operations indoors, covering the
cleaning operation, ensuring that all washwater drain to the wastewater treatment system (i.e., not
the stormwater drainage system), collecting the stormwater runoff from the cleaning area and
providing treatment or recycling, or other equivalent measures. If connection to the wastewater
treatment system is not available to the facility and cleaning operations take place outdoors, the
cleaning operations shall take place on grassed or graveled areas to prevent point source
discharges of the washwater into the storm drains or surface waters. Where cleaning operations
can not be performed as described above and when operations are performed in the vicinity of a
storm drainage collection system, the drain is to be covered with a portable drain cover during clean
activities. Any excess ponded water shall be removed and properly handled by pump to the
wastewater treatment system prior to removing the drain cover. Detergents used outdoors shall be
biodegradable and the pH adjusted to be in the range of 6 to 9 standard units.
(f)
Remote Fueling Operations. If remote fueling (or other vehicle maintenance activities ) are
conducted at off site locations but coordinated from the permitted facility, the plan shall include a
component that describes the stormwater management practices and BMPs used to prevent and/or
minimize the contamination of stormwater from such activities.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) shall incorporate an
assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials inventory of the facility. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site
at all times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills
or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site stormwater
specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may not be sufficient to
completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common elements of the SPCC with the
SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative maintenance program shall
be developed. The program shall document schedules of inspections and maintenance activities of
stormwater control systems, plant equipment and systems. Inspection of material handling areas and
regular cleaning schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program.
5. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a minimum on an
annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and preventative maintenance activities for
all personnel involved in any of the facility's operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific position(s)
responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented and position assignments provided.

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7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in design, construction,
operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to
surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual
basis.
The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit a time schedule to the
Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in
writing (in accordance with Part II, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 11) to the Director that the
changes have been made.
8. Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stormwater systems on at least a
semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once during the spring (April - June).
The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities performed shall be documented, recording date
and time of inspection, individual(s) making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's
stormwater control systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements, inspections and
maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the log of the sampling data and of
activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance
activities. Such documentation shall be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the
Director or his authorized representative immediately upon request.

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PART V
STORMWATER DEFINITIONS
1. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the
form of a process, activity, or physical structure.
2. Stormwater Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including the
collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
3. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground
storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage
containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity of greater than
1,320 gallons.
4. Stormwater Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively
monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
5. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding topsoil
or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by mining operations.
6. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch,
channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters
of the state.
7. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10
consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable
discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next
10 hours.
8. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
9. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient
freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
10. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -
Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
c. That meet at least one of the following criteria:

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(1) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic priority pollutants),
Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40 CFR
116.4; or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
11. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production;
hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to
report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes,
slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
12. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities
under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of
CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
13. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a
result of snowmelt.
14. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is
directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities
considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14).
The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
15. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution
and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
16. Ten Year Design Storm
The maximum 24 hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the average once in ten
years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
17. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs. Total flow shall be
either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the
amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the
measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
18. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or
airport deicing operations.
19. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air,
gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
20. 25-year, 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25
years.

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guest and payment of the con of repronuman M.0 Wnmants end/or
requests Mr information to the NC [Person of Water outlay at the oleos
ddress or ea11 Ms. Vabry Stephens a (dt9) 2.11cda, ue.nsan 520.
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Iron. 1,00,3bd patrol, may also vet de Derision of Water DWNy at
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh. NC 21004.1148 between 0A noun of
3.00 a m. and 5.00 p.m to nsaeo Inlxma9an of Ha.
The City of nemnM. (P.O, Btu ]6q Tmintwds, NC 2I351) Mrs ap-
p%eo or renewal of NPOE8 permit N(b024112 tor
the Hoy Crook
WWTP n Davidson Cartly. This permitted holey duchvoes tieaad
waatwvoerto the Honey Creek et du Yadkin Pao.Dee Byer Basal. Cur.
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wastewater treatment pee In Davidson Canty. True perm0ad Iag0y
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quality P.M. This dl.muge nay a0ad
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NPDES prate NC0042249 ley as So0AM.md El NMMW SdpdwOsla-
water lamed pan in Davidson Canty. Tins pant ed lanky env
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Wm of Huh took Lake in the YMkin.P. Deo seer Basin Downy.
BOO ammea NUN., and rntdraidel chlorinev. water natty Sm-
iled. Ttad3derge mayalhd lulus eln0a1nn, In Mit porton a Mews.
tented.
WSJ. Mum B.2001
WINSTON•SALEM JOURNAL PROOF
Customer:
Address:
Ad Number:
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES Contact: FAX / VALERY Phone: [phone]
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER ATTN: VALERY STEPHENS
RALEIGH NC 276991617
483712
2TH CAROLINA
2SYTH COUNTY
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
-re the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State, duly
w personally �ttissioned, qualified, and authorized by la to administer oaths, p y
ared D.H. Stanfield, who being duly sworn, deposes and says: that he is
roller of the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged in the publishing of a newspaper
rn as Winston-Salem Journal, published, issued and entered as second class mail
e City of Winston-Salem, in said County and State: that he is authorized to
this affidavit and sworn statement: that the notice or other legal advertisement,
e copy of which is attached hereto, was published in Winston-Salem Journal on
allowing dates:
that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper document, or legal
rtisement was published was, at the time of each and every such publication, a
paper meeting all the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the
!rill Statues of North Carolina and was a qualified newspaper within the meaning
action 1-597 of the general statues of North Carolina.
9th day of March, 2004
(signature of perso4{ ntflking affidavit)
it to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of March 2004
'ommission expires: September 2R. 2005
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CMOUNA
ENNRONNENTAL MANAGEMENT CONNIS5101YNP0E5 UNIT
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PUBLIC
NOTICE
STATE OF
NORTH
CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL
SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC
27699-1617
NOTIFICATION
OF INTENT TO
ISSUE A
NPDES
WASTEWATER
PERMIT
On the basis of thor-
ough staff review and ,
application of NC Gen-
eral Statute 143.21
Public law 92-500 and
other lawful standards
and regulations, the
North Carolina Environ-
mental Management
Commission proposes
to issue a National Pol-
lutant Discharge Elimi-
nation System (NPDES)
wastewater discharge
permit to the person(s)
listed below effective
45 days from the pub-
lish date of this notice.
Written comments re-
garding the proposed
permit will be accepted
until 30 days after the
publish date of this no-
tice. All comments re-
ceived prior to that
date are considered in
the final determinations
regarding the proposed
permit. The Director of
the NC Division of Wa-
ter Quality may decide
to hold a public meet-
ing for the proposed
permit should the Divi-
sion receive a signifi-
cant degree of public
interest.
The City of Thomasville
(P.O. Box 368, Thomas-
ville, NC 27361) has ap-
plied for renewal of
NPDES permit
NC0024112 for the
Hamby Creek WWTP in
Davidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges treated waste-
water to the Hamby
Creek in the Yadkin -
Pee Dee River Basin.
Currently BOD, ammo-
nia nitrogen, cadmium,
lead, nickel, chromium,
selenium, cyanide and
total residual chlorine
are water quality limit-
ed. This discharge may
affect future allocations
in this portion of the
Pee -Dee River Basin
Davidson County
Schools in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC00029947 for its
Churchland Elementary
School wastewater
treatment plant in Da-
vidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges wastewater to
an unnamed tributary
to South Potts Creek in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee Riv-
er Basin. Currently,
BOD, ammonia nitrogen
and total residual chlor-
ine are water quality
limited. This" discharge
may affect future allo-
cations in this portion
of the watershed.
Davidson County
Schools in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC0031950 for its West
Davidson High School
wastewater treatment
plant in Davidson Coun-
ty. This permitted facili-
ty discharges treated
wastewater to an un-
named tributary to
North Potts Creek in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin. Currently, am -
Davidson County
Schools in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC41602 for its Silver
Valley Elementary
School wastewater
treatment plant in Da-
vidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges treated waste-
water to an unnamed
tributary to Flat Swamp
Creek in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. Cur-
rently, nitrogen, total rently ammonia nitro -
residual chlorine, and gen, BOO, and total re-
BOD are water quality
limited. This discharge
may affect future allo-
cations in this portion
of the watershed.
Davidson County
Schools in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC0041599 for its Cen-
tral Middle/Senior High
School wastewater
treatment plant in Da-
vidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges treated waste-
water to an unnamed
tributary to Abbotts
Creek in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. Cur-
rently, ammonia nitro-
gen, BOD, and total re-
sidual chlorine are wa-
ter quality limited. This
discharge may affect
future allocations in this
portion of the water-
shed.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DAVIDSON COUNTY
/i-&Orr/ s
sidual chlorine are wa-
ter quality limited. This
discharge may affect
future allocations in this
portion of the water-
shed.
Davidson County
Schools ' in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC0042056 for its Tyro
Middle School wastewa-
ter treatment plant in
Davidson County. This
permitted . facility dis-
charges'. treated waste-
water to an unnamed
tributary ,to North Potts
Creek in .the Yadkin -Pee
Dee river Basin. Cur-
rently, ammonia nitro-
gen, BOD, and total re-
sidual Chlorine are wa-
ter quality limited. This
discharge may affect
future allocations in this
portion of the water-
shed.
Davidson County
Schools • in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of•NPDES permit
NC0042072 for its
Northwest Elementary
School wastewater
treatment plant in Da-
vidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges treated waste-
water to Huffmans
Creek in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. Cur-
rently, ammonia nitro-
gen and total residual
chlorine are water qual-
ity limited. This dis-
charge may affect fu-
ture allocations in this
portion of the water-
shed.
The Norfolk Southern
Railway company (110
Franklin Road SE, Box
13, Roanoke, VA
24042) has applied for
renewal of NPDES per-
mit NC0029246 for the
Linwood Yard in David-
son County. this permit-
ted facility discharges
industrial 'wastewater to '
the South Potts Creek
in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin. Currently,
oil and grease, BOD,
phenols, and total sus-
pended residue are wa-
ter quality limited. This
discharge may affect
future allocations in this
portion of the Yadkin -
Pee Dee River Basin.
0
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Lexington, County and State
which the attached is a true
((Pk (1k
day of
Lcxington,N.C.
ek
Davidson County
Schools in Lexington,
NC has applied for re-
newal of NPDES permit
NC0042749 for its
Southwood Elementary
School wastewater
treatment plant in Da-
vidson County. This
permitted facility dis-
charges treated waste-
water to an unnamed
tributary to Swearing
Creek Arm of High Rock
Lake in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. Cur-
rently, BOD, ammonia
nitrogen, and total re-
sidual chlorine are wa-
ter quality limited. This
discharge may affect
future allocations in this
portion of the water-
shed.
Copies of the draft per-
mit and other support-
ing information on file
used to determine con-
ditions present in the
draft permit are availa-
ble upon request and
payment of the costs of
reproduction. Mail com-
ments and/or requests
for information to the
NC Division of Water
Quality at the above
address or call Ms. Va-
Iery Stephens at (919)
733-5083, extension
520. Please include the
NPDES permit number
(attached) in any com-
munication. Interested
persons may also visit
the Division of Water
Quality at 512 N. Salis-
bury Street, Raleigh, NC
27604-1148 between
the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. to review
information on file. I
2004
of THE DISPATCH, a newspaper published in the city of
aforesaid, being
copy,
me, this
duly sworn,
says
the foregoing legal of
was published in said newspaper once the
2004.
Publication
\.
My commission expires
Lisir)

imap://[e-mail]:143...
Subject: Draft Permit reviews (3)
From: John Giorgino <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:23:44 -0500
To: sergei chernikov <[e-mail]>
Sergei, I have reviewed the following:
NC0024112 Hamby Creek WWTP
NC0037834 Archie Elledge WWTP
NC0029246 Norfolk Southern Railway
I have no comments concerning the tox sections. Thank you for sending them to our
unit for review.
John Giorgino
Environmental Biologist
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mailing _address:
1621 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Office: 19 733-2136
Fax: 919 73'-9959
Email: [e-mail]
Web Page: ;ttp:!/www.esb.enr.state.nc.us
1 of 1 4/ 14/2004 10:44 AM

NORFOLK
SOUTHERN
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Environmental Protection
110 Franklin Road, S.E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24042-0013
April 28, 2004
1-9-NC-LINW-3-1
Mr. Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Permit Modification for NC0029246, Spencer Yard in Linwood NC
Dear Mr. Chernikov:
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) requests to modify the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit number NC0029246 for the Spencer Yard in
Linwood, North Carolina. A recent review of the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) from
January 2002 to present for permitted Outfall 011 yields the following observations:
• Phenols: The installation of carbon filtration at the on -site wastewater treatment system in 0° 01.4)
2001 has significantly reduced the concentration of phenols in the treated effluent. Monthly -T,,x fF►?�
concentration and mass has averaged 0.017 mg/L and 0.03 lbs/day respectively, both _ r;„ �°c:^' S
approximately 'A the permitted effluent limitations.
• pfrc
Total Suspended Residue: Monthly concentration and mass has averaged 5.8 mg/L and 8.2 °) �-r
lbs/day respectively, both significantly below the permitted effluent limitations.
• MBAS: Quarterly concentration has consistently been significantly below the permitted Qm2M
effluent detection limit of 500 ug/L.
• Chronic Toxicity: All quarterly chronic toxicity tests have passed. 00 ups, wA ors N��
t � �d� Ew
op, 1lt Gc�-1-120i�s+C.
,
Based on these observations and given a past history of compliance, NSRC requests that the
monitoring requirements for phenols, total suspended residue, MBAS, and chronic toxicity at
permitted Outfall 011 be dropped from NPDES Permit number NC0029246.
Operating Subsidiary: Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Mr. Sergei Chemikov, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 28, 2004
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at the
letterhead address or by telephone at [phone].
Sincerely, 1 j
i4/
Larry G. Western
Engineer Environmental Design
cc: K.R. Miller, NSRC
K.G. Hauschildt, NSRC
G.O. Turner, NSRC
Adam Czaplinski, MM&A

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NCDENR / DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
NPDES No. NC0029246
Facility Information
(1.) Facility Name:
Norfolk Southern Railway- Spencer Yard
(2.) Permitted Flow (MGD):
0.317
(6.) County:
Davidson
(3.) Facility Class:
II
(7.) Regional Office:
Winston-Salem
(4.) Facility Status:
(New or existing)
Existing
(8.) USGS Topo Quad:
EI7NE
(Southmont)
(5.) Permit Status:
(i.e., New, Modification,
or Renewal)
Renewal
Stream Characteristics
(1.) Receiving Stream:
South Potts Creek
(2.) Subbasin:
030704
(8.) Drainage Area (mi2):
13.70
(3.) Index No.:
(9.) Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
1.2
(4.) Stream Classification:
C
(10.) Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
2.4
(5.) 303(d) Listed:
NO
(11.) 30Q2 (cfs):
3.1
(6.) 305(b) Status:
NA
(12.) Average Flow (cfs):
13.00
(7.) Use Support:
(13.) IWC (%):
29%
Project Notes
Overview.
• This is a permit renewal for a railroad fueling/maintenance operation (SIC 4011) in Davidson
County. Per application, runoff and drainage from diesel fueling area, locomotive service area (5
acres), AST containment area, and buildings is routed to the 0.317 MGD industrial WWTP. The
1993 staff report mentions boron -treated cooling water used in the locomotives is also
discharged. Daily average process wastewater discharge is 0.069 MGD.
• In addition, stormwater runoff from the yard as a whole is routed to ten stormwater outfalls
(001-010).
DMR Data
• The facility has 3 Whole Effluent Toxicity test failures during the previous permit cycle.
• DMR data has been reviwed ffor the period January 2001 thorugh December 2003. The
following NOVs were issued during the reviewe period: 04/23/03 — phenols; 02/10/03 — flow;
4/17/01 —10 turbidity violations and 3 phenol violations; 10/2/01 — oil and grease; 4/30/01 —
11 phenol violations; 2/22/01 — toxicity test failure.
• Last Compliance Evaluation Inspection that was conducted on 04/28/2003 did not reveal any
violations or maintenance problems.

NPDES PERMIT FACT SHEET Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Page 2 NPDES No. NC0029246
Permit Issues.
• Instream monitoring for turbidity has been retained, since high turbidity levels have been a
concern in High Rock Lake and the facility violated turbidity limits on several occasions. Based
on March 2003 Basinwide Water Quality Plan, the High Rock Lake was rated as impaired due to
the high levels of nutrients, chlorophyll a, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen saturation.
• Based on the application, the receiving stream for Outfall 011 has been changed to South Potts
Creek (Class C).
No changes are proposed with current renewal.
Proposed Schedule for Permit Issuance
Draft Permit to Public Notice: 3/3/04
Permit Scheduled to Issue: 5/17/04
State Contact
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Sergei Chernikov at [phone], extension 594.
Copies of the following are attached to provide further information on the permit development:
• Existing permit effluent sheets with changes noted (existing facilities only)
• Draft Permit
Regional Office Comments
Talked to regional office on 03/02/2004. They stated that company has done major upgrades to
their WWTP and their compliance record has improved.
Regional Recommendation by:
Signature
Date
Reviewed and accepted by:
Regional Supervisor:
Signature
Date
NPDES Unit Supervisor:
Signature
Date
Page 2
Version: March 2, 2004

Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Self -Monitoring Summary January 15, 2004
FACILITY REQUIREMENT YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
New Bern WWTP 24hr p/f ac lim: 90% fthd Y 2000 - - Fail Fail NR/Fail Fail Fail Pass Pass - - Fail
NC0025348/001 Begin:2/1/2001 Frcqucncy Q + Mar Jun Sep Dec + NonComp Single 2001 Fail Fail Fail Pass - Fail Fail - 45.3 - - NR/63.4
County: Craven Rcgion: WARO Subbasin: NEUMO 2002 - - 49 - - 56.2 - - 36.3 - - 29.5
PF: 4.7 Special 2003 - - 69.1 35.4 - 90 >100(s) >100(s) Pass - - Pass
7QI0: TIDAL IWC(%;NA 2004
Ncw Hanover Co. Landfill 24hr p/f ac lim: 90% fthd
NC0049743/001 Bcgin:5/1/2002 Frcqucncy Q + Mar Jun Sep Dec
County: Ncw Hanover Region: WIRO Subbasin: CPFI7
PF: 0.05 Special
7Q10: TIDAL IWC(%;NA
2000 -
NonComp Single 2001 -
2002 -
2003 -
2004
NR/Pass
Pass
Pass
Fait
Pa- ss
- Pass - - Pass - - NR/Pass
- Pass - - Pass - - H
- Pass - - Pass - - Pass
- Pass - - Pass - -
New Ilanover County Airport WWTP 24hr p/f ac bin: 90% 2000 - - N - - N - - N - - N
NC0081736/001 Begin:6/I/2002 Frcqucncy Q + Mar Jun Sep Dec NonComp Single 2001 - - N - - N - - N - - N
County: Ncw Hanover Region: WIRO Subbasin: CPFI7 2002 - - N - - H - - H - - H
PF: 4.0 Special 2003 - - H - - H - - H - -
7Q10: TIDAL IWC(% NA 2004
Newton WWTP chr lim: 56%; upon cap 7.5MGD chr lim 66% Y 2000 -
NC0036196/001 Bcgin:4/I/2001 Frcqucncy Q Mar Jun Sep Dec + NonComp Single 2001 -
County: Catawba Region: MRO Subbasin: CTB35 2002 -
PF: 5.0 special 2003 >100
7Q10: 6.0 IWC(%; 56.32 2004
>100
Pass - - Pass Pass - NR Pass - Pass
Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Fail
Pass(s) - - Pass(s) - - Pass(s) - -
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. chr lim: 29% Y 2000 Pass - Pass - - Fail >90 52 Pass - - Fail
NC0029246/011 Bcgin:3/I/2000 Frcqucncy Q Mar Jun Sep Dec + NonComp Single 2001 36.1 73.5 Pass - - Fail 52 52 Pass - - Pass
County: Davidson Region: WSRO Subbasin: YADO4 2002 - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
PF: 0.317 Special 2003 - _ Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
7Q10: 1.2 1WC(%; 29.0 2004
North Carolina Outward Bound School chr lim 90%
NC0040754/001 Begin:10/1/2000 Frcqucncy Q Mar Jim Sep Dec
County: Burke Region: ARO Subbasin: CTB3I
PF: 0.0075 Special
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2000 - - - - - - - - - - - NR
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2002 - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - H
2003 - - Fail >100 >100 Pass - - Fail <45 92.5
2004
North Harnett Regional WWTP 24 hr Fthd p/f ac lim: 90%
NC0021636/001 Bcgin:10/I/2001 Frcqucncy Q + Jan Apr Jul Oct
County: Harnett Rcgion: FRO Subbasin: CPF07
PF: 0.6 Special
7Q10: 550.0 IWC(%; 0.17
North Wilkesboro WWTP chr lim: 1.5%
NC0020761/001 Begin:5/1/1999 Frcqucncy Q P/F + Jan Apr Jul Oct
County: Wilkcs Rcgion: WSRO Subbasin: YADOI
PF: 2.0 Special
7Q10: 196.0 1 WC(%; 1.5
+ NonComp Single
+ NonComp Single
2000 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2001 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2002 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2003 Fail,Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2004
2000 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2001 Pass - - Pass - - NR/Pass - - Pass
2002 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2003 pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2004
Norwood WWTP chr lim: 2.7%
NC0021628/001 Begin:6/1/2000 Frcqucncy Q Mar Jun Sep Dcc + NonComp Single
County:Stanly Region: MRO Subbasin: YADI4
PF: 0.75 Special
7Q10: 42.0 IWC(% 2.68
Y 2000 - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2001 - - NR/Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2002 - - Pass - - Pass - - Fail >10.8 >10.8 Pass
2003 - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass
2004
Oakboro WWTP-001 chr lim: 19%
NC0043532/001 Bcgin:12/1/2000 Frequency Q Ian Apr Jul Oct
County: Stan!), Rcgion: MRO Subbasin: YADI3
PF: 0.5 Special
7Q10: 3.3 IWC(%; 19
+ NonComp Single
Y 2000 Fail >76 >76 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - -
2001 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - - - -
2002 - - - - - - - - - NR/H - -
2003 H - - H - - H - - H -
2004
Oakboro WWTP-002 chr lim: 4.6%
NC0043532/002 Begin:12/1/2000 Frcqucncy Q Jan Apr Jul Oct
County:Stanly Region: MRO Subbasin: YADI3
PF: 0.9 Special
7QI0: 29 IWC(%;4.6
+ NonComp Single
2000 -
2001 -
2002 Pass
2003 Pass
2004
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Begin =First month required 7Q10 •• Receiving stream low flow criterion (cfs + = quarterly monitoring increases to monthly upon failure or N Months that testing must occur - ex. Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct NonComp = Current Compliance Requirement
PF = Permitted flow (MGD) I WC% = Instrcam waste concentrati P/F = Pass/Fail tcst AC = Acute CHR = Chronic
Data Notation: f - Fathead Minnow; • - Ceriodaphnia sp.; my - Mysid shrimp; ChV - Chronic value; P - Mortality of stated perccntagc at highest concentration; at - Performed by DWQ Aquatic Tox Unit; bt - Bad test
Reporting Notation: --- = Data not required; NR - Not reporte Facility Activity Status: 1- Inactive. N • Newly Issued(To construct); H - Active but not discharging; t•More data available for month in question; • = ORC signature needed
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NORFOLK
SOUTHERN
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Environmental Protection
110 Franklin Road, S.E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24042-0013
January 19, 2004
1-9-NC-LINW-3-1
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Re: Spencer Yard
NPDES Permit Application
Dear Sir or Madame:
JAN 2 2 2004
Enclosed please find the Norfolk Southern Railway Company Spencer Yard NPDES Permit
Application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 540-981-4239.
Sincerely, 7;4 )r�
Larry G. Western,
Engineer Environmental Design
enclosure
cc: K. R. Miller, NSRC
K. H. Hauschildt, NSRC
R. G. Cundiff, NSRC
G. O. Turner, NSRC
S. Denson, MM&A
A. H. Czaplinski, MM&A
Operating Subsidiary: Norfolk Southern Railway Company

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NORFOLK
SOUTHERN
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Environmental Protection
110 Franklin Road, S.E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24042-0013
April 28, 2004
1-9-NC-LINW-3-1
Sergei Chernikov, PhD.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Re: Spencer Yard
Sludge Disposal Plan
Dear Dr. Chernikov:
MAY -32004
D R TER O!_!.ALIIY
PONT SOURCE BRANCH
Enclosed please find a Sludge Disposal Plan for the Norfolk Southern Railway
Company Spencer Yard. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 540-981-
4239.
Sincerely,
Larry G. Western,
Engineer Environmental Design
Enclosure
cc: K. R Miller, NSRC
K. G. Hauschildt, NSRC
G. O. Turner, NSRC
A. H. Czaplinski, MM&A
Operating Subsidiary: Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Management Certification
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
110 Franklin Road S.E., Box 13
Roanoke, VA 24042-0013
ALL CONCERNED
RE: Spencer Yard Sludge Disposal Plan
This plan outlines the procedures for proper handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of
sludge at the Spencer Yard Facility. It is important to see that every operation takes place in
a safe and responsible manner.
This Sludge Disposal Plan was developed by the Norfolk Southern Railway Company
(NSRC) Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to serve as a resource to prevent,
manage and mitigate sludge spill incidents occurring at the Spencer Yard Facility. All
designated employees are to review this Plan and follow it for proper handling, storage,
disposal, and reclamation of waste -chemicals.
The signature below indicates the commitment of NSRC management to the safe and
environmentally responsible handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of sludge in
accordance with this Plan.
C.Wehrmeister, V.P. Safety and Environmental
ate
NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN
DATE ISSUED: April 19, 2004
DATE REVISED:
Spencer Yard
Page I

1.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS
This Sludge Disposal plan is prepared for the Spencer Yard, located in Linwood, North
Carolina. Figure 1 identifies the portion of the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
quadrangle depicting the site location. The Facility is covered under NC NPDES
Discharge Permit number NC0029246. The permit (provided in Appendix A) authorizes
the discharge of acceptable industrial wastewater into South Potts Creek and unnamed
tributaries of the Yadkin River, which feed into High Rock Lake.
The Spencer Yard is a transportation Facility (Standard Industrial Classification [SIC]
Code 4011) engaged in locomotive fueling, servicing and repair of railcars and
locomotives. The Facility layout and drainage are shown on Figure 2.
1.1 Facility Information
Facility information is provided in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Facility Information
Name and Location:
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Spencer Yard
I-85 and Belmont Road Extension, Exit #88
Linwood, North Carolina 27299
Facility Contact:
M.T. Hammill
General Foreman, Locomotive
I-85 and Belmont Road Extension, Exit #88
Linwood, North Carolina 27299
[phone] (work) / [phone] (home)
[phone] (mobile)
G.O. Turner
Engineer Environmental Operations
312 West Liddell Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
[phone] (work)/ [phone] (mobile)
[phone] (pager)
Name, Address and Telephone
number of owner:
C.J. Wehrmeister
Vice President of Safety and Environmental
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
110 Franklin Road, S.E., Box 73
Roanoke, VA 24042-0073
[phone]
NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN
DATE ISSUED: April 19, 2004
DATE REVISED:
Spencer Yard
Page 1

Latitude and Longitude:
Main Entrance:
N Latitude 35° 44' 06"
W Longitude -80° 20' 35"
Type of Facility:
Shop and support facility for fueling service and
maintenance of locomotives and railcars.
1.2 Facility Characteristics
The Spencer Yard is located in Linwood, Davidson County, North Carolina, off Interstate
I-85 North between Salisbury and High Point, NC. Activities at this yard include
locomotive fueling, servicing and repair of railcars. Due to these activities, sludge is
accumulated and directed to the onsite drying beds.
Figure 1 shows the topographical features in the vicinity of the Facility. Figure 2
provides a plan view of the site detailing the layout and site drainage.
1.3 Drainage Characteristics
Storm water drainage patterns at the Facility are influenced by ground surface features
which include pavement, gravel, tracks, vegetation, ditches and catch basins. Storm
water flow is generally away from the centerline of the Yard (towards the southeast and
northwest). There is a system of storm drains at the Facility for the collection and
diversion of storm water runoff. Most storm water is routed through the subsurface
system to surface ditches that drain to a series of retention ponds.
The storm water drainage system in the mechanical area at the center of the Yard transfers
storm water to the OWS/grit chamber. From the OWS, wastewater flows to a surge
basin. Additional oil is skimmed from a pump pit in the surge basin by a rope skimmer
before the water in the surge basin is pumped to the equalization tank. Oil is again
skimmed from the water in the equalization tank before the water feeds to the WWTP.
Recovered oil is stored in Tank 6. The treated water flows from the WWTP to an
aeration pond, and the water in the aeration pond is pumped through a final filtration
system before being discharged to South Potts Creek. There are also four septic
systems/drainfields at the site which handle the Facility's sewage.
NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN
DATE ISSUED: April 19, 2004
DATE REVISED:
Spencer Yard
Page 2

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2.0 SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
2.1 Sludge Generation
Numerous collection pits are located around the Facility for retaining residual oil from the
fueling rack and other areas where petroleum products are utilized. The pits are routinely
pumped out by NSRC personnel with a pump truck, and the recovered fluids are
transferred to the onsite sludge drying beds. Sludge is also generated by the onsite
OWS/WWTP and transferred to the drying beds as part of the treatment process.
2.2 Sludge Storage and Disposal
Sludge is stored onsite within the sludge drying beds. The sludge beds cover
approximately 2,400 square feet. However, the sludge is not stored long-term at the
Spencer Yard, which reduces the potential for a spill (see Section 4.0 for Emergency
Response Information and Spill Reporting Procedures). The onsite sludge drying beds
are cleaned annually by R&R Service, Inc., and the waste is properly disposed of in
accordance with Section 405 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and Subtitles C and D
of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended. Copies of manifests are
kept in Appendix B of this plan.
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3.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the processes, activities, or physical structures
that reduce the potential release of sludge to the environment. These practices can range
from keeping work areas clean to the installation of a new wastewater treatment system.
3.1 Good Housekeeping
Good housekeeping practices are those that keep outdoor work areas clean, orderly and
free of materials that could contaminate storm water. Good housekeeping practices
include the following:
• Use a drip pan during product transfers;
• Maintain clean pavement and ground surfaces in work areas;
• Clean up spills and stained soils and dispose of properly;
• Do not overfill waste containers, and keep containers covered;
• Train employees on spill clean-up procedures and disposal of spent clean-up
materials;
• Store containers, drums, and bags of materials away from direct traffic to avoid spills,
and follow manufacturer's instructions for proper storage practices;
• Store drums or containers on pallets to avoid direct contact with pavement or ground
which can lead to container corrosion; and
• Properly label all containers, including waste containers.
3.2 Preventive Maintenance
A preventative maintenance program identifies areas and equipment that need to be
maintained to prevent the possibility of impact to the environment. Onsite personnel
must ensure that preventative maintenance practices are utilized. Maintenance activities
applicable to this facility include the following:
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• Routinely clean drains and other conveyances of storm water to prevent debris and silt
accumulation;
• Remove settled sludge from drying beds on a regular basis;
• Routinely inspect and/or clean out grit chamber/OWS and WWTP equipment;
• Replace or repair waste collection bins if damaged or leaking; and
• If indications of leaks, spills, or drips are evident, find and correct the problem.
3.3 Visual Inspections
A routine facility inspection program is a regulatory requirement and is held in
conjunction with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC). The
site's General Foreman or designee who is familiar with the intent and goals of this
Sludge Disposal Plan shall conduct the inspection.
A facility inspection checklist is provided in Appendix C of this plan. If conditions are
discovered which could cause uncontrolled dispersal of sludge, the General Foreman
shall arrange for corrective action or designate an individual to make such arrangements.
The complete checklist, along with any records of corrective actions, must be maintained
for a minimum of six years. It is recommended that these inspection records be
maintained with the Sludge Disposal Plan.
3.4 Spill Prevention and Response
All employees should receive initial and refresher training in spill response and related
pollution prevention issues (see the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan
for Training Logs). All employees are responsible for the cleanup of any spill. Small,
routine drips and spills may be cleaned by applying loose absorbent to the spill and then
disposing of the absorbent properly.
Should a spill have the potential to leave the site or be discharged from the facility, the
spill must be reported immediately to (refer to Section 4 of this Plan for Emergency
Response Information):
• Piedmont Division Chief Dispatcher - [phone]
• M.T. Hammill, General Foreman — [phone]
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3.5 Runoff Management Practices
Outfalls discharge to South Potts Creek and unnamed tributaries of the Yadkin River,
which feed into High Rock Lake. Runoff management practices prevent runoff to these
outfalls from becoming contaminated. Runoff management practices in use at this
facility include:
• A catch basin system for the collection and/or diversion of storm water runoff;
• Storm water storage tanks for collection of storm water; and
• A WWT Facility to treat storm water prior to discharge.
3.6 Employee Training
Environmental Awareness Training is provided to all NSRC employees on an annual
basis. The training includes many environmental topics with focus on identification of
the environmental impact that can be caused by improper management (i.e., storage,
handling, and/or usage) of significant materials. Training in regards to the proper storage,
handling, and disposal of sludge may be conducted concomitantly with any other
pollution prevention and response training schedules as outlined in the Facility's SPCC
Plan. However, the training form provided in Appendix C must be filed in Appendix D
of this Plan.
3.7 Record Keeping and Reporting
All records pertinent to this Sludge Disposal Plan, including records of spills, monitoring,
inspection, and maintenance activities, will be retained. These records must be
maintained for a minimum of six years. It is suggested that these records be kept on -site
in Appendix D of this Plan.
3.8 BMP Summary
Table 3-1 BMPs to be Implemented
BMP
Description of Action(s) Required for
Implementation
Target
Completion Date
On -going
Quarterly
Housekeeping
Maintain site cleanliness.
Inspections
Perform quarterly facility inspections using the
Inspections
Perform annual Sludge Disposal Plan evaluation
using the Annual Evaluation Form in Appendix C.
Annually
Training
Train new employees on storm water pollution
prevention.
At hire
Training
Provide refresher training to all employees.
Annually
Sludge Tracking
Maintain all records of sludge disposal
On -going
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4.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION
Spill prevention and response procedures are addressed in the SPCC Plan. This section lists
the appropriate information for responders, including Facility contact information, Division
contact information, emergency contacts, and response equipment available on -site. Refer
to the SPCC for further information.
4.1 Information for Responders
Owner/Operator Name: Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Facility Name: Spencer Yard
Location (Street Address): I-85 and Belmont Road Ext., Linwood Road Exit #88
City: Linwood
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27299
County: Davidson
Phone Number: [phone] (Mechanical), [phone] (Tower)
Mailing Address: Box 310, Belmont Road Extension, Linwood, NC 27299
Facility Contact Name/Title: M.T. Hammill
Work Phone Number: [phone]
PIEDMONT DIVISION RAILROAD OPERATIONS DEPT.
Environmental Operations Engineer: G.O. Turner
Work Phone: [phone]
Home Phone: [phone]
Mobile Phone: [phone]
Pager: [phone]
Piedmont Division Chief Dispatcher
Work Phone Number: [phone]
Piedmont Division Superintendent of Transportation
Work Phone Number: [phone]
Piedmont Division Manager of Mechanical Operations
Work Phone Number: [phone]
Piedmont Division Engineer
Work Phone Number: [phone]
General Superintendent of Transportation, Operations Control Center, Atlanta, GA:
[phone]
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NSRC 24-hour Emergency
Hazardous Materials Number: [phone]
National Response Center: [phone]
In -plant Treatment Capability: In -ground, permanent oil/water separator/grit chamber,
surge basins, equalization tank, wastewater treatment including sedimentation, flocculation,
skimming of floating solids, and sludge drying beds.
In the event of a catastrophic release, the following departments should be notified:
1. Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.
Badin, NC
Mr. Gene Ellis
[phone]
2. City of Albermarle, Utilities Department
Mr. Gary Smith
[phone]
3. Town of Norwood, Water Treatment Plant
Mr. Greg Morris
[phone]
4. Montgomery County- Water Treatment Plant
American Water Services
John Everett, Project Manager
[phone]
5. Duke Power, Buck Steam Plant
[phone]
6. City of Denton, Water Plant
[phone]
4.2 Emergency Call List
Fire Departments:
Fire Marshall -Davidson County
(Perry Tyler)
Police Departments:
North Carolina Highway Patrol (Lexington Post)
Davidson County Sheriff
911 or [phone]
[phone]
911 or [phone]
Emergency Response Contractors:
A&D Environmental Services [phone]
HEPACO [phone]
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4.3 Emergency Response Equipment Available Onsite
• Sorbent booms;
• Sorbent pads;
• Portable pump;
• Spill pan; and
• Safety Glasses, Protective Boots, Protective Coveralls, Protective Gloves.
4.4 Incident Response Checklist
This section includes an incident response checklist to provide guidance for making the initial
assessment of an oil discharge and deciding what emergency response actions to take.
The Division Chief Dispatcher and Transportation and Mechanical Officers are the ones most
likely to use the checklist. It is designed to focus on the questions that need to be answered,
as well as the responsibilities that need to be addressed when an incident occurs. It also helps
develop the information needed to complete NSRC Memo Form 2090-0, as well as to
respond to federal Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency and
National Transportation Safety Board (US DOT, US EPA, NTSB, etc.), state, and local
emergency management agencies.
Following each incident, a copy of the completed checklist should be retained by the site and
Division as part of the official incident report. The checklist and guidelines are important and
should be reviewed at safety meetings as well as during post -incident evaluations to keep
them up-to-date and make sure they remain useful when emergencies occur.
Blank copies of the checklist should be made by Chief Dispatchers, and
Transportation and Mechanical Officers, and kept readily available when needed.
The checklist is divided into four sections:
• Section 1— identifies the incident by date, time, location and tank/car number(s).
• Section 2 — identifies the materials involved and the quantity discharged.
• Section 3 — lists safety and environmental concerns which could have a significant
impact on how and what kind of emergency response actions might be required.
• Section 4 — lists the specific job responsibilities for the Responsible Supervisor.
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SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR SPENCER YARD
Inspection
Frequency
Inspector
Inspection Description
Follow-up Actions
Quarterly
General Foreman or designee
Inspect Facility for conditions that could
adversely impact storm sewers, OWS, WWTP,
sludge drying beds.
Correct any unsatisfactory conditions.
Complete Facility Inspection Checklist and
maintain with plan.
Annual
General Foreman or designee
Inspect the facility and review the Sludge
Disposal Plan and all Sludge related records to
determine if the Sludge Disposal Plan is
effective.
Complete the Annual Evaluation Form and
maintain with plan.
NOTE: Inspection forms follow this page.