NC0006351_Approval_20060626

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
June 26, 2006
Ms. Jonna A. Stein
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
P. O. Box 1330
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Subject: Waiver of Monthly Reporting Requirement
Chemical Specialties, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0006351
Cabarrus County
Dear Ms. Stein:
Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2B, Section .0506 enumerates specific
reporting requirements applicable to holders of NPDES permits issued by the State of North Carolina.
15A NCAC 2B .0506 (a)(1)(E) states that permittees must continue to submit monthly discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) to the Division of Water Quality, even when there is no discharge from the
facility during the reporting period. This requirement may be waived by the Director of the Division of
Water Quality during extended periods of no discharge.
I have reviewed your correspondence of June 12, 2006 that described the current status of the Chemical
Specialties, Inc. (CSI) WWTP. You note the facility has not experienced a discharge since June 2003
due to low production. This situation is not expected to change in the foreseeable future. Additionally,
rainfall amounts in the area have been low enough such that evaporation has exceeded precipitation in
the lagoon, and kept its level from rising due to any non -industrial contribution. Though the system
does not have potential to discharge at this time, CSI plans to continue to inspect the lagoon's perimeter
on at least a weekly basis and would notify the Division of any change in its status. CSI has certified
operators on its staff who would be able to quickly respond to any changing circumstances.
After reviewing the facility's file and considering the recommendation of the staff of the Mooresville
Regional Office, I have agreed to waive the requirement to submit monthly DMRs for the subject
facility, effective with the July 2006 DMR. Additionally, I hereby waive the requirement for operator
visitation at this facility. Please keep the Surface Water Protection Section of the Mooresville Regional
Office apprised of any pertinent developments that arise regarding the future use of this facility. Please
be aware that if the facility exhibits a potential for discharge of treated wastewater, visitation,
monitoring and reporting must resume as required by the terms of the permit and North Carolina's
environmental laws.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org, Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Please also be advised that while requirements for operator visitation, monitoring and reporting are
being waived during the period of no discharge, the CSI is still required to pay the Annual
Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee that is associated with this and all NPDES permits.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff in our Mooresville Regional Office at [phone], or Bob Sledge in
our Raleigh central office at [phone], extension 547.
Sincerely,
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if,- Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office — SWP Section
Technical Assistance & Certification
NPDES Permit File
Jeanne Phillips
Central Files