NC0072168_Renewal App_20150331

Georgia.Pacific Corporation Suite 217 The Dutch Center
GP 810 Dutch Square Blvd.
Columbia,South Carolina 29210
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Mr. Charles H. We ver, Jr.
NC DENR/DWQ /NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
RE: Renewal of NPDES Permit NC00072168
Georgia-Pacific Whiteville Timber Facility
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Weaver:
We have reviewed the draft NPDES permit received on October 21, 1999 for our
Whiteville Timber Facility (Wetdeck). We have no comments. Thank you for the
opportunity to review the Draft prior to issuance.
Sincerely,
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eve ► . Wilso-, P. .
Field + nvironmenta Services
Mid-Atlantic Regio.
cc:
George Lloyd NC228
Tom Rowland NC261
Stan Curry NC 120

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
(Review Engineer)
Date: August26, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Columbus
Permit No. N00072168
@ii071PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: LILI SEP -3 1999
Georgia Pacific DENR•WATER QUALITY
Whiteville Timber Facility POINT SOURCE BRANCH
810 Dutch Square Boulevard, Suite 217
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
2 . Date of Investigation: August 13, 1999
3 . Report Prepared by: Edward Beck
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
Mr. George Lloyd (919) 971-5478
5. Directions to Site: The site is located in Whiteville at the
end of West Main Street.
6 . Discharge Point (s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 34 19 ' 08" Longitude: 78 42 ' 48"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S . Quad No: J24SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Whiteville
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application ?
Yes
8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : The
elevation is approximately 55 feet msl and probably within the
flood plain.

9 . Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 1000 feet
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : Soules Swamp
a. Classification: Class C Swampwater
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : 03-07-58
c . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses : Swamp
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: No Limit
b. What is the current permitted flow limit? No Limit
c . Actual treatment capacity of the current facility? The
volume of the initial settling pond is approximately
39 , 000 cubic feet and the second pond is approximately
54, 000 cubic feet . There is no specific design criteria
for the facility.
d. Date (s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years : No ATC.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities : Perimeter
ditches collect water which is sprayed on logs and directs
it to a settling basin. Water flows out of the settling
basin through a narrow outlet into a larger pond which is
connected hydraulically to the surface waters . Water is
pumped from the final pond to spray logs .
f . Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities : The pumps and spray nozzles are
being replaced with units that more effectively and
efficiently keep the logs wet .
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters : There shouldn' t
be toxic constituents .
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : not needed
2 . Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals
are not generated or removed.
3 . Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : Class I
4 . SIC Code (s) : 2411
Wastewater Code (s) Primary: 19 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500 0

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 . Is facility constructed with Construction Grant Funds? NA
2 . Special monitoring or limitations requests :
3 . Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates : NA
4 . Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non-discharge options available?
Nondischarge options have not been evaluated. The most
reasonable alternative would be to recycle the water used for
wetting logs . The current system does not appear to cause
turbidity violations in the surface waters . If impacts to surface
waters become evident the permittee will be required to implement
a recycle system.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Logs are held at the facility until they can be processed at
the company' s saw mill . While being held, the logs are kept wet to
avoid the growth of mold which discolors the wood and reduces
value. Water is sprayed onto the logs and then runs off into
ditches which direct it to the first settling pond. It then flows
into the second pond which is connected to surface waters . Pumps
remove water from the second pond and direct it through fixed spray
heads . Little bark or sediment is visible in the first pond and no
increased turbidity can be observed in the second pond. On an
annual basis, the area where logs are held is graded and bark is
removed and grass planted. Pumps are currently being replaced and
spray heads are being upgraded with more efficient units .
While a total recycle system would be preferable, the existing
system does not appear to be causing adverse impacts to surface
waters . If adverse impacts are evident in the future, the
permittee will be asked to explore nondischarge alternatives . It
is recommended that the permit be reissued for a period of five
years consistent with the basin wide program.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quail Regional Supervisor Date
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Technical Support Branch
Central Files

Georgia-Pacific Corporation Suite 217 The Dutch Center
GP 810 Dutch Square Blvd.
Columbia,South Carolina 29210
Telephone[phone]
Fax [phone]
May 28, 1999
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Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR/DWQ/NPDES �w - 1 1999
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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RE: Renewal of NPDES Permit NC00072168
Georgia-Pacific Whiteville Timber Facility
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Attached are the original and two copies of the completed application for renewal of the
NPDES permit for our Whiteville Timber Facility. I have also included a copy of the
signatory authorization giving Mr. Stan Curry, our Carolina Group Procurement
Manager, authority to sign the application. As per the renewal instructions, no fee is
included with this application.
The facility has no sludge management plan because wastewater is not treated onsite.
The two aboveground petroleum storage tanks have been removed. No other changes
have been implemented since our current permit was issued.
If you should have any questions concerning this renewal application or need additional
information, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you.
Sincerely,
teve . 'i an, P .
Field . viro . en :1 Services
Mid-a tlantic Re: on
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cc:
George Lloyd NC228
Tom Rowland NC261

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