NCG070233_Application_20230503

RECEIVED
CORNING MAY 0 3 2023
DEMLR-Stormwater Program
Coming Incorporated 1704-569-6310
14566 Hwy 601 South w .coming.com
Midland, NC 28107
April 25, 2023
NCDEMLR Stormwater Program
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
Corning Incorporated, Concord Facility
NPDES Industrial Wastewater Permit No. NCO086169 Renewal
EPA Identification Number: 100000162753
To Whom it May Concern:
Corning Incorporated (Coming) owns and operates an optical waveguide manufacturing plant
in Midland, Cabarrus County, North Carolina (Concord Facility). Corning has been assigned
EPA Identification Number 100000162753.
Corning is submitting this application for Outfall 001. Outfall 001 was previously covered
under Corning's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No.
NC0086169, but in accordance with Permit Condition No. A.(7), a stormwater application is
being filed with DEMLR. An NPDES permit application is being filed with North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality Water Resources for Outfalls 002 and 003.
If you have any questions about this submittal or require additional information, please
contact Tim Haley at 704-569-7677 or Jennifer Wheat, Trinity Consultants, at 980-322-7447.
Sin
Don L. Hefner, ant Manager

RECEIVED
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
NCG07 0 ol 3 3 MAY 0 3 1013
Assigned to: crov, DEMLR-Storrrlwater Program
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG070000 Notice of Intent
This General Permit covers STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities under the following Standard
Industrial Classifications: SIC 32 [Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Products], and like activities deemed by DEMLR
to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials. SIC
3273 [Ready -Mixed Concrete] is specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit and is instead
covered under NCG140000. You can find information on the DEMLR Stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application. Send the original, signed application with all required
items listed in Item (6) below to: NCDEMLR Stormwater Program,1612 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612. The
submission of this application does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under
this General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator (to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity:
Legally responsible person as signed in Item (7) below:
Corning Incorporated
Don Hefner
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
14556 Highway 601 South
Midland
NC
28107
Telephone number:
Email address:
704 569-6000
[e-mail]
Type of Ownership:
Government
OCounty E3Federal OMunicipal OState
Non -government
OBusiness (If ownership is business, a copy of NCSOS report must be included with this application)
O Individual
2. Industrial Facility (facility being permitted):
Facility name:
Facility environmental contact:
Coming Incorporated, Concord Facility
Tim Haley
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
14556 Highway 601 South
Midland
NC
28107
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
County:
55435780680000
Cabarrus
Telephone number:
Email address:
[phone]
Ihaleytd@cornin .com
4-digit SIC code:
Facility is:
Date operation is to begin or began:
3229
1 ONew OProposed OExisting
6/2311998
Latitude of entrance:
Longitude of entrance:
35° 12' 42" N
80' 21' 15 W
Brief description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at this facility:
Manufacturing of optical wave guide fibers
If the Stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), name the operator of the MS4:
El N/A
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3. Consultant (if applicable):
Name of consultant:
Consulting firm:
Jennifer Wheat
Trinity Consultants
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
325 Arlington Avenue
Charlotte
NC
28173
Telephone number:
Email address:
[phone]
[e-mail]
4. Outfall(s) At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑This water is impaired.
001
unnamed tributary of Muddy Creek
C
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
35.217222
-80.520833
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Includes the administration roof, a paved haul road (used to transport raw materials), gravel tldves and parking areas, and grassed lawns and ditches.
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? O Yes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 0 Yes ❑ No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 13 Yes E3 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required. Additional outfalls may be added in the section
"Additional Outfalis" found on the last page of this N01.
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5. Other Facility Conditions (check all that apply and explain accordingly):
O This facility has other NPDES permits.
If checked, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
The renewal of NC0086169 requires the submittal of an NPDES permit application, hence this application.
❑ This facility has Non -Discharge permits (e.g. recycle permit).
If checked, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits:
O This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked, briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
Good housekeeping, including training, sweeping, inspections and maintaining storage inside when possible.
O This facility has a stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
If checked, please list the date the SWPPP was implemented:
6/23/1998
❑ This facility stores hazardous waste in the 100-year floodplain.
If checked, describe how the area is protected from flooding:
O This facility is a (mark all that apply)
Ell Hazardous Waste Generation Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked, indicate:
Kilograms of waste generated each month:
Type(s) of waste:
660
Isopropanol
How material is stored:
Where material is stored:
55-gallon steel drums
Hazardous waste storage area which is covered and has secondary containment
Number of waste shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
4
Freehold / Giant
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID:
Vendor address:
NIM054126164 / SCD036275626
1825 Hwy n Freehold. NJ M28 / 7551ndustrall BNd Sumter, SC 29150
❑ This facility is located on a Brownfield or Superfund site
If checked, briefly describe the site conditions
6. Required Items (Application will be returned unless all of the following items have been included):
El Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ
O Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State
O This completed application and any supporting documentation
O A site diagram showing, at a minimum, existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalls corresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where industrial process materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
O Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
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7. Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-21S.68 (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained
under this Article or a rule implementing this Article ... shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
Under penalty of law, I certify that:
0 I am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity, for satisfying the requirements of this permit, and for any
civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
O The information submitted in this N01 is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
ED I will abide by all conditions of the NCG070000 permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the
permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit.
El I hereby request coverage under the NCG070000 General Permit.
Printed Name of Applicant: Don Hefner
Title: Plant Manager
ignature of Appli nt) (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR—Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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Additional Outfalls
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 0 Yes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 0 Yes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? OYes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 0 Yes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? 0 Yes 0 No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
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nk BUSINESS CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT
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11612D22
NAME OF BUSINESS CORPORATION: Corning Incorporated
SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 0034792 STATE OF FORMATION: NY
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31 /2021
SECTION A:
1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Corporation Service Company
2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT:
E - Filed Annual Report
0034792
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SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT
3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS & COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
2626 Glenwood Avenue,
2626 Glenwood Avenue„ Suite 550
Raleigh, NC 27608 Wake County Raleigh, NC 27608
SECTION B:
1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: Manufacturer Of Glass and related products
2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: [phone] 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction
4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS
One Riverfront Plaza
Corning, NY 14831-0001
5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
One Riverfront Plaza
Corning, NY 14831-0001
6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see Instructions)
❑ The company is a veteran -owned small business
❑ The company is a service -disabled veteran -owned small business
SECTION C: OFFICERS (Enter additional officers in Section E.)
NAME: Linda E JOIN
TITLE: Vice President
ADDRESS:
One Riverfront Plaza
Corning, NY 14831-0001
NAME:
Stephen C Propper
NAME:
Linda E Jolly
TITLE:
Treasurer
TITLE:
Corporate Secretary
ADDRESS:
One Riverfront Plaza
Corning, NY 14831-0001
ADDRESS:
One Riverfront Plaza
Corning, NY 14831-0001
SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business
entity.
EJolly 5/6/2022
SIGNATURE
Form must be signed by an officer listed under Section C of this form.
DATE
Linda EJolly Vice President
Print or Type Name of Officer Print or Type Title of Officer
MAIL TO: Secretary of State, Business Registration Division, Post Office Box 29525. Raleigh, NO 27626-0525

SECTION E: ADDITIONAL OFFICERS
NAME: Tony R Tipeny
NAME: Wendell P Weeks
NAME: ERIC MUSSER
TITLE: Chief Financial Officer
TITLE: Chief Executive Officer
TITLE: President
ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
One Riverfront Plaza
One Riverfront Plaza
4200 CORNING PLACE
Corning, NY 14831
Corning, NY 14831
CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
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