NC0003191_Modification_20240319

MIFir International
Paper
March 8, 2024
RECEIVED
Mr. Michael Montebello
Wastewater Permitting Section MAR 18 2024
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Request for Modification to NPDES Permit
NPDES Permit No. NC0003191
Nutrient Credits Transferred: 15,000 lbs Nitrogen
Dear Mr. Montebello,
The International Paper- New Bern Mill requests a modification to the current NPDES permit NC0003191.
The current NPDES permit covers discharges from the existing onsite wastewater treatment system to the
Neuse River, currently classified SC-Swamp NSW waters in the Neuse River Basin.
The New Bern Mill has entered into a contract with City of Raleigh to make 15,000 lbs of the total nitrogen
load currently allocated in NPDES permit NC0003191 available to the City of Raleigh. The purchased
nitrogen allocation is from the 100%transport zone and being moved to the 50%transport zone which
equates to an end of pipe allocation at the Neuse River RRF of 30,000 pounds. Upon execution, this
modification is a permanent transfer of total nitrogen load. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen
Allocation (The Agreement) has been executed by both International Paper- New Bern Mill and City of
Raleigh with a full implementation targeted on or before of March 31, 2024.
The New Bern Mill requests the NPDES permit limit for total annual nitrogen load be reduced to 261,828
lbs/year in accordance with The Agreement targeting an effective date on or before March 31, 2024. The
final nitrogen load for IP- New Bern Mill reflects the previous permit modification submitted on October 13,
2023 with Johnston County for an additional transfer of 10,000 lbs of nitrogen credits.
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this submittal, please contact Jacquelyn Taylor at
252-633-7427 or electronically at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Elena Sanders
Mill Manager
cc: Erika Baker, Assistant Director, City of Raleigh
Sergei Chernikov, Environmental Engineer, NC DEQ
Nicholas Coco, Environmental Engineer, NC DEQ