Application - NCS000064

Certified Mail 7010 3090 0000 7492 7449
Return receipt to PEM Carter
PEMC12:11
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Ticona
2525 Blacksburg Road
Grover, NC 28073-9641
Carolina Star Worksite
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1SO 17025, and ISO 14001
212@20169
MAR 5 2012
DENR • WATER QUALITY
Attention: Brian Lowther �7LANDSANDSTORMWATERD.RANOH
Subject: Significant Changes in Industrial Activity to C N A Holdings, Inc. —TICONA Facility
Permit No. NCS000064
In 2010, C N A Holdings, Inc. —TICONA announced the shutdown of the polyester polymer unit along with
supporting utilities. This shutdown, removed from operations the following industrial activities from our
site:
• All railroad loading/unloading activity
• All storage tanks associated with the Polymer business were decommissioned, decontaminated
and materials disposal of with outside waste management companies.
• Eliminated truck shipments and deliveries of raw materials used in the Polymer Unit and co-
products produced by the Polymer unit.
• Tank farms closed were South Tank Farm, Polymer Building North Tank Farm, DMT tank Farm,
Dowtherm system and 90% of the North Tank Farm. One tank containing ethylene glycol is still in
service in the North Tank Farm for the remaining Vectra operations.
• The Polymer Building is cleared of all chemicals which were used in the process which includes
process tanks, piping, pumps, drains, and ventilation.
• All maintenance activity ceased on decommission/closed outside equipment associated with the
Polymer Unit.
Included are duplicates of :
13 Celanese
Ticona
A business of Celanese

--If
✓ An updated site map which represents the industrial activities portions of C N A Holdings, Inc. —
TICONA and our resident, Performance Fibers. This map includes storage of material and disposal areas,
process areas and loading and unloading truck areas, drainage areas for each outfall, building location and
all impervious surfaces clearly marked.
V A summary of analytical monitoring results during the term of the existing permit, which consists
of outfall number, parameters sampled, lab results, date sampled and storm event data.
A summary of the visual monitoring results, which includes outfall number, parameters surveyed,
observations, and date monitoring conducted
A summary of the best management practices utilized at C N A Holdings, Inc. — TICONA, which
includes a short narrative description of the BMPs in place at the facility.
A signed Certification of the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan for C N A Holdings, Inc. — TICONA.
With this renewal, please note that the last sampling event (April, 2012 -June, 2012) will not be
available prior to the filing of this renewal submittal. However all summaries include up to the last event.
C N A Holdings Inc. — TICONA is committed to ensuring compliance with all County, State, and Federal
regulations. Should there be a need for further discussions, feel free to call me at 704.480.5726 or email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
C;X ate.
PEM Carter
Sr. Environmental Engineer
Attachment:
Summaries of analytical and visual monitoring
Summary of BMPs
Signed certification
Current site map

Number of Outfalls:
Impaired Waters/TMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? O Yes M No ❑ Don't Know
( for information on these waters refer to http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulimpaired_Waters_TMDLI )
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true, c e and ac urate.
Signature Date Bz�7�2
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Print or type name of person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn: Brian Lowther
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617
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Permit Coverage
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Renewal Application Form
National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit Number
Stormwater Discharge Permit NCS000064
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and make all
corrections/additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
Owner Affiliation Information *Reissued Permit will be mailed to the owner address
Owner / Organization Name:
Cna Holdings Inc (NA Holk S I µe. '-V ICO W A
Owner Contact:
Jerry L. McMurray LL%.1 s m e r\ o
Mailing Address:
PO Box 87 0. ci.
Shelby NC, 28151 (hrLAcc Isic . 29tg
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Facility/Permit Contact Information
Facility Name:
CNA Holdings, Inc. Ticona Plant
Facility Physical Address:
2525 Blacksburg Rd Hwy 19 de -le Ae— kA wy 19
Cleveland, NC 27013 C'�r�over. IA r�$0%3
Facility Contact:
Charles Thomas Lu15 FAend6r_d_
Mailing Address:
2525 Blacksburg Rd
Gropver, NC 28073 YOVer lu (' 196 { 3
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Discharge Information
Receiving Stream
Buffalo Creek
9-53-(5)
Stream Class:
C
Basin:
Broad River Basin
Sub -Basin:
03-08-05
Number of Outfalls:
Impaired Waters/TMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? O Yes M No ❑ Don't Know
( for information on these waters refer to http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulimpaired_Waters_TMDLI )
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true, c e and ac urate.
Signature Date Bz�7�2
�.uis Men - i �ucq�tr o�TICoF1 .'Silcluad�r
Print or type name of person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn: Brian Lowther
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
CERTIFICATION
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stormwater Permitting Unit
Facility Name:
CNA Holdings, Inc. Ticona Plant
Permit Number:
NCS000064
Location Address:
2525 Blackburg Rd Hwy 19
Cleveland, NC 27013
County:
Cleveland
"I certify, under penalty of law, that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) document and all attachments were
developed and implemented under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information required by the SPPP. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
gathered is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete."
And
"I certify that the SPPP has been developed, signed and retained at the named facility location, and the SPPP has been
fully implemented at this facility location in accordance with the terms and conditions of the stormwater discharge
permit."
And
"I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsifying information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
Sign (according to permit signatory requirements) and return this Certification. DO NOT
SEND STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION.
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C N A Holdings, Inc. — TICONA Facility NCS000064
Best Management Practices
The following Best Management Practices are used at the C N A Holdings, Inc. — Ticona facility.
This discusses specific best management practices (BMPs) for common areas and various
activities at this facility that may contaminate stormwater runoff.
TICONA employs the necessary Best Management Practices (BMP's) to control and minimize the
exposure of significant materials to stormwater.
Activities listed below are considered technically and
economically feasible. Recommendations are
employed as soon as practicable or when funds
become available. Activities covered in this section
include:
Maintenance of Vehicles/Equipment
Loading/UnloadingLoading/Unloading Activities of Chemicals
Liquid Storage in Aboveground Tanks
Waste Management & Storage
Outside Storage of Raw Materials, Finished Product
and By -Products
Lawn Maintenance & Pesticide Application
Construction
Equipment Paintin
Recycling
BMPs for each activity specified above are discussed in the designated section. Additional
room has been provided so that BMPs may be added to this Plan in the future.
Maintenance of Vehicles and Equipment
Dos
DON'Ts
Use drip pans for oil collection.
Perform maintenance near an open sewer
drain.
Properly dispose of all oils and lubricants.
Maintains are parts
Promptly repair/replace defective equipment.

Loading/Unloading of Chemical Materials
Tank truck unloading/loading are restricted to areas having secondary containment capable of
holding at least a single hose volume. The area beneath tank trucks is inspected for spills
before and after unloading/loading.
DOs
DON'Ts
Block off nearby open drainage ditches until all
Allow transfer of bulk liquids unless a facility
loading/unloadingloading/unloading activities are completed.
employee is present.
Use gates and signage to restrict access
Operate pumps above acceptable limits
during unloading and loading.
Leave used open/uncovered containers
Locate hose connections over drip ads
outside exposed to stormwater.
Construct temporary berms while conducting
loading/unloading activities of large quantities
of hazardous liquids
Release stormwater not meeting
Clean up spills in accordance with facility spill
requirements.
Ian
Overfill tanks.
Liquid Storage in Aboveground Storage Tanks
All storage units are fabricated from appropriate materials of construction for use conditions. All
tanks are visually inspected daily for leaks as part of normal operation procedures. In addition,
each tank is periodically inspected under the site Preventive Maintenance Program and
Mechanical Integrity Program.
Dos
DON'Ts
Regularly inspect secondary containment
Leave secondary containment valves open
berms and walls for cracks, breaks and gaps.
unless releasing stormwater that has been
Records: Semi-annual Inspection
tested.
Perform visual inspections of accumulated
Leave used open/uncovered containers
stormwater prior to its release. Maintained by
outside exposed to stormwater.
the Individual Business Units. EHSA Form:
Secondary Containment Inspection Form -.
Ensure that all employees receive stormwater
Release stormwater not meeting
training at least annually.
requirements.
Clean up any spills in accordance with facility
Overfill tanks.
spill plan.
Waste Management and Storage
DOs
DON'Ts
Keep all waste containers closed.
Store incompatible wastes near each other.
Label all containers as required by law.
Store wastes in a non -designated area.
Regularly inspect waste containers and
storage areas for signs of leaks.
Store waste in high traffic areas.
Clean up any leaks or spills in accordance with
the facility contingency Ian.

Outside Storage of Raw Materials, Finished Products and By -Products
DOs
DON'TS
Regularly inspect drums for minor leaks and
spills.
Store materials in high traffic areas where they
may be punctured or knocked over.
Clean up spilled material promptly in
accordance with facility spill plan.
Store materials without proper lids.
Maintain the minimum inventory necessary for
operations.
Discharge stormwater from storage areas that
does not meet requirements.
Label all containers and tanks.
in the next few days.
Lawn Maintenance and Pesticide Application
Contract personnel maintain TICONA-SHELBY lawns. This service projects a positive image of
the facility and controls pests. Lawn maintenance includes herbicide and fertilizer application.
In order to control pests, pesticides and insecticides may be applied around the facility,
particularly in the office buildings.
Dos
DON'Ts
Store maintenance equipment like lawn
Over -apply chemicals. Use only the amount
mowers under a roof.
necessary to do the 'ob.
Dispose of unused
Apply chemicals if a heavy rain is anticipated
pesticides/herbicides/insecticides properly.
in the next few days.
Keep a minimum amount of these chemicals in
stock at the facility.
Apply pesticides, herbicides/insecticides in
accordance with label instructions.
Construction
Construction activities may occur at the facility on an irregular basis. Because of the nature of
construction, soil movement is a major component of most construction projects. Soil erosion
and runoff are controlled during construction activities.
DOs
DON'Ts
Put up a silt fence to limit sediment runoff from
the construction area.
Establish uncontrolled soil piles near facility
drains.
Use dust suppressant measures, like watering,
if heavy construction is occurring.
Leave contaminated soil uncovered at the site.
Ensure mud/debris are minimized prior to
entering public highways
Dispose of soil improperly.
Re -seed or re -forest to minimize erosion
Put up retention walls on steep slopes.

Equipment Painting
Tanks, piping, and other equipment are painted at the facility on an irregular basis.
Dos
DOWTS
Store paints in properly labeled containers in
Maintain a large inventory of paints at the
good condition.
facility.
Protect soil using tarps and remove stained
If contractor, leave unused paints and supplies
soil after painting.
on plant site.
Collect all sand blast material and dispose of
Dispose in the general plant trash
properly.
Dispose of paint residue, rags, tarps and
containers properly. Generally these materials
fall under Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act RCRA .
Clean painting equipment properly and
dispose of old cleaning materials properly.
Generally these materials fall under Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA .
Clean up any spills promptly in accordance
with facility spill plan and notify the
Environmental Engineer (s) or ESHA
Technician(s).
Recycling Areas
DO'S
DON'T'S
Dispose of scrap metals, which are clean of oil
Use any faulty or damaged hoses or valves
and grease in the scrap metal dumpster.
during unloading, which could contaminate
materials for recycling.
Cardboard recycling stations have only clean
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