WQ0004491_Final Permit_20001114

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 14, 2000
GLEN L. FOSTER --- _
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 3608 MIS 140-42
HARRISBURG, PA 17105-3608
Dear Mr. :
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004491
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Tyco Electronics Corporation -
Church Street Facility
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Guilford County
In accordance with your application received March 29, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0004491, dated November 14, 2000, to Tyco Electronics Corporation for the construction and operation of
the subject groundwater remediation facility. }
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2005, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004491 issued October 30, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future
compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right
to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this perrnit.
This request must be in; the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,-6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. 'Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions
concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring requirements, please contact David
Goodrich in the Groundwater Section at [phone]. If you need any additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Don Friday at [phone] extension 533.
Since e
G
-,/.- Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Guilford County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit --
Non-Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North.CarohRa 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] ---Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Guilford County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 9,000 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of six (6) recovery
wells, one extraction trench, a 300 gallon equalization tank, dual countercurrent packed column air stripping
towers (ASTs) piped in series, four (4) carbon adsorption units, and a 150' x 3' x 10' infiltration gallery to
serve Tyco Electronics Corporation — Church Street Facility — Greensboro, NC with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 29, 2000, and in conformity with the project
plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2005, shall void Permit No.-
WQ0004491 issued October 30, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and "
limitations.
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and may be
rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
4. Any residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
5. Diversion or bypassing -of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited" "

II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification
Comrnission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator to be in responsible charge, (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator
must hold a certificate of the type and grade afleast equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit -each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV- facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent
the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection
will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
Noncompliance Notification:
The Perznittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the groundwater remediation facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a
slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the groundwater
treatment and disposal system incapable of adequate treatment and disposal, such as
mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the groundwater treatment and
disposal system is not in compliance with any specified permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. {GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
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This permit does not supersede or take the place of the Special Order of Consent (SOC) EMCG #
93-4
2. The maximum respective hydraulic loadings into the galleries shall be 9,000 GPD into Gallery #
1 and 19,800 GPD into Gallery #2
The treatment system influent and effluent shall be sampled on a quarterly basis every -January,
April, July, October and analyzed by EPA Method 601.
The results of the sampling and analysis mast be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater
Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater. Section, Permits and
Compliance Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the Iasi
working day of the month following the sampling month.
4. The groundwater treatment system, shall consistently achieve a treatment efficiency such that the
effluent achieves the Groundwater Quality Standards stated under 15A NCAC 2L .0202(g) prior
to discharge to the infiltration galleries. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve these
standards, additional treatment units or changes in operational methods may be required.
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for a disposal
system individually permitted after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from
the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the
waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty
provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area.
Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part
of the permittee.
Any additional monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality, shall be
provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Pennittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment facilities to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or Iead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority,
upon request.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation
of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site
or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may

inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
L Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
2. This permit shall become voidable unless- the facilities are constructed in accordance with the -
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Pert ittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Pernxtittee for the life of this project.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and Iimitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division
to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Perrrzittce from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 14' h day of November, 2000
NORTH OL1NA ENVMO NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Peranit Number WQ0004491

Permit No. WQ0004491
November 14, 2000
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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Partial Final
L , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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