WQ0006992_Final Permit_20020930

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Division of water Quality
September 30, 2002
WILLIAM C. HOWARD, JR., P.E.
R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
P.O. BOX 1487
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27102-1487
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006992
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Packaging Plant 604
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Howard:
In accordance with your application received March 19, 2002. we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0006992 dated September 30, 2002, to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for the continued operation of the subject
groundwater remediation facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006992 issued January 2, 1998, 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 permit. 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 pen -nit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring
requirements, please contact David Goodrich in the Groundwater Section at [phone] extension 517. If
you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Michelle M. Barnett at [phone]
extension 544. A
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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
R.J. Revnolas Tobacco Co.
Forsyth County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 23,040 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of eight extraction wells with
submersible pumps capable of 4 GPM each, dual bucket type strainer filters, a groundwater storage tank, a 16
GPM transfer pump, a 16 GPM steam heating unit capable of 55' F to 140' F. three (3) 20 foot tall by 20 inch
diameter air stripping towers in series with a 16 GPM transfer pump to supply towers 2 and 3 and each having
16.5 feet of packing and a 270 SCFM (minimum) blower. a 16 GPM transfer pump, dual 500 pound carbon
canisters piped in series, a thermal ocidizer unit to control air quality emissions when needed, a 100 foot by 15
foot by 7..5 foot infiltration gallery with dual 4 inch distribution laterals and two subgrade piezometers, and all
associated piping, valves, controls, alarms, protedtive structures, and appurtenances to serve R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco, Co.'s Packaging Plant 604, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal
request received March 19, 2002, 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 August 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006992 issued January 2, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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.
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Perxnittee 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.
11. 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
Commission (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 at least 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 8A .0202.
The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, III, and N
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 8A .0202. 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.
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.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee 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.;
c. 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
The treatment system influent and effluent shall be sampled every January, April, July, and October
for the following parameters:
Iso Propanol pH
Toluene Acetone
MEK Isopropyl Acetate
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Pennits and Compliance Unit,
1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling analyses required by the permit
conditions must be reported using the most recent GW-59 form along with attached copies of the
laboratory analyses.
Updated blank forms (GW-59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's website at
http:Hgm,.ehnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the above address.
Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified
for those parameters required.
The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly. If it is
determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as possible and
reported to the Winston-Salem Regional Office within 48 hours.
The infiltration gallery shall be operated above the water table at all times.
Sixty (60) days prior to closure of the infiltration gallery, the Permittee must request a rescission of
the permit from the Division of Water Quality.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division. shall be
provided.
3. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system
constructed prior to December 31, 19$3 is established at either (1) 250 feet froze, the xaste 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)(I).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systerns 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 Pen-nittee.
V. INSPECTIONS
1_ Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee 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 lead 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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 Permittee, 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 Permittee
for the life of this project.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations 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 PenT ttee within thirty (30) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to
initiate action to revolve this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee 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 30th day of September, 2002
NORT AROLIN 'ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
;e'Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph-D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006992