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December 13, 1999 /1- \
Mr. John Biddix, President
Metal Industries, Inc.
Post Office Box 1210
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Biddix:
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Subject: Permit No. W00016686
Metal Industries, Inc.
Wastewater Recycle System
McDowell County
In accordance with your application received March 30, 1999, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0016686 issued December 13,
1999, to Metal Industries, Inc. for the construction and operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
November 30, 2004, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein. 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 1508 of 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.
P.O. BOX 29535, RA"IGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-053S
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPYORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

John Biddix
December 13, 1999
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please
contact Art Dutton in our Asheville Regional Office at [phone]
extension 288.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Enclosure
AWD
cc: McDowell County Health Department
Art Dutton, Asheville Regional Office, Division of Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Asheville Regional Office, Division of Waste Management
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statues
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, a d --Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
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construction and operation of a 10,000 G.P.D, wastewater recycle systeK consisting of
Concentrate Collection Tanks, Equalization Tanks, Reaction Tanks, Microfilter
Concentration Tank, Sludge Storage Tank, Recycle Water Collection Tanks, Reverse
Osmosis Pretreatment Tank, Reverse Osmosis System, Reverse Osmosis Reject
Collection Tank, Evaporation Unit, Filter Press, and all necessary piping, valves,
electrical fixtures, and appurtenances to serve Metal Industries, Inc. with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on March 30,
1999 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 November 30,
2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans,
specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of
wastes described in the application and other supporting data.

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3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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 of Water Quality
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted
facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with
this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to
the Permits and Engineering Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N. C. 27699-1617.
6. 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 as may be required by this Division,
such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
7. The Asheville Regional Office, phone number 8281251-6208, shall be
notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the
installed facilities so that an in --place inspection can be made. Such
notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal
office hours from 8:00 a.m, until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
8. The proposed Sludge Storage tank and RO Reject Collection tank must
be designed, maintained, and operated in accordance with Subpart J of 40
CFR 265.190 - 202. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities
must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in

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a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and in
manner approved by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) administered by the Division of Waste Management. An Analysis
Plan for the RO reject and the Solid Waste streams must be developed to
characterize the two waste streams. Frequency of sampling and the
documentation of analytical analysis must be maintained on --site and be
made available at all times for review by Department staff. Sludge
maintained on-site in these tanks must be managed so as to meet the 90
day maximum accumulation time for hazardous wastes.
9. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for damages to surface or ground waters resulting from the
operation of this facility.
10. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated'as a non= fit'
discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wa tewate resulting
from the operation of this facility.
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11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from th 'treatm'ent
facilities is prohibited.
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12. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to
ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the
Permittee to ensure proper operation of the subject facilities.
14. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle
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 keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and

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time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This inspection log shall be
maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of
the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of
Water Quality or other permitting authority.
15. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Water Quality may upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this
permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
16. 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 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
17. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit
may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of
Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General State 143-215.6.
18. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statues, vales, regulations, or ordinances which
may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction_
M A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be
retained by the Permittee for the life of this project.

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Engineer's Certification
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 of Location)
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 the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Permit Number WQ0016686
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