NCS000382_HISTORICAL WITH APPLICATION_20060501

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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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MEMO
May 1,2006
To: Bradley Bennett
Bethany Georgoulias
From: Ken Pickle
Subject: Compost Central, Mecklenburg County
NCS000382 renewal application
iscussion
Last Wednesday, Ted Lyons provided access to the Compost Central renewal application for
their solid waste permit #60-12. I've reviewed their application, and I find the following
items of interest to us with respect both to Compost Central and to background knowledge
on composting.
1. This is a Type I facility, a category used to identify those facilities receiving feedstock
waste streams with the lowest potential for environmental impact. Compost Central
is permitted to receive leaves, limbs, trunks, grass, and land clearing debris. Their
renewal application also notes the addition of a high nitrogen fertilizer at times
(typically during the fall leaf season to make up for the lack of nitrogen in leaves,
compared to the nitrogen in grass clippings present the rest of the year.) Other
Type I facilities can also receive unpainted, untreated wood. My incomplete
understanding is that Type II facilities can accept source -separated wastes with no
pathogens, like shredded paper, ash, straw, and pre -consumer food wastes. Type
III facilities can accept post -consumer food wastes, dead animals, and manure.
Type IV facilities can accept municipal sludges and everything else.
2. The solid waste permit application requires the submittal of a site plan at 1 inch to
100 feet or less, with depiction of operating areas, watercourses, dry runs, general
topography within 500' of the site, and "location and elevations of dikes, trenches,
and other water control devices and structures for the diversion and controlled
removal of surface water". (In other words, our composting applicants have the
ready means to produce a drawing to satisfy our stormwater permitting concerns.)
3. Operations generally follow this sequence: Incoming materials are inspected for
non -conforming materials; incoming materials are sampled for C/N ratio to
determine the amount of nitrogen fertilizer to add; materials are stockpiled
separately; tub grinders shred the yard waste and it is windrowed; 50% moisture
content is determined by sight, feel, and experience; the temperature is monitored
weekly for cool spots below the process requirement of 55 Celcius; the windrow is
turned weekly; records are kept throughout the processing; subsequently the
materials are sold in bulk, or packaged for retail distribution. The entire procedure
from receipt to distribution takes approximately eight months.
4. The solid waste permit application requires, "A description of the method to control
surface water run-on and run-off; and the method to control, collect, treat, and
dispose of leachate generated." So the solid waste application doesn't specifically
identify what kind of water quality permitting is required, the application just
requires a description of the physical means of handling waters. It does seem to'
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imply that run-on and run-off are different from leachate. The solid waste permit
application also requires the identification of operating procedures applicable during
adverse conditions, including heavy rain.
I also looked over selected Wallace Farm files and have the following comments.
1. The Wallace Farms application cites a July 2000 letter from DWQ indicating that the
composting operation has not been a factor affecting groundwater. Subsequently, in
March 2005 the Aquifer Protection Section required a receptor survey showing the
locations of all surface waters and groundwater wells within 1500 feet of the
property, and an annual monitoring plan at six wells for nitrates.
2. Reported feedstocks include: animal manures, ground wood, yard waste, cotton
materials, food processing residuals, food waste, tobacco waste, ash, cardboard,
bleaching clay, cosmetics production waste, and starch water. Other file
correspondence indicates that food wastes and food residuals include batter,
breading, cooking oil, chicken, filter cake sludge from Coca-Cola in Charlotte, and ice
cream waste from Hunter Farms (containing corn syrup sugars, milk, and butterfat.)
3. Under Section 2.3.6 Wallace's solid waste permit application reports their application
to DWQ for a stormwater permit. Subsequently in the text of Section 2.7.7 Leachate
Treatment, the applicant's only comment is, "Runoff is discussed in Section 2.3.6."
Observation and opinion - The solid waste permit is consistent in treating all site
waters as though they were stormwaters and not wastewaters. Consequently as you
would expect, the solid waste permit application does not identify any special
treatment methods or standards for discharged water. In fact, the solid waste
permit application does not acknowledge that any waters requiring treatment to a
numerical standard will be discharged from the site. Given the materials present on
site, it seems to me to be indefensible to consider that Wallace Farm should be
allowed to discharge their wastewaters under a stormwater permit.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
MEMO
April 19,2006
To: Bradley Bennett
From: Ken Pickle
Subject: Compost Central, Mecklenburg County
NCS000382 renewal application
Discussion
Bradley, I spent a little more than an hour looking over the renewal application and SPU's
skeleton file on NCS000382. There is no material in the DWQ Central Files downstairs.
This individual permit was first issued on 11/1/00. My quick review of our file and of the
permit text does not indicate any specifically identified provisions or consideration of the
difference between stormwater and wastewater.
However, the permittee has provided a brief narrative description of the main BMP, which is
to turn the windrows perpendicular to the slope so that all rain or runoff that might contact
the windrows has a chance to be absorbed into the windrows, rather than be channeled
away from them. Surface water that comes into contact with the windrows is directed to a
detention basin. Other surface water runoff is diverted away from the operational, curing,
and storage areas. Note that while the file does not specifically show a distinction between
wastewater and stormwater, the two waters are handled differently: surface water is
diverted away from the operational areas, and drainage from the operational areas goes to
a detention basin (presumably to be sprayed onto the windrows?). There is no mention of a
separate wastewater discharge, or permit (BIMS does not indicate any other permits.)
From November 2000 until today, the permittee was obligated to send in eight SDOMRs for
two outfalls (a total of 16 results). Our file contains no submittals, although the renewal
application did arrive with four partial results - SDO#1 and SDO#2 for 2002 and 2003.
Presumably the permittee has violated his permit obligation to report annually for the other
years.
Notable results from the SDOMRs are: COD at 842, 247, 486, 244 mg/L; fecal coliform at
44000 and 43000 colonies/100ml (fecals omitted from the 2002 SDOMR); TKN values up to
19 and 15 mg/L; TP values up to 10.4 mg/L; TSS up to 285 mg/L. I assume that these
values pertain to the diverted stormwater discharges, rather than any discharge from the
detention pond.
Notable results from the qualitative monitoring include: color - dark brown; odor - organic
odor (compost); clarity - 7 out of 10, floating solids - 5 and 7 out of 10; suspended solids -
6 and 7 out of 10; foam - yes.
Opinion 1 - for the renewal of this permit, it seems we should conduct a site visit with the
principle of segregation of wastewater and stormwater in mind; we need to know if there is
actually any discharge from the detention pond to a receiving water; we should inform the
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permittee that his intuitive measures for segregation go a long way, but that because of the
fecal and COD results he needs to do a better job somewhere on site; that he may need to
get a wastewater permit if there is a wastewater discharge.
Opinion 2 - As far as what this site contributes to our growing knowledge about compost
facilities, I guess it tells me that even with Mecklenburg County, one of our leading
environmental citizens, unless we tell folks that the compost runoff is wastewater, at best
they have just an intuitive sense that they should treat the leachate with more care. I
mean, I suspect that until we begin telling them to, they won't fully treat the leachate as a
wastewater.
I'll visit DWM today to look at the file to see what else may be helpful in review of this site.
Ken
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oa° Rom PERMIT COVERAGE
a RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM Permit Number
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCS000382
Stormwater Discharge Permit
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED ALONG WITH THE REQUESTED SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION TO THE DIV. OF WATER QUALITY IN ORDER FOR YOUR FACILITY TO QUALIFY FOR
RENEWAL OF YOUR STORMWATER PERMIT NCS000382
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully
and make all corrections as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner/Org. Name: COMPOST CENTRAL
Owner Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number
E-mail address:
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Name: COMPOSTCENTRAL
Facility Contact:
Facility Address: 5631 W BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Phone Number:
Fax Number
E-mail address:
PERMIT INFORMATION
Permit -Contact: JOSEPH S HACK
Mailing Address: Too N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Phone Number: 7045889070
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Discharge Receiving Water: UT COFFF-Y CREEK
Stream Class: C
Basin:
Sub -Basin #: 03-08-34
Number of outfalls:
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 [rue, complete and accurate.
Signature Date 9Z S
Print or type ndme of person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to:
Individual Permit Renewal
Attn: Aisha Lau
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF INDIVIDUAL NPDES
STORMWATER PERMIT
Two copies of each of the following shall accompany this submittal in order for the application to be
considered complete:
(Do not submit the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
Initials
1. A current Site Map from the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and
loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each outfall, building
locations and impervious surfaces should be clearly noted.
2. A summary of Analytical Monitoring results during the term of the existing permit (if your
permit required analytical sampling). Do not submit individual lab reports. The summary
can consist of a table including such items as outfall number, parameters sampled, lab
results, date sampled, and storm event data. *
3. A summary of the Visual Monitoring results. Do not submit individual monitoring reports.
The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number, parameters
surveyed, observations, and date monitoring conducted.
4. A summary of the Best Management Practices utilized at the permitted facility. Summary
should consist of a short narrative description of each BMP's in place at the facility. If the
implementation of any BMP's is planned, please include information on these BMP's.
5. A short narrative describing any significant changes in industrial activities at the permitted
facility. Significant changes could include the addition or deletion of work processes,
changes in material handling practices, changes in material storage practices, and/or
changes in the raw materials used by the facility.
6. Certification of the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan for the permitted facility (Sign and return attached form).
* If the final year analytical monitoring of the existing permit term has not been completed
prior to filing the renewal submittal, then the last years monitoring results should be
submitted within 30 days of receipt of the laboratory reports. (i.e. do not withhold renewal
submittal waiting on lab results)
Representative storm sampling may now be conducted anytime during the year (the April to
November window has been eliminated) and the representative rainfall event is now
defined as a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches and is preceded by at least 72
hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred.

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
CERTIFICATION
N.C. Division of Water Quality, Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Facility Name:. COMPOST CENTRAL
Permit Number: NCS000382
Location Address: 5631 W BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
County: MECKLENBURG
"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"
"I certify that the SPPP has been developed, signed and retained at the facility location and the SPPP has been fully
implemented at the named facility location in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Stormwater general
permit."
"I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsifying information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowiy violations"
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Sign (according to permit signatory requirements) and return this Certification. DO NOT SEND THE
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN WITH THE CERTIFICATION.
Signature Date /_z� $/S
Print or type naml of person signing above Title
SPPP Certification 2/99
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SOLID WASTE COMPOST FACILITY
BMP OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Company Name: Mecklenburg County
Site Name: Compost Central
Site Address: 5631 West Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
(1) Adequate erosion control measures shall be practiced to prevent on -site erosion and to control the
movement of soil or contaminants from the site.
The site is completely vegetated to prevent erosion. In addition, the windrows are formed
perpendicular to the slope of the pavement to minimize sheet flow.
Windrows are constructed perpendicular to the slope of the pad so that most of the rainwater can be
absorbed into the windrows. Rain that falls directly on the windrows is absorbed into the windrows
and does not run-off; additionally we turn the windrows when it is raining in order to incorporate the
moisture throughout the windrow. Rain that falls between the windrows runs to the lower windrow
and is absorbed into the bottom portion of the windrow. When the windrows are turned the bottom
high moisture is redistributed throughout the windrow and replaced with low moisture material.
(2) Surface water shall be diverted from the operational, compost curing, and storage areas.
Surface water is diverted from the operational areas by swales.
(3) Stormwater that comes into contact with the process operation is directed to a detention basin.
December 29, 2005

Compost Central Stormawater Map

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STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO)
MONITORING REPORT
Permit Number. NC SOW 39?- or
Certificate of Coverage Number: NCG
FACILITY NAME C D m a5 � Cev►+tea t
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLE(5) rtdst't
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CERTIFIED LABORATORY(S) r C .6o,-jCw.4q Lab # (I ol.
Lab #
Part A: Specific Monitoring Requirements
SAMPLES COLLECTED DURING CALENDAR YEAR 9
(This monitoring report shall he received by the Division no later than 30 days from
the date the facility receives the sam lin resu from the laboratory.)
COUNTY a e�� u
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y this signature, I certify that this report is accurate
complete to the best of my knowledge.
Date
Sample
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Does this facility perform Vehicle Maintenance Activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month?_ yes _no
(if yes, complete PartB)
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STORM EVENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Date i t7 o
Total Event Precipitation (inches): 0" 20
Event Duration (hours): _-3• 0-
(if more than one storm event was sampled)
Date
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
Mail Original and one copy to:
Division of Water Quality
Attu Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: NICI,SI 0/ 0/01.111, 71 or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name: co Cel
County: u ^ Phone No. 0 3 —
Inspector: Ron rr a PfEar
Date of Inspection:
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
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(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. 5 DO l Structure 1pe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream: Una, w, u r C Cr-e C 4 S C Sir
Describe the industrial activities that occurwithinthe outfall drainage area: _ ce p os `n A
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2. Color
Describe the color of the diar a usin basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors: c, ar� ro w n
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.) _ _ Q-rQgv1;C _"— (- (_Cangno5+)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 6, 0 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
1 is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
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STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO)
MONITORING REPORT
Permit Number: NC 5 OOO 31?v� or
Certificate of Coverage Number: NCG
FACILITY NAME r— c `^ 5i Ce r7iTo-1
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLE(S)F. gonal Eu
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(S) Metti 6uirgj Gun Lab #10
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Part A: Specific Monitoring Requirements
SAMPLES COLLECTED DURING CALENDAR YEAR: .200 ,;1
(This monitoring report shall be received by the Division no later t han 30 days from
the date the facility receives the samplin�gresgqIts from the laboratory.)
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STORM EVENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Date f 3 o a
Total Event Precipitation (inches): 4: 4.5
Event Duration (hours): 15.O
(if more than one storm event was sampled)
Date
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
Mail Original and one copy to:
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in ac cordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitte d is, to the best
of my knowledge and. belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and_�nprisonment for knowing violations."
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Form SWU-246-051100
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/GITI—I l,_I_I l
Facility Name: Co DO'S - a I
County: Meciteh Urd Phone No. (7nq) 336 - 21411,
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Inspector: go E-,bd."y4 _Akkje,6M 6.. „�r !&JaU ELIJa M _
Date of Inspection: _. -13 - Doi ''
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
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(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No, 5DD 2 Structure (p
Receiving Stream: UnnaVWA - S
Describe the industrial activities that ,
ditch, etc.)
Cne-�&C [ 51rea
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2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors: -dark brown _
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge
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have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
1 is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
I 2 3 4 0 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where I is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
S. . Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes G
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
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SOLID WASTE COMPOST FACILITY
PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Company Name. Mecklenburg County,'
Site Name: Compost Central
Site Address: 5631 West Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Current Permit Number: 60-12
Summary: This is an application submittal for the repermitting for an existing Type I facility.
The current Permit number is 60-12 issued on December 20, 2000.
REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
.1445 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COMPOST FACILITIES
(a)(l) An aerial photograph or scaled drawing, where one inch is less than or equal to 400 feet, accurately showing
the area within one-fourth mile of the proposed site's boundaries with the following specifically identified:
- Entire Property owned or leased by the facility;
- Location of all homes; wells, industrial buildings, public or private utilities, roads, watercourses, dry runs, and
other applicable information regarding the general topography within 500 feet of the proposed facility:
The referenced map is included in Appendix VIII, Drawing 3
(a)(1)(C)Land use zoning of the proposed site.
The referenced map is included in Appendix VIII, Drawing 2
(a)(2) A letter from the unit of government having zoning jurisdiction over the site which states that the proposed
use is allowed within the existing zoning, if any, and that any necessary zoning approval or permit has been
obtained.
The referenced letter in included in Appendix III
(a)(3) An explanation of how the site complies with siting and design standards in Rule .1404 of this Section.
A detailed explanation documenting compliance with Rule .1404 is included in Appendix I
(a)(4)(A) A detailed report indicating the waste type(s); source and estimated quality of the solid waste to be
composted, including the source and expected quantity of any bulking agent or amendment (if applicable), any
expected recycle of bulking agent or compost, and any seasonal variations in the solid waste type or quantity;
This site is designed to accept up to 1.00,000 tons per year of yard waste, which includes leaves limbs, trunks,
✓grass, andland clearing debris. The source of the material will be properties (residential and commercial)
located within Mecklenburg County as well as surrounding Counties.
No bulking agents are used.
The seasonal variation of waste quantity is insignificant; however, the variation in waste type is 70% grass in
the spring and 85% leaves in the fall.
December 20, 2005
Revised April 20, 2006

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Mecklenburg County
Compost Central
Permit # 60-12
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.1405 Continued
(a)(4)(B) For facilities that utilize natural soils as a pad, a soil evaluation of the site conducted by a soil scientist
down to a depth of four feet, or to bedrock or evidence of a seasonal high watertable, to evaluate all chemical and
physical soil properties and depth of the seasonal high watertable.
Composting operations will be conducted on asphalt or concrete pads, natural soil pads will not be used for the
composting operations. •,
(a)(5)Site plan at a scale where one inch is less than or equal to 100 feet to the inch that delineates the following:
- Existing and proposed contours, at intervals appropriate to the topography;
- Location and elevations of dikes, trenches, and other water control devices and structures for the diversion and
controlled removal of surface water;
- Designated setbacks and property lines;
- Proposed utilities and structures; and
- Areas for unloading, processing, active composting, curing, and storing of material.
The referenced maps are included in Appendix VIII, Drawings 1, 2, and 3
(a)(6) A description of the operation of the facility, which must include at a minimum:
-' Name, address and phone number for the person responsible for the operation of the facility;
Steve Elliott, Core Process Manager
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
[phone]
- List of personnel required and the responsibilities of each position;
Assistant Manager: Responsible for day to day operations and maintenance.
Heavy Equipment Operators: Responsible for operating equipment (wheel loaders, tub grinders, screening
equipment, and trucks).
Mechanics: Responsible for servicing and repairing the equipment and can be Heavy Equipment
Operators.
Equipment Operator/Worker: Responsible for operating Compost Turner, litter control, inspection of
incoming equipment, traffic direction, and adding moisture to compost.
Cashier: Responsible for collecting monies and recording incoming and outgoing tonnages..
(a)(6)(C) Operation plan for the facility;
The Operation and Maintenance Manual for the facility is included in Appendix VII
(a)(6)(D) Special precautions or procedures for operating during wind, heavy rain, snow, freezing or other adverse
conditions;
During inclement weather, facility operations will modified to assure that the facility operates within the
requirements of the Operating Permit.
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Mecklenburg County
Compost Central
Permit # 60-12
Page 3 of 5
.1405 Continued
(a)(6)(E) A description of actions to be taken to minimize noise, vectors, air borne particulates, and odors; and
Noise - To minimize noise, mufflers on all equipment are maintained to factory specifications and the
equipment that generates the most noise is only operated Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM. The facility is
located in a commercially zoned area near the end of a Charlotte -Douglas International Airport runway,
Composting activities will produce very little noise in comparison to jet noise.
Vectors - To minimize vectors, an active vector control program will be implemented as directed by the •,
Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Health. Putrescible garbage generated by customers and
staff will be stored in closed containers and removed on a regular basis.
Airborne Particles To minimize air borne particles, moisture is incorporated into the composting material and
interior roads are wetted as required by a water truck.
Odors - To minimize odors, incoming yard waste is ground daily incorporating air into any material that has
turned anaerobic. Ground yard waste is either placed in a windrow or removed from the site within 48 hours.
Windrows are turned once per week (more often if required) insuring aerobic conditions prevail.
(a)(6)(F) A description of the ultimate use for the finished compost, method for removal from the site, and a
contingency plan for disposal or alternative usage of residues or finished compost that cannot be used in the
expected manner due to poor quality or change in market conditions.
Approximately fifty (50) percent of the finished compost is sold in bulk to residents, landscapers, and landscape
supply companies for use as a soil amendment. The remaining fifty (50) percent is bagged by a subcontractor
and sold in retail establishments.
Removal from the site is primarily accomplished in three (3); customers come to the site and pick up the
compost, a delivery service and material for bagging is delivered to the bagging plant via a tractor -trailer.
Residues and off -spec materials generated from the composting process are sold as a supplemental fuel or
disposed of in an approved disposal facility. To date demand exceeds facility production capabilities. As an
alternative, the material could be used in the vegetative layers of final and intermediate cover for local landfills.
(a)(7) A report on the design of the facility, including:
- Design capacity of the facility;
The design capacity for this facility is approximately 100,000 tons of material annually.
- process flow diagram of the entire facility, including the type, size, and location of all major equipment, and
feedstock flow streams. The flow streams shall indicate the quantity of materials on a wet weight and volumetric
basis;
- The means for measuring, shredding, mixing, and proportioning input material
Input materials for composting are yard waste, wafer, and at times a high nitrogen fertilizer. Samples of the
yard waste are sent to a laboratory to determine the carbon'to nitrogen (C/N) ratio, from this ratio the amount of
nitrogen (fertilizer) that needs to be added is determined. Nitrogen historically only needs to be added in the
fall leaf season. The amount of water that needs to be added (if any) to the composting material to attain a fifty .
(50) percent moisture content is determined by sight, feel, and experience.
Tub grinders shred the Yard Waste. The ground and windrowed material is mixed weekly by the compost
turner.
December 20, 2005
Revised April 20, 2006

Mecklenburg County
Compost Central
Permit # 60-12
Page 4 of 5
1405 Continued
- Anticipated process duration, including receiving, preparation, composting, curing, and distribution;
The composting process from reception to distribution takes approximately eight months.
- A description of the location of all temperature, air and any other type of monitoring points, and the frequency of
monitoring;
Temperatures in the windrows are monitored weekly by inserting a thermometer into each windrow in three
different locations. Each windrow has its "temperature taken" a minimum of eighty-four (84) times during its
seven to eight month life. There are cool spots in the windrow immediately after it is formed and during the
first few weeks of composting but these are eventually eliminated by the mixing action of the compost turner
which homogenizes the windrow. After the first few weeks of composting we find the temperature throughout
the windrow doesn't vary more than five (5) degrees Fahrenheit. Our composting experience can demonstrate
that temperatures inside the windrow do not vary much week to week, temperatures are slow to rise to their
maximum (approximately 55 ° C) and slow to decrease in temperature. Temperatures taken from one week to
the next that are above 55 ° C are considered to remain above. 55 ° C for the entire week.
-A description of how the temperature control and monitoring equipment will demonstrate that the facility meets the
requirements in Rule .1406 Items (10), (11), or (12) of this Section, as appropriate for the feedstock;
Historical weekly temperature measurements demonstrate the material is being maintained above 55.degrees
Celsius. The windrows are aerated once per week using a Scarab compost turner.
- The method of aeration provided the capacity of aeration equipment; and
Windrows are turned using a Scarab compost turner that is capable of running twenty (20) foot wide and eight
(8) foot high windrows. All windrows at the facility can be turned in twelve (12) hours.
- A description of the method to control surface waterrun-on and run-off; and the method to control, collect, treat,
and dispose of leachate generated.
There is a swale around the composting pad to minimize surface water run-off. The windows are constructed
perpendicular tr o the � slope of the pad allowing the composting material to absorb the majority of the run-off. eachate is collected in'a sedimentation pond where the solids settle out. The water is discharged is discharge
through -a rock filter into surface waters
Windrows are constructed perpendicular to the slope of the pad so that most of the rainwater can be absorbed
into the windrows. Rain that falls directly on the windrows is absorbed into the windrows and does not run-off;
additionally we turn the windrows when it is raining in order to incorporate the moisture throughout the
windrow. Rain that falls between the windrows runs to the lower windrow and is absorbed into the bottom
portion of the windrow. When the windrows are turned the bottom high moisture is redistributed throughout the
windrow'and replaced with low moisture material.
(a)(8) A description of the label or other information source that meets the requirements of Rule .1407(k) of this
Section.
Documentation of compliance is located in Appendix III.
(a)(9) Plans and specifications for the facility, including manufacturer's performance data for all equipment selected.
Relevant information is included in Appendix IV, additional information is maintained at the facility and will
be made available upon request.
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Revised April 20, 2006

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Mecklenburg County
Compost Central
Permit # 60-12
Page 5 of 5
.1405 Continued
(a)(10) A detailed operation and maintenance manual outlining:
- A quality assurance plan for the process and final product which lists the procedures used in inspecting incoming
material, monitoring, sampling and analyzing the compost process and final product, testing schedule, and
recordkeeping requirements; '
- Contingency plans detailing corrective or remedial action to be taken in the event of equipment breakdown; non-
conforming waste delivered to the facility; spills, and undesirable conditions such as fires, vectors and odors; and
- An explanation of how the facility will comply with operational requirements as outlined in Rule .1406 of this,N
Section, detailed operational information and instruction, an outline of reports to be submitted in compliance with
this Section, and safety instructions.
Detailed information for the above requirements is located in the Operation and Maintenance Manual
(Appendix VII).
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Revised April 20, 2006

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
March 2, 2005
COMPOST CENTRAL
ATTN: JOSEPH S HACK, OR SUCCESSOR
700 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Compost Central
Permit Number NCS000382
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under NPDES Permit NCS000382. This permit expires
on October 31, 2005. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires that an application
for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. in order to assure your
continued coverage under your permit, you must apply to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for renewal of
your permit. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit will be
expiring. Enclosed you will find an individual permit renewal application form, supplemental information request,
and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan certification.
Filing the application form along with the requested supplimental information will constitute your application for
renewal of your permit. As stated above, the application form must be completed and returned along with all
requested information by May 6, 2005, in order for the permit to be renewed by October 31, 2005.
Failure to request renewal by May 6, 2005, may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties
may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your facility without
coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Bill Mills of the Stormwater and
General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
B"', I .S. ,9,7
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A STATE NPDES PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
North Carolina, Public Law 92-500 and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a permit to discharge to persons listed below on
November 6, 2000, and subject to special conditions.
Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed determinations are invited to submit same in
writing to the above address no later than October 20, 2000. All comments received prior to that date will
be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the proposed permit. A public meeting
may be held where the Director of the Division of Water Quality finds a significant degree of public
interest in a proposed permit.
A copy of the draft permit is available by writing or calling the Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617, [phone].
The application and other information may be inspected at these locations during normal office hours.
Copies of the information on file are available upon request and payment of the costs of reproduction. All
such comments or requests regarding a proposed permit should be make reference to the NPDES permit
number listed below.
Date f
Karr T. Stevens, VIrector
Division of Water Quality
NPDES No. NCS000193
Mecklenburg County Compost Central, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, has applied for a
permit to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities at a facility located at Compost Central,
5613 West Boulevard, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County. The facility discharges to the waters of the
Catawba River Basin.

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Facility Location:
Type of Activity:
SIC code (if applicable):
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina GeneralStatute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by,,the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution,Control Act, as amended,
Compost
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a fadiliiy located at
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563`W,est Boulevard
'Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County
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to receiving waters designated'as an'unnamed tributary to Coffey Creek a class C stream, in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III, IV, V and VI hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2000
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2005,
Signed this day TTTTTT TT TTTT.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: Individual Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
Section C: Location Map
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section D: On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A. Compliance
and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1.
Individual Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
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3. Signatory Requirements
4. Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
5. Permit Actions
Section C: Operation and. Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D:
Monitoring and Records
I. Representative Sampling
2, Recording Results
3. Flow Measurements
4. Test Procedures
5. Representative Outfall
6. Records Retention
7. Inspection and Entry
Section E:
Reporting Requirements
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports
2. Submitting Reports
3. Availability of Reports
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
5. Planned Changes
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
7. Bypass
8. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9. Other Noncompliance
10. Other Information
PART IV
LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V
ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
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Permit No. NCS000382
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
- permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
individual permit. All discharges shall be in accordance with the conditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this individual permit. The Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following items:
1. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain the following:
(a) . A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facility's location in'relation to transportation
routes and surface waters, the name of the receiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices.
(c) A site map drawn to scale with the distance legend indicating location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas
and loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each
outfall and activities occurring in the drainage area, building locations, existing
BMPs and impervious surfaces, and the percentage of each drainage area that is
impervious. For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants
which could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the 3 previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill
impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in
accordance with the requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 3.
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall tarn-ari
narrative description of the materials management practices employed *�of
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including ctural and34�
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, sll '
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(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management plan shall document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Schedule. A schedule to provide secondary containment
for bulk storage of liquid materials, storage of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority
chemicals, or storage of hazardous substances to prevent leaks and spills from
contaminating stormwater runoff. If the secondary containment devices are
connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices [which shall be
secured witha locking mechanism] and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated
stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records
documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five years.
(c) BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, oil and grease
separation, debris control, vegetative filter strips, infiltration and stormwater
detention or retention, where necessary. The need for structural BMPs shall be
based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of
stormwater discharges.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site at all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or
exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
stormwater specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance.program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
and.systems. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
-these areas shall be incorporated into the program.
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S. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and
revision to the Plan.' Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. '
The Director may notify the permittee. when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 3) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stormwater systems on
at least a semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once in the
spring (April - June). The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities
performed shall be documented, recording date and time of inspection, individual(s)
making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's stormwater control
systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring as required in Part II of this permit shall
be performed in addition to facility inspections.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements,
inspections and maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the
log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall
be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his
authorized representative immediately upon request.
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SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater subject to the provisions of this permit.
Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified below in Table
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of 7 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). The permittee shall complete the
minimum 7 analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified below in Table 2.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements
' }' Discharges ' l "
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,Measurement Ail
Sample
Sample '
x Characteristics
',Units
Frequency.
Ty e2
Location3
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
mg/1
Annually year 1, 2,3 .
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg11
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
uarterly year 4
Fecal Coliform
Per 100 ml
Annually year t, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
QuarterlX year 4
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Ammonia Nitrogen
mg11
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Phosphorus
mgll
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Rainfall4
inches
Annually year 1, 2, 3
_
Quarterly year 4
Event Duration4
minutes
Annually year 1, 2, 3
-
-
Quarterly year 4
Total Flow4
MG
Annually year 1, 2, 3
_
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Footnotes:
I Measurement Frequency: Once per year during years 1, 2, and 3 of the permit term. Each quarter during the 4"
year of the permit term. A year is defined as the 12 month period beginning on the month and day of issuance of
the Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative
outfall status has been granted.
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4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation, storm duration, and total flow must be
monitored. Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area
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draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area., and the total amount of rainfall, or (c)
estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
Table 2 Monitoring schedule
Monitoring period
. Sample Number`
Start
End
Year 1
1
November 1, 2000
October 31, 2001
Year 2
2
November 1, 2001
October 31, 2002
Year 3
3
November 1, 2002
October 31, 2003
Year 4 - V quarter
4
November 1, 2003
January 31, 2004
Year 4 - 2"d quarter
5
February 1, 2004
April 30, 2004
Year 4 - Td quarter
6
May 1, 2004
July 31, 2004
Year 4 - 4"' quarter
7
August 1, 2004
October 31, 2004
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 3. Qualitative
monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests
are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls does not need to be performed during
a representative storm event.
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the Permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the
discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan.
All qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and
once in the fall (September - November).
Table 3. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Characteristics
Frequency.
s, N.
Monitoring
Locations
Color
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
I SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
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Footnotes:
I Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than
55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 4. This monitoring shall be performed at all
outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance areas.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of 7 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) which discharges stormwater runoff from.
vehicle maintenance areas. The permittee shall complete the minimum 7 analytical samplings in
accordance with the schedule specified in Table 2 (Part II, Section B).
Table 4. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
Discharge Characteristics
Units
'Measurement
Sample
Sample
Fre? uencyl
Type?,
Location3
pH
standard
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Oil and Grease
mg/l
Annually year 1, 21 3
Grab
SDO
QuarterlX Xear 4
Total Suspended Solids
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
New Motor Oil Usage
gallons/month
Annually year 1, 213
Estimate
-
Quarterly Xear 4
Total Flow4
MG
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly ear 4
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Once per year during years 1, 2, and 3 of the permit term. Each quarter during the 4`h
year of the permit term. A year is defined as the 12 month period beginning on the month and day of issuance of
the Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur.
4 Total flow shall be; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall,
the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement
of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event. Total precipitation and duration of the rainfall event
measured shall res61i from the sampled representative storm event.
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule: 1.1
Existing Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit, shall be accomplished within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit issuance.
Proposed Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to
the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an
annual basis.. Secondary containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity. '
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this individual permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil
penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any
permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit
conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum
amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122.41(a),I
Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301,
302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any
of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class
I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum-amou an , (aft'$.
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penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class 11 violations are tra,gx e' 0per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum ount of andassP
II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
individual permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
4. Civil and Criminal Liabilitv
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities,
nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-
215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the'permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to
under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Rights
The issuance of this individual permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
7. Severability
The provisions of this individual permit are severable, and if any provision of this individual permit, or the
application of any provision of this individual permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this individual permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director
may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the
permit issued pursuant to this individual permit or to determine compliance with this individual permit. The
permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
individual permit.
9. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate,
any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under,this individual permit shall, upon
conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more
than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The C1ean.Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in -any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this individual
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permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years
per violation, or by both.
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Individual Permit Ex iration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS § 143-2153.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
2. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. Permittee is required
to notify the Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
3. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All applications to be covered under this individual permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the
manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in
second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the individual permit and other information requested by the Director shall
be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described abov
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position havt g responsibility:for�ttiel�
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as t e posidb 0 �lant .,J .{
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a po ian of equivalerp/701
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsi,iiy 9zwon ental
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matters for the company. (A duty authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
4. Individual Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this individual permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the
individual permit, revoking and reissuing the individual permit, or terminating the individual permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122
and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
Permit Actions
The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any individual permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and
control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of this individual permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of
back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation
is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this individual permit.
Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this individual permit.
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
�b. ' There"were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
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weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
The permittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may approve an
anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative_ Samn_! ins
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a representative storm
event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be
taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance.
Monitoring points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of
the Director.
Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected pursuant to the
requirements of this individual permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
The results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amen ar16Reg lation
40 CFR 136.' (;+
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this individual permit, all test proce must produca�
minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to tflg'q*n�um
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detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. OIL,5 ` ;
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Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that are
required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status. If it is
established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted
representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
Records Retention
Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be maintained on -site. The
permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all
reports required by this individual permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor
acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal
separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm
sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this individual permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of
this individual permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),
practices, or operations regulated or required under this individual permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring individual permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I. Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the Division on
Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals shall be received by the Division
no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
Submitting Reports
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal
Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection
at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this individual permit coincides with a non-stormwater
discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater
discharge permit and provide this information with the stormwater discharge monitoring report.
5. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification
requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the individual permit or subject to
notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncomoliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the individual permit requirements.
7. Bypass
Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of an
unanticipated bypass.
8. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from
the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided
within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of
noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and
prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report ha Dti�FccC�
within 24 hours.
Other Noncompliance ty yi '000t
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour repor yr~ f i
monitoring reports re are submitted.
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10. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in an application for an
individual permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
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Permit No. NCS000382
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This individual permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable
effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and
307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the individual
permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the individual permit.
The individual permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the
Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the Individual Permit.
PART VI DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Arithmetic Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of
individual values.
3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the
stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
fleshings, water from footing drains, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training. O � � � r�
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5. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground
storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage
containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity of greater than
1,320 gallons.
7. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
8. Division or DWO
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
9. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
10. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
it. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively
monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
12. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
13. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a land
treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term storage facility or
a surface storage facility.
14. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town.
15. Overburden
Any material of any' nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding
topsoiCorrsimilar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by mining operations.
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16. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a permit pursuant to this individual permit.
17. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch,
channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters
of the state.
18. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive
hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
19. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
20. Rinse Water Discharge
The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial activity. Rinse
waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process wastewaters and do not include washwaters
utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning agent.
21. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient
freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
22. Section 313_Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and '
That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in Appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table 11 (organic priority
pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic
pollutants and hazardous substances); 31M.
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)( TP1
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23. Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
24. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production;
hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to
report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes,
slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
25. Sijznificant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities
under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section t02 of
CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
26. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a
result of snowmelt.
27. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is
directly related to manufacturing. processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities
considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14).
The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
28. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution and
is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
24. Ten Year Design Storm
The maximum 24 hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the average once in ten
years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
30. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs. Total now shall be
either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the
amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the
measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
31. Toxic Pollutant
i -Anypollutant,listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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32. U set
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the
permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly
designed treatment or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
33. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or
airport deicing operations.
34. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air,
gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
35. 25-year, 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25
years.
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Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Contact: Aisha Lau (919-733-5083, ext. 578)
Facility Name:
Compost Central
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000382
Facility Location:
5631 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Type of Activity:
Compost Yard Waste
SIC code (if applicable):
2875
Receiving Stream:
UT Coffey Creek
Stream Classification:
C
Proposed Permit Requirements:
See attached draft permit
Compliance Schedule:
See Part III, Section A of attached draft permit
Basis for monitoring
Since they submitted no monitoring information I used the monitoring
requirements for an identical facility.
Basis for other requirements:
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Response requested by (date):
September 1, 2000
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and General Permits Unit Supervisor Date
Concurrence by Regional Office Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
August 24, 2000
To: Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale
Fax: [phone]
From: Aisha Lau
Phone: [phone] ext. 578
Fax: [phone]
8 pages, including this cover sheet.
Comments:
Dear Samar,
Following you should find a copy of the main parts of a draft permit for the Compost Central
site that you visited in December of last year. They finally got their permit application in to me in
May, and I unfortunately didn't get to drafting it until just now. A hard copy of the permit and Staff
Review Evaluation are following in the mail, I just wanted you to be able to get a jump start looking
at it since I've asked for a quick turnaround from you.
One issue that Bill wanted to make sure that I mentioned was that this permit does not
cover the leachate from these compost piles, so the site may need another wastewater
permit for that discharge. You may have a better idea since you actually visited the site.
Thank you very much for your help Samar, and if you have any questions feel free to call me.
- Sincerely,
Aisha H. Lau
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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NCS000382
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted 1
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pc
Compost
is hereby authorized to discharge stormw
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burg County
to receiving waters designatedKance
unnamed tributary to Coffey Creek a class C stream, in the
Catawba River Basin in accorwith the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III, IV, V and VI hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2000
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on —October 3.1, 2005.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: Individual Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
Section C: Location Map
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section D: On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General
Conditions
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3. Signatory Requirements
4. Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
5. Permit Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Representative Outfall
6.
Records Retention
7.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
8.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.
Other Information
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI DEFINITIONS
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PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
individual permit. All discharges shall be in accordance with the conditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this individual permit. The Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following items:
1. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facility's location in relation to transportation
routes and surface waters, the name of the receiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices.
(c) A site map drawn to scale with the distance legend indicating location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas
and loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each
outfall and activities occurring in the drainage area, building locations, existing
BMPs and impervious surfaces, and the percentage of each drainage area that is
impervious. For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants
which could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the 3 previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill
impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in
accordance with the requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 3.
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the.exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporaie the�following:
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(a) Feasibility Study, A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management plan shall document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Schedule. A schedule to provide secondary containment
for bulk storage of liquid materials, storage of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority
chemicals, or storage of hazardous substances to prevent leaks and spills from
contaminating stormwater runoff. If the secondary containment devices are
connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices [which shall be
secured with a locking mechanism] and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated
stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records
documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five years.
(c) BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, oil and grease
separation, debris control, vegetative filter strips, infiltration and stormwater
detention or retention, where necessary. The need for structural BMPs shall be
based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of
stormwater discharges.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site at all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or
exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
stormwater specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and %maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
-'and systems. 'Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
these'areas-'shall be incorporated into the program.
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5. Employee Training. Training schedufes shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 3) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
8. Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stormwater systems on
at least a semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once in the
spring (April - June). The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities
performed shall be documented, recording date and time of inspection, individual(s)
making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's stormwater control
systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring as required in Part II of this permit shall
be performed in addition to facility inspections.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements,
inspections and maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the
log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall
be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his
authorized representative immediately upon request.
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SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater subject to the provisions of this permit.
Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified below in Table
1.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of 7 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). The permittee shall complete the
minimum 7 analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified below in Table 2.
Table 1, Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Discharge
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Characteristics
,Uhits'Y, ,
Frequency ;
T pe?
Location3
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Fecal Coliform
Per 100 ml
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Ammonia Nitrogen
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Phosphorus
mg/l
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Rainfall4
inches
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Quarterly year 4
Event Duration4
minutes
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Quarterly year 4
Total Flow4
MG
Annually year 1, 2, 3
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SDO
Quarterly year 4
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Once per year during years 1, 2, and 3 of the permit term. Each quarter during the 4"
year of the permit term. A year is defined as the 12 month period beginning on the month and day of issuance of
the Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative
outfall status has been granted.
4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation, storm duration, and total flow must be
monitored:. Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area
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draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c)
estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
Table 2 Monito ing schedule
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Monitoring 1 jod
Sample Number
Start" E „ .,_
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End z
Year i
1
November 1, 2000
October 31, 2001
Year 2
2
November 1, 2001
October 31, 2002
Year 3
3
November 1, 2002
October 31, 2003
Year 4 - I" quarter
4
November 1, 2003
January 31, 2004
Year 4 - 2Id quarter
5
February 1, 2004
April 30, 2004
Year 4 - 3 d quarter
6
May 1, 2004
July 31, 2004
Year 4 - 4"' quarter
7
August 1, 2004
October 31, 2004
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 3. Qualitative
monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests
are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls does not need to be performed during
a representative storm event.
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the Permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the
discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan.
All qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and
once in the fall (September - November).
Table 3. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
DischargeCharacterishcs
Frequency na
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Monitoring
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Color
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
Semi -Annual
SDO
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Footnotes:
1 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than
55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical -monitoring as specified below in Table 4. This monitoring shall be performed at all
outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance areas.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of 7 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) which discharges stormwater runoff from
vehicle maintenance areas. The permittee shall complete the minimum 7 analytical samplings in
accordance with the schedule specified in Table 2 (Part II, Section B).
Table 4. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
Discharge Charristits..:
i actecs
Uni
Measurement
= SaiEn ple
Sample
Sp
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Location3
pH
standard
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Oil and Grease
mg/1
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Total Suspended Solids
mgll
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
New Motor Oil Usage
gallons/month
Annually year 1, 2, 3
Estimate
-
Quarterl ear 4
Total Flow4
MG
Annually year 1, 21 3
Grab
SDO
Quarterly year 4
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Once per year during years 1, 2, and 3 of the permit term. Each quarter during the 0
year of the permit term. A year is defined as the 12 month period beginning on the month and day of issuance of
the Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur.
4 Total flow shall be; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall,
the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement
of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event. Total precipitation and duration of the rainfall event
measured shall result from the sampled representative storm event.
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Existing Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit, shall be accomplished within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit issuance.
Proposed Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to
the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an
annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall
be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this individual permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal application.
The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil
penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any
permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit
conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum
amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122.41(a).]
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301,
302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any
of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class
I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I
penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000
per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class
rII'penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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3. Dui to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
individual permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities,
nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-
215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to
under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Rights
The issuance of this individual permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
7. Severability
The provisions of this individual pemvt are severable, and if any provision of this individual permit, or the
application of any provision of this individual permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this individual permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director
may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the
permit issued pursuant to this individual permit or to determine compliance with this individual permit. The
permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
individual permit.
9. Penalties for Tamperins
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate,
any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this individual permit shall, upon
conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more
than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
10. Penalties for Falsification of Re its
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
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permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years
per violation, or by both.
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
Indi_v_idual Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS § 143-2153.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
2. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. Permittee is required
to notify the Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
3. SignatM Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All applications to be covered under this individual permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the
manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in
second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official. .
All reports required by the individual permit and other information requested by the Director shall
be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
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matters.for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
C. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information subnvtted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this individual permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the
individual permit, revoking and reissuing the individual permit, or terminating the individual permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122
and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
Permit Actions
The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any individual permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and
control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of this individual permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of
back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation
is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this individual permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this individual permit.
Bvgassina of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
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weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
c. The pernlittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may approve an
anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a representative storm
event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be
taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance.
Monitoring points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of
the Director.
Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected pursuant to the
requirements of this individual permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation
40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this individual permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection ory lower reporting level of the procedure.
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Representative Outfall .-
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that ate
required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status. if it is
established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted
representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
6. Records Retention
Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be maintained on -site. The
permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all
reports required by this individual permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Inspection and En
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor
acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal
separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the, separate storm
sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this individual permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of
this individual permit;
Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),
practices, or operations regulated or required under this individual permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring individual permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitoring
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the Division on
Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals shall be received by the Division
no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
2. Submitting Reports
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Availability of Reports _
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal
Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection
at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this individual permit coincides with a non-stormwater
discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater
discharge permit and provide this information with the stormwater discharge monitoring report.
Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification
requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the individual permit or subject to
notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the individual permit requirements.
Bass
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of an
unanticipated bypass.
8. Twenty-four Hour Resorting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from
the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided
within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of
noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and
Prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received
within 24 hours.
9. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour reporting at the time
monitoring reports,are submitted.
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10. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in an application for an
individual permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
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PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This individual permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable
effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and
307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the individual
permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the individual permit.
The individual permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the
Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the Individual Permit.
PART VI DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Arithmetic Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of
individual values.
3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the
stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
flushings, water from footing drains, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training.
4. Best Mana ement Practices BMPs
'Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the
form,of,a process, activity, or physical structure.
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5. B pass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage off Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground
storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage
containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity of greater than
1,320 gallons.
7. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
8. Division _or DWQ
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
9. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
10. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
11. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively
monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
12. Hazardous Substanc
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
13. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a land
treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term storage facility or
a surface storage facility.
14. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town.
15. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding
topsoil,or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by mining operations.
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16. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a permit pursuant to this individual permit.
17. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch,
channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters
of the state.
18. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive
hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
19. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
20. Rinse Water Discharge
The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial activity. Rinse
waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process wastewaters and do not include washwaters
utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning agent.
21. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient
freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
22. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
c. That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in Appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic priority
pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic
pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40
CFR 116.4; or
(3) Ista pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
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23, Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
24. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production;
hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to
report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes,
slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
25. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities
under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of
CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
26. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a
result of snowmelt.
27. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is
directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities
considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14).
The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
28. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution and
is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
29. Ten Year Design Storm
The maximum 24 hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the average once in ten
years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
30. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs. Total flow shall be
either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the
amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the
measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
31. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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32. Upset
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the
permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly
designed treatment or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
33. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
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Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or
airport deicing operations.
34. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air,
gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
35. 25-year, 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25
years.
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
February 3, 2000
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Mr. Joe Hack, Solid Waste Management
Mecklenburg County Engineering and Building Standards Department
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject: Stormwater Permit Resubmittal
Compost Central
NCG 120059
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Hack:
The Division received your application for a general stormwater permit for landfill
activities on August 23, 1999. However, the facility for which general permit coverage is being
requested is a composting facility whose activities are not covered by any general stormwater
permit. An individual permit application consisting of the enclosed EPA forms I and 2F must
therefore be completed and returned to me at your earliest convenience.
Please return these additional forms with a permit fee of $635. The enclosed fee schedule
shows that individual permit fees are $715, however the $80 fee submitted previously has been
applied to the individual permit fee.
Based on a December 9, 1999 conversation with yourself it was believed that the
stormwater leaving the site left via sheet flow, and would therefore not require a stormwater
point source discharge permit. However, a subsequent site visit made by Mr. Samar Bou-
Ghazale on December 22, 1999 determined that there were point sources of stormwater
discharging from the site. Therefore the site does require an individual stormwater permit at this
time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any questions please call me at
[phone], ext. 578. `- V` J
Sincerely,``
Aisha H. Lau
Enclosures: Individual Permit Application, fee schedule,'and copy of
CC: '-SW Permit File
Moores 'viIle Regional Office — Samar Bou-Ghazale
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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FROM: Joe Hack, Solid Waste Management/�
SUBJECT: Compost Central
Stormwater General Permit
Please find attached the General Permit Application for the Compost Central Facility. The
$80.00 check for the application.was inadvertently sent to The NCDENR Division of Waste
Management, 401 Oberlin Road on July 23, 1999.
The Compost Central Facility is a permitted solid waste management facility. The permit is
issued by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management under the provisions and
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 130-294.
If have any questions or require additional information please contact me at [phone].
PEOPLE • PRIDE • PROGRESS
700 North Tryon Street • Charlotte. North Carolina 28202 • [phone] 9 Fax [phone]

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FROM: Joe , Solid Waste Management
SUBJECT: S rmwater Permit Resubmittal
ompost Central
NCG120059
Mecklenburg County
Please find attached the Stormwater Permit Application for the Mecklenburg County Compost
Central Facility.
The Mecklenburg County Compost Central Facility is a permitted solid waste management
facility. The permit is issued by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management under the
provisions and requirements of North Carolina General Statute 130-294.
The original Stormwater Permit application was submitted on August 9, 1999 with a processing
fee of $80.00, attached is a check totaling $635.00 for the remainder of the $715.00 processing
fee.
If have any questions or require additional information please contact me at [phone].
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG 120000
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG120000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
Landfills that are permitted by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management under the
provisions and requirements of North Carolina General Statute 130A - 294
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit.•
• Stormwater discharges from open dumps, hazardous waste disposal sites, or discharge of waste (including
leachate) to the waters of the state.
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address' of ownertoperator:
Name Steve Elliott, Core Process Manager _
Street Address 700 North Tryon Street
City Charlotte State NC ZIP Code 28202
Telephone No. 704 588-9070 Fax: [phone]
'Address to which all permit correspondance will be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Fadiity Cor1,2c:
Street Address
City
County
l=_lecnone No.
Compost Central
Steve Elliott
5631 Wiest Boulevard
Charlotte State SIC ZIP Code 28208
MecklenburP
704 588-9070
3) Physical Location Information:
Fax: [phone]
Please provide a narrative descnaticn of how to oet to the facility (use street names, state road numoers. and
distance and direction from a roaaway iritersection). See Attached Map
(A cony of a county mao or USGS quad sneet with faality aeany located on the mao is reautrett to be suorntneo with this appu=tmhn
4) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
® Existing
5) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 d:ait Standard industr,-n; Classification Ccde (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC,Code: 4 9 5 3
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6) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured a -
this facility: A municipal solid waste yard waste composting facility. Primarily
engaged in the disposal of yard waste'refuse. The refuse is processed to produce
compost and mulch.
7) Discharge points I Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channe!s, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end uo in? Coffee Creek
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). NIA
8) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
® No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
9) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
® No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for ail current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
10) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
® Yes
If yes, please briefly describe: Surface waters are diverted from the operational
area. Stormwater which come into contact with process operation is
directed to a retention basin.
11) Does this facility have a Stor.;.water Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No
® Yes
If yes, when was it imoiemented? November 1991, under Solid Waste Permit 60-12-YW
12) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
❑ No ®Yes
13) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
® No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per calendar
year) of hazardous waste?
® No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per calendar
year) of hazardous waste?
® No ❑ Yes
d)` !f'you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Types) of waste:
,
How is material stored:
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Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year.
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor.
Vendor address:
14) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-21$.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement. representation, or certification in any application, record, report,
plan or other document fled or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed S10,000. or by imprisonment not to exceed sac months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.]
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this perry
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title: Contracts Manaizer.
of Applicant]
Sol
Joseph S. Hack
(bate Signed)
Notice of intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to:
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Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
® Check for S80 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This compieted application and all supporting documents
Copy of county man or USGS quad sheet with location of facility cieady marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
i. •,} J Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
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INSTRUCT>ONS
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Ill. FACILITY
through it and enter the correct data In the
an;
appropriate fill --In area Wow. Also. if any of
the preprinted data is absent (the area to Me
FACILITY
!eh Of the lobe/ space lieu sm he inforation
V. MAILING ADDRESS P EASE PLACE LABEL IN
THIS SPACE
that should aopearf, please provide It in the
Proper fill -min ersals) below. If the label Is
Complete and corraCt, you need not complete
Items I, III, V, and VI lexcepr V1.8 which
mutt be complered reyerd)ess). Complete all
FACILITY
VI'
items if no label has been providad. Refer to
LOCATION
the instructions for detailed item descrip-
tions and for the legal authorisations under
which this data is collected.
11. POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to
submit any permit application
forms to the EPA If you answer "yes" to any
questions, you must submit this form and the supplemental form listed in the parenthesis following the question,
Mark "X" in the box in the third column
if the supplemental form is agalched. If you answer "no" to each question, you
need not submit any of these
forms. You may answer "no" if your activity
is excluded from permit requirements; see Section C of the instructions. Sae also, Section D of the instructions
for definaions of bold -farad terms.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
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A. Is this facility a publicly owned treatment works
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S. Don or will this facility )aicher existing or proposed)
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which resultl In a discharge to waters of the U.S.7
include a concentrated animal feeding operation or
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(FORM 2A)
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aquatic animal production facility which results in a
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dladwr rge to wateof thei U.S.? (FORM 29)
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C. Is tn�s a facility wnlcn currently results In argaa
U. Is this a proposed fecoMy— rotheir than incise described
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to waiters .of the U.S. other than those described in
X
in A or B !bowl which will result in a dbaltarga to
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A or 9 above> (FORM 2C)
watem of the U 7 1 FORM 201
F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or
E Does or will this facility treat, store, or dispose of
huar�ourwasta?
.municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum con,
(FORM 31
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twining, within one quarter mile of the well bore,
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underground sources of drinking water? (FORM 41G.
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o you or will you Inject at this facility any prod u
H. Do yes, or will you inject at this facility fluids for spe-
water of other fluids which are brought to the surface
ciai Processes such as mining of sutfu► by the Fraseh
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In connection with conventional oil or natural gas pro-
process, solution mining of minerals, in situ combus•
duction, inject fluids used for enhanced recovery of
tion of fossil fuel, or recovery of geothermal energy?
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Go or natural gas, or inject fluids for storage of liquid
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1. s t IS racimy a proposed stationary IlOtlrce which If
J. is this facility a proposed munm wh is
one of the 28 industrial categories listed in the in-
NOT one of the 28 industrial categories listed in the
structions and which will potentially emit 100 tons
X
instructions and which will potentially emit 250 tons
per year of any au pollutant regulated under the
per year of any air pollutant regulated under the Clean
Clean Air Act and may affect ore be located its an
Air Act and may affect or be located in an ortainntattt
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attainment area? (FORM 51
area? (FORM 51
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B. PHONE (arra Code 10.1
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704 588 9070
V. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A. STREET OR P.O. BOX
3; 700 North Tryon Street
E. CITY OR TOWN
C.STAr6 D- ZIP CODE
4; Charlotte
I'NC I 28202
Vl. FACILITY LOCATION
A, STREET, ROUTE NO. OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER
5, 5631 West BoulevardJ
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` Owner?
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C. STATUS OP OPERATOR (Enter the appropnare letter into the answer box. if "Other", specify,)
D- PHONE (aria code 6 no.)
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S -STATE 0 - OTHER (specify)
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F, CITY OR TOWN G.STAT H. ZIP CODE IX. INDIAN LAND
c Charlotte NC 28202 It the facility located on Indian lanes?
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X. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A. NPOKS /Discharge to Surface Water) D. PSO (Air Emissions from Proposed Sources) There are no existing
` environmental permits at
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9. U I C (Undergroundlnjecriorr of Fluids)
E. OTHER (specify)
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(spenly') Application is pending
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C. RCRA (Hazardous wasresl
E.OTHER (specify) Permit for Yard Waste
`I I I FrI I I I I I I I I I I I (specify)
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x1. MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must show
the outline of the facility, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its hazardous waste
treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground. Inetude all springs, rivers and other surface
water bodies in the map area. See instructions for precise requirements.
XI I. NATURE OF BUSINESS (provide�a brief description
A municipal solid waste yard waste composting facility. Primarily engaged in the
disposal of yard waste refuse. The refuge is processed to produce compost and mulch.
XIII. CERTIFICATION (Sminsffwtiunsl
/ certify under penalty of law that / have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all
attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in fire
application, 1 believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
A NAM( A OFFICIAL TITLE rR'pe or pent; B. SIGNATURE C. DATE SIGHED
Joseph S. Hack, Contract Manager S �k -„
COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0086
Approval expires 5-31.92
Form'
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460
� PA Application for Permit To Discharge Stormwater
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`! Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 28.6 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of this collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including
suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, PM-223, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
401 M St., SW, Washington, DC 20460, or Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503,
1. Outtall Location
For each outfall list the latitude and longitude of its location to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water.
A. Outfall Number
list
S. Latitude
C. Lan itude
0. Receiving Water
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500 001
N35°
11' 138.80
W800
57'
01.16'
Unnamed tributary to Coffey Creek
11.Improvements
A. Are you now required by any Federal, State, or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction, upgrading or
operation of wastewater treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges
described in this application? This includes, but is not limited to, permit conditions, administrative or enforcement orders, enforcement
compliance schedule letters, stipulations, court orders, and grant or loan conditions.
1. identification of Conditions,
Agreements, Etc.
2. Affected Outfalls
3. Brief Description of Pro'ect
4. Final
Compliance Date
number
source of discharge
a. req.
b. prof.
B. You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution (or other environmental projects which may affect your
discharges) you now have under way or which you plan. Indicate whether each program is now under way or planned, and indicate your
actual or planned schedules for construction,
Ill. Site Draina a Ma
Attach. a site map showing topography (or indicating the outline of drainage areas served by the outtall(s) covered in the application if a
topographic map is unavailable) depicting the facility including: each of its intake and discharge structures; the drainage area of each storm
water outfall; paved areas, and buildings within the drainage area of each storm water outfall, each known past or present areas used for
outdoor storage or disposal of significant materials. each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff,
materials loading and access areas, areas where pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and fertilizers are applied; each of its hazardous
waste treatment, storage or disposal units (including each area not required to have a RCRA permit which is used for accumulating hazardous
waste under 40 CFR 262.34); each well where fluids from the facility are injected underground; springs, and other surface water bodies which
receive storm water discharges from the facility.
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A. For each outfall, provide an estimate of the area (include units) of impervious surfaces (including paved areas and building roofs) drained
to Ihe;outfall, and art estimate of the total surface area drained by the outfall.
Outlall
Area of Impervious Surface
Total Area Drained
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Area of Impervious Surface
Total Area Drained
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19 Acres
50 Acres
B. Provide a narrative description of significant materials that are currently or in the past three years have been treated, stored or disposed in
a manner to allow exposure to storm water; method of treatment, storage, or disposal; past and present materials management practices
employed, in the last three years, to minimize contact by these materials with storm water runoff; materials loading and access areas; and
the location, manner, and frequency in whirh pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are applied.
Describe the materials that are exposed to stormwater:
- During the site inspection, Y observed compost piles and composting equipment
exposed to stormwater
Describe method of treatment, storage or disposal and management practices to minimize
contact with stormwater runoff:
- The compost piles are arranged in a manner to prevent direct impact from stormwater
runoff. There is also a small pond on -site that allows for some sediment removal
prior to stormwater discharging off site.
C. For each outfall, provide the location and a description of existing structural and nonstructural control measures to reduce pollutants in
storm water runoff; and a description of the treatment the storm water receives, including the schedule and type of maintenance for control
if d If eatmenl me sures and the ultimate disposal of -any solid or fluid wastes other than by d9scha(ae..
Outfall
List Codes from
Number
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Table 2F.1
001 The pond on --site designated as a sedimentation pond 1-U
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V. Nonstormwater Discharges
A. I certify under penalty of law that the outfall(s) covered by this application have been tested or evaluated for the presence of
nonstormwater discharges, and that all nonstormwater discharges from these outfall(s) are identified in either an accompanying Form 2C
r li f f
Name and Official Title (type or print) Signature
Date Signed
Joseph S. Hack
8. Provide a description of the method used, the dale of any testing, and the onsite drainage points that were directly observed during a test.
There are no nonstormwater commercial or industrial discharges at the outfall,
verified with visual inspections.
VI. Significant Leaks or Spills
Provide existing information regarding the history of significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants at the facility in the last three
years, including the approximate date and location of the spill or leak, and the type and amount of material released
There are no records indicating significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous
materials within the last three years.
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A,B,C. & D: See instructions before proceeding. Complete one set of tables for each outfall. Annotate the outfall number in the space provided.
Tables VII-A, VII-B, and VII-C are included on separate sheets numbered VII-1 and VII-2.
E: Potential discharges not covered by analysis - Is any pollutant listed in Table 2F-2 a substance or a component of a substance which you
currently use or manufacture as an intermediate or final product or byproduct?
Yes (list all such ollutants below X No o to Section IX)
Vill, Boological Toxicity Testing Data
Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any biological test for acute or chronic toxicity.has been made on any of your discharges or
on a receiving water in relation to your discharge within the last 3 years?
Yes fist all suchpollutants below X No o to 5ecfion
IX. Contract Analysos Information
Were any of the analyses reported in Item V performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm?
❑ Yes (list the name, address, and telephone number of, and pollutants 0 No (go to Section )O
A. Name
B. Address
C. Area Code & Phone No.
D. Pollutants Analyzed
l certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
A. Name & Official Titre (type or print)
B. Area Code and Phone No.
Joe-S. Hack or Steve Elliott
[phone]
C. Signature + =;" '
D. Date Signed
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Part"A - You must provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in this table. Complete one table for each outfail. See
instructions for additional details.
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Part B - List each pollutant that is limited in an effluent guideline wnicn the facility is sublect to or any pollutant listed in the faulity s NPOES
permit for its process wastewater (if the facility is operating under an existing NPOES permit) Complete one taole for each outfall.
See L�e -Tnstruct ons for 3ddilional details and rCguirements.
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(if avarlaole)
I Maximum Values
(include units)
Average Values
(include units)
Number
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Part C - List each pollutant shown in Tables 2F-2. 2F-3. and 2F4 that you know or have reason to believe is present. See the instructions for
additional details and requirements. Complete one table for each outfah.
Maximum Values Average Values Number
Pollutant (include units) (include units) of
and Grab Sample Grab Sample Storm
CAS Number Taken DuringTakenhted Taken During Flow -weighted Events
First 30 g First 30 9
(if available) Minutes Composite Minutes Composite Sampled Sources of Pollutants
Part D -
Provide data for the storm event
1.
2.
3.
Date of
Duration
Total rainfall
Storm
of Storm
during storm event
Event
(in minutes)
(in inches)
which resulted in the maximum values for the flow
4. 5.
Number of hours between Maximum floe rate
beginning of storm meas- during rain event
ured and end of previous (gallons/minute or
measurable rain event specify units
vei hted com osite Sample.
6. 7.
Total flow from Season
rain event sample was
(gallons or
specify units) taken
8.
Form of
?cipitation
1 9. Provide a description of the method of flow measurement or estimate. I
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmeht,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
To: Samar
Fax: [phone]
From: Aisha
Phone: [phone] ext. 578
Fax: [phone]
7 pages, including this cover sheet.
Comments:
Dear Samar,
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Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
December 9, 1999
Following you should find a copy of the application for NCG120059 for Compost Central in
Mecklenburg County. Joe Hack, the contracts manager for the site has stated that the drainage
from the site is in sheet flow. 1f that is the case then they wouldn't need a permit at this time,
however if a point source discharge from their industrial areas is found they would need an
individual stormwater permit instead of the NCG120000 permit they applied for. [ got off of the
phone with Joe about 20 minutes ago, and he is expecting your call sometime in the next two
weeks.
me.
Thank you so much for looking at this site for me. if you have any questions feel free to call
Sincerely,
Aisha
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Engineering & Building Standards Department
August 3, 1999 RECEIVED
TO: Division of Water Quality AUG 12 1999
FROM: Joe Hack, Solid Waste ManagemenDWQ BUDGET OFFICE
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SUBJECT: Compost Central
Stormwater General Permit
Please find attached the General Permit Application for the Compost Central Facility. The
$80.00 check for the application was inadvertently sent to The NCDENR Division of Waste
Management, 401 Oberlin Road on July 23, 1999.
The Compost Central Facility is a permitted solid waste management facility. The permit is
issued by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management under the provisions and
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 130-294.
If have any questions or require additional information please contact me at [phone].
PEOPLE • PRIDE • PROGRESS
700 North Tryon Street • Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 • [phone] 9 Fax [phone]

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