NCD003446721_20010921_Celeanse Corporation - Shelby Fiber_FRBCERCLA C_General Correspondence 1984 - 2001-OCR

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Certified Mail: 7000 1670 0012 5950 3884
Return Receipt to PEM Carter
September 21, 2001
PEMCOl:30
SUPERFUND SECTION
5uperfund Branch
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Attn: Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Re: Release of Groundwater -9/18/01
(CNA Holdings, Inc., Shelby Plant)
Dear Ms. Bennett:
-11cona
Tlcona
Shelby Plant
Highway 198
Shelby, NC 28 I 52
Telephone [phone]
Per my telephone call at 8:20 AM on September 18, I am submitting this summary of the event
related to the discharge of untreated groundwater on to the soil at the Shelby facility of CNA
Holdings, Inc. At approximately 7:00 AM, 9/18/01, a weakness in the groundwater return line
was discovered resulting in a small leak of approximately 100 gallons of untreated groundwater
to the soil directly underneath the pipeline. No untreated groundwater entered the stormwater
system nor le~ the site. Repairs where made immediately at which time a small hole
approximately 0.5 centimeters was discovered, repaired and the groundwater system was
brought back on line.
Per the agreement of the Partial Consent Decree, Book 1046, page 119 issued 12/19/88: any
events which occur as it pertains to the groundwater remediation must be orally reported within
24 hours followed by a written report within 5 days of the event. This notification meets that
requirement.
CNA Holdings, Inc. -Shelby Facility is committed to ensuring compliance with all County, State,
and Federal regulations. Should there be a need for further discussion pertaining to the
information submitted with this notification letter, feel free to call me at 704/480-4900, or via
email at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
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PEM Carter
Sr. Environmental Engineer
/ Cc: Mr. Grover Nicholson-NCDENR, Superfund,
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150,
Raleigh, NC 27605
~ Celanese
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Summary of Preliminary Findings:
A preliminary investigation by Westinghouse Environmental and Geotechnical
Services, conducted in November and December of 1990, revealed that the site's
groundwater has been degraded with organic compounds such as; carbon disulfide,
1,1-dichlorothene, tetrachloroethene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane,andtrichloroethene.
The presence of these substances warrant further investigation to quantify the
extent of the possible contamination and determine any necessary remedial
actions. Based on historical information provided by long-time site employees,
the most likely source of the contamination is from past disposal practices in
three areas.
Scope of the Preliminary Investigation Conducted·
Westinghouse began an initial groundwater investigation of the site mid-November
1990. The first step involved an area reconnaissance, using information provided
by employees concerning past disposal areas. Three areas were identified as
possible source areas of contamination: A.) An area southwest of the Warehouse
where drums had reportedly been found in the past, B.) the meadow area at the
extreme southwestern portion of the site and adjacent to the creek, where product
materials were largely buried and where road bed materials were tested, and C.)
the area directly behind the Warehouse where drums had previously been found.
These areas are indicated on the attached site plan.
The field investigation consisted of three types of investigation techniques
which were used at all three of the potential source areas. It should be noted
that these techniques were for investigative use only and did not follow specific
EPA sampling protocols, therefore should be viewed as indicators of likely
contamination pr.oblems. These techniques were:
Soil Gas Survey -Probes were placed at a depth of approximately
four feet into the soil and the vapor space was analyzed for gross
organic concentrations. This technique identified "hot spots" or
areas of potential contamination.
HydroPunch Sampling -Based of the results of the soil gas survey,
groundwater samples were collected through the hollow shaft of the
drill auger. Samples were analyzed for volatile compounds on the
EPA's Target Compound List (TCL), the hazardous waste (RCRA)
criteria metals, and Total Organic Compound (TOG) concentrations.
Soil Samples -Soil samples were collected and composited from the
boring. Soil samples were also analyzed in view of TCL volatiles·
and RCRA metals.
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Details of the Preliminary Findings·
Results of the samples identified contaminants present in the groundwater and
within the immediate vicinity of the areas sampled (i.e. Area A, B, and C).
However, from the limited data presently available, the exact source of
contamination or the extent to which contamination may exist cannot be defined.
Area A's (southwest of the Warehouse) results indicated slightly
higher than normal concentrations of metals (particularly barium and
lead) in soil samples and the highest recorded Total Organic
Compound concentration (lOPPM) in the water samples. Due to lack of
sufficient water sample quantity, specific volatile compound
analyses were not performed.
Area B's (meadow area near creek) results indicated TOC's of less
than SPPM in the water samples, however, specific organic compounds
(TCL) were detected in excess of groundwater standards such as;
carbon disulfide (12PPB), 1,1-Dichloroethane (28PPB),
Tetrachloroethene (48, 1900, & 380PPB), 1,1,1-trichloroethane
(27PPB), and trichloroethene (16PPB). Also, soil sample results
indicated elevated concentrations of lead, barium, cadmium, and
chromium.
Area C's (directly behind the Warehouse) results did not indicate a
detectable presents of organic compounds in the water samples.
However, soil samples results indicated the presents of 1,2-
dichloroethene (6PPB) and tetrachloroethene (94PPB). Also, lead,
barium, cadmium, and chromium were at elevated levels in the soil
samples.
The concentrations of metals detected may be the result of natural conditions,
however, may have been promoted with the disposal activities that occurred in the
past.
Hoechst Celanese's Anticipated Action Plan:
The next phase of the investigation will involve a detail study of the site's
hydrogeologic conditions and the installation of monitoring wells to accurately
quantify contaminant concentrations, the horizontal and vertical extent, and
migration paths. Three consultants (Westinghouse, RMT, and Delta) have been
asked to provide quotations on the next phase of work.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
19 November 1991
File
Charlotte Jesneck, Branch Head
Inactive Sites Branch
Celanese Corporation
Shelby, Cleveland County
Incineration/Fixation
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I telephoned Ken Mallary with US EPA Region IV (404/347-7791) today to get an
update on the ongoing site remediation. Mr. Mallary said Celanese will likely complete the
incineration in late December. As they excavate the waste, they have discovered the extent
of contamination is more extensive. Approximately 4,000 cubic yards have been excavated
to date for incineration.
Fixation of the ash is planned for the end of this month through January 1992. Mr.
Mallary said he will be receiving a work plan for the fixation and he will forward a copy to
us.
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October 8, 1991
SF0:91:52
Brenda Smith
Regional Supervisor, NCDEM
P.O Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Ms. Smith;
SUPERF/JND SECTION
Hoechst Celanese
Textile Fibers
Hoechst Celanese Corporation
PO Box 87
Shelby, NC 28151-0087
7044822411
on August 27, 1991 I talked to Chris DeRoller of your office
concerning some groundwater contamination that has been discovered
on our plant site. I was advised to send a letter to your office
describing our proposed action plan. For your information, we have
determined that there are no drinking water wells that are impacted
by this contamination.
On August 9, 1991 a groundwater sample was drawn from F-55 well as
part of our routine annual sampling. The water sample that was
drawn consisted of two phases. It is believed that the bottom
phase contains Dowtherm, a heat transfer fluid. (F-55 well lies
adjacent to the main Dowtherm storage tank).
our plant site has 53 groundwater monitoring wells installed and
sampled as part of our current monitoring program. Several of the
wells in the vicinity of F-55 well have been sampled and tested for
1, 1 b1phenyl, a major Dowtherm constituent. Results of these tests
are pending.
We are currently making plans to install a recovery pump into F-55
well to recover the Dowtherm product. At the same time, we are
developing a comprehensive site investigation plan to determine the
horizontal and vertir.:al extent of the co;;tamination. It is
expected that the recovery of Dowtherm will commence in November of
this year. Additional well sampling is being scheduled so as to
provide information vital to the development of the site
investigation plan. It is anticipated that the site investigation
plan can be finalized early in 1992.
Once the plan is completed, a copy will be forward~d to your office
for review. This comprehensive plan will detail any. additional
. wells that must be installed in order to complete the
investigation. Results of the investigation will include
additional activities that will be required to complete the
restoration of the contaminated soils and groundwater.
Hoechst (0
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In the interim, maintenance and operating procedures are being
reviewed and updated in order to reduce the likelihood of further
contamination.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (704)
482-2411 ext. 4359.
Sincerely;
Steven F. Olp
Sr. Environmental
cc: J. McBride
J. Kelley
E. Spieth
J. Pullen
D. Flynn
Engineer
K. Mallary -USEPA
'C:7Jes.necJc~:Nc-superfund.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
11 September 1991
File
Charlotte Jesneck, Branch Head
Inactive Sites Branch
Celanese Fibers NPL Site
Shelby, Cleveland County
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Ken Mallary with EPA Region IV telephoned me today concerning the above site.
Mr. Mallary said that Celanese is compiling information on fixation-treatability data for the
burn pit residuals, the centrifuged sediment, and the incinerator ash. He also told me he
will let me know when EP A's Athens, Georgia laboratory has scheduled aquatic toxicity
sampling for the stream on site. Mr. Mallary also told me that the three additional copies
of the Final Trial Burn Report have not yet been sent to me, but will be soon.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M _L_J
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARliI EIJMIN/\TION SYSJ~~
In compli:rnce with the provisions of North Cflrol inn G0.ncrnl Stntutc 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgate.ct and arlorte.rl by the North Cami i.11a Environmental Management Commission, and the Fcdcrlll Wnl:cr P0l l11tion r,ontrol J\c..t, ns amended,
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~echst Celanese CorponH i.011 ·------------------is hereby authorized to dischArge wastewater from n rri,:.i. 1 i.t:y lor.ntnd nt
Shelby Plant
Cleveland County
to rcce.Jv.ing waters rlcsignated as Buf[aloe Cr.eek i.n t:hi: B!·onrl i~ivcr Rns.i.n
in accordAnce with cffl11cnt li.m.i.tnlions, mon.itnring rrri11irr.mr.nt:s 1 flnrl nt:'10.r conditions set forth in Parts l, I J, and .I J. J hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 18, 1988
This permit nnd the authorization to disclrnrgc shall oxp.ir<~ nt mirlnight on Fehn1Ary 28, 1990
Signori this day August 18, ]988
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Envjronmc11tnl Mnnngcm~nt
By Authority of the F.11vir-onmentn.l MAn11gement Commi.ss.ion
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SUPPf.F.MF.NT TO PF.RHTT GOVER Sll~:ET
Hoechst r,eJnn0,,.;r. Corpoi-nt.io11
J.s hereby nuthor.ized to:
1. Conti.nue to operate the exist.i.n'g WAStP.WAt0.r Lr011trr10.11t fnci 1 i.t.i.es lor.nt.nd nt Shelby, Cleveland County (See Pert lll or this l'Nmit), end
2. D.lschRrgc from said trentment works i11t.o n11rfnlor. Creek which .is cJ11ss.i.fJed C]ass 11C11 wAters .in the nronci Rivr.r Rnsin.
A. (). EFFWENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMEITTo FinaJ
NPDES No. NC0004952 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expirat:ion, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. (Process lt'astewater Discharge)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements • Lbs/day Other Units Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Flot,:
BOD. 5Day, 20 Degrees C COD
To~al Suspended Residue Copper
Chromium
Zinc
Oil and Grease
.'lBAS
Temperature
496
5300
640
1.8
1. 8
s. 7
Tot.al Nitrogen (N02 + N03 + TKN) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Phosphorus
1160
8750
9 7 5
2. 7
2.7
8.7
.850 MGD
* Samp.1-e.sl<W?rions: E -Effluent, I -Influent, L ~. •5 ;: : n i -· "_\ .,,;r-o:,t··· •-: :;:.-: TI,~~ p_H. _shal 1 . 'rj'~\ be m&nltored ·aaily .,i'i:,.the (•-~ ~ ·_:·c .
less than 6.0 standard effluent by grab sample.
units
(Specify)
Daily Max.
nor greater
Measurement Sample
Frequency ~
Continuous Recording
Daily Composite
Weekly Composite Daily Composite 2/month Composite 2/month Composite
2/month Composite
Monthly Grab Monthly Composite
Daily Grab Semi -annually Composite Monthly Grab
Semi-annually Composite
than 9.0 standard units . . , ' Th·ere shall be no ,i:iischarge of floating sol ids o.._-visible foam in other than trace amounts.
~ample
Location
I or E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
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E
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and shall be
\ . (1). EFFLUEITT LI!1ITATIONS AND !10NITORING REQUIRE!1F.NTS Final NPDES No. NC0004952
iote: Higher flows along with proportional increases in pollutants dischrged caused by rainfall will not constitute a violation of the permit if the hydrological event can be documented by permittee through rain guage records.
The pH of the wastewater at a point between the finalclarifiers and final polishing pond, such a point being after the combination of all potential influents to polishing pond, shall not be less than 6.0 STandard Units nor greater than 9. 0 Standard Units. If the pH of the effluents from the polishing ponds exceed 9.0, there will be no violation if the wastewater from the final clarifier has met the required pH limits during the thirty (30) days preceeding the measurement of the pH above 9.0 of the effluent from the polishing ponds. The pH of the wastewater from the clarifiers and the pH of the effluent from the polishing ponds (final dischrge) will be monitored by continuous recorder.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or vislble foam in other than trace amounts.
Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the fol lowing locations: Flow to be measured be.fore the process waste treatment plant, BOD 5Day -20 degrees C, COD, TSS, Copper, Chromium, and Zinc after the polishing ponds and prior to,mixing with polymer cooling water.
Sample locations: E -Effluent, I -Influent.
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i,. () . EFFWENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Fin al
NPDES No. NC0004952 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and Peunittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) Discharge) Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Peunittee as
la.sting until
002. (Polymer
specified below:
expiration the
Cooling Water :£fluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
lrn,
ernperature
Lbs/day
Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Other Units
Daily Avg.
(Specify)
Daily Max.
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
~
*Sample
Location
Instantaneous
Grab
l or E
E
OD. SDay, 20 Degrees C 10 mg/1 15 mg/1
Weekly
Weekly
Daily Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the tempera~ure of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 degrees C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 29
degrees C.
** Sample locations: E -Effluent
The permittee shall obtain approval for the continued use of biocides presently being utilized
in the cooling waters from the Division of Environmental Management within 180 days of the effective
date of the permit.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part J
B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply w.i.th Final Effluent LimJtatlo11s specified for
discharges in accordance with the following c;chedu)e.:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective
date of the permit.
2. PPrmJi'\.Pf'. sl1,1J 1 nt: All tlmP.~.; provide. the opernti.on nnd malntennncP.
r1ecp.ssGry to or'nrate th<~ exjst.ing fFJcj.lJ.tj_r,~, 1:11 nptb11:ri\ eff.i.ci_ency.
3. No later than 14 cakndnr dnys following a dntn id,,ntifJed Jn the ahovo
schedule of complinncc, thi:! permittee shall sul1m.it: ()jth0.r n rr_,,port of
progres~ or, i.n the case of spcci.fic acti011s bei11g re~uire<l by i.dentJ.fJ~cl
dates, a wr.itten notice of compliance or noncornpl.irncc. In the lAtter
cRse, th~ ~otice shall i.n1::.h1tie the cause. of 1101lcomp1Jance, any remedia)
actions taken, and the probahil.ity of meeting t\,e next schedule
requirenwnts.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
_::;_~TION A. GENERAL CONDI1JON_~
1. Duty to Comply
The permi.tlce must comply with al 1 conditions of this pormit.. Any permit
noncompliance c.:.onstitutes a violation of the CJ~an W11ter !\ct and is grounds
for enforcemer1L action; for permit termineti.on, revacati.01\ nnJ rRissuance,
01.· mod.i..ficnti()ll; nr fnt flr;,_nir1l of a pen':Jil". n:>.nc1.;e] npplic:;1t:_i(>J1.
,., Pcnalt.ies __ fc.,r_.VioJations o[ re_rm,it.__Condi.t.i.on_s
/\11y pen,011 ~ ... ·ho viol,1tes a perndl: coiidjt.J011 i~ suh_j0.ct ton r..:Jvi1 penri.lty w_)t.
to exceed $10,000 per (lay of s11ch violntio11. Any pci:son wl10 wi.llfully or
11cg]igc11t]y vi.olatPs a permit condition i.s g11i.lty of a misrlemcAnor pur1ishablc
by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to excend six months or hotl1.
3. llnty_ to Mitigate
The pcrmitle0. sh11.l] take al] reasonah.lt~ steps to min.imi.ze 11ny adverse imp/Jct
to novignhh~ Welte.rs resulting from 11oncompLiancc with any effluent l:i.mitntions
spcci.fio<l i.11 tl1is pe1:mi.t, i.ncl.uding accelerated or additional n1011itoring as
necossary to dctermi11e tl1e nature and impact of the 11oncomplying discharge.
4. Permit_.Modification
After notice and opportunity for a henr.ing pursuant' to NCC;s 143-21.S. l(b)
(2) And NCGS 143-215. l(e) respectively, th.Ls permit r,,ay hr. modified, snspe.n,icd,
01· rRvoke<l i11 v}1ole or i.n part during its term for cn11se inc:luding, but not
1.imjt:<~d to, thr:-fo.1.1ow:ing:
b. Ohta.i11ing tl1.i~ permit. hy m.i.sr~p1:i::-.s<:ntA1:io11 or: fni.111n~ to disclose ful]y
,:111 rc]~,•nnl f-:H:lsj
c. A clu~ngc in Any condition that rcquir0.s either n t.rmporAry or p0.rmnne11l
reduction or P.] .im.inatjo11 of the nuthor.izecl d_i_schRrgl'.'~ or.
d. lnformati.011 ne.w]y acquired by t:he D.i.v.ls:i.on .ind_i_cnti.ng the dJ.schnrge p0s0.s
a threat to lrnmnn health or we1 fare.
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may be required of the permittee. The filing of a rcfJUOsL hy the pormitte0. fc:n:
a perini.t modi.ficati.on, revocation and reissuance, or tei·mi,,nt·ioni or o
notification of planned cltnnges or anticipated noncomp\..iAr.r.f:!s 1 r_\C~e.s not stay
any permit condition.
5. Toxic Poll11tants
Notwithstanding Part 11, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent stnn1lnrd or prohibition
(in:.lliditi,~:, nHy sche,l'til1:' pf CCinp]i:n1ci:: ~p(~_c)_:"i.r~d j_n 8\1(:h t'ff_l1;1;11t st.nnd;J.rd or
proh.ihJtion) is estr1bl.i.sherl 1..md0.1:" Sect.inn 307(n) of t:lie Ar.1". fnr a toxic
po] l11t,1nt wh.ich is prc<::r.nl .i.n th(~. d{:~cltnrg'-!, if such st:n11d.1rd. or prohibition
.Ls more strlnge.nt: than c1r..y _lim.itotio11 for su1:h·pollutn!1t in th.is p(~rmlt.1 th.is
perm.it slrnll be r.e.vJsed oj· modified in flCet)rdoncc h'_{tli tl,~·•. toxic cf(.lue.nL
st8ndnrd pn-,hi.bjt.ion nnd the pM:mi.t.t.c~n. ~o noL.ifiP.rl.
The pP.rnl'itLe:e !drnll comp-ly wjth eff)1J')11t st,1n:!nrds 01· pr0hjliit.in11:, 0sU1h1ish~d
\111der Scctjon 307(A) of tl10. Cl~An Water t\ct for lox:ic po.l luLnnts with.in the
t.in1p provfd0.d in th<~ \·pgulAti_ons that cstn.1)).ish those ~-.t:indnrds <)r p.roldh.i.t.io11.c;,
Pven if t:l!c p.:c,rm.i.t ha~ riot:. yel. been mod.ifi1'.d lo inc·r,1·p(•rAtn. llii: rcql.li.rf'm(~nt.
6. C:_ivil and Cr.imiusl Liability
Except as provjdnd in pe.:rm.i.t conditi.oJts on 11Bypassit1g11 (Pa1·t: (]) n-3) and
"Pm~'er F;:d.lurr-.s 11 (PArt fJ, B-6), nothing jn this fH~rm.it shall h~. construed
to re.lieve tliP. perrn.ittee from nny rr:r;ponsibi.lities, linhLlJt:.il'~~, or penn1t..:.ics
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-2.l.S.(1 or Sect.ion 309 of the
FP..deu~1 Act, .J'.1 usr. 1~19. Furthermore, the pPrmi.tt.r-r-ic; n~.srv.)JlsH)lc f0r
conscquc1tt.iol dnmAgr.~, such ns fish kl.] ls, r,ven tho11gh the 1·('.spon::;.ih.i 1 i.ty
for c.ffp.ct.i.v0 compl ianc:'! m,1y be ternporari ly s11spe1Hh.!<l.
No1.h5 1•g iP t.l•i~ 11e.n"11L ~h,171. hi~ r.<J;1si.:.rli!'d '.n p1·f~(.:1nd{~ t./1". _i11sl.i.!.11L·io11 nf nny
lcgAl 0ctir))\_ or: ;:c.l j~\\;('. tli1; pr.:rmi.tlr~f_! rr~rT1. nny l'?.~pDn<-·dhi I ~ti.t'..S, l:iA.b.i lJt.i.r.s_.
cir pe11A)t..i~~: to t·.•ld_,_:li t.hr.. pPrndttf',e .i.s ~)r nny h'.'.. std,Jr:(:1: Lu 1_1t1dC'.r NCGS
11\3-21.S. 75 c-.t :~<:•.q. ot Sec.Lion ::.HJ. or t-.110 Fr,,1!:Ull /\ct, :J'.i :i:::c 1321. F1!rt:hr.rmor,.,_,
the permi.tLP.e is responsib]e for conse.ciu0ntinJ dam:ip,0.s, ~11c:h as fjsh ·kills,
even though the rcsponsib.i.Jity fo!~ effr.ctjvc cumpl.in11cr, mny be temporarily
suspended.
The iss11nnc.e of thjs permit doe.s nr.1t con,.-·oJy nny pro11,-,:·1_·~· rl.~!.i.t.!_::; i11 •:.it:lirir r0.1.1
or personnl proprrty, or nny cxclnsjvc priv.ll.r.ges) J:c_:r de{~~ :it nuthnrj7,c any
injury tn p1:ivntP property or Dny }nvA:s.ion of p0rsrn1nl rig11t.::1 nor any
infri11g~m~nt" of Fndcral, St.:_1l.1! or ]or..nl l2v;s 01: rr.g11l11t.icn~~-
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9. Onshore of Offshore .. <;<.>.l.!?tructi_l>)!
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of tJny onshore or
offshore physical structures or facilities or the undortakillg of any work
i11 any nRvi.gable waters.
10. Severabilit~
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any pr:c)vision of this
permit, or the Application of any provision of this permi.t to nny circumstances,
.i~ hi-:1,J i.11vsl.i.<l, th~ npp.l.i.cal'!.011 of such prcvjs.ion t.o r:itl10..1· circurn~t.:a1ii:0.s 1 and
the remr1indeL of this pe.rmit, shall not b~ nffccted thcrehy.
11. !l~!lcL.t:? l'rovide Information
The. p~.rmitt0e ~ho.11 f11ni.i.sh to thP. Pfl.rrn.it Jssuing A11tl1ority, wJth.in a re..ason-
ahle time, any informP.t.ion which the PP.rm:it Issuing Alll.h•-~r.ily mAy rA.q11est
to d!"".ternd.t1I:' whetbr-r cA11sc (!xi.sts for modifying., revoi'.~ng ,1nd reissuing,
or term.i.11ating this perm.it nr to determine complianc.:0. 1-1·!th U1.is permit. The
pPrmittce shAl] also furnish t.o the Permit Jssuing /\11Lh,:.,rit:y 11pon r~riuest.
copies of records required to be kept by this pcrmi.t.
SEt;:JlON B. OPERh:[lON AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTJON C_Qt-jlfCl.1.,S
1. Proper _Qj)eration and Maintenance
The permittP.e shal J at all times majnt11in .in good worJ: . .i.ng ordf:'r and ope.rate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control f•cilities or systems
i11stnll0.d or used by the permitte<~ to achieve comp.l i.Ancr:-with the. terms
nnd condiLions of this permit.
2. Need to Jlalt or Reduce not a Defense
Jt shn.11 not be a defense for a permitteH .in an cnrorr.rme,.nl: nr..tion tl1at it
wo11Jd hAve he-:.\il ne<:es~ary to lial.t oi: rt!1.li1cn, the fH:rmjt:1-ed 1ir:tivity in
order to moinLA.i.n r.omp] Lance. 1,;jth the r:ondit.ion of th.is Jlf'.rm.it.
Any diversion from or bypass of faci.lities is prohiliit.crl, except (i) where
unavoidable to p1·event loss of life or severe propc~ty rlamAge, 01~ (ii)
where excessive storm drainRge or runoff would damngn n11y fnciliti.es
necessary for compliance with the effluent ]imitAt.i.ons nnrl pLohi.bi.tions of lldf:
penn.i.t. A) 1 permit tees who have such S!'-!Wer bypas~Qr, r:!· ,:;iv".1 flc1.,,•~ of tll.l.~
<Usd1argc shal 1 seb:ni.l:1 not }atcr than :3ix months friw, Llir.~ dntr:--. of i~snance
of ttds ~1crnl"lt_, detai1f.!d ctatu or c11ginP.ei-ing ~st,im,1tc:: \11lt)d1 identify:
l,i. T\in r-ri:-~q•H~.r:r.y: Jui·.3ti-:111 -S.!lrl 'JIJfln~i.(y of f)ow fro1: r•-1:]1 .",r:.:wr,r.· systnm
llv; :is•: ('!-0\'('_1· f\1.1,.-,,.
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This requirement is waived where inf.i.ltratioll/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permit tee shall report by telephone to either the central office· or
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or
bypass of facilities.
r:Upset" means Rn exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations
her:.aus0, of fActors beyond the reasonable. control of the p0,rmittee. An 11pset
does not include noncompliance to the extP.nt caused by opnrat.ionnl error,
improperly rlesi.gned treatment facilities, inadequate trentmcnt facilities 1
lack of preventive mainte11ance, or careless or i.mproper op8ration. A11 upset
con~tit11tes Rn affirmative defense to an action broug]1t for no11compliance
with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
So]ids, s]udges, filter bAckwash, or other pollutr1nts removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewaters shall be d~sposed of in accordance with
NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.
6. Power Failures
ThP-permjttei?. is re.spons:i.b}P. for maint.aining ad'?cp1A.t1? safeg11ar<ls as r0.q11.i.rl"d
hy DEM RegnlRt.ion, Title 15, North Caro)ina Acim.in:i.slrRtivr> Code_, Snl_iclrnpt0.r 21l_,
.0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated
wastes during ele.ct.rical power failures either by mc.sns of ni'te.rnntc power
sources, st:an<lby generators or retention of i.nadcq11ate]_y t1:,:ated cff]ue11t.
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as rcqt1ired herein, shall be'
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples
collected at a frequency Jess than daily shall be taken on• day and time that
is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample
represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this· pP-rmit And, unle.ss otherwise specified , before the. effJuent .JCiiri~·:.~O·:t.-Js
diluted by any othP-r wastestream, body of v.•ater, or suhstancc. !i~~~id•t~·ring,:_~-6ints
sh8J l not be changed Wjthoul notification to nnd the 3ppr,)vn.1 0f?t'.h~.~ •. ..f.·-~ .. 1:ft_(.
Issuing Anthority. f..-...
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the prev ions month ( s) she 11 be summarized for
each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitor.i.ng Report (DMR) Form
(DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approverl by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than tl,e 30th day following the completed reporting period.
1lu: first rnm ir--d11e on the ).:1st rlny (1f th~ m0nth fo11::n,.'ing the i.ssuancc of the
permit or in tl1e case of a n,~w fRcility, 011 tl1c lo~;t clay of tl1e month following
the commencem~nt: of d.i.scha.tg~~. nup]ic.0:t.0 s ign0..d r::op.i.Ps of these_, ancl all ulher
reports u~qu.i.re<l herejn, sliaJ.l be submjlt,0.d to thr>: fol]ow.i.11g nddresr,;:
Division of EnvironmentA1 ~lanagemP11t
Water Quality Section
ATI'ENTlON: Central File.s
Post Office Box 27687
Ralei~1, North Caroline 27611
3 Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods con~ist~nt with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and 11sed to insure t!,e accuracy and
reliability of measurem'?nts of the volume of monitore.d discharges. The
devices shell be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the
accuracy of the measurements nre consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of <levice. Devices selected shal 1 be capable of measuring flows
with a maximum deviati.011 of less than± 10% [ro~ t\1c true discl1arge rates
tl1rouiho11t the rat1ge of expected dJ.scharg~ volun1es. 011c:e-tl1rough conclenser
cooling WAte.r. flow which is mon.i.toreri by pump Jogs) or pump hour meters as
sp~cificd i11 PA rt l of thi.s perm.it a11ri b~sed on the mnn11fAct:urer 1 s pump
curves slrnl.l not be subject to t:hi.s req11irement.
Test pn)cc1Jur0.s for the onalysis of r,o\lut:n11Ls shnll c:rn1fcnri to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to NCGS Jl3-215.63 P.I: seq, the Water and Air
Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations publ.i.sliecl p11rsunnt to Section 304(g),
33 USC 1314, of the Federal Weter Pol l11t.ion Control Act, ns Amendccl, and
Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clcan Water Act provides that any person who fi1bifics, tampers with, or
knowing 1 y ren(l<-~r.s .i naccnrate, nny mon.i Loring dcv.i ce or method recp1ir_c_q.-•to•-.b1.--:-
m:dnt11.i ned undr.;· thi.s p0..;m_it: sha.1.1, upo,i r;c_,nvict:.i.Pll_, hy pt111ishctl hy~·:•a -flnr. o~f
not more th1111 $1()_,000 per violnt.i.011, or by imp1:.ir~(11w1r,_nt: for. nnt •flio-n'. thon_~
s.i.x mnnths p0r \1.iolati.011, 01· by bn1:li. --.,····
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6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring 9ct.i.vJtie.s required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed nnd cali.l,ration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended d11rJng the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environme.nt,1l
Management or the Regional Ad111inistrator of the EnvJ.runm~ntnl Protcctio11 AgR11cy.
7. Recording_ Res.ults
For endi mt•.nsuremcnl or sample Ls.ken pnr~u811t Lo the Tr,,p.1fr•~1!1ents of th:i:c-;
permit_, the. pe:rmi t tee sha 11 :r·c•.cnrd the Ll~ 111Y»i •~g .infc:,·;;1:i t i.oll:
a. The exact plAr:-.e, dnte, aud time of s~mpling;
b. The ciflt:0.s thr->. anaJyses were performed_;
c. The perso11(s) who performed the a11alyses; An<l
r!. Th~ U'.'.s111 ts of such analyses.
8. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Dir.,ctor of the. Division of Env.lronmeutal
Management, the Region a .l Administrator, and/or their m1thorlzr-.d represe11tAti ves,
upon tl1e riresentations of credentials:
a. To ent.r::r upon the permittee's premises where. nn p_ff1u1:nt S'JU-rce i.s locate.cl
or in v.;h.ich any records are requirPd to be kr..pt t1Hdr..r the terms anrl
con<ij t.ions 0f th i.s p~r!TI.i.t; R.nd
b. AC. r,·(;i:;D1Hilil<! 1·.'..mes V1 !11v'.~ 1-1,•..:.,.cs::: ~:a ;wrl. copy n;,y rr-rJ:nl~ :cequ.irr.d to he
kept und(-~~_. the ter:rns .ind conditions or t-.hi.t; permii.; tr,, .i11.sp~ct flny
monjt:,:n:.ins 1:q1tipmP.1.1t. o.r. mo1iitori.ng method 1.·0.rp1:i.rr~t~ :i.n t·hJs pe.r.mjt.; nud
tu sa111p.l(~ any di.schargc cf µrJ.llut.;)n~~s.
SECTION D. REPQl3_TJNG REQUIR1'M_EjlJ:§
J. _i;pange in llischargs,
All dJ.scharges authorized herein sha] 1 be consisl-.P.111. \·:i t.11 t:hr. terms nnd
cond.i.tions of this permit. Th0. discharge of any po] 11.1•.Ant :i(l~nti_fied .in
this p0.rm.i.t more frequently than or flt. fl ]e.ve] j_n exr.r~s of that authorized
slwll constitntc A vJolation of the permit.. Any n11t,icip,1ti:d [aciJjty
expnnsjon.s, pr:oduc.tion .i.11<:rcAses) or process modif.i.::nLions i,.:hich will rcsuJt
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in new, different, or J11creased discharges of pollut.1nts mu~t. be reported by
submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate
the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEH of
such changes. Foll owing such notice, the pe rmil may l,,, modified to sped fy
and limit any pollutnnts not previously limited.
2. Anticipated Noncomp_l iance
The permit tee shal 1 give notice to the Permit Issuing Allthc,r:.i ty of any planned
change in the permitted facility or activity which may rnsnlt in noncoc,pli.ance
with permit. r.c:~q1l.11:emenls. Any mn.intenflJH:e cf: ft1cl.l.i.t.ies, which might
11ecessitatc unavoi.dable j_nterruptJon o( operRtion and d~gtAliatic,11 of eff:l1Jent
qua 1 i.ty, shn 11 he st:he<lu lf..,d J1Jr:i.!·!g none r it i cn.1 wAtor qnn 1 :i.ty per iorls and r:arr ied
out in a. 111nnn!!r approvP.d by 1;!18. Permit lst;11ing Aull101:it.y.
3. Transfer of Ownership 01:_ Control
This permjt is no~ l:rnnsfer.:1hle. ln the ev,-..;1t 0£ Any c11nug0, .in name, control
or ownersl1ip of faci_li.ties from ~l1ich tl1e at1ll1orizo(i ,lisr:l1a1:gc rmanates or is
contemplated, the perm i.ttce :::-.;ha11 noi.:.i fy Llw. pr.o;:;:pr.ct: ivr.. o¼·nr.r or cont.roller by
Je.t.ter of thr. ex.i.~:L>?.nr:e of this permit and of the 11,_.sd t.o olita.in a permit in the
name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shc,l) be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
4. Additional Monitoring_jry Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the locntion(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the resul.ts of sucl1 mo11itoring shal.l be included in the
calculation and reportiJJg of the values is required in the. DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. 1ba DEM may rcq11ire more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants nol req11.i.red .i.n this permit by v.0ritlei1
not.ification.
5. Avcraging_o,r__tte(lsurements
Calc.u latio11s for lim.itc::itions which requ.in~ rP1eu1g.i11g of mcAs11rements sha.11
utilize on arithmetic mean unlt~ss olhr..r\,,·.i~c spP.cJf.ierl. by the~ Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.
6. Noncompliance Notification
The p0.nnitteG shr.1.1 report by telephone to ei.thr:r the c0:ntrAl office er thP,.
appropriate regi.onal office of the Div.ision as soon as pos.-::ible, b11t in
no case more thfl11 24 hours or on the next working dn? foll.owing the
ocr:11rrence or first "knowledge of the occurrencp of OP_)' of t:he fo11owiT!g:
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A. Any occurrc11c0. nt tbP. Wflter pollut.ion contro] fac.i.J.ity which results in
the discharge of significant amounts of wastes whict1 Are abnormal in
quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester: the known passage of a slug of IH1zanlo11s substance
through the. facility; or any_ other unusual circurn~.lnnce.s.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unku0\-.'J1 r1:nsons, that render
the facility incapable of adequate wastewater tn1Jtm~11t such as mechanical
or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors 1 etc.
c. Any fnJ.Jure uf a p~mpi.ng ~tnt.lc>11, 5P~1er line, or trentment facility
rcsu.lting .i.n a by-pnss d.irect]y to recE'i.ving wnters without. treatment
of all or any portion o[ the influent to s11ch statiDn or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring informnl·.jon J11di,::atPf-tl,nt til~ f2r:il.i.ty hA.s
gon0. out of complirrnco with its NPDF,S p~rmit: J.:imiLat.h1ns.
Persons n~porling such occurrences by telephone shnl] nls0. f.i]e a written
report in lelter forrn within 15 days fol lm .. •ing f.i rst k!10• .. ·.ledge of the
occurrence.
7. _Chan_g.<!_sa,~in D.i.sci~rges of Toxic Substances:
ThR permittec sl1al] not.ify the Permit Isst1i11g A11t:t1ority ns soar1 r1s it knows or
has reason to be}j_avc:
a. That any activity h11s occurred or will occur whi.ch ,,_,:~111d 10.su.l.t in the
discharge., on a routine or frequent basis, of cny to:--.:i.r: substance.(~,) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Aprendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the
permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of tl,e fol lowing
11 notif.ication leve.ls11 •
()) One. h11•.1rlr"d microgtams per 1:iter (100 tJg/l);
(2) 'l\m hu11ch·nd ndcrograms ptn li.t0-r (200 ug/.1) for .-~r:role.in nnct
ocrylonltrllc; five hundred mic1·ograms per liter (500 ug/1)
for 2,4-di.n.Hrophe.nol and for 2-methyl-4,6-di.nitrophenol; and one
mi.lligram per lit.E':r (1 mg/1) for r111t.imony: or
(3) Five (5) times thP: "mnxJmum concP.ntrRt.ion vnlw~ xeported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
b. That Any activity has occurred or will occur whlch 1~·oulrl .resn1t jn any
discharge, on a non-routj_ne c,r infreq11cnt hasls= ,,r A toxic po].lutant
(listed at 4C CFR S .122, Appendix D. Table 11 and 111) wh.ich is not
limiter\ in the permit, if that discharge wi.11 cxcr,erl t.hc highest of the
fo]low.i.ng nuotificElti.on .levcls11 :
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(1) Fivn hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration valun rnportcri for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
8. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the ex11iration <late. In order to
r0.ceivr~ .111t:horiz.:1t.i.on to d:is-'.".l1nrx0 heyo1ld tlie rxpir.Bt.i.011 d9t.e, the pe-.rmittee.
shnl 1 submit such informntion, forms, and ferns r.s ar~ reqnjre<l by the agency
authorized to issue pe.rm.i.ts no lfltl~r tl1an lP,D days pr:i.or to the expiration date.
Any dischnrge without a permit nftf:~r th~ expi.rntjo,t will sui•je.ct the permjttee
to enforcem0.nt procedures as providr~d jn NCGS 11,3-21.5.6 nnd 3J TJSC l25l et s0q.
All applications, reports, or information submitter] to tl1e Permit Issuing
Authority sl,all be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporotion: by a responsible corporotn officer. For the
purpose of this Section, a responsible corpornte offi.c:er means:
(n) a presid£nt, secretary; treasurer or vice president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business f11n~tion, or any
other person who performs similar policy or decision innk.i.ng
functions for the corporation, or (b) the mnnnger of one or more
manufacturing prod11ction or opcr,'!t.ing fAc.i.1.iti.es employing more
than 250 persons or having gros~ anmrnl sn l.0.s or expendi.turcs
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollncs), l.f autl,ority
to ~ign dor::uments has been assigned or df)legotcd to the manager in
accordance witl1 corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or S()]~'. propr"Jetorsh.ip: hy n gen0.ral pHrt.ne.r or
tb0. propr) e.t 01: 1 re:-;;pcr:tivP.}y; or
(3) For a municipoli.ty, State, Federal, or ot)ie.r publi.c agency: by either
a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permi.t and other i11£,,cmaticn requested by the
Pe1:rnit Jssuing Authority shall. be si.gnc<l hy a y,erso1·1 clescribed above or hy
a d11ly nuthorized repre~cnt:nt.i.ve of thDI: person. /\ p0.rson Js A duly
autl1orized representative or1ly if:
(J) The m1thorizati.on is m8de in i,;rit.i.ng hy n p0.r:;on dcscrjbed above;
(2) Thn mit.horizAt.i.on specified ei.lhe: an incJ:i\·.iduol Gr.(,1 position having
rf'.::-:prms.ild J it:y for t..hC'. r_,vr:::11 l_ crcrnt:ion. or thn r0g'.ul11t0.d facility or
nctiv.ity. sur:h r1.s tlir, r,o~ilJ.0u Df plnnt mn1;np,c,, PfiyrriUJT.. of a \\10.l.J or
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well. fieJ.d, superintendent, a position of eqt1ivalent responsibility,
or an individual or position having ov<!rall r<!SponsiLility for <!nviron-
mental matters for the company. (A duly authorJzed representative·
may thus be either a named individual or any Jndlvidunl occupyiPg a
named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to th0. fermH Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a doc11ment under 1,nragrophs a. orb. of
this section shall making the following certifir.at:ien:
11 1 ce.rtify 1 under penoity of law, ll1At lb.is docmnf::!nt mid al1 attachments
~ere prepared under my di.r~ction or supervi.ninn Jn acrordAnce with B ~ystem
design0d to assure that qu1Jl.i.fied pe-.rsonncl pnipP.r]y gAt.lier and eva]uatc tlic.
infonnat .ion submitted. Based on nty iw~1;.i.i:y of lhl~ pP..rson or persons who
mmu:igc the sys U~mi oi: t:h,.):S~ person:s fl ire.ct ly res pons j_h l_p_ for gAthering the
informat:i.on, th.P. J°n[orm1t imi subm.i.tt.:cd i.s, to t}~i::-be.st of my knowledge and
beli<;-vc, true_1 acr.ll.r:Ate, and complete. I am awc1re tbat there arc
significA.nt penalties for submitting false inf<nn111tion 1 including the
possibil.ity of fines and impr.isonment for knowing viQlotions. 11
10. Availabili_ty__qf Reports
Except for data determi11ed to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(0) (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 Environmentnl Managem0.nt. As required by tl1e Act, effluent data
shall not be considered confidential .. Knowingly making any false statement on
any such report may result in the imposition of criminnl pErnalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.l(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. renal ties for Falsification of R.epor_!:2
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knm,1r1~ly mekes any false
stalemmit: r,:,.pn~st?nt.At:i0n_. 0r •:-?..rt.lf.ic:r1L::i,_,,, i.11 r..ny r<:icnd or other documr~.nt
submitted or .r~qni.rP..d to bP. m,qi_nta.incd unclJ?r th.is pfirmit. . .i.nc.l11d.ing monitoring
reports or reports c,f comp.l.i.nnc:e or nonc0r1rli,:-1~:c:r) .shnl.1, 11ron conviction, he
pun.islied hy A flne of 111:t more. than Ol.O,Gn(• pc,r: v.io\ntion. ('l: hy irriprisonme11l
for not more tha_n six months per violation, or by both.
SF.CHON E. DEFINITJ ON
]. Permit lssuing Authority
The Director of tl1e Division of Environmcnt~l Managcm~nl.
;, . DEM or _D.i._vis.ion_
~1ea11s tl,c D.i.vi.sion of Env.i.ronment:al Managcme11t, Dcpnrtn1cnt ,,f Natural
R,.!srn;rr.0.::: .1nd Communit.y l),,_velopinent.
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Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Ha11agem,,nt Commission.
The Federfl.l Water Po1]11tjon Control As:t, nl.so l<nown El.S thf•. C11'..'.lln Water Act, as
amended, 33 l'SC 1251, et. se.q.
5. Mas~LDa_y__Heasurements
a. The 11 monthly average discharge: is defined as the total mass of all
daily discliargcs sampled and/or measl1rcd durJ.11g n cRle11dar montl1 on
which daily discharges nre sample a11d meas11re<l 1 riivi.dcrl by the numher
of doily dJscharges samples and/or measured dur:i.ng snch month. It is
therefore, an arithmetic mean found by ,sdding the wdgbts of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then rl.ividing th.is sum by
the n1Jmber of d1Jys the. tests were reported. Tl1e. Um.itr1tio1! is
identif.i.ecl as "Daily Average" or "Monthly Avera~e" in Pait. I of the
permjt.
b. Tl1e "t,eekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of
all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week
(S11ndny-Saturdoy) on which daily discharges are san~led and measured,
dJvicted by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured
during such week. lt is, therefore, an arit.hmt~t ic mean found by
Rdd:i.ng thP: wa.:i.ght'3 of p0l lut:.nnts fo11nd eAch dAy of Lhc \.'e~k And then
•dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
l)mitnt. .ion .i.~ ide.n1. t f.i.:~d n~ '\leekly !w~.::-1.s0.11 jr, f',<J.1:\·. l of th<.i pr'.nn:i.t.
c. The "maxJm1Jm daily di.schAJ."gP..11 js th::,,. tntaJ 1nass (V.H.~ight.) cf IJ
pclluLn11t: discharged dtn-Jng fl cDlf~!1du1 Jny. If on.ly ,:_i:.;•.:-snmple is
taken during any calendnr day the weight of pol l11Li"1L cnlculate<l from
' · . tl " . d . l d . ' " Th . 1 . . . . . l . f . d
J.t: 1s 1e max1mum a1 y 1sr::11.'.lrge. 1s 1m.L!·.nt.1011 ,.s 1< ent1 .1e ns
11 Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit..
d. The 11 nverage annual di.scharge" i.s defined as t.Jis,. tot,11 m8ss of a1.1
daily discharges sAmp]c and/or mea5urcd d1.1rJng UH~ crt1'!i1dnr y0rir on
which daily G.ischargcs arc sampJed And measuovl. d.iviclP..d by the numbP.r
of dclily dischnrges sampled c1nd/ur measured d111"j_nr, ~uch year. .Tt is,
therefore, an arithmPtic mPBn four,rl. by ndd.i.ng ti1c ,..,.~~ights of
pol l11trn1U; fow1d each day of the yer:1r an<l Ll1e11 d.i\·.iding th.is sul7i Uy the
numlw . .-r of days thQ tests were re.portc:d. This l.imit:.1L.ion .is dr~f:ined as
1'r"-nn11,1J !\vr:rnp,0.11 i.!1 Pnrt. J of the pP.rm.~ t:.
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PagP. 12 of 11+
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The 11 average monthly concentration, 11 other than for fec0l coli form
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all dnily discharges
samples and/or measured during a calendar month on wl,ich daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the numbc.r of dn.ily dJ.scharges sampled
and/0r meas11r~d during su~h month (aritl1rnetic rnGA11 of the dnily
conccnt:ratjon values). The rl.11.i]y conr.P.ntratJ0n vAJue .i.s equal to the
concentn:it:.ion of a composite sample or in the cr1se of grab samples is the
arilhmetic mean (weighted by flow value.) of all tl1<0 samples collected
durfog Lhat calendar day. Tlie averng,, monthly count for fer.al coliform
hacte1:iA is tl1e geometrj_c mean of the cou11ts for sRmJ1les collected during~
calendar month. This limitation Js ide.ntificd n~ 11 Ho11th]y Average1t or
"DaJly A\'erage11 under 11 0ther Limits 1
' in Part J of the permit.
b. The ''nvPrage WP.ekly concentrA.tion, 11 other tho11 for fcctil coliform bacteria,
is the s11m o( the concentrations o( all dai1y dir:chr11·ges sRmpled and/or
measured during a calendar week (~unday/Saturdey·l on wkkh ,Ini ly disclwrgcs
are samrlod and measured divided by the numbPr of dA·i ly discharges snmpletl
and/or mensu.red during such week (arit.h~etic 11ii~.'l11 of tltc daily
r, .
concentration values). The daily concentrati0n vnl11e is eq1Jol to the
concentration of a composite sample or in thr.~ cast; of grah samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of al I th~ samples collected during
that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal co]Uorm bacteria is
tlie geometric mean of the. counts for samples \:ol lccted during a calendar
week. Th.is ] imitation is identified as 11Weekly Avf•.rD_gP." nnde.r "Other
Limits11 in Part I of the permit.
Tli~ "rna>:imum dAily concP..nt-r:-At.j_0n"
discharge during a calendar day.
t111ri.Pr 110thcr. L.irnits 1' j1t Part. J of
i_s t.li'?. r..onccnt.rnt.jon of a pollutant
It is Jdcnt.~.LL8d as 11 Daily Maxlmum11
th~ per1T1ii:.
rl. ThP. '1.-.1vrr11ge. annun] conc:entrat:ion,11 otbcr t..hnn fot fe.r..nl coli.form bacte.rir1,
is Lhe sum of the c.oncenlrAtions of al} clni.ly d.if.chnrg~·-y; sampled and/or
measured <luring a calendar year on which daily <llscl,nrgas are sampled and
measured divided by the number of daily dischnrg•• sampled and/or measured
during such year (arithmetic .mean of the daily concentration values). The
dail.y concentration value is equal to the concc:!1trat.i.on of a composite
sample or in the case of grab samples is the R1:it:l1n1clic mcnn (w~ight~d hv
flow value) of all the samples collected during tilst· calendar day. The
ave.rage yearly count for fecal coli.form bactcr.i:1 i.~ the· geomelrif,....~-~Rfl;:~...._
of the counts for samples collectetl during a en \e,f!dar yenr. 1:b't,?,i!i.fnttation
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit: is the 24 hours
average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean
of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An 11 instantflncous floto.' measurement11 is a measure of flow taken at the time
of sampling, whe11 both the sample and flow will be representative of the
total discharge.
8. Tv_i,es of SAtDplcs
e. Composite Sample: Those samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal interva1s and combi.ned proportional to flow, ll sample continuously
collectf'.d proportionally to flow, or ecprnl volumes t1:11'.en at varying time
i11terva]_s. If a composite sampl.e is ohtaine<l f1:om grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influe,nt grnb
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall he no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the. wastewater in the fad.I .ity is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall he no greater in number of
hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, hnwever, in
no case may th" time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
b. Grab Sample:
period of time
manua]ly.
Grab samples are individual samples collected over a
not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken
9. Calculation of Mean,;.
e. Arithrnot..lc Menn: The ririthmeti.c me:m of any se.t of values is the summation
of the individual valuns divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Menn: The g<!OmP..Lric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of
the produc.t of the ind i.v i.dufll values wlwre N is equal to tlie number of
ind.lvidufll values. The geometric mcnn i.s equiva)£~nt to the antilog of
tl,e arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the i11dividual values. For
purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (OJ shall be
considered to be one (1).
c. Wdghted by F.low Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentratio11 Li.mes i.ts respective flow dividerl by the summation of the
respective flows.
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one dAy until midnight
of the next day. However, for purposes of th.is permit, nny consecutive 21,-hour
period that: reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampli.ng.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Glenn Water Act.
12. Toxic PoUutant
A toxic pollutant is any polluta~t listed as toxic 11ndar Sectio11 307(•)(1) of
the Clean Water Ac(.
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A. Previous Permits
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All previous State water quality permits issued to this fa,; Llity, whether for
construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this
pe.rmi.t. The conditions, requirements, terms, and pro\·.i s :l01~r; of this permit
authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Disc.barge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
3. Const.ructj_on_
Nl1 co!lstni,:tion of waste•~·ater trentm'?.nt fa::.tJJ.ties or 11dd.iti,Jns t.h,~reto shall
hB b0.g11n until F.infll P]Bn~~ 11.rirl Spc<..i.fic;,1t.icns havE l10c11 suLndtted to thP.
Divis.ion 0£ Env.ironml:!ntAl MAnAgP-ment and written 11:rprov:Jl and Ant.horizA.tjon
to Construct hAs been issued.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Stilt.111.es, the permit tee shall
employ a certified wastewater treAtmcnt 1,Jant operator in responsjhle charge
of the wAstcwater treatment fac.i.lities. S11cl1 operntc1r 1nliSl hold a certifi.cation
of the grade equivalent to or greater thaIJ the clas~.ifjcati.on a~sigr;ecl to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee> shal 1, upon written notice from the Director ,,f thn Division of
Env.i.ronmentA.1 ManAgPme_nt, condnr:t gro1.indwater monitrJr.ing A~ may be required
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
E. Limit a lions R~9J.:>!'_n_.!'_c
This permi.t: ::d1r1\l b0 moclif.Led or aJt£nrnl.;.\'c)y 1 rcvckr!d nnd r0..i_ssuE.1.d, to comply
w.i.th any appli.r.:.nbJ~ ~rf111~n~-g,11.i_d!:'.line r.ir WEJt:Pr qufll ity stend1.1rd :iS.SllE:'.d or
approvF.d uw!r.~r Sect5on~ 302(\)) (2) (c), ,wd (d_l, :JO/,.(b) (2), and 31.Ji'(n) (:?)
of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or wJtcr quality standard
so iss11ed or approved:
1. cont,1ins different conditions or is otherw.i~f-:' 11wirP. st.r.ingcnt tlian any
effl11e11t ]jmitation in the permit; er
2. controls any pollutant not Jimit~rl in the permit.
The. permit as modified or reissued 11ndP,l." this par.agrnph sl1rdl also contain any
other req1Ji(emcnts i11 the Act tl1en BJ)plicablc.
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Permit No. NC0004952
F. Toxicity Rcopener
This permit shall be modif.ied, or re.vokcd A.nd r0..iss11ed to incorpo.rate toxicity
J..imitnt:ions r1nd monitoring re.rpiire.me.nt:s .i.n th0. 0..vcnt: taxi.city testing or other
studies con<lucted on the effluent or rccc.iv_i_ng st:1~eam .indicate thnt detrimentnl
effects may l1e expected i.n the receJ_vi.11g st1:enn1 ns n 1·ns11lt of tl1i.s discl1A.rge.
G. Biocide Condition
The. permittr-e shnll not use nny hioc.i.dcs except these Approved .i.n conj11nct:i.on
with t.he permit: npplicat.i.off. The permit tee shfll 1 notify the Director .i.n
writing not later than ninety (90) days pr.Lor l:0 i11st::i.t11ting use of nny
additi.onal bi.ocide t1sed i11 cooli.11g systems 1~l·1j_cl1 111ny he toxi.c to aquatic J_ife
other th An those. pr.evions]y n~portcrl to the n.ivis ion of EnvironmentAl
Mm,agement. Such notificrition shalJ .i.nr:lude c:omplet.i.nn of Bi.ocide Worksheet
Form JOl and a mflp locating the dischnrge. po.int .1n<l r0.r.ei.v.i.ng stream.
II. lJisinfection c;o11diti.on
T.n ti1c-. cv0.nt that v.i.olntions ofthc. f:0.cai r:o.l.i form r0.q11.ire.me.nts of the North
Cnro.1 inn water quRl:i ty stAnclr1rds occ11r AS n rc~.s11l t" o:f this di.schBrgc,
ri.i.s.i11[0.ction will immed.i.at0..l.y b<?: n~qu.i.rrd :n!rl l'.110 pr'.rmi-r Aniendr.cl to estrihl.i.sh A
coliform cff.l.i.1ent l.i.mitr.1t:i.011.
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CHRONIC TOXICITY TESTING REQUIREMENT (QRTRL Y)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
I.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure -Revised *February 1987) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is_,.£_% (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure ·
document). The pennit holder shall perform quarrer/y monitoring using this procedure to establish
compliance with the permit condition. The first test will be perfom1ed after thirty days from
issuance of this permit during the months 0JT=v,,#t5 ~B; I ~I~ . Qdr,{k;z . Effluent
sampling for this testing shall be performed at theN E peitt ti' final effluent discharge below
all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this pennit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was perfom1ed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form A T-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Technical Services Branch
North Carolina Di vision of
Environmental Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 2761 I
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chcmicaVphysical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests perfonned by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test
. and will require immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute a failure of permit condition. _ ____
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• • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
rJAN O 4 IS90
4WD-SFB
Ma. Charlotte Varlaahkin
NCDEHNR
P.O. Box 27687
345 COURTLAND STREET. N.E.
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30365
flfCE6'9rcl)
JAN O 9 1990
SUPERfll~D SECTIOM
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
RE: Celanese Fibers Operations
Shelby, North Carolina
This letter is to inform you that a new Remedial Project Manager, Mr.
Ken Mallary, has been assigned this site. He can be reached at (404)
347-7791.
If you have any questions, please let me know at [phone].
S[eJJt~
Michelle Glenn
Remedial Project Manager
cc: Jack Butler, NCDEHNR
Ken Mallary, EPA
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Ms. Charlotte Varlashkin
North Carolina Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 2091
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
RE: Celanese Fibers Operations
Shelby, North Carolina
fRf CE~VlED
"AUo 1 b i!;o~
. SUPERFUND BRANCH
Please find enclosed a copy of the July Status Report for the subject site.
If you have any questions, please let me know at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michelle Glenn
Remedial Project Manager
Enclosure
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North Carolina Department of Human Resources
Division of Health Services
P.O. Box 2091 • Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-2091
James G. Martin, Governor
David T. Flaherty, Secretary Ronald H. Levine, M.D., M.P.H.
18 February 1988
Ms. Denise Stallings, Health Director
Cleveland County Health Department
315 Grover Street
Shelby, NC 28150 Courier 641
Dear Ms. Stallings:
State Health Director
I would like to share with you the procedures that have been
coordinated to provide assistance to the Cleveland County Health Department,
Briefly the procedure (with the responsible government agency) will be as
follows: sample collection training (DHS Hazardous Waste Branch), training
for sample chain of custody and submission for volatile organics, inorganics,
and base/neutrals (DHS Superfund Branch), and sample collection and sample
submission to the DHS laboratory (Cleveland County Health Department),
laboratory analysis (DHS Laboratory Section), laboratory result interpretation
(DHS Environmental Epidemiology Branch), sample tracking and dissemination of
laboratory results to the Cleveland County Health. Department and residents
(DHS Superfund Branch) and interpretation of sample results and sampling point
locations (DHS Environmental Epidemiology and Superfund Branches).
Representatives from the Division of Health Services plan to meet with
residents to interpret results.
It is my understanding that Larry Fox of the DHS Hazardous Waste Branch
has already instructed Tony Crowder of the Cleveland County Health Department
on sample collection. I know that Pat DeRosa of the DHS Superfund Branch has
talked with Mr. Crowder about submission of samples requests for specific
analysis. The assistance process is in place and it is my understanding that
the process is proceeding as planned.
Please contact me at [phone] if you would like to discuss the
process.
LC/0526b/91
cc: Bill Meyer
Thad B. Wester, M.D.
Sincerely,
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Lee Crosby, Head
Superfund Branch
Solid Waste Management Section
I would like to share with you the procedures that have been coordinated to provide assistance to the Cleveland County Health Department. Briefly the procedure (with the responsible government agency) will be as follows: sample collection training (DHS Hazardous Waste Branch), training for sample chain of custody and submission for volatile organics, inorganics, and base/neutrals (DHS Superfund Branch), and sample collection and sample submission to the DHS laboratory (Cleveland County Health Department), laboratory analysis (DHS Laboratory Section), laboratory result interpretation (DHS Environmental Epidemiology Branch), sample tracking and dissemination of laboratory results to the Cleveland County Health Department and residents (DHS Superfund Branch) and interpretation of sample results and sampling point locations (DHS Environmental Epidemiology and Superfund Branches). Representatives from the Division of Health Services plan to meet with residents to interpret results.
It is my understanding that Larry Fox of the DHS Hazardous Waste Branch has already instructed Tony Crowder of the Cleveland County Health Department on sample collection. I know that Pat DeRosa of the DHS Superfund Branch has talked with Mr. Crowder about submission of samples requests for specific analysis. The assistance process is in place and it is my understanding that the process is proceeding as planned.
Please contact me at [phone] if you would like to discuss the processe
Sincerely,
~ Cv,~~\ r Lee Crosby, Head
Superfund Branch
Solid Waste Management Section
LC/0526b/91
cc: Bill Meyer
Thad B. Wester, M.D.
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North Carolina Department of Human Resources
Division of Health Services
P.O. Box 2091 • Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-2091
James G. Martin, Governor
David T. Flaherty, Secretary Ronald H. Levine, M.D., M.P.H.
TO:
FROM:
RE:
17 February 1988
John Freeman, D.V.M., Head
Environmental Epidemiology Branch
Lee Crosby, Head Ov
Superfund Branch~
Celanese Corporation, NPL Site
Shelby, Cleveland County
State Health Director
On 16 January 1988, I talked with Jackie Lavender,
[704/739-5401 (0) or 704/482-4624 (H)] whose residence is located near
Celanese Corporation and whose residence is a local repository for EPA
documents on Celanese. I explained the procedure we had developed for
providing assistance to the residents and the Cleveland County Health
Department. Briefly the procedure (with the responsible government
agency) will be as follows: sample collection training (DHS Hazardous
Waste Branch), training for sample chain of custody and submission for
volatile organics, inorganics, and base/neutrals (DHS Superfund Branch),
and sample collection and sample submission to the DHS laboratory
(Cleveland County Health Department), laboratory analysis (DHS Laboratory
Section), laboratory result interpretation (DHS Environmental
Epidemiology Branch), sample tracking and dissemination of laboratory
results to the Cleveland County Health Department and residents (DHS
Superfund Branch) and interpretation of sample results and sampling point
locations (DHS Environmental Epidemiology and Superfund Branches).
Also, I believe there is no question that a meeting with the
residents and representatives from the Environmental Epidemiology Branch
and the Superfund Branch will be needed after l 0istening to the concerns
of Representative Edith Lutz and Jackie Lavender. I plan to include the
time and date of the meeting in the letter we send to the residents and
Health Department. We will, of course, coordinate with your Branch and
the Cleveland County residents for a mutually convenient date and time,
LC/pb/0480b,l
cc: Bill Meyer
Pat DeRosa
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NC Dept·.' of Human Resrurces
P.O •. Box 2091' -.
Raleigh, NC· 27602-2091 ' -' ' . . .
RE: _Celanese Fibers-Operations Site Off-Site
· Dispooal Locaticns
Dear Lee:
OCf 11 INi
Dur_ing· rree"tings with citizens living near the Celanese Fibers Operaticns
(CFO) plant in Shelby, NC, the issue of off-site dispooal activities by
CFO has cane to IT¥ attention, Several pecple claim to have knOi,i'ledge of
off-site .dispooal of plant wastes (waste yarn and fiber), drums, and
other rraterials at three (3) locations; This issue appears to be of -
great importance to the citizens living in and ar01nd F.arl, NC, and raises
the_ questicn as to what waste was dispooed of and what threat, if any, it
pooes.
It is with these ccncerns in mind that I'm sharing this infonnation with
yru, in expectaticn that·yru will r01te it to the prq)er State office for
investigaticn. One of the citizens of Earl, NC, Mr, Claude Lavender, has
offered to gujde inspectors to the three dispooal locations and answer
· questicns •. He can be ccntacted at [phone]. Also, a rrap of the
dispooal -locations is encloo_ed for y01r reference.
As this inforrraticn r.-ey be pertinent to the work EPA is doing with CFO, I
wruld appreciate any ·inforrration that yru are able to develcp. Thank ya.i
for yrur assistance·.
Sincerely, _
\l\j~'cl. ~~~
Meredith L._Clarke
Rerredial Project Manager
: Emergency'_ & Remedial Response Branch
. Enclooure
cc: .Claude Lavender
James Pullen, Celanese Charlotte
Diana Travis, Clean W:lter Fund
Joel Veater, EPA/ICS
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Meredith Clarke, Project Manager
US EPA, Region IV
345 'Courtland St., NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30365
Dear Meredith:
September 26, 1985
It was good to finally get to meet you last Tuesday night. As you have
requested, I ·am enclosing a map that shows the approximate locations of the
three off site dumping areas that Celenese used to use. A number of residents
recall seeing barrels being buried at these landfills.
Would you please put the EPA investigator who will be exploring this in
touch with Claude Lavender? Claude will arrange to take him to each site, so
that there will be no confusion. Claude can be contacted at Box ·113, Earl, N.C.
28038 or by phone at [phone].
I believe the group from Earl (U.N.C.) will be contacting you in the
near·future with their written comments from the meeting and on the Draft Work
Plan.
Sincerely,
Diana Travis
cc: Claude Lavender.
ATLANTA, GA.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
AUG 15 1985
REF: 4WD-ER
Ms. Lee Crosby
REGION IV .-!:'Tl:-=:-...~
345 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30365
North Carolina Dept. of H\.llllan Resrurces
P.O. Box 2091
Raleigh, NC 27602-2091
RE: Celanese Fibers Cperations Site
Dear Lee:
For ycur information, enclosed is a ccpy of the Final Report for the Celanese
Fibers Operations ·(CFO) site in Shelby, North Carolina. This docurrent was
prepared by a.ir contractor, Camp Dresser & Mckee, Inc.
Celanese's contractor, SME,. is in the process of preparing a draft ·work Plan for
the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS), which is expected to
be canplete within the next fe,i weeks. At that time, I will forward a ccpy
to ya.i for ya.ir revie,i and ccmnent.
If ya.i have any questions concerning the CFO site activities, please call
rre at [phone].
Sincerely,
Meredith Clarke
Remedial Project Manager
Errergency & Rerredial Response Branch
cc: Giezelle Bennett
Reuben Bussey
Enclosure
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28 February 1985
'ID: Julian Foscue
Western Regional Supervisor
FRCM: lee Crosby
RCRA 3012 Project Officer
RE: 28 February 1985 Telephone Conversation with Denise Bland
Celanese Fiber Corporation -NPL Site
"OC 0003446721
According to Denise Bland, EPA Project Officer (404/881-2234), EPA will
be conducting follow-up investigations associated with NPL sites. Greg Fraley
with the RCRA 3012 Investigations Section will be responsible for sampling the
two banes with drinking water wells west of the Celanese plant property (in
the direction of the plume).
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