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NC DENR - Division of Water Quality
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
July 12, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7010 0290 0003 0833 9946
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Al Leonard, Town Manager
Town of Tabor City
PO Box 655
Tabor City, NC 28463-0655
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking No. NOV-2013-PC-0256
NPDES Compliance Evaluation'lnspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit No. NCG110108
Tabor City WWTP
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Leonard:
A Compliance Evaluation inspection of the Tabor City WWTP was conducted by Dean Hunkele from this
office on May 14, 2013. This inspection was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES Permit No. NCG110108. The findings and comments noted
during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the Compliance Inspection Report.
The following deficient items or issues were noted during the inspection:
Compliance Issues
The facility had no Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan on -site.
The facility had no records pertaining to the Plan or those required by the permit.
,The facility has no copy of the permit or certificate -of -coverage.
j Fl!medial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences
In the future. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional
violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully reviewthese violations and address the causes
of noncompliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.ors
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If you have any questions concerning this Notice of Violation or the enclosed inspection report, you may
contact Dean Hunkele at the letterhead contact information or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jim Gr son, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Enclosure
Cc: Wilmington Regional Office File — Permit Type by County
Central Files, Surface Water Protection Section

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG110108 Effective: 06/01/08 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: Town of Tabor City
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tabor City WWTP
County: Columbus 244 US Hwy 701 Bypass N
Region: Wilmington
Tabor City NC 28463
Contact Person: Stephanie Moore Title: Contract Back -Up ORC Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Al Jack Leonard Phone: [phone]
On -site representative Richard M Davis Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO026000 Town of Tabor City - Tabor City MrrP
Inspection Date: 05/1412013 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 10:15 AM
Primary Inspector: Dean A Hunkele �� `�r1 J Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP > 1MGD, Stormwater Discharge, COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110108 Owner - Facility: Town of Tabor City
Inspection Date: 05/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit. Routine
Inspection Summary:
The lack of any information or documents pertaining to this permit were verbally discussed with town staff and
management following the last inspection or two of the wastewater treatment facility under NC0026000.
The Town was issued a NOV in April 2009 for failure to have a Plan and comply with this permit. The Town remains
non -compliant thus another NOV is being issued and a civil penalty assessment is potentially forthcoming.
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Permit: NCG110108 Owner - Facility: Town of Tabor City
Inspection Date: 05/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: No Plan
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: No Records
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: Does Not Apply
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: No Permit, etc.
Reason for Visit: Routine
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. Al J. Leonard June 23, 2009
Town Manager
"town of Tabor City
P.O. Drawer 655
Tabor City, NC 28463
Subject: Certificate of Coverage NCG110108
Tabor City WWTP
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Leonard:
The Division received your correspondence, dated June 9, 2009, regarding the Notice of
Violation with Intent to Enforce NOV-2009-SP-0007. The Division is satisfied that the Town is
taking adequate measures to comply with the requirements of the NPDES General Stormwater
Permit NCG1 i0108. The Town should contact the Division when the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan has been written. The Town will need to ensure that the elements of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (S WPPP) are being implemented on site. This General
Permit NCG 110108 requires inspections of any stormwater control measures utilized on site as
well as processes within the facility that may pose an exposure threat to stormwater runoff.
Familiarity with the permit as well as the SWPPP is critical.
This correspondence serves as notification that no further action by the State will be
forthcoming for NOV-2009-SP-0007. 'This correspondence does not address the
outstanding Notice of Violation NOV-2009-PC-0434. You should continue to work through
the issues related to that Notice with Kipp Glazier in the Wilmington Regional Office.
Should you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please feel free to contact
me at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Wilmington Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
Cc: WIRO NCG110000 Columbus
NPS Compliance Oversight Unit Attn: Hennessey
Stephanie Moore, P.O. Drawer 655, Tabor City, NC 28463
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748 North C arol i n a
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Al J. Leonard
Town Manager
Town of Tabor City
P.O. Drawer 655
Tabor City, NC 28463
Dear Mr. Leonard:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H, Sullins
Director
April 28, 2009
Natural Resources
Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2009-SP-0007
General Permit No. NCG 110000
Certificate of Coverage NCGI 10108
Tabor City WWTP
Columbus County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality conducted a recent inspection of the Tabor City
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on April 7, 2009. This inspection was conducted to verify
that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in
NPDES Permit No. NCG 1 10108. A summary of the findings and comments noted during this
inspection is provided in the attached copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance
Inspection Report".
Please provide a status report in writing to this office within 30 days oLyour receipt of this letter
regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the items listed below.
1. Qualitative Monitoring had not been conducted during 2007 or 2008,
2. A written Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan should have been developed by June
4, 2008,
if you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact me by phone at (910) 796-
7215, or call Linda Willis at [phone].
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Wilmington Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
Cc: WiRO NCG110000 Columbus
CO Files
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 , NortfiCarolina
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Permit: NCG110108 Owner - Facility: Town of Tabor City
Inspection Date: 04/07/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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Comment: The facility did not have a written Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
The plan was due -by June 4, 2008.
Qualitative Monitoring
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment: No qualitative monitoring was being conducted. Semi annual monitoring is
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Analytical Monitoring
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Has the facility conducted its Aralytical monitoring?
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Comment: None required. There is no vehicle maintenance activities conducted at
this site.
Permit and Outfalls
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Permit: NCGl IO108 Owner - Facility: Town of Tabor City
Inspection bate: 04 M2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment; Outfalls were observed; but none are officially designated by the permitte
since no plan exists. There did not appear to be any illicit discharges. The site has had
construction activities occurring throughout the past year. There are areas on site that
are exhibiting significant erosion and will require stabilization to prevent the migration of
sediment to surface waters.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG110108 Effective: 06/01/08 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: Town of Tabor City
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tabor City WWTP
County: Columbus US Hwy 701 Bypass
Region: Wilmington
Tabor City NC 28463
Contact Person: Al Jack Leonard Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits: NcoolGoOO
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 04/07/2009 Entry Time: 12:30 PM Exit Time: 03:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Linda Willis AJ WIL94_o IV/Zs%q Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP 7 1 MGD, Slormwater Discharge, COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
i Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110108 Owner - Facility: Town of Tabor City
Inspection Date: 04/07/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility has had construction activities from upgrades to the wastewater processes. There are areas on site that show
signs of erosion. The following items require remedy:
1. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was required by June 4, 2008.
2. Qualitative monitoring should be conducted semi annually.
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DIANE B. WARD
CLERK-TREAS.
KEVIN BULLARD
TOWN ATTORNEY
A.J. LEONARD, JR.
TOWN MANAGER
TABOR CITY
CHARTERED
FEB.2, 1905
"HOME OF THE NORTH CAROLINA YAM FESTIVAL"
TOWN OF TABOR CITY
P.O. DRAWER 655
TABOR CITY, NC 28463
Office 910-653-3458
Facsimile 910-653-3970
June 9, 2009
Mr. Rick Shivar, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, N _ C _ 28405
Dear Mr. Shivar _
ROYCE HARPER, MAYOR
MIONA FONVIELLE
MAYOR PRO TEM
DAVID E. MINCEY
MITCHELL WARD
TRENT BURROUGHS
The Town Of Tabor City is in receipt of your correspondence
dated June 1, 2009 (Certified Mail No. 7007 0220 0000 8216
7077) in which you directed a Notice of Violation with
Intent to Enforce on the Town of Tabor City. In that Notice
you required a written response within ten days of receiving
that certified correspondence. Please consider this letter
as that written response.
The Town of Tabor City did receive an April 28 letter
stating that an inspection had been conducted on April 7
concerning Tabor City's compliance with its stormwater
permit. When we received your letter, we immediately
contacted our engineers (Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates) for
advice. Tabor City had never been inspected or cited for
matters related to stormwater before. As you can imagine,
we needed assistance before responding back to your office.
Shortly thereafter, the Town :deceived a separate Notice of
Violation with a Re -commendation for Enforcement from your
desk. That letter, Case No NOV-2009-PC-0434, appeared to
suggest rather severe concerns and had a very short time for
a response (15 days). Again, we. contacted our engineers to
help with a response for you. But, we also had to gather
data from our contract operators (Meritech) and the company
that has been contracted to renovate the treatment plant
(T.A. Loving Co.). I trust that your office has received
our written response to that matter.
JUN I 0 2009
BY:

After forwarding a response to your office on that May 12th
case, the Town of Tabor City received a third correspondence
concerning the wastewater treatment plant. That letter was
from Coleen Ei_ Sullivan (Case No_ LV-2008-0384) which
imlQued a Civil Penalty Assessment of $9,70 _ 15 on the Town
of Tabor City and demanded payment. Tabor City did make
that payment on .June 8th. This was very difficult in Light
of the fact that during this: tremendous economic recession,
the Tr wn ` z annual wastewater bond payment to U.S. Rural
Development of some $134,000 had just been made in the month
of May ;as well_ Our latest finance statement shrews only
$18,908.47 remaining in cash on deposit in the: wastewater
fund.
When the Town received your June letter, the fourth in less
than five weeks, it became obvious to us that Tabor City had
indeed overlooked the April 28th matter_ That was not our
intention. Between dealing with the severe issues of your
May 1 th Notice, making the bond payment, working with the
contractor on punch list items to complete the
renovation project, and getting the Civil Penalty Assessment
paid, we simply did not get back to the original matter.
So, the Town of Tabor City does want to state for the record
that since receiving the April 28 Notice, our engineers have
been working on a written Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan. We have had at least five (5) telephone conferences
about the particulars of the Plan, and how Tabor City will
implement it_ I have also spoken by phone with the contract
operators of the plant about this Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Flan. It appears now that this document will be
ready toward the end of July after the engineers complete
their analysis and review. We will forward a copy to you
once it is finished_
Tabor City notes with interest that your June 1 Notice
indicated a $25,000 civil penalty assessment may be
forthcoming as a result of Tabor City not having a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. [Obviously, yttiur
office can impose this fine, but I can state for the record
that Tabor City is financially.unable to pay it. You are
aware of how financially strained the state government is at
this time_ It is much worse in the small towns with no
revenue: base
Instead, 1 would ask your office to consider the progress
that we are trying to make at the WWTP_ A three million
dollar renovation is nearing completion. The equalization
basin, UV lighting, grit removal and ability to have dual
basin treatment are all components that your office has
urged us to install over the past several years_ We are

doing what you asked. And we will get a stormwater policy
in place and implement it. Tabor City is not a case where
nothing is being done or responsibility is not being taken
seriously. There have got to be other wastewater plants in
this region that are performing worse, or are not taking
legitimate steps toward corrective action.
Thank ,you for your consideration of this response. The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan will be forwarded to
you in late July as promised. Should you have any
questions, please reel free to call on me.
Respectfully,
Al J _ Leo=1-d, Jr
Town Mann
CC: Bill Lester, P.B. Hobbs, U14-,hurc.h & Associates
David Merrit, President, Meritech
Kevin Bullard, Town Attorney

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor - Director
Return Receipt Requested
Certifeed Mail No. 7007 0220 0000 8216 7077
June 1, 2009
Mr. At J. Leonard
Town Manager
Town of Tabor City
P.O. Drawer 655
Tabor City, NC 28463
Natural Resources
Subject: Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce
NOV-2009-OP-0009
NPDES Permit NCGI 10108
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Leonard:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On April 7, 2009, Linda Willis, from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality, conducted a site inspection at the Town of Tabor City Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Columbus County, Norih Carolina. The inspection was conducted to determine compliance with
the permit requirements specified in the NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCGI 10108, which
allows stormwater discharges from the site to surface waters of the State. The site drains to
Grissett Swamp, Class C-Sw waters located in the Lumber River Basin. The site visit and file
review revealed that the subject facility is not in compliance with the North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) or the specified conditions in the NPDES General Permit NCGI 10108,
issued on June 1, 2008. The following violations are being considered for enforcement actions:
t) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
Failure to develop and record a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The SPPP
was due by June 4, 2008, 12 months from the date of issuance of the NPDES General
Permit (NCGI 10108).
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
Failure to properly implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Failure to conduct and record qualitative monitoring.
A written response was requested by this office on Apri128, 2009. A response explaining your
plans or measures to address the above violations was due by May 29, 2009. No response has
been received by this office. Please be advised that violations of the NPDES General Permit
are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. If
this office does not receive a written response from you within 10 days of receiving this
certified correspondence, the Division will proceed with enforcement actions.
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Car6lna 2W5 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Semite: 1-877.623-6748 North Caro 1i n a
Internet: www.nmaterqualily.org �/ ` atit,a /"/y
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Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Wilmington Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
Cc: WiRO NCGI 10000 Columbus
NPS Compliance Oversight Unit Attn: Hennessey
Stephanie Moore, P.O. Drawer 655, Tabor City, NC 28463
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Return Receipt Requested
Certifeed Mail No, 7007 0220 0000 8216 7077
June 1, 2009
Mr. Al J. Leonard
Town Manager
Town of Tabor City
P.O. Drawer 655
Tabor City, NC 28463
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce
NOV- 2009-SP-0007
Certificate of Coverage NCGI 10108
Tabor City WWTP
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Leonard:
On April 7, 2009, Linda Willis, from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality, conducted a site inspection for the Town of Tabor City Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Columbus County, North Carolina. 'rhe inspection was conducted to determine compliance with
the permit requirements specified in the NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCGI 10108, which
allows stormwater discharges from the site to surface waters of the State. The site drains to
Grissett Swamp, Class C-Sw waters located in the Lumber River Basin. The site visit and file
review revealed that the subject facility is not in compliance with the North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) or the specified conditions in the NPDES General Permit NCGI 10108,
issued on June 1, 2008. The following violations are being considered for enf-orcement actions:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
Failure to develop and record a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The SPPP
was due by June 4, 2008, 12 months from the date of issuance of the NPDES General
Permit (NCGI 10108).
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
Failure to properly implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP).
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Failure to conduct and record qualitative monitoring.
A written response was requested by this office on April 28, 2009. A response explaining your
plans or measures to address the above violations was due by May 29, 2009. No response has
been received by this office. Please be advised that violations of the NPDES General Permit
are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. if
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877.623-6748 North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ' VatuL " a y
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Michael F. Easley. Governor
Wiiiiam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Colcen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 17, 2008
Royce Harper
Town of Tabor City
PO Box 655
Tabor City, NC 213463
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Tabor City WWTP
COC Number NCG110108
Columbus County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG110000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit is reissued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between -the state of North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The following information Is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of stormwater General Permit NCG110000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater
discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all
the changes in the reissued permit.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since the your last Certificate of Coverage include the following:
• Permit cover page — Coverage is expanded to include industrial activities similar to the categorically identified industries.
• Part I Section A — This part explains that the No Exposure Exclusion from permitting option may be available to the
permittee.
• Part 11 Section A — Several minor expansions and clarifications of the required content of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan have been added. Please be sure that your plan is updated to comply with the new requirements.
• Part I I Section B — Qualitative monitoring must now be conducted during a representative storm event.
• Part I I Section B — The parmittee is required to keep a written record of his response to problems identified by his
qualitative monitoring observations.
• Part 11 Section C - For facilities with vehicle maintenance activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month,
new provisions require that discharges from the vehicle maintenance areas be sampled twice per year, and that the
sampling results be compared to new numerical benchmark values. (The previous cutoff concentrations have been
eliminated.)
• Part 11 Section C — For facilities with vehicle maintenance activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month,
new provisions require the permittee to execute Tier One and Tier Two response actions, based on the first benchmark
exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the
permittee institute monthly monitoring instead of twice -per -year monitoring, until three consecutive monitoring events
show no benchmark exceedences,
• Part 11 Section C — This part contains a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark will trigger
increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may direct the
permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control
measures.
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Permit Reissuance Letter —Permit NCG110108
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Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it relieve
the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance,
order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Ken Pickle of the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
WilmingtonRegional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG110000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG110108
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 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,
Town of Tabor City
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Tabor City WWTP
US Hwy 701 Bypass
Tabor City, NC
Columbus County
to receiving waters designated as Grissett Swamp, a class C;Sw waterbody in the Lumber River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG110000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 17, 2008.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 17, 2008.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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June 4, 2007
Mr. Al J. Leonard, Jr.
Town Manager
Town of Tabor City
PO Drawer 655
Tabor city, NC 28463
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
JON 0 5 2ov
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: General Permit No. NCG110000
Town of Tabor City WWTP
COC NCG110108
Columbus -County
Dear Mr. Leonard:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on April 16, 2007, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state — NPDES
general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Please also note the requirement to have a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan and to comply with the cut off concentrations listed in the permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Kelly Johnson at telephone
number [phone] ext. 376.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BRAC)LEY BENNETT
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: i- Wilmington Regional Office,
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
ene: Certificate of Coverage
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG110000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGI10108
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 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,
Town of Tabor City
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Town of Tabor city Waste Water Treatment Plant
244 North US 701 Bypass
Tabor City F
Columbus County
to receiving waters designated as an UT to Grissett Swamp, a class C, SW water in the Lumber
River Basin, in.accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCGI 10000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become June 4, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 4`1' day of June 2007 ORIGINAL SIGNED 8Y
13RADLEY BENNETT
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

LOCATION MAP:
Latitude: 34°08'30" N NCG1101 O8 Facility
Longitude:78°52'00"W
County: Columbus Town of Tabor city Location
Stream Class: C, Sw WWTP -
Receiving Stream: UT To Grissett Swamp Sub -basin: 03-07-57 (Lumber River Basin) [ffo'tt1k Not to scale

Michael F. Easley, Governor
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Return Receipt Requested
Certified Mail No. 7005 0390 0001 3200 4383
Ms. Susan Rhodes
P.O. Box 607
Whiteville, NC 28472
Dear Ms. Rhodes,
WilliamG. Ross lr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, Y.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 21, 2007
Subject: NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG110000
City of Whiteville WWTP
Stormwater discharges treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater treatment device or
system, used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage, with a design
flow of 1.0 million gallons per day or more, or required to have an approved pretreatment program under title 40
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 403, including lands dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge that is
located within the confines of the facility requires the NPDES General Stormwater Certificate of Coverage under
permit NCG110000.
Division records show that no certificate of coverage exists for this facility. Please fill out the enclosed Notice of
Intent and send it in to the Stormwater and General Permits Unit in Raleigh at the address provided on page 3 of
the application. Please pay special attention to the final checklist and be sure that all items listed are included
with your application.
Should you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-796-
7343.
Best Regards,
0�� vldkC�
Linda Willis
Environmental Engineer
Wilmington Regional Office
WiRO files Columbus County,'City of Whiteville, NCO021920 (green folder)
Central files
Nonc hCarolina
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG110000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
Treatment Works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater treatment
device or system, used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or
domestic sewage, with a design flow of 1.0 million gallons per day or more, or required to have an
approved pretreatment program under Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 403,
including lands dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge that is located within the confines of
the facility.
1) Mailing address of ownerloperator:
Name
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
3) Physical Location Information:
(Please print or type)
State ZIP Code
Fax:
Address to which alf permit correspondence will be rnailed
State ZIP Code
Fax:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection).
(A copy of a county map or 11SGs quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
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 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code:
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6) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility:
7) Discharge points ! Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, 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 up in?
It 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).
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 all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
10) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
❑ Yes
It yes, please briefly describe:
11) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
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 month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
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Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport I disposal vendor:_
Vendor address:
14) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, cr certificalion in any application, record, report,
plan or other document tiled cr 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
Envlronmentai Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six 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 mare than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense )
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
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:
(Signature of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $80 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
CiMsion of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
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K. Johnson
o NCGI10108
o Project Name: Tabor City WWTP
Date Received: 18 April 2007
• Regional Office: Wilmington
e Regional Office Contact: Ed Beck
o Approval Request Date: 18 May 2007
o Approval Received Date: 1 June 2007
Application review
a) The permit application has been signed and sufficiently completed. Yes
b) Hazardous Waste Activities? No
c) Does this facility have other permits (Numbers?)? NCO026000
d) WS Water (DEH Approval required for wastewater activities)? N/A
e) SA Water (Shellfish Sanitation Approval required for wastewater activities)? N/A
f) ATC Required? N/A
g) The SIC code accurately describes this facility's activities and is covered by this general permit. yes
h) Does the facility propose a new or expanding wastewater discharge to ORW waters (not allowed), or
waters upstream of ORW (special limits -may apply)?
a. N/A
i) DLR Mining Permit Status N/A
a. Requested:
b. Granted:
j) E rosion/Sedimentation Plan Approval for NCG14 or NCG02 ATE N/A
k) Application approved? Yes
1) Special Notes:
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Ede: [Fwd: NCG 110108, Tabor City WWTP]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: NCG 110108, Tabor City WWTP]
From: Ed Beck <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:47:09 -0400
To: Kelly Johnson <kelly.p.johnson a ncmail.net>
CC: Linda Willis <[e-mail]>
Kelly
I don't see why it would be a concern. Please move forward with coverage.
Thank you,
Ed
Kelly Johnson wrote:
Ed,
Did you office have any concerns about this permit?
Thanks,
Kelly
Subject:
NCG 110108, Tabor City WWTP
From: Kelly Johnson <kelly.p.johnson a,ncmail.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11,02.39 -0400
To: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Ed,
We have received an application from the Tabor City WWTP for coverage under NCGI 1. This
facility is in Columbus County and drains to an UT of Grissett Swamp (C, SW) in the Lumber River
Basin. Does the Wilmington Regional Office have any concerns about issuing this permit? (The
application is attached.) If not, I will issue it within 30 days.
Thanks,
Kelly
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