NCG120083_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20170113

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive, Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
Email: ipicou([r�,maconnc.org
January 13, 2017
Melissa King, PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
NC DEQ - Land Quality Section
2090 US 70 Hwy.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Melissa.King{a)ncdenr.gov
Re: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance ]Inspection: October 6, 2016
Macon County MSW Landfill
Permit No.- NCG120083
Macon County
Dear Ms. King;
Please accept this letter and attachments in response to the above referenced Compliance Inspection conducted at
the Macon County MSW Landfill on October 6, 2016. The Solid Waste Department has thoroughly reviewed the
comments made during this inspection, as well as the Department's stormwater management facilities and
records/record keeping requirements. We have addressed many of the Items listed in your correspondence of
October 28, 2016, and in the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report (Attachment 1). Details on these Items are
listed below.
Regarding Items that have not been addressed at this time; these Items generally fall in one of two categories:
First, while researching Permit Conditions for guidance on compliance, we discovered that a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not a condition of the general permit NCG 120000. To wit. -many of the
deficiencies noted are difficult to address as they relate to the SWPPP. This certainly does not mean that these
deficiencies were/are ignored; as will be detailed below. Second, a large portion of the MSW Landfill facility is
under construction related to the development of Phase III of the Landfill. In consultation with our Consultants,
we believe ultimate resolution of these Items will be more properly addressed in the coming months as a Permit
Amendment will be submitted in the next few months, as construction is completed.
Items to be addressed on or before March 31. 2017:
1. A Certificate of Coverage must be available at the site. As discussed during the inspection, a request has been
made to NCDEQ Stormwater Permitting for a copy to be sent to you;
Certificate of Coverage forwarded to the Macon County Solid it"aste Department from NC DEQ —Stormwater
Permitting. The Cerfijicate of Coverage has been added to the Stormwater files and will be maintained at the
site at all tunes.
2. An approvable Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, specific to the site, must be developed. Recall the EPA
has a template on its website that might be of use;
A StormWater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been developed. In development of this response
and compliance with Permit Conditions, it was discovered that an S1,VPPP is not required for this permit.
However, many components of a Plan were individually noted in the Compliance Inspection Form.
Deficiencies noted on that Form are addressed in more detail in Attachment 2.
3. Significant spills occurring during the past three years must be documented and available for review;

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An accidental Spills Log has been developed for the site and incorporated into the Storinwater files. A copy of
this Log is provided in Attachment 3. To date, there has only been one such Spill at the site that was not
recorded. This spill was reported to the Division of Water Resources immediately. DTVR responded that, due
to the small amount of material spilled, reporting was not required. Immediate actions were taken to clean up
the spill, including removal and disposal of the contaminated soils in the landfill; applying absorbent "booms "
to on area between the spill and an adjacent creek; and using absorbent mats to remove as much of the
contaminant as possible from taller vegetation. Future spills, if and when they occur, will be logged and
reported if necessary.
Employee training must be conducted and documented for review;
Employees have been trained on operation issues regarding proper stormwater management. This training
includes operational practices to minimize erosion and impact on stormwater quality; inspection ofslormwater
management controls; and, spill response. Historically, a record of these trainings has not been maintained.
As mentioned above, the MSW Landfill is currently under construction of a new Phase. Once completed, an
amended Operations Plan, which incorporates new stormwater controls and management areas will he
submitted to the Solid Waste Section in the request fora Permit to Operate. Tlie new Plciii ii�ill be a trigger for
additional training of operators at the site. This training will be verified and recorded in the Stormwater files.
Additionally, Macon County Solid Waste has added a position of Environmental Field Specialist to the staff
(me). Trainings andlor Certifications in Stortnwater Management will be a focus of this position.
5. Qualitative and analytical monitoring. requirements must be followed and documented; and,
The Solid Waste Department takes all measures possible to be in compliance with the Qualitative and
Analytical Monitoring Requirements. A more detailed description of these efforts is offered in Attachment 2. It
is noted however, that semi-annual sampling of stormwater discharge fr'onr a representative rain event was not
conducted during the July -December period. This is due to the site experiencing no rain events during the
months of July-Seplember, 2016 Three rain events (whether qualifying or trot) occurred during the final
quarter of 2016. Inspections revealed, however, that no flow was witnessed from Outfalls 1, 2, or 3 during any
of these rain events. Outfall 5 is in the La ndfril Construction area, and has been removed and diverted to a
new location that will appear in the amended Plan referenced above. Outfall 4 is also in the construction zone
and could not be accessed to determine flow. Weekly monitoring of outfall locations continue at the site, and
sampling will be performed cat Clue first opportunity.
6. All outfalls should be reviewed to determine which ones accurately reflect stormwater discharges at the site.
The above mentioned amended Plan will incorporate a review of existing outfalls at the site.
In conclusion, the Solid Waste Department believes that. the deficiencies noted in the Compliance Inspection Form
and subsequent report, have been; are being: or will be addressed, per the explanations above. We would request
that the DLQ review this submittal for responsiveness regarding actions to this point, and grant an extension for
compliance with remaining deficiencies described, that will be addressed in the forthcoming amended Operations
Plan. Please contact me at your convenience if you require additional information or actions related to this request.
Sincerely,
Jaimie Picou
Environmental Field Specialist, Macon County
CC: Chris Stahl, Solid Waste Director
Mark Cathey. McGill Engineers

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Attachment 1:
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Routine Compliance Inspection
Rescission Request
Complaint Investigation
Either- Explain:
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
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Is a copy of the signed and certified S%VPPP at the facility?
Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
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Does. the plan include a general location (USGS) map?
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Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfalf
locations and drain age are as?tn
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Does the include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
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plan
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Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Goad
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Does the plan include a 5tormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Does the Plan Include a BMP Summary?
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Does the plan include a list of Responsible Pany(s)?
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lHas the SWPPP been implemented?
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Monitoring and Records
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No
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Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during
the past 3 ears?
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does the facility provide and document employee training?
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3 Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -
site and In convenient locations?
D Outfalls Yes No
i Were all outfails observed during the Inspection?
if the facility has representative outrall status, is it properly
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3 Na5 the facility evaluated all Illicit (non sturmwater) discharges?
E Sector specMe questions Yes No
1 Have zinc or copper benchrizrks been exceeded in the past 3
sampling eriod$?
2 Have potential sources for copper and zinc been evaluated of
you r fa cility?
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Attachment 2:
Detailed Response to Routine Compliance Inspection
Section A: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Item 2 below, details the justification for the MSW Landfill to not create an SWPPP
for this site. However, as you will find in additional Items listed below, an effort to
address the provisions of an SWPPP have been addressed individually.
1. Is a copy of the permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
Inspection Response: Have a copy of the permit, but do not have a copy of Certificate of Coverage.
The permit was available on site at the time of the inspection and a copy of the Cerlificote of Coverage is now on file
at this facility.
2. Is a cope of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
Inspection Response: No
An SJJ'PPP is not on site. According to our findings, an SIYPPP is not a condition of permit NCG120000. Additional
support for this position seas found in a document: Response to Comments on AICG120000 dated October 30, 2012
by the DIYQ. lVithin Itenr 14 of this document, one commenter requested that the permit scope be expanded to
include requirements for good housekeeping, training, spill response, and the other elements common to the
Stor»nvaler Polhtlion Prevention Plan (SPPP) required under other stormtivater discharge General Permits.
The D[i'Q Response: "Since 1992, DWQ has relied on the similar elements in the 011;1Iregidrentents as to the site
engineering plan and operational procedures for their landfill permittees. J6e continue to Wew an additional
requirement far a SPPP as largely redundant. Until and unless ive become cnvare of significant problems in this
adnrinistraiii,e approach we judge that the current approach is sr fficienl. "
A copy of the Permit to Operate (957-03) issued by DIVAI, and accompanying Operations Plan and Site Engineering
Plan for this facility are located on site and available for review.
3. Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
Inspection Response: No
A description of the facility's practices is located in the Operations Plan of the Permit issued by O)VAl.
4. Does the plan include a general location (USCS) map?
Inspection Response: No
A genet -at location map of this facility is now located on site. A copy of the saute has been included as Atlachrttent
2A.
5. Does the plan include a detailed site reap including outfall locations and drainage areas?
Inspection Response: Yes. 4 and 5 impacted by construction, updated map need
An updated site map wili be established once construction on Phase 3 is complete. Scheduled completion is set for
April of this year. A request for a Permit to Operate including amended stormivater Plan will be submitted to 1)1VO
once construction is complete..
6. Does the plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
Inspection Response: No
Secondary containment and cover is provided at all locations where bulk liquid materials are stored Photographs
of bulk storage areas are included in Attachment 213.

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Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
Inspection Response: No (Equipment)
Any needed repairs with regard to leaking f]ttids.f oir equipment crre addressed quickly. However, generally till
equipment is operated in the lanc f Il or inside of on site structures. As such, leaks or spills occurring in these
facilities would not escape to outfalls or surface waters.
8. Does the plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Inspection Response: No
An inspection of each oulfall and its drainage area is conducted weekly and documented in a Qualitative Monitoring
Fornr. These Fornis are maintained on site at all bites, and are available for review. An amended copy of this
Form, cis requested, is included at Attachment 2C.
Does the Plan include a BMP Summary?
Inspection Response. No
We do not maintain this document in our program. h formation regarding B,IIP's would be incorporated in the
facility Operations Plan.
10. Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Parties?
Inspection Response: No
Responsible parties will be the Environmental Field Specialist, and the Facility Director.
11. Has the SWPPP been implemented?
Inspection Response: No
As in Item 2, ive do not find any evidence that a SFPPPP is required to be in compliance with this permit. The
Seditrew and Erosion Control Plan mentioned in the permit is located on site and has been implemented
Section B: Monitoring and -Records
1. Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
Inspection Response: No, 1 spill- hydraulic fluid in pond
A Spill Log has been created and the use of the Log implemented at the site. As noted above, only one spill occurred
at the site, which was not logged at the titre of the spill.
2. Does the facility provide and document employee training?
Inspection Response: No
An Environmental Field .Specialist has been hired and will be the lead on this program. Both internal and external
training is and will retrain an importantAnction of this position. Should any issues arise in the interim, DEQ and
the local Erosion Planning and Development Department will be contacted for guidance.
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? (semi-annual)
Inspection Response: Yes, form needs to be updated
The Qualitative Alonitoringform has been updated: See Section A: Rein 8, above.
4. Has the facility conducted its Analytical Monitoring? (s-a)
Inspection Response. Yes, no rainfall event this year

The site did not have a qualifying rainfall event in 2016. Limitations on scinipling of oiitfalls due to hold -time
requirements on some samples (5 hours for Decal), and lack of f oiv from various outfalls during qual firng rain
events have been noted repeatedly, and made it impossible to collect samples a1 the site during 2016 Sampling will
be performed during the next rain event possible, even if the event is a non-qualifj,ing rain event.
5. Is the facility meeting all permit specified benchmark goals?
Inspection Response: No, not with Fecal
It'e have been in compliance ►with COD and TSS and have taken measures, ivhen we have had an exceedance, to
make improvements per the Tiered Response outlined in the permit. Records of these responses are on file at the
facility.
In regards to Decal Coliform, ive are unable to imeel this parameter. The exceedance in this parameter seems to be
an industry ivide issue. In fact, it is dcult to reason hoiv any solid ivaste landfill is able to meet compliance. The
exceedances are reasoned to result from birds and other wildlife residing at or near the facility. Il is not believed
that they are clue to operational processes or direct influence fr-oni the landfill. This is evidenced by similar bacterial
levels reported in samples for which the out/all charging area is not under the influence of the landfill as those that
inav be influenced by the landfill. The Solid Waste Deparintent has researched and observed vciirious products and
processes aimed at bird control and have concluded none of these provide effective mitigation over time.
Specifically, the use of predatoij, decoys ivas attempted several years ago. In a short period of dine, the other birds
became used to their presence, and ignored them (or roosted on them). Also considered ivere, the use of loud noises
such as a boom canon. This deterrent was not explored f u Cher at this facility chie to potential complaints fi•onr
residential neighbors; and, a firing range is adjacent to the facility and does not seem to deter their presence. Also
considered ivas the use offalcons and wire or spiked barriers. Anecdotal evickmce, however, indicates that neither
of these is more than temporarily effective as deterrents.
6. Is the facility following the tiered response?
Inspection Response: No, not with fecal
As detailed above, )ve have attempted researched and/or observed different deterrents for the bird issue at this
facility and have concluded these processes and products are either not suitable at this .site or are ineffective In the
long term.
As such, it is believed that there is no 13,1/P or other process available to the Department that 7vould assist in
mitigation of these exceedances, and no additional actions toward addressing the same are contemplated
Additional guidance or lechnical assistance from Land Ouality is certainly welcomed. At this time, however, we
ivould request that a variance eliminating the benchmark and response requirements with regards to mccrinnim
containment levels for fecal analysis.
Section C: Waste Management
1. Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
Inspection Response: N/A, all tanks are covered
All bulk liquid storage tanks, with one exception, are covered and provide secondary containment as a preventative
and housekeeping measure. A small diesel fitel tank (100-gallons) located at the Recycling Processing Center has
been relocated outside of the building cis a safety precaution. This tank aloes include secondary containment, and a
shed roof over the area will he constructed as soon as possible.
Section D: outfalls
1. Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
Inspection Response: left blank
A portion of the ou falls ivere visually inspected at the site. As referenced repeatedly throughout this report, a new
site sampling plain and oulfall evaluation is anticipated shady due to expansion and development of Phase 111.
2. If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
Inspection Response: No
This site does not have representative oulfall status: not applicable.

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Attach nient 2A:
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General Location Map of Facility
Macon County Dept of Solid Waste
Management -Macon County MSW
Landfill
Latitude: 350 12' 03" N
Longitude: 83" 22' 37" by
County: Macon
Receiving Stream: Little Tennessee River (Lake Emory)
Stream Class: C
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Attachment 3:
Macon County MSW Landfill
Accidental Spills Log
Date of
Occurrence
Outfall Downstream of Spill: Est,
Distance to Outfall
Material Spilled
Estimated Quantity
Reported' YEVNO
Description of Incident:
Corrective Actions Taken:
Date of
Outfall Downstream of Spill: Est,
Distance to Outfall
Material Spilled
Estimated Quantity
Reported" YES/NOOccurrence
Description of Incident:
Corrective Actions Taken:
Date of
Occurrence
Outfall Downstream of Spill: Est,
Distance to Outfall
Material Spilled
Estimated Quantity
Reported' YESjhdO
Description of Incident:
Corrective Actions Taken:
'Sp Os sf.aJf be reported to the fowl Division of [Voter Quality Regionof Office within 14-hours for any spilt of 25-gorAons or more; any spill regardless of
amount that causes sheen on surface waters; any spill regardless of amount occuring within 100-feet of surface waters; and any oV spill foss than 15-
gaJfons that cannot he cfeaeed up within 24-hour dshevifte Regional Office: J525J 29&4500.

. PAT MCCRORY
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Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
se—fary
Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
October 28, 2016
Macon County Department of ,Solid Waste Management
ATTN: Mr. Chris Stahl
109 Sierra Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Macon County MS W Landfill
Permit No: NCG 120083
Macon County
Dear Mr. Stahl:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on October 6, 2016.
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with permit NCG 120083.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for
your reference. The following items must be addressed on or before March 31, 2016:
1. A Certificate of Coverage must be available at the site. As discussed during the inspection, a request has been
made to NCDEQ Stormwater Permitting for a copy to be sent to you;
2. An approvable Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, specific to the site, must be developed. Recall the
EPA has a template on its website that might be of use;
3. Significant spills occurring during the past three years must be documented and available for review;
4. Employee training must be conducted and documented for review;
5.-.-Qualitative and analytical monitoring requirements must be followed and documented; and,
6. All outfalls should be reviewed to determine which ones accurately reflect stormwater discharges at the site.
If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Melissa J. Ki , PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
2090 US 70 highway I Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
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Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfall
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Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive, Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
Email: estahlnmaconnc.=
.Idly 17, 2015
DWQ Central Files RECEIVED
NCDENFtJ DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center jUL 2 3 2015
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
CENTRAL FILES
RE: General Permit No. NCG120000 D1NR SECTION
Macon County Landfill
COC NCC 120083
Dear Sir or Madam. -
This letter is sent as notification that the MSW Landfill, COC NCG 120083, was not able to
collect stormwater samples for Period 1, 2015. Period 2, 2014, samples were collected in late
December, eliminating January and February from qualifying events. In March, it rained almost
daily, making; it impossible to collect samples because of the 72 hour storm event requirement.
April; May and June were unusually dry months, and all rain events that did occur were
unsuitable for a sampling event due to day of week; time of day (5 hour hold time for bacteria
saniples); or no flow at the outfalls. We did attempt to take samples on July 2, 2015, as we did
have a rain event of 0.9 inches. However. we had no flow at four of our sampling points during
that event. We experienced 1.4 inches of rain on July 3`d, but again, we did not have the 72 hour
period since the last rain event.
Therefore, it is my intention to take stormwater samples as soon as possible for Period 1, 2015;
and take a second set of samples later in the year for Period 2, 2015. 1 regret that we were unable
to obtain samples during the required time period and would reiterate that lack of sampling was
not due to lack of effort or intention, but was simply a product of not experiencing a qualifying
rain event within the short window of time each weekday that would allow us to forward them to
our lab within the permitted hold times. Weekly inspection of our stormwater control systems
have continued as required during this time period.
If you have any questions, or -would like additional information regarding this submittal, please
do not hesitate to contact,me at your convenience.
Sind rely:
M. Chris Stal11
Macon County Solid Waste Director

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
Chris Stahl
Macon County Dept of Solid Waste Mgmt
109 Sierra Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Permittee:
December 4, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Macon County MSW Landfill
CDC Number NCG120083
Macon County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG120000
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued 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 (COC)
• A copy of General Permit NCG120000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater, and it specifies your obligations for discharge
controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all the changes in the reissued permit. Your facility has six (6) months from the time of receipt of the
permit to update your current SPPP to reflect all new permit requirements.
The first sample period of your permit begins January 1, 2013. Your facility must sample a "measureable
storm event" beginning during the periods beginning January 1 and July 1 of every year (or, if applicable,
report "No Flow," as outlined in Part III, Section E). Also, please note that Tier 3 Actions in Part it of your
permit are triggered by benchmark exceedances on four occasions beginning on the effective date of this
permit and do not count prior exceedances.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last CDC was issued are noted either in the
Draft Permit Fact Sheet that accompanied the public notice (http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/current-
notices), or in the Response to Comments / Summary of Changes and Technical Bulletin documents that are
posted on the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website with the new General Permit. Please visit
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw (click on 'General Permits' tab) to review that information
for your specific General Permit carefully.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Pho, e: 919-807-63001 FAX: [phone]
Ir11Fi et: www.ncwaterquality.cr
NorthCarolina
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Chris Stahl
December 4, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Some of the changes include:
Part II:
• Section A: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) section, if applicable, has been updated
to the most current language of our permits. Additional conditions for specific industry sectors have
been added to the SPPP requirements in some cases.
• Sections B, C: Failure to perform analytical stormwater monitoring may result in the Division requiring
that the permittee begin a monthly sampling scheme.
• Sections B, C: A lower TSS benchmark of 50 mg/I for HQW, ORW, PNA and Tr Waters applies to these
more sensitive waters.
• Sections B, C. The monitoring parameter Oil & Grease (O&G) has been replaced by the parameter
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) for vehicle maintenance areas, and in some cases, other
analytical monitoring requirements.
• Sections B, C, D: Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be recorded in the SPPP, or in
separate on -site records if your General Permit does not require an SPPP. Adverse weather is defined
in the "Definitions" section of the permit.
• Sections B, C. The term "Representative Storm Event" has been replaced by "Measurable Storm
Event." A measurable storm event is defined in the permit.
• Section D: If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative
monitoring, DWQ may require the permittee to perform corrective action.
Please review Parts III and IV to understand the Standard Conditions of your new NPDES General Permit,
including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and
Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Please note that all samples analyzed in accordance with the terms
of this permit must be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms available on
the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website above. DMR forms must be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. Also note that existing
permittees do not need to submit a renewal request prior to expiration unless directed by the Division.
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 the Division's Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
'tell�—
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG120000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG120083
STORMWATER
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,
Macon County.Dept of Solid Waste Mgmt
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Macon County MSW Landfill
1448 Lakeside Dr
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER (Including the backwaters of
Lake Emory), a class C waterbody in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III,
and IV of General Permit No. NCG120000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 41h day of December, 2012.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 29, 2010
Chris Stahl
Macon County Dept of Solid Waste Mgmt
109 Sierra Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Macon County MSW Landfill
Permit No: NCG 120083
Macon County
Dear Mr. Stahl:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
April 6, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG120083.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail] , if 1 can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Oompliance Inspection Repo
Permit: NCG120083
SOC:
County: Macon
Region: Asheville
Effective: 11/13/09 Expiration: 10131 /12 Owner: Macon County Dept of Solid Waste Mgmt
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Macon County MSW Landfill
1448 Lakeside Dr
Contact Person: Chris Stahl
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: 04106/2010 Entry Time: 09:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Landfill Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Franklin NC 28734
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Phone:
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCG120083 Owner Facility: Macon County Dept of Solid Waste Mgmt •
Inspection Date: 04/06/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
DWQ staff was met on site by Chris Stahl and other staff. A tour was conducted of the facility, observing the stormwater
conveyances and outfalls and site conditions_ During the visit, the SPPP manual was reviewed, operational activities and
existing stormwater exposures were discussed. Permit requirements were also reviewed as pertaining to the most recent
permit version, dated November 1, 2007. At the time of the inspection the site was found to be in compliance with the
permit. The inspector noted that the facility appeared to maintain good housekeeping practices and records were found
to be in good order.
Two noteworthy items were indicated during the visit:
- The site plan with stormwater discharge outfalls identified needs to be updated. Several outfalls were eliminated from
monitoring requirements after close inspection.
- Soil erosion has impacted a stream adjacent to one of the main entrance roads and also along the stream just above
the pond. Efforts should be taken to prevent further lass of soil to the streams.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG120083 Owner - Facility: Macon County Dept of Solid waste Mgmt
Inspection Date: 04/0612010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■
n
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGSj map?
■
❑
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
■
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible altematives to current practices?
■
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■
❑
❑
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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■
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Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
n
■
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Comment: Permittee is still within the monitoring period window.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
n
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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■
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Comment: Permittee is still within the monitoring period window.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ fl 0
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ■ ❑ ❑ D
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ ❑ ❑
Comment: The permitte is adjusting the official outfalls on the site as the inspector
determined that several locations identified as outfalls were not appropriate.
Page: 3

HCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Govemor
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
November 13, 2009
Mr. Chris Stahl
Macon County Dept. of Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: General -Permit No. NCO120000
Macon County MSW Landfill
COC NCG120083
Macon County
Dear Mr. Stahl:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your application'for a discharge permit received on November 4, 2009,
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 betwcen-North'Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (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_
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 Robert Patterson at
telephone number [phone]; or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
. KEN PICKLE
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Chuck Cranford
Central Files
' SPU Files
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1 V 1-623-6748
Internet, www.ncwaterquality.org
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA .
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG120000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG120083
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,
Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Macon County MSW Landfill
1448 Lakeside Drive
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the Little Tennessee River (Lake Emory), a class C water in the
Little Tennessee 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.
NCG120000.as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 13, 2009.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Pctinit:
Signed this 13th day of November, 2009.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
KEN PICKLE
for Coleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Patterson, Robert
From:
Cranford, Chuck
Sent:
Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:15 AM
To:
Patterson, Robert
Cc:
Edwards, Roger
Subject:
RE: NCG120083 - Macon County MSW Landfill
Hi Robert:
;Please issue the permit. I'll visit them once it's issued.
Thanks,.
Chuck
Chuck Cranford - Chuck .Cranfordpncdenr.pov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural
Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection
Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:43 AM
To: Cranford, Chuck
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: NCG120083 - Macon County MSW Landfill
Chuck,
Please see NOI attached.
We have received an application for coverage of an existing facility under NCG 12 from Macon
County Dept. of Solid Waste Management. The facility drains to the Little Tennessee River
(Lake Emory) (class C) in Franklin (Macon County). No haz waste, but they do have vehicle
maintenance. Also on the landfill property are the county's maintenance facility, animal
shelter, and recycling center. There are sw basins at the outfalls of the landfill area and
the animal shelter. The maintenance facility discharges wash water thru an o/w separator.
Does the ARO have any concerns a-660t-4 �6i_6 this. facislity, ;a.. COC for this general permit?
Thanks!
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
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Provides parties subject to the various rules - new development, existing development, State and Federal
stormwater entities, agriculture, and point sources — the option to obtain more cost-effective reductions by
purchasing reduction credit from other, offsite reduction sources or private sellers. This open, market -
based framework provides options in addition to the NC EEP option currently used in the Neuse and Tar -
Pamlico strategies. It requires that minimum ofsite standards be met before seeking credit elsewhere. It
sets criteria for those seeking to sell excess reductions, and would require Division approval.
❑ Rule .0311, Cape Fear River Basin (Schedule of Classifications)
Formalizes reclassification of the non -Water Supply Watershed half of Jordan watershed to WS-V.