NCG210028_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20160315

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Baxter
March 15, 2016
DEQ — Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: North Cove Steam Generation Plant Ash Distribution Program
Permit#: WQ0010689
Baxter Healthcare Land Application of Residual Solids
Permit#: W00031725
Baxter Healthcare NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit#: NCG060030
Baxter Healthcare NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit#: NCG210028
Baxter Healthcare NPDES Permit
Permit#: NCO006564
This letter is to notify DEQ — Division of Water Resources of the change in Signature Authority for Baxter
Healthcare North Cove facility in Marion, NC. Tony Johnson will be replacing Alan Weiler as signature
authority for the above mentioned permits.
If you have any questions please contact Amanda Richcreek at 828-756-6809.
Sincerely,
Tony Johnson
VP, Ops — US/Canada Area
Enclosures
cc: DEQ-Asheville Office
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 30, 2010
Mr. Ernest Shepard
M AY - 3 2010
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
65 Pitt Station Road WATER QUALITY SECTION
Marion, NC 28752 ASHEVILLE F?EGiONALOFFICE
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG210000 -
Certificate of Coverage NCG210028
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Formerly GDF Suez Energy Generation
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Shepard:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer'coverage under the General
Permit, received on February 1, 2010.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in
the General Pen -nit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued
under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the tJ.S. Environmental Protection_Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
ORIGINALSIGNM E
KEN PICA
Colcen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Wetlands and Stormwater Brandt
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigtr, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1.877-623-6748
Internet: www,nrwaterquality.org
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCC210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210028
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,
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facil it), located at
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
65 Pitt Station Road
Marion
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as the North Fork Catawba River, a class C TR stream, in the Broad River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, 1I, 111, IV, V and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 30, 2010.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April, 30, 2010.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

April 20. 2009
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS # 7965 3250 4780
Stormwater & General Permits Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699
RE: Delegation of Responsible Official and Technical Contact
SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc. - North Cove
NPDES General Perm;�G210028
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Certificate of Coverag
As an officer of SUEZ Energy BioPowcr, Inc., I am removing Tony Leopard as the responsible
official and technical contact for the North Cove facility as of April 21, 2009. I hereby delegate the
authority of responsible official to Ricky Styles, the plant superintendent. While Mr. Styles is not an
officer of SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc.. he is responsible for the oversight of plant operations,
including all aspects of operation of the business, maintenance, and business administration
functions of the North Cove facility. Ricky's contact information is 2859 Old Linville Road,
Marion, NC 28752 and [phone].
Also, I delegate Summer Barber as the technical contact for the facility. If you have any questions
regarding technical issues please contact her at [phone]. Her physical address is 1990 Post
Oak Blvd.. Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77056.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sine ly,
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Jim Henslee
Vice President, Commercial Industrial & Solid Fuel
GDF SUEZ Energy Generation NA, Inc.
1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1900
Houston, TX 77056
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coieen F1. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2008
lTony Leopard
Suez Energy Biopower Inc
302 Duke St
Forest City, NC 28 443
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Suez Energy Biopower, Inc.
COC Number NCG21002E
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG210000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit has been 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.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of stormwater General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the 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 to the General Permit include the following:
+ Permit cover page, second paragraph — The General Permit now may cover activities that DWQ determines to be similar in
either the process, or in the exposed materials, to the Timber Products Industry.
• Part I Section A — A new provision that facilities draining to 303(d) listed.waters, or in watersheds with an approved TMDL,
may not be eligible for continued coverage at the next renewal of the General Permit.
• Part I Section B second paragraph — A new clarification that the permit does not authorize discharges that DWQ determines
are wastewaters.
• Part 11 Section A — The required contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan have been expanded and clarified.
• Part II Section B Table 1 —A new requirement to sample stormwater discharges twice per year for those facilities with
exposed piles of certain materials remaining on site longer than seven days.
• Part 11 Section B Tables 2 and 3 and following -- For permittees with exposed piles, there are new provisions requiring 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 I I Section B — For permittees with exposed piles, 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.
• Part I I Section C — Clarification that under the qualitative monitoring provisions of the permit, the permittee is obligated to
respond to repeated observations of stormwater pollution. DWQ may impose additional stormwater management
requirements if the permittee is non -responsive, or if the responses are ineffective.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
No hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage F newal
Permit Number NCG210028
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This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, 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 Pic ek! of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Ash —tee Ville Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG21_0000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210028
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,
�Suez,Energy Biopower_lnc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Suez Energy Biopower Ir_c.
2859'0ld'Linville Rd
Marion ------•-
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as Mort— k CatawbaRiver, a class C;T� stream in the Catawba 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. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 15, 2008.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 12, 2008.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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February 19, 2007
To: Bradley Bennett
From: Ken Pickle
Subject: TriGen BioPower in Forest City
NCG210028 (formerly TriGen BioPower)
Discussion
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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NCG210029, nd Suez Energy
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
BioPower in Marion
You asked two questions about these facilities in early 2006 - are they in the right general permit, and
if their leachate is covered by the general permit NCG21.
1. No, they are not in the right general permit. SIC4961 does accurately describe their activities
(steam production), but that SIC is not covered by NCG21. SIC49 is not one of the
categorically covered industrial activities in the NPDES stormwater program delineated in
40CFR122.26(b)(14).
a. Laurie reports that Wanda Frazier visited one of these sites, and that the permittee is
happy to have permit NCG21, and is proud of their operation, and want to keep their
permit. (I'm not surprised that they want to keep a stormwater permit, now that we're
beginning to learn more about the potential pollutants from leachate from sawdust
piles.)
b. They don't make the sawdust, they just get it and burn it.
c. ARO has not so far identified these sites as problems.: But, I'm not sure they ever
considered the character of the leachate, if there is in fact any leachate discharge.
2. Based on our current understanding of the drainage from a sawdust pile, the leachate from
these piles would not be an authorized discharge under NCG21.
a. It's not covered on two counts. First, the whole operation is not an NPDES stormwater
industrial activity, so it's not reasonable to have a "permitted discharge" under our
program at this site. Second, our understanding of the leachate in similar situations is
that it is a wastewater. Consequently, a stormwater permit is not appropriate for this
wastewater discharge.
b. NCG21 expires 4/30/08. My inclination is to leave these sites alone for now, and then to
decline to renew their NCG21 when it comes in for renewal. Perhaps by that time our
brothers and sisters in other units will have developed an approach to address these
discharges, if there are any discharges at these sites.
3. In summary, I think we should do nothing now. Wait for some clarification over the next year
wrt the wastewater programs and these types of discharges. I think it is even premature to
alert our permittees, because we don't know what totell them, yet. Review prompt added in
RIMS (Comments section) for each permit.
4. 1 realize we may be just postponing the pain of uncertainty. But, my hope is that DWQ will
have more clarity when these permits come up for renewal, and that we will have clearer
direction to provide the permittee.
Ken
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MR. TONY LEOPARD, REGIONAL PLANT MANAGER JAN 0 9 2006
TRIGEN-BIOPOWER, INC.
302 DUKE STREET DENR --WATER QUALITY
Wetlands & Sbm water Sratnc
FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28043
Subject: Permit No. WQ0010689.
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
North Cove Steam Generation Plant
Ash Distribution Program
Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt)
McDowell County_i
Dear Mr. Leopard:
In accordance with your permit renewal and modification application package received on March
26, 2004 as well as the additional information subsequently received, we are forwarding herewith a
renewed and modified Permit No. WQ0010689, dated December 30, 2005, to Trigen-BioPower, Inc. for
the subject ash distribution program.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2010; shall void
Permit No. WQ0010689, issued on July 7, 2000; and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as .
specified therein. Make note of this permit's expiration date and the fact that a permit renewal
application is due to the Division of Water Quality (Division) no later than six months prior to that date
(i.e., see Condition VI. 7.), as the Division does not send reminders to apply for permit renewal.
This permit has been issued to approve the operation of an ash distribution program out of
Trigcn-BioPower, Inc.'s North Cove Steam Generation Plant in Marion, North Carolina for another five-
year cycle. This permit has also been 'modified to allow up to 3,200 dry tons per year of ash (i.e.,
increased from 2,500 dry tons per year of ash) to be distributed through the program. As always,
remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the conditions contained
therein have been added, changed, or deleted since the last issuance. Pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Please be aware that failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting, maintaining, and submitting the required operational information will result in future
compliance problems. Of particular interest to you are the following (i.e., not an.inclusive list):
♦ Condition I. 2.: This condition requires that the Permittee conduct an assessment/feasibility
study of alternatives to the on -site ash storage/stockpile site within 90 calendar days of permit
issuance. Following the assessment/study, the Permittee must provide written notification to
the Division that details which of three stipulated options is selected for implementation.
Each option has additional compliance schedule requirements.
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604
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♦ Condition 1. 7:: This condition cautions that diversion or bypassing of leachate from the on
site ash storage/stockpile site is not allowed_.` In the permit renewal/modification application
t _ `l s y' `package; it is stated that leachate from the site is managed through the stormwater general
_. .: permit for the steam- generation plant as a whole (i.e., NCG210028). You may want to i
discuss the compliance status of the ash storage/stockpile site with the Division's Stormwater
Permitting Unit.
e Condition 11. 3.: This condition specifies the maximum volume of ash that may be
distributed, the types of ash that may be distributed, as well as the uses for which the ash may
be distributed. It is clarified here that ash that does not fall under the "wastewater residuals"
definition such that is administered under the purview of the Division is approved to be
distributed under the conditions of this permit. The Division has verified this approach as
being acceptable with the Composting and Land Application Branch of the Division of Waste
Management.
♦ Condition 111. 2.: This condition requires that information about how the various ash
products (i.e., bottom ash, fly ash, scrubber ash, or mixture thereof) is distributed throughout
a calendar year be provided with the annual report. A justification for how the ash sampling
program was conducted is required as well.
♦ Condition III. 3.: The permit has been modified to require hazardous waste characterization
testing (i.e., corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and toxicity characteristics leaching
procedure) on specific schedules. Past analytical results have indicated that the ash can, on
occasion, fail corrosivity (i.e., demonstrate a pH greater than 12.5). The Permittee should
contact the Hazardous Waste Section of the Division of Waste Management for guidance as
to what action should be taken in the event that a failed corrosivity test occurs again. Note
that it may not be appropriate to distribute the ash under the conditions of this permit in such
situations.
♦ Condition Ill. 4.: The permit has been modified to require metal, nutrient, and micronutrient
testing of the ash on a frequency that is dependent on the volume of ash distributed. Note
that, as requested in the cover letter of the permit renewal/modification application package,
the analytical requirement is for the total concentrations of the parameters and not of those
detected in a leachate.
♦ Condition III. 5.: This condition requires that all analytical work be completed on the ash as
it is to be distributed, which means that the Permittee will have to take special care to sample
appropriately and representative depending on how the various ash products generated by the
steam generation plant are mixed and distributed. This condition also requires that all
laboratory analyses be performed by a laboratory that is Division -certified for the parameter
being analyzed. Past annual reports have indicated that the Permittee has utilized the NC
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services laboratory to analyze the ash for specific
parameters. The Permittee should contact the Laboratory Certification Unit of the Division's
Laboratory Section for verification that this laboratory is appropriately certified.
♦ Condition III. 6.: This condition spells out the information that must be included in the
annual report that describes the activities undertaken under the conditions of this permit
during each calendar year. During the last permit cycle, the Permittee has submitted the
annual report such that it is received -a couple of days past the March IS` deadline. The
Permittee should make a special effort to prepare and submit the annual report in a timely
fashion in order to avoid potential compliance problems. Also, the Permittee should check
the Division's web site prior to preparing the annual report in order to download the most -
recent version of the reporting forms to use.
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Mr. Tony Leopard
December 30, 2005
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If any parts, requirements, and/or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 calendar days following
receipt of this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be
final and binding.
If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Shannon Mohr
Thornburg by telephone at [phone], extension 353, or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Ms. Lauren Billheimer, Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
Mr. Ted Lyon, NC Division of Waste Management - Composting and Land Application Branch
McDowell County Health Department
Mr. Bradley Bennett, Surface Water Protection Section - Stormwater Permitting Unit
Mr. James E. Meyer, Laboratory Section - Laboratory Certification Unit
Asheville Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
APS Files
LAU Residuals Program Coordinator

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS (503 EXEMPT) PERMIT -'
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION TS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Trigen-BiOPOwer, Inc.
McDowell County
FOR THE
continued operation of an on -site ash storage/stockpile site as well as a program for the distribution of ash
(i.e., ponded and dry ashes including front or bottom ash, -fly ash, scrubber ash, wood/sawdust, and/or any
mixture thereof) generated from the facility listed in Condition 11. 3a. for the uses listed in Condition 11. 3.
b. wiih no discharge of waste to surface waters occurs, pursuant to the permit renewal and modification
application package received on March 26, 2004 as well as all additional information subsequently
received and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November_ 30, 2010; shall void
Permit No. WQ0010689, issued 6n July 7, 2000; and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and Iimitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Within 30 calendar days of this permit's issuance, the Permittee shall submit a letter, signed
by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president with the Permittee, that
specifically delegates the new signing official/responsible party for the purpose of this
permit's reissuance and subsequent compliance (i.e., Mr. Tony Leopard, Regional Plant
Manager). Two copies of the requested information shall be submitted to the NCDENR-
DWQ, Aquifer Protection Section, Land Application Unit, c/o LAU Residuals Program
Coordinator, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.

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2. Within 90 calendar days of this permit's issuance, the Permittee shall conduct an
assessment/feasibility study of alternatives to the on -site ash storage/stockpile site. At the
end of this 90-celendar day period, the Permittee shall submit and the Division of Water
Quality (Division) shall receive notification in writing of which of the following options the
Permittee is selecting for implementation:
a. To retain the on -site ash storage/stockpile site as is. If this option is selected, then the
groundwater monitoring program, as stipulated iri Section VI. of this permit (i.e.,
installation of groundwater monitoring wells within the next 90-calendar day period,
etc.), shall be implemented.
b. To change the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the residuals source -generating
facility such that ash will no longer need to be stored in the on -site ash storage/stockpile
site. If this option is selected, the amended SOPS shall be put into operation within the
next 90-calendar day period.
c. To design, construct,_and put into operation an engineered on -site ash storage/stockpile
site. If this option is selected, a permit modification application package, including
engineering plans and specifications as well as a construction schedule, shall be prepared,
submitted, and received by the Division within the next 90-calendar day period.
Unless as specified elsewhere in this permit or by Division -approved forms, two copies of the
requested information shall be submitted to the NCDENR-DWQ, Aquifer Protection Section,
Land Application Unit, c/o LAU Residuals Program Coordinator, 1636 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
3. The ash distribution program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
✓ 'system to prevent the discharge of any wastes to waters of the state resulting from the
operation of this facility or program.
4. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the ash distribution program to
adequately protect the assigned water quality standards. of the surface waters and
groundwater.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee. of the responsibility for damages to
I/ Isurface water or groundwater resulting from the operation of this ash distribution program.
6. In the event that the ash distribution program is not operated satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as
may be required by the Division.
7. 1Diversion or bypassing of ash or leachate from the on -site ash storage/stockpile site shall be
prohibited. All leachate shall be reused as a wetting agent or disposed of through a Division -
approved method...
8. No ash that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40 CFR Part 261 shall be
sold or given away under the conditions of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The ash distribution program shall be properly operated and maintained at all times.
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2. Upon class_ification.of the ash distribution program by the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the program. The operator shall hold a
certificate of the type classification assigned to the program by the WPCSOCC. The
Permittee shall also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply
with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
a. No ash other than that generated by the following residuals source -generating facility
shall be approved for distribution under the ash distribution program in accordance
with this permit:
Residuals
Permit
Maximum
Permittee
Source -Generating
County
Dry Tons
Facility
Number
Per Year
Trigen-BioPower' Inc.
North Cove Steam
McDowell
WQ0001512
3 200.00'
'
Generation Plant
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TOTAL
3,200.00
' As of the date of this permit's issuance, the standard operating procedures (SOPS) for this
facility consist of one -half -of the wastewater recycle facilities permitted under Permit No.
WQ0001512 to be shut -down and drained to dewater the ponded scrubber ash to the
greatest extent possible. Dry fly ash and dry wood/sawdust are added to the ponded
scrubber ash and mixed in order to render the ash suitable for land application. The ash is
then removed and stored/stockpiled on site until it is distributed for use. Dry bottom ash
is landflled off -site. It shall be permissible for the described SOPS to be modified with
no prior approval from the Division, and the 3,200-dry ton per year maximum
distribution volume permitted may include the various ashes either distributed as
individual products or as mixtures in varying permutations. The Permittee-shall take care
to adjust the ash sampling program such that it is reflective of the SOPS currently being
employed (i.e., see Condition III. 5. for information regarding representative sampling).

b. The following uses shall be approved for the distributed ash under the ash distribution
program in_accordance with this permit: 1
Type of Ash
Approved Uses
♦ Structural/engineered fill (i.e., engineered fill that is
properly placed and compacted) for embankments and for
bases/ sub -bases under a structure or a footprint of a paved
road, parking lot, sidewalk, walkway, or similar structure.
e Flowable fill for backfill of potable water mains as
approved by the NC Division of Environmental Health,,,'
sanitary sewers, and storm drainage structures.
♦ Overlay for secondary roads, residential driveways, farm
roads, and high -traffic farm areas as approved by the NC
Department of Transportation.
♦ Material for traction control during snow and ice events as
Bottom Ash /
approved by the NC Department of Transportation.
Fly Ash /
♦ Material for manufacturing of concrete products, brick
Scrubber Ash 1
products, lightweight aggregate, roofing materials,
Wood -or Sawdust /
insulation products, plastics, and paints.
Mixtures
♦ Substitute for blasting grit, roofing granules; filter cloth ;
precoat for sludge dewatering, as.well as bedding for pipes,
railroad beds, and underground storage tanks.
♦ Soil nutrient additive, amendment, or other agricultural
purpose as approved by the NC Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services.
♦ Raw product for the stabilization of wastewater residuals.
♦ Daily, intermediate, and final cover at a landfill as
approved by the NC Division of Waste Management.
♦ Fuel for combustion in boilers, furnaces, etc. for energy
recovery.
4. No other ash other than that from the residuals source -generating facilities specified in
Condition II. 3a. shall be distributed under this permit. No other uses of the distributed ash
other than those specified in Condition I1. 3b. shall be allowed. The Permittee shall request
and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each additional residual source -
generating facility and use prior to distribution .through the approved ash distribution
program.
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The Ceiling Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis) and the Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis) listed in the table below shall be
to be distributed through the approved ash distribution program. 17v /7
onthly Average
Parameter
Ceiling Concentration
(milligrams per kilo
Concentration
(milligrains per kilogram)
Arsenic
75
D, 34
/ 0 2- 41
Cadmium
85
Q,OO
/oS 39
Copper
4,300
a, bp7.
1,500
Lead
840
d, 3, -
/ o 300
Mercury
57
,c�oLb1
/0 6 17
Molybdenum
75
/,p
? n/a
Nickel
420
ip, 2-6,
/42 420
Selenium
100
p, as
Jo 3 100
Zinc
7,500
0,467 11
10tr2,800
6. V All ash shall be adequately stored to prevent runoff prior to distribution and use. The
Permittee shall provide to the recipient of the ash -guidance so that the recipient of the ash is — —
aware of guidance regarding how to store the ash adequately to prevent runoff of the ash
following distribution and prior to use.
Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying ash from stockpile/storage areas onto adjacent property or into any surface waters
prior to distribution and use. The Permittee shall provide to the recipient of the ash guidance
so that the recipient of the ash is aware of guidance regarding how to take adequatee r provisions to prevent wind erosion and surfacunoff from conveying ash from the location
of use onto adjacent property or into any surface waters.
8. Adequate provisions shall be taken to -ensure that the transportation of ash does not -cause
nuisances and hazards to public health and safety or otherwise cause an adverse impact (e.g.,
transport wet ash in leak -proof trucks or cover dry ash).
9. When using ash, the following shall apply:
v/ a. Ash shall not be placed within 50 feet of any surface water without prior approval from
the Aquifer Protection Section of the Division's Asheville Regional Office.
h- . Ash shall not be placed within one foot of the seasonal high water table.
✓c. Ash shall not be placed within 100 feet of any water supply well or spring unless
underlain and overlain by a liner with a maximum hydraulic conductivity of 10-6
centimeters per second. if such a liner/cover is provided, ash shall not be placed within
25 feet of any water supply well or spring.

10. When ash is distributed for use as a soil nutrient additive, amendment, or other agricultural
purpose as approved by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, a label
shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which the ash is distributed, or an information
sheet shall be provided to the person who receives the ash. The label or information sheet
shall contain the following minimum information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the ash that is sold or given away in a
bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the ash to the land is prohibited except in accordance with
the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement regarding all buffers from the area to which the ash product is applied, as
specified in Condition It. 9.
d. A statement that the ash shall not be applied to any land that is flooded, frozen, or snow-
covered.
/e. A statement that adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from
✓ carrying any disposed or stored ash into, any surface wate_rs,.Jncluding the guidance
stipulated in Condition II. b. and Condition I1. 7.
f.
A statement that the application rates of the ash shall be limited to those that can be
agronomically justified (i.e.,-limited to that needed to meet the liming r_equiremerits of the - - -�
crops being grown on the land).
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
/ I . 'Any monitoring (Le"_ including. groundwater, surface water, :residuals, soil, or plant tissue
V analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure protection of the environment shall be,
established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed_
Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee to track all ash distribution activities.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Source and type of ash distributed.
b. Information regarding the standard operating procedures (SOPS) of the residuals source -
generating facility during the year,- and justification for points where ash samples were
taken to ensure that conducted sampling is representative of the ash distributed as a result
of varying SOPS.
c. Date of ash distribution.
d. Name of the initial recipient of the ash, the amount distributed, and the intended use.
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The ash from each of the residuals source -generating facilities listed in Condition II. 3a. shall
be analyzed to demonstrate that they are non -hazardous under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). A corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity analysis as well as a
Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis for heavy metal parameters
only (i.e., see italicized parameters) shall be conducted by the Permittee annually on ash from
each residuals source -generating facility distributed or expected to be distributed during the
calendar year. Once a permit cycle, a corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity analysis as well
as a TCLP analysis for all parameters shall be conducted on ash from each residuals source -
generating facility. The results of all analyses shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for
a minimum of five years.
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (i.e., note the regulatory level in
milligrams per liter in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0) Vs, 4. 3G 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5) Nitrobenzene (2.0)
nen�� Barium (100.0) 1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5) Pentachlorophenol (100.0) v5 0 . 014
BenzerLe 0.5it S ro.
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Pyridine (5.0)
Cadmium (1. 0) VS 0, 001
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Selenium (1. 0) KS O ,DSO
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Silver (5.0) VS 0. a01
Chlordane (0.03)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008) Toxaphene (0.5)
Chloroform (6.0) �Hcxachl6ro-1,3-butadiene
(0.5)-
Thchloroethylene (0.5) __
Chromium (5.0) vs f{
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
Lead (5.0) V S . 0, 03
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
v5 0.3 o-Cresol (200.0)
Lindane (0.4)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
Mercury (0.2) v5 0.0e�rZ'
Vinyl_ chloride (0.2)
Cresol (200.0)
Methoxycblor (10.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)vS 1660
4. An analysis shall be conducted by the Permittee on the ash from each residuals source -
generating facilities listed in Condition II. 3a. at a frequency that is dependent on the dry tons
of ash distributed or expected to be distributed during the calendar year. The monitoring
frequency schedule shall be as stipulated in the following table:
Amount of Ash
Amount of Ash
Distributed
(metric tons per
Distributed
(short torts per
Monitoring Frequency
365-day period)
365-day period)
MDT/yr = 0
DT/yr = 0
No Monitoring Required
0 < mDT/yr < 290
0 < DTlyr < 319
Once per Year
Once per Quarter
290 < mDT/yr < 1,500
319 < DT/yr < 1,650
or
Four Times per Year
Once per 60 Days
1,500 < mDT/yr < 15,000
1,650 < DT/yr < 16,500
or
Six Time per Year
15,000 < mDT/yr
16,500 < DT/yr
Once per Month
12 Times per Year
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The results of all analyses shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five
years. The analysis shall include the following minimum parameters:
Arsenic
Lead
Phosphorus
Barium
Magnesium
Potassium
Cadmium
Manganese
Selenium
Calcium
Mercury
Silver
Chromium
Molybdenum
Sodium
Copper
Nickel
Zinc
Iron
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After the residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility have been
monitored for two years at the frequency specified in the table above, the Permittee may
submit a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of this
monitoring requirement. In no case, however, shall the frequency of this monitoring be less
than once per calendar year when ash generated by a residuals source -generating facility is
distributed for use during that calendar year.
5. Laboratory analyses and/or operational data, as required by Condition III. 3. and Condition
_111. 4._shall_be_performed/gathered_on_the_ash -as _it_is_to_be_ distributed. —Furthermore,
analytical determinations made pursuant to the monitoring and reporting requirements of this
permit shall be made by a laboratory certified by the Division.for the required parameter(s)
under 15A NCAC 214 .0800 or 15A NCAC 211 A 100. _
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in Condition
III. 1., Condition I11. 2., Condition 11I. 3., and Condition III. 4. shall be submitted annually on
or before March V of the year following any distribution event to the following address:
NCDENR-DWQ
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Aquifer Protection Section of Division's -
Asheville Regional Office at [phone], 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 of the following:
a. Any occurrence with the ash distribution program that results in the distribution of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the ash distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the ash distribution program has
gone out of compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the
parameters on which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the ash
distribution program incapable of adequate operation.

e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system (i.e., greater than incidental)
during transportation of ash.
Occurrences outside of normal business hours (i.e., from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Mondays through Fridays, except State Holidays) may also be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at one of the following telephone numbers [phone],
[phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letterform
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Well Construction/Abandonment Requirements:
a. If the option described in Condition I. 2. a. of -this permit is selected by the Permittee for
implementation, three groundwater monitoring wells, designated as MW-01, MW-02,
and MW-03, shall be installed within 180 calendar days of this permit's issuance to
monitor quality of the groundwater upgradient (i.e., MW-01) and downgradient (i.e.,
MW-02 and MW-03) from the ash storage/stockpile site located within the property
boundary of the residuals source -generating facility. The wells shall be constructed such
that the water level in the wells is never above or below the screened (i.e., open) portion
of the well at any time during the year. ' Each well shall be located -at the Review
Boundary (i.e., see general location depicted in Figure No. 2 attached to this permit,
constructed in accordance with this permit, and as approved by the Aquifer Protection
Section of the Division's Asheville Regional Office.
b. Groundwater monitoring wells shall be constructed by a North Carolina -certified well
contractor, the property owner, or the property lessee according to North Carolina
General Statute §87-94.4(b)(2). If the well construction is not performed by a North
Carolina -certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee shall physically perform
the actual well construction activities. All wells that are constructed for the purpose of
groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108
(i.e., "Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply") and any applicable
local county rules.
The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division's Asheville Regional Office, telephone
number (828) 2964500, shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the construction of any
groundwater monitoring well, so that an inspection can be made of the well location.
Such notification shall be made to the Regional Aquifer Protection Section. Supervisor
during normal office hours (i.e., from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) on Monday through
Friday, excluding State Holidays.
d. Within 30 calendar days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification
shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed professional engineer or North
Carolina -licensed professional geologist certifying that the groundwater monitoring wells
are located and constructed in accordance with this permit.

2. Samnlin2 Requirements:
a. if the option described in Condition 1. 2. a. of this permit is selected by the Permittee for
implementation, groundwater monitoring wells MW-01, MW-02, and MW-03 shall be
sampled initially after construction as well as thereafter every March, July, and
November. For each sampling event, samples from each well shall be analyzed for the
following parameters:
Arsenic
Copper
Sulfate
Barium
Lead
Total Dissolved Solids
Cadmium
Nickel
Total Phosphor -us
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Nitrate -Nitrogen
Total Organic Carbon
Chromium
pH (Field Analyzed)
Water Level
Water levels in the groundwater monitoring wells shall be measured prior to sampling the
groundwater for the remaining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be
measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing, which shall be surveyed
relative to a common datum.
b. If total organic carbon (TOC) concentrations greater than 10 milligrams ' per liter are
detected in any downgradient- groundwater monitoring well, additional sampling and
analysis shall be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC
concentration-lf-the TOC-concentration-as-measured-in-the-background- we I I- exceeds-1 0
milligrams per liter, this concentration shall be taken to represent the naturally -occurring
TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally -occurring TOC concentration in
downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described
in this permit.
c. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters shall be Division -certified for those
parameters required.
3. Reporting /Documentation Requirements:
a. If the option described in Condition I. 2. a. of this permit is selected by the Permittee for
implementation, the Permittee shall submit two original copies of a scaled site map (i.e.,
with a scale no greater than one inch equals 100 feet) that has been signed and sealed by a
North Carolina -licensed professional engineer or a North Carolina -licensed professional
land surveyor within 60 calendar days of completion of the construction of all
groundwater monitoring wells. Special provisions may be granted for exceptions to the
above -referenced scale requirements, upon prior approval, for large properties. The map
shall contain all of the following information:
i. Location of all major components of the.ash storage/stockpile site.
ii. Latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
iii. Location and identity of each groundwater monitoring well.
iv. Elevation of the top of the casing for each groundwater monitoring well (i.e., known
as the "measuring point"), relative to a common datum..
v. Depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is
established.
vi. Location of all property boundaries within 500 feet of the ash storage/stockpile site.
vii. Review and compliance boundaries.
viii.Date the map is prepared and/or revised. r J n
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Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that
the monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property.
The Permittee shall be responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted,
however it is produced.
b. For the initial sampling of each groundwater monitoring well, the Permittee shall submit
a copy of a "Well Construction Record" (i.e., GW-1 Form) with the "Groundwater
Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form" (i.e., GW-59 Form) for that well. GW-59
Forms for groundwater monitoring wells that have not had a GW-1 Form previously
submitted shall be .returned to the Permittee without being processed. Failure to submit
these forms as required by this permit may result in the initiation of enforcement
activities pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A.
c. The results of the sampling and analysis shall be received on the most -recent version of
"Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form" (i.e., GW-59 Form) with
copies of the laboratory analyses attached by the Division's Information Processing Unit
on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month.
d. All reports, maps, forms and other documents required in the "Groundwater
Requirements" section of this permit shall be mailed to the following address:
NCD ENR-D W Q
InformationProcessing-Unit
.1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Updated blank reporting and other forms may be downloaded from the web site for the
Division's Aquifer Protection Section at www.ncwaterquality.org/aps/gpu/forms.htm or
requested from the address listed above.
4. Applicable Boundaries:
a. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the ash storage/stockpile site shall be as specified
by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L (i.e., Groundwater Classifications and Standards). The
Compliance Boundary for sites individually permitted after December 3I, 1983, shall be
established at either (1) 250 feet from the site or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary,
whichever is closest to the site. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action according
to 15A NCAC 2L .0 10 6 (d)(2).
b. The REVIEW BOUNDARY shall be established around the ash storage/stockpile site
midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the site. Any
exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at the Review Boundary shall require
action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(1).
Other Requirements:
a. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division,
shall be provided.
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V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the facilities related to the ash distribution
program (Le., including the ash storage and transport facilities) to prevent malfunctions and
deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes
to the environment, a threat to human health or a nuisance. Under the conditions of this
permit, the Permittee shall be exempt from inspecting facilities and sites where distributed
ash is utilized, as long as the Permittee complies the requirements of Condition 1I. 6.,
Condition II. 7., and Condition 1I. 10.. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections
shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection
and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to
the ash distribution program at any reasonable time for, the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water,
or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. This permit shall become voidable unless the ash distribution program are operated in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the- manner
approved by the Division.
2. This permit shall be effective -only with respect to - the nature of ash described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in, accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
4. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittee within 30
calendar days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit, as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(i.e., local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, applicable
river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200,' soil erosion and sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGOI0000,%
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC-/
.0500.
6. This permit may be modified, revoked, and/or reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to protect the
environment and public health adequately.
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7. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Division shall review the adequacy of the ash
distribution program described therein, and if warranted, shall extend the permit for such
period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. .
8. . This permit shall not be automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
ash distribution program to change ownership or to change the name of the Pennittee, a
formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division- documentation from the parties
involved and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request
shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
Permit issued this the'thirtieth day of December, 2005.
NORTH C OLINA E V ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division_Qf_WateLQuality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0010689
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 4, 2006
Mr. Tony Leopard
Suez Energy BioPower, Inc.
302 Duke Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage NCG210028
Suez Energy BioPower, Inc.
Formerly Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Leopard:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to change the your name under the General Permit,
received on November 20, 2006.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in the General
Permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued under the requirements of
North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between -North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone], extension 502.
Sincerely,
ORi 1�'AL SIGNED /
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Alan W. Klimek P. E.
CC DWQ Central Files
�Asheville-Regional Office, Water QualitySection!
Stormwater Permitting Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210028
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,
SUEZ ENERGY BIOPOWER, INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
SUEZ ENERGY BIOPOWER, INC.-MARION
2859 OLD LINVILLE ROAD
MARION
MCDOWELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as the North Fork Catawba River, a class C TR stream, in the Broad 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. NCG0210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2006,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
ORIGINAL SIGNED EV
Signed this day December 4, 2006. KEN PICK
Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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North Carolina Department of Environment and •Natural,Resources—
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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Division of Water Quality
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 6, 2006
Mr. Tony Leopard
Trigen-Biopower Inc.
302 Duke Street
Forest City, NC 28043
SUBJECT: -Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Stormwater Permit
Status: Compliant
Trigen Biopower Incorporated
Permit Number NCG210028
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Leopard:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Stormwater Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on August 30, 2006 by Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility
was found to be in Compliance with permit NCG210028.
Please refer to the -enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Ir , ,1r14 1J 0
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
CC' Danny Smith, NPS Assistance & Compliance Oversight
Wanda Frazier - ARO
ARO - Stormwater Compliance Files
Central Files
None iarolina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Ins ection Re port
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section & National Data System Coding (i.e., PGS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 1 NI 2 1 51 31 14CG210026 1 11 121 06/08/30 1 W 18�1 F;1 191 gi 24I I
Remarks
211 1 I I I I I I I I I I !J 1 1 1 1 l l l l l! 11 1 f 1 l 1 1 1 l 1 l 1 Lj6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CA --Reserved---- -
671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 i 1 73 LJJ 74 751 1 1 1 1_ 1 I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective hate
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PH 06/08/30
03/05/01
Trigen Biopcwer Incorngrate8
Exit TimelDate
Permit Expiration hate
2859 old Linville Rd
t4aricn 11C 28752
02:20 Ptn 06/08/30
OEi^f�i30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Toni Leopard,302 DuI'e St --crest City SIC 28043//826-827-5886/828-86 22,Ested
Section C: Areas Evaluated During inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Sj Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attachadditional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda ? Frazier AFto �,io//628-2fa6-4500 Fxt.4662%
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer AgencylOfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The following Stormwater permit requirements appeared to be compliant:
1. Implementation and documentation of required visual monitoring at all discharge points
(semi-annually).
2. Implementation and documentation of analytical monitoring at the discharge point from the vehicle
maintenance area is not required, since the facility uses less than 55 gallons of oil a month.
3. Implementation and documentation of employee training (annually).
4. Updated site map with all stormwater discharge outfalls identified.
5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with Best Management Practices.
6. Certification of non-stormwater discharges.
You provided and excellent Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and site map. The time you and Mr.
Ricky Styles spent during the inspection and plant tour was greatly appreciated.
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March 31, 2006
Trigen-Biopower Inc
2859 Old Linville Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Subject: General Stormwater Permit Inspections
Trigen Biopower Incorporated
Permit No. NCG210028
McDowell County,
Dear Sir or Madam:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.L. Director
Division of Water Quality
Your facility holds a general permit. from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality to
discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities performed at your facility. Please be
advised that the Asheville Regional Office will be performing NPDES stormwater inspections
sometime in the near future.
If this office has not previously inspected your facility, you should be prepared to demonstrate
compliance with all terms and conditions included in the permit. Specifically, we will be
evaluating the following: your stormwater pollution prevention plan, stormwater outfall
locations, qualitative and analytical monitoring data and any other activities required by your
pen -nit. Please note that any data reported to the State must be analyzed by a facility that has a
North Carolina laboratory certification, either as a full laboratory or as a facility certified to
perform on -site field testing. If you have any questions regarding the generation of your
facility's data, please feel free to call Gary Francies at [phone].
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following
webpage: http:/hvtii,iv.ncii,atergttalitj,.orgIsu/For-m,Y Docui??ents.htm#stornnvaterGP.
If you have any questions, please contact me in the Asheville Regional Office at [phone].
cc: NPS Compliance & Assistance Oversight Unit
SWP-Central Niles
ARO Files
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
Rio `hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Hwy 70
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departme -nvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April28, 2003 APR 3 0 2003
Ta Pannell !
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Trigen Biopower Incorporated l WADERUALlT`f SECTION
Regency Exec Park St I _ _ ASI IEVILI REGIONAL OFFIrE
Charlotte, NC 28217--
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Trigen Biopower Incorporated
COC Number NCG210028
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG210000, 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
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 Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or 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 Bill Mills of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and Genera! Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
NOW
NCDE:NR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210028
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,
Trigen Biopower Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Trigen Biopower Incorporated
2859 Old Linville Road
Marion
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as the North Fork Catawba River, a class C TR stream, in the
Catawba 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. NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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205 REGENCY EXEC PARK ST
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Dear Permiltce:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Duality
September 4, 2002
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Suhjcct: NPDES Stornnvater Permit Coverage Rcncwal
TriL,cn Biopower Incorporated
COC Nuniher nc-210028
McDowell County
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Pernlit NCG210000. This permit expires
on March 31. 2003. The Division stall is currently in the process ofrewriting this perniit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by early shrine of 2003. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued) coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are infornun.you in
advance that your permit coverage will be expiring,. l-ncloscd you will find] a Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by October 2. 2002 in order to assure
Continued coverage under the general permit. Due to stafland budget constraints. letters confirming our receipt of
the completed application will not be sent.
Failure to rcqucst renewal within the time period specified, may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00.
Larger penalties stay he assessed depending on the delinquency of file request. Discharge ol' stormwater from your
facility without covera,e under a valid storrltwater NPDES permit Would constitute a violation ol' NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 her day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I I categories of "storm water discharg*es associated with industrial activity." (except
construction activiticS). If you )eel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.c. the facility industrial
materials and operations arc not exposed to stormwater. vdru can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
iniorrnation contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff nrcinher listed below or clued- the Stornwater & General
I'crntits Unit Well Site at littp://li2o.cnr.state.nc.uslsulstornnv<tter.html
f the Suhjcct slorntwater di.schar,e to \.vatcr-s of the state has peen terminated. pld:ase cc>,nplete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Nlailing instructions are listed on the bottom ol'the form- You will he notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Jim Reid of the Asheville
Rcgional Office at 828-251-0208 or 13111 Mills of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], exi. 548
Sincerely.
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Bradley Bennett. Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Asheville Regional Office © A
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
TA PANNILL
TIZl i:N MOPOWER iNCORPORATED
205 RFGl-NCY EXEC PARK ST
CHARLO-ITE. NC 2ti217
Dear Pcrillittee:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 4. 2002
Suhjecl: NTDI S Storinwaicr Permit Coverage Renewal
'rri-en 13iopotivcr incorporated
COC Nun1hCE' ncg210025
McDowell County
Your lacilit)' is currently covered for slornlwaler discharge under General Permit NCG210000. This licrlllit expires
on March 3 i, 2003. The Division stat'li currently in the process of rewriOn , this permit and is scheduled to hr►vc
the hermit rcissuCd by Carly sprint, of 2003. Once the hermit is reissued, your Tacility would be eligible for
continued coyeragc under the reissued permit.
ht order to assurc your continued coveragC under the gencrai permit, you must apply to the Division ol' Water
Quality (DWQ) ['or renewal ol'yow• permit coverage. "ro make this renewal process easier, we are informinkg you in
advance that your permit coverLWIC will he expiring. Enclosed you will hind it Permit Coverage Rencwal
Application Form. The application mcrsl he completed and returned by October 2. 2002 in order to assure
continued coverage under the general permit. Due to staff :uxl budgCt constraints, letters confirmin'-- our receipt of
the completed application will not he sent.
Failure to request renewal within the tinic period specified, may result in a civil asscssmenl of at least $2,50.00,
Lar-cr penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency o{ the request. Discharge ol" slornwater front your
facility without coverage under a valid stormwalcr NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-2 t 5.l
and could result in assessments of civil penalties 01" up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal lee,*ishttion has c,rtcnLICd the "no exposure exclusion" ter all operators of' industrial
f,lcilities in any ot'the I I cafe cries of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
const-nction activities). if you feel your facility call certify a condition of "no a;,rposure". i.e. the facility industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to storinwater. you can apply for the no exposuro exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central O€Tice Stormwaler Staff member listed below or check the Stormwaler S, General
Permits Unit Web Site at litt1):llb2o.ctir.state.nets/so/storinw.ktcr.litml
ll' the subject Stormwaler clischar-C to waters of, the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Furor. Nlailing instructions are listed on the hottont ofthc form. You will he notified When the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions re4�ardin� the hunlit renewal procedures please contact Jim Reid 01-llle Asheville
Rclglonal Office at 82S-251-6204 ur Bill Milk of the CClllr,rl Office Stirmwaicr Unit at [phone]. ext. 548
SinCCI-CIV,
Bradley BCnnett, Superyisor
Stormwaler and General Permits Unit
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Stormwaler and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Rc�oional Office
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INDUST*kL STORM WATER INSPE01ON FORM
FACILITY:
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CONTACT NAME:
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DATE:
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CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
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DIRECTIONS:
COUNTY:
ROUTINE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
RECISSION REQUEST
OTHER -EXPLAIN
INIMIMMEN
1. Is a copy of the sigped and certified SWPPP at the facility?
YES
NO
NIA
COMMENTS
X
2. Does the facility's SWPPP address the minimum BMP
requirements?
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3. Are amendments to the SWPPP clearly documented?
4. Is the current SWPPP cam fete?......
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1. Were the vehicle/equipment maintenance areas ins ected?
YES
NO
NIA
X
2. Are vehicle/machinery leaks and drips properly managed?
X
3. Is vehicle/equipment washing done in a designated area so that
wash water can be properly managed?
4. Was the vehicle fueling area inspected?
X
5. Are vehicle maintenance activities kept indoors?
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6. Were the vehicle/equipment storage areas inspected?
X
7. Are current BMPs in vehicle/e ui ment/fuelin areas adequate?
X
1. Are containers for temporary storage of wastes labeled?
YES
yr
NO
N/A
2. Are waste materials recycled?
X
3. Are hazardous wastes properly handled and disposed of?
X
4. Is processed debris removed re ularl ?
5. Is there secondary containment for li uid wastes?
,e
6. Are current waste management BMPs ade uate?
1. Are there appropriate BMPs for outdoor storage of raw
materials, products, and byproducts?
YES
NO
N/A
2. Are containers for chemical substances labeled?
X
3. Is there secondary containment for liquid storage?
4. Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?
X
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Form SWU-265-032502

YES N F NIA COMMENTS .
1. Are there procedures for spill response and cleanup?
2. Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept
on -site and in convenient locations?
3. Are used absorbent materials disposed of in a timely manner?� �-
4. Are current spill BMPs adequate?
1. Are unpaved outdoor areas protected from_water/win_d erosion?
2. Are drainage ditches or the areas around the outfalls free of
erosion?
3. Do implemented BMPs appear effective in controlling erosion?
I. Have -all illicit -water discharges been c,.liminawd or permitted?
2. Are BMPs for authorized non -storm water discharges properly
implemented?
3.�re current B�ViPs adequate for rxianagement of authorized non-
storm water discharges?
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YES NO NIA
X
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YES NO NIA
X
YES NO NIA
1. Are wastewater treatment facilities properly maintained? X
2. Has monitorinp, been done? X
YES NO NIA
1. Were there any stream impacts. �C
2. Were field parameters taken for pH.or DO?
3. Were there any stream standard violations? tC
4. Were there excessive solids in the stream? X
5. Were pictures taken?
6. Were samples taken? ,Y
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1. Industry in substantial -compliance
2. Minor deficiencies noted.
3. Major deficiencies or discharges noted and require prompt correction. Revisit scheduled for
4. Critical deficiencies or discharges noted and require immediate correction. Revisit scheduled for
5. Rescission is appropriate.
6. Rescission is not appropriate.
Logged by: Inspected
Form SWU-265-032502

INDUSTR4JI, STORM WATER INSPEC�ON FORM
FACILITY: 7 '
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CONTACT NAME: ��y�
DATE: Lf1je
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COUNTY:
ROUTINE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
RECISSION REQUEST
OTHER -EXPLAIN
NAM-1YES
1. Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
NO
N/A
COMMENTS
Al,
2. Does the facility's SWPPP address the minimum BMP
requirements?
3. Are amendments to the SWPPP clearly documented?
4. Is the current SWPPP cam lete?
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YES
NO
NIA
1. Were the vehicle/e ui merit maintenance areas inspected?
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2. Are vehicle/machinery leaks and drips properly managed?
X
3. Is vehicle/equipment washing done in a designated area so that
wash water can be properly managed?
4. Was the vehicle fueling area inspected?
X
5. Are vehicle maintenance activities kept indoors?
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6. Were the vehicle/e ui ment storage areas inspected?
X
7. Are current BMPs in vehicle/e ui ment/fuelin areas adequate?
X
{
YES
NO
NIA
I. Are containers for temporary storage of wastes labeled?
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2. Are waste materials recycled?
y�
3. Are hazardous wastes properly handled and dis osed of?
X
4. Is processed debris removed regularly?
X
5. Is there secondary containment for liquid wastes?
6..Are current waste management BMPs ade uate?
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YES
NO
NIA
1. Are there appropriate BMPs for outdoor storage of raw
materials, products,byproducts?
1l
.and
2. Are containers for chemical substances labeled`?
X
3. Is there secondary containment for liquid storage?.
4. Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?
X
Logged by: Inspected by: ' 'r'72
Form SWU-265-032502

t- Are there procedures. fors ill response and cleanup?
YES
X
N
N/A
COMMENTS
2. Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept
on -site and in convenient locations?
}�
3. Are used absorbent materials disposed of in a timely manner?
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4. Are currents ill BMPs adequate?
X
�1 000'�"
YES
NO
NIA
1. Are unpaved outdoor areas protected from water/wind erosion?
�C
2. Are drainage ditches or the areas around the outfalls free of
erosion?
3. Do implemented BMPs a22ear effective in control lin erosion?
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YES
NO
NIA
1. illicit :water disc�hargcs bccn eliminated or permitteV
X.
2. Are BMPs for authorized non -storm water- discharges properly
i m lemented?
3. Are current BMPs adequate for management of authorized non -
storm water dischar es?
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YES
NO
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TRIGEN-BIOPOWER, INC.
205 REGENCY EXECUTIVE PARK, SUITE 305, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
[phone] Fax: [phone]
TRIGEN
August 28, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL # Z 276 290 289
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Darren England
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Change of Corporate Address and Responsible Person
Trigen-BioPower, Inc. Facilities
Marion and Forest City, North Carolina
Dear Mr. England:
AUG
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Trigen-BioPower, Inc. has recently moved our corporate office and has a new Vice President of
Operations, who will be the responsible person for all permits and official correspondence.
Please note, for your records, the following changes:
T.A. Pannell, Vice President of Operations
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
205 Regency Executive Park
Suite 305
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
This information is applicable to the following facilities:
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
Route 3, Box 142
Old Linville Highway
Marion, NC 28752
Stormwater Permit No.( CG2.1.00289
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
Route 7, Box 42
302 Duke Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Stormwater Permit No. RM:fl.0029
Please note that all other infornation, including the facility addresses and facility processes,
remains unchanged.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at 704-665-01 16.
Sincerely,
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Lauren Billheimer, P.F.
EHS Engineer
cc: T.A. Pannell
Jim Qin
Ricky Styles
Frankie Fox

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 24, 1998
Mr. Ralph Smith
Trigen-Biopower, Inc.
9140 Arrowpoint Blvd., #370
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
NCDENR
Subject: Permit Modification -Name and
Ownership Change
Trigen-Biopower, Inc.
Permit No. NCG210028
(formerly Power Sources, Inc.)
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Smith:
In accordance with your request received June 1, 1998, the Division is forwarding the subject
permit. The changes in this permit are only with regard to a name and an ownership. All other terms
and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated December 6, 1983.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement 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 government permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Vanessa Wiggins at
telephone number [phone], extension 520.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNS"!
BRADLEY"
A. Preston Howard, Jr
cc: Central Files
'Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Point Source Compliance Unit
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERNUT NO. NCG21.0000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG2I0028
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,
Trigen-Biopower, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Trigen-Biopower, Inc.
Route 3, Box 142
Marion, NC
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as North Fork Catawba River, in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,11,
III and 1V of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective July 24, 1998.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit_
Signed this day July 24, 1998.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENNETT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Cornrnission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 1, 1998
GERALD W CAUGHMAN
POWER SOURCES INC-MCDOWELL
9140 ARROWPOINT BLVD SUITE 370
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG210028
Mcdowell County
Dear Permittee:
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In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the General Permit
NCGO40000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the General Permit
NCG210000 which is a new General Permit to cover most of the Timber Products industry. You
have now been given coverage under NCG210000 and your coverage under NCGO40000 is hereby
terminated. 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the stormwater general permit NCG210000.
■ A new Certificate of Coverage under general permit NCG210000.
■ A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit (both NCGO40000 and NCG210000). This form must be completed and returned to the
Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
■ Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
■ Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program which outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. 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
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at telephone number [phone]. -
Sincerely,
ay
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY T
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG210028
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other Iawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
POWER SOURCES INC-MCDOWELL
is herby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
ROUTE 3 BOX 142
MARION, NC
MCDOWELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as North Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
Il, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective May 1, 1998.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 1,1998.
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authorization of the Environmental Management Commission

EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR OIL SPILLS
• Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
Marion, North Carolina
CONTACT
PHONE NO.
Tri en-BioPower Contacts
Ricky Styles — Marion Plant Superintendent
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Home: [phone]
Tony Leopard — Marion Plant Manager
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Home: (864) 543--2939
Tom Pannell — Director of Operations
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Home: [phone]
Lauren Billheimer— Environmental Engineer
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Home: [phone]
Baxter Healthcare — Hotline
Hotline in Control Room
— Backup Phone Number
Phone: [phone]
REGULATORY AGENCIES
National Response Center (U.S. Coast Guard)
(800) 424 — 8802
EPA Region IV — Atlanta, GA
(404) 562 — 8768
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(800) 858 -- 0368
(NCDENR) — Division of Water Quality
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Ashford — North Cove Volunteer Fire Department (Emergency)
911
Stat, Inc. — Emergency Response
(800) 627.— 1451
HEPACO — Emergency Response; Cleanup Contractor
(800) 888 — 7689
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