NCG210103_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20170214

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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Permit: NCG210103
SOC:
County: Caldwell
Region: Asheville .
Contact Person: Jim Caldwell
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s}:
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/13 Expiration: 07/31/18 Owner: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A
Inspection Date: 02/14/2017
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspectors):
Title:
Certification:
Granite Falls NC 28630
Entry Time: 09:30AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
Shawna Riddle Phone
Beverly Price
Richard Morris
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210103 owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 0211412017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection was a multimedia inspection. Present were Jim Caldwell with Granite Hardwoods and Linda Wiggs, Bev
Price, Richard Morris, Steve Ensley, Jeff Menzel and Shawna Riddle with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Mr. Caldwell's time and patience during this multimedia inspection were greatly appreciated.
Overall the facility is doing a good job. There are areas, however, that need attention as noted below.
Monitoring:
Analytical monitoring was excused in 2011 by the DWQ inspector due to previous sample results meeting the benchmarks
and lack of exposed materials. However, due to exposed materials and possible wastewater (kiln) discharge to the storm
water conveyance system, analytical sampling shall resume at both outfalls for the following parameters: pH, COD, TSS.
Note: Please recall sampling is to take place within the first 30 minutes of discharge. It is understood that sampling this
facility is a challenge and requires heavy equipment, so plan accordingly.
Outfalls:
As noted above sampling is to take place at both outfalls. The facility has added a new area which includes another storm
water conveyance system; this is now a second outfall requiring monitoring.
Wastewater/Certification:
We discussed that boiler and kiln water is a regulated wastewater requiring sampling and possibly permitting. Although it
is not uncommon for older industrial sites to have dated incomprehensive plans for their plumbing structures/water flows, it
is a requirement and an essential industrial standard for several reasons. It is a required Certification under Part II Section A
(e). of the permit, Having accurate detailed plans could be critical were a significant spill to occur or a large quantity of
water due to equipment failure or maintenance activities be discharged to the storm water system and ultimately to a
nearby stream.
There were storm water inlet basins with unknown piping and/or hot water observed. A thorough evaluation and certification
is required.
Flow Reduction:
We discussed areas where roof drains are directed into the storm water system and could possibly be rerouted/engineered
to overland flow and allowed to percolate into the soils to minimize the amount of storm water discharged from this site.
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Permit: NCG210103
Inspection Date: 02/14/2017
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Analvtical monitoring was excused in 2011 by the DWQ inspector due to previous sample
results and lack of exposed materials. However, due to exposed materials and possible
wastewater (kiln) discharge to the storm water conveyance system analytical sampling shall
resume at both outfalls for the following_ parameters: i COD, TSS.
See summary for more information.
Yes No NA NE
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Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ®❑ ❑
Comment: The illicit discharge evaluation is from old records dated 1998.
The facilities boiler and kiln water was discussed.
A_second outfall is now in place.
See sumi for required action and more information on outfalls and boiler/kiln wastewater.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Last qualitative_ monitoring performed on 101712016.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) 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 alternatives 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 Spill Prevention and Response Plan (Si
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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Pen -nit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 02/14/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routire
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Last employee training event was 12/2016.
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Location Address:
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Contact Name:
Phone #:
Contact Mailing Address:
County:
Directions:
Routine Compliance Inspection
Rescission Request
Complaint Investigation
Other- Explain:
A
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
N/A
Comments
Is a copy of the permit and the Certificate of Coverage available
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at the site?
2
Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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4
Does the plan include a general location (USGS) map?
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Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfall
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locations and drainage areas?
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Does the plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
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Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Goo
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Does the plan include a Stormwater 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 Party(s)?
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Has the SWPPP been implemented?
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Monitoring and Records
Yes
No
N/A
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Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during
the past 3 ears?
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is the facility following the tiered response?
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical Monitoring from vehicle
Maintenance areas?
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Waste Management
Yes
No
N/A
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Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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Rescission Request
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Other - Explain:
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Yes
No
N/A
Comments
1
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at the site?
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Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
3
Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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Does the plan include a general location (USGS) map?
5
Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfall
locations and drainage areas?
6
Does the plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
(SPRP)
✓
7
Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good
Housekeeping Plan?
✓
8
Does the plan include a Stormwater Facility inspection Program?
✓
9
Does the Plan include a BMP Summary?
✓
10
1 Does the plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
11
Has the SWPPP been implemented?
B
Monitoring and Records
Yes
No
N/A
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Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during
the ast 3 ears?
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Does the facility provide and document employee training?
3
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? (semi-
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical Monitoring? (s-a)
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Is the facility meeting all permit specified benchmark goals?
6
Is the facility following the tiered response?
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Maintenance areas?
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Yes
No
N/A
1
Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
2
Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?

3 Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -
site and in convenient locations?
© Outfalls Yes No N/A
1 Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
2 If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly
documented by the Division?
3 Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ✓ a `0 PS
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Yes
No
N/A
Comments
Is a copy of the permit and the Certificate of Coverage available
1
at the site?
2
Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP 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?
5
Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfall
locations and drainage areas?.
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Does the plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
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Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good
Housekeeping Plan?
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Does the plan include a Stormwater 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 Party(s)?
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Has the SWPPP been implemented?
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Monitoring and Records
Yes
No
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Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during
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Maintenance areas?
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Waste Management
Yes
No
N/A
1
Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
2
Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?

3 Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -
site and in convenient locations?
D Outfalls Yes No N/A
1 Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
2 If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly
documented by the Division?
3 Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comments

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF
Asheville Regional Office
AIR QUALITY
Granite Hardwoods, Inc.
NC Facility ID 1400103
Inspection Report
County/FIPS: Caldwell/027
Date: 03/07/2016
Facility Data
Permit Data
Granite Hardwoods, Inc.
Permit 04892 / R08
Highway 321A
Issued 4/24/2012
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Expires 3/31/2017
Lat: 35d 48.4500m Long: 81d 27.1000m
Classification Small
SIC: 2426 / Hardwood Dimension & Flooring
Permit Status Active
NA1CS: 321918 / Other Millwork (including Flooring)
Current Permit Application(s) None
Program Applicability
SIP
Contact Data
Facility Contact
Authorized Contact
Technical Contact
MACT Part 63: Subpart 6J
Jim Caldwell
Richard Buchanan III
Jim Caldwell
Kiln Manager
President
Kiln Manager
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Compliance Data
Comments:
Inspection Date 03/02/2016
Inspector's Name Richard Morris
Inspector's Signature:
Operating Status Operating
Compliance Code Compliance - inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature:
On -Site Inspection Result Compliance
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP
SO2
NOX
VOC
CO
PM I O
* HAP
2010
6.08
0.4700
9.36
1.54
11.44
5.44
720.48
2005
6,83
0.4700
9.29
0.3200
11,38
5.33
3683.00
* Hi est HAP Emitted (inpounds)
Five Year Violation History: None
Date Letter Type Rule Violated Violation Resolution Date
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE: None
Date Test Results Test Method(s) �i•�`� _ao 1 Sources Tested
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Inspection Report:
�' QJ1 1) Location: Granite Hardwoods, Inc. is located at Highway 321A in Granite Falls, NC.
t Caldwell County. r

Directions: From ARO, take interstate I-40 east to Hickory to north on
Hwy 321 north to Granite Falls. From Granite Falls, take Highway 321 A
north for about 3 miles. The facility is located on the left, just past
Hammary Plant 14.
2) Facility Overview Granite Hardwoods, Inc. is a woodworking facility that produces
high-grade kilned lumber to the furniture industry, This facility is permitted under
Air Permit No. 04892R07, effective from April 24, 2012, until March 31, 2017. Last
compliance inspection was conducted on April 14, 2015 by Richard Morris.
Safety: Safety shoes, safety glasses
Current throughputs: 2015
Hours: 36 hrs./wk., 50 wks./yr.
Employees: 40
Production: 7.0 million bdft(kiln)
Pre -inspection Conference: On March 2, 2016, I, Richard Morris met with the compliance
contact, Jim Caldwell, Kiln Manager. Based on my conversation with him, we discussed the
following:
a) Verified the contacts based on FACFINDER printout.
b) Mr. Caldwell keeps their bag filter and cyclone logbooks in his office. His records
are much improved. He now keeps a more detailed record of each control device and
maintenance for each.
c) We the boiler MACT requirements. Last boiler tune-up was conducted on February
27, 2014 and Energy Assessment was performed on February 4, 2014. New boiler
tune-up was performed on February 25, 2016.
d) Their old peak shaving generator was taken off the last permit because it was broken
and not going to be repaired. The facility has repaired the generator since last permit
issuance. It is an emergency generator only and is exempt from permitting.
Maintenance records are kept for oil changes and filters. The engine is run each
month for approximately 1 hr.
Process Description:
Rough lumber is received at the facility and is put into one of seven kilns.
Depending on the species, the lumber is dried from 10 days to 2 months at a temperature
beginning at 160°F and finishing at—210°F. After drying, the lumber is planned and re-
graded.' Finished lumber is then shipped to customer.

Inspection:
a) Planer wood waste collection (ES-1): This process was operating during my
inspection. This process is controlled by on bag filter and cyclone in series (CF-1 and
CI). I did examine all the equipment and found it in good condition with no obvious
holes or defects. 0% visible emissions were observed from this source.
b) Truck unloading (ES-2): This process is also controlled by CF-I and Ci in series
and was operating at the time of my inspection. I examined this equipment and found
it in good repair. The trailer is hand emptied from the rear and I did not observe any
excess dust accumulation around the trailer area. Not unloading to truck during my
inspection.
c) Wood -fired boiler, 12.6 mmbtu/hr. (133): This boiler is controlled by a multi -
cyclone that has 12 tubes, each are 9 inches in diameter. This process was operating
during my inspection. Logbook entries demonstrated recent repairs and maintenance.
Visible emission observed at between 5-10% opacity. Bell Industrial Boiler built in
1981.
d) Boiler bypass, planer wood waste collection (ES-AL,r): This process was not
operating during my inspection. I examined the equipment and found it in good
repair. It is controlled with one bag filter and a cyclone in series (CF4 and C4).
When operating, dust from planer operations will empty into the truck unloading bin,
or directly into the truck. Pushes to ES-1.
e) Insignificant sources : I inspected all the insignificant sources and found one boiler,
ID No. 1-3, not operating. The boiler is a Continental 6.6 mmbtu/hr. natural gas -fired
boiler built in 1973 and was in standby mode. The other boiler, ID No. I-2 was in
standby mode and was built by Superior in 1969 with a rating of 6.4 mmbtu/hr. on
natural gas.
3) Emission Source and Regulatory Review:
Permitted Sources are:
Emission Emission Source
Source ID 11 Description
ES-1 one planer woodwaste collection system j
Control
_System Ill ]1
CH
Control System
Description
one bagfilter
(2,100 square feet of filter area)
ES-2
one truck unloading operation
C1
in series with one simple cyclone
(108 inches in diameter)
B3
one wood -fired boiler (12.6 million Btu
one multicyclone
per hour maximum heat input)
C2
(12 tubes, 9 inches in diameter each)
ES-l-ALT
(boiler bypass) planer woodwaste
CF4
one bagfilter
collection system
(700 square feet of filter area)
C4
in series with a simple.cyclone
(6 feet in diameter)

Insignificant Sources:
Date of Exemption Source of Source of Title
Source Application I Regulation TAPS? V Pollutants?
I-1 -seven steam -heated dry kilns processing
2Q .0102
hardwood k
N/�
(c)(2)(E)(i) 1
Yes11
Yes
natural gas -fired boiler (6.4 million Btu N/A 2Q .0102 Yes Yes
per hour maximum heat input) I (c)(2)(B)(ii}
1-3 - one natural gas -fired boiler (6.6 million Btu
N/A
2Q .0102
per hour maximum heat input) J
(c)(2)(B)(ii) jj
Yes
Yes
1-4 - one backup natural gas and diesel generator ' 2Q .0102
(900 horsepower) l NSA (c)(2)(B)(v) YesJ_
Yes
Stipulation Review:
A.3 2D.0504 — Particulates from Wood Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers. In
compliance. Method 5 particulate testing on April 12, 2011
demonstrated compliance with 0.66 lb./mmBtu emission limit.
AA 2D.0512 — Particulates from Wood Products Finishing. In compliance.
All sources appeared to be controlled by properly designed collectors.
A.5 2D.0521 — Visible Emissions Control. In compliance. I did not observe
any visible emissions from any sources during my inspection.
A.7 2D.0540 — Fugitive Dust: In compliance. All haul roads are paved.
A.8/9/10 Bagfilter, cyclone, Multi -cyclone requirements. In compliance. I
observed the logbooks for all control devices and found the maintenance
and repair to be adequately documented. All annual inspections were
performed in July 2015.
A.11 GACT Subpart JJJJJJ.
Boiler Tune-up (40 CFR 63.11223) - An initial boiler tune-up is required
by March 21, 2012 for existing sources. A biennial tune-up is also
required and shall be conducted no more than 25 months after the previous
tune-up. If the unit is not operating on the required date for a tune-up, the
tune-up must be conducted within one week of startup. The tune-up shall
include the following: In compliance -Tune-up performed on February
27, 2014. Second tune-up performed on February 25, 2016.
A. As applicable, inspect the burner, and clean or replace any
components of the burner as necessary (the Permittee may delay
the burner inspection until the next scheduled unit shutdown, but
must inspect each burner at least once every 36 months).

B. Inspect the flame pattern, as applicable, and adjust the burner as
necessary to optimize the flame pattern. The adjustment should be
consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if available.
C. Inspect the system controlling the air -to -fuel ratio, as applicable,
and ensure that it is correctly calibrated and functioning properly.
D. Optimize total emissions of carbon monoxide. This optimization
should be consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if
available.
E. Measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of carbon
monoxide in parts per million, by volume, and oxygen in volume
percent, before and after the adjustments are made (measurements
may be either on a dry or wet basis, as long as it is the same basis
before and after the adjustments are made).
F. Maintain onsite a biennial report (see item c. below) containing:
I. The concentrations of CO in the effluent stream in parts per
million, by volume, and oxygen in volume percent,
measured before and after the tune-up of the boiler.
II. A description of any corrective actions taken as a part of
the tune-up of the boiler.
III. The type and amount of fuel used over the 12 months prior
to the biennial tune-up of the boiler.
ii. Energy Assessment (40 CFR 63.11214(c)) - A one-time initial energy
assessment is required by March 21, 2014. The energy assessment must be
performed by a qualified energy assessor. An energy assessment
completed on or after January 1, 2008, that meets or is amended to meet
the energy assessment requirements in this section satisfies the energy
assessment requirement. The energy assessment must include:
In compliance: Survey conducted on February 4, 2014 and report
date of February 20, 2014.
A. A visual inspection of the boiler system.
B. An evaluation of operating characteristics of the facility,
specifications of energy using systems, operating and maintenance
procedures, and unusual operating constraints.
C. Inventory of major systems consuming energy from affected
boilers.

D. A review of available architectural and engineering plans, facility
operation and maintenance procedures and logs, and fuel usage.
E. A list of major energy conservation measures.
F. A comprehensive report detailing the ways to improve efficiency,
the cost of specific improvements, benefits, and the time frame for
recouping those investments
A.12 2D.1806 - Control of Odors. In compliance. I did not observe any
obnoxious odors before entering the facility property.
4) Compliance History Review:
None
5) Stack Test Review:
A stack test was performed on April 12, 2011 on emissions source ID No. B3,
wood -fired boiler. The boiler was tested for particulate using EPA methods 5 and 9.
Emission limit for filterable particulate was 0.661b./mmBtu. The facility tested at
0.304 1b./mmBtu. Highest method 9 opacity was 8.3%. The test results were deemed
acceptable.
6) 112R Status: Based on the facility's inventory, it was decided that they are not
subject to i 12R reporting requirements
7) Comments and Compliance Statement:
Based on review of records and visual observations, this facility "appeared to be
operating in compliance" with the Air Quality standards and regulations at the time of
this inspection.
Note: On May 21, 2014 Richard Morris and Brendan Davey spoke with Jim
Caldwell about the old emergency generator. In our discussion we determined that
the generator is a compression ignition diesel engine that is emergency use only that
operates on both natural gas and diesel fuel. The facility has no contract with Duke _-
Energy for performing peak shaving energy supply and no plans for future use as
peak shaving. The engine is still subject to 4Z conditions for emergency generators
and must perform some maintenance activities.
The generator was made by Cummings Onan Genset on July 1996. It is a 900 horse
power diesel/natural gas engine that produces 750 KVA at 1,800 rpm's. Model
number is VTA-28-G5.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
Attn: Richard W. Buchanan
PO Box 226
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Aug. 12, 2013
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
COC 9NCG210103
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under Stormwater General Permit
NCG210000, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is forwarding herewith the
reissued Certificate of Coverage and stormwater General Permit. This permit is reissued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended.) The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of the stormwater General Permit
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Copies of the Annual Discharge Monitoring Report Form (if applicable)
• 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 changes in the reissued permit. Significant changes to the
General Permit are outlined in the attached Technical Bulletin.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DEMLR.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 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 DEMLR Stormwater
Permitting Program at 919-807-6300.
Sincerely,
for Tracy E. Davis. P.E., C.P.M.
cc: Stormwater Permitting Files
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: htt :1I orta1.ncdenr.gr /web/Iriland- ualit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROL.INA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL_ RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT No. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210103
STORM WATER
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,
Granite Hardwoods Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stotmwater from a facility located at
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Hayes Mill Creek, class WS-IV.B water(s) in the Catawba River
Basin(s) in accordance with the stormwater pollution management requirements, monitoring and reporting
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 1[[ and IV of General Pen -nit No. NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain effective for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 1. 2013.
for Thomas A.Reeder, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
1 of 1 8/19/2013 10:38 AM

Georgoul[as, Bethany
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 2:56 PM
To: SVCDENR.stormwater
Subject: Conf_irmation for Renewal of DWQ Stormwater NPDES General Permit
** Do not reply to this e-mail as it is from an unmonitored mailbox. **
Thanks for renewing your permit using our on-line option. No further action is necessary. The new General
Permit is available for printing from our website at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/stormwater .
If you have questions, please contact Bethany Georgoulias at bethamvgeorgoulias a,ncdenr.gov phone (919)
807-6372 or Bradley Bennett at brad [e-mail] phone [phone], If you forgot to print your
Certificate of Coverage you can resubmit the data and print another copy.
This COC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. l 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 General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and specifies your obligations for discharge controls,
management, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all of the changes. Parts I[I and IV contain the Standard Conditions, including Compliance and Liability,
Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and Maintenance obligations; and Definitions.
Your facility has six months from receipt of the COC to update its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP) to comply with changes in SPPP requirements. Other changes are effective immediately. Please note
that Tier 3 Actions (if applicable) are triggered by four benchmark exceedances beginning on the effective
date of the renewal permit and do not count prior exceedances. Please visit our website above to review the
new General Permit carefully.
Please note that the Stormwater Permitting Unit is in the process of moving to the Division of Energy, Mineral,
and Land Resources (DEMLR). Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the
specific action of DWQ and/or DEMLR. 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.
CONFIRMATION DETAILS
Permit Number:
jNCG210103
Expiration Date:
7/31 /2018
Organization Name:
,Granite Hardwoods Inc
Facility Name:
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Admin Region:
County Name:
IlAsheville
Caldwell
iRegulated Activity:
Til mber products manufacture / Wood Chip Mills
Receiving Stream Name:
Hayes Mill Creek
Receiving Stream Class:
Basin:
IWS-[V,B
Catawba
Facility Address:
-Hwy 321 A
37

Facility City: Granite Falls
FFacility State: NC
Facility Zin: 28630
First Name: Richard
Middle�Naine: 41! '
Last Name: Buchanan
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iFax Nurtiber: (828)396-81$2
Work Phone Numbcr. [phone]
38

I
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
April 24, 2012
Mr. Richard Buchanan III
President
Granite Hardwoods, Inc.
P O BOX 226
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Subject: Air Permit No. 04892R08
Division of Air Quality
Sheila C. Holman
Director
Granite Hardwoods, Inc.
Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North Carolina
Permit Class: Small
Facility ID# 1400103
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your completed application received March 1, 2012, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. 04892R08 to Granite Hardwoods, Inc., Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North
Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources or air cleaning devices and
appurtenances. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your air permit application
as meeting the exemption requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2Q .0102 have been listed for
information purposes as an "ATTACHMENT" to the enclosed air permit. Please note the records
retention requirements are contained in General Condition 2 of the General Conditions and
Limitations.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this
permit, identifying the specific issues to be contested. Such a request will stay the effectiveness of
the entire permit. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to G.S.
150B-23 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. The form for requesting a formal
adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to G.S. 150B-23, this air permit shall be final and
binding.
Asheville Regional Office - Division of Air Quality
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncair.org/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Richard Buchanan III
April 24, 2012
Page 2
You may request modification of your air permit through informal means pursuant to G.S.
150B-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific
provisions or issues for which the modification is sought. Please note that the permit will become
Final and binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is
also made under G.S. 15013-23.
4
Unless exempted by a condition of this permit or the regulations, construction of new
air pollution sources or air cleaning devices, or modifications to the sources or air cleaning
devices described in this permit must be covered under a permit issued by the Division of Air
Quality prior to construction. Failure to do so is a violation of G.S. 143-215.108 and may
subject the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in G.S. 143-215.114A and 143-
215.114B.
This permit shall be effective from April 24, 2012 until March 31, 2017, is nontransferable
to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein,
Changes have been made to the permit stipulations. The Permittee is responsible for
carefully reading the entire permit and evaluating the requirements of each permit
stipulation. The Permittee shall comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, limitations
and restrictions set forth in this permit. Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds
for enforcement action, for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification, or
for denial of a permit renewal application. Specific changes and additions are summarized
below (note: this list may not include all changes and additions):
• The boiler (ID No. 113) is now subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ, National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial,
Commercial, and Institutional Boilers. Rule 2D .1111 concerning this subpart is added
to the permit with this renewal;
• The end trim saw (ID No. ES-3) is added to the permit with this renewal;
+ Stack testing requirements for the boiler (ID No. B3) have been removed from the
permit with this renewal;
• Rule 15A NCAC 2D .0540, concerning "Particulates from Fugitive Non -process Dust
Emission Sources" has been added to the permit with this renewal; and
• This Permit contains an emission inventory requirement for the 2015 calendar year as
part of the renewal in 2017.

Mr. Richard Buchanan III
April 24, 2012
Page 3
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Christopher Scott at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Paul K. Muller, P.E.
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
PKM:ces
Enclosures
Asheville Regional Office

NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Issue Date: April 24, 2012
Expiration Date: March 31, 2017
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
AIR PERMIT NO. 04892R08
Effective Date: April 24, 2012
Replaces Permit: 04892R07
To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the
discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the provisions
of Article 21 B of Chapter _143, General Statutes of North Carolina (NCGS) as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations,
Granite Hardwoods, Inc.
Highway 321 A
550 N. Main Street
Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North Carolina
Permit Class: Small
Facility ID# 1400103
(the Permittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances described below:
Emission Emission Source
Control
Control System
Source ID Description
System ID
Description
ES -I
one planer woodwaste collection
CI
one simple cyclone (108 inches in
system
CFI
diameter) in series with
one bagfilter
of
(2,100 square feet filter area)
ES-2 one truck unloading operation
ES-3 I
one end -trim saw
B3
one wood -fired boiler (12.6 million
C2
one multicyclone
GACT
Btu per hour maximum heat input)
�(12 tubes, 9 inches in diameter each)
ES-I-ALT
(boiler bypass) planer woodwaste
C4
one simple cyclone (6 feet in
collection system
diameter) in series with
CF4
one bagfilter
(700 square feet of filter area)
in accordance with the completed application 1400103.12A received March 1, 2012 including any
plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed with the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and are
incorporated as part of this permit.

Permit No. 04892R08
Page 2
This permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations including any
TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Any air emission sources or control devices authorized to construct and operate above must
be operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission
Regulations, including Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Subehapter
213.0202, 2D .0504, 2D .0512, 2D .0521, 2D .0535, 2D .0540, 2D .0611, 2D .1111 (40 CFR
63, Subpart JJJJJJ) and 2D .1806.
2. PERMIT RENEWAL AND EMISSION INVENTORY REQUIREMENT - The Permittee,
at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit, shall request permit renewal by
letter in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0304(d) and (f). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q
.0203(i), no permit application fee is required for renewal of an existing air permit (without
a modification request). The renewal request (with AA application form) should be
submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ. Also, at least 90 days prior to the expiration
date of this permit, the Permittee shall submit the air pollution emission inventory report
(with Certification Sheet) in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202, pursuant to N.C.
General Statute 143 215.65. The report shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ
and shall document air pollutants emitted for the 2015 calendar year.
PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0504
"Particulates from Wood Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers," particulate matter emissions
from the wood burning indirect heat exchangers shall not exceed the allowable emission
rates listed below:
Source Emission Limit
(lbs/million Btu)
one wood -fired boiler (12.6 million Btu per hour maximum 0.66
heat input; ID No. 113)
4, PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0512
"Particulates from Wood Products Finishing Plants," the Permittee shall not discharge
particulate matter caused by the working, sanding, or finishing of wood without providing,
as a minimum for its collection, adequate duct work and properly designed collectors, or
other such devices as approved by the Commission.
5. VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D
.0521 "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the emission sources
manufactured after July 1, 1971, shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged
over a six -minute period, except that six -minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent
opacity may occur not more than once in any hour nor more than four times in any 24-hour
period. However, sources which must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards" or .I 110 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants" must comply with applicable visible emissions requirements contained therein.

Permit No. 04892R08
Page 3
6. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0535, the Permittee of
a source of excess emissions that last for more than four hours and that results from a
malfunction, a breakdown of process or control equipment or any other abnormal
conditions, shall:
a. Notify the Director or his designee of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
of the Division's next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and
describe:
i, the name and location of the facility,
ii. the nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown,
iii. the time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed,
iv. the expected duration, and
V. an estimated rate of emissions.
b. Notify the Director or his designee immediately when the corrective measures have
been accomplished.
This reporting requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of
Environmental Management Commission Regulations.
7. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0540
"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Permittee shall not cause or allow
fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible
emissions beyond the property boundary. If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive
dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the property boundaries for six minutes
in any one hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR, Appendix A), the owner or
operator may be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 2D .0540(f).
8. FABRIC FILTER REQUIREMENTS including cartridge filters, baghouses, and other dry
filter particulate collection devices - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0611, particulate matter
emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment list.
a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements - To comply with the provisions of this
permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits, the Permittee
shall perform, at a minimum, an annual (for each 12 month period following the
initial inspection) internal inspection of each bagfilter system. In addition, the
Permittee shall perform periodic inspections and maintenance as recommended by
the equipment manufacturer.
b. Recordkeeping Requirements - The results of all inspections and any variance from
manufacturer's recommendations or from those given in this permit (when
applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of actions recorded
in a logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in the logbook.
The logbook (in written or electronic format) shall be kept on -site and made
available to DAQ personnel upon request.
9. CYCLONE REQUIREMENTS -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0611, particulate matter
emissions shall be controlled as described in.the permitted equipment list.

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Page 4
a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements - To comply with the provisions of this
permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits, the Permittee
shall perform an annual (for each 12 month period following the initial inspection)
inspection of each cyclone system. In addition, the Permittee shall perform periodic
inspections and maintenance (I&M) as recommended by the manufacturer.
b. Recordkeeping Requirements - The results of all inspections and any variance from
the manufacturer's recommendations or from those given in this permit (when
applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of actions recorded
in a cyclone logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in the
logbook. The cyclone logbook (in written or electronic format) shall be kept on -site
and made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
10. MULTI -CYCLONE REQUIREMENTS - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0611, particulate
matter emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment list.
a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements - To comply with the provisions of this
permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits, the Permittee
shall perform an annual (for each 12 month period following the initial inspection)
internal inspection of the multi -cyclone system. In addition, the Permittee shall
perform periodic inspections and maintenance (I&M) as recommended by the
manufacturer.
b. Recordkeeping Requirements - The results of all inspections and any variance from
the manufacturer's recommendations or from those given in this permit (when
applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of actions recorded
in a multi -cyclone logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in
the logbook. The multi -cyclone logbook (in written or electronic format) shall be
kept on -site and made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
11. GENERALLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY - For the wood -fired boiler (ID
No. 133), the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the
notification, testing, and monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management
Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D . 1111, as promulgated in 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ,
" National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial,
Commercial, and Institutional Boilers", including Subpart A "General Provisions."
Note to Permittee: 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ is currently under reconsideration by the US
Environmental Protection Agency. You are responsible for any changes to the rule that may
be promulgated and you are encouragedperiodicall check heck for updates.
a. Compliance. Dates (40 CFR 63.11196) - The owner or operator of an existing source
subject to a work practice or management practice standard of a tune-up is required
to comply with this final rule no later than March 21, 2012. The owner or operator of
an existing source subject to an energy assessment requirement is required to comply
with this final rule no later than March 21, 2014.
b. Compliance Requirements - As required by 15A NCAC 2D. 1111, the Permittee
shall comply with the following requirements:

Permit No. 04892R08
Page 5
General Duty Clause (40 CFR 63.11205(a)) - At all times the Permittee shall
operate and maintain any affected source, including associated air pollution
control equipment and monitoring equipment, in a manner consistent with
safety and good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions.
ii. Boiler Tune-up (40 CFR 63.11223) - An initial boiler tune-up is required by
March 21, 2012 for existing sources. A biennial tune-up is also required and
shall be conducted no more than 25 months after the previous tune-up. If the
unit is not operating on the required date for a tune-up, the tune-up must be
conducted within one week of startup. The tune-up shall include the
following:
A. As applicable, inspect the burner, and clean or replace any
components of the burner as necessary (the Permittee may.delay the
burner inspection until the next scheduled unit shutdown, but must
inspect each burner at least once every 36 months).
B. Inspect the flame pattern, as applicable, and adjust the burner as
necessary to optimize the flame pattern. The adjustment should be
consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if available.
C. Inspect the system controlling the air -to -fuel ratio, as applicable, and
ensure that it is correctly calibrated and functioning properly.
D. Optimize total emissions of carbon monoxide. This optimization
should be consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if
available.
E. Measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of carbon monoxide
in parts per million, by volume, and oxygen in volume percent, before
and after the adjustments are made (measurements may be either on a
dry or wet basis, as long as it is the same basis before and after the
adjustments are made).
F. Maintain onsite a biennial report (see item c. below) containing:
I. The concentrations of CO in the effluent stream in parts per
million, by volume, and oxygen in volume percent, measured
before and after the tune-up of the boiler.
II. A description of any corrective actions taken as a part of the
tune-up of the boiler.
III. The type and amount of fuel used over the 12 months prior to
the biennial tune-up of the boiler.
in Energy Assessment (40 CFR 63.11214(c)) - A one-time initial energy
assessment is required by March 21, 2014. The energy assessment must be
performed by a qualified energy assessor. An energy assessment completed

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Page 6
on or after January 1, 2008, that meets or is amended to meet the energy
assessment requirements in this section satisfies the energy assessment
requirement. The energy assessment must include:
A. A visual inspection of the boiler system.
B. An evaluation of operating characteristics of the facility,
specifications of energy using systems, operating and maintenance
procedures, and unusual operating constraints.
C. Inventory of major systems consuming energy from affected boilers.
D. A review of available architectural and engineering plans, facility
operation and maintenance procedures and logs, and fuel usage.
E. A list of major energy conservation measures.
F. A comprehensive report detailing the ways to improve efficiency, the
cost of specific improvements, benefits, and the time frame for
recouping those investments.
c. Notification and Reporting Requirements - In addition to the notification and
reporting requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the
Permittee is required to NOTIFY the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING, of
the following:
Initial Notification (per 40 CFR 63.9(b) and 40 CFR 63.11225(a)(2)) is
required within 120 days of startup or September 17, 2011, whichever is
later.
ii. Notification of Compliance Status (40 CFR 63.11225(a)(4)) is required by
July 19, 2012. If the compliance status notification for the energy assessment
is not included in the July 19, 2012 notification, a separate notification for
this requirement is required by July 19, 2014.
iii. Biennial Compliance Report Later certifications must be prepared every other
year by March 1. The report must be submitted upon request, unless the
source experiences any deviations from the applicable requirements then the
report must be submitted by March 15. The report must meet the
requirements of 40 CFR 63.11225(b)(1-4).
d. Recordke ping Requirements - In addition to any other recordkeeping requirements
of the EPA, the Permittee shall maintain the following records as defined under 40
CFR 63.11225(c):
i. Copies of all required notifications.
ii. Maintain records to document conformance with the work practices, emission
reduction measures, and management practices:

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Page 7
A. Tune-up records - records must identify each boiler, the date of tune-
up, the procedures followed for tune-up, and the manufacturer's
specifications to which the boiler was tuned.
B. A copy the Energy Assessment required by 40 CFR 63.11214(c).
C. Records documenting the fuel type(s) used monthly by each boiler,
including, but not limited to, a description of the fuel, including
whether the fuel has received a nonwaste determination by the
Permittee or EPA, and the total fuel usage amount with units of
measure. If the Permittee combusts nonhazardous secondary materials
that have been determined not to be solid waste pursuant to 40 CFR
241.3(b)(1), the Permittee must keep a record which documents how
the secondary material meets each of the legitimacy criteria. The
records may be annual, monthly, or periodic, depending on fuel
delivery frequencies.
iii. Malfunction Records - Records of the occurrence and duration of each
malfunction of the boiler, or of the associated air pollution control and
monitoring equipment. Records of actions taken during periods of
malfunction to minimize emissions in accordance with the general duty to
minimize emissions in 40 CFR 63.11205(a), including corrective actions to
restore the malfunctioning boiler, air pollution control, or monitoring
equipment to its normal or usual manner of operation.
iv. Record Retention - You must keep each record for 5 years following the date
of each recorded action.
12. CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS - As required by 15A
NCAC 2D .1806 "Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions" the Permittee shall not
operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating
odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from
causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundary.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. TWO COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS. REPORTS. TEST DATA. MONITORING DAT
NOTIFICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR RENEWAL, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION_
REQUIRED BY THIS PERMIT shall be submitted to the:
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]

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Page 8
For identification purposes, each submittal should include the facility name as listed on the
permit, the facility identification number, and the permit number.
2. RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENT - Any records required by the conditions of this
permit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon
request. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for
expeditious inspection and review. These records must be kept on site for a minimum of 2
years, unless another time period is otherwise specified.
3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(a), the Permittee shall pay
the annual permit fee within 30 days of being billed by the DAQ. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner will cause the DAQ to initiate action to revoke the permit.
4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - A new air permit shall be obtained by the Permittee prior to
establishing, building, erecting, using, or operating the emission sources or air cleaning
equipment at a site or location not specified in this permit.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - Any of the following that would result in previously
unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must be reported to the Regional Supervisor,
DAQ:
a. changes in the information submitted in the application regarding facility emissions;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes of existing permitted facilities; or
c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed.
If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any
necessary changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions
allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein.
6. This permit is subject to revocation or modification by the DAQ upon a determination that
information contained in the application or presented in the support thereof is incorrect,
conditions under which this permit was granted have changed, or violations of conditions
contained in this permit have occurred. The facility shall be properly operated and
maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air pollution.
Unless otherwise specified by this permit, no emission source may be operated without the
concurrent operation of its associated air cleaning device(s) and appurtenances.
7. This permit is nontransferable by the Permittee. Future owners and operators must obtain a
new air permit from the DAQ.
8. This issuance of this permit in no way absolves the Permittee of liability for any potential
civil penalties which may be assessed for violations of State law which have occurred prior
to the effective date of this permit.
9. This permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with all
applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or Local water quality or land quality control
authority.

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Page 9
10. Reports on the operation and maintenance of the facility shall be submitted by the Permittee
to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ at such intervals and in such form and detail as may be
required by the DAQ. Information required in such reports may include, but is not limited
to, process weight rates, firing rates, hours of operation, and preventive maintenance
schedules.
11. A violation of any term or condition of this permit shall subject the Permittee to enforcement
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.114A, 143-215.11413, and 143-215.114C, including assessment of
civil and/or criminal penalties.
12. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall refuse entry or
access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry or access for
purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person
obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying
out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may constitute grounds for permit
revocation and assessment of civil penalties.
13. The Permittee must comply with any applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements
governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, solid, or medical wastes,
including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) administered by the
Division of Waste Management.
14, PERMIT RETENTION REQUIREMENT - The Permittee shall retain a current copy of the
air permit at the site. The Permittee must make available to personnel of the DAQ, upon
request, the current copy of the air permit for the site.
15. CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(r) REQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 68
"Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the
Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)," if the Permittee is required to develop and register a risk
management plan pursuant to Section I I2(r) of the Federal Clean Air Act, then the
Permittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68.
16. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASES - GENERAL DUTY - Pursuant to Title I
Part A Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act "Hazardous Air Pollutants - Prevention of
Accidental Releases - Purpose and General Duty," although a risk management plan may not
be required, if the Permittee produces, processes, handles, or stores any amount of a listed
hazardous substance, the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to
prevent the accidental release of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any
release. This condition is fed erally=enforceable only.
17. GENERAL EMISSIONS TESTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - If emissions
testing is required by this permit, or the DAQ, or if the Permittee submits emissions testing
to the'DAQ in support of a permit application or to demonstrate compliance, the Permittee
shall perform such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow all DAQ
procedures including protocol approval, regional notification, report submittal, and test
results approval.

Permit No. 04892R08
Page 10
Permit issued this the 20 of April, 2012.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Paul K. Muller, P.E.
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Air Permit No. 04892R0S

ATTACHMENT to Permit No. 04892R08, April 24, 2012
Insignificant / Exempt Activities
Source
Exemption
Regulation
Source of
TAPs?
Source of
Title V
Pollutants?
I -I -seven steam -heated dry kilns processing
hardwood
2Q .0102 Yes Yes
(c)(2)(E)(i)
I-2 - one natural gas -fired boiler
2Q .0102
6.4 million Btu per hour maximum heat in ut_]
c 2 B ii
Yes
Yes
........... _ .. ...............
1-3 - one natural gas -fired boiler . 2Q .0102 Yes Yes
'6.6 million Btu per hour maximum heat input} (c)(2}(B}(ii)
1. Because an activity is exempted from being required to have a permit or permit modification
does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable requirement or that the owner
or operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable
requirement.
2. When applicable, emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be
included in determining compliance with the permit requirements for toxic air pollutants
under 15A NCAC 2D .1 100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants" or 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates
Requiring a Permit."

FILE C®PV
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Duality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 16,2011 �'1�30�
,/.P
Jim Caldwell !V
Granite Hardwoods Inc
PO Box 226
Granite Falls NC 28630
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Permit No: NCG210103
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
April 14, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG210103.
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 I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
SASWPICaIdweIAStormwaterlNCG21TimberlGraniteHardwood\CEl letter4-201 ].doe
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwatefquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
North Carolina
,Xaturallry

Permit: NCG210103
SOC:
County: Caldwell
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A
Contact Person: Jim Caldwell
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s).
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/1412011
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspector(s):
Granite Falls NC 28630
Title: Phone: [phone]
A
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 12:20 PM
Phone: [phone]
Ext.4653
Reason for Inspection: Routine inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm water
(See attachment summary)_
Page: 1

Permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 0411412011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Walked site with Jim Caldwell. Facility is mostly under cover. There is one SDO which is difficult to sample, a very heavy
grate has to be lifted in order to sample. Stormdrain system connects to adjacent industry (Associated Hardwood/Jordan
Holman). Facility sample results from 6-15-10 were compliant. There are a couple of areas, as noted in photos taken
during inspection, where housekeeping may need to be improved if future samples indicate benchmark exceedances.
However, the facility on the day of inspection appeared to be well maintained.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 04/14/2011 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?
■
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) 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 alternatives to current practices?
■
Cl
❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
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❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■
❑
❑ Cl
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑
■
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been im lamented?
■
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❑ ❑
p
Comment: SPPP is sufficient but needs updating. It does appear to be documented
that it is reviewed annually, but it has not been updated.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
n
n
❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■
❑
❑
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑
❑
■
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
❑
■
❑
❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
E
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑
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■
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non Stormwater) discharges?
■
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Page: 3

Permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 04114/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Current permit was not with SPPP. Mr. Caldwell stated it was probably in
the owners office. I left him with a cc of current permit.
Page: 4

y,
Compliance Inspection Report
I.
Permit: NCG210103 Effective: 08101/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner : Granite Hardwoods Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
County: Caldwell Hwy 321 A
Region: Asheville
Granite Falls NC 28630
Contact Person: Jim Caldwell Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04114/2011
Primary Inspector: tnda•S_ g$
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 12:20PM
Phone:
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water cayY
r
(See attachment summary)
co
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1 Page: 1

('i
permit: NCG210103 Owner -Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 0411412011 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Walked site with Jim Caldwell. Facility is mostly under cover. There is one SDO which is difficult to sample, a very heavy
grate has to be lifted in order to sample. Stormdrain system connects to adjacent industry (Associated Hardwood/Jordan
Holman). Facility sample results from 6-15-10 were compliant. There are a couple of areas, as noted in photos taken
during inspection, where housekeeping may need to be improved if future samples indicate benchmark exceedances.
However, the facility on the day of inspection appeared to be well maintained.
Page: 2

permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 04114/2011 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Analytical Monitorinq
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Yes No NA NE
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ N ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ N ❑ ❑
N ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ E ❑
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Current permit was not with SPPP. Mr. Caldwell stated it was probably in the owners office. I left
him with a cc of current permit.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a iist of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Yes No NA NE
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Page: 3

Permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Dale: 04114l2011 inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
5tormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Comment: SPPP is sufficient but needs updating. It does appear to be documented that it is reviewed
annually,but it has not been updated.
Yes No NA NE
Page: 4

Permit: NCG210103
`h SOC:
County: Caldwell
Region: Ashevilie
Contact Person: Jim Caldwell
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A
Inspection Date: �aiqos
Primary Inspector:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Certification:
Granite Falls NC 28630
Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 01:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Stormwater
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
storm water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG210103 Owner -Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Inspection Type : Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine
1f Inspection Summary:
I reviewed all NCG21 analytical data entered into Google Docs. ARO has 39 NCG21 facilities entered, only two have sent
any data and those two are listed as "No Flow" or "NU. So, no data for ARID has been entered for this NCG permit. I
decided to contact my facilities to see if they were aware of the current permits analytical monitoring requirements. The
facilities were still operating under the old permit monitoring requirements doing qualitative only. I informed all facilities in
Caldwell County that hold a NCG21 permit that analytical monitoring was now required twice a year and they needed to get
a set of samples by the end of June 2010.
Granite Hardwoods has not performed analytical monitoring. Jim Caldwell will perform sampling by end of June and submit
results to me. Site is a lumber yard and does have a kiln for drying.
Page: 2

I
Permit: NCG210103
Inspection Date: 06107/2010
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
inspection Type : Stormwater
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: see summarV
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
❑ E ❑ ❑
Page: 3

Michaet F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2008
Richard Buchanan
Granite Hardwoods'Inc
PO Box 226
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Granite_Hardwoods Incorporated
COC Number NCG210103
Caldwell 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 II 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 11 Section B — For permittees wit1f 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 II 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.
ne
NoSthCarolina
Alairrra!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recydedll0°% Post Consumer Paper

NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Permit Number NGG210103
Page.2
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, nor does it relieve
the perrnittee 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 eEcl of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
7 s-she�ille Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210103
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,
Granite Hardwoods nc1
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A�
GraniteLFalls
Caldwell County
_— - _ _._- . w..
to receiving waters designated as Hayes=Mill C"reek, a class WS-1V B stream in the Catdwba River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, ^ and other conditions set forth in Parts i, 11,
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

I � 'ri4Tn da►.��i-:=�:..rr�s„',;�ssrr:•i; iR:.; :�
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resouices
Cry � Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
August 28, 2006
Mr. Jim Caldwell
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
PO Box 226
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Stormwater Permit
Status: Compliant
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
Permit Number NCG210103
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Stormwater Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on August 23, 2006 by Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility
was found to be in compliance with permit NCG210103.
. 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,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
CC' Danny Smith, NPS Assistance & Compliance Oversight
Wanda Frazier - ARO
ARO - Stormwater Compliance Files
Central Files
NoilhCarolina
,11rrtirrall1l
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmentaf Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, O.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 tSl 2 �_j 31 NCG210103 111 12I 06/05/23 17 18l Wt 191 51 20E
U t I�
Remarks
211 1 1 1 L l_ 1_ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 LL1 1."1_ 11 1 1_111_ 1. 1 .J 111 -jJs
inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ----- —------------------ Reserved --------------- ---
671 1.0 1 69 70 j 3 71 U 72 i N{ 73 [ 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PM 06/08/23
03/05/01
Granite Hardwoods incorporated
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Dale
Hwy 321 A
Granite Falls NC 28630
02:50 PM 06/08/23
08/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Officialf itlelPhono and Fax Number
Contacted
Jim Caldwell,PO Box 226 Granite Falls NC
28630//828-396-3395/8283968182 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARC WQ//020-296-4500 Ext.4662/
It
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Offic hone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3550-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPOES yr/molday Inspection Type
3I 14CG210103 f11 12�- 06/08/23 17 181V,I
Section ©: 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 an excellent Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and site map. The time you spent during
the inspection and plant tour was greatly appreciated.
Page # 2

K4ichael F. Easley, Governor
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March 31, 2006
Granite Hardwoods Inc
PO Box 226
Granite Falls„NC 28630
Subject: General Stormwater Permit Inspections
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Permit No. NCG210103
Caldwell County
Dear Sir or Madam:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretw-y
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. 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
permit. 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: htlp://it,tit,lv.ncit)atet,giiality.org/str/Fornis_Doczrments.htnz#stornilvaterGP.
If you have any questions, please contact me in the Asheville Regional Office at [phone].
cc: NPS Compliance & Assistance Oversight Unit
SWP-Central Files
ARO Files
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
ow
Npr hCarolina
Aittrrallf
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 ULS. Hwy 70
Internet: httpaAvwr.ncwaterquality.or9!
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

W A "` Michael F. Easley, Governor
_O�� R4G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
co r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
o �
April 28, 2003
Jim Caldwell
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
PO Box 226
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
COC Number NCG210103
Caldwell 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.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 !Nail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] 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. NCG210103
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,
Granite Hardwoods Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
Hwy 321 A
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Hayes Mill Creek, a class WS-IV B 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

�Ap � Michael F. Easley, Governor
William & Ross Jr-, Secretary
G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
co rAlan W: Klimek, P-E., Director
0 � Division of Water Quality
September 4. 2002
RICHARD W BUCHANAN
GRANITE HARDWOODS INCORPORATED
110 BOX 226 HWY 321 A
GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630
Suhject: NPDES Stormwatcr Permit Coverage Renewal
Granite Hardwoods Incorhorrted
CCIC Number nc,210103
Caldwell County
Bear Pertnittee:
Your facility is CurrCr►tly covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG210000. This permit expires
on March 31. 2003. The Division stal-f iS currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by early spring of 2t103. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would he CligihlC For
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your corttinuCd coverage under the general permit, you roust apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) For rcnc%val of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we arc informing you in
advance that your permit coverage will he expirm'g. Enclosed you will l'ind a Per►nit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must he completed and returned by October 2, 2002 in corder to assure;
continued covura�,c under the cncral permit. Due to stall and budget constraints, letters confirming our receipt of
the completed application will not be sent.
® failure to request renewal within the time period specified, n►ay result in a civil assessment of at least $250,00,
Laroer penalties may he assessed dCpCnding on the delinquency of the request, Discharge of storrnwater from your
facility without coverage under a v4d_stonnwater NPDES permit would cnnstitutc it violation of NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in "assessmettS of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal lepslaiion has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the; i I categories of "storm water discharges asSociated with industrial activity." (CNCCpt
construction activitiCS). If you feel your I-�Wility ctm certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facility industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply I01 the no expoSurc Cxclusion. For addilional
information contact the Central Oflice Siormwaler Staff member listed below or check the Stonnwater S-, General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://li2o.err,state.nc,us/str/Stormw iter.litml
I f the Sub
jec[ stormwatCr discharge to waters of the state has been lenninuted. please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailin, instructions are lis[Cd on the hnuom of the form. You will he notified when the
rescission process has been compleled.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procCduros please contact .dim Reid of the Asheville
Rc�Jonal Office at 828-251-6208 or Bill Mills of the Central Ol"fice Storinwater Unit at (919) 73 i-5083, cxt. 548
Sincerely.
BradlCy Bennett. Supervisor
Stormwatcr and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwatcr and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Oi,fice ©���
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748

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
RICHARD W BUCHANAN
GRANITE HARDWOODS INC
PO BOX 226 HIGHWAY 321 A
GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG210103
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
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In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the General Permit
NCG040000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the General Permit
NCG210000 which is anew General Permit to cover most of the Timber Products Industry. You
have now been given coverage under NCG210000 and your coverage under NCG040000 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:
s 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 NCG040000 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]. 15
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Sincerely,
bCnet
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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. NCG210103
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
GRANITE HARDWOODS INC
is herby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
HIGHWAY 321 A
GRANITE FALLS, NC
CALDWELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Hays Mill Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, 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

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
RICHARD W BUCHANAN
GRANITE HARDWOODS INC
PO BOX 226 HIGHWAY 321 A
GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG210103
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
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ID E N R
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the General Permit
NCG040000, 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 NCG040000 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 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 NCG040000 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,
t5
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG210103
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
GRANITE HARDWOODS INC
is herby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
HIGHWAY 321 A
GRANITE FALLS, NC
CALDWELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Hays Mill Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
II,11I 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
f or A Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authorization of the Environmental Management Comrnission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
March 26, 1993
Richard W. Buchanan
P O Box 226
Highway 321 A
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO40000
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
COC NCGO40103
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 7, 1992, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state -
NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management 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 Environmental Management 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.
Polludon Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Steve Ulmer at telephone
number 919/733-5083.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coffee H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Acting Director

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
US 321 A
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Hayes Mill Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, I1,1II
and IV of General Permit No. NCG040000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective March 26, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 26, 1993.
Qriginal Signsd BY
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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STORM WATER POLLUTION
TRAINING
Spill Prevention and Response:
• Identify potential spill areas and drainage routes, including information on any past
spills and causes.
• Report spills to appropriate individuals, without penalty
• Specify material handling procedures and storage requirements.
• Implement spill response procedures.
• Identify spill response trained personnel to employees for first responder awareness.
Good Housekeeping:
• Require regular sweeping and vacuuming.
• Promptly clean up spilled materials to prevent polluted runoff.
• Identify places where brooms, vacuums, sorbents, foams, neutralizing agents, and
other good housekeeping and spill response equipment are located.
• Discuss updated procedures and report on the progress of practicing good
housekeeping at every meeting.
• Provide instruction on securing drums and containers and frequently checking for
leaks and spill.
• Outline a regular schedule (inspection) for housekeeping activities to allow you to
determine that the job is being done.
Material Management Practices:
• Neatly organize materials for storage (i.e.-chemical drum storage, equipment storage
and oil storage shed).
• Identify all toxic and hazardous substances stored and handled on -site.
• Discuss handling procedures for these materials.
• Discuss proper drum labeling (new and empty drums).
• Discuss how to read MSDS sheets.
• Make sure employees know where MSDS's are kept in their department.

Permit No. NCG210000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGZ10000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
For establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing:
Lumber and Wood Products
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, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or
operators, hereinafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the
surface waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges to surface
waters in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to:
♦ All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with establishments
primarily engaged in activities classified as Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture [Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) 24], including Wood Chip Mills;
♦ Stormwater point source discharges from like industrial activities deemed by The Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) to be similar to these operations in the process, or the discharges, or the exposure of
raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, products, or waste products.
Except upon DWQ determination of similarity as provided immediately above, the following
activities and associated discharges are excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
♦ Establishments primarily engaged in: Logging [SIC 24111; or manufacturing Wood Kitchen Cabinets
[SIC 2434]; or Wood Preserving [SIC 24911.
The General Permit shall become effective on August 1, 2013.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day July 31, 2013.
01joinal signed by MttMatthews
for Thomas A. Reeder, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCG210000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: General Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
PART 11MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
Section A:
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B:
Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Section C:
Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section D:
On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
11.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
12.
Duty to Reapply
Section B: General Conditions
1. General Permit Expiration
2. Transfers
3. When an Individual Permit May be Required
4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
S. Signatory Requirements
6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination

Permit No. NCG210000
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
8. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
S.
Representative Outfall
6.
Records Retention
7.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
S.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Spills
8.
Bypass
9.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
10.
Other Noncompliance
11.
Other Information
PART 1V DEFINITIONS
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Permit No. NCG210000
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE
All persons desiring to have facilities covered by this General Permit must register with the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (N01) and applicable fees. The N01 shall be
submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any point source discharge of stormwater
associated with industrial activity to the surface waters of the state.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 1SA NCAC 2H
.0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual permit should
be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES permit
until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an activity
covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may request
that the individual permit be revoked and coverage tinder this General Permit be provided.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40
CFR §122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater
discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure Exclusion
must submita No Exposure Certification Notice of Intent (NO[) form to the Division; must receive
approval by the Division; must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to discharge
under a valid NPDES stormwater permit; and must recertify the No Exposure Exclusion annually.
Any facility may apply for new or continued coverage under this permit until a Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) for pollutants for stormwater is established. A TMDL sets a pollutant -loading
limit that affects a watershed, or portion of a watershed, draining to a specific impaired water. For
discharges to watersheds affected by a TMDL, coverage under this permit may depend on the
facility demonstrating it does not have reasonable potential to violate applicable water
quality standards for those pollutants as a result of discharges. If DWQ determines that
discharges have reasonable potential to cause water quality standard violations, the facility shall
apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration date of this General Permit. Once
that individual permit is effective, the facility will no longer have coverage under this General
Permit. Note that the permittee must identify impaired waters (scheduled for TMDL development)
and waters already subject to a TMDL in the Site Overview, as outlined in the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan, Part 11, Section A. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/willpslrntuItmdl.
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Permit No. NCG210000
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina, or separate storm sewer system, which has
been treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this General Permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
Water Quality Standards. This General Permit does not authorize discharges which have been
determined by the Division of Water Quality to be wastewater discharges. _
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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Permit No. NCG210000
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The
SPPP shall be maintained on site unless exempted from this requirement by the Division. The SPPP
is public information in accordance with Part I11, Standard Conditions, Section E, paragraph 3 of this
permit. The SPPP shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
1. Site Overview. The Site Overview shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources that may be expected to contribute to contamination of stormwater
discharges. The Site Overview shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map),
showing the facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters; the
name of the receiving waters to which the stormwater outfalls discharge, or if the discharge
is to a municipal separate storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the
ultimate receiving waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the points of stormwater
discharge associated with industrial activity. The general location map (or alternatively the
site map) shall identify whether any receiving waters are impaired (on the state's 303 (d)
list of impaired waters) or if the site is located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been
established, and what the parameters of concern are.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor
process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and waste disposal
practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants that could be expected to be
present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn at a scale sufficient to clearly depict: the site property boundary; the
stormwater discharge outfalls; all on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands;
industrial activity areas (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas,
loading and unloading areas, and haul roads); site topography and finished grade; all
drainage features and structures; drainage area boundaries and total contributing area for
each outfall; direction of flow in each drainage area; industrial activities occurring in each
drainage area; buildings; stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs); and impervious
surfaces. The site map must indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is
impervious, and the site map must include a graphic scale indication and north arrow.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants during the previous three (3) years and
any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater
outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. The
certification statement will be signed in accordance with the requirements found in Part ill,
Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5.
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2. Stormwater Management Strategy. The Stormwater Management Strategy shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the stormwater exposure of significant materials, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The Stormwater Management Strategy, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the
methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of
materials and processes to rainfall and run-on flows. Wherever practical, the permittee
shall prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and manufacturing
or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not practical, this review
shall document the feasibility of diverting the Stormwater run-on away from areas of
potential contamination. -
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is required
for: bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any amount of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water
priority chemicals; and storage in any amount of hazardous substangu, in order to prevent
leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. A table or summary of all such
tanks and stored materials and their associated secondary containment areas shall be
maintained. If the secondary containment devices are connected to stormwater conveyance
systems, the connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or other similar
devices, which shall be secured closed with a locking mechanism. Any stormwater that
accumulates in the containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color,
foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the
accumulated Stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by any material. Records documenting the individual making the
observation, the description of the accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the
release shall be kept for a period of five (5) years. For facilities subject to a federal oil Spill
Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), any portion of the SPCC plan fully
compliant with the requirements of this permit may be used to demonstrate compliance
with this permit.
(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management Practices
(BMPs) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on
the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants
to stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater
discharges. The BMP Summary shall include a written record of the specific rationale for
installation and implementation of the selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be
reviewed and updated annually.
Spill Prevention and Response Procedures. The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
(SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRP shall be
identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated by each individual
acknowledging their responsibilities for the procedures. A responsible person shall be on -site
at all times during facility operations that have increased potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff through spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP
must be site stormwater specific. Therefore, an oil Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure plan (SPCC) may be a component of the SPRP, but may not be sufficient to
completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common elements of the SPCC
with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
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4.' Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative maintenance
and good housekeeping program shall be developed and implemented. The program shall
address all stormwater control systems (if applicable), stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site
and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including material storage
areas, material handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and
haul roads), all drainage features and structures, and existing structural BMPs. The program
shall establish schedules of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping activities of
stormwater control systems, as well as facility equipment, facility areas, and facility systems
that present a potential for stormwater exposure or stormwater pollution where not already
addressed under another element of the SPPP. Inspection of material handling areas and,
regular cleaning schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program. Timely
compliance with the established schedules for inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping
shall be recorded and maintained in the SPPP.
Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part
of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-
annual schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to June), and once during the
second half (July to December), with at least 60 days separating inspection dates (unless
performed more frequently than semi-annually). These facility inspections are different from,
and in addition to, the stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring at the outfalls required
in Part If B, C, and D of this permit.
6. Employee Training. Training programs shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and
cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have
the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. The annual training shall be documented by
the signature and printed or typed name of each employee trained.
7. Responsible Party. The SPPP shall identify a specific position or positions responsible for the
overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the SPPP. Responsibilities
for all components of the SPPP shall be documented and position assignments provided.
8. SPPP Amendment and Annual Update. All aspects of the SPPP shall be reviewed on an annual
basis. The permittee shall amend the SPPP whenever there is a change in design, construction,
operation, site drainage, maintenance, or configuration of the physical features which may have
a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. The annual
update shall include at a minimum:
(a) an updated list ofsignificant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three (3)
years, or the notation that no spills have occurred (element of the Site Overview);
(b) a written re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the
presence of non-stormwater discharges (element of the Site Overview);
(c) a documented re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the on -site stormwater BMPs (BMP
Summary element of the Stormwater Management Strategy).
(d) a review and comparison of sample analytical data to benchmark values (if applicable)
over the past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status. The
permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report (DMR)
form, available from the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website (See 'Monitoring
Farms' here: httl2:/lportal.ncdenr.org/web/1r/npdes-stormwater).
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The Director may notify the permittee when the SPPP does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit
a time schedule to the Director for modifying the SPPP to meet minimum requirements. The
permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part 111, Standard
Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes have been made.
9. SPPP Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan and all appropriate BMPs consistent with the provisions of this permit, in order to control
contaminants entering surface waters via stormwater. Implementation of the SPPP shall
include documentation of all monitoring, measurements, inspections, maintenance activities,
and training provided to employees, including the log of the sampling data and of actions taken
to implement BMPs associated with the industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance
activities. Such documentation shall be kept on -site for a period of five (5) years and made
available to the Director or the Director's authorized representative immediately upon request.
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A facility that retains exposed accumulations (either exposed to incident precipitation or exposed
to stormwater run on) of sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch, or other similarly sized material on site
for more than seven (7) days is required to monitor and report all the site stormwater discharges
for the parameters in Table 1.
The permittee may petition the DWQ Regional Office Surface Water Protection Supervisor to be excused from
the required monitoring:
a) upon a DWQ Compliance Evaluation Inspection, and;
b) on the basis that DWQ concludes that taken as a whole, site -wide conditions support the
assessment of very limited risk of stormwater pollution from the site.
c) Among any other factors deemed relevant in his or her own considerations, the Regional Office
Supervisor shall consider whether the amount of accumulated exposed materials may be deemed
de minimis with respect to the potential to generate stormwater runoff pollutants. Given that all site
conditions may be relevant to the determination of what constitutes a de minimis amount, such
determinations shall be made on a 'case -by -case basis', and shall not be assumed to be generally, or
specifically, transferrable to any other permitted site, regardless of superficial similarities.
d) The Regional Office Supervisor will communicate any such determination in writing, and shall state
any qualifying conditions for the permittee's continuing release from monitoring. DWQ's release
letter may remain in effect through subsequent reissued versions of this permit, unless the release
letter provides for other conditions or duration.
e) If released from monitoring, the permittee rnust still continue to submit semi-annual Discharge
Monitoring Reports, with the notation: "Released from Monitoring by DWQ Regional Office."
If at any time there are changes to DWQ's initial site assessment, or to the initial site operating
circumstances, the permittee must immediately begin analytical monitoring and reporting in accordance
with Tables 1 and 2, and must immediately inform the DWQ Regional Office that analytical monitoring has
been instituted.
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Table 1 Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Fre uenc 1
Sample
Type2
Sample
Location3
Chemical Oxygen Demand
m L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
m L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfall4
inches
semi-annual
Rain gauge
-
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt'nionthly sampling)
during a measureable storm event, until either another permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is
revoked or rescinded. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this permitting cycle. If
the facility is monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or Three response actions under the previous General
Permit, the facility should continue a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule.
2 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative
outfall status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the DWQ letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4 For each sampled measureable storm event, the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge
reading must be recorded. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local rain gauge
reading may be substituted for an on -site reading.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a measureable storm event at each
stormwater discharge outfall (SDO].
A measurable storm event is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted
site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-
hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is
representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee obtains
approval from the local DWQ Regional Office. See Definitions.
A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sample dates unless monthly
monitoring has been instituted under other requirements of this permit.
The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified in
Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the
SPPP and recorded on the DMR. Sampling is not required outside of the facility's normal operating
hours.
Failure to monitor and report semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring
monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge"
from an outfall or inability to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a
monitoring period, for example, does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly
reported.
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Table 2 Monitoring Schedule
Monitoring
Sample
Start
End
Year 1 - Period 1
1
August 1, 2013
December 31, 2013
Year 1- Period 2
2
January 1, 2014
June 30, 2014
Year 2 - Period 1
3
July 1, 2014
December 31, 2014
Year 2- Period 2
4
January 1, 2015
June 30, 2015
Year 3 - Period 1
5
July 1, 2015
December 31, 2015
Year 3 - Period 2
6
January 1, 2016
June 30, 2016
Year 4 - Period 1
7
July 1, 2016
December 31, 2016
Year 4 - Period 2
8
January 1, 2017
June 30, 2017
Year 5 - Period 1
9
July 1, 2017
December 31, 2017
Year 5 - Period 2
10
January 1, 2018
July 31, 2018
Footnotes:
1 Maintain semi-annual monitoring and reporting during permit renewal process unless other
provisions of this permit prompt monthly sampling.
2 if no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must submit a monitoring report
indicating "No Flow" or "No Discharge" within 30 days of the end of the sampling period.
The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the monitoring period (See Part
III E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee
shall use the analytical results from the first sample with valid results within the monitoring period.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 3. The benchmark
values in Table 3 are not permit limits, but should be used as guidelines for implementation of the
permittee's SPPP. Exceedances of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring and
reporting, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See descriptions of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier
Three response actions below. In the event that the Division releases the permittee from continued
monthly monitoring and reporting under Tier Two or Tier Three, DWQ's release letter may remain in
effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit, unless the release letter provides for other
conditions or duration.
Table 3 Benchmark Values for Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Dischar a Characteristics
Benchmark Value
Chemical Oxygen Demand
120 m L
Total Suspended Solids
100 m L
Total Suspended Solids HQW, ORW, Trout (Tr), and PNA waters
50 m L
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Tier One
If: The first valid samnline results are above a benchmark value for anv parameter at anv outfall
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving
sampling results.
2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedence.
3. Identify potential and select the specific: source controls, operational controls, or physical
improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of concern.
4. Implement the selected actions within two months of the inspection.
5. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the SPPP. Include the date and value of the benchmark
exceedence, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected actions, and the
date the selected actions were implemented.
6. Note: Benchmark exceedances for a different parameter separately trigger the several tiered response
requirements.
Tier Two
If: The first valid sampling results from two consecutive monitoring periods are above the benchmark values
for any specific parameter at a specific discharge outfall; _
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Repeat all the required actions outlined above in Tier One.
2. Immediately institute monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters at every outfall where a
sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive samples. Monthly (analytical and
qualitative) monitoring and reporting shall continue until three consecutive sample results are below
the benchmark values.
3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit a monthly
monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements.
4. Alternatively, in lieu of steps 2 and 3, the permittee may, after two consecutive exceedances, exercise
the option of contacting the DWQ Regional Office Supervisor as provided below in Tier Three. The
Regional Office Supervisor may direct the response actions on the part of the permittee as provided in
Tier Three, including reduced or additional sampling parameters or frequency.
S. Maintain a record of the Tier Two response in the SPPP.
6. Continue Tier Two response obligations throughout the permit COC renewal process.
Tier Three
If the valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods exceed the benchmark value for
any specific parameter at any specific outfall on four occasions, the permittee shall notify the DWQ
Regional Office Supervisor in writing within 30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical results. DWQ
may bur is not limited to:
• require the permittee to revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring and reporting frequency for
some or all parameters required herein, including requiring sampling of additional or substitute
parameters;
• rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the permittee apply for an
individual stormwater discharge permit;
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize impacts
on receiving waters;
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion; or
• require the permittee to continue Tier Three obligations through the permit COC renewal process,
and possibly into the next permit cycle.
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Permit No. NCG210000
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
All facilities covered by this permit must perform Qualitative Monitoring. The purpose of
qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the SPPP and to assess new sources of
stormwater pollution. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls must be performed during a
measurable storm event.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall associated with
industrial activity regardless of representative outfall status. Qualitative monitoring shall be
performed semi-annually as specified in Table 4, and during required analytical monitoring events if
applicable (unless the permittee is required to perform further qualitative sampling per the
Qualitative Monitoring Response below). Inability to sample because of adverse weather
conditions must be documented in the SPPP and recorded on the DMR (see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Only SDOs discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity must be
monitored (See Definitions).
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the discovery.
This documentation will be maintained with the SPPP.
Table 4 Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Characteristics
Frequency'
Monitoring
Location2
Color-
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution
Serni-Annual
SDO
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly
sampling) during a measureable storm event. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods. The
permittee must continue qualitative monitoring throughout the permit renewal process.
2 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall
(SDO) associated with industrial activity, regardless of representative outfall status (ROS).
A minimum of 60 days must separate monitoring dates, unless additional sampling has been
instituted as part of other analytical monitoring requirements in this permit.
If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates that existing stormwater BMPs are ineffective, or that
significant stormwater contamination is present, the permittee shall investigate potential causes, evaluate
the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those corrective actions within 60 days, per the
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Qualitative Monitoring Response, below. A written record of the permittee's investigation, evaluation,
and response actions shall be kept in the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring Response
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating SPPP effectiveness, assessing new sources of
stormwater pollution, and prompting the permittee's response to pollution. If the permittee
repeatedly fails to respond effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if
the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation, DWQ may but is not
limited to:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease monitoring frequency for some or
all parameters (analytical or qualitative);
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize
impacts on receiving waters; or
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities that have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil and hydraulic oil per month, combined, when averaged over the
calendar year shall perform analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 5. All analytical
monitoring shall be performed during a measureable storm event at all stormwater discharge
outfalls (SDOs) that discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance areas.
Table 5 Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Fre uenc 1
Sample
TypeZ
Sample
Location3
Non -Polar Oil & Grease by
EPA Method 1664 SGT-HEM
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
_mgLL
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfal14
inches
semi-annual
Rain gauge
New Motor Oil Usage
allons month
semi-annual
I Estimate
-
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly
sampling) during a measureable storm event, until either another permit is issued for this facility or
until this permit is revolted or rescinded. If the facility is monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or
Three response actions under the previous General Permit, the facility should continue a monthly
monitoring and reporting schedule.
Z Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
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3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater, runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur, unless representative outfall
status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4 For each sampled measureable storm event, the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain
gauge reading must be recorded. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local
rain gauge reading may be substituted for an on -site reading.
The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified in
Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the
SPPP and recorded on the DMR. Sampling is not required outside of the facility's normal operating
hours. -
Failure to monitor and report semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring
monthly monitoring for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge" from an outfall
or inability to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a monitoring period,
for example, does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly reported.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 6. Exceedances of
benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase
record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See
descriptions of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three response actions in Part 11 Section B above. In the
event that the Division releases the permittee from continued monthly monitoring under Tier Two or
Tier Three, DWQ's release letter may remain in effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit,
unless the release letter provides for other conditions or duration.
The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the monitoring period (See Part
III E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee
shall use the analytical results from the first sample with valid results within the monitoring period.
Table 6 Benchmark Values for On -Site Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Activities
Discharge Characteristics
Benchmark Values
Non -Polar Oil & Grease by
EPA Method 1664 SGT-HEM
15 mg/L
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
100 m L
TSS (ORW, HQW, Trout jr), and PNA waters
50 m L
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Colu lip anct: Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for Stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the .
effective date of the Certificate of Coverage and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit, shall be
accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of
the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as
specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph Z(b) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to
the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
Existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this General Permit:
All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit (except new SPPP
elements in this permit renewal) shall become effective immediately upon issuance of the
Certificate of Coverage. New elements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.for this permit
renewal shall be developed and implemented within 6 months of the effective date of this general
permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part 11,
Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges
from the operation of the industrial activity.
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the general permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of
the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued
under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under
sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per
day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2))
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a
permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment
program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $2S,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or
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both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be
subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
3 years, or both. In the case of second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a
person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act,
or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued tinder
section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in
imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of
not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a
second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be
subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and
can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against
any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements
of a permit. [forth Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section
301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.
Administrative penalties for Class 1 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the
maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class li
violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2)
and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)].
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in Part I11, Section C of this general permit regarding bypassing of stormwater
control facilities, nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6, or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance
may be temporarily suspended.
S. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or
may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
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6. Property Rights
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40
CFR 122.41(g)].
Severability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general permit, or the
application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit, shall
not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a,reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the general permit issued pursuant to this general
permit or to determine compliance with this general permit The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this general permit
[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
Penalties for Tamperine
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this general permit
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by
imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. if a conviction of a person is For
a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a
fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or
both [40 CFR 122,41],
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
11. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This general permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
12. Duty to Reapply
Dischargers covered by this general permit need not submit a new Notice of Intent (NOI) or renewal
request unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew this general permit,
the permittee will be notified to submit an application for an individual permit [15A NCAC 02H
.0127(e)].
SECTION B: GENERAL, CONDITIONS
1. General Permit Expiration
General permits will be effective for a term not to exceed five years, at the end of which the Division
may renew them after all public notice requirements have been satisfied. If a general permit is
renewed, existing permittees do not need to submit a renewal request or pay a renewal fee unless
directed by the Division. New applicants seeking coverage under a renewed general permit must
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submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and obtain a Certificate of Coverage under the renewed
general permit [15A NCAC 02H .0127(e)].
2. _Transfers
This general permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval
from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in
accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage, or a minor modification, to
identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the
CWA [40 CFR 122.41(l)(3), 122.611 or state statute. The Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
3. When an Individual Permit Maybe Required
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a certificate of
coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit or an
alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this
paragraph. Cases where an individual permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b.. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics of
the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a general permit;
C. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general permit;
F. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources
is approved after the issuance of this general permit;
g. The Director determines at his or her own discretion that an individual permit is required.
4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of
this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual permit is issued to an
owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is automatically terminated on the effective
date of the individual permit.
Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permitting Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All Notices of Intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is
authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated
facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure
long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager
can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete
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and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate
procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the Permit
Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly
authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company.
(A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual
occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer
accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of
the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must
be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications
to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make
the Following certification [40 CFR 122,22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"l certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction orsupervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properlygother and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete.) am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations,"
6. General Permit Modification, ReyQcation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Permit Issuing Authority from reopening
and modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating the
general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H
.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et al.
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated for cause.
The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination
does not stay any general permit condition. The Certificate of Coverage shall expire when the
general permit is terminated.
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7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
Coverage under the general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.
The notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit
condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
S. Annul Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke coverage under the general
permit.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment
and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve
compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes
adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires
the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee
only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit [40
CFR 122.41(e)].
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
general permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass
unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed
in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during
normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
c. The permittee submitted notices as required tinder, Part 111, Section E of this general permit.
if the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may
approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume
and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a measureable
storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All
samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points as specified in this general permit shall not be changed
without notification to and approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
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Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the
permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The dates) analyses were performed;
d. The individuals) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
3. Flow M asurem n s
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to iNCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to
the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general permit
discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and
reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that
are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status.
If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is
granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced
number of outfal[s.
6. Records Retention
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be
maintained on -site. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
o all calibration and maintenance records,
o all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,
o copies of all reports required by this general permit,
o copies of all data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this general permit.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or Notice of Intent application. This period may be extended by
request of the Director at any time 140 CFR 122.41]. If this volume of records cannot be maintained
on -site, the documents must be made available to an inspector upon request as immediately as
possible.
Inspection and EntrX
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The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this general permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40
CFR 122.41(i)].
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitorine Report
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this general permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms provided by the Director. DMR forms are
available on the Division's website (htt ortal.ncdenr r Gv h lr n-stormwater).
Submittals shall be delivered to the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility
receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permittee is required
to submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end of the specified sampling period,
giving ail required information and indicating "NO FLOW" as per NCAC T15A 02B .0506.
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this general permit using
test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this general
permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall
be included in the data submitted on the DMR.
The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO Qualitative
Monitoring Report form provided by the Division and shall retain the completed forms on site.
Qualitative monitoring results should not be submitted to the Division, except upon DWQ's specific
requirement to do so. Qualitative Monitoring Report forms are available at the website above.
2. Submitting_Reports
Two signed copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall be submitted to:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
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imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6E or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under all
other applicable discharge permits and provide this information with the stormwater discharge
monitoring report
5. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the
permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged [40
CFR 122.41(1)]. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in
the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
7. Spills
The permittee shall report to the local DWQ Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part IV of this general permit. Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including:
any oil spill of 25 gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface
waters, any oil spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil
spill less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
8. Bypass
Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)1:
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of
an unanticipated bypass.
9. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances.
A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the
period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not
been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR
122.41(l)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section
if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
10. Other Noncompliance
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The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour reporting at
the time monitoring reports are submitted [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
11. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice of Intent to
be covered under this general permit, or submitted incorrect information in that Notice of Intent
application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40
CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
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PART IV DEFINITIONS
1.Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Adverse Weather
Adverse conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local
flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical.
When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the
permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying
storm event. Documentation of an adverse event (with date, time and written narrative) and the
rationale must be included with your SPPP records. Adverse weather does not exempt the permittee
from having to file a monitoring report in accordance with the sampling schedule. Adverse events
and failures to monitor must also be explained and reported on the relevant DMR.
3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This general permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
a. All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
b. Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
fleshings, water from footing drains, irrigation waters, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands.
c. Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training, or emergency shower or eye
wash as a result of use in the event of an emergency.
4. Best Manaeement Practices (BMPs
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may
take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found
at: htto://cfpub.ela.gov/nodes/stormwater/menuofbmpslindex.�;frn.
S. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility
including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the
facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above
ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above
ground storage containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage
capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies a general permit upon
issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage
under the general permit and is signed by the Director.
8. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq,
9. Division or DWO
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
10. Director
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Permit No. NCG210000
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
11. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
12, Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be analyzed (quantitatively
or qualitatively) must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
13. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
14, Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a
land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term
storage facility or a surface storage facility.
15. Measureable Storm Event
A storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site outfall. The previous
measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm interval may not
apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm
events during the sampling period, and obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office. Two
copies of this information and a written request letter shall be sent to the local DWQ Regional Office.
After authorization by the DWQ Regional Office, a written approval letter must be kept on site in the
permittee's SPPP.
16. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System WS41
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city
or town.
17. No Exposure
A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm
resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, or
runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material handling equipment
or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products,
or waste products. DWQ may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting
requirements only if a facility complies with the terms and conditions described in 40 CFR
§122.26(g).
18. Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's
notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
14. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality (see "Director" above).
20. P rrmittev
The owner or operator issued a Certificate of Coverage pursuant to this general permit.
21. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe,
ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be
discharged to waters of the state.
22. Representative Outfall Status
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Permit No. NCG210000
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
23. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus
sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storin event.
24, Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
b. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title l II of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
c. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title 111, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
d. Meets at least one of the following criteria:
i. Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on Table 11 (organic priority pollutants), Table
III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous substances);
ii. Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40 CFR
116.4; or
iii. Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
25. Severe Property Damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or
production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the
facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and
waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater
discharges.
27, Significant Spills
includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable
quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3and 40 CFR 117.3) or section
102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO
The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including
but not limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection
areas, from which stormwater Flows directly or indirectly into waters of the State of North Carolina.
29. Stormwater Runof€
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall
or as a result of snowmelt.
30. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and
which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial
site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in
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Permit No. NCG210000
40 CPR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded
from the NPDGS program.
31. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater
pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
32. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all seasons, for a
specific water body and pollutant. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found at httR//portal.ncdenr.org/weblwg/ sa Inito/tmdl.
33. Toxic Pollutan
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
34. Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations,
or airport deicing operations.
35. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water,
air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
36. 25-year. 24 hour Storm Event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once
in 25 years.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Technical Bulletin for General Stormwater Permit NCG210O00
Technical Bulletin for NCG210000, Volufne V Revised 811t2013 1
What activities are covered by this general permit?
NCG210000 allows stormwater discharges associated with establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
Timber Products [standard industrial classification (SIC) 241 and activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in
the process and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials. In 2011, the general
permit was modified to cover discharges from Wood Chip Mills, which were previously excluded.
Excluded: Wood Kitchen Cabinets [SIC 2434], Wood Preserving [SIC 2491], and Logging [SIC 2411.].
What are the key permit requirements?
> Implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) (Part 11, Section A).
> Provide secondary containment for all bulk storage of liquid materials (Part II, Section A, 2.(b)).
> Perform and document qualitative monitoring during a measurable storm event (Part 1I, Section Q.
> Perform analytical monitoring twice per year if storing exposed accumulations of sawdust; wood chips, bark,
mulch, or like materials on site for more than seven (7) days, and submit the results on the monitoring report
forms provided with the permit (Part 11, Section B).
What has changed since the last renewal?
Some of the major changes since the last renewal include:
> Refinements and clarifications to the SPPP requirements; refer to Part II, Section A.
> Provisions to allow permittees to petition the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor for relief from monitoring.,
> It should be easier for monitoring to take place during a measurable storm. event. (new term) rather than a
representatiue storm. event (old term); refer to Part II, Section B.
> The requirement for twice per year monitoring of pH has been eliminated; refer to Part I1, Section B.
> The TSS benchmark has been lowered to 50 mglL for discharges into some especially sensitive waters; refer to
Part 11, Section B.
> The tiered response structure has been modified to allow the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor to grant
relief from Tier Two monthly monitoring; refer to Part II, Section B.
What are BMPs and why are they important?
The SPPP should include `Best Management Practices" (BMPs) to control discharge of pollutants from a facility's
stormwater outfalls. BMPs include a variety of things that help minimize the potential for pollutants to get into
the stormwater draining from a facility. There are different types of BMPs:
Non-structural (practices or activities) BMPs include:
> Eliminating exposure of materials and equipment wherever possible by moving them to indoor locations.
> Practicing good housekeeping on -site. Handle and store materials at the facility in an orderly fashion.
> Exchanging hazardous materials for non -hazardous ones wherever possible.
> Establishing routine leak & maintenance checks to minimize chance of spills. Clean up spills immediately.
> Establishing bulk storage tank protocols that minimize the risk of spills during loading and unloading.
> Store used pallets and process waste dumpsters inside or under roof so water can't flow on or around them.
Structural (equipment or devices) BMPs include:
> Containment dikes around the loading areas of bull: liquid storage containers.
> Changing painting operations from liquid systems to powdered systems that do not generate solvent waste.
> Roofs and secondary containment around materials stored outside so that stormwater cannot contact them.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR GENERAL STORMWATER PERMIT NCG210000
Frequently Asked Questions
Could I be exempted from an
NPDES stormwater permit?
Possibly. A facility with industrial
activity subject to the NPDES
Stormwater regulations that elimi-
nates all potential stormwater expo-
sure may be eligible for a No Expo-
sure Exclusion from a permit. A
facility that meets this condition
may submit a No Exposure Certifi-
cation application (see our website
below).
What if I sell my business, or the
name changes?
This change is a minor modification
and requires the Director's action to
transfer permit coverage. Complete
the Name/Ownership Change Form
SWU-239, is available on our web -
site:
htti)://t)ortat.nedenr.org/web/Ir/npdes
-stormwater
Do I have to monitor all the
outfalls?
Yes. However, you may request
Representative Outfalf Status
(ROS). If approved, this status al-
lows analytical monitoring at fewer
outfalls. To request ROS, submit a
ROS Request Form SWU-ROS to the
DEMLR Regional Office. The form
is available on our website (see
above).
Asheville Office
Fayetteville Office
Mooresville Office
Raleigh Office
Online resources
Does a certified lab need to
analyze my samples?
Monitoring under all 1\zPDES per-
mits must be conducted in accor-
dance with test procedures ap-
proved under federal regulations in
40 CFR § 136. Labs certified by
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those procedures.
N.C. certification requirements do
not apply to stornuvater only dis-
charges, but data gathered under
an NPDES permit must conform to
federal. requirements. Using a cer-
tified lab is one way to ensure com-
pliance. A list of certified labs is
available at: http:/l
portal. ncdennorehvebhvgllablcertl
How big of a pile triggers
monitoring?
The permittee must perform ana-
lytical monitoring if the facility
stores exposed accumulations of
sawdust, wood chips, bark; mulch,
or similar materials for longer than
seven (7) days. The permit does
not specify a size threshold because
a large area covered in "small
mounds" could impact stormwater
as much as one large pile. If rea-
sonable judgment tells you there
are piles on site, monitoring is re-
quired unless that material is re-
moved within a week. Also, remov-
ing only the top portion of piles and
leaving significant amounts of the
material on the bottom does not
satisfy- the monitoring exemption.
Furthermore, in some cases
NCDENR may determine leachate
from such piles is a wastewater.
The facility should prevent dis-
charge of pile leachate as much as
possible.
Do I have to keep a record of
every little piece of sawdust to
prove I don't have to monitor?
No. However, if the facility "opts
out" of analytical monitoring be-
cause it removes piles within a
week's time, DWQ expects the facil-
ity to keep a record of when the ma-
terial was generated, and when and
how it was removed to demonstrate
short periods of storage.
If I'm sampling my discharge, do
I do qualitative monitoring at
the same time?
Yes.
Who can I call with questions?
Please contact Stormwater Permit-
ting Program staff at the office near-
est your location. Help is also avail-
able from the NCDENR's Division of
Environmental Assistance and Cus-
tomer Service at 1-877-623-6748.
[phone] Washington Office (2S2) 946-6481
[phone] Wilmington Office [phone]
[phone] Winston-Salem Office [phone]
[phone] Central Office [phone]
N.C. Stormwater Permitting Program http:llportal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/stormwater
N.C. Stormwater BMP Manual http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/bmp-manual
Permit Applications and Forms (downloads) http:llportal..ncdenr.orglweblir/npdes-stormwater
Interactive Permitting Map http:llportal.ncdenr.orglwebllrlswmaps#interactive_ Map
Map of Regional Offices htt :11 ortal.ncdenr.or Iweblw /home

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NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Forguidance on filling out this form, please visit: http_/Iportal.ncdenr.org/�veb/lr/npdes-stormwater/
Permit No.: N/C/�/�/_/_/�/�/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name. -
County: Phone No.
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event." However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event' is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor, etc,):
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
S. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4. 5
b. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Forguidance on filling out this form, please visit: httR://portai.ncdenr,org/web/lr/npdes-stormwater/
Permit No.: N/C/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name:
County: _
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Phone No.
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event." However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor, etc.):
4. Clarity, Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with Floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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Semi-annual Stormwater Discharge Monitoring Report
for North Carolina DEMLR General Permit No. NCG210000
Date submitted
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG21T T
FACILITY NAME
COUNTY
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES
LABORATORY Lab Cert. #t
Comments on sample collection or analysis:
SAMPLE COLLECTION YEAR
SAMPLE PERIOD ❑ Jan -June ❑ July -Dec
or ❑ Monthly' (month)
DISCHARGING TO CLASS ❑ORW ❑HQW ❑Trout ❑PNA
❑Zero -flow ❑Water Supply ❑SA
❑Other
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN ON THE REVERSE 4
Part A: Stormwater Benchmarks and Monitoring Results (Monitoring is required only if the facility stores exposed accumulations of sawdust, wood chips,
bark, mulch, or other similar material on site for longer than seven (7) days.)
No discharge this period?'
Outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected
fmo/dd/yr)
24-hour rainfall
amount,
Inches'
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Total Suspended Solids
Benchmarks ===>
-
120 mg/L
100 mg/L or 50 mg/L
1 Monthly sampling (instead of semi-annual) must begin with the second consecutive benchmark exceedance for the same parameter at the same outfall.
2 For sampling periods with no discharge at any single outfall, you most still submit this discharge monitoring report with a checkmark here.
3The total precipitation must be recorded using data from an on -site rain gauge. Unattended sites may be eligible for a waiver of the rain gauge requirement.
"See General Permit text, Table 3, identifying the especially sensitive receiving water classifications where the more protective benchmark applies.
Note: Results must be reported in numerical format. For example, do not report Below Detection Limit, BDL, <PQL, Non -detect, ND, or other similar non -
numerical format. When results are below the applicable limits, they must be reported in the format, "<XXm¢/L". where XX is the numerical value of the
detection limit, reporting limit, etc. in mg/L.
Note: If you report a sample value in excess of the benchmark, you must implement Tier 1, Tier 1, or Tier 3 responses. See General Permit text.
Permit Date: B/1/2013-7/31/2018 SWU-245, last revised 7/31/2013
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Part B: Vehicle Maintenance Area Monitoring Results: only for facilities averaging> 55 gal of new oil per month.
❑ No discharge this period?2
Outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected'
(mo/dd/yr)
24-hour rainfall
amount,
Inches'
Non -polar O&G by EPA
1664 (SGT-HEM)
Total Suspended Solids
Benchmarks ==-?
_
15 mg/L
100 mg/L or 50 mg/L4
Footnotes from Part A also apply to this Part B
Note: If you report a sample value in excess of the benchmark, you must implement Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 responses. See General Permit text.
FOR PART AND PART B MONITORING RESULTS:
• A BENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE TRIGGERS TiER 1 REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART II SECTION B.
+ 2 EXCEEDANCES IN A ROW FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT THE SAME OUTFALL TRIGGER TIER 2 REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART If SECTION B.
• TIER 3: HAS YOUR FACILITY HAD 4 OR MORE BENCHMARK EXCEEDENCES FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT ANYONE OUTFALL? YES ❑ NO
IF YES, HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE DEMLR REGIONAL OFFICE? YES NO
REGIONAL OFFICE CONTACT NAME:
Mail an original and one copy of this DMR, including all "No Discharge" reports, within 30 days of receipt of the lab results for at end of monitoring period
in the case of "No Discharge" reports) to:
Division of Water Quality
Attn: DWQCentral Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
YOU MUST SiGN THIS CERTIFICATION FOR ANY INFORMATION REPORTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
Permit Date: 8/1/2013.7/31/2018
(Date)
SWU-245, last revised 7/31/2013
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Semi-annual Stormwater Discharge Monitoring Report
for North Carolina DEMLR General Permit No. NCG210000
Date submitted
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG21_ _ _ _
FACILITY NAME
COUNTY
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES
LABORATORY Lab Cert. tt
Comments on sample collection or analysis:
SAMPLE COLLECTION YEAR
SAMPLE PERIOD ❑ Jan -June ❑ July -Dec
or ❑ Monthly' (month)
DISCHARGING TO CLASS ❑ORW ❑HQW ❑Trout ❑PNA
❑Zero -flow [:]waterSupply ❑SA
❑Other
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN ON THE REVERSE 4
Part A: Stormwater Benchmarks and Monitoring Results (Monitoring is required only if the facility stores exposed accumulations of sawdust, wood chips,
bark, mulch, or other similar material on site for longer than seven (7) days.)
No discharge this period?Z
outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected
(mo/dd/yr)
24-hour rainfall
amount,
inches'
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Total Suspended Solids
Benchmarks
120 mg/L
100 mg/L or 50 mg/L`
` Monthly sampling (instead of semi-annual) must begin with the second consecutive benchmark exceedance for the same parameter at the same outfall.
For sampling periods with no discharge at any single outfall, you must still submit this discharge monitoring report with a checkmark here.
3The total precipitation must be recorded using data from an on -site rain gauge. Unattended sites may be eligible for a waiver of the rain gauge requirement.
See General Permit text, Table 3, identifying the especially sensitive receiving water classifications where the more protective benchmark applies.
Note: Results must be reported in numerical format. For example, do not mp rt Below Detection Limit, BDL, <PQL, Non -detect, ND, or other similar non -
numerical format. When results are below the applicable limits, they must be reported in the format, "<XX m¢/L". where XX is the numerical value of the
detection limit, reporting limit, etc. in mg/L.
Note: if you report a sample value in excess of the benchmark, you must implement Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 responses. See General Permit text.
Permit Date:8/1/2013-7/31/2018 SWU-245, last revised 7/31/2013
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Part B: Vehicle Maintenance Area Monitoring Results: only for facilities averaging > 55 gal of new oil per month.
No discharge this period.
Outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected'
(mo/dd/yr)
24-hour rainfall
amount,
Inches'
Non-polarO&G by EPA
1664 {SGT-HEM)
Total Suspended Solids
Benchmarks
15 mg/L
100 rn /L or So mg/L'
Footnotes from Part A also apply to this Part S
Note: If you report a sample value in excess of the benchmark, you must implement Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 responses. See General Permit text.
FOR PART A AND PART B MONITORING RESULTS:
• A BENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE TRIGGERS TIER 1 REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART SI SECTION B.
• 2 EXCEEDANCES IN A ROW FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT THE SAME OUTFALL TRIGGER TIER 2 REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART It SECTION B.
TIER 3: HAS YOUR FACILITY HAD 4 OR MORE BENCHMARK EXCEEDENCES FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT ANY ONE OUTFALL? YES ❑ NO ❑
IF YES, HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE DFMLR REGIONAL OFFICE? YES ❑ NO ❑
REGIONAL OFFICE CONTACT NAME:
Mail an original and one coav of this DMR, includina all "No Discharge" reports. within 30 days of receipt of the lab results for at end of monitorina Period
in the case of "No Discharge" reports) to:
Division of Water Quality
Attn: DWQ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
YOU MUST SIGN THIS CERTIFICATION FOR ANY INFORMATION REPORTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
Permit Date: 8/1/2013-7/31/2018
(Date)
SWU-245, last revised 7/31/2013
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STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO)
ANNUAL SUMMARY DATA MONITORING REPORT (DMR) I SPPP Annual Update DATA REVIEW FORM
Calendar Year
Individual NPDES Permit No. NCSUUUUUU or
Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG❑❑❑❑❑❑
This monitoring report summary of the calendar year should be kepi on file on -site with the facility SPPP.
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number:
Total no. of SDOs monitored
Outfall No.
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)?
Yes ❑ No ❑
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year?
Yes ❑ No ❑
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency
❑
Received approval from DVVQ to reduce monitoring frequency
❑
Other
❑
Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities?
Yes ❑ No ❑
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Additional Outfall Attachment
Outfall No.
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No ❑
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Received approval from DWO to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
Other ❑
Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑ No ❑
Parameter.
Total
Rainfall,
inches
Benchmark N/A
Cate Sample ■
Collected,
mmlddlyy
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I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signature
Date
For questions, contact your local Regional Office:
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
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FAYETTEVILLE.REGIONAL_OFFICE
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2090 US Highway 70
225 Green Street
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Swannanoa NC 28778
Systel Building Suite 714
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Favetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
910 433-3300
RALEIGII_REGIONAL OFFICF,
NKA5111NC[Y I REGIONAL OFFiCF
943 Washington Square Mall.
NVIL,INilNG-l' RE .1, OFFICE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Washington, NC 27889
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
VINSrON-SALENIRECIONALOI-FICE
CENTRAL OFFICE
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh_ NC 27699-161716R�andenhame
'To preserve, protect
585 Waughtown Street
%Vinston-Salem, NC 27107
336 771-5000
[phone]
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SWU-264 - Generic Annual DMR
Last revised 5/17/2013