NCG210136_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20131118

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November 12, 2013
North Carolina DENR
Division of Water Quality
ATTENTION: Central Files .
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Duly Authorized Representative Request
Columbia Forest Products, Old Fort, North Carolina
NPDES Stormwater General Permit No.: NCG210136
To Whom It May Concern:
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This letter is to inform you that 1, Jeffery Wakefield, Plant Manager of Columbia Forest
Products located in Old Fort, North Carolina, give authorization to Mr. Larry Hartman,
Maintenance Manager, to have duly authorized signatory authority under Section B —
General Condition #5.b of NPDES Stormwater General Permit # NCG210136.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (828)
724-4191.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Wakefield
Plant Manager
Innovating
Responsibly.""
PO Box 1148
369 Columbia Carolina Road
Old Fort, NC 28762
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Michael 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
Jeffrey Wakefield
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
PO Box 1146
Old Fort, NC 28762
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Columbia Forest Plywood Produe
COC Number NCG210136
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG210000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit has been reissued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of stormwater General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater
discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all
the changes in the reissued permit.
The more significant changes to the General Permit include the following:
• Permit cover page, second paragraph — The General Permit now may cover activities that DWQ determines to be similar in
either the process, or in the exposed materials, to the Timber Products Industry.
• Part I Section A — A new provision that facilities draining to 303(d) listed waters, or in watersheds with an approved TMDL,
may not be eligible for continued coverage at the next renewal of the General Permit.
• Part I Section B second paragraph — A new clarification that the permit does not authorize discharges that DWQ determines
are wastewaters.
• Part II Section A — The required contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan have been expanded and clarified.
• Part 11 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 li Section B — For permittees with exposed piles, a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark
will trigger increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may direct
the permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control
measures.
• Part 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.
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NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Permit Number NCG210136
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This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, nor does it relieve
the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance,
order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Ken Pick el of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone]. .
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Rshr�" eville Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210136
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,
Colurribia forest Plywood Products
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Coiun bid orest Plywood=Produc
369 Columbia:Carolina Rd
Oid. Fort
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as CATAWBA=RIVER, a class C;Tr stream in the CatCat b River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 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

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RQG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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_ Division of Water Duality
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 15, 2006-1-
Mr. Ed Wicklander
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
PO Box 1148
Old Fort,- NC 28762
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Stormwater Inspection
Status: Compliant
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Permit No: NCG210136
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Wicklander:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Stormwater Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on September 6, 2006 by Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office. The
facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NCG210136.
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,
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Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Danny Smith, NPS Assistance & Compliance Oversight
Wanda Frazier - ARO
ARO - Stormwater Compliance Files
Central Files
Noii}tCarolina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C_ 20460
onne No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 2 151 31 NCG210136 111 121 06/09/06 117 181WI 191c1 201
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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)
03:00 Ay 06/09/06
03/OS/01
Columbia Forest Plywood eroduc
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
369 Columbia Carolina Rd
Old Fort NC 28762
05:30 AM 06/09/06
08/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)1Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/TitlelPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Ed Wicklander,PO Box 1148 Old Fort NC 28762//704-724-4191/828724908
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Storrs Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) AgencylOffrce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The following Stormwater permit requirements appeared to be compliant:
I. 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 that Mr. Marvin
Jones and Mr. Bill Presnell spent during the inspection and plant tour was greatly appreciated.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 31, 2006
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
369 Columbia Carolina Rd
Old Fort, NC 28762
Subject: General Stormwater Permit Inspections
Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
Permit No. NCG210136
McDowell County
Dear Sir or Madam:
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: http://wlvl>>.iiculatei•quality.org/vu/Forms_Docunients.htrn#starmwaterGP.
If you have any questions, please contact me in the Asheville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
cc: NPS Compliance & Assistance Oversight Unit
SWP-Central Files
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September 13, 2005
Mr. Marvin Jones, Plant Engineer
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
P.O. Box 1148
Old Fort, N.C. 28762
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
NPDES Permit NCO087076
McDowell County
Case Number LV-2005-0236
Dear Mr. Jones:
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission of the civil penalties levied against
Columbia Forest Plywood Products. Your request, will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled
enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result.
you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at [phone],
xtension 539.
Sincerely,
Robert Guerra, Western Region NPDES
Point Source Branch
Cc: Asheville Regional Office
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369 Columbia Carolina Road
P.O. Box 1148
Old Fort, NC 28762
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
Director Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Dear Mr. Klimek: DIV. OF WATER QUALITY
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
I request remission or mitigation of File number LV-2005-00236 for the reasons outlined below:
a) Up until August 2001, the log yard pond was under the general storm water permit. During
the comment phase of the new permit, Columbia Forest Products stated that we had no
data to determine whether we could -meet the TSS levels specified'in the permit. It
became obvious that since the discharges from the pond are due to storm water runoff
beyond our direct control, we cannot meet the required levels. After researching various
methods of -runoff -control, completing the design, budgeting the funds, and -contracting
construction, a secondary settling pond has been completed and put into service in
February 2005. Columbia Forest Products spent $70,000 to complete the secondary
settling pond.
b) In January, the log yard- pond- would -not be in operation, as it is only used-fi�om April to
October, and therefore would have been at the lowest possible level prior to the storm.
The discharge was purely due to rainfall. I cannot overstress the point. that CFP does not
control the discharge of the oriainal pond. it was normally a closed system and overflows
only during a storm event.
c) The discharge from the pond -is inadvertent and -only happens during heavy rainfall events
due to storm water overflowing the pond.
d) Immediately upon being assessed -the first ciVil'penalty, Columbia Forest Products began
investigating methods to abate and mitigate the occurrence of NOV's.
e) Finally, Columbia Forest Products strives to be a good corporate citizen and we believe
that the $800 penalties currently assessed, as well -as any pending penalties forTSS
violations, were better spent toward the construction of the solution. We have completed
our commitment to having the 25 year flood secondary containment pond constructed.
In closing, please remember that non -compliant discharges were not due to any action by
Columbia Forest Products. All discharges are the result of rainfall events that were previously
covered- under the general storm water permit. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and"
I look forward to the remission of this civil penalty.
nc ely,
arvin Jones, Pla Engineer
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JLV_..• ICATION FOR REMISSION RE- wST
D'WQ Case Number: LV-2005-0236 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: Columbia Forest Pl"vood Products
Permit No.: NCO087076 Amount Assessed: $800.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission, Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors inN.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
® violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
�( (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
.was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (Le_, explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROL,.f
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
COLUMBIA FOREST PLYWOOD PRODUCTS
PERMIT NO.: NCO087076
DEPARTN,_z1T OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2005-0236
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $800.00 for violations as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 15, 2005, the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the
above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The
undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the / day of 4111j L131 , 200.S-
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ATTACHMENT A
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
CASE NUMBER: LV-2005-0236
PERMIT, NCO087076 FACILITY: Columbia Forest Plywood Products COUNTY., McDowell REGION: Asheville
Limit Viol
MONITORING OUTFALL!
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED %OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$200.00 1.2005 001 Effluent RESlTSS
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45 116 157.78
Daify Maximum Exceeded
$500.00 1.2005 001 Effluent RES/TSS
01/31/05
Once per discharge
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30 116 286,67
Mon1lify Average Exceeded

ich t F. 4astey, Governor
i3liam b. Ross Jr., Secretary
or `d (� North Carolina Depao =n �ronrnent nd Naaural Reno s
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
-� Division of water Quality
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Asheville Regional Office
. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 19, 2005
Mr. Marvin Jones, Plant Engineer
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Post Office Box 1148
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Permit No. NCO087076
Permit No. NCG210136
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Jones:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspections conducted on August 11, 2005. Mr. Larry Frost and Mr. Keith Haynes of
the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspections. The
® facility was found to be in Compliance with permits NCG210136 and NC0087076.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. if you or your staff have any questions, please call Mr. Frost at (828) 296-
4658.
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Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
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EPA Washington, D.C. 2okts0
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES - yrlmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 U 31 _•3C-_1oi56 111 121 :i'_.rl:�:'il 17 18Lj ]9U 20U
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 f 1 1 III 11_1_ I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I III I I I I 11 1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Seif-Monitoring Evaluation Raying 81 CA - ------ ------------ Reserved-----------
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Section 8: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to PO7W, also include
Entry Timelbale
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
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Permit Expiration Date
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Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)liides(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OftsciaV17it(elPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Ed Wic1 laride L, PO Bc. : i14',l Old FOCI :1C
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments LAttach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) AgencyfOfcelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
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Since the laat J-n3p?ct1C.n by mr. F=C+SL the olant `la a. 7!--9azed the Z_2-- -1i L11? Sett inn _ -n•1� both it dezth d!1v
ai:ea.The design all_ hope -fully Peep clisc'.-iarcies duu to sto_m event; ro a m-4rim.im and aliow the =3lant Cho
oRDVZttui:.tjj to settle tiny warner oxior tC• f]15C.Yaa�g2. The plant hay a piunp C.n order GC ....^.a'. they may ;-ez er
water ffonl the S9ttli7Sy has:n to the ",•p'rav basin. The plan-, ha!; obvicunly plat. a ({::pat ftgal of
expe>,s55 arrd effort" into improving the: wet decki.ncl fi.0 Lv n.ttexn tc. the se: .Lint. pot.-d and keepi,no .as Fauch storm
water, as pozzible, away f7om the pord. -
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disehar,ge at the time of the inr%^ertion,
Thanks for al'.the time spent Faith the in!.L;aee'-o~s.
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2003
Ed Wicklander
Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
PO Box 1148 APR 3 ,
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Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit enewahl
Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
COC Number NCG210136
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG210000, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This
permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
® A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitative[ Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
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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. NCG210136
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,
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
369 Columbia Carolina Road
Old Fort
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River, a class C TR stream, in the Catawba
River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 111, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No, NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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ED WICKLANDER
COLUMBIA FOREST PLYWO(:)D PRODUC
PO BOX 1148
01-D FORT. NC 28762
Dear Permillee:
r Michael F, Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr-, Secretary
North Carolina Department 4. -nvironment and Natural Resources
September 4. 2002
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
SFN - o .u2
Subject: NPDES Slorniwwer Pcrnlit Coverage Renewal
Columbia Forest Plywood PFOLIUC
COC Number nc,,2101 i(i
McDowell County
Your facility is currently covered for storinwater discharge under General Permit NCG2I0( 00. This permit expires
ein March 31.. 2003, The Division staff is currently in the process ofrewriting-this permil and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by carly spring of-2003. Once Lite permit is reissued, your litcility would be e:liusihle for
continued coverage under the rcissucd permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit. you inust ripply to the Division of water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit covert«e. To make; this renewal process easier. we are informing you in
advance that your permit coverage will he expiring. Enclosed you will find a Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by October 2, 2002 in order to assure
continued covera-c under the g-encral permit. Due to staff and budget constraints- feuers confirming our receipt of
the completed application will not be sent.
Failure to request renewal within (lie time period specified, may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.(10.
Larger penalttcs may he assessed clepenling on lite delinquency of the request. Discharge ol'stormw tier from your
facility without coverage under a valid gormwaior NPDEIS permit WOUld constitute a violalion of NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10.000 per clay.
Please note that recent federal Icgishnion has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industriai
facilities in any of the I I categories of "storm w,iter discharges associated with industrial activity." (except
construction activities). If you feel your facility can cerlify a condition o1 "no exposure", i.e. the facility industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stornnvaler, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Off ice 5torntwater Staff rrteuribLr listed below or check the stormwaler & General
Permits Unit Web Site at littp://l12o.cnrsri[e.rtc.us/su/stornlwater.fitillI
If the subject stormwtuer discharge to waters of the state has been terminated. please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Forni. fNlaihng instructions are listed on the hollom of Elie farm- You will he notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
II' you have any questions re,*arding_ the permit renewal procedures please contact Jim Reid of the Asheville
Re-ional, C)Ifice at i32S-251-62US or Bill Mills of tlic Central 01-lice Storinwater Unit at (919) 733-50ti3, cxt. 54;4
Sincerely.
Bradley Benncu. Supervisor
Stormwater rind General Permits Unit
• cc: Central files
Stormwatcr and General Permits Unit Files
Ashevitle Regional Ot'lice
NCDENR
N C. Division of Water Cuality 1611 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
.Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thrope, Ph.D., Acting Director
CERTIFIED MAIL_
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ed Wicklander
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
PO Box 1148
Old Fort NC 28762
SUBJECT
Dear Permittee:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND N,4ruRAL RESOURCES
11/15/2001
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT
PERMIT NUMBER NCG210136
Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
McDowell COUNTY --z,>- ��'01.
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $80.00 for this year has not
been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under
the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1 a) and (1 b). Because this fee was not fully paid within
30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k)
(4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
®Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the
enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
- Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30)
days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a
'"`ritten petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
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Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or
payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
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Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, [phone].
Sincerely,
r ry. Thorpe, P.D.
cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
.Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 1, 1998
CURTIS KUEHN
COLUMBIA FOREST PLYWOOD PROD
P.O. Box 1148
OLD FORT, NC 28762
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG210136
Mcdowell County
Dear Permittee:
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In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the General Permit
NCGO40000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the General Permit
NCG210000 which is a new General Permit to cover most of the Timber Products Industry. You
have now been given coverage under NCG210000 and your coverage under NCGO40000 is hereby
terminated. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the stormwater general permit NCG210000.
■ A new Certificate of Coverage under general permit NCG210000.
■ A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit (both NCGO40000 and NCG210000). This form must be completed and returned to the
Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
■ Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
■ Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program which outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division of Water
Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
?
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, Nortli Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG210136
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,
COLUMBIA FOREST PLYWOOD PROD
is herby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
SR 1246
OLD FORT, NC
MCDOWELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, ID 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

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 26, 1993
Lewis E. Tyler
Columbia Forest Products, Inc.
2020 S.W. Fourth Ave., Suite 520
Portland, OR 97201
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO40000
Columbia Forest Products, Inc.
COC NCGO40136
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Tyler:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 14, 1993, 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.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Steve Ulmer at telephone number 919n33-
5083.
M
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-2I5.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Columbia Forest Products, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stor nwater from a facility located at
Columbia Forest Products, Inc.
SR 1246
Old Fort
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as Catawba Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in farts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO40000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective duly 26, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit
Signed this day July 26, 1993.
Ori�jnal signed BY
Coleen K Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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