NCG060042_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20190408

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Interim Director
Commonwealth Brands Inc.
Attn: Scott Townson
301 North Scales Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Permit No. NCG 060042
Commonwealth Brands
Rockingham County
Dear Permit Holder:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 8, 2019
On April 3, 2019, Brandon Wise, inspector with the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) — Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources met with
site contacts at the facility located at 301 North Scales Street in Reidsville, to conduct a
compliance inspection as part of the NCDEQ's goal to inspect all permitted sites. The inspection
consisted of review of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and each of its
components, review of the facility outfalls, as well as the review of the overall site conditions.
The compliance inspection was conducted to ensure all site practices and facilities are in
working order. The inspection was also conducted as assistance to Commonwealth Brands
should there be any questions about the permit NCG060042.
Permit:
This facility has General Stormwater Permit NCG240021 to discharge stormwater from
industrial activity associated with Tobacco Products [SIC 211 under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The permit was originally issued on May 14, 1.993 and
this version of the permit was issued on November 1, 2018 and will expire on May 31, 2021.
Records/Reports-
This facility is required to develop and maintain a SWPPP in accordance with Part II,
Section A of the permit. All qualitative and analytical monitoring records are required to be
maintained with the SWPPP for a minimum of five (5) years. Under this permit, analytical
monitoring is required under current operating procedures. The facility records are very well
organized and have all records dating back for 5 years. The SWPPP for this facility had been put
together prior to arriving on site. The SWPPP looked very good and contained all required
components. The facility is required to maintain employee training records in accordance with
Part 1I, Section A, Item 6 of the permit. All training records were available for review during the
inspection and they had been recently updated.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy. Mineral and land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road. Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
336,776,9800

Facility Site Review:
This facility operates as a tobacco products manufacturing center. The facility is
primarily a large grouping of warehouses where the majority of the industrial activity is
performed inside. There are multiple buildings on site connected by bridges and walkways. The
facility is slightly sloped with the majority of the facility draining to the western side. Multiple
catch basins can be seen throughout different areas of the facility. Two outfalls were observed as
curb inlets along North Scales Street, these outfalls were very well maintained and did not show
any sign of being disturbed by the public. Two more outfalls were located at the southern edge
of the facility at rip rap outfalls. These outfalls were maintained very well and showed no sign
of bad housekeeping. The overall housekeeping of the facility was very good for a facility of
this size. The majority of potential impacts are kept inside the facility with only small areas of
transfer located externally.
Effluent Receiving Waters:
Effluent from this facility drains into an unnamed tributary of Wolf Island Creek, class
"C" waters of the Roanoke River Basin.
Self-Monitorin Program:
This facility, is required to provide Qualitative and Analytical Monitoring twice annually.
The outfalls are maintained and monitoring records were observed during the inspection.
There are no comments about any with the issued permit. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact Brandon Wise at [phone] or
[e-mail].
ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
v
tsrana5Wwise
StorrAvater Specialist
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Enclosures: Inspection Report
cc: NCDEQ — DEMLR (WSRO) w/o enclosure
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office j 456 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
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oFwATE:c Permit Coverage
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Renewal Application Form
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate of Coverage Number
Stormwater General Permit NCG060000 NCG060042
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and make all
corrections/ additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
Owner Affiliation Information
Owner/Organization Name:
Owner Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
* Rescued Piermit wr71 be maikd to the owneraddress
Commonwealth Brands Inc
PO Box 2236
Reidsville, NC 27323
336-634-4456 Ext
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Facility/Permit Contact Information
Facility Name: Commonwealth Brans
Facility Physical Address: 301 N Scales St
Reidsville, NC 27320
Facility Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Discharge Information
ReoJving Stream:
Stream Class:
Basin:
Sub -Basin:
Number of Outfalls:
Wolf Island Creek
Roanoke River Basin
03-02-03
104 . i ") 2017
Impaired Waters/TMD!
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDE? Yes uNo❑ Don't Know
for information on these waters refer to http://h2o.enr,state.nc.us/suampaired Waters TMDL/
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete.and accurate.
Signature
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Print or type name of person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: SW General Permit Coverage Renewal
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center 27699-1617

IWWA
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
5 March 2013
Mr. Scott Townson, Facility Manager
Commonwealth Brands, Inc.
301 North Scales Street
P.O. Box 2236
Reidsville, NC 27323-2236
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG060000
Certificate of Coverage NCG060042
Commonwealth Brands, Inc. -- Reidsville Plant
Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Townson:
John E.,Skvarla, III
Secretary
Aana Taylor -Smith of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) at the subject facility on 4 March 2013. Your assistance and
cooperation during the inspection, as well as that of Mr. Ken Gusler, was greatly appreciated. An inspection
checklist is attached for your records and the inspection findings are summarized below.
The facility is located at 301 North Scales Street in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Stormwater related to industrial activity is discharged to the City of Reidsville's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4), this section of which ultimately discharges to Wolf Island Creek, which is'currently classified as
Class C waters in the Roanoke River Basin. This facility manufactures and packages cigarettes.
Documentation and Monitoring Review
The Stormwater Pollution. Prevention. Plan (SP3) is complete and current. It was last rewritten in May
2012 and will be due for another update in May 2013, as required in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 8 of the
permit. Your documentation of the reviews/updates is critical to demonstrating compliance with this
requirement.
Qualitative and analytical monitoring have been conducted and documented as required. The
Commonwealth Brands facility has four Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDOs) at which qualitative and analytical
monitoring are performed as required. All analytical monitoring results were within benchmark values and no
problems were encountered.
The previous inspection, performed in March 2009, revealed several discrepancies and issues with the
SP3 and Q/A monitoring. Ms. Taylor -Smith was pleased to find that not only had those problems been
addressed, but that Commonwealth Brands now exceeds expectations in terms of compliance. Additionally, the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 On,e�1, 1
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NoL,u�Caholina
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Commonwealth Brands
03/05/2013
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facility is currently certified for the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management, among other standards.
Commonwealth Brands' dedication to compliance is highly appreciated.
Facility Site Review
The facility is clean and well -maintained. All necessary secondary containment is implemented as
required. Outfalls 001, 002, 003, and 004 were inspected. The SDOs were clean, labeled, and well -maintained.
No evidence of erosion or instability at the SDOs was observed.
We appreciate your efforts to comply with the stormwater general permit, as well as the improvements
made to the facility's SP3 and practices since the last inspection. No additional response to this letter is
required. Please do not hesitate to contact Aana Taylor -Smith or me at [phone] if you have any questions
regarding the inspection or this letter.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
CC: Central Files w/attachments
WSRO/SWP w/attachments

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Compliance Inspection'Report
Permit: NCG060042 Effective: 12/01/12 Expiration: 10/31/17 Owner: Commonwealth Brands Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
County: Rockingham 301 N Scales St
Region: Winston-Salem
Reidsville NC 27320
Contact Person: Scott Townson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03104/2013 Entry Time: 10:15 AM Exit Time: 11:15 AM
PrimaryInspector: Aana Taylor -Smith Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing
Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG060042 Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Inspection Date: 03/W2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:,
Please refer to attached inspection letter.
Page: 2

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Permit: NCG060042 . Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Inspection Date: 03/04/2013 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?
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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 (SPRP)?
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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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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: No significant spills have occurred during the last 3 years. SP3 was very
thorough and well -kept.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? t! ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: No vehicle maintenance occurs on site.
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?. ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n ❑ ■ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non Stormwater) discharges? ®❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Outfalls were clearly labeled, clean, and well -maintained.
Page: 3

Permit: NCGO60042 Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc t P 15
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Inspection Date: 03/30/2009 . Inspection Type: Compiiance Evaluation +U-o I
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA NE
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Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Pian?
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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 in 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?,V//
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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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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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? !✓
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ✓
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? V-1
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Has.the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? .
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter
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? N'-�
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
µNA
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? `�
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ✓
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? N I14Y
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non Stormwater) discharges? V
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Page: 3

Compliance Inspection' Report
Permit: NCG060042- Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner:. Commonwealth Brands Inc,
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
County: Rockingham 301 N Scales St
Region: Winston-Salem
Reidsville NC 27320
Contact Person: Scott Townson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Scott Townson
Scott Townson
Certification:
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 03/3012009 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 1 1:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): W/b7 f� ZExt.2202
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing
Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant. ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG060042 Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Inspection pate: 03/30/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Page: 2

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Commonwealth Brands Inc
PO Box 2236
Reidsville, NC 27323
Dear Permittee:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
December 4, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
COC Number NCG060042
Rockingham County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under Stormwater General Permit NCG060000
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued General Permit. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October
15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage (COC)
• A copy of General Permit NCG060000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater, and it specifies your obligations for discharge
controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all the changes in the reissued permit. Your facility has six (6) months from the time of receipt of the
permit to update your current SPPP to reflect all new permit requirements.
The first sample period of your permit begins January 1, 2013. Your facility must sample a "measureable
storm event" beginning during the periods beginning January 1 and July 1 of every year (or, if applicable,
report "No Flow," as outlined in Part III, Section Q. Also, please note that Tier 3 Actions in Part II of your
permit are triggered by benchmark exceedances on four occasions beginning on the effective date of this
permit and do not count prior exceedances.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last COC was issued are noted either in the
Draft Permit Fact Sheet that accompanied the public notice (htti)://portal.ncdenr.org/web/`wc[/`ws/su/current-
notices), or in the Response to Comments / Summory of Changes and Technical Bulletin documents that are
posted on the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website with the new General Permit. Please visit
httr)://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw (click on 'General Permits' tab) to review that information
for your specific General Permit carefully.
1617 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] h FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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December 4, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Some of the changes include:
Part II:
• Section A: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) section, if applicable, has been updated
to the most current language of our permits. Additional conditions for specific industry sectors have
been added to the SPPP requirements in some cases.
• Sections B, C: Failure to perform analytical Stormwater monitoring may result in the Division requiring
that the permittee begin a monthly sampling scheme.
• Sections B, C: A lower TSS benchmark of 50 mg/I for HQW, ORW, PNA and Tr Waters applies to these
more sensitive waters.
• Sections 8, C: The monitoring parameter Oil & Grease (O&G) has been replaced by the parameter
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) for vehicle maintenance areas, and in some cases, other
analytical monitoring requirements.
• Sections B, C, D: Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be recorded in the SPPP, or in
separate on -site records if your General Permit does not require an SPPP. Adverse weather is defined
in the "Definitions" section of the permit.
• Sections B, C: The term "Representative Storm Event" has been replaced by "Measurable Storm
Event." A measurable storm event is defined in the permit.
• Section D: If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative
monitoring, DWQ may require the permittee to perform corrective action.
Please review Parts III and IV to understand the Standard Conditions of your new NPDES General Permit,
including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and
Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Please note that all samples analyzed in accordance with the terms
of this permit must be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms available on
the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website above. DMR forms must be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. Also note that existing
permittees do not need to submit a renewal request prior to expiration unless directed by the Division.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it
relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law,
rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit
package, please contact the Division's Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,/
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG060042
STORMWATER
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Commonwealth Brands Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
301 N Scales St
Reidsville
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as Wolf Island Creek, a class C waterbody in the Roanoke River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts 1,11, III, and 1V of General Permit No. NCG060000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 4tr day of December, 2012.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
December 4, 2012
Commonwealth Brands Inc
PO Box 2236
Reidsville, NC 27323
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
COC Number NCG060042
Rockingham County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG060000
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued General Permit. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October
15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage (COC)
• A copy of General Permit NCG060000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater, and it specifies your obligations for discharge
controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all the changes in the reissued permit. Your facility has six (6) months from the time of receipt of the
permit to update your current SPPP to reflect all new permit requirements.
The first sample period of your permit begins January i, 2013. Your facility must sample a "measureable
storm event" beginning during the periods beginning January 1 and July 1 of every year (or, if applicable,
report "No Flow," as outlined in Part III, Section E). Also, please note that Tier 3 Actions in Part II of your
permit are triggered by benchmark exceedances on four occasions beginning on the effective date of this
permit and do not count prior exceedances.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last COC was issued are noted either in the
Draft Permit Fact Sheet that accompanied the public notice (http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/current-
notices), or in the Response to Comments / Summary of Changes and Technical Bulletin documents that are
posted on the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website with the new General Permit. Please visit
http://Portal.ncdenr,org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw (click on 'General Permits' tab) to review that information
for your specific General Permit carefully.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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Page 2 of 2
Some of the changes include:
• Part II:
• Section A: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) section, if applicable, has been updated
to the most current language of our permits. Additional conditions for specific industry sectors have
been added to the SPPP requirements in some cases.
• Sections B, C: Failure to perform analytical Stormwater monitoring may result in the Division requiring
that the permittee begin a monthly sampling scheme.
• Sections B, C: A lower TSS benchmark of SO mg/I for HQW, ORW, PNA and Tr Waters applies to these
more sensitive waters.
• Sections B, C: The monitoring parameter Oil & Grease (O&G) has been replaced by the parameter
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) for vehicle maintenance areas, and in some cases, other
analytical monitoring requirements.
• Sections B, C, D: Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be recorded in the SPPP, or in
separate on -site records if your General Permit does not require an SPPP. Adverse weather is defined
in the "Definitions" section of the permit.
• Sections B, C. The term "Representative Storm Event" has been replaced by "Measurable Storm
Event." A measurable storm event is defined in the permit.
• Section D: If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative
monitoring, DWQ may require the permittee to perform corrective action.
Please review Parts III and IV to understand the Standard Conditions of your new NPDES General Permit,
including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and
Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Please note that all samples analyzed in accordance with the terms
of this permit must be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms available on
the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website above. DMR forms must be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. Also note that existing
permittees do not need to submit a renewal request prior to expiration unless directed by the Division.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it
relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law,
rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit
package, please contact the Division's Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
I -64-
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO60000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG060042
STORMWATER
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Commonwealth Brands Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
301 N Scales St
Reidsville
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as Wolf Island Creek, a class C waterbody in the Roanoke River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts [, 11, 111, and IV of General Permit No. NCG060000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 41h day of December, 2012,
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

RECEIVED
N,C, beot of ENR
APR z 4 2009
Winston-Salem
Regional off rL
Brands, Inc.
301 NORTH SCALES STREET P.O. BOX 2236 REIDSVILLE. NC 27320 PH. f336) 634-4200
April 22, 2009
Mr. Steve W. Tedder
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Response
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG060000
Commonwealth Brands, Inc., Reidsville Plant
301 N. Scales St.
Reidsville, NC 27320
Dear Mr. Tedder:
This letter is in response to your letter dated April 1, 2009 in reference to the recent stormwater
compliance inspection performed by Mr. Ron Boone.
Item 3- The annual review/update of our SP3 plan has been completed. This was done before one year
has elapsed since the last revision of the SP3 plan (June 2008).
Item 4a- The SP3 will be fully implemented as written.
Item 4b- R & A labs was using an older incorrect drawing for the sampling point locations. The older
drawing included a 51h sampling point (in addition to the correct four sampling points) at the northwest
end of facility that actually feeds Outfall 1. The current correct drawing has been provided to R & A to
resolve this discrepancy. Additionally our new OHS&E Specialist Ken Gusler has been assigned to
coordinate and manage future sampling events.
Item 4c- R & A Labs has been using plastic bags to collect representative samples of stormwater
flowing to SDOs with grating that is impractical to remove due to weight. They feel that their mothed is
sound but we are also exploring the possibility of using sampling pumps for the collection process.
Item 4d1- Fecal coliform testing will be discontinued and removed from the SP3 plan as it is not
required. We had a large collection of pigeon fecal material on a section of roof at the time of the high
results. This area has since been cleaned.
Item 4d2- This discrepancy has been noted and if future pH samples are out of range we will begin tier
one actions.
I would like to compliment Mr. Boone for his professional and helpful manner during the inspection.
Should you need any further information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
4!oTTEwnson
Facility Manager

T A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
1 April 2009
Mr. Scott Townson, Facility Manager
Commonwealth Brands, Inc.
301 North Scales Street
P.O. Box 2236
Reidsville, NC 27323-2236
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCGO60000
Certificate of Coverage NCG060042
Commonwealth Brands, Inc., Reidsville Plant
Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Townson:
1. Ron Boone of .the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the. NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) at the subject facility on 30 March 2009.
Your assistance and cooperation during the inspection, as well as that of Mr. Ken Gusler, was
.greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and the inspection
findings are summarized below.-
2. The facility is located at 301 North Scales Street, in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North
Carolina. Stormwater related to industrial activity is discharged to the City of Reidsville's
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), this section of which ultimately discharges to
Wolf Island Creek, which is currently classified as Class C waters in the Roanoke River basin.
The facility manufactures and packages cigarettes.
Documentation & Monitorina Review
3. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3) is complete and current. It was last rewritten in
June 2008. Please remember to review/update the SP3 annually, as required in Part 11, Section
A, Paragraph 7, of the permit. Please note that documentation of the reviews/updates is critical to
demonstrating compliance with this requirement. Please also note that the annual review requires
other things in addition to simply reviewing and updating the SP3. Refer to the aforementioned
permit section for details on everything the annual review entails/requires.
4. There were some discrepancies noted with regards to the SP3 and qualitative/analytical (QIA)
monitoring as discussed below:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturq /"/f
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer L

Mr. Scott Townson, Facility Manager
Commonwealth Brands, Inc., Reidsville Plant
Compliance Evaluation Inspection, NCGO60042
4/1/2009
Page 2 of 3
a. Current records indicate that monitoring, along with other permit required facility inspections
and so forth, were just recently initiated in June 2008. Records of monitoring and inspections
prior to this are sparse, despite the fact that the permit was issued in November 2007. You
should review the entire general permit in detail, to ensure all required monitoring, inspections,
etc., are accomplished as required. The SP3 appears to have addressed all permit
requirements, but has not yet been fully implemented.
b. The SP3 and site plan reflect that there are only four stormwater discharge outfalls (SDO), yet
Q/A monitoring, which is currently being completed by an outside agency, showed results from
five SDOs. Additionally, the sample point designations listed in the QIA monitoring reports do
not match the designations of the SDOs in the SP3 and site plan. It is therefore essentially
unknown where each sample was taken, except to the individual from the agency that actually
took the samples.. You stated during the inspection that the agency came on site and
performed the monitoring without your knowledge, therefore you -were unaware of the samples
being taken, where they were taken from, how they were taken, and so forth. Commonwealth
must better coordinate the, monitoring by the outside agency, or simply conduct the monitoring
themselves, so as to'know where, when and how such samples are taken, and to ensure that
samples are taken at the correct locations.
c. Furthermore, the arrangement of two of the SDOs, 001 and 002, begs the question of how the
agency'acquired representative samples. These SDOs are actually stormwater catch basins
located on Scales Street on the west side of the facility. Their arrangement makes it difficult to
ascertain how the agency was able to acquire representative samples from these SDOs
without coordinating with the city for the removal of the grates from the catch basins.
d. Lastly, the QIA monitoring that has been accomplished revealed several conditions that were
not addressed, as discussed below:
The facility performed Fecal Coliform monitoring in June 2008. Results of these tests
came back well above the permit benchmark of 1,000, yet no actions were taken to
determine the cause of the high Fecal results and/or no documentation of such actions
exists. It is noted that the facility is not required to monitor this parameter because it
does not process meat products. Subsequent Fecal results were below the benchmark
and it is believed that the high results may have been the result of large amounts of bird
excrement that have since been cleaned up.
2. The June 2008 sampling event also resulted in one sample above the COD benchmark
and two samples outside the pH range. Commonwealth should have begun tier one
actions in response to these samples, as required in Part 11, Section B, of the permit, but
no such actions were taken and/or no documentation of such actions exists. Please
review the aforementioned part of the permit for details on the tier 1 /2 actions that are
required in response to samples above permit benchmarks.
Site Review
5. The site was clean and well maintained. Exposed industrial activity at the facility is minimal. You
may wish to consider a No Exposure Certification '(NEC) for this site. Doing so would eliminate

Mr. Scott Townson, Facility Manager
Commonwealth Brands, Inc., Reidsville Plant
Compliance Evaluation Inspection, NCGO60042
4/1 /2009
Page 3 of 3
the requirements to maintain an SP3 and perform the QIA monitoring, although you would still be
subject to inspection. You may download the self -certification form for NEC from our website:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Forms Documents.htm, to evaluate NEC requirements and
determine if you may be eligible. Please note that this is not an application, but rather a tool you
use to evaluate your facility for NEC and to certify to DWQ that you do have a no exposure
condition at the facility.
6. You. are reminded that violations of the NCG060000 general permit are subject to civil penalty
assessments not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation. Please reply to this letter in writing
within 30 days of receiving it. Your reply should include a corrective action with implementation
schedule for all deficiencies noted above in paragraphs 3 and 4.
7. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to
contact Mr. Boone or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
r✓�
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc:tS..=1NSRO7
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit

Permit: NCG060042
SOC:
County: Rockingham
Region: Winston-Salem
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
301 N Scales St
Contact Person: Scott Townson
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Reidsville NC 27320
Title: Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Scott Townson Phone: [phone]
Scott Townson Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 0313012009 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone Phone: [phone]
Ext.2202
Secondary inspector(s): 6qC drl,24xE11
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing
Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant, ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG060042 Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Inspection Date: 03/30/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG060042 Owner - Facility: Commonwealth Brands Inc
Inspection Date: 03/30/2009 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?
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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 (SPRP)?
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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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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? .
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?.
n
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
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: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comment: Please refer to attached inspection summary letter.
Page: 3

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG060042
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
t
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. I, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
COMMONWEALTH BRANDS INC
is hereby authorized to discharge storniwater from a facility located at
COMMONWEALTH BRANDS INCORPORATED
301 NORTH SCALES ST
REIDSVILLE
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Wolf Island Creek, a class C stream, in the Roanoke 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. NCG060000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall hecome effective September 1, 2002.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 23, 2002.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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
August 23, 2002
RICHARD A FILBEY
COMMONWEALTH BRANDS INCORPORATED
PO BOX 2236
REIDSVILLE, NC 27323
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Commonwealth Brands Incorporated
COC Number NCG060042
Rockingham County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG060000, 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 NCG060000
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 DENR 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 Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit riles
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748

F \NATF Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
'� acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DCCcnihcr 27, 2001
RICHARD A F1LB1 Y
Ct.:}MMONWF-.A[,11-1 BRANDS INCO RPORATH)
PO 13OX 2236
RIIDSVILLIH. NC 27323
SuhjCCl: NPIES Stornlwate, Permit Renewal
Ct.}NIrNIONW1 ALTH 131ZANDS INCORPORATED
CO C Number NCG060047
Rockingham County
Dear Perrnitice:
Your faCilily is currently covered for stork ater disckial-C under General 11criml NCC,060000. ThiS permit expires
sin Au.,ust 31. 2002. The Division stall is Currently in [hc IxsiCCss 01'rcwri(ill" this permit and iS schCdulCd 10 have;
the permit reissued by late summer ol' 2002. Oncc the permit is rciSSUCd. your facility would he Cligihlc fair
Continued coveragC under t}tC WISSUCd permit.
In ruder lai .assure your continued under the gcncral permit- you must apply to the Division ol' Wutcr
Oliality (DWQ) for renewal of your- per-nlit Cave l-LIOC. Ton aka this renewal process easier. we are informino you in
aclvarlCC that your permit will he expiring. 1 nciosad you will find a Ceneral Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must he Completed and returned by March 4. 2002 in order W assure continued
CnveragC under the general permit.
FiLdUrC to request renewal within this tinic period may result in ❑ civil assessment of at Icast $250.00. Larger
penalties may he assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stnrmwatur from your facility
without Covcru('C under a valid stormwater NPI) S permit would constitute o violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
Could result in assessments of Civil penaltiCS 01' up uo $10.000 per clay.
Please no is that i'Ccenl federal IC4�islation has CxtCndcd lire "no CxpOSLIN Cxclusion" to all operators uh industrial
facilrtcs in any of the I I C.rlevon es col °storm water dischW'�'CS assuCiatCd with industrial activity." (Cxccpt
Construction [tcliviticS). If you Iccl your facility can Certify a condition of "110 exi)osure i.e. 111C facilty industrial
malerials .rod operations are not cxposcd to stormwalcr. you can .11)11)y I'or the no exposure exclusion. For additional
int'ormation contact the Central 011kc Stormwaler Staff' member listed below or check [he S[ormwaler & General
Permits Unit Web Site at fitt1)://li2o.Cnr.Sta(C.TIC.us/Sulstormw.uer.h€nil
11'the subject stormwater discharge to waters, of the state has hecn terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the hoitom ol'tlic form. You will he nolilicd when the
rescission process has hecn compicicd.
I I' you haVC any quest 011S regarding the permit renewal procedur'CS plC&,C Contact Corey Basinger of the
Winston-Salem Regional OlTice.it 336-771-4600 or Aisha Lan ui'thC Central UfficC Stornnvater U1111 Lit (919)
7 3 3-5053, cm. 578
tiinccrcly.I// /-�
BraellCV Bennett, Supervisor
swri macr and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Niles
Winston-Salem RCuiomil OlTicc
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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,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
RICHARD A FILBEY
COMMONWEALTH BRANDS, INC.
PO BOX 2236
REIDSVILLE, NC 27323
1"�
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[DEHNF1
September 11, 1997
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCG060042
Rockingham County
Dear Perrrrittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the subject permit, 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 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.
s 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. 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 with outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
■ A corrected Certificate of Coverage if you indicated a name or address change on the Renewal
Form returned to the Division.
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 Group at telephone number [phone]
Sincerely,
for . Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF
"� ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
y DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG060042
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 Envirortmeatal Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
COMMONWEALTH BRANDS, INC.
is herby authorized to discharge storruwater from a facility located at:
301 NORTH SCALES STREET
REIDSVILLE, NC
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as in the River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG060000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective September 15, 1997
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 10,1997
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,
Health and Natural Resources
Division. of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 31, 1995
T. A. Curtis
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
P. O. Box 1056
Macon, ,.GA 31298-1799
Subject: NPDES No. NCG060042
Brown & Williamson Tobacco
. Corporation
formerly: American Tobacco Company
Rockingham County
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with your request dated March 14, 1995, we are forwarding herewith the
modified Certificate of Coverage page for the subject facility. The only change is in the formal
name of the facility. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
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
Steve Ulmer at telephone number 919/733-5083, Ext. 545.
Sincerely,
Presto oward, Jr., P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Compliance -Jeanne Phillips, ISB
Central Files
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
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG060042
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT MCHARGE 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 Corrunission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company
is hereby authorized to discharge stonnwater from a facility located at
301 North Scales Street
Reidsville
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as an an unnamed tributary to Wolf island Creek in the Roanoke 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. NCGO60000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective March 31, 1995,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 31, 1995.
vivis
eston dJr., P.E., Director
lon of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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TOBACCO CORPORATION 13&W
March 14, 1995
MAR 20 1995
VIA TELECOPY & U.S. MAIL r
North Carolina Department of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: American Tobacco Company Reidsville, NC Facility
General Storm Water Permit No. NCG060000
Transfer of Ownership
Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the transfer of ownership of the
American Tobacco Company Facility in Reidsville, North Carolina (the "Facility"),
which operates pursuant to General Storm Water Permit No. NCGO60000 and
Certificate of Coverage No, NCG060042.
The American Tobacco Company has merged with Brown & Williamson Tobacco
Corporation. The facility now operates under the name of Brown & Williamson
Tobacco Corporation. The official responsible for the operation of the Facility
following the merger will continue to be Mr. Leonard M. Tilley, Senior Vice
President Manufacturing and Services.
There will be no change in the operations, processes, or discharges from the
Facility as a result of the transfer of ownership. Unless the Department of
Environmental Management advises ors differently, Brown & Williamson will
continue to operate the Facility pursuant to General Permit No. NCG060000.
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Enclosed is a $100.00 processing fee payable to the North Carolina Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, to cover the necessary permit
processing fee.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please call me at [phone] if
you have any questions.
Sincerely, i
T. A. Curtis
Manager, Environmental Protection
TCljc
cc: C. I. Sherman
W. J. Buda
R. A. Filbey
File
Enclosure
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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
May 14, 1993
Richard A. Filbey
American Brands
P O Box 1917
Reidsville, NC 27323
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Subject: General Permit No. NCGO60000
The American Tobacco Company
COC NCGO60042
Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Filbey:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 1, 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 9191733-
5083.
cc
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
American Brands
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
The American Tobacco Company
301 North Scales Street
Reidsville
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Wolf Island Creek in the Roanoke 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. NCGO60000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 14, 1993,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 14, 1993.
Original Signed 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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