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FORM
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. EPA I.D. NUMBER
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1100,530811 'Ai
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GENERAL INFORMATION1
Permits Program
GENERAL
Consotidated
(Read the "Genera+ Instructions" before starting.)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
It a preprinted label has been provided, affix
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it in the designated space. Review the inform..
ation carefully; if any of it is incorrect, cross
through it and enter the correct data in the
appropriate fill—in area below. Also, if any of
the preprinted data is absent (the area to the
FACILITY
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left of the label space lists the information
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that should appear), please provide it in the
below. If the label is
proper fitand correct,
complete and correct, you need not complete.
Items 1, 111, V, and VI !except V!-8 which
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FACILITY \
V1. LOCATION
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must be completed regardless). Complete all
items If no label has been provided. Refer to
the instructions for detailed item descrip-
tions and for the legal authorizations under
which this data is collected.
11. POLLUTANT CHARACT[nISTICG
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer "yes" to any
questlnns, you must submit thin Until and the supplemental farm listed in the parenthesis following the qustion. Mark "X" in the box in the third column
if the supplemental form is attached. If you answer "no" to each question, you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer "no" if your activity -
from requirements; see Section C of the instructions. See also, Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold—faced terms.
is excluded permit
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
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MARK
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ATTACHE
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Yes
Ho
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ATTACH eta
A. Is this fatuity a publicly owned treatment works
B. Does or will this facility lefther existing or proposed)
include a concentrated animal feeding eperattsn or
which results ina discharge to waters of the U.S.?
X
aquatic animal production facility which resuhs in a
X
(FORM 2A1
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dichharge to waters of the U.S.? (FORM 2B)
C. is this a facility which Currently results in died arges
D. is this a proposed facility other than those described
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to waters of the O.S. other than Those described in
X
in A or B above) which will result in a discharge to
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A or B above? (FORM 2C)
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waters of the U.S.? (FORM 20)
E. Does or will this facility neat, stare, or dispose of
F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or
municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum con-
hazardous wanes? (FORM 3)
X
taining, within one quarter mile of the well bore,
X
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underground sources of drinking water? (FORM 4) _
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o you or will you inject at this facility arty produced-
other fluids which are brought to the surface
H. Do' you or will you inject at this facility fluids for spa -
water or
in connection with conventional oil or natural gas pro-
eial processes such as mining of sulfur by the Frasch
Process, solution re of minerals, in situ c
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duction, inject fluids used for enhanced recovery of.
oil or natural gas, or inject fluids for storage of Liquid
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, or energy?
fossil"fuel, or recovery of geothermal energy?
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h droCarbons? (FORM 4) -
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(FORM 4I
1. Is this actfity a proposed stationary source which is
J. Is this facility a proposed stationary Source which Is
one of the 28 industrial categories listed in the in.
NOT one 'of the 28'industrial categories -listed in'the -
structions and which will potentially emit 100 tonsinstructions
vand which wilt potentially emit 250 tons X
per year of any air pollutant regulated' under the
X
per year of any, air pollutant regulated under the Clears
Clean Air Act and may affect or be located in an
Air Act and may affect or be touted in anzttairhment
attainment area? (FORM 5)
d2 area? (FORM'5) •a +
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Ill, NAME OF FACILITY
.� SKIP Metallix
Refining
IV. FACILITY CONTACT
' A. NAME & TITt.E flasi. first. +it iitlV) -
a. PtIot4E (allu Curl, d Itb.)
2 I I I John Santos, Operations Manager 252 558 8215
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V. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A. STREET OR P.O. BOX - -
3 251 Industrial Boulevard
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B. CITY OR TOWN C.STAT O. ZIP CODE
4 Greenville NC 27834
Vi. FACILITY LOCATION
A. STREET, ROUTE NO_ OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER
51 251 industrial Boulevard
B. COUNTY NAME
Pitt
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Q. CITY UR TOWN
D.STATE
E.ZIP CODE
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6 Greenville
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27834
EPA Form 3SIO-1 (8-90)
PAWr INII ICn Con" TWP CRrnUT
VI I. SiC CODES 14•digit, in order of pi
A. FIRST B. SECOND
(sPecily)
a I I
(specify)
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Precious Metal Recovery from scrap
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C. THIRD •D. FOURTH
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(speeily) (specify)
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Vill. OPERATOR INFORMATION
A, NAME
B. Is the name Listed In
Item Vlil-Aalso the
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Metallix Refining, Inc.
owned
YES F rta _
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C. STMTUS OF OPERATOR (Enter the anpropriatr tettcrinto rite answer box; if "Ot;ier", specify.)
D. PHONE (area Code & no,)
F 3 FEDERAL M = PUBLIC (uthet titan fedetat ur state)
P
(s(,ecif i)
S = STATE O = OTHER (specify)
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732
2281
P = PRIVATEl
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E. STREET OR P.O. BOX
251 Industrial Boulevard
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F CITY OR TOWN
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IX. INDIAN LAN D
is the facility located on Indian lands?
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Greenville
NC
27834
F-1 YES W IVO
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X. EXISTING
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A. NPDES (Discharges to Surface Water) D. Pso (Air Emissions from Proposed Sources)
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9 INI DIP] Air Permit 09.3141108
a. Ute (Underground injection of Fluids) E. OTHER (Speeif)') -
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(specify)
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C. RCRA (Ha.-ardous Wastes) E. OTHER (specify) ,
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XL MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property,bounderies. The map" ust shgw r
the outline Of the facility, the, location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge.,structures, each of its hazardous waste
treatment, storage,'or;disposal facilities, and each well where. it injects fluids undergrotind.:Include,all springs,'iivers and other.surfac�
water bodies in the map area. See instructions for'precise requirements.
X11. NATURE OF BUSINESS (provide a brief description
Soo Attchod Plant Doseripton
XIII. CERTIFICATION (see instructions)
J certify under penalty of law that ! have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all
attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtalning the information contained in the
application, 1 believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. ! am aware that t re are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonmen
A. NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE (type or print) B. SIG P U C. DATE SIGNED
John Santos, Operations Manager 7
COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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EPA Form 3510-1 (8.90)
Form
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NPDES
EPA
Washington, QC 204ti0
for Permit To Discharge Stormwater
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 28.5 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions.
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and teviewing the collection of information. Send.
comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of this collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including
suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, PM,223, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
401 M St.. SW, Washington. DC 20450, or Directur. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Offiee of Management and Budget,
Washing -on. DC 20503.
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For each outfall. list the latitut]e
A. Outfall Number
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B. latitude
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C. Lon itude
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D. Reeeiving Water
name
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if. improvements
A Are you now required by any Federal. State, or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction, upgrading or
operation of wastewater treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges
described in this application? This includes. but is not limited to, permit conditions. administrative or enforcement orders, enforcement
compliance schedule letters, stipula'ions. court orders. and grant or loan conditions.
I I ( 4. final
t. Identification of Conditions. 1 2. Affected Outfalls
Acreements_ Etc. I number I source of dischar a 3. Brief Description of
B_ You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution (or other environmental projects which may affect your
discharges) you now have under way or which you plan. indicate whether each program is now under way or planned, and indicate your
actual or planned schedules for construction.
Attach a site map showing topography (or indicating the outline of drainage areas served by the outfall(s) covered in the application it a
topographic map is unavailable) depicting the facility including: each of its intake and discharge structures: the drainage area of each storm
water outfall: paved areas and buildings within the drainage area of each storm wetet outfa0, each known past or present areas used for
outdoor storage or disposal of signifioant materials, each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
materials loading and access areas, areas where pesticides, herbicides. soil conditioners and fertilizers are applied; each of Its hazardous
waste treatment, storage or disposal units (including each area not required to have a RCRA permit which is used for accumulating hazardous
waste under 40 CFR 252.34): each well whets fluids from the taciity are injected underground; springs, and other surface_ water bodies which
receive storm water dischar es from the fattili
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EPA Form 3310-2F (11-90)
A. For each outfall, provide an estimate of the area (include units) of impervious surfaces (including paved areas and building roofs) drained
to the outfall, and an estimate of the total surface area drained by the outfall.
Outlall
Area of Impervious Surface
Total Area Drained
Outfall
Area of Impervious Surface
Total Area Drained
(provide units)
_Number(provide
.Numner
1
+
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4.42 acres j
B. Provide a narrative description of significant materials that are currently or in the past three years have been treated, stored or disposed in
a manner to allow exposure to storm water; method of treatment, storage, or disposal; past and present materials management practices
employed. in the last three years. to minimize contact by these materials with storm water runoff; materials loading and access areas; and
the location. manner. and frequency in which pesticides. herbicides, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are applied.
See Process and Site Description which is attached.
C For each cutla:, provide the location and a description of existing structural and nonstructural control measures to reduce pollutants in
storm water runclf: and a description of the treatment the storm water receives, including the schedule and type of maintenance for control
ang treatmentm he ultimalt ilisposal of any solid or fluid
Outfall Ust Codes from
Number Treatment Table -t
1
None
V. Nonstormwater Discharcles
A. I certify under penalty of law that the outfall(s) covered by this application have been tested or evaluated for the presence of
norstormwater d,schar es. and that all nonstormwater discharges from these outfall(s) are identified in either an accompanying Form 2C
r Form li •i o f r he outfall.
Name and Official Title (type or print)
Signature
Date Signed
John Santos, Operations Manager
B. Provide a descr:pnon of the method used. the date of any testing, and the onsite drainage points that were directly observed during a test.
See Attached Process and Site Description for discussion of
non -storm discharge evaluation
VI. Si nificant L#Oks or Spills
Provide existing information regarding the history of significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants at the facility in the Iasi three
years, including the approximate date and location of the spill or leak, and the type and amount of material released.
There have been no known significant leaks or spills at the facility in the past three years.
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A.B.C. & 0: See instructions before proceeding. Complete one set of tables for each outfall. Annotate the outfa►i number in the space provided.
Tables VII-A. VI1 I, and VII-C are included on separate sheets numbered VII-1 and Vll-2.
E. Potential discharges not covered by analysis - Is any pollutant listed in Table 2F-2 a substance or a component of a substance which you
currently use or manufacture as an intermediate or final product or byproduct?
Ye ci ; all hgellutants below) No (o to Section Vlll)
See attached Tables 1 and 2 showing matrials known or
expected to be on site based on process analysis or process
knowledge. Metallix does not expect any of these materials
to be present in stormwater discharges from the facility
unless they are naturally occurring at the site.
Vill,
Yes !;.'sr res-'ts oelc+,t MX No (o to Section 1X)
IX. Contract Analysis
Yes .No (go to Section X)
A. Name
B. Address
C. Area Code.B Phone No. !
D. Pollutants Ana!yzed
A Name & Official Title (type orpnnt)
B. Area Code and Phone No
John Santos, Operations Manager
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C. Signature
U. Uate Signed
EPA Form 3510 2F/ (11.90) Page 3 of 3
Not Available at this time
vit. umclta( a inTO(R1alIVr1 1-Ulrt"'USU rrvr+• WQIWE v — • v.•..
Part A - You rnust provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in this table Complete one table for each outtalt. See
instructions for additional details.
Pnitutan•
and
CAS Number
(if available)
Maximum Values
(iPGli!d? ynits)
Average Values
(include units)
Grab Sample
Taken During Flow -weighted
First 30
Minutes Composite
Number
of
Storm
Events
Sampled
Sources of Pollutants
Grab Sample
Taken During
First 30
Minutes
Flow -weighted
g
Composite
Oi! and Grease
c,ological Oxygen
Demand (BO05)
Chemical Oxygen
Gernand (UUUI
y
Total Suspended
Solids (I SS)
Total Kleldahl
Nitrogen
Nitrate plus
Nitrite Nitrogen
Ota•
cti Minimum Maximum
Part B - L:s: each pca.utart :rat is amrtec in an effluent guioeane which the facility is subject to or any ool!utant : s:ed ir, the facility s N POES
permr, for as process wastewater (if the facility is operating under an existing NPDES permit;. Compiete one table for each outfali.
aee ni iir r n for i n it n r m n
Maximum Values 1I Average Values Number
Poic-apt (include uric; I (include units) of
a^c! Grab Sample Grab Sample i Storm
?aicen During i Flow -weighted Taken During Flow -weighted Events ,
First u 9 i First 30
CC,- t, nufes Cemposite Minutes Composite Sampled Sources of Pcllu;ants
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additional details and requirements. Complete one table for each outfall.
Pollutant
and
CAS Number
(if available)
Maximum Values
(include units)
Average Values
(include units)
Number
of
Storm
Events
Sampled
Sources of Pollutants
t3rab Sample
Takes 30
Minutes
Flow -weigh
Composite
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Taken t 30
Minutes
Flow -weighted
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Part D - Provide data for the storm eventsI which resulted in the maximum values for the flow weictitted com osits sample.
1.
Date of
Storms
Event
2.
Duration
of Storrs
in minutes
3.
Total rainfall
during starrrr event
in inches
4.
Number of hours between
beginning of storm meat-
ured and end of previous
measurable rain event
S.
Maximum floe rate
during rain event
(gallons/minute or
s snits
6.
Total flow from
rain event
(gallons or
s units
7.
Season
sample was
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taken
6.
Form of
Precipitation
(rainfall,
snowmeit)
9. Provide a description of the method of flow measurement or estimate.
Table 9:
List Of Conventional and Non-Conventiona) Pollutants
Site m Table 2F-2 Known or
Expected to be Present
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Ex ected to be Present in Stormwater Runoff
Parameter
Bromide
No
Color�
No
Yes_ M_ Culrcentrations from wildlife
Fecal Coliform
Yes —Naturall occurring
ItaTo K edahl Nitrogen
Yes —Naturall Occurring —
ehicle Traffic
Oil acid Greaso
Yes —F=
Yes — From Lawn FertiliLer
Phosphorus
Yes — Naturall Occurring
Sulfate
Aluminum, Total
Occurri
Yes — Naturallyn
Barium, Total
Yes — Naturally Occurrin
Boron, Total
No
Cobalt, Total
No
Yes — Naturally occurring
Iron, Total
Man anese, Total
Yes — Naturally Occurrin
Tin, Total
No
Titanium, Total
No
Metallix Refining Site Evaluation for Stormwater Permit Application
RST Engineering, PLLC
Process Description, Metallix Refining
Metallix Is a specialty company that recovers and precious metals from various
types of industrial and commercial waste products. Some of the precious metal
is refined to high purity for sale, and some is sold at lower purity to others for
refining and further processing. The precious metals recovered include gold,
silver, palladium, platinum, and rhodium. The sources of the raw rnalerials used
in Metallix's processes are diverse industries manufacturing and/or recycling
materials used by consumers on a daily basis. Examples of the types of
products involved, but by no means a comprehensive list of them, include
auturrwlive, lure china, phutography, medical imaging, consumer electronics, and
jewelry.
The raw materials received include dry solids, sludges containing both solid and
liquid fractions, and liquids. These materials are purchased based on the
precious metal content of the material and the seller is paid based on the amount
of precious metal that can be recovered. The different raw materials are
processed through the plant based on their physical and chemical characteristics.
There are many variations possible in the processes used, but the following
characterization is typical:
Solid Materials
Materials such as sludges, film, wiping rags from the manufacture of fine china,
and other solid materials that contain precious metals are processed in high
temperature furnaces in the absence of oxygen. The ash from these furnaces is
sent to milling where it is reduced to a fine powder that may be blended, assayed
and sold. Selected lots may be sent to the Liquids Department where it is
dissolved and the precious metals plated out. Selected materials may also be
melted and forrrred Into 1119ot,s, which are sold. The 1'fne dust from this process, a
potential air pollutant, is captured in a high (>99%) efficiency bag filter and is
returned to the process. A liquid scrubber cleans the exhaust gasses in
accordance with the plant's air quality permit.
Liquid Materials
Liquid materials such as spent plating baths from gold or silver plating operations
are processed to recover the traces of precious metals remaining. The may be
plated out, or may be separated chemically by selective precipitation and filtration.
The sludges and filters are processed through the furnaces. Spent liquids are
treated to remove any other metals, such as copper or arsenic that may be
present. The resulting sludge is disposed of as a hazardous waste. If the
residual liquid contains cyanide, it is shipped off site for treatment and disposal.
Residual liquids that are not hazardous wastes and that meet the criteria
tributary Parker Creek in the Tar River Basin. The grassy area of the site is not
impacted by any industrial activity. A broad drainage swale is located through
the grassy area that collects rainfall runoff and conveys it to the north property
line. Since this drams an area not impacted by industrial activity, and since it is a
grassed drainage feature, it is not being listed as a stormwater outfall point. All
of the stormwater that may be impacted by industrial activity discharges to the
drainage ditch along the east side of the property. The paved areas and roof
surface areas are drained to drop inlets, which in turn discharge to the drainage
ditch. The point where this ditch leaves the property at the northeast corner is
being considered the slurrrrwater uutfall point. Since all of the potentially
impacted stormwater discharges through this point, it is the only outfall point
listed (Outfall 1). A copy of the property map from the Pitt County Register of
Deeds office, with the new stack and building extension added for modeling
purposes for the air quality pe►r►ilt, is attached for reference.
Evaluation for Non -Storm Discharges
During a site visit on September 18, 2014, a careful inspection of all the sources
of wastewater on the site was conducted. None of these sources discharge to
the ground or to any drainage system that can discharge to the stormwater
collection and discharge system. The exterior of the buildings were inspected
and no storage of raw materials, finished products, intermediate products, or
wastes was noted. One potential source of a non -storm discharge was noted
and investigated. This was a condensate trap on the exterior of the main building.
Some steam condensate occasionally dripped from the steam vent pipe onto the
ground. There was, however, no runoff from that point to the drainage ditch as
all of the water was soaking into the ground. Also, there was no channel from
that point to the ditch, which would have indicated that discharges routinely occur.
Based on these observations, it was concluded that there was no non -storm
discharge to Outfall 1.
There are no vehicle maintenance operations conducted on site that could result
in the discharge of pollutants to the stormwater drainage system.
Tables 1 and 2 below list parameters that are either known or expected to be on
the site (Table 1), or have been detected in samples from process solutions on
the site (Table 2). Many of these parameters are naturally occurring and are
expected to be present in the runoff from the site naturally. The tables attempt to
identify these materials. Metallix does not expect many of the materials detected
in the process liquid analysis to ever be detected in runoff from the site because
of the lack of potential exposure to rainfall. Note also that this list should not be
considered complete. Other materials may be detected on later samples
because different scrap sources may be used. Likewise, many of the parameters
listed may not be detected on later samples for the same reason.
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Table 2 Analysis of
List of Materials, Mostly Metals, Known to be r Raw Materials
PresentOn Site by Y
Process Liquids
a, u...._.
Ate -Silver
No
Yes -
AI -Aluminum
No
As -Arsenic
No
Au -Gold
No
B-Daron
_
Yes - f
Ba Barium
- NQ
Be-Ber It
No
Bi-Bismuth
—� Yes -
Ca -Calcium _ ___
Nb
Cd-Cadmium
No
Co -Cobalt
No
Cr-Chromium
Yes
Cu-Co er
Yes -
Fe -Iron
No
Ga-Gallium
, ,^
No
nesium
Yes -
eybdenum
anese
bium
NoNo
Noel
F
Noium
horns
Yes -
ed
ladium
NoNo
No_inum
NoRu-uthenium
Sb-Antimo_ nY_
Se -Selenium
Sn-Tin----
Sr-Strontrum
Ti Tit�-
TI-Thallium-
Zn-Zinc--nc -
Zr-Zirconium
Present in Stormwater Runoff
pWurrirI I
I Cz, - ,vmu -..
No
No
Yes - Naturall OuQu►mncg
No
No
No
No
yes - Naturally Occun inc
No
Metallix Refining Site Evaluation for Stormwater Permit Application
RST Engineering, PLLC
Process Description, Metallix Refining
Metallix is a specialty company that recovers and precious metals from various
types of industrial and commercial waste products. Some of the precious metal
is refined to high purity for sale, and some is sold at lower purity to others for
refining and further processing. The precious metals recovered include gold,
silver, palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Tho sources of the raw materials used
iin Metallix's processes are diverse industries manufacturing and/or recycling
materials used by consumers on a daily basis. Examples of the types of
products involved,.but by no means a comprehensive list of them, include
automotive, fine china, photography, medical imaging, consumer electronics, acid
jewelry.
The raw materials received include dry solids, sludges containing both solid and
liquid fractions, and liquids. These materials are purchased based on the
precious metal content of the material and the seller is paid based on the amount
of precious metal that can be recovered. The different raw materials are
processed through the plant based on their physical and chemical characteristics.
There are many variations possible in the processes used, but the following
characterization is typical;
Solid Materials
Materials such as sludges, film, wiping rags from the manufacture of fine china,
and other solid materials that contain precious metals are processed in high
temperature furnaces in the absence of oxygen. The ash from these furnaces is
sent to milling where it is reduced to a fine powder that may be blended, assayed
and sold. Selected lots may be sent to the Liquids Department where it is
dissolved and the precious metals plated out. Selected materials may also be
melted and formed into ingots, which are sold. The free dust riom this process, a
potential air pollutant, is captured in a high (>yy%) efficiency bag filter and is
returned to the process. A liquid scrubber cleans the exhaust gasses in
accordance with the plant's air quality permit.
Liquid Materials
Liquid materials such as spent plating baths from gold or silver plating operations
are processed to recover the traces of precious metals remaining. The may be
plated out, or may be se arated chemical) selective precipitation and filtration.
The sludges and filters are processed through the furnaces. Spent liquids are
treated to remove any other metals, such as gppper or ajgenic that may be
present. The resulting sludge is disposed of as a hazardous waste. If the
residual liquid contains ', it is shipped off site for treatment and disposal.
Residual liquids that are not hazardous wastes and that meet the criteria
established by Greenville Utilities are discharged to the public sewers after
testing and approval.
Raw Material and Intermediate Product Handling
It is very important that the raw materials received are handled properly to insure
that they are processed in the most efficient manner to allow the recovery of the
precious metals they contain. Raw materials are received by truck and are
unloaded at a covered loading dock and are stored inside the building where they
are staged for processing. No raw materials are stored outside or in an
uncovered area where they may be contacted by rainfall.
Intermediate products are also handled totally inside the. building with le
possible exceptions. The first exception is the � bacrh�,ouses.
captured dust contains precious metals and it is returned to the pruc;ess su that
these metals can be recovered. The handling of the dust, however, creates the
possibility that the some of the dust may be contacted by rainfall. The baghouse
dust is discharged into a closed container underneath the baghouse. Each
container is picked up and moved into the building as it becomes full. It is
possible, however, that during the switching of containers, a small amount of dust
may escape and be discharged to the ground. If this occurs, then it could be
contacted by rainfall and be washed into the stormwater discharge.
The blowdown from the iq AWL sc bber—S that control the emissions from the
furnaces o captured and is currently returned to the process where it is
evaporated. Normal practice is to store the captured liquid inside the building,
but it has, on rare occasion, been stored outside for short periods of time. This
raises the potential that any residue oaAhe stows container could be washed
off by rainfall and be discharged with the storm water. Future flows of the
scrubber blowdown will increase as the new furnace achieves full operation, so
Metallix is investigating the feasibility of discharging the scrubber blowdown to
Greenville Utilities.
Empty Containers
Empty containers that held raw materials are normally stored inside the building.
On rare occasion, however, some have been stored outside. These containers
are normally clean, but if any residue of the raw material were present, it could
be contacted by rainfall and introduce a pollutant into the stormwater runoff.
Site Description
The Metallix site is located at 251 industrial Boulevard, Greenville, NC. The site
coordinates are LAT, 35.64611 LON,-77.3613. The site occupies 14.82 acres, of
which 4.42 acres are covered with roads, parking lots, and buildings. The
impervious percentage is 28.8%. The remainder of the site is a grassy field that
is mowed for appearance and security reasons. I he site drains to ditches on the
west and oast sides of the site, which then drain to a ditch along the north side of
the site. This drainage ditch system is part of an area -wide ditch system that is
tributary Parker Creek in the Tar River Basin. The grassy area of the site is not
impacted by any industrial activity. A broad drainage swale is located through
the grassy area that collects rainfall runoff and conveys it to the north property
line. Since this drains an area not impacted by industrial activity, and since it is a
grassed drainage feature, it is not being listed as a stormwater outfall point. All
of the stormwater that may be impacted by industrial activity discharges to the
drainage ditch along the east side of the property. The paved areas and rour
surface areas are drained to drop inlets, which in turn discharge to the drainage
ditch. The point where this ditch leaves the property at the northeast corner is
being considered the stormwater outfall puirit. Since all of [tie pulentially
impacted stormwater discharges through this point, it is the only outfall point
listed (Outfall 1). A copy of the property map from the Pitt County Register of
Deeds office, with the new stack and building extension added for modeling
purposes for the air quality permit, is attacl ied fur refeteiic;e.
Evaluation for Non -Storm Discharges
During a site visit on September 18, 2014, a careful inspection of all the sources
of wastewater on the site was conducted. None of these sources discharge to
the ground or to any drainage system that can discharge to the stormwater
collection and discharge system. The exterior of the buildings were inspected
and no storage of raw materials, finished products, intermediate products, or
wastes was noted. One potential source of a non -storm discharge was noted
and investigated. This was a condensate trap on the exterior of the main building.
Some steam condensate occasionally dripped from the steam vent pipe onto the
ground. There was, however, no runoff from that point to the drainage ditch as
all of the water was soaking into the ground. Also, there was no .channel from
that point to the ditch, which would have indicated that discharges routinely occur.
Based on these observations, it was concluded that there was no non -storm
discharge to Outfall 1.
There are no vehicle maintenance operations conducted on site that could result
in the discharge ur pullutarits to the stormwater drainage system.
Tables 1 and 2 below list parameters that are either known or expected to be on
the site (Table 1), or have been detected in samples from process solutions on
the site (Table 2). Many of these parameters are naturally occurring and are
expected to be present in the runoff from the site naturally. The tables attempt to
identify these materials. Metallix does not expect many of the materials detected
in the process liquid analysis to ever be detected in runoff from the site because
of the lack of potential exposure to rainfall. Note also that this list should not be
considered complete. Other materials may be detected on later samples
because different scrap sources may be used. Likewise, many of the parameters
listed may not be detected on later samples for the same reason.
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Sile drainage Didyrdrn Fur Metdllix Refining
A perimeter ditch captures all the drainage from the site and carries it
north to Parker Creek, a tributary in the Tar River Basin. The site is
generally flat with the drainage from the unpaved portions flowing to a
drainage swale that slopes from South to North near the center of the
site. Roof drains from the buildings are collected and discharged to the
perimeter ditch along the east side of the site. The paved areas have
stormwater collection drains that captures stormwater and discharges it
through underground pipes to the perimeter ditch along the east of the
site.
RECEIVED
OR 01 2015
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORIOWATER PERMITTING
Go earth feet 700
l3 meters 200
Site drainage Diagimn for Melallix Refining
A perimeter ditch captures all the drainage from the site and carries it
north to Parker Creek, a tributary in the Tar River Basin. The site is
generally flat with the drainage from the unpaved portions flowing to a
drainage swale that slopes from South to North near the center of the
site. Roof drains from the buildings are collected and discharged to the
perimeter ditch along the east side of the site. The paved areas have
stormwater collection drains that captures stormwater and discharges it
through underground pipes to the perimeter ditch along the east of the
site.