NCG500334_Regional Office Historical File 1996 to 2007

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality.....:.:
Michael F. Easley, Governor William:G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W-.Klimek„P:E,;-Director
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Mr. Akira Yato
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home, N.C. 28758-0678
Dear Mr. Yato:
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Rescission of NCG500334
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Henderson County
Division staff has confirmed that the subject Certificate of Coverage [issued under NPDES
General Permit NCG500000] is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with your request,
CoC NCG500334 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future your company wishes to discharge to the State's surface waters, you must first
apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid NPDES
permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Sinc ely,
an W. Klimek
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NPDES Permit file
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Phone: [phone], extension 5111 FAX [phone]
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Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
Mountain Home Operations
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit, Division of Waste Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Request to Rescind Permit NCG500334
Dear Mr. Weaver:
During the inspection visit of 2/27/07 by Mr. Larry Frost of your Asheville Regional
Office, Surface Water Protection Permit NCG500334 was found to be in compliance as
the Kyocera Mountain Home facility no longer discharges cooling water to Waters of the
State. Following the recommendation of the inspection report, we request that Permit
NCG500334 be rescinded.
It is our understanding that no other actions are required for this rescission request. If not,
please let us know.
Sincerely yours,
IOSO'Ik4ec
Akira Yato ;
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
100 Industrial Park Road, P.O. Box 678
Mountain Home, NC 28758-0678
CC: Ms. Larry Frost, NC DENR / DWC
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

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
Asheville Regional Office
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Mr. Akira Yato
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Permit No: NCG500334
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Yato:
Enclosed please find a .copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on February 27, 2007. Mr. Keith Haynes and I of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found
to be in Compliance with permit NCG500334, -primarily because the plant no longer
discharges cooling water to Waters of the State. The inspectors recommend that Kyocera
Industrial Ceramics Corporation request , in writing, that this permit NCG500334 be
rescinded. Please submit your request for permit rescission to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
L �rr��Frost�
Environmental Engineer
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPAEPAWashington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I,,;I 2 I 31 NCG500334 111 121 07/02/2.7 117 18I r'► 19I GI 20I�
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2111I1III:'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII lilt lilt I 1 1 6,
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved--------------------
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671 169 70I I 71 tyI 72 q I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I 11
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDESS permit Number)
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Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
100 Industrial Park Rd
11pun*tlain Home PC' 28718
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07/0':i31.
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
AY.i:ad. Yai:o, 100 Ir_c]ustrieal Yank Fug Ctou;:t-.ain Rnrie NCContacted
28758//704-63-0241/ Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Larry Frost ARC idQl/828-295-•4`0G ��$� 7
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This facility no longer discharges, all discharges were directed to the City sewer system approximately 2
years ago.
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Permit: NCG500334 Owner - Facility: Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Inspection Date: 02/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit . Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Comment: This facility no longer discharges to waters of the State. It is recommended
that the permittee'request permit rescission.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
11/26/2001
NANCY MONTGOMERY
KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL CERAMICS
100 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
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Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
COC Number NCG500334
Henderson County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG500000. This permit expires
on July 31, 2002. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff is in the process of rewriting this permit with a
scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for continued
coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit
coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This
will serve as your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and
returned with the required information by February 01, 2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the
general permit. There is no renewal fee associated with this process. Your facility will be invoiced for the annual
permit fee at a later date.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your facility
without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit -would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-251-6208 or Delonda Alexander of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Nancy Montgomery
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home, NC 28758
Dear Permittee:-
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July 24,1997
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG500334
Renewal of General Permit
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Henderson County
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid until July 31, 2002. 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 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.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, 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 the NPDES Group at the address below.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional `"Office
NPDES File - _
Facility Assessment Unit
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX [phone] p&[e-mail]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG500334
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER
BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH
HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
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,
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
is hereby authorized to discharge
non -contact cooling water, condensate and other similar wastewaters
from a facility located at
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home
Henderson County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40306 in the French Broad 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. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 24,1997.
1 1k. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
`` Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

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ate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 1,1996
Ms. Nancy Montgomery
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758
Subject: General Permit No. NCG500000
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Certificate of Coverage NCG500334
Henderson County
Dear Ms. Montgomery:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 8, 1996 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 Water Quality. 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 the
Division of Water Quality 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 Mack Wiggins at telephone number
[phone], extension 542.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
WT ER QUALITY SEC -ON
.ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG500334
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN,
CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
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,
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation
is hereby authorized to construct and operate or continue operation of a treatment system for the generation of non -
contact cooling waters, boiler water blowdown or similar waste streams with the discharge of treated wastewater from
a facility located at
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation
100 Industrial Park Road
Mountain Home
Henderson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mud Creek in the French Broad 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. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 1, 1996.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day November 1, 1996.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 10, 1996
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Nancy H. Montgomery, Safety Director/Environmental Coordinator
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
PO Box 678
Mountain Home. NC 28758
Subject: NPDES General Permit Application
Application Number NCG500334
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
Henderson County
Dear Ms. Montgomery:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on October 2, 1996:
X Completed Notice of Intent (Application Form),
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
X Application processing fee of $400.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
X Other: Cooling water analysis and site drawing.
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Completed Notice of Intent (Application Form),
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $,
Delegation of Authority (see attached),
X Biocide Worksheet-Form 101 (see attached),
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other.
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be returned to you and may
be resubmitted when complete.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins, ext. 542 (919/733-5083) of our Permits
Unit for review. You will be advised of any comments, recommendations, questions or other
information necessary for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report
and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this
application, please contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,
M k Wiggins
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Permit Application File
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FState 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
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NOTICE OF INTENT V
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Application for Coverage under General Permit NCG500000; Non -contact cooling water, boiler blowdown,
cooling tower blowdown, condensg e, and similar point source discharges.
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1. Name, Address, location, and telephone number of facility requesting Permit.
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A. Official Name: Kyoga Industrial ceramics corporation
B. Mailing Address:
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(1)Street Address; 100 Industrial Park Road
(2)City, Mountain Hare-
(3)State; North Carolina
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(4)Zip; 28758
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(5)County; Henderson
C. Location. (Attach map delineating general facility location)
(1)Street Address; 100 Industrial Park Rd.
(2)City; Mountain Homes
(3)State; North Carolina
(4)County; Henderson
D. Telephone Number, 704 693-0241
2. Facility Contact:
A. Name; Nancy. Montgcm�xy
B. Title; Safety Director/Enviroruren oo a or
C. Company Name; Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
D. Phone Number, ( 704 ) 693 = 9241
3. Application type (check appropriate selection):
A. New or Proposed; V
B. Existing; If previously permitted, provide permit number
and issue dale
C. Modification;
(Describe the nature of the modification):
4. Description of discharge
A. Please state the number of separate discharge points.
1,[ ) ; 2,[14�- 3,[ ) ; 4,[ ) ; _,[ )•
B. Please describe the amount of wastewater being discharged per each separate discharge point 1: 3.000
gallons per day (gpd) 2,L (gpd) 3; (gpd) 4; (gpd)
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C. Check the duration and frequency of the discharge, per each separate discharge point
1. Continuous:
2. Intermittent (please describe):
3. Seasonal (check month(s) the discharge occurs): January [t•]; February [tA; March M; April [Li-,
y;
May (✓];June [" T July [-Y, ,August � -, September k, October V;November Vf, December [1l
4. How many days per week is there a discharge?(check the days the discharge occurs)
Monday M, Tuesday [sf•, Wednesday [W, Thursday [t4j, ridgy (rf; Saturday [i}; Sunday [vj�
5. How much of the volume discharged is treated? (state in percent) 0 %
D. What type of wastewater is discharged, per separate discharge point. (place check next to correct type):
1. Non -contact cooling water,
2. Boiler blowdown;
3. Cooling tower blowdown;
4. Condensate;
5. Otlux(please desscrte);
Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge, per each separate discharge point (if
applicable):
E. Please describe the type of process the holing water is being discharged from, per separate discharge point
(i.e. compressor, boiler blowdown, cooling tower blowdown, air conditioning unit, etc.):
(see attached)
F. Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment or other, per separate discharge
point
1. Biocides;
2. Corrosion inhibitors;
3. Chlorine;
4. Algae control;
5. Other(please describe);
6. None;
If 1,2,3,4, or 5 was checked, please state the name and manufacturer of the chemical additive. Also include
a completed Biocide 101 form, and manufacturers' information on the additive with the application for the
Division's review.
G. Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e. retention ponds,
settling ponds, etc.); if yes, please describe. Give design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time,
surface area, etc.). Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail and design criteria or
operational data should be provided(including calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with
requirements of the General PeLmit. ND
NOTE: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities require submission of three (3) sets of plans and
specifications along with -their application. Design of treatment facilities must comply with requirement
15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to the discharge, include the three sets of plans and
specifications with the application.
5. What is the nature of the business applying for this permit? Manufacturer of industrial oeran-ics & cutting tools
6. Name of receiving water. Mkid Creek Classification:
(Attach a USGS topographical map with all discharge point(s) clearly marked)
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E. Describe type of process the cooling water is being discharged from per each
discharge point:
The water being discharged from each discharge point is non -contact cooling water
which flows through copper tubing to cool lapping tables and does not come in
contact with any chemicals. We recently had (2) samples of water tested: (1) sample
of incoming water and (1) sample of water taken from the cooling water within the
copper tubing. The results of these tests are attached.

7. Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? (Y,N) no -see attached rn3p.
If no, state specifically the discharge point. Mark clearly the pathway to the Potential receiving waters on the
site map. (This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to its discharge point, if a storm sewer is the
only viable means of discharge.)
8. Please address possible non -discharge alternatives for the following options:
A. Connection to a Regional Sewer Collection System;
B. Subsurface Disposal;
C. Spray Irrigation;
D. F1W redu�t:ion or elimination alternatives -currently looking into various aspects of water conservation
arta recyc g.
9. 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.
Printed Name of Person Signing Ken Morris
Title Manager, Industrial Production
Dam Application SigneA /D' 39 -
Signature of Applicant
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215 6B (i) PROVIDES. THAT:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification to any application, record,
report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate
any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of
the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or
both, for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order fof,$400.00m d lthe North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Mail three (3) copiesentire package
Division of Environmental Management
NPDES Permits Group
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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October 16, 1996
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh; North Carolina 27626-0535
Fax: [phone]
Attention.: Ms. Mary Cave (for Mr. Mack Wiggins)
Re: NPDES General Permit Application
Application Number NCG500334
Dear Ms. Cave:
KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL CERAMICS COi
100 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 678
Mountain Home, NC 28758
704/693-0241: General
704/693-8244: Sales
7041692-1340: Fax
TLX (ITT) 4971474 KYOAFC
Per my conversation with you this morning I spoke with you regarding the letter received from
Mack Wiggins stating that the Biocide Worksheet-Form 101 was required for our Permit to
Discharge Non -Contact Cooling Water. I understand from you that this is not required for our
Permit as we do not add biocides or any other chemicals to the wastewater for treatment.
I further understand that in Mr. Wiggins absence (until 10/22) Mr. David Goodrich can continue
to process our permit to discharge non -contact cooling water. Please provide him with a copy of
this letter so that we can continue to expedite our permit. Thank you for you attention to this
matter. Please feel free to call me at [phone] should you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Nancy H. Montgomery
Safety Director/Environmental Coordinator
cc: Mr. David Goodrich
Mr. Mack Wiggins
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Mr. Bob Osmun
Mr. Pat Cotter
Mr. Ken Morris
Mr. Bill Baldwin

State of North Caro,,, u
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
September 13, 1996
Ms. Nancy Montgomery
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics, Inc.
P. O. Box 678
Mountain Home, NC 28758
Subject: Non -contact cooling water
General Permit Application
Henderson County
Dear Ms. Montgomery:
Enclosed please find the application for a general permit
for a non -contact cooling water discharge. The application fee
is $400.00. From the information you described on the telephone,
it appears that this type of discharge will require a permit.
As with other NPDES permits, the decision to allow coverage`
depends in part on the available alternatives to discharging. In
addition to the items listed in number 8 which must be evaluated,
please add flow reduction or elimination alternatives.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may
call me at 704/251-6208.
Sincerely,
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Paul R. White, P. E.
Environmental Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
November 15, 2006
Akiva Yato
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
100 Industrial Park Rd
Mountain Home, NC 28758
Subject: NPDES Permit NCG500000 renewal
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500334
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Henderson County
Dear Permittee:
The facility listed above is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG500000. NCG500000 expires
on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If
you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1, 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent
well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application.
If any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007, the
CoC must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day.
If all discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC [or if you have other
questions], contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Mack Wiggins
DATE: October 21, 1996
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMNFMATION
COUNTY Henderson
PERMIT NUMBER NCG500334
PART I -:-GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp.
Mailing: P.O. Box 678
Mountain Home, NC 28758
2. Date of Investigation: October 18, 1996
3. Report Prepared By: Paul R. White
4. Persons Contacted and Tel -Number: Nancy Montgomery 704-693-0241
5. Directions to Site: Site is located at the Mountain Home Industrial
Park on Hwy 25 at Mountain Home north of Hendersonville. Turn east
on SR 1633 and cross the RR tracks. Kyocera is on the right.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 22' 05" Longitude: 82 „
Latitude: 350 221 0711 ° 2911
Longitude: 820 29, 061,
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. F9NW U.S.G.S.
Quad Name Hendersonville
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): top of ridge
above flood plain of Mud Creek
9. Location of nearest dwelling: >100 feet
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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Each outfall
discharges to separate dry ditches which lead to separate unnamed
tributaries to Mud Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: French Broad 04-03-02
c.. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Each receiving stream is a first or second order
tributary to Mud Creek. Each originates in elevated suburaban
areas and flows across the flood plain to Mud Creek.
Approximately:,-50% of the watershed for Mud Creek is urban and
suburban Hendersonville and adjoining communities. The other
=portion is rural agricultural land with isolated developments. -
Downstream uses include aquatic and wildlife propagation,
fishing, hunting, agriculture.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1- a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 001: .003 MGD
002: .034 mgd
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? n/a
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity n/a
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previ
n/a ous two years:
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: n/a
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: n/a
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: none anticipated.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: n/a
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit
Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
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C.
Residuals stabilization:
Landfill:
PSRP PFRP OTHER
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): n a
4. SIC Codes(s): 3299
Primary 14 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 000 0
PART III - OTHER'PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or
are any public monies involved. (municipals,only)? no
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including tox
none icity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: no
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of
the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: not economically competitive
Connection to Regional Sewer System: This discharge has been
connected to the Hendersonville sewer system, but Kyocera is seeking
a way to decrease its sewer bill, and is of the opinion that it is
unnecessary to treat this wastewater flow prior to discharge.
Subsurface: not feasible
Other disposal options:
5- -Other Special Items:
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that general permit coverage be issued to Kyocera
as requested for outfalls 001 and 002 for non -contact cooling water.
Signature of Report Preparer
?ater Quality Regional Supervisor
Date
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