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Home My WebLink AboutNC0029246_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016P 4 A, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor June 19, 2015 Norfolk Southern Railway Attm Mr. Gilbert O. Turner 312 W. Liddell St. Charlotte, NC 28206 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Norfolk Southern Railway -Linwood Yard WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Davidson County Dear Mr. Turner: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary A compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed at Norfolk Southern Railway's Spencer Yard on June 9, 2015 by Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Leonard Stogner (ORC) was present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities, and a review of related files and self -monitoring data. With respect to the administrative portion of the facility's self -monitoring programs, no deficiencies were noted. The following is a summary of findings during the inspection. A) Records were well organized and current. B) The plant appeared to be well maintained and operated. C) Secondary containment has been provided under 55-gallon drums stored outside, as requested during the previous inspection. D) No negative impacts to surface waters were noted. Overall, the WWTP appears to be very well operated and maintained. As has become expected, Mr. Stogner is most reliable in his efforts to maintain compliance with NPDES requirements. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Jenifer Carter at (336) 776-9691. Sincerely, Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NC DENR attachment cc: DWR — Central Files "SR® Files Mr. Leonard E. Stogner (30288 Bridge Road; Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124) 450 W Hanes Mill Rd., Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 336-776-9800 \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I N00029246 I11 12 15/06/09 17 18 C J 19 I G j 201 21111/11 1111111111111111111111111 11111111111 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- --------- —---- Reserved --- --------- 67 70 71 [LL_I j 72 . E �, � L-1 73 I I ]74 75 I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:OOAM 15/06/09 14/06/01 Linwood Yard Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Spencer Railway Yard 11:00AM 15/06/09 19/05/31 Linwood NC 27299 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Leonard Earl Stogner/ORC/704-309-1109/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted C R McDaniel,1200 Peachtree St Box 13 Atlanta GA 30309//404-582-3973/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program M Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/ Receiving Waters 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 Jenif Carter WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/ , Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date J ' EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO029246 I11 12 15/06/09 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Another excellent inspection. Mr. Stogner continues to operate the plant well. Page# Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2015 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 M ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There are 2 lined surge basins (1.5 MG & 1.6 MG), in addition to the EQ basin. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? M ❑ ❑ ❑, Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ .❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 d Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and M ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Last calibrated on March 19, 2015 Standby Power Yes No NA- NE Is automatically activated standby power available? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Page# 4 Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are all pumps present? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grease Removal Yes No NA NE Page# 5 Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grease Removal # Is automatic grease removal present? Is grease removal operating properly? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Oil is removed continuously with a rope skimmer at the qrit chamber and at the EQ tank. Belt skimmers are also utilized at the Influent Pump Station Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE Is containment adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are backup pumps available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive leaking? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: flocculants and pH adjustment utilized in the chemical feed building. secondary containment has been provided for 55-gallon drums stored outside near storm drainage. Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? Aerated # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1 Are lagoons operated in? # Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple ❑ ❑ ❑ locations? # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: This section was used to evaluate the finishing pond. The aerator was out of service and due to be put back in service within 24 hours. No adverse effects noted in effluent data as a result. Page# 6 i Permit: NC0029246 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Down flow Is the filter media present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter surface free of clogging? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the filter free of growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: This section was used to evaluate an enclosed carbon filtration system. No problems were noted. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page# 7 .. GAL DRAINAGE FIELD SEPTIC =1 * .. LONGITUDE IN r 1- TFALL .. YAM FORWARDIN ON' �► :_� IVA kid FA—Mook 11 r•�`��Il�r►rM��a-lfdr'ZLr7:�t:,�A�"ems•" � D • tiN TANK STORAGEWITH SKIMIJ�IERJ RY �a. ' a NOTE. DOES NOT INCLUDE CONTAINERS WITHGROUPING AREA a a r ACTIVE PETROLEUM STORAGE CONTAINER I CAPACITY CONTENTS Ot 12,000,000 gol. DIESEL 02 3.000 0. USED OIL 03 5.639 90. DIESEL 04 9.159 qw. LURE OIL 05 14.79D ga CAR DL 05 4.000 go. I USED OIL 07 14.796 gO. LURE OIL 06 500 GASOLINE 10 CAR OIL 11 5)0 gal LUK OIL UNASSp1ED = 9d IM 90 ORtAtS(40 2.200 got. VNQUM GENERATOR.11060-11 Dgm 11 TANKS 40 DRUMS. 1 GENERATOR 1 TRANSFORMER TOTAL CAPACITY 2.056.494 901. ` EN A OR RA LER FI TRATION SYSTEM J = O SURGE BA51 / SOUTH POTTS r t CREEK p NIANNAGE ROE BASIN TO YADKIN �g POL. P040 07D RIVER J BERM \ CULVERT Q p EMIC'L FEED BUILDING OUTFALL 01 _ LATITUDE 35' 43' 5Y N 4¢ PUMP PIT LONGITUDE 50 20' 37' W OUTFALL 009 LATITUDE W 43' 56' N W LONGITUDE 60' 20' 30' W w BUILDING LEGEND LEGEND 2 Z t LU a --�--►- - RAILROA) TRACKS �— - SLOPE DIRECION N - PAVED POAD - STORM DRAINS SANITARY SEWER LINE i -MANUAL VAL7E 2w 0 lac - WATER LINE - OUTFALL LOCATIONS A/FROMMIE au • I- - 20C F u- "OIL. ME LOCA71006 Alb ONIVS 7MS OF r2ATUM 94OWN ON 7Ms MA►KAK KEN - POWER LINE - ASTs COWED row VAMMS SOIAIC[S IRLXr a TO K ACLUIIA7E THOMN S1 TX=T FOR ITS N70DFD M40SF-M CITY 5 MADE AS TO M OEOREE OF AO]IRAC7' OF OK CIIAWMG - TRANSFORMEF t A TV >�` .e J MC®EN� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor July 3, 2014 Norfolk Southern Corporation Attn: Mr. Gilbert 0. Turner 312 W. Liddell St. Charlotte, NC 28206 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Norfolk Southern Railway -Spencer Yard WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Davidson County Dear Mr. Turner: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed at Norfolk Southern Railway's Spencer Yard on June 6, 2014 by Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. You and Mr. Leonard Stogner (ORC) were present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities, and a review of related files and self -monitoring data. With respect to the administrative portion of the facility's self -monitoring programs, no deficiencies were noted. The following is a summary of findings during the inspection. A) Records were well organized and current. B) The plant appeared to be well maintained and operated. C) Secondary containment was needed under 55-gallon drums stored outside. Thank you for taking immediate steps during the inspection toward procuring containment. D) No negative impacts to surface waters were noted. - Overall, the WWTP appears to be very well operated and maintained. Mr. Stogner continues to be most reliable in his efforts to maintain compliance with NPDES requirements. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-4957. Sincerely, �W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NC DENR attachment cc: DWR — Central Files ' S�R.�i�l__` ems' Mr. Leonard E. Stogner (30288 Bridge Road; Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124) 585 Waughtown St., Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper 1\ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No.•2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Repot 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 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCO029246 I11 12 14/06/09 17 18 I,, I 19 1 G 1 20I 211111 1 1 I I I I II 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — — ------- Reserved --- —------- ---- 67 70 71 I„ I 72 ti 731 1 I74 75I I �80 LJ I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 11:30AM 14/06/09 14/06/01 Linwood Yard Exit Time/Date Permit Ex Expiration DateP Spencer Railway Yard Linwood NC 27299 12:20PM 14/06/09 19/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Leonard Earl Stogner/1704-309-1109 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number C R McDaniel, 1200 Peachtree St Box 13 Atlanta GA 30309/l404-582-3973/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Jenife arter WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO029246 I11 12 14/06/09 17 18 1 C I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2014 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 0 ❑ 1111 application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ i ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There are two lined surge basins (1.5 MG & 1.6 MG) in addition to the EQ basin The permit was recently renewed and became effective on June 1 2014 Record Keeping Yes No NA NE. Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ " ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? M 0 ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs'complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 ❑ ❑' ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2014 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed.as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: records show that the flow meter was last calibrated on March 29, 2014. Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑- Yes No NA NE ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0029246 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance -Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE . Is the generator fuel level monitored? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Grit Removal Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A recent storm surge brought in a large amount of grit into the plant which was evident in the grit chamber. It shows that the grit chamber works as designed Mr. Stogner said the grit would be cleaned out soon. Equalization Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO029246 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/09/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Egualization Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Grease Removal Yes No NA NE # Is automatic grease removal present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is grease removal operating properly? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Oil is removed continuously with a rope skimmer at the grit chamber and at the EQ tank. Belt skimmers are also utilized at the Influent Pump Station. Chemical Feed Is containment adequate? Is storage adequate? Are backup pumps available? Is the site free of excessive leaking? Yes No NA NE ❑ M ❑ ❑ e❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: flocculants and PH adiustment utilized in the chemical feed building. 55-gallon drums stored outside near storm drain and need secondary containment. Mr. Turner put in a request for containment immediately, during the inspection. Lagoons Type of lagoons? # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? Are lagoons operated in? # Is a re -circulation line present? Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? Are dikes free of seepage? Are dikes free of erosion? Are dikes free of burrowing animals? # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? Yes No NA NE Aerated 1 ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M El- m El E] El M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ®❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0029246 Inspection Date: 06/09/2014 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Lagoons Comment: This section was used to evaluate the finishing pond Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Type of operation: Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? Comment: This section used to evaluate an enclosed carbon filtration system Drying Beds Is there adequate drying bed space? Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? Are the drying beds free of vegetation?, # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? # Is the sludge land applied? (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Down flow ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ -■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 110 ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 7 Wetland Inspection Report Project Num: 20140212 'Version: 1 Project Name: Mill Creek Low Water Ford Cros County: Forsyth Location: Mill Creek Low Water Ford Crossing Latitude: +36° 07' SW Plan Location Site Owner Name Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc Inspection Date: 7/3/2014 Reason for Inspection Complaint Inspection Type: Site Inspection (non -DOT) Inspection Contact Person: Title: On -Site Representative(s): Primary Inspector: Sue L Homewood Secondary Inspector(s): Facility Compliance Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Program Areas: 401 (includes isolated/non-404) Question Areas: Permit (401 WQC) Inspection Summary: Status: Issued. Project Type: Other Region: Winston-Salem Longitude: -80' 20' 07" Phone: Phone: 336-771-4964 page: 1 Site Number: 20140212 Owner: Davis, Benjamin Inspection Date: 7/3/2014 Inspection Type: Site Inspection (non -DOT) Reason for Visit: Complaint Permit (401 WQC) Yes No NA NE Does the impact(s) match what was approved in the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the culverts and/or filled areas installed properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the site compliant with additional conditions of the 401 WQC or non 404 permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Low water ford has not been constructed at this time Timber mats are being properly utilized to cross through wetland areas and small channels. No indication of sediment loss from construction access road into channels or wetland. page: 2 i i!CDENR North Carolina Department of Enviironrhen.t and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water'Quality Programs Pat'McCrory Thomas:A. Reeder Governor Director February 27,;,21)14 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7012 2210'10002'.3534-8345 RETURN RECEIPT REOUE8T9D Mr. Forest W. Stevenson I l'0 Franklin Rd. -SE Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042-001.3 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2014-TX-b020 Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing NPDES Permit:No..N0002046 Linwood Yard WWTP Davidson County Dear.Mi_Stevenson: John �'Skvarla ll Secretary This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of December 2013. indicates:a violation of the toxicity'limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. Youshould take whatever remedial. actions are necessary. -to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity-violation(s). Yout efforts; may include conducting a' ToxicityReduction Evaluation (TRE), a site=specific study designed to identify the'causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources -of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options; and confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that -North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements. The reverse. side of:this"Notice contains important information -concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring. and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge Monitoring Reports-(DMRs) and Aquatie Toxicity .(AT) Test Forms. .We encourage you to review -this information; if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity-noncompliance',.please contact Mr. John Giorgino with this office at (9.19) 743; 84:41. cerely, Cindy Moore Supervisor;. Aquatic Toxicology'Branch cc: Corey Basinger- Winston-Salem Regional0ifice Jenifer Carter.- Winston Salem Regional Office. Central Files Water Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,.NoA Carolina'2 99-1621 One Location, 4401 Reedy creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 ly Orti11Cc`1Polina Phone:919-743-8400 VAK 919-743-8517 �T lhternet:httpa 2o.erestate`.nc.us/esb/ 'Naturally i An Equai Oppoaur ty lAffirmative Action Employer WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include, all the toxicity testing and reporting reauirements contained in *our NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Branch at (919) 743=8401 or another Branch representative at the same - number. ➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report forms are appropriately filed. The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring' Report which is submitted, to: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Central Files 16.17 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 IN ADDITION Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 ➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February). Toxicity iest.condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration -toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/faii'test fails or if the chronic value is lower thanthe permit limit, then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one -per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multipfc concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single, quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single, concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity. testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration -toxicity testing will -influence the Division's enforcement -response. ➢ Toxicity testing moriths are specified by the NPDES Permit, except'for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring requirements (eg,-if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months). ➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic.moriitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June,30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year. ➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you -should immediately notify the Water Sciences Section at (919) 7434401 and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the"date when follow-up testing will occur. ➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the -information block located at the.top of,the AT form indicating the.facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form sign the form and submit following normal procedures. The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representativemust sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by theperforming lab supervisor. ➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division -of Water Resources, you may consider submitting your toxicity test results certified mail return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section. Water Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone:, 919-743-8400 l FAX: 919-743-8517 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.ustesb/ NorthCarolina Natill l lly: An Equal Opportunllgl Affirmative Action Employer NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Director February 12, 2014 Mr. Gaymeon Gibson Norfolk Southern Railway Company 1200 Peachtree Street N. E. - Box 13. Atlanta, GA 30309 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit Number NCO029246 Norfolk Southern Railway Company — Spencer Yard WWTP Facility Rating: PC-2 Davidson County Dear Mr. Gibson: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains a number of changes in its terms from those found in your current permit. A summary of those changes follows: • Based upon the results of a reasonable potential analysis of data reported by the facility, the effluent limit for phenols has been removed, and monitoring for the parameter has been reduced to quarterly. • A new condition requiring electronic reporting of data collected pursuant to the terms of this permit has been added. Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) , and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation. The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your NPDES permit. [See Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.ncderir.or web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location:512 N. Salisbury St Ralelgh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-607.6492 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Gaymeon Gibson NC0029246 Renewal Draft p. 2 For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web site: http://www2. gpa. gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule. • A new condition has been added to the permit stating "This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake." Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft. Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in April 2014, with an effective date of June 1, 2014. If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at (919) 807-6398, or via e- mail at bob.sledge@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Bob Sledge Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit cc: NPDES Files ec: Winston-Salem Regional Office — DWR Water Quality Programs Aquatic Toxicology Unit Steve Reid I Permit NCO029246 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions 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, Norfolk Southern Railway Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Spencer Yard Off I-85 at Exit 86 Linwood Davidson County to receiving waters designated as South Potts Creek, within the Yadkin-Pee,Dee'River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. The permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2019. Signed this day DRAFT Thomas A. Reeder, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 7 Permit NCO029246 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate anddischarge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Norfolk Southern Railway Company is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.317 MGD Industrial wastewater treatment system utilizing with the following components: • Track collection pans • Bar screen • Grit chamber • Oil skimmers • Equalization basin • Chemical feed j, • pH adjustment • Dissolved air flotation unit • Flocc for • kifier • Aerated polishing pond • Flow meter • Sludge drying beds .'7l Q , W //�. VO" v C UP �'J A6 ' 6`4" 1 1118, The facility is located off I-85, at Exit 86, near Linwood in Davidson County. ve 2. Discharge (at the location specified on the attached map) treated industrial wastewater from (Outfall 011) into South Potts Creek, classified a Class C water, in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin. Page 2 of 7 Permit NCO029246 PART I A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated industrial wastewater from outfall 011. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUHNT:CHARACTERISTICS . :.:.....::LIMITS .:. _ ; MONITORING ,REQUIREMENTS RarameterOode Avera a Maximum :. ;;Fre uenc ::; ,.T e.:;`:` Location2 Flow (MGD) 50050 0.317 MGD Continuous Recording Influent Effluentt Oil and Grease 00556 30.0 mg/L 60.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 60310 36.0 mg/L 54.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Total Suspended Solids C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Monitor & Report Weekly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor & Report Weekly Grab Effluent pH 00400 > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent Phenols 32730 Monitor & Report Quarterly Grab Effluent Boron3 01022 � Monitor & Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Nitrogen (NO2-N + NO3-N + TKN) C0600 Monitor & Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus C0665 Monitor & Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Acute Toxicity4 TGE313 Quarterly Composite Effluent Turbidity5 00070 Monitor & Report 2/Month Grab U & D Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Monitor & Report Weekly Grab U & D Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor & Report Weekly Grab U & D Footnotes: 1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eD1VM application system. See Condition A. (3.). 2. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall. 3. The following detection limits shall be met: Boron (250 ug/L). 4. Acute Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 90%; March, June, September, and December; see A, (2). S. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 25 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause an increase in the turbidity in the receiving water. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 3 of 7 Permit NCO029246 A. (2) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS / FAIL PERMIT LD41T (Quarterly) The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarter lx basis using protocols defined in the North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent Concentration" (revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 24-hour static test. The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure document). The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGE313. Additionally, DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: NC DENR / DWR / Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues 'until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & alI AT Form submitted. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. Page 4 of 7 Permit NCO029246 A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): . • Section B. (11.) • Section D. (2.) • 'Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Signatory Requirements Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting (Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1 Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's,Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. . Page 5 of 7 Permit NCO029246 A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/adminibog/i-pu/edmr Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. 2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)] All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Wq/admin[bogLipu/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: U certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significantpenalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. A. (4.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake. Page 6 of 7 Pennit NCO029246 5 09 —S G3W N& ;N i i>M N, vgx -y --NA V'T If/ AI I Vi 1` I' 'W 1 )7 Y.0 N I •� 1. I.� � .,N All t. L .5 I V 4. V IN •4 IA" T\ r it . ...... j �-, XI- A589 Y Norfolk Southern Railway Facility 'Z K Spencer Yard WWTP Location Latitude: 35'43'52' N State Grid: Southmont ong u e: 80' 20'37' W Permitted Flow. 0.317 MGD not to scale El RecellStream: South Potts Creek Sub -Basin: 03-07-04 . Drainage Basin: Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin Stream Class: C North [ NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Davidson Co, nty Page 7 of 7 A&I"A AB=® NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Attn: Gaymeo Gibson Norfolk Southern Corp. 1200 Peachtree St. NE Box 13 NE Box 13 Atlanta, GA 30309-0013 Dear Mr. Gibson: Division of Water Resources Thomas A. Reeder Director December 5, 2013 �%..r_CEIVED N.0 Dept. of ENR DEC 10 2013 Winston-Salem Regional Office John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Subject: Receipt of permit renewal Permit NCO029246 Davidson County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on December 2, 2013. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal - of the subject permit, please contact Bob Sledge (919) 807-6398. Sincerely, �'# ei" Wren Thedford Point Source Branch cc: Central Files Wgston,SalemgR��ac,a��,OK? NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807-64921Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:: www.ncwater.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer T MAIM NORFOLK SOUTHERN One rum inAnite passlbllida Norfolk Southern Corporation 1200 Peachtree Street, NE Box 13 Atlanta, GA 30309-0013 (404) 582- 4239 (o) (678) 512-5472 (f) gaymeon.gibson@nscorp.com Wren Thedford NC DENR / DWR / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Gaymeon Gibson Environmental Compliance Officer F Safety and Environmental Department November 21, 2013 Re: Renewal of NPDES Individual Permit, Norfolk Southern Railway Company Spencer Yard NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Dear Wren: Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) is submitting the attached NPDES Permit Application — Short Form C for the facility referenced above to renewal the existing NPDES Individual Permit No. NC0029246. There have been no significant changes at the facility since the issuance of the last NPDES permit. In addition, NSRC is also including a copy of the Sludge Management Plan for the facility. As requested, two (2) additional copies of this cover letter, NPDES Permit Application, and Sludge Management Plan are also included. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (404) 582-4239. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the information contained in this correspondence, please call me at (404) 582-4239. Enclosure cc: G.O. Turner, NSRC Sincerely, _. Gaymeon Gibson Environmental Compliance Officer F®F I, 91 DEC 02 2013 1 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit Number N00029246 Please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Norfolk Southern Railway Company Facility Name Spencer Yard Mailing Address 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E. -Box13 City Atlanta State / Zip Code Georgia, 30309 Telephone Number (404) 582-4239 Fax Number (678) 512-5472 e-mail Address gaymeon.gibson@nscorp.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road I-85 & Belmont Road Extension City Linwood State / Zip Code North Carolina,27299 County Davidson 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORQ Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ Norfolk Southern Railway Company_ 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E., Box 13 Atlanta Georgia, 30309 (404) 58274239 (678) 512-5472 State ❑ Private ® Public ❑ Page 1 of 5 C-MI 10108 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 4011 6. Number of employees: 190 7. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities, describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a separate sheet of paper with the system description. Wastewater is generated in the shops and routed to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Runoff from the fueling rack, fuel offloading area, and petroleum storage tank containment areas is also directed to the WWTP. The WWTP consists of grit chambers, oil/water separators, surge basins with capacities of 1.5 million and 1.6 million gallons, a 2 4naillian-t A»^^ P^»At»ation tank, a chemical fmd-building where flocculent is added and pH is adjusted, a dissolved air flotation unit, a polishing pond, a filtration - system, and sludge drying beds. a S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ® Yes ❑ If yes, specify the category? . N/A 9. Principal product(s) produced: N/A Principal raw material(s) consumed: Diesel and lube oil Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es): Manufacturing is not conducted at the facility. The facility does not produce product(s). Activities at the facility include locomotive fueling and lubrication, locomotive and railcar maintenance and repair, and railcar classification. Page 2 of 5 C-MI 10108 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed Lists eci c amounts consumed and/or units of roduction over the last three ears Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed AVERAGE Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed PEAK per Day Diesel = 85,000 gpd Lube Oil = 160 gpd N/A per Month per Year 11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Varies. Intermittent Duration: Varies 12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only Discharge Flow GALLONS PER DAY Sanitary - monthly average Utility water, etc. - monthly average Process water : monthly average Stormwater - monthly average 230,000 Other - monthly average Explain: Wastewater and shop drainage 25,700 Monthly Average T255,700 total discharge (all types) 13. Number of separate discharge points: 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 011 14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shotdng the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): South Potts Creek / High Rock Lake . Page 3 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges) Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. NOTE: Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters eurrentiu monitored- Summarize the nest a tvparc of aflfinant eimfa_ Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS) 12.0 5.5, mg/. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Not required by current permit; request waiver. Total Organic Carbon Not required by current permit; request waiver. Total Suspended Solids 9.1 5.5 mg/L. Ammonia as N Not required by current permit; request waiver. Temperature (Summer) Ambient Ambient NA Temperature (Winter) Ambient Ambient NA pH ?.53 7.05 S.U. Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is present) NA NA NA Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is. used) NA NA NA 16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit numbers or check none if not applicable): Type Permit Number Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) NESHAPS (CAA)' Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NC0029246 . Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other 17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential amounts.) None Page 4 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No 19. Applicant 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. R.P. Russell System Director Environmental Protection Printed name of Person Signing Title Signature of Applicant Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215,6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, 'record, report, plan, or other document files 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 $25,000, 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 $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Page 5 of 5 C-MI 10/08 L HCDEHR Borth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Acting Director July 15, 2013 Norfolk Southern Corporation Attn: Mr. Gilbert O. Turner 312 W. Liddell St. Charlotte, NC 28206 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Norfolk Southern Railway -Spencer Yard WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Davidson County Dear Mr. Turner: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed at Norfolk Southern Railway's Spencer Yard on June 20, 2013 by Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Mr. Leonard Stogner (ORC) was present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities, and a review of related files and self -monitoring data. A review of the self -monitoring data since the last inspection revealed a Chronic Toxicity violation, which the Aquatic Toxicity Unit agreed, was most likely due to having to force the WWTP to discharge in order to collect the sample. The permit has since been modified to require Acute, as opposed to Chronic, "Toxicity testing, to better represent the wastewater discharge from the plant: With respect to the administrative portion of the facility's self -monitoring programs, no deficiencies were noted. The following is a summary of findings during the inspection. A) Records were well organized and current. B) The plant appeared to be well -maintained and operated. C) Paths to each outfall have been well -maintained. F) No negative impacts to surface waters were noted at any of the outfalls. Overall, the WWTP appears to be very well operated and maintained. Mr. Stogner does an excellent job, as usual, at maintaining compliance with NPDES requirements. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-4957. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office attachment cc: SWP — Central Files -SRO Fifes Mr. Leonard E. Stogner (30288 Bridge Road, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124) North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-50001 Fax: (336) 77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 181ater Complinnce 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 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO029246 111 121 13/06/20 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I Remarks 2111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------- ------- —-------- Reserved---------------- 67I 169 70141 711 N I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 �I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Linwood Yard 10:00 AM 13/06/20 09/11/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Spencer Railway Yard Linwood NC 27299 11:15 AM 13/06/20 14/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Leonard Earl Stogner//704-309-1109 / Leonard Earl Stogner/ORC/704-309-1109/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number C R McDaniel,1200 Peachtree St Box 13 Atlanta GA 30309//404-582-3973/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit - 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-771-50001 / Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date ,8 �L I uU U d EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO029246 11 12, 13/06/20 117 18l Cl Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) - Page # 2 Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/20/2013 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? ® n n o Is the facility as described in the permit? n ® n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ Cl ❑ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n Comment: carbon filters not included in plant description. Flocculator and clarifier no longer utilized, though water does still flow through them. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ® n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ® n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n n Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ Cl n n Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ n n n Page # 3 11 Permit: NCO029246 Inspection Date: 06/20/2013 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ n n Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA 'NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ Cl n n Is the flow meter operational? ■ n ❑ n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ n ■ Comment: Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? n ■ n n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? n n ■ n Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are all pumps operable? n Cl ■ n Are float controls operable? n n ■ Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n # Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n 00 Comment: Type of lagoons? L # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? Aerated 1 Page # 4 r ti Permit: NC0029246 Inspection Date: 06/20/2M Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Lagoons Yes No NA NE Are lagoons operated in? # Is a re -circulation line present? n n ■ n Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n Cl # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? n n ■ 171 Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? n ■ n n Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? n ■ n n Are dikes free of seepage? ® n n ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? ■ ❑ n n Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ n ❑ ❑ # Has the sludge blanket in the. lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? n n ■ ❑ # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? n n ■ n Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ n n n 'Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ n n n Comment: This section used to evaluate the finishing pond. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ■ n n n Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ■ n n n Are the drying beds free of vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ■ n ❑ n Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ n n n Page # 6 r R Permit: NC0029246 Inspection Date: 06/20/2013 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? # Is the sludge land applied? (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? Comment: ^_:6 ®_._1 Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: Grease Removal # Is automatic grease removal present? Is grease removal operating properly? Comment: oil removed coninuously with rope skimmer at end of grit chamber, and also at the flow EQ tank. Belts also used at the influent pump station. Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Type of operation: Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? Comment: the clear well is enclosed. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ®nnn ■nnn Yes No NA NE Down flow ■nnn n n n ■ nnn■ nn®n nn®n n n n Yes No NA NE ®nnn n n n n Page # 6 4 Permit: NC0029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 06/20/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? n ■ n n Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ n n n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n ❑ n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n ❑ ■ Cl Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n Comment: Page # 7 Sludge Disposal Plan Spencer Yard I-85 and Belmont Road Extension, Exit 86 Linwood, North Carolina 27299 Prepared for: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E., Box 13 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 N ORFOLK SOUTH RN Prepared by: CARDNO MM&A 534 Industrial Park Road Bluefield, Virginia 24605 February 2013 Table of Contents MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION..................................................................................I 1.0 Facility Description and Characteristics....................................................................... 2 1.1 Facility Information............................................................................................ 2 1.2 Facility Characteristics .... :.................................................................................. 3 1.3 Drainage Characteristics..................................................................................... 3 -I 2.0 Sludge Management................................................................................................... 13 2.1 Sludge Generation.........................................................:.................................. 13 2.2 Sludge Storage and Disposal............................................................................. 0 3.0 Best Management Practices ................................... :.................................................... 14 3.1 Good Housekeeping.........................................:...:........................................... 14 3.2 Preventive Maintenance ...................... :...... :..................................................... 15 3.3 Visual Inspections.......................................:.................................................... 15 3.4 Spill Prevention and Response......................................................................... 15 3.5 Runoff Management Practices .................................. .............. 16 3.6 Employee Training........................................................................................... 16 3.7 Record Keeping and Reporting........................................................................ 16 3.8 BMP Summary..................:.............................................................................. 17 4.0 Emergency Response Information.........................:.................................................... 18 4.1 Information for Responders:...............:.............................................:............... 18 4.2 Emergency Call List ................................ ......... :............................................... 19 4.3 Emergency Response Equipment Available Onsite......................................... 20 4.4 Incident Response Checklist............................................................................. 20 Appendix A NPDES Permit Appendix B Manifests Appendix C Facility Inspection Forms Appendix D Completed Facility Inspection Forms Tables Table 1-1 Facility Information ....................................... ............................................... 1 Table 3-1 BMPs to be Implemented...........................................................................14 Figures. Figure 1 Vicinity Facility...........................................................................................3 Figures 2-8 Facility Layout and Drainage Maps ....................................................... 4-10 From: 02/18/2013 21:03 #665 P.0011001 n em t Cerdfication Norfolk SmAm Rahway Company EnProtection 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E. Box 13 Atlanta, Gwgoa 30309 �IrI. CON'C'»b RE: Spencer Yazd Sludge Disposal Plan This plan oudines the pecadm far pwpw handling, store, UORtfll=t, and disposd. of sludge genezat ed at the Spencer Yard (Facility). It is important to see 'that every operation tames place in a safe and itspdaOile manner. This Sludge Disposal Plan was developed by Norfolk SmWhem Railway Corppfty (NSRC) I_ Bwhonmentel Pmtecdo n (BP) to serve as a resoumoe to prevent, manage and mitigate sludge spill incidents occuming at the Faeft. All designated penonzl are to review this Plan and follow it for proper handling storage, disposal, and reclamation of sludga, The Opal a m below indicate the commit um of NSRC to the safe andenvimmnet"W -- topohandlingg, storage, trrmem6nt, and disposal of sludge in accideece with this Name and Me: - 7, , i F T...7/P,-� �, d, Signed: c- 1� • 1---- -�' Local hmpecdon Team Lea Signature Date:/ ^/3 Name and T ifl :. :� L L: - 'L6 :t -I Signed:• r' Date: 2/:.Z5��t-.''.� NSRC Envitim , n' l Managem A Signatwe NMC VIDGB D18 ML PLAN Span w Yard DATE 1StsUM February 6, 2013 DATE REVUffD: Pale I 1.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS This Sludge Disposal Plan is prepared for the Spencer Yard (Facility), located in Linwood, Davidson County, North Carolina. Figure 1 identifies the portion of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle depicting the site location. The Facility is authorized to discharge wastewater under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit. The NPDES Individual Permit number is NCO029246 and expires on May 31, 2014. The permit (provided in Appendix A) authorizes the discharge of wastewater into South Potts Creek, which flows into High Rock Reservoir: The Spencer Yard is a transportation Facility (Standard Industrial Classification [SIC] Code 4011) where rail car classification takes place. Additional activities include locomotive fueling and lubrication and locomotive and railcar maintenance and repair. Facility layout and drainage patterns are shown in Figures 2 through 8. 1 1.1 Facility Information Facility information is provided in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 Facility Information Name and Location: Norfolk Southern Railway Company Spencer Yard I-85 and Belmont Road Extension, Exit 86 Linwood, North Carolina 27299 Facility Contact: B.L. Cox Mechanical Superintendent I-85 and Belmont Road Extension Linwood, North Carolina 27299 (336) 956-4293 (work) (704) 604-1420 (mobile) G.O. Turner Engineer Environmental Operations 312 W. Liddell Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28206 (704) 318-3841 (work) (704) 578-1835 (mobile) I' NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 2 Name, Address and Telephone R.P. Russell Number of Owner: System Director Environmental Protection Norfolk Southern Railway Company 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E., Box 13 Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 582-5373 Latitude and Longitude: N Latitude 350 44' 52" W Longitude 80° 19' 46" Locomotive fueling and lubrication, locomotive and Type of Facility: railcar maintenance and service, railcar classification. 1.2 Facility Characteristics The Facility characteristics described below are based on Facility inspections, map reviews, and NSRC personnel interviews. The Facility is located southwest of Linwood, Davidson County, North Carolina. It is oriented in a northeast -southwest direction between I-85 to the northwest and High Rock Lake to the southeast. Clark Road is located at the southwestern end of the Facility, and Belmont Road is located at the no end of the Facility: Activities at the Facility include locomotive fueling and lubrication, locomotive and railcar maintenance and repair, and railcar classification. Diesel is delivered to the Facility via tanker truck. The Facility operates three shifts per day on a year-round basis. j Figure 1 (Vicinity Map) shows the topographical features in the vicinity of the Facility. Figures 2 through 8 (Facility Layout and Drainage Map) provide plan views of the Facility detailing its layout and drainage patterns. 1.3 Drainage Characteristics Drainage patterns at the Facility are influenced by the ground surface features, which include pavement, gravel, tracks; drains, ditches, swales, and vegetation. The Facility is relatively flat. Runoff from the central portion of the Facility where industrial activity takes place, including the shops, fueling rack, fuel offloading area, and petroleum storage tank containment areas, is collected by drains and routed to a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) before being discharged to South Potts Creek via Outfall 011. Runoff from the remainder of the Facility that does not infiltrate the ballast is collected by drains and directed to ditches along the Facility's northwest and southeast sides. These ditches convey runoff to ten retention ponds; which discharge via Outfalls 001 through 010. Runoff from the Facility ultimately flows into High Rock Reservoir. NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 3 The WWTP is a manually controlled system operated by a contractor. The WWTP includes grit chambers, oil/water separators, surge basins, a large equalization tank, a chemical feed building where flocculant is added to the waste stream and pH is adjusted, a dissolved air flotation unit, a polishing pond, a filtration_ system, and sludge drying beds. Runoff from the Fueling Rack, Diesel Shop, Mechanical Shop, Fuel Offload Area, and diked secondary containment area flows to the WWTP. Treated water effluent is discharged to South Potts Creek via Outfall 011. Recovered oil is stored in a 4,000-gallon aboveground tent tank. Recovered oil and sludge are removed by'a contractor on an as -needed basis and disposed of off site. The WWTP is visually inspected by qualified personnel on a daily basis. Routine maintenance of pumps is conducted semi-annually, or more frequently if needed. Grit chambers are also cleaned by a contractor as needed. Filters and screens are cleaned or replaced as needed. Any time maintenance is conducted . on the WWTP, records documenting the activities will be generated and maintained with the SWPPP for five years. Water flowing to the WWTP first passes through an oil/water separator (OWS) and grit chamber. It is then pumped to an equalization tank. During periods of high flow, the equalization tank may divert water to a surge basin, where the water is temporarily retained until it can be directed back to the equalization tank. From the equalization tank, water flows to another OWS and the chemical feed building, where polymer is added and the water is cycled through a dissolved air flotation (DAF) process. The water then flows to the polishing pond for additional aeration. From the polishing pond, the water is pumped through an activated carbon filtration system before being discharged to South Potts Creek via Outfall 011. NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 4 OUTFALL 007 ! • • � �:��i ��:0� ,% OUTFACE 008 � I ` • ` r • (.a a' 35°44'27" N fr'8M°.�-" • � ``o/f � tea. ___-�� ,. OUTFALL006 8�0 µ 1 W ° �•' 0 'pit 0" OUTFALL 004 4 4 \ ` 35°43'53" N I, . ( r '• 80°20'57" W t OUWALL 01 - 1 `35°43'37N� " a _ �j l� OUTFALL µ003 35°43'31" N' ✓ / ,.- r ,K_80°21'23" W ) � cOUTFALL 002` 35o43:24- N OUTFALLoo1� 80°2137"w.`' t� RECEIVING STREAM 35°a3'17' N �,• : ,UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO YADKIN RIVER/HI GHRO K LAKE ao°?2'1°=WJ q' ' (IMPAIRED FOR CHLOROPHYLL A) 71. � 1 :RS� ` � 1 l � 7 '/�/ 11.y•/`yfq'�ipPi „� i I SECTION OF USGS 7.6- SOUTHMONT, N.C. QUADRANGLE C07) Calwn0 Norfolk Southern Railway Company MM&A Spencer Yard Shaping the Future 2,000' 0 2,000' ■ NS1710 SCALE 1:24,000 02/7/2013 Bluefield, Virginia Topographic Site Location Map FIGURE 1 NORTH CAROLINA QUADRANGLE LOCATION •• o z Q r, LL w FIGI C t OUTFALL 007 1,200' 0 1,200' FIGURE 7NO OUTFALL 008 APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1"=1,200' i OUTFALL 006 OUTFALL 5 a 0 0 ` z � w OUTFALL 004 / OUTFALL 009 _ = W OUTFALL 011 N ♦ WWfP FIGURE 6 z. .r o = K 0 o O U U N LL a OUTFALL 010 OUTFALL 003 Z Z a o 0Q FIGURE 3 J OUTFALL 002 Q _o U Q ��.. FIGURE 5 } _ � U) z OUTFALL 001 � Z Z Q w v oui -_ O 0 Z J J � NOTE: NOTE: Flgure THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS WHICH COULD BE PRESENT IN STORM WATER BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF DISCHARGES FROM EACH OUTFALL ARE PRIMARILY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. OUTFACE ID DRAINAGE AREA %IMPERVIOUS DRAINAGE AREA ID OUTFACE 001 330 331 25.7% - OUTFACE 002 882 471 22.8% - - - - - - - - OUTFACE 003 858 756 14.7% - - - - - - - - OUTFACE 004 908 428 15.1% - - - - OUTFALL 005 814 071 15.1 % - - - - - - - OUTFACE 006 781 149 13.8% OUTFACE 007 587 502 14.9% - - - - - - - - - OUTFACE 008 1 705 644 7.2% - - - - OUTFACE 009 2,386,818 6.2% OUTFALL010 643,669 13.9% --- - - - --• OUTFACE 011 1,011,635 27.7% ---- - - - - -• DRAINAGE FIELD T-5 T-6 LEGEND —+ t---,— — RAILROAD TRACKS — PAVED ROAD UNPAVED ROAD WATER LINE SANITARY SEWER LINE EXIT TO CLARK ROAD AND INTERSTATE 1-85 1 milli 800 GAL. SEPTIC TANK NOTE: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. POWER LINE — STORM DRAINS —YARD DRAINAGE MANUAL VALVE — SLOPE DIRECTION — OUTFALL LOCATION BUILDING LEGEND LOW—LYING AREA LATITUDE 35' 43' 17" N LONGITUDE 80' 22' 10" W OUTFALL 001-i S NO 200' 0 200' APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1' = 200' Z 0 W oZ a� sruo > "9 Z LL N z Wg _ U O u It z z J J O Q U UQ U O a z z p a o w Un >O 0 Z J J () Flgure 3 LEGEND - RAILROAD TRACKS - PAVED ROAD WATER LINE - SLOPE DIRECTION LATITUDE 35' 43' 17" N LONGITUDE 80' 22' 10" W OUTFALL 001-i P ONp 001 NOTE: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. - POWER LINE - STORM DRAINS -YARD DRAINAGE - MANUAL VALVE n - OUTFALL LOCATIONS CULVERT OUTFALL_ 002 LATITUDE 35' 43' 24" N LONGITUDE 80' 21' 37" W 200' 0 200' APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1" = 200' a z �2 $ `> a W z z w m cS z U w g w U U o� LL a O z Q J J O a J } U U) _ O w ft a U O U) z z 0 a o w 0 0 z_ J J c/) Figure 4 LEGEND - RAILROAD TRACKS - POWER LINE BUILDING LEGEND d MAINTENANCE OF WAY REPORT ROOM - PAVED ROAD - STORM DRAINS -YARD DRAINAGE ,L - UNPAVED ROAD - MANUAL VALVE o, �Z - WATER LINE - SLOPE DIRECTION r fA LATITUDE 35' 43' 31" N , - OUTFALL LOCATIONS LONGITUDE 80' 21' 23" W OUTFALL 003 TO CLARK ROAD POND 003 AND INTERSTATE 1-85 DITCH - STORAGE E-1 GRAVEL —l_ -� DITCH NOTE: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. Paz=2 o w LL W Z � N m 0 Z W O F J = zz Y O O W 7- 0 Q 3Q U QQ z W O 0 0 0 0� LL a o LVERTS POND 010 Z Q DJ Of J U < = O w D_ U O U) OUTFALL 010 w Z LATITUDE 35' 43' 37" N w dO Lu LONGITUDE 80' 21' 01" W O 0 4 200' 0 200' Z) O Z J APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1" = 200' J cl) Flgure 5 FORWARDING YARD ---DITCH LATITUDE 35' 43' 53" N POND 004 LONGITUDE 80' 20' 57" W OUTFALL 004 _j SPRAY PAINT DRUM T-6 ANKS EQUALIZATION TANK WITH SKIMMER 8500 GAL.I SEPTIC TANK SOUTH POTTS CREEK STORAGE & DRUM STORAGE —3 & 07 I NOTE: DOES NOT INCLUDE CONTAINERS WITH CAPACITIES LESS THAN 55 GALLONS. u ACTIVE PETROLEUM STORAGE CONTAINER CAPACITY CONTENTS 01 2,000,000 gal. DIESEL 02 3,000 gal. USED OIL 03 5,639 gal. DIESEL 04 9,159 gal. LUBE OIL 05 14,798 gal. CAR OIL 06 4,000 gal. USED OIL 07 14,798 gal. LUBE OIL 08 500 gal. GASOLINE 10 500 gal. CAR OIL 11 500 gal. LUBE OIL UNASSIGNED 300 gal. TRANSMISSION FLUID TRANSFORMER 100 gal. DIELECTRIC FLUID DRUMS(40) 2.200 gal. VARIOUS GENERATOR 1,000 gal. DIESEL 11 TANKS, 40 DRUMS, 1 GENERATOR 1 TRANSFORMER TOTAL CAPACITY 2,056,494 gal. SURGE B DRAINAGE IFLD LVERT I TANK 06 �L .---,SLLJDGE DRYING BEDS TT EMERGENCY DAF RESPONSE ERATOR TRAILER FILTRATION SYSTEM G DRAINAGE FIELD 2500 GAL. SEPTIC TANK r LATITUDE 35' 44' 07" N\ POND 005 LONGITUDE 80' 40" W OUTFACE 005 TANKER TRUCK LOADING PAD+ M-5 TANK 08 FORMER RAILCA ' OFFLOADING — - AREA -- 4_ �]---HAZARDOUS WASTE UEL PUMPING QUIPMENT ------ TRANSFOR R—R STORAGE AREA S-1 —1 300 G TRAt77EGROUPING SFORMER STORAGE BINS AREA f ( SOUTH POTTS CREEK \POLISHING� TO YADKIN POND RIVER HEMICAL FEED BUILDING LATITUDE 35 4 LONGITUDE 80' _. LEGEND I + — RAILROAD TRACKS ►-- — SLOPE DIRECTION PAVED ROAD STORM DRAINS % — MANUAL VALVE SANITARY SEWER LINE WATER LINE - — OUTFALL LOCATIONS ----- -- — IY U I C: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN — POWER LINE — ASTs DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR — TRANSFORMER ITS INTENDED PURPOSEMO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. SIN g OWS URGE BASI BERM PUMP PIT BUILDING LEGEND DIKE" CEO — TANK 000,000 DIESE —FUEL T, O--SHANTY �9 OUTFALL 009 LATITUDE 35' 43' 56" N LONGITUDE 80' 20' 30" W 200' 0 200' APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1" = 200' a s > N y CC O W Z 3 o w Y U U W 2 W U o V o m a E 0 Z Z O J Q_ Q U J < } = O W d U O r) Z Z p a o w O 0 Z_ J J U) Figure 6 LATITUDE 35' 44' 12" N LONGITUDE 80' 20' 36" W �OUTFIALL 006 POND 006 I LEGEND O - RAILROAD TRACKS - POWER LINE - PAVED ROAD - STORM DRAINS -YARD DRAINAGE Q - WATER LINE - MANUAL VALVE w _ c - - OUTFACE LOCATION m C Di CH I NOTE: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. az�2s > W 2 Z W N m z Z O 0 H Z Q U Q U O O U O N LL a O p1TCH� Z Z �f O J d J Q U < } = O U O U) z z Q w -+-- -+-- - L I U) O (D O 0 4 200' 0 200' ?: � U) o Z APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1" = 200' 3w"l Fi ure mmomw- 7 POND 008 ,; LATITUDE 35' 44' 32" N LONGITUDE 80' 19' 58" W _�-OUTFALL 007 T-1 2500 GAL. <> SEPTIC TANK DRAINAGE FIELD `OUTFALL 008 LATITUDE 35' 44' 27" N LONGITUDE 80' 19' 54" W LEGEND - RAILROAD TRACKS - PAVED ROAD 7- - UNPAVED ROAD - WATER LINE NOTE: THE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS MAP HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. THOUGH SUFFICIENT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, NO CLAIM IS MADE AS TO THE DEGREE OF ACCURACY OF THIS DRAWING. - SANITARY SEWER LINE - STORM DRAINS -YARD DRAINAGE - MANUAL VALVE - SLOPE DIRECTION - OUTFALL LOCATIONS - YARD ENTRANCE DITCH—� --r C-2 BUILDING LEGEND _0LD CABSUPPLY BUILDING IT-1 I EULLOUT REPORT ROOM IT-2 I -UTILITY CAGE BUILDING TO BELMONT RD & INTE STATE 1-85 ROUTE TO HOSPITAL 0 d z I I I I I { I { I 1 x x T ? 200' 0 200' APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1' - 200' w c n s cn N N �i o w LL a Z ,� m o z Y Z W U O =i o LL u o Q Z Z O J Of CL J } U U) _ 0 w W a o O D z z o 0- p LU >O 0 Z J J � Flgure 8 - 2.0 SLUDGE MANAGEMENT 2.1 Sludge Generation Numerous collection pits are located around the Facility for retaining oily residue from the Fueling Rack and other areas where petroleum products are utilized. The pits are routinely pumped out by NSRC personnel with a pump truck, and the recovered fluids are transferred to the on -site sludge drying beds. Sludge is also generated by the on -site WWTP and transferred to the drying beds as part of the treatment process. 2.2 Sludge Storage and Disposal Sludge is stored on site within the sludge drying beds. The sludge beds cover approximately 2,400 square feet. However, the sludge is not stored long-term at the Facility, which reduces the potential for a spill (see Section 4.0 for Emergency Response Information and Spill Reporting Procedures). The on -site sludge drying beds are cleaned annually by a contractor, and the waste is properly disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations. Copies of manifests are kept in Appendix B of this plan. NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Spencer Yard Page 13 3.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the processes, activities, or physical structures that reduce the potential release of sludge to the environment. These practices can range from keeping work areas clean to the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. 3.1 Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping practices are those that keep outdoor work areas clean, orderly and free of materials that could contaminate storm water. Good housekeeping practices applicable to this facility include the following: • Use a drip pan or other acceptable containment device during product transfers; • Use automatic shutoff devices during fueling; • Maintain clean pavement and ground surfaces in work areas; • Clean up spills and stained soils and dispose of properly; • Do not overfill waste containers, and keep containers covered; • Train employees on spill clean-up procedures and disposal of spent clean-up materials; • Store containers, drums, and bags of materials away from direct traffic to avoid spills, and follow manufacturer's instructions for proper storage practices; • Store drums or containers on pallets to avoid direct contact with pavement or ground which can lead to container corrosion; • Keep bungs tightened on all drums to prevent leakage; • Properly label all containers, including waste containers; • To the greatest extent feasible, perform equipment repairs and store fuels, oils and wastes inside structures to minimize the exposure of significant materials to storm water; and • Manage used oil, fuel filters, salt, and other materials so that they are not exposed to storm water. NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN DATE ISSUED: February 6; 2013 DATE REVISED: Spencer Yard Page 14 3.2 Preventive Maintenance ` A preventive maintenance program identifies areas and equipment that need to be _ maintained to prevent the possibility of impact to the environment. On -site personnel must ensure that preventative maintenance practices are utilized. Maintenance activities applicable to the Facility include the following: • Routinely clean drains and other conveyances of storm water to prevent debris and silt accumulation; • Remove settled sludge from drying beds on a regular basis; • Routinely inspect and/or clean out grit chamber/OWS and WWTP equipment; • Replace or repair waste collection bins if damaged or leaking; and • If indications of leaks, spills, or drips are evident, find and correct the problem. 3.3 Visual Inspections A routine facility inspection program is a regulatory requirement and is held in conjunction with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan inspections. The Responsible Supervisor or designee who is familiar with the intent and goals of this Sludge Disposal Plan shall conduct the inspection. - A facility inspection checklist is provided in Appendix C of this plan. If conditions are discovered which could cause an uncontrolled release of sludge, the Responsible Supervisor shall arrange for corrective action or designate an individual to make such arrangements. The complete checklist, along with any records of corrective actions, must be maintained for a minimum of six years. It is recommended that these inspection records be maintained with the Sludge Disposal Plan. 3.4 Spill Prevention and Response All employees should receive initial and refresher training in spill response and related pollution prevention issues. All employees are responsible for the cleanup of any spill. Personnel should ensure that spills are contained on -site and do not enter any off -site storm drains. The Facility's SPCC Plan (located on site) is used to prevent, manage, and mitigate spills. Small, routine drips and spills may be cleaned by applying loose absorbent to the spill and then disposing of the absorbent properly. Should a spill have the potential to leave the site or be discharged from the Facility, the - spill must be reported immediately to the Division Chief Dispatcher (864-255-4202) (refer to Section 4 of this Plan for Emergency Response Information): NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 - DATE REVISED: Page 15 3.5 Runoff Management Practices Outfall 011 discharges to South Potts Creek, which drains into High Rock Reservoir. - Runoff management practices prevent runoff from becoming contaminated. Runoff management practices in use at this Facility include: • A conveyance system for the collection and diversion of storm water runoff; • Holding ponds for the retention, settling, and filtration of runoff; • A WWTP for treatment of impacted storm water; • Inspection of accumulated storm water prior to discharge; and • Covered maintenance and work areas to prevent contact with storm water. 3.6 Employee Training Environmental Awareness Training is provided to all NSRC employees on an annual basis. The training includes many environmental topics with focus on identification of the environmental impact that can be caused by improper management (i.e., storage, handling, and/or usage) of significant materials. Training in regards to the proper storage, handling, and disposal of sludge may be conducted concurrently with any other pollution prevention and response training schedules as outlined in the Facility's SPCC Plan. Training records are maintained at the Facility. 3.7 Record Keeping and Reporting All records pertinent to this Sludge Disposal Plan, including records of spills, monitoring, inspection, and maintenance activities, will be retained at the Facility. These records must be maintained for a minimum of six years. NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Spencer Yard Page 16 3.8 BMP Summary The Facility is expected to maintain compliance with the BMPs discussed above. No additional BMPs have been selected at this time. A summary of the schedule for BMPs that must occur on a regular schedule, such as inspections and training, is provided in Table B-1. Table 3-1 BMPs to be Implemented BMP Description of Action(s) Required for_ Target Im lementation Completion Date Housekeeping Maintain site cleanliness. On -going Inspections Perform visual monitoring using the Storm Water Semi -Annually Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Reports located in the SWPPP. Inspections Perform Facility inspections using the Semi- Semi -Annually Annual Facility Inspection Form located in the SWPPP. Inspections Perform annual site and SWPPP evaluation using Annually the Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation / Inspection Form located on the SWPPP. Inspections Perform non -storm water inspection using the Non- Annually Storm Water Certification forms located on the the SWPPP. Training Train new employees on storm water pollution At hire prevention and NPDES Individual Permit re uirements. Training Provide refresher training to all employees. Annually NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 17 4.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION Spill prevention and response procedures are addressed in the SPCC Plan. This section lists the appropriate information for responders, including Facility contact information, Division contact information, emergency contacts, and response equipment available on site. Refer to the Facility's SPCC for further information. 4.1 Information for Responders Owner/Operator Name: Norfolk Southern Railway Company Facility Name: Spencer Yard Location (Street Address): I-85 and Belmont Road Extension, Exit 86 City: Linwood State: North Carolina Zip Code: 27299 County: Davidson Phone Number: (704) 638-4292 Mailing Address: Same as Street Address Facility Contact Name/Title: B.L. Cox / Mechanical Superintendent Work Phone Number: (336) 956-4293 PIEDMONT DIVISION RAILROAD OPERATIONS DEPTARTMENT Engineer Environmental Operations: G.O. Turner Work Phone: (704) 378-3841 Mobile Phone: (704) 578-1835 Piedmont Division Chief Dispatcher Work Phone Number: (864) 255-4202 Piedmont Division Superintendent of Transportation Work Phone Number: (864) 255-4250 Piedmont Division Manager of Mechanical Operations Work Phone Number: (404) 792-5070 Piedmont Division Engineer Work Phone Number: (864) 255-4251 General Superintendent of Transportation, Operations Control Center, Atlanta, GA: (404) 529-1785 NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 18 NSRC 24-hour Emergency Hazardous Materials Number: (800) 453-2530 National Response Center: (800) 424-8802 In the event of a catastrophic release, the following departments should be notified: 1. Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (704) 422-5606 2. Town of Denton, Water Plant (336) 859-3139 3. City of Albemarle, Utilities Department (704) 984-9630 4. Duke Power (704) 637-2323 4.2 Emergency Call List Fire Department.• • Salisbury Fire Department Police Departments: • Spencer Police Department • Davidson County Sheriff • NSRC Police (Linwood) • NSRC Police (Atlanta) Appropriate State Agencies: • NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (Winston-Salem Regional Office) • Davidson County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Response Contractors: • HEPACO • A&D Environmental and Industrial Services 911 or (704) 638-5351 911 or (704) 633-3574 911 or (336) 242-2100 (336) 956-4234 (800) 453-2530 (336) 771-5000 or (800) 858-0368 (336) 242-2280 (800) 434-7750 NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 19 4.3 Emergency Response Equipment Available Onsite • Absorbent booms; • Absorbent pads; • Absorbent particulate; • Portable pumps; and • Safety Glasses, Protective Boots, Protective Coveralls, Protective Gloves. 4.4 Incident Response Checklist This section includes a Hazmat Incident Response Checklist to provide guidance for making the initial assessment of an oil discharge and deciding what emergency response actions to take. The Division Chief Dispatcher and Transportation and Mechanical Officers are most likely to use the checklist. It is designed to focus on the questions that need to be answered, as well as the responsibilities that need to be addressed when an incident occurs. It also helps develop the information needed to respond to federal (US DOT, US EPA, NTSB, etc.), state, and local emergency management agencies. Following each incident, a copy of the completed checklist should be retained by the Division as part +-1 of the official incident report. The checklist and guidelines are important and should be reviewed at safety meetings as well as during post -incident evaluations to keep them up-to-date and make sure they remain useful when emergencies occur. Blank copies of the checklist should be made by Team Leaders, Chief Dispatchers, and Transportation and Mechanical Officers, and kept readily available when needed. The checklist is divided into four sections: • Section 1. - identifies the incident by date, time, location and tank number(s); • Section 2 — identifies the materials involved and the quantity discharged; • Section 3 — lists safety and environmental concerns which could have a significant impact on how and what kind of emergency response actions might be required; and • Section 4 — lists the specific job responsibilities for the Team Leader (Responsible Supervisor). NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 20 HAZMAT INCIDENT RESPONSE CHECKLIST SECTION I -. INCIDENT IDENTIFICATION Date: Location: City: Time: . County: State: Milepost: Street/Route:- Tank/Unit Identification Number(s): Equipment Type: Tank Intermodal Tank Intermodal TOFC/COFC Box Hopper Locomotive AST Drum Other SECTION 2 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Identify contents of all cars or containers involved. This is normally done from the shipping papers, container markings, labels and placards, computer data, and other available information. 1.48 or 49 STCC Number(s): 2. Complete Name of Hazardous Material(s): 3. Hazard Class: 4. UN or NA Identification Number: 5. RQ (Reportable Quantity) or Marine Pollutant Designation:_ 6. Hazardous Waste Designation and Manifest Number (if any): 7. Placard(s): 8. Kinds of Containers/Packages (Drums, Boxes, etc.): NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 21 l 9. Quantity Involved (by Weight or Volume SECTION 3 - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Describe conditions at the scene and efforts being made to protect lives, prevent property damage, and safeguard the environment. 1. Injuries: Yes No Describe: 2. Evacuation: Yes No Describe: 3. Property Damage: Yes No Describe:. 4. Environmental Damage: Yes _ No — Describe: 5. Waterways Affected: Yes _ No —.Describe: 6. Storm Drains/Sewers/Swales Involved: Yes _ No _ Describe: 7. Pipe Lines/Utility Lines Involved: Yes. No _ Describe: 8. Highways/Railroad Crossings Involved: Yes _ No Describe: 9. Land Use: Industrial Commercial Residential Agricultural Undeveloped Railroad Special Features (schools, hospitals; etc.): 10. Accessibility (Roadways, etc:):_ NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 22 �I 11. Weather Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed & Direction: Forecast: 12. Special Factors and/or Efforts to Prevent Spread of Material (Describe incident as completely as possible.): 13. Clean-up: Company Name: Location: Contact Person: Phone No.: Date and Time Arrived On Scene: Date and Time Clean-up Complete: 14. Follow-up (Describe any, further actions necessary and estimated costs.): !I 'I NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Page 23 15. Notification: Notification Checklist: -� NSRC EPD: Time & Date: - Federal Agencies: Time & Date: State Agencies: Time & Date: Local Agencies: Time & Date: ;- Fire Department: Time & Date: Other: Time & Date: GST-Spencer Yard: Phone: Time & Date: This section must be completed by the General Superintendent Transportation as applicable _for all initial reports. For Level I incidents the report should be forwarded to the SPILLS 1 distribution list; . and for Level II or III incidents, the report should be forwarded to the SPILLS 2 distribution list. Operations Control Center- Contact Record: National Response Center (NRC) [(800) 424-8802]: NSRC Customer Service: Other: Name: NRC Report: Time & Date: Name: Time & Date: Name: Time & Date: Person Preparing This Report: Name: Title: ** Place a copy of this report in, Appendix D of this Plan. ** - NSRC SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN Spencer Yard DATE ISSUED: February 6,200 i DATE REVISED: Page 24 APPENDIX A NPDES Permit i l' Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor A`y-f-'A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director Mr. Larry G. Western Engineer Environmental Design Norfolk Southern Railway Company _ 110 Franklin Rd. SE, Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042 Dear Mr. Western: September 21, 2009 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO029246 Spencer Yard WWTP Davidson County Dee Freeman Secretary Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). permit contains no changes from the Draft permit mailed to you on July 15, 2009. I any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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, the 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 Bob Guerra at (919) 807- 6387 or email at bob.ouerraencdenr.gov. Enclosure: NPDES Permit rely, %l�V n� ." ullins 6W002246 'Icc: Winston-Salem Regional Office / Surface Water Protection (emailed) NPDES Unit Aquatic Toxicology Unit (emaited) -� Central Files i 1617 MW _er.,ce Ner R.2In9h. !irr11 Carchna 2760.1617 1.•xahon 512 N �aijsbury °i. R.3'e gh `r)rtlt carclina 2; EU Fbrre 919.37,7 6?W FA X 919•,101-;4351 Cus:orrer Sen,,ce 1 8, 7 623-6748 lnterref k-Hw noiater,uaiiry.rrg An Equal Oppurrn.ry - tifvram i;tor EmG"6 NorthCarolina �Vairzrally Permit NCO029246 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER 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, Norfolk Southern Railway Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Spencer Yard i. 1-85 Exit 88 Linwood Davidson County to receiving waters designated as South Potts Creek, within the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 2009, This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2014. Signed this day September 21, 2009. Col n H. Sullins, Director .t Division of Water Quality ' ( By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission I i Permit NCO029246 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Norfolk Southern Railway Company is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.317 MGD Industrial wastewater treatment system utilizing with the following components: • Track collection pans • Bar screen • Grit chamber • Oil skimmers • Equalization basin • Chemical feed • pH adjustment • Dissolved air flotation unit • Flocculator • Clarifier • Aerated polishing pond • Flow meter • Sludge drying beds The facility is located off 1-85 at Exit 88 near Linwood in Davidson County. 2. Discharge (at the location specified on the attached map) treated industrial wastewater From (Outfall 011) into South Potts Creek, classified a Class C water, in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin. orfolk Southern Railway Spencer Yard ww rp 11itude: 35' 43' 52' N State Grid: Southmont itude: 80' 20' 37' W Permitted Flow: 0.317 h1GO :eivinq Stream: South Potts Creek Sub -Basin: 03-07-04 •ainaae Basin: Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin Stream Class: C Facility Location, not to scale h NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 NortDavidson County Permit NCO029246 i EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated industrial wastewater from outfall 011. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: i 7 __.EFFLUENT' CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS ' MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Avera e._ Dail; Maximum-__ Measurement Frequency Sample Sample Location Typiq ..Flow MGD 0.317 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent Oil and Grease (mg/L) 30.0 mg/L 60.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent BOO, 5-day 20°C -36.'0 mg/L 54.0 m /L Weekly Composite Effluent Total Suspended Solids m • .L 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Turbidi :._ ntu 2/Month Grab Upstream, Downstream Phenols m L 0.032 m L Monthly Grab Effluent Boron u L Quarterly Composite Effluent, Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream, Downstream Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream, Downstream 'PH 4Weekly Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (TN) 'TN = (NO2-N + NOr N) + TKN m L Quarterly Composite Effluent tal Phosphorus kh Quarterly Composite Effluent roniic Toxicit Quarter) Composite Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = at least 100 feet from the outfall. Downstream = at least 300 feet below the outfall. 2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 25 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause an increase in the turbidity in the receiving water. 3. The following detection limits shall be met: Boron (250 ug/L) 4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. 5. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 29%; March, June, September, and December; see A. (2). There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Permit NCO029246 A. (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 29%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, Quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase iI Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. i If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the IJ permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test j Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. i The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest i concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed. If reporting pass/fail results using the parameter code TGP3B, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value results using the parameter code THP3B, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 ,a Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such _ monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms submitted. 0NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. NPDES Permit Standard Condition 1'.tge a of 13 I PART II STAINMILRD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Detutiti<xt5 ,'. ont Sartaplc�s :are coflex-ttxf twice per month With at least ten c:dendar days bttntzn sampling events. "flltst: samples shall be rcprts motive of the %va tewiteT dL,;dwwcl during the sample period. i'Wt Samples :are collected three tunes per week on three separate rilend ar clays. "ncrse s:unplcs shall l)e rtprestmrative of the %Anstewater disch.argLxl during the sample period. Act or "the, -Val' The Fcxh-ral Water Pollution Control Act, also known :as the Clean Water Act (CWA), :as :une'nded, 33 USC 1251, ct. sect. Annual Avera� The arithmetic mean of all ",-laily discharges" of a Pollutant measured during the calendar yt.u. In the r>se of fecal coliform, the geometric mam of such discharges. Arithmetic Meitn The summation of the irtdlividu l v:dues divided by the ntunber of individual values. B .a. he known diversion of waste strcyaans from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which i.s not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. Homer, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that rc :asor><ably represents the calaidar day maybe used for sunpling. C-dertdar Week The period from Sun(l ay through the following Saturday. C:deradar Ott:arter One of the following distinct peri(As: January through Nl arch, April through june, Jddy throtal;h Scptember, :and October through DeccTnIxT. Compct,ite Sample :1 s-.unl)le collects l c,ver .a 2,i hour Ixriod by caantinuouS sampling or combining �T:ab of at least tax) ml in such a m:annear as to restdt in a t,:,t.d s.unple representative of the vk%st -%v.afeT discharge during the s:utaple peri(xl. The Direttor may dosi;uxite the mast appropriate method (srxx-ific nuntfxer :oral size of aliquots ntl'u;s ary, the time iritcrv:d betwetn qA) s.unpks, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. S:unples may be collettcd manujIly or Altortratically. C ompo.5ite samples may be c�iat:tined by the following methexls: (1) Continuuu5:.a sinl;le, cc ntirnaotts sample colkrto-1 ever a 2 f-hour pericxl proportior-Ld to the rate of flow. ( 2) Constant time/vari:d)le volurne. a series of gab samplcs collectcA .at crpaal time intciv:als Over a 2•1 hour peri(xl of discharge .and combined profx)rtion al to the rxe of tlow measured at the time of individtt:d sample o 4lecdon, or (i) �'ariad-sle timc;'var5t:Ott v(alurrae: i Serid�s of ;!g:tb s;ampits of o al volume cc>lleYtcif over .a 2 i hour lxTiod Edith the tirile intcrv..ds Ixv%ecr1 s.trnplcs cictcrmincY.l by :a prusct nurnla<Y of gillorts p,a�.yillg the sampling I-Atint. 1=1txv HILUSurcntent htiwceri sample intcn,'ds .lift:111 he dlcteTrnirtetl lay tue of a flow rota>rcirr .and Version 512009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 totalizer, and the preset gallon interval bet,�%em sample collection fired at no gceatty than 1/24 of the emoted total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of exLwl volume collected over a 24-hour period at IS a constant time interval. Use of this methrxi requires prior approval by the D ire%--tur' T his method may only be used in situations wbem etlfhrent flow rates vary less thorn 15 percent- The following restrictions also apply Influent and &III 7t grab samples shall be of equal size :uxi of no less than 100 milliliters I nfluent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. Permittees with wnstewattr treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shrill collect effluEnt I- grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during .any 24-hour period. Permittc� with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall col[crt tffluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour - sampling period Cont flow measure neu _ Flow rnx)nitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility Flow shall be monitored continually t-tcept for the infrequent times when there m:ay be no flow or for ittfrequtnt maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily D ischargg The discharge of a pollutant measured curing a calendar day or any 24-houlr period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling, For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprise the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. D,& Sam&_9 Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled > out of evcr, ..Lys per week unless othernise SfxY.tfied in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit param ter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the E ffluent L imitations and Monitoring Page(s). DM or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. E L The North Carolina Environmental �Lklanagenent Cotnmission. LEA The UnitedStatcs Envirorunne ntal Protection Agency Fac:iliL C� bjure Cessation of :dl activities that rer{uire coverage under this NPDES ptY'mit. Completion of facility closure will allow this ptTmit to be rescinded Geomttric g= The Nth rcxx of the pr(Act of the indivi&d v:dufs where N - the number of indiviculal values. For purpci" of calculating the geometric mean, vAuts of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = I. y Version 512009 N PDFS Prrmit Sta clard Conditions P:iSv 3 of 18 C; r-ib S.tmple [ndivi-LhA s<uriples of at lt.ist 100 ml collevred over a perioci of time no:-4 tmcecy ing 15 ntinutts. Grab saunple.s ctn be collecteri manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the rcAetiving strt:un, for instrt-urt saurtplcs). F1:u:trdotts Substance Ariysulstance dtsig "tYi under 40 CFR Part 116pursuant to Section 311 of the C%Vik. I rLstantarimis flaw mt.t-urt-rrtcnt A mc.tsure of flow takei at the time of saunpling, wheri beach the saunple and flow mill be rcprescruative of the total discharge. Monthly Average (_conctrurauion limit) The atrithinctic mean of A "daily discharges" of it pollutant mcisurex-I during the caticn(lar month. In the case of fec-d coliforrn, the gcx)metric meart of such cscharges. Ptyrnit lssi►inE Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Qt►arttrlyAver-i=(conctrttration limit) The average of all siunplts taken over a calenchr quarter•. Severe property cLtmg= Substantial physical cla mage to property, clamage to the treatment facilities which causes than to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypatss. Severe property damatge excludes economic lass cat.ased by delays in production. 'f oxic Pollutant: Any pollutant fistedas toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. [Ipdtt An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit titluent limitations atncVor monitoring recpuireni rats. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by oFx:yational error, improperly cle-iigncd treatment facilities, inadequate treatmextt fatc:ilitics, lack of preventive inaintcriance, or careless or improper operation, Wck•kly Averaf e (concentration limit) The aarithrmetic it-wi of all "daily discharges" of :a pollutant ntcsisured during the ca lai(lar %wvk. In the rise of feral col iform, the �;ec�►ttctric mean of Such tlischar•g(- Sectlon B. Geiieral C;onclitions 1. Ot►rytoComply The Pcrrnittce rntast comply «ith :ell conditions ofthis permit. Any permit noncorrtpliaance constitutes a violation Of the C A and is grounds for cnforccmtnt action; for perrmit rcrntin►tion, revocation :uul rtissuatnce:, or ' mc.�lifir..ati�>n; or denial uF a perrnit rtnctitttl applicati��n [�i0 CFR 122.i• I �. ►. The Pcrmitttt Shall comply with dflucTtt st:trtcltrcls or prohibitionsL-,t:tblishtrl undo-scxtion 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and %%ith Stan(hrcls f()r ►;;e >ludne tese or disr)(xsatl o to blishctl under x'c:tioii i► "O) of the C%VA «ithin the time provided in the ro.Vila►tions than csr.blish these stan(Larels or prohibitions (` i)r .,t.tnclards for novice sluclat tr5e or dispx.cs:al, even if the rxvnit liis not y-u htLii nio,l►fictl to inc'(gr Kv.,itc' [lit ro lt►irc nio nt. Version 512009 NPDES Permit StandLtrd Conditions Paw .i of 18 b. -rhe CWA provides that any person who violates sectionts1 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or . any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation 133 USC 1319 (d) and 10 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)1 C. The CWA provides that atny person who rat liWttyviolates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, W, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under suction -402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a prLtrc:ument program approved raider section 402(a )(3) or -iw(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per clay of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 yer, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a ncglig2m violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not morethan 2 years, or both. [33 USC 13l9 (c) 0) acid 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. Any person %ho ktri&Yy violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal pezt:ilties of $5,000 to $50,000 per clay of violation, or irnprisotunett for not more than 3 yr-ws, or bcxh. In the case of a second or Subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to crunintl penalties of not more than $100,000 per clay of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 ycrs, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)1 e. Any person wtuo knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of de Ah or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 18 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(cX3)(BXW) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined Lip to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person i who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North - Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A) g Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to Exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to Lcceed $16,000 laer clay for each day during %Nhich the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to uecc'ed $177,500. [33 USC 1219 ( (2) and 40 C F R 122.410) (3)1 2. Dutytoillitig,-11 The Permittee shall take all rcnsonable steps to mituntiae or prevent any discharW or Sludge tese or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of achursdy :dfetiting huntin health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 01. 3. Civil indCriminail Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "B3 Txissing' (Part IL C. 4), "Upsets" (Part l[. C. 5) and "Pout-r F.tilures" ("Part It. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the PcTmittee from any ;�::. resporisibilitics, lialAities, or pcnbics for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 1-13-2h.3, 143-215.6 or Stx-tion 309 N Version 512009 iv P D E S Pcymit Standard Conditions P,t}{c_ 5 of 18 of the Faltmlf Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for conserltltrlthd cktmag-cs, such as fish kills, tvtm thtAlgh the responsibility for effective compliance may be tenlporardy stlsptndtd. t. Oil and ElazarCfQL5 Sutist:tncg Liability Nothing in this lxrttlit shall be constnled to preclude the institution of any legal action or rdit-ve the Pemittee from any responsibdities, liabilities, or penadtits to %hilt the Permittee is or may be subjCCt to under NCGS 143- 215.75 ct stYq. or Sextion 311 of the Ftderal .act, 33 USG 1321. Furtlwmore, the Permittte is responsible for consecputntial (kmagts, such as fish kills, evert thou,.;tl the responsibility for cffcvtive compliance nLly be tcnlporalydy susptr decl. 5. Property Rieitts 'rule: itistitnce Of this permit (foes not convey :try property rights in cithtr read or person_d property, or :my exclusive privlels, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or -my invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations NO CFR 122.41 6. nnshore or Offshore Constnlction This permit dots not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physic.tl structures or facdit its or the undertaking of any work in any naviglble waters. 7. Sr'vtt tbility The provisions of this permit are severable. if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circuunstalrlces, and the reniain1tr of the; i,u,lot, sli.dl not-eatffec:tel.thtreby[NCGS 15013-231. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. 'Che Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to ReaWly If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration chute of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(W. 10. F spiration of Ptyrnit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the ocpiration date, the: Ptrrnittee shall submit such information, forms, anci fcx�s is are requlirtcl by the agency authorize-d to issue permits no later than 180 clays prior to the expiration chte. Any P(rmittee that has not requested renewal at Icnst 180 clays prior to expiratiun, or any Per[lllttee that dcx_�, [lot have a permit after the t_-cpiration auul has not rcxpicstod rentivd at least 180 clays prior to c xpiration, will subict-i the Ptrinittce to tllforctrricrlt procedures as providcd in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 1JSC 1251 Lt. surf. 11. Shula ory Rv(.lircmerlts All ap)lications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Itisuirlg Authority shall be simctf and rectified I its c;I: R 122.41 (M. a. All pernrit appllcationls sITA bcc sigiwd as foilons: ell For a corporation. by a rtsponsible corporate officer. For the purlx)se; of this Sto-tion, a rctip orlsible corporate 4ficer mt:uls: (a) a presidCrlt, secraalry, treasurtr or vice president of the corporation in charge of a princip;4 business function, or :my (Acr ptnson ctho ptrfornls similar policy t,r decision nlak-ing functions for the corporation, or U the rr in iger crt one or more marndfaltturi=11?, production, C >r - ()Exrauing facllitits, pruvidud, the to rnAe nl.ul.11 Tticrlt dcc siolls �%hic h govern the oIx'r:Ttion o the regulated facility 1I1ClUding having the t�(pliiit or II11p11(:It dlgV 4 tTladCirly ITLII(.lr ial?ita invtstinfoit rucumttlend:itio[ls, and initiating; and dirctting tAhcr ConlprdhctlSive utic:tulrts tr> :LMUre Iim" Version 512009 N P D E S Permit Standard Conditions rage 6 of is term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regcilations; the manager can r�sure that - the necessary systems are established or actions takeri to gather complete and accurate information for . . permit application requiremennts; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or clelcted - to the manager in accordance %,%ith corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectiveily; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency, by either a principal dscecutive offices or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requestcd by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a lily authorized representative of that person. A person is a cl ly authorized representative only if: I. The authorization is made in .tinting by a person described above, 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overatll operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a «ell or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environtnerntal matters for the company. (A duly authorize.�ci representative inty thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.} and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority (40 CFR 122.221 c. Changes to authorization: If xi authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a ne%v authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Direr - -,r prior to or together with any reports, information, or application-, : ; fined by an auth(., -i representative [40 CFR 122.221 d. Certification. Any person signing a .a;ider paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122,221. e,Nu OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: r "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons direct y responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions j This permit may be moclified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Perri ttee for a permit modification, rcvoc.ttion and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance clods not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)l. 13. Permit Modifirition Rcvcxation nd Rd'i.'i Ince or 'Ccrmin uion The issuance of this permit cl(xs not prohibit the permit issuing authority from ro)pe:�ning and modifying the Ixrmit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as clloned by the laws, rules, and regulations containctl in Title 10, Code of Fecleral Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title l5A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. A 14. Anntial Administering and Conngli-,ince aklonitoring Fee Requirements The Pcrmittee must pay the annual administcring and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance %ith 15A NCAC 21I.0107 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Version 512009 — N PD E S Permit Standard Condit ions Tribe 7 LX IS —i Sccdgm C. O jx ration an[ .H ahiterame of PollutItm Controls I. C cart if io l O ix-raator `) 1 ilx)n classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permitter shrill onploy a certifier witcy pollution control trtarment system operator in rc_spmsible charge (ORC) of the %%uttr pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade erlcaivaltrt to or grenter tlaaan the classification issi.Med to the water pollution cotatr(A treatment system by the Certification Cornmissio>n. The Permittee mast also employ one or more certifier) Back-up ORCs who pc)ssess a currently vailicl ccrtificte of the type of tlae system Back-up ORCs must pc�sse�b a trade c�.�4il to (or no more than one .grade less than) file g1-acle j ()f the system [ 15A NCAC 8G.0201[. The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility.is often as is neccss.try to insure proper operation of the treatment systtm; I fie treatment facility waist be visited at least weekly ➢ Complynith all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. 'File ORC of each Class II, III .and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is nerc-asaryto insure proper operation of the treatment system; the trtnitment facility must be visited at least five clays per wink, excluding holidays i > Proptrly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with :ill other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Perrnittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Comrraission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar cbys prior to wastewater being introduced into a newsystem b. Within 120 calendar clays of: ➢ Receiving notification of a change in the dassification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. Proper Operation nand iylaintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and m interiance resources necessary to operate the Lncisting facilities .at optimum efficiency. The Ptrmittee shall at .ill times properly operate and maintain :ill facilities and systems of treatment and control (.and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Ptrrnittee to ae-hiCVe compliance with the conditions of this permit. PropcT operation nand maintcrianCe.tlso irachldes adequate Laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision rerluirts the Ptrmittee to install and operate lxackup or auxiliary facilities only �%fien nex wary to .achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit H0 CFR 122.41 (e)1. NOTE: Projxrly :and officially ciccsignated orxr:ators .are fully re5ponsible for .ill prolxr olxration and in:aint,mance of the facility, and Al cicxtunentation ret{tiirerl thcreYof, �%hcther acting as a contract operator [.subcontraactorl or :a nienalxr of the Ptrrnittee's staff. j. Ncctd to Halt or Rcxhice not a Dcfen.1 It shall not he a ddtnse for a Permitter° in an fraforcetne-V action that it nuuld have Ixen neressaary to hilt or rtdice the purnaitted activity in order to trui taln compliance with the condition of rhis pertnit [ 0 CFR 122A l - ((A i. %Di:s.4ina,.,f frcatment Facili its 13�pass n(::[ txeeeding linaiCitions [40 C R 12 2. i 1 (rn) (2il i f Version 512009 N P D E S Permit Standard Conditions Nge 8 of Is The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur wHch sloes not cause effluent limitations to be occeeded, but co u only if it _ilso is for essential ntenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. - b. N (A ice [ 40 CFR 122.41(m) (3)1 (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permttee knows in advance of the need fora bypass it shill submit prior notice; if possible at least ten clays before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated oltrality a ncl effou of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Ptrrnittee shall submit notice of m tulanticipated bypass as re(pired in P:ut I E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Pernut issuing Authority may take cyforcement action a&rainst a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal ayuuy or severe property datnrgr:, (B) There were no feasible Atcrnatives to the bypass, such as the use of auvciliary trcutmerit faciliti-S, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of erluipme t downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installal in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive mainternwe, and (C) The Parittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. - , (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.. (1) of this section. 5. 1Jrasets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee cvho wishes to establish the adfirm:ttive defense of upset shall demonstrate, through proptrlysigned, conternporaneoscs operating lorr�s, or )then relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred .end that the Permitter. can identify the (-auses) of the upset; (2) The Ptrrnittct; facility was at the time being properly opratcd; and (3)'fhe Permitteesubmitted notice of theupsd as required in Part 11. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (l) Tile PerrttittLv complied with any rernt-cii.d rnc3sure5 rcquirecl under Part 11. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof 140 CFR 122AI (n) 0)i: The Permittee seeking to establish the Occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcetwit pros= ing. -- 6. Re novexl Substances 5u[id5, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants rctnoved in the course of tresment or control of %vi5tetvaters Shall he utilitt�cVdispr�se'cl c in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 aril in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from suoh n-ittrials from erit,-Ting, writers of the State or navigable w.uers of the UtuttrJ St:ucs. The Ptrmittt�e Shall comply with all cxisting FcdcTA regulations governing the disposA of semage sludge. Upon promuiption of - Et} (;FR Pau[ ><)3, dny permit issual by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilizatiem/disp()&d of .sludge tniy be Version 5009 i I ,i N PD E S Permit Srand ird Conditions P.1W 9 cad 18 i rte)fxned and modified, or revoked .uld re�',iucd, to incorporate applicable recluirerntnts at 40 CH 1503. The Pcrnlittoe. shill comply with applicable 40 CF R 503 Standirds for the Use x d Disposal of 40Sty lge SluclKe (�tic�t promuiln itcxl) ccithin the tune provided in the rc ulation, tN-en if the permit is net incxtified to incorporate the I rce'luirenent. The PeYmittee shall notify the Permit [&Suing Authority of any sig<tificaru chariye in its sludge use or disp(as;l practices. . Pont r F.Wu r_ The Ptrrilittee is respcm.,ible for r=iintailiing add-xiL4te &ifL'gLlyds (,Ls required by 15A NCAC 2H.012 i) to pret•ent the discharne of untrt.ttexl or ini(kxlu ardy tre'_ittxi %xnstcs during electrical (x)ntr fadur(s outlier by nlc.uls of -__ .11ttrrlate lxxitr soLlrcts, standby gene -•.tors or retention of irmdecltutdy treated Lf luent. Section D. M(xi Recexc�i 1. Rtprtsentative ti unnling ti;urrpl(s coH4L'LT d and 111WSuretlelts taken, aLs regiir(d hertin, shrill be characicTistic of the volume xid nature of the ptxnlittcd clischarge. Samples collocttxl at a frequency less than daily shrill be ukel on a (by and time that is charxieristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit arid, unim otherwise specified, before the tf luent joins or is (lilutei by any other wustestream, body of watef, or substance. Nfonitoring points shall( not be changed without notificxUion to and the approvid of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. i Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be surruilarizeYi for each month xid r(porttxl on a nionthly Discharge Nforutorin Re port (DNIR) Farm (IMR I, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the D irector, postmarked no later than the last c ilcnclar day of the month following the completed reporting period. 1 I Tile first DNf R is due on the last clay of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, urn the last clay of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of I- those, and all other reports required htrein, shall be submitted to the following adciress: J NC DEN / Division of Water Quality/ Water Quality Section ATT E NTION: Central Fiks 1617 Maul Service Center �- Raleigh, North Carolina 276)W-1617 3, 0c)cv N[c zureticrlts Appropriate flow measurant•nt devices and me-thoc(S consistent with acctptod scientific practices shall I.)e selcttccl .rrrd uSetd to trisure the accuracy and rdial)ility of rlxasurernt7lts of the volume of monitored disc hargLN. The duvicoi shall be instailce.l, c.libr: tcd and rnairltaincxf to trisure that the Wow acy of [he nteLsur(ATWrlts iS CO1'LSistt1lt with the alcccptecl c'aipabilily of that type of de'Vice. DLvices SelcucYl shall he c';117, )le of ltic:isuring flows with :i rMirinium deviation ()f less than l()`io from the rnie discharge rates throu}.;hout the range of c-tpee.t(tl (lisch:rr;;e vc)It"Ms. Flow ine"Lsurcrr1L31t cicvicts shrill be:tcctir:itdyt atlibraUt+d.0 &minimum cif ()rice lxr yz.ir rind rnaint:tint1-1 r:) cntiure that the acuiraty,)F the mt.LsurcrnenEs LS colisisttnt with the accepted capability,if that type of (levier. The Dircuor shrill approve the flowrnt_Lsureslltrlt dtvi(,-e auld rmilitoring to ation prior to installation. ()ncc-thrc>u ;h (�}rrc ltnticr ax)l in tv,ucr flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour utters as .s1xe if icxl in 1);lrt I F this permit and l)asixl on the nl:.triufacturcr`s pump cuncs shall nut he subject to this reluircrlltnt. i. 'f ( tit Pr�.x L3lures 0 Lalx,r.U(>rks tised for sxTiple .irialysis must be, c(rtifi(cd by the Divission. Pcrmittces 5Slloulcl (..()rlt:lt t the Division's L.Jx)r.itory Certification So:bo n O19 73.'-3()()8 or beep:; /h:c,.cnr5t gt�.nc.usilah%r,rt lung) fr,r itif :rnlati�fri r( grrcLig gat k,ra: )ry c(•rtific.tiOrts. Version 512009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 IPersonnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regedations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. sol•), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations publishctil pursuant to Section YA(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (s .upended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the c:Lse of sludge use or disposal, I approved under CFR 136, unless otherwise spe ified in 40 CFR 503, unless usher test prcx eLhures have been '—� specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411. (I To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, :ill test prcxeclutres must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are bellow the permit discharge requirements :and all data generated mist be reported down to the rnininAaan (1(tection or loner reporting level of the procedure. if no approved methods are d determined capable of achieving minimum erection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the to%est possible detection and reporting lc�el) approved method must be used. 5. Pen•ilties For Taunperin The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccur, ,any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this perrnit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. if a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411. 6. Records Retention - Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit rebated -e the r longer 's sewage sludge I use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as recriaire(! by 40 -- CFR 503), the Permitteeshall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records > all original strip chart recorclings for continuous monitoring instrumentation - ' ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of .all data used to complete the application for this permit I These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, _) r=tsurenent, report or application. This period may be t=endedl by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.411. 7. RcyorcjjnQResults For each me:IserCrnent or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122 41]: .a. The (late, pact place, and time of sampling or me asurcme nts; b. The individual(s) who performed) the sampling or me:asurenents; c. The cl tc{s) analyses %ere performed; a The individlual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytia texhniques or whorls UsM; .uid f. The restdts of such analysts. _ 8. 1rsnertion .an(l E ntry j The Pcrmiace shall .ilfow the Dira:tor, or an :authorized representative (indudling .m authorized contractor acting as a rcpre.s(rtative of the Director), U1x:an the presentation of credentials and other d{xtimtllts as may be required by law, to; _ a. l: Ater i.ipcm the PcrinittLVs pr(7nises wlte_-re :i regddatcd facility or activity is ldx'atd d1 or conductdxl, or where records intLst be kept uncle the conditions of this permit; Version 512009 R;p� V I , I I J V PDES Ptrrllit StMd and Conditions 4'.�s�e l l of iti l). Have Access to .ind copy, at re-asonable times, a nv records that must Ix- ktpt un.kr the coiulitions of this I I permit; C. Irsp e(i at reason lble tim s any Facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control Liluiprilent), practi('es. or operations rt%Ljlated or required Milder this permit; .end d. sample or monitor at rc-isonal)le timers, for the purposes of amuring permit compliance or acs odxT- ise authorizied by the C:WA, .uiy substances or [xnrauneters .it any location (40 CFR 122. i 1 (01- 5ectitxi E ReQcMiM Requi "Wliis - I. Chan in M-ch-irme :ill dlschargts authorized herein small l7e corsLsterlt %Llth the terms :idol conditions of this permit. The disch.wge cif any pollutant identifier] ui this perrinit more IrLTIuently fitrl or It a level in access of that authorizrxi sll ill constitute a violation of the Ixrrnit. 1 PlarintLl Chanets The Perrnittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as passible of auly pLui ned pllysieril alterations or :rcklitions to the permittoct Facility [40 CFR 122.41 (I)l. Notice is rcxluirLu only whorl: I a. The alteration or addition to a pernlituxi facility may meet one of the crit(ria for ntnv sources :it 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could sigrnific aritly change the nature or incrtyise the quantity of pollutants clischargeci This notification applies to p011lltants subject neither to effluent lunitauiorls in the permit, nor to notification mxo iircinerits under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pernlittee's sludge urse or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. (l®r 3. A nticipgted Noncompliance { The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any plcuintxl changes to the permittal facility or ottif activitics that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)I. 4. Traulsfers '['his permit is not trinsfcrable to any person without approval from the Dirtxtor. The Director lnay rcYluire modification or revocation send rttissluance of the perrnit to document the change of onnesstaip. Any such acxion may incorporate othtr wpiru- nits as may be iiec ssary under the CWA NO CFR 122.41 (1) (3)1. 5. Monitoring RQx-)rts Monitoring rCSUlt5 shall be rcp med .t the interv,,ils spercifiLd elscwilcre in this ptrrilit HO CFR 122.41 (1) (4)I. a Monitoring rtsults must Fxc rcYx)rtt�el on a Discharge Monitoring Rtprt (DMR) (Set: Part If. D. 2) ur forrns providttil by the 1.)irtx:to)r for r(.pc)rting rtsults of monitoring of sludge tale or elispxasail prac:ticcs. I). If the 13trinittce morib-,rs xly Ix)Ilut.int more frtxii.wntlY tied rtYptiir(x1 by this pexnat, the result; of Such monitoring.sfUl be includutf in the calculation rand reporting of the data sulntutictl oil the: D.M R. ii. 'rvwrlty-Inter Hour R(:Ix)rting .l. The Permittee shall r(-p)rt to the Director or the ;ippropriate Regional Office .any rncxncornpli.ance that pxxentially threatens Public htulth or the ulvironintnt. Any information ,Ilall be providcx] ur.ally within 24 honors from the time the Pcrrnittee Ixraine awire of the circur115talncLs. A written submission shall :Ilse) Fx-' provided within 5 (Lays of the time tilt Pcrnlittoe Ixconlc-s Lw;lre of the circa mstanos. They sNriucti NtibrnLssion shall corit.iin .i descri[xie)n of the noncompliance, ,uld its causa~, the perio d of rioncunlpli:inie. F=- inclixling cre:re_t (Lires -xid flili s, .Uld If the rloncomplr_ulce lix-, nut retn o,rreactl, the iri(iLifxttt_d tinge it iti cxptx.tctl to continue, .111d .tcJ_xr takers or p)laruxrl to rmllic:e^, eliminate, :end prct'c�rlt rcr:x eurrcrc� of the: ll .)ncunlpli.tnce 1 W CFR 1221.41 iU la)11. Version 512009 I N YDES PcynaiC Standard Conditions Paget: 14 of 18 i _J 10PART IV SPE CIAL CON DITION S FOR MUN ICIPAI. FACILITIE S Section 1l. Defn idons f n addition to the dtfinitions in Part I f of this ptrnvt, the following clef initiorns apply to 11nanic0d facilities: 7 I ndirmt D isc h•ar= or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regadated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CIWA. HO CFR 403.3 (b) (i) :and (01 I nterference -' Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal wtaich _ causes or contri[xaes to a violation of any rapireanent of the POTW s N PDE S Permit or prevents setuige sludge use or disposal in cornplLince with specified applicable State :and Federal statutes, rcVd:ations, or permits. [ 15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)1 —, Pass Throt_►�h A discharge which o its the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or conctmtrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including :an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the POTW s NPDES permit, or of an irlstream water quality standard. [ 15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) ('3)I PubliclyOwngd Treatment Works (POT' A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local govErnnI t entity. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal IHS -- savage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or murkipFality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903(b)(27)) "Significant Indtastrial User" or "SIU" An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [ 15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (34)1: (a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per clay of process wastewater to the POTW (c-ccluduag sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blovAiown cvrstewaters) or; (b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment pliant for any pollutant of concern, or; (c) is required to meet a national categorical prtxreatment standard, or; (d) is, rcgrrdless of Parts (a), (b), anti (c) of this definition, otherwise detarnined by the POTW, the Division, or the E PA to have a reasonable potential for •xlversdy :affer:ting the POTWs operation or for violating .any pretrc=ment stan(kud or rol uirernent or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the PO'rWs sludfe disprAsal options. SectionB. Publiclvowix-dTreataxitW(x-ks(I)OTWS All PO"rWs are r`rluired to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the Pam wiaich gill interfere with the opexuion of the POTW, including intcrference with its Use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the trcatrnernt works .x othemise be incompatible with such treatment narks. [40 CFR 403,21 Ail 1)0'17VS ni,ust provide xlaq me ncxice to the Director of the following [ it) CFR 122.42 (b)1: Ste.% Version 512009 N PDES Pernnit Stanckird Conditions P.o,;e 15 44 1S 1. Any new introduction of pollurxiis into the POTW from an indirect discharger, inctticiirig pump :Ind hauled waste, Which wrxdd be subject to section 301 or 306 of CW:I if it Rare directly discharging those 13011utants; :ind ' 2. Arry Substanti.il change in the Volume or character of pollutants being introxhiced by an indirect discharger is influent to that POTW at the time Of issttutce of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, i(A-T u.tte notice shall include information on (I) tilt qualityarid o lttantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (?) .iny antieip ued iirap.act that many result from the change of the 41u:u,tity or quality of tffluut to be disc:ha rWd from the PO"m Section C. tNl w*ipd C(xtml of Puihrtaits fn)in lndustr UUse-m. Effluent limitations are listen! in Part 1 of this lxrmit. Other pollutants attribt.I[kle to inlxits from inxltstries tesing the municipal system inay be prestnt in tine PerniittLVS discharge. At such time cs sufficient information becomes available to tstablish limitations for such ixAlt►cants, this permit may be rcvisLxl to s[)C ifV cfflutnnt limitations for arty or .all of such other pollutants in accordance with lxst praetic:d-le technology or Rater (jiLditystauaeia rds. '. Prohibited Mscharges J. Under no circumstances shall the Permitter: allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the w:ute treitment systern or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass 'Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 21-L09 0 and 40 CFR 403. 140 CFR 403.5 (a) (, I)J I.). Under no circumstances sh.dl the Permittee :allow introduction of tine following wastes in the waste treatment or %%rite collection systcm HO CFl2 4035 (b)): 1. Pollut.uts which crane a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not !united to, �vistestreauns with a closed cup Mishpoint of less thin 140 do -gees Falzrcniltt-it or 0) dcgrtts Centigrade using the tort methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; 2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural dorm-m- ge to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such clix h.trges; 3. Solid or viscoivi pollutants in amounts which catise obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in interference; 4. Any pollutant, including oxygen dcrn.uicling pollutants (BOD, etc.) relc sed in a Discharge at a IF flowrate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause interference with the PO'TXV, 5. Hat in .unounts which will may inhibit hiologilcal .activity in the POTW recanting in f riterference, but in no case heat in such o1u untitirs that the tcniMature at the POTTW 'Traitmeit Plant cNcetxls j 40°C; OW'T) unless the Division, upon rerlu(st of the POTW, .ipprovts At(rnate tonperattrre limits; 6. Petroleum oil, nonhiodc-gradable cutting oil, or products of mineral A origin in .uno�un S that gill cause interference or pass through; 7. Polltit.uats whicli result in the pre5crnce of toxic gases, valY-)as, or finks within the POTW in a c 1twitity that may cause acute va:xker health and s.tli.ty prol,lerns; 8. Any trucked or ll;nine-al 1x)lltrt:ants, c�cceTt :it discharge 1x,ints dcsi}gaatctl by the POT'W. C. The Pt:rmitto e sh;ill investiFite the source of :ill dischar,g , into the kti WIT, indtiding.liig lo.acls .uuI other tin soil ciischarncs, which have the 1x>tc:nti.d to .ich,(Y.sdy irnptct the Etirmittce's Pretrc.umttt �I 11rogram xid/or the olxration of the WWIR The Perrnitteeshall rcTxirt .such dischaargp into the ky,%VTP to [fie Director or tre° .ippropriate Re`,.;lonLil t )ffio.e. Any information shall be provided or:dly within 21 hours from the time the Permittee ix..carne .aware Of the Circt►anstaunccs. A written submisssio n shad( also be pro,vidcd within 5 cl.ty:s of the tune the Prrrraittc> f x-vornoi .ativare of the circaurttit:uicovs. 'The written suhmic,io,n -4h.ill c()(it_iin a d(Ticrilxio>n of the Asch.1r.4e, tfte invcnti, rtion into pr-wible curets; the 1.t.rioxl (If the disk har,;e, irtdudiIIg c .xae t (!.ices Version 52009 N P D E S PtTmit Standard Conditions t'asv 16 of 18 and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipates{ time it is e�tpected to continue, :and steps take't or planned to reduce, dintinate, and prevent rexxvi-arrence of the noncompliance, . 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federail Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance _ by the Permittev With all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary rtNwiling some or all of the inchstries discharging to the municipatl system. f �i. The Permittee shall re�iire any industrial discharger so-nding its effluent to the pcvmitted systetn to rn t Federal Pretreatmerit Standards promulglted in response to Section 307(b) of the Act :as :unendcd (Miich incluacL5 caat'_gorical stanckvcls ;tnd h(c:illy citrived limits and navrative raFiiranents). Prior to ate opting wastewater from awry significant industrial user, the Permittee shrill either do°vdop aand submit to the Division a wa new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as mquirecl under section D below:s will as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [.0 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)1 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, rcvokLxl and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approval POTW Pretreaatrnent Program or to include a complianceschedude for the development of as POTW Pretreatment Program as requu&ed under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA quid implerntiiting regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D Ptetrteatmert Pivetaia� Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regullations 15A NCAC 21-I.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an tTdorceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA, c' 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and firtaancial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. 'Germs not defined in Part ti - or Part IV of this pernut are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use 0rdiriance(SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate lcyl authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [ 15A NCAC 2H.0905 and .")6; 40 CFR 403.8 (0 (1) quid 403.9 (1), (2)1 Imiustrial Waste Survey0NO The permitteeshall implement an IWS consisting of thesurveyof users of the POTW, as require-cl by-W CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (01, including identification of ;ill industrial users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industria users and identification of those industrial users noting the definition of SIU. The PcrmittLe shall submit a summary()t its IWS activities to the Division at Ie<st once every five years, and as rctplircel by the Division. Tlie I WS submission shadl include a surnmavy of quay investigations conductctii under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Pavt. 3. %donitoring_Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection cif facility spc--rific data to be used in a waste%ute3 treatment plant 1-{c-nd,,% irks Analysis (E{WA) for the devdopmtttt of specific prom --fitment local limits. E fflueYlt (Lrta from the Plan shall be reported on the DAM Rs Us rcv-pired by Part If, Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.()906 (b) (2) and .iXN)Sj If(-&%r)rks 1na1y5i5 0IWA Md Lord Limits .2r The PcTmittee shall &)tain Division atpprowd of a H WA at lc -1st once'_very five ',.ears' anal .s rapairetl by the ,,�- Division. Witham 1,30 clays of the affective date of this pcTmit (or any subs�ltacvi permit m(Adication) the Pcrmitice shall submit to the Division a «rittcn technical (valuation of the noel to revise load liiruts (i.e., out Version 512009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions t'at,R' 174 18 upxL•ued HWA or documentation of why one is not nLeded) 1,0 CFR 122.441. "rhe Ptymittcv shall deti't op. in accordance with 40 CFIZ 403.5 (c) anti 15A ti CAC 2H.0909, specific Loral Limits to iinpItIne nt the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) :and (Wand 15A NCAC 2H.OL 09. 5, industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allox ttion Tahlcs In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permitwe sh.il1 is.,ue to .dl significant industrial users, permits for opti-ation of prttrcumtnt equipmesu :and tlisckxt ,,� to the PermitteVs treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, s unpling protocols, reporting rerptairements, appropriate standard x-d special conditions, and compliance schechiles as nt.,etssatry for the installation of treatment and control mfinologics to :inure that their «:tste'tvattr clisrharte will rru�t :ill :tpplic:able prttrc.umtxu st:uac�ards anti rcY{aiirc�nrtafs. "the Ptrmittoe shall il-nintain a current Allotaation'1'.ilile (AT) which summarizes the rt-stilts of the IINVA and tlae litaaits from all [UPs. Permittexf IUP loadings for each parameter cannot ercaeci the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the FiWA. f 15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, :and .0917; 40 CFR 40)3.5, 403.8 (I) (1) (iii} NCGS 143- 215.67 OA 6. Authorization to Construct WC) 'The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (At(:) is issued to :all applicable industri:il tustrs for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposeci pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Inclustriatl User Pretreatment Permit (I UP) limitations. (15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) xid .(Y)05; NCGS 143- 215.1 (a) (8)1 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs The Permittee sh.'ill conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities aslesc ritxd in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to dettrmine, independent of information supplied by itulustrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. f 15A NCAC 21-I.0908 (d} 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (01 The Pan-dttee must: a. I nspect all SI Us at least once per calendar )ear; and b. Sample all SIUs at least twice per calendar ytnr for :ill permit -limited pollutants, once during the period fromf aanuary 1 through Jtane 30 and once during the period from f my I through December 31, ertcept for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year. For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listeei in 40 CFR 136.3 (:a), Tables IC, I D, and I F, as amended. 8. S1U St4f I'vlonitoring and Reporting The Pornlittee shall rexl wire all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring aund reporting, recpuircrnents outlined in the Division -approved pretre-tmtrat progr:un, the indtustry�s pretreatment ptrrnit, or in 15A NCAC 2I1.0908. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) 00 acid .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) (v) and (2) (di), 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)1 9. F. nforcctne nt RoIxm5e Pl:un (E R P) The PLTrnitter shall tnfor(:e and &twin appropriate rcmttlies for violations of :all pxctrmunc nt standarrds prom ul►pted pursuant to suction 307 (1)) aund (c) of the; CXVA (40 CFR 405 et. sel.), prohibitive discharge standatdls as scat forth in 4O CFR 403.5 .und 15A NCAC 21-L(> 9, :and specific Icx:d limitations. All -- -nfcrconent actions shall b consistent with the ErdorcLnknt RL--iponse Plan (ERP) approved bythe Division. ( 15A NCAC 2H.0906) (b) (7) and .0cM5; ,W CFR 403.8 (l) (5)1 10. Pretrt:ttrnent Annu:il Rc4x)rts (PAR) The Pcrmittee shalI report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.09)8. 1n lieu of subrlaittilig :uanuaal report,, ,M(xlificd Pretreatment Prong rams devc4opxtl under I M NCAC 2F1.(M4 (b) may be rtYltuirel to submit a pYutril aunntuad report or to meat with Division pxrsonnd periodic:dly to clix�ess ernforc-c7nclat of pretr(ntnxiit rcY(<iircmcnts and o tlttr pretreatment imp loncfitation issue. i Version 512009 N P D E S Permit Standard Conditions I'af,e 18 of IS j For all other active pmire ttment programs, the Permittee shrill submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment a ctivitics over the previous helve months to the Division at the r_ following address: {� NC DE N R / D WQ / Pmirentmcrit, E mergenLy Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PE RCS) -- 1617 IMall Service Cotter Raleigh, NC 7,099-1617 These reports shrill be submitted according to a st:httlule established by the Director autd shall contain the following � at.) NatrraUive A brief discussion of reasons for, sta ttis of, and actions tailecn for all SIUs in Significant Non-Complcince (SNC ,, W Pretreatmerit Pro>urum Suumm9y (PPS) A prctreatment programsummary mm:uy (PPS) on specific forms approve by the Division; c.) 5ismifiruit Non -Compliance Humat (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions to keri or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms - ! approved by the Division; d.) Industri•il Data Summgy Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the SI U. These analytical resudts must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the - D ivision; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTWs allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Pemiittee shall publish annually a list of SIUs that vwre in SNC as defined in the Permittee's Division - approved Seger Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous j twelve month period This list shall be published within four months of the applicable helve -month peridxl. [ 15A NCAC 2H 0903 (b) (35) 09W (h) (5) and 0905 and 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (vii)1 j 12. Record Keet�in� The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impux on the POTW. [ 15A NCAC 2H.0908 (f); 40 CFR 403.12 (o)) I 13• Fundagand Financial Report The Pcrmdttev shall maintain acki-juxe fundingand staffing, Ievds to accomplish the ckictitives of its approved preireatment prognun. [ 15A NCAC 2I1.W) (a) and .OV)5; ,i0 CFR •iO3.8 (t) (3), -103 9 (b) (3)I 1-1. Modification to Prcirritmcrtt Prot, Modifications to the approved prcircatment prograun including but not limited to l(xxal limits mmlifications, PC�TW monitoring of their SIUs, and Monitoring Plain modifications, shall be considered a permit mWification and shA be },r wLTrnccl by 15 NCAC 2H.01 l-i acid 15A NCAC 2H.0907. Version 512009 Appendix C Facility Inspection Forms SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR SPENCER YARD Inspection Frequency Inspector Inspection Description Follow-up Actions Quarterly Responsible Supervisor or designee Inspect the Facility for conditions that could Correct any unsatisfactory conditions. adversely impact storm sewers, OWS, WWTP, 'Complete the Facility Inspection Checklist and/or sludge drying beds. and maintain with the plan. Annual Responsible Supervisor or designee Inspect thefacility and review the Sludge Complete the Annual Evaluation Form and Disposal Plan and. all Sludge Plan related send to NSRC-EPD for certification. records to determine if the Sludge Disposal Plan Maintain a copy with the plan. is effective. NOTE: Inspection forms follow this page. DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: SLUDGE DISPOSAL PLAN NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY SPENCER YARD FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Performed Quarterly) Employee Name: Date: The Responsible Supervisor, or his designee, shall visually inspect the following items for signs of leaking, corrosion, damage, or other conditions that could lead to a spill or storm water contamination. Record the condition of each item and correct adverse conditions. Item Satisfactory? es/no Description of Unsatisfactory Condition Facility -wide Housekeeping Sludge Treatment System and Drying Beds Drainage Ditches and Outlets Oi lWater Separator, DAF, and WWTP DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY Sludge Disposal Plan Annual Evaluation Form (To be conducted by Team Leader) Inspector Name/Title: Location: Date of Inspection: A comprehensive evaluation of the Facility and Sludge Disposal Plan must be conducted annually. The following steps should be completed in conjunction with the annual evaluation: • Review the Sludge Disposal Plan for correctness and effectiveness. • Determine if there are facility changes that need to be addressed by revising the plan. • Inspect drainage areas for evidence of pollutants. • Inspect the Facility using the Facility Inspection Checklist. Plan Revision: Revise the plan as needed within 2 weeks of the inspection. Plan Implementation: Implement any necessary changes no later than 12 weeks after the inspection. Certification: Document all incidents of noncompliance in the space below. Where there are no incidents of noncompliance, the inspection report must contain a statement that the Facility is in compliance with the plan. Comments/Corrections: Evaluation Certification: I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Inspection Team Leader Signature: NSRC Environmental Management Signature: (Note: Keep this report for a minimum of six years.) DATE ISSUED: February 6, 2013 DATE REVISED: Date: Date: Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority June 6, 2012 C. R. McDaniel Director Environmental Engineering, Remediation & Compliance This memorandum confirms that effective immediately, you have been granted authority to sign and submit regulatory submittals to local, state and federal agencies concerning environmental and other matters that fall within the responsibility of the Safety & Environmental Department's Environmental Engineering, Remediation & Compliance Group, except as otherwise provided herein. This signature authority extends to all Norfolk Southern Corporation subsidiaries, including but not limited to Norfolk Southern Railway Company. In particular, this authority covers regulatory reports prepared by the Remedial Group (i.e., remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, risk assessments, progress reports), inspection forms (i.e., SPCC and SWPPP inspections), annual emissions inventory reports, discharge monitoring reports, and other regulatory submittals that are required by permit or applicable regulations and are part of the Environmental Engineering, Remediation & Compliance Group's responsibilities. This authority extends to environmental regulatory submittals that require senior corporate officer signatures provided the applicable regulations allow delegation of that authority. This authority does not extend to management certifications of corporate plans, new permit applications or regulatory submittals that require Vice President or executive officer level signatures that do not allow delegation to an authorized agent (including without limitation consent agreements with regulatory agencies). D. F. Julian Vice President Safety & Environmental cc: R. P. Russell J. M. Gennette M. A. Gernand S. T. Petty RECEIVED 1' N.C. Deot. of EN° .�� FEB 2 5 20il NCDENR Winstcr+-Ssle "North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regicnei'O Divi9iol% of Water Quality,, Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor . Director Secretary February 23, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7007 1490 0004 5533 5465 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. David F. Julian Norfolk Southern Railway 110 Franklin Rd. SE Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Norfolk Southern Railway- Linwood Yard Davidson County Dear Mr. Julian: This is to inforrrt you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the" month of December 2010 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction'.Evaluation (TRE), a site --specific study.designed to identify the causative agents of effluent, toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements. The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review.this information; if it -would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with this office at (919) 7434441. Sincerely, CindAA.�Mlo e Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit cc: Corey Basinger/ Winston-Salem Regional Office Jenifer•Gauter/ Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquatic Toxicology Unit Central Files Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ North'Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION ➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at (919) 743-84.01 or another Unit representative at the same number. ➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report forms are appropriately filed. ➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 IN ADDITION Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 ➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February). ➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing. or multiple concentration toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response. ➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months). ➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year. ➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental Sciences Section at (919) 743-8401 and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur. ➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year'of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures. ➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor. ➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section. Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 One Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 NorthCarolina Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http:/Ih2o.enr.state.nc.us1esb/ Naturally ;/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer North Carolina Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. David F. Julian Vice President, Environmental Norfolk Southern Railway Company 110 Franklin Road SE, Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042-0013 a4"A Affi1r, NCDENR Department of Environment and Natural resources Division of Water (duality Coleen H. St.11lins Director January 7, 2011 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Norfolk Southern Railway -Spencer Yard WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 Davidson County Dear Mr. Julian: Dee Freeman Secretary A compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed at Norfolk Southern Railway's .Spencer Yard on 9c*mber 16, 2010 by Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Mr. Leonard Stogner (ORC) was present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the wastewater treatment and stormwater facilities, and a review of related files and self -monitoring data. A review of the submitted self -monitoring data for the period of October 2008 through September 2010 revealed no permit limits violations. With respect to the administrative portion of the facility's self -monitoring programs, no deficiencies were noted. The following is a summary of findings during the inspection. A) Records were well organized and current. B) The plant appeared to be well -maintained and operated. C) Paths to each outfall have been well -maintained. ]b No negative impacts to surface waters were noted at any of the outfalls. Overall, the WWTP appears to be very well operated and maintained. Mr. Stogner continues to do an excellent job at maintaining compliance with NPDES requirements. Please .refer to the enclosed inspection report for more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-4957. Sincerely, jbqiA&� W. Corey Basinger Interim Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office attachment cc: SWP — Central Files illesk. Gilbert O. Turner (Norfolk Southern Corp; Env. Protection Dept; 312 W. Liddell St; Charlotte, NC 28206) North Carolina Division of kNater Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 UVaughtovvn St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623 6748 Internet: mmimwaterquality.org Natulully Nne orthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 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 NI 2 15I 31 NCO029246 Ill 121 10/11/16 117 181 CI 191 sI 201 1 Remarks 211111IIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111111111111111111 111 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA --------------------------- Reserved -------------------- 67I 169 70131 711 NJ 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:30 AM 10/11/16 09/11/01 Linwood Yard Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Spencer Railway Yard Linwood. NC 27299 11:05 AM 10/11/16 14/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Leonard Earl Stogner//704-309-1109 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number David F Julian,110 Franklin Rd S E Box 13 Roanoke VA Contacted 24042//540-981-5373/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer AgAennccy/Oxfficee//P,ho/nje and Fax Number's Dater _ sQ / EPA Form 35609 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO029246 I11 12I 10/11/16 1 17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 i Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 11/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes Nn NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ 11 Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ n n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ®n n n Comment: carbon filters not included in permit's plant description Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ® n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ® n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n ❑ Cl Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n Cl Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® Cl n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ® n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ® n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ®❑ ❑ 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ® n Q Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ® n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ®❑ 0 ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ® n Cl n Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ® n L� n Page # 3 Permit: NCO029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 11/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ Cl n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n Is the tubing clean? ■ Cl n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n 00 'Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? n n n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n n n Is the flow meter operational? n n n n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n n n Comment: .. Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: .. _ Yes No NA NE Page # 4 Permit: NC0029246 Owner -Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 11/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n Comment: Grease Removal Yes No NA NE # Is automatic grease removal present? e ❑ ❑ ❑ Is grease removal operating properly? ® n n n Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ ❑ n Cl Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ® n Cl Are all pumps operable? ® n n Cl Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ n ■ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ® n n n Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? n ®n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ® n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ® ❑ Are all pumps present? n n ■ Cl Are all pumps operable? ❑ n ® n Are float controls operable? ❑ n ® n Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ Cl ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ®❑ ❑ Cl Comment: Page # 5 Permit: NC0029246 Owner - Facility: Linwood Yard Inspection Date: 11/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ■ n n n Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ■ n n n Are the drying beds free of vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ■ n n n Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ n n n Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ■ n n n # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ■ ❑ n n # Is the sludge land applied? n ■ n n (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ n ■ n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ Cl Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n Cl n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ n n n Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n Cl n Is the generator tested under load? ■ n ❑ n Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? n n n ■ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n Cl Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ n n n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: v J Page # 6 Mr. C.J. Wehrmeister Norfolk Southern Railway Company 110 Franklin Rd, SE, Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042-0013 Dear Mr.Wehrmeister: f -_ � / Michael F. Easley, Governor III Qjy"� William G. Ross .Ir., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources F--�nruelc,..P.>_. Director h.C. Deot�ofENRf Water Quality January 5, 2007 I JAN 0 9 2007 •:;nston -Salern Regional C�f-,Ice SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 029246A01 Norfolk Southern Railway Company Spencer Rail Yard Upgrades of WWTP Davidson County A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received September 13, 2006, by the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. The final plans and specifications for the Spencer Rail Yard WWTP Upgrades were received by the Construction Grants and Loans Section on December 13, 2006. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of upgrades to the existing Spencer Rail Yard Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of 0.317 MGD treated wastewater into the South Potts Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: One dissolved air flotation (DAF) unit with two 400 GPM DAF feed pumps and two 140 GPM DAF sludge pumps; one 5 GPM waste oil pump; three oil belt skimmers; one weir, structu e; modifications of the control building with one 50 GPM sump pump, three 10 �h,yt GAL polymer tanks, three 600 GPD polymer ump�!one 10 GPM drum pump and an em b wit a.arin, two 250 GPM carbon clay filter feed pumps, two 500 GAL filter backwash decant tanks and one 4000 GAL treated water storage tank; i� replacement of conveyance piping including miscellaneous piping, check, gate, and control valves, and backflow preventers; electrical conduit; control panels; and site work for a complete and operable system, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO029246 issued May 26, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constricted in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0029246. One NoNhCarolina aturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: .rt;Y._,^= iit,, 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper j e Mr.Wehimeister January 5, 2007 Page 2 The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1633. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission ()APCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all applicable permits from the State. Mr.Wehrmeister January 5, 2007 Page 3 Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6203. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. AR:cgm cc: Thomas W. Haag, P.E. — Marshal, Miller & Associates, Inc., Raleigh Davidson County Health Department i?�i'd�Wirds� oaiemc Reg a�C'lfice f�cey aterlw.itoecticil Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Anita Reed, E.I. ATC File Norfolk Southern Railway Company A To C No. 029246A01 Issued January 5, 2007 Engineer's Certi-cation as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Spencer Rail Yard WWTP, located on 1-85 Exit 88 in Davidson County for Norfolk Southem Railway Company, hereby state, that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: One dissolved air flotation (DAF) unit with two 400 GPM DAF feed pumps and two 140 GPM DAF sludge pumps; one. 5 GPM waste oil pump; three oil belt skimmers; one weir structure; modifications of the control building with one 50 GPM sump pump, three .1000 GAL polymer tanks, three 600 GPD polymer pumps, one 10 GPM drum pump and an emergency eyewash with alarm; two 250 GPM carbon clay filter feed pumps, two 5000 GAL filter backwash decant tanks and one 4000 GAL treated water storage tank; replacement of conveyance piping including miscellaneous piping, check, gate, and control valves, and backflow preventers; electrical conduit, control panels; and site work for a complete and operable system, in conformity with the project plans, specification", and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Date Registration No Send to: Constriction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 cc: Permits and Engineering Technical Support Branch County Health Department Central Files SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: YES _ NO X IF Yes, SOC No._ To: Permits and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: (Review Engineer) Tom Belnick AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT NPDES PERMIT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Date: 7/ 12/01 County: Davidson Permit No. NC: 0029246 PART I GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility Name and Current Address: Norfolk Southern Railway. Corp 110 Franklin Road, SE Roanoke, VA 24042 2. Date of most recent NPDES Staff Report: (attach copy) 4/26/01 3. Changes since previous action on NPDES Permit: none 4. Verify Discharge Point(s) on plans with current NPDES Permit. List for all discharge points. Latitude: 35 °43'53" Longitude: 80 °20'40" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No. E 17 NE U.S.G.S. Name Southmont 5. Treatment plant classification: (attach completed rating sheet) .s PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORDS (PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IF IT IS NOT ON THE PREVIOUS NPDES STAFF REPORT) 1. Existing treatment facility: SEE ATTACHED a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility? b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two (2) years: c: What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility (design volume)? d. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities. 2. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: Proposed plans are to add a carbon filtration unit in order to better meet current phenol limits. Discussions with project engineers have indicated that this unit will be installed immediately prior to discharge. 3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: n/a a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQpermit no. Residual Contractor: Telephone No. b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP _ PFRP _ Other _ C. Landfill: d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): 4. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates, if applicable: (Please indicate) Submission of Plans and Specifications Begin Construction Complete Construction PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on knowledge of the existing system and review of the submitted plans and specifications, this office sees no problem regarding this project. Site visits indicate there is plenty of room for this additional equipment (as designed). WSRO recommends issuance of ATC. Signature of report preparer .. �D Water Quali y Section SiVervisor -� --- / 2, -- C/; Date cc: Permits and Engineering Technical Support Branch County Health Dept. Central Files WSRO SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No X To: Permits and Engineering unit Water Quality Section Attention: Sean Goris Date: April 26, 1993 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION County Davidson Permit No. NCO029246 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Southern Railway Company Spencer Yard - Linwood N.C. 110 Franklin Road, S.E., Box 13 Roanoke, VA 24042 0013 2. Date of Investigation: January 21, 1993 3. Report Prepared by: Mike Mickey, Environmental Tech. V 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Gilbert TVrner, Engineer Environmental Operations, ph (704) 322-3 Mr. Leonard Stogner, Environmental Wastewater Services, ph (704 ). 788-9497 . S. Directions to Site: Take the Linwood Exit (#88) off of I-85 just west of Lexington. Proceed south to Belmont Rd (SR 1113). Turn right and the entrance to the railroad yard is 0.9 mile on the left. 6. Discharge Points(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 350 43' 53" Longitude: 800 20' 40" U.S.G.S. Quad No. E-17-NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Southmont 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? X Yes 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The Spencer Yard is located adjacent to High Rock Lake. The area was previously wetlands that were filled in the late 70's. The railroad yard consists of 375 acres and extends for approximately 3 miles. ��ry tiY 9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings are located within 1000 ft of any discharge point. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Outfall #011- High Rock Lake Outfall#'s 001 thru 010 discharge into High Rock Lake or its tributaries. a. Classification WS-V b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: YAD-04 i C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: High Rock Lake around the'Spencer yard is a popular recreation area for fishermen, hunters and boaters. Part II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: 0.317 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity for outfall #011)'. b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Waste Water Treatment facility? Same as above. C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? Same as above. d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years. 'The original A/C was issued on 5/311/77. Another A/C was issued on 6/16/88 for modification to the overflow structure for the equalization, basin. e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The 0.317 industrial WWTP (7001;1) consists of track collection pans, bar screen, grit chamber, oil skimmers, equalization basin, chemical feed (polymers and peroxide for phenol destruct) and ph adjustment, dissolved air floatation unit, floculator, clarifier, aerated polishing pond, flow meter and outf;all structure. 'Sludge drying beds receive solids from the DAF unit and waste oil tanks receive oil from the skimmers. The stormwater runoff treatment ponds (outfall #'s 001- 010) consist of a grit chamber, stabilization basin and effluent control structure. ' I f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities. NA NPDES Permit Staff Repot Version 10/92 Page g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: The influent to the industrial WWTP consists of diesel fuel. and oil spillage from the locomotive garage area and any rainfall that would fall on the 5 acre site. iIn addition, boron treated cooling water used inithe locomotives is also dumped, as well as a variety of industrial cleaners used in the garage area. !The facility has failed four of their last seven bioassays. h h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:' a. Landfill: The dewatered solids from the DAF unit are sent to the GSX Landfill in Pinewood, S.C. Approximately 200 gpd of used oil is recovered by the skimmers at the WWTP. The oil is stored in an above ground tank for pick-up by an oil jobber. 3. Treatment plant classification. Class III facility; (59 points) 4. -SIC Code(s): 4013 Primary 60 Main Treatment Unit Code: 5 1 2 X 1 I PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? NA 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: The monitoring frequencies in the permit should be revised to coincide with the new monitoring regulations for Class III facilities. 3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate) NA i 4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: NA for existing facility into positive flow stream. 5. Other Special Items: NA I I I NPDES Permit Staff Report Version 10/92 Page 3 i - - -. !W PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS A compliance evaluation inspection conducted on 1121-93 found the industrial WWTP to be in complete compliance for 1992 (except toxicity). The facility recently switched from potassium permanganate addition to peroxide addition for phenol destruct_in an effort to reduce their toxicity problems. The discharge from the WWTP is variable since considerable flow comes from rainfall on the 5 acre locomotive garage area. An equalization basin is used to control rainfall and hold oils from the garage area. The maximum pumping capacity of the industrial WWTP is 0.317. If the equalization basin is full and inflow is greater than 0.317, the untreated wastewater/rainwater is discharged directly into High Rock Lake through an overflow structure. The structure was improved to prevent the loss of oil from on top of the basin. (See A/C issued 6-16-88). Southern Railway has reported recemt overflows that occurred on 5/28/901 10/11-13/90, 10/22/90, 7/3/91 and 4/23/92. The stormwater runoff treatment systems (outfall Ps 001- 010) are designed to provide a means.of capturing any floating oil materials that might be spilled in the yard are. The ponds cannot be used to collect any water soluble spills. Each pond receives rainfall runoff from a specific section of the railroad yard. Discharges are intermittent and occur only after rainfall. A review of the self - monitoring data for 1992 does not reveal any violations of the daily average of maximum limitations for Oil and Grease at any of the ten outfalls. WSRO recommends reissuance. Signature of report pre rer Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date NPDES Permit Staff Report Version 10/92 Page 4 ''•• tip. �� `' � / i `� ---i\ '—_ I /-1i `j\c '.. , S , - _ CL ere reerE Discharge Point ✓_ \ 1 II %� /, 'rl `',��.J / %".'' ,' b ' tom. e�• \\O --�, �_ :�--�----•-__`- ` .-_ ;,moo, a .,, _ _ �� , -, ._ - � ion moo 10!" — . _ oN CDi ''r �• �, co ;,\ - - - _ Southern Rai.1way Company '.�••� \ i _�5, i:h Grov aSpencer Yard - Linwood, N.C. NPDES Permit No. NCO029246.79 Industrial MWTIP, 0.317 MCD Mall E's 001-010: ° SI zormwater Treatment Systems Discharges are into High Rock Lake fi ' o �I,r^ or t S tributaries! Class WS—V —_ —�� \ I'C 'dC✓; I w\;.. :ice 6 0 7 ' Da,, Coun4-v w WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION: NAME OF FACILITY: NoRFot,& Sovi-NcQti I A ltul,4y MAILING ADDRESS: //Pi 'leaver%✓ AMA, f�A 7- o 17- COUNTY: I%ViOSo ly CONTACT PERSON: * 691M &✓ IfooO TELEPHONE: PERMIT NO: IVC Check One: NC -Z WQ HEALTH DP. ORC: �� A/�I ALL 13EGL IlW5° �) TELEPHONE: RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: MGD CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 COLLECTION: 1 SPRAY IRRIGATION SUBSURFACE PHYSICAUCHEMICAL GRADE I BNR? - YES NO ✓ 2 3 4 2 3 4 LAND APPLICATION GRADE II RATED BY: lyEs &RE REGION: go DATE: S 0� REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (33W) 77/'Q�00 EXT: d27