NCG210437_SWPPP Yard 2_20200911

Apex Nurseries Plan For
Mulch Processing and Storage Areas
Best Management Practices for Operation and Maintenance
November 2018
Site Assessment Criteria
Perform adequate assessment of outdoor
mulch processing and storage areas to
Prevent contamination of surface water and
groundwater by pollutants from decaying
organic materials. Assessments should
consider soil type and textural properties,
along with the slope and topography of the
sites. The mulch piles should be located so
as to minimize the effect of stormwater
runoff.
Pile Shape and Size
Construct the piles in a conical shape so
that they shed water. Make the piles no
larger than 30 feet tall and 40 to 50 feet
wide. The piles can be as long as space
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allows. Allow 20 to 25 feet between each
pile for equipment to move and storm
water runoff to flow to away from the piles
and toward vegetated channels and
vegetated treatment areas.
Spontaneous Combustion
If piles are too tall NO feet) they can retain
heat from biological activity to the point
where spontaneous combustion can occur.
Compaction or packing of mulch can trap
moisture and heat and lead to combustion
as well. Air contaminants in smoke from
mulch fires may be harmful to human
health, safety and the environment. The
facility does have abundant on -site water
resources along with pumps and piping

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available for fire protection. During dry
periods it may be necessary to wet mulch
material that becomes too dry. Be sure to
not over -wet piles such that leachate runoff
is produced.
Pile Orientation and Stormwater
Management
Orient mulch windrows parallel with the
slope to allow shed rainwater and storm
water runoff to move between piles and
away from piles. Don't place piles in low
lying areas or depressions with poor
drainage. This may cause nutrients to leach
from the mulch and create a liquid leachate
that may run off and impact surface water.
Wet areas can provide habitat for insects
that may become a nuisance. Wet areas can
also cause anaerobic conditions which can
lead to odors.
Prepare the mulch storage sites prior to
stockpiling of mulch material. Fill all ruts
and low areas with soil or stone to ensure
adequate drainage of the entire site. Shape
the pad areas to a consistent, gradual slope
of 1 to 3 percent.
If a pile does become too wet, it should be
turned or mixed with drier materials.
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Run-on Control
Stormwater run-on should be diverted
away from processing, staging and storage
areas. Diversion and drainage practices
should be used to direct stormwater to
appropriate drainage areas to prevent
unnecessary management of water flow
onto mulch storage areas.
Runoff Control
Divert stormwater runoff away from
processing, staging, and storage areas.
Allow stormwater to run between pile or
windrows rather than under or through
them. Direct all runoff from the windrow
storage areas to vegetated channels that
carry the flow and distribute it via a level
spreader to vegetated buffer areas. The
vegetated channels and buffer areas will
offer treatment of suspended solids, metals
and nutrients, and can help normalize pH if
runoff becomes acidic in nature.
Use runoff controls necessary to prevent
erosion downslope of processing and
storage areas.

Maintain consistent grade of storage pads
to prevent depressions where water can
collect.
Emergency Access
Allow sufficient space at the ends of
windrows and, between windrows, and
around staging areas so that on -site
equipment and emergency vehicles can
access all portions of staging and storage
areas in the event of an emergency.
Appropriate emergency access will also
allow ample room for normal operation of
equipment and trucks.
Storage rime
During the busy spring, summer and fall
months materially will likely be processed
and utilized within a period of weeks. If
larger amounts of material will be collected
and stored during certain months utilize the
storage areas as indicated on the mulch
storage are plan map. Store material in
windrows in areas designated for windrow
storage. These areas will have the proper
slope, contour characteristics and drainage
controls required of storage areas. Prioritize
use of the oldest stored material first ("first -
3
in, first -out), when possible. When older or
degraded material is present locate it in
piles that are farthest from drainage or
buffer areas to minimize potential impacts
from runoff.
On -site Usage of Mulch Material
Mulch materials can be used for
stabilization of banks, slopes, landscaped
areas, as a run-on or runoff control, or as a
cover to protect other areas prone to
erosion. The materials can also be used to
fill small depressions or holes. The material
should not be used to fill large holes, larger
low lying areas, gullies or ravines. When
used in this manner it can create site
stability issues and can contribute to slow
release of nutrient rich, low pH leachate.
Recommended setbacks for mulch storage
areas:
• 100 feet from residences
100 feet from any well
50 feet from intermittent or perennial
streams
• 50 feet from a public body of water

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• 25 feet from ephemeral streams,
waterways or ditches
• 50 feet from the property boundary
unless the owner of the adjacent
property is the same person or entity

EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Employees who work on the Mulch Yards (1, 2, & 3) have been notified of (1) who to contact if there
ever a spill or they notice contaminated stormwater, (2) what to do to begin clean up if there is ever
spill and (3) discussed preventive measures to make sure we are doing all we can do to help
prevent any type of spill or contamination to waters on the yards.
Employee Signature Date

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
f DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG210000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
for establishments primarily engaged in the following activities:
Lumber and Wood Products
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, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators,
hereinafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage
by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface
waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges to surface waters in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to:
♦ All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with e.stablishroeiits
primarily engaged in activities classified as Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture [Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC)241, including Wood Chip Mills;
• Stormwater point source discharges from like industrial activities deemed by the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) to be similar to these operations in the process, or the
discharges, or the exposure of raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, products, or waste
products.
Except upon DEQ determination of similarity as provided immediately above, the following activities
and associated discharges are excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
♦ Establishments primarily engaged in: Logging [SIC 24111; or manufacturing Wood Kitchen Cabinets
[SIC 24341; or Wood Preserving [SIC 2491].
The General Permit shall become effective on August 1, 2018.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2023.
Signed this 315t day of July 2018.
illiam E. (Toby) Vinson, Jr., P.E., CPM
r
Interim Director, Division of Energy, M' eral and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCG210000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: General Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges
Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges
Section D: On -Site Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Analytical Monitoring
Requirements
Section E: Special Conditions
PART Ill STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1. Compliance Schedule
2. Duty to Comply
3. Duty to Mitigate
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6. Property Rights
7. Severability
B. Duty to Provide Information
9. Penalties for Tampering
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
11. Onshore or Offshore Construction
12. Duty to Reapply
Section B: General Conditions
1. General Permit Expiration
2. Transfers
3. When an Individual Permit May be Required
4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
5. Signatory Requirements

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�x 6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
8. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
I.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Representative Outfall
6.
Records Retention
7.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting Requirements
4, 1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
S.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Spills
8.
Bypass
9.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
10.
Other Noncompliance
11.
Other Information
PART IV DEFINITIONS

Permit No. NCG210000
PART I — INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE
All persons desiring to have facilities covered by this General Permit must register with the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NO[) and
applicable fees. The NO[ shall be submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any point
source discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity to the surface waters of the state.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A NCAC 2H
.0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual permit should
be made at least 1130 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES permit
until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an activity
covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may request
that the individual permit be revoked and coverage under this General Permit be provided.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40
CFR §122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater
discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure Exclusion
must submit a No Exposure Certification Notice of Intent (NOI) form to the Division; must receive
approval by the Division; must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to discharge
under a valid NPDES stormwater permit; and must recertify the No Exposure Exclusion annually.
Any facility may apply for new or continued coverage under this permit until a Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) for pollutants for stormwater is established. A TMDL sets a pollutant -loading
limit that affects a watershed, or portion of a watershed, draining to a specific impaired water. For
discharges to watersheds affected by a TMDL, coverage under this permit may depend on the
facility demonstrating it does not have reasonable potential to violate applicable water
quality standards for those pollutants as a result of discharges. If the Department determines
that discharges have reasonable potential to cause water quality standard violations, the facility
shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration date of this General Permit.
Once that individual permit is effective, the facility will no longer have coverage under this General
Permit. Note that the permittee must identify impaired waters (scheduled for TMDL development)
and waters already subject to a TMDL in the Site Plan, as outlined in the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan, Part 11, Section A. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found at httys:Hdeg.nc.p-ov/about/divisionstwater-resources/planningZmodeling-assessment/tmdls/draft-
and-approved-tmdls.
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SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until coverage under this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to
discharge stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina, or to a separate storm sewer system,
which has been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this General Permit and the requirements of the permittee's Certificate of Coverage (COC). The
permittee's COC is hereby incorporated by reference into this General Permit. Any violation
of the COC is a violation of this General Permit and subject to enforcement action as provided
in the General Permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
Discharge of leachate from accumulations of small -sized woody materials is trot considered an
allowable non-stormwater discharge and may be more appropriately covered under General
Permit NCG240000 Compost Facilities. The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not
cause or contribute to violations of Water Quality Standards. Discharges allowed by this
permit must meet applicable wetland standards as outlined in 15A NCAC 213.0230 and .0231 and
water quality certification requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
This permit does not relieve the permittee's responsibility for compliance with any othet applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, or decree.
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PART II — MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The
SPPP shall be maintained on site unless exempted from this requirement by the Division. The SPPP is
public information in accordance with Part 111, Standard Conditions, Section E, paragraph 3 of this
permit. The SPPP shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
1. Site Overview. The Site Overview shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources that may be expected to contribute to contamination of stormwater
discharges. The Site Overview shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map),
showing the facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters; the
name of the receiving waters to which the stormwater outfalls discharge, or if the discharge is
to a municipal separate storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate
receiving waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the points of stormwater discharge
associated with industrial activity. The general location map (or alternatively the site map)
shall identify whether any receiving waters are impaired (on the state's 303(d) list of
impaired waters) or if the site is located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been
established, and what the parameters of concern are.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor
process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and waste disposal
practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants that could be expected to be
present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn at a scale sufficient to clearly depict: the site property boundary; the
stormwater discharge outfalls; all on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands;
industrial activity areas (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas, loading
and unloading areas, and haul roads); site topography and finished grade; all drainage
features and structures; drainage area boundaries and total contributing area for each outfall;
direction of flow in each drainage area; industrial activities occurring in each drainage area;
buildings; stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs); and impervious surfaces. The site
map must indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious, and the site map
must include a graphic scale indication and north arrow.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants during the previous three (3) years and any
corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater
outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. The
certification statement will be signed in accordance with the requirements found in Part I11,
Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5.
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2. Stormwater Management Strategy. The Stormwater Management Strategy shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the stormwater exposure of significant materials, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The Stormwater Management Strategy, at a minimum, shall incorporate
the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods
of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of materials and
processes to rainfall and run-on flows. Wherever practical, the permittee shall prevent
exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and manufacturing or fueling
operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not practical, this review shall
document the feasibility of diverting the stormwater run-on away from areas of potential
contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is required
for: bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any amount of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water
l2riority chernicalse and storage in any amount of hazardous substancesin order to prevent
leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. A table or summary of all such tanks
and stored materials and their associated secondary containment areas shall be maintained.
If the secondary containment devices are connected to stormwater conveyance systems, the
connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices (which
shall be secured closed with a locking mechanism). Any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall staining,
visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated stormwater.
Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be uncontaminated by any material.
Records documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a period of rive
(5) years. For facilities subject to a federal oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
Plan (SPCC), any portion of the SPCC plan fully compliant with the requirements of this permit
may be used to demonstrate compliance with this permit The Division may allow exceptions
to secondary containment requirements for mobile refuelers, as with the exemption provided
by amendments to federal SPCC regulations, as long as appropriate spill containment and/or
diversionary structures or equipment is used to prevent discharge to surface waters.
Exceptions do not apply to refuelers or other mobile tankage used primarily as bulk liquid
material storage in a fixed location in place of stationary containers.
(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management Practices
(BMPs) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on the
assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to
stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges.
The BMP Summary shall include a written record of the specific rationale for installation and
implementation of the selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated
annually.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures. The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
(SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRP shall be
identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated by each individual
acknowledging their responsibilities for the plan. A responsible person shall be on -site at all
times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through
spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
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stormwater specific. Therefore, an oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC)
may be a component of the SPRP, but may not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater
aspects of the SPRP. The common elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by
reference into the SPRP.
h. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative maintenance
and good housekeeping program shall be developed and implemented. The program shall
address all stormwater control systems (if applicable), stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site
and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including material storage
areas, material handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and
haul roads), all drainage features and structures, and existing structural BMPs. The program shall
establish schedules of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping activities of stormwater
control systems, as well as facility equipment, facility areas, and facility systems that present a
potential for stormwater exposure or stormwater pollution where not already addressed under
another element of the SPPP. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning
schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program. Timely compliance with the
established schedules for inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping shall be recorded and
maintained in the SPPP.
5. Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part of
the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-annual
schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to June), and once during the second half
(July to December), with at least 60 days separating inspection dates (unless performed more
frequently than semi-annually). These facility inspections are different from, and in addition to,
the stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring at the outfalls required in Part 11 B and C of
this permit.
6. Employee Training. Training programs shall be developed and training provided at a minimum
on an annual basis for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and cleanup,
preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have the potential
to contaminate stormwater runoff. The facility personnel responsible for implementing the
training shall be identified, and their annual training shall be documented by the signature of
each employee trained.
7. Responsible Party. The SPPP shall identify a specific position or positions responsible for the
overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the SPRP. Responsibilities for
all components of the SPPP shall be documented and position assignments provided.
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8. SPPP Amendment and Annual Update. The permittee shall amend the SPPP whenever there is
a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance, or configuration of the
physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of
pollutants to surface waters. All aspects of the SPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an
annual basis. The annual update shall include:
(a)
an updated list ofsignificantspills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three (3)
years, or the notation that no spills have occurred (element of the Site Overview);
(b)
a written re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated far the
presence of non-stormwater discharges (element of the Site Overview);
(c)
a documented re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the on -site stormwater BMPs (BMP
Summary element of the Stormwater Management Strategy).
(d)
a review and comparison ofsample analytical data to benchmark values (if applicable)
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over the past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status. The
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:. permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report (DMR)
form, available from the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website (See:
https: (f deq.nc.g_ov/about,(divigions/energy-mineral-land-resources,(nndes-
stormwater-g1s).
The Director may notify the permittee when the SPPP does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit a time
schedule to the Director for modifying the SPPP to meet minimum requirements. The permittee
shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B,
Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes have been made.
9. SPPP Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan and all appropriate BMPs to prevent contaminants from entering surface waters via
stormwater. Implementation of the SPPP shall include documentation of all monitoring,
measurements, inspections, maintenance activities, and training provided to employees,
including the log of the sampling data and of actions taken to implement BMPs associated with
the industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be
kept on -site for a period of five (5) years and made available to the Director or the Director's
authorized representative immediately upon request.
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A facility that retains exposed accumulations (either exposed to incident precipitation or exposed to
stormwater run on) of sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch, or other similarly sized material on site for
more than seven (7) days is required to monitor and report all the site stormwater discharges for the
parameters in Table 1.
The permittee may petition the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor to be excused from the required monitoring:
a) upon a DEMLR Compliance Evaluation Inspection, and;
b) on the basis that DEMLR concludes that taken as a whole, site -wide conditions support the
assessment of very limited risk of stormwater pollution from the site.
c) Among any other factors deemed relevant in his or her own considerations, the Regional Office
Supervisor shall consider whether the amount of accumulated exposed materials may be deemed de
minimis with respect to the potential to generate stormwater runoff pollutants. Given that all site
conditions may be relevant to the determination of what constitutes a de minimis amount, such
determinations shall be made on a'case-by-case basis', and shall not be assumed to be generally, or
specifically, transferrable to any other permitted site, regardless of superficial similarities.
d) The Regional Office Supervisor will communicate any such determination in writing, and shall state
any qualifying conditions for the permittee's continuing release from monitoring. DEMLR's release
letter may remain in effect through subsequent reissued versions of this permit, unless the release
letter provides for other conditions or duration.
e) If released from monitoring, the permittee must still continue to submit semi-annual Discharge
Monitoring Reports, with the notation: "Released from Monitoring by DEMLR Regional Office."
If at any time there are changes to DEMLR's initial site assessment, or to the initial site operating
circumstances, the permittee must immediately begin analytical monitoring and reporting in accordance
with Tables 1 and 2, and must immediately inform the DEMLR Regional Office that analytical monitoring has
been instituted.
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0 All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a measurable storm event at each stormwater
discharge outfall (SDO).
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A measurable storm event is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office. See Definitions
Table 1 Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Parameter
Code
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Frequencyl
Sample
Typez
Sample
Location3
00340
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
C0530
1 Total Suspended Solids
mg/L
I semi-annual
Grab
SDO
46529
ITotaillainfa,114
inches
I semi-annual
Rain gauge
-
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly sampling) during a
measurable storm event, until either another permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is revoked or
rescinded. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this permitting cycle. If the facility is
monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or Three response actions under the previous General Permit, the facility
should continue a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule.
2 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall
status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the DEMLR letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
h For each sampled measurable storm event, the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge reading
must be recorded. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local rain gauge reading may
be substituted for an on -site reading.
The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified
below in Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse Weather
in Definitions). Sampling is not required outside of the facility's normal operating hours.
A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sample dates, unless monthly
monitoring has been instituted as part of other requirements of this permit. Inability to sample
because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the SPPP and recorded on the DMR.
The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the monitoring period (see Part
111, Section E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the
permittee shall use the analytical results from the first sample with within the
monitoring period.
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Table 2. Monitoring Schedule
Semi-annual
Monitoring Events1,2
Start Date
(All Years)3
End Date
(All Years)3
Period 1
januagl
June 30
Period 2
July 1
December 31
Footnotes:
1. Maintain semi-annual monitoring during the General Permit renewal process (unless other provisions of
this permit require monthly sampling). The applicant must continue monitoring until the renewed
Certificate of Coverage (COC) is issued.
2. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must record "No Flow" or "No Discharge"
within 30 days of the end of the sampling period.
3. Monitoring periods remain constant throughout the five-year term of the General Permit. For permittees
continuing with renewed coverage under this General Permit, Year 1 begins in Period 2 on August 1, 2018,
and for all permittees, Year 5 ends in Period 1 on July 31, 2023.
Failure to monitor and report semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring
monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge"
from an outfall or inability to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a
monitoring period, for example, does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly
reported.
The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the monitoring period (See Part III
E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee shall
use the analytical results from the first sample with yalid results within the monitoring period.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 3. The benchmark
values in Table 3 are not permit limits, but should be used as guidelines for implementation of the
permittee's SPPP. Exceedances of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring and
reporting, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See descriptions of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier
Three response actions below. In the event that the Division releases the permittee from continued
monthly monitoring and reporting under Tier Two or Tier Three, DEMLR's release letter may remain in
effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit, unless the release letter provides for other
conditions or duration.
Table 3 Benchmark Values for Analytical Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Characteristics
Benchmark Value
Chemical Oxygen Demand COD
120 m L
Total Suspended Solids TSS
100 mgZL
Total Suspended Solids H W, ORW, Trout (Tr), and PNA waters
50 m L
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Tier One
If: The first valid sampling results are above a benchmark value, or outside of the benchmark range, for any
parameter at any outfall;
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving sampling
results.
2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedance.
3. Identify potential, and select the specific feasible: source controls, operational controls, or physical
improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of concern, and/or to bring concentrations
within the benchmark range.
4. Implement the selected feasible actions within two months of the inspection.
S. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the SPPP. Include the date and value of the benchmark
exceedance, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected actions, and the date
the selected actions were implemented.
6. Note: Benchmark exceedances for a different parameter separately trigger a tiered response.
Tier Two
If The first valid sampling results from two consecutive monitoring periods (omitting periods with no discharge)
are above the benchmark values, or outside of the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at a specific
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Repeat all the required actions outlined above in Tier One.
2. Immediately institute monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters. The permittee shall conduct
monthly monitoring at every outfall where a sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two
consecutive samples. Monthly (analytical and qualitative) monitoring shall continue until three
consecutive sample results are below the benchmark values or within benchmark range.
3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit a monthly
monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements.
4. Alternatively, in lieu of steps 2 and 3, the permittee may, after two consecutive exceedances, exercise the
option of contacting the DEMLR Regional Engineer as provided below in Tier Three. The Regional Engineer
may direct the response actions on the part of the permittee as provided in Tier Three, including reduced or
additional sampling parameters or frequency.
S. Maintain a record of the Tier Two response in the SPPP.
6. Continue Tier Two response obligations throughout the permit renewal process.
Tier Three
If: Tlie valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods exceed the benchmark value, or are
outside the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at any specific outfall on four occasions, the permittee
shall notify the DEMLR Regional Engineer in writing within 30 dffs ofr_eceipt of the fourth analytical results;
Then: The Division may but is not limited to: ^�
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring and reporting frequency for some
or all of the parameters herein;
• require sampling of additional or substitute parameters;
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize impacts on
receiving waters; or
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion;
• require the permittee to continue Tier Three obligations through the permit renewal process.
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SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER
DISCHARGES
The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assess new sources of stormwater pollution. Qualitative monitoring of
stormwater outfalls must be performed during a measurable storm event.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall associated with
industrial activity regardless of representative outfall status. Qualitative monitoring shall be
performed semi-annually as specified in Table 4, and during required analytical monitoring events if
applicable (unless the permittee is required to perform further qualitative sampling per the
Qualitative Monitoring Response below). Inability to sample because of adverse weather
conditions must be documented in the SPPP and recorded on the DMR (see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Only SDOs discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity must be monitored
(See Definitions).
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the discovery.
This documentation will be maintained with the SPPP.
Table 4. Oualitative Monitorine Requirements
Discharge Characteristics
13requencyl
Monitoring
Location2
Color
semi-annual
SDO
Odor
semi-annual
SDO
Claris
semi-annual
SDO
Floating Solids
semi-annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
semi-annual
SDO
Foam
semi-annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
semi-annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
semi-annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution
semi-annual
SDO
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly sampling)
during a measureable storm event. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods. The permittee must
continue qualitative monitoring throughout the permit renewal process.
2 Monitoring location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
associated with industrial activity, regardless of representative outfall status.
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A minimum of 60 days must separate monitoring dates, unless additional sampling has been instituted
as part of other analytical monitoring requirOments in this permit.
If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates that existing stormwater BMPs are ineffective, or
that significant stormwater contamination is present, the permittee shall investigate potential causes,
evaluate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those corrective actions within 60 days,
per the Qualitative Monitoring Response, below. A written record of the permittee's investigation,
evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
ualitative 1Hoiiitarin 'Re onse-
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating SPPP effectiveness, assessing new sources
of stormwater pollution, and prompting the permittee's response to pollution. If the permittee
repeatedly fails to respond effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if
the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation, DEM[LR may but is not
limited to:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease monitoring frequency for some or
all parameters (analytical or qualitative);
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize
impacts on receiving waters; or
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE --ANALYTICAL
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities that have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil and/or hydraulic oil per month when averaged over the calendar
year shall perform analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 1. (See "Vehicle Maintenance
Activity" in Definitions.) All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a measurable storm
event at all stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOs) that discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle
maintenance areas, and in accordance with the schedule presented in Table 2. Sampling is not
required outside of the facility's normal operating hours.
Table S. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle and Equipment
Maintenance
Parameter
Code
Discharge Characteristics
Units '
Measurement
Fre uenc y z
Sample
Typez
Sample
Location3
00552
Non -Polar Oil & Grease by
EPA Method1664 SGT-HEM
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
C0530
Total Suspended Solids
m L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
46529
Total Rainfa114
inches
semi-annual
Rain gauge
--
New Motor Oil/Hydraulic Oil Usage
al month
semi-annual
Estimate
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Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a measurable storm event (unless other provisions of the
permit prompt monthly sampling), until either another permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is
revoked or rescinded. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this permitting
cycle. If the facility is monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or Three response actions under the
previous permit, the facility shall continue a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule in Tier Two
or Tier Three status until relieved by the provisions of this permit or the Division.
2 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. When physical separation between
outfalls prevents collecting all samples within the first 30 minutes, sampling shall be begun within the first 30
minutes, and shall continue until completed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur, unless representative outfall
status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4 For each sampled measurable storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge
is required. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local rain gauge may be
substituted for an on -site reading.
The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified
below in Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse Weather
in Definitions). Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the
SPPP and recorded on the DMR. The permittee must report the results from each sample taken
within the monitoring period (see Part III, Section E). However, for purposes of benchmark
comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee shall use the analytical results from the first
sample with valid results within the monitoring period.
Failure to monitor semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring monthly
monitoring for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge" from an outfall or inability
to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a monitoring period, for example,
does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly reported.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 6. The benchmark
values in Table 6 are not permit limits but should be used as guidelines for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Exceedances of benchmark values require the
permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or
install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See descriptions of Tier
One, Tier Two, and Tier Three response actions below. In the event that the Division releases the
permittee from continued monthly monitoring under Tier Three, DEMLR's release letter may remain
in effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit, unless the release letter provides for other
conditions or duration.
Table 6. Benchmark Values for On -Site Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Activities
Discharge Characteristics
Benchmark Values
Non -Polar Oil & Grease by
EPA Method 1664 5GT-HEM)
15 mg/L
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
100 m L
TSS 0RW, H QW, Trout (Tr), and PNA waters
50 m L
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0 SECTION E: SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (1.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part III of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (S.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (1.) Discharge Monitoring Reports
• Section E. (2.) Submitting Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [SupR1 m n n E. 1. and Supersedes S cti n E
an
Effective December 21, 2016 or when the agency's electronic reporting system is able to accept
NPDES stormwater permit monitoring data, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data
electronically using the NC DWR's EIectronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet
application. NC DEMLR will notify permittees when eDMR is ready to accept stormwater
monitoring data.
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 also 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 DEQ / Division of Water Resources
ATTENTION: Central Files
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 or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above, See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due no later than 30 days from the date
the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
2. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
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The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request
to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility
would be rdquired under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The
duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time,
monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee
re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division.
Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved
reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for
the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found
on the following web page:
https:,l/deq.nc.gov jaboutIdivisions jwater-resources led mr
3. Signatory Renuirements [Supplements Section B. f5.) (bland Supersedes Section B.
(S.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II1, Section B. (5.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part I11,
Section B. (5.)(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:
htti2s:.Ildgq.nc.govlabout jd ivisionslwater-resources/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:
'7 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. Hosed on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering 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 forsubmitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonmentfor knowing violations "
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4. 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
122.411.
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Cgmnliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule [40 CFR 122.411:
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the
effective date of the Certificate of Coverage and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit, shall be
accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the
industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified
in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permitshall be accomplished prior to the
beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
Existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this General Permit:
All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit (except new SPPP
elements in this permit renewal) shall become effective immediately upon issuance of the Certificate
of Coverage. New elements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for this permit renewal
shall be developed and implemented within 6 months of the effective date of this general permit and
updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part I1, Paragraph
2(b) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the
operation of the industrial activity.
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application. [40 CFR 122.411
The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the general permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement. [40 CFR 122.41]
The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 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. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a
permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment
program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or
both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be
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subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3
years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person
shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who 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 death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a line 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 fora knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be
subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) 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 up 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 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.
�1 Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $20,628 per violation, with the
maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $51,570. Penalties for Class II
violations are not to exceed $20,628 per day for each day during which the violation continues,
with the maximum amount of any Class Il penalty not to exceed $257,848. [33 USC 1319(g)(2)
and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
IN
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment. [40 CFR 122.41(d)]
4. Civil and Criminal _Liability
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this general permit regarding bypassing of stormwater
control facilities, nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6, or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may
be temporarily suspended.
5. Oil and Hazardous Sub5tance Liab*lily
Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or
may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321,
6. Property Rightl
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
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invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40
CPR 122.41(g)].
Severability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general permit, or the
application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit, shall
not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
B. 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 the general permit issued pursuant to this general
permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this general permit
[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
Penalties for Tamnerine
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this general permit
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 122.41].
10. Penalties for Falsification of Repor1A
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance 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 [40 CFR 122.41].
11. dnshore or Offshore Construction
This general permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
12. Duly to Reapply
Dischargers covered by this general permit need not submit a new Notice of Intent (NOI) or renewal
request unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew this general permit,
the permittee will be notified to submit an application for an individual permit. [15A NCAC 0214
.0127(e)]
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
General permits will be effective for a term not to exceed five years, at the end of which the Division
may renew them after all public notice requirements have been satisfied. If a general permit is
renewed, existing permittees do not need to submit a renewal request or pay a renewal fee unless
directed by the Division. New applicants seeking coverage under a renewed general permit must
submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and obtain a Certificate of Coverage under the renewed
general permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0127(e)]
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This general permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval
from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in
accordance with NCGS 143-215.1. in particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4) b.2., and may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage, or a minor modification, to
identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the
CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3),122.61] or state statute. The Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
When an Individual Permit May be Required
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a certificate of
coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit or an
alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this
paragraph. [15A NCAC 02H .0127(i)-(j)] Cases where an individual permit maybe required include,
but are not limited to, the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics of
the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a general permit;
C. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
C. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general permit;
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources
is approved after the issuance of this general permit;
g. The Director determines at his or her own discretion that an individual permit is required.
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of
this general permit by applying for an individual permit When an individual permit is issued to an
owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is automatically terminated on the effective
date of the individual permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0127(h)]
S. SignatoEy Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permitting Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified. [40 CFR 122.41(k)]
a. All Notices of Intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is
authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated
facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure
long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager
can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete
and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate
procedures.
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Z For partnership or sole proprietorship- b a general partner or the proprietor,
(} P P p P P� Y g P P P
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official. [40 CFR 122.22]
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the Permit
Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly
authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if.
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company.
(A duly authorized representative may 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 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an 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 new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must
be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to
be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a, or b. of this section shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
C': BE ACCEPTED:
"! certify, underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction orsupervision 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. ! am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
6. Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Permit Issuing Authority from reopening
and modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating the
general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-1
.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et aL
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated for cause.
The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination
does not stay any general permit condition. The Certificate of Coverage shall expire when the
general permit is terminated.
Certificate of Coverage Actions
The general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification
of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition [40
CFR 122.41(ol.
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S. Annual Administering and CQmpliapce Monitoring Fee Requirements
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .010S(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke coverage under the general
permit.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment
and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve
compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes
adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires
the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee
only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. [40
CFR 122.41(e)]
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
general permit. [40 CFR 122.41(c)]
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited, and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass
unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
n b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during
normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
c. The permittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this general permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may
approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Re,presentatt_veSampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume
and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a measureable
storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All
samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points as specified in this general permit shall not be changed
without notification to and approval of the Permit Issuing Authority. [40 CFR 122.410)]
2. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the
permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
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c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate Flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCG5143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 U5C 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to
the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general permit
discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and
reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that
are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status.
If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is
granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced
number of outfalls.
6. Records Retention
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be
maintained on -site or be available electronically to a DEMLR inspector upon request. The permittee
shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
o all calibration and maintenance records,
o all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,
a copies of all reports required by this general permit,
o copies of all data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this general permit.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or Notice of Intent application. This period may be extended by
request of the Director at any time. [40 CFR 122.411 If this volume of records cannot be maintained
on -site, the documents must be made available to an inspector upon request as immediately as
possible.
7. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
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i.. a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this general permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. [40
CFR 122.41(i)]
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this general permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms provided by the Director. DMR forms are
available on the Division's website (httos://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineraldand-
resources/nodes-industrial--stormwaterl. Submittals shall be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permittee is required
to submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end of the specified sampling
period, giving all required information and indicating "NO FLOW" as per NCAC T15A 020.0506.
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this general permit using
test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this general
permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall
be included in the data submitted on the DMR. [40 CFR §122,41(1)]
The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO Qualitative
Monitoring Report form provided by the Division and shall retain the completed forms on site.
Qualitative monitoring results should not be submitted to the Division, except upon DEMLR's specific
requirement to do so. Qualitative Monitoring Report forms are available at the website above.
SMbmiiting Rem
Two signed copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall be submitted to DWR Central Files
(nQt DEMLR):
Central Files
Division of Water Resources (DWR)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The Permit Issuing Authority may require the permittee to begin reporting monitoring data
electronically during the term of this permit. The permittee may be required to use North Carolina's
eDMR internet application for that purpose. 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 address above.
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3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharees
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under all
other applicable discharge permits and provide this information with the stormwater discharge
monitoring report.
S. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the
permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged [40
CFR 122.41(1)]. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in
the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]
7. spills
The permittee shall report to the local DEMLR Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part IV of this general permit. Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including: any
01 oil spill of 25 gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters,
any oil spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil spill less
than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
8. Bypass
Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]:
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of
an unanticipated bypass.
9. Twenty -fog[ Hgur Rg o�rting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances.
A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the
period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been
corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to
reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section
if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
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c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
10. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24- hour reporting at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. [40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)]
11. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice of Intent to
be covered under this general permit, or submitted incorrect information in that Notice of Intent
application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. [40
CFR 122.41(1)(8)]
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PART IV DEFINITIONS
AZ
See Clean Water Act.
Permit No. NCG210000
2. Adverse Weather
Adverse conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local
flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical.
When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the
permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying
storm event. Documentation of an adverse event (with date, time and written narrative) and the
rationale must be included with your SPPP records. Adverse weather does not exempt the permittee
from having to file a monitoring report in accordance with the sampling schedule. Adverse events
and failures to monitor must also be explained and reported on the relevant DM R,
Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This general permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
a. All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
b. Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
flushings, water from footing drains, irrigation waters, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands.
c. Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training, or emergency shower or eye
wash as a result of use in the event of an emergency.
4, Best Management Practices (BMW
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may
take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found at:
httV: /www.epa,govjnpdes/national-menu-best-management-oractice,s-bmps-
stormwater#edu.
5. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility
including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above
ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above
ground storage containers having a total combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies a general permit upon
issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage
under the general permit and is signed by the Director.
8.Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
9. Division or DEMLR
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),
formerly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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10. Director
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, and the permit issuing
authority.
11. BEL
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
12. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be analyzed (quantitatively
or qualitatively) must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
13. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CPR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
14. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste Is placed in or on land and which is not a
land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term
storage facility or a surface storage facility.
15. Measureable Storm Event
A storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site outfaIl. The previous
measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm interval may not
apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm
events during the sampling period, and obtains approval from the local DEMLR Regional Office. Two
copies of this information and a written request letter shall be sent to the local DEMLR Regional
Office. After authorization by the DEMLR Regional Office, a written approval letter must be kept on
site in the permittee's SPPP.
16. Munici a�parate Storm Sewer System (M541
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or
town.
17. No Exposure
sure
A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a
storm -resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow,
snowmelt, or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material
handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-
products, final products, or waste products. DEMLR may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES
stormwater permitting requirements only if a facility complies with the terms and conditions
described in 40 CPR 122.26(g).
is. Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's
notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
19. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (see "Director" above).
20. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a Certificate of Coverage pursuant to this general permit.
21. PQint Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe,
ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater associated with
industrial activity is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
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22. Representative Outfall Status (ROSI
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DEMLR may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
23. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus
sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
24. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
b. is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title 111 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
c. Is present at or above threshold Ievels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
d. Meets at least one of the following criteria:
i. Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on 'Fable II (organic priority pollutants), Table
III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous substances);
ii. Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40 CFR
116.4; or
iii. Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
25. Severe Pro er _Damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or
production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the
facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and
waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with sto rmwater
discharges.
27. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable
quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3and 40 CFR 117.3) or section
102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Discharge_Outfall(SDO)
The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including
but not limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection
areas, from which stormwater flows directly or indirectly into waters of the State of North Carolina.
29. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall
or as a result of snowmelt.
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30. StorMWat@r Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and
which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial
site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in
40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded
from the NPDES program.
31. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP]
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater
pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
32. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all seasons, for a
specific water body and pollutant. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found athttn;//deg.nc.govjaboMt/divisigna./{eater-resources lanningImodeli g-
assessmentltmdls.
33. Toxic -Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
34. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations,
or airport deicing operations. For the purposes of this permit, "vehicle maintenance activity" also
includes maintenance of equipment that uses hydraulic oil and that is stored or used outside, or
otherwise exposed to stormwater.
35. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water,
air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
36. -
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once
in 25 years.
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Suhjccl: Rescissian Denial ol'N1'DI S Stormwater Permits
Apex Nurseries. Inc.
Permit Numbers: NCO210436and NCG210437
Chatlhanl County
Dear NIr. Copeland:
On Au"ust 15, 2016, the Division of h:ner-y, Mineral and Land Resources (I)FIVILR) received your
request to rescind coverage for your site under ��cneral stornneatCr permil NCG210000.
Deparimem of linvironnlerual Quality stall'Cenntacled the U.S. Ivnvironmental Protection Agency (I;I'A)
Iur E:ttidance (In pernutted industrial acti% ities. NIIA confirmed the stormwater discharges cominu tlrimn
+.iur si3c art: M-10111ed tinder the Clean %Dater Act NIIDEiS Stormwater Pro+_ram and ttrc Subject to North
Carolina's NPDI'S delegated pro+cram.
Prior In rescinding the permit, all lndustdal materials with the potential to come into contact will)
stornlx•aler must he removed. rks a part this rescission request. please respond to this letter demiling tote+
this may be achieved.
Until the time that a rescission request is approved, yourpermits will remain in effect and you must
comply with the permit condition requirenlcrtts therein.
Il' you have questions about this matter, please contact Annette Lucas at [phone] or Alaina
R-lorntan it [phone].
Sincert:ly
S. Daniel Smith �✓
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National Pollutant discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG210000:
For STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC 24 Timber Products (except as specified below), including Wood Chip Mills:
And, Like activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw
materials, products, by-products, or waste materials.
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434) RECEIVE
• Wood Preserving (SIC 2491)
• Logging (SIC 2411)
Standard Industrial Classification Codo DENR-I AND OJAL ITY
(Please prinl or type) STORMWATER PERT)iTTli%-! G
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which official permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Owner Contact (a pe
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4) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection).
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Date operation is to begin
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this fac;lity /
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SIC Code: 24Zi �y
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9) Discharge points 1 Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
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11) rD'oes this facility have any other water quality permits?
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❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current water quality permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
CVO
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑,, No
i.0 s r
If yes, please briefly describe: t.e. C." C4A 'Lcr .S t 'J&J. _ �►aw.,
1.tJ er L'n
14) Does t Is facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
0
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
IS) Does this facility have exposed accumulations of sawdust, bark, mulch, wood chips, or similar size
woody material on -site for longer than seven (7) days? (Exposed directly to rainfall or to run-on from
other areas of the facility.)
❑ No es
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16) Are veh cle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
�o F7 Yes
17) Hazardous Waste:
a) 1s thl facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
EuJ'No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg, of hazardous waste generated per month) of
h�azar ous waste?
LWNQ ❑Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
bazar ous waste?
No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste;
How is material stored:
Where is material stored;
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
18) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-216.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification In any application, record, report, plan, or other
document riled or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule Implementing this Arlicle; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact In a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article. or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
(Environmental Management] Commission Implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may Include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and Is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such Information is true, complete, and accurate,
Printed Name of Per 4� Signing: (.O_ti UC, L
Title:--aw^ 1`�YsSixt,4 AasL �iJL
(Signature of Applicant)
7zgl��
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
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Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have boon included;
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NC DENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy. Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Servece Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Central Office or Regional Office for your area.
To visit our website, go to
DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information:
Ashevrlle Office .
[phone]
Fayetteville Office
[phone]
0 Mooresv.11e Office .
[phone]
Raleigh Office
[phone]
Washington Office
[phone]
Wilmington Office
. [phone]
'Kinston -Salem
(336) 771-500D
Central Office .
[phone]
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ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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DRt1AN WRENN
Suingb0c !or
.Apex Nurseries. Inc,
Atttt: \Vill R. Copeland
2925 NC I hey 7S i
Apex. NC 27323
0 Dear o1lr. Copeland;
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NORTr CAROL.INA
Environmental Quality
Februarx 18.2020
Subject: NCG210000 NOl Applications
iXpex lNurseries Yards I. 2. �� 3
Return 4 1320
Chatham County
We recei%erl yotn• applications fox NAIDES disclzar�se permits oil June 3. 2019. A file rc�c,llcd that
these lilcilities arc ❑Ircach covered under the General Storinwater Permit Inr'l imber Products
(VCG? 10000) through Certilicates of Coverage NCG210436, NCG210-137, and \CG210439•
At this time, there is no need to appiy I'or new Certificates of Coverage. Please refer to the Settlement
;lgreement between Apex Nurseries'. clInc, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
For specific monitoring and documentation requirements. in addition to those outlined in the \CG210000
general permi(.
With this letter. your applications and supporting materials are being returned to ).01.1. 1I'Vou halve anNr
questions regarding this letter or C0%'CFgc under the NCC210000, please contact rile at (919) 707-9'236.
Sincerel- ,
Alaina Morman
Environmental Specialist
Storrmtater Permitting Program
NortltCarolinaDepart men-n,`Envlran:nentalQr.,1.ty IDivrsionnfEnergg-hilnerlandLandrZescurcr,
512 North Salisbury Strcrs tbt2 htail 5ertiicc Crnter ' Raleigh, North Carolina 27099 In12
1)19747.q">00

Enclosure: NCG210000 applications for Apex Nurseries, Inc.
Cc. Bill Denton and Thad Valentine — DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office (via email)
Scott Vinson and Rick Trone — DWR Raleigh Regional Office (via email)
Annette Lucas (via email)
Asher Spiller (via email)
Hayes Finley (via email)
Stormwater Program Files

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Energ;, 4%fincroI &
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June 1, 2018
Will Copeland
Apex Nurseries Inc
2925 NC Hwy 751
Apex, NC 27523
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
WILLIAM E. (`fOBY) VINSON, JR.
Subject: NPDES General Permit Renewal — Fees Owed
Apex Nurseries, Inc. - Site #2
NPDES Permit Certificate of Coverage (COC) Number: NCG210437
Dear NPDES Permittee:
The General Permit under which you are covered expires on July 31, 2018. Our records indicate that
annual fees are owed on this permit. Coverage under this permit for this site cannot be renewed until
these fees are paid.
Sometimes fees lapse because billing contact or other information is out of date. Please review the
permit contact information enclosed. Ensure that all contact information is accurate and complete, and
that e-mail addresses are provided wherever possible. If you no longer need this permit, please submit
a Rescission Request Form. That form is available from our website:
htt s: de .nc, ov about divisions ener -mineral-land-resources n des-industrial-stormwater
To update contact information for your permit: You may simply e-mail us changes, unless there
is a chanpet_o the Owner Affiliation_ Because Owner Affiliation is the person legally responsible for the
permit, we require an Owner Affiliation Change Form to make this change. A change in company Name
or Ownership requires a different form, so please contact us if necessary, or see the website above for
links to each of these on-line forms. Changes to other contacts can be a mailed to Laura Alexander at
laura,[e-mail].
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Alexander at the e-mail above or at [phone], or
Deborah Reese at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Annette Lucas, P.E.
Supervisor, DEMLR Stormwater Program
cc: Stormwater Program Permit File
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919 707 WO

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From: Morman, Alaina
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:29 AM
To: 'Olone.Dan @epa.gov'; 'Hayes.Fin [e-mail]';
'[e-mail]'; Denton, Bill; Valentine, Thad; Bolich, Rick
Cc: Smith, Danny; Lucas, Annette
Subject: Stormwater Permits for Apex Nurseries, Inc.
Attachments: Signed Rescission Denial Letter.pdf
'1'o all parties copied on the attached letter:
The attached letter on this email serves as your copy of the lZescission Denial letter for two of the three stormwater
permits associated with Apex Nurseries, Inc. Should you have any questions, please contact either me at the information
below or Annette 1,ucas at [phone]. 'I'hank you.
Best,
Alaina Morman
Alaina Morman
Fnvironmental Specialist
Stormwater Program
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
mis North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9236 (0)
919-807-6494 (F)
[e-mail]
DEMLR Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Finail rorrespondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and maybe disclosed to third
parties.

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iklr. Will R. Copeland
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27523
PAT IvICCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAAR F
Subject: General Permit No. NCG210000
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #2
COC No. NCG210437
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Copeland:
I RACY DAVIS
In accordance with your application for a stonnwater discharge permit received on
August 4, 2015, eve are fotwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to
discharge under the subject state NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to (lie
requirements of'North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this COC is not transferable except upon approval of the Division
of Energy. Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the COC. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources or permits required by the Coastal Area Management Act or any
other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
Per the requirements of the Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy Buffer Rule, all stormwater
drainage to stream buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed after August 11.
2009. must be discharged through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that
meets diffuse flow requirements per 15A NCAC 2B .0267. Diffuse flow design requirements are
described in Chapter S of the North Carolina Stormwater BiMP Manual, available at:
http:,',`portal.ncdenr.orL,Ixv,rbi'wq/�vslsutbmr,-manual.
State of Nnnh Carolina - Em7rmmnotal Quality I Energy. hliucral and hand H%oucees
1612 Mail Service Canter I Sl2 North Salisbury Strecl I Raleigh, NC 27699.1612
U 19 707 9200 T

IC you have any questions concerning your covera6*e under NCG210437. please contact
Ken fickle at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED R
1ti P N p; C',- ! -
fin- Trace F . Davis. P.l .. CPNI
cc: E)I MLR Raleigh Regional Office. John I-iollev
DENILR Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program. Ashley Rodgers. PI:
DWR Central Files
StorntNrater Permitting Program Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NQ._NCG210000
CERTIET-CATE DE COVERAGENo. C
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #2
2042 Hollands Chapel Road
Apex, NC
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mill Branch, a class WS-IV, NSW
water in the Cape Fear River Basin, in accordance with the conditions set forth in Parts 1,11,
Ili, and IV of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 7, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 7, 2016.
ORIGINAL SIGNED B`
KEN PICKt.F
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit Number NCG210437
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Projac(7ype
NPDES SW
Active New project
Perm;tType
Version PormllClassiticatton
Timber Produris Storrnwater Discharge COC
1.00 COC
Primary Reviewer
ken.psckle
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Permitted Flow
CENTRAL FILES
DWR SECTION
Facility
f acllity Name Major/Minor Region
Apex Nurseries. Inc. - Site #2 M nor Raleigh
Locatiun Address County
2042 Holland's Chapel Rd ; hatham
Facility Contact Affiliation
Apex NC 27523 Will R Copeland
2925 NC Hwy 751
Owner
Apex
NC 27523
Owner Name
Apex Nurseries Inc
Owner Type
Non-Govemment
Owner Affiliation
W11 R. Copeland
2925 NC Hwy 751
DateslEvants
Apex
NC 27523
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated
Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective
Expiration
11712016 8/4/2015 1/7/2016
1/7/2016 1/7/2016
Regulated Activities
Requested /Received Events
C."iP mMs
RO staff report received
7129115
T,rrber products manufacture
RO staff report •equested
7129115
Outfall 001
Watorbody Name
Streamindex Number Current Class
Subbasin
Mill 8,anch
16-41-6-5-(1) WS-IV;NSW
03.06-05
O ulfoll 002
Waterbody Name
Streamindex Number Current Class
Subbasin
Mali Branch
16-41-6.5-(1) WS-1V;NSW
03.06.05
Outfall 003
Waterbody Name
Streamindex Number Current Class
Subbasin
MH Branch
16-41.6 5-(1) WS-IV;NSW
03-06.05

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DONAL❑ R. VAN DER VAART
Energy, Mineral
and Lond Resources
-tJV,i ONKEWAL OVALISY
TRACY DAVIS
7hrcrinr
January 7, 2016
.NIr_ Will R. Copeland
Apex Nurseries, Inc_
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27523
Subject_ General Permit No. NCG210000
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #2
COC No. NCG210437
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Copeland:
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on
August 4, 2015, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to
discharge under the subject state NPDI:S general permit_ This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this COC is not transferable except upon approval of the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
may require modification or revocation and rcissuance of the COC. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and land Resources or permits required by the Coastal Area Management Act or any
other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
Per the requirements of the Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy Buffer Itule, all stormwater
drainage to stream buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed after August 11,
2009, must be discharged through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that
meets diffuse flow requirements per 15A NCAC 2B .0267. Diffuse Flow design requirements are
described in Chapter 8 of the North Carolina Stormwater BMP Manual, available at:
httg://Y)ortal.ncdenr.orp,/webhvg/ws/su/bmR-manual,
State of ?4=11 Carolina I Fmirocniontal Q.lality' FwW, Mintral and 1 vnd Rcsnorocs
1612 Mall Semst Ctmer 1312 Vurth Sa113bury Stteel i Ra1vVh, NC27G94.1h12
919 707 92DO T

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If you have any questions conccming your coverage under NCC210437, please contact
Ken Picklc at telephone number (9I9) 807-6376.
Sincerely,
for "Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc' DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office, John Holley
DEMLR Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, Ashley Rodgers, PE
DWR Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE a NCG210437
STORMWATF.R DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Apex Nurseries, Inc_
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #2
2042 Hollands Chapel Road
Apex, NC
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mill Branch, a class WS-IV; NSW
water in the Cape Fear River Basin, in accordance with the conditions set forth in Parts 1, II,
III, and IV of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 7, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit
Signed this day January 7, 2016.
lel
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Apex Nurseries, INC
Yard #2
NCG210437
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27523
Facility Operator and Contact
Will Copeland
Cell - 919-422-7862
Office - 919-362-8315

Part Il - MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARDGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
1. Site Overview:
Apex Nurseries, INC (Chatham County) operates a mulch 1 wood chipping facility for mulch production. Apex
Nurseries collects yard waste from landscape operations and land clearing. The waste will be stored onsite
until it is processed as mulch 1 wood chips to be sold to landscape 1 mulching companies.
Yard #2 operates under a Yard Waste Notifications permit therefore logs, yard waste, wood chips, etc. are
accepted for the purpose of grinding 1 regrinding the wood for mulch production. Soils are also accepted for
the purpose of screening for clean topsoil that is used around the nursery and sold to landscapers.
Yard #2 is located at 2925 NC HWY 751 Apex, NC 27523 . This site in Chatham County is
Parcel ID 17828 and can be found in Book 844, Page 0655. Apex Nurseries will be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of this Yard #2. The representative responsible for the daily operations at this
Yard #2 will be Will Copeland, Owner. Detailed contact information can be found in on the first page.
The potential pollutant that we know from not properly storing and maintaining the mulch piles is tannin that
can be leached out if wood if the pile becomes too hot and begins to bum.

' Part H - Section A Continued
a. Location Map
See maps attached
b. Storage Practices, Loading and Unloading activities, etc.
The storage of mulch will be such that piles of mulch are oriented in rows that do not exceed 25' in height
and 40' wide. This will allow for proper storage so mulch/wood does not hat up of become a fire hazard.
Loading will be done with excavators and skid steers to send product out to customers. Semi trucks will deliver
wood products in and out of facility to mobilize material. Minimal water is used t keep dust or material from
causing a fire hazard when product is processed. The only pollutant we have seen is Tannin, which is a
naturally occurring polyphenol found in plants, seeds, bark, wood, leaves, and fruit skins. In the mulch
business, tannin would come from wood as it decays, So parameters of concern are Nitrogen & Phosphorus as
well as High pH and Turbidity.
c. Site Map
See maps attached

Part it - Section A Continued
d. List of significant spills or leaks
The only major issue we have ever had was Mulch Tannin, (leachate), that leaked from mulch piles that were
on fire due to the size of the mulch pile, is the only spill/leak that we have had to deal with. So parameters of
concern were Nitrogen & Phosphorus as well as High pH and Turbidity. The Corrective action was to remove
the old mulch and going forward, store the mulch correctly. We have also put in place Grass Buffers and
agricultural waterways to help keep water moving offsite rather than pooling on mulch surfaces.
DATE I
ISSUE I TO WHAT DID WE ISSDO UE DATE XED WAS NOTES i

Part 11- Section A Continued
e. Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges
�3TORMWATER
DATE
ISSUES
WHAT NEEDS TO
DATE
OUTFALL #
CHECKED
BE REPAIRED 1
REPAIRED 1
FIXED
FIXED
Yard 1
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 2
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 3
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 1
Outfalls
Aug 13, '19
Added 57 Stone
And Screen Wire to
Aug 13
Bottom of Hill
help Hold better
i
Yard 1
Oct 22, '19
This area still has some issues
Some Grading, add
Outfalls
Bottom of Hill
with a hard rain. There was some
wash of the 57 Stone. After this
riprap, grass seeding,
and straw.
next rain on Oct 22, and it dries
out, we might need to go in a do a
little grading, may try some riprap
rock. Then try to seed and straw
in some areas to help stimulate
grass growth. We will continue to
F
stay with this area until its right.
Yard 2
Oct 22, '19
Continues to held well. No
Outfalls
noticeable issues here.
Yard 3
Oct 22, '19
Continues to held well. No
Outfalls
noticeable issues here.
OCT 31, '19
WATER SAMPLE TAKEN AT
ALL OUTFALLS ON ALL 3
YARDS
s
Yard 1
Nov 4 & 5,
Will went in and
119
regarded the back
slope, heavily seeded
and strawed the
bank, and run buffer
area
See Photos
DEC 23, '19
LAB FORGOT TO TEST FOR
TSS SO TOOK WATER
SAMPLES FOM ALL OUTFALLS
ON ALL 3 YARDS

' STORMWATER
DATE
ISSUES
WHAT NEEDS TO
DATE
OUTFALL #
CHECKED
BE REPAIRED 1
REPAIRED 1
FIXED
FIXED
MARCH,
Re -grade and Seeded for
This work was done
Over 2-3 week
Yard 1
2020
Vegetation. Was advised by
to help divert/spread
period in
Chatham Co. Soil and Water
surface water to the
March
Conservation NOT to install
Outfalls. Help
Basin due to Vegetation being
establish
established.
more/thicker
Vegetation. Help
improve draina e.
MARCH,
Graded with Chatham Co.
This work was done
Over 2-3 week
Yard 2 & 3
2020
Supervisor using laser and
to help divertlspread
period in
level. Dug for Basin to install
surface water to the
March
Riff Raff and Spreader Bar. At
Outfalls. Help
the time, it was wet and could
establish
not get tucks in to install Riff
more/thicker
Raff. Vegetation had started to
Vegetation. Help
grow and put Basin on hold till
improve drainage
Fall.
April 30, '20
All outfalls are looking good.
Yard 1 Outfalls
Good waster flow
April 30, '20
Outfalls are holding well. Need to
Yard 2 Outfalls
keep check on 2A & 2B.
Not moving as much mulch at this
time.
April 30 '20
Yard 3 and the one Outfall look
Yard 3 Outfall
ood. Clear Water flow at outfall.
May 20, '20
Wet but Yard and all Outfalls
Yard 1 Outfalls
looking good.
May 20, '20
Not moving Mulch due to COVID.
Yard 2 Outfalls
Keep an eye on 2B - may have
some Tannin leakage.
May 20, '20
Wet from 2 days of rain but Yard
Yard 3 Outfalls
and Outfall looks good. Clear
water flow.
MAY 27,
WATER SAMPLES TAKEN
RAINFALL .65
2020
FROM ALL 3 YARDS AT ALL
OUTFALLS
Yard 1, 2 & 3
June 16
Two days of rain. Outfalls on
Yards 1 & 3 look good.
Still not moving as much mulch
but moving some off Yard 2.
Outfalls look good, still watching
2B.
Yard 1, 2,& 3
July 29
Heavy rain but Yards 1 & 3 are
looking good at all Outfalls.
Yard 2 still has a lot of much but
moving some off. Have not taken
any in. All Outfalls look good.
Water from 2B looks clearer then
last month's check.

Yard 1 & 3
Aug 17
Two days of heavy rain. Outfalls
look good. No changes
Yard 2
Aug 17
Outfalls on Yard 2 look good.
Streams around Outfalls look
good after 2 days of heavy rain.
Continuing to mover mulch off
Yard 2 as much as we can.
Part 11- Section A Continued
2. Stormwater Management Strategy
a. Feasibility Study -
At this time, Apex Nurseries is doing all they can to maintain productive, clean, and "Green" Mulch
Yards. We are working with Chatham Co. Soil and Water, along with NC Dept of Environmental Quality to help
us maintain our Mulch Yards so we meet all requirements that will help keep all surrounding waters clean from
any storm water runoff.
From past experience, we are trying to learn from mistakes, one being the amount of much we keep on
the yards. Trying to find that balance of making sure we never run out of mulch for our customers but not
having too much mulch stored in one pile where a fire can occur or having too much mulch on the ground for a
long period of time that would cause Tannin (leachate) from storm water runoff.
b. Secondary Containment Requirements and Records
NO STORAGE OF BULK LIQUID MATERIALS SUCH AS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
NO STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
c. BMP Summary
See Attached Summary

Part H - Section A Continued
3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
Will R Copeland
(Owner)
Chris Stuckey Manuel Rodriguez
(Truck Driver Coordinator) (Equipment Operator 1 Loader)
Mr. Issac Best
(Dozer Operator)
Will Copeland, as the Owner, is the main point person for the Yard. Will is the person who is the main contact
should there ever be any type of Spill 1 Potential Pollutant on site. Will is on site daily. He would contact the
needed response teams if there were any serious Spill 1 Potential Pollutant. Will would be the person who will
be responsible for doing general site checks daily, weekly, and monthly.
Chris Stuckey is our Truck Driver Coordinator. He is responsible for coordinating all mulch deliveries that go
out of the mulch Yards. Chris is also the owner of the trucks that make the deliveries and would be
responsible, along with his truck drivers, for daily checks of this trucks and trailers. If there were ever an oil
leak, gas leak, fluid leak from the trucks, Chris would take the appropriate actions to fix those issues or have
the trucks or trailers removed from the Yards to eliminate any major Spills. He would contact Will if necessary
for further assistance. Chris would be the backup to Will if Will were to be away from the Yard during a major
Spill 1 Potential Pollutant.
Manuel Rodriguez is the Equipment Operator 1 Loader in the Mulch Yards. Manuel operates the Grinder, the
Color machine, and Excavator for loading trucks. He is also the one who would hook up and disconnect the
"Containers of Color" to the Grinder. Manuel would be looking for any Oil, Fuel, Fluid, leaks for the equipment
and any leaks from the Containers of Color. If there were any Spills, he would handle those as necessary and
contact Will for further assistance if needed.
Mr. lssac Best is the Dozer Operator. It's the only equipment he is responsible for on the mulch yards. Mr.
lssac would inspect the Dozer daily for any Oil, Fuel or Fluid leaks and handle any issues necessary. He
would contact Will for any assistance with issues or for ordering parts that needed to be fixed.

{Part R - Section A Continued
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program
'TOP IT - CLEAN IT UP
Chemical Spill Procedure
There are only two Hazardous spills that we would have to deal with: Diesel Fuel and Hydraulic Fluid
from equipment. Each Yard is prepared to handle and deal with minor spills (see definitions, below)
occurring in their area. This required pre -planning and training with employees.
This document provides a template for the development of an individualized spill response plan.
1. Types of Spills:
a. Minor Spills are those which can be handled by the operation unit.
b. Major Spills are those which require notification of or assistance from other agencies. A
Spill automatically becomes "major" in the following instances:
- There is a fire, or the threat of fire, outside of a controlled space.
- There is a personnel injury or exposure likely to require medical assistance.
- The spill involves unknown or highly reactive material.
- There is a release of a toxic or flammable gas outside of a controlled space.
2. Personnel to Be Notified:
Position
Name
Work Phone
Home/Cell Phone
Owner
Will R. Copeland
919-422-7862
919-367-8862
Fire 1 EMS
911
Chatham Co Sherrill
911
919-542-2811
3. All equipment is checked daily to ensure all hoses are tight and fuel tanks are in good condition ie,
not rusted, not small holes, etc.
4. Minor Chemical Spill Procedures:
- Alert everyone on the yard of spill
- Confine spill to small area.
- Use appropriate materials to neutralize and absorb fluid ie. dry sand or absorbent pads.
- Collect material, used adsorbents/neutralizing agents, etc. in a polyethylene bucket or bag.
- Arrange for collection and disposal of spill residue

i 5. Major Chemical Spill Procedures
- Call 911
- Attend to any injured persons and remove them from danger
- Alert people on the Yard
- If spill is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources if that can be done safely
- Remove any other equipment 1 trucks that may be in the area.
- Have someone meet responders
- Access the Spill and begin the clean up proceed
5. Facility Inspections
SEE SECTION A-1. (e)
6. Employee Training:
Will Copeland, Owner, will be responsible for conducting a Training Program so all employees who are
working on the Yards know what to do if there is a Diesel Fuel or Hydraulic Fluid Spill. They will also be
trained to look at storm water runoff.
7. Responsible Party
Will R.Copeland - Owner
8. SPRP AMENDMENT & ANNUAL UPDATE TO BE DONE BY WILL R. COPELAND

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Environmental Quality NCG210000
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG210000:
For STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC' 24 Timber Products (except as specified below), including Wood Chip Mills;
And, Like activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw
materials, products, by-products, or waste materials.
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434)
• Wood Preserving (SIC 2491)
• Logging (SIC 2411)
Standard Industrial Classiflcation Code
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which official - permit corresaondence will be mailedt:
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- Owner Contact (a person)
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2) Location of facility producing discharge: Ij
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Contact E-mail
Street Address
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3) Permit Contact
Permit Contact (a person) ' 11 R. . d
Contact E-mail 0 4� o, G r", 1.
Contact phone number C
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4) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). 5 WidYW ' -
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(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly localed on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
5) Latitude Longitude -7S- 91VI S" (degrees, minutes, seconds)
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6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ Pew or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
Existing
7) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 0 aa��� r �i4 z
8) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility: W1: Qr%nd c kyA p; c �„��S O%r JDL~"► ,s 1 G14��. 4;_• 1
9) Discharge points I Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the site (both on -site and off -site) and location
coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this inforrnation is specified on the site plan.
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): 3 5.1 i V9 a I N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): (.,L Ocl'U W
Stormwater Outfall No. au_
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):.�3G, 771?12 N
Longitude (degreestminutes/seconds): —']'K, 5D'A W
Stormwater Outfall No. 2L
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): 4'7 cdN
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): — i . 9 Gq 1 a$ W
Stormwater Outfall No. a_
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _T S .719 19 X%, N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):'-19.9-I A Is? w
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
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Stormwater Outfall No.
Y Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):
10) Receiving waters:
N
W
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in? G
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
11) Does this facility have any other water quality permits?
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❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current water quality permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
9? No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑Zes
If yes, please briefly describe: , J=
14) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ /NNo
01 es
If yes, when was it implemented? Ro 1
15) Does this facility have exposed accumulations of sawdust, bark, mulch, wood chips, or similar size
woody material on -site for longer than seven (7) days? (Exposed directly to rainfall or to run-on from
other areas
�of"the facility.)
❑ u
No Vres
16) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
❑ No Q Yes
17) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
Cho ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
haza (bus waste?
I o ❑ Yes
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c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
Nazar ous waste?
WMa ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year.
Name of transport/ disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
18) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification In any application, record, report, plan, or other
document flied or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management! Commission implementing this Article shatl be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a one not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: ULIZ. C' QJQy rA%nA
Title: �t/Ak, l All.: .,
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(Date Signed)
Notice of intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCIDEQ
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Receiving waters for Apex Nurseries mulch yards on Site
1, Site 2, and5ite 3 is intermittant headwaters of Mills
Branch. This stream is not listed in the Final 2016 303(d)
nor the Draft 2018 list. Mills Branch is in the Jordan Lake
watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters
of concern are Nitrogen and Phosphorus (2007) as well
as High pH and Turbidity (2014).
C H AT H AM Chatham SWCC shall not be held liable for any
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are N and P f 2007) as well as High pH and Turbidity (2014). The property
lies within the Lower New Hope subwatershed where Jordan Nutrient
Strategy nutrient reduction goals are 096 increase in N and P relative to
the baseline period,
C HA THAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
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omission, errors conceming the content of the
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Apex Nurseries Site 3 Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Yard Waste Notification
Sample Points
Intermittent Stream
Haul Road
Watershed Boundary
Mulch Storage
Apex Nurseries Property Boundaries
Ten Foot Contour Lines
350 175 0 350 Feet
C HATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
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omission, errors concerning the content of the
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2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Yard Waste Notification 710 355 0 710 Feet
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Mulch Storage
Apex Nurseries Parcels
CHATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
errors in these data. This includes errors of
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data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
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Apex, NC 27523
1,000 500 0 1,000 Feet N
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nor the Draft 2018 list. Mills Branch is in the Jordan Lake
watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters
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as High pH and Turbidity (2014).
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Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No. Q017828
Yerlded by County an the day of
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Yell after recording to Stam Fordham 6 Danehi, P.A.
P.O. Sox 1600, Apex, NC 27502
This Instrument was prepared by Stamr Fordham 6 Danchi, P.A.
Brlef description for the index 26.68 acres
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this 3 day of 1 /b Vechber— 2000 , by and between
GRANTOR
Ronald W. Copeland
and wife,
Jean R. Copeland
GRANTEE
Karen Denies Copeland
1004 Adams Lake Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30339
Eattr la mpproprlale black far each parlrr name. addren, and. Ir appreprlale, ehanrtrr of enlllr. e.a eNporallan or partnership.
The deslgnatlon Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall Include maid parties, their heirs, puccasaors, and maaigna, end
shall Include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or noutur oa requlred by context.
WITNESSETH. that the Grantor, for a valuable eunplderatlun pald by the Grantee, the receipt of which Is hereby
acknowledged, has and by these premeals does grant, bargain. meal and convey unto the Grantee In fee simple, all that
remain lot or parcel of land allualeel In thr f'ity of New Hope Townphip,
Chatham P.uuntn \e.rth Carrelloa and more partirulurly deprribed as follows:
BEGINN1Nfi at a point in a Farm Road, maid point being P.B.
Copeland'a corner and runs thence, with sold Copeland'a liar and
past his earner with Dolph Wilson state line, North 85 degrees
49 minutes West 167E feet to an exlsting iron stakri thence North
4 degrees East 200 feet to an iron pipe, R.J. Lawrence'■ new
corner; thence North 80 degrees Eqpt 1200 feet to an iron pipe.
maid Lowrence's new corner; thence North 4 degrees East cramming
a branch, 740 feet to an iron pipe, said Lawrence's new corner;
thence North 48 degrees 06 minutes East 524 feet to ■ ■mall
marked hickory tree, sold Lawrence's new cornarl thence Soutn 86
degrees East 154 feet to an iron pipe in Palmer B. Copelmnd's
line, mold Lowrence's new corner; thence with said Copeland's
line, South 4 degrees Wont 634 toot to the point of BEGINNING,
containing 26.68 acres wore or loss, according to survey of E.C.
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the Grantee In he simple.
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the same In fee simple, that title Is marketable and from and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and
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Lake watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters of concern
are N and P f2007j as well as High pH and Turbidity (2014), The property
lies within the Lower New Hope subwatershed where Jordan Nutrient
Strategy nutrient reduction goals are 0% increase in N and P relative to
the baseline per;od.
C HA TH AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
SOIL Q_ t�►/pTC^ errors in these data. This includes errors of
1 L & WATER omission, errors conceming the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
. data. These data cannot be construed to be a
legal document

Apex Nurseries Watershed Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Pond
Apex Nurseries Property Boundaries
Ten Foot Contour Lines
N
710 355 0 710 Feet
C HATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
SOIL &WATER errors in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
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data. These data cannot be construed to be a ,

f Apex Nurseries Site 1 & 2 Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Processing Area
Level Spreader Filter Strip
Yard Waste Notification
Sample Points
Drainage
Intermittent Stream
Maul Road
Watershed Boundary
Mulch Storage
Apex Nurseries Property Boundaries
Ten Foot Contour Lines
N
350 175 0 350 Feet
C HATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
WATER errors in these data. This includes errors of
SOIL &
omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
leoal document

Apex Nurseries Site 3 Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Processing Area
Level Spreader Filter Strip
Yard Waste Notification
- Intermittent Stream
Watershed Boundary
Pond
Buffer
Mulch Storage
Apex Nurseries Property Boundaries
Ten Foot Contour Lines
N
350 175 0 350 Feet A
C H ATH AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
SOIL& WATERerrors in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
y data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
R data. These data cannot be construed to be a

Apex Nurseries Site Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
Yard Waste Notification 710 355 0 710 Feet
Sample Points
Intermittent Stream
Haul Road
Watershed
Pond
Buffer
Mulch Storage
Apex Nurseries Parcels
A
CHATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
SOIL &WATER errors in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
legal document_
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Apex Nurseries Location Map
2925 NC-751
Apex, NC 27523
1,000 500 0 1,000 Feet N
Sample 1D
Latitude
Longitude
1A
35.776690
-78.968303
1B
35.777674
-78.968331
2A
35.778927
-78.966090
2B
35.779763
-78.967902
2C
35.778997
-78.969728
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35-779106
-78.972158
3A
35.778729
T-78.973669
Receiving waters for Apex Nurseries mulch yards on Site
1, Site 2, and5ite 3 is intermittent headwaters of Mills
Branch. This stream is not listed in the Final 2016 303(d)
nor the Draft 2018 list. Mills Branch is in the Jordan Lake
watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters
of concern are Nitrogen and Phosphorus (2007) as well
as High pH and Turbidity (2014).
C H AT H AM unatnam svvuu snan not be nein name for any
OIL e< WATER errors in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
' ' legal document.

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Tax f.ot No. Parcel Identifier No. 9017828
Verified by County on the day of ,
by .
Mall after recording to Stam Fordham i Danehi, P.A.
P.O. Box 1600, Apex, NC 27502
This instrument was prepared by Stam, Fordham 8 Danchi, P.A.
grief deaeription fl,r the Index
26.68 acres
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this 3 day of l !o %jc .ber 2000 , by and between
GRANTOR GRANTEE
Ronald W, Copeland Karen Denise Copeland
and wife,
Jean R. Copeland
• 9004 Adams Lake Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30339
Eater In appreprldr black ter each early, never. aadren, end. if appreplatt. rturerirr of ennly, e.a rerperallan mr µrlmenhlp.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall Include maid parties, their heirs, successors, mild assigns. and
shall Include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or pouter am required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, fnr a valunbie nlnsiderntion puld by the Grantee. the rerelpt of which 1e hereby
acknowledged, has and by these presents dues prant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grnntee in fee simple, all that
certain lot or parcel of land silnutrd in the City of New Hope Township,
Chatham County. North Carolhta and mi-re particalurly demrribed am folhlwml
BEGINNING at a point in a Farm Road, said point being P.B.
Copeland's corner and runs thence with said Copeland's linr and
past his corner with Dolph Wilson estate line, North 83 degrees,
45 minutes Went 1678 feet to an existing iron stake; thrnce North
4 degrees East 200 feet to an iron pipe, R.J. Lawrence•■ new
corner; thence North 80 degrees Eact 1200 Seat to an iron pipe,
amid Lawrenee's new corners thence North 4 degree■ East crossing
a branch, 740 trot to an iron pipe, said Lawrence'■ new corners
thence North 46 degrees 06 minutes East 324 toot to is small
marked hickory tree, amid Lawrenee'e new corner; thence Soutn 96
degrees East 134 feet to an iron pipe in Palmer B. Copeland's
line, said Lawrenee's new corner; thence with said Copeland's
line, South 4 degrees West 634 toot to the point of BEGINNING,
containing 26.68 acres sera or less, according to survey of E.C.
Smith, R.L.S., August 28, 1969.
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The property harsinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded In .............................. ...... .......... ..
A map showlnr the above described property Is recorded to Plat Bach . . pap.
10 HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforawid lot or pared of land and all prlvlleres and appurtenances thereto belouslar to
the Grantee In fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee. that Grantor is gaited of the premises in fee simpler has the right to convey
the came In fee simple, that title Is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and
defend the title arainat the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptlona hereinafter stated.
Title to the property hareinabove described Is subject to the following exeeptions:
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given and a the "t of the targanHoa4 the setteSW tertnreat Wee Usage to ne are ►r its .
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....-.--. NORTH CAROLINA. CHATHAM �ARL E S. KEITH
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