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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550201_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Environmental Quality May 3, 2017 Mr. Andrew Brandon & Juli Harper Haines or current tenant 291 Hughes Boulevard -North Hickory, NC 28601 Dear Mr. Brandon: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection NOD-2017-PC-0157 291 Hughes Boulevard North Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550201 Alexander County Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on April 26, 2017, by Ori Tuvia. Your cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. The following deficiencies were found during the inspection, and should be corrected: 1) No chlorine tablets were found on site and in the chlorinator, attached an example of approve chlorine tablets. 2) Change of ownership on the permit is needed, form is attached. 3) Annual permit fees for the years 2015 and 2016 are past due, invoices are attached. 4) Effluent pipe appeared to be broken, it must be fixed and include a sampling port. 5) Records of sampling (flow permitting) and septic tank being pumped should be kept to be reviewed in future inspections The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-2190, or at ori.tuviana,ncdenr. aov Sincerely_, J a Corey Basinger Regional. Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources Cc: NPDES Unit ,MRO_Eiles j -Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663=1699 t Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 In+emo4• ,ennnnr nnnr�fcmi i�lihr nm United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C.20460 1.OMB No. 2040-0057 _ _Water COI11��IaI1rQ_ �t1SpeCtIOII..Rep01t Approval expires 8 31-98 _ Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type _ Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG550201 I11 121 17/04/26 I17 18 I l •j 191 G I 201 I 21111 I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------Reserved------- 67 1.0 70 71- 72 L_73174 7I I I I I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name'and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 12:30PM 17/04/26 13/08/01 291 Hughes Boulevard North 291 Hughes Blvd N Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hickory NC 28601 01:15PM 17/04/26 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tifles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Robert Bollinger,291 Hughes Blvd N Hickory NC 28601/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ Signature of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Andrew Pitner RO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# J NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCG650201 I11 12 17/04/26 17 18 ICI T Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) e J Page# 2 Permit: NCG550201 Owner - Facility: 291 Hughes Boulevard North. Inspection Date: 04/26/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: As was discussed during the inspection, change of ownership of the permit is required, form is attached. Annual permit fees for the years 2015 and 2016 is past due, invoices attached. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? - ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs . ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is =-or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operatc ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ MEI Is the ORC certified at grade equal. to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification' ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ Comment: No NPDES permit on site (attached) Records of sampling. (flow permitting) and septic tank being pumped should be kept to be reviewed in future inspections. Page# 3 Permit: NCG550201 Inspection Date: 04/26/2017 Owner - Facility: 291 Hughes Boulevard North Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Up- eraiions & Maintenance Yes b NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The effluent pipe appeared to be broken. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Records of the septic tank pumping were not available for review during the inspection. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae'or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The sand filter is covered in soil. No ponding or wetness was observed in the area. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: No chlorine tablets were found on site and in the chlorinator at the time of the inspection Effluent Sampling.. .. Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? EIN ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 4 j Permit: NCG550201 Owner - Facility: 291 Hughes Boulevard North j Inspection Date: 04/26/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Samglina e Yes No NA NE Is the tubing clean? ❑ . ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ M ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by -the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ M ❑ representative)? Comment: The Dermit reauires annual monitorina of the effluent. taken after the last treatment unit (chlorine tablets) if there is a discharge. No past records were available for review during the inspection. A list of approved labs is attached. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free. of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If effluent (diffuser -pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment- The effluent pipe appeared to be broken. no discharge was observed during the"inspection. Page# 5 NCO. Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY ROY COOPER 67,w,u710r MICHAEL S. R.EGAN Siviviary S. JAY ZI.MMERMAN Director PERMIT. NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION: Permit Number: NC00 1. Facility Name: II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION: 1. This request for a name change is a result of: a. Change in ownership of property/company b. Name change only c. Other (please explain):_ 2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit): 3. New owner's or signing official's name and title: 4. Mailing address: State: Zip Code: E-mail address: or NCG5 / / / , / (Person legally responsible for permit) (Title) City: Phone: ( ) THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1. This completed application form 2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of incorporation, or sales agreement) [see reverse side of this page for signature requirements] State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality i Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater-permits NPDES Name & Ownership Ch nge Page of 2 Applicant's Certification: 1, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT.TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS: NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 712016 Nome Septic Parts: Septic Care Products; Septic ChinrineTablets;' P€o-Chlor2lbPail ofSepticChlorine Tablets _......_......._......... ......_...,._.._.__.............._....._........ Pro-Chlor 21b Pail of Septic Chlorine Tablets r The Pry Chlorchlorine tablets are designed specifically for disinfection s of wastewater in residential or commercial applications. These septic t chlorine tablets are approved by NSF and the EPA for wastewater disinfection. standard residential systemswiil want to use 3-5 tablets per month. 2 Pound Pack =approximately6 tablets In Stock ,a M. ITEM#:47102 Manufacturer. Pro-Chlor YOUR RECENTLY VIEWED ITEMS � �- _�■�� General Permit NCG550000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000 DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as, amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter 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 treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective August 1, 2013. This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018. Thomas A..11eeder, RK, Acting Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG55000 PART I MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Applicability of Coverage This permit authorizes discharges (pursuant to the conditions described in this permit) to all waters of the state unless otherwise excluded in this section. Discharges to the following waters are excluded from permit coverage and will require an individual permit to discharge: Waters classified as WSI (Water Supply I) Waters classified as HQW (Pugh Quality Waters, excluding WS II) Waters classified as SA Waters classified as ORW (Outstanding Resource Waters) Waters located in the Randleman Lake Watershed Applicable to Treatment Systems: 1) Single Pass Filter Systems discharging less than 1000 gallons per day (applicable to existing facilities only) 2) Multi -Phase Filter Systems (Primary & Secondary Single Pass, Recirculating Sand Filters as well as other alternative technologies that provide treatment equivalent to, or greater than, recirculating sand filters) discharging less than 1000 gallons per day Treatment system requirements for existing systems (built prior to August 1, 2007) systems: • Septic Tank • Sand or media filter component (Single Pass Filter Systems, Multi -Phase Filter Systems) • Disinfection... (All facilities adding chlorination after the August 1, 2007 will also be required to add dechlorination. If a system had chlorination before August 1, 2007, then the addition of dechlorination is not required) Treatment system requirements for new and existing systems (built after August 1, 2007): • Septic tank (with riser) • Filter media • Recirculating pump tank(s) per approved design (Multi -Phase Filter Systems only) • Primary & Secondary Single Pass Filter Systems (Multi -Phase Filter Systems only) • Filter .media component per approved design • Disinfection unit (Chlorination/dechlorination, or equivalent means of disinfection), • Effluent pipe/outfall with aeration/erosion control (rip rap) For purposes of thus perrrrit, failed or failing systems that require replacement will be subject to requirements for new systems built after august 1, 2007. For purposes of this permit, systems that were constructed prior to August 1, 2007 that did not have a valid permit shall be required to get a valid permit: They will not be required to replace or upgrade .systems installed prior to August 1, 2007 unless they are failing and require replacement. Page 2 of 16 Pages , General Permit NCG550000 _..During the. period beginning )n August .1, 2013 and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is _ authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS MUNMRING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Average Maximum Fre uenc a Location Flow [50050] Annually Estimate Effluent BOD, 5-Day, 20°C3[003101 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/1 Annually Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/1 Annually Grab Effluent 00530 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Annually Grab Effluent (Geometric mean) 31616 Total Residual Chlorine [50060] Annually Grab Effluent Enterococci3°5 Annually Grab Effluent 1, Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system, prior to discharge.into a creek or other water body. 2. The wastewater'discharge. flow from this facility may not in any case exceed 1000 gallons per day. 3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis. 4. Receiving stream chlorine levels are not to exceed 17 µg/L. The sample shall be taken from the effluent pipe, prior to discharge into a creek or other waterbody. 5. Applicable for discharges to SB and SC waters only. In SB and SC waters, the requirement for a fecal coliform sample .is not required. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts. Page 3 of 16 Pages General Permit Permit Conditions (Operation & Maintenance) _ 1) The tablet chlorinator and dechlorinator [if applicable] shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous & proper operation. The dechlorinator unit shall be labeled "dechlorination only". 2) Treatment systems shall be maintained at all. times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. 3) Septic tanks and secondary tank (recirculating/pump tanks) shall be inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks shall be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in anycompartment, whichever is greater. All tanks should be emptied of their contents whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. 'Effluent filters shall be inspected at least once a year, cleaned and reinstalled or replaced. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations. 4) All system components, including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components, pumphecirculation tanks, controls and alarms, disinfection units, dechlorination apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all tunes and in good operating order. 5) All monitoring data shall be retained onsite for a minimurn of five years and available for inspection. The permittee shall notify the Division upon receipt of a sampling or monitoring report indicating noncompliance with the permit. 6) A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken to correct the problem. Transfer Coverage from Other Permits 7) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and acting certificates of coverage issued in conjunction with the NCG5700000 permits will be eligible for coverage under this permit. 8) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and active individual permits issued since June of 2010 for discharge of domestic wastewater from single family residences and other 100% domestic discharges with similar characteristics will be eligible for coverage under this permit. This permit does not affect the legal. requirements to obtain other permits that may be required by the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, or any other federal or local• governmdntal permit. Page 4 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 PART II .,, STANDARD CONDITI()IYSYFQI ;NP1QgS PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater dischargedduring the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USG 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal colifoim, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Dav The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period. of discharge and combined proportional to, the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable timetconstant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where -effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: > Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. Page 5 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 Y Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day, (40 CFR 122,2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sam blintz Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified. in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. if sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit paratneter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWQ or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural. Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility losure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this.NPD.ES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded, Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values, .For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< (detection level]") shall be considered = .1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for i.nstream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 3 It of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and. flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Page 6 of 16 Pages W, General Permit NCG550000 Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all. "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal conform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean "of such discharges. Permit Issuing_Authorb The Director of the .Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration lint t) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment 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 excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the ease of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or .indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section 13. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comnlv The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation ofthe CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within. the time provided .in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any persow who violates sections] 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 I22.41(a)(2)] c. 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 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 Page 7 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 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 fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more tha � 15 years; oil b-oth:-IiMn&case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangermetit'Miallion, 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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class iI violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class lI penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any'discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.CA), "Upsets" (Part 11,C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part IT.C.7), 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. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this 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 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible .for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize anyinjury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations (40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the constriction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit.to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall .not be affected thereby [NCGS 150.B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any infonnation which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to tile.Pennit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit (40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. Page 9 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG650000 a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1)..X+,g-,a wporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the.purposp pf_this S.vp#i.9"7ra responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any otheriperson 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 . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221. b. All reports required by the 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 122.221 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization tinder 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 pricer to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification (40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I cer tify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared tinder my direction or supevision in accordance tiaith a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based art my inquiry of the person or persons who manage ilie system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the info)mation, lire _inf orntation submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, tr•tte, accurate, and complete. I am aPare that there are significant penalties for subtnittingfalse infalrnation, including the possibility offrnes and itnprisonmentfor knowing violations." 10..Permit Actions This permit maybe modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing o.f a request by the Pennittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes - or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition (40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 11. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing :authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the 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 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 12. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Pennittee must pay the annual administering and compliance rnotlitoring.fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance. with 15A NCAC 021-1.0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Page 9 of 16 Pages General Permit'NCG550000 Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator For purposes of this permit, this requirement does not apply until the permittee receives a letter from the Division notifying them of classification of the facility. Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Wafter Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required :For systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in .Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar clays prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: > receiving .notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of "a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and .Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back -tip ORC). (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate .for the ORC) must: Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly > Comply with all other conditions of I SA NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Periittee 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 Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof; whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. 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 permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)) Page 10 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) 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 effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice), c, Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent lass of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgtnent to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section, (2) . Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Perinit Issuing Authority may take enforcement Action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility, (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122A I(n)(2)]. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part I1.E.6.(b) of this permit. {4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part I.I.B.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(44)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed ,Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters. shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposalof sewage sludge, including 40 CFR503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not :Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant. change in its sludge use or disposal practices. Page I I of 16 Pages General Permit N 7. Power Failures .The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 1.5A NCAC 02H..0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequiVa ly treated wastes during electrical power .failures either by means -- of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitorina and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be.taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first D.M.R is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the Following address: NC DENRI Division of Water Quality I Surface Water Protection Section A17TEN'.I ION: Central Files 1.617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements 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. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device, Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than tO%.from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on tine manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis .must be certified by the :Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ticdenr.orWweb/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of. Field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. 'rest procedures for the -analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit (40 CFR 122.411. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements 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 permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. Page 12 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 5, Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required-tobe mWmtained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a-fine-of-adr, 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]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: A all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation copies of all reports required by this permit A copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7, RecOrdiniz Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.4.11: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;. b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; 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. 8. inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, 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 permit; b. Fiavd' access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that mustbe kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location (40 CFR 122.41(i)]: Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Chanae in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute , a .violation of the permit. 2. Planned Chan es The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29(b); or Page 13 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to - notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(.-V- c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the pert -nit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. AnticipatedNoncom_pliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the .Director of any planned changes to the .permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from. the Director in accordance with 40 CF.R.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 permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the MA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3),122.61 ] or state statute. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring; results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)], a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors -any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Pat! 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four I4our .Re in T a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public 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 cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it 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. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300, 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Pant ILEA of this pertnit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the.Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a. permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR I 22.41(1)(8)]. Page 14 of 16 Pages General Permit NCG550000 9. Noncompliance Notification _ The Perrnittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or :first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion. of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in .Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. y 10. 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, effluent 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, 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for .Falsification of. Reports The CWA 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 permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR .122.41]. Page 15 of 16 Pages General Permit V, . PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plarifs treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b, in accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, .install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued .for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC. will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the pennit, if that discharge will. exceed the highest of the following "notification levels" ; (1) One hundred micrograms per .titer (100 pgIL); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ltg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mglL) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Pive hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/L); (2) One milligram per .liter (I mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to .waters of the State; This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. r� Page 16 of 16 Pages Beacham Labs - Division of Environmental Chemists Ray Porter 6602 Windmill Way sWilmington ?910-392-0223 Environment 1, Inc. !Mark Oliveira i130 Box 7085 Microbac Laboratories, Inc. !Rob Dermer 12592 Hope Mills Ro PaceAnalyticalServices, Inc.- _�. Cheryl Johnson 9800 Kincey Avenue Huntersville Suite 100 PAR Laboratories, Inc. _ !Russell Everett .._. . Box 411483 Vann Laboratories James W. Vann IP.O. Box 668 Research & Analytical _ !Sidney L. ;P.O. Box 473 Laboratories ;Champion :._. TBL Environmental .................. 1 Pamela S. Hester __._W_...._.._.._._.. 'P.O. Box 589 Laboratory, Inc._ PACE Analytical Services, Inc. Asheville Barry Johnson 2225 Riverside Driv I ............. Water Tech Labs, Inc. La Fayette A. !P.O. 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If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2015PRO10867 Permit Number: NCG550201 Alexander County 291 Hughes Boulevard North Robert Bollinger 291 Hughes Blvd N Hickory, NC 28601 Annual Fee Period: ' 2015-12-01 to 2016-11-30 Invoice Date: 11/06/2015 Due Date: 12/06/2015 Annual Fee: $60.00 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see http:lfdeg.nc.gov/wq-epayments to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.. 7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-807-6316. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2015PRO10867 Permit Number: NCG550201 Alexander County 291 Hughes Boulevard North Robert Bollinger 291 Hughes Blvd N Hickory, NC 28601 IIII9NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIulllllllllllllllllll Overdue Annual Fee Period: 2015-12-01 to 2016-11-30 Invoice Date: 11/6/2015 Due Date: 12/6/2015 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICE Annual Permit Fee Illllllllllllllldlllllllllll!III@IIIIIIIII...0 Overdue This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facilii operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2016PRO10488 Permit Number: NCG550201 Alexander County 291 Hughes Boulevard North Robert Bollinger 291 Hughes Blvd N Hickory, NC 28601 Annual Fee Period: 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30 Invoice Date: 11/03/2016 Due Date: 12/03/2016 Annual Fee: $60.00 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see http://deg.ne.gov/wq-epayments to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur.a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-807-6316. (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2016PRO10488 Permit Number: Robert Bollinger 291 Hughes Blvd N Hickory, NC 28601 NCG550201 Alexander County 291 Hughes Boulevard North IAI'�IVIIIIIIIIV'IIIIIIIBIIIIIIYII'IIIIINI Overdue Annual Fee Period: 2016-12-01 to 2017-11,30 Invoice Date: 11/3/2016 Due Date: 12/3/2016 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: