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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0072664_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (30)State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager e� DEHNR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT September 29, 1994 Mr. W. H. Little, Jr. Shuford Mills, Inc. Post Office Box 1530 Hickory, North Carolina 28603 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO072664 Shuford Mills, Inc. Alexander County, NC Dear Mr. Little: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO072664 was issued on September 26, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have, not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.- Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the -measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations.- Upon commencement of, your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event. of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating. wastewater treatment 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28,115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Mr. W. H. Page Two September Little, Jr. 29, 1994 facilities. Any changes in. operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater .being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215-.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000-per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be -assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact.this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is. normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration.. Please make note of -the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits -are not transferable. If -you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, advise you of the -importance of Permit and contact this Office you have any questions or need providing any assistance. Enclosure DRG:s1 the .purpose of this letter is to your NPDES Permit. Please read the at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville.if clarification. We look forward to -Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor