NC0005061_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment,and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
' March 18, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 7006 2760 0001 9282 0631
Mr. Brian McFarlin
General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of January 2010 indicates a violation of
the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violation(s). Your
efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), a site -specific study designed to identify the causative agents
of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and confirm reductions in
effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of
NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting
Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic
Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review this information; if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible
solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with this office at [phone].
S Merely,
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Cindy Moore �-
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: Rob_Krebs-Mooresville Regional Office
John Lesley -Mooresville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 One
Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 NoftllCaroli.na
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Central Files
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and reporting
information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing and reporting
requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, please contact Mr.
John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report forms are
appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is.a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period
(eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two multiple
concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be
accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly test, you
may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement
initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing must
be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January I -June 30, then you must provide
written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by .Tune 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar
year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental Sciences
Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will
occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information block
located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report.
You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have not
received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be
signed by the performing lab supervisor.
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
November 21, 2007
Brian McFarlin
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on August 31, 2008. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may
disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later
than March 4, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least
$500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2008, the current permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.1;
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOfthCarolina,
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / charles.weaver@ ncmail.net Naturallff
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NPDES PERMIT NC0005061
JEFFERSON SMURFIT WWTP
CLEVELAND COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
December 17, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1544
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brian McFarlin
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
PO Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0604
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
A review of the August 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter:
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Total residual chlorine 52 µg/L 28 µg/L (Daily maximum)
Compliance level < 50 µg/L
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this
Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Allocco or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
- Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Cleveland County Health Department
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September 25, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 7007 1490 0004 5537 9193
Mr. Brian McFarlin
General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 2,8151-0369
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
,Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
S E P 2 9 2008
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This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self, monitoring report form for the month of July 2008
indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity
violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), a site -specific study designed
to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity
control options, and confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide
for assessment of civil penalties for violations, of NPDES permit limitations and requirements..
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review this information; if it
would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact
Mr. John Giorgino with this office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Cindy A. Moore
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: "Rob Krebs/Mooresville Regional Office
John Lesley/Mooresville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and
reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing
and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing
requirement, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the
same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two
multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be
completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per
the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the
Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing
must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must
provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months
of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information
block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the
subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have
not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must
also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity
test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.

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Michael F. Easley, overnor .4,
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 12, 2007
Mr. Brian McFarlin
Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises
PO Box 396
Shelby, NC 28151
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Smurfit Stone Container WWTP
Stormwater General Permit NCG050170
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 14, 2007 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
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Enclosure
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
DH
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO50170 Effective: 05/01/03 Expiration: 04/30/08 Owner: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
County: Cleveland 662 W Washburn Switch Rd
Region: Mooresville
Contact Person: Mathon H Culpepper Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007 . Entry Time: 11:30 AM Exit Time: 12:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Donna Hood * _� Lf�2 //� Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):'d
Marcia Allocco 1�1c Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater
Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG050170 Owner - Facility: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No
NA
NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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n
n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
n
n
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
n
n
n
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# Does the.Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■
n
n
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ n n f_1
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
n
n
■
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑
❑
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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n
n
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
n
n
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comment:
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VA, W AT FRQG
Mr. Brian McFarlin
Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises
PO Box 396
Shelby, NC 28151
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Michael F. Easley, Gove q /
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary (((
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
April 23, 2008,
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Smurfit Stone Container WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on April 11, 2008 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
DH.
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
.Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00005061 Ill 121 08/04/11 117
18I CI 19I SI 20I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111i6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA
--------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 2.5 169 70I I 711 I 721 NJ
73 LU 74 751 I I I I I1-1 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)
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
01:15 PM 08/04/11
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
662 w Washburn Switch Rd
Shelby NC 28150
03:00 PM 08/04/11
08/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Richard Dan Hendrick/ORC/704-482-4471/
Timothy Lane Harris/ORC/704-482-4471/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Brian McFarlin,PO Box 369 Shelby NC 281510369//704-481-9530/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Donna Hood J a MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
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Si ture of Management Q AReviEVer z Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
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Marcia ?110cc�O� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
3I NC0005061 I11
yr/mo/day Inspection Type
12I 08/04/11 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets: of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 04/11/2008
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ Cl 0 n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? n ■ Cl Cl
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n n
Comment: The facility should consider installing fencing around the WWTP to prevent
unauthorized entry.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
■
n
❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The plant appeared to be well maintained and operated at the time of the
inspection.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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n
n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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n
n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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n
n n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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n n
Dates, times and,location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
n
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■ n n n
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Permit: NC0005061 Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/11/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
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: DMRs for 1.2007-12.2007 were reviewed for the inspection. The following
violations were reported during the review period:
09.2007-Fecal coliform & TSS
10.2007-Fecal coliform
All violations have been handled under prior cover.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
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■
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Smurfit Stone performs laboratory field analyses under certification #
5181. Earth Environmental Services (#474) and Environmental Testing Solutions
(#600) perform any other necessary laboratory analyses.
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑ .
Is the mixing adequate?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
❑
❑
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■
# Is the odor acceptable?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: An isolated manhole is used as a digester at the facility. Leonard McSwain
Septic is contracted to haul sludge from the facility to the landfill in Lenoir.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
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❑
❑
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 04/11/2008
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment: Screenings are disposed of at the county landfill.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: Settleometer was about 700 mis on the day of the inspection.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment: Sludge blanket was approximately 3' on the day of the inspection.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■: ❑ ❑ ❑
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Ext. Air
Surface
■nnn
■❑❑❑
Page # 5
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Permit: NC0005061 Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Date:, 04/11/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet .
Yes
No
NA
NE
Number of tubes in use?
3
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
❑
❑
n
■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■
n
❑
n
Comment: Chlorine residual was approximately 1.1 mg/L prior to dechlorination.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
n
n
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
n
n
■
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
n
n
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
❑
❑
n
Number of tubes in use?
3
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
n
■
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
n
■
n
Is the. flow meter operational?
n
n
■
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The bucket and stop watch method is used for flow measurement.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
00
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The receiving stream appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of
the inspection.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n.
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
n
n
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 04/11/2008
Effluent Sampling .
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit VWVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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nil■n
■000
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ f_1 Ell
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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March 31, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 7006 2760 0001 9282 0051
Mr. Brian McFarlin
General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
APR 3 2008
NC DENR MR®
DWQ_Surface Water Protection
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of January 2008
indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity
violation(s). Your efforts may. include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), a site -specific study designed
to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate• the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity
control options, and confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide
for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review this information; if it
would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact
Mr. John Giorgino with this office at [phone].
Sincerely,
1 I
Cindy. A. Moore
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: #Rob-Krebs/Mooresv_i_Ile Regional Office,+
John Lesley/Mooresville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files NorehCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and
reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing
and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing
requirement, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the
same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two
multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be
completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per
the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the
Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing
must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must
provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months
of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information
block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the
subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures. =3
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have
not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must
also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity
test results certified mail return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.

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March 10, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 7006 2760 0001 9282 1188
Mr. Richard Hendrick
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
662 W. Washburn Switch Rd
Shelby, N.C. 28150
Subject: Effluent Residual Chlorine
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County
Mr. Hendrick:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
MAR 1 4 2008
NC DENR MRO
M-Surface Neater Protection
The Aquatic Toxicology Unit has received Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc. 1/18/2008
chronic toxicity test result. Our office recorded the result as "fail" as reported. The residual chlorine
measured in the effluent sample was-2 2_mg/L
Chlorine is added to wastewater for disinfection purposes; however, . elevated total residual
chlorine levels can be toxic to aquatic life. We recommend adjusting your chlorine dosage to a level that
provides enough residual for disinfection purposes, without affecting toxicity testing results. Please
contact meat [phone], or Susan Meadows at [phone] if you have any questions.
Si erely,
indy A. oore `,► "
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: Rob-Krebs-/_Mooresvill_e-RegionalOffce
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John Lesley / Mooresville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files
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Internet www.esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
:ms are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and
ropur«►ig inrorination. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing
and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing
requirement, please contact Ms. Susie Meadows with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at
[phone].
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The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. ' All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two
multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be
completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require- use of multiple -concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per
the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1., 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the
Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March', June, September, and December, then toxicity testing
must be conducted during these months).
If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from -January 1-June 30, then you must
provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months
of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory. that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month -in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information
block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the
subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have
not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must
also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity
test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.,

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G.Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
February 29, 2008
BRUCE CURRIE
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES, INC.
PO BOX 369
SHELBY NC 28151-0369
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Permit Number: NC0005061
Case Number: LV-2008-0060
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Currie:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
MAR 3 200s
NC UENR IRO
DID -Surface VVater Protection
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 2001367992 in the amount of $183.89
received from you dated February 22, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083, Ext. 547.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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Michael F. basley, (iovemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen Sullins_ Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 00018497 6189
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED -
Mr. Bruce Currie
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Dear Mr. Currie:
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises WWTP
Cleveland County
Case No. LV-2008-0060
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $183.89 ($100.00 civil penalty+ $83.89 enforcement costs) against Smurfit -Stone Container
Enterprises.
This assessment is based upon the following filets: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data reported for September 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0005061. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Smurfit -Stone Container
Enterprises violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises:
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, MooresvilleNC 28115 [phone] Customer Service.
1-877-623-6748

$ 100.00 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 0 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
$ 100.00
$ 83.89
$ 183.89
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. . Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please, submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing addre*s for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems rind you anticipate remedial construction activities then
you may wish to consider appliqin for or a Special Order by Consent If you have M questions
about this civil penafty assessment or a Special Order by Consent please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
G 20b)- Z(' es (.(-'
-(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0060
Outfall Date Parameter
001 9/13/2007 Fecal Coliform
001 9/6/2007 TSS
TSS = Total Suspended Solids
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Reported Value
* >1200/100 ml
50 mg/1
Permit Limit
400/100 ml (daily max.)
45 mg/1(daily max.)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
ENTERPRISES )
PERMIT NO. NC0005061 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0060
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $183.89 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 7, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
M.
2008

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0060
Assessed Party: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises
County: Cleveland
Permit Number: NC0005061
Amount Assessed: $183.89
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver ought to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation ofFacts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for My previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises
Facility: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises WWTP
County: Cleveland
Case Number: LV-2008-0060
Permit Number: NCO05061
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, fecal coliform in excess of the permit limit may cause
human health concerns downstream of the discharge and impact best use of the stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation occurred on September 13, 2007 and was calculated at over 300% of the permit
limit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effects are expected on ground water or air quality; however, best use of the stream due to
human health concerns may have been compromised by the violation.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money was saved by the violation.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There were no civil penalty assessments in the previous twelve months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $83.89.
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005061 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH Septembero GIA2 4 20H07
FACILITY NAME Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises CLASS II COUNTY Cleveland
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Richard D. Hendrick GRADE II PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Earth Environmental Services (2) E. T. T. Environmental
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Person(s) collecting Samples: Richie Hendrick
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Facility Status: ( Please check one of the following )
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements s
Compliant Iq
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made.
WE WENT OVER OUR DAILY LIMIT ON TSS OF 45.Omg/L. THIS HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND PROBLEM
HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. ON 9-13-07 WE HAD A FECAL OF > 1200 FOR THE DAY. THERE WAS OIL
AND GREASE FROM OUR STARCH SETTLING PIT GOT DOWN IN OUR WWTP.THIS CAUSED OUR
PLANT TO HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF OIL,THEREFORE OUR CHLORINE DEMAND WAS HIGHER.THE
CHLORINE COULD NOT TAKE OUT THE FECAL BECAUSE OIL AND GREASE WILL TAKE ALL OF THE
CHLORINE OUT. WE HAD OUR PIT DUG OUT AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervison in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified pesonnel 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 submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there is significant penalties for submitting false
information, including possibility of fines and imprisionment for knowing violations."
Bruce Currie
Permittee ( Please print or type )
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Signature of Permittee** Date
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P. O. Box 369, Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
[phone]
August 31, 2008
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Phone Number
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Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC SG .0204
•' If signed by other than the permittee , delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 26.0506(b) (2) (D)

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 01/29/08 Page: 3 of 14
PERMIT: NCO064699 FACILITY: Lake Norman Motel - Lake Norman Motel COUNTY: Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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09 -2007 001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
09/04/07 Daily -- all days
#/100ml 400 510 Daily.Maximum Exceeded None
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PERMIT:'N00005061
FACILITY: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc. - Jefferson
COUNTY: Cleveland
REGION: Mooresville
Smurfit WWTP
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09 -2007 001 Effluent
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PERMIT: NCO024638
FACILITY: City of Shelby - Shelby WWTP
COUNTY: Cleveland
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09 -2007 001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/08/07 5 X week
#/100m1 400 438.56
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Brian McFarlin
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Ilha -G-Rs r., Secretary
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April 23, 2008 I
APR 2 5 2008
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NC0005061 .
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises
Cleveland County
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to
ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following changes from the existing permit:
➢ An extra paragraph has been added to Part A. (2) regarding Chronic Toxicity testing.
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Polk County area, per. EPA requirements. Please provide
your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent. comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please call me
at [phone], extension 511, or you may e-mail me at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
l.laeffice / Surface Water Section
NPDES Unit
MAY 2 2008
NC"DENR MRO
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthCarollna
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Permit NC0005061
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the 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,
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises WWTP
662 Washburn Switch Road
northwest of Shelby
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek in subbasin 03-08-
04 of the Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2013.
Signed this day
Coleen H. SuIli s, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0005061
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an wastewater treatment facility with the following components:
♦ Coagulant addition -
♦ Fabric filters
♦ Activated carbon adsorption for industrial wastewater .
♦ Comminutor
♦ Aeration basin with mechanical aerator
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorine disinfection and dechlorination . .
♦ Sludge holding tank
The facility is located at Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises off Washburn Switch Road
northwest of Shelby in Cleveland County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works via outfall 001 at the location specified on the attached,
map into an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek, currently classified C waters in subbasin
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Inc. - Shelby
State Grid/Qm&- Shelby, N.C. Latitude: 35° 18' 46" N
F12SE Lo ude 81' 36' 43" W
Receiving Stream: Beaverdam Creek Drainage Basin: Broad River
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Permit NC0005061
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee
as specified below:
PAIL401ETER . '
Limits
Monitoring Re uirements .:.
Monthly
Average
Daily .,
Maximum
Measurement_
Frequency ,
Sample .Type '
Sample
Locationl
Flow
0.01 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0-mg/L-
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
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2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/ 100 nil
400/ 100 ml
Weekly,
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 2
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Conductivity
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Notes:
1. U: upstream at least 10 feet from the outfall. D: downstream at least 30 feet from the outfall.
2. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 11%;'January, April, July and October [see A. (2)].
A. (2) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LD41T (Quarterly)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality
to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 11 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February
1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and
October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
[continued on next page]

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Permit NC0005061
A. (2) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly)
[continued]
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the
permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each. of the two .
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified
in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for
the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent
to the following address_:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Branch
- 1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic.Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than
30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. .
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine
is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form
indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the
notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental
Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during.a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will
be required during the. following month..
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified
to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT
Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last
day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Michael F. Easley, Governor LW
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
February 11, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL #70071490 0004 4505 6646
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ken Hughes
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
662 W. Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0079
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hughes:
A review of the October 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
10/18/07 Fecal coliform 1,200 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided
an explanation for the noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be
submitted; however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or
comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any
additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to
consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.'Allocco of this Office
for additional information.
ANNA
NCDENR
No�ithCarolina
Naturally
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Mr. K. Hughes
NOV-2008-LV-0079, Page 2 .
February 11, 2008
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Allocco or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
'-�/z d V-- --
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Cleveland County Health Department
MA

Michael F. Easley, Governor
WATF9pG
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
A North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 15, 2008
BRIAN MCFARLIN
GENERAL. MANAGER
SMURFIT STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES
PO BOX 369 -
SHELBY NC 28151-0369
Subject~ Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WW'IP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 14, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact Gil
Vinzani at [phone], extension 540.
Sincerely,.
Lr�J4n�
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
A�ehCarolina
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North Carolina, Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
1 PO Box 369
662 Washburn Switch Road
Y MIV I I RFI PST®NE Shelby, NC 28151-0369
[phone]
[phone] fax
December 3, 2007
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N. C. 27699-1617
Dear Dina Sprinkle:
This is regarding to renewal of our NPDES Permit # NC0005061 on our wastewater
treatment plant.No changes have been made to our plant since our last renewal in 2003. I am
requesting to have our permit renewed for the upcoming year.I hope you find everything you
need in this package to renew our permit.Thank you for all of your help.
Si erely
1 (D.
H��"
Richard D. Hendrick
ORC

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MCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen.H. Sullins, Director
November 21, 2007
Brian McFarhn
Smurfit -'Stone. Container Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on August 31;. 2008. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that. permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days.prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may
disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later
than March 4, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least
$500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2008, the current permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1;
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number oraddress listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
NPDES File
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weavjer, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 2A99-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail]
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NPDES PERMIT NC0005061
JEFFERSON SMURFIT WWTP
'CLEVELAND COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since.
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
i
o If an Authorized` Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares.
the renewal package, written documentation must be,ptovided showing the authority delegated to any -
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the. existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management planfox the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such ,
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities dischar&
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the :Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.,
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs..Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, .NC 27699-1617

NPDES rERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C -Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 2769971617
NPDES Permit Number INCOOO 5-0491
Please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
P. 0 Sox 36-9
Shy
"7 0 L} L4'ZD-- - 4 4 `7
�0L4-4 1-Li537
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
SWk-���
city S h l by
State / Zip Code I V . C I D 3.(,
County C k e V e I a n CL
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3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or O1R�C)
Name �'C 1 1rT D.
Mailing Address P, (� , Q X 3 10
9.
city S k
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number `? — L4 S
Fax Number -7o q 1401. y S- 3 7
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑
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Private L Public ❑
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NPDES PERMIT.APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Ind_ ustrial
Minor industrial,, manufacturing and commercial facilities. c f
S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): ;Z 4 5 3
6. Number of employees:
7:. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters._ If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
a k 10, �
8. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ❑ Yes ❑
If yes, specify the category?
9. Principal product(s) produced:�oi 0. QoX�S
r ancl. �o _('a - n�. me�;.�wl ..
Principal raw material(s), consumed: k%�GtT '� i /l e�
Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es):
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5 -tea; n�1
s s,: �W—
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SNORT FORM C - Minor Irndustrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. .
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specific amounts consumed 'and/or units of production over the last three dears)
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
PEAK
per Day
j -7 0.0 1'VI S
q 0 0
per Month
L�
3 5- 0 0 0 rA S
3 9 0 D 'D �'''► S '�
per Year
I-{ a 6) (7 0 C)
0 00 0 rX 5
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous Intermittent
If intermittent: _ // 1� I� I
Days per week discharge ours: r LO Duration: I g TO o n
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
GALLONS PER DAY
Sanitary - monthly average
�O V
Utility water, etc. - monthly -average
Process water - monthly averageL41
goo
Stormwater - monthly average
I
Other - monthly average
Explain:
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types)
0 O o
13. Number of separate discharge points: Outfall Identification number(s) 00 I
14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
(�l n ,)a im e +f--k to LAA-a C-- +o
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
1
15. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour
composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average.
If only one' analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
l�jr, Q�1y �G
3Q•Q /y! �L-
1 �—
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon
Total Suspended Solids
0 In
AG
M IL_
Ammonia as N
Temperature (Summer)
Temperature (Winter)
PH
Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is
present)
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable):
Type Permit Number. Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) .
NPDES NC0'00- 0Co Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA) /✓G Cv O j O O O O
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
CG _
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SNORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check�onee))
Yes ❑ No L�
19, Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Prin ed name o Perso (~Signing( Title.
Signatll of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute -143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement- representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,.. or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring, device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article; shall be guilty of a .misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not: to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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IC�MIURFIPSTONE
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
PO Box 369
662 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
[phone]
[phone] fax
Sludge Management Plan for Smurfit -Stone Container
Permit # NC0005061
Our Waste Activated Sludge is pumped into an underground storage tank with a capacity
of approximately 2500 gallons.After allowing some time for settling the clear water is
pumped back into the aeration basin.This process is repeated until the holding tank is filled.
Once this tank is filled,we use Leonard McSwain Septic Tank Co.,permit # NCO0576 to
pump the tank out and then they haul it to the Shelby Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Permit NC0005061
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an wastewater treatment facility with the following components:
♦ Coagulant addition
♦ Fabric filters
♦ Activated carbon adsorption for industrial wastewater
♦ Comminutor
♦ Aeration basin with mechanical aerator
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorine disinfection and dechlorination
♦ Sludge holding tank
The facility is located at Jefferson Smurfit Corporation off NCSR 1313 northwest of
Shelby in Cleveland County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works via outfall 001 at. the location specified on the
attached map into ' an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek, classified C waters in the
Broad River Basin.

lc�MIURFIPSTONE
April 19, 2007
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
PO Box 369
662 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
[phone]
(704) 487-431,71fax �F✓ �
OFFICE
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APR 2 C 2007
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301Ltd
Mooresville, NC 28115
Attn : Donna Hood
RE: Permit # NC00005061
Donna;
Due to organizational changes within Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation, the
responsibility for submitting test sample results and periodic reports from the Shelby
Container water treatment facility is changing. Effective immediately, Rod Anderson, Area
Operations Manager for the Piedmont Area, which includes the Shelby facility will be
authorized to sign and approve all submissions from the Shelby Container water treatment
facility.
Mr. Anderson's office is located in Winston-Salem. His contact information is included
below;
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
8080 North Point Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
[phone]
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Anderson or myself.
Sincerely,
Z.:— /f �
Brian McFarlin
cc: NCDENR Division of Water Quality, Raleigh NC
Rod Anderson, Area Operations Mgr
.Robert Wood, Environmental Services Mgr

6�`I PI(
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 26, 2007
Mr. Brian McFarlin
Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises
PO Box 396
Shelby, NC 28151
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Smurfit Stone Container WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Mr: Hughes:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 14, 2007 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
John Lesley
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
DH
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

• United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I 31 N00005061 111 121 07/03/14 117
18I CI 19I SI 201 I
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CA
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---------------------- ---- Reserved ----------------- ---
67I 1.5 169 70I 4 I 711 I 721 N I
13I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
11:30 AM 07/03/14
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
662 w Washburn switch Rd
01:30 PM 07/03/14
08/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Richard Dan Hendrick/ORC/704-482-4471/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Brian McEarlin,PO Box 369 Shelby NC 281510369//704-481-9530/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Donna eo J MRO WQ///
Sig ature of Managemen�IQIA viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
'` '—
Marcia A locco MRO WQ//709-235-2204/
v
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0005061 I11 12I 07/03/14 I17 181
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Jefferson Smurfiit's permit is effective from 8/1/2004 to 8/1/2008.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
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❑
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
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❑
❑
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?
■
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
❑
■
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
■
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
❑
0
Cl
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
■
n
Comment: DMRs for 112006-12/2006 were reviewed for the inspection. One toxicity
violation for July 2006 and one fecal violation on 8/3/2006 were reported during the
review period. Both violations have been handled under separate cover.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
❑
n
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
❑
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
❑
❑
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
❑
s
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
■
0
Comment: Jefferson Smurfit is performing laboratory analyses under field
certification #5181. EES, Inc. (#474 ) is used for other necessary laboratory analyses.
It was noted during the inspection that pH is being reported to the third decimal place.
Please report pH to the first decimal place, as shown on the permit effluent limits page.
Please refer to the report by Mr. Chet Whiting, of this Office, for any other laboratory
recommendations.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
❑
❑
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The plant appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the
inspection.
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the mixing adequate?
n
❑
■
fl
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
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# Is the odor acceptable?
■
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❑
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: McSwain Septic Haulers, Inc. is contracted to haul the sludge from the
facility to the landfill in Lenoir.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ ❑
❑
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■ n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■ ❑
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit VVVVrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
'14
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Screenings are disposed of at the county landfill.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext.
Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
❑
00
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■
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Are the diffusers operational?
n
n
■
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam coverless than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
❑
0
Is the DO level acceptable?
n
n
■
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
n
n
■
n
Comment: A settleometer, performed at the time of the inspection, had results of 700
mg/L. Plant Pro Settling Agent (cationic polymer) is used to aid settling occasionally.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
n
❑
n
Is the drive unit operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
■
❑
n
n
Comment: A sludge judge, performed at the time of the inspection, was 3 feet.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■
n
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Number of tubes in use?
2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
❑
n
n
■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
n
n
n
■
Comment: Norweco calcium hypochlorite tablets are used for disinfection.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
®
n
n
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
n
n
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
00
Comment
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
n
❑
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
n
n
n
Number of tubes in use?
3
Comment: D-Chlor tablets are used for dechlorination.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
■
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
n
■
n
Is the flow meter operational?
❑
❑
■
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The bucket and stop watch method is used for flow measurement
calculation.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
Q
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
■
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
n
n
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Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 03/14/2007
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
C
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected? ■ fl ❑ fl
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ 0 Cl
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ Q 01
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 15, 2006
5181
Mr. Richard D. Hendrick
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
OrFICE
DEC , 9 200'
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal������
Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr. Hendrick:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the
provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew
certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by
EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please , contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
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Mooresville Regional Office
NonrthCarol ina
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Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C. G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
Field Parameter Only
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SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007
Certificate No. 5181 �
Pat Donnelly

{ Attachment .
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
ab Name: Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises Certificate Number: 5181
P.O. Box 369 Effective Date: 01/01/2007
,dd ress: 12/31 /2007
Shelby, NC 28151-0369 Expiration Date:
Date of Last Amendment:
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....,., a having dulv met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
NORGANICS
2ESIDUAL CHLORINE
EPA Method 330.5
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
EPA Method 360.2
DH
EPA Method 150.1
TEMPERATURE
EPA Method 170.1
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
nd satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, a
.,.hipnt to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807.

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Michael F. Easley, Gove or
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brian McFarlin, General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc�006 2760 00018493 4515
PO Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2006-LV-0580
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
A review of the August 2006 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter:
Outfall
001
Parameter Reported Value
Fecal coliform 860/100 ml (Daily maximum)
Permit Limit
400/100 ml (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided
an explanation for the noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be
submitted; however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or
comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any
additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to
consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this
Office for additional information.
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NCarolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Brian McFarlin
December 14, 2006
NOV-2006-LV-0580
Page 2
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Allocco or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely, �.
Samar Bou-Ghazale
Surface Water Protection
Acting Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Cleveland County. Health Department
MA

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 22, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7a O6' -0100 - aaa 3
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brian McFarlin
Jefferson Smurfit - Shelby
PO Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
SEP 2 6 200c
l._ .
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of July 2006
indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity
violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) which is a site -specific study
designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of
toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General
Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review this information and if
it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact
Mr. John Giorgino with this office at at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jimmie erton
Chief, Environmental Sciences Section
cc:lldlr@7'(yPL�S VI ` f'alf 1 e a1cLfrf._1�e�
John Lesley- Mooresville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and
reporting information. Please take tirne to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing
and reporting requirements contained in vour NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing
requirement, please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the
same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for. ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
ep riod (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two
multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be
completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per
the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the
Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing
must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not _have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must
provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months
of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contact laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written doctimentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow -tip testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information
block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/yeas- of the
subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
.r• -
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have
not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT fonn. The AT form must
also be signed by the perfonning lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity
test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.

May 3, 2006
Mr. Brian McFarlin, General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, N.C.
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples
from the Jefferson Smurfit wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The samples analyzed were grab samples
collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell on February 9, 2006.
The results of the sampling analyses show compliance with the permit limits. Please attach this
letter to the inspection report dated February 10, 2006 to complete your records on the inspection.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: , Cleveland County Health Department
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ANALYTICAL RESULTS SHEET
NAME OF FACILITY: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Grab: X Composite:
Sample Date(s): 2/9/06
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061 .
Sample Location: Effluent
County: Cleveland
BOD5, mg/1
2.1
Phenols, ug/l
COD: High, mg/1
Sulfate, mg/l
COD: Low, mg/l
Sulfide, mg/l
Coliform: Fecal, #/100 ml
1
Biomass: Dry Weight
Coliform: Total, .#/100 ml
Biomass: Peri Ash Free
Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN,
NH3-N, mg/l 1.3
Coliform: Tube Total, MPN
TKN, mg/l 2.1
Residue: Total, mg/1
NOZ + N031 mg/l 62
Volatile, mg/l
PO" mg/l
Fixed, mg/1
P: Total, mg/l 0.95
Residue: Suspended, mg/l
<2.5
P: Dissolved, mg/1
Volatile, mg/l
Ag-Silver, ug/l
Fixed, mg/l
Al -Aluminum, ug/l
Settleable Solids, ml/1
Be -Beryllium, ug/l
pH, s.u.
6.03
Ca -Calcium, ug/l
TOC, mg/1
Cd-Cadmium, ug/l
Turbidity, NTU
Co -Cobalt, ug/l
Chloride, mg/l
Cr-Chromium: Total, ug/l
Oil and Grease, mg/l
Cu-Copper, ug/1
Cyanide, mg/1
Fe -Iron, mg/l
Fluoride, mg/1
Pb-Lead, ug/l
Hardness: Total, mg/l
Hg-Mercury, ug/l
MBAS, ug/l
Zn-Zinc, ug/1
Dissolved Oxygen, mg/1
Semivolatiles
Total Residual Chlorine, ug/l
<50
VOC
Temperature, °C
10

February 15, 2006
Attn: Mr. John Lesley
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave. Suite 301
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
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Subject: Compliance Evaluation Response- Permit # NC0005061
Dear Mr. Lesley,
FEB 2
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This letter is in response to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection done by Mr. Wes
Bell on February 9. 2006. Deficiencies were in the laboratory and effluent sampling.
We have not been reporting holidays on our weekly bench sheets and this will be
taken care o£ When our plant is down for more than three days the ORC comes out and
puts rabbit food in the treatment plant without recording it.Even if it is no more than five
minutes, we will start recording this procedure.
Regarding expired pH buffers that were being used, has been taken care of by
discarding of them.We had some buffers onsight that were in date and should have been
using them but this was an oversight by the ORC.
On the issue of calibrations of the field meters, they were sent off the day of
February 9,2006 after Mr. Wes Bell left our facilities.We do this once a year usually
around the first of the year.
The week of 12/27/04-12/31/04, no BOD,TSR, and fecal coliform were reported. This
was an oversight because of lack of training when original operator is on vacation.This
will not be a problem in the future for we have two grade II operators on site plus one
person going for grade II test in March.
If you have further questions,please contact me at [phone] or email me at
rhendrick(Dasmurfit. c om.
Rich rd D. t1endrick
W,Ja
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ORC

O�o� W A r�• 7QG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross ]r.,,Secretary
> r / North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 / Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
dd 1 Division of Water Quality
JOM. OF FWRQhV:W=
Date February 6, 2006 D NATURAL RESOURCES ,,\
MOORES 1.I_F �-t-. ONAL OFFICE
Brian McFarlin
Smurfit —Stone Container
P.O. Box 369 FEB 0 7 2006
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NC0005061
Dear Permittee:
n, 111TY SECTION
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff s ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DNK you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
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Central Files
Noe Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet: httpJih2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
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Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report
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Permit Number: WO DL) D5 No 1
Facility: -5m LkY-A r1, C on; A-ar- GAW?rc4e�
County:
DMR Month and Year: `��—
The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned. DMR as incomplete due to the
following reason(s): (Please seethe highlighted areas on the attached DMR for
details.)
❑ The written values are illegible.
❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted.
❑ The Units of Measure have been omitted or are incorrect.
❑ The DMR Parameter Codes have been omitted.
Other:..
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February 10, 2006
Mr. Brian McFarlin, General Manager
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Michael F. Easley, Govemorl-
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, N.C.
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on February 9, 2006 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to
him. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under a separate letter.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by March 3. 2006, addressing the
deficiencies noted in the Laboratory and Effluent Sampling Sections of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. John Lesley.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell, Mr. Lesley, or me at'[phone].
Sincerely,
t
D. Rex Gleason, Ph—
= Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Noce Carolina
Ntura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX [phone]
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 I5t 31 NC0005061 111 121 06/02/09 117 18I� 19tst 201 I
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.5 169 70I 3 I 71 i N i 72 I �t I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
10:02 AM 06/02/09
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
662 W Washburn Switch Rd
Cleveland Springs NC 28150
12:02 PM 06/02/09
08/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Richard Dan Hendrick/ORC/704-482-4471/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Brian McFarlin,PO Box 369 Shelby NC 281510369//704-481-4530/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Find in/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) ofInspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell (. /y^ MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ '2 lit)
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Signature of Management Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/
l/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NC0005061 I11 12I 06/02/09 I17 18IS1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
DMRs were reviewed for the period December 04 through November 05. A daily maximum effluent TSR
and a daily minimum effluent pH violation were reported in March 05 (TSR) and April 05 (pH). In addition, a
chronic toxicity failure was reported for July 05; however, the facility passed the two follow-up chronic
toxicity tests. The Division has separately addressed the above -noted violations by issuances of either a
NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
The facility staff must ensure the following is properly documented on the DMRs:
- all ORC and/or Backup ORC visitations
- accurate monthly average values (calculating the "<" values properly)
- the correct sampling times for the instream analyses
- any holiday or facility shutdown period
Page # 2

Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 02/09/2006
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: A 28 ug/I effluent TRC limit became effective on 2/1/06.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
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Page # 3

Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 02/09/2006
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Laboratory
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: On -site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification #5181.
The last annual curve verification (TRC meter) was performed on 2/8/05. Expired pH
buffers were being used. Facility staff must ensure the calibrations of the field meters
are performed prior to the analyses.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: Overall, the facility staff sample as required by the permit; however, no
effluent BOD, TSR, and fecal coliform were reported for the week of 12/27/04 -
12/31 /04.
Yes No NA NE
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No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection.
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0005061 Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/09/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
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Is the screen free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility utilizes a communitor (with a manual bar screen bypass) prior
to the aeration basin. The industrial wastewater is pretreated via steam, polymer
addition (coagulation), activated carbon adsorption, and fabric filters (screening) prior to
being combined with the influent domestic wastewater.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
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Comment:
Page # 5

Permit: NC0005061
Inspection Date: 02/09/2006
Owner - Facility: Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■
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❑
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
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Number of tubes in use?
2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■
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Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
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❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
■
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
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❑
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Number of tubes in use?
3
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑
❑
■
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Instantaneous effluent flows are measured by the bucket and stop watch
method.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
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❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
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Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Page # 6

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
June 16, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brian McFarlin, General Manager 7003 2260 00013552 3412
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
662 Washburn Switch Road
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28150
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0298
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McFarlin:
A review of the March 2005 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pine Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Total Suspended Residue 52.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are
of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this Notice or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Smurfit -Stone
Container Division
662 Washburn Switch Road
P. O. Box 369
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
March 17, 2005
Mr. D. Rex Gleason
N. C. Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center St.," Suite 301
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Dear Mr. Gleason:
L 5M.6F IRONNIS�T
AND NAMM MC£'
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This is to inform you that Mr. Denny Williams has accepted another position with our company
and is no longer the General Manager of the Shelby facility. In his new position, he will no
longer have the authority to sign any WWTP reports or environmental permit requests.
Mr. Brian McFarlin has accepted the position of Shelby's General Manager and replaces Mr.
Williams. As such, he has been given the authority to sign all WWTP reports, permit requests
and other correspondence should the need arise. Mr. McFarlin will begin his signatory
responsibilities with the DMR report for February.
If You,have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or by email at
[e-mail].
Kenneth R. Hughes
Process Manager
ORC
Cc: Central Files
Brian McFarlin

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March 11, 2005
Mr. Ken Hughes
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
662 W Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, NC 28150
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. NCG050170
Smurfit -Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Formerly Smurfit -Stone Container Corp.
Cleveland County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to change the your name under the General Permit,
received on February17, 2005.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in the General
Permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued under the requirements of
North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone], extension 502.
cc: DWQ Central Files
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Stormwater Permitting Unit
Sincerely;
L-,=,,ADLEY BENNETT
Alan W. Klimek P. E.
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LIAR 22 2005
P
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050170
STORMWATER 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,
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES, INC.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES, INC.
NCSR 1313 NORTHWEST OF SHELBY
SHELBY
CLEVELAND COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Beaverdam Creek, in the Broad River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 11, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 11, 2005. SiGillED BY
BEADLE r1E.i\iNETT .
Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NC0005061 - Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
State Grid/Quad, Shelby, N.C. Latitude: 35° 18' 46" N
F12SE Landkude 81° 36' 43" W
not to scale
Reoeivg Streeng Beaveidam Creek pMWg a Basin Broad River
Stremn ciao: C Sub -Basin: 03-08-04
North
Cleveland County

WA7F9 Michael F. Eask%. Ckncraw !
`0 (� William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
> y Alan W.1Qinrek. P. E., Director
p `C Division of Water Quality
pp,bruarY 16, 2005
Mr. Kenneth Hughes
Smurfit Stone Container. Enterprises
PO Box 396
Shelby, NC 28151
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Smurfit Stone Container WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Mir. Hughes:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 11, 2005 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E. /
Surface'Water Protection Regional Sup
ervisor
perv;<sor
Enclosure
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington. D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 831-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 U 2 U 31 Nc0005061 1 11 121 05/02/1.1 1 17 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
21111111111111 1111 111111111111 1111 1111 1111 1111 11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -- —Reserved --
671 2.0 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 U 74 751 1 1 1 I I I 180
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)
Jefferson. Smurfit Corp -Shelby
10:00 AM 05/02/11
04/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
662 w Washburn Switch Rd
Shelby NC 28150
11:55 PM 05/02/11
08/08/31
Names) of Onsite Representative(s)/TiUes(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
Kenneth R Hughes/ORC/704-481-4525/
Richard Dar. Hendrick/ORC/704-482-4471/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Kenneth R Hughes,PO Box 369 Shelby NC 28150//704-481-4525/7044674317ontacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ■ Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Donna Hood MP0 wQ/// /
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgemar- 704-663-1699 Ext_264/
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Comment: The inspector was told, upon examination of the pH buffers, that the some sample of buffer was used to
calibrate the pH meter on many different occassions. Please use fresh buffer every time the pH meter is calibrated to
insure the accuracy of the pH reading recorded on the DMR. The facility's contract lab is Earth Environmental
Services with E.T.T. Environmental performing toxicity testing. One COC was without collection time. Please insure all
times are recorded, since a fecal coliform sample has a 6 hour holding time.
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)?
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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
Plant records are adequate, available and include
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Yes No NA N
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ® ❑
Comment: Back-up operator Richard Hendrick (WW#28768) is currently out with back surgery. In his absence Mr. Tim
Harris is currently being trained on operating the facility. Mr. Hams is not currently certified. It would be advisable to
expidite Mr. Harris' certification to ensure a certified back up is always available. A facility ran name as many back ups
as it deems necessary.
Effluent Pi12P Yas Nn NA NF
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment:

NPDES yrtmo/day Inspection Type 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Sludge Handling:
Smurfit Stone uses pretreatment of coagulant addition followed by fabric screens with replacable paper filters
The resultant process sludge is disposed of at the Lenoir Landfill.
Process sludge wasted from the plant is hauled by Leonard McSwain Septage and disposed of at the Shelby WWTP.

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' OF W ATER� Michael F. Easley, Governor
`OCR Q� i Q 1 State of North Carolina
y William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O F Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
C�� J April 14, 2004
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Mr. Kenneth R. Hughes
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: NPDES Draft Permit
Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Please find enclosed the DRAFT permit for the subject wastewater treatment plant for your
review and comment. The draft permit includes the following proposed changes to your existing
permit:
A total residual chlorine (TRC) limit of 28 pg/L has been added to this permit. The limit will
take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit. See the attached TRC
policy memo for details.
Outfall 002 was eliminated from the permit as requested.
The requirement for instream Fecal Coliform monitoring were eliminated form the permit.
According to Division Guidance, instream monitoring for Fecal Coliform is not necessary for
this facility.
Please provide any comments you have regarding the draft permit to this office by May
21, 2004. At this time, the Division is also publishing a notice in the newspapers of general
circulation in Union County, inviting public comment on the draft permit. Following the 30-
day comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received and take appropriate
action on the permit renewal.
If you have any questions concerning the draft permit or the other requirements for your
facility, please call me at [phone], extension 553.
Cc: NPDES Files
Aquatic-Toxicology-U-nit -,
11WW',i le Regional Office _
Sincerely,
Teresa Rodriguez
NPDES Unit WCMEPT.OFI RS A
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILI_T fib= ^ y4L OFFICE
APR 1 9 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
Visit us on the INTERNET @ www.enr.state.nc.us

Permit NC0005061 -
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
On NCSR 1313
northwest of Shelby
Clevland County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek in the Broad
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2008.
Signed this day.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NC0005061
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an wastewater treatment facility with the following components:
♦ Coagulant addition
♦ Fabric filters
♦ Activated carbon adsorption for industrial wastewater
♦ Comminutor
♦ Aeration basin with mechanical aerator
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorine disinfection and dechlorination
♦ Sludge holding tank
The facility is located at Jefferson Smurfit Corporation off NCSR 1313 northwest of
Shelby in Cleveland County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works via outfall 001 at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek, classified C waters in the
Broad River Basin.

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Stream Class: C Sub -Basin: 03-08-04 NPDES Permit No. NCO005061
North ' Cleveland County

Permit NC0005061
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
-" EFFLUEI1TT °: iimftS
`: CI ARACTEI hI fiGS
Flow
0.010
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/ 100 ml
400/ 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
pH 2
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine 3
28 lag/L
2/Week
Grab
E
Chronic Toxicity 4
Quarterly
Grab
E
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Conductivity
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Notes:
1. Sample Locations: E- Effluent, I- Influent, U - Upstream 10 feet above discharge point, D - Downstream
30 feet below the discharge.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 Standard Units nor greater than 9.0 Standard Units.
3. The limit will take effect 18 months after the effective day of the final permit.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 11 %; January, April, July and October. See special condition
A. (2).

Permit NC0005061 1 ,1
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 11 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, guarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

1
DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0005061
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Narne.
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
'Applicant Address:.
P. O. Box 369, Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Facility. Address:
662 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28150
:.Permitted Flow (MGD)
0.01
Type of Waste
85 % Industrial, 15 % Sanitary
Facility Classification' -II
Permit Status
Renewal
County;
Cleveland
Miscelfan°eous'
Receiving Stream: - ,
UT to Beaverdam
Creek
Regional Office:
MRO
Stream Classification:
C
State Grid /`USGS Quad:.
F12SE
303(d) Listed?
.TMDL?
Yes
No.
Permit W rater:
Teresa Rodriguez
Basin/Subbasin:
Broad / 03-08-04
Date.:
4/7/04
Drainage Area (mi2):
0.78�
�4
d'
Lat. 35' 18' 46" N Long. 81 ° 36' 43" W
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0.12
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0.33
30Q2 (cfs)
0.37;
Average Flow (cfs):
1.1
IVVC (%):
11 %
Summary: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation submitted a permit renewal application (Short
Form C) on February 26, 2003. They requested to eliminate Outfall 002 from the permit.
Outfall 002 used to discharge non -contact cooling water. They implemented changes in
the process and now have a closed loop refrigerant based chiller system. The Division
approved the rerouting of approximately 500 gpd of the remaining flow from Outfall 002
to Outfall 001 in March 2003.
Facility Description: The facility produces corrugated shipping containers from Kraft
liner and corrugated medium. Average production is 39,000 manufactured square feet
(msfl per month. Process and sanitary wastewaters are treated onsite. The process
wastewaters are first treated with coagulant addition, fabric filters, and activated carbon
adsorption. Then the pre treated wastewater is combined with the domestic and further
treated. The treatment system consists of a communitor, an aeration basin with
mechanical aerator, a clarifier, chlorine disinfection, dechlorination and sludge holding
tank.
Basin Plan: Beverdam Creek is rated as Good for bioclassification.
303(d): Beaverdam Creek is impaired due to biological data from the source to the First
Broad River. The causes of impairment are unknown, potential sources are agriculture
and construction. No TMDL has been developed.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0005061
Renewal
Pate 1

It
DMR Review: DMRs were reviewed for the period of January 2002 to December 2003.
The average flow for this period was 0.06 MGD. Total Residual solids averaged 6.8 mg/l,
and BOD averaged 6 mg/1. They had one violation for TSS in October 2003.
Instream Monitoring: They sample for temperature, conductivity and Fecal Coliform
upstream and downstream of the discharge. There were a few high values for Fecal
Coliform both upstream and downstream, but their effluent data show Fecal Coliform
values below permit limits.
Effluent Toxicity: The permit requires chronic toxicity test at 11%. During the period of
January 2000 to January 2004 they had one failure on July 2003. The facility attributed
the failure to high chlorine in the effluent due to equipment that was not operating
correctly, they implemented an action plan to check the equipment more often.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Eliminate Outfall 002. The facility implemented changes and no longer
discharges non -contact cooling water, cooling water and boiler blowdown.
Eliminate the requirement for instream Fecal Coliform. According to Division
Guidance, instream monitoring for Fecal Coliform is not necessary for this facility.
A daily maximum limit of 28 pg/L for total residual chlorine was added to the
permit. An aquatic life quality standard was adopted for TRC in 2003. Limits are
added at permit renewal for facilities that did not had TRC limits. A cap of 28
pg/L was established to protect against acute impacts.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
April 14, 2004
June 7, 2004
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Teresa Rodriguez at [phone] ext. 553.
NAME: t G' ��- DATE: �/ ?/d
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
NAME: DATE:
SUPERVISOR: DATE:
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0005061
Renewal
D- 7

I
DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0005061
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
Applicant Address:
P. O. Box 369, Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Facility.Address.
662 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Permitted Flow (MGD):
0.01
Type of Waste
85 % Industrial, 15 % Sanitary
Facility Classification:
II
Permit Status.
Renewal
County.
Cleveland
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT to Beaverdam
Creek
Regional Office:
MRO
Stream Classification:
C
State Grid / USGS Quad:.,.
F12SE
303(d) Listed.?
TMDL?
Yes
No
Permit Writer:
Teresa Rodriguez
Basin/Subbasin
Broad / 03-08-04
Date:
4/7/04
Drainage Area (mi2):
0.78
Lat. 35' 18' 46" N Long. 810 36' 43" W
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0.12�;
Winter.7Q10.(cfs):
.
0.33
30Q2 (cfs)
0.37
Average Flow (cfs):
1.1
IWC (%).
11 %
Summary: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation submitted a permit renewal application (Short
Form C) on February 26, 2003. They requested to eliminate Outfall 002 from the permit.
Outfall 002 used to discharge non -contact cooling water. They implemented changes in
the process and now have a closed loop refrigerant based chiller system. The Division
approved the rerouting of approximately 500 gpd of the remaining flow from Outfall 002
to Outfall 001 in March 2003.
Facility Description: The facility produces corrugated shipping containers from Kraft
liner and corrugated medium. Average production is 39,000 manufactured square feet
(msf) per month. Process and sanitary wastewaters are treated onsite. The process
wastewaters are first treated with coagulant addition, fabric filters, and activated carbon
adsorption. Then the pre treated wastewater is combined with the domestic and further
treated. The treatment system consists of a communitor, an aeration basin with
mechanical aerator, a clarifier, chlorine disinfection, dechlorination and sludge holding
tank.
Basin Plan: Beverdam Creek is rated as Good for bioclassification.
303(d): Beaverdam Creek is impaired due to biological data from the source to the First
Broad River. The causes of impairment are unknown, potential sources are agriculture
and construction. No TMDL has been developed.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0005061
Renewal
PAOP. I

DMR Review: DMRs were reviewed for the period of January 2002 to December 2003.
The average flow for this period was 0.06 MGD. Total Residual solids averaged 6.8 mg/l,
and BOD averaged 6 mg/l. They had one violation for TSS in October 2003.
Instream Monitoring: They sample for temperature, conductivity and Fecal Coliform
upstream and downstream of the discharge. There were a few high values for Fecal
Coliform both upstream and downstream, but their effluent data show Fecal Coliform
values below permit limits.
Effluent Toxicity: The permit requires chronic toxicity test at 11%. During the period of
January 2000 to January 2004 they had one failure on July 2003. The facility attributed
the failure to high chlorine in the effluent due to equipment that was not operating
correctly, they implemented an action plan to check the equipment more often.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Eliminate Outfall 002. The facility implemented changes and no longer
discharges non -contact cooling water, cooling water and boiler blowdown.
Eliminate the requirement for instream Fecal Coliform. According to Division
Guidance, instream monitoring for Fecal Coliform is not necessary for this facility.
A daily maximum limit of 28 pg/L for total residual chlorine was added to the
permit. An aquatic life quality standard was adopted for TRC in 2003. Limits are
added at permit renewal for facilities that did not had TRC limits. A cap of 28
pg/L was established to protect against acute impacts.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
April 14, 2004
June 7, 2004
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Teresa Rodriguez at [phone] ext. 553.
NAME: (,_'V 1- DATE: W 7
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
NAME: DATE:
SUPERVISOR:
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0005061
Renewal
D...... 7

F W ATE Michael F. Easley
�O 9p ^ n Governor
V I` William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
C r NCDENR )
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Q J Division of Water Quality
March 14, 2003
Mr. Kenneth R. Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina28151-0369
Subject: Modification request
NPDES Permit NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hughes:
The Division has reviewed your request to modify the subject permit. The Division does not
object to the routing of cooling water to outfall 001 and the shutdown of outfall 002. Your request
will be handled as part of the NPDES permit renewal for your facility.
Please be aware that the limits and monitoring requirements for outfall 002 remain in effect until
you notify the Division in writing that all discharge from the outfall has ceased. Notification should
be sent to the NPDES Unit at the address listed below.
If you have any additional questions concerning this matter, contact me at [phone],
extension 511 or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
cc: Central Files
,Mooresville Regional Office,"Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Since ely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit 6d 014:'7. U'1 Etq'v3hodvlIdOff � i t
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 8, 2004
Kenneth R. Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28150
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Jefferson Smurfit Corp -Shelby
Cleveland COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0005061
LV-2004-0316
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
imc DEPT. OF ENVTR=101,7
EQ 1 2C gel
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 2000233427 in the amount of $185.04 received from you
dated August 24, 2004. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the subject facility and
this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Coleen Sullins
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2004-0316
- ®oresville Regional -Office Supervisor —
Central Files
NocthCarolina
,Vatuna!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]

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0� W A 7ER Michael E, Eadey, Governor
O� OG William G. Ror Jr.. %wmtnry
I y North Carolina Department of linvimnrnent and Natural Rmiurceic
> , DU
r Alan W. l linrek,1'. E. Director
.� Diviskm arWater Quality
Coleen H. Sullins. Deputy Director
Division orWater Quality
July 26, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 00013550 2264
Mr. Denny E. Williams
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation WWTP
Case No. LV-2004-0316
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Williams:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$185.04 ($100.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Jefferson Smurfit Corporation for the month of
April 2004. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0005061. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation:
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-977-623-6748

$ 100.00 For 1 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061. by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 100.00
$ 85.04
$ 185.04
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;.
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality,
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority,
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s):
Please.submit payment to the attention of -
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also
requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission
Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff ofthe Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

C 0 V
(Datel D. Rex Glegofi, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Limit Violations, April 2004
Attachment A
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Case Number LV-2004-0316
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit
Total Suspended Residue 66.7 *, 47.0 45.0
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
Units
mg/L

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Cleveland
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation )
PERMIT NO. NC0005061 ) FILE NO. LV-2004-0316
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $185.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated Julv 26, 2004, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of . 2004
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number. LV-2004-0316
Assessed Party: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0005061
County: Cleveland
Amount Assessed: $185.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282,1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282. I (b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations,
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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NPDES PERMIT NO. NCODD5061 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH April YEAR "004
FACILITY NAME Jefferson Smurfit Corporation CLASS 11 COUNTY Cleveland
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Kenneth R. Hughes (._ 1:.; j,., GRADE 11 PHONE (7D4) 451-4525
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Earth Environmental Services (2) E. T. T. Environmental
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Person(s) collecting Samples: Rlchle HendrM
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES X
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE VARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BYTHIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIPYTHAT THIS REPORT
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Facility Status: ( Please check one of the following )
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT most permit requirements Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made.
On Saturday, April 17th, we experienced a situation whereby several hundred gallons of our corn starch
adhesive mixture was released into our WWTP. We immediately made efforts to reduce our flow through
the starch settling pit to delay the introduction of this "Food" into our WWTP. Also, on Monday, April 19th, we
began the use of polymers in our aeration basin in an effort to help these extra solids settle and keep them
out of our effluent. Our TSS results were 66.7.mg/l on April 22nd and 47.0 mg/I on April 23rd. The following
test, April 29, shows us back within limits ano we comnnue warnn inose nmiis.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervison In arxordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified pasonnel 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 submitted is,- to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware -that there Is significant penalties for submitting false
information, including possibility of fines and Imprisionment for knowing violations."
Denny E. Williams
Permittee ( Please print or type)
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Signati#e of Permittee" bate
(Required)
P. O. Box 369, Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
(704)'461-4530
August 31, 2003
Permittee Address
Phone Number .
Permit Exp. Date
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Lead
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Use only units designated in the reporting facilityrs permit for reporting data.
' ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC eG .02D4
If signed by other than the pennittee , delegation of signatory authority must be on rile with the state per'15A NCAC 213.0505(b) (2) (D)

A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
Permit No. NC0005061
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee Is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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micnaei r-. tasrey, uovernor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
2/ 10/04
Denny E. Williams
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Jefferson Smurfit Corp -Shelby
Cleveland County
Permit No: NC0005061
LV-2004-0033
Dear Mr. Williams:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Vie ®EPT. OF ENVIRONMENT
01) Np,TURAL RESOURCES
`','SAL OFFICE
FEB 2 0 200�
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 5734805 in the amount of $185.04 received
from you dated January 23, 2004. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes
future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or
Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2004-0033
_M06resville_Regiorial:_Offi5e-Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

l
Michael F. Easley, Gov.Dr /
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
January 12, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL, 7003 2260 0001 3491 1197
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Denny E. Williams
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation WWTP
Case No. LV-2004-0033
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Williams:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$185.04 ($100.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Jefferson Smurfit Corporation for the month of
October 2003. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0005061. The violations are sun narized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation:
NorthCarolina
aturaay Division of water Quality, Mooresville Regional office, 919 North Main Sheet, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone]
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 100.00
$ 85.04
$ 185.04
TOTAL, CIVII. PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
2 82. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also
requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission
Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Bearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office, of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you wish to consider applyin for or a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex GleasO4P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Attachment A
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Case Number LV-2004-0033
Limit Violations, October 2003
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit
Total Suspended Residue 31.0 30.0
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit
Total Suspended Residue 125.0 * 45.0
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
Units
mg/L
Units
mg/L

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Cleveland
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation )
PERMIT NO. NC0005061 ) FILE NO. LV-2004-0033
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $185.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 12, 2004, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission 'of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 2004
BY --
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
D`VQ Case Number: LV-2004-0033
Assessed Party: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0005061
County: Cleveland
Amount Assessed: $185.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Waiver of to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more. of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); .
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining, necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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Facility Status: ( Please check one of the following )
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
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All monhofina data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made.
:::xceedance of TSS limits on 10/30 was caused by an overagressive sludge wasting plan that left our
system with an extremely young sludge that would not settle efficiently. Through use of a polymer, we were
anie to ontam good settling results that remain today. Also, the BOD sample taken on 10/30 did not meet
the reouirement of a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L. This failure does not invalidate the test.
"l certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervison in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified pesonnel 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 submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there is significant penalties for submitting false
information, including possibility of fines and imprisionment for knowing violations."
Denny E. Williams
Permittee ( Please print or type )
121 ,C-'3
Signatur f Permittee" Date
(Required)
P. 0. Box 369, Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369 [phone] August 31, 2003
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
00010 T empature
00076 Turbidity
00080
Color (Pt -Co)
00082
Color (ADMI)
00095
Conductivity
Dissolved
00300
Oxygen
00310
BOD,
00340
COD
G0400
pH
00530
Total Suspended
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00545
Settabie Matter
Parameter Codes
00556
Oil 8 Grease
00600
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia
00610
Nitrogen
00625
Total Kjeldhal
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00951 Total Flouride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
50060 Total
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00630
Nitrates/ Nitrites
01032
Chromium
01147
Selenium 71880
Formaldehyde
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01034
Chromium
31616
Coliform 71900
Mercury
00665
Total Phosphorous
32730
Total Phenolics 81551
Xylene
00720
Cyanide
01037
Total Cobalt
34235
Benzene
00745
Total Sulfide
01042
Copper
34481
Toluene
00927
Total Magnesium
01045
Iron
38260
MBAS
00929
Total Sodium
01051
Lead
39516
PCBs
00940
Total Chloride
01062
Molybdenum
50050
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Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quaftty Section's Web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wgs and linking to the Units information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facilitYs permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as requ ml per ISA NCAC 8G .0204
r signed by Wt thm the permMee . delegation of skinatory auftnty must be on file with the state per tsA NCAC 23 .0505(b) (2) (D)
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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
Permit No. NC0005061
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge frorn outfall serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permitlee as specified below:
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3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NC FpT. OF ENV1ROi�ti�
Water Pollution Control System Desi nationift �x —1 RESOURCES t
WPCSOCC g NOORESY : --- nNAL OFFICE
NCAC 15A:08G .0201'
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General Information: F E 6 2 32004
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: ben4 k "/4:2 pit- .5
Mailing Address: ! 12 a x 3 >F
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Signature: Date: I I Lo
Facility Information:
Facility: ylPvs Pry SW1 !a✓`'(� �� I��OOt�Q.J�i Oyi
Permit Number: NC- DDD 5OkI County:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark (X) Type of Facility Class (I — 4) Class
Wastewater Plant �C v� Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical . Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge: /
Print Name: &14 JLR- h
Social Security #
Certificate Type and Grade: Wu119 Certificate t /L/ 6l
Work Telephone: (.T ±) lf81--a Signature:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: /1'�at'i4 �-z ,/)- 4, Pn�'C-k Social Security # :
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: (
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Revised 10/2000

Water Pollution Control System Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Telephone Number:
Signature:
Facility Information:
Facility:
Permit Number:
State: Zip: -
County:
Date:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark (X) Type of Facility Class (1— 4)
Wastewater Plant
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
son
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and. Grade:
Work Telephone: (_�
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Social Security # :
Signature:
Certificate #:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge: /
Print Name: /1 h it A /-- ale- Social Security #
Certificate. Type and Grade: ��Certificate #: 12W7
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Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Revised 10/2000

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Division of Water Quality
- Aquatic Toxicology Unit
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September 22, 2003
MEMORANDUM
To: Rex Gleason
Water Quality Supervisor, MRO
Through: Matt Matthews ('f'rr`*
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort `7U-"
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Jefferson -Smurfit Corp.
NPDES Permit # NC0005061/001
Cleveland County
MD `.?���JR�:
REP 2 9 2003
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from Jefferson -Smurfit Corp. has
been completed. Jefferson -Smurfit Corp.' has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.010 million gallons
per day (MGD) entering East Fork Beaverdam Creek (7Q10 of 0.12 CFS). Whole effluent samples
were collected on September 9 and 12 by John Lesley for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia
pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information
follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
Test Concentrations 11 % sample
Test Result Pass
Control Survival
91.7%
Control Mean Reproduction
26.4 neonates
Test Treatment Survival
100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction
29.1 neonates
First Sample pH
6.76 SU
First Sample Conductivity
622 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.0080 mg/L
Second Sample pH
7.22 SU
Second Sample Conductivity
571 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.0052 mg/L
Test results for these samples indicate that the
effluent would not be predicted to have water quality
impacts on receiving water. Please contact us
if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We
may be reached at [phone].
Basin: BRD04
cc: Central Files
Environmental Sciences Branch Water Quality Section

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
September 23, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 2510 0004 8286 5634
Mr. Kenneth R. Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit
PO Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of
July - 003 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the
effluent toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation
(TRE) which is a site -specific study designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate
the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions
in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil
penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note updated mailing addresses for submitting
your Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you
to review this information and if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to
resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-
1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files

s
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked
toxicity testing and reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not
address or include all the toxicity testing and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If
you should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with
the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the same number.
➢ The germittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement
and that toxicity report forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be
entered (with the appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is
submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end
of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration
toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic
value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will
be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your
NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single
quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration
toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple
concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic
toxicity monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June,
September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-
June 30, then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Branch by June 30 that a
discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately
notify the Environmental Sciences Branch at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why
the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should
complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number,
pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT
form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except
for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility
representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
i To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider
submitting your toxicity test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences
Branch.

OF W ATF9
Michael F. Easley, oveUZ mor
William
G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources "
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Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 29, 2003
Mr. Denny E. Williams, Manager
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Jefferson Smurfit, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, NC
Dear Mr Williams:
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on September 9 and 12, 2003 by John Lesley of this Office. The test utilizing
these samples resulted in a pass.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Cleveland County Health Department
Phone [phone] Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Fax [phone]
Avxx
FJCDEN—IR
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Jefferson Smurfit WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Page 2
Whole effluent samples were collected on September 9 and 12, 2003 by Division staff for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Jefferson Smurfit Corporation has an
effluent discharge permitted at 0.010 MGD entering East Fork Beaverdam Creek (7Q10 of 0.12
CFS). The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
11% sample
Pass
91.7%
26.4 neonates
100%
29.1 neonates
6.76 SU
622 micromhos/cm
<0.0080 mg/1
7.22 SU
571 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/1
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have
water quality impacts on the receiving stream.

Off( W A% _ Michael F. Easley ovemo
\O� pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-i Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
`C Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 15, 2003
Mr. Denny E. Williams, Manager
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: Compliance Biomonito_ ring Inspection .
Jefferson Smurfit; Inc. WWTP
NPDES.Permit No. NC0005061 _
Cleveland Count
y, NC ..
Dear Mr. Williams:
Enclosed -:is iicopy of Elie ComplianceBiomoiutoring Inspedtiori Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on September 9 and 12, 2003 by Mr. John Lesley of this Office.
Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy
of the enclosed report.
Samples of the facility's effluent discharge were.collected on September 9 and 12, 2003
;; for:use m`a chronic Cer. iodaphnza dubia pass/fail toxiciiy_ est. Toxicity test results willbe =
"-forwarded under separate -cover when available.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you: have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at [phone]. '
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Cleveland County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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NCDENIR
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 LT-OWA Form Approved
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report ! OMB No. 2040-0003
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources � � Approval Expires
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office e CDENR 7/31/85
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Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0005061 03/09/09 B S 2
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved............
2 4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Entry Time:
Permit Effective Date:
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
1300
99/04/01
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Exit Time:
662 Washburn Switch Road
1610
Permit Expiration Date:
Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Date:
03/08/31
03/09/09
Name(s) of On -Site Representatives ------- Title(s) ----- --Phone No(s):
Kenneth Hughes / ORC / 704-481-4525
Richard Hendrick / Operator
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Title:
Denny E. Williams
Manager
Jefferson Smufit Corporation
Phone No.
Contacted?
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
704-481-4530
No
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ❑ Sewer Overflow
® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program ❑ Sludge Handling/Disposal ❑ Pollution Prevention
® Facility Site Review ❑ Compliance Schedules ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory ❑ Stormwater ❑ Other:
Section D:.Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when available.
Signature(s) of Ins�jctor(s):
Agency/Office/T elephone:
Date:
DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone]
September 15, 2003
John Lesley
Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office
Date:
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA norm 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete

Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Page 2
Sonja Williams last inspected the facility on March 27, 2003.
PERMIT:
The permit expired on August 31, 2003. The facility is operating under the constraints of
the expired permit in accordance with Part 2, Section B (10) of the NPDES Permit.
Correspondence from the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit dated August 17,
2001 which reclassified the facility as a Grade H Physical/Chemical System appears to be
inconsistent with 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d) regarding physical/chemical system classification for
classified biological systems (the facility classification should not have changed).
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:
The industrial wastewater treatment facility consists of polymer addition, fabric filters,
and activated carbon adsorption. The domestic and treated process wastewater is combined and
treated in a biological wastewater treatment plant consisting of a comminutor, aeration basin
with -mechanical aeration, a clarifier, tablet chlorine disinfection, tablet dechlorination; and"a
sludge holding tank.
The ORC and Backup ORC are properly certified (Grade H and Grade I WWTP Operator
Certifications) to operate the facility. The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained.
Process control program consists of dissolved oxygen, settleable solids, pH; total residual
chlorine, and sludge blanket depth measurements.
LABORATORY
The on -site lab is field parameter certified (Certificate No. 5181) for pH, dissolved
oxygen, temperature, and total residual chlorine. Instrument verifications were conducted by
Earth Environmental Services (EES) on August 8, 2003. EES conducts all other NPDES Permit
required analyses. ETT Environmental conducts chronic toxicity testing:
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consist of monthly monitoring reports, chain -of -custody forms,
laboratory reports, process control data, operations/ORC log, and work orders. All records and
reports were complete and up to date.
SELF MONITORING PROGRAM:
Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period January thorough July 2003.
One quarterly toxicity violation was reported in July 2003. A Notice of Violation will be issued
for the noncompliance. No other violations were reported during the period.
All sampling is conducted in accordance with permit requirements.

Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Page 3
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent discharge was clear, with no visible solids or foam. No impact was
observed on the receiving stream (Beaver Dam Creek, 7Q10 = 0.12 CFS). Grab samples of the
discharge were collected on September 9 and 12, 2003 for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia
pass/fail toxicity test. Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when
available.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Autrey. Concrete Products removes WWTP sludge and hauls it to Charlotte/1Vlecklenburg
Utilities McAlpine Creek WWTP for farther treatment and processing. Republic Services, Inc.
removes the industrial process sludge from the pretreatment system for disposal in the Foothills
Environmental Landfill in Lenior, North Carolina.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor1�
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 01, 2003
Mr. Denny E. Williams
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P:O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Williams:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 27, 2003, by Ms. Sonja Williams of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a
copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) because of the deficiency
noted in the Self- Monitoring Program section of the Inspection Report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by May 30, 2003,
addressing the deficiency noted in the above referenced section of the Inspection Report. In
responding, please state corrective actions for the noted deficiency and address your comments
to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
If you have questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Williams or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
G�,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
PHONE (7D4) 663-1699 Customer Service
FAX [phone] 623-7748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA/� Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 11_ 1 2 151 31 1,C0005061 • 111 12 I 03/03/27 117 18 Li 19 1„ I 20 I
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Remarks
21II66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA -------------- Reserved---------
67 I 1.5 169 70 U I' I 71 I ,. I 72 I ,L_ J I 73 � 74 751
I I I I I I 180
Section B: FacilityData
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)
Sefferson Smurfit Corp -Shelby
01:00 PM 03/03/27
99/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
662 Washburn Switch Rd
Shelby KC 28150
03:30 PM 03/03/27
J.
03/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Kenneth R. Hughes/ORC/704-482-7660/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Denny E. Williams,P.O. Box 369 Shelby KC 28151/Manager/704-481-4530j
2<c
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
aboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this office on August 9, 2001.
PERMIT:
The permit authorizes the continued operation of a 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting
of coagulant addition, fabric filters, and activated carbon adsorption for industrial wastewater and a
comminutor, aeration basin with mechanical aerator, clarifier, chlorine disinfection, dechlorination, and
a sludge holding tank for combined industrial and domestic wastewater (outfall 001); and continue
(cont.)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Sonja Williams MRO W,Q//704-663-1699/704-663-6040
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

ppppr,
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
1
31 NC0005061 111 121 03/03/ 27 117 18' '
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
to discharge non -contact cooling water (outfall 002)
The permit for this facility became effective on 4/1/99 and expires on 8/31/03. The facility has
submitted a modification request, dated February 10, 2003, to route the cooling water to outfall 001 and
shutdown outfall 002_ The Division has no objection to the request, which will be handled as part of the
NPDES permit renewal for the facility.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of monthly monitoring reports (DMRs), chain of custody forms,
laboratory analyses reports, process control data, operation/ ORC log, Maintenance log (work orders) were
reviewed and found to be satisfactory_
FACILITY SITE REVIEW / OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:
The facility is staffed by a Grade II ORC. There are three certified back-up ORCs designated and
available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility.
The WWTP's process units appeared to be operating properly on the day of the inspection. The process
control program consists of dissolved oxygen (DO) readings, settleability tests, pH, and sludge blanket
measurements. Sludge wasting is based on DO and settleability tests.
The facility's grounds were well maintained on the day of the inspection.
.LABORATORY:
Field parameter certification was inspected by Mr. Chet Waiting of the Laboratory Certification Unit
on March 27, 2003. This report will be mailed separately:
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
DMRs were reviewed for the period .:anuary 2002 through December 2002. The following deficiencies were
found during the file review:
- For October 2002, a Chronic Toxicity failure * was reported.
- For the week of November 25, 2002, one sampling for the Total Residual Chlorine parameter was
reported (permit requires two times per week).
(�) denotes civil penalty and / or Notice of Violation was previously issued / assessed.
All samples appeared to be properly collected, -preserved and analyzed within the required holding
times. The upstream and downstream sampling locations are consistent with the permit requirements.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The effluent flow for both outfalls (001 and 002) are measured instantaneously by the bucket and
stopwatch method.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Waste sludge is removed by Autrey Concrete Products, Charlotte, NC. Sludge was last hauled on
February 16, 2003.
EN
EFFLUEKT / RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent discharge (outfall 001) appeared clear with no traces of solids or foam. There was no
discharge observed from outfall 002. 3oth outfalls (001 and 002) discharge into an unnamed tributary to
3eaverdam Creek, Class C waters in the Broad River 3asin. The receiving stream did not appear to be
negatively impacted. The outfall was well -maintained and accessible on the day of the inspection.

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Mr. Kenneth R. Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 21, 2003
SUBJECT: Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT
AMC) WAJURAL RESOURCES
Nwas ILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
r,
APR 22 2003
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on March 27, 2003 by Mr. Chester E.
Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered
comments and/or recommendations. Within sixty days of receipt, please supply this office with a
written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were
corrected. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements
set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office.
Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have
questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
a^u (/ )Apr
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
[phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: dwqlab.org Customer Service 1-800-623-7748
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On -site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE NUMBER:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
EVALUATOR:
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACT:
I. INTRODUCTION:
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
P.O. Box 369 Shelby, NC 28151-0369
5181
March 27, 2003
Field Parameter
Chet Whiting
Mr. Ken Hughes
The above named laboratory was inspected to verify compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
II. OVERVIEW:
The facility was neat and well organized. Facility personnel provided the inspector(s) with all
materials, and information requested for examination.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
DOCUMENTATION:
A. COMMENT: The overall quality of the documentation was very good. Some fine-tuning will be
necessary to assure that all required documentation is recorded. Specifically, some additional
information relating to the calibration of the D.O. meter needs to be documented. In specific
document the elevation and temperature used to obtain corrected D.O. (Dissolved oxygen)
readings as well as the calibration D.O. reading. The facility requested example bench sheets
and these will be sent under separate cover.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that chemical and reagent information be
documented in a logbook. This would include dates received and opened, vendor information
including lot #.
B. COMMENT: Data cross out corrections were observed. It is in the facility's best interest and
therefore strongly recommended that the facility use the following procedure:
For purposes of data defensibility correction fluid, and pencil entries are considered
unacceptable for laboratory documentation. All entries are to be made in permanent ink.

Jefferson Smurfit Field Parameter Inspection 2
Corrections are to be made as follows:
1) Draw a single line through the error.
2) Make the correction near the error, or in a corresponding margin.
3) Initial the correction.
IV. CONCLUSION:
Correcting the above cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help this
facility to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to all
lettered comments.
Note: If you have questions or we may be of assistance do not hesitate to contact us at 704
(663-1699 extension 297).
Report prepared by Chet Whiting . Date: April 9, 2003
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2003
8:57 AM FR JEFFERSON SMURFIT C0487 4317 TO 17046636040 P.02iO3
North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. )[toss Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
CERTIFIED MAIL_
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NCDENR
January 2, 2002
Mr. Ken Hughes
Smurfit -Stone
PO Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151 Physical Chemical Classification Rescinded
System: Smurfit -Stone Wastewater Treatment System
Classification: Grade 2 Physical Chemical System (Rescinded)
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit: NC0005061
Dear Mr. Hughes.
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1. 1999. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
.physical / chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8Gr .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade: II Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade 11 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule
ISA NCAC 8G .0306(b)
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then that system shall be
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c)
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
0�D11121.31'1" utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
ahro k 2�2 `• shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
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Phone: 919 — 733-0026 \ FAX: 919 — 733-1338
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2003 8:57 AM FR JEFFERSON SMURFIT C0487 4317 TO 17046636040 P.03iO3
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 2 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G _0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. ;Your system requires an ORC and back-up
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by )December 31, 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade 1:, II, I11, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup
ORC of that System only_ This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as otbers is found on the
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web pane(brip://h2O.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/).
Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA
and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026, ext. 341 or e-mail: James.PughOncmail.net.
Enclosures
cc: WSRO
Central Files
TAC Facility Files
Sincerely,
James Pugh, Acting Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
** TOTAL PAGE.03 **

BOG W R Michael F. Easley
Q Governor
` William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
�e
p Gregory J. Thorpe, Acting Director
Division
of Water Quality
August 20, 2001
Mr. Kenneth Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Cleveland County, NC
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Enclosed is a. copy. of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 9, 2001, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by September 7, 2001,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Self -Monitoring Section of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure ,
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
1AIM
NCDEW
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone Fax (04) 6 -1 6 9

US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 k
Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report ��
NC Division of Water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDPNR
Approval Expires 8-31-98
Section,A:NationaliData`S stem';.Codin
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Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0005061 01/08/09 C S 2
Remarks: a
Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
1.5 3 N N
:Section B: ^Fscility:Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective Date:
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation WWTP
10:28 am
99/04/01
on NCSR 1313
Exit Time/Date:
Permit Expiration Date:
northwest of Shelby
Cleveland County, North Carolina
11:48 am
03/09/31
01 /08/09
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr. Kenneth Hughes/ORC/704-481-4525
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Title:
Mr. Kenneth Hughes
ORC/General Supervisor
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
Post Office Box 369
Phone No:
Contacted?
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0369
704-481-4525
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated Duringdnspection (Check-,onEyaMose
areas evaluated)
X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations & Maintenance X Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other:
i
-SectionD::Summary ofFindings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone No:
Date:
„
Wes Bell ll �,'-UL
NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/[phone]
8/20/01
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Date:
I.
Signature of Management QA Reviewer:
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The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this office on September 22, 1999.
PERMIT:
The facility is authorized to continue the operation of a 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment
facility consisting of coagulant addition, fabric filters, and activated carbon adsorption for industrial
wastewater and a comminutor, aeration basin with mechanical . aerator, clarifier, chlorine
disinfection, dechlorination, and a sludge holding tank for combined industrial and domestic
wastewater (outfall 001); and continue to discharge non -contact cooling water (outfall 002).
The permit for this facility became effective on 4/l/.99 and expires on 8/31/03.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of chain of custody forms, laboratory analyses reports,
monthly monitoring reports, calibration logs, process control data, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC)/daily operation log, and sludge records are maintained in accordance to permit conditions.
The records were in-depth and well organized.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The pretreated industrial wastewater is combined with the domestic wastewater prior to
entering the" WWTP. The process units appeared to be operating properly and the surrounding
grounds were well maintained. The mixed liquor appeared to be adequately oxygenated and well
mixed. No biocides are added to the non -contact cooling water.
The process control program consists of DO, settleability tests, and sludge blanket
measurements. Sludge wasting is based on DO and settleability tests.
The facility is staffed with one Grade II ORC. A certified back-up operator has been
designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the _facility. The ORC was very
knowledgeable of the treatment processes and equipment used at the facility.
LABORATORY:
Earth Environmental Services, Inc. of Shelby, North Carolina and ETT Environmental, Inc.,
of Greenville, S.C. have been contracted to provide analytical support.. The laboratories were not
evaluated during this inspection. A laboratory exemption for pH, TRC, and settleable solids was
issued on 7/14/95 by the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit. The pH and TRC meters and
thermometer appeared to be properly calibrated.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING STREAM:
The effluent discharge (outfall 001) was clear with no suspended solids or foam. There was
no discharge observed from outfall 002. Both outfalls (001 and 002) discharge into an unnamed
tributary to Beaverdam Creek, which is a Class C water in the Broad River Basin. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The discharge outfall (001) was well maintained
and accessible at the time of the inspection.

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Page Three
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2000 through May 2001, inclusive.
No limit violations were reported. No pH was reported for outfal1002 for the second semi-annual
sampling event. Only one TRC value was reported for the weeks of February 11 through February
17 and February 18 through February 24, 2001.
On numerous occasions, the WWTP was not visited five days per week. 15A North Carolina
Administrative Code (NCAC) 08G .0204(2)(b) requires that biological grade II, III, and IV systems
shall be visited five days per week, excluding holidays and, weekends unless otherwise. specified in
the permit. Note: The ORC indicated that the entire facility was shutdown on several occasions.
The facility must provide the adequate visitation for the WWTP during weekday shutdowns.
Only one sample time was reported for the upstream and downstream sample times for the
entire review period. The upstream and downstream times appeared to have been the operator's
arrival time. In addition, no times were recorded for the on -site analyses for TRC, pH, DO, and
temperature. All data required for sample collection and sample analyses shall be documented in
accordance with Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 1060 B and the NPDES Permit.
The required 10-day interval between the collection of samples for ammonia was not adhered
to for the month of February 2001.
A <0.01 mg/l TRC value was reported in March 2001. The value appeared to have been a
transcription error. The ORC and permittee must insure that all DMRs and accurate and complete
before submittal to the Division.
All samples appeared to be properly preserved and the on -site samples appeared to have been
collected and analyzed within the required holding times. The upstream and downstream sampling
locations are consistent with the permit requirements.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The effluent flow for both outfalls (001 and 002) are measured instantaneously by the bucket
and stopwatch method.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Waste sludge is removed by Autrey Concrete Products & Builders Supply Co., Inc., of
Charlotte, N.C. and disposed at a CMU WWTP. Sludge from the industrial pretreatment wastewater
process is disposed by Republic Services, Inc. at the Foothills Environmental Landfill in Lenoir,
N.C.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection sewer,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of
the wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville

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SEWER OVERFLOW cont'd:
Regional Office 704-663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring 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. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of
the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the
bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence
of similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already
present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground
that does not reach surface waters must be reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish
kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and
pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at
multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report
the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties
of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

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North Carolina-
Department of Environment and Natural Resources ` m V
Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission -AV;AZ3L
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ken Hughes
Smurfit -Stone
PO Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151
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System: Smurfit -Stone Wastewater Treatment System
Classification: Grade 2 Physical Chemical System
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit: NC0005061
Dear Mr. Hughes:
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
physical / chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade II Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade II Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule
15A NCAC 8G .0306(b)
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then that system shall be
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c)
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1618
Phone: 919 — 733-0026 \ FAX: 919 — 733-1338
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The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 2 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G ;0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup
ORC of that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page (http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/).
Plans are ' now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA
and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026, ext. 341 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Enclosures
cc: WSRO
Central Files
TAC Facility Files
Sincerely,
I
Tony Arnold, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit

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Smurfit -Stone,
Container Division \�
May 16, 2003 !'
Mr. Richard Bridgeman
NCDENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
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Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection of NPDES Permit #NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation, Cleveland County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
This letter is in response to the Compliance Evaluation done on March 271h of this
year and the subsequent report. On that report we had two issues with our self monitoring
program that we need to address in this response.
First, was our Chronic Toxicity failure in October of 2002. As stated on our DMR for
that month, we believe the failure was due to excessive chlorine residual and that this
high residual was probably because of the tablets of "DE-chlor" were lodged in the feeder
tubes and not as effective as they should be. We took advantage of the ability to do
"multiple concentration" chronic toxicity test for the remaining two months of the quarter
and received a "Pass" for the quarter. Results for November show a Chronic Value of
31.1% and December's results were >44.0%. The chronic value for the quarter was
greater than the IWC of 11%.
Second, we only did one of the two required chlorine residual checks for the week of
November 25th. This was due to operator oversight during a holiday week For this
holiday (Thanksgiving), we have Thursday and Friday as holidays. The operator that does
this testing normally performs these checks on Tuesday and Thursday. With Thursday as
a holiday, we quite simply missed one of our checks that week. To prevent this oversight
in the future, we have taken a twofold approach. We have produced the attached reminder
which is to be displayed in conspicuous places and also I have set-up, through my
computer email program, a reminder at each of the holidays we have scheduled that give
us a possible three day work week.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-481-4525 or via
email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kenneth R. Hughes
ORC

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Smurfit -Stone
Smurfit -Stone Container Corporation
662 Washburn Switch Road
P. O. Box 369
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
February 11, 2003
Attn: Mr. Mike Parker
NCDENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
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Subject: Discontinuing Outfall 002 on Permit #NC 0005061
Dear Mr. Parker
As we discussed on Friday, February 71h, I have sent a letter to Mr. Dave Goodrich
concerning the diverting of Outfall 002 into the collection system of Outfall. 001. This
would eliminate any effluent going to Outfall 002. Included with this letter is a copy of
the letter sent to Mr. Goodrich.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at 704-481-4525.
Sincerely,
Kenneth R. Hughes
ORC

Smurfit -Stone
Smurfit Stone Container Corporation
662 Washburn Switch Road
P. O. Box 369
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
February 10, 2003 _
Attn: Dave Goodrich
NCDENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES Permit #NC0005061, Outfall 002
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
This is to inform you of a change we have made on our non -contact cooling water (outfall
002) and also a change we propose to make. .
The majority of our non -contact cooling water has been diverted through a closed loop
cooling system. This is a refrigerant based cooling system which reuses the same water
over and over. This change has reduced the effluent from outfall 002 to less than 1000
gallons per day. Our estimate is that we probably have 500 gallons or less going through
this discharge point.
We propose that, to maintain better control of this effluent, we eliminate outfall. 002 and
direct this flow through our activated sludge process into outfall 001. We feel that, at this
low level of flow, this can be done with no adverse effects on the effluent quality of
outfall 001.
If you have no objections, we plan to do this in mid -March of this year. Please contact me
at 704-481-4525 if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kenneth R. Hughes
ORC
Copy to: Mike Parker

Kenneth Hughes
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P.O. Box 369
Shelby, NC
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
NCDENR WilliamRossldr;;Secretary n
North Carolina Department of Environmentea;nd�NatGral. Resou�ees ,�T
Alan W. Klimek,...,Direto
'Division of Water Quality
January 3, 2003 JA% 2 2 ©�
28151
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0005061
Shelby mill
Cleveland County
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The subject permit expires on August 31, 2003. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4, 2003.
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2003 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact Valery Stephens at [phone], extension 520.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
CC: Central Files
MooresviIle`Reional Off ce,-Water_Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
VisirusONTHEINTERNET@http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: [e-mail]

NPDES Permit NC0005061
Shelby mill
Cleveland County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (coo)ing
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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RETURN,RECEIPT REOUESTED ' -
Mr. Kenneth Hughes 7001 2510 0005 0287 9610
:Jefferson -Smurfit Corporation
PO Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
SUBJECT: .NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole•Effluent Toxicity:(WET);Testing
_NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit.WWTP_
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of
October 2002 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You- should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the
effluent -toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation
(TRE) which is a site -specific study designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate
the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions
in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil
penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this:Notice.contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note updated mailing addresses for submitting
your Discharge -Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourageyouu
-to .rev iew,. this ,=information.andifit,wouldbe,helpful.to discuss t1iis:situation.orpossible solutions -to
-resolve effluent.toxicity noncompliance, .please contact Mr. John'Lesley with this office at (704) 663-
1699.
_. .._. Sincerely fy
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Central Files

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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort .to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked
toxicity testing and reporting information:. Please .take-time,to:review this information. The items below do not
'-address or include -all the toxicity=testing and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES-permit..If
you -should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, -please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with
the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring .that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement
and that toxicity report forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole -effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement: All toxicity test results must be
entered (with the appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitor"mg " Report ' which is
submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must'be'submitted to the following address:,_
North Carolina Division of Water,Quahty
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end
of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your .NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration
.toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. -If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic
value is lower than .the permit limit, then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will
be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your
NPDES permit does not require use of. multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single
quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration
toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple
concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the. NPDES Permit, except-for.NPDES Permits which contain episodic
toxicity monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June,
September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility -does not have a discharge'fiom January 1-
June 30, then you -must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Branch by June 30 that a
discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year.
➢ If you .receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately
notify the -Environmental -Sciences .Branch at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why `
the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should
complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number,
pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT
form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except
for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility
representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider
submittiu your toxicity test results certified mail return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences
Branch.

Smurfit -Stone
Container Division
July 15, 2002
Mr. Rex Gleason
NCDENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Subject: Signatory Authorization, WWTP permit # NC0005061
Dear Mr. Gleason
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Enclosed with this letter you will find a copy of the "Delegation of Authority" letter.
This letter gives authority to our local General Manager to sign environmental
applications, certifications, reports and consent orders as necessary. Mr. Wes Bell
informed me that you needed this authorization included in your files.
Although this letter gives our General Manager permission to redelegate this
authority, the permit states that this person must be one that has overall responsibility for
the operation of our facility. We have no one here, other than our General Manager, who
has this responsibility on a regular basis. Therefore, we have not named anyone as
authorized to sign in our General Manager's absence. .
If you have questions, please contact me at [phone] or by email at
khu esA_smurfit.com. -
Ken Hughes
SOC
Post Office Box 369 Shelby, North Carolina 28151 phone [phone] fax [phone]

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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, REPORTS
AND CONSENT ORDERS
As Vice President and General Manager of Jefferson Smurfit Corporation (U.S.),
Corrugated Container Division, I hereby ratify and confirm the authority of the General
Manager of each of the facilities now or hereafter within this Division, including, but not
limited to, those listed on Attachment A hereto, to execute and submit all required or
appropriate environmental applications, certifications, reports, and consent orders for the
facility(ies) they manage. This delegation of authority includes, without limitation, the
authority of each facility General Manager to act as the "responsible official" for their
facility(ies) within the meaning of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990 and the implementing federal, state and local agency regulations.
To the extent allowed by applicable law, the facility General Manager m.ay redelegate
this authority, in writing, to the facility's environmental coordinator or other appropriate
facility personnel.
This delegation has no expiration date. I r(k
James avis
Vice P ident and General Manager
Corrugated Container Division
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation (U.S.)
Date:

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
"V
MR. DENNY E. WILLIAMS
PO BOX 369
SHELBY, NC 28151
Dear Mr. Williams:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 13, 2002
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY.ASSESSMENT
JEFFERSON SMURFIT CORP-SHELBY
CLEVELAND COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0005061
LV 02-125
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 5733225 in the amount of $335.45 received from
you dated May 30, 2002. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sincerely,
6�-_
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Aid N TURA
�Coleen Sullins, Chief�b�RES'.'P"
Water Quality Section
JUN 2 5 2002
Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 02-125
MRO Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Denny E. Williams, General Manager
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
P. O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28151-0369
Dear Mr. Williams:
Michael F. Easley V
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation -Shelby WWTP
Case No. LV 02-125
Cleveland County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment oftivil penalty in the amount
of $335..45 ($250.00 civil penalty + $85.45 enforcement costs) against the Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Jefferson Smurfit Corporation for the
month of December 2001. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0005061. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Jefferson Smurfit
Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)• 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Jefferson Smurfit Corporation:
INMENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

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For of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005061, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Total Suspended Residue.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.45 Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravityof the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form): Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of -
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:

A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter.
Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You
must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and
a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform
you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for
further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's
Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee
cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request
considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this- assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:

File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect
the penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
()ffir.P st 704/66'1-1699
((Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Attachment A
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0005061
Case Number LV 02-125
Limit Violations, December 2001
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit
Total Suspended Residue 59.5 * 45.0
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Cleveland
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation )
PERMIT NO. NC0005061 ) FILE NO. LV 02-125
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be
submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NCOOD5061 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH December YEAR 2001
FACILITY NAME Jefferson Smurfit Corporation CLASS II CobIRTY
_ Cleveland
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Kenneth R. Hughes GRAD 11 ONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Earth Environmental Services (2) T. Environmental
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Person(s) collecting Sample. Lester Dean Bridges
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES X1
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESYbNSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT
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Facility Status: ( Please check one of the following )
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
X
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made.
No sample dilution met the requirement of a resiidual of 1.0 mq/1 on the BOD test taken on 12/13. This does
not invalidate the test. The total suspended residue was also out of limits on this date. An operator of less
experience was colloctinq samples on this date. Samples were taken immediately after makinq an
adiustment to the De-chlor tubes in our tablet dispenser system. This action apparently dislodged some
algae growth that contaminated the sample. Subseauent tests show us well within limits. This person has
received further instruction on proper procedures for sample collection.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervison in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified pesonnel 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 submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there is significant penalties for submitting false
information, including possibility of fines and imprisionment for knowing violations."
Denny E. Williams
Permittee ( Please print or type )
Signaturdiof Permittee— gate /
(Required)
P. O. Box 369, Shelby, N. C. 28151-0369
[phone]
August 31, 2003
Permittee Address
Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
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Total Arsenic
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Cadmium
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Conductivity
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Nitrates/ Nitrites
01032
Chromium
01147
Selenium 71880
Formaldehyde
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00300
Oxygen
01034
Chromium
31616
Coliform 71900
Mercury
00310
BOD,
00665
Total Phosphorous
32730
Total Phenolics 81551
Xylene
00340
COD
00720
Cyanide
01037
Total Cobalt
34235
Benzene
00400
pH
00745
Total Sulfide
01042
Copper
34481
Toluene
00530
Total Suspended
00927
Total Magnesium
01045
Iron
38260
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Total Sodium
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Lead
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PCBs
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Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's Web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information, pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facilitys permit for reporting data.
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*OR-' must visit facility and document visitation of facility as rt y Y required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204 � "r� � — �2 •r � �
If signed by other than the pernittee , delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .OSF�);( )2 (D) c.h
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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
Permit No. NC0005061
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the f ermittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number
001. Such discharges slid be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Notes:
1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — Upstream 10 feet above the discharge point, D — Downstrearn 30 feet below the discharge.
2 ChronicToxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 11%; January, April, July, and October. See Special Conditions A (3) of the Supplement to Effluent Limitations.
3 The pl-i shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible loam in other than trace amounts.

Fast Track Worksheet
Case Number LV 02 I 125 '
Facility Name liefferson Smurfit Corp -Shelby
Permit Number INCO005061
Previous Case Statutory Maximun $10,000
in the Last No per violation
two years
Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs Total Assessment Factor =
1.00 Exit
Total
Number Number Penalty/ Assessment
Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty
Percent of the Maximum Penalty 2.50
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A.
Comments
iew month = December 2001
repared by Richard Bridgeman

Smurfit -Stone
Container Division
May 2, 2002
Attn: Mr. Rex Gleason
NCDENR
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
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Subject: Recent Discharge of Solids Laden Effluent
Dear Mr. Gleason:
NC 0".-EPT. OF DAMONN�MEITF
MAY 0 6 2002
thri�aSi eS .�x�.{dAln
SEC
This letter is in response to your request for additional documentation.
I think I should first bring a few pertinent facts to light about the operation of our
WWTP. First, our clearator operation (which is a pretreatment process to clean solids
from our ink wash-up water) accounts for approximately 1/3 of total plant effluent. This
is primarily a day shift operation. We had no discharge from this operation during the
potential timeframe of the solids laden discharge. Second, the bench sheet report shows
the operator arrived on site at 7:25am on the day the discharge potentially began. The
bench sheet shows he spent two hours on site. This two hours was broken into several
visits during the day. Finally, our night shift works from 10:00pm until 6:00am. During
this time our process flow is virtually nonexistent. Our plant flow during this time is
domestic waste created by the ten people who are assigned to this shift.
However, at your request, we have taken a much more in-depth look at the potential
volume of solids laden effluent. Our major miscalculation was in the time needed pull the
clear supernatant from the clarifier. First, we overestimated the volume of this clear
supernatant and, secondly, we looked at only the flow rate through the plant. We failed to
take into account the effects of the return pump on this time.
Upon further investigation, we find that the last visit to the WWTP on the 23ra was
approximately 1:00pm. Assuming the control valve vibrated fully open immediately after
this visit, it would have taken approximately one hour to remove the clear supernatant
from the clarifier. It would have taken an additional two hours to displace the water in the
chlorine contact chamber. Taking this into account, solids laden effluent could have
begun as early as 4:00pm on the 23ra
After subtracting the flow from our ink wash-up water pretreatment, none of which
took place during this time, we calculate our plant flow at approximately 300 gallons per
hour. At this flow rate, between the hours of 4:00pm to 10:00pm on the 23ra and 6:00am
to 8:00am on the 24th, (worst case scenario) we could have had 2400 gallons of solids
laden effluent discharged to the stream Based on the fact that we pumped between 1500
and 2000 gallons from the clarifier before resuming flow and the total effect on our 30-
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minute settleability test was negligible, we believe the actual flow to be much less. Best
case scenario is that this valve vibrated open late on the evening shift and flow into the
creek was limited to a hundred or so gallons.
If you have further questions or comments, please, contact me at [phone] or
khuahesna.smurfit. com.
Sincerely,
Ken Hughes
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April 25, 2002 S�
Attn: Mr. Rex Gleason
NCDENR /
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Dear Mr. Gleason: n
This letter is to follow-up to a verbal report made to Mr. Wes Bell on Wednesday, �9v
April 24th
I reported to Mr. Bell that we had experienced an incident at our WWTP (Jefferson
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Smurfit Corporation -Permit #NC0005061) whereby we had had a release of treated solids
into the receiving stream. Our first knowledge of this was approximately 8:00am on the
24".
On our "Return Activated Sludge" system we have one valve which redirects the
sludge pump from returning sludge from the bottom of the clarifier to skimming the top
of the clarifier. On last use, this valve had been closed; but, it apparently was not closed
tight enough to hold it in the closed position. This valve had vibrated to an open,
skimming position. This skimming action pumped the clear water off the top of our
clarifier and brought the sludge blanket to the level that it started washing over the weirs. V
Upon learning of this, we immediately shut off the flow into the clarifier; thus, cutting V
the flow of effluent. We restricted the use of water in our production facility to extend
our time to remedy our problems before resuming flow through our WWTP. (Would it be
advisable and permissible to install a shut-off valve at the discharge end of the effluent
pipe to effect an immediate cease of flow should something of this nature ever reoccur.)
At the suggestion of Mr. Bell, we used buckets and a shovel to dip what we could
from the stream where the outfall discharges. We cleaned our chlorine contact chamber
by pumping the contents back into the aeration basin and rinsing with tap water. We had
our waste hauler come in and pump out the contents of our clarifier and dispose of this in
the McAlpine Creek plant in Charlotte's waste system. After this, we reopened the valve
and allowed flow back into the clarifier. By the time the clarifier had refilled, enough
settling had occurred that we were able to discharge clear supernatent through the
chlorine chamber, de -chlorination and into the effluent pipe.
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We have repositioned this "skimmer valve" to allow a more positive control on the
opening and closing of this valve. We have also added this valve to a maintenance
schedule to assure a periodic check to see it is functioning correctly. The valve stem seal
should be compressed enough to maintain pressure against the stem and not allow it to
vibrate out of position.
Although we are not sure when the discharge of solids began, we estimate that
somewhere between one hundred and twenty-five and four hundred gallons of solids
laden effluent were discharged into the stream.
If you have any questions or comments, please, contact me at [phone] or
khu esAsmurfit.com.
Sincerely,
Ken Hughes
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to of North Carolina
)artment of Environment,
filth and Natural Resources
Sion of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Ken Hughes, General Supervisor
Container Corporation of America
P.O. Box 369
226 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Dear Mr. Hughes:
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February 29, 1996 0 1996
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Subject: Permit No. NC0005061
Authorization to Construct
Dechlorination Facility Addition
Shipping Container Division
Cleveland County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received October 9, 1995 by the Division
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and installation of the proposed dechlorination unit
and all necessary appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary to
Beaverdam Creek in the Broad River basin.
This Authorization to Constrtict-is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0005061 issued March 30, 1994 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0005061.
Any sludge generated from this treatment facility must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In the event that the facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/663-6040, shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Paul Clark, telephone number 919/733-5083
extension 580.
cc:
Sincerely,
Preston Howard,
Central Files
11yI R nes• : 1eil�egronaltO,ff ce,�Wate.uality
Training and Certification Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
Jr., P.E.

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Hughes
February 29, 1996
Page 2
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor -
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 17, 1995
Mr. A. B. Moretz
Moretz Engineering Consultants
104 North Dilling Street
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: NPDES Modification Return
Permit No. NC0005061
Container Corporation
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Moretz:
On June 6, 1995, the Division of Environmental Management received your request
on behalf of Container Corporation to relocate the discharge outfall. After a discussion
between you and Mr. Jay Lucas of my staff, you indicated that you would send a map
showing the proposed location. The map we received on August 18, 1995 did not show the
proposed location. Again, you indicated that you would send the required map. As of this
date, Mr. Lucas has left you several messages and has not received the required map.
Therefore, the Division is returning the request as incomplete.
The $400.00 application fee will be returned under a separate cover.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Lucas at (919)
733-5083, ext. 502.
cerely,
1�,'!
Preston Howar VJl
r., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Nancy wens
Mr. Kenneth R. Hughes
Container Corporation
P. O. Box 369
Shelby, NC 28150
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department.of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 10, 1995
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Mr. William B. Bowman 'DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEVENT
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation & Container Corporation of America, 4100HESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Shelby Shipping Container Plant
Post Office Box 369
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
_ Subject: NPDES Stormwater. Permit - NCG050170
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
(Formerly Container Corporation of America)
662 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bowman:
Thank you for your January 30, 1995 letter informing us of the recent name change
affecting General Stormwater Permit NCG050170. A $100.00:processing fee is required for
this type of modification. Please send in the name change information with a check for
$100.00 made payable to N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
If you have any questions please contact Steve Ulmer at 919 / 733-5083, Ext.545.
Sincerely,
r
Coleen H. , P.E. -
Super/visor, elmits and Engineering
cc: Mike Parker, Lrwav Regional Office ✓
Kenneth R. Hughes - Shelby Shipping Container Plant
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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Mr. Hughes
February 29, 1996
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Engineer's Certification
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I, .Jo kh -b . D' Xov\ ,J!� as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, Co"ibinel-GD ofAwier;u, NCMO6' H4` 01 I;c1 WY 1 Ske l by n!C- for the
Proje t Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to .be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approv `z', ,la and s.R�cifications.
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Date
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