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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 28, 1987
Mr. Carl A. Schaefer
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Post Office Box 1765
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0051209
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Schaefer:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0051209 was
issued on July 16, 1987 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so,
it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importance is Page I3 .
Page I3 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed
any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or
operation) , you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on the DMR forms furnished to
you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they
should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the form,
please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have
enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form
MR-1) , plus instructions for completing the form. It is
imperative that all applicable parts be completed, otherwise the
forms may be returned to you as incomplete. Failure to properly
complete the forms may also result in an automatic $300.00 fine.
The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III ) set
forth definitions , general conditions and special conditions
applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950•Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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July 28, 1987
and/or discharge(s) . The conditions include special reporting
requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for
a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are
operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type
of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A
civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day per violation plus
criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-1
of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this
Permit, through cessation of the discharge, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor July 16, 1987 R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL Director
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr . Carl A. Schaefer
Dixie Yeast Corporation
PO Box 1765
Gastonia , NC 28052
Subject : Permit No . NC0051209
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County
Dear Mr . Schaefer :
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
January 12 , 1987 , we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES
permit . This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215 . 1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6 , 1983 .
If any parts , measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained in this permit are unacceptable to you , you may request a waiver
or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B . 0508(b) by written
request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended .
Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit ,
this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you
will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing .
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable . Part II, B. 2 .
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge .
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources , Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required .
If you have any questions concerning this permit , please contact Mr .
Jule Shanklin, at telephone number 919/733-5083 .
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL. SIGNED BY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
R. l Wilms
FOR
cc : Mr . Jim Patrick, EPA
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

Permit No. NC0051209
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
DIXIE YEAST CORPORATION
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on
Poplar Street
Gastonia
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Part I, I I, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1987
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
July 31, 1992
Signed this day of July 16, 1987
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R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Permit No. NC0051209
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Dixie Yeast Corporation
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a non-contact system to cool the fermentation equipment
located at Dixie Yeast Corporation in Gastonia, Gaston County (see Part III
of this Permit) ; and
2. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch which
is classified Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001 .
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg . Daily Max. Daily Avg . Daily Max . Frequency q y Type Locati<
Flow
Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** **
Monthly Grab E,U,L
Residual Chlorine ***
*** Monthly Grab
E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER
*Sample locations : E - Effluent, U - Upstream , D - Downstream
**The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2. 8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed32°C
***Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water .
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior
to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water ( See Part III of this Permit) .
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The pH shall not be less than 6 . 0 standard units nor greater than 9 . 0 standard units and shall be xh
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples
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There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts .
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Part I
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent
limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the
folllowing schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
2 . No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in
the above schedule of :•,appliance , the permittee shall submit
either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions
being required by identified dates , a written notice of
compliance or noncompliance . In the latter case , the notice
shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
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C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1 . Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken as required herein
shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the
permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less
than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which
the sample represents.
2 . Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month (s)
shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1 , 1 . 1 ,
2, 3 ,) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the
completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility,
on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTN: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
3 . Definitions
a. Act or "the Act" : The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, also know as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C.
1251 , et. seq.
b. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge
by weight during a calendar month divided by the number of
days in the month that the production or commercial facility
was operating. Where less than daily sampling is required by
this permit, the daily average discharge shall be determined
by the summation of all the measured daily discharges by
weight divided by the number of days sampled during the
calendar month when the measurements were made.
c. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge
by weight during any calendar day.
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d. DEM or Division: means the Division of Environmental
Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.
e. EMC: used herein means the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
f. Flow, M3/day (MGD) : The flow limit expressed in this
permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
g. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of
values is the summation of the individual values divided by
the number of individual values.
h. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values
is the Nth root of the product of the individual values
where N is equal to the number of individual values. The
geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the
arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1) .
i. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples
collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to
flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to
flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a
composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent
grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals
between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than
hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in
the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the
interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number
of hours than the detention time in number of days;
provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent
grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of
grab samples less than four during any discharge period of
24 hours or less.
j . Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples
collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually.
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Act,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304 (g) , 33
USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the
requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s)
designated herein more frequently than required by this
permit, using approved analytical methods as specified
above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in
the calculation and reporting of the values is required in
the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the
monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit
by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring
activities required by this Permit including all records of
analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of
instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3)
years. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with
the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than
or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications
which will result in new, different, or increased discharges
of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES
application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to
the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not
previously limited.
2. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control
facility which results in the discharge of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility or any other
unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown
reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
NPDES permit limitations.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working
order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment
or control facilities or systems installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize
any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from
noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in
this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact
of the noncomplying discharge.
5 . Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or
severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm
drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for
compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of
this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or
overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than six
months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed
data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from
each sewer system bypass or overflow.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any diversion from or
bypass of facilities.
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 and
in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate
safeguards to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction
of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities
or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or
their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of
credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee' s premises where an
effluent source is located or in which any records are
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any
records required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring
equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
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2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any
change in name, control or ownership of facilities from
which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated,
the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of
the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS
143-215.3 (a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Division of Environmental Management. As required by
the Act, effluent data shall not be considered
confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any
such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b) (2) or in
Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS
143-215. 1 (b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1 (e) respectively, this
permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or
in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or
failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a
temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent
standard or prohibition (including any schedule of
compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307 (a) of the Act
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any
limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit
shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic
effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part
II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7) , nothing in
this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3 , 143-215.6 or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish killS, even though the responsibility for effective
compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the
institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1321 . Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property
rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
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9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held
invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be
affected thereby.
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date. In order to receive authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by
the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a
permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6, and 33
USC 1251 et seq.
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PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this
facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge,
are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and
written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of
the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of
this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
E. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and
reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or
water quality standard issued or approved under Sections
302 (b) (2) (c) , and (d) , 304 (b) (2) , and 307 (a) (2) of the Clean
Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more
stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or
2 . controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
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Part /II
Permit No . NC0051209
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to
incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the
event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or
receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected
in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge .
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except these approved in
conjunction with the permit application. The permittee shall notify
the Director in writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to
instituting use of any additional biocide used in cooling systems
which may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously
reported to the Division of Environmental Management . Such
notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101
and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. Place visited: Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County, North Carolina
2. Date of Inspection: Ma 5 19 . Date of Report: May 20, 1982
3. By: Michael L. Parker 0.
4. Person contacted: Mr. L. , ie C. Baugh, Vice-President
5. Directions to site: From the junction of I-85 and Highway 274 near
Gastonia, travel south on Highway 274 approximately 1.0 mile. Turn
left onto Brown Street and then turn left again after approximately
150 yards onto Jenkins Street. Travel one block and turn right onto
Poplar Street. Dixie Yeast Corporation is located approximately 200
yards on the left side of Poplar Street.
6. The bearing and $istanceto the proposed point of effluent discharge
is: Latitude 35 15'58" and Longitude 81°12'53".
7. Size: Ample area is available for the proposed treatment facility.
8. Topography: Slightly rolling; 3-8% slopes.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Kaglor Brahch
a Classification: 'Cp
b Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: 0.0 cfs
c Usage: Fishing, boating, wading and any other usage except for
bathing or as a source of water supply for drinking, culinary
or food processing purposes.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT WORKS
The discharge from Dixie Yeast will consist entirely of non-contact
cobling water used in the cooling of the fermentation equipment at the
facility. The discharge is proposed only for use during the hottest
months of the year, namely June-August.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Since this discharge consist entirely of non-contact cooling water and is
free from chemical additives, it is recommended that an NPDES Permit be
issued.

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'Permit No. NC0051209
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
DIXIE YEAST CORPORATION
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on
Poplar Street
Gastonia
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Part I, I I , and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
Signed this day of
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R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Permit No. NC0051209
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Dixie Yeast Corporation
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a non-contact system to cool the fermentation equipment
located at Dixie Yeast Corporation in Gastonia, Gaston County (see Part Ill
of this Permit) ; and
2. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch which
is classified Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the
permit and las
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) aerial number(s)ting expiration,
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
kg/day abs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample.
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Ty
pe y Location
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Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** **
Monthly Grab E,U,D
Lesidual Chlorine *** ***
Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER
*Sample locations : E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
**The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of
the
receiving stream of more than 2. 8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 2°C .
**Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water .
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior
to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit) .
The pH shall not be less than 6. 0 standard units nor greater than 9 . 0 standard units and shall be z . .1
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samplesmd H
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Permit No . NC0051209
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to
incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the
event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or
receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected
in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge .
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except these approved in
conjunction with the permit application. The permittee shall notify
the Director in writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to
instituting use of any additional biocide used in cooling systems
which may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously
reported to the Division of Environmental Management . Such
notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101
and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.

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Date: February 13, 1987
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051209
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Dixie Yeast Corporation
Post Office Box 1765
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
2. Date of Investigation: N/A - Mr. Carl A. Schaefer was contacted on 2/2/87
by telephone.
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Person Contacted: Mr. Carl A. Schaefer, President of Dixie Yeast Corporation
Telephone Number: (704) 866-7101
5. Directions to Site: Travel south on Highway 274 for approximately 1.0 mile
from the junction with I-85 near Gastonia. Turn left onto Brown Street and
then turn left again after approximately 150 yards onto Jenkins Street.
Dixie Yeast Corporation is located approximately 0.2 mile on the left side
of Poplar Street south of the junction with Jenkins Street.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 16' 29"
Longitude: 81° 13' 02"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge
4 point on map.
USGS Quad No. : Fl4SW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A. For a cooling water
discharge.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Hilly, 3-8% slopes.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed tributary to Kaglor
Branch
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Fish
and wildlife propagation, secondary recreation, agriculture, etc. Down-
stream users are not known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: OX Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: N/A
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The discharge from Dixie

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Yeast consists solely of non-contact cooling water used in the cooling
of the fermentation equipment at the facility.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds: N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and Applicable CFR
Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): N/A
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: N/A
6. Treatment Plant Classification: N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds (municipals
only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: N/A
3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Carl A. Schaefer, President of Dixie Yeast Corporation, has requested
on January 9 and February 2, 1987, respectively, that the NPDES Permit issued
to the subject facility for a non-contact cooling water discharge be renewed and
placed on an inactive status. He advised that there has not been a discharge
because of the unavailability of well water for cooling purpose.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit be renewed and placed on an inactive
status as requested by the Permittee.
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James G. Martin, Governor y�, l X;i R. Paul Wilms
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NPDES Permit No. NCOO ySO
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This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on ••
Application Form, ''
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
`.: Request for permit renewal , R ' :,.--
Application Processing Fee of $ , .:
Other . A,
i The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
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', Engineering Proposal (See Attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of $ , i;, 2
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be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete . �' �;
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( 919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of .,
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I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office w
a Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this �1
"' discharge . If you have any questions regarding this application, please ,-
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NC Division of Environmental Management
_ P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0051209 GASTON ,,,5
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, Thank you for your letter of January 8. 4 4
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Please renew our permit for a wastewater discharge to the surface water. ,
"'; We are enclosing a check in the amount of $25.00 for the application ..,
processing fee. i
` Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
" DIXIE YEAST CORP. ig:
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Department of Naturals aria ommunity Development
512 North Salisbury,9tree4.R41 /! 4orth Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor f ` S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
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Division of Environmental Management A/o 0 aJad42
R. Paul Wilms, Director
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CARL A. SCHAEFER
DIXIE YEAST CORPORATION
P. 0. BOX 1765
GASTONIA NC 28052
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0051209
GASTON
Dear CARL A. SCHAEFER
Our files indicate that the subject permit for a wastewater
discharge to the surface water expires on 870630. GS 143-215.1 (c)
requires that an application for renewal must be filed 180 days prior to
the expiration date. We have not received an application for renewal
from you as of this date.
If there is no change proposed for the discharge, the application
needs only to consist of a letter requesting renewal and the
application processing fee. (See attached. ) Dischargers which
propose a change, major industrial dischargers and all municipal
dischargers are required to submit a new application form when
they request renewal. If this is a major industrial or municipal
discharge, an application is attached for your use.
This matter should be given prompt attention in that continued
discharge after the permit's expiration, without the filing of a
complete and timely application for renewal, constitutes discharge
without a permit and is a violation of GS 143-215.1 (a) and the
Federal Clean Water Act of 1977. Application for renewal should be
submitted to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
NC Division of Environmental Management
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
���ff For further information, please contact me at 704-663-1699,
(/"' ( /*0/1 MC 1i/4((7e/ Sincerely,
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RON MCMILLAN
O <-c �)f7' Regional Supervisor
/V/ 11 4,/640(p.O.Box 27687,Raleigh,Noah Carolina 27611-7687
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Mr. G. T. Chen
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115
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`�' Re: NPDES Permit No. NC0051209
,; Dixie Yeast Corp.
;: Gaston County
Dear Mr. Chen:
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' This is to reaffirm our earlier request to have the above permit placed
1 on an inactive status. We understand that it could be reactivated by
; a request from us to your office made at least 90 days prior to intended
; use.
The permit was intended to allow the use of well water for non-contact
''•r cooling with such water then being discharged into the surface waters =<
specified by the permit. Our initial well drilling did not produce enough }
'* water to make the concept of practical value. We would, however, like
.` to keep the permit available in the event we do find adequate ground water
,. in the future.
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,. ,.i DIXIE YEAST CORP. ;
Carl A. Schaef
President
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Dixie Meast Corp.
POST OFFICE BOX 1765,GASTONIA,N.C.28052,TELEPHONE[phone] January 27, 1987
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NYISION OF ENvion•^+F!Tni MA++pGEYElY?
Mr. Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
North Carolina Department of Resources FFR
and Community Development
P. O. Box 27687 AEGIOItiAI OFFICE
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Re: NPDES Permit No.
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Mouberry:
In response to your January 13 request for additional information regarding
the above permit, it has not been used to date. It is my understanding
that, at our request, the permit was put into inactive status in February,
1985 with the understanding that we would notify your office 90 days prior
to any intended use.
Since there is no discharge under this permit, there are no biocides or
chemicals discharged to any surface waters.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Very truly yours,
DIXIE YEAST CORP .
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Carl A. Schaefer( '
President ;AN I98'
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1 . Place visited: Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County, North Carolina
2. Date of Inspection: M 5, 1982. Date of Report: May 20, 1982
3. By: Michael L. Parker {
4. Person contacted: - Mr. L nie C. Baugh, Vice-President
5. Directions to site: From the junction of I-85 and Highway 274 near
Gastonia, travel south on Highway 274 approximately 1 .0 mile. Turn
left onto Brown Street and then turn left again after approximately
150 yards onto Jenkins Street. Travel one block and turn right onto
Poplar Street. Dixie Yeast Corporation is located approximately 200
yards on the left side of Poplar Street.
6. The bearing and distance to the proposed point of effluent discharge
is: Latitude 35°15'58" and Longitude 81°12'53".
7. Size: Ample area is available for the proposed treatment facility.
8. Topography: Slightly rolling; 3-8% slopes.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch
(a) Classification: "C"
(b) Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: 0.0 cfs
(c) Usage: Fishing, boating, wading and any other usage except for
bathing or as a source of water supply for drinking, culinary
or food processing purposes.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT WORKS
The discharge from Dixie Yeast will consist entirely of non-contact
codling water used in the cooling of the fermentation equipment at the
facility. The discharge is proposed only for use during the hottest
months of the year, namely June-August.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Since this discharge consist entirely of non-contact cooling water and is
free from chemical additives, it is recommended that an NPDES Permit be
issued.
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North Carolina Department o Natural
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COS* ,� lY D-JaEme B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ,! RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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May 12, 1982
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Corporation , /1
P. 0. Box 1765
Gastonia, N. C. 28052
SUBJECT: Application for NPDES Permit
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gi:ston County
Dear Mr. Schaefer
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
X Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
X Other Check #4847 is being returned as there is no filing fee_
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is
incomplete and the indicated item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
X Other map locating proposed discharge point.
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Mr. David Adkins
(919/733-5181) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance or denial of the permit. You will be ad-
vised of any comments, recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, req asting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this aischarge.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review
person listed above.
Sincerely,
W. Lee Fleming, Jr. , P.E.
Branch Head-Permits & Engineering Branch
Water Quality' Section
cc: •MMITIFIRRIMITTel Regional Supervisor Dave Adkins
P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Dixie !least Corp.
. POST OFFICE DOX 1765.GA:i1 ONIA,N C 2tKV?11.1 CPI ION
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North Carolina Department of Natural Resources /�
Division of Environmental Management A RM1TS Aryp
P. 0. Box 27687 t',iv /IVEr POW
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Gentlemen:
The attached application for permit to discharge is being submitted to
cover our intended discharge of non-contact cooling water originating from
a well to be installed on our property. This water will be used to cool our
fermentation process by passing it through a plate type stainless steel heat
exchanger and discharging it at a maximum temperature of 85° F into a dry
stream branch on our property. Maximum rate of discharge will be determined
by the capacity of the well which is yet to be drilled but will not exceed
1t00 gallons per minute.
Mr. Rex Gleason and Mr. Mike Parker of your Mooresville office visited
our site on May 5 and observed the location of the planned well and of the
planned discharge. Their recommendations will be forwarded directly to yourJO
office.
Our total liquid process waste is discharged into the City of Gastonia ,f!'x
municipal sewage system and there will be no change in that situation as a `S`r11
result of the requested permit. At the direction of Messrs. Gleason and
Parker, therefore, sections 4 and 11 of the attached application are not
completed. rel
We are extremely anxious to begin drilling the proposed well before ;'
summer weather conditions cause us excessive process cooling problems and "
we would, therefore, appreciate your prompt attention to this application. ..
The required application fee is enclosed. ,
Very truly yours,
4,
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ii,. Carl A. Schaefer
President
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cc: Lonnie Baugh sent May 6, 1982.
Dixie Yeast Corporation

• : x•NORTH•CAROLLNA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611 •
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining I 1 1 1
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type '
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name ttin
B. Mailing address
1. Street address P. Q. Nu 1765 MO W. Pimlost it.)
2. City amustosigi 3. State 11211d1 01111.1151.41211
4, County GI'kark • 5. ZIP 28052
C. Location:
1. Street
2. City 3. County
4. State
D. Telephone No. 866. l
Area
Code
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. .a
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please„complete the date, title, Not 1p1iosb .
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4, County
5, State 6. ZIP
J . '1 Principal product, Draw material (Check one). / Treat
'6, Principal process '�Y at11i pankaging of yeast for >jl s 1d MOMMOOPSiAttfi L�
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
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Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49,999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (B)
A. Day B. Month
C. Year
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED

H. Maximum amount of principal produa produted or raw material rnn',umerl, reported ' . r .
In Item /, above, Is measured in (Check one):
A,Zpounds B.otons C.o barrel s D.O bushel s E.o square feet
F.o gallons G.o pieces or units H.o other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year IL, or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.D January 2.D February 3.D March 4.0 Apri l 5.o May 6.0 June
7,D July 8.0 August 9."0 September 10.0 October 11,0 November 12.0December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.a 4-5 4.D 6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Volume treated before
Flow, gallons per operating day discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily •
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average sig a • • I
C. Process water,
daily average -
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (all types)_
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10,eithertreated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow. gallons per operating day ,
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10.000-49,999 50,000 or more
let L i1iosb1. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal sewer system ,
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank 1
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.131 B l2-3 C.04-5 D.0 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
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one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
.activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
. grease, and chlorine (residual). A.Dyes B.ano
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.
Carl J. 8 tha*fer its
Printed Name of Person Signing Title
Date Ap�tion Signed_ Signature of Applica
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: An�•erson 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 knowly 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 pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide,
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, ,
for a similar offense.)

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Mr. Carl A. Schaefer
Dixie Yeast Corporation
P. 0. box 1763
Gastonia, North Carolina 28032
Subject: Permit No. NC003 1209
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Schaefer:
In accordance with your application for discharge Permit received May 10,
1982, we ars forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES Permit. This permit
is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes
143-2 13. 1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 19, 1973.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless
such demand is made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This Permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other Permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you have
any questions concerning this Permit, please contact Mr. David T. Adkins,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely yours,
Origin?! Signed By
W. LEE FLEi'NG, JR., for
Robert Y. Helms
Director
ce: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
Mooresville Regional Office Manager

Permit No.. NC 0051209
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (a
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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PERMIT C�1'
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,
Dixie Yeast Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Dixie Yeast Corporation
Gastonia
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective JUL 16 192
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on
JUN 30 1987
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Signed this day of .JUL 16 1902
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, JR., for
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Dixie Yeast Corporation
is hereby authorized to:
1. Make an outlet into an unnamed tributary to Kaglor Branch,
2. Operate a non-contact cooling system to cool the fermentation
equipment located at Dixie Yeast Corporation in Gastonia
(See Part III of this Permit) , and
3. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to
Kaglor Branch which is classified Class "C" waters.

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS-Final
During the period beginning on effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall (s) serial number(s) . ool (Cooling Water) •
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations_ Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow
Temperature * Monthly Grab E,D
There shall be no chromium, zinc, or copper added to the cooling water.
*The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the stream water temperature to exceed 32°C.
**Sample Location: E=Effluent, D=Downstream
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The pH shall not be less than 6.13 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at E, D by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1 . Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , and 1.4) postmarked no later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
OCT 1 5 1982 . The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq. . The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g) , 13 USC 1314, of the.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , 1.4)
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1 . Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii ) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of- facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit it the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shale be ,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential . Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1 (b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1 (e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, 1;ut n;,t limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtainirg this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II , A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II , A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321 .
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances. and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. .
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B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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