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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0000094_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 11/30/2020Wiggs, Linda From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:11 AM To: Davidson, Landon Cc: Laverty, Brett Subject: RE: Fletcher Warehousing Lagoon Closure Attachment A Closures of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons: Item A: 1.Although not indicated how the samples were obtained, I spoke with Mark Swan the sampler. He said he attempted to go onto the concrete structures to grab the samples, but many of them are not safe. A diagram indicating where each sample was obtained is needed; for water and sludge. 2.It appears they gathered most of the appropriate parameters in accordance with the permit conditions and 2.a. Landon, if we want them to sample for other parameters the guidance doc say that needs to come from you. Sounds like you wanted TCLP. 4.The farmland is not permitted where they want to apply the wastewater, so it sounds like that is not an option. MSD will need to be contacted. Item C: The sludge sampling locations and depth of sludge is not indicated. Again I spoke with Mark Swan he said he dropped a bucket to the bottom to get sludge samples and that it was not thick, more soupy like algae. (Just telling you what he said) It looks like they did TCLP metals on the sludge samples. Again, these samples are lacking, it does not look like a full TCLP was analyzed. Under 17. it states Regional Office will determine what type of sampling when groundwater is intercepted. Landon, it sounds like you will need to dictate what they need to do here as well. Item G: You will need to decide where they fit, seems like 29 but you said you (and Brett) wanted a monitoring well installed (and soil samples?) Landon, I am not trying to skirt my response to Denese and Charlie, but I really do not know what to say to them with regard to this GW area. And I fear this could blow up to being beyond my position duties/expertise. Finally the use of fill they offer needs to be a response from Deb Aja. I have been in email correspondence with Denese and Charlie for a month now explaining why we have been delayed in responding to them,,,, several pertinent people have been on vacation (Brett, Landon and Julie). They have understood, but are anticipating response ASAP. Let me know how you want to proceed. Environmental Senior Specialist — Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources 828 296 4500 office 828 299 7043 fax Email: linda.wiclgs(c�ncdenr.gov 2090 U.S. Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 �:: -'_ �'— nothing Compares—-.,_ Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Davidson, Landon Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 10:03 AM To: Wiggs, Linda <linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov>; Laverty, Brett <brett.laverty@ncdenr.gov> Subject: FW: Fletcher Warehousing Lagoon Closure See attached. I recommend a joint review process between you two but you are welcome to come up with your own delineation of work for this review. Thanks. G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources 828 296 4680 office 828 230 4057 mobile Landon. Davidson(a ncdenr.gov 2090 U.S. Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28711 am ?: - 7�> Nothing Compares.,,.... Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@vahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 9:29 AM To: Davidson, Landon <landon.davidson@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Charlie Owen<charlieowen@fletcherwarehousing.com> Subject: Fletcher Warehousing Lagoon Closure Landon, I hope that you had a good Holiday weekend. Please find attached the report in reference to closing out the lagoons at Fletcher Warehousing. I have also attached the analytical report and a letter both of which are referenced in the report. Please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any questions. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks, Denese Ballew Project Manager .ocher W,a.re.housn,g Lagoon Closure 2016 Mr. Landon Davidson Aquifer Protection Section, Western Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Subject: Fletcher Warehousing Lagoon Closure Dear Mr. Davidson, On March 7, 2016 Mr. Charlie Owen, of Fletcher Warehou the former wastewater treatment plant onsite and analyze i� Warehousing is located at 4600 Hendersonville Road willfully surrendered in May 2015. The plant has only had running thru it since the 1990s when the former Cranstorf treatment facility. Mr. Owen has owned the site since they Associates to operate the plant until it was closed out by P permission from the Surface Water Protection Section Mr that time there has been rain and small quantities.,of', ewE cemented the discharge pipe closed and since%...... River. The warehousing facilities have been ca ected to In March, 2015 Charlie and I met with Unda Wiggs, Bever! ON - Resources. In later correspondence With tt y client Ms�1Ni; be closed utilizing the Lagoon CIq ru Guidelines. Please see 5/31/16 sing had PaceA#ialgytical collect samples from *both wat C go oludge samples. Fletcher her, NC.,The permit for this WWTP was >torm,wate'r anti asmall amount of sewage Printwo Mks Plant�clr gtcl the wastewater eaR, 1990s and has�tdfitracted Wjth Goldie AdGill Associates. In ea"r#y 241 8 vr'Ith Owen°drained the aeratiWbas ns and since runningthruthe plant. In late 2014 McGill t has not disc-1 ged to the French Broad 'I Cane Creek W %r and Sewer Authority- -In 'q . Tim Fox from the Division of Water s stat�t#ht.. t the former aeration basins,may enderson County GIS system. These aeration basins have an overflow weir at the west end closest to the round clarifiers. The sludge sample was taken from the bottom of the aeration basins at this discharge point. Water was also collected from these basins by Pace Laboratories and analyzed. Please see the analytical discussion below. Water Analysis North Aeration Basin Water Method "�"' Result mg/L 2540D Total Suspended Solids 2.9 5210E BOD,5 Day 3.3 Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform 2.0 MPN/100ml TKN+NO3+NO2 Total Nitrogen 0.80 350.1 Ammonia ND 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 0.80 353.2 NO2/NO3 (preserved) ND 365.1 Total Phosphorus 0.059 South Aeration Basin Water Method Result mg/L , 2540D Total Suspended Solids ND 5210E BOD,S Day 3.3 . Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform ND` TKN+NO3+NO2 Total Nitrogen 0.79 i , ys 350.1 Ammonia ND `<'4 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen ` 0;74 353.2 NO2/NO3 (preserved) s ;F0.047 N. 365.1 Total Phosphorus'! 0.11 Note: None Defected Sludge Analysis North Aeration Basin The field Data for the North Basin: Sample collected on 3/7/2016 @ 11:40am, pH=9.0, Field Temperature was 49.28°F, the Dissolved Oxygen=9.72mg/L and there was no chlorine detected. The field Data for the South Basin: Sample collected on 3/7/2016 @ 12:00pm pH=9.2, Field Temperature was 50.54°F, the Dissolved Oxygen was 9.88mg/L and there was no chlorine detected. s � J%Results ��IHSBiPSR'G Contarriie ra `rng/>�#; s mg/kg Lev le 7440-38-2 yX60ic (inorganic) ND 5.8 7440-39-3 Ban'ur ND 5.8 E+02 7440-43-9 Cadmium ND 3.0 Chromium 1113V 16065-83-1 Insoluble Salts ND 3.60E+05 7439-92-1 Lead & Compounds 0.056 2.70E+02 Mercury Compounds ND 1.0 7884-49-2 Selenium ND 2.1 7440-22-4 Silver ND 3.4 The samples for both the North & South Aeration Basins have been compared to the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch's Preliminary Soil Remediation Goals. South Aeration Basin CAS # " WContaminate R "A ultsu "" m k g/ gLe�relsmg/kg IHSR'FPSRGR�i�„ 7440-38-2 Arsenic (inorganic) ND 5.8 7440-39-3 Barium ND 5.8 E+02 7440-43-9 Cadmium ND 3.0 16065-83-1 Chromium III Insoluble Salts ND 3.60E+05 7439-92-1 Lead & Compounds ND 2.70E+02 Mercury Compounds ND , T 1 0k 7884-49-2 Selenium ND rl 21 ° 7440-22-4 Silver ND ;. 3.4 , Mr. Owen would like to close t • Pump the water from 1 capacity). • Utilize the clean crush( the basins • Allow the neighboring not beenosed<at-the e Mr. OWei` t%owns several acres r kxF farmer and spray them with th potential for runoff into nearby str It is necessary to complete this pro order to have concrete available. Please feel free to call (8 have. Sincerely, inner: is at ant) to fill ate that has i by a local :he r the summer months when construction is at its peak in or email (deneseballew@yahoo.com) with any questions you may benese Ballew Project Manager Ballew Environmental Training & Consulting aceAnalytical Wmpoc,-Ws;com March 17, 2016 Mr. Charlie Owen Fletcher Warehousing Co. PO Box 188 Fletcher, NC 28732 RE: Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Project No.: 92289047 Dear Mr. Owen: Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory on March 07, 2016. The results relate only to the samples included in this report. Results reported herein conform to the most current TNI standards and the laboratory's Quality Assurance Manual, where applicable, unless otherwise noted in the body of the report. Analyses were performed at the Pace Analytical Services location indicated on the sample analyte page for analysis unless otherwise footnoted. If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Chris Derouen christopher.derouen@pacelabs.com Project Manager Enclosures rgea REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 1 of 22 aceAnalyfical - mvw.patelabs.irorri Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Project No.: 92289047 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Charlotte Certification IDS 9800 KinceyAve. Ste 100, Huntersville, NC 28078 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification #: 37706 North Carolina Field Services Certification #: 5342 North Carolina Wastewater Certification #: 12 Asheville Certification IDS CERTIFICATIONS South Carolina Certification #: 99006001 Florida/NELAP Certification #: E87627 Kentucky UST Certification #: 84 Virginia/VELAP Certification #: 460221 2225 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 North Carolina Wastewater Certification #: 40 Florida/NELAP Certification #: E87648 South Carolina Certification #: 99030001 Massachusetts Certification #: M-NC030 Virginia/VELAP Certification #: 460222 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification #: 37712 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 2 of 22 iaceAnalxical www.pacelabs_ .om SAMPLE ANALYTE COUNT Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Project: Pace Project No.: Fletcher Warehousing 317 92289047 Analytes Lab ID Sample ID Method Analysts Reported Laboratory 92289047001 NORTH CLARIFIER SM 2540D MSH 1 PASI-A SM 5210B MLS 1 PASI-A Colilert-18 TEP 1 PASI-A TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation EWS 1 PASI-A EPA 350.1 AES2 1 PASI-A EPA 351.2 SER 1 PASI-A EPA353.2 DMN 1 PASI-A EPA 365.1 BRJ 1 PASI-A 92289047002 SOUTH CLARIFIER SM 2540D MSH 1 PASI-A SM 5210B MLS 1 PASI-A Colilert-18 TEP 1 PASI-A TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation EWS 1 PASI-A EPA 350.1 AES2 1 PASI-A EPA 351.2 SER 1 PASI-A EPA353.2 DMN 1 PASI-A EPA 365.1 BRJ 1 PASI-A 92289047003 NORTH BIG SM 2540D MSH 1 PASI-A SM 5210B MLS 1 PASI-A Colilert-18 TEP 1 PASI-A TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation EWS 1 PASI-A EPA 350.1 AES2 1 PASI-A EPA 351.2 SER 1 PASI-A EPA353.2 DMN 1 PASI-A EPA 365.1 BRJ 1 PASI-A 92289047004 SOUTH BIG SM 2540D MSH 1 PASI-A SM 5210B MLS 1 PASI-A Colilert-18 TEP 1 PASI-A TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation EWS 1 PASI-A EPA 350.1 AES2 1 PASI-A EPA 351.2 SER 1 PASI-A EPA353.2 DMN 1 PASI-A EPA 365.1 BRJ 1 PASI-A 92289047005 NORTH BIG EPA 6010 CDF 7 PASI-A EPA 7470 HVK 1 PASI-A 92289047006 SOUTH BIG EPA 6010 CDF 7 PASI-A EPA 7470 HVK 1 PASI-A REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 3 of 22 IeAnalyficai wwwpace0bs.som ANALYTICAL RESULTS Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Proiec Flo® 92289047 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Sample( N�CLARIFIER Lab ID: 92289047001 Collected: 03/07/16 11:10 Results Units Report Limit DF Received: 03/07/16 16:45 Matrix: Water Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qua[ Field Data Analytical Method: Collected By Mark 1 03/08/16 17:04 Swann Collected Date 3/7116 1 03/08/16 17:04 Collected Time 11:10 1 03/08/16 17:04 Field pH 8.1 Std. Units 0.10 1 03/08/16 17:04 Field Temperature 8.6 deg C 0.50 1 03/08/16 17:04 Oxygen, Dissolved 10.98 mg/L _ 1 03/08/16 17:04 7782-44-7 Chlorine, Total Residual ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/08/16 17:04 7782-50-5 2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D Total Suspended Solids ND mg/L 10.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 5210B BOD, 5 day Analytical Method: SM 5210B BOD, 5 day 3.9 mg/L 2.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 03/13/16 15:30 J(B2) Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform AVL Analytical Method: Colilert-18 Fecal Coliforms ND MPN/100mL 1.0 1 03/07/16 17:05 Total Nitrogen Calculation Analytical Method: TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation Total Nitrogen 0.74 mg/L 0.12 1 03/16/16 13:52 350.1 Ammonia Analytical Method: EPA 350.1 Nitrogen, Ammonia ND mg/L 0.10. 1 03/09/16 14:58 7664-41-7 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analytical Method: EPA 351.2 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total 0.74 mg/L 0.50 1 03/15/16 03:41 7727-37-9 353.2 Nitrogen, N021NO3 pres. Analytical Method: EPA 353.2 Nitrogen, NO2 plus NO3 ND mg/L 0.020 1 03/15/16 14:19 365.1 Phosphorus, Total Analytical Method: EPA 365.1 Phosphorus ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/11/16 22:10 7723-14-0 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 4 of 22 aceAnalytiol www.pacelabsxom 0 Project: Fletcher Warehousing 317 Pace Pr5�ject�lov�--92289047--," ANALYTICAL RESULTS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Sample: SOUTH CLARIFIER Parame ers Lab ID: 92289047002 Collected: 03/07/16 11:25 Results Units Report Limit DF Received: 03/07/16 16:45 Matrix: Water Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual Field Data Analytical Method: Collected By Mark 1 03/08/16 17:07 Swann Collected Date 317116 1 03/08/16 17:07 Collected Time 11:25 1 03/08/16 17:07 Field pH 8.0 Std. Units 0.10 1 03/08/16 17:07 Field Temperature 9.7 deg C 0.50 1 03/08/16 17:07 Oxygen, Dissolved 9.71 mg/L 1 03/08/16 17:07 7782-44-7 Chlorine, Total Residual ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/08/16 17:07 7782-50-5 2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D Total Suspended Solids ND mg/L 3.1 1 03/08/16 17:05 5210E BOD, 5 day Analytical Method: SM 5210B BOD, 5 day 3.3 mg/L 2.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 03/13/16 15:30 J(B2) Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform AVL Analytical Method: Colilert-18 Fecal Coliforms ND MPN/100ml- 1.0 1 03/07/16 17:05 Total Nitrogen Calculation Analytical Method: TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation Total Nitrogen 0.74 mg/L 0.12 1 03/16/16 13:52 350.1 Ammonia Analytical Method: EPA 350.1 Nitrogen, Ammonia ND mg/L 0.10 1 03/09/16 14:59 7664-41-7 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analytical Method: EPA 351.2 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total 0.74 mg/L 0.50 1 03/15/16 03:42 7727-37-9 353.2 Nitrogen, NO2/NO3 pres. Analytical Method: EPA353.2 Nitrogen, NO2 plus NO3 ND mg/L 0.020 1 03/15/16 14:20 365.1 Phosphorus, Total Analytical Method: EPA 365.1 Phosphorus ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/11/16 22:12 7723-14-0 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 5 of 22 aceAnalytical www.pac`etabs.com ANALYTICAL RESULTS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Projec�o.. 922 9047 Sam 're: NORTH BIG 7arameter Lab ID: 92289047003 Collected: Results Units 03/07/16 Report Limit 11:40 DF Received: 03/07116 16:45 Matrix: Prepared Analyzed Water CAS No. Qua[ Field Data Analytical Method: Collected By Mark 1 03/08/16 17:08 Swann Collected Date 317/16 1 03/08/16 17:08 Collected Time 11:40 1 03/08/16 17:08 Field pH 9.0 Std. Units 0.10 1 03/08/16 17:08 Field Temperature 9.6 deg C 0.50 1 03/08/16 17:08 Oxygen, Dissolved 9.72 mg/L 1 03/08/16 17:08 7782-44-7 Chlorine, Total Residual ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/08/16 17:08 7782-50-5 2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D Total Suspended Solids 2.9 mg/L 2.5 1 03/08/16 17:05 5210B BOD, 5 day Analytical Method: SM 5210B BOD, 5 day 3.3 mg/L 2.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 03/13/16 15:30 J(B2) Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform AVL Analytical Method: Colilert-18 Fecal Coliforms 2.0 MPN/100mL 1.0 1 03/07/16 17:05 Total Nitrogen Calculation Analytical Method: TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation Total Nitrogen 0.80 mg/L 0.12 1 03/16/16 13:52 350.1 Ammonia Analytical Method: EPA 350.1 Nitrogen, Ammonia ND mg/L 0.10 1 03/09/16 15:01 7664-41-7 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analytical Method: EPA 351.2 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total 0.80 mg/L 0.50 1 03/15/16 03:43 7727-37-9 353.2 Nitrogen, NO2/NO3 pres. Analytical Method: EPA353.2 Nitrogen, NO2 plus NO3 ND mg/L 0.020 1 03/15/16 14:21 365.1 Phosphorus, Total Analytical Method: EPA 365.1 Phosphorus 0.059 mg/L 0.050 1 03/11/16 22:12 7723-14-0 Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 6 of 22 a0,eA9 cal.. mm:pacelebscom ANALYTICAL RESULTS Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Projec No.. 92289047 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Samp e: SOUTH BIG P ameter Lab ID: 92289047004 Collected: 03/07/16 12:00 Results Units Report Limit DF Received: 03/07/16 16:45 Matrix: Water Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qua] Field Data Analytical Method: Collected By Mark 1 03/08/16 17:10 Swann Collected Date 317116 1 03/08/16 17:10 Collected Time 12:00 1 03/08/16 17:10 Field pH 9.2 Std. Units 0.10 1 03/08/16 17:10 Field Temperature 10.3 deg C 0.50 1 03/08/16 17:10 Oxygen, Dissolved 9.88 mg/L 1 03/08/16 17:10 7782-44-7 Chlorine, Total Residual ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/08/16 17:10 7782-50-5 2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D Total Suspended Solids ND mg/L 5.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 5210E BOD, 5 day Analytical Method: SM 5210B BOD, 5 day 3.3 mg/L 2.0 1 03/08/16 17:05 03/13/16 15:30 J(B2) Colilert-18 Fecal Coliform AVL Analytical Method: Colilert-18 Fecal Coliforms ND MPN/100mL 1.0 1 03/07/16 17:05 Total Nitrogen Calculation Analytical Method: TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation Total Nitrogen 0.79 mg/L 0.12 1 03/16/16 13:52 350.1 Ammonia Analytical Method: EPA350.1 Nitrogen, Ammonia ND mg/L 0.10 1 03/09/16 15:02 7664-41-7 351.2 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analytical Method: EPA 351.2 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total 0.74 mg/L 0.50 1 03/15/16 03:43 7727-37-9 353.2 Nitrogen, N021NO3 pres. Analytical Method: EPA353.2 Nitrogen, NO2 plus NO3 0.047 mg/L 0.020 1 03/15/16 14:25 365.1 Phosphorus, Total Analytical Method: EPA 365.1 Phosphorus 0.11 mg/L 0.050 1 03/11/16 22:13 7723-14-0 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 7 of 22 aceAnalyfical www.aacelabs.com ANALYTICAL RESULTS Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Project-No^92289047 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Sample�NORTTHH BIG Lab ID: 92289047005 Collected: 03/07/16 11:45 Received: 03/07/16 16:45 Matrix: Water Parame ers Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual 6010 MET ICP, TCLP Analytical Method: EPA6010 Preparation Method: EPA3010A Leachate Method/Date: EPA 1311; 03/13/16 11:35 Initial pH: 6.3; Final pH: 4.8 Arsenic ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/14/16 05:15 `03/16/16 16:26 7440-38-2 Barium ND mg/L 0.25 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7440-39-3 Cadmium ND mg/L 0.0050 1 . 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7440-43-9 Chromium ND mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7440-47-3 Lead 0.056 mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7439-92-1 Selenium ND mg/L 0.10 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7782-49-2 Silver ND mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:26 7440-22-4 7470 Mercury, TCLP Analytical Method: EPA7470 Preparation Method: EPA7470 Leachate Method/Date: EPA 1311; 03/13/16 11:35 Initial pH: 6.3; Final pH: 4.8 Mercury ND mg/L 0.00020 1 03/14/1610:30 03/14/1617:47 7439-97-6 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 8 of 22 awAnalyt cal wwvw.pacelaiSs:corn ANALYTICAL RESULTS Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Pr lectd/ No.: 92289047 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Sampl SOUTH BIG Lab ID: 92289047006 Collected: 03/07/16 12:00 Received: 03/07/16 16:45 Matrix: Water Farr1eters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual 6010 MET ICP, TCLP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3010A Leachate Method/Date: EPA 1311; 03/13/16 11:35 Initial pH: 6.3; Final pH: 4.6 Arsenic ND mg/L 0.050 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7440-38-2 Barium ND mg/L 0.25 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7440-39-3 Cadmium ND mg/L 0.0050 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7440-43-9 Chromium ND mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7440-47-3 Lead ND mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7439-92-1 Selenium ND mg/L 0.10 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7782-49-2 Silver ND mg/L 0.025 1 03/14/16 05:15 03/16/16 16:29 7440-22-4 7470 Mercury, TCLP Analytical Method: EPA7470 Preparation Method: EPA7470 Leachate Method/Date: EPA 1311; 03/13/16 11:35 Initial pH: 6.3; Final pH: 4.6 Mercury ND mg/L 0.00020 1 03/14/1610:30 03/14/1617:49 7439-97-6 Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 9 of 22 acu. nalXjOl. —.pacelabs.spm QUALIFIERS Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Project No.: 92289047 DEFINITIONS DF - Dilution Factor, if reported, represents the factor applied to the reported data due to dilution of the sample aliquot. ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit. MDL -Adjusted Method Detection Limit. PQL - Practical Quantitation Limit. RL- Reporting Limit. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 S - Surrogate 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine decomposes to and cannot be separated from Azobenzene using Method 8270. The result for each analyte is a combined concentration. Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded data are displayed and have been used to calculate % recovery and RPD values. LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate) MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate) DUP - Sample Duplicate RPD - Relative Percent Difference NC - Not Calculable. SG - Silica Gel - Clean -Up U - Indicates the compound was analyzed for, but not detected. Acid preservation may not be appropriate for 2 Chloroethylvinyl ether, Styrene, and Vinyl chloride. A separate vial preserved to a pH of 4-5 is recommended in SW846 Chapter 4 for the analysis of Acrolein and Acrylonitrile by EPA Method 8260. N-Nitrosodiphenylamine decomposes and cannot be separated from Diphenylamine using Method 8270. The result reported for each analyte is a combined concentration. Pace Analytical is TNI accredited. Contact your Pace PM for the current list of accredited analytes. TNI - The NELAC Institute. LABORATORIES PASI-A Pace Analytical Services -Asheville PASI-C Pace Analytical Services - Charlotte WORKORDER QUALIFIERS WO: 92289047 [11 Chlorine analyzed with strips, ND = <0.5 on strip ANALYTE QUALIFIERS J(B2) Estimated Value. Oxygen usage is less than 2.0 for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for the dilution using the most amount of sample. J(M1) Estimated Value. Matrix spike recovery exceeded QC limits. Batch accepted based on laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery. REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 19 of 22 ace aa/yf16 wwwpacelebscom, QUALITY CONTROL DATA CROSS REFERENCE TABLE Project: Fletcher Warehousing 3/7 Pace Project No.: 92289047 Lab ID 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047005 92289047006 92289047005 92289047006 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 92289047001 92289047002 92289047003 92289047004 Sample ID NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG NORTH CLARIFIER SOUTH CLARIFIER NORTH BIG SOUTH BIG Date: 03/17/2016 05:19 PM QC Batch Method EPA 3010A EPA 301i0A EPA 7470 EPA 7470 SM 2540D SM 2540D SM 2540D SM 2540D SM 5210B SM 5210B SM 5210B SM 5210B Colilert-18 Colilert-18 Colilert-18 Colilert-18 TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation TKN+NO3+NO2 Calculation EPA 350.1 EPA 350.1 EPA 350.1 EPA 350.1 EPA 351.2 EPA 351.2 EPA 351.2 EPA 351.2 EPA 353.2 EPA 353.2 EPA 353.2 EPA 353.2 EPA 365.1 EPA 365.1 EPA 365.1 EPA 365.1 ,i Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 QC Batch Analytical Method FLD/ FLD/ FLD/ FLD/ MPRP/20943 EPA 6010 MPRP/20943 EPA 6010 MERP/9063 EPA 7470 MERP/9063 EPA 7470 WET/43458 WET/43458 WET/43458 WET/43458 WET/43454 SM 5210E WET/43454 SM 5210B WET/43454 SM 5210B WET/43454 SM 5210B WET/43441 WET/43441 WET/43441 WET/43441 WET/43613 WET/43613 WET/43613 WET/43613 WETA/26717 WETA/26717 WETA/26717 WETA/26717 WETA/26760 WETA/26760 WETA/26760 WETA/26760 WETA/26782 WETA/26782 WETA/26782 WETA/26782 WETA/26719 WETA/26719 WETA/26719 WETA/26719 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. 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Project,NlanagersSCURF Review Date` Project Manager SRF Review: - W aw Date" - Note: Vi/henever there is a discrepancy affecting NorthCarolina compliance samples, a copy ofthis formwill 6e sentto the'N-_ h Carollna, fiEHNR Certificatlon Office (i,e Out of hold, incorrect preservative; out of ternp; incorrect containets) Page 22 of 22 " , I Wiggs, Linda From: Van Hoff, Jon <JonV@msdbc.org> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 3:28 PM To: deneseballew@yahoo.com Cc: Wiggs, Linda; nberry@hendersoncountync.org; Greg Wiggins (gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org); majones@hendersoncountync.org Subject: Fletcher Warehouse Denese, When last we talked there were some questions that you were going to find answers to regarding the types of companies that your facility would accept, where the connection to the sewer system would be located, and a few other questions. The Metropolitan Sewerage District was in agreement to evaluate this information but as of yet has not given any form of approval to discharge to MSD. As for the "Profile Sheet" you sent, MSD did view the document but has not commented on that document. Since our conversation and correspondences, MSD has learned that the infrastructure or operational efficiency of your facility is currently non -compliant with regard to the current NPDES. This raises a concern for MSD. A meeting needs to be scheduled at your facility. Other than myself, this meeting needs to include Linda Wiggs with ARO and a representative from the Cane Creek Water and Sewer District. Please advise me within 30 days of the arranged meeting. Jon H. van Hoff Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Office: (828) 225-8230 Cell: (828) 768-0236 Wiggs, Linda From: Bass, Sarah Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:30 AM To: Wiggs, Linda Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria That waste characterization form leads me to believe that this facility should be covered under 40 CFR 437 (Centralized Waste Treatment, or CWT). We do have 10 permitted across the state (3 of which are in Charlotte) and they do accept waste in a similar fashion. There is a long list of categorical limits based on the types of waste- oily, metals, organics or a combination. Sarah Morrison Bass N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (91.9) 807-6310; fax (919) 807-6489 http://por tal.ncdenr. orglweblwglsvi pl /p -et E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina .Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment. `w If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with the free Eco-Font. From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:29 AM To: Bass, Sarah Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Thanks Sarah. This type operation (much like the one they were thinking about at Old Fort (Hydrotime)) really makes me nervous. Regardless whether is ends up in our permitting world if they can actually get that WWTP back in shape and apply with us or if it goes to MSD, it is sketchy. Having trucks full of who knows what and based upon someone's signature that all is kosher in this tanker, then using a handheld device to determine what is in the tanker. Makes me nervous. Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://porta1.ncdenr.org/web/­wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Bass, Sarah Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 3:56 PM To: Wiggs, Linda Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Linda, I've attached the first few pages of the permit for Wallace Farms- permitted by Charlotte Water. The leachate off of the composting site goes to an aerated holding pond and then to Cabarrus County's Rocky River WWTP for treatment. I've also attached the IDSF from Charlotte's 2014 PAR showing leachate concentrations. Nothing is really of concern. Wallace Farms' description of discharge is the processing of various types of organic feedstocks, including animal manures, wood materials, yard materials, cotton materials, tobacco materials, food processing residuals, and food waste. All of the raw materials received at the facility for composting are non -hazardous. It is confusing, because the description (below in bold- specifically waste waters) seems to indicate this would be a centralized waste treatment facility (see the definition from 40 CFR 437 in regular print below). 40 CFR 437 divides waste categories into metals, oils, organics, or multiple wastestreams. https:Hwww.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/part- 437 This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. Centralized waste treatment wastewater means any wastewater generated as a result of CWT activities. CWT wastewater sources may include, but are not limited to: liquid waste receipts, solubilization water, used oil emulsion -breaking wastewater, tanker truck/drum/roll-off box washes, equipment washes, air pollution control scrubber blow -down, laboratory -derived wastewater, on -site landfill wastewaters, and contaminated storm water. Sarah Morrison Bass N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 807-6310; fax (91g) 807-6489 http: //portal. ncdenr. oLglweb/wq/sN-pip y/prel E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment. �. If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with the free Eco-Font. From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 9:39 AM To: Bass, Sarah Subject: FW: WWTP connection criteria HI Sarah, When you get a chance take a peek at the email train below and then the attachment. My two questions are does Charlotte/Mecklenburg really have something like this and do those parameter concentrations have you scratching your head? When you read the emails there will be many things that have you scratching your head so don't fret. Whenever you have time, I know PARS are coming in. Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://Porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore'may be disclosed to third parties. From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 10:58 AM To: Wiggs, Linda; nberrysa)hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins(a)hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak; Frost, Larry Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Linda, This is the first time that I have heard this. I have copied Charlie Owen on this e-mail. I had a conversation many months ago about a couple of solid waste issues with Larry Frost (he used to work in DWQ before DWM & I copied him on this email) and spoke of our intentions and he said that this is a permit issue between you and MSD ( I am sure he will remember this even though it has been a while). I have spoken with Jon Van Hoff (copied)with MSD's Industrial Waste Treatment Section on several occasions and it is my understanding that he spoke with the ORC for MSD and they agreed to review the waste profiles from customers ( would need 2 weeks to review) and decide if we could accept the profiled waste water, we would work with them through a permitting process that would take a few months during which we would operate the plant under close supervision, test the waste water prior to discharge, supply them with the analytical and once we got approval discharge to the MSD system. This type of operation is in place in Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC and not scrutinized as closely as proposed here. I understand your questions and concerns and am interested to know more about the compliance and any other significant issues associated with this plant... Any other operations at the facility are to be under roof and the intention is to treat the storm water in the WWTP with protection of the environment in mind. I have attached a waste profile sheet that I created to start evaluating potential customers and it is my understanding that this has been reviewed by Jon & Roger (both from MSD). We also proposed to screen trucks entering the facility with fairly sophisticated and expensive hand held monitoring devices to verify the waste on the truck is in fact the waste we agreed to accept. In reference to a future inspection I will be happy to be present but, I believe that should be coordinated with Charlie at a time he is available since he is the owner. Please feel free to contact me at any time via email or phone @ 828-734-1374. Thanks for the heads up, Denese Ballew From: "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggsQncdenr.gov> To: "deneseballew(a)yahoo.com" <deneseballew(a).yahoo.com>; "nberryp_hendersoncountync.orq" <nberry(D_hendersoncountync.orq> Cc: "gwiggins hendersoncountync.org"<gwiggins(a-)_hendersoncountync.org>;"maiones(D_hendersoncountync.org" <mai nes(aD_hendersoncountync.org>; "JonVHP_msdbc.org" <JonVHCCDmsdbc.orq> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:59 AM Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Hi Denese, The email below is the first I have heard of any of this. You need to ask Charlie for a copy of my last inspection report. That WWTP cannot receive any flows (other than a few toilets in the warehouse) until it is compliant. I held off for another year on working with this facility in order to get the associated sewerline project completed. Originally I said I would give Charlie until the end of 2013 before I re -inspected, it is now 2015 and I am concerned to hear of any ventures involving this non -compliant WWTP. Your email below to Marcus has me confused. My conversation with MSD did not indicate they had been involved in conversations for several month regarding this venture, who at DENR did you verify what with, the composting operation will send its stormwater to the WWTP, profiled wastewaters from various customers via drums/tankers (this raises many questions)? It was my understanding that the WWTP permit was to be rescinded and the WWTP closed out once the new sewerline was installed. If you or Charlie would please contact me regarding this venture, as well as setting up another inspection of the facility. Thank you, Linda.Wiggs anncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page hfti)://i)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/Wg Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: deneseballew0Dyahoo.com fmailto:deneseballew(ab-yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry(�Dhendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins(c)-hendersoncountync.org; maiones anhendersoncountync.ora; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Importance: High This is great, thanks. We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants will that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones;JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject:WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew(c�yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry;_ Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: MSD Line Connection Marcus, Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. have beer' talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not'connecting a composting operation (the composting operation will discharge its storm water to the WWTP to be treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a' composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors at 1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828- 734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus. Jones<majonesa),hendersoncountync.orq> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballewna.yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry@hendersoncountync.org>; Greg Wiggins<gwigginsCa)hendersoncountvnc.orq> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection <=,,,, d iv=""> J' CITY OF CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT CHARLO"m, NORTH CAROLTiVA PERMIT To Discharge Wastewater Under The Industrial PidtreatmentProgram Permit Number 6001 In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 23 of the Charlotte City Code, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, 40 CFR 403, and other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and the City of Charlotte, the following industry, Wallace Farm, 1IIC. Hereafter referred to by name or as the Permittee, is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue operation of the existing pretreatment facility (No Pretreatment), consisting of an aerated holding and and a pump system, located at 14410 Eastfield Road, Huntersville, NC 28078• and 2. After receiving authorization to construct from the City of Charlotte, construct and operate pretreatment units as needed to meet final effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions set forth in Parts I, II and III hereof; and 3. Discharge wastewater from the facility into the Cabarrus County, Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Number NCO036269 in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II and III hereof. This permit shall become effective August 22, 2012 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall. expire on July 31, 2017 ill intert Environmental Compliance Manager System -Protection Environmental Management Division Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department 4222 Westmont Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 PARTT—PAGE2 PERMIT# 6001 ' 1. Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements - Final Effective.August 22, 2012 and lasting until July 31, 2017, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from pipe 001 to the Cabarrus County Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Number NC0036269. This discharge shall be limited and monitored as specified below. Parameters and prohibitions not included below shall be regulated and limited in compliance with the sewer use ordinance. Effluent Limitation mir/1 Monitoring Frequency 911less otherwise noted ' Wilted Daily Sample Parameter Maximum Type City Permittee Flow(1) .020 MGD Metered 4**/3 months ** I' 4 /6 months As T ** ' Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Ammonia as N *# Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months BOD5 Comp. 4*V3 months 4**/6 months COD ** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6'months Cd, T ** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Cr, T ** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months I Cu, T *"* Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Cyanide, T ** Grab 4**/3 months 4**I6 months Pb, T # * Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Hg, T *** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Ni, T Comp. 4**13 months 4**16 months TSS *** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Oil & Grease *** Grab 4**/3 months 4**/6 months Zn, T ** Comp. 4**/3 months 4**/6 months I PH S.U. Grab 4**/3 months 4**/6 months * pH must be greater than or equal to 6.0 and less than or equal to 12.0 at all times. ** Grab or 24-hour flow proportional composite samples collected for four consecutive discharge.days, ** No limits at this time, only monitoring, (1) 'Wastewater meter. Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR).. Industrial Data Summary Form (IDSF) Units = mg/1 Control Authority CLTWater Industry. Town Name Charlotte Name: Wallace Farm, Inc. WWTP Name====> Rocky River IUP# 6001 NPDES #=======> NCO036269 Pipe# 001 1st 6 months, dates 01/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 2nd 6 months, dates 07/01/2014 to 12131/2014 Ammonia-N** Arsenic,T** Biochemical Oxygen Demand** BOD, Carbonaceous 05 Day, 20C* Cadmium** 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpis=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 1 0 Total # smpis=> 10 12 Max mg/I 4.4 4.3 Max mg/I 0.01 0.02 Max boil 270 35 Max boil 190 0 Max mgA 0.002 0.01 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 % Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TR - 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC _ 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 Chromium- COD- Copper, T- Cyanide- Flow 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6- 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> . - 11 12 Total # smpls=> 15 12 Max mg/I 0.0078 0.011 Max mg/I 660 340 Max mgA 0.076 0.018 Max mg/I 0.01 0.01 Max MGD 0.0209 0.0107 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 13.33 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o.Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 Lead- Mercury** Nickel,T** Nitrite plus Nitrate, T (as N)* Nitrogen, T* 1st 6 2nd 6 Ist 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 4 0 Total # smpls=> 4 0 Max mg/I 0.005 0.02 Max mg/1. 0.0002 0.0002 Max mgA 0.014 0.015 Max mg/I 0.5 0 Max mgA 16.5 0 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 %Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 Y.Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 %Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 Oil & Grease** pH Phosphorus, T* Selenium, T* Silver* 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 Total # smpls=> 11 • 12 Total # smpls=> 11 12 Total # smpls=> 4 0 Total # smpls=> 1 0 Total # smpls=> 6 8 ,Max mg/I 5 5 Max s.u. 8.03 7.4 Max mgA 1.1 0 Max mgA 0.01 0 Max mg/I 0.005 0.005 /o Daily Vidlation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 % Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0100 1/6Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 %Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 %Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 %Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 %Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 %Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 % Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 Page 139 of 140 Printed 2/9/2015 2:27:45 PM Total Kjedahl Nitrogen* Total Suspended Solids** Zinc** 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 1st 6 2nd 6 otal # smpls=> 4 0 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Total # smpls=> 10 12 Max mg/I 16 0 Max mgA 100 120 Max mgA 0.023 0.022 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 % Daily Violation _ 0.00 0.00 /o Daily Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Daily TRC 0.00 0.00 % Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly Violation 0.00 O.Oo /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 /o Monthly TRC 0.00 0.00 Page 140 of 140 Printed 2/9/2015 2:27:45 PM Wiggs, Linda. From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 11:32 AM To: Charlie Owen Cc: deneseballew@yahoo.com Subject: fletcher warehouse Hi Charlie, You and I need to get together and discuss this venture and I will need to do another inspection. Then I will be able better advise you in relation -to my regulatory authority. Generally speaking my authority relates all water related operations. Which as I have gleaned so far is a major component of this venture you are considering. My Division (DWR), which I am your primary contact, will deal with anything related to your WWTP. DWR'will also directly and/or indirectly deal with the sewerline, stormwater, composting, pretreatment, SUO, spill controls, etc. Let me know when you would like to get together for an inspection. Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway. Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://Porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wa Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. Wiggs, Linda From: Denese Ballew <deneseballew@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 11:38 AM To: Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Linda, Thanks for getting back with med got the impression my character was being called into question. I apologize for the misunderstanding. I can be present at the inspection if it can be 2+ weeks out and I am not sure about Charlie's schedule. I would like to meet you also especially since we probably need to work together on this to make it a success or determine that it will not work at all (either way). Please know that it has been several years since I operated a plant of this size so I am sure there have been many changes. Thanks Again, Denese From: "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015.11:21 AM Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria HI Denese, I don't think Larry meant it the way it was received. I certainly did not get any bad character assumptions about you from Larry's email or any others. I am going to send Charlie an email here in a little bit and cc you to set up an inspection. Once that takes place I will have a better understanding on how to advice all involved as it relates to my regulatory authority. One thing I did want to point out that you mentioned below "This WWTP has an NPDES permit to operate for the next 5 years" . That is not correct, the permit expires in November 2015. It also is only permitted to receive flows from the toilets in the warehouse (-25 people I think). Nothing else can go to that WWTP under this permit. My authority directly relates to the WWTP. It also directly and indirectly relates to the sewerlines and pretreatment. I can also further assist Charlie with his stormwater permit. Like I said I will cc you on my email to Charlie. If you can make my inspection that will be nice, I look forward. to meeting you. Linda Wiggs Linda.Wiggs(cD-ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Wiggs, Linda From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 11:22 AM To: 'Denese Ballew' Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria HI Denese, I don't think Larry meant it the way it was received. I certainly did not get any bad character assumptions about you from Larry's email or any others. I am going to send Charlie an email here in a little bit. and cc you to set up an inspection. Once that takes place I will have a better understanding on how to advice all involved as it relates to my regulatory authority. One thing I did want to point out that you mentioned below "This WWTP has an NPDES permit to operate for the next 5 years". That is not correct, the permit expires in November 2015. It also is only permitted to receive flows from the toilets in the warehouse (-25 people I think). Nothing else can go to that WWTP under this permit. My authority directly relates to the WWTP. It also directly and indirectly relates to the sewerlines and pretreatment. I can also further assist Charlie with his stormwater permit. Like I said I will cc you on my email to Charlie. If you can make my inspection that will be nice, I look forward to meeting you. �1111T_Z;Nli Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page httP:Hporta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 10:35 AM To: Frost, Larry Cc: Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Larry, I was not trying to throw you under the bus but let me refresh your memory. It was several months ago & I had called Andrea Keller (she may remember the conversation) to talk about the correct steps to take for a composting operation, anaerobic digester and a solidification facility. She wanted to be helpful & transferred the call to your office so I could talk to both of you ( I appreciate your assistance). I threw in the waste water question because it was convenient for me. Your comment was not in the context of a regulator & you may have followed it up as you suggested. There are a few things you should know here: * I have began investigating what it would take to utilize this WWTP as a pre-treatment facility that discharges to MSD * I have not done anything wrong here *I thought this operation would be permitted by MSD since they own the infrastructure and treatment facility. *This WWTP has an NPDES permit to operate for the next 5 years *There has been a negative tone and implications against my character every since I asked Henderson County what the necessary steps would be to tap into the line. I don't understand that as I have always had a good working relationship with Henderson County. *I am an honest person with good character & will not tolerate any inference opposing that. Anything I have said I am willing to swear on a bible to in a court of law. *This negative banter will not stop me from investigating the requirements associated with this operation. *No one has asked me very many questions about our intentions they have mostly jumped to wrong conclusions and implied that I am less than honest with good intentions. *I have stated that I would be willing to meet with anyone to answer any questions they may have but mostly all that has happened are some conversations that have not included me with negative implications. *I do believe that you (Larry) know me well enough to know that I always have protection of the environment as a goal of any operation I am associated with. *If necessary I also know many folks in the DENR organization as a whole that know me well enough to know that ( I have worked with DENR representatives for over 20 years) & quite frankly many of them out rank you. Since my character has been called into question here please know that I wont back down. *I do not believe that this should escalate but believe me when I say I will take this as far as you would like or may be farther if necessary. I do not wish to have an adversarial professional relationship with either one of you so I suggest this situation be resolved among us as adults before it continues to escalate into something nasty. I appreciate your follow up and am open to further discussion on a professional level without character assassination and negative implications ( Larry, I do not believe those are your intentions & Linda doesn't even know me). Since I have this opportunity to talk with both of you please advise me of who I should speak with about engineered upgrades to this WWTP? Nothing has happened yet but we may need to do something like this in the future. Larry, I have a great deal of respect for you & have always been able to work well with you and I don't want that to change. Quite frankly I don't believe either one of us knows the background info on what is going on here. I suspect it may have something to do with Henderson County wanting to take this plant via Imminent Domain which did not work but that is just my assumption not a fact that I know to be true. i i Thanks, i Denese From: "Frost, Larry" <la_rry.frost(d)_ncdenr.gov> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballewa-vahoo.com> Cc: "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggs(cr�ncdenr.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:27 AM Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Denise I do not'recall the conversation you are referring to. Any comments I made regarding the facility other than those regarding solid waste management permitting were strictly 3rd party observations and interest on ,my part from my previous employment, and were not meant to be regulatory or statutory in nature. I am so far removed from my days with DWQ/DWR that I am sure I would have told you to call them (DWQ/DWR), Larry Larry Frost, Engineering Project Manager Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section Division of Waste Management, NCDENR 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4704 larry.frost(o)-ncden r.gov http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Wm/sw Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew(c).yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 10:58 AM To: Wiggs, Linda; nberry(c�.hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins(o)-hendersoncountync.org; majones(a)-hendersoncountync.org; JonVH(a�msdbc.orq; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak; Frost, Larry Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Linda, This is the first time that I have heard this. I have copied Charlie Owen on this e-mail. I had a conversation many months ago about a couple of solid waste issues with Larry Frost (he used to work in DWQ before DWM & I copied him on this email) and spoke of our intentions and he said that this is a permit issue between you and MSD ( I am sure he will remember this even though it has been a while). have spoken with Jon Van Hoff (copied)with MSD's Industrial Waste Treatment Section on several occasions and it is my understanding that he spoke with the ORC for MSD and they agreed to review the waste profiles from customers ( would need 2 weeks to review) and decide if we could accept the profiled waste water, we would work with them through a permitting process that would take a few months during which we would operate the plant under close supervision, test the waste water prior to discharge, supply them with the analytical and once we got approval discharge to the MSD system. This type of operation is in place in Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC and not scrutinized as closely as proposed here. I understand your questions and concerns and am interested to know more about the compliance and any other significant issues associated with this plant... Any other operations at the facility are to be under roof and the intention is to treat the storm water in the WWTP with protection of the environment in mind. I have attached a waste profile sheet that I created to start evaluating potential customers and it is my understanding that this has been reviewed by Jon & Roger (both from MSD). We also proposed to screen trucks entering the facility with fairly sophisticated and expensive hand held monitoring devices to verify the waste on the truck is in fact the waste we agreed to accept. In reference to a future inspection I will be happy to be present but, I believe that should be coordinated with Charlie at a time he is available since he is the owner. Please feel free to contact me at any time via email or phone @ 828-734-1374 Thanks for the heads up, Denese Ballew From: "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggs(Qncdenr.gov> To: "deneseballewa-vahoo.com" <deneseballew(a-_)yahoo.com>; "nberrya-hendersoncountync.org" <nberryC6-hendersoncountync.org> Cc: "gwigqins(c)-hendersoncountync.org" <gwigqinsahend ersoncountync.org>;"maionesCa�hendersoncountync.org" <mai nesna.hendersoncountync.org>; "JonVHCa)-msdbc.org' <JonVHamsdbc.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:59 AM Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Hi Denese, The email below is the first I have heard of any of this. You need to ask Charlie for a copy of my last inspection report. That WWTP cannot receive any flows (other than a few toilets in the warehouse) until it is compliant. I held off for another year on working with this facility in order to get the associated sewerline project completed. Originally I said I would give Charlie until the end of 2013 before I re -inspected, it is now 2015 and I am concerned to hear of any ventures involving this non -compliant WWTP. Your email below to Marcus has me confused. My conversation with MSD did not indicate they had been involved in conversations for several month regarding this venture, who at DENR did you verify what with, the composting operation will send its stormwater to the WWTP, profiled wastewaters from various customers via drums/tanke.s (this raises many questions)? It was my understanding that the WWTP permit was to be rescinded and the WWTP closed out once the new sewerline was installed. If you or Charlie would please contact me regarding this venture, as well as setting up another inspection of the facility. Thank you, Linda Wiggs Linda.Wi. --ncdenr.gov Wiggs, Linda From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:59 AM To: 'deneseballew@yahoo.com'; nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Hi Denese, The email below is the first I have heard of any of this. You need to ask Charlie for a copy of my last inspection report. That WWTP cannot receive any flows (other than a few toilets in the warehouse) until it is compliant. I held off for another year on working with this facility in order to get the associated sewerline project completed. Originally I said I would give Charlie until the end of 2013 before I re -inspected, it is now 2015 and I am concerned to hear of any ventures involving this non -compliant WWTP. Your email below to Marcus has me confused. My conversation with MSD did not indicate they had been involved in conversations for several month regarding this venture, who at DENR did you verify what with, the composting operation will send its stormwater to the WWTP, profiled wastewaters from various customers via drums/tankers (this raises many questions)? It was my understanding that the WWTP permit was to be rescinded and the WWTP closed out once the new sewerline was installed. If you or Charlie would please contact me regarding this venture, as well as setting up another inspection of the facility. Thank you, Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: deneseballew@yahoo.com [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Importance: High This is great, thanks. - We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants will that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones;JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject:WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our 'response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: i,MSD Line Connection Marcus, Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. ,. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the composting operation will discharge its storm water to the WWTP to be'treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD, line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need_ us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors :at 1 time a little later) but will needyou & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. i I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus Jones <majones .hendersoncountync.org> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew(a�Yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry(a),hendersoncountync.orq>; Greg Wiggins<gwigginsCa7hendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection <_"" div=""> 0 3 Wiggs, Linda From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015.10:49 AM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org; gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org Cc: JonVH@msdbc.org Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Hello to all, I have no idea what Ms. Bellew is talking about, so whoever (Natalie?) got me in the loop here thank you. As you will see in you inbox I have sent Denese a separate email also. I briefly spoke with Jon at MSD and he has not been in conversation with her or Charlie for several months now. Furthermore, DENR has not verified anything to my knowledge. As I said, this is the first I have heard of anything going on out there. I did an inspection at the that facility at the beginning of 2013, there were many issues but I was lenient since I expected him to rescind that permit once the sewerline project was completed. The WWTP facility is considered non -compliant and is in need of significant repairs. In my inspection report I gave Charlie until the end of 2013 to close that system out or get it compliant. I did let that slide until 2015 because of the delays in the sewerline project. Which by the way I have not received the final engineer certification. Do any of you know when I will receive that? I will have to do another inspection out there. Depending on what they really want to do out there, I will probably need to do this inspection in concert with Jon and Greg since it seems they are toying with the idea of tying onto your infrastructure. Natalie, I did a cursory inspection of their flow meter in 2013. 1 would want to do a more thorough review of it at the next inspection to be sure it is accurate. Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: deneseballew@yahoo.com [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Importance: High This is great, thanks. We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants will that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese'Bal'lew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones;JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject:WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wond.erftil weekend. Natalie ' From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: :,MSD Line Connection Marcus, Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the composting operation will discharge its storm water to the WWTP to e.treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD�line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then.be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those,drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that -the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee i structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors at 1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus Jones <maiones(a hendersoncountync.orq> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew(a.yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry(cDhendersoncount n�c.org>; Greg Wiggins<gwiggins(cDhendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection <_"" div--""> Wiggs, Linda From: Denese Ballew <deneseballew@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 10:58 AM To: Wiggs, Linda; nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak; Frost, Larry Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Attachments: HULC Waste Profile.pdf Linda, This is the first time that I have heard this. I have copied Charlie Owen on this e-mail. I had a conversation many months ago about a couple of solid waste issues with Larry Frost (he used to work in DWQ before DWM & I copied him on this email) and spoke of our intentions and he said that this is a permit issue between you and MSD ( I am sure he will remember this even though it has been, a while). I have spoken with, Jon Van Hoff (copied)with MSD's Industrial Waste Treatment Section on several occasions and it is my understanding that he spoke with the ORC for MSD and they agreed to review the waste profiles from customers ( would need 2 weeks to review) and decide if we could accept the profiled waste water, we would work with them through a permitting process that would take a few months during which we would operate the plant under close supervision, test the waste water prior to discharge, supply them with the analytical and once we got approval discharge to the MSD system. This type of operation is in place in Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC and not scrutinized as closely as proposed here. I understand your questions and concerns and am interested to know more about the compliance and any other significant issues associated with this plant... Any other operations at the facility are to be under roof and the intention is to treat the storm water in the WWTP with protection of the environment in mind. I have attached a waste profile sheet that I created to start evaluating potential customers and it is my understanding that this has been reviewed by Jon & Roger (both from MSD). We also proposed to scree In trucks entering the facility with fairly sophisticated and expensive hand held monitoring devices to verify the waste on the truck is in fact the waste we agreed to accept. I In -reference to a future inspection I will be happy to be present but, I believe that should be coordinated with Charlie at a time he is available since he is the owner. j Please feel free to contact me at any time via email or phone @ 828-734-1374. Thanks for the heads up, Denese Ballew From: "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov> To: "deneseballew@yahoo.com" <deneseballew@yahoo.com>; "nberry@hendersoncountync.org" <nberry@hendersoncountync.org> Cc: "gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org" <gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org>; "majones@hendersoncountync.org" <majones@hendersoncountync.org>; "JonVH@msdbc.org" <JonVH@msdbc.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:59 AM Subject: RE: WWTP connection criteria Hi Denese, The email below is the first I have heard of any of this. You need to ask Charlie for a copy of my last inspection report. That WWTP cannot receive any flows (other than a few toilets in the warehouse) until it is compliant. I held off for another year on working with this facility in order to get the associated sewerline project completed. Originally I said I would give Charlie until the end of 2013 before I re -inspected, it is now 2015 and I am concerned to hear of any ventures involving this non -compliant WWTP. Your email below to Marcus has me confused. My conversation with MSD did not indicate they had been involved in conversations for several month regarding this venture, who at DENR did you verify what with, the composting operation will send its stormwater to the WWTP, profiled wastewaters from various customers via drums/tankers (this raises many questions)? It was my understanding that the WWTP permit was to be rescinded and the WWTP closed out once the new sewerline was installed. If you or Charlie would please contact me regarding this venture, as well as setting up another inspection of the facility. Thank you, Linda.Wiggs(a-)ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: deneseballew@yahoo.com [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Importance: High This is great, thanks. We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants will that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone i ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones; JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject:WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew fmailto:deneseballew(a)�yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: MSD Line Connection Marcus„ Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the composting operation willdischarge its storm water to the WWTP to be treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie .the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any; other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors 6t''1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828- 734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese i From: Marcus Jones<maiones(c)-hendersoncountync.org> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew(c�Yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberryCa.hendersoncountync.org>; Greg Wiggins<gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection < d iv=,,,,, 4 Waste Pc -file HULcEnterprises ,A Highest if Lqw� Gerbon Hl1LG Enterprises 4600 Hendersonville Road Fletcher, NC Recyclir solution 1. Generator Information A. Generator Name B. Generator Address C. Generator Contact. D. Generator EPA ID # E. Generator Phone # 2. Waste Name (Use full name. Please no acronyms) A. Name of Waste Stream B. Describe The Process Generating The Waste _ C. Volume D. Frequency III. Waste Stream Physical Characteristics A. Flash Point ° F D. Color/Appearance G. Physical State F. Billing Name G. Billing Address H. Billing Contact I. Billing Phone # J. HULC Enterprises Sale Contact E. Waste Container (Truck, Drum...) B. pH C. Density (#/gallon or S.G.) E. Solids (%) F. Odor H. Phases/Layers Single _ or Multiple _ I. BTU Value_ IV. Chemical Composition -Constituents - Do Not Use Generic Terms -(eg. Organics, salts, solids, oils) Attach MSDS (Products) (% or PPM) M or PPM) (% or PPM) (% or PPM) (%or PPM) M or PPM) (%or PPM) M or PPM) (% or PPM) (% or PPM) No Acronyms Please Use Full Chemical Name Total % (must =1009q V.Waste Content -Please Indicate If The Waste Contain Any Of The Following: (Attach Analytical Where Applicable) Sulphide ppm Yes _No_ Radioactive Yes _ No _ Pesticide/Herbicide Yes —No — Cyanide ppm Yes _ No _ PCB's > 50 ppm Yes _ No _ Explosive Material Yes —No _ Benzene ppm Yes _ No _ PCB TSCA Waste Yes _ No _ Dioxins Yes _ No _ OSHA Concerns Yes No VI. Regulatory Determination A. Is This Waste Being Considered For Waste Water Treatment? Yes _ No > 1%TOC and > 1%TSS? Yes_ No _ ( if so please complete pages 2 & 3) B. Is This Waste a US EPA Hazardous Waste (40 CFR Part 261) Yes _ No C. Is This a DOT Regulated Material? Yes _ No VII. Desired Treatment Technology Generator Waste Disposal Preference: _ Subtitle C/D Landfill _ Waste to Energy _ Kiln Fuels _ Recycling Waste Water Treatment _ Oil Recovery _ Recycling/Universal Waste Vill. Generators Certification Signature Printed or Typed Name and Title Date THE SAMPLE SUBMITTED IS REPRESENTATIVE AS DEFINED IN 40 CFR 261 APPENDIX I. 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THATTHE ABOVE AND ATTACHED DESCRIPTION IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO DETERMINE THAT NO DELIBERATE OR WILLFUL OMISSIONS OF COMPOSITION OR PROPERTIES EXIST AND THAT ALL KNOWN OR SUSPECTED HAZARDS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. I AUTHORIZE HULC ENTERPRISES TO OBTAIN A SAMPLE FROM ANY WASTE SHIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF RECERTIFICATION. IX. HULC Enterprises LLC Signature Printed or Typed Name and Title Date To be considered for biological treatmentthe following acceptance parameters must be met on inbound waste. Any waste deemed to exceed any of the parameters listed below will require physical chemical treatment. Metals Concentration Antimony 0.206 mg/I Arsenic 0.104 mg/I Cadmium 0.0962 mg/I Chromium 0.487 mg/I Cobalt 0.124 mg/I Copper 0.301 mg/I Lead 0.172 mg/I Mercury 0.000739 mg/I Nickel 1.45 mg/I Silver 0.0351 mg/I Tin 0.120 mg/I Titanium 0.0618 mg/I Vanadium 0.0662 mg/I, Zinc 0.641 mg/I CATEGORICAL ORGANICS Parameter Concentration Bis(2- ethylhexyl Phthalate 0.158 mg/I Carbazole 0.233 mg/I o-Cresol 0.561 mg/I p-Cresol 0.205 mg/I n-Decane 3.31 mg/I Fluoranthene 0.393 mg/I n-Octadecane 0.925 mg/I 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 0.106 mg/I OTHER LOCAL SEWER USE LIMITATIONS Parameter Concentration Total Phenol 5.0 mg/I Polar Material 200.0 mg/1 Non -Polar Material 100.0 mg/I Cyanide 0.4 mg/I I certify that this waste stream as described in the Generators -Waste Profile (GWP) DOES NOT these constituents above the limitations listed above, unless otherwise specified. Signature Date Total Toxic Organics ORGANIC PESTICIDES PCBs ORGANICS - VOLATILES & SEMI-VOLATILES ORGANICS - VOLATILES & SEMI-VOLATILES Cont'd 4,4- DDE Acenaphthene cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene 4,4- DDD Acetonitrile Diethylphthalate 4,4- DDT Acrolein 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Aldrin Acrylonitrile 2,4-Dinitrophenol Arochlor - 1016 Anthracene 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Arochlor - 1221 Benzene 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Arochlor - 1232 Benzindene Di-n-Octylphthalate Arochlor - 1242 Benzoic Acid 1,2-diphenyl hydrazine Arochlor - 1248 Benzo (a) Anthracene Ethylbenzene Arochlor- 1254 Benzo (b) Fluoranthene bis-2-(Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Arochlor -1260 Benzo (k) Fluoranthene Fluorene Alpha - BHC Benzo (g,h,i) Perylene Hexachlorobenzene Beta - BHC Benzo (a) Pyrene Hexachloroburadiene Chlordane Bromodichloromethane Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Delta - BHC Bromomethane Indeno (1,2,3 cd)Pyrene Dieldrin 4-Bromophenyl-Phenylether Isophorone Endosulfan I Alpha Butylbenzylphtha late Naphthalene Endosulfan II Beta Carbon Tetrachloride Nitrobenzene Endosulfan Sulfate Chlorobenzene 2-Nitrophenol Endrin p-Chloro-m-cresol 4-Nitrophenol Endrin Aldehyde Chlorodibromomethane 2-Nitrosodimethylamine Gamma - BHC Chloroethane N-Nitroso-Di-N-Propylamine Heptachlor bis-(2-chloroethoxy)methane Pentachlorophenol Heptachlor Epoxide bis-(2-chloroethoxy)Ether Phenanthrene 2,3,7,8 TCDD 2- Chloroethyl Vinyl Ether Chloroform Phenol Pentachlorodibenzo p-dioxins bis-(Chloroisopropyl) Ether Chloromethane Pyrene Toxaphene 2-Chloronaphthalene 1,1,2,2, Tetrachloethane 2-Chlorophenol Tetrachloroethylene 4-Chlorophenyl-Phenylether Chrysene Toluene Dibenzo (a,h) Anthracene Tribromomethane Di-n-Butylphthalate 1,2,4, Trichlorobenzene 1,2- Dichlorobenzene 1,1,1, Trichloroethane 1,3- Diclorobenzene 1,1,2, Trichloroethane 1;4- Dichlorobenzene Trichloroethylene 3,3-Dichlorbenzidine Vinyl Chloride 1,1-Dichloroethane 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Dichloromethane 2,4-Dichlorophenol 1,2-Dichloropropane i Does yourfacility manufacture, store, recycle or blend chemical compounds? If yes please answerthe following: 1) Does your process involve phase transfer catalyst such as alkyl ammonia compounds? _ Yes _ No 2) Does your facility manufacture, store, or blend fungicides, algacides or biocides? _ Yes _ No Generator Certification: I certify that the above toxic organics are NOT present in the waste described by the attached Generators Waste Profile unless otherwise specified. Signature Date Wiggs, Linda From: deneseballew@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins@hendersoncountync.org; majones@hendersoncountync.org; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria i I Importance: High This is great, thanks. i (will We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry i Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones;JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject: WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have. a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: MSD Line Connection Marcus,. Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the_ composting operation will discharge its storm wate�,to the WWTP to be treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). 1 If we start a"composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors at 1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. 1 am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus Jones <majones hendersoncountync.org> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew(a_yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry(-hendersoncountync.ora>; Greg Wiggins<gwiggins(a)-hendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject RE: MSD Line Connection <_div=""> , Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page hftp://i)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: deneseballew(aDyahoo.com fmailto:deneseballew(ayahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:41 PM To: nberry@hendersoncountync.org Cc: gwiggins(a-)hendersoncountync.org; m_ aiones(c)-hendersoncountync.org; JonVH(c)_msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: Re: WWTP connection criteria Importance: High This is great, thanks. We have in place prior to the proposed connection a state certified mag meter that is typical for waste water treatment plants will that suffice as a meter? Thanks, Denese Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone ------ Original message ------ From: Natalie Berry Date: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew; Cc: Greg Wiggins;Marcus Jones; JonVH@msdbc.org;Wiggs, Linda; Subject:WWTP connection criteria Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew fmailto:deneseballew(o-)_yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: MSD Line Connection Marcus, Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the composting operation will discharge its storm water to the WWTP to be treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors at 1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828- 734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus Jones<majones(d-)hendersoncountync.org> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballewna.yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry(a_)hendersoncountync.org>; Greg Wiggins<gwiggins(c�hendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection <=fill div=flll> Wiggs, Linda From: Natalie Berry <nberry@hendersoncountync.org> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:19 PM To: Denese Ballew Cc: Greg Wiggins; Marcus Jones; JonVH@msdbc.org; Wiggs, Linda Subject: WWTP connection criteria Attachments: Criteria for WWTP.pdf Importance: High Denisa, Attached our response to your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend. Natalie From: Denese Ballew [mailto:deneseballew@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:37 PM To: Marcus Jones Cc: Natalie Berry; Greg Wiggins; Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: MSD Line,Connection Marcus, Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. I have been talking with MSD about our operation for several months now & it did need special consideration but we are past that point now. We are not connecting a composting operation (the composting operation will discharge its storm water to the WWTP to be treated), as I mentioned earlier we are needing to tie the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) line into the MSD line. This makes the WWTP operation a Pre-treatment plant that discharges to MSD so we do not need a DENR permit for this operation ( I have verified this with DENR). If we start a composting operation it will be after this project is online & will then be permitted thru DENR. If the County has any permit requirements for this operation please advise so we can plan for those. This pre-treatment facility will accept profiled waste waters from various customers via drums and tanker trucks. Those drums/trucks will be screened upon entering the facility using handheld monitoring instruments to assure us that the waste water in the drums/truck is in fact the same that we agreed to take thru the waste profiling system.Please see the attached waste profile sheet (MSD has already reviewed this). I am familiar with MSD's fee structure but if you have one I will need to have a copy of that as well because this will affect our fee structure. Please also advise of any other requirements and/or information that the County will need us to provide to move forward. There will ultimately be a few operations taking place at this facility over time which is why we are phasing those operations in 1 at a time. I would be happy to discuss these operations further with you and any colleagues you find appropriate ( originally planned to do this with all of the solid waste directors at 1 time a little later) but will need you & those colleagues to sign a non -disclosure agreement. I am glad that we could clear up that little misunderstanding and please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any further questions. Thanks Again, Denese From: Marcus Jones <maiones .hendersoncountync.org> To: Denese Ballew <deneseballew(c�yahoo.com> Cc: Natalie Berry <nberry(o�,hendersoncountync.orq>; Greg Wiggins<gwigginsahendersoncountync.org> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:55 PM Subject: RE: MSD Line Connection Denese, We still have not received any details of your request but assume it is to connect a composting operation to public sewer. We have already -developed a list of considerations and have contacted MSD and DENR for their review and feedback. This type of connection is not typical and does not fit ours or MSD's fee structure or DENR's permit rules. Special consideration will likely be needed in order to provide service. Unfortunately, this will take some time. Please provide details of your request for sewer service. The only correspondence we have received from you is the email below: Good Afternoon, On Monday 1 sent an e-mail to Natalie ( but I cant find evidence that it was sent) so in an effort to reach the correct person l decided to send this email to each of you. Some business partners and 1 are bringing the WWTP at Fletcher Warehousing back online as a pre- treatment facility that will discharge to MSD's line. When I called MSD about tapping into the line they said to talk to Natalie first then we could proceed with them (that is the purpose of this email). My question to you all is what do you need from us? If necessary we can meet you at the site & show you where we want to tap into the line. Please advise on how to proceed. Thanks, Denese All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, From: Denese Ballew[mailto:deneseballew()-yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 1:31 PM To: Natalie Berry; Marcus Jones; Greg Wiggins - Cc: Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: MSD Line Connection Good Afternoon, I wanted to touch base about this again because it is imperative for us to be able to move forward on this operation. I understand about out of Town work and inclement weather but for us the reality is each week we have to put off is another week added to the time -frame it takes us to get into business and generate income. If a conference call with the project partners will help great lets do it. Ultimately we need to know what you need from us so that we can tie into the line and begin accepting waste water. Stay safe & warm. Thanks, Denese Ballew Spam Not spam Forget previous vote Spam Not spam Forget previous vote TO: Denisa Ballew FROM: Natalie J. Berry, PE, Assistant County Engineer DATE: February 27, 2015 SUBJECT: WWTP at Fletcher Warehouse as pre-treatment facility Ms. Ballew, Thank you for your request for sewer service from the Cane Creek Water and Sewer District. We are excited about having your business in Henderson County. The conditions around your service request are not typical and will require some additional information to process. Unfortunately, it does not fit within our published ' design standards or fee structure. We need to make sure we are providing service at a minimal cost to youl but also recovers expenses associated with your service. Also of course, we must make sure the resulting service is complaint with our collection permit with DENR. It is our understanding that MSD of Buncombe is waiting for a response to pre-treatment questions regarding your proposed wastewater. In addition, to a satisfactory response to MSD we will need to review an Engineered plan for your connection that addresses at least the following: • Detail plan of the actual connection from the WWTP to our system to include a meter (if no water meter) and any necessary additions for pre-treatment and testing. • A detailed schedule and description of any future plans for the business that impact the sewer service. • What is the estimated flow? What is the impact of the peak flow on our downstream lift station? • What is the equivalent water meter for the estimated flow (MSD and our fees are calculated based ion water meter size). Thanks again for your interest and please do not hesitate to contact us should you or your Engineer have any questions. Cane Creek Water and Sewer District 100 N. King Street, Suite 210 Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 694-6521 ' M ffLt¢ ANCHOR Lr-O: So�l�o 73'0 v.r. 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J IIqq eY ®vwvvv_Go aY.:., 71 i .T6=6atoo¢ '\ t m twpwWT Ptwe NOT - .;�y�. 6LUD6E 12 SLUOGG u.+v¢ - SCR.IPER TRUSS - SUMP NOT BY ®INFIlCO) -� SEGTIONgt_ ELEVATION SM PLAN FOR TRUC oRl6Ary'AT,yA/ :. fi5'•' .. 8A 6IN 'PIA. .' wAIxwAY s SCUM BAFF2E -41 y �f 6ASE PLATE RAN 2O' EFFLUENT .. t -GRWT ZGQ.OUT-SWEPTIN WtTw •AGCHAytSM • IS, CENTB•IN4'L55 P L A lJ CoW MN � �• �� -(SEE NOTE 2) • TYPICAL.FOR SOUTH UNIT ,.t;ti 6BE EN G OF UO INEE R� PLANS FOR ORIEN TATlON ,•;b. I , ! I was NORTH UNIT 5 GE PIP6 ��+wPote+t„a++,• ��� ,.,f.t Al2 . INV. SLEV- S6.271 NOTCfIa :• 2e INFLUENT I �' Ill •u s.•..r ....wa.w•:r:::+"d. 1. Sae DWr.. 0•INA3=- Fog CONCR6T0 Mm.. �-4-�' � '. W8511Ag�t011S8 H8L'tr1¢C6Fp�fBi{OD 0T17uCTURA4 DESIGN OF ALL CONCQQ fF,- NOT BY © WFILCO. ` a• u Infllco OlNeton.'.RkSmsedwInit Y Z.O.4P-I tTATIOM OF WALKWAYS INFLUONY GPFWGNT ANC+ ILO' �'��'"""PV �+'v..vr'v.°�' M AsllgM"LA9�71iT ,,, i1 SLUC>OB LWC9 TO Di DETCAMINED BY CUSTOMER. 3. DRNES TO BS PAINTED PER MFR.S 'STANLARD 1 PABRICATSO STiTL To BH JWlA/TED PArR OW¢, A-1AW85-042 i ,i_tl-1D•v ¢W,. N • ' .-a-, a.�:e _e_�_ - .xl r, _ . .. a .. ....:r .. • _...,.,, - ... .. o I ..>. t .. ,... ..I f,y -. 7... , .., , t „ w.+.. a?..� : �" y"• • sc"ifDL 1 L..� (I)a°-!O ><1.'�PLfi•NNCS °A (1) FLAT WASHER DETAIL"Z" -TYPICAL (4) PLA�eS BRACE ^-PT, r' (4) REq'D BASIN HALL P DRIVE TOP C� DRIW CAC E-� MAX L.L. -1t T I.Wc L.L. CENTER NIEL: ^APT RE F I . — _L..._—._ I I 3" l= -- BRACE--^•.PT,'�-....... _ � 3RACE^�Pi � __ ....-- -_. _ BRACE -PT.-_ _ .__. — T12U55—PTa __.—, TRUSS PT: N.B.I LW sEcnoN�-��° INLET WEIR_ SUPPORTS ••��3 —' R I _III _ _: __i.l.l__ _� __' __ d • 20 r P BRASS R.H.M.S �A �3 � w�HV75 f FIAT WA9HER5 .:,; T, (T4F'�3.4'ou�.FLA(— BIADE�PT �'.---- � 4�:•:x (4) REh,_D. 4�iM.�YG�W- y'r:, C L F_ VAT 10 N �—�--• u to v.(. II ' 4 i = J 0. O I S 0 L Lai INNfA I Lill 'ln w._�:<m! as �,��.e�ea< "• - c„ - paratian O A VlrElnla oo,vE ,uKav . Permit NC0000094 A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning November 1, 2001 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: E REMENI'S GHARAC7I:RJTIS' rNIL 1� t N�cnthly pa�ly MeaApr, met 5ar�pie Type sample lacOtianl Avers e _.9_ _. u Mx,m.,.m Ere uenc q Y �.: b' Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day (20°C) 26.0 mg/I 39.0 mgll Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45.0 rng/l Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28 /.jg/I 2/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream pH3 Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. I ...v NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild; P. E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary March 22, 2013 Charles Dexter Owen III, President Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 APR 1 1 2013 DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Reggional Office Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). The following changes have been incorporated into this permit renewal: 0 The receiving stream classification was changed from.WS-IV to B in 2002 and the Supplement to Cover page was updated to reflect this change.. A footnote for Total Residual Chlorine monitoring was added to Section A.(L) as follows: TRC limit and monitoring requirement only apply if chlorine is used for disinfection. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC - certified laboratory [including field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes. The Division recognizes that Phis facility was designed to treat 4 MGD of industrial textile wastewater and it is recommended that the small volume of 100% domestic wastewater from < 25 employees would be better treated if discharged to the local POTW. It is our understanding that the permittee is pursuing a connection to the City sewer line and will request rescission of the NPDES Permit once this is completed. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 9IM07-6492 Internet www.ncwaterauality.org NorthCarolina Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmafive Action Employer 4 Page 2 0£ 2 If any parts, measueement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require, modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the. legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the 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 Julie Grzyb by email Oulie.grzyb@ncdenr.gov) or phone at (919) 807-6389. Sincerely, 6�* Vt '4 Charles Wakild P.E. Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0000094 cc: NPDES Unit Central Files Ashville Regional -Office /-LiadaWiggs, Surface Water Protection Section," e-copy: W. Perry Fisher, II, Fisher Stark P.A. Attorneys, 35 N. Market St., Asheville, NC 28801 Henry Dyar, Project Manager, Goldie & Associates, 210 N. Second St., Seneca, SC 29678 Permit. NC000009 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 i i 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, 1 Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on 4600 Hendersonville Highway (Route 25) Fletcher Henderson County to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad Riv 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 May 1, 2013. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 201; Signed this day March 22, 2013. X/vo for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0000094 i SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoke& 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. Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing (4.0 MGD) extended aeration wastewater treatment facility at a monthly average flow not exceeding 0.01 MGD which includes the following components: Influent lift station with manual trash screen ➢'';'Dual 3.75 MGD aeration basins with mechanical aerators ➢; ',Dual final clarifiers with sludge return (no sludge is returned) ➢';Effluent disinfection equipment ➢ ', Flow meter This facility is located at the former Cranston Print Works plant in Fletcher on Route 25 in Henderson County, and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French Broad River. classified B waters in the French Broad River Basin. Page 2 of 4 A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit NC0000094 I i During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT' F LIMIT S. :MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: _� _ . CHARACTERISIA TICS? r__ Monthly Daily ,Measurement sample Type ', _u Sam IesLocationh Average_ , :Maximums -- Frequency ,_,____v4" ! ...... Flow^ 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 20°C 26.0 mg/L 39.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 mL 4001100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine3 28 pg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream pH4 Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 3. TRC limit and monitoring requirement only apply if chlorine is used for disinfection. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -certified] Effluent values below 50 jig/ L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes. 4. 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. Page 4 of 4 Permit NC0000094 0 IM1. �� �reaSi'.•�: "`}1i11 ,i i 1 }t �`�•{' � j t G"_ �j �r!'.> �d "r ° al.`s' 1 �'r«i� �'- _� � S bf �J I s e�`�"tFs".t't"fr i qi " ' �` 1 + 4 ,. d ;Y� Flat'! r• g t`r e + 'i a ,Ca 7 5 a I`�}' ''`4.��. 6 3^y,' 4 5' 1 �Y�t '��_��� � �F'�i� �1�I�F �-%•i '!'�;*.''�Xi4Nus . J�t I--�'+�*'ti i �5'; >w � , e5.1. P' fl 7_ �...; r.Y"(i: Y'a� >.t f}? 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These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251 j et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. I Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The.period from midnight of one day until -midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period.' Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time int between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Comp samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a, 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series,of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour , eriod of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or , (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point,1 Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWQ or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the. same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) , The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter: Severe property damage i Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a� bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the-CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Dpty to Comply .The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41 ]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the; CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section; 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to 'a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CF 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part H.C.5) and 'Power Failures" (Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or . facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 ,of 18 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS .15013-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic 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 unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible I. corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in cha of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making' functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or oper�tir facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operat; of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital invest recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for pen application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated toT.� manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer, or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above'or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operatic of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well eld; superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position.having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.221 d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person orpersons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering; and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year, and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with- the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] of a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.i1(c)]: 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior nc if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated qu and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in P ail II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforces action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (3).-'The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. ,(1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1)' An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4):The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.13.2. of this permit. C. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the; burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. .11 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be;utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) 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. Section D. Monitorinst and Records 1. Representative Sampling Sample's` collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing'Authority [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly; Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new faciliy, 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: a; Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate ;field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reportedidown to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine o not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. j Version 1110912011 • NPDES Permit Standard Conditions ' Page 10 of 18 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pemuttee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.411: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. 'The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individuals) who performed the analyses; e. The' analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. 'Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E . Reporting Requirements 1. 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. 2. Planned' Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the'permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The' alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122:29(b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or c. The; alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor, modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page Ili of 18 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in -the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. j b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. j Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions ` Page 12 of 18 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an, annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plants treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-3941, no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal. system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The. Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; i (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 -of 18 I All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which, cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow Irate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part H or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permttee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and .0906(b)(4)] 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Pernttee shall issue to all Significant. Industrial Users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment_ and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5; 403.8(f)(1)(iii) NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. . Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit QUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215. 1 (a)(8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (S1Us) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(t)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies; enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active -pretreatment programs, the Permittee shallsubmit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements; b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division; c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the Division; e. Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public'Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A NCAC' 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]. 13. Pretreatment Program Resources The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SlUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 1110912011 INK UIL1111101111111k North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory Governor Mr. W. Perry Fisher II Fisher — Stark - Cash 35 N Market St Asheville, NC 28801 J Dear Mr. Fisher: October 26, 2015 Donald R. van der Vaart REC�EfVED Division of Water Resources NOV - 2 2015 Water Quality Regional Ooerations Asheville Radon ai Office Subject: apn`tIRpaxtVNP-*$icrexa t t--.� D"Per� ESmit NC0000094;:7ED « Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County The Division has reviewed your request to suspend submission of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). We'apologize for the length of time in handling your request, but the unique circumstances at the facility required extensive discussion. We appreciate your patience. This letter also serves to notify you of the options for the facility and its existing permit. After considering the recommendations of the staff in the Asheville Regional Office, I have agreed 20 Be advised that if any wastewater discharge occurs, the discharge must be monitored as per the terms of the NPDES permit and other applicable rules or statutes. Please keep the Asheville Regional Office apprised of any pertinent developments that arise regarding this facility, especially if the discharge is re -activated. While requirements for operator visitation, monitoring and reporting are being waived, you are still required to pay the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee that is associated with this and all NPDES permits. Currently: ➢ The facility's outfall line has been sealed; the permitted wastewater discharge has ceased. ➢ Domestic waste from the facility bathrooms is disposed of via sanitary sewer. A decision must be made promptly regarding renewal of NC0000094: ➢ NC0000094 will expire on 11/30/2015. ➢ To date, the Division has received no request to renew the permit. If no renewal request is received by 11/30/2015, the permit will automatically become Inactive on 12/1/2015 [per 40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. Any wastewater discharge after 11/30/2015 would be illegal, if permit renewal were not requested. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6489 / Internet: www.ncwater.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 501/6 Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NC0000094 DMR Submittal Waiver October 2015 If permit renewal is requested, the Division may renew it to give the permittee the option of discharge in the future. We have done this several times for industrial, private, and municipal permittees. Alternatively, if NC0000094 becomes Inactive, the facility could request a new NPDES permit at a later date. A new NPDES permit application must include an Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) [guidance attached]. Due to existing conditions at the site, the EAA must include characterization of any solids remaining in the lagoons, as well as analyses of the lagoon water. If you have any questions about the permit renewal process, contact Charles H. Weaver at 919 807-6391 or via e-mail [charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov]. If you have any other questions regarding the existing permit requirements, or other technical matters regarding the permit, contact Julie Grzyb at 919 807-6389 or via e-mail [Julie. grzyb@ncdenr. gov]. Sincerely, Jay Zimme r�r'l4tor ivision of Water Resources -Zs cc: Central Files Aslie�v lle_Regaona ®'ff ce ksis NPDES Files Charles D. Owen / Fletcher Warehousing Company [e-copy] 2 FISHER STARK X A S H ATTORNEYS April 22, 2015 REC�lVED Division of Water Aesourcey MAY - 4 2016 Water Ouality Regional Operations Asheville Regionai office Linda Wigs Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, Water Quality, Regional Operations 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Re: Discharge Permit No. 0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Dear Ms. Wigs: This firm represents the above referenced license Permitee. As such we have been directed to communicate with you concerning a suspension of the permit. It is my understanding that your office recently confirmed that the former waste water. treatment facility operating pursuant to the above permit is no longer receiving or discharging waste water. The discharge pipe has been sealed and the facility is no longer receiving any waste water discharge from any point -source location. For that reason, the permit is no longer actively needed and we would respectively request that the permit be suspended until further discharge activities occur, if ever in the future. Pursuant to that suspension it is my understanding that the Permitee will no longer be remitting any monthly or annual permit fees and the facility will no longer be subject to ongoing monitoring. If my understanding is in error, please let me know as soon as possible. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you in this or any other matter please do not hesitate to call upon me. Very truly urs, v W. Perry is _. WPF/rec 35 North Market Street . Asheville, NC 28801 • 828.505.4300 • www.fisherstark.com United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C.20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98ir I Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 U 2 h I 3 I NC0000094 I11 12 15/04/09 17 18 LCJ 19 L Gj 201 211111 I I I I I I II 11 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I.I 1 I II I I I I ji f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA-------------Reserved----------- , 67 70 I 71 I lI 72 ti 73 I � I I�74 751 I I I I I II I80 LJ LJ I 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) i 10:OOAM 15/04/09 13/05/01 etehe ing � a 4600 Hendersonville Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Fletcher NC 28732 01:00PM 15/04/09 15/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Charles D Owen, PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 2873201BOH828-651-9815/8286519817 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) I (See attachment summary) . Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ#828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# N NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NC0000094 I11 121 15/04/09 117 18 i r. � �J Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) �Y 1 R, 57 � 0--"- - Og V,/ CJA-J� -re—ld�k� k 56-0, Page# 2 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 04/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE I (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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ I ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling i ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ I Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# ; 3 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 04/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet;well free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ -❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE 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? ❑ El El ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0000094 Inspection Date: 04/09/2015 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier 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 % of the sidewall depth) Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # 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: 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 less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Page# 5 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 04/09/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 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: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 6 Wiggs, Linda From: Denese Ballew <deneseballew@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:26 AM To: Wiggs, Linda Cc: Charlie Owen; Rob Rusnak Subject: Re: info Attachments: HULC Operations,Overview.docx Linda, Thanks for following up with me. I just completed a draft Operations Overview before checking my e-mail (please see attached). I hope this allows you adequate time to look it over and please do not hesitate to call (828-734-1374) or email with any questions. Thanks, Denese From: ' Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggs(aD_ncdenr.Qov> To: "deneseballew(aD-yahoo.com" <deneseballewOa yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 11:00 AM Subject: info HI Denese, You said you would send me info prior to our inspection next Tuesday, me that info? Linda Wiggs Linda.Wiggs(a)_ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://portal.ncdenr.org/webA6m when do you think you will get Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. HULC Enterprises incorporates the Highest Use Low Carbon alternate waste recycling methods to offer cost competitive waste management solutions to the public and industry located in Western North Carolina (WNC), East Tennessee, Northeast Georgia, and Upstate South Carolina. The creation of this Bio-products Park will assist local industry to reach their zero waste to landfill goals. The following pages will discuss the various technologies and methodologies to be used. Waste Water Treatment Plant The Bio-products Park is located in Fletcher, NC and has an underutilized waste water treatment plant (WWTP)-that will be used a --Pre-treatment facility that will discharge to a Municipal WWTP. The plant onsite is an extended aeration, biological treatment facility with t� 7.5� -Ilion gallon/day (MGD) capacity. There are 2, 3.75 million gallon extended aeration basins and 2, 3 , 0b gallon clarifiers, as well as a d chlorine contact chamber and a solids handling facility. The HULC Enterprises Partners are currently having Evoqua Water Technologies conduct a study on potential clarifier retrofits to improve operations capabilities. The alternatives have not been presented to the partners yet. The system will continue to be a Biological Treatment Facility but the clarifiers may be retrofitted to perform all of the steps of the waste treatment process thus eliminating the need for the large aerobic digestion basins. One treatment process that is being considered is pictured to the right. Some other alternatives to be proposed include Small Batch Reactors (SBR), package plant... Each of these will be evaluated considering performance and capital investment in order to make an appropriate decision. This operation will be complemented by a state of the art indoor solidification facility. This facility will contain a solidification pit that is lined with 30 millimeter plastic, the pit will be made of 12" 5000 psi concrete using 5/8" rebar and will contain a %" steel tank for mixing and solidifying waste water. Please see photo of a similar facility to the right. Anaerobic Digestion Facility This facility accept food W wastes 41 rj eJ04 from local farmers, WWTP sludge, Drinling Water Plant solids, glycerin from Biodiesel manufacturing, wastes with a BOD > 20- 25,000mg/I, wart waste from local brewers, left over plants from farmers after harvest and a wide variety of organic wastes for a tipping fee of $35.00/ton. The new facility will look similar to the picture above. The biogas produced from this operation will be recovered to offset the facilities energy use and may produce Renewable Compressed Natural Gas (RNG) for use as vehicle fuel. y 1. Composting The compost facility will accept manure, food wastes and yard wastes for a fee of $35.00/ton. This will be an Aerated Static Pile operation (as pictured above) that utilizes'a blower to aerate the compost pile. This expedites the curing process allowing curing to take place in just 30-60 days. The leachate and storm water from this operation will be treated in a lined, engineered wetland prior to dis fs This water along with all other water/wastewater will be tested periodically using sophisticated multi -parameter direct reading instruments and by a certified laboratory as necessary. The'feedstocks coming into the facility will be close!y scrutinized through a waste profiling process prior to the facility agreeing to accept them. This will allow the facility to ensure the safety of personnel and protection of the environment. This is a model of proposed operations to take place and each of these operations will be permitted through the appropriate Agencies prior to commencing operations. The order of operations to be phased ,in and the individual operations may change. VV ULG1 r Ul1UL1Uil %-Ul1L1 Ul OYSLC111 "PUP itLUl JLFVMg'UUL1U11 DUllll WPCSOCC Permittee Owner/Off eer Name: Mailing Address: " hd,�- M NCAC 15A 8G .0201 City- � �` State:/�� Zipjb Email address: 01*1441' O Signature: ® d' Phone #: 19165 7h 6,Va/6G(g6)',49 , Z Date: .............................. .. ....................................................................................................................... F Facility Name: e-fr—Ae-/` Permit #: O✓C DDC�O d 9% 4 J SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TY TSXXRECEIVED Facility Type/Grade: Biological WWTP .r Surface Irrigation OCT 1 8 2013 Physical/Chemical Land Application Collection System ............................................................................................. QWQ/Surface Water PrQte�gti ,�gction Asheville Regional Office Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name:%1 Certificate Type / rade / umber: tOW 2- Work Phone #: (X'5 3�3'7 Ll 6Signature: Date:� & 3 "I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC.08G .0204 and failing to.do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Operators. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: �-1 a �t''✓ f Or Certificate Type / Grade / Number: !A' 3r -53© a Work Phone #: (!Q` yl 172— V 9 5/ Signature: V Aua--CS_ Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15ANCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary- Actions by the Water Pollution, Control System Operators Cer6fication Cori issior_: ' ..................................................................................................................................................... Mail, fax or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: 919.807.6492 original to: E'nail.;certadm�iit7a ncdeiirtico`v' Mail orfax a copy to the Asheville appropriate Regional Office: 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa 28778 Fax: 828.299.7043 Phone: 828.296.4500 Washington 943 Washington Sq Mall Washington.27889 . Fax: 252.946.9215 Phone: 252.946.6481 Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleigh 27609 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 28115 Fax: 919571.4718 Fax:910.486.0707 Fax:704.663.6040 Phone:919.791.4200 Phone:910.433.3300 Phone:704.663.1699 Wilmington Winston-Salem 127 Cardinal Dr 585 Waughtown St Wilmington 28405-2845 Winston-Salem 27107 Fax:910.350.2018. Fax:336.771.4631 Phone: 910.79 6.7215 Phone:336.771.5000 Revised 02-2013 Facility Name: ���cf7 t?/' ���✓�/�i 91.E sr�7 �or�?? )Permit #: A/C ©CDOO 9� .............:...................................................................................................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name:. Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: Signature: Aa_'►� Date: —%2 "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ........................................................................ BackUp Op-erator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) t f i Print Full Name: 2 Certificate Type / Grade /Number: 3 Work Phone #: � .�." .+fit -;f.}. +✓t°.'r? � Signaturre. x' '' N Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( 1 Signature: Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ................................................................................................................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Signature: Work Phone #: ( Z Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ............................................................................................................................................................................ Revised 02-2013 Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2012 MAR 2 6 202 C i,l-i ?tP,L F= LES RECEIVED APR 1 5 2013 Preface DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Charles D Owen III, President Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served — The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable..of treating the very low volume. II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2012, except for a fecal violation in September, 2012. The operator adjusted the chlorine dosage, to prevent further violations. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of: Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. /✓ CLA- "-/ 9-/3 Henry Dyar, G Idie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2012 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report i established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. F'EB 2 6 2013 DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Charles D Owen IIl, President Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System; and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served — The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable .of treating the very low volume. I II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2012, except for a fecal violation in September, 2012. The operator adjusted the chlorine dosage, to prevent further violations. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. III. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of. Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. l`►' Henry Dyar, G ldie & Associates This report prepared by: Date i Henry Dyar. Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 Frazier, Wanda From: Cranford, Chuck Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:21 AM To: Wiggs, Linda; Frazier, Wanda Subject: FW: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request FYI... Thanks, Chuck Chuck Cranford Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 chuck.cranford@ncdenr.gov Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. From: Leggett, Michael Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:40 AM To: Cranford, Chuck; Robertson, Seth Subject: RE: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Chuck, You can issue the permit in the ARO, just include the conditional language in the permit as a special condition. Feel free to send Seth or I a draft copy of the permit with the language or have the reviewer call me with questions. I've helped Linda with some conditional language related to past permits, and will be happy to assist again. Michael W. Leggett, P.E. PERCS Unit 919-807-6312 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. From: Cranford, Chuck Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:38 AM To: Robertson, Seth; Leggett, Michael Subject: RE: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Seth - Thanks for the help. Michael — Will you be issuing the permit? Thanks, Chuck Chuck Cranford Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 chuck.cranford@ncdenr.gov Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. From: Robertson, Seth Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 4:18 PM To: Vann Waters Cc: Leggett, Michael; Cranford, Chuck; harry. buckner(�bmcgillengineers.com Subject: RE: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Vann, I have reviewed the information we received on June 28th and I support approval of the alternative design assuming the information submitted matches what is included with the fast -track permit application and the construction methods and minimum setback is included as part of the issued permit. Let me know if I can provide any additional assistance. Thanks, Seth From: Vann Waters [mailto:Vann.WatersCabMcgillengineers.Com] Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 8:49 AM To: Robertson, Seth Cc: Leggett, Michael; Cranford, Chuck Subject: RE: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Seth — In our phone conversation, you offered to read the draft of the letter we were writing for the variance but unfortunately, the project engineer was leaving on vacation this week, so in the interest of expediting things, he signed the revised plans and letter and it was mailed to you Friday. If you have any changes you need, just contact me and we will take care of it when he returns next week. Thanks for your help. Vann Waters Senior Engineering Technician McGill Associates, P.A. 55 Broad Street I Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.252.0575 ( Fax: 828.252.2518 Email: vann.waters@mcgillengineers.com I Website: www.mcgillassociates.com From: Robertson, Seth[ma iIto: seth.robertson@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:57 AM To: Vann Waters Cc: Leggett, Michael; Cranford, Chuck Subject: FW: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Vann, In order for us to approve, we need documentation demonstrating that the proposed alternative design will provide protection of the waters of the state (including groundwater) that is equal or better than the 02T rule requirements (this is in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)). Please provide a letter signed and sealed by the design engineers that clearly details how you will meet this requirement and includes an explanation of the maximum feasible separation that can be achieved, details of any pertinent existing site conditions such as failing septic tanks or topography, and specifications for proposed special construction. In order to assist, I have attached an email that includes design details that we previously approved in a similar circumstance including manhole lining and testing requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Seth sit is our understanding, based upon information provided by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, that work of this nature requires an engineer's seal. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Board directly. Seth Robertson, P.E. Design Management Unit Supervisor Division of Water Quality Infrastructure Finance Section 919-707-9175 http://ifs.nc.gov E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Leggett, Michael Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:45 PM To: Robertson, Seth Subject: FW: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request No Variance request we discussed yesterday. Michael W. Leggett, P.E. PERCS Unit 919-807-6312 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. From: Vann Waters [mailto:Vann.Waters@Mcgillengineers.Com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:21 AM To: Leggett, Michael Cc: Cranford, Chuck; Harry Buckner Subject: Henderson County - Fletcher Warehouse Sewer variance request Michael — here is a pdf of the plan sheet with the well conflict. I have added 25, 50 and 100 foot radius circles for clarity, changed all the manholes within the 100' radius to water tight lids, changed all the sewer line within the 100' to DIP and for an extra measure, added a note stating all that for the contractor. As you can see, the well itself is only a little over 40 feet from the stream bank, requiring two stream crossings to go around it to the west side. On the east side, we would be on two additional property owners and the terrain raises significantly, making depth an issue. If during the review there are any questions, please contact me at any time. Vann Waters Senior Engineering Technician McGill Associates, P.A. 55 Broad Street I Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.252.0575 1 Fax: 828.252.2518 Email: vann.waters@mcgillengineers.com I Website: www.mcgillassociates.com GOLDIE &ASSOCIATES Engineering • Environmental • Utility Operations • Laboratory . October 14, 2013 Mr.-G. Landon Davidson, P.G. , ,Regonal",,Supervisor Water; Qualify Section .2090 U:SHighway 70 :Swann anoa; NC 287.78 Re:: NOV-2013-LV-0593 Perrmt No. NC0000094 Fletcher' Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Davidson: Regarding NOV-2013-LV-0593, for exceeding the monthly average flow for the month of June 2013, usually the wastewater treatment plant does not discharge due to the low flow coming from the warehouse. During the month of June, the heavy rainfall that accumulated on the surface area of the two large aeration basins, clarifier and contact chamber caused the high discharge flows. . The noncompliance box was not checked because we thought that the plant was in compliance. We took the total flow for the month and divided it by the number of days in the month for the daily average. I have been informed that the State only uses the data from the days that the plant actually discharges to get the daily average. We will continue to monitor the Wastewater Treatment Plant and will investigate ways to prevent the rain water from discharging from the plant. Sincerely, Henry Dyar Operations Manager Goldie & Associates CC: Janet Cantwell, NCDENR Charles D Owen, III, Fletcher Warehousing 210 W. North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678` wNyw.goldieassociates.com Phone: (864)1882-8194 Fax: (864) 882-0851 i ,Asheville, North Carolina - Average Rainfall u,rrent, l 6a1 s 9&-4ua-t- ® O 4-4 Data 10121 / 1.3 10:41 AM 'r To investors who want to retire comfortably. 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AVRAGE ANNUAL PRE6,01TATION Asitevikic:, IVcr;ri Carolina http: / i average-rainfall.weatherdb.com%1%i1.171Aslieville-North-Carolina 20 i1i RAII+�ALL. 12iP:ii .3 '2)c in 3.90 io r; 3il lit t) •il.i iEl Join sign in EMBED Save RAINFALL ii:s,OORDS I .f}t?t ingPrnta Page 1 of 2 Cantwell, Janet From: Charlie Owen <charlieowen@fletcherwarehousing.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:13 AM To: Cantwell, Janet Subject: Re: E mail Attachments: 2013Rain.pdf Janet Letter coming Thanks see graph attached lots of rain Charlie Owen Fletcher Warehousing Company 4600 Hendersonville Road Post Office Box 188 Fletcher, NC 28732 Office Phone (828) 651-9815 Cell Phone (828) 273-1726 176x`(828),651-9816 GONFJDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. It contains information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from use,and disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying, or dissemination of this transmission, or taking of any action in reliance on its contents, or other use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please reply to the sender listed above immediately and permanently delete this message from your inbox. Thank you for your cooperation. On Oct 23, 2013, at 11:10 AM, Cantwell, Janet wrote: Hi Charlie ---Yes, it's correct. Thanks ---Janet Janet Cantwell - Janet.Cantwell@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources / Asheville Regional Office / Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Charlie Owen [ma i Ito: cha rl ieowen (ffletcherwa fletcherwarehousing.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:06 AM To: Cantwell, Janet Subject: E mail Janet, Is this correct e mail address? Thanks Charlie Owen Fletcher Warehousing Company 4600 Hendersonville Road Post Office Box 188 Fletcher, NC 28732 Office Phone (828) 651-9815 Cell Phone (828) 273-1726 Fax (828) 651-9816 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. It contains information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from use and disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying, or dissemination of this transmission, or taking of any action in reliance on its contents, or other use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please reply to the sender listed above immediately and permanently delete this message from your inbox. Thank you for. your cooperation. Al 'r 2 Mr. G. La ndon 'Davidson, P.G. Regional ' Supervisor Water C[Uality. Section 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoj, NC 28778 ftftw ft(I-glay"a MVW . -- bear Mr. Davidson: Regarding NOV-2013-LV-0.593, for exceeding the monthly average flow for the month of June 2028, usually the wastewater treatment plant does not dischargelclue to the low flow corning1rom the warehouse. During summer months,,heavy rainfal[thatt,accumulated on the surface area of the two large aeration ba sins,,cla rifler and contact chamber caused th6 high discharge flovis. Please see attached chart. The noncompliance box was not checked because we thought that, thiiplantwasin compliance,. We. took the total flow for the month and divided it by the number of days in the month for the. daily average which - has beenourstandard operating plan since 2000 per attached letter from the State. , We will continue to Monitor the Wastewater Treatment Plant and will,investigat6 ways to. prevent -the rain water from discharging from the plant. . There was no flow; inSepterriber.. Sincerely; Charles D. Owen, III Presidlient Cc: JanetCaritWell, NCININIR R AK * P - )0 ;�,E' �R IER, A:C Z37-32 1 848 �ac e.')X 11�3* a, �pi,,)- R04D FUMP, 1p121/ 1i3.10:41 AV "AsheWI16, North Carolina -Average Rainfall - Current, rical'Data Sign in ' j I To -investors who want to retire.cornfortably, If you have a M,000 portfolio, download the guide by Forbes columnist and money.n-anager Ken Fisher's him. Ws called "The 15.M411ite Retirement Plan." Even if you have sainething else in place right nay, it still makes sense to *uest yourguidei Stick HM10 00 l03d Your.Galldei FIsN[:It INVE3T.Yw 'rs° : EMBED WEATi1ERD8 M AVERAGE RAINFALL FOR US CITIES,- DETAIL See all Average Rainfall Save Asheville, North Carolina Average Rainfall SEASONAL; RAINFALL. RAINFALL RECORDS MONTHLY RAINFALL MONTHLY RAINFALL SEASONAL RAINFALL RAINFALL RECORDS 1 AVERAGE BY MONTH' THIS YEACs`' Y4AR TO DATE 6 5.6 a ID 3 2 2 Q t 0.7 .. January February March April; May June July August September October November December Month • Mtt3NTN -AVERAGE"RAINFALL 2013 RAINFALL January 3:87 yin 820 in 3.20 in February 3.92 in March a'dTirt 3.90 in 5.80 in April 3.66'in May 3:79 in 6,30 in 4Z4 in- 6.50 in :>iirie _ . :July 4, i in 12'.00 in 6';40 in August 4,13 it Septern.ber 4,57 T:f: . .. 1,40l ire October 101 ;n Noveriber 4.03 in December -3.54. in AVERAGE ANNUAL PRECIPITATION 48.02 inches .Asheville, North Carolina 46.79 inChes No•th ,Carolina " 41.11 inches All Average Rainfall Page 1. or 2 http:i laverage-rainfall.weatherdb:com/ 1 /177/Aoeville=North-Carolina State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr,, Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director SeptetrIber 8, 2000 Mr. WilliamH. Pott 11 VicePresident Fletcher Warehousing, P.O. Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 27778 Dear Mr. Pott: rF K NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANo NATURAL FlEsc)URCES Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit KC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Henderson County Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft NPDES permit for the above referenced facility. I ertcourage you to review the draftcarefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein. The following changes have been incorporated into your permit'. Z� The flow limit has been decreased to 0.01 MGD. This is change was made in recognition of the switch in onsite activity to warehousing. A review of the daily monitoring reports (DMRs) for the site reveals a. reduced and sporadic floe -through the treatment system. Additionally, a member of your accounting staff quoted water 'usage- for the warehousing facility at around 8000gpd. In order to accommodate potential- warehouse growth and periodic storrawater flows, days of zero flow may be averaged in to this monthly flow. Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (COD),-,. sulfides, total chromium-, phenols and toxicity monitoring requirements have been removed from the permit. The removal of these parameters also reflects thechange in onsite activity from fabric finishing to warehousing. More thana year has passed since the transfer of ownership; these pollutants: should thus no longer be present in the discharge. • Fecal coliform and total residual chlorine (TRq limits have been added to the permit. These effluent limits have been added in anticipation of the reclassification of the French, Broad River to class B waters. Such a reclassification requires fecal coliform, and TRC limits by the State of North Carolina's Administrative Code Section T15A.02B.0200. A compliance schedule has been ificluded in the effluent limitations pages allowing a period of one year to meet these new requirements;. • Sam le type for all monitored samples (except for flow) has been changed from composite to . p grab. After reviewing the, DMRs, it has been noted that discharge from this facility tends to be sporadic, in nature; grab samples would thus be more representative, of the discharge. • The, status of the perinittee will be changed from major to minor due to the change in flow and the nature of the discharge. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Cardina 27699-1617 919733--500, extension 551 (faxj019733-0719 VISIT US ON THE WERNET @ htto:/i'h2c,enr..state,ne,us/NPDES Natalie,Sierra@ncmaii.net Sub nit any comments .or questions concerning this -dta. t permit no later than thirty, (30) days follaivirig receipt 4f -his letter. Comments should be so t,.to:, Ms. Natalie. Sierra NCDENR"— DWQ -NPDES Unit :1:621 Mail Service Centef Raleigh, North Carolina 2-109-16:17 If you Dave,agy questions or coinmerits cc ncerhir g this draft. permit, please contactme at, 41"§: 733-5 83:extension 551 or bye-mailat Natalie:$ierrac�rncmail.net. Sierra. Unit cc,• Asheville Regional Office jWater Quality Section NPDES File. DE.H State of North Carolina Department of Environment. and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality w 'James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director eptember 8-�20.0- Mr. William H. Pott it Vice President Fletcher Warehousing P.O. Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 27778 Dear Mr. Pott: 4 IF • • i NCDE14',"R NORTH' CAkOLiNA DEPARTMNT' OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: raft NPD:ES Per-mit- Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Co. Hendekson County Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft NPDES permit for the above referenced facility. I encourage you to review the draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein. The following changes have been incorporated into your permit: ® the flow limit: ha:s beendecreased. to ,0.01'.MGD� This change was made in recognition of the switch in onsite activity to warehousing. A review of the daily monitoring reports (DMRs) for the site reveals a reduced and sporadic flow through the treatment system. Additionally, a member of your accounting staff quoted=water a -sae or-th�e�.«rarehousiinng en.odic. storinwa • Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (COD), sulfides, total chromium, phenols and toxicity monitoring requirements have been removed from the permit. The removal of these parameters also reflects the change in onsite activity from fabric finishing to warehousing. More than a year has passed since the transfer of ownership; these pollutants should thus no longer be present in the discharge. • Fecal coliform and total residual chlorine (TRC) limits have been added to the permit. These effluent limits have been added in anticipation of the reclassification of the French Broad River to class B waters. Such a reclassification requires fecal coliform and TRC limits by the State of North Carolina's Administrative Code Section T15A.02B.0200. A compliance schedule has been included in the effluent limitations pages allowing a period of one year to meet these new requirements. • Sample type for all monitored samples (except for flow) has been changed from composite to grab. After reviewing the DMRs, it has been noted that discharge from this facility tends to be sporadic in nature; grab samples would thus be more representative of the discharge. • The status of the permittee will be changed from major to minor due to the change in flow and the nature of the discharge. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 551 (fax) 919 733-0719 VISIT us ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Natalie.Sierra@ncmail.net Submit' any comments or questions concerning this draft permit no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. Comments should be sent to: Ms. Natalie Sierra NCDENR — DWQ -NPDES Unit 1621 Mail. Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at 919-733-5083 extension 551 or by e-mail at: Natalie. Sierra@ncmail.net. Qly,; at ie Sierra /NPDES Unit cc: Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section NPDES File DEH r NCDENR .. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary October 10, 2013 Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2013-LV-0593 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: . A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's WWTP monitoring report for June 2013 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 06/30/2013 0.01 mgd 0.056 mgd Monthly treatment plant Average Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If,you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Oavldson, P.G. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Section WQ Central Files Goldie & Associates/ ORC G:\WQ\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\lndustrial\Fletcher Warehouse 00094\NOV-2013-LV-0593.doc WATER QUALITY SECTION North Carolina Division of Water Resources — Asheville Regional Office Phone (828) 296-4500 FAX (828) 299-7043 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer 4 )FIL _ _ ►o , 9C®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla III Governor Director Secretary . I i January 28, 2013 Charles D. Owen Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 28732 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Fletcher Warehousing Company Status: Marginally Compliant Permit No: NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: On January 14, 2013 a Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted at the Fletcher Warehousing Company. You were present during part of the inspection. Also present for the inspection were Robert Orr and Drew Hopper with Goldie and Associates. The facility was found to be Marginally Compliant- with. permit NC0000094. Most of the Wastewater Treatment Plants components are inoperable and have excessive plant growth; this is an Operation and Maintenance issue. You have stated the facility will tie onto the Cane Creek Sanitary Sewer District this year. If this system does not tie onto the public sewer by the end of 2013 the operational and maintenance issues will have to be resolved. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for important comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ,v Linda Wiggs Environmental Senior Specialist Asheville Regional Office Enclosure cc: Central Files , RC PO Box 842 Etowah, NC 28729 Goldie and Associates 210 W. North 2"d St Seneca, SC 29678 S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Industrial\Fletcher Warehouse 00094\CSI.Jan2013.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone: (828) 296-45001FAX: 828 299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterauality.om �a&,ra!!b( United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Walter Compfiqn(lp Inspection Rpport 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 INI 2 15 I 11 NC0000094 111 .12I 13/01/14 117 18I S I 19I S I 20I I Remarks 211111IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I IIIIIIII11,11,16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -------------------- Reserved ----- --------- 67I 169 70121 711 N I 721 NJ 73I I 174 751 I I I I I Li 80 i—u 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) Fletcher Warehousing Company 09:00 AM 13/01/14 05/12/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 4600 Hendersonville Rd Fletcher NC 28732 11:00 AM 13/01/14 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Charles D Owen,PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 287320188H828-651-9815/8286519817 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Storm Water 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 Linda S Wiggs /1-1-1 ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3 NC0000094 111 12I 13/01/14 117 18ISI (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This wastewater system is an old industrial wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). It is a very large system that at one time could treat —4MGD of industrial wastewater. The system now receives domestic wastewater from a couple of bathrooms in the warehouse. The components of the WWTP are basically inoperable, plants are growing in the clarifiers; the system is functioning only as a gravity pass through flow. Because of the systems size and lack of flows, it rarely discharges. Effluent limits are being met when it does discharge, one eleveated fecal was noted in the last 48 months. However, it is possible the elevated fecal may have been caused by waterfowl. The old basins are full of duck weed and the facility is frequented by flocks of nesting waterfowl. The small amount of domestic waste is to be tied onto the Cane Creek Sewer District this year, likely this summer. Many discussions of tieing this system onto the public sewer have occurred over the years. If this system does not tie onto the public sewer this year, it will be required of the owner to bring the facility into a working order. The plant growth and lack of operable parts would have to be remedied if the system is to be considered compliant, operation and maintenance is currently non -compliant. Not all parameters of the effluent were evaluated during the inspection, however TSS and Fecal samples were obtained. The results are Fecal=1/100ml and TSS=11 mg/I. Because of the lack of flow, compliant monitoring reports, compliant inspection sampling results and the lack of apparent damage to the environment from this discharge the inspector is willing to hold off until December 2013 on requiring this facility to get its operation and maintenance (O&M) compliant. However, if the facility has not tied onto the public sewer system by the end of 2013 a Notice of Violation may be issued requiring remedial action related to the O & M of the facility. Page # 2 Permit: NC0000094 Owner -Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 01/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ 0 [I Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ 0 ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (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? ■ Q # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ ❑ fl ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? n n ■ n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? n n ■ n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n n n Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual 0 b.Mechanical 171 Are the bars adequately screening debris? El Cl ■ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ■ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ ❑ ■ Ll Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Page # 3 Permit: NC0000094 Owner -Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection: Date: 01/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ ❑ n ■ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n ■ n n Are the diffusers operational? n 0110 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? n n Cl ■ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? n n n ■ Is the DO level acceptable? n n n ■ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n ❑ n ■ Comment: One floating aerator works. There is no foam present in the basins. The basin are covered in duck weed. System is basically operating like ponds. See summary. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? n ■ Cl n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ■ ❑ n Is scum removal adequate? n ■ n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? n 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'/< of the sidewall depth) Eln ■ n Comment: This system is not operational. There are plants growing in it. This system acts as a -flow through. See summary. Disinfection:Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Cl n ■ n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n ❑ n Number of tubes in use? 0 Page # 4 Permit: NC0000094 Owner -Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 01/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Disinfection -Tablet Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: This system also has plant growth. Tablets are dropped into the last trough of this unit for disinfection. see summary. Flow Measurement - Effluent # 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: Gallons were indicated. Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Page 9 5 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FOR For Lab Use ONLY COUNTYI M (DM1) PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE /- RIVER BASIN 'c REPORT TO FRO AR O MRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA ❑ STREAM (J�� _ L. EFFLUENT Other BM Ot © COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ WMI Tr Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Other OF CUSTODY ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY COLLECTOR(S): I—vvt —, 9 J Lab Number: Date Received: Time: `Z Rec'd by; C/11 1�iJFrum: DATA ENTRY ENTRY BY: CK: DATE REPORTED: Estimated BOD Range: O-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or100 plus STATION LOCATION: Seed: Yes ❑ No ElChlorinated: Yes R/No ❑ REMARKS: tiL� Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample Type �� A H L T S B C O GNXX BODS 310 DMl/Revised 10/86 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E^� Washington, D.C. 20460 �+ OMB No. 2040-0057 anne nn 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 INI 2 I s I 31 NC0000094 111 12 13/01/1 17 181 C I 191S I 201 I LuJ 11�-!! u U 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 11 Jill 1 1 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- ------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67 I 169 70 71 U 72 I N I 73 LJJ 74 751 I I I I I 180 I 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) 09:00 AM 13/01/14 05/12/01 Fletcher Warehousing Company Exit Time/ +ate ermit Expiration Date 4600 Hendersonville Rd Fletcher NC 28732 11:00 AM 13/01/14 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)'= Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number r Contacted Charles D Owen,PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 287320188//828-651-9815/8286519817 -No- Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Storm Water 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 Linda S Wiggs ARP W6//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer ;Agency/Offi6e%0lione and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NC0000094 111 12I 13/01/14 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 01/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE U ❑ ❑ 0 Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? d❑ 0 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? C/o ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 00 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?, �❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Q(❑ 0 0 Comment: Pump Station - Influent .; Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 16 ❑ 0 ❑ 0 Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? 9000 Are all pumps operable? 0" 0 ❑ 0 Are float controls operable? Cl 0 lWO Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? C) ❑ 0"❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 0 0 Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? 00011 Is the screen free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 0 0 ❑ Is the unit in good condition?, ❑ 0 ❑ 0 Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Page # 3 Permit: NC0000094 Inspection Date: 01/14/2013 Aeration Basins Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? A)0 56/�j Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 Mg/ 1) Comment: 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: Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Yes No NA NE ❑❑❑ �nnn L ❑ ❑ ❑ Ef ❑6000 ❑ ❑ { J ❑ ❑ ❑ na❑n n n m o ho i(VD nEl" nn ❑❑0.- ❑ Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Q❑0❑ I0/nnn ❑❑❑0� ❑ Iff-❑ ❑ Page # 4 I Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 01/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE GIs there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ n n d Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # 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: Yes t4o NA NE ,❑ ❑ Cl ❑❑❑ WO C1 El spu Page # 5 C CI MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 01/14/13 Page: 1 of 1 - % Violation Category: % , h Program Category % . Permit. nc0000094 MRs Between: 1 2010 ' and 1-2093 Region ,Facility Name: % _ ParamName:,% = County: %, Subbasin: % Violation Action: %- ' Major Minor ,,% PERMIT: NC0000094 FACILITY: Fletcher Warehousing Company - Fletcher . COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Warehousing Company Limit Violation MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE 09 -2012 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/19/12 Weekly #/100mi Broth,44.5C 09 -2012 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 09/30/12 Continuous mgd treatment plant CALCULATED LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION 400 600 50 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 0.01 0.05 395.33 Monthly Average Exceeded None \ Monitoring Violation MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATIOWACTION 01 -2070 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru. - 01/30/10 Continuous: mgd Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV treatment plant 01 -2010 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 01/31/10- Continuous mgd Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV treatment plant 03 -2010 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Total (as N) - 03/31/10 Quarterly mg/I Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV Concentration ' 03 -2010 001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 03/31/10 Quarterly mg/I Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV Concentration Permit NC0000094 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, Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater fro ac' ity located on t 2 H er'5 u to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French 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 XXXX, 2013. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2015. Signed this day XXXX, 2013. for Charles Wakild P.E., Director Division;p f .Water Quality By AuthOrity.;gfthe Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0000094 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. ij Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to: ,Ef 1. Continue to operate an existing (4.0 1VIGD;), extended aeration wastewater treatment facility at a monthly average flow,not'exceeding 0.01 MGD which includes the following components: ➢ Influent lift station with manual trash screen ➢ Dual 3.75 MGD aeration basins with mechanical aerators ➢ Dual final clarifiers with sludge return (no sludge is returned) ➢ Effluent disinfection equipment Flow meter This facility is located at the former Cranston Print Works plant in Fletcher on Route 25 in Henderson County, and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French Broad River, classified B waters in the French Broad River Basin. 0 FACT SHEET F : EXPEDITED PERMIT REN GALS sr Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals Permit Writer/Date Julie Gr b/ January 10, 2013 Permit Number NC0000094 Facility Name Fletcher Warehousing Inc. Basin Name/Sub-basin number French Broad / 04-03-02 (06010105 HUC) Receiving Stream French Broad River Stream Classification in Permit B (previously listed as WS-IV ) Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits? No Does permit need TRC limits/language? Yes No Does permit have toxicity testing? Yes Does permit have Special Conditions? Yes No Does permit have instream monitoring? Yes No If Yes, attach data summary — Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)? For whatparameter? Yes No Any obvious compliance concerns? No Any permit mods since lastpen-nit? No Current expiration date Nov. 30, 2010 New expiration date Nov. 30, 2015 Comments received on Draft Permit? Draft.�o ,. Publice Notice Jan. 16, 2013 l,Ygs 1NQ.:If,;Yes, discuss response with ' Supervisor BACKGROUND: his facility is the former textile plant: Cranston Print Works, which was converted to a warehousing facility in 190-2000.:T1ie textile plant had a treatment system designed for a permitted flow of 4.0 MGD which is now used to treat 100% domestic wastewater from < 25 employees. Much of the stormwater runoff,.p er�,virQuly�di.rtectd�tQ�the;treatmetsystem,4baslbeen rd=ire^rte�,�hc�weyet s . Ovate_r riungff�£ea®m�roof�drainscissstill�be7n co.11le-cted in the aeration basins. After the plant's conversion the permitted flow was reduced to 0.01 MGD and effluent limits pertaining to textile facilities were removed from the permit. The facility has two 3.75 MGD aeration basins (lagoons) where wastewater is stored, Discharges occur only a few times a year. A review of the stream classification determined the receiving stream is a B classification not WS-IV as listed inthe previous permit. EFFLUENT LIMITS: Originally, a Level B water quality model was performed and the water qulaity based BOD5 limitations were compared to the textile production based limits to determine which were more stringent. The current concentration limitations in the permit of 26 mg/L for a monthly average and 39 mg/L for a daily max were based on the more stringent textile production loading standard of 868 lbs/day (868 lbs/day - (4 MGD * 8.34)= 26 mg/l; 26 * 1.5 = 39 mg/L) and have been maintained in the permit since 1995. The..TSS :limits are based on secondary treatment standards for domestic wastewater and the.TRC li �i'itis the, daily maximum required to protect for acute toxicity. Thb, fecal coliform limits are huma'khe' th'standards and are required for B classification streams. Fecal coliform :limitations,, ill remain in the permit. VIOLATIONS & INSPECTIONS: Since 2008 the.facility, has exceeded its fecal coliform limitation on two occassions due to heavy rainfall. Several NOVs have been issued for monitoring frequency violations. A routine inspection was performed on 2/19/2010 and the facility was found to be compliant. However, the inspection recognized that the facility was designed to treat 4 MGD of industrial textile wastewater and recommended that the small volume of 100% domestic wastewater from < 25 employees would be better treated by; an on -site treatment system or if discharged to the local POTW. INS TR EA M DA TA: gIIp�,no- vunstream sa�np��ag"'�"was not found with any DMRs submitted past July 2008. Henry Dyar, the ORC at Goldie & Associates, was contacted and in fecal coliform data collected since 2009 and noted that he would follow-up on including instream data in the DMR's:as required by the NPDES permit:.. A review of the limited up and downstream fecal coliform sampling data shows significant variations in fecal coliform levels in the receiving 9 stream. It can not be determined if the plant's discharge, is having An impact on the receiving stream. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the current limitations and sampling, requirements be maintained in the permit renewal. NAME: DATE: REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS: Wiggs, Linda From: Grzyb, Julie Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 10:40 AM To: Wiggs, Linda Subject: RE: Fletcher Warehousing Co. (NC0000094) permit renewal Linda, Great news, and thanks for the info on what happened with the stream classification. I think I will go ahead and Public Notice the renewal given that these tie ins to the sewer line don't always happen as scheduled and it's a backlogged permit. However, note that the permit expires in 2015 and I will state in the cover letter that DWQ anticipates that Fletcher will be connected to the City POTW (which plant??) prioir to pe(mit renewal and will request a rescission. And, that this is the best alternative given th6 current treatment system iy� 1zed."•for=the small amount of domestic waste it treats. During the inspection, will you have time to check the" floW'm�ter?',The last inspection noted it needed fixing and I was wondering if it ever got fixed or replaced. Henry Dyar'of,GoldN2 & Associates said he thought it was replaced but he didn't say it with much confidence. I look forward to hearing what you learn during your inspection. Thanks, Julie From: Wiggs, Linda Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 3:58 PM To: Grzyb, Julie Subject: RE: Fletcher Warehousing Co. (NC0000094) permit renewal Hi Julie, This facility is on my priority1ist for an inspection so I am going to go visit them Tuesday 1/15. 1 spoke with the owner and he is all set to tie onto the sewer system, he is just waiting for the city to complete the mainline. It sounds like that 'Will happen soon, but definitijV',-AuMis :year. So I don't know if that info makes you want to delay this permit further since you will likely be getting;a `rescisstonx.equest. Let me know. But I will still be visiting it next week. The "B" class is correct. It use to be a WS-IV, but in 20b2.wei'e%bi ed that part of the FrB as a WS, so now it is just B. Have a good weekend, Linda' Linda Wiggs - Linda.Wiggs@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to Division of Water Quality Home Page http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/­wq Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Grzyb, Julie Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:22 PM To: Wiggs, Linda Subject: Fletcher Warehousing Co. (NC0000094) permit renewal Linda, Attached is the draft permit, cover letter, fact sheet and map for Fletcher Warehousing Co. (NC0000094). There are no changes to the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements page. The last inspection noted that the facility descri fio'n riee�cie-d" cjati`n ' I think it is but erha `s you can double check. p Y p ._ t�, g— p p Also, Planning's maps show that the stream classification is B -,-.Pot WS-IV. Can you confirm? I know there has been talk on getting this discharge connected to a WWTP, expanding it for use as a WWTP, or building an on -site system. Not sure any of that has gone anywhere but if so, please let me know. I am hoping to get this out to Public Notice next Wed. so if you can just check on the three concerns listed above I would appreciate it. Thanks, Julie Julie A. Grzyb, Environmental Engineer NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section NPDES Complex Permitting, Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919/807-6389 (wk); 919/807-6495 (fax) Julie., rzyWyedenr.mov E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties. :2; Permit NC0000094 A. (1.) EFFLUENT' LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT : CHARACTERISTICS, LIMITS :: r . MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement .'Jre uency Sample Type Sample Locationl Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 20°C 26.0 m /L 39,0 m /L , Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 m /L 45.0 m /L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28 /L 2/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream H3 Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent, concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard unit's ibr greater than 9.0 standard'units. There shall be no discharge of floating solids atvisibld foam in other than trace amounts. .a FLHER -STARK P.A: ATTORNEYS May 27, 2010 VIA OVERNIGHT COURIER Mrs. Dina Sprinkle _ NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center MAY 8 201.0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617o- Keith Haynes L''..1i,NT oStis'U% — - NCH North Carolina DENR 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Re: Fletcher Warehousing Permit #NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mrs. Sprinkle & Mr. Haynes: Enclosed is an original (to Mrs. Sprinkle) and a copy to Mr. Haynes of Fletcher Warehousing Company's application for renewal of permit. Please reissue this permit for an additional five (5) year term. Please let me know if you need anything further. V �Truly s, W. Perr igher, II `'' perr 1sherstark.com WPF/sdj -34YI { encl. I .(L-v y - 35 North Market Street • Asheville, NC 28801 •828.505.4300 . www.fislierstark.com NPDES PERMIT APPL. LTION — SHORT FORM C — MIL--- Industrial Minor industrial, manufactu - ring 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 27699-1617 NPDES Permit Number Please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name — L /-7 PC, - Facility Name . L /-r 41a_,-e_/ /(-, Mailing Address City State / Zip Code • V73 2— Telephone Number 5- Fax Number C7 'Y_ 17 e-mail Address 59 2. Location of facility producing dis-'--- MAY 2 8 2010 Check here if same as above-. Street Address or State Roll, Ile- 2 - City Ati— J5 State / Zip Code IY .3..2— County 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 ORC) Name -S:5 0 C /Cc_e S J?_ Mailing Address 'A _5'e CO.17 A 14 9-, City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number 4. Ownership Status: Federal El Page I of 5 .. State ❑ Private Public F] C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPL _: ,TION - SHORT FORM C - Mh _. 'Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): `Y2,,1-,- 9 9d 6 %Xh'l� 6. Number of employees: Z, 2--5- 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. /if .Jft`©7� S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No Yes ❑ If yes, specify the category? 9. Principal product(s) produced: /V�!©it/��T� Tr�,r,-t !e� f U�-�S=•! �y Principal raw material(s) consumed: //'A- Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es): Alh Page 2 of 5 C-MI 10/08 . NPDES PERMIT APPL; ,TION .- SHORT FORM C - MIL__ Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed - ---- - - -- -- --- Product Produced or Raw Material Vl1 VVGL LILG LLLJL L/LLGC eur5 Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed Consumed AVERAGE PEAK per Day per Month. per Year 11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous Intermittent ❑ If intermittent: Days per week discharge _occurs: Duration: 12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only Discharge Flow GALLONS PER DAY Sanitary - monthly average 0. J5 C Utility water, etc. - monthly average Process water - monthly average, Stormwater - monthly average . Other - monthly average Explain: Monthly Average .total discharge (all types) 13. Number of separate discharge points: _Outfall Identification number(s) 14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): Page 3 of 5 C MI 10/08 1NPDES PERMIT APPLI1 . CIO1N - SHORT FORM C - Min , Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges] 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. NOTE. Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters currentlu monitored. S7Lfnf►2af'i2e the n2at 3 vpnrc of offlr�ont Antis Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Total Organic Carbon Total Suspended Solids 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 Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) ✓' NPDES lo-' Xc: 000 a 1,f Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) PSD (CAA) . Other Non -attainment program (CAA) Permit Number 17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential amounts.) /Yo Page 4 of 5 C-M110/08 NPDE$ PERMIT APPLE.___.-TION — SHORT FORM C - Mire Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) i Yes ❑ No �( 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 t e, compl te, and accurate. AO OZA Printed name of Person Signing Title re —of App icant ate North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.6 (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 providesa 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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Dee Freeman Governor Director ' Secretary January '16, 2013 Charles Dexter Owen III, President Fletcher Warehousin;'g Company P.O. Box 188 t Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit -;for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of theconditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains one significant change from your current permit: • A correction was made to the Supplement to Cover page which identifies the stream classification as B; not WS-IV as listed in the previous permit. Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit,public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by publishing a notice in newspapers havin 'circulation in the general Henderson County area. Please review this draft carefully to ensure thorough -understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein. Should'you,Wish to cbifd f errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ / NPDES P,rograrYi aio.later than February 22, 2013. a Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. If you have questions concerning the draft permit for your facility, please contact me by e-mail Oulie.grzyb@ncdenr.gov) or call me at (919) 807- 6389. Respectfully, Julie A. Grzyb Environmental Engineer, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 91"07-6492 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative AVon Employer NorthCarolina Naturally Page 2 of 2 Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0000094 (Draft: permit) cc: NPDES Unit (draft permit, fact sheet) e-copy: Ashville Regional Office / Linda Wiggs, Surface Water Protection Section Ashville Regional Office / Jim Adams, DWR / Public Water Supply TACU, Steve Reid W. Perry Fisher, I1, Fisher Stark P.A. Attorneys;-35. N. Market St., Asheville, NC 28801 Henry Dyar, Project Manager, Goldie.& Associates, 210 N. Second St., Seneca, SC 29678 •'1 I'� �� e•i�. Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Deport for Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2010 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 'L. A Spill Response Plan 2. ''Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. �� �::;. +,'t �17 S�GTION $ �' i;;��• N;ATEFI G �`GIGNA� GLFICE I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Responsible Entity: Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Charles D Owen III, President Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served — The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of 'operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable of treating the very low volume. H. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2010, except for failure to monitor for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for the month of March 2010. A sample schedule has been put in place to help prevent failure to monitor non compliance. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of - Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. s/ 3 Henry Dyar, 6oldie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-482-6162 July 20, 2010 Mr. Roger C Edwards Surface Water Protection Section 2090 U S Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 RE: Notice of Violation, NOV-2010-MV-0097 Permit No. 0000094, Fletcher Warehousing Company Dear Mr. Edwards; GOLDIE..' ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services The Operator failed to sample for the parameters of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus for the compliance period beginning January 1, 2010. There is very little discharge from the Wastewater Treatment Facility and there was only one day in March that flow was discharged. We have made it our policy to collect samples at the first discharge event that occurs during the quarter period. This should. help prevent failure to monitor for these quarterly . parameters in the future. Also, the amended DMR. for March 2010 has been mailed to Raleigh. If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please call 864-882-8194 . ext 105. Sincerely; Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates Operations Manager CC: Charlie Owen 4. ) f�. AUG - 3 2010 ! WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIOi\AL OFFICE 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone '(864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 'A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 25, 2010 Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-MV-0097 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for March 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Total Nitrogen 03/31/2010 Quarterly Failure to Monitor Total Phosphorus 03/31/2010 Quarterly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back ofthe DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section t, cc� -`�DWQ'Ashevtlle File's '�' DWQ Central Files Goldie & Associates/ ORC S:`:S1� P`.}lender:od:1'asiewarer:hirlusuiaf,Flcicher ll-archouse 00094'?NOV-201O-AIV-0097.doe Wn, Carolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Annual Wastewater Treatment for Fletcher Warehousing System Performance Report; n �. _ ..� F t. Ak �Zq 2�MQ. ! i Company WWTP- 5 for the Operating Period January thru December, 2009 MAR 2 2 2010 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Charles D Owen III, President Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served — The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable of treating the very low volume. H. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2009.. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of - Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Henry Dyar, Gotdie & Associates 3-1/9 — / D Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 , A 7-A ii�C�DERR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, Noi�lT`Ctrrolina 28732-018.8 February 19, 2013 7010 1870 0003 0875 2476 SUBJECT: ;; !Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Case No. LV-2013-0030 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $237.00 ($100.00 civil penalty + $137.00 enforcement costs) against Fletcher Warehousing Company. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Fletcher Warehousing Company for the month of , September 2012. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0000094. The violations which occurred in September 2012 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Fletcher Warehousing Company violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0000094 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) in,the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Departrherit of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Fletcher Warehousing Company: Nne orthCarohna Adu&4 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,- Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org IS 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0000094, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for FLOW. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0000094, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $137.00 Enforcement Costs $237.00 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 gravity of 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: 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 or mitigation 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 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. 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 and agreement 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 NCGS 143B-282. 1 (b) was 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 evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division 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 the 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 "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, 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 E' 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to 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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck C uiford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS NPDES Point Source w attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Goldie & Associates/ ORC w/ attachments S ',s W P.HendersonliWastew ater,lnclustrial\Fletcher Warehouse 0009=1;LV-2013-0030.doe JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0030 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No.: NC0000094 Amount Assessed: $237.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, 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-282.1(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: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANY 1 PERMIT NO. NC00000914 ) FILE NO. LV-2013-0030 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $237.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 19, 2013, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, 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 thirty (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 SIGNATURE 20 ATTACHMENT A Fletcher Warehousing Company CASE NUMBER: LV-2013-0030 PERMIT: NC0000094 FACILITY: Fletcher Warehousing Company COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING' OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT - VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 9-2012 001 Effluent FEC COLI 09/19/12 Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 9-2012 ' 001 Effluent FLOW 09/30/12 Continuous mgd 0.01 0.05 395.33 Monthly Average Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Fletcher Warehousing Company / NC0000094 (September 2012 1 R) County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2013-0030 ASSESSMENT FACTORS As required by G.S.143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in 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; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One Daily Max Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 50 %. One Monthly Average Continuous flow exceeded the permit limit by 395.33 %. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved would include the cost of additional treatment/ adjustments and additional operator time on site. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either. 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 have been no civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $137.00. Date Chuck Cr ford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office 02/19/2013 Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) a, All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements (including weekly averages, if applicable) ❑ Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part ILE.6 of the NPDES permit. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my lmowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Fletcher Warehousing Company Penmittee (Please print or type) ® ' r Cold'. %ssicie e-s For questions, contact Signature of P " itteeA* Henry Dyar Date He W North 2nd St (Required unless submitted electronically) Seneca, SC 29678 1-866-882-8194 Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date Certified Laboratory (2) Certified Laboratory (3) Certified Laboratory (4) Certified Laboratory (5) ADDITIONAL CERTIFIL+'D LABORATORIES .PARAMETER CODES Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the unit's information pages. Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period. ** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). Page 2 . i The fecal coliform sample taken on September 19, 2012 exceeded the daily maximum permit limit. The Wasterwater facility normally does not discharge but due to a heavy rain fall on that day runoff water was discharged. We have increased the chlorine dosage to help prevent future violations. P-zh & " l/ Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner 02/18/13 1 Owner: Fletcher Warehousing Company Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit: NC0000094 Region: Asheville County: Henderson Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has Assessment Penalty Enforcemen Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Balance Pmt Case Case Number MR Approved Amount t Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Due Plan Closed LR-1999-0004 05/25/99 $1,500 $.00 $1,660.00 No 10/11/99 LV-2003-0605 6-2003 09/15/03 $450 $100.00 $550.00 $.00 No 10/22/03 LV-2007-0145 1-2007 04/16/07 $250 $130.00 $380.00 $.00 No 05/31/07 LV-2013-0030 9-2012 $100 $137.00 $237.00 No Total Cases: 4 Total Penalty Amount: $2,300 Total Enforcement Cost: $367.00 Sum of Total Paid: $930.00 Total Balance Due: $1,737.00 Sum of Total Case Penalties: $2,667.00 Total Penalties after remission(s): $2,667.00 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Fletcher Warehousing Company / NC0000094 (September 2012 DiMR) County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2013-0030 ASSESSMENT FACTORS As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in 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; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One Daily Max Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 50 %. One Monthly Average Continuous flow exceeded the permit limit by 395.33 %. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4). The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown: 5) . The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved would include the cost of additional treatment/ adjustments and additional operator time on site. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either. 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 have been no civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $137.00. Date Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office 02/19/2013 41. NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary February 19, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Charles D. Owen, III - Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Case No. LV-2013-0030 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $237.00 ($100.00 civil penalty + $137.00 enforcement costs) against Fletcher Warehousing Company. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Fletcher Warehousing Company for the month of September 2012. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0000094. The violations which occurred in September 2012 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Fletcher Warehousing Company violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0000094 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). 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, Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Fletcher Warehousing Company: One NorthCarolina Naturallty SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0000094, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for FLOW. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0000094, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the. Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $137.00 Enforcement Costs $237.00 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 gravity of 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: 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 or mitigation 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 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. 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 and agreement 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 NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was 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 evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division 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 the 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 "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, 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 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to 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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water, Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Regional Supervisor w/ attachments NPDES Point Source w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Goldie & Associates/ ORC w/ attachments S: t5 W P'u 1.enderson\Wastew ater,lndustrial\Fletcher Warehouse 00094\I_ V-2013-0030. doe JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0030 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No.: NC0000094 Amount Assessed: $237.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, 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-282.1(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: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANY PERMIT NO. NC0000094 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2013-0030 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $237.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 19, 2013, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, 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 thirty (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 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 20 ATTACHMENT A Fletcher Warehousing Company CASE NUMBER: LV-2013-0030 PERMIT: NC0000094 FACILITY: Fletcher Warehousing Company COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALLI VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 9-2012 001 Effluent FEC COLI 09/19/12 Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 9-2012 001 Effluent FLOW 09/30/12 Continuous mgd 0.01 0.05 395.33 Monthly Average Exceeded Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements (including weekly averages', if applicable) ❑ Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part 11E.6 of the NPDES permit. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Fletcher Warehousing Company Permittee (Please print or type) c --- For questions, contact Signature of PL�itntttee** Henry Dyar Date 210 W North 2nd St (Required unless submitted electronically) " Seneca, SC 29678 1-866-882-8194 Permittee Address Phone Number- e-mail address Permit Expiration Date Certified Laboratory (2) Certified Laboratory (3) Certified Laboratory (4) Certified Laboratory (5) ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES PARAMETER CODES Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the unit's information pages. Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring .period. ' ** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). Page 2 , The fecal coliform sample taken on September 19, 2012 exceeded the daily maximum permit limit. The Wasterwater facility normally does not discharge but due to a heavy rain fall on that day runoff water was discharged. We have increased the chlorine dosage to help prevent future violations. Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner 02/18/13 1 Owner: Fletcher Warehousing Company Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit: NC0000094 Region: Asheville County: Henderson Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has Assessment Penalty Enforcemen Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Balance Pmt Case Case Number MR Approved Amount t Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Due Plan Closed LR-1999-0004 05/25/99 $1,500 $.00 $1,500.00 No 10/11/99 LV-2003-0605 6-2003 09/15/03 $450 , $10o.00 $550.00 $.00 No 10/22/03 LV-2007-0145 1-2007 04/16/07 $250 $130.00 $380.00 $.00 No 05/31/07 LV-2013-0030 9-2012 $100 $137.00 $237.00 No Total Cases: 4 Total Penalty Amount: $2,300 Total Enforcement Cost: $367.00 Sum of Total Paid: $930.00 Total Balance Due: $1,737.00 Sum of Total Case Penalties: $2,667.00 Total Penalties after remission(s): $2,667.00 0 Limit Vidlations, • Monitoring Violations Reporting Violations r OtherWolations Permit: hJC17000094 petails.:; T SOC: a AD':' l= ie#a1s Monitoring Report 09-2012 e#ails . 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January 30, 2013 Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Notice of Violation # NOV-2013-LV-0049 Dear Mr. Cranford, RECEIVE® J AN 3 1 2013 DV-iQ/Surfacc Water Protection Section Asheville Re0ional Office In our September Monthly report to the Division of Water Quality, we indicated we had exceeded our daily fecal coliform limit of 400 /100m1 by 200/100ml to 600/100ML on September 19, 2012 due to an extraordinarily heavy rainfall. 2,000 gallons were discharged on this date. We had never exceeded this limit. In our operator's response included with the report as required by the State, they indicated they would adjust future chlorine wastewater treatment to correct the problem. We did not exceed our allowed fecal coliform monthly average for September. Our fecal coliform has been tested on the following days and has been well under permitted limits. September 26, 2012 <1 /100m1 October 3, 2012 <1/100ml November 2012 No Discharge December 2012 No Discharge January 2,2013 4/100m1 January 16,2013 <4/100ml We can provide copies of the tests if requested. The second violation in your NOV is incorrect. Our permitted monthly average is 300,000 gallons per month (10,000 mgd average). For the month of September 2012 our reported value was .0049 mgd or 4900 average gallons per day. Report attached. The NOV letter reports our average as .05 mgd or 50,000 gallons per day of discharged wastewater which would translate to 1,500,000 gallons in a 30 day month. This is inaccurate. For the month of September 2012, we discharged approximately 148,600 gallons of wastewater. We were well below our limits and contest any finding that we were in violation. If you need any more information, please contact me. Sincerely,, Charles D. Owen, III President �1 FLETCHER CROSSING INDUSTRIAL PARK I FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANY PO BOX 188 1 4600 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD FLETCHER, NC 28732 1 TEL: 828.651.9815 FAX: 828.651.9817 EFFLUENT RECEIVED NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0000094 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH 5 rFI& YEAR Z&17— FACILITY NAME Fletcher Warehousin Comnanx CLASS II COUNTY Henderson CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) Goldie & Associates CERTIFICATION NO. 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WIN CJL m ME ®®�®VE DWQ Form MR -I (11104) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requiremen (includi ng g weekly averages, if applicable) Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Non ompliant The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliant that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the pernuttee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided wi 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a improvements to be made as required by Part ILE.6 of the NPDES permit. " I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under M in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and ev submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those p( for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and bi complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, inch fines and imprisonment for knowing violations" Fletcher Warehousing Comp, Permittee (Please print or typ For questions, contact Henry Dyar 210 W North 2nd St Seneca, SC 29678 Permittee Address Signature of Pikmittee*'` * (Required unless submitted 1-866-882-8194 for ,ection or supervision ite the information as directly responsible ; true, accurate, and g the possibility of Date Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date ADDITIONAL, Certified Laboratory (2) ..Certification No. Certified Laboratory (3) Certification No. Certified Laboratory (4) Certification No. Certified Laboratory (5) Certification No. PARAMETER CODES Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wgs and linking to the unit's informat Use only units of measurement designated -in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no d entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period. ** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCA *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory au file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). visiting the Surface )n pages. The fecal coliform sample taken on September 19, 2012 exceeded the da permit limit. The Wasterwater facility normally does not discharge but d rain fall on that day runoff water was discharged. We have increased the to help prevent future violations. i maximum to a heavy ilorine dosage NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division. of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary January 23, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0875 228s RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Subject: Notice of Violation and - Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV-0049 Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: A review of the September 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported. Value Permit Limit . 09/19/2012 001 Fecal colif6rm 600 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml 09/30/2012 001 Flow 0.05 mgd 0.01 mgd A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0000094. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be -considered along with any information provided. on the September 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highday 70, Swannanoa. North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ Fax: 828-299-7043 Internet: hftp://Portal.nodenr.orglweb/wcr-4�l— (� Z An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper NorthCarollna �iztlli'R`iCIJ' t_.:ft Mr. Charles D. Owen. III January 23, 2013 Page Two, 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 this office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office —cc.: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files DWQ Point Source Branch S .SCVP?Ftendersoir,Wastewater`_.industriaP,I-letcher Warehouse 00091`,.NOV-NRL ?013-LV-0049.doc North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Divi ion of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor I Director Secretary January 23, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV-0049 Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP NPDES Permit No..NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: A review of the September 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/19/2012 001 Fecal coliform 600 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml 09/30/2012 001 Flow 0.05 mgd 0.01 mgd A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0000094. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —AS[ IEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swatinatioa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ Pax: 828-299-7043 Internet: http:llportal.nodenr.om/web/wg One NorthCarolina An Egwd Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recyclecl/10% Post Consumer paper Mr. Charles D. Owen, III January 23, 2013 Page Two 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 this office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files DWQ Point Source Branch S: SWP\1-fenderson\WastewateeIndastria1\Fletcher Warehouse 00094,NOV-NRI ?013-1,V-0049.doc May 27, 2010 FISHER STARK RA ATTORNEYS xa. R D MAY 2 a 2010 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC VIA OVERNIGHT COURIER Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 6117!i h Havness North Carolina DENR 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Re: Fletcher Warehousing Permit #NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mrs. Sprinkle & Mr. Haynes: Enclosed is an original (to Mrs. Sprinkle) and a copy to Mr. Haynes of Fletcher Warehousing Company's application for renewal of permit. Please reissue this permit for an additional five (5) year term. Please let me know if you need anything further. WPF/sdj encl. 35 North Market Street - Asheville, NC 28801 m 828.505.4300 • www.fisherstark.com NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Mail the complete application N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Res Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit ; 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699=1 1 , NPDES Permit Number Please print or type. 1. Contact Information: C E � V M AY 2 8 2010 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL C= i-_�E Owner Name CILE-J-1 %? C) CO'' 7%9G•-''17 y Facility Name /1t,1 ` Mailing Address Po k C% City State / Zip Code C_ 3 2— Telephone Number ( .2- Fax Number ti e-mail Address 0a)e4 mot, G'i" t�..5,f/� �' � G..� n� 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above .❑ Street Address or State Road f j� &)(4 City State / Zip Code a� ot 3 County I 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 O�gRC) Name ColGf%� tf di SSl7GlC�lE'-S Mailing Address 2-I0 G0es.� Alyl-A 1 _('_ce1?d, s �„ City -Sse %7@Ca State / Zip Code .2_. 9 Telephone Number W-11) F_ F�_ _. F/ 97 -/ Fax Number V 41 ) CS1- +y''.Z D 1? S / 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private Public ❑ Page 1 of 5 C-MI 10108 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): ` 2.4" ' -- 9 9d,6 7e--x-11-1,e-1,4&v-q 1 6. Number of employees: 4 25 T. 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&,f .3� 75 117" S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No N Yes ❑ If yes, specify the category? 9. Principal product(s) produced: e-5/r G 71J�. S � � •ram f'es IrO0015 04 rt J Principal raw material(s) consumed: Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es): A j Ida,re.hPa-,e- 0/7/y Page 2 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed IT.i.ct, snerifir nm.nunts consumed anal/or units of production over the last three nears) Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed AVERAGE Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed PEAK per Day LVA�g per Month �i / /t!✓� per Year IVA 11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous 1j If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Intermittent ❑ Duration: 12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only Discharge Flow GALLONS PER DAY Sanitary - monthly average Utility water; etc. - monthly average nn r"r Process water - monthly average Stormwater - monthly average Other - monthly average Explain: Monthly Average fj 0_5 e 1"7 .Z total discharge (all types) f�,/dZ2 e_ a 13. Number of separate discharge points: _�Outfall Identification number(s) 00 14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): Page 3 of 5 C-MI 10/08 BUN_ GkQ) N E BENDER F HE 1w \� . _ 4 l -ter LLE' MU P AIRPORT V*4 0 oh C h, j V > f er. r,- Tank . ftjzs Ch. is -xri N ?A i V I r Vey ✓ 1 as Are Ile \X�XUEB 19 !C, .-b U FB C C_ z ro Latitude: 35"24'43" Longitude: 82'32'18" Quad# nNE Steam Class: WS-1v Subbasin 40302: Receiving Ste= F�erjch Bmad River 77 LAT.*124 kt.o d(( , S In, j 5 1610) i "e ROAD U 23 Butle I a x- N /V NCO000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company FacRity l� Location ;a - North 'SCALE 1:24000 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges] 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. NOTE: Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters .•�.rrantty mnnitored. summarize the east 3 vears of effluent data. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Total Organic Carbon Total Suspended Solids 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) UIC (SDWA) t/-NPDES d% PSD (CAA) NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) ,NCc2D % Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other Non -attainment program (CAA) 17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential amounts.) W Page 4 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. is. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No [� 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 tlue, complAte, and accurate. ted name of Person Signing Title ture of A 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 ComM* ission 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.) Page 5 of 5 C-MI 10/08 1 A L- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor . Director March 12, 2010 Charles D Owen Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 287320188 Natural Resources Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation' Inspection Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No: NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection which I conducted at the site on Februar rL19, 2010. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0000094, with the exception of the unknown status of the effluent flow meter. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. Also note that since the permit expires later this year, this would be an excellent opportunity to make modifications to reflect the status of the components of the waste water treatment facility. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 296-4500. Sincerely, Keith Hayn s Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files mWA;sha�rlfelles :\WP Henderson\Wastewater\ ndustria \ letcher are louse 0 4\GE 2-19-10. oc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL_OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarohna Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Vatural y Internet: www.ncwaterguality.oro. �/ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance inS ection 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 Ct 31 NC0000094 111 121 10/02/19 117 18111 191 .cl 20I LI J tJ U J Remarks 211 1. 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I III 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 116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------- —------------ Reserved -------------- --- --- 67 69 70 L II 71 I I 72 73 W 74 761 I I I I I I 180 t--t 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) Fletcher Warehousing Company ' 01:15 PM 10/02/19 05/12/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 4600 'Hendersonville Rd Fletcher NC 28732 01:45 PM 10/02/19 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Robert E. Orr/ORC/866-882-8194/ Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Charles D Owen,PO Box 188 Fletcher NC 287320188//828-651-9815/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review 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 Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 3 l(.to Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to i Roger C_ Edwards 1�v ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ %� Zr7l EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NC0000094 I11 12I 10/02/19 I17 18 _i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This plant was built to treat a high volume of industrial waste, but now the only flow is domestic from the office and warehouse space. Discharges only occur during rain events. It is still highly recommended that the facility connect to local sewer or install an on -site treatment system for handling the small volume of wastewater generated. It is also imperative that the flow meter be properly maintained and operated. Page # 2 F Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 02/19/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 011110 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable?. Comment: Plant basically discharges stormwater. 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? ❑ ❑ ■ Cl Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: This permit expires on November 30, 2010 which is eight months away. Please remember that the renewal must be submitted at least six months prior to the expiration date. This would also be a good time to make modifications to the permit, such as the facility description. There are no fences around the Wwtp. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ■ Cl ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: It is unknown if the meter was operating properly. It didn't appear that the meter had been calibrated within the last year. Page # 3 Mr. Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services Dear Mr. Edwards RE: Notice of Violation, NOV-2010-MV-0055, ermit No. 0000094, Fletcher Wareh� Company The discharge for December 9, 2009 had to be from rain runoff because the aeration basins and the clarifier had been pump down in preparation for closure of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The 200 gallons of discharged flow occurred between the time the operator left the plant on December 8, 2009 and upon his arrival on December 9, 2009. The operator noticed the flow on the flow recorder and took a pH & DO reading in the flume, but there was not any water discharging at this time, therefore there were not any samples collected since there was not a discharge when the operator was at the site. There was not any more flow discharged for the rest of the month at the treatment plant. We ask that you take these circumstances into consideration and rescind the Notice of . Violation if possible. Please contact me if .you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates Operations Manager IWATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 210 W. North. Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 Governor Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Dear Mr. Owen: PWAA NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Director May 12, 2010 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-MV-0056 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Secretary A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow, Continuous 01/30/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, Continuous 01/31/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section c�,;�DWQ �sYieville tF.iles �';`�' DWQ Central Files Goldie & Associates/'ORC S:`•.SWiI I i,� nderg.on`•tk-'astewaIcr%Indastrialkl fetcher Wlirchouse 0009:P No)V-20I O-MV-0056.doc NorthCarolina Natmrally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Y��� �i 5 , y, ■•• f -o s NCDENR� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary May 12, 2010 Mr. Charles D. Owen, III Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, North Carolina 28732-0188 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-MV-0055 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Owen: A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -Concentration 12/12/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Ammonia Nitrogen 12/12/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Total Suspended Residue 12/12/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Fecal Coliform 12/12/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Phosphorus, Total (as P) - Concentration 12/31/09 Quarterly Failure to Monitor Nitrogen, Total (NO2+NO3+TKN) 12/31/09 TQuarterly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back ofthe DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor _ Surface Water Protection Section c z Q A,966V%i11e�File y� DWQ Central Files Goldie & Associates/ ORC ti;'.5��`Pll lendersun`:'',Istc'tt'aier,[ndustri,il'•.!'lefcher Warehouse 00094'•..NOV-2010-MV-005,doc One No Carolina Aturu!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwatergualitv.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 F1SHER ---- STARk RA: ATTORNEYS March 16, 2010 Keith Haynes Environmental Sr. Specialist NCDENR 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 RE: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No.: NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Haynes: I would like to discuss with you extending the above referenced permit. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience. V WPF/skh ......... ID MAR 1 8 '2010 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OF V, 35 North Market Street - Asheville, NC 28801 - 828.505.4300 - www.fisherstark.com for Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP for the Operating PeriodRECEIVEL) January thru December, 2008 MAR - 9 2009 DENR - WATER QUALITY POINT. SOURCE BRANCH Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160; the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment arid.collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System. Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Stan Littlejohn, Warehouse Manager Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes: The system has a Spill Response Plan and an' Operation and Maintenance Plan for.the sewer collection system. Facilities Served - The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable of treating the very low volume. H. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2008, except for the following occurrence. In May 2008 there was a fecal coliform violation. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. i III. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of: Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. /�� Henry Dyar, oldie & Associates -3 o � Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor W PERRY FISHER II FISHER STARK PA ATTORNEYS 35 NORTH MARKET STREET ASHEVILLE NC 28801 Dear Mr. Fisher: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. DJllins Director June 16, 2010 Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dee Freeman Secretary The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on May 28, 2010; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the paperwork submitted. Please submit to this unit a narrative description of your Sludge Management Plan. 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. For your convenience, we can accept a faxed copy at (919) 807-6495 or you can mail it attention to me at the mail service center address listed below. Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact you if additional information is required. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Julie Grzyb at (919) 807-6389. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle Point Source cc: CENTRAL FILES �she�"'lle Regional ©ffice/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 91 M07-6492 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer LA wA S WEC?toN ATER QUALITY AL OFFICE • r� [NIECE REG\O N :M': 'rthCarolina Michael F: Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources „ Ian W. Klimek, P.E:;' Di Division of Water Quality Stan Littlejohn, Site Manager Fletcher Warehous- Company , P.O. Boxes L,'S North Carolina 28778 November 9, 2005 D , 1 . v ua NOV 1 6 2005 , WATER QUALITY SEC, ION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OF -IC;- -------- Subject: Issuance:of NPDES,Perinit Na000094------ ____ _._____._,._.. Fletcher -Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Littlejohn Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. . Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 6, 2005. If anyparts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of . this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required bythe Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the 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 Sergei Chemikov at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 594. cc: Central Files L,,NI,DES Pemut Pile " euill t gton ` :®ff e%Surfs e Water7'rotection :lP DEH Ben Day, Goldie and Associates 210 W. North Second Street, Seneca, SC 29678 N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Sincerely, VW. Klimek, P.E. Phone: (919) 733-5083 fax: (919) 733-0719 DENR Customer Service Center:1800 623-7748 Permit NC0000094 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, Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on :. Route 25 Henderson County to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French 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 December 1, 2005. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2010. Signed this day November 9, 2005. Alanek, P.E. Director I Divi on of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NCO000094 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. Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue'to operate an existing (4.0 MGD) extended aeration wastewater treatment facility at a monthly average flow, not exceeding 0.01 MGD which. includes the following components: " ➢ Influent lift station with manual trash screen ➢ Dual 3.75 MGD aeration basins with mechanical aerators ➢ Dual final clarifiers with sludge return ➢ Belt press for sludge ➢ _ Sludge dryer ➢ Settling ponds" ➢ Effluent disinfection equipment This facility is located at the former Cranston Print Works plant in Fletcher on Route 25 in Henderson County, and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French Broad River, classified WS-IV waters in the French Broad River Basin. 3 -� -- nT'T�'7 7� (.r(,`� HENDER N• MU P ''ALRPORT '� �o�. �; �j� - `•� IL 2S f 1 ' `Ak \ , e er. 11 • 1 �j H \ l �A I,! JS:I.� v� � • ■.wi . •;. ��� ' � � ' ,1�)' ; � � Ste. ,. :l ��,,,1 i�1 ��--, cJ,� 1 /•\�Pest� t1�4. >✓ Pf 205lu �� / 6' ���=��. `�� 1. •�• ,' Sop\ d o{ " \'F� \ I — p • a'1- Vj LA Sla !. �!. �, � / I ROAD � U 23 �� •• Strip �,� � � �i�l! A � •� .i \� Butler ri Ye •� . J _ — '� \� O\.:,.- . ` r .• 'vo- . tr .. 1.&Wde: 35 43 24 n .N00000094 Facffity ��� Iongitade: sz°32'18. ; Location - �� rOR Quad # FBNE s�acla ws-I Fletcher Warehousing Subbasirc 40302 „ Company North] Receiving Ste= Fiemh Bmad River SCALE 1:24000 ' Permit NC0000094 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: -i ""i ' "x` EFFLUENT, LIMITS f> k ' MONITORING ARE IREMENTrvYr �F; QU, S '°uu ,cx^ N�onthly �� Daily Measurement .r :...q-,*c Sample Type E 3' 1 ,Sam Ie:Location,r a'R_r s Average Maximum Frequency r 0,P�� ,.. Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 202C 26.0 m L 39.0 m /L Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 m L 45.0 m L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent U stream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/10D mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent . Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28 p /L 2Meek Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (2C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream H3 Weekly Grab Effluent . Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. NPDES Permit Requirements Page 1 of 16 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Dav The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate ,method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 ,hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Page 2 of 16 In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters -requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWO or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC i. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Facility Closure The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]'D shall be considered =1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 3 of 16 Monthly Averag(concentration limitl The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of_a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational . error, improperly. designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limitl The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to .criminal'penalties of not more than $50,000, per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requiremen Page 4 of 1 b d. ;Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal ';penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal ;penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit ;condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(15)(1) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are riot to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during- which_ the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty'to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75. et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, -even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion- of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 5 of 16 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi Permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8; Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic 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 Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: 0) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessarysystems are established or' actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) _For a municipality, State; Federal, or other public agency. by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual , or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to. the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirement_ Page 6 of 16 c. .Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d.; Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]: 7;,certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 13: Permit'Modification_ Revocation and Reissuance or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual'Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currentlyy valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the' facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 7 of 16 b. Within 120 calendar days of: ➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of'a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. ProperOOperation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all tidies properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)] 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] . The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not `subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)' (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the.use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that Version 6/20/2003. NPDES Permit Requirements Page 8 of 16 noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. C,onditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Pern ittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. d. ' . Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an Upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any.significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 — Reliability) 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. Section D. Monitoring and Records 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 the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 G)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summed for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, LL 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director,; postmarked no later than the 28th 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: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 9 of 16 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not'be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to' the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are deternuned capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or'by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be,retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.411: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses Version 6/20/2003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 10 of 16 e.' The analytical techniques or methods used; and f The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Pernttee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)]. Section E ' Reporting 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. 2. Planned Changes The Pernttee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 0)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or ' addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (i). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to'the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities' that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 11 of 16 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 859-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 p) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)]. ' 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any' other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the -Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of _criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of Version 6/20/2003 NPDES Permit Requirement_ Page 12 of 16 not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41). 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which,annual period is used for evaluation. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A: Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B.' Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; 0)'. One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L); (2) , Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine "or 'infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2y One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony; —' (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E., Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent Version 62012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 13 of 16 adverse impacts to waters of the State: This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following- 1 - Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Under no - circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment system: a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of _less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges; C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; d. ' Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge, at, 'a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; e, Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference; but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; f, Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Version 6/20/2003 NPDES Permit Requirements i Page 14 of 16 Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b). 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section C.' Pretreatment.Programs Under'authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program,. all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC:, 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is hbt limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements: 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection system at least once every five years. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on 'the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.). 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of,the need to revise local limits (ie., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.42]. The Pernittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H -.0909, Specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909. 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (11 & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. Version 6✓20/2003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 15 of 16 6. Authorization to Construct (A to C) The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit - limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year; 8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP,� The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports Y,PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program Summ= XPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division; c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms approved by. the Division; d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 16of16 Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2'H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.. Version 612012003 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Charles Wakild, P. E. Director June 22, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Aquifer Protection Section Staff Interested Parties FROM: Ted L. Bush, Jr., Deputy Dir±mitted Division of Water Quality SUBJECT: Guidelines for the Closure oWastewater Ponds and Lagoons Dee Freeman Secretary Purpose The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a course of action for the closure of permitted Non -Discharge wastewater treatment ponds, storage ponds, or lagoons. According to G.S. 143-215.1, construction and operation of any sewer system, treatment works or disposal system within the state of North Carolina requires a permit. 15A NCAC 2T .01050) requires that waste treatment systems (or parts thereof, such as lagoons, storage ponds, etc.) authorized by a permit must be properly closed before that permit (or parts thereof) can become inactive. These guidelines provide clarification as to what "properly closed" entails. While each structure must be considered for its unique circumstances, the Aquifer Protection Section (APS) has outlined general procedures (attached) to be used for closure of wastewater treatment ponds and lagoons permitted by the Section. These guidelines are not intended to address lagoons used for animal waste and their associated facilities, or ponds used for the storage of coal combustion by-products. However, it is the intent of APS to require similar close out procedures for comparable scenarios in coordination with other permitting agencies such as the Surface Water Protection, or other interested parties. These guidelines supersede Guidelines for the Closure of Treatment Ponds and Lagoons implemented August 18, 2003. Closure Approval The closure of a Non -Discharge permitted wastewater treatment or storage pond or lagoon should begin with notification by the permittee to the APS. This should include a request to close a specific permitted pond or lagoon, and an indication whether the permit should be modified or rescinded. APS will make available the attached closure checklist/ guidelines to the permittee, who should propose a closure plan based on the attached guidelines. This closure plan should generally include or describe the following (see next page): 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. North Carolina 27699.1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919.807-6492 Internet: www.nmaterquality.ora An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarolina Naturally i' Guidelines for the Closure of Permitted Wastewater Treatment Storage Ponds and Lagoons • Checklist with chosen options and requirements indicated (Attachment A, page A-1) • Historical use of impoundment (include all waste streams) and current status • Future plan for site • Disposal options for wastewater • Disposal options for sludge • Sludge disposal location(s) • Sampling plan for wastewater and/or sludge Once the permittee submits their closure plan, a preliminary inspecfion will be conducted and an inspection report with additional closure instructions (if needed) will be presented to the permittee. The permittee will then submit a final closure report documenting their closure procedure. The final closure report may include the following: • Sampling results • Volume of sludge disposed and location • Companies/Contractors involved • Final Certifications The Regional Office will conduct a final inspection and present the results of that inspection to the permittee, along with their recommendation to the APS Central Office for approval or disapproval of a permit modification or rescission. Applicable Regulations Regulations that may be applicable to the abandonment of Non -Discharge permitted ponds and lagoons are listed below. These guidelines do not go into the detailed requirements of the regulation listed. However, each bullet swnmarizes.how the regulation may be applicable to the action requested. • Title 15A NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards Applicable To The Groundwaters of North Carolina. This regulation requires that groundwaters must be protected to a level of quality at least as high as that required under standards established in Section .0202 of that Rule. • Title. I 5A NCAC 2T, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters. This rule establishes requirements that are protective of surface water and groundwater standards for systems that treat, store, transport, and dispose of residuals and do not discharge waste to surface waters. Other pertinent standards and regulations may be found in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) Division of Land Resources (DLR) regulations pertaining to Sedimentation and Erosion Control and Dam Safety, the DENR Division of Waste Management (DWM) regulations pertaining to the disposal of wastes and sludge, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to transportation of materials on public highways. cc: Surface'Water Protection (Matt Matthews) Attachments A. Checklist and Instruction Items B. Flow Charts Page 2 ATTACHMENT A CLOSURE OF PERMITTED WASTEWATER PONDS AND LAGOONS Checklist and Instruction Items The purpose of the following checklist and instruction items is to aid in the development of a closure plan for a permitted Non -Discharge wastewater pond or lagoon to be submitted to the appropriate APS Regional office for approval. The following checklist allows the applicant to identify the type of lagoon to be closed, and the preferred closure and disposal options. The selected options include references to, instruction items (e.g. Item A) found on subsequent pages of this attachment. The instruction items describe what steps are expected to be complete prior to approval of the closure plan, *including expected sampling and monitoring, and final certifications of complete closure. Note that the following steps are not all inclusive, as each site is unique and may have varying site conditions, In addition, flowcharts (Attachment B) have been provided as an alternate to,the instructional Items A- H. These -charts contain the same information, but give a visual representation of the closure process. For questions, contact the approving APS Regional Supervisor. Please check all items below that apply and submit a completed copy with the lagoon closure plan. E. Type of Pond or Lagoon System a. Primary and Secondary Biological Wastewater Lagoon Systems (examples: food processing treatment lagoons, municipal treatment systems without pretreatment programs, neighborhood treatment systems). b. Primary and Secondary Industrial Wastewater Lagoon Systems(examples: non-food type industrial treatment systems, municipal treatment systems with pretreatment program). c.,Tertiary Wastewater Pond Systems ( examples: wastewater biological treatment systems with tertiary treatment to include infiltration disposal pond systems, effluent polishing pond systems). II. Closure Options — Structure a. Conversion to Non -Wastewater Pond — Change of Use (Item B) b. Complete or partial removal of structure (Items G) c. Site Reclamation (Item F and H) I11. Final Liquid and Solid Content Disposal Options a. Wastewater Disposal to Onsite Permitted Field (Item A) b. Wastewater Disposal through Pump and Haul (Item A) C. Sludge Disposal to Permitted Site (Items C and D) d. Sludge Left in Place (Items C and E) IV. Sampling and Monitoring Requirements a. Wastewater Sampling Required (Items A and B) b. Soil and Sludge Sampling Required (Items C and F) c. Groundwater Monitoring Required (Item G) V. Final Certification Required for Closure Activities, as required in Item I. a. Structural Deconstruction (Professional Engineer or Hydrogeologist) b. Wastewater Disposal (Facility ORC) c. Sludge Disposal (ORC / Licensed Sludge Land Application Contractor) d. Other (Explain: ) A-1 Attachment A ;. June 22, 2012 ATTACHMENT A CLOSURE OF PERMITTED WASTEWATER PONDS AND LAGOONS Item A. Wastewater Sampling, Analysis, and Disposal 1.. Pond samples require a composite sampling technique. Samples should be composited from several locations. An ad� equate number of representative and composite samples should be taken and developed respectively. 2. For permitted disposal sites, sample and analyze wastewater in accordance with permit conditions. In the absence of permit specified monitoring, sample for the following parameters: a. Fecal coliform bacteria, chlorine residuals (if used as disinfectant), total nitrogen, BOD5, TSS, pH. b. Other parameters may be required based on waste streams, as directed by the APS Regional Supervisor. 3. All wastewater samples must be analyzed by a DWQ-certified laboratory. 4. Once the wastewater is sampled, the pond/lagoon can be dewatered to a permitted disposal site (uniform application of wastewater) or through a pump and haul permit. 5. Remove or plug all inflow and outflow piping, etc to the pond/lagoon Item B. Conversion to Non -Wastewater Pond (Tertiary Treatment Ponds Only) 6. Determine pond liquid volume (if water accumulates after complete disposal per Item A, Wastewater Sampling, Analysis, and Disposal). 7. If some sludge remains, sludge can be left in place, in accordance with Item E#23 below. Otherwise, remove all residuals and dispose of properly per Item D, Sludge and Soil Disposal. 8. Disinfect and/or treat pond to meet Item 13#11 requirements below. 9. Sample pond (see Item A, Wastewater Sampling, Analysis, and Disposal) 10. ;No pond discharge is allowed to surface water without 1 for approval from an appropriate Surface Water ,(Section Regional Office. Note that pond discharge to class SA waters is not allowable. 11. All discharges must meet water quality standards applicable to receiving stream classification or per limits provided by DWQ when water quality stream standards for monitored parameters are not defined. Item C. Soil and Sludge Analysis 12. All soil and sludge samples require a composite sampling technique. An adequate number of representative and composite samples should be taken and developed respectively. Thickness of sludge or soil and surface acreage should be considered. Example: one composite sample per acre foot. 13. All soil and sludge samples must be analyzed by a DWQ-certified laboratory. 14. For biological wastewater lagoons systems and tertiary wastewater pond systems, soil or sludge shall be sampled for: " a. Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reductions. Testing should be done per 15A NCAC 02T .l 100. If project concerns only a tertiary pond, and pond sediments/sludge meets CIass A pathogen reduction requirements (maximum of 1000 fecal coliform bacteria colonies per gram of total solids), additional characterization for pH, metals, nutrients, and solids as stated in 14.b and 14.c (below) may not be required, as determined on a case by case basis. b. Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium (mg/kg dry wt basis), percent total solids and pH. c. Other parameters may be required based on waste streams, as directed by the APS Regional Supervisor. A-2 Attachment A June 22, 2012 ATTACHMENT A CLOSURE OF PERMITTED WASTEWATER PONDS AND LAGOONS 15. For industrial wastewater lagoon systems, this should be the same as biological wastewater lagoon system sampling plus site -specific parameters and hazardous characterization to include, but not limited to, TCLP, ignitability, corrosivity and reactivity. 16. If the sludge or soil samples are: a. Required to be analyzed for hazardous characteristics and results exceed hazardous characteristics regulatory Iimits, the material needs to be removed and reported to and managed in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management. b. Not required to be analyzed for hazardous characteristics or results do not exceed the hazardous characteristics regulatory limits, the soil can be left in place if the following conditions are met: i. Total concentrations of contaminants in soil .do not exceed protection of groundwater soil concentrations for North Carolina based on 2L standards, as calculated using theTransport Model for Calculation of Soil -to -Groundwater Concentrations from the USEPA 1996 Soil Screening Guidance document. (The EPA Transport model can be found in the "Soil Remediation Goals Table" at hitp://Wrtal.ncdenr.or web/wm/sf/ihs/ihs ug ide or the "2L, MCL, and Soil Screening Levels Table" at http://portal.ncdenr.orglweb/wm/hw/technical/ uidance.) ii. Total concentrations of contaminants in the soil exceed protection of groundwater soil concentrations for North Carolina, but results do not exceed naturally -occurring background concentrations, iii. A more stringent soil clean-up level is not necessary due to site specific conditions as determined by the Division. For sludge left in place, see Item E, Sludge Left in Place. For sludge disposal, see Item D, Sludge and Soil Disposal. c. Not required to be analyzed for hazardous characteristics or results do not exceed hazardous characteristics regulatory limits, but total concentration results exceed corresponding protection of groundwater soil concentrations for North Carolina as calculated using the Transport Model from the USEPA 1996 Soil Screening Guidance document described in 16(b)(i), soil and sludge must be disposed of according to Item D, Sludge and Soil Disposal. For soils that exceed protection of groundwater levels, Item G, Groundwater Post Closure Monitoring, must also be considered. 17. For ponds or lagoon bottoms that intercept groundwater, Regional Offices will determine what type of sampling is required for the remaining contents on a case by case basis. Item D. Sludee and Soil Disposal 18. Measure surface area and depth of sludge and soil (if required) to determine disposal volume 19. Sample sludge and soil (if required) for permitted disposal option including pathogen and vector attraction reduction verification (see Item C, Soil and Sludge Analysis) 20. If a tertiary pond and sludge/sediments meet Class A pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, sludge/sediments can be land applied uniformly on site without sludge permitting action (additional sludge or soil characterization may not be required, as determined on a case by case basis). 21. If sludge or soil does not meet Class A pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, sludge/sediments may require a permit modification to land apply. 22. Pathogen and vector attraction reduction testing will not be required if sludge or soil is taken to a permitted compost or another treatment facility for further stabilization. A-3 Attachment A June 22, 2012 ATTACHMENT A CLOSURE OF PERMITTED WASTEWATER PONDS AND LAGOONS Item E. Sludize Left in Place 23. For closure purposes, the Division of Water Quality considers it practical to remove sludge content from structures. The Division will evaluate the applicability of leaving any remaining volume of sludge content in the structure on a case by case basis. Sufficient technical justification shall be provided to support such recommendation. Item F. Liner Demolition/Disposal 24. If a synthetic liner is present, remove synthetic liner, scarify/rip/disk underlying material in cases where there is no potential benefit for reuse of the structure based on projected future site use. a. If there are no historical problems with the lagoon (documented seepage, etc.) and the liner is intact after dewatering with no visible indications of seepage, soil sampling may still. be required on a case -by -case basis. b. If liner and/or lagoon issues are documented, the soil material under the synthetic liner should be sampled according to Item C, Soil and Sludge Analysis. 25. If clay liner is present, scarify/rip/disk and/or remove and reuse as cap if filling. If the liner is natural clay, sampling may be required on a case by case basis if the following conditions are not met: a. Based on existing groundwater monitoring data, no groundwater violations are present, b. Domestic wastewater systems only, c. Surficial layer of earthen material (top 6" — 12") removed , and d. All sludge removed and the remaining material is only soil and not co -mingled soil/sludge. 26. If the clay liner does not -meet the conditions in #25 above, the clay liner should be sampled according to Item C, Soil and Sludge Analysis. 27. If a pond or lagoon does not have a liner, the underlying soil should be sampled according to Item C, Soil and Sludge Analysis. Item G. Groundwater Post Closure Monitoring 28. For facilities with no historic groundwater monitoring, monitoring may be required based on post closure soil sample results. Contact Regional Office for directions. If groundwater monitoring is not required, permittee can petition the Division for rescission once the site is reclaimed. 29. For ponds or lagoons with historic groundwater monitoring and no groundwater violations were detected, no further groundwater monitoring will be required, as recommended by the Regional Office based on existing data. 30. For ponds or lagoons with historic groundwater monitoring and/or ISA NCAC 2L-standards were exceeded, the following actions would be required: ° a. Maintain permit with limited actions as recommended by the Regional Office (e.g. annual groundwater monitoring and reporting). b. Continue groundwater monitoring as permitted for a minimum of three sampling events. i. If there are no further groundwater exceedances detected or exceedances show a trend of lowering toward groundwater standards, the permittee could petition the Division for permit rescission. ii. If groundwater exceedances continue at the same level, continued monitoring and or site evaluation would be required at the Regional Office Supervisor's discretion. c. in lieu of groundwater monitoring, the Permittee may provide predictive calculations, acceptable to the Director, to demonstrate groundwater standards can be met at the property boundary. A-4 Attachment A June 22, 2012 ATTACHMENT A CLOSURE OF PERMITTED WASTEWATER PONDS AND LAGOONS Item H. ! Berms/Lagoon Walls and Site Reclamation* 31. In cases where retention of municipal structures provides no value based on projected future site use, it is recommended that minimal demolition be performed to breach or remove sidewalls (dependent on the size) when the liner is demolished. Minimal demolition may be considered feasible in cases where retention of the structure or a portion thereof poses minimal risks based on conditions such as low population densities of surrounding areas, low hazard environment, low probability of encroaching development, etc. 32. For privately owned and higher risk municipal structures, more extensive structure demolition is recommended to include, but not be limited to, removal of berms/dike walls and general grading of project site. 33., If structure is completely constructed at or below grade, fill with clean material (partial or complete, depending on size) and/or grade site to minimize any hazards posed by existing conditions. 34. If structure is finished in the groundwater table, see Item C # 17. 35. Stabilize the site with vegetation. Establishment of trees, grasses, and other viable cover crops should be considered to assist site stabilization and with removing any remaining nutrients. *Recognize the added value of planned reclamation efforts. Reclamation activities incorporating created artificial wetland systems, planted trees, and other pro -active actions viewed as either mitigation efforts or secondary environmental protection measures may assist with enabling the closure project to qualify for recognition and benefit from other environmental programs, such as those offered through conservation easements. Item I. Final Certifications 36. For deconstruction including berm removal, berm breaching, or liner destruction, submit a letter certified by the overseeing professional engineer that action was taken according to the approved plan, as well as all local and state regulations. 37. For wastewater disposal, submit a copy of the monitoring report that documents lagoon wastewater disposal activities, certified by the facility ORC. 38. For ;sludge disposal, submit a copy of the records documenting lagoon sludge disposal, certified by the licensed sludge land application contractor if land applied. If sludge was disposed of in a landfill, records from the receiving facility shall be provided. 39. Sampling results from any post -closure sampling conducted at the facility to document proper removal of sludge in accordance with the approved closure plan shall be submitted. 40. Photos of closure activities documenting conditions prior to initiating closure, closure activities, and post - closure conditions are recommended, but not required. 41. Other. A-5 Attachment A ' i; June 22, 2012 ATTACHMENT B The following flowcharts are a visual alternate to the information provided in Instructional Items A-H in Attachment A. The checklist provided in Attachment A must still be completed, whether the Instruction Items or flowcharts are used. Final certification requirements are only found in Item I in Attachment A. Attachment B — Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow Chart 1 — Wastewater Sampling and Disposal' START HERE Does the site Sample lagoon wastewater in have permit YES specific accordance with the permit monitoring? conditions. NO Using an adequate number of representative composite samples, test for fecal coliform bacteria, chlorine residuals (if used as disinfectant), total nitrogen, BOD5, TSS, and pH. Other parameters may be required by Regional Office based on waste streams. Samples should be composited from several locations. All samples must be analyzed by a DWQ- certified laboratory_ Dewater pond/lagoon to permitted disposal site or through a pump and haul permit issued by DWQ. Remove or plug all inflow and outflow piping. If water accumulates after disposal, determine pond liquid volume and disinfect/treat pond (if necessary) to meet If you have a water quality standards applicable to tertiary pond, YES receiving stream classification or per limits do you want to provided by DWQ when water quality convert to non- stream standards for monitored wastewater? parameters are not defined. Sample as in previous step. END If sludge remains, proceed to Flow Chart 2 — Sludge NO Analysis and Disposal. Does sludge YES Proceed to Flow Chart 2 — Sludge Analysis remain? 'I and Disposal. NO Proceed to Flow Chart 3 — Liner Demolition and Disposal. 'No pond discharge is allowed to surface water without prior approval from an appropriate Surface Water Section Regional Office. All discharges must meet water quality standards applicable to receiving stream classification or per limits provided by the Division of Water Quality when water quality standards for monitored parameters are not defined. Pond discharges to class SA waters is NOT allowable. Attachment B1 June 22, 2012 Attachment B - Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow Chart 2 - Sludge Analysis and Disposal CONTINUED FROM FLOW CHART 1 —WASTEWATER SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND DISPOSAL What type of wastewater lagoon system is present? Biological, Industrial' Tertiary, Using an adequate number of representative and composite samples, test for: 1, Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction per 15A NCAC 02T .11002•3 2. Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury• molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorous, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in mg/kg dry weight basis, percent total solids, and pH.3 Samples required to be tested for hazardous characteristics? NO Using an adequate number of representative and composite samples, test for: 1. Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction per 15A NCAC 02T .11002.3 2. Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorous, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in mglkg dry weight basis, percent total solids , and pH. 3. Site -specific perameters.3 YES Test for TCLP, ignitability, corrosivity, and reactivity.s Using an adequate number of representative composite samples, [ test for Pathogen and Vector i Attraction Reduction per ISA NCAC 02T .1 100Z3 t [ t r Do samples t meet Class A YES r pathogen J - reduction requirements? i [ [ [ NO t ! Test for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorous, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in mg/kg dry weight basis, percent total solids, and pH.' Determine volume of sludge then Do the results excavate. Manage and report exceed hazardous YES material in accordance with waste Hazardous Waste Section guidelines. characteristics? Proceed to Flow Chan 3 —Liner Oemolhion and Disposal, NO Do the results exceed groundwater May require permit modification protection soil levels to land apply,+ for NC as calculated YES Contact DWQ Regional Office using the Transport for more information. Model In the USEPA Proceed to Flow Chart 3 — 1996 Sail Screening Liner Demolition and Disposal. Guidance document? —1 1 NO 1 Sludge can be left in place or land applied uniformly on site without Do samples DWQ permitting action! meet Class A YES If sludge is left in place, proceed to pathogen Flow Chart 5 — Groundwater Post reduction Closure Monitoring. requirements? If sludge Is land applied, proceed to Flow Chart 3 — Liner Demolition and Disposal. NO May require permit modification to land apply. Contact DWQ Regional Office for more Information. Proceed to Flow Chart 3 — Liner Demolition and Disposal. } Forponds oriagoon bottoms that intercept groundwater, DWQ will determine what type of sampling is required for the remaining contents on a case by case basis. 3 Pathogen and vector attraction reduction testing will not be required if sludge is taken to a permitted compost or another treatment facility for further stabilization. Samples to be analyzed by DWQ•cerfified laboratory. 4 For closure purposes, DWQ considers it practical to remove sludge content from structures. DWQ will evaluate the applicability of leaving any remaining volume of sludge on a case by case basis. Sufficient technical jusbffcation shall be provided to support such recommendation. Attachment B2 June 22, 2012 I i . Attachment B — Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow I, Chart 3 — Liner Demolition and Disposal' CONTINUED FROM FLOW CHART 1 — WASTEWATER SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND DISPOSAL OR FLOW CHART 2 — SLUDGE ANALYSIS AND DISPOSAL ? What type of liner is present? er i Clay Lin:1 No Liner Synthetic Liner Remove liner, Scarify/rip/ disk and/or Soil sampling is P 9 scariy/rip/ disk remove and reuse as required. underlying material in cap if filling. Proceed to Flow cases where there is no Chart 4. potential benefit for reuse of the structure based on projected future site use. Are all of the following true? a. Groundwater sampling has been documented and no groundwater violations are NO Soil sampling is required. YES Historical present. Proceed to Flow Chart 4 — problems or b. The system is Soil Analysis and damaged domestic waste - Disposal. liner? e water only. c. The surficial layer of earthen material was removed. NO d. No residuals remain. Soil sampling may be required on a case -by -case basis. Proceed to Flow Chart 5 — Groundwater Post Closure Monitoring. YES I Proceed to Flow Chart 6 — 1 Site Reclamation. ' For closure purposes, the DWQ considers it practical to remove sludge content from structures. DWQ will evaluate the applicability of leaving any remaining volume; of sludge content in the structure on a case -by -case basis. Sufficient technicaliustillcation shall be provided to support recommendation.' Attachment 83 l June 22, 2012 Attachment B — Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow Chart 4 — Soil Analysis and Disposal CONTINUED FROM FLOW CHART 3 — LINER DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL What type of wastewater lagoon system is present? Biological, Using an adequate number of representative and composite samples, test for: 1, Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction per 15A NCAC 02T .11002.3 2. Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, retrate/nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorous, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in mgfkg dry weight basis, percent total solids, and pH's Samples required to be tested for hazardous characteristics? NO Industrial' I I Tertiary' Using an adequate number of Using an adequate number of representative composite samples, representative and composite test for Pathogen and Vector samples, test for: Attraction Reduction per 15A 1. Pathogen and Vector NCAC 02T .1100 2.3 Attraction Reduction per 15A NCAC 02T .11002a 2. Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, Do samples nickel, selenium, zinc, meet Class A TKN, ammonia nitrogen, pathogen nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, reduction phosphorous, sodium, requirements? calcium, and magnesium in mglkg dry weight basis, percent total solids, and NO pH. 3. Site -specific parameters. Test for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, TKN, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite, nitrogen, ' phosphorous, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in mglkg dry weight basis, percent total solids. and pH? YES Test for TCLP, ignitability, cortosivily, and readivity.3 c Iiiiiiii YES j Determine volume of sail then Do the results excavate_ Manage and report exceed hazardous YES material in accordance with waste Hazardous Waste Section guidelines. characteristics? Proceed to Flow Chart 5 — Groundwater Post Closure Monitoring. NO Do the results exceed groundwater protection soil levels Groundwater post closure for NC as calculated ES monitoring required. Yusing the Transport Proceed to Flow Chart 5 — Model in the USEPA Groundwater Post Closure 1996 Soil Screening Monitoring, ;uidance document?' ---- -- - --- ----- ---- ---- - -- - - I NO 1 I I . 1 1 . 1 e samples meet Class A YES Soil can be left in place. pathogen Proceed to Flow Chart 5 — reduction Groundwater Post Closure requirements? Monitoring. For ponds or lagoon bottoms that intercept groundwater, DWQ will determine what We of sampling Is required for the remaining contents on a case by case basis. r Pathogen and vector attraction reduction testing will not be required if sludge is taken to a permitted compost or another treatment facility for further stabilization. Samples to be analyzed by DWO-certirted laboratory. If soil eoncentrefion results exceed groundwater protecdon levels but do not exceed naturally occurring soil background concentrations, then they are not considered an exceedance. Attachment 194 NO[ May require permit modification to land apply. Contact DWQ Regional Office for more information. Proceed to Flow Chart 5— Groundwater Post Closure June 22, 2012 Attachment B — Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow Chart 6 — Groundwater Post Closure Monitoring CONTINUED FROM FLOW CHART 2 — SLUDGE ANALYSIS AND DISPOSAL, FLOW CHART 3 — LINER DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL, OR FLOW CHART 4 — SOIL ANALYSIS AND DISPOSAL Has there >NO Is groundwater NO been historic monitoring Proceed to Flow Chart6 — groundwater Site Reclamation. monitoring? required? YES YES Contact DWQ Regional Office to approve well locations before installation. Sampling of NO No further groundwater monitoring wells indicate is required. Proceed to Flow groundwater Chart 6—Site Reclamation. violations? YES Maintain permit with limited actions. Continue groundwater monitoring as permitted for minimum of three sampling events. After minimum of three sampling events, are, groundwater violations detected or exceedances not showing a lowering trend? YESI Continue monitoring on a schedule set by DWQ Regional Office Supervisor. In lieu of groundwater monitoring, predictive calculations, acceptable to the Director, can be submitted to demonstrate groundwater standards can be met at the property boundary. Proceed to Flow Chart 6 —Site Reclamation. Proceed to Flow Chart 6 — Site Reclamation. k. Attachment B5 June 22, 2012 Attachment B — Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons Flow Chart 6 — Site Reclamation' CONTINUED FROM FLOW CHART 3 — LINER DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OR FLOW CHART 5 — GROUNDWATER POST CLOSURE MONITORING Berms/Lagoon Wall52 YES Is the structure privately owned or high risk municipal? NO Is the structure completely constructed at or below grade? NO Is the structure finished in the groundwater table? YES Contact DWQ Regional Office to determine what type of sampling will be required. Then, proceed to appropriate Flow Chart. Recommended more extensive structure demolition (e.g. removal of berms/dike walls, general grading, etc.). Stabilize the site with vegetation. END YES Fill with clean material and/or grade site. Stabilize the site with vegetation. END NO u Recognize the added value of planned reclamation efforts. Reclamation activities Incorporating created artificial wetland systems, planted trees, and other pro- active actions viewed as either mitigation efforts or secondary environmental protection measures may assist with enabling the closure project to qualify for recognition and benefrt from other environmental programs, such as those offered through conservation easements. :In cases where retention of municipal structures provides no value based on projected future site use, it is recommended that minimal demolition be performed to breach or remove s/dewails (dependent on the size) when the liner is demolished. Minimal demolition maybe considered feasible in cases where retention of the structure or a portion thereof poses minimal risks based on conditions such as low population densities of surrounding areas, low hazard environment low probability of encroaching development etc. Attachment B6 Jane 22, 2012 Michael F. Easley, Governor, WOliam -G..Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Enviroortient and Natural Resources SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION January 11, 2008 W.. Perry fisher I North;Pack Square Suite 415 Asheville, NC 28801 Subject: Request for Temporary Flow Increase Fletcher Warehousing ng NPDES Permit NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Fisher: Coicen H. Sullins, Director Division otWalcr Quality This Office is in''receilp t of you letter dated Decembet.21, 2007 in which a temporary flow increase is. requested" for the subject facility. The Permittee. is requesting the -,flow increase in.order too more efficientlycloseoutthe currenVwastewater treatment plant..' After reviewing this request, this Office has determined that for a period of 180- days from the date of this letter, the facility bas permission to dischargd 0.250 MGD. During this time it is requested, that the, effluent be sampled using compositinog, methods with the following - pollutalits'analyzed: BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, NW and with grab samples collected for Fecal Colif6rin and Total. Residual- Chlorine. An accurate flow recording should also be maintained. ' Once the facility no longer has a discharge, the Permittee should request that the subject NPDES permit be rescinded. Please be advised that this letter'does not excuse the permittee from complying with all other. limits, terms, and conditions of thesubjectNPDES_ Permit. If you have any questions. regarding this matter, please do hesitate to,:contAct-Keith Haynes of the ARO DWQ staff, or me at 296-4500, Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Cc: NPDES Unit"' Flbwrequwtresponse rpoll )C, VU.27 North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U:S. Hijbway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778'Phone (828) 2964560, Customer Service Internet h2o.enrstate,ncxs; FAX (828) 2994043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportunitylAffmattive Aden Employer — 50% Recyclad/1 07. Past consumer Paper F \NA� Michael F. Easley, Governor COPY G. Ross Jr., Secretary f BFILE V o ery North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director �Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION January 11, 2008 W. Perry Fisher 1 North Pack Square Suite 415 Asheville, NC 28801 Subject: Request for Temporary Flow Increase Fletcher Warehousing NPDES Permit NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Fisher: This Office is in receipt .of you letter dated December 21, 2007 in which a temporary flow increase is requested for the subject facility. The Permittee is requesting the flow increase in order too more efficiently closeout the current wastewater treatment plant. After reviewing this request, this Office has determined that for a period of 180 days from the date of this letter, the facility has permission to discharge 0.250 MGD. During this time it is requested that the effluent be sampled using compositing methods with the following pollutants analyzed: BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, NH3 and with grab samples collected for Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. An accurate flow recording should also be maintained. Once the facility no longer has a discharge, the Permittee should request that the subject NPDES permit be rescinded. Please be advised that this letter does not excuse the permittee from complying with all other limits, terms, and conditions of the subject NPDES Permit. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do hesitate to contact Keith Haynes of the ARO DWQ staff, or me at 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Cc: NPDES Unit Flowrequestresponse NorthCarolina Naturat/tl North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10%a Post Consumer Paper Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department o, environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION p_ ... April 5, 2007 Mr. Stan Littlejohn Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box-4-rq— \ Be Swa`nnanoa(, North Carolina 28778 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No: NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Littlejohn: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on April 3, 2007. Mr. Keith Haynes and I of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to not be in Compliance with permit NC0000094. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call Mr. Keith Haynes at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Lar ost vironmental Engineer Enclosure cc: NPDES Unit Central Files aiall il; NorthCarolina Alaturally 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 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 -•:I 2 I1 1 31 GOD 1) I11 12I n;;'0!Ei"3 117 18I-I 19I-I 20I Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 721 ci I 73 f I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W 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) I a..r;'�.^hex. w-:...._...4,...,....n•: C;�crc�tici�- Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Rt 25 Fl.et.:.ne NC 28732 n1:1 . PM 071CA/0*3 0/'.1. 3 ; Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted eC: ()!•i E'! , I.''Q Box 44 i i•. u......u.-l.Cd t'; 18•,';i; No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance IS Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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 sDate La:, .. I`'.Cosil. �(r' WQ'1/823...29 G"4y.. 100 t-.4fS18 3'._lelp K,,' h gi.av_ cast <iY.t :9;?; ,'8_ J .:96 4500 Signature of Management Q%A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers %Date '.g.0 Ci;;/,'ii2ti-?_9ri-4SOi;,' l S ;;;gc... .. ...,_�'vl� _....> y���.�•i EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3II11 12I :; a I17 18I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This WWTP was built an high industrial load and now serves the domestic need of the office and warehouse. The only time the system discharges is during rain events: Stormwater needs to be removed from this system: The permittee should consider connecting to the municiple sewer system or the replacement of the existing system with a properly engineered system for the flow, The flow should not include storrnwater. Page # 2 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 04/03/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation perations . Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The grass has recently been mowed. There are 2 operational aerators in th ebasins. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ n ® n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n Cl # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? n ■ n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ n n n Are the diffusers operational? n n ■ n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? n n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ n 0 Comment: Aeration basins appear to be in very good condition and not over grown as was observed during the last inspection. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ n Is the flow meter operational? ® n n n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ® n ❑ n Cornment: The meter appears to be operating properly, however it is dated 1997. Please ensure the meter is calibrated annually. Page # 3 MEMORANDUM TO: GroundwaterRegional Supervisors Permits & Compliance Unit Operations Branch FROM: Arthur Mouberry, P.E. Chief, Groundwater Section .SUBJECT: Guidelines for the Closure of Treatment Ponds and Lagoons August 18, f . ) Purpose: The purpose of these guidelines is to protect the quality of the groundwater resources of the state while accomplishing the closure of a treatment pond or lagoon. Backeround: Man-made treatment ponds and lagoon type structures are used to contain fluids and semi -solids for a variety of reasons. As these ponds and lagoons become no longer necessary, the structure needs to be abandoned in an environmentally friendly manner. The Groundwater Section's major concern with the elimination of these structures is that groundwater remains protected both during and after abandonment. Each structure must be considered for its unique circumstances on a case -by -case basis. Regulations relevant to the abandonment of ponds and lagoons for ground waters of the state include the Classifications and Water Quality Standards found in Title 15A NCAC 2L. Other pertinent standards and regulations may be found in the DENR Land Resources regulations pertaining to Sedimentation and Erosion Control and Dam Safety, the DENR Waste Management regulations pertaining to the disposal of wastes and sludge, and the NCDOT regulations pertaining to transportation of materials on public highways. Lagoons for animal waste are regulated under the federal NRCS Standards. Recommended Procedure: The major elements of pond and lagoon structures include the contents, the walls, the floor and the liner, if one exists. Each element must be characterized for its quantity and material properties in order to prepare a closure plan. Guidelines for the preparation of this plan are described in the following steps: 1) Collect and assemble field information by characterizing the structural elements and liquid contents, including bottom sludge in the impoundment. Sampling will be required in most situations, and the types of sampling and analyses will depend on factors such as what the lagoon was used for, its construction materials (earthen, concrete, natural or synthetic liner), and size. The samples must be representative of the medium sampled, and the rationale for the depths, locations and number of samples should be justified and documented in preparation of being legally defensible. The sampling must be performed Lagoon Closure final.doc Pagel of 3 under the direction of a qualified individual and analyzed by a DWQ Certified Laboratory. 2) Prepare and submit a Closure Plan to the DWQ regional office at least 30 days prior to commencing deconstruction activities. This should include as a minimum: a. the quantity and characteristics (TCLP, nutrients, metals) of the materials for disposal (contents, walls, floor and mel r), including the calculations used to determine volumes, b. an assessment of alternatives (actions, costs and timing) in sufficient detail to select an optimum approach consistent with minimal groundwater impact, c. a proposed method for removal/disposal, including the abandonment and salvage of any physical equipment, and a timetable for the project, d. site reclamation plan and section view of the treatment, storage and disposal area(s), e. vicinity map, and f. location map to scale showing items such as the location of samplint pouf, existing monitoring and supply wells (within 500 feet), depth to groundwater, direction of groundwater flow, roads, structures, and rock outcrops. - 3) If the structure is to be retained for an ornamental pond, storage or any other function other than for treatment, then the Closure Plan will need to demonstrate that the residuals of treatment (e.g. physical connections, bottom sludge, coliforms, nutrients and metals) conform to all appropriate surface water standards. If the structure is to be abandoned in place (totally or partially), sampling of the underlying native soil, whether it has a natural or synthetic liner, is re_ quired. If the sampling determines that the soil is contaminated, , then the Closure Plan will need to demonstrate, by modeling or numerical calculations, that leaving the contents and or structure materials in place will not cause a contravention of the groundwater quality standards in the groundwater beneath the structure. If the modeling does not demonstrate this, than removal or treatment of the soils must be included as part of the Closure Plan. If it were an earthen structure, the preferable approach would be to completely eliminate the walls and incorporate the material in the existing site. 4) Any land disturbing activity associated with the closure activities that affect more than one (1) acre of land -must have an erosion and sediment control plan approved by the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources. NC General Statute 113A- 57(4) requires this plan to be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to beginning the land -disturbing activity. Closure Documentation: Lagoon Closure final.doc Page 2 of 3 Upon completion of the closure, the owner should submit documentation to the DWQ regional office with the following: 1) A description of all actions taken and dates relative to the abandonment. 2) Copies of all pertinent correspondence with private, local, state and/or federal agencies. 3) Ultimate disposal sites with weigh tickets or processing verifications, as appropriate. 4) Certification by a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) if the pond or lagoon: a) is greater than five (5) acres in total area, b) contains hazardous substances as defined by TCLP tests, or c) involves a breaching of a dam, which could impose a safety hazard to persons or property below it. Lagoon Closure final.doc Page 3 of 3 r GAD o 3( m° G a Re: Sludge Waste Hauling Subject: Re: Sludge Waste Hauling From: Roy Davis <Roy.Davis@ncmail.net> Date: TMue 20 kMay. T114:29:19 -0400 To: Henry Dyar <Henry@goldieassociates.com>, Roger Edwards <Roger.Edwards@ncmail.net>, "keith.haynes >> Keith Haynes" <Keith.Haynes@ncmail.net>, Roy Davis <Roy.Davis@ncmail.net>, Landon Davidson <Landon.Davidson@ncmail.net> Henry: Given that the owners of the Fletcher Warehousing Wastewater Treatment Plant plan to take the plant out of service when the present NPDES permit expires (November, 2010)°, it does not make sense to me to continue to dispose of sludge in a system only to have to turn around and deal with that sludge in a couple of years. Likewise, y��� n•eed,�t-o:rf�zn some other means to d spos'e of"all _waste aat-,YV 6ted sludgge Furthermore con inued`use-fbk ' Ifat -purpose only makes more complicate`ic.7F3 etcher Warehousing's problems when the time to close out the plant arrives. Roy Davis Henry byar wrote: Roy, Goldie & Associates would like to haul sludge generated at the Pointe West Wastewater Plant in Seneca, S.C. to the Cranston Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fletcher, N.C. C,-r`4nst7o-n h Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control need a �lett�er f acceptance from NCDENR before they will permit the sludge removal. If you could help us with this or refer us to someone else we would appreciate it. Thanks, Henry Dyar Roy Davis - Roy.Davis@ncmail.net North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Roy Davis <Roy.Davis(a.,ncmai..1.tiet> NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 1 of 1 5/20/2008 2:29 PM Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2007 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. ',� I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fletcher Warehousing Company WWTP Henderson County = - Responsible Entity: Fletcher Warehousing Company Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Stan Littlejohn, Warehouse Manager Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0000094 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). The current NPDES Permit allows for 0.010 MGD flow. Collection System — The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served — The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much like an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable of treating the very low volume. II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2007, except for the following occurrence. In January 2007 there was a flow violation. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. III. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of. Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Henry Dyar, Goldie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 12/21/2007 03:34 82850543 PERRY FISHER PA PAGE 02/02 PeYx-y F i slier, P.A. n ,IE C' E L. d [� (11, 1� U oFc 2 1 zoo December 21, 2007 Susan Nilson DE..UNR 161.7 Mall Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 RE: Permit Number 00094 Dear .Ms. Wilson: I represent the above referenced permit holder. The shutting down their waste water treatment lagoons. rA.§ par WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REC'0 ,,AL OFFIC is in the process of -may awy of-bac-i ound, this permit until recently allowed for the discharge of approximately 4 million gallons per day. However, the permit was modified through action on the part of Ole Department of Environment, .H.ealtli and. Natural Resources over time to allow the current discharge of only to 10,000 gallons per day. The discharge limitation of 10,000 gallons per day does not allow for discharge of two (2) waste water treatment lagoons, each containing approximately 2 million gallons nor does it allow for storm water events.. We had earlier this year eoudu.eted a. 2 year hydrological study of die site indicating that an anticipated 2 year rain, event: would result in approximately 800,000 gallons of effluent -- the storm water system is integrated into the waste water processing for the facility. IjkWA Nl-VeA-M�� tlaat-tl�e-alao e refer r p i_ bd-niaci f d liy-,;ac rnittrst alive=_� letter. 1 au Id�req e t�thai the p�txxi�t�5e modi��d�to allaw;.dt�cliarge,of iaedween 200Q00.= and .4'6f1� �l0ilp'"day. I would request iris discharge modj.tiicatian be te�r�porat�y_ T would anticipaxe that we would need at least 9q days and would hopefully nog; need more than 180 days. Please note I am trying to ask for- the minimum feasible modification. We may need to revisit this based on unforeseen time param-eters or other evesits. Jf so, I appreciate your cooperation in advance, Please note this is dart of the process of Shul:ting down. the waste water treatment facility and not everything can be anticipated or planned for in advance. I look forward to hearing from the Department soon. jT Truly Yo�lrs, F ler, II r rr 0e,- (8.28) 505-4302 2rry@perryfzsherlaw.coln WPF/skh pc' Keith Haynes, via facsimile Charles D. Owen, III 1 North Peck Sy ixc Spite 415 ,Asheville, NC 28501 (828) 505 4300 F4C3imde (828) 505-4302 Per'y Fisl'exL,aw.corn 12/21/2007 03:34 828505430' PERRY FISHER PA PAGE 01/02 TELECOPIER TRANS PERRY FISH, PA i NORTH PACK SQUARE, BUTTE 415 A.SHEVU11, NORTH CAR01INA 28801 FHONENO. (828) 505A300 FAX NO. (828) 505-4302 DEC 2 1 2007 WATER QUALITY sEC7,,ON 3HEVILLE REGIONAL 0,cmFICE DATE: December 21, 2007 FAX NO: 828/299-7043 NO. OF PAGES: 2 TO: Keith Haynes FROM- Perry Fisher SUBJ: Permit No. 00094 DESC: COMMENTS: If all pages are not received or there is a problem with this transmission, please call (828) 505-4300. The information contained in this facsimile message is ATTORNEY PRIVILEGED and confidential information intended only for the exclusive use of the individual entity named as recipient. If the reader is not the intended recipient, be hereby notified that any dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and return the original message to us at the address at the top of this page via the U.S. Postal Service. Thank you. Q JUL-27-07 FRI 03:39 PM FAX N0, P. 01 TLLLICOPYER TRANSMITTAL VAN WINKLE, BUCK, WALL, STARNES AND :UAVIS, P.A. 11 NORTH MARKET STREET ASHEVILLE, NORTII CAROLINA 28801-2929 PHONE NO, (828) 258-2991 I{AX NO. (828) 257-2767 DATE: - �Rily 27, 2007y 1-AX NO: 299-7043 NO, OF PAGE1,8: 2 TO: 1, ROM: SUBP DESC; COMMENTS: Roger Edwards W. ferry I±isher,1I Flotcher %rchousiilg Conlpaily; PetillitNo. NCO000094 J U L 2 7 2007 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE an.,te�.._a.a..ev+xr..m.�...i. it m.,. .. ns.a A0, If all pages are not received or there is a problem with this transmission, please call (828) 258-2991 and ask for Stacy Hanson. The information contained in this facsimile message is ATTORNEY PRIVILEGED and confidential information intended onlyfor the exclusive use of the individual entity named as recipient. If the reader is not the intended recipient, be hereby notified that any dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you have rocoived this communication in error, please notiry us Immediately by telephone and return tho original message to us at the address at the top of this page via the U.S. Postal Service. Thank you. File No.: 8093-4 JUL-27-07 FRI'03:40 PM FAX NO. 11 North M arket Street, Asheville, NC P8801 VAN W1 N K 1, F f'.()- PDX 7376, Asheville, K 28802-73/6 JAW IiiM TEL 828,2b&2991 vwl, -ntcorn I www iwfi July 27, 2007 Jones 1,, Ryi*cl • VIA FACSIMILE 828-299-7043 and US MAIL OUy F. Clerim Carolyn Lloyd Coward Mr, Roger Edwards Dale A, Curriclon 1 North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Roy W. Davis, Jr. Division of Water Quality Tracy L. DiLfonhach 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Cynthia W. Eller Swannaiioa, NC 28778 W. Parry Fisher 11 Stephen J. Grabollsteill, Robert H. Haggard, k0: Fletcher W0rC1101ISi[1g Company Larry C. Hirris, jr. Pomiit No. NC0000094 W. .1,11110S Johnson Dear Mr. EdwaTds'. Dona ArnialaUe Johnston" Craig D, Justus 1 am _writing on behalf of Fletcher W=1101-1.qing Company to request 'Permit John G. Kelso modification of its refere'ncud above. AlliS purillitee previously bold a, Barry B. Kcininon permit �,vjijojl tfflowed it to. discharge over 4,000,000 gallons per day, Tile Carolina T. Knox I current. permit was reduced, but that reduction is too great to haildle the Brian F. D. Lavollo j practical and day to day riccds or tlie permitce.- Attached is a letter dated A1110 Arniirlvad M. Long, 20, 2007 fi- , 0111 Civil Design Concepts, 11A, It indicates that lie runoff 13ther E. Manheinier calculations lcul, from the 1111pervious surface, on the property for a I 0-year storm event would be 821,416 gallons— For these reasons, I would request that the Larry S. McDevitt perinit be modified to change the flow limitations to 821 ngd, W, Ca?lelofl Melcalf I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Please give 1110 a call upon Anna S. Mills your receipt of this letter so iblat we might discuss this matter larther. Mark A. Phikston SUZE11111ah M. Ploninions, Ve Truly Your Michalle RII)PL)rl A I y Philip J. Smilli hillfft L. Snead, Jr. Bradley A, Stark I WllP,/Skh 8 257 2767 O.F. Starnes VIVIG11,fil-in. com Allan R. Torlelori Michael M. Thompson chirr'. M. V11jallovic David M, Wilkotsori P. 02 2 7 2007 L WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONA' 8fcpIj(,,n 13. WilliOrnson Jeffrey D. Zentnu 'Of Coumel Van Winkle�Hkpck, Wall, -Starnes and Davis, P.A. JUL-27-07 FRI 03:40 PM n FAX NO. 0 P. 03 Cat, Cl'I+IIL DESIGN CONCEMS, PA Stine 20, 2007 Charles Owen, III Fletcher Crossing Industrial Park P.O. Box 188 V]otcher, NC 28732 Re; Fletcher Crossing Project CDC Project No. 10730 Dmr Mr. Owen, ,Attached Lire the approximate calculations/hydrographs to deteruine the aamount of storm water runoff beftig transported and treated at the existing treatment facility. It appears that a roo leader/storm sewers stem eomwas the nmoff from the impervious buildings to the treatment i'acilit , The attached runoff calculations are fora two-yoar and 10-year storm event using the total square footage of the connected buildings (approximately 279,000sf). Durhtg a twr (24 hour) storm event, we calculated that storm water runoff volume would be approximately 75,250 cubic feet or 5Wgallons, For the 10- ear stornx event, the amount ofzunoff would be approximately 109,815 cubic feet or 821,416 gallo~;.rs. We calculated these volumes using the SCS method in HydroCad with a five-minute concentration tinic and a CN-98. Please feel free to contact Mark Cathey or myself at our office if you have any questions or require any additional information, SMCAM 1071 OlDocAco20junc07.doc FJ E 2 7 2007 ;�... QUALITY SECTION _ ASHEVILLE CJWATER REONAI_ OFFICE +� 200 Swannatioa River Road, Ashevillo, NC 28805 Phone 828-252-5388 Fax 828-252-5365 PO Box 5432, Asheville, NC 28813 JUL-27-07 FRI 03:40 PM FAX N0, P. 04 SEP-11-2007 TUE 02;54 PM FAX NO, P. 01/04 P TELECOP1LR TRANSMITTAL 17ATI s: TO: Mzom: SUM; 1)I'Sc. COMMI"WTS: VAN WINKLE, RUCK, 'WALIa, STARNES AND DAVIS, P.A. I I NORTH MARKETSTRE ET ASHEVILLF, NORTH CAROLINA. 28801�2929 PHONE NO. (828) 258-2991 I+AX NO. (828) 257-2767 September 11,2007 FAX NO; 299-7043 NO. OF PAG138: 1). Kcitll Haynes W. Parry Fisher, 11 Flctcher Warchousinb Company, Permit No. 0000094 Thonk you for yorlr call this morning;. Enclosed is a dupli g5prcciritc your assistance in modifying tho permits. W I' ['-'/skh 257 2767 yu1 mYfrm, cony SEP 1 1 2007 c WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 4 If all pages aro not receivad or thorn is a problem with this transmission, please call (828) 258-2991 and ask for Stacy Hansen. The Information contained In this facsimile message is ATTORNEY PRIVILEGED and confidential information intended only for the exclusive tlsc of the individual entity named as recipient. If the reader is not the intended recipient, be hereby notified that any dissemination is strictly prohibiled. If you have roceived lies gommunication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and return the original message to us at the address at the top of this page via the U.S. Postal Service, Thank you. File No,: 8093-4 SEP-11-2007 TUE 02:54 PM ,� FAX N0, P. 02/04 y t VAN WINKLE LAW I -hint Mai 1,1 ingwell Adonis' Jones R 13yrQ Guy F. Cleriei (44arAyn Lloyd (toward pale A. Curridcn Roy W. DaviS, Jr. Tracy I., Dielonbach Cyrithla W. Eller W. ferry Fisher 11 SLephcn J: Grtiocnslrin Robed 11. 1laiggard Larry C, 1-Idrl'15, Jr. W. Jamey Jahnsnn Diann Aananlago,lnhraSton' Craig 1), .JusUla John G, Kelso Garry B. Kanpsm Car9lilie T. Knox III illn F, D, 1 awdla Arrnislead M, Long ESlher F. M-,nhririu r harry S. Mc,Devilt W. Carloton MelrtdF Anna S. Mills Marl( A, RnWwi Susannah M. Plurnnaons Michnlle Pipporl Adrani L. Slimly r Bali;) J• 5rrailh Albu t L. Sncod, Jr. Dradlcy A. S1aik O,E. St; ric,2 Audal R. rarlclo(j Michael M. llzk)nip'orl Claire M, Vuj'Inovir: David M. Wilkerson Stoplaen B. William ;on Jilffrcy 1). Zenlnor '01 Counsel 1 I July 27, 2007 VIA FACSIMILE 828-299-7043 and US MAIL Mr. Roger Edwards North Carolina Departmclit of Environmental and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Re: Fletcher Warehousing Compzlny Permit No, NCO000094 Dear Mr. Edwards: 11 North Mai ket Strect, Asheville, NC 28801 P.O. Box 7376, Ashevillo, NC 28802-7376 1 EL 828.258 29911 www.VWI awFrm.coiii I am writing on behalf of Fletcher Warehousing Company to request modification of its permit referenced above. This perinitee previously held a permit which allowed it to discharge over 4,000,000 gallons per day. The : current permit was reduced, but that reduction is too great to handle the practical,and day to day needs of the pennitce, Attached is a letter dated June 20, 2007 from Civil Design Concepts; PA. It indicates that the runoff calcr.tlatioris from the impervious surface on the property for a 10-year storm event would be 821,416 gallons, For these reasons, I would request That the Permit be modified to ehattge the flow litnitations to 821ingd. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Please give me a call upon your receipt of this letter so that we might discuss this matter further. Vserruly You WPF/slchasp 2767 V X,(): Van Winkle,BUCk, Wall, Sterrles and NMI, P.A. r Charles Owens Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Michael F. Easley, Governor l� W."ent liam G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Enand Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality June 1, 2007 FRFoN - 5 2007 f=AE OUALITY SECTION ISUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment LE REGION NAL OFFICE Civil Penalty Assessment Fletcher Warehousing Company — Permit Number: NC0000094 Case Number: LVL 2007-0145 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owens: I This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 2594 in the amount of $380.00 received from you dated May 24, 2007. 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. j If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-733-5083 Ext. 539. j Sincerely, ; i :::�AaurnieSingleton Singleton - cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2007-0145 Q_Ash eville-Regional�O:ffice_Supery sor Central Files . a One hCarolina NNaturally - 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 ATIIIII.8 BOIHoa4O - eInOQDBM S-mo- Loot- n1 'QN'� 00 oat LoozArm v.un yuawGw(4u3ra uepdw000 a nog 4uiod 76 CJ z ANVdWOO ONIenoN3wm N3NOJ3 d 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 Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION March 12, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 2150 0005 2459 7278 Mr. Charles Owen Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 46-7- \N��3 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-MV-0042 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owens: A review. of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for December 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Week Ending Measuring Frequency Violation BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to monitor Coliform, Fecal 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to monitor DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to monitor Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to monitor Solids, Total Suspended 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to monitor Remedial actions should be to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 30 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should. have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Larry Frost at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files NPDES Unit NorthCarolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 �atura//1� 7 North Carolina Department o SURFACE WATER PROTECTION April 16, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED . 7006 2150 0005 2459 5472 Mr. Charles Owens Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ironment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office LE SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Fletcher Warehousing Company Case No. LV-2007-0145 Henderson County Dear Mr. Owens: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $380.00 ($250.00 civil penalty + $130.00 enforcement costs) against Fletcher Warehousing Company. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Fletcher Warehousing Company for the month of January 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0000094. The violations, which occurred in January 2007, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Fletcher Warehousing Company violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0000094 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.-S. 143-215.1(a). 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, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Fletcher Warehousing Company: NorthCarolina �aturalty 2090 U.S. Hiy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 FAX:299-7043 Customer Service 1- 800 623-7748 i of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0000094, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for FLOW. '$250.00 - TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $13000 (` Enforcement Costs r . $380.00 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 gravity of 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 MIN 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation 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 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. 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 and agreement 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 NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was 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 evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division 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 the 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 "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, 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 o 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 acceptsfilings 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to 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 you have any questions, please contact the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, R 0 ge C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS / " (I �Ig wl .ttaoh...e , is Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments NPDES Unit JUST CATION FOR REMISSION REO'uEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2007-0145 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No. (if applicable): NC0000094 Amount Assessed: $380.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, 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-282.1(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: STATE OF NORTH CARS__ NA DEPAR'_L1v-LE,NT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF Henderson Fletcher Warehousing Company IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE FEARING AND Fletcher Warehousing Company ) STIPULATION OF FACTS PERMIT NO. NC0000094 ) FILE NO. LV-2007-0145 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $380.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 16, 2007, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, 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 thirty (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 SIGNATURE Fill ATTACHMENT A Fletcher Warehousing Company CASE NUMBER: LV-2007-0145 PERMIT: NC0000094 FACILITY: Fletcher Warehousing Company COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $250.00 1-2007 001 Effluent FLOW 01/31/07 Continuous mgd 0.01 0.049 385.71 Monthly Average Exceeded * Y. DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Fletcher Warehousing Company County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2007-0145 ASSESSMENT FACTORS As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in 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; This facility's effluent discharges to the French Broad River, part of the French Broad River basin. No harm has been reported or detected. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; This facility has not experienced other flow problems in the last year.. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All NPDES effluent permit violations are considered to be detrimental to the receiving stream. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; . No cost associated with this violation, as no harm/damage has been reported or detected. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The facility has possibly saved the cost of making the needed plant improvements to remove stormwater from their process. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; There is no evidence that the violations are willful or 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 This facility had a compliance issue in December 2006 for failure to monitor, high fecal Coliform in August and September 2006. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. In this case approximately $130.00. dr-710 7 Date Rbg C. Edwards, Region -al Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office L March 19, 2007 Mr. Larry Frost Surface Water Protection 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Re: Notice of Violation NOV-2007-MV-0042 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Co Henderson County Dear Mr. Frost: GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services This correspondence is in regard to the Notice of Violation for the month of December 2006 at the Fletcher Warehousing Wastewater treatment system. The wastewater treatment facility had zero flow for the month except for the day of December 28, 2006. When Robert Orr, ORC, of the facility arrived at the plant on December 27, 2006 there was zero flow. When he returned on December 28, 2006 there was no discharge at that time, but the plant had discharged flow during the time that he left the plant on December 27 and on his return on December 28, 2006. He did not sample because the plant was not discharging at the time he was there. The facility has very little flow except when there is runoff from storm water. If you need any additional information or have any questions, please feel free to call me at 864- 882-8194 ext 105. Sincerely, GOLDIE & ASSOCIATES I Z Henry Dyar Operations Manager Cc: Mr. Roger Edwards Mr. Charles Owens Mr. Stan Littlejohn I� MAR 2 2.2001 WATER QUALITY SECTION AS iaVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina_29678 9 Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 �' , �--a. vw,a . w.+x ...o,..cr.., a:, .....•...-...., r.: s'`«.: n'NYA• vis:u... .$ GOLDIE February 5, 2007 {„ D E C E E Mr. Roger C. Edwards ' ASSOCIATES F E B 9 2007 Surface Water Protection. engineering, environmental 2090 US Hwy 70 and laboratory services Swannanoa, NC 28779- WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE h of Violations / d NOV-2007-LM-0004 0� Permit No. NC0000094 1 ti 1 Fletcher Warehousing Co. Henderson County Dear Mr. Edwards: This correspondence is in regard to the Notice of Violation for the month of November 2006 at the Fletcher Warehousing Wastewater treatment system. The average daily maximum for flow exceeded the permit limit on November 16, 2006 due to a heavy rain event. Theplant usually discharges a very low flow or zero flow reading. The average flow calculation was determined by dividing the total flow by six which was the number of days that the plant actually disclhUged. wool < 1=ike to _r-e-vise the mWor=th. This would bring the average daily max mi um down to 0.0115 MGD, which stills exceed'the average daily'maximum but by only 1500 gallons. The plant has a continuous flow recorder and monitors the flow 24 hours per day, the operator failed to record the daily flow reading of zero on the DMR on Novemberl 8, 2006. We have corrected this omission on the revised DMR Goldie & Associates has made an Inflow & Infiltration Study of the plant's collection system and has recommended that the Fletcher Warehousing Company consider tying on to the local municipality's sewer system. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at (864)882-8194 ext 105. Sincerely, lV/"V-Ly Henry Dyar Operations Manager Goldie & Associates Cc: Mr. Keith Haynes Mr. Charles Owens Mr. Stan -Littlejohn 210 W. North Second Street 0 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 9 Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 Copyright © 1992-1998. ChemSWTM, Inc.,(707)864-0845, All eserved, http://www.chemsw.com EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0000094 DISCHARGE NO: 001 FACILITY NAME Fletcher Warehousing Company CLASS OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Robert Orr MONTH 4/0Ile n,_6P}- YEAR .2&16C, II COUNTY: Henderson GRADE III PHONE 1-866-882-8194 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Goldie and Associates (2) Pace Labs CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES xaj'a't O Robert Orr DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNITURE, I CERTIFY THAT THE REPORT IS RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE — 15-- � 00 6 DATE 50050 1 00010 00400 50060 00310 1 00617 1 00530 1 31616 1 00300 1 00600 1 00665 D W W w w w w w W 0 O ENTER PARAMETER CODE FLOW 5i z w w w e w to EFF X o wM w LL ° oUo z Q Eaw Uo E U O o �w = FNp o a� w a J {n0 LU > Z oa F- O U a. 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N,r. wa,va.cJ�, uoo ' Fecal Coliform: data based on non -ideal colony count < Below detection limit for method used -pyright ©1992-1998, ChemSW—, Inc.,(707)864-0845, All rights reserved. http://VAM.chemsW.cOm Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant all monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements F77l Noncompliant. __.._ ... the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, iaintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or .tpervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate le information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those ersons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ue, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, icluding the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Permittee (Please print or type) , �j1 a iXe x questions, contact:. 139 enry Dyar a a G 94> C/-.�✓ v li oldie & Associates Signature of ermitte. * Dat 10 W. North 2nd St. /Wei 2 — S— a I I eneca, SC 29678 1-866-882-8194 ermittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date - PARAMETER CODES Forms by ChemSwvonB84-o845;p/n11158;v5.21;211198 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine 00082 Color (ADMII) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01207 Cadmium '01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 03100 BOD5 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settleable Matter 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesium 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium 01307 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01147 Total Selenium- 71880 Formaldehyde 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 32730 Total Phenolies 81551 Xylene 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow arameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Waer Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534 he monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as -a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units, designated in the reporting Icility's permit for reporting data. ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5). (B) If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must e on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) :) (D) February 5, 2007 E C Mr. Roger C. Edwi F E B °� 9 2007 Surface Water P ote 1 1 2090 US Hwy 70 I 1 Swannanoa, N0287 8 WATER QUALITY SECTION i. ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Dear Mr. Edwards: GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services Notice of Violations NOV-2007-LM-0004 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Co. Henderson County This correspondence is in regard to the Notice of Violation for the month of November 2006 at the Fletcher Warehousing Wastewater treatment system. The average daily maximum for flow exceeded the permit limit on November 16, 2006 due to a heavy rain event. The plant usually discharges a very low flow or zero flow reading. The average flow calculation was determined by dividing the total flow by six which was the number of days that the plant actually discharged. We would like to revise the November DMR as to take the total flow and divided it by the number of days in the month. This would bring the average daily maximum down to 0.0115 MGD, which stills exceed the average daily'maximum but by only 1500 gallons. The plant has a continuous flow recorder and monitors the flow 24 hours per day, the operator failed to record the daily flow reading of zero on the DMR on Novemberl 8, 2006. We have corrected this omission on the revised DMR Goldie & Associates has made an Inflow & Infiltration Study of the plant's collection system and has recommended that the Fletcher Warehousing Company consider tying on to the local municipality's sewer system. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at (864)882-8194 ext 105. Sincerely, Henry Dyar Operations Manager Goldie & Associates Cc: Mr. Keith Haynes Mr. Charles Owens Mr. -Stan Littlejohn 210 W. North Second Street 0 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 Copyright ©1992-1998. ChemSWI. Inc.,(707)864-0845, A" reserved. http://www.chemsw.com A EFFLUENT NPDES PERM�7T N0.' "` °' y'`NC0000094 "'DISCHARGE NO: 001 MONTH %l%Uem.62r YEAR � FACILITY NAME Fletcher Warehousing Company CLASS II COUNTY: Henderson OPERATOR IN RE PO1NSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) � 1 (Robert Orr GRADE II PHONE 1-866-882-8194 �oldi �n A CERTIFIED LABO Ifs I I� R V t} �S (2) Pace Labs II , �_. 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G�bY G _U E.CiOEI_�,�N` �'' !, . _ ..r:.. ..,•:mac r .. :. .. r•: v _ r. - .4 �:-'°ram t_CH',. .2;"?• :1.- .1 Monthly Limit 0.010 6/9 28 26/39 30/45 200/400 >5.0 ' Fecal Coliform: data based on non -ideal colony count < Below detection limit for method used oyright O 1992-1998, ChemSWTM, Inc.,(707)864-0845, All rights.-_ _d. http://www.chemsw.com Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant kil monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements C_1 Noncompliant the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, aintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or ipervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate e information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those arsons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, .le, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, cluding the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." tr questions, contact: mry Dyar )Idie & Associates 10 W. North 2nd St. eneca, SC 29678 Permittee (Please print or type) , : f. ..-fh y .y .. a fD A-_ 6'a Lei Q - 4D C.I. s Signature of Mermitteel Dat6 1-866=882-8194- ermittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date PARAMETER CODES Forms by ChsmSW(707)88"845;p/n11158;v5.21:211193 )0010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total )0076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual )0080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine )0082 Color (ADMII) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01207 Cadmium '01105 Aluminum Nitrogen )0095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde )0300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 7190Q Mercury )3100 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolies . ;81551 Xylene )0340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01307 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene )0400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene )0530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS Residue 00929 Total Sodium .01045 Iron 39516 PCBs )0545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow irameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Waer Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581^or'534 ie monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as.a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units,designated in the reporting cility's permit for reporting data. DRC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5)..(B) If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must a on file with the state per 15K NCAC 2B .0506 (b) ) (D) %1A,7 tichal F. EasleEc rnor 3. 0mnj V�Iliam . Ross Jtary J Q rid NG North Carolina Departrt"1en of Enviro ent urarces t 7 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director >_ Division of Water Quality p �" Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION January 19, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 1820 0002 9207 4922 Charles Owens Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa NC 28778 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-LM-0004 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owens: A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for November 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value` Reported Limit Type Value Flow, in. conduit or thru 11/30/06 0.01 mgd 0.058 mgd Monthly treatment plant Average Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow, in conduit or thru 11/18/06 Continuous Frequency treatment plant Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 15 days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, _ 9z� el. ' Rogd1 C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files N P D E S aP� 2090 U.S. Highway,70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 Nol rrtirrrrllr�thCarolina -% J R70Ec December 13, 2006 14 2006 I Mr. Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Dear Mr. Edwards: WAT Q ITY SECTION SHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services Notice: Notice of Violations NOV 2006 LV 0538 NOV 2066 LV 0539 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Co. Henderson County This correspondence is in regard to the Notice of Violations for the months of August & September 2006 at the Fletcher Warehousing Wastewater treatment system. On December 13, 2006, I discussed these system conditions with Mr. Larry Frost of your office. On the evening of August 29, 2006 a thunderstorm with heavy rain and lightning occurred. Lightning disabled the aerators and the rain caused a high flow in a short time period. Due to the summer heat and the resulting loss of aeration, along with the high flow rate, the plant became operationally unstable causing low dissolved oxygen levels and a high fecal coliform count. We had the aerators repaired and put back into service, but it took -several days to make adjustments to the plant to return it to proper operation. We have maintained compliance since September 20, 2006. We do not believe futher corrective action is needed, since the plant is now operating correctly. Sincerely, le��Qq�a, Henry Dyar Operations Manager Goldie & Associates Cc:. Mr. Larry Frost - Mr. Charles Owens Mr. Stan Littlejohn 210. W. North_ Second Street 9 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone (864) 882-8194 9 Fax (864) 882-0851 �F W A FTF/� p 1ich-LsleyEv:orm William G. Ross Jr., Secretary G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 27, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED '7005 0390 00013553 2265 Mr. Charles Owens Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 2877.8 Dear Mr. Owens: Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV 2006 LV 0538 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for August 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 08/30/06 5 mg/I 3.6 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 08/30/06 400 1,400 #/100ml Daily Maximum FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Exceeded Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within ten (10) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Larry Frost at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, * &ftZV A. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files NPDES Unit 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Naturallt,� W AT, � chael F, slelraGovernor Q Wi "am s;J�,, Secretary North Carolina Depa;7.f En ron nt and Na ra>z)t-sources r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director O v Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 27, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013553 2289 Mr. Charles Owens Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-LV-0539 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Owens: A review of Fletcher Warehousing Company's monitoring report for September 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 09/06/06 5 mg/I 3.68 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 09/13/06 5 mg/I 3.96 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 09/20/06 400 1,040 #/100ml Daily Maximum FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Exceeded Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within ten (10) working day of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Larry Frost at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files NPDES Unit NorthCarolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 Naturally , 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 Date: December 15, 2005 Henry Dyan 210 W. North 2nd St. Seneca, SC 29678 Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NC0000094 Dear Permittee: 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 seethe 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 DMR, 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 cc: CAsheu RET-R'�egionali®-ffice" Central Files PSG C EP 1` i DEC 1 6 2005 I WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE None hCarolina Naturally N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: (919) 733-0719 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer I. ' ✓I IV Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report Permit Number: I co o o o o ci `i' Facility: T' I t ta-'-e rykt r-thdk-l�a L-1 cah �n 13 County: DMR Month and Year: ` f t The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the following reason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for :'details.) 0. The written values are illegible. ❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted. ❑ Ll The Units of Measure have been omitted or are incorrect. The DMR Parameter Codes have been omitted. Other: li 24_ S D_. (�1�.� o� l -uY QJ1 ��Y1 � THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM Marla Tugwell Adams Jones P. Byrd Guy F. Clerici Carolyn Lloyd Coward Dale A. Curriden Roy W. Davis, Jr. Tracy L. Diefenbach Cynthia W. Eller W. Perry Fisher II Stephen J. Grabenstein Robert H. Haggard Larry C. Harris, Jr. W. James Johnson Craig D. Justus John G. Kelso Barry B. Kempson Caroline T. Knox Brian F. D. Lavelle Esther E. Manheimer Larry S. McDevitt W. Kevin McLaughlin, Jr. W. Carleton Metcalf Anna S. Mills Vaughn S. Monroe Mark A. Pinkston Emily Belcher Reynolds Michelle Rippon Adam L. Shealy Philip J. Smith Albert L. Sneed, Jr. O.E. Starnes Allan R. Tarleton Michael M. Thompson Claire M. Vujanovic Stephen B. Williamson December 7, 2005 Mr. Larry Frost North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801 P.O. Box 7376, Asheville, NC 28802-7376 TEL 828-258-2991 1 www.vwlawfirm.com 900z Z �� QUALITY S: ;C)N — --WATER Re: Surface Water Protection Letter dated October 17, 2005 Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No.: NC0000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Frost: I am following up on our recent conversation. As we discussed, I am counsel to Fletcher Warehousing Company and have been asked to follow-up on the October 17, 2005 correspondence from Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor to Fletcher Warehousing Company c/o Stan Littlejohn. Pursuant to our discussions, this letter will address solely those issues going forward rather than substantively addressing the "Notice of Violation." Currently, the Town of Fletcher is attempting to annex the Fletcher Warehousing Company property. Fletcher Warehousing Company is resisting those efforts because the Town of Fletcher has indicated that while it desires to include the property within its tax base, it does not want to provide "core services." Core services would necessarily include sewer. We are in negotiations with counsel for the Town of Fletcher regarding the annexation. In essence, we have indicated that if they provide core services to the property and the facility, we will agree to the annexation. The negotiations are continuing and during those negotiations, we are maintaining our objection to the proposed annexation. I will continue to keep you informed of the situation as it develops. In the interim, if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you in this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to call upon me. I would appreciate your providing me with copies of all further correspondence or communication relating to permits for the facility. Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. I Mr. Larry Frost December 7, 2005 Page 2 I appreciate your assistance in this matter and look forward to the continued cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. WPF/aj V e truly yo s, . Pe sher, F 8-257-2767 r er@vwlawfirm.com Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. `WATFR Michael F. Easley F1'� Governor r . NC ENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality November 9, 2005 Stan Littlejohn, Site Manager Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina28778 ---------- —T_--------------------_;.—__Subject:Issuance-of-NPDESPermitN03000094-- Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Littlejohn: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994 (or as subsequently amended). . This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 6, 2005. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which maybe required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the 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 Sergei Chemikov at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 594. J cc: Central Files NPDES Permit He (Asheville RegionatOffice/Surface Wa� er Protecuon<--,' DEH Ben Day, Goldie and Associates 210 W. North Second Street, Seneca, SC 29678 N. C. Division of Water Quality/ NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Sincerely, rw-limek, P.E. ' D E NOV 10 2005 LVIATER ER QUALITY SECTIOI,, ASHEVILLE REGIONAI. _OFFICE O Phone: (919) 733-5083 - fax: (919) 733-0719 DENR Customer Service Center 1 800 623-7748 Permit NC0000094 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, Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on Route 25 Fletcher Henderson County to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French 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 December 1, 2005. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2010. Signed this day November 9, 2005. ur- Alanimek, P.E. Director Divi on of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0000094 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. Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to: -1. Continue to operate an existing (4.0 MGD) extended aeration wastewater treatment facility at a monthly average flow_ not exceeding 0.01 MGD which includes the following components: ➢ Influent lift station with manual trash screen ➢ Dual 3.75 MGD aeration basins with mechanical aerators ➢ Dual final clarifiers with sludge, return ➢ Belt press for sludge ➢ Sludge dryer ➢ Settling ponds ➢ Effluent disinfection equipment This facility is located at the former Cranston Print Works plant in Fletcher on Route 25 in Henderson County, and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French Broad River, classified WS-N waters in the French Broad River Basin. BUNQQl+' _E C _ -, \.^ t .I HENDEON- �� \\ idw -r • • MU P ''`AIRPORT •� '� { O, L - - 1 ;1v,nas ch- kn ,ICT. rJ IT �` UFB 19 �-•ty ; �'�.J 1 °c \ a in coo Y Pigs UFB SGµ.r� .' iJ lj� LAT. tt"r I4 d O` y `'`r �'F` �CLOII •'\� f%t 1' 1 ROAD U 23 ' • Strip Wei �� •. Butler ari ae e p " '- 70 Latitude: 35°24' 43" Longitude: 82°32' 18. Quad # HNE Stream class: wS-ty Subba, in 40302 Receivirg Stream wench Bmad River NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Facffi a J Location` k North SCALE 1:24000 Permit NC0000094 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENTS: ,�; {Y ` LIMITS a *r F MONITORING REQUIREMENTS CHARACTERISTICSt� 3 zapt V A A k" Monthly `' Daily Measurement Sample,Type =Sam IeWcationl �" t a � x r Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 20°C 26.0 m /L 39.0 m /L Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 m L 45.0 m L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28p /L 2/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (2C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Uownstream H3 Weekly Grab Effluent _ Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. THE VAN WINKLE LAW F I RM Marla Tugwell Adams* Jones P. Byrd Guy F. Clerici Carolyn Lloyd Coward Dale A. Curriden Roy W. Davis, Jr. Tracy L. Diefenbach Cynthia W. Eller W. Perry Fisher II Stephen J. Grabenstein Robert H. Haggard Larry C. Harris, Jr. W. James Johnson Diana Armatage Johnston* Craig D. Justus John G. Kelso Barry B. Kempson Caroline T. Knox Brian F. D. Lavelle Armistead M. Long Esther E. Manheimer Larry S. McDevitt W. Carleton Metcalf Anna S. Mills Mark A. Pinkston Suzannah M. Plemmons Michelle Rippon Adam L. Shealy Philip J. Smith Albert L. Sneed, Jr. Bradley A. Stark O.E. Starnes Allan R. Tarleton Michael M. Thompson Claire M. Vujanovic David M. Wilkerson Stephen B. Williamson Jeffrey D. Zentner July 27, 2007 11 Nort#<°.M2ii3$$C1Y!7�,2$80i P.O. Box 7376, Asheville; NC 28-80.2-,-7�376---.. - :. • 1.1.. TEL 828-258-'-)rl9lvabb.dadlaeb#irm.eena— ---, VIA FACSIMILE 828-299-7043 and US MAIL Mr. Roger Edwards North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Re: Fletcher Warehousing Company Permit No. NC0000094 Dear Mr. Edwards: I am writing on behalf of Fletcher Warehousing Company to request modification of its permit referenced above. This permitee previously held a permit which allowed it to discharge over 4,000,000 gallons per day. The current permit was reduced, but that reduction is too great to handle the practical and day to day needs of the permitee. Attached is a letter dated June 20, 2007 from Civil Design Concepts, PA. It indicates that the runoff calculations from the impervious surface on the property for a 10-year storm event would be 821,416 gallons. For these reasons, I would request that the permit be modified to change the flow limitations to 821 ngd. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Please give me a call upon your receipt of this letter so that we might discuss this matter further. WPF/skh *Of Counsel Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. CIVIL DESIGN CONCEPTS, PA June 20, 2007 Charles Owen, III Fletcher Crossing Industrial Park P.O. Box 188 Fletcher, NC 28732 Re: Fletcher Crossing Project CDC Project No.10730 Dear Mr. Owen, Attached are the approximate calculations/hydrographs to determine the amount of storm water runoff being transported and treated at the existing treatment facility. It appears that a roof leader/storm sewer system connects the runoff from the impervious buildings to the treatment facility. The attached runoff calculations ,are for a two-year and 10-year storm event using the total square footage of the connected buildings (approximately 279,000sf). During a two-year (24 hour) storm event, we calculated that storm water runoff volume would be approximately 75,250 cubic feet or 562,870 gallons. For the 10-year storm event, the amount of runoff would be approximately 109,815 cubic feet or 821,416 gallons. We calculated these volumes using the SCS method in HydroCad with a five-minute concentration time and a CN=98. Please feel free to contact Mark Cathey or myself at our office if you have any questions or ' require any additional information. SAACADU 0730Wocs\co2OjuneO7.doc 200 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805 Phone 828-252-5388 Fax 828-252-5365 PO Box 5432, Asheville, NC 28813 N LrI V x A 'K ix Ke 7-- a, PERVIOUS AND IMPERVIOUS AREAS lt:y000,*— 7.110,9WANNANIIA RIVER ROADASHEVILLE, NO 28805 FLETCHER CROSSING c PHONE FAX (628(828)) 252-536252-5388 5 CIVIL DESIGN CONCEPTS PA FLETCHER CROSSING — HENDERSON COUNTY, NC 4w.�� "ttp:liwww.civildesigneoncepts.com W / 2-�s arehousing (NC0000094) Subject: Re:, Fletcher Warehousing (NC0000094) Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:42:45 r0400 From: Sergei Chernikov <sergei.chemikov@ncmail.net> Organization: NC DENR DWQ To: Roy Davis <Roy.Davis@ncmail.net> Roy, I am a little bit familiar with their situation because I have done a permit modification about a year ago (reduces sampling frequency). I spoke to consultant and told him that they have to remove stormwater from WWTP and this will alleviate their flow problems. He told me that they will do it and that option was investigated for 2 years, and they have decided to proceed. They have also requested increase in permitted flow, but I have not allowed it and explicitly stated in the letter that they have to reconfigure their stormwater system. However, they have not done 'it yet. At this point we have no other option but to issue the permit as is and continue to issue fines- for all permit violations, including unpermitted discharge to Cane Creek. It should force them to find and alternative to existing wastewater treatment situation. Serge Roy Davis wrote: Yes. the wwtp needs to be taken out of operation. The wwtp was origionally constructed with a hydraulic capacity probably greater than 4 mgd to serve Cranston Print Works. Cranston closed down and the property was acquired by Charles Owen who in turn leases the property out for use as a warehouse. The wwtp'now receives only a few hundred gallons per day of domestic wastewater plus some waste activated sludge from area package plants. Steel structures and mechanical components are badly deteriorated. The plant is operting as an aerobic lagoon. The current NPDES pertmit allows the discharge"of 10,000 gpd of treated ww. During conditions of high ground water arid/or rainfall flow violations occur. I should add that warehouse roof drains go to the wwwtp. This situation has continued for several years. It is now time to move on. Stan Littlejohn with Fletcher Warehousing has been looking at alternative wwt schemes f'or.the past several'months. Pumping to public sewer is an option. The permit"allows discharge of treated ww to the French Broad River. The effluent outfall was undermined by last September's flooding and is now leaking treated ww to Cane Creek which is not allowed by the permit. This is not an environmental problem but rather an administrative one. The company needs to find an appropriate wwts. We need to push the Company into finding an alternative to the present situation. Roy Davis Sergei Chernikov wrote: Roy, I have started working on the renewal of the Fletcher permit. Please let me know.if you have any issues that have to be addressed. 1 of 2 6/27/2005 10:42 AM arehousing (NC0000094) Thank you! Sergei Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D. Environmental Engineer NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 phone: 919-733-5083 ext. 594 fax: 919-733-0719 Roy Davis - Roy.DavisCncmail.net North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D. Environmental Engineer NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 phone: 919-733-5083 ext. 594 fax: 919-733-0719 2 of 2 6/27/2005 10:42 AM z /o (� L / 1 NPDES RENEWAL PACKAGE FLETCHER WAREHOUSING COMPANY PERMIT No. NC0000094 Prepared for: Plecther Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Prepared by: Goldie & Associates, Inc. 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 April 2005 7RAR�2 0 2005 Wh,TER QUALITY SECTION :�HFVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC PEIt1VIIT F'OIt1VI (Short Form Q NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-Manufacturing For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/ NPDES Permit Number INCO000094 1. Contact Information: Facility Name Owner Name Street Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address County Operator Name Street Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Please print or type Fletcher Warehousing Company Fletcher Warehousing Company PO Box 457 Swannanoa NC 28778 ( 828) 298-6802 ( 828) 299-0901 stan.littlej ohn(csprings. c om Henderson Goldie and Associates (Contracted WWTP Operations) 210 W. North Second Street Seneca SC, 29678 ( 864) 882-8194 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Facility Name (If different from above) Street Address or State Road 4600 Hendersonville Highway (Highway 25) City Fletcher State / Zip Code NC, 28732 County Henderson 3. Ownership Status: . Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public ❑ 4. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 4226-9906 Textile Warehousin 5. Number of employees:. < 25 6. Principal product(s) produced:_ Warehousing Only Principal raw material(s) consumed: N/A 7. Principal process(es): Warehousing Only Page 1 of 3 Version —08103 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION a SNORT FORM C-Man .facturing For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD S. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed IT.i.Ct _gnpriffi- mmn7/nf z rnnc,imorl Product Produced or Raw Material Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed Consumed AVERAGE PEAK per Day N/A N/A per Month N/A N/A per Year N/A N/A 9. Check here if discharge occurs all year d , or circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April July August September October May June November December Days per week discharge occurs: Seven A10TE. If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram of wastewater flow at the facility. 10. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only Discharge per operating month Flow (GALLONS PER OPERATING MONTH Sanitary - monthly average Avg: 0.005 MGD, Avg Monthly Max: 0.09 MGD Includes some stormwater from roof drains, etc. Utility water, etc. - monthly average N/A Process water - monthly average N/A Monthly Average Avg: 0.005 MGD, Avg Monthly Max: 0.09 MGD total discharge (all types) Includes some stormwater from roof drains, etc. 11. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit numbers or check none if not applicable): Tvpe 0 None UIC. ® NPDES PSD = NESHAPS Permit Number NC0000094 Type Non -Attainment Ocean Dumping Dredge/Fill Permits RCRA 0 Other Permit Number Page 2 of 3 Version -08103 NPDES PERMLL- .aPP)LICATION - SHORT FORM u-Manufacturing For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD 12. Number of separate discharge points: 13. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): French Broad River 14. Do you add any chemicals that may be discharged? (Please list and explain source and potential amounts.) 15. Is this facility located on Native American lands? check one) YES F-I NO 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. Stan Littlejohn Site Manager Printed name of Person Signing Title Signature Date Id5- 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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Page 3 of 3 Version -08103 LOCATION MAP 2, ;Y -)65 V. f T f 0 v i �, j Discharge Point J V1. /t )-*-J-o-n, es UFB 19 Q31 N00000094 - Fletcher Warehousing Co. 35"24"43'" S Ub-B iisi n: 04-03-02 1-;'11"'VirLide: 82"32' 18"' F8N'EIS',-.vI;md S i rea rn Class- WS-IV R---cLtvjm-, French Brfmd Ri\,,!r 0 U yy 20 F B 2 2 0 5 0 rx J, A (3a 0 v\ ROA-0 U R Butler Bridge I.. � � . I i 0 Facility x Location Fletcher Wnr�housm2 Co SLUDGE N LANAGEIVIENT SLUDGE SUPPLEMENT Flecther Warehousing Company NPDES Permit No. NC0000094 Flecther Warehousing Company's wastewater facilities do not dispose of sludge or other solids, and thus has no Sludge Management Plan in place. The facility was originally designed.for handling 1.0 MGD of domestic and industrial wastewater; thus, the amount of biosolids entering the plant at the now permitted flow of 0.1 MGD is easily treated and degraded by the plant without need for removal. The facility does accept small amounts of biosolids from other domestic treatment facilities, but these amounts remain insignificant relative to the treatment capacity of the plant. FILE State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality I fflW.VW'J NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WATER QUALITY SECTION Mr. Stan Littlejohn Warehouse Manager Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Dear Mr. Littlejohn: June 2, 2004 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance NPDES Permit Number NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Wastewater Treatment System Henderson County Attached is the report resulting from my May 28, 2004 inspection of the wastewater treatment system serving Fletcher Warehousing Company. For your information I am also sending you a copy of my December 20, 2002 inspection report cover letter which4summanzes my feelings regarding the old Cranston Print Works wastewater treatment plant. Mike Holder with Goldie and Associates is doing a good job of taking care of the wastewater treatment system. Should you have need to discuss this or related matters please do not hesitate to call me at 1- 828-296-4659. , I 'ncerely, Roy M. Da 's Environmental Engineer Xc: Goldie and Associates 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Telephone 828-296-4500 FAX 828-299-7043 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection e O 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 U 31 NC0000094 111 121 04/05/28 117 18 U 19 U 20 U Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA -----------Reserved---- — 67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I 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) Fletcher Warehousing Company 10:00 AM 04/05/28 01/01/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Rt 25 Fletcher NC 28732 11:00 AM 04/05/28 05/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data William M. Holder/ORC/828-884-5589/ Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number William H Pott, II,PO Box 457 Swannanoa NC 28778//828-298-6802/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance 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 Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500/828-299-7043 Signature anagement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NC0000094 I11 12 l 04/05/28 117 18 U Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mike Holder with Goldie & Associates is doing a good job of taking care of the former Cranston Print Works wastewater treatment system. 1 Permit: NC0000094 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Warehousing Company - Fletcher Warehousing Company Inspection Date: 05/28/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 5.b�P0-� �-1 ) 9 l bs 1 i 1*1 \ A On, 0 a —A r 150 - . 1 �C , _ : ,, -AJ 11 _ _ . - /1 _ _ /- e--,> 07/14/2004 Mr. Forrest R. Westall North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Subject: Notice of violation NOV-2004-LV-0249 Permit No. NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Dear Mr. Westall: We are in receipt of the above notice of violation. I have met with Mr. Roy Davis to discuss the options available in addressing the issues raised by your correspondence. It is our belief that storm water runs from our buildings on the property and into the wastewater system and increases effluent levels. We are currently in the process of attempting to map the existing sewer and storm drain system. Once we have completed the map we will be in a position to better address all the issues and concerns. Please feel free to call if there are any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Stan Littlejohn. Vice President Fletcher Warehousing Company 6515 Hendersonville Highway Fletcher, NC 28732 LJ IJUL 1 4 2004 10 WATER QUALITY SECTION k I� f I �II � I I if ii li '�I � /p,- qj 104 j F pp jj 1 f S� '\ ,� ,I I I I �� ii ,; I �I ,I '� I;' ii ,I, IC' i ' it II i� Michael F. Easley, Governor State of North Carolina William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality March 22, 2004 Mr. William H. Pott II Fletcher Warehousing Company P.U. Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Subject: NPDES Permit Modification Fletcher Warehousing Company NPDES Permit NC000094 Henderson County Dear Mr. Pott II: Division personnel have reviewed your request for revision of sampling requirements and increase in flow adjustment. We have reduced your sampling frequency for several parameters in accordance with state regulations (Administrative code section 15A NCAC 2B .0500). New sampling frequencies are presented in Attachment A(1.). However, Lwe.a°�' re -unable to gran your request for inc��re'ase in permitted ofl v. Analyses of Discharge Monitoring Reports for your facility indicated that since the conversion to Fletcher Warehousing Company during 2001 and 2002 flow has been recorded only in March of 2001. Since-the,begintunR z� Stermwater-can"be-discharged-in-accordance-with'S"tormwater G_eneraLP_ermit Please contact Ken Pickle at 919-733-5083 (ext. 584) to obtain information on General Storinwater Permits. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an ad)udicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Sergei Chernikov at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 594. Sincerely, lan Klimek, P.E. Director, Division of Water Quality cc: Central Files n 1�151ic"y, e>Regional OfficeWate` uality'Section D v NPDES Unit Goldie and Associates 210 West North Second St. APR 19 2004 Seneca, SC 29678 WATERA ISECTION North Carolina Division of Water Quality n / ASHEVILLE REGION 1715�&115 1617 Mail Service Center C�f� /�\FAX (919) 733-0719 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 ( ff �/��a—l�on the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ Permit NC0000094 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning November 1, 2001 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: EFFLUENT `;` CHARAC'TERIStICS . LIMITS MONITORINGREQUIREMENTS. Monthly Average . Daily Maximum . Measuremeht Frequency Sample Type Sample Locationl Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day (202C) 26.0 mg/I 39.0 mg/I Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28pg/l 2/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (2C) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream pH3 Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge, Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. F Permit NC000009ti A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL During the period beginning November 1, 2001 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored bthe Permittee as specified below: y Footnotes: 1. Upstre m =upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream =downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. ag. :,.,, d si no, •e ess 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. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY iNFORMATI6N• NAME OF FACILITY: Go., PC) Box 4,5 7 MAILING ADDRESS: _ S w A N N A N i C• 9 COUNTY: CONTA T-PER I k� P07 �' C SON.1 TELEPHONE: PERMIT NO: ,Ay C 00 0 0 09 LiCheck One: NC P"'- WQ HEALTH DP ORC: J C7 1 h�' A I R 1 L TELEPHONE: ( S—V4 8 C� L�� l 0 RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: O MGD BNR? ' YES NO CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 -Z 3 4 COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4 SPRAY IRRIGATION SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION PHYSICAL/CHEMMICAL GRADE I _ _ GRADE II RATED BY: Povv REGION: AS DATE: C-)J d G 1 REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: & &T: United States Envii, mtal Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA NPDES. Compliance Inspection. Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 2 u 3 NC0000094 t1 12 011127 17 18 L-1 �---� 19 IS 1 20 Remarks IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILIIIII}IIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111 Reserved FacilityEvaluation- Rating • BI, g QA 66 Reserved 67 L1-1J I I ( 169 70 15 u I 71 I onI 72 IuI 73 � 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Date 14ame and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date Fletcher Warehousing Co. 9:30 AM )an 1, 2001 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:30 PM Oct 31,2005 ',Jame(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) Fom Kilpatrick 1-828-884-5589 Vame, Address of Responsible Official Title 3ill Pott Vice President -Finance Phone No. Contacted 1-828-298-6802 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES ca S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not applicable S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters N Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program S Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: S N S S S S S a Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Dwen Manufacturing has no plan for future use of the wastewater trteatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing beyound what is now taking place. Vame{s Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date toy M Da s DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 j i A� % 0j ii n e of er Agency/Office Date j o-•L1:-�0AACzq—Wa'4-�Q/ARO 828-251-6208 h� i Q Regulatory Office Use Only fiction Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTION December 3, 2001 Mr. William H. Pott II Vice President Fletcher,Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Dear Mr. Pott: �f NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 6Status: In Compliance `gPDES Permit Number NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company astewater Treatment Plant enderson County Attached is a copy of the report resulting from my November 27, 2001 inspection of the wastewater treatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing Company. For the record I will state that you and ,Tom Kilpatrick accompanied me during the inspection. The plant continues to discharge receiving rain. In addition to direct still lead to the treatment plant. Mr. system receives the occasional load of the volume of water contained in the waste activated sludge is insignificant. based on whether or not we are rainfall, roof and yard drains Kilpatrick informs me that the waste activated sludge. Given various basins, the volume of Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on the 27th. Please do not hesitate to call me at 818-251-6208 should you need to discuss matters relating to wastewater treatment. S' cerely, 1 Roy M . D is ck�- Environmental Engineer Enclosure xc: Tom Kilpatrick 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office N ichael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director. Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTIOI. February 14, 2001 Mr. William H. Pott II Vice President Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Dear Mr. Pott: m--"CDE14 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance NPDES Permit Number NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Wastewater Treatment Plant \Henderson County On February 13, 2001, in the company of Mr. Tom Kilpatrick, I inspected the wastewater treatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing Company. Attached is the report resulting from that inspection. On the day of the inspection the plant was not discharging. Mr.. Kilpatrick informs me that the system receives the occasional load of waste activated sludge. I notice that your recently issued NPDES Permit for this system calls for effluent fecal coliform limits to go into effect on'November 1, 2001. You should make preparations to be able to provide effluent disinfection by that date. Roof and yard drains still lead to the wastewater treatment plant. The presence of their stormwater will make the treatment process more difficult to control should the plant ever be called upon to treat a significant amount of wastewater. What would be involved in the removal of those drains from the treatment plant? 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper William H. Pott February 14, 2001 Page Two Please do not hesitate to call me at 818-251-6208 should you need to discuss matters relating to wastewater treatment. Sincerely, Roy M.)Davis Environmental Engineer Enclosure xc: Tom Kilpatrick 00094CEI.01 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper AdL United States En nmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA NP®ES Compliance Inspection. Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 u 2 LJ 3 1 N C0000094 11 12 010213 17 18 u 19 IS l 20 I` I Remarks Illlllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll' Z' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 I l I 169 70 5 71 1onI 72 IuI 73, 174 �L 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date Fletcher Warehousing Co. 2:00 PM Jan 1, 2001 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 2:30 PM Oct 31,2005 Name(s) of On -Site Rep resentative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) Tom Kilpatrick 1-828-884-5589 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title Bill Pott Vice President -Finance Phone No. Contacted 1-828-298-6802 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory . N - Not evaluated/Not applicable S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters N Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program S Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: Row 36 S N S S S S S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) On the day of inspection the wastewater treatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing was not discharging. Name(s) and Signa ure(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date Roy M. DA i' i \ DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 Signature of Reviewer / 1, Agency/Office DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 Date l Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality P, IWAL 0 % 00--ft AAAIIMIII i NCDENii NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WATER QUALITY SECTION Mr. William H. Pott II Vice President Fletcher Warehousing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Dear Mr. Pott: December 20, 2002 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance NPDES Permit Number NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Wastewater Treatment System Henderson County Attached is the report resulting from my December 20, 2002 inspection of the wastewater treatment system serving Fletcher Warehousing Company. Fletcher Warehousing continues to use the system to provide treatment for the bathroom waste generated by about 40 employees and to receive waste activated sludge disposed of by Goldie & Associates. This is the way I see things. The existing treatment plant is completely inappropriate for the volume of waste being treated, it is highly unlikely that it will ever be used again to treat a large volume of wastewater and with the passing of every year it becomes less an asset and more a pile of scrap. It is time to move on and provide appropriate waste water treatment. Given that some plant sanitary sewers also carry storm water, I would suggest that selected bathrooms around the plant be sewered and the decision made as to how that sewage will be treated. You could make application for an Authorization to Construct Permit for a small package plant or connect to the nearest public sewer. Given the proximity of public sewer that is my preference. On the drive back to the office this morning it occurred to me that the Henderson County Health Department might permit several septic tank -drain field systems at various locations around the grounds to serve selected rest rooms. You could explore this option. At the conclusion of any such project all sewers to the existing treatment plant should be severed. 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper William Pott Page Two December 20,; 2002 I should ad,d that any time the existing wastewater treatment system is discharging Fletcher Warehousing must meet all permit and regulatory requirements. Including but not limited to monitoring, compliance with permit effluent limits, operator visitation and providing continuous flow recording: We would want to see a proposed closure plan if you choose to abandon the treatment plant. If you choose to go this route give me a call so I can sit down with the person preparing the plan. Of great interest would be the removal and disposal of the aeration basin contents. I would be interested in hearing what you are able to learn from Don Green on the subject of getting storm water out of the treatment plant. Should you have need to discuss any of these matters please do not hesitate to call me at 1-828-251-6208. Sincerely, Roy M. Da is `ram Environmental Engineer Xc: Tom Kilpatrick 00094CE1.02 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 501/6 recycled/10% post -consumer paper z 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 J 2 1 5 1 31 NC0000094 111 121 02/12/20 117 18 Lj 19 I �20 LJ Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl61 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- ------- -------------- Reserved----------- 67 I 169 70 71 11 72 1,,1 73 � 74 751 LJ liLJ I I I 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) 10:00 AM 02/12/20 01/01/01 Fletcher Warehousing Company Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Rt 25 Fletcher NC 28732 11:00 AM 02/12/20 05/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Thomas W. Kilpatrick/ORC/828-891-8165/ William Pott//828-298-6802/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted William H Pott II,PO Box 457 Swannanoa NC 28778//828-298-6802/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Miscellaneous Questions Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Storm Water Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The wastewater treatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing far exceeds the needed hydraulic capacity. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-251-6208/828-251-6452 R__t�_Yy\�2- Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. to •,• astewater Treatment System Performance Report for LU � UJ C. L `` G = E! D W =z Fletcher CompanySEP 2 6 2000a wCCL (formerly Cranston Prim ors, Inc. WATER QUALITY SECTION ASNEVILL- REGIQ�- AL OFFICE for the Operating Period January thru December, 1999 Preface On July 20, 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which placed significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan I Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEPIlVR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity Person(s) in Charge/Contact- Applicable Permits: Cranston Print Works WWTP Ejcher Wareho�sin mf 7n Tom Kilpatrick - Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) Bill Pott - Vice President INIREMS M-4a s ,90 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System and Facilities Served: Treatment Process - The treatment facility is a conventional "Activated Sludge" process capable of treating 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD). Collection System - The main collection system is a standard gravity design with 8-inch diameter pipe and standard pre -cast manholes. The system has a Spill Response Plan and an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the sewer collection system. Facilities Served - The facility serves the warehousing operation with approximately 10 employees and serves to treat activated sludge removed from small wastewater treatment package plants. NOTE: This facility was originally constructed to serve Cranston Print Works, a textile print and dye manufacturing entity. Cranston Print Works ceased operations and sold the facilities. Fletcher Warehousing Company converted the manufacturing facility into a warehousing facility. Fletcher Warehousing Company is keeping the WWTP facility in a state of operational readiness to serve additional area wastewater needs should the need arise. The facility is currently functioning much Iike an oxidation basin because of the very low flow and is more than capable of treating the very low volume. Most water is evaporated by running one blower. Occasional grab samples confirm the nature of the confined wastewater. Occasionally, flow is observed over the effluent weir after a rain event but is of such a low volume that is neither detected or recorded by the flow meter. II. Performance This system was a "no flow" facility for 1999. The system is "in compliance" with all applicable NPDES permit conditions for the operating period. III. Notification A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the Offices of DDK Environmental, Inc. 1 King Road Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 or by contacting the office at 828-884-5589. As required, three copies of this report is being provided to NCDEHNR Readers who have questions or desire detailed information are invited to contact Tom Kilpatrick. IV. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Tom Kilpatrick, (SRC Date This report prepared by: DDK Environmental, Inc. 1 King Road Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Phone: (828) 884-5589 Fax:(828) 884-8632 February 24, 2000 NORTH kROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SECTION January 24, 2000 Mr. William H. Pott II Vice President -Finance Owen Manufacturing Company Post Office Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance �/NPDES Permit Number NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company, LTD Wastewater Treatment Plant Henderson County Dear Mr. Pott: Attached is the report resulting from my January 20, 2000 inspection of the wastewater treatment plant serving the Fletcher Warehousing Company. I was accompanied in my inspection by Tom Kilpatrick with DDK Environmental. A small discharge was occurring at the time of the inspection as a result of recent rains. Tom tells me that plant units are operational with the exception of one aerator which is experiencing a bearing problem. I view the treatment plant as a valuable resource and encourage you to maintain it in an operable condition until such time as its ultimate use is decided upon. Mark McIntire in our Central Office, is working on transfer of Cranston Print Works NPDES Permit to Fletcher Warehousing Company. Should you have need to discuss matters relating to the wastewater treatment plant serving Fletcher Warehousing please do not hesitate to call me at 828-251-6208. Sincerely, Roy M . Environmental Engineer Enclosure xc: Tom Kilpatrick 00094E1.00 INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414 PHONE 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER United States Envi mtal Protection Agency Form Approved Washington,, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 PA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding - Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 21 1 3 NC0000094 11 12 000120 17 18 LJ 19 IS I 20 L`J Remarks I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Z' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 [_M 69 70u 71 73 74 onL___ 75 80 Section B: FacilityDate Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date Fletcher Warehousing Co. 10:00 AM Oct.1, 1995 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 11:00 AM Sep,30,2000 Name(s) of On -Site Represenfative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) Tom Kilpatrick 1-828-884-5589 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title Bill Pott Vice President -Finance Phone No. Contacted 1-828-298-6802 No iection C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not applicable S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review,.' S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters N Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program $ Operations &Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: Row 36 $ N $ S S S $ Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) S small volume of septage and waste activated sludge is disposed of in this wastewater treatment plant. Name(s) an nature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Telephone Date boy M. Da is 1 1 DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 Li � 00 iign wer Agency/Office Date DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 / r Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status ❑ Noncompliance Compliance f State of North Carolin ` Department of Environment ti and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Mr. William H. Pott II Vice President Fletcher Warehousing Company P.O. Box 457 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Dear Mr. Pott: , Tk? A NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES November 28, 2000 Ct j y I i. 2000 Sub) ect: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0000094 Fletcher Warehousing Company Henderson County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the 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 Natalie Sierra at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 551. cc: Ce& 1 e As � , gill- ; egon�a Mice Water • ualit ection; NPDES Unit Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit Technical Assistance & Certification Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, Original Signed By ckavid,�. Goodrich err Stevens p p Telephone (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET a@ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Permit NC0000094 .f 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 1437215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located on Route 25 Fletcher Henderson County to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French 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 January 1, 2001. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2005. Signed this day November 28, 2000. Original Signed By David A. Goodrich Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0000094 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Fletcher Warehousing Company is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing (4.0 MGD) extended aeration wastewater treatment facility at a monthly average flow not exceeding 0.01 MGD which includes the following components: ➢ Influent lift station with manual trash screen ➢ Dual 3.75 MGD aeration basins with mechanical aerators ➢ Dual final clarifiers with sludge return ➢ Belt press for sludge Sludge dryer ➢ Settling ponds ➢ Effluent disinfection equipment This facility is located at the former Cranston Print Works plant in Fletcher on Route 25 in Henderson County, and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French Broad River, classified WS-IV waters in the French Broad River Basin. r? �� \\ UFB 19 fI I ti i N 1 t Discharge Point � t �� 1, i � • it f � y } ' � ' ` a) �; 2050 dr ' r- i U 11�`J `j e`er \`20 -- A.- 1 4 � 'JotfeSy • U • ! ��::. 2 Butler Badge NC0000094 - Fletcher Warehousing Co. Latitude: 35"24'43" Sub -Basin: 04-03-02 Longitude: 82'32'18" Quad N: F8NE/Skyland Stream Class: WS-IV Receiving Stream: French Broad River Permitted Flow: 0.01 MGD \ A:. y � Facility X Location' w^.y / Fletcher Warehousing Co. 94 no N t t her Warehousing Fletcher Warehousing Permit NC0000094 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until October 30, 2001, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS,. LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS �z Monthly Average Daily,,",* Maximum. Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 20TC 26.0 m /I 39.0 m /l 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 m /I 45.0 m /I 3/Week. Grab Effluent NH3 as N 3/Week Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent U stream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Quarterly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Grab Effluent Temperature (IC) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream FP—H3 3/Week Grab Effluent Fnntnnte,' 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. Permit NC0000094 A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL During the period beginning November 1, 2001 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: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Locationl Flow 0.01 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent BOD, 5 day 20TC 26.0 m /I 39.0 m /I 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 m /I 45.0 m /I 3/Week Grab Effluent NH3 as N 3/Week Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream Total Residual Chlorine 28 ll 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen NO2+NO3+TKN Monthly Grab Effluent Total Phosphorus Monthly Grab Effluent Temperature (TC) Weekly Grab Effluent Upstream & Downstream pH3 3/Week Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Upstream = upstream at the Butler Bridge; Downstream = downstream at the Fanning Bridge. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. 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. F- ONITED STATES:ENL!FitONMENTAL-PPOTECTIO.N,AGENCY ""���► REGION 4 . 345 COURTLANO STREET. N.E. ATLANTA. GFOPG1A 80365 S.UPEANNO SEc fjo To: File FROM; Cy phi is GuYley; B`PA �[� ��.• Xot h Carolin"a. Project• Qf€`3:csr SUBJ: Cranston Print Works Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina NCD 003 150 539 This Site 1: spection' Pra ar.1-tization :(SIP) evaluated data presented in the Site In$ ­Pe ct can -.of June.'1986 by:North C.arol.ina: gal id-.a�zd Hazardous Waste. -Management Branch_ The processes at: Ghe Cxaz�ston Print'Vorks fac;:lity ird1_-4`de a. textile printing and.fiLniahing opetation. Twd types of chtoniium- containiaa.g waste are: generated on site; a wasbeVoLter from t.extile printing operations,-and.chrome waste from stripping and plating printing rollers. The source areas identified at the site: chrome .plating and'stripping wastes were disposed in 3 wells on s.ite. These wells had gravel bottoms Bet In the water table aquifer. And 3 iinl-ined surface impoundments hold WWTP sludge from th' pri nti operation.. A .removal, actzon has„ ec.eu red in regard to the:.3::chromium waste. ..d disposal wells in .j g;i.:::, H.asecl on the 198:5- sampling data and- .du�:' to .Tow targeti vain s :the site will not be:: gu-rsued .for listii A dispositriori.°of No Further Remedial: Action Planned 'has. been. assigned to the Cranston Print Works fac3;:lity. North:* Carolina Superfund section .-Ap'r-11. 10, 1.99.1. Pace -2- -: 2) Sludge Laqopr ;xr, In the early 19-70's, sludge from our waste treat- ment plant was.pumped into three (3) lagoons as a means of wasting sludge-, which. is a requirement for an activated sli-idqe waste treatment plant. This sludge contained, trace trace- amounts of chrome (trivalent) that was t.s.stp-d:.::.recentl*..Y..,to )ap 'less tha.n...the 'r acceptable: bia,�k4 ..pund level. N-0:'s-ludg.p.. has beeh..-jpum,�*.!6.4. into these: lagoons since --the mid '1970 of sludge wasting - op re Fe-V-04 aped: Z Since then, however, these. lagoons were..permitted a by. the state Department -of Euman ResourPes, as a -private landfill for. fly.ash from our coal-fired boiler. These lagoo"ns havesince he'eh used for disposal. Of our- boiler fl'Y: Ash. Orie lagoon is , closed.out According to state requirements, and the other two,will be closed in the'near future. that:'. t-ime,, we sites properl-y: *Iqped out;.::.; Th ".tra.ce amounts of chrome. e. t presen.t.-Is nq..:.carcinogenic and not. at -threat to -:citizens or workers on site and. 'Is:.: Voes backg.z. . :1.0ps than 1.6 ti pubd limit). The amou.n-t:of 4,4826 tong. :of ohromin_- -that we. are listed as Having is not -correct, We -do not feel that axiy type of cleanup is required or in. anyway would be benefildlial. Please review our file and let. us' know if you find -you can honor our request. 'Very. truly yours, 'CRANSTON PRINT, -WORKS COMPANY ...... James A. Grant Technical Manager Fletcher Division j -dhV Attention: Mr. Jack Butler Dear Mr. Butler: I would like to thank you for getting back to us and advising us as..how..t ..Q proceed.- Based on our aonvexsatiqn,. I would like to re ; 8 - 09ory. ::quest:, bat wO.,:be.mb0. .moved into site C.'.t As we.A1.0dussed, t .-urlile to.sUbstantiate this I believe here i4.�;.§uf f iciont data in o reque-6t, howi2ivor,. .:if :we need to furnish .additional i-nformation we will rd -":be more thaC. n--glad to comply-: mply,. A our site situation bte`dks down into two pa.rts as s. a reVie.w? xx tollows: 1) Chrome Well: It. the - late 197.0.' ko waste: from out chtome plating area Was treat4d to make :a:`lkali)fte (conversion frc5m hexava-l-Ont to trivalent) and placed in..a well in an.. as. cons-idered-:-the best- disposal' ingoli�bj-e. state, .-This'w at time and dc5na with state:*:,dpproval. In. 1.981, this: think-ing.was c"harig"ad.- The .wall ­was cleaned out under state supervision. and monitoring wells put in to -m itqt any t act movement. Since then.- the grotind- -Waer:Se.ction-::of-::the North Carolina:Dartment.,o,f k turaI.Resources .and dtmunity Devel�5pment hasmoni- tored. 'this and continue to -find no movement of any 0hr.ame in. the ground water.4, [We. would, therefote- consider this site properly. cleaned up and would reco0imend.continuing to monitor as a -means to insure this in the futurej. -Continued- AN EMPLOYEE -OWNED COMPANY Ms. Denise Bland 30 June 1986 Page 3 'Mo reinainder ,of. the residents -Within' 3 miles: of the :site are dependent on groundwater, -which is: drawn primarily from • ijw bedroc .:aquifer,- :-Die- to. the hydrog�-olog cal conditions at t1: site, the: *-Qater table and bedrock aquifersk6b on' as a single'-nydrologic unit, 'Chromium coritamination. of• the w.ator table aquifer may the_ i�ef ore impact grouridiater u! sed_by local residents for. drinking:; water supply. --- If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 733-2801. Sincerely, :. Pat Dekii ..... • . . 1tiaste. Maiagement Specrali.st . Solid °and: Hazardous 'Waste:Management Branch :.:.. BnviromentaL Health-Sedt-Wn PD/tb./0184b, ,s Ms. Denise Bland 30 June 1986 Page 2 Me three sludge lagoons and three chrome waste ..dli.spiaaal.. wells. are.: potential sources of chromium contamination to. -groundwater-:"d::SItrface :water`' at the site:. The sludge .lagoons are each approximatelf 2:.0. °'s lucre o f deep axa:'Iie as close' as. 50 ft. from. Cane -Creek. The :sludg. zontains- 64 :84 mg/kg . total chromium, however, extractable chromium i:s. less' than . 05. mg/7:. 'rite slitdge..basins ate.uhlihed and the depth to the water:table has bee-Ti. measured. at 2.1 - 4.7�. feet -below the site. The lagoons are therefore 'in:, or close to, tie water .table. around the basins has been breached and overflow to land .surface could .occur. Although facility slope is essefitially zero, the proximity of surface water suggests that any overland mig:3ration or groundwater flow will be toward .Cane -.Creek. The. three chrome wast6 disposal wells were pumped out and sealed 1-11 1981. However, between 1973.:atd.19.81; the wells contained waste having up to..98 mg/1 total chromium. Extractable chromium was measured as high as 0.46 mg/.1. The wells were concrete -walled-' but had only gravel. at the bottom: The wells were 10 - 15 ft. deep:, therefore, flow from the bottom of the well could .enter the.:water. table directly - To date;- no evidence" bf :surface water contamination .is- ava=iTable. Surface water 'and staiment ...say °lee. were. colleeted .during the . NC C�tCI A Unit - inspect ion o€'Octdber....,.:1g85. No detectable levels of organic or .inorganic'contaminants were:.measured in the water. In sediment:,. only: total chrafnium l*ev&.I-s were measurable ranging from 3.9 - 11 mg/kg. Downstream samples showed no significant increase. in chromium. Groundwater contamination from'the chrome disposal' -wells has been documented. Soil samples from borings in the saturated zone around the wells showed total 'chromium. levels ranging fram --l::98 -. 53.66 ill" reported on May 18; 19:$1. Total chromium levels exceeding background were in groundwater from these. sane borings. fine monitoring well; 'sampled in ' . November.19810 exceeded groundwater standards for chromium:-.: ..'itroniium was also detect..d:-b ,-:Octoner .22i' 1985 'in 1 monitoring: well near .the :d 9b.6sal wells... .:�.'w -p ntly, there..are no surface- water. �intakes...£ar.:drijiking ..watei:' supply within 3 miles downstream of the:::site.: 'Howevet.,*;Crarist6n Print .Works does have -a process tooter intake on Carie Creek at the .site.- In -addition. surface water within 3 downstream miles' is used: for boating and fishing y' local residents. Many of the local'residents, including Grans_ton Print Works, have access to city water from either -. Asheville or Hendersonville, NC. James G. Martin, Governor . Ronald H. Levine, MA.., M.P.E. Phillip J. Kirk, Jr., Secretary 30 June 1986.State H.eaith:Director ris.. Denise Bland E;A NC CERC1•A Pro ject' Officer Air and:-Hazardaua Material.Division .3�5.-Ceurtland. stteei, N.k: Athanta; - GA .0365 :.:. . Dc,ai :Ms, Blaiici: . Si &mcT-. Site litspection Report Cranston'Print Works NC D003150539 us 25 Pletcher, NC hnelosed please. find the.Site Inspection Report for the subject site. Infotmat:ion and comlipsions about .t:he site:.are.-.based on. prior• field investigations,, and sampl t g..,.data. conyersations with -'facility opi rators, and ., State acid local:.:.gavernmerit:.officials,: grid an on -site inspection conducted 'by. HC CBRCLA Unit:'person wi..: C...:A on 1?r nt Works:. is ..a.. textile::01ht•ing. and finis iing �operatioit:.. locatekQ`.n W 25. in. laletther::.NC:.:. The. facility was,..built .and; began operating arouid 150. Rion to 'this.; the site`was vacalit..kand: Two types of chromium -containing waste are generated on site; a wastewater from' -textile printing operations, and chrome waste from stripping and plating 'printing rollers. Until 197% wastewater from printing operations was discharged direc4y to the :French Broad'.River. In .1973. - astastewater . treatmentplant. (WWTP) }as. contstructed on. site. Printing wastewater was -routed.-through:t WWTP and sludge .was disposed o£ .:in three. on -site. sludge A basiri�x' lagoons'. These b.asi�ns were used -for. WW'TP slu�f .6 approximately :. r 1973.:-1975.: 7Also, in.1973,-the plant began chrome stripping and plating . t e r-own.printing ro3lers:: Waste from chrome stripping operati.ans was treated to reduce hexavalent chromium.and.'waste sludge teas disposed of in 3 w6iis-on site... These wells were used :.from 1973; until they :were pumped out io 1981":at the -regUest. of the Division of Bnviroimtenial Management, NG - 7)epartinent of Natural Resources and Cwimunity Development. Since then, the wells have been filled with. gravel and sealed at the top. Five monitgKiDg wells were installeii around the old disposal wells to. monitor groundwater, contamination. Currently, chrome waste is.shipped:of£ 'site for disposal and WWTP sludge is sent to the Henderson County Landfill. Property Boundary Property Pounm Araving Scale Approx. 550' 1" equals 100'.- Property Sounds Approx. 1559' MRS, Waste Treatment System CONTROL $fDO. , HOLDING. TANK CLARiFER$ CONTACT TAN OLD W, E BASINS SCHROME WASTE TREATMENT 20' x 20' I1 Treatment T and Stora ea e' Property Boundary Approx, 950' r W. T_ PaIkAc N011a;7 WAREh (Fini Ned 4. 1977 Pp w �VAstE i DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAUKUT ENVIRON lEtiTAL -OPERATIONS swiMON February 11. 1981 l+ir. Richard A. Y'ieweg, Resident t4anager Crinston Print Works Company Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 subject: haste Disposal Neils Cranston Print Works CaMarW Henderson Count:Y 4 KOrth Carpi i net Dear Mr. Viewega. It was recently brought to our attention that Cranston Print Works Campany at its Fletcher% Korth Carolinas location has made use of wells for purposes of underground *taste disposal. This is to infom You that North Carolina setexral Statute 143w214.2(b) prohibits the disrhaege of any waste to the 5roundwaters of this State DY Means of wells. Cranston Print Works Comnp4rtY is to Imediately Cease the use of wells for waste disposal in this State,the matter of groundwater monitoring, clean-up or other actions to be taken. by the Campany in this matter will be discussed during the February 13, 1981 meeting in the Asheville Regional Office involving representatives of Cranston Print Works Caipany and the Division of Environmental riana~gewnt. 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