NC0056855_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W. Klimek,P.E., Director
March 29, 2007
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville, N.C. 28101-1939
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NC0056855
Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Division staff has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required. Therefore, in
accordance with your request, NPDES Permit NC0056855 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future your firm wishes to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, they must
first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid
NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
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WATER QUALITY SEC
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
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Nir. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns
200 Saxony Drive
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0056855
Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No.NC0056855 was issued on April 20, 2005
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
ol'this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of
failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge(or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by
this Agency. For new permits/facilities,the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forms; however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance,bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
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treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection,please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream;please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit,you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit,then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary.
As mentioned previously,the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely,
-ti D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
April 20,2005
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
200 Saxony Drive
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0056855
Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
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 March 2,2005. The
Total Residual Chlorine limit included in this permit will take effect on December 1, 2006.
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
Charles Weaver at telephone number (919).733-5083,extension 511.
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1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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Permit NC0056855
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,
Pharr Yams
is hereby authorized to discharge condensate wastewater from a facility located at
Complex 46
200 Saxony Drive, northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
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 June 1,2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31,2010.
Signed this day April 20,2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0056855
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.
Pharr Yarns is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge condensate wastewater from textile autoclaves and an air washer. This facility is
located at 200 Saxony Drive northeast of Lowell at the Complex 46 plant in Gaston County.
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Permit NC0056855
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on June 1,2005 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:
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature1 Monthly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine2 28 pg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
pH >6.0 and<9.0 standard units Monthly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause temperature in the receiving stream to increase more than 2.8°C.
In no case shall the effluent cause the ambient temperature of the receiving stream to exceed 32°C
2. The TRC limit takes effect December 1,2006. Until then,the permittee shall monitor TRC[with no effluent
limit]. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is added to the discharge.
There shall be no chromium,zinc or copper added to the discharge except as pre-approved additives to
biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division prior to the use of any chemical additive in the
discharge. The permittee shall notify the Division in writing at least ninety days prior to instituting use of any
additional additive in the discharge potentially toxic to aquatic life (other than additives previously approved by the
Division). Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101 (if applicable),a copy of the
MSDS for the additive and a map indicating the discharge point and receiving stream.
Submit requests for approval to: NC DENR/DWQ/Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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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 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 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.
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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).
DWQ or"the Division„
The Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
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]") shall be considered=1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 m1 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.
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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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Ouarterly 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)(l) 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 limit)
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 122.41].
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)]
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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)(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$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.
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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 remainder
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
Pennittee 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:
(1) 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 necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively;or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
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 122.22]
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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]:
"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 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 I5A 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 currently 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
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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. Proper Operation 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 limes 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).
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(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 Perrnittee 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. Up=
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
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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: 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 Permittee 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 (j)].
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 I, 1.1, 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
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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
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
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 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 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities,which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503),the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information,including
> 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 122.41]:
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;
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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 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.
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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).
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 122.41 (1) (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 122.41 (1) (3)].
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, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four FIour 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 [phone], [phone] 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 (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 (I) (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
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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 plant's 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";
(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 pg/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";
(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. 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
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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 (POTWs'
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.
1. 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;
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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
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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.
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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 not 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 (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee 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 ( UP) &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.
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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 (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 Summary(PPS)
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)
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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 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: May 25,2005
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
Permit No.NC0056855
MRO No. : 05-10
PART I-GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Pharr Yarns-Complex 46
.147 Willow Drive(Main Office)
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
2. Date of investigation: May 3,2005
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker,Environmental Engineer II
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Mike Church, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the junction of NC Highway 7 (McAdenville Road) and Power
Drive(SR 2380)in east Lowell,travel north on SR 2380 approximately 0.85 mile. Pharr
Yarns Complex 46 is on the right(east) side of the road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 16'27" Longitude: 81° 05' 12"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE USGS Name: Mount Holly,NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A.
8. Topography(relationship to flood plain included): The site is well removed from any
flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling within 500 feet of the point of discharge.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba
River.
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Pharr Yarns
discharges into a narrow drainage ditch,which eventually enters an unnamed
tributary to the South Fork Catawba River. The Town of Lowell discharges its
treated wastewater approximately 0.25 mile downstream from the junction of the
unnamed tributary and the South Fork Catawba River.
PART II-DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Intermittent Discharge of condensate
water from textile autoclave and an air washer.
b. What is the current permitted flow? There is no flow limit in the permit
Maximum flow is estimated to be 0.0021 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility(current design capacity)? There
are no existing treatment facilities.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to
this facility.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: There are no existing treatment facilities.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed treatment facilities at this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Biocidal additives used by this facility
have been approved by Aquatic Toxicology Unit.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: No residuals are generated from this
discharge.
3. Treatment plant classification: No classification given.
4. SIC Code(s): 2281 Wastewater Code(s): 15 Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000

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PART III- OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved? Public monies were not used in the construction or operation of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)requests: None(unless there has
been a change in the biocides additives).
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an SOC
nor is one being considered at this time.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: The permittee plans to connect the existing discharge to
the City of McAdenville's WWTP if flows remain at their current level (see Part IV
below).
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns requests the subject Permit be renewed. The current discharges from this
facility consist of condensate water generated from textile autoclaves and an air washer. Water is
used to seal the autoclave's vacuum pump and to make steam for yarn bulking. There have been
no changes to the permit and or the existing system since the permit was last renewed.
In the summer of 2004,Pharr Yarns anticipated connecting the existing discharge into
McAdenville's municipal sewer collection system by the end of the current permit's term(which
at that time the permit was due to expire January 31,2005). Effluent flows had decreased to a
point where little or no water was being discharged. Pharr Yams is looking into addtional
alternatives that will completely eliminate all discharges from this outfall. It is likely that this
discharge will be eliminated during the term of the renewed permit.
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
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Mike Church
Pharr Yams Inc.
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Subject Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0056855
Pharr Yarns Complex 46 Division
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 11,2005. A member of the NPDES Unit will
review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete yodr permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed(or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,please contact me at [phone],
extension 520.
Sincerely,
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Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
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'Pharr-Palomar Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Pharr International,Inc. P.O.Box 1939
Sylvania Yarn Systems,Inc. 100 Main Street
McAdenville,NC 28101-1939
Telephone:[phone]
Facsimile: 704/824-0072
January 7, 2005 1j
Ms. Valery Stephens L I JA i
NCDENR l 1 2005
Division of Water Quality L-
Point Source Branch c;,Ji - Ft a QUALITY
P H\R R 1617 Mail Service Center POINT SOURCE BRANCH
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Re: Pharr Yarns, Complex 46 Division
Renewal of NPDES Permit
No. NC0056855
Gaston County, NC
Dear Ms. Stephens:
We would like to request the renewal of our subject permit that will expire on
January 31, 2005. In our letter of July 26, 2004, we stated that plans were to tie the
discharge line into the sanitary sewer and would not require a discharge permit after
the expiration date of January 31, 2005. However, the plans have changed due to
the. probability that the autoclave operation will discontinue in the near future,
eliminating the discharge. Production has been limited to occasional samples with
little or no wastewater from the steam condensation, but is expected to increase due
an added yarn process that will initially use the autoclave for bulking. An alternate
bulking method is being considered that will require no wastewater discharge.
I discussed this with Bob Sledge yesterday and he advised that we explain the
situation for your consideration. Please find attached the original and two copies of
the permit application with our request for renewal.
Please contact me at [phone] if any other information or action is needed at
this time. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Church
Environmental Engineer
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-Manufacturing
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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 NCOO 56855
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name Pharr Yarns Complex 4G Division
Owner Name Pharr Yarns Inc .
Street Address 200 Saxony Drive
City McAdenville
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28101
Telephone Number ( 7 0 4 ) 3 2 3-2 31 0
Fax Number ( 704 ) 824-1403
e-mail Address mike .church@mindspring .com
Operator Name Mike Church
Street Address 147 Willow Drive
City McAdenville
State / Zip Code NC 28101
County G a s t o n
Telephone Number ( 7 0 4 ) 8 2 3-2 310
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above x
Facility Name(If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State/ Zip Code
County
3. Ownership Status:
Federal State Private x Public
4. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 2281
5. Number of employees: 2
6. Principal product(s) produced: Textile Yarn Manufacturing
Principal raw material(s) consumed: Nylon
7. Principalprocess(es): Bulking of yarn using Autoclave Machine
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-Manufacturing
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD
8. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specific amounts consumed and/or units of production)
Product Produced or Raw Material Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed Consumed
(AVERAGE) (PEAK)
per Day 5 , 150 6 , 550
per Month 123 , 600 157 , 200
per Year
1 ,483 , 200 1 , 886 ,400
9. Check here if discharge occurs all year ❑ , or circle the month(s) in which discharge
occurs:
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
Days per week discharge occurs: 6 .0
NOTE: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
0
Utility water,etc. -monthly average
0
Process water - monthly average
51 ,480
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types) 51 ,480
11. List all permits,construction approvals and/or applications(check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable):
Tune Permit Number Type Permit Number
None I—I Non-Attainment
0 UIC 0 Ocean Dumping
® NPDES N C 0 0 5 6 8 5 5 El Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD El RCRA
0 NESHAPS 0 Other
When under production
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-Manufacturing
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge<1 MGD
12. Number of separate discharge points: o n e
13. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
U .T. to the South Fork of the Catawba River
14. Do you add any chemicals that may be discharged? (Please list and explain source and
potential amounts.)
None
15. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES NO 0
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.
Mike Church Environmental Engineer
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature f Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $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.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 30, 2001
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0056855
Complex 46 WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0056855 was issued on August 20, 2001
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit: If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this
Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive
the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form(DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that
all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of
your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater
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treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations.
If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you
should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while
pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you
have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Pharr Yarns WATER QUALITY SECTION
P.O.Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject:Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0056855
Complex 46 WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
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 Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083,extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGS NSA IWN S
SU ON
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.
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Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 fax:[phone]
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Permit NC0056855
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,
Pharr Yams
is hereby authorized to discharge condensate wastewater from a facility located at
Complex 46
200 Saxony Drive
northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
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 October 1, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2005.
Signed this day August 20, 2001.
ORIGINAL• SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Greg9ry J. Thorpe,Ph.D.,Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT" ` `` LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum : r. Frequency >- .
Flow Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature' Monthly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine2 Monthly Grab Effluent
pH3 Monthly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause temperature in the receiving stream to increase more than 2.8°C.
In no case shall the effluent cause the ambient temperature of the receiving stream to exceed 32°C.
2. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is added to the discharge.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no chromium,zinc or copper added to the discharge except as pre-approved additives to
biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division prior to the use of any chemical additive in the
discharge. The permittee shall notify the Division in writing at least ninety days prior to instituting use of any
additional additive in the discharge potentially toxic to aquatic life(other than additives previously approved by the
Division). Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101 (f applicable),a copy of the
MSDS for the additive and a map indicating the discharge point and receiving stream.
Submit requests for approval to: NC DENR/DWQ/Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with
the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the
permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by
identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall
include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next
schedule requirements.

PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority: The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or"the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or"the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,as amended,
33 USC 1251,et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge"is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured,divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number
of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average"in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore,an arithmetic
mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum
daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum,"in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured,divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding
the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation
is identified as "Monthly Average" under"Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.

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6.b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under"Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average"under"Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average"in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation"in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods:January through March,April through
June,July through September,and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually
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.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample:A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
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8. a. (2) 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 present
gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system,or
(3) a single,continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than
once per hour,and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater 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 time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of
samples less than four(4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the
receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual
values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog
of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean,values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day: A calendar day is defined as 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.
11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
Water Act.
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.
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
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1.b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also,any person
who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law,a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not 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.
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.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) 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.
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.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
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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 to be kept by this permit.
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.
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.
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
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 employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars),if 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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described 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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification:
"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 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
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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.
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. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type
and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A,NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50%complete.
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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
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.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not
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4.b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c.and d.of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II,
E. 6.of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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 c.of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error,improperly designed treatment facilities,inadequate treatment facilities,lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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.
c. Conditions 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 permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II,E. 6. (b) (2) of this permit.
(4)The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II,B.2.of this permit.
d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash,or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be 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 Part 503.
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM Regulation, Title 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 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 which 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.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director,DEM,postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these,and all other reports required herein,shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR/Division of Water Quality/Water Quality 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 are
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. Once-through condenser cooling water flow which is 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
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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 Regulation 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.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
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.
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 and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, 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.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used;and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law,to;
a. Enter 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.

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Page 10of11
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. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit,nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
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 in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
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 permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this
permit) 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 the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II,D.4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,approved under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this permit,the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean
unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger 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.

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6.b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
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.
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.
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 in letter form 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
not more than$10,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both.

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PART III
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
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.
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:
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 (5) 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);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually 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 sixty(60) days of notification by the Division.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (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.

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: May 18, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
Permit No. NC0056855
MRO No. : 01-86
PART I-GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Pharr Yarns - Complex 46
100 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
2. Date of investigation: May 15, 2001
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Mike Church, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the junction of NC Highway 7 (McAdenville Road) and Power
Drive (SR 2380) in east Lowell,travel north on SR 2380 approximately 0.85 mile. Pharr
Yarns Complex 46 is on the right(east) side of the road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 16' 27" Longitude: 81° 05' 12"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE USGS Name: Mount Holly,NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is well removed from any
flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling within 500 feet of the point of discharge.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba
River.
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Pharr Yarns
discharges into a narrow drainage ditch, which eventually enters an unnamed
tributary to the South Fork Catawba River. The Town of Lowell discharges its
treated wastewater approximately 0.25 mile downstream from the junction of the
unnamed tributary and the South Fork Catawba River.
PART II -DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Intermittent Discharge.
b. What is the current permitted flow? N/A Maximum flow is estimated to be
0.0021 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? There
are no existing treatment facilities.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: There are no treatment facilities.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed treatment facilities.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Biocidal additives have been approved
by Aquatic Toxicology Unit.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: No residuals are generated from this
discharge.
3. Treatment plant classification: No classification given.
4. SIC Code(s): 2281 Wastewater Code(s): 15
5. Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000

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PART III- OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved? No.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)requests: None (unless there has
been a change in the biocides additives).
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: None.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:None that we are aware. The permittee evaluated
connecting this discharge to the City of Lowell's WWTP,however,the City would not
accept cooling water/air washer wastewater into their collection system.
PART IV- EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns requests the subject Permit be renewed. The current discharges from this
facility consist of condensate water generated from textile autoclaves and an air washer. Water is
used to seal the autoclave's vacuum pump and to make steam for yarn bulking. There have been
no changes to the permit and or the existing system since the permit was last renewed.
Pending receipt and approval of this request by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that
the Permit be renewed as requested.
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Water Quality Regio Supervisor Date
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Mr. Mike Church APR 1 9 2001
Pharr Yarns, Complex 46
PO Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101 '��
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0056855
Pharr Yarns, Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 10, 2001. Thank you for submitting
this package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Charles Weaver. This staff member will contact
you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0056855 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at(919)733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
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Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
cc: (Regional Office,Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083,extension 520 (fax)919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ httpi/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES [e-mail]
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hart-Palomar Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Pharr International,Inc. P.O.Box 1939
Sylvania Yarn Systems,Inc. 100 Main Street
McAdenville,NC 28101-1939 (�(�
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Facsimile: 704/824-0072
APR 1 0 2001
April 5, 2001 DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Ms. Valery Stephens
NC DENRNVater Quality
Point Source Branch
P HAIR R 1617 Main Service Center
YARNS Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
Subject: Pharr Yarns, Complex 46, Permit No. NC0056855
Renewal Request, Gaston County
Dear Ms. Stephens:
Pharr Yarns, Inc. requests the renewal of our subject water plant's NPDES
permit which expires September 30, 2001. There have been no changes
or modifications in the existing permit conditions.
Please find attached the completed application form in triplicate. There is no
sludge generated from the wastewater.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mike Church
Environmental Engineer

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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For maufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only(check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day Flow Volume treated before discharging
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY) (PERCENT)
Sanitary-daily average
Cooling water,etc.-daily average
Process water- daily average 0
Steam Condensate 2, 100 gallons
Maximum per operating day for 2 , 800 gallons 0
total discharge (all types)
9. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated)are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s)discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system qpd
B. Underground well gpd
C. Septic tank qpd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpd
E. Other, specify qpd
10. Number of separate discharge points: 1
11. Name of receiving stream(s): U.T. to the South Fork of the Catawba River
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium chlorine(residual)
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and rease
phenols selenium zinc None of the above
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.
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Mike Church Environmental Engineer
Printed name of Person Signing Title
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Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2)provides that:Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation,or certification in any
application,record,report,plan,or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article,or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article,shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed$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.)
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September 18,1996 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
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Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns SEP 30 1996
fi;: P.O.Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
lit Subject: NPDES Permit IssuNgiN OF ENVIRONMENTAL "ANACEMENT
Permit No. NC0056855 MOIIOESYN.LE REGIONAL OFFICE
1.1= Pharr Yarns-Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
,N In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on March 29, 1996, the Division is
herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
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Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US i • "`
Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. I'S
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to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following R;a; '*
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, Post Office Drawer th g,
•,,y� 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and * '.
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`1- Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
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733-5083,extension 553. a4
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Permit No. NC0056855
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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,
{ Pharr-Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Pharr-Yarns - Complex 46
on Power Drive
Northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Catawba River in the
Catawba 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 November 1, 1996.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2001.
Signed this day September 18, 1996.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIt AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0056855
During the period beginni; o the effective date of the permit and lasting until exl' t )n, the I'ennittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number(X. : uch discharges shall he limited and monitored by tilt v nittee as specified below:
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Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (spec .1_i Measurement Sample •SamcJle
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. D ';y Max. Frequency Type Locat,on
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature * ` • Monthly Grab E, U D
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THERE SHALL BE NO('HROMIUM,ZINC,OR COPPER ADDED TO THE C()OI,ING WATER.
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**The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water(See
Part III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3.
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251,et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week(Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as 'Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is,therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week(arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part 1.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An"instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually 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.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) 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
(2) 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 present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3)a single,continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater 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 time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6)hours nor the number of samples less than four(4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as 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.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12.Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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.
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 a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed$10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 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.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not 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
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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.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II,C-4) 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.
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.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,shall not be affected thereby.
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 to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
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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.
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 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 employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million(in second quarter
1980 dollars), if 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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described 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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"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 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
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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.
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. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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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.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c.and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II,E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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 c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
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5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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.
c. Conditions 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 permittee 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.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
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 Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
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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
which 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.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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 are 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. Once-through
condenser cooling water flow which is 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 Regulation 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.
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
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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.
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 and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,copies of all reports required by this permit,
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.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law,to;
a. Enter 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
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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. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 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 in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
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 permittee and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2
of this permit)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 the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503,or as specified in this permit,the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger 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.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
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.
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.
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.

Part II
Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form 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 not more than$10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
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:
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 ug/l);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) 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 ug/l);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually 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
sixty(60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(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.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Water Quality p
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p �ElN �
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director r.C. r ;,7 or July 24, 1997
Mike Church
Pharr Yams,Inc. JUL n 1998
P.O.Box 1939
Mcadenville, NC 28101
qubject`yL Cert i9 tof Coverage No. NCG500214
Renewal of General Permit
I-85 Plant
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid until July 31,2002. 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 December 6,1983. If any parts,measurement
frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,you have the right to request
an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate
of coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources,Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact the NPDES Group at the address below.
Sincerely,
• /4)&1;( '
el." A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
cc: Central Files
PIooresville Regal Affice
NPDES File
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX[phone] [e-mail]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG500214
TO DISCHARGE NON-CONTACT COOLING WATER,COOLING TOWER AND BOILER
BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH
HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS 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,
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge
non-contact cooling water,condensate,boiler blowdown,cooling tower blowdown and other similar
wastewaters
I-85 Plant
Willow Drive Circle
Mcadenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 30836 in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth
in Parts I,II,III and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 24, 1997.
1)&1:4'
yeiVA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT : rlr.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Jeffrey T. Myhra
Date: July 29 , 1997
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston County
Permit No . NC0056855 (modification)
MRO No . : 97-47
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Pharr Yarns - Complex 46
100 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 281n1
2 . Date of Investigation: 04-29-96
3 . Report Prepared By : Michael L . Parker
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number : Mr . Mike Church,
(704 ) 824-3551 .
5 . Directions to Site: From the junction of NC Highway 7
(McAdenville Road) and Power Drive (SR 2380) in east Lowell
travel north on SR 2380 approximately 0 . 85 mile : Pharr Yarn
Complex 46 is on the right (east ) side of the road .
6 . Discharge Point (s) . List for all discharge r.oint. :
Latitude: 35° 16 ' 27" Longitude : 81 ° 05 ' 12"
Attach a U . S . G . S . map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map .
USGS Quad No . : F 14 SE USES Name : Mount Holly . N
7 . Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A .
8 . Topography (relationship . to flood plain included) : N/A ,
9 . Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling within 500 feet of
the point of discharge .

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10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : Unnamed
tributary to South Fork Catawba River .
a . Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba and 03-08-36
c . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses : Pharr Yarns discharges into a narrow
drainage ditch, which eventually enters an unnamed
tributary to the South Fork Catawba River . The Town of
Lowell discharges its treated wastewater approximately
0 . 25 mile downstream from the junction of the unnamed
tributary and the South Fork Catawba River .
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a . Volume of wastewater to be permitted : Intermittent
Discharge . (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted flow? 0 . 015 MGD.
c . Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? There are no treatment
facilities .
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years : N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities : There are
no treatment facilities .
f . Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities : There are no proposed treatment
facilities .
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters : A hincidal
work sheet has been prepared and should be approved by
Aquatic toxicology prior to Permit issuance .
2 . Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme : No solid
wastes are generated from this discharge.
3 . Treatment plant classification: No classification given .
4 . SIC Code(s ) : 2281 Wastewater Code(s) : 15
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 2

V
Page Three
5 . Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 . Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved? No .
2 . Special monitoring or limitations ( including toxicity)
requests : None (pending approval of the biocides ) .
3 . Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates : None .
4 . Alternative Analysis Evaluation: None that we are aware . The
permittee has looked into option of connecting this discharge
to the City of Lowell ' s WWTP, however, it is doubtful that the
City will accept cooling water/air washer wastewater .
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns requests the subject Permit he modified t -,
incorporate an additional discharge from an air washer , Bio^id.=.l
information for this additional discharge is included with the
application package. The current discharges from this facility
consist of condensate water generated from textile auto..ia„Ps .
Water is used to seal the autoclave's vacuum pump and to make steam
for yarn bulking .
The permittee requested during the site visit (and in a letter
to this Office dated March 29, 1996) that upstream and downstream
monitoring for temperature be removed from the Permit , since the
discharge entered a dry ditch and frequently soaks into the around
before entering the UT . Based on observations made du inr, the site
visit , we concur with this request and recommend that instream
monitoring for temperature be deleted from the Permit .
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommenced
that the Permit be renewed as requested .
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AM ES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources (� Alrirk
Division of Water Quality �7
n
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor /i C 1-1 rJ F
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
YI�CT.
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JUL 3 1997
Mr. Mike Church 9/
AF Fit
Pharr Yarns, Inc. 16164131( RAIMENT
Post Office Box 1939 NW SILL ismaFfi�E
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101-1939
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit Number NC0056855
Pharr Yarns - Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
On May 8, 1997,the Division of Water Quality received your request to include a second discharge
for non-contact cooling water from air washers and cooling towers. The Division acknowledges
receipt of the following information:
• NPDES Permit Application - Short Form C. •
• Check Number 41700 in the amount of$400.00.
I am, by copy of this letter,requesting that our Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor prepare a
staff report and recommendations regarding this modification. You will be advised of any
comments,recommendations,questions, or other information necessary for the application review.
Should you have any questions regarding this application,please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone], extension 597.
Sinc y,
/ 4,4/7-4•N_
•
effrey T. Myhra, E.I.T.
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering, Jeff Myhra
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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N C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,HEALTH.AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,P. O. BOX 29333,RALEIGH,NC 27626-0535 •
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM ntoPL NtitENT, 1r3EAL AI'I'LIC.ATIL)\FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE-SHORT FORA C a►NATURAL trzy....t R
ciej
To'e f:lrc only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining -
JUL 4 19971
Doi not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
10
Please print or type E421
sF El�n,�' E�TI,fA
tltiEiE R IAE /FISE
1. Name.address,location,and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name Pharr Yarns Complex 46
B. Mailing address:
1. Street address 100 Main Street PO Box 1939
2. City MCAdenvile 1 Sta NC
4. County Gsaston 5. ZIS' 28101
C Location:
1. Steet 200 Saxony Drive
2. City McAdenville 3, County Gaston
4. State NC
D. Telephone No. 704-824-3551
Area
Code
Z. SIC
!Least
3. N 1:.nil r of eznployees 850
If all your%waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and to the best of your knowledge you are not
rey.::r :] to obtain a discharge permit,proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above,check here 7 and supply the information asked for below. After completing
these items.please complete the date,title,and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing
o::::e without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City • 4. County
3. State 6. Za' -
3. • x Principal product,=raw material(Check one) Synthetic Yarn
6. Prindpal process: •
7. Mt.\irrum amount of Principal product produced or raw material consumer per(Check one)
Amount
1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 - 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000 or
Bass 49,999 more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
B. 1 u:'..,
L.
S. M.:'.irnum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumer,reported in item 7,above,is measured in
.1. X p,�.::' s B. — tons C _= barrels D. s
_ _ bushel_
��ll.are tcct F. `Pali. '.s G or units H. (,ther.;.NClf1'

I
9. i a.; Check here if discharge occurs all year x.or
lb) Check the months)discharge occurs:
1. X January 2. EFebruary 3. March 4. April 5. E May 6 V June
- 'x July 8. �i August 9. al September 10. 7 October 11. f November
12. x December
(c) Check how may days per week: 1. 7 1 2. I; 2-3 3 � 4-5 4. E 6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discnarge per operating day Flow,gallons per operating day Volume treated before discharging
(percent)
A. Sarutary,aailh average 0 .
0
B. Cooling water,etc. daily average 26, 500 0
C. Process water,daily average
0 0
D. NIa' --?::m per operatng day tor 50 000 0
total ._'ischarce(all tyres)
11. If any of the three types of waste water identified in item 10,either treated or untreated,are discharged to places
other than surface waters,check below as applicable.
A. Mlunidpal sewer system 14,500 >
Pd
F. Unde:;round well - gPd
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpi
E. Other,stl2L\ cVd
12. Number of separate discharge points: ,
1 B. 2-3 C _}-5 D. _6 or more
14 Nameofreceivingwaterorwater: Unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River
IF. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances sodded as a result of your operations,activities,or processes: ammonia,cyanide,aluminum,beryllium,
cadmium,chromium.copper,lead,mercury,nickel,selenium,zinc,phenols,oil and grease,and chlorine(residual).
A. - ` ❑Yes B. No
I cer^fv that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
s:.::.information is true.complete,and accurate.
Mike Church
F :e.:name of Person Signing
p
���h.0r /1CC.,AA?a'
Title
.et-il 5 /?9 7
Dare. pplication Signed
Signftiire of Applicant
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,
tar:-:sers with.or knowlv renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or
ma.i::1:re 1 wider Article:1 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article.shall
hr_uiln•of a min:iemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed 510.000.or by imprisonment not to exceed six months.or by
bo::•. (is U.S.C. ..S.:tion 10ki1 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than 510.000 or imprisonment not more than 5
<<.....or t'o:n.for a similar offense.)

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• •
STOWE-PHARR MILL BIOCIDE WORKSHEET
PERMIT#: AIR WASHER-18 PPM
RECEIVING STREAM:
7Q10(cis): 0_00
I.W.C.%: 100.00
PRODUCT: ENTEC 345A
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: DBNPA t.D
HALF LIFE(DAYS): 0.08 STEADY STATE DISC CON 0.7442 ,� z
LC5D OF yCL CLECTE.D TOX DATA(M 15.6 DEGRADATION FACTOR: 8.483 m
DECAY HAT:: 8.3133 APPLICATION FACTOR: 0.050 aD � .�•
DOSAGE RATE(GRAMS/DAY): 2043 m
AVG DAILY DISCHARGE(MGD): 0.0145 1NSTREAM BIOCIDE CONC:0.7442 _?
VOLUME OF SYSTEM(MIL. GAL'S): 0.0855 . REGULATED LIMITATION: 0.78
PASS/FAIL PASS ;,� a�

FROM :BWMG ENVIRONMENTAL 215 953 2464 1967,164-zs 11:1oi iit�� r. o
Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET-FORM 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any biocidal products ultimately discharged to the surface waters of
North Carolina This worksheet must be completed separately for each biocidal product in.use. This worksheet is to be
returned with all appropriate data entered into the designated areas with calculations performed as indicated.
Facility Name_Stowe-Pharr Mills
NPDES#NC Outfall#
County
Receiving Stream 7Q10 zero (cfs)
(All above information supplied by the Division of Environmental Management)
What is the Average Daily Discharge(A.D.D.)volume of the water handling systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.D. = 0.0145 (in M.G.D.)or 14,500 MGD
Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration(IWC in percent)of this discharge using the data entered
above.
(A.D.D.)X 100 = ) X 100
IWC = (7Q10)(0.646)+(A.D.D) ( Q)(6.646) + ( )
This value(IWC) represents the waste concentration to the receiving stream during low flow conditions.
IL What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in the discharge identified in Part I?
BetzEntec 345A
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
Z2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide 5_0
m bromide 1.0
Dibromoacetonitril& — 0.25 a7o
Monobromo-3-nitrilopropionamide(0.25%)and 2,2-dibromopropanediamine(0.25%)
What feed or dosage rate(D.R.)is used in this application? The units must be converted to maximum grams
of whole product used in a 24hr period.
D.R.= 2043 grams/24hr period(max. of 18 ppm in air washer)
Please note, fluid ounces(a volume)must be converted to grams(a mass). The formula for this conversion is:
Grams of product= fluid oz. of product X 1 gal.water X 8.34 lbs. X specific gravity of product X 459
128 ft. oz. 1 gal.water 1 lb.
D.E.M.Form 101 (2J95) 1

FROM :BWMG ENVIRONMENTAL 21S 953 2464 1997.04-23 12:01 Ae5-7 Y.04
Facility Name:, NPDES#: NC
Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of biocidal product and NPDES discharge point. On an attache
sheet please provide justification for this estimate (system volume,average cycles per blowdown,holding lagoon size,etc.)
Volume= 0.0855 million gallons(or 85,500 GPD)
What is the pH of the handling system prior to biocide addition? If unknown,enter N/A. max. 8.2
What is the decay rate(D.K.)of the product? If unknown,assume no decay(D.K=O)and proceed to asterisk.
The degradation must be stated at pH level within 1/2 pH standard unit within handling system. Enter the half life
(Half Life is the time required for the initial product to degrade to half of i original concentration). Please provide
copies of the sources of this data.
H.L. = 0.0833 Days
The decay rate is equal to H1L. X 0.69 = 8.3 =Decay Rate(D.K)
Calculate degradation factor(D.F.). This is the first order loss coefficient.
D.F. = (Vo( e) + (D.K.) = (o 04 + ( f.3 • ) = 8.47
Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentration:
Dischg Conc. _ {D.R.) _ ( gyp 3) = 0.74 mg/I
(D.F.)(Volume)(3785) - ($.O )(Qe )(3785)
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow conditions.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
(Dischg. Conc.) x (IWC%) __ ( ) x ( ) _ /l
100 100 0.74 mg
Receiving Stream Concentration
III. Calculate regulated limitation.
List all LC50 data available for the whole product according to the following columns. (Nate that units should be in
mg/l). Please provide copies of the sources of this data.
Organism Test Duration LC50(mg/I)
Rainbowj[Q1 _ 96 Hour Acute _9.g
Daphniamagna 48 Hour Acute 15_6
Fathead minnow _ 6 Hour Acute _ 35.0
D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 2

FROM :BWMG ENVIRONMENTAL 215 953 2464 1997.f04-1.s iY:,0z 141=17(
Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
Choose the lowest LC50 listed above:
Enter the LC50: 15.6 •
If the half life (H.L)is less than 4 days, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.05 x LC50 = 9 78 mg/I
If the half life (H.L.) is greater than or equal to 4 days or unknown, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC50 = mg/I
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations immediately above and place in this blank:
0.7 _mg/liter
From Part II enter the receiving stream concentration:
0.74 mg/liter
IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated regulated limitation,then this biocide is
unacceptable for use. •
Ted Lgeboer-BetzDearbom
Name (Print)
•
Signature Date
Person in Responsible Charge
Person Completing This Worksheet Date
(If Different From Above)
•
D.E.M.Foim 101. (2/95) 3

FROM :BWMG ENVIRONMENTAL 215 953 2464 1997.04-23 12:03 #897 P.06
STOWE-PHARR MILL BIOCIDE WORKSHEET
PERMIT#: TOWER-27 PPM
RECEIVING STREAM:
7Q10(cfs): 0.00
I.W.C.%: 100.00
PRODUCT: ENTEC 345A
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: DBNPA
HALF LIFE(DAYS): 0.08 STEADY STATE DISC CON 0.7628
LC50 OF SELECTED TOX DATA(M 15.6 DEGRADATION FACTOR: 8.483
DECAY RATE: 8.3133 APPLICATION FACTOR: 0.050
DOSAGE RATE(GRAMS/DAY): 2094
AVG DAILY DISCHARGE(MGD): 0.0145 INSTREAM BIOCIDE CONC: 0.7628
VOLUME OF SYSTEM(MIL.GAL'S): 0.0855 REGULATED LIMITATION: 0.78
JPASS/FAIL: PASS I

FROM :BWMG ENVIRONMENTAL 215 953 2464 1997,04-23 12:03 141:3y-r r.ior
Facility Name: _ NPDES#: NC
BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET-FORM 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any biocidal products ultimately discharged to the surface waters of
North Carolina. This woricsheet must be completed separately for each biocidal product in use_ This worksheet is to be
returned with all appropriate data entered into the designated areas with calculations performed as indicated.
I. Facility Name Stowe-Pharr Mills
NPDES#NC _Outfall#
County
Receiving Stream • 7010 zero (cis)
(All above information supplied by the Division of Environmental Management)
What is the Average Daily Discharge(A.D.D.)volume of the water handling systems to the receiving water body?
= 11.()145 (in M.G.D.)or 14,500 MGD
Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration (IWC in percent)of this discharge using the data entered
above.
(A.D.D.)X 100 __ ) X 100
'WC _ __ 100 ova(7Q10)(0.646)+(A.D.D) (p �1.646) + ( )
This value(IWC) represents the waste concentration to the receiving stream during low flow conditions.
II_ What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in the discharge identified in Part I?
Betz Entec 345A
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
2.2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide _Q %
Sodium bro ide 1.0 0�
Dibromoacetonitrile
Monobromo-3-nitrilopropionamide(0.25%)and 2,2-dibromopropanediamine(0.25%)
What feed or dosage rate(D.R.) is used in this application? The units must be converted to maximum grams
of whole product used in a 24hr period.
D.R_= 2094 grams/24hr period(max. of 27 ppm in cooling tower)
Please note, fluid ounces(a volume) must be converted to grams(a mass). The formula for this conversion is:
Grams of product fluid oz. of product X 1 gal.water_ X 8.34 lbs X specific gravity of product X 453.59
128 fl.oz 1 gal.water 1 lb.
D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 1

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Facility Name' NPDES#: NC •
Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of biocidal product and NPDES discharge point. On an attache
sheet please provide justification for this estimate (system volume,average cycles per blowdown,holding lagoon size,etc.)
Volumes 0.0855 • million gallons(or 85,500 GPD)
What is the pH of the handling system prior to biocide addition? If unknown, enter N/A. max. 8.2
What is the decay rate(D_K)of the product? If unknown, assume no decay(D.K.=0)and proceed to asterisk. •
The degradation must be stated at pH level within 1/2 pH standard unit within handling system. Enter the half life
(Half Life is the time required for the initial product to degrade to half of its original concentration). Please provide
copies of the sources of this data.
H.L.= 0.0833. Days
The decay rate is equal to TIT X 0.69 = 8.3 =Decay Rate(D.K)
Calculate degradation factor(D.F.). This is the first order loss coefficient.
*D.F. = (A.D� + (D K) = I.e >;) I ( 3 ) = 8.47
(Volume) •
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Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentrator?: •
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Dischg Conc. _ (D.R.) ( �°tT) - 0.76 m /I
(D.F.)(Volume)(3785) - (I.` ) )(cho )(3785) g
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow conditions.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
(Dischg. Conc.) x (IWC%) ( ) x ( ) _
100 100 0.76 mg/1
Receiving Stream Concentration •
III. Calculate regulated limitation. •
List all LC50 data available for the whole product according to the following columns. (Note that units should be in
mg/l). Please provide copies of the sources of this data.
Organism Test Duration LC50(mg/I)
Rainbow trout 96 Hour Acute
D nia magn� 48 Horjlcute 15.6
Fathead_minnow 96 Hour Acute 35.0
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Facility Name.:_ NPDES#: NC
Choose the lowest LC50 listed above:
Enter the LC50: 15.6
If the half life (H.L)is less than 4 days, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.05 x LC50 = 0.78 _mg/l
If the half life (H.L.)is greater than or equal to 4 days or unknown, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC50 = mg/l
Choose she appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations immediately above and place in this blank:
0.78 mg/liter
From Part II enter the receiving stream concentration:
0.76 mg/liter
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IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated regulated limitation, then this biocide is
unacceptable for use.
_led Ledeboer Be.tzDearborrt
Name (Print)
Signature Date
Person in Responsible Charge
Person Completing This Worksheet Date
(If Different From Above)
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STOWE-PHARR MILL BIOCIDE WORKSHEET
PERMIT#: Max.37 ppm in AW
RECEIVING STREAM:
7Q10(cfs): 0.00
100.00
PRODUCT: ENTEC 367
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: BCDMH
HALF LIFE(DAYS): 0.00 STEADY STATE DISC CON 0.0235
LC50 OF SELECTED TOX DATA(M 0.49 DEGRADATION FACTOR: 552.170
DECAY RATE: 552.0000 APPLICATION FACTOR: 0.050
DOSAGE RATE(GRAMS/DAY): 4200 ad f,
AVG DAILY DISCHARGE(MGD): 0.0145 INSTREAM BIOCIDE CONC:0.0235
VOLUME OF SYSTEM(MIL.GAL'S): 0.0855 REGULATED LIMITATION: 0.0245 n3. •
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BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET FORM 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any biocidal products ultimately discharged to the surface waters of
North Carolina. This worksheet must be completed separately for each biocidal product in use. This worksheet is to be
returned with all appropriate data entered into the designated areas with calculations performed as indicated.
I. Facility Name Stowe-Pharr Mills
NPDES#NC • Outfall#
County
Receiving Stream 7010 zero _(cfs)
(All above information supplied by the Division of Environmental Management)
What is the Average Daily Discharge(A.D.D.)volume of the water handling systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.D.= _110145 (in M.G.D.)or 14,500 MGD
Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration(IWC in percent)of this discharge using the data entered
above.
(A.D.D.)X 100 •E ) X 100
IWC = (7Q10X0.646)+(A.D.D) (b XE).646) + ( ) —' %
This value(IWC) represents the.waste concentration to the receiving stream during low flow conditions.
II. What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in the discharge identified in Part I?
Betz Entac 157
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
1-bromo-3-chloro-5.5-dimettiylhydantoin ! 92.5 e�
Inert ingredients 7.5
What feed or dosage rate(D.R.) is used in this application? The units must be converted to maximum grams
of whole product used in a 24hr period.
D.R.= 4200 grams/24hr eriod max. of 37
p ( ppm in air washer)
Please note, fluid ounces(a volume) must be converted to grams(a mass). The formula for this conversion is:
Grams of product= fluid az of product X 1 gal.water X 8.34 lbs. X specific gravity of product X 453.59
S.
128 fl. oz. 1 gal.water 1 lb.
D.EM.Form 101 (2/95) .1 •

Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of biocidal product and NPDES discharge point On an attache
sheet please provide justification for this estimate (system volume;average cycles per blowdown,holding lagoon size,etc.)
Volume= 0.0855 million gallons(or 85;500 GPD)
What is the pH of the handling system prior to biocide addition? If unknown, enter N/A. max. 8.2
What is the decay rate(D.K)of the product? If unknown, assume no decay(D.K=0)and proceed to asterisk.
The degradation must be stated at pH level within t/21pH standard unit within handling system. Enter the half life
(Half Life is the time required for the initial product to degrade to half of its original concentration). Please provide
copies of the sources of this data.
H.L. = P.00125 Days(1/2 life is 0.04 days; if held for 6 hours it is 0.00125)
The decay rate is equal to A_ X 0.69 = I 552 =Decay Rate(D.K)
Calculate degradation factor(D.F.). This is the first order loss coefficient
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as •n
D.F. (Volume) + (D.K) = (o,e + ( .(Co? ) = 552.170
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Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentration:
Dischg Conc_ _ (D.R.) _ (#300)
(D.F.)(Volume)(3785) (011,174(•at$5)(3785)
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow conditions.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
(Dischg. Conc.) x (IWC%) _ ( ) x ( I oe ) -
00 00 - 0.02395 mg/I
Receiving Stream Concentration
II. Calculate regulated limitation. •
List all LC50 data available for the whole product according to the following columns. (Note that units should be in
mg/I). Please provide copies of the sources of this data.
Organism Test Duration LC50 (mg/I)
Rain ut 96 Hour Acute 0.94
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Acute 0.49
Fathead minnow 96 Hour Acute 2.4
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D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 2

Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
•Choose the lowest LC50 listed above:
Enter the L.:50: 0.49 .
If the half lire (H.L)is less than 4 days, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.05 x LC50 = 0.0245 mg/I
If the half rife (H.L) is greater than or equal to 4 days or unknown, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC50 = mg/l
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations immediately above and place in this blank
0.0245 mg/liter
From Part II enter the receiving stream concentration:
0.0235 mg/liter
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IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated regulated limitation, then this biocide is
unacceptable for use.
Ted Ledeboer-BetzDearbom
Name .(Print)
Signature Date
Person in Responsible Charge
Person Completing This Woricsheet Date
(If Different From Above)
D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 3

STOWS PHARR MILL BIOCIDE WORKSHEET
PERMIT#: Max.55 ppm in CT
RECEIVING STREAM:
7010(cfs): 0.00
I.W.C.%: 100.00
PRODUCT: ENTEC 367
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: BCDMH
HA LIFE(DAYS): 0.00 STEADY STATE DISC CON 0.0239
LC . OF SELECTED TOX DATA(M 0.49 DEGRADATION FACTOR: 552.170
DE4 AY RATE: 552.0000 APPLICATION FACTOR: 0.050
DO• 'GE RATE(GRAMS/DAY): 4266
A I. DAILY DISCHARGE(MGD): 0.0145 INSTREAM BIOCIDE CONC:0.0239
VO; ME OF SYSTEM(MIL GALAS): 0.0855 REGULATED LIMITATION: 0.0245 •
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• BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET FORM 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any biocidal products ultimately discharged to the surface waters of
North Carolina. This worksheet must be completed separately for each biocidal product in use. This worksheet is to be
returned with all appropriate data entered into the designated areas with calculations performed as indicated.
L Facility Name Stowe-Pharr Mills
NPDES#NC Outfall#
County
Receiving Stream _7Q10 cfs)
(All above information supplied by the Division of Environmental Management)
What is the Average Daily Discharge(A.D.D.)volume of the water handling systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.D. = 0.0145 (in M.G.D.)or 14,500 MGD
Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration(IWC in percent)of this discharge using the data entered
above.
IWC = (A.D.D.)X 100 = ) X 100
(7Q 10)(0.646)+(A.D.D) (0 )(6.646) + ( )
This value(IWC)represents the waste concentration to the receiving stream during low flow conditions.
II. What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in the discharge identified in Part I?
ctz Entec 367
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
1-bromo-3-chloro-5.5-dimethylhydantoiri 5 %
Inert ingredients 7.5
What feed or dosage rate(D.R.)is used in this application? The units must be converted to maximum grams
of whole product used in a 24hr period.
D,R.= 42 grams/24hr period(max. of 55 ppm in cooling tower)
Please note, fluid ounces(a volume) must be converted to grams(a mass). The formula for this conversion is:
Grams of product= fluid oz. of product X 1 gal.water X 8.34 lbs X specific gravity of product X 453.59
128 fl. oz. 1 gal.water 1 lb.
D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 1

Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of biocide)product and NPDES discharge point. On an attache
sheet please provide justification for this estimate (system volume,average cycles per blowdown,holding lagoon size,etc.)
Volume= 0.085;� million gallons(or 85,500 GPD)
What is the pH of the handling system prior to biocide addition? If unknown, enter N/A. max 8.2
What is the decay rate(D.K.)of the product? If unknown, assume no decay(D.K=O)and proceed to asterisk.
The degradation must be stated at pH level within 1/2 pH standard unit within handling system. Enter the half life
(Half Life is the time required for the initial product to degrade to half of its original concentration). Please provide
copies of the sources of this data.
H.L = 0.00125�Days(1/2 life is 0.04 days; if held for 6 hours it is 0.00125)
The decay rate is equal to H X 0.69 = 52 =Decay Rate(D.K.)
Calculate degradation factor(D.F.)_ This is the first order loss coefficient
*D.F. _ (Volume) + (D.K) = + ( Spa ) = 552.170
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Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentration:
Dischg Conc. = (D.R.) 4414) _
(D.F.)(Volume)(3785) (%fa,1b.)(4.g% (3785) - 0.023$ _mgll
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow conditions.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
•
(Dischg Conc.x (IWC%) _ ( ) x ( tee -
100100
Receiving Stream Concentration
II. Calculate regulated limitation.
List all LC50 data available for the whole product according to the following columns. (Note that units should be in
mg/I). Please provide copies of the sources of this data.
Organism Test Duration LC50(mg/I)
•
Rainbow trout _ 96 H ur Acts
Daphniallaana
48 our h e Q.49
Fathead minnow_ 96 Hour Acute 2.43
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Facility Name: NPDES#: NC
Choose the lowest LC50 listed above:
Enter the LC50: 0.49
If the half fife (H.L) is less than 4 days, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.05 x LC50 = j).0245 mgp
If the half life (Hi.)is greater than or equal to 4 days or unknown, perform the following calculation.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC50 = mg/I
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations immediately above and place in this clank.
0.0245 mg/liter
From Part II enter the receiving stream concentration: •
0 0239 mg/liter
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IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated regulated limitation, then this biocide is
unacceptable for use.
Ted Ledeboer-BetzDeem
Name (Print)
Signature Date
Person in Responsible Charge
Person Completing This Worksheet Date
(If Different From Above) •
D.E.M.Form 101 (2/95) 3

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes , SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mack Wiggins
Date: March 30 , 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston County
Permit No. NC0056855
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Pharr Yarns - Complex 46 Facility
100 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
2 . Date of Investigation: 03-30-94
3 . Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Mike Church,
Environmental Engineer;. (704) 824-3551
5 . Directions to Site: From the junction of NC Highway 7
(McAdenville Road) and Power Drive (SR 2380) in east Lowell ,
Gaston County, travel north on Power Drive approximately 0 . 85
mile. Pharr Yarns Complex 46 is on the right (east) side of
the road.
6. Discharge Point(s) . List for all discharge points :
Latitude: 35° 16 ' 27" Longitude: 81° 05 ' 12"
Attach a U. S.G. S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. : F 14 SE USGS Name: Mount Holly, NC
7 . Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A.
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Yes No If No, explain:
8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : N/A.
9.. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling within 500 feet of
the discharge.

10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : Unnamed
tributary to South Fork Catawba River.
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba and 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses : Pharr Yarns discharges into a narrow
drainage ditch which enters an unnamed tributary to the
South Fork Catawba River. The Town of Lowell discharges
its treated wastewater approximately 0 . 25 mile downstream
from the junction of the unnamed tributary and the South
Fork Catawba River.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Intermittent
Discharge. MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0 .015 MGD.
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? No treatment facilities .
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years : None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities : No
treatment facilities . Discharge is condensate water from
three autoclaves .
f . Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities : N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters : None.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A.
in development : _approved:
should be required: not needed:
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: No solid
wastes are generated from this discharge.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No. :
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Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No. : •
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP:
RFRP:
Other :
c . Landfill :
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify) :
3 . Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : Discharge is condensate from textile autoclaves , no
classification given.
4. SIC Code(s) : 2281
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities , i . e. , non-contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56 .
Primary: 15 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 . Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A.
2 . Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests : None.
3 . Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates : (please
indicate) None.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non-discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A.
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Spray Irrigation:
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Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options :
5 . Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? The existing discharge is entirely
condensate water generated from textile autoclaves . No
hazardous materials are used at this facility. No air quality
and/or groundwater concerns .
6. Other Special Items : None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The subject facility discharges condensate water generated
from textile autoclaves . This condensate should be considered as
contact cooling water not as non-contact cooling water as described
in the previous staff report . Please also note, there is only one
discharge point , not two or more discharge points as described in
the permit application.
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed with appropriate
limitations .
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Water Quality egional Supervisor
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Jonah aB. Hunt, Jr.,w , Secrnor
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March 22, 1994
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Mike Church Yi94{itiri�., Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Pharr Yarns
NPDES Permit No.Nc0056855
100 Main Street, PO Box 1939
McAdenville, NC 28101 Pharr Yarns-Complex 46 Facility
Dear Mr. Church Gaston County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 16, 1994:
Application Form
Engineelring Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200 .00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
- Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
- Application Processing Fee of
- Delegation of Authority (see attached)
- Biocide Sheet (see attached)
- Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper

If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,
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C een H. Sun ' P.E.
CC: Mooresville Regional Office
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR NI c10 I 0 15I6 I
• AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining 6) 1 4 I 0 1-5 I / I,
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Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name Pharr Yarns — Complex 46 Facility
B. Mailing address
1. Street address 100 Main Street PO Box 1939
2. City McAdenville 3. State NC
4. County Gaston 5. ZIP 28101
C. Location:
1. Street Saxony Drive
2. City McAdenville 3. County Gaston
4. State NC
D. Telephone No. 704 824-3551
Area
Code
2. SIC 111111111
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 990
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
S. State 6. ZIP
CKPrincipal product, oraw material (Check one) Synthetic Yarns
%. Principal process Yarns for apparel, hosiery, upholstery, and carpet
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
•
A. Day
6. Month e
X
C. Year
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P11Ev,OUS EDITION MA-Y ME USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXN*ulTEm

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ivi flew !, above, Is measured in (Chad. lore):
A.D pounds 8 X tons C.D barrels D.O bushel s E.0 square feet
F.O gallons G.O pieces or units M.O other, specify
.- 1‘1‘
. 9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year )0 , or
(b) Check the ronth(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2.0 February 3.O Marcn 4.0 Apri 1 5.D May 6.0 June
7.0 July 8.D August 9.0 Septemher 10.0 October 11.0 November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: i.O 1 2.02-3 3.0 4-5 4.1(6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, Ilona Volume treated before
peroperating day discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
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49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average fej").d)
C. Process water, '
daily average
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total X
discharge (all types)
11. If an% of the three types of waste identified in rte' 10,either treated or untreated.
are discharged to places other than surface water•., rhea below as applicable. .
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tan:
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Otner, specify
' 12,. Number of separate discharge points: A. 1 Lit
.l (2-3 C.134.6 0.06 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters Unnamed tr utary to South Fnirk ratawha Ri vac
14. Does your discharge contain nr is it pos•ib!e for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
_ .grease, and chlorine (residual). A.Oyes B.O no
I certify that 1 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.
Mike Church Environmental Engineer
Printed Name of Person Signing Title /
3-10-94 /,�22'%lt� <=%
Date Application Signed .. •_ . a ure of Applicant
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 knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Comm{mImj
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a-misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. . (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provi
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or bot)-
for a similar offense. )

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A • A
Mooresville Regional Office
JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jr.w , , Secrnor
etary
E E F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretor
Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 14 , 1994
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns
Main Mill Office
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0056855
Pharr Yarns-Complex 46
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0056855 was
issued on June 30, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance is Page 4 .
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s) . Your discharge (s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation) , you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1) , plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s) .
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215. 6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10, 000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
/ 1
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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• , State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources4
46,17A
• Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Amimmims
��
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
June 30, 1994 JUL 14 1994
Mike Church
Pharr Yarns - Complex 46 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Main Mill Office MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Permit No. NC0056855
Pharr Yarns - Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 16, 1994, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Davis A. Goorich
A. Freston Howard,Jr., P.E.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Reg*
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' • Permit No. NC0056855
• STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA _
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESE �NR s�RCEs
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & NATUI
PERMIT jut 14 1994
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
OpEail E aE610NA16FfIC�E�i
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSI ,goo
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,
Pharr Yams, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Pharr Yarns-Complex 46 Facility
on Power Drive
northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1996
Signed this day June 30, 1994
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

•- Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge contact cooling water from a facility located at located at Pharr
Yarns-Complex 46 Facility, on Power Drive, northeast of Lowell, Gaston County (See Part III
of this Permit), and
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unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-V waters in the
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A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0056855
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s)serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitatiops Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg, Daily Max, Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature * * * * Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine*** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM,ZINC,OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample Locations: E-Effluent, U-Upstream,D-Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
***Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water(See
Part III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PARTI
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
• Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unl-ss
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate he
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 caler:dar days following a date identified in the above schedule of comps . ce,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates. a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the i atter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, a d the
probability of meeting,the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. BEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. 1C
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended. 33
L;SC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under"Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under"Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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Part II
Page 3 of 14
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow. (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually 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.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) 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
(2) 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 present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater 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 time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means •
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Dav
A calendar day is defined as 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.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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.
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 a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates anv permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of S2,500 to
S25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of$5,000
to S50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed S10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed S125,000.
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.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) 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. propert-v Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
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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.
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.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid,the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
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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
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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.
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.
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 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
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if 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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described 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
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"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 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.
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. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
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.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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
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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 c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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.
c. Conditions 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 permittee 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.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
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
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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 Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 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
which 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
vw'astestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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 are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once-through condenser cooling water flow which is 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 Regulation 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.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
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 S10,000 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 S20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
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 and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, 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.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
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;
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d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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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 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.
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. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit. nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
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 permiuee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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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 permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) 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 the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. enty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger 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 no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
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
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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.
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 in letter form
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 Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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 not more than S10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
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:
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 ug/l);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/l) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) 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 ug/l);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually 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
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(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.

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a i nag ditch,...ditc which eventual l y enJt ers an
tributary to the South Fors_ Catawba River . The Tn_ ..__ of
? nwel1 discharges ite treated wacter;=tc•.
0 _c. mile ,_1ct.rnc.trPam frnr', the junction of L.the =a ' .7
tributary and the South Fork Catawba River.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
i . a . Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Intermittent
Discharge . (Ultimate Design Capacity)
1 •
What i c the current perm itted capacity of the wa`♦ ew_t
trp tmpr,t fa{ri1ifv'7 f (1l �, mr=n: . - -
n Actual t =e-tment capacity of the current f_ - i1 > ty
(current design capacity)? There are n treatment
} reatert
d . Date( ) d c ) an cruet uctinn activities allowed by previous
}-�putorizations to Construct issued in the nr erri. t
p Please provide ,a description of existing nr. s s
ubtantially
n one•tri.._tp-7 watee,rater tre?tmont- facilities : The-sere :.r^ _
f lrl ease provide P. description of prep used wart ewater
treatment faa. cilities : There are nn pro need treatment
facilities .
3. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters : None .
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A.
� Residuals handing anal utilization/disposal scheme : No solid
wastes are generated from thie discharge .
1 . Treatment plant classification : No classification give__.
d SIC Code(s ) : 22i?1 Wastewater Cnde(s) : 15
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T.'nrc'.�n 7(T/C •- --_
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Page Three
5 Main Treatment Unit Code ; 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 . Ic this. facility being constructed with Constru^tic
run-lc ^r are �_ n: l-.l +o monies involved `,r.ici p is only; ?
TT r.
2 . Cr}eci al ni t _,r_r,±, __ i _r i t at i nns / i ncl`Trli nr
requests ' None Y
Import ant c(\(! TOC or Compliance Schedule `7at oc : None .
4 . Alternative Anal y_c__c Evaluation: The p ermi+ tee is ev - g
th ^, ; on of connecting this discharge to the City of
ITT WWTP .
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The discharges conden".te Later generated
f_nm tc.sr t , i P Put—nny -- -- W=t c_ ' c tr. c`- +'• _ � ' . '" _. _ T_
vacuum rump ai r1 t ^ •ray tc,.�•v. for yarn h„l�'_inn This condens tr
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a "^-:r•l rig"1 water even+ though it
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TY_e ne--•--ttee _e nested during the o� } _ �r: ,-.ia. �:__�� in - - ✓+ a - -
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77 i':_�.-7 on_ ohs.�_„at_-,ri d
c made during the y`itc_ ,s= __t
r, approved ,
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we
with this request and recomend that i t y he apr_i oved . written
+ 1 I 1tie forthcoming from the r_erm; ttee
Pending receipt and Approval of the WLA, it _c _eor �._•_._ c._.e
that the Permit be renewed ac requested-.
Signature of Report Preporer Tate
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Water Qua' _ . Regional 5_ re,r_Vis^r rate
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Permit No. NC0056855
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Pharr Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Pharr Yarns-Complex 46 Facility
on Power Drive
northeast of Lowell
Gaston Couniy
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba .
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1996
Signed this day
txcic
Cil
A. Preston Howard, , .E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge contact cooling water from a facility located at located at Pharr
Yarns-Complex 46 Facility,on Power Drive, northeast of Lowell, Gaston County (See Part III
of this Permit), and
I I
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-V waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0056855
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature * * * * Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine*** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM,ZINC,OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample Locations: E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
***Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water(See
Part III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

RECEIVED aA
OWISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANABEMEN7 ;`'At
CA A
SEP 19 1989 :0��,,"
YOORESVILLE
EQUAL SW
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor September 14, 1989 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Mike Church
Main Mill Office
McAdenville, N.C. 28101
Subject: Permit No. NC0056855
Pharr Yarns-Complex 46
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 17,
1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in
this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant
to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the
specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request
be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, D. 3.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule
Shanklin at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely
ARONAL SIGNED BY
DENNIS R. RAMSEY.
R. 1-'aul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
' ice
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Fnnal nnmrh!nih, A(fir,,,aN..P A.-ri- F rl .,Pr

Permit No. NC0056855
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Stowe-Pharr Mills
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
r
Pharr Yarns Complex 46
Saxony Drive
- Northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River
in the Catawba River Basin.
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 1989
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
September 30, 1994
Signed this day September 14, 1989
OR►OINAL SIGNED BY
DEPWVtS R. RAMSEY
FOR
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Stowe-Pharr Mills
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge steam condensate from textile autoclaves located at
Pharr Yarns Complex Number 46 on Saxony Drive, northeast of Lowell, in
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit); and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River which
is classified Class "WS-III" waters in the Catawba River Basin.
r

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final NPDES No. NC0056855
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001 and 002, Textile Autoclave
Condensate. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** ** Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine *** *** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 degrees C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32
degrees C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply is chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing
any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit) .
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part I
B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective
date of the permit.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance
necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than l4 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule
requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. 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 for denial of a permit renewal application.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months or both.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact
to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations
specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as
necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215. 1(b)
(3) and NCGS 143-215. 1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended,
or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully
all relevant facts;
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent
reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or
d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses
a threat to human health or welfare.
If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for
modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such
information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The submittal of a new application

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may be required of the permittee. 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 noncompliances, does not stay
any permit condition.
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition
(including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic
pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition
is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this
permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent
standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions,
even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and
"Power Failures" (Part IT, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed
to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility
for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any
legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
343-215. 75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real
or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any
injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.

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9. Onshore of 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.
10. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances,
is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and
the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
11.. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason-
able 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 to be kept by this permit.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems
installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms
and conditions of this permit.
2. 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.
3. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii)
where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this
permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this
discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date of issuance
of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
h. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system
bypass or. overflow.

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This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or
bypass of facilities.
4. Upsets
"Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations
because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset
does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error,
improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities,
lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset
constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with
NCGS 143-215. 1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.
6. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required
by DEM Regulation, Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 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 C. 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 which 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.

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2. Reporti g
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for
each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
(DEM No. MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the
permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following
the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3 Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the
accuracy of the measurements are 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. Once-through condenser
cooling water flow which is 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
Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test
procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below
the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no
approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and
reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method
must he used.

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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, by punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than
six months per violation, or by both.
6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. This period of retention shall be extended during the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and
d. The results of such analyses.
8. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located
or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any
monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and
to sample any discharge of pollutants.

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SECTION D. 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. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications which will result
in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by
submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate
the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of
such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify
and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned
change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance
with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might
necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent
quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried
out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
3. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is
contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by
letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit in the
name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Averaging of Measurements
Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall
utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.

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6. 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.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has
gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence.
7. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances:
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or
has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the
discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) 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 ug/l);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/l) for acrolein and
acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l)
for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one
milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.

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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
(listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) 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 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
8. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to
receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee
shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency
authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee
to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
9. Signatory Requirements
I
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed and certified.
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 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 employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if 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.

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b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the
Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described 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 environ-
mental 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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of
this section shall making the following certification:
"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
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
believe, 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."
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 Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data
shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on
any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215. 1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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 not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not more than six months per violation, or by both.

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SECTION E. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development. 3. EMC:
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge: is defined as the total mass of all
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sample and measured, divided by the number
of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such month. It is
therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is
identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of
all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week
(Sunday-Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured,
divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then
dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a
pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is
taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from
it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as
"Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.

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d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily
discharges sample and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an
arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of
the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the
permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample- or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected
during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average"
under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during
that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar
week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other
Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant
discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any
calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under
"Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.

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d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The
daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite
sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The
average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean
of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This
limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I
of the permit.
e. The "daily minimum concentration" (for dissolved oxygen only) is the
minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in
the effluent prior to discharge. It is identified as "Daily Minimum" under
"Other Limits" in Part III of the permit.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours
average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean
of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time
of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the
total discharge.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously
collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time
intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of
hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in
no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a
period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken
manually.

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9. Calculation of Means
a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation
of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of
the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of
individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of
the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For
purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the
respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as 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.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12.. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of
the Clean Water Act.
Revised 6/89

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for
construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this
permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit
authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall
be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization
to Construct has been issued.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must
hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. The
permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification
Unit within five days of any change in the ORC status.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
E. Limitations Reqpener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply
with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or
approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2), and 307(a) (2)
of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any
effluent limitation in the permit; or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements in the Act then applicable.

Part III
Permit No. NC0056855
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in conjunction
with the permit application. The permittee shall notify the Director in
writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of any
additional biocide used in cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life
other than those previously reported to the Division of Environmental
Management. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.

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PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the permit.

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June 20, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
GASTON COUNTY
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0056855
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Pharr Yarns Complex 46
Stowe-Pharr Mills
Main Office
McAdenville, N. C. 28101
2. Date of Investigation: June 8, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted: Mike Church, Environmental Engineer
Telephone No. : (704) 824-3551
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of I-85 and Hwy. 7 travel north
on Hwy. 7 approximately 0.1 mile. Turn right on Power Drive-Saxony Drive
and proceed approximately 0.8 mile. Complex No. 46 is on the right (east)
side of Saxony Drive.
6. Discharge Point: Latitude: 35° 16' 27"
Longitude: 81° 05' 12"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge
point on map.
USGS Quad No. F14SE
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The land available for
expansion and upgrading appears to be adequate.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
The topography contained gently rolling slopes of 3-15%. The discharge
location did not appear to be in the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: There are no houses located within 500 feet
of the discharge.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to South Fork Catawba
River.
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
After leaving the unnamed tributary, the receiving stream is the
South Fork Catawba River which contains a good flow at all times.
There did not appear to be any problems associated with the
discharge. There are numerous other discharges known to occur
downstream.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .015 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The industrial
wastewater is produced from steam condensate collected in a textile
autoclave.
2. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): There is no
formal treatment of the wastewater before entering the receiving stream.
3. SIC Codes - 2281
Wastewater Code - 14
PART II - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)? No.
2. Special monitoring requests: No.
3. Additional effluent limits requests: No.
4. Other: No.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Stowe-Pharr Mills, proposes to continue discharging .015
MGD of steam condensate generated in an autoclave into an unnamed tributary to
South Fork Catawba River.
The wastewater is discharged into a dry ditch which travels to another
unnamed tributary and after travelling approximately 100 yards enters the South
Fork Catawba River. There did not appear to be any problems associated with
the discharge or its travel route to the South Fork Catawba River.
Pending review and approval by the ERG it is recommended that the permit
be re-issued.
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Department 6T14 atural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NCO()
County
Dear ••
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on :
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal ,
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed) ,
Engineering Proposal See Attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days , it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above .
Sincerely,
Arthur Mouberry, P.E .
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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• DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611 751
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C V1_IoIoI 1 t '1s-ts
A6ENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining gI%(3 1 01.5 1 / I
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name Pharr Yetrns COisieicy fir; /rac,%,fy
B. Mailing address //,,��
1. Street address /"/Gfi'n /Llt7I _6X:47c e.
2. City /l/SAcicy✓i/le 3. State /1/ C.
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C. Location:
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2. SIC r I I I
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3. Number of employees 76 y
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
XPrincipal product, D raw material (Check one) Fyn i'Ae4/c
'6. Principal process 'Gt rvl S -Cor 6i/re/re./ b aii Pry iit f'140/.5 f�er y elm cf Ccirpef
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced/ or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (B)
A. Day
B. Month i v
C. Year �l
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED

H. Mnxinwm nmount of prinr:tpol product produced or rnw mntr•rl,+l rnn•,unw•d, repo►led
in item /, above, Is measured In (Check, one); •
•
•
•
A.o pounds B,lf(tons C.o barre l s D.o bushels E.c)square feet
F.ogallons G.opieces or units H.00ther, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year)(, or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2.o February 3.O March 4.0 Apri l 5.o May 6.0 June
7.0 July 8.o August 9.0 September 10.0 0ctoher 11.0 November 12.0December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.04-5 4.,4-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
•
• Flow, gallons per operating day Volume treated before
Discharge per discharging (percent)
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
•
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average
C. Process water, J�
daily average
0. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (all types)
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 1.0,either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
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discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal sewer system �/
B. Underground well 1�
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.O 1 B.%2-3 C.O 4-5 0.06 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters L11 aMiec T�rhe,�-•r.•� -� .SoyfL r'or/C Cal wb t4 ,Q r-
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
. grease, and chlorine (residual). A.oyes B.o 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.
l ice C`/Nhc/ Hi top in/ 4=-6 ti Printed e.er-
Name of Person Signing Title
Date Application Signed Signature of Applicant
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 knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar IYffanca 1

DIVISION OF
} ENVIRONMENTAL
d�,srnrF, North Carol•
ina Department of Natural MANAGEMENT
K ; ^Y1,i� I— Robert F.Helms
i -, Resources &Community Development Director
• James B.Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers,Secretary Telephone [phone]
'ccx an,.�''�%.
October 22, 1984
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns �I
Main Mill Office /t
McAdenville, NC 2 Pl. ��i
L -- ;Subject: Permit No. NC0056855
s.r Complex No. 46
Gaston County
OCT 26 1984
Dear Mr. Church:
AIR QU L i .
In accordance witlno (a,pplication for discharge permit received on
July 5, 1983, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES Permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North .Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take ntoice that this permit is not transferable. Part II , 6.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you have
any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Helen S. Fowler, at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
11111111.11016111
P.O.Box 27687 Raleigh,N.C.27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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Permit No.• NC UUbbt555
r
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (51
PERMIT•
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Complex No. 46
Saxony Drive
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River
in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 22, 1984
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on September 30, 1989
Signed this day of October 22, 1984
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge steam condensate from an autoclave (001 & 002)
into an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Catawba River which is
classified Class "A-II" waters.

A. (1 ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) . 001 (Steam Condensate)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.015 MGD Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
*The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature
of the receixing stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water Temperature
to exceed 29 C.
There will be no chemical additives to the autoclave feed water without the prior approval of
the Division of Environmental Management.
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moo`
cn.
The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A. (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s). 002. (Steam Condensate)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.004 MGD Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
*The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature
of the recei8ing stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water Temperature
to exceed 29 C.
There will be no chemical additives to the autoclave feed water without the prior approval of
the Division of Environmental Management.
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01
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples .
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1 . Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , and 1.4) postmarked no later than the 45th .
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
. The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq. . The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g) , 13 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , 1.4)
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Permit No. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1 . Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii ) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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• Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regioral Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept unr'er the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equioment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not trarsferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of f eilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplete,, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit it the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall he forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential . Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federa; Act.
4. Permit Modificat,:on
After notice and ocnortunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1 (b)(2) and . S. 143-215.1 (e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspen&A, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, ut rpt limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. 0btainirg this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully a'i relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reductior or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II , B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II , A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II , A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 13i9.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215,75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321 .
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges , nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid. the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. .
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Permit No. NC
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the derathesNational
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of
fd construction whichever
ereis latter, the
plans may be considered approved
d.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes,
the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment
plant
operator
rrin responsibleponsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities.
ld a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing
dis discharges from this
discharge
under the National
Pollutant Discharge EliminationSystemgoverns
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of
nofd this
sspermit,
whichever
reis latter, the
plans may be considered approved
d.
0. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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"46Permit No. NC0056855
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
r ^APT. OF NATURAL DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
•;JURCES AND
C •.ITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
JUL 1 4 1989 TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
c•• • YANAnatt NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
WEAL OFFICE
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Stowe-Pharr Mills
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Pharr Yarns Complex 46
Saxony Drive
Northeast of Lowell
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River
in the Catawba River Basin.
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
Signed this day
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

i
Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Stowe-Pharr Mills
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge steam condensate from textile autoclaves located at
Pharr Yarns Complex Number 46 on Saxony Drive, northeast of Lowell, in
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit) ; and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River which
is classified Class "WS-III" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final NPDES No. NC0056855
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001 and 002, Textile Autoclave
Condensate. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** ** Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine *** *** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 degrees C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32
degrees C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply is chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing
any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit) .
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in conjunction
with the permit application. The permittee shall notify the Director in
writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of any
additional biocide used in cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life
other than those previously reported to the Division of Environmental
Management. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
\Fs\ DEP MENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
V PERMIT
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S`C, POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Complex No. 46
Saxony Drive
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River
in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on
Signed this day of LI
:
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0056855
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of a wastewater treatment
facility, and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division
of Environmental Management, construct and operate a wastewater
treatment facility to treat the cleaning water from the lint
screens (003) and continue to discharge steam condensate from an
autoclave (001 & 002), and boiler blowdown water (004) from the
Complex No. 46 Plant (See Part III , Condition No. C. of this Permit) ,
and
3. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary to
South Fork Catawba River which is classified Class "A-II" waters.

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A. (1 ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall (s) serial number(s) . 001 (Steam Condensate)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.015 MGD Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
*The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature
of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water Temperature
to exceed 29 C.
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The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A. (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall (s) serial number(s) . 002. (Steam Condensate)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency -pe Location
Flow 0.004 MGD Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
*The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature
of the recei6ing stream of more than 2.8oC and in no case cause the ambient water Temperature
to exceed 29 C.
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples .
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A. (3). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginningon the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) . 003 (cleaning water from lint screens
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Phenols 1 pg/1 2 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Arsenic 50 pg/1 100 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Barium 1000 pg/1 2000 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Cadmium 4 pg/1 8 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Chromium 50 pg/1 100 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Lead 30 pg/1 60 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Mercury
50 pg/1 100 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
Selenium 10 pg/1 20 pg/1 Monthly Grab Effluent
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8,5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples .
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A. ( 4). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s). 004 (Boiler Blowdown)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.004 MGD Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE BOILER FEED WATER.
*The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature
of the recei8ing stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water Temperature
to exceed 29 C.
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.