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Governor Secretary
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Mr.James Davis,Environmental Manager AUGPharr Yarns, Inc. 2014
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Facility Class II
Dear Mr. Davis:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for a renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly,we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October
15,2007 (or as subsequently amended).
It is the Division's understanding that Pharr Yarns has entered into a contractual
agreement with the City of Gastonia to pump all of the mill's wastewater into the City's
collection system.This effort is anticipated to be completed during this permit term. Please
contact the Division to request permit rescission following connection.
The following changes have been incorporated into this renewal:
• Limits for BOD, COD, TSS, Sulfide, Phenols, and Total Chromium have been I
recalculated based on the most recent production data in the permit application.
• Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that,if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning
implementation.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC
DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added
to your final NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (7)] For information on eDMR,
registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account,please visit the following web
page:
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone:[phone] Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following web site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
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 modiftcation 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
Resources or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,the Coastal Area Management Act
or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions
concerning this permit,please contact Sergei Chernikov at telephone number [phone].
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Thomas A. Reeder
Of/Director,Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
ES Files
EPA Region IV(e-copy
WSS/Aquatic Toxicology Unit(e-copy)
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone:[phone] Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NC0004812
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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 the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
applicable conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2014.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2019.
Signed this day July 11, 2014.
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e '!l mas A. Reeder, Director
rl "Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0004812
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NC00048 12
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored7 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS -
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 144.4 lbs/day 243.2 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 227.2 lbs/day 408.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 861.6 lbs/day 1622.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 1.9 lbs/day 3.7 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.9 lbs/day 1.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.9 lbs/day 1.9 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)> Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream1
Chronic Toxicitys Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28(Ig/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Dutfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
7 No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit,begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (7.).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NC00048 12
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored7 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 235.7 lbs/day 380.2 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 318.5 lbs/day 545.7 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
COD 1062.5 lbs/day 1924.0 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Sulfide 1.9 lbs/day 3.7 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent _
Phenols 0.9 lbs/day 1.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.9 lbs/day 1.9 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen 3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN) Annually lb/year (annual mass loading) (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)
Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 •
Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicity6 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine6 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 pg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
7 No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit,begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(7.).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than
30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to
monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during
the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by
the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,
this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. If
the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR &
all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterl1i monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than
30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to
monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during
the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by
the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,
this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. If
the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation &reporting of the data submitted on the DMR &
all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NC00048 12
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of monthly
loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the
outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the
outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the month at
the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading (1b/yr) = E (Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for each sample
and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report and the annual mass
loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December self-monitoring report for the
year.
A. (6.) COLOR PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER I FACILITY
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct color
monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during summer season
(April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was observed around the outfall
pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and include that information on the monthly
discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color on a year-round
basis. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of
24-hour composites, while instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by
a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge permitted by
the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the purpose of imposing
additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114. Alternatively, if future conditions change
and color is no longer a component of the influent wastestream, then the permittee may request a
permit modification to remove color permit requirements.
A. (7.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees
must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division
anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
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Permit NC0004812
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the
state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1,
1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be
submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date
the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall
be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be
submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is granted a new
temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.1
(d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http:f/portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
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Permit NC00048 12
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."
3. Records Retention (Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWT FacilityP
Location
State Grid/Quad: F 14 SE/MT Holly,NC
Latitude: 35°15'40"N Longitude: 81°04'39"W
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River Sub-Basin: 03-08-34 North Map not to scale
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Stream Class: ws-v Gaston County
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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.These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),as amended, 33 USC 1251,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 Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods:January through March,April through June,July through September,and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL 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
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval.Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time<24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours;there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass,the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement,the
"daily discharge"is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample,"above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest"daily discharge"during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s),that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or"the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N=the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,values of"0"(or"<[detection level]")shall be considered= 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes.Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge(or the receiving stream,for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical,instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges"of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property,damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements.An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error,improperly designed treatment facilities,inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges"of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination,revocation and reissuance,or
modification;or denial of a permit renewal application[40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a)of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d)of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301,302,306,307, 308,318 or 405 of the Act,or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402,or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3)or 402(b)(8)of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302,306, 307, 308,318,or 405 of
the Act,or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act,or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3)or
402(b)(8)of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to$25,000 per day of violation,or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year,or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation,a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than$50,000 per day of violation,or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years,or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections,or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of$5,000 to$50,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation,a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than$100,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment of not more than 6 years,or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302,303,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall,upon conviction,be subject to a fine of not more than$250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years,or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation,a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than$500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years,or
both.An organization,as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii)of the CWA,shall,upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision,be subject to a fine of not more than$1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law,a civil penalty of not more than$25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,conditions,or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306,307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed$16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment[40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on"Bypassing"(Part II.C.4),"Upsets"(Part 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
this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby[NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time,any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date,the Permittee shall submit such information,forms,and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified[40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,a responsible
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].NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certin,, 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 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators,certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission(WPCSOCC),of the appropriate type and grade for the
system,and, for each classification must[T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge(ORC)who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s)in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORCs)who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system,with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year;and
c. submit a signed completed"Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form"to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems)countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge(Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
> receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade;or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II,III and IV facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week,excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
> Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures.This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit[40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility,and all documentation required thereof,whether acting as a contract operator[subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit[40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b.and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b.of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass,after considering its adverse effects,if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1)of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset[40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met.No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset,and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate,through properly signed,contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant
evidence that:
(1)An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s)of the upset;
(2)The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3)The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b)of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids,sludges, filter backwash,or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge,including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CFR
Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills;and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T,Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters.The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards(as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124)to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken,as required herein,shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and,unless otherwise specified,before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,body of
water,or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122.41(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 1, 1.1,2,3)or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
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:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.The
devices shall be installed,calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10%from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once-through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division.Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section(919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert)for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field-certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations(published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.),the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g),33 USC 1314,of the CWA(as amended),and 40 CFR 136;or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136,unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503,unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit[40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit,all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be 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 CWA provides that any person who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly renders inaccurate,any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine 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
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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;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative(including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law,to;
a. Enter,at reasonable times,upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted,or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy,at reasonable times,any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment(including monitoring and control equipment),practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA,any substances or parameters at any location[40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility[40 CFR 122.41(1)].Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged.This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit,nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,and
such alteration,addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit,including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2.,and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit,or
a minor modification,to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part II.D.2)or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge,the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances.A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance,and its cause;the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times,and if the noncompliance has not been corrected,the anticipated time it is expected to
continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at(800)662-7956,[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(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible,but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester;the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility;or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure,due to known or unknown reasons,that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,aerators,compressors,etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line,or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first •
knowledge of the occurrence.Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2)or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318,all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee(NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system,as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws,regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year,depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. 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(1)the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct(AtC)permit or(2)the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394],no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation,or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct,install,or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat,equalize,neutralize,stabilize,recycle,or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above,the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall,upon written notice from the Director,conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe(40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge,on a routine or frequent basis,of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter(200 µg/L)for acrolein and acrylonitrile;five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L)for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol;and one milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,on a non-routine or infrequent
basis,of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following"notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b),(c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and(j)and 15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes;operations;or its sludge process,use,or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee)NPDES,collection system, or non-discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes,regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which,alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA,which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage,treatment,recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system,as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402,only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization,or municipality,as defined in section 502(4)of the CWA,which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context,the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a"satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that[15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW(excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context,organic capacity refers to BOD,TSS
and ammonia;or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471;or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options,and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User(SIU);or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2)and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger,regardless of the means of
transport,which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph,adequate notice shall include information on(1)the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW,and(2)any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge.At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants,this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system[40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including,but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW,but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant,including oxygen demanding pollutants(BOD, etc.)released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C(104°F)
unless the Division,upon request of the POTW,approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil,non-biodegradable cutting oil,or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases,vapors,or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW,including slug loads and other
unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances.A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge;the
investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates and times;if the
discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards(40 CFR,Part 403)to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User(IU)discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits,best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User(SIU),the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or,as necessary,a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program,for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c)and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14)and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program,all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1);40 CFR 403.8(0(1)and 403.9(b)(1)and(2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant,as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44(j)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU.Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs,the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas,unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as
required by the Division.The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and.0906(b)(2);40 CFR 403.8(0(2)and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division-approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis(HWA)for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs(as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years,and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit(or any subsequent permit modification)the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits(i.e.,an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop,in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c)and 15A NCAC 02H .0909,specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)and(b)and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H.0903 b 10 , .0905,and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits(IUP)&Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users,permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations,sampling protocols,reporting requirements,appropriate standard and special
conditions,and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table(AT)which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5,403.8(f)(1)(iii);
t
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit(AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
j 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
i Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7)and.0905;NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
I 7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection,surveillance,and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
I compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
i
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e);and
c. At least once per year,document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
icompliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2),and either continue or revoke the designation as non- 1
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting i
EThe Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
f requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program,the industry's pretreatment permit,or in 15A
i NCAC 02H.0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
I 122.44(j)(2)and 40 CFR 403.12]
1 9. Enforcement Response Plan(ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
I promulgated pursuant to section 307(b)and(c)of the CWA(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H.0909,specific local limitations,and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies,enforcement actions and other,shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
F Plan(ERP)approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(0(5)]
1 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.0908. In lieu of submitting annual
f reports,Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904(b)may be required to submit a
I partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
f requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
1 For all other active pretreatment programs,the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
C (PAR)describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
r address:
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Pretreatment,Emergency Response,and Collection Systems(PERCS)Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken,or proposed,by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non-Compliance Report(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users(IUs) in significant noncompliance(SNC)with pretreatment requirements,and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users(SIUs).These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs,and any other information,upon request,which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users(IUs)that were in significant noncompliance(SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division-approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period.This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results,along with
support information including general records,water quality records,and records of industrial impact on the
[ POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(0. [15A 1
NCAC 02H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9)and(10)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs 1
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 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: NPDES Unit
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: September 4, 2013
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0004812
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Mailing Address Physical Address
1. Facility and address: Pharr Yarns WWTP
101 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939 147 Willow Drive
McAdenville,N.C. 28101 McAdenville,N.C. 28101
2. Date of investigation: N/A
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
4. Person contacted and telephone number: James Davis, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the jct.of Hwy. 7 and I-85 in eastern Gaston County,travel south on
Hwy. 7 0.2 mile and turn left on Dickson Drive (no SR number). The WWTP site is on the
left side of Dickson Drive after traveling 0.2 mile.
6. Discharge point: Latitude: 35° 15' 40"
Longitude: 81° 04' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River basin and sub basin no.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Excellent flow in
the receiving stream. Downstream uses are fish and wildlife propagation, secondary
recreation, and agriculture.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.50 MGD and 1.0 MGD.
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 1.0 MGD

e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of an influent bar screen with pH control (sodium hydroxide)
followed by an aeration basin with fixed floating aerators,polymer and alum addition,
two (2) clarifiers, defoamer and sodium hypochlorite addition, flow measurement
(continuous flow recording device with totalizer),three(3) mixed media pressure
filters, a sludge thickening tank, an aerobic sludge digester, a sludge centrifuge, a belt
filter press, tablet chlorine disinfection with dual chlorine contact basins, and
dechlorination.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)requests: None at this time.
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yams (PY) requests renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no changes to the
existing WWT facility or the NPDES permit since the permit was last renewed.
In August, Pharr Yams entered into a contractual agreement with the City of Gastonia(the
City)to pump all of the Mill's wastewater into the City's collection system. Officials with Pharr
Yams estimate it will take 18 —24 months for the design, approval, and construction of the
infrastructure necessary to make this connection complete. Phar Yarns had hoped that they could
partner with the Town of McAdenville on this venture,but negotiations broke down between the Mill
and the Town, so the Mill chose to move forward alone.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed as
requested.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, Ill
Governor Secretary
July 11th 2013
• RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Pharr Yarns, LLC WTP JUL 15 2013
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville, NC 28101 SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0063720
Gaston County
Dear Mr. James L. Davis,
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on July 5th 2013. This permit
renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sincerely,
01.ukViZAte
Jeff oupart
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1601 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 One
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June 25, 2013
Charles Weaver
NCDENR
DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Re: Pharr Yams, LLC
Renewal of NPDES Permit
No.NC0004812
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Weaver,
We would like to request the renewal of our subject NPDES permit. Please find attached
the original and two copies of the application form, description of our sludge
management, Wastewater flow characteristics and supplemental documentation.
There have been no major changes at our facility since the issuance of the previous
permit. If further information is needed please feel free to call me at 704-823-2310 or
e-mail at james.davis@pharr yarns.com.
espe tfully,
es L. Davis
Pharr Yams Environmental Manager
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JUL 05 2013
DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH

Please print or type in the unshaded areas only
(fill-in,areas arit spaced for elite type, i.e., 12 characters inch). For Approved. OMB No.2040-0086. Approval expires 5-31-92
FORM U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY I. EPA I.D. NUMBER
1 N=,E PA GENERAL INFORMATION F NC0004812 T/A 0
Consolidated Permits Program
GENERAL (Read the "General Instructions"before starting.) 1 2 13 14 15
LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If a preprinted label has been provided,
I. EPA I.D. NUMBER affix rt in the designated space.Review the
information carefully; if any of it is
incorrect cross through it and enter the
correct data in the appropriate fill-in area
III. FACILITY NAME below.Also,if any of the preprinted data is
absent (the area to the left of the label
PLEASE PLACE LABEL IN THIS SPACE space lists the information that should
V. FACILITY appear) please provide it in the proper fill-
MAILING LIST andreo�ect you nleetdhnot ccobelmpletenItems
I, III,V, andVI(except VI-B which must be
completed regardless). Complete all items
VI. FACILITY if no label has been roved. Refer to the
instructions for detailed item descriptions
LOCATION and for the legal authorization under which
this data is collected.
II. POLLUTANTCtll2ACTERISTICSIIIMIMIMMNIMIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIM
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer"yes"to any
questions,you must submit this form and the supplemental from listed in the parenthesis following the question.Mark"X"in the box in the third column if
the supplemental form is attached. If you answer"no"to each question,you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer"no"if your activity is
excluded from permit requirements;see Section C of the instructions.See also,Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS YES M oRK'XFORM YES MARK"XFORM
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
ATTACHED ATTACHED
A. Is this facility a publicly owned treatment works B. Does or will this facility (either existing or
which results in a discharge to waters of the ❑ X ❑ proposed) include a concentrated animal ❑ X ❑
U.S.?(FORM 2A) feeding operation or aquatic animal
production facility which results in a discharge
16 17 18 to waters of the U.S.?(FORM 28) 19 20 21
C. Is this facility which currently results in x ❑ ❑ D. Is this proposal facility(other than those described ❑ x ❑
discharges to waters of the U.S. other than in A or B above)which will result in a discharge
those described in A or B above?(FORM 2C) 22 23 24 to waters of the U.S.?(FORM 2D) 25 26 27
E. Does or will this facility treat,store,or dispose of F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or
hazardous wastes?(FORM 3) El X ❑ municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum ❑ X ❑
containing, within one quarter mile of the well
bore, underground sources of drinking water?
28 29 30 (FORM 4) 31 32 33
G. Do you or will you inject at this facility any H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for
produced water other fluids which are brought to special processes such as mining of suffer by the
the surface in connection with conventional oil or ❑ X ❑ Frasch process,solution mining of minerals,in El X ❑
natural gas production, inject fluids used for situ combustion of fossil fuel,or recovery of
enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas, or inject geothermal energy?(FORM 4)
fluids for storage of liquid hydrocarbons?
(FORM 4) 34 35 36 37 38 39
I. Is this facility a proposed stationary source J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source
which is one of the 28 industrial categories listed which is NOT one of the 28 industrial categories X
in the instructions and which will potentially emit ❑ X listed in the instructions and which will potentially ❑ El
100 tons per year of any air pollutant regulated emit 250 tons per year of any air pollutant
under the Clean Air Act and may affect or be regulated under the Clean Air Act and may affect
located in an attainment area? FORM 5 40 41 42 or be located in an attainment are? FORM 5 43 44 45
III. NAME OF FACILITY
c SKIP Pharr Yams, LLC Wastewater Treatment Plant
1
15 16-29 30 69
IV. FACILITY CONTACT
A.NAME&TITLE(last, first, &title) B.PHONE(area code&no.)
c James L. Davis Enviro. Manager 704 823 2310
2
15 16 45 46 48 49 51 52 55
V. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A.STREET OR P.O.BOX
3 PO Box 1939
15 16 45
B.CITY OR TOWN C.STATE D.ZIP CODE
c McAdenville NC 28101
4
15 16 40 41 42 47 51
VI. FACILITY LOCATION IIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIMMMIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIMMMII
A.STREET,ROUTE NO.OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER
c 147 Willow Drive
15 16 45
B.COUNTY NAME
Gaston
46 70
C.CITY OR TOWN D.STATE E.ZIP CODE F.COUNTY CODE
c McAdenville NC 28101
6
15 16 40 I 41 42 47 51 52 54
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VII. SIC CODES 4-di•it, in order of priority)
A.FIRST B.SECOND
(specify) 7
I (specify)
15 16 17 15 16 19
C.THIRD D.FOURTH
(specify) 7 (specify)
15 16 17 15 16 19
VIII. OPERATOR INFORMATION
A.NAME B. Is the name listed in Item
C James L. Davis VIII-A also the owner?
8 ❑ YES X NO
18 19 55
C.STATUS OF OPERATOR(Enter the appropriate letter into the answer box;if"Other,"specify.) D.PHONE area code&no.)
F=FEDERAL M=PUBLIC(other than federal or state) p (specify) A 704 823 2310
S=STATE 0=OTHER(specify) Textiles
P=PRIVATE 56 15 16 18 19 21 22 25
E.STREET OR PO BOX
PO Box 1939
26 55
F.CITY OR TOWN G.STATE H.ZIP CODE IX. INDIAN LAND
c McAdenville NC 28101 Is the facility located on Indian lands?
B ❑YES X NO
15 16 40 42 42 47 51
X. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMMINIMIMIMMIM PERMITS
A.NPDES(Discharges to Surface Water) D. PSD(Air Emissions from Proposed Sources)
C NT I NC0004812 C9 P 8
915 16 17 18 30 15 16 17 18 30
B.UIC(Underground Injection of Fluids E.OTHER(specify) (Specify)
C T I C I T 8
9 U 9
15 16 17 18 30 15 16 I 17 18 30
C.RCRA(Hazardous Wastes) E.OTHER(specify) (Specify)
C T I C T 8
9 R 9
15 16 17 18 30 15 16 17 18 30
XI. MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must
show the outline of the facility, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its
hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground. Include all springs,
rivers and other surface water bodies in the ma• area. See instructions for •recise re•uirements.
XII. NATURE OF BUSINESS •rovide a brief descri•tion
Textile Manufacturing including dyeing and finishing of carpet yarns. Manufacturing nylon and polyester carpet
Yams. Manufacturing of high performance textile yarns.
XIII. CERTIFICATION (see instructions)
I certify under penalty of law that l have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and
all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in
the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
A. NAME&OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B.SIGNATURE C.DATE SIGNED
COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
C
C
15 16 55
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EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item I of Form I) Form Approved.
NC0004812 OMB No.2040-0086.
Please print or type in the unshaded areas only. Approval expires 3-31-98.
FORM U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
GE WASTEWATER
2C ciEPA EXISTING MANUFACTURING,COMMERCIAL,MINI APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHA GRAND SILVICULTURE OPERATIONS
NPDES Consolidated Permits Program
I.OUTFACE LOCATION
For each outfall,list the latitude and longitude of its location to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water.
A.OUTFALL NUMBER B.LATITUDE C.LONGITUDE
(list) 1.DEG. 2.MIN. 3.SEC. 1.DEG. 2.MIN. 3.SEC. D.RECEIVING WATER(name)
001 35 15 39 80 04 38 SOTH FORK CATAWBA RIVER
II.FLOWS,SOURCES OF POLLUTION,AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
A. Attach a line drawing showing the water flow through the facility.Indicate sources of intake water,operations contributing wastewater to the effluent,and treatment units
labeled to correspond to the more detailed descriptions in Item B.Construct a water balance on the line drawing by showing average flows between intakes,operations,
treatment units,and outfalls.If a water balance cannot be determined(e.g.,for certain mining activities),provide a pictorial description of the nature and amount of any
sources of water and any collection or treatment measures.
B. For each outfall,provide a description of:(1)All operations contributing wastewater to the effluent,including process wastewater,sanitary wastewater,cooling water,
and storm water runoff; (2)The average flow contributed by each operation; and (3) The treatment received by the wastewater. Continue on additional sheets if
necessary.
1.OUT- 2.OPERATION(S)CONTRIBUTING FLOW 3.TREATMENT
FALL b.AVERAGE FLOW b.LIST CODES FROM
NO.(list) a.OPERATION(list) (include units) a.DESCRIPTION TABLE 2C-1
YARN DYEING pH STABILIZATION, AEROBIC AERATION WITH
001 00.100 MGD 3A 2D
YARN HEAT SETTING, FLOCCULATION, SECONDARY FILTRATION,
0.004 MGD CHLORINATION DECHLORINATION 1Q 2F
PROCESS WATER AEROBIC DIGESTION, LAND APPLICATION OF
0.050 MGD 2E 5A
BIOSOLIDS
SANITARY WASTEWATER
0.035 MGD 5P
OFFICIAL USE ONLY(effluent guidelines sub-categories)
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C.Except for storm runoff,leaks,or spills,are any of the discharges described in Items II-A or B intermittent or seasonal?
❑YES(complete the following table) ❑NO(go to Section III)
3.FREQUENCY 4.FLOW
a.DAYS PER B.TOTAL VOLUME
2.OPERATION(s) WEEK b.MONTHS a.FLOW RATE(in mgd) (specify with units)
1 OUTFALL CONTRIBUTING FLOW (specify PER YEAR 1 LONG TERM 2.MAXIMUM 1.LONG TERM 2.MAXIMUM C.DURATION
NUMBER(list) (list) average) (specify average) AVERAGE DAILY AVERAGE DAILY (in ays)
Ili.PRODUCTION
A.Does an effluent guideline limitation promulgated by EPA under Section 304 of the Clean Water Act apply to your facility?
❑YES(complete Item Ill-B) ❑NO(go to Section IV)
B.Are the limitations in the applicable effluent guideline expressed in terms of production(or other measure of operation)?
❑YES(complete Item Ill-C) ❑NO(go to Section IV)
C. If you answered"yes"to Item III-B,list the quantity which represents an actual measurement of your level of production,expressed in the terms and units used in the
applicable effluent guideline,and indicate the affected outfalls.
1.AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCTION 2.AFFECTED OUTFALLS
a.QUANTITY PER DAY b.UNITS OF MEASURE c.OPERATION,PRODUCT,MATERIAL,ETC. (list outfall numbers)
(spec)
SEE ATTACHMENT 001
IV.IMPROVEMENTS
A. Are you now required by any Federal, State or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction, upgrading or operations of wastewater
treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges described in this application?This includes,but is not limited to,
permit conditions,administrative or enforcement orders,enforcement compliance schedule letters,stipulations,court orders,and grant or loan conditions.
❑YES(complete the fallowing table) ❑NO(go to Item IV-B)
1.IDENTIFICATION OF CONDITION, 2.AFFECTED OUTFALLS 4.FINAL COMPLIANCE DATE
3.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
AGREEMENT,ETC.
a.NO. b.SOURCE OF DISCHARGE a.REQUIRED b.PROJECTED
B. OPTIONAL: You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution control programs (or other environmental projects which may affect your
discharges)you now have underway or which you plan.Indicate whether each program is now underway or planned,and indicate your actual or planned schedules for
construction.
❑MARK"X"IF DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMS IS ATTACHED
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V.INTAKE AND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
A,B,&C: See instructions before proceeding—Comp - :he outfall number in the space provided.
NOTE:Tables V-A,V-B,and V-C are included on separa,e srce e,s ,m r, GO V-1 throuyn V-9.
D. Use the space below to list any of the pollutants listed in Table 2c-3 of the instructions,which you know or have reason to believe is discharged or may be discharged
from any outran.For every pollutant you list,briefly describe the reasons you believe it to be present and report any analytical data in your possession.
1.POLLUTANT 2.SOURCE 1.POLLUTANT 2.SOURCE
VI.POTENTIAL DISCHARGES NOT COVERED BY ANALYSIS
Is any pollutant listed in Item V-C a substance or a component of a substance which you currently use or manufacture as an intermediate or final product or byproduct?
❑YES(list all such pollutants below) ❑NO(go to hem VI-B)
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
VII.BIOLOGICAL TOXICITY TESTING DATA 94,6 .J lot,. - . ,-s
Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any cioiogical test for acute or chronic toxicity nas ueen made on any of your discharges or on a receiving water in
relation to your discharge within the last 3 years?
©YES(identifi,the test(s)and describe their purposes below) ❑NO(go to Section VIII)
CHRONIC TOXICITY RAN QUARTERLY @ 0.62%
VIII.CONTRACT ANALYSIS INFORMATION
Were any of the analyses reported in Item V performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm?
®YES(list the name,address,and telephone number of and pollutants analyzed by, ❑NO(go to Section IX)
each such laboratory or firm below)
A.NAME B.ADDRESS C.TELEPHONE D.POLLUTANTS ANALYZED
(area code&no.) (list)
ETT ENVIRONMENTAL P.O. BOX 16414 864-877-6942 CHRONIC TOXICITY
GREENVILLE S.C. 29606
IX.CERTIFICATION um. •a v
I certify under penalty of law that this document and ail 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 fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
A.NAME&OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B.PHONE NO.(area code&no.)
JAMES L. D IS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER (704) 823-2310
C.SIGNAT RE D.DAT SIGNS
�-nf, /�.ur� �P - 9 l3
EPA F oil
(8-90) PAGE 4 of 4

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE IN THE UNSHADED AREAS ONLY.You may report some or all of this information EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item I of Form I)
on separate sheets(use the same format)instead of completing these pages. NCO 0 04 812
SEE INSTRUCTIONS.
k CUTFALL NO.
V.INTAKE AND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS(continued from page 3 of Form 2-C) :, ' =�- -a) .,. ,. r , ,.'
PART A—You must provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in this table.Complete one table for each outfall.See instructions for additional details.
3.UNITS 4.INTAKE
2.EFFLUENT (specifyifblank) (optional)
b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM
a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) (it-available) AVERAGE VALUE
1.POLLUTANT (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS (1)CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
a.Biochemical Oxygen 120 200 120 200 52 mg/L lbs.
Demand(BOD)
b.Chemical Oxygen 688 1130 680 1330 52 mg/L lbs.
Demand(('OD)
c.Total Organic Carbon 180 180 1Q mg/L
(TO(')
d.Total Suspended
Solids(7SS) 84 154 84 154 52 mg/L lbs.
e.Ammonia(as,\) 12 12 12 12 52 mg/L lbs.
VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
f.Flow 0.275 0.275 365 mgd
g.Temperature VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
(Tuner) 16 16 °C
h.Temperature VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
(summer) 28 28 °C
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
i.pH 6.0 7.4 6.0 7.4 STANDARD UNITS
PART B— Mark"X"in column 2-a for each pollutant you know or have reason to believe is present.Mark"X"in column 2-b for each pollutant you believe to be absent.If you mark column 2a for any pollutant which is limited either
directly, or indirectly but expressly, in an effluent limitations guideline, you must provide the results of at least one analysis for that pollutant. For other pollutants for which you mark column 2a, you must provide
_ quantitative data or an explanation of their presence in your discharge.Complete one table for each outfall.See the instructions for additional details and requirements.
2.MARK"X" 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM AVERAGE
AND a. b. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) (if available) VALUE
CAS NO. BELIEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) ' b.NO.OF
Of available) PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
a.Bromide
(24959-67-9)
b.Chlorine,Total X <28 <28 <28 52 ug/L
Residual
c.Color X \ / 88 88 12 ADMI
d.Fecal Coliform X
e.Fluoride
(16984-48-8) X 37 37 1Q mg/L
f.Nitrate-Nitrite X
(as N)
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-1 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

ITEM V-B CONTINUED FROM FRONT
2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM
AND s b. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) (if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NO. BELIEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
Of available) PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
g Nitrogen
Total Organic(as ,X\
Al)
h.011 and �/Grease X
I.Phosphorus
(as P),Total x
(7723-14-0)
j.Radioactivity
(1)Alpha,Total X
(2)Beta,Total X
(3)Radium, X
Total
(4)Total
228, X
k.Sulfate
(as SO4) X
(14808-79-8)
I.Sulfide X
(aa S)
m.Sulfite
(ar SOS) X
(1428545-3)
n.Surfactants X
a.Aluminum,
Total X
(7429-905)
p.Barium,Total X
(7440-39-3)
q.Boron,Total �/
(7440-42-8) X
r.Cobalt,Total v
(7440-48-4)
s.Iron,Total �/
(7439-89-8) X
t.Magnesium, X
Total
(7439-95-4)
u.Molybdenum,
Total X
(7439-98-7)
v.Manganese,
Total X
(7439-985)
w.Tin,Total X
(7440-31-5)
x.Titanium,
Total X
(7440-32-8)
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V 2 CONTINUE ON PAGE V 3 _

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item I of Form I) OUTFALL NUMBER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 OF FORM 2-C NC0004812 001
PART C- If you are a primary industry and this outfall contains process wastewater,refer to Table 2c-2 in the instructions to determine which of the GC/MS fractions you must test for.Mark"X"in column 2-a for all such GC/MS
fractions that apply to your industry and for ALL toxic metals,cyanides,and total phenols.If you are not required to mark column 2-a(secondary industries,nonprocess wastewater outfalls,and norrrequired GC/MS
fractions),mark'X'in column 2-b for each pollutant you know or have reason to believe is present Mark"X"in column 2-c for each pollutant you believe is absent.If you mark column 2a for any pollutant,you must
provide the results of at least one analysis for that pollutant.If you mark column 2b for any pollutant,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for that pollutant if you know or have reason to believe it will be
discharged in concentrations of 10 ppb or greater.If you mark column 2b for acrolein,acrylonitrile,2,4 dinitrophenol,or 2-methyl-4,8 dinitrophenol,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for each of these
pollutants which you know or have reason to believe that you discharge in concentrations of 100 ppb or greater.Otherwise,for pollutants for which you mark column 2b,you must either submit at least one analysis or
briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to be discharged. Note that there are 7 pages to this part;please review each carefully.Complete one table(all 7 pages)for each outfall.See instructions for
additional details and requirements.
2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c, a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BEUEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
(if available) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
METALS,CYANIDE,AND TOTAL PHENOLS
1 M.Antimony,Total
(7440-38-0)
2M.Arsenic,Total
(7440-38-2) X
3M.Beryllium,Total
(7440-41-7)
4M.Cadmium,Total
(7440-43-9)
5M.Chromwm,Total(7440-47-3) X 0.065 0.08 0.065 0.08 52 mg/L lbs.
8M.Copper,Total
(7440-50-8)
7M.Lead,Total
(7439-92-1)
SM.Mercury,Total �/
(7439-97-8) /�
9M.Nickel,Total
(7440-02-0)
10M.Selenium,
Total(7782-49-2)
11 M.Silver,Total �/
(7440-22-4) /�
12M.Thallium,
Total(7440-28-0) X
13M.Zinc,Total
(7440-8e-6) X
14M.Cyanide,
Total(57-12-5) X
Phenols,Total X 0.08 0.11 0.08 0.11 52 mg/L lbs.
Total
DIOXIN
2,3,7,8-Tetra- X DESCRIBE RESULTS
chlorodlbenzo-P-
Dioxin(1784-0141)
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BELEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
(ijavailable) REQUIRED'PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
GC/MS FRACTION—VOLATILE COMPOUNDS
1 V.Accrolein
(107-02-8)
2V.Acrylonitrtle �/
(107-13-1) /�
3V.Benzene �/
(71-43-2) X
4V.Ms(atom-
methyl)Ether ><
(542.88-i)
5V.Bromoform �/
(75-25-2) X
6V.Carbon ` ,
Tetrachloride X
(58-23-5)
7V.Chlorobenzene �/
(108-90-7) /X
8V.ChbrodF bro \
bromomedrane /X\
(124-48-1)
9V.Chloroethene v
(75-00-3)
10V.2-Chloro-
ethyMnyl Ether X
(110-75-8)
111/.Chloroform v
(87-66-3)
12V.DIchbro-
bromomeihane X
(75-27-4)
13V.Dlchloro-
dllbwromethene
(75-71-8)
14V.1,1-Dichloro-
X ethane(75-34-3)
15V.1,2-Diohloro- �/
ethane(107.08.2) /�
18V.1,1-Dichloro-
X
ethylene(75-35-4)
17V.1,2-Dichloro-
�/
Propane(78-87-5) /X
18V.1,3-Dichioro-
Prop- a x
(542-75-8)
19V.Ethylbenzene �/
(100 41 4) X
20V.Methyl
Bromide(74-83-9)
21V.Methyl
Chloride(74-87-) ,\
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-4 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-5

CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-4
2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a, b. c. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BEUEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
Of available) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
GC/MS FRACTION—VOLATILE COMPOUNDS(continued)
22V.Methylene
Chloride(75 09 2)
23V.1.1,2,2- ` ,
Tetrachloroethene /X`
(79-34-5)
24V.Tetrachloro-
�/
ethylene(127-18-4) /�
25V.Toluene
(108-88-3)
28V.1,2-Trans-
Dichloroethylene X
(158.80-5)
27V.1,1,1-Trichloro-
�/
ethane(71-65-8) X
28V.1,1,2-Trichloro-
�/
ethane(79-00-5) /�
29V Trichioro- �/
ethylene(79.0143) X
30V.Trichloro-
fluoromethane
>(
(75-0-4)
31V.Vinyl Chloride >/
(75-01-4) /�
GC/MS FRACTION—ACID COMPOUNDS
1A.2-Chlorophenol >/
(95-57-8) /�
2A.2,4-Dlchloro- �/
phenol(120-83-2) /<
3A.2,4-Dimethyl- X
phenol(105.87-9)
4A.4.8-DInitro-O- X
Cresol(534-52-1)
5A.2,4-Dinitro- X
phenol(51-28-5)
8A.2-Nltrophenol X
(88-75-5)
)
7A.4-Nitrophenoi X
(100-02-7)
BA.P-Chloro-M- X
Cresol(69-50-7)
9A.Pentadrbro- X
phenol(87-88-5)
10A.Phenol X
(108-95-2)
11A.2,4,8-Trlchloro-
X
phenol(88-05-2)
- EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-5 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c, a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BEUEVED BEUEVED d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- b.NO.OF
Of available) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (1) (1) ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS (1) ANALYSES
(2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS
GC/MS FRACTION—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS
1 B.Acenaphthene �/
(83-32-9) /�
2B.Acenaphtylene �/
(208 98�) X
3B.Anthrecene �/
(120-12-7) X
4B.Benzldlne �/
(92-87-5) /�
5B.Benzo(a)
Anthrecene
(58-55-3)
88.Benzo(a) �/
Pyrene(50-32-8) /�
7B.3,4-Benzo-
lluoranthene X
(205-99-2)
8B.Benzo(gi l) �/
Perylene(191-24-2) /�
9B.Benzo(k)
FluorentheneX
(207-08-9)
108.Bla(2-Chloro-
ethoxy)Methane �/
(111-91-1) /�
11 B.Ble(2-Chioro-
ethyl)Ether �/
(111-44-4) /�
12B.Ble(2-
Chio
C'hloro/soProPYA
Ether(102-80-1)
138.Bla(2-Ethyl-
hexyl)Phthalate X
(117-81-7)
14B.4-Bromophenyl
Phenyl Ether X
(101-55-3)
158.Butyl Benzyl �/
Phthalate(85418-7) /�
188.2-Chloro-
naphthalene X
(91-58-7)
17B.4•Chloro-
phenyl Phenyl Ether �/
(7005-72-3) /�
188.Chrysene �/
(218-01-9) X
198.Dtbenzo(a.h)
Mthrecene
X
(53-70-3)
208.1,2-DIchloro-
�/
benzene(9650-1) /�
218.1,3-DI-chloro-
benzene(541-73-1)
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-8 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-7

CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-8
2.MARK°X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BEUEVEO BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
(if available) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
GC/MS FRACTION—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS(continued)
22B.1,4-D1chloro-
X
benzene(108-48-7)
23B.3,3-DIchloro-
benzidine(91-94-1)
24B.Diethyl XPhthalate(84.68-2)
258.Dimethyl
Phthalate
(131-11-3)
288.DI-N-Butyl
Phthalate(84-74-2)
278.2,4-Dinitro-
toluene(121-14-2) X
288.2,8-Dinitro-
toluene(606-20-2) X
29B.DI-N-Octyl X
Phthalate(117-84-0)
308.1,2-Diphenyl-
hydrazine(as Azo-
benzene)(122-88-7)
318.Ftuoranthene X(206-440)
32B.Fluorene X(88-73-7)
33B.Hexachloro- Xbenzene(118-74-1)
348.Hexachloro- Xbutadlene(87-88-3)
35B.Hexachioro-
cyclopentadleneX
(77-47-4)
36B Hexachloro-
ethane(87-72-1) X
37B.lndeno
Pyrene
yrone X
(193-39-5)
388.Iaophorone X(78-59-1)
398.Naphthalene X(91-20-3)
408.Nitrobenzene X(98-95-3)
sod i ethyl o X
sodknethylemine
(82 75-9)
428.N-Nitroaodl-
N-Propylamine
(821.84-7)
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
2.MARK"X" 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (if available) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BELIEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
(!favaiable) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
GC/MS FRACTION—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS(continued)
43B.N-Nitro-
sodiphenylamine >/
(88-30-8) /�
44B.Phenanthrene �/
(85-01-8) X
458.Pyrene
(129-00-0)
48B.1,2,4-Tri-
chlorobenzene
(120-82-1) /X
GC/MS FRACTION—PESTICIDES
1P.Aldrin �/
(309-00-2) /�
2P.a-BHC v
(319-84-8)
3P.0-BHC
(319-85-7)
4P.y-BHC �/
(58-89-9) /�
5P.3-BHC �/
(319-88-8) /�
8P.Chlordane
(57-74-8) /X
7P.4,4'-DDT �/
(50-29-3) /�
8P.4,4'-DDE
(72-55-9) /X
9P.4,4'-DDD �/
(72-54-8) X
10P.DIeldrin �/
(8057-1) /�
11P.a-Enosulfan
(115-29-7) /X
12P.3-Endoaulfan �/
(115-29-7) /�
13P.Endoaulfan
Sulfate X
(1031-07-8)
14P.Endrin �/
(72-20-8) /X
15P.Endrin
Aldehyde
(7421-93-4)
18P.Heptachlor
(78-44.8) X
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-8 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-9

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form I) OUTFALL NUMBER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-8NC0004812 001
2.MARK"X" 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE(optional)
1.POLLUTANT b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG. a.LONG TERM
AND a. b. c. a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (favailable) VALUE(if available) AVERAGE VALUE
CAS NUMBER TESTING BEUEVED BELIEVED (1) (1) (1) d.NO.OF a.CONCEN- (1) b.NO.OF
(if available) REQUIRED PRESENT ABSENT CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES TRATION b.MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ANALYSES
GC/MS FRACTION—PESTICIDES(continued)
17P.Heptachlor X
Epoxide
(1024-57-3)
18P.PCB-1242 �/
(53489-21-9) X
19P.PCB-1254 \/
(11097-89-1) /X
20P.PCB-1221 \/
(11104-28-2) X
21P.PCB-1232 X
(11141-18-5)
22P.PCB-1248 X
(12872-29$)
23P.PCB-1280 X
(11098-82-5)
24P.PCB-1018 X
(12874-11-2)
25P.Toxaphene X
(8001-35-2)
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE V-9

PHARR YARNS,LLC WWTP
NPDES NO.NC0004812
PRESENT STATUS
The present operating status is under a two tiered permit. A.(1.)Effluent and Monitoring
Requirements-Final with a flow rate of 0.5 mgd monthly average. We do not expect to
exceed this flow. If the flow is exceeded we would be under the A.(2.)requirements with
a monthly flow average of 1.0 mgd.
Wastewater Treatments Components:
• Caustic feed to raw dye influent
• 1.0 MG Aeration Basin 65' x 182' xl l.3' depth with four 25 hp aerators and two
15 hp mixers.
• Chemical treatment for flocculation with addition of alum and polymer.
• Two clarifiers,41' diameter(100,000 gals.), 35' diameter(72,000 gals.).
• Two sludge return pumps, 350 gpm each.
• Two filter pumps, 1-350 gpm, 1-700 gpm.
• Three mixed media filters, 8' diameter with backwash pump.
• Liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection feed.
• Dual chlorine contact chambers 12'x30'x10' each
• Dechlorination feed with ascorbic acid.
• 1.0 MG aerobic digester with three 75 hp fixed aerators.
• Land application of digested solids.

PHARR YARNS,LLC WWTP
NPDES NO.NC0004812
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
Pharr Yarns WWTP receives flow from multiple textile facilities.The following is a
break down.
• Pharr Yarns Space Dye: 0.100 mgd of dye and finishing of carpet yarns.
• Pharr Yarns I-85: 0.010 mgd sanitary wastewater. 0.010 mgd process water.
• Pharr Yarns C-46: 0.004 mgd heat setting of carpet yarn, 0.030 mgd process
water, 0.020 mgd sanitary wastewater.
• Pharr Yarns Extrusion: 0.010 process water, 0.005 sanitary wastewater.

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PHARR YARNS,LLC WWTP
NPDES NO.NC0004812
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Pharr Yarns runs a one million gallon per day activated sludge wastewater treatment
plant. Sludge generated in the plant is controlled by doing daily settleability tests,sludge
blanket checks on the clarifier(s), and weekly MLSS tests. The sludge is wasted as
needed to a one million gallon aerobic digester. The digested sludge is then land applied
to farm land under permit No. WQ0035988 by Southern Soil Builders.

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North Gaston County
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD NC0004812

SHEALY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Report of Analysis
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
PO Box 1939
McAdenville, NC 28101
Attention: James Davis
Project Name:2C Permit Renewal
Lot Number:0E21052
Date Completed:06/06/2013
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Project Manager
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Case Narrative
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Lot Number: 0E21052
This Report of Analysis contains the analytical result(s)for the sample(s)listed on the Sample Summary following this Case Narrative. The sample
receiving date is documented in the header information associated with each sample.
All results listed in this report relate only to the samples that are contained within this report.
Sample receipt,sample analysis,and data review have been performed in accordance with the most current approved NELAC standards,the
Shealy Environmental Services,Inc.("Shealy")Quality Assurance Management Plan(QAMP),standard operating procedures(SOPS),and Shealy
policies.Any exceptions to the NELAC standards,the QAMP,SOPs or policies are qualified on the results page or discussed below.
If you have any questions regarding this report please contact the Shealy Project Manager listed on the cover page.
Subcontracted
Sample-001 MBAS was subcontracted.Data for this sample is found on a separate report.
Pesticide/PCB by GC
Sample-001 has a"P"qualifier for the compound,beta-BHC,as the relative percent difference(RPD)between the two GC columns exceeded
method criteria.Per the method,the larger of the two values has been reported.The reported value is biased high and could be a false positive.
Due to matrix interferences,one surrogate associated with sample-001 recovered outside of method criteria.The sample was analyzed twice
yielding similar surrogate recoveries further indicating matrix interferences caused the low recovery.
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Executive Summary
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Lot Number: 0E21052
Sample Sample ID Matrix Parameter Method Result Q Units Page
001 Effluent Aqueous Fluoride 300.0 37 mg/L 5
001 Effluent Aqueous Sulfate 300.0 130 mg/L 5
001 Effluent Aqueous Sulfite SM 4500-S03 130 mg/L 5
001 Effluent Aqueous TOC SM 5310C- 180 mg/L 5
001 Effluent Aqueous beta-BHC 608 0.089 P ug/L 7
001 Effluent Aqueous Aluminum 200.8 1300 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Antimony 200.8 41 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Arsenic 200.8 1.1 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Barium 200.8 17 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Boron 200.8 81 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Chromium 200.8 13 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Cobalt 200.8 19 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Copper 200.8 9.6 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Iron 200.8 320 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Lead 200.8 2.1 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Magnesium 200.8 2900 ug/L B
001 Effluent Aqueous Manganese 200.8 58 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Molybdenum 200.8 62 ug/L 8
001 Effluent Aqueous Zinc 200.8 160 ug/L 8
002 Effluent Aqueous Bromodichloromethane 624 1.7 ug/L 9
002 Effluent Aqueous Chloroform 624 2.2 ug/L 9
(21 detections)
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Description:Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Inorganic non-metals
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 (Bromide)300.0 1 05/25/2013 0508 SMH 21387
1 (Fluoride)300.0 1 05/25/2013 0508 SMH 21858
1 (Sulfate)300.0 1 05/25/2013 0508 SMH 21383
1 (Sulfite)SM 4500-S03 B- 10 05/24/2013 1430 KMB
1 (TOC)SM 5310C-2011 5 06/06/2013 0043 SMH 22197
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Bromide 300.0 ND 0.20 mg/L 1
Fluoride 16984-4,8-8 300.0 37 0.10 mg/L 1
Sulfate 300.0 130 1.0 mg/L 1
Sulfite SM 4500-503 130 10 mg/L 1
TOC SM 5310C-20 180 5.0 mg/L 1
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 1 05/29/20131346 JRG 05/23/20131009 21135
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Anthracene 120-12-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Benzidine 92-87-5 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether 101-55-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol 59-50-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane 111-91-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether 111-44-4 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl)ether 108-60-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
2-Chloronaphthalene 91-58-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
2-Chlorophenol 95-57-8 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
4-Chiorophenyl phenyl ether 7005-72-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Chrysene 218-01-9 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
1,3-Dichiorobenzene 541-73-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantifatlon limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitatlon of compound exceeded the calibration range H=Out of holding time Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the POI J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40% N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCSILCSO failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a NV' S=MSIMSD failure
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' description:Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 1 05/29/20131346 JRG 05/23/20131009 21135
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
2,4-Dichlorophenol 120-83-2 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Diethylphthalate 84-66-2 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
Dimethyl phthalate 131-11-3 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
2,4-Dimethylphenol 105-67-9 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Di-n-butyl phthalate 84-74-2 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenoi 534-52-1 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrophenol 51-28-5 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 625 ND 4.0 ug/L 1
2,6-Dinitrotoluene 606-20-2 625 ND 4.0 ug/L 1
Di-n-octylphthalate 117-84-0 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine(as azobenzene) 103-33-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate 117-81-7 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Fluorene 86-73-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Hexachiorobenzene 118-74-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Hexachlorocydopentadiene 77-47-4 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
Hexachloroethane 67-72-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Isophorone 78-59-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Naphthalene 91-20-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Nitrobenzene 98-95-3 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
2-Nitrophenol 88-75-5 625 ND 4.0 ug/L 1
4-Nitrophenol 100-02-7 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine 621-64-7 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine(Diphenylamine) 86-30-6 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Pentachlorophenol 87-86-5 625 ND 10 ug/L 1
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Phenol 108-95-2 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Pyrene 129-00-0 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 88-06-2 625 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected In the method blank E=Quanlitation of compound exceeded the calibration range H=Out of holding time Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the POL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40% N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCS/LCSD failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a W S=MSIMSD failure
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Description'Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Run 1 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits
2-Fluorobiphenyl 57 37-129
2-Fluorophenol 53 24-127
Nitrobenzene-d5 55 38-127
Phenol-d5 62 28-128
Terphenyl-d14 14 10-148
2,4,6-Tribromophenol 94 41-144
Organochiorine Pesticides and PCBs
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 608 608 2 05/31/2013 2009 PMS 05/24/2013 1253 21266
2 608 608 1 06/03/20131539 MPM 05/24/2013 1253 21266
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Aldrin 309-00-2 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
alpha-BHC 319-84-6 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
beta-BHC 319-85-7 608 0.089 P 0.051 ug/L 1
delta-BHC 319-86-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
gamma-BHC(Lindane) 58-89-9 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Chlordane 57-74-9 608 ND 0.51 ug/L 1
4,4'-DDD 72-54-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
4,4'-DDE 72-55-9 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
4,4'-DDT 50-29-3 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Dieldrin 60-57-1 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Endosulfan I 959-98-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Endosulfan II 33213-65-9 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Endosulfan sulfate 1031-07-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Endrin 72-20-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Endrin aldehyde 7421-93-4 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Heptachlor 76-44-8 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Heptachlor epoxide 1024-57-3 608 ND 0.051 ug/L 1
Toxaphene 8001-35-2 608 ND 0.51 ug/L 1
Arodor 1016 12674-11-2 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1221 11104-28-2 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1232 11141-16-5 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1242 53469-21-9 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1248 12672-29-6 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1254 11097-69-1 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
Arodor 1260 11096-82-5 608 ND 0.25 ug/L 2
PQL=Practical quantilation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range H=Out of holding time Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40% N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCS/LCSD failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a'W. S=MS/MSD failure
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• Description:Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Run 1 Acceptance Run 2 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits Q %Recovery Limits
Decachlorobiphenyl N 16 20-131 N 13 20-131
Tetrachloro-m-xylene 39 26-132 32 26-132
ICP-MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 200.2 200.8 1 05/22/2013 1825 CDF 05/22/2013 0906 21003
2 200.2 200.8 1 05/24/2013 0641 CDF 05/22/2013 0906 21003
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Aluminum 7429-90-5 200.8 1300 40 ug/L 1
Antimony 7440-36-0 200.8 41 1.0 ug/L 1
Arsenic 7440-38-2 200.8 1.1 1.0 ug/L 1
Barium 7440-39-3 200.8 17 5.0 ug/L 1
Beryllium 7440-41-7 200.8 ND 0.40 ug/L 1
Boron 7440-42-8 200.8 81 25 ug/L 2
Cadmium 7440-43-9 200.8 ND 0.10 ug/L 1
Chromium 7440.47-3 200.8 13 5.0 ug/L 1
Cobalt 7440-48-4 200.8 19 5.0 ug/L 1
Copper 7440-50-8 200.8 9.6 1.0 ug/L 1
Iron 7439-89-6 200.8 320 20 ug/L 1
Lead 7439-92-1 200.8 2.1 1.0 ug/L 1
Magnesium 7439-95-4 200.8 2900 50 ug/L 1
Manganese 7439-96-5 200.8 58 5.0 ug/L 1
Molybdenum 7439-98-7 200.8 62 10 ug/L 1
Nickel 7440-02-0 200.8 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Selenium 7782-49-2 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Silver 7440-22-4 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Thallium 7440-28-0 200.8 ND 0.50 ug/L 1
Tin 7440-31-5 200.8 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Titanium 7440-32-6 200.8 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Zinc 7440-66-6 200.8 160 10 ug/L 1
CVAA
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 245.1 1 05/24/20131640 COH 05/24/20131040 21234
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Mercury 7439-97-6 245.1 ND 0.00010 mg/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitatlon limit 8=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range H=Out of holding tine Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40% N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCS/LCSD failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a 1hr S=MSIMSD failure
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Client Pharr Yams,Inc. Laboratory ID:0E21052-002
Description:Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Inorganic non-metals
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 10-204-00-1-X (Cyanide-To)SM 4500-CN 1 05/29/2013 1548 HBB 05/29/2013 1219 21412
1 (HEM(oil and)1664B 1 05/30/2013 0949 AJK 21562
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Cyanide-Total 57-12-5 SM 4500-CN ND 0.010 mg/L 1
HEM(oil and grease) 1664B ND 4.7 mg/L 1
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 624 624 1 05/27/2013 0405 JHD 21423
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acrolein 107-02-8 624 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 624 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Benzene 71-43-2 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Bromodichloromethane 75-27-4 624 1.7 1.0 ug/L 1
Bromoforrn 75-25-2 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Bromomethane(Methyl bromide) 74-83-9 624 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Chloroethane 75-00-3 624 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
2-Chloroethylvinylether 110-75-8 624 ND 5.0 ug/L 1
Chloroform 67-66-3 624 2.2 1.0 ug/L 1
Chloromethane(Methyl chloride) 74-87-3 624 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
Dibromochloromethane 124-48-1 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 541-73-1 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Dichlorodifluoromethane 75-71-8 624 ND 2.0 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichioroethane 75-34-3 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichioroethene 75-35-4 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-59-2 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
trans-1,3-Dichioropropene 10061-02-6 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Methylene chloride 75-09-2 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Toluene 108-88-3 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitatlon limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range II=Out of holding time Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40% N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCS/LCSD failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a'W' S=MS/MSD failure
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Client:Pharr Yams,Inc. Laboratory ID:0E21052-002
Description:Effluent Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:05/21/2013 0900
Date Received:05/21/2013
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 624 624 1 05/27/2013 0405 JHD 21423
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 71-55-6 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Trichloroethene 79-01-6 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Trichlorofluoromethane 75-69-4 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 624 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Run 1 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits
1,2-Dichloroethane-d4 116 52-138
Toluene-d8 96 76-125
Bromofluorobenzene 103 70-147
PQL=Practical quantitatlon limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quandtatlon of compound exceeded the calibration range H=Out of holding time Q=Surrogate failure
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 409E N=Recovery is out of criteria L=LCS/LCSD failure
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a NV" S=MSIMSD failure
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director • • Secretary
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May 21,2010
Mr.James Davis,Environmental Manager JUN - 7 2010
Pharr Yarns
P.O.Box 1939
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
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Subject: Error Corr1^ction -
NPDES Permit NC00004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Davis:
On October 21,2009, the Division of Water Quality issued NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 to Pharr Yarns.
It has been brought to our attention that the Sampling Type for Sulfide was incorrectly identified as Composite. Please insert
the enclosed corrected effluent sheet and discard the old sheet. This permit modification becomes effective on the effective
date of the permit.
All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. These modifications are
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 modification 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 11666,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604. Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact
Sergei Chernikov at telephone number(919) 807--6393.
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
cc: NPDES Files
Aquatic oxico ogy nit e-copy
TACU (e-copy)
DEH (e-copy)
EPA Region IV(e-copy)
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOi thC/rallarolina
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org ` �tli
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Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement . Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5, 200C 164.8 lbs/day 284.0 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 1115.4 lbs/day 2130.3 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 lbs/day 5.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3
13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly .(Calculated) Effluent
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1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream1
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not,be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as •
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812 •
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 256.2 lbs/day 421.0 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 lbs/day 386.7 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
COD 1316.3 lbs/day 2431.7 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 lbs/day 5.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 31Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 Effluent
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 1, 2010
MAR 1 5 2010
Mr. James Davis, Environmental Manager
Pharr Yarns
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville, N.C. 28101-1939
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Davis:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes following changes from the draft sent to you on October 21,
2009.
• Limits for BOD and COD were recalculated (increased) to provide the facility full allocation
in accordance with 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G Stock and Yarn Finishing Subcategory.
The Division is unable to grant your request to increase the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) limit.
The receiving stream is impaired due to high turbidity. According to current EPA policy,
facilities discharging to streams impaired for turbidity cannot increase their TSS load.
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.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]/FAX [phone] I Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Nat/Ira/1U
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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 Dr. Sergei Chernikov at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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oleen . Sullins
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit(e-copy)
EPA Region IV(e-copy)
Charles R. Froneberger(e-copy)
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Permit NC0004812
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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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 April 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2014.
Signed this day March 1, 2010.
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en H. Sullins, Director
/Division of Water Quality
^� By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0004812
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater that includes the following
components:
Extended aeration basin
Two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition
Two return activated sludge pumps
Three mixed media pressure filters
Two filter pumps
Aerobic digester
Sludge thickening tank
Dewatering belt press
Sludge storage and drying pad
Tablet chlorination
Dual chlorine contact chambers
This facility is located at the Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP at 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, currently classified a WS-V waterbody in
subbasin 03-08-34 of the Catawba River Basin.

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State Grid/Quad: F 14 SE/MT Holly,NCM
Latitude: 35°15'40"N Longitude: 81°04'39"W
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River Sub-Basin: 03-08-34 Map not to scale
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Stream Class: WS-V 1 V OT`it
Gaston County

Permit NC00048 12
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0.5 MGD]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type _
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,200C 164.8 pounds/day 284.0 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 pounds/day 249.7 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 1115.4 pounds/day 2130.3 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 pounds/day 5.2 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Phenols 1.3 pounds/day 2.6 pounds/day Weekly ra Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 pounds/day 2.6 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) Variable Grab U&D _
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Variable Grab U&D
pH >6.0 and<9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab U&D
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent
Conductivity Variable Grab U&D
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (pounds/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)2
13,698 pounds/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus2 No Effluent Limitation (pounds/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 pounds/year (annual mass loading)(31 Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color3 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color3 Monthly Grab U& D
(April 1 —October 31) .
Chronic Toxicity's Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine(TRC)5 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 U:upstream 50 feet or more above the outfall. D: downstream at Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be
conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week the remainder of the year.
2 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
3 See A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color samples shall be taken
year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from April through October.
4 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F at 0.62%)testing in January,April,July and October[see A. (3)].
' 5 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by fi NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 pg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [1.0 MGD]
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds O.5-MGD
and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 256.2 pounds/day 421.0 pounds/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 pounds/day 386.7 pounds/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 1316.3 pounds/day 2431.7 pounds/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 pounds/day 5.2 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.3 pounds/day 2.6 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 pounds/day 2.6 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) Variable Grab U& D
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen _ 3/Week Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Variable Grab U&D
pH >6.0 and<9.0 standard units 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab U& D
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent
Conductivity Variable Grab U&D
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (pounds/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)2 27397 pounds/year (annual mass loading) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
(3)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus2 No Effluent Limitation (pounds/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 pounds/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color3 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color3
Monthly Grab U&D
(April
(April 1—October 31)
Chronic Toxicity' Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine(TRC)5 28 pg/L 3NVeek Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at Highway
7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week the remainder
of the year.
2 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
.prescribed in Part A. (5.).
3 See A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color samples shall be taken
year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from April through October.
4 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F at 1.2%)testing in January,April,July and October[see A. (4)].
5 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (3)' CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 0.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlq monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
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Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to
the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring
requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential
impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting'of the data submitted on the DMVIR&
all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
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A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
,chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste streact.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to
the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring
requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential
impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation &reporting of the data submitted on the DMR&
all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (pounds/month) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the
outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the
outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the month at
the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading (pounds/year) = E (Monthly Mass Loadings) for the
calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for each
sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report and the
annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December self-
monitoring report for the year.
A. (6) Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct color
monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during summer
season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was observed
around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and include that
information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will be Collected
monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at
natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while instream samples
will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114. Alternatively,
if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent wastestream,
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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. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),as amended,33 USC 1251,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 Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml 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
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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. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours;there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass,the"daily discharge"is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. 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 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest"daily discharge"during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s),that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or"the Division"
The Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,values of"0"(or"< [detection level]") shall be considered=1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
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.
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.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit).
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform,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 CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification;or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,318 or 405 of the Act,or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301,302,306,307,308,318,or 405 of the
Act,or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years,or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who 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.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302,303,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation,a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than$500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall,upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision,be subject to a fine of not more than$1,000,000 and can be fined
up to$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part 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
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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.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit,or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit,shall not be affected thereby[NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(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
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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]
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]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEI'1"hD:
"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 (E)].
13. Permit Modification.Revocation and Reissuance.or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit,revoking and reissuing the permit,or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,rules,and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code,Subchapter 2H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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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 as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
> Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II,III and IV facility must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week,excluding holidays
> Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is dassified, 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
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 times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit[40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects,if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed,contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1)An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2)The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated;and
(3)The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
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
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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) 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 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
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 is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once-through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field-certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g),33 USC 1314,of the CWA (as amended),and 40 CFR 136;or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
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 CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine 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 individuals)who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used;and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter 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;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment(including monitoring and control equipment),practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit;and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA,any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility[40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b);or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit,nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) T.
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
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3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from 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 CWA [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.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at(800) 662-7956, [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 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,aerators,compressors,etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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. 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 CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
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,conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol;and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non-routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following"notification levels";
(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 MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or(d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and(j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation,including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the POTW's NPDES permit,or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary,noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern,or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard,or;
(d) is,regardless of Parts (a), (b),and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW,the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW,including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge,or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste,which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants;and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph,adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW,and(2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from 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. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference;
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
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c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP,including slug loads and
other unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge,the investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates
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and times;and if the discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue;and steps
taken or planned to reduce,eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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 discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended(which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user,the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and(b). [40 CFR 122.44(j) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and(c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 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. [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and.0906;40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW,as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44(j) (1)],including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B,2,c,of this Part.
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.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906(b) (2) and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years,and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit(or any subsequent permit modification) the
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Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e.,an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The 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 (IUP) &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 HWA and the limits from
all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909,.0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5,403.8(f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
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. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine,independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]. 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 at least once per
calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of
compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a),Tables IC,ID,and IF,as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and(2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
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.
[15A NCAC 2H.0906(b)(7) and.0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)]
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
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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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,Emergency Response,and Collection Systems Unit(PERCS)
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 Industrial Users (IUs) 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)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. 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 IUs 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 Industrial Users (IUs) 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. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(35). .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(f)(2)(vii)]
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. [15A NCAC 2H.0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (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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Permit NC0004812
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 April 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2014.
Signed this day March 1, 2010.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0004812
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.

Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 164.8 lbs/day 284.0 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 1115.4 lbs/day 2130.3 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 lbs/day 5.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 Effluent
13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) 3 Annually (Calculated)
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream1
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%)shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 256.2 lbs/day 421.0 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 lbs/day 386.7 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
COD 1316.3 lbs/day 2431.7 lbs/day 3/Week Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.6 lbs/day 5.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.3 lbs/day 2.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3)
Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorinee 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should the permittee
fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests
performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving
stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or
limits. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the
results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on
the DMR&all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC00048 12
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A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should the permittee
fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests
performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving
stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or
limits. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the
results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on
the DMR & all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = E(Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Western NPDES Program Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date: November 12, 2009
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0004812
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Pharr Yarns WWTP
101 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, N.C. 28101
2. Date of investigation: October 22, 2009
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: James Davis, ORC, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 7 and I-85 in eastern Gaston County,travel south
on Hwy.7 0.2 mile and turn left on Dickson Drive(no SR number).The WWTP site is on
the left side of Dickson Drive after traveling 0.2 mile.
6. Discharge point: Latitude: 35° 15' 40" Longitude: 81° 04' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Very limited area is
available for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site did not appear to be
located in the 100 year flood plain(many of the primary treatment units are elevated and
protected from flooding by a concrete wall).
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 200±feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River basin and subbasin no.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Excellent flow in
the receiving stream. Downstream uses are fish and wildlife propagation, secondary
recreation, and agriculture.
PART II- DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.50 MGD and 1.0 MGD.
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 1.0 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous
two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility in the past two years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen followed by an aeration basin with four(4)
fixed floating aerators and two (2) mixers,polymer and alum addition,two (2)
clarifiers, two sludge return pumps,two (2) filter pumps,three mixed media filters,
liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection, dual chlorine contact chamber,tablet
de-chlorination, aerobic digester with three fixed aerators, sludge thickening tank,belt
dewatering filter, sludge storage and drying pad. This facility has two power sources
(Duke Power and the adjacent mill).
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities:There are no proposed WWT facilities at this
time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Arsenic, Chromium, Copper,Lead,Nickel,
Zinc from dye waste. This facility has consistently passed its toxicity testing.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not applicable.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme:Residuals are currently thickened and then
processed in a belt filter press.From there they are stored on a concrete pad until such time as
they are taken for disposal to the Gaston County Landfill. Also, Sludge from the Town's
WWTP is disposed off at the plant digester.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class II (based on current flow of 0.500 MGD)
4. SIC code(s): 2262 Wastewater code(s): 55 MTU code(s): 05602

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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(municipals only)? Public monies were not used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: Not at this time.
4. Alternative analysis evaluation: There is no reasonable alternative for this facility.
Municipal sewer of sufficient capacity to accept this waste flow is currently unavailable to this
site. Spray/Drip Irrigation and/or subsurface disposal are not an option due to the lack of
sufficient area.
PART IV -EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns is requesting renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no changes to the
existing WWT facility or the NPDES permit since the permit was last renewed.
Pharr Yarns and EPA had a Show cause on November 10, 2009 regarding non-compliance
issues at the WWT plant. It should be noted that Pharr Yarn has been in non-compliance with its
permit for several months during the past year. It is our understanding that the non-compliance
issues at the plant are due mainly to lack of operation and maintenance. Pharr Yarn is contributing
the non-compliance issues to many factors including the large volume of high strength batch
wastewater releases from the dying process to the WWTP,the loss of filter media from one of the
three (3)pressure filter, inconsistency in chlorine solution concentration as the tablets dissolved.
Also, in order to address the forgoing violations,Pharr Yarns has increased the frequency of effluent
sampling and analysis to provide a better representation of monthly average effluent quality,
minimize normal analytical variations and provide an earlier indication of WWTP process problems
to allow process adjustments. Also, as indicated in letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 13, 2009, Pharr Yarns is planning a preliminary evaluation of wastewater
treatment operator practices and staffing for the facility. During the investigation on October 22,
2009, new media filters were placed at the facility but not yet connected to the WWTP.
Pending review and approval by the Western NPDES Program Unit, it is recommended that
the permit be renewed.
Signat of Re ort arer Date
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Water uality Regional Supervisor Date

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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September 30, 2009
JAMES L DAVIS OCT - 1 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
PHARR YARNS
10 BOY 1939
MCADENVILLE NC 28101-1939 ` a
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns Industrial WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Davis:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 29,2009. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,please contact Sergei
Chernikov at [phone].
Sincerely,
A(Oc:ivt.,.40//4.A-ltee.
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
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FORM U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY I. EPA I.D. NUMBER
`1 Aoth \. GENERAL INFORMATION F NC0004812 T/A D
Consolidated Permits Program
GENERAL (Rea s t "n .) 1 2 13 14 15
LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If a preprinted label has been provided,
I. EPA I.D. NUMBER affix it in the designated space.Review the
information carefully; if any of it is
incorrect, cross through it and enter the
III. FACILITY NAME correct data in the appropriate fill-in area
S E P 2 9 2d09 below.Also,if any of the preprinted data is
absent (the area to the left of the label
V.FACILITY PLEASE PLACE LABEL IN THIS SPACE space fists the information that-should
appear) lease provide it in-the proper fill-
MAILING LIST in areas below. If the label is complete
D E N R - WATER QUALM' and, d V1(ex�need
not
which must be
VI. FACILITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH completed regardless). Complete all items
if no label has been proved_ Refer to the
LOCATION instructions for detailed item descriptions
and for the legal authorization under which i
this data is collected.':
II. POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer"yes"to any
questions,you must submit this form and the supplemental from listed in the parenthesis following the question:Mark"X"in the box in the third column if
the supplemental form is attached. If you answer"no"to each question,you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer no if your activity is
excluded from permit requirements;see Section C of the instructions.See also,Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS MARK"X" , MARK"X";
YES No; FORM SPECIFIC QUESTIONS Yes NO FORM
ATTACHED ATTACHED
A. Is this facility a publicly owned treatment works B. Does or will this facility (either existing or.
which results in a discharge to waters of the proposed) include a concentrated animal ❑ ® ❑
U.S.?(FORM 2A) 9 ❑ ® ❑ feeding operation ' or aquatic animal
production facility which results in a discharge
16 17 18 to waters of the U.S.?(FORM2B) --.. - 19 20 21
C. Is this facility which currently results in ® ❑ ❑ D. Is this proposal facility(other than those described ❑ ❑ CIdischarges to waters of the U.S. other than in A or B above)which will result in a discharge
those described in A or B above'?(FORM 2C) 22 23 24 to waters of the U.S.?(FORM 2D) 25 26 27
E. Does or will this facility treat, store,or dispose of F, Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or
hazardous wastes?(FORM 3) ❑ 0 ❑ municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum ❑ LJ CIcontaining,_within one quarter mile of the well "'v
bore, underground sources of drinking water?
28 29 - 30 (FORM 4) 31 32 33
G. Do you or will you inject at this:facility any H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for
produced water other fluids which are brought to ❑ CI
processes such as mining of sulfer by the
the surface in connection with conventional oil or Frasch process,solution mining of minerals,in ❑ [.('�
❑
natural'gas production, inject fluids used for situ combustion of fossil fuel,or recovery of
enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas,or inject geothermal energy?(FORM 4)
fluids for storage, of liquid hydrocarbons'?
(FORM 4) - - - 34 35-' 36 - 37.:. 38 39
I. Is this facility a proposed stationary source J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source
which is one of the 28 industrial categories listed ❑ which is NOT one of the 28 industrial categories
in the instructions and which will potentially emit ❑ listed in the instructions and which will potentially ❑ ® ❑
100 tons per year of any air pollutant regulated emit 250 tons per year of any air pollutant
under the Clean Air Act and may affect or be regulated under the Clean Air Act and may affect
located in an attainment area? FORM 5) 40 41 42 or be located in an attainment are? FORM 5 43 44 45
III. NAME OF FACILITY
1 sKiP Pharr Yarns LLC Wastewater Treatment Plant
15 16-29 30
69
IV. FACILITY CONTACT
A. NAME'&TITLE(last,first,&title). B. PHONE(area code&no.)
c
2 James L . Davis 704 823 2310
15 16 - - 45 46 48 49 51 - 52. 55
V. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A.STREET OR P.O.BOX
c
3 PO Box 1939
1s 16-
45
B.CITY OR TOWN C.STATE D.ZIP CODE
4 McAdenville NC 28101
15 18. 40 41 42 - 47 -51
VI. FACILITY LOCATION
A.STREET, ROUTE NO. OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER
5 147 Willow Drive
15 16 45
B. COUNTY NAME
Gaston
46 70
c
C. CITY OR TOWN D.STATE E.ZIP CODE F.COUNTY CODE
6 McAdenville NC 28101
15 16 40 I 41 `, 42 47 . 51 52 54. I
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VII. SIC CODES (4-digit, in order of priority)
A.FIRST B.SECOND
Cq 7
2 2 6 2 (specify)Pharr WWTP (specify)
7 7
15 16 17 15 16 .. 10
C.THIRD D.FOURTH
c (specify) 7 (specify)
7 7 . . a
15 16 17 15 16 19
VIII. OPERATOR INFORMATION
A_ NAME B.Is the name listed in Item
c James L. Davis VRIA also the owner?
$ ❑YES ❑NO
18 19 53
C.STATUS OF OPERATOR(Enter the approklatg litter into the answer box;if Ai titer•:s ecify.) D. PHONE(area code&no.)
F=FEDERAL M=PUBLIC(other than to r i pr state) (specify) . c J C
S=STATE O=OTHER(specify) P A 704 823 2 310
P=PRIVATE Textiles ,,(1
• , ,56 ,. :. z. ,.to, 8 15 16 18 19 21 22 25
E.STREET OR PO BOX
PO Box 1939
26 55
F.CITY OR TOWN G.STATE H.ZIP CODE IX. INDIAN LAND
C Is the facility located on Indian lands?
s McAdenville NC 28101
is 16 ao 42 az 47 51 ❑YES ❑NO
X. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A.NPDES(Discharges to Surface Water) D.PSD(Air Emissions from Proposed Sources)
g NC 0004812 30 JJ17L8 30
I
B. UIC (Underground Injection of-Fluids- E.OTHER.(specify) (Specify)
U
9 16 17 ,16 - 30 159 l 16 17 18 ,30 r.
C. RCRA(Hazardous Wastes) E.OTHER(specify) (Specify)
C. T I C - -T 8
9 R 9
15 16 17 ii5 30 15 16 17 '18 30
XI.MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must
show the outline of the facility, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its
hazardous waste treatment, storage,or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground. Include all springs,
rivers and other surface water bodies in the ma area. See instructions for recise re uirements.
XII. NATURE OF BUSINESS(provide a brief description)
Textile Manufacturing including dyeing and finishing of
Carpet yarns . Manufacturing Nylon and Polyester carpet
yarns . Manufacturing high performance textile yarns .
XIII.CERTIFICATION (see instructions
I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and
all attachments and that based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in
the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. / am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fine -: 'rnprisonment.
A. NAME&OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B. GNAT RE C. DATE l SIGNED
A .. L it44 O. ill;�t/iCeek /, Z(e 0t
COMMENTS FOO- OFFICIAL USE ONLY C
c
C
15 16
55
EPA FORM 3510-1 (8-90)

Form Approved.
EPA I.D. NUMBER(copy from Item I of Form 1) OMB No.2040-0086.
please prim!'or type in the unshaded areas only. NC 0004812 Approval expires 8-31-98.
r
FORM U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
.EPA EXISTING MANUFACTURING,COMMERCIAL,MINING AND SIL CULTURAL OPERATIONS
NPDES Consolidated Permits Program
I.OUTFALL LOCATION •
For each outfall,list the latitude and longitude of its location to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water.
A. OUTFALL - B.LATITUDE C. LONGITUDE
NUMBER O. RECEIVING WATER(name)
(list) 1.DSO. I.M/M. 3.SEC. 1.DISO. 3.MIN. 1.SEC.
001 35 15 ' 39" 81 04 ' 38" South Fork Catawaba River
II.FLOWS,SOURCES OF POLLUTION,AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
A. Attach a line drawing showing the water flow through the facility. Indicate sources of intake water,operations contributing wastewater to the effluent,
and treatment units labeled to correspond to the more detailed descriptions in Item B. Construct a water balance on the line drawing by showing average
flows between intakes, operations„treavna t units, and outfalls. If a water balance cannot be determined (e.g., for certain mining activities),provide a
pictorial description of the nature and amount of any sources of water and any collection or treatment measures.
B. For each outfall, provide a description of: (1)All operations contributing wastewater to the effluent, including process wastewater,sanitary wastewater,
cooling water,and storm water runoff;(2)The average flow contributed by each operation;and (3) The treatment received by the wastewater.Continue
on additional sheets if necessary.
1.OUT- 2.OPERATION(3)CONTRIBUTING FLOW 3.TREATMENT
FALLNO b.AVERAGE FLOW b. LIST CODES FROM
(list) a.OPERATION(list) (include units) a. DESCRIPTION TABLE 2C-I
Yarn Dyeing 0 .064mgd Conventional Aeration 1G 2E
Yarn heat setting 0 .003 mgd with Coagouation 2F 3A
Process Water 0 .064 mgd and secondary 4A 5A
Sanitary Wastewater 0 .029 Filtration , chlori- 5C 5Q
nation & dechlorination
•
Or"�'Taws.USE ONLY(effluent sub:lan.s aub.stssorl.a)
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C.Except for storm runoff,leaks,or spills,are any of the discharges described in Items II-A or B intermittent or seasonal?
El YES(complete the following table)
CANO(go to Section III)
3. FREQUENCY 4. FLOW
1. OUTFACE 2. OPERATION(SJ a. DAYS b.MONTHS a. FLOW RATE b,TOTAL VOLUME
DUR-
NUMBER) CONTRIBUTING FLOW PER WEEK PER YEAR (in mgd) (specify with unit) c(l(Jt) (list) (specify (specify I.LOND TRIVIA2.MAXIMUM I.LONA TRIPP. 2.MAXIMUM ATION
average) average) ANwRAoe OAILY AV aRAOa DAILY (in days)
III.PRODUCTION
A.Does an effluent guideline limitation promulgated by EPA under Section 304 of the Clean Water Act apply to your facility?
OYES(complete Item III-B) El NO(to to Section IV)
B.Are the limitations in the applicable effluent guideline expressed In terms of production(or other measure of operation)?
❑YES(complete Item III-C) No(go to Section IV)
C. If you answered"yes"to Item Ill-B,list the quantity which represents an actual measurement of your level of production,expressed in the terms and units
used in the applicable effluent guideline,and indicate the affected outfalls.
1.AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCTION
2.AFFECTED
a.QUANTITY ewe DAT b.UNITS or MwASURa C.0 ION,PRODUCT,MATERIAL, RTC.
OUT FA LLS
(specify) (list outfall numbers)
See attachment 001
•
IV. IMPROVEMENTS
A. Are you now required by any Federal,State or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction,upgrading or operation of waste-
water treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges described in this application?This includes,
but is not limited to,permit conditions,administrative or enforcement orders,enforcement compliance schedule letters,stipulations,court orders,and grant
or loan conditions. DYES(complete the following table) No
❑ (go to Item IV-B)
1.IDENTIFICATION OF CONDITION, 2.AFFECTED OUTFALLI ANC`
1�DcpA
AGREEMENT.ETC. - 3.!BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF►ROJECT PLI p/�TF
a.No. b.aouwaa or of a.wit- I t;►wo-
OUIRSD JaCTED
B. OPTIONAL:You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution control programs(or other environmental projects which may affect
Your discharges) you now have underway or which you plan, Indicate whether each program is now underway or planned,and indicate your actual or
Planned schedules foj construction. ❑MARK'.'Xr'H';DESCRIpTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMS IS ATTACHED
EPA 510-2C(Rev.2-86) PAGE 2 OF 4 CONTINUE ON PAGE 3
a

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item I of Form I)
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 NC 00048
V;INTAKE AND`EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
A,Et,&C: See instructions before proceeding—Complete one set of tables for each outfall—Annotate the outfall number in the space provided.
NOTE: Tables V-A,V-B,and V-C are included on separate sheets numbered V-1 through V-9.
D. Use the space below to list any of the pollutants listed in Table 2c-3 of the instructions,which you know or have reason to believe is discharged or may be
discharged from any outfall. For every pollutant you list,briefly describe the reasons you believe it to be present and report any analytical data in your
possession.
I.POLLUTANT 2.SOURCE I. POLLUTANT 2.SOURCE
Antimony Dye waste
Arsenic Dye waste
Chromium Dye waste
Copper Dye waste
Lead Dye waste
Nickel Dye waste
Zinc Dye waste
VI.POTENTIAL DISCHARGES NOT COVERED BY ANALYSIS •
Is any pollutant listed in Item V-C a substance or a component of a substance which you currently use or manufacture as an intermediate or final product or
byproduct? •
❑YES(list all such pollutants below) KNO(go to Item VI-B)
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VII. BIOLOGICAL TOXICITY TESTING DATA
Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any biological test for acute or chronic toxicity has been made On any of your discharges or on a
receiving water in relation to your discharge within the last 3 years?
�YCS(identify the test(s)and describe their purposes below) NO (go to Section VIII)
Chronic toxicity is run quarterly at 0 . 62%
VIIl.CONTRACTANALYSIS INFORMATION _Were any of the analyses reported in Item V performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm? ~
0 YES(list the name,address,and telephone number of and pollutants []NO(go to Section IX)
analyzed by,each such laboratory or(Inn below)
A. NAME B.ADDRESS C.TELEPHONE D.POLLUTANTS ANALYZED
(area code&no.) (list)
ETT Environmental IN PO Box 16414 864-877-6942 Chronic ToxicLty
Greenville , SC 29606
IX.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.
/am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
A. NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B. PHONE NO.(area code&no.)
James L. Davis , Environmental Manager 704-823-2310
C.SI ATUR D. DAT SIGIIED
t1 ,10
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EPA Fbrfn 3510-2C (8-90)

IEPA I.D.NUMBER (cop)' from Item I of Form 1)
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE IN THE UNSHADED AREAS ONLY.You may report some or all of
this information on separate sheets(use the same format) instead of completing these pages. NC 0004 812
SEE INSTRUCTIONS.
OUTFALL NO.
V.INTAKE AND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS(continued from page 3 of Form 2-C) u.-;z °f ' rat ',;°'..Ta ln-f.. ' . `'{'. - ',.,i f _``YP
PART A• You must provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in'this table, Complete one table for each outfall. See instructions for additional details.
2. EFFLUENT 3. UNITS 4. INTAKE (optional)
1. POLLUTANT B. MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE MAXIM M 7 Y VALUE G.LONG T M VALUE 1 (sp Pcif\ If blank)
0 Dl� 1 (, i7jt?• a. LONG TERM
(I�aVala ¢) 1 auala ¢ d, NO.OF AVERAGE VALUE b. NO. OF •
(I) (¢) MASS (I) (I) (2) a.CONCEN- b. MASS (1) ANALYSES
CONCENTRATION CONO CNTNATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (�) Mwss TRATION CONCENTRATION (�) MESS
a. Biochemical
Oxygen Demand 96 101 94 83 mg/L lbs
(BOD)
g
b.Chemical
Oxygen Demand
(COD) 560 588 890 83 mg/L lbs
c. Total Organic -
Carbon(TOC)
d. Total Suspended
Solids(TSS) 409 475 356 83 mg/L lbs
e. Ammonia(as N) 4 . 6 6 . 8 2 . 35 52 mg/L lbs
VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
f. Flow
0 . 651 0 . 173 365 mgd mgd
g. Temperature VALUE VALUE VALUE f
VALUE
(winter) 14 10 151 °C
h. Temperature VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
(summer) 28 26 103 °C
J MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM - �J'""
I.
pH 6 . 36 7 . 78 6 . 36 7 . 78 STANDARD UNITS
PART B- Mark"X"in column 2-a for each pollutant you know or have reason to believe is present.Mark"X"in column 2-b for each pollutant you believe to be absent.If you mark column 2a for any pollutant
which is limited either directly,or indirectly but expressly,in an effluent limitations guideline,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for that pollutant.For other pollutants for which you mark
column 2a,you must provide quantitative data or an explanation of their presence in your discharge.Complete one table for each outfall.See the instructions for additional details and requirements.
1.POLLUT- 2, MARK 'X' 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
ANT AND a, eej b, •a- a, MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b,MAXIht4tM 3,0 Vt:Y VALUE c.LONG TERM AYRG VALUE a. LONG TERM
CAS NO. ci.v EO UEVEc I aUa ¢) (')aUalla bl¢) dNO. O a. CONCEN- AVERAGE VALUE b NO,OF
�R E- Aa• ANAL- b, MASS ANAL-
(If
available) ,ENT SENT Ill (2)MA„ (I) (_)MASs il) (_) Mess TRATION (I) ) USES
CONC lNTR A710N CONCENTRATION - CONCENTRATION USES CONCENTRATION (� MA'S
a. Bromide
(24959.67-9)
b.Chlorine,
Total Residual X 120 30 51 mg/L
°'Color X 844 . 1 844 . 1
12
d. Fecal
Collform X 104 cd/100 ml
a. Fluoride / ` x
(16984-48-8)f.Nftnte—
Nitrite(as N)
N.....
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V•8,CONTIN•UED FROM FRONT. .
i'{ i ....... ...... .3•
MARK 'X'
;�r1LLU.T 3. EFFLUENT 4, UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
.41014 AND' a..t- 'b..e- b.MAxtA�u M 72 Y VALUE c.LdAiiTI�t M �jyvlqQG �TALUE" e pt�G g
'WAS NO. tlavra..lavao I.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (t/aaa(lacne) (If avanab d.NO.OF A\/a4 AGETV ALUE b.NO.OF
►R e- A.- CONG6N•
(((available) lI ANAL- a b MAS$.NT SCNT (1) 11) (1) TRATION (1) ANAL,
C ON C a N TA A TIONI 12)MASS CONC[NTRATION Is)MASS CONC aNTRATION 13) MASS YSES CONCCHTRAT1ON (2)MAfif YSES
p,,�,(N Itrog.n, y
Trite organic )\ 44 . 28 28 .48
(as ). 52 mg/L
.h.01(and \/
Grp. /X`
L Phosphorus '
7723-ia0) 4 . 8 2 . 55 52
I.Radioactivity
(1)Alpha,
Total
(2)Beta,
Total..
(3) Radium, •
Total
•
(4) Radium
226,Total
k.Sutf.te
(as SO4)
(14808-79-8)
I.Sulfide
(as 8)
m.Sulfite
(as SO3)
(14266-45.3)
n.Surfactants
O.Aluminum,
Total
(7429-90-5)
P.Barium,
Total
(7440-39-3)
(I.Boron,Total
(7440-42-8)
•
r.Cobalt,
Total •
(7440.48.4)
s.Iron,Total
(7439-89-8)
t.Magnesium,
Total
(7439.96.4)
u.Molybdenum,
Total
(7439.98-7)
v.Mangano's,
Total
(7439.96.5)
w.Tin,Total
.(7440-31-5)
x.Titanium,Total
(7440-32-6)
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EPA 1.0.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1) OUTFALL NUMBER -
• NC0004812 001
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 OF FORM 2-C •
•
PART C- If you are a primary industry and this outfall contains process wastewater,refer to Table 2c-2 in the instructions to determine which of the GC/MS fractions you must test for.Mark"X"in column
2-a for all such GC/MS fractions that apply to your industry and for ALL toxic metals,cyanides,and total phenols.If you are not required to mark column 2-a(secondary industries,nonprocess
wastewater outfalls,and nonrequired GC/MS fractions),mark"X"in column 2-b for each pollutant you know or have reason to believe is present.Mark"X"in column 2-c for each pollutant you
believe Is absent.If you mark column 2a for any pollutant,you must provide the resulls of at least one analysis for that pollutant.If you mark column 2b for any pollutant,you must provide the results
of at least one analysis for that pollutant if you know or have reason to believe it will be discharged in concentrations of 10 ppb or greater.If you mark column 2b for acrolein,acrylonitrile,2,4
dinitrophenol,or 2-methyl-4,6 dinitrophenol,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for each of these pollutants which you know or have reason to believe that you discharge in
concentrations of 100 ppb or greater.Otherwise,for pollutants for which you mark column 2b,you must either submit at least one analysis or briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to
be discharged.Note that there are 7 pages to this part;please review each carefully.Complete one table(all 7 pages) for each outfall.See instructions for additional details and requirements.
1.POLLUTANT 2.MARK'X' 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
AND CAS 6T[fT b °!- c c!• b.MAXIT/Mo 7 g fY WALUE C.LONG T MVALUE
NUMBER a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE (t! E AYRG d.NO.OF B. LONG TERM b.NO.OF
RE LIEv- uAC ca aua(a e) {I�aVafla D{Y/' a CONCCN• AVERAGE VALVE ANAL-
(I)a!• ►E[- w°- I ANAL- b. MASS f ) OUIR• f[NT f[NT ( l CO MASS (1) (t)MAsf III (3)MASS YSES ANAL-
TRATION (1) CONCEN- (t) MA[f YSES CD CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION TRATION b
METALS,CYANIDE,AND TOTAL PHENOLS
1 M.Antimony, \/
Total(7440-36-0) /X`
Arsenic,Total(74 /
t7aao-3e-2)
z) X
3 8er4llium,
40.41 X
Total,7440.41.7)
4M.Cadmium,Total(7440-43-9)
BM.Chromium, �l
Total(7440.47.3) rJ�`
(74 Copper,Total K
(74 9-92-Total �/
p139 92-1) '/�`
8M.Mercury,Total �/
(7439-97-6) lX`
•
DM.Nickel,Total .
(7440702-0)
10M.Selenium,
•Total'(7782-49-2)
'11M41lver,Total
74402,4) f .
;To.:
12M..Thallium, �1 _ _
Total(7440-28-0) /`
44 Zinc,Total
(7
(7440.68-8)
Iota(57-12 5 KTol
ta (67.1Z-6) ' / ._
16M:Phenol,, v
. _ ,
Total
'.DIQXIN -
3,3;7.8,Tirtra• DESCRIBE RESULTS
ohlq►odlbinso-P-
-p lociin'(1764-01-e)
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I.POLLUTANT 2..MARK'X' 3. EFFLUENT 4, UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
AND CAS b, MAXIMUM 3f g 1 r VALUE c.LONG T M .VALVE a. LONG TERM
NUMBER ail .i.ac• 1-aE• e,MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE fil ) � ��r' d NO.OP b.NO.Oi
INa Icvca�lwcs oua a cu a a.CONCEN• AVERAG€VALUE
(!/available) OnI• CENT CENT (1) (f)MASS (1) (I) ANAL- TRATION b. MASS 11)CONCIN• ANAL-
-co CONCENTRATION COMCUNTRAT ION (i)mass CONCENTRATION 13) MAff YSES TRATION 1=I MAff YSES
OC/IYSS FRACTION—VOLATILE COMPOUNDS
1 V.Acrolaln �/
(107-02-8) `/11
2V.Acrylonitrile K(107-13.1)
Benzene(71 •
`/
(71.43 2) /�/\ /
4V.Bls(Chloro-
methyl) Ether X
(542-88-1)
5V.Bromoform
(75-25-2) X .
6V.Carbon
Tetrachloride /X\
(56-23-5) .
7V.Chlorobenzene X
110E-90-7)
•
8V.Chlorodl-
bromomethene
(124-48-1) _
9V.Chloroethane
(75-00-3)
10V.2-Chloro-
ethylvinyl Ether
(110-758)
11 V.Chloroform `/
(67.66.3) /J�`
12V.Dlchloro-
bromomethane
(75-27-4) -X
13V.Dlchloro-
dlf luoromethene X
(75-71-8)
14V.1,1-Dlchloro• X
ethane(75.34-3)
15V.1,2-Dlchloro- Xv
ethane(107-06-2)
16V.1,1-Dlchloro•
ethylene(75.35-4)
17V.1,2-Dlchloro- ``
propane(78-87-5) ,J(\
18V.1,3-D)chloro•
propylene(642.76.8)
19V.Ethylbensene ( , •
(100-41-4) X
20V.Methyl
Bromide(74-83-9) ,/]t`
21V.Methyl
`Chloride(74-87-3) iN "
EPA Form 3510-2C (8.90) PAGE V-4 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-!

CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-4 a
1.1pOLLUTANT 2.MARK'x' 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS S. INTAKE (optional)
• AND CAS -
'NUMBER iTEET�b.EE• C eE• S.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE -b.MAXIMUM 3A pr 'VALUE c.LONG T FM AVRG.VALUE d NO.OF a. LONG TERM b.NO.OF
wa IEVEOI.IEVEo cuc e) aVa a a CONCEN- AYERAG�, VALUE'
RE• PRE. AV"
ANAL- b.MASS ANAL.
•(ifavailable) QUIN• sitter sink Ilk (s)',Ass III (.)',Ass YSES TRATION (I)coNeEN- (,)MACE YSES
VC , CONCENTRATION to MA1� CONCENTRATION CONCCNTR ATION TRATION
OC/MS FRACTION—VOLATILE COMPOUNDS(continued)
22V:Methylene
Chloridi(76-09.2)
23V.:1;1.2,2-Tetre-
ohloroethene ?(-
(79-346)
2ethyTetrac 7-18- _
ethylene(127-18-4)
(106 25V.Toluene
(/08.88.9)
28Oich 1 eethyi.-
Dkhloroethylene
(166-60-6)
)( .
ch
oh• loroethaethene
(71-65-6)
28V. 1.1,chlo
chloroKhaneane
(79-00-5) A/
29V.Trichloro-
e thylene(79-01-6)
30V.Trichloro-
f luorometha ne
(75.89-4)
•
31V.Vinyl
Chloride(75-01-4)
GC/MS FRACTION—ACID COMPOUNDS
1 A.2-Ch loropheno l
(95-57-8)
2A.2,4-Dichioro •
-
phenol(120.83-2)
3A,2,4•13imethyl- f
phenol(106.67-9) /y`
4A:4,6-Dinitro•0-
Creeol(534-52.1) �X\
5A:2,4•D(nitro- ,/
phenol(51.28.5) /\/`
6A.2•N itrophenol /
(88.75-6) /x,
7A.4-Nitroph.nol /
(100.02-7) X
8A.P-Chloro•M-
Cresol(59-50-7) //
9A;'Puntechloro-
trA(87.86-6)
.1.Oilt:.Ph.noI ( ,
; .17
Fi 14,1) X
'4T,I- X
1 )•.:. . .
EPA Form 3510.2C (8-90) PAGE V-5 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
I.POLLUTANT 2.MARK •X 3.•
EFFLUENT 4. UNITS S. INTAKE (optional)
AND CAS D.MAXIM AM 9 Y VALUE C.LONG TERM pVRG.VALUE a. LONG TERM
NUMBER a�N`r•`b..c• ���� S. MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE {�ouat9oble (t/ouaflab7e) d PrO.OF b.NO.OF
1 e.CONCEN• AYERAGF, VALUE
�[. •n r• w.• ANAL-
YSES b. MASS ANAL.
Of available) OV,N• .[NT [[Ni 101 (7)MA[f ICI (7)Mwss I'I (�)rwis YSES TRATION (,)eoNccN• (�) uws[ YSES
CO CONC[NT.ATION CONCYNTNwT,ON CONC[NTM wT10N T„wT1ON
GC/MS FRACTION_—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS
1B.Acenaphthene
(83-32.9)
28.Acenaphtylene
(20B-96-8) '
3B.Anthracene
(120-12-7)
48.Bensldlne
(92-87-5)
5B. Benzo(a)
Anthracene
(56-55.3)
68. Benzo(a)
Pyrene(50-32-8)
78.3,4-Benzo• ,
tluorenthene
(205-99=2)
BB.Benzo(ithl)
Perylene
(191.24-2)
:98..$4nzo(k)
F luorenthene
(207-08-9)
10B.Bla(2-Chloro!
ethoxy)Methane
(.111.81.1)
1)B.Ws(2-Chloro- (
ethyl)Ether
(111-44-4) •
128.Bis(2-CNaoiso-
W4oY0 Ether(102.60.1)
13B.BIa(2-Ethyl-
.hexyl)Phthalate
,.(117.81.7)
1e¢,;4-Bromo-
Phenyl
7 101-55-3)
.158:Butyl BenrYl
fiMh111iote(85-68.7)
106 2. Moro• — —
��,;.Mt
191.58 7) i 1
O4 . Chlniro- '
lj*ln .Phenyl
72.3)
;}8B: h(yaone
:12184.1.4)'.
--198,',DIbenzo(a,h)
Arithtacene
(53.70=3)
208. 1,2•DIchloro-
benzene(95-50.1) .
218.1,3-Dlchloro• f
benzene'(541-73-1)
PAGE V-6 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-7
EPA Form 3510-2C (8-90)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-6
1.POLLUTANT 2.MARK 'X' -
AND CAS 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
NUMBER eT :,-,2, :[•I G�[- a,MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MAXIM M]C pAV VALUE C.LONG TE M�j�(qG VALUE
,NO Irv[ a,,[v[ ( pVplleble (1 pyp(lp OlE) c1,No.OF a. LONG TERM b.NO.OF
Of available) [[' •�" •e' r ANAL- a. CONCEN• b. MASS _AvERAG€ VALUE
Ou,w- Mt; •[Ni I�) ) TRATION ANAL
.o CONen ION 1�1 MASS CONCENTRATION ail"'Ass 1'I (�) Ass ANAL-
YSES ill eONceN• lel ..Ass YSES
OC/MS FRACTION—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS(continued) C UN C[NTN A TION TR A TI ON
..4 B,'1,4-Diehloro-
ar»(106.46-7)
2 ,3,3'-Dlchloro
Iris.
awch ` —
g vI
ie,4;
i17*hyI
1 114-Butyl .
.7• ri2,4DlnItro-
1Rla; (121-14-2)
28L 2,6•DInitro- !
•tcl .n u .(606-20-2) X
'2$B..p6N-Oetyl
Phthalate
(117.84-0) ,( ,
308t.1,2-Dlphanyl- / —
hydasine.,(ar Aso-
benxenc)(122-66-7(
318.Fluonnthene X
_.(206-44-0)
.32Q'Fluorene I /
1803-7) X
.
338,4 i'achlorobMx°n. X
34B.H.xa-
•ohlorobutadlene X
(87-68.3)
366.Hexachloro-
cyelop.ntadlen. x(77-47.4)
366.Hexechloro-
ethane(67.72.1)
378.Indeno
(2,2,3-cd)Pyrene
(193-39.5)
388.Isophorone X
r
(78.69-1) ,
39B.Naphthalene /
(91-20-3) /y\
406.Nitrobenzene
(98.96.3)
eodlmsthathye
odllemina
(62.76.9)
42B.N-Nitrosodi-
N-PropylemIne
(621.64-7)
•
EPA Form 3510-2C (8-90) PAGE V-7 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
I.POLLUTANT 2,MARK•x• 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS 5. INTAKE (optional)
AND CAS b.MAXI!�L�M 3D p/1 Y VALUE C.LONG T pM py VALUE d.NO.OF a. LONG ERM b NO OF
NUMBER a,T"Y. ec• eE- 9.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUEry/aoaJlable) (i/Cva p�le) s CONCEN• AVERAGI: YAL.UE
INO tic VcO llcv[o - ANAL- b. MASS ANAL
(If available) ou w•• sirir Ei+r (') (I)MH (A (II r)NINES II) 2)IAA" YSES TRATION (I)CONCEN- I,)MA" n'SES
f JrO CONC ION CONCE ION CONCENTRATION TN ATION
GC/MS FRACTION—BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS(continued)
438.N-Nitro-
sodlphenylamine
(86-30-6)
448.Phenanthrene
(85-01-8)
•
458.Pyrene
(129-00.0)
'48B. 1,2,4-TrI- 1
oh(orobanzena
(120:$2-1)
030881 FRACTION—PESTICIDES
1:pki Arldrin
(. ?)
2P:Q�$HC I
(3h984.8)
{1C
319-5 7)
4P..'y-BHC
(68.89.9)
6P.S-BHC
(319-86-8)
8P.Chlordane
(57.744)
7P.4,4'-DOT
(50-29-3)
8P.4,1'-010E
(72-55-9)
9P.4,4.-DD
(72-54-8)
10P.Dleldrin
(60-57-1)
11 P.0.-E ndoeu if en
(116.29.7)
12P.Q-Endowlfen
(115-29-7)
13P.Endoeulfan
Sulfate
(1031-07-8)
14P.Endrin
(72-20-8)
15P.Endrin
Aldehyde
(7421-93.4)
16P.Heptachlor
(76-44-8)
EPA Form 3510-2C (8-90) PAGE V-8 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-9

srn l.u.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1)IOUTFALL NUMBER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-8 NC0004812 001
1.POLLUTANT 2,MARK 'X'
AND CAS I 3. EFFLUENT 4. UNITS
NUMBER T++TI 4•c� I •a- a,MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MgXI uM 39 p/,Y VALUE C.LONG T� M y�[p 5. INTAKE (optional)
Iwc Lkr,: LI•v• M 2augRa01e) paVaiNtre?.VALUE ti,NO.OF
(f/evaiJo DJc on:. kNT •�• a.CONCEN- a. LONG TERM b.NO.OF
on:. sswT +CNT ('I (a)aAss I11 ANAL- b.MASS AVERAGFr VALUE
CO CONCeNT•A710N CONClNTw ATION I+).....as (+)MA++ USES TRATION ANAL-
GC/MS FRACTION—PESTICIDES(continued) c0.ecl(.:�ATIOw (1)CONC•N• 1i) MA++ YSES
Tw ATION
17P.Heptachlor -
EpOxIde
(1024-57-3)
18P.PCB-1242
(53469-21-9)
19P.PCB-1254
(11097.69.1)
I
20P,PC8-1221 - •
(11104-28-2)
1
21P.PCB-1232
(11141.16-5)
22P.PCB-1248
(12672.29-6)
/ - .
23P.PCB-1260 ----- _
(11099-82-5)
24P,PCB-1016
(12674-11.2)
25P.Toxaphene
(8001-35.2)
PAGE V-9
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EPA Form 3510-2C (8-90)

PHARR YARNS WWTP
NPDES NO NC0004812
Dyed Yarn Production:
FISCAL 2007
Space Dye Print Dye- 82,526/week 13,754/day
Space Dye Belmont Dye: 47,190/week 7,865 / day
Complex 46 Heat-Set-981,743 /week 163,624/day
FISCAL 2008
Space Dye Print Dye-48,906/week 9,781 /day
Space Dye Belmont Dye- 36,380/week 7,276/day
Complex 46 Heat-Set 994,687/week 165,781 /day
FISCAL 2009
Space Dye Print Dye-69,281 /week 13,656/day
Space Dye Belmont Dye 37,067/week 7,413 /day
Complex 46 Heat-Set 1,310,313 /week 218,386/day
Projected Fiscal 2009
Space Dye Print Dye-46,187/week 9,237/day
Space Dye Belmont Dye-24,711 /week 4,942/day
Complex 46 Heat-Set—873,542/week 145,390/day

Pharr Yarns,LLC WWTP
NPDES No. NC0004812
Present Status
The present operating status is under a two tiered permit. A.(1.)Effluent and Monitoring
Requirements-Final with a flow rate of 0.5 mgd monthly average. We do not expect to
exceed this flow. If the flow is exceeded we would be under the A.(2.)requirements with
a monthly flow average of 1.0 mgd.
Wastewater Treatments Components:
• 1.0 MG Aeration Basin 65'x 182 `x 11.3' depth with four 25hp aerators and two
15hp mixers.
• Chemical treatment for flocculation, Alum and polymer.
• Two clarifiers,41' diameter(100,000 gals.), 35' diameter(72,000 gallons)
• Two sludge return pumps, 350 gpm each.
• Two filter pumps, 700 gpm each.
• Three mixed media filters, 8' diameter with backwash pump.
• Liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection feed.
• Dual chlorine contact chamber 12'x30'x10' each.
• Tablet dechlorination feed.
• 1.0 MG aerobic digester with three 75hp fixed aerators.
• Sludge thickening tank, (6,800 gallons).
• Dewatering belt press with filtrate return to head of plant.
• Sludge storage and drying pad, 120'x50' with liquid return to head of plant.

PHARR YARNS,LLC WWTP
NPDES NO. NC0004812
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Pharr Yarns runs a one million gallon per day activated sludge wastewater treatment
plant. Sludge generated in the plant is controlled by doing daily settleability tests
on the aeration basin and sludge depth tests on the clarifiers. The sludge is wasted
as needed to a one million gallon aerated digester.
The digested sludge is then transferred to a 6,800 gallon thickening tank to be
run on a one meter belt press. This pressed sludge is then trucked to 120'x50'
concrete pad to be further dried then disposed of in Gaston County's lined landfill.

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Latitude: 35'15'39" Sub-Basin: 03-08-36 }
Longitude: 81'04'38" Location
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Stream Class: WS-V Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River t h Gaston County
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SHEALY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Executive Summary
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Lot Number: KC10042
Sample Sample ID Matrix Parameter Method Result Q Units Page
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Ammonia-N(phenate) 350.1 8.5 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Nitrate-Nitrite-N 353.2 0.40 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Phenolics 420.4 0.17 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Phosphorus 365.1 2.0 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous TDS SM 2540C 1600 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous TKN 351.2 11 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous HEM(oil and grease) 1664A 11 mg/L 6
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Antimony 200.8 20 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Arsenic 200.8 2.1 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Chromium 200.8 34 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Copper 200.8 69 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Lead 200.8 4.4 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Nickel 200.8 16 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr. Inf. Aqueous Zinc 200.8 200 ug/L 10
001 Willow Dr.Inf. Aqueous Mercury 245.1 0.00012 mg/L 10
(15 detections)
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Client:PharrYams,Inc. Laboratory ID:KC10042-001
' Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/1012009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Inorganic non-metals
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 (Dissolved Ox)SM 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (pH-Field)SM 4500-H 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (Temperature)SM 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (TRC-Field)SM 4500- 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
2 SM4500-NH3 (Ammonia-N)350.1 5 03/18/2009 1716 BM 03/18/2009 1442 97188
1 (Cyanide)SM 4500-CN 1 03/13/2009 1930 WD 03/13/2009 1422 96951
1 (Hardness(to)SM 10 03/17/2009 1841 MML 97177
1 (Nitrate-Nitr)353.2 1 03/13/2009 1649 DAS 97058
1 (Phenolics)420.4 1 03/17/2009 0933 DAS 03/13/2009 1500 96974
1 (Phosphorus)365.1 10 03/17/2009 1852 BM 03/13/2009 1510 96959
1 (TDS)SM 2540C 1 03/11/2009 1801 MML 96795
1 351.4 (TKN)351.2 10 03/20/2009 1610 BM 03/13/2009 1600 96976
1 (HEM(oil and)1664A 1 03/18/2009 1350 JKP 97202
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Dissolved Oxygen-Field SM 4500-0 G 4.30 2.00 mg/L 1
pH-Field SM 4500-H B Field 7.82 su 1
Temperature-Field SM 2550B 18.0 "C 1
TRC-Field SM 4500-CL G ND 0.10 mg/L 1
Ammonia-N(phonate) 350.1 8.5 0.50 mg/L 2
Cyanide 57-12-5 SM 4500-CN E ND 0.010 mg/L 1
Hardness(total) SM 2340C ND 100 mg/L 1
Nitrate-Nitrite-N 353.2 0.40 0.020 mg/L 1
Phenolics 420.4 0.17 0.020 mg/L 1
Phosphorus 7723-14-0 365.1 2.0 0.10 mg/L 1
TDS SM 2540C 1600 10 mg/L 1
TKN 351.2 11 5.0 mg/L 1
HEM(oil and grease) 1664A 11 5.1 mg/L 1
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 5030B 624 100 03/11/20091337 DLB 96810
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acrolein 107-02-8 624 ND 5000 ug/L 1
Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 624 ND 5000 ug/L 1
Benzene 71-43-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromodichloromethane 75-27-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromoform 75-25-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromomethane(Methyl bromide) 74-83-9 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Client:Pharr Yams,Inc. Laboratory ID:KC10042-001
s De`scription:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Inorganic non-metals
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 (Dissolved Ox)SM 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (pH-Field)SM 4500-H 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (Temperature)SM 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
1 (TRC-Field)SM 4500- 1 03/10/2009 1200 SFM
2 5M4500-NH3 (Ammonia-N)350.1 5 03/18/2009 1716 BM 03/18/2009 1442 97188
1 (Cyanide)SM 4500-CN 1 03/13/2009 1930 WD 03/13/2009 1422 96951
1 (Hardness(to)SM 10 03/17/2009 1841 MML 97177
1 (Nitrate-Nitr)353.2 1 03/13/2009 1649 DAS 97058
1 (Phenolics)420.4 1 03/17/2009 0933 DAS 03/13/2009 1500 96974
1 (Phosphorus)365.1 10 03/17/2009 1852 BM 03/13/2009 1510 96959
1 (TDS)SM 2540C 1 03/11/2009 1801 MML 96795
1 351.4 (TKN)351.2 10 03/20/2009 1610 BM 03/13/2009 1600 96976
1 (HEM(oil and)1664A 1 03/18/2009 1350 JKP 97202
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Dissolved Oxygen-Field SM 4500-0 G 4.30 2.00 mg/L 1
pH-Field SM 4500-H B Field 7.82 su 1
Temperature-Field SM 2550B 18.0 "C 1
TRC-Field SM 4500-CL G ND 0.10 mg/L 1
Ammonia-N(phonate) 350.1 8.5 0.50 mg/L 2
Cyanide 57-12-5 SM 4500-CN E ND 0.010 mg/L 1
Hardness(total) SM 2340C ND 100 mg/L 1
Nitrate-Nitrite-N 353.2 0.40 0.020 mg/L 1
Phenolics 420.4 0.17 0.020 mg/L 1
Phosphorus 7723-14-0 365.1 2.0 0.10 mg/L 1 -
TDS SM 2540C 1600 10 mg/L 1
TKN 351.2 11 5.0 mg/L 1
HEM(oil and grease) 1664A 11 5.1 mg/L 1
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 5030B 624 100 03/11/20091337 DLB 96810
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acrolein 107-02-8 624 ND 5000 ug/L 1
Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 624 ND 5000 ug/L 1
Benzene 71-43-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromodichloromethane 75-27-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromoform 75-25-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Bromomethane(Methyl bromide) 74-83-9 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<POL and>MDL P=The RPO between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable.alt soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a W N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 50308 624 100 03/11/20091337 DLB 96810
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Chloroethane 75-00-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
2-Chloroethylvinylether 110-75-8 624 ND 1000 ug/L 1
Chloroform 67-66-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Chloromethane(Methyl chloride) 74-87-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Dibromochloromethane 124-48-1 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichloroethane 75-34-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichloroethene 75-35-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-02-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Methylene chloride 75-09-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Toluene 108-88-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 71-55-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Trichloroethane 79-01-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Run 1 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits
1,2-Dichloroethane-d4 103 52-138
Bromofluorobenzene 96 70-147
Toluene-d8 102 76-125
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Anthracene 120-12-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzidine 92-87-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 5030B 624 100 03/11/20091337 DLB 96810
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Chloroethane 75-00-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
2-Chloroethylvinylether 110-75-8 624 ND 1000 ug/L 1
Chloroform 67-66-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Chloromethane(Methyl chloride) 74-87-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Dibromochloromethane 124-48-1 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichloroethane 75-34-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1-Dichloroethene 75-35-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-02-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Methylene chloride 75-09-2 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Toluene 108-88-3 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 71-55-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Trichloroethene 79-01-6 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 624 ND 500 ug/L 1
Run 1 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits
1,2-Dichloroethane-d4 103 52-138
Bromofluorobenzene 96 70-147
Toluene-d8 102 76-125
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Anthracene 120-12-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzidine 92-87-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W" N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Client:Pharr Yams,Inc. Laboratory ID:KC10042-001
Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether 101-55-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
Carbazole 86-74-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4-Chloro-2-methylphenol 1570-64-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol 59-50-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chloro-5-methylphenol 615-74-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane 111-91-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether 111-44-4 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl)ether 108-60-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chloronaphthalene 91-58-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chlorophenol 95-57-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3&4-Chlorophenol 108-43-0 625 ND 52 ug/L 2
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether 7005-72-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Chrysene 218-01-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
n-Decane 124-18-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Di-n-butyl phthalate 84-74-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Di-n-octylphthalate 117-84-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 541-73-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dichlorophenol 120-83-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2,5-Dichlorophenol 583-78-8 625 ND 52 ug/L 2
3,4-Dichlorophenol 95-77-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
Diethylphthalate 84-66-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Dimethyl phthalate 131-11-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine 119-93-7 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dimethylphenol 105-67-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol 534-52-1 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrophenol 51-28-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
2,6-Dinitrotoluene 606-20-2 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine(as azobenzene) 103-33-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate 117-81-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result c PQL and>MDL P=The RP()between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"OPN=Recovery is out of criteria
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Client:Pharr Yams,Inc. Laboratory ID:KC10042-001
Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/1012009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
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Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether 101-55-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
Carbazole 86-74-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4-Chloro-2-methylphenol 1570-64-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol 59-50-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chloro-5-methylphenol 615-74-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane 111-91-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether 111-44-4 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl)ether 108-60-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chloronaphthalene 91-58-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Chlorophenol 95-57-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3&4-Chlorophenol 108-43-0 625 ND 52 ug/L 2
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether 7005-72-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Chrysene 218-01-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
n-Decane 124-18-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Di-n-butyl phthalate 84-74-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Di-n-octylphthalate 117-84-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 541-73-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dichlorophenol 120-83-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2,5-Dichlorophenol 583-78-8 625 ND 52 ug/L 2
3,4-Dichlorophenol 95-77-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 2
Diethylphthalate 84-66-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Dimethyl phthalate 131-11-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine 119-93-7 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dimethylphenol 105-67-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol 534-52-1 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrophenol 51-28-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
2,6-Dinitrotoluene 606-20-2 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine(as azobenzene) 103-33-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate 117-81-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the Pal_ J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Fluorene 86-73-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 77-47-4 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Hexachloroethane 67-72-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Isophorone 78-59-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide(DEET) 134-62-3 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine 621-64-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine(Diphenylamine) 86-30-6 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Naphthalene 91-20-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Nitrobenzene 98-95-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Nitrophenol 88-75-5 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
4-Nitrophenol 100-02-7 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
n-Octadecane 593-45-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Pentachlorophenol 87-86-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Phenol 108-95-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Piperonyl butoxide(PIP) 51-03-6 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Pyrene 129-00-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 88-06-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Run 1 Acceptance Run 2 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits Q %Recovery Limits
2,4,6-Tribromophenol 69 41-144 N 12 41-144
2-Fluorobiphenyl 37 37-129 42 37-129
2-Fluorophenol 78 24-127 104 24-127
Nitrobenzene-d5 83 38-127 110 38-127
Phenol-d5 83 28-128 117 28-128
Terphenyl-d14 22 10-148 24 10-148
ICP-MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 200.2 200.8 1 03/12/2009 1659 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
2 200.2 200.8 5 03/18/2009 2144 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the POL J=Estimated result<POL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable.ati soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a'W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 625 625 5 03/20/2009 1121 GLR 03/13/2009 2222 96942
2 625 625 5 03/22/2009 1052 CRM 03/13/2009 2222 96942
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Fluorene 86-73-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 77-47-4 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Hexachloroethane 67-72-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Isophorone 78-59-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide(DEET) 134-62-3 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine 621-64-7 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine(Diphenylamine) 86-30-6 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Naphthalene 91-20-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Nitrobenzene 98-95-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2-Nitrophenol 88-75-5 625 ND 52 ug/L 1
4-Nitrophenol 100-02-7 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
n-Octadecane 593-45-3 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Pentachlorophenol 87-86-5 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Phenol 108-95-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Piperonyl butoxide(PIP) 51-03-6 625 ND 130 ug/L 1
Pyrene 129-00-0 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 88-06-2 625 ND 26 ug/L 1
Run 1 Acceptance Run 2 Acceptance
Surrogate Q %Recovery Limits Q %Recovery Limits
2,4,6-Tribromophenol 69 41-144 N 12 41-144
2-Fluorobiphenyl 37 37-129 42 37-129
2-Fluorophenol 78 24-127 104 24-127
Nitrobenzene-d5 83 38-127 110 38-127
Phenol-d5 83 28-128 117 28-128
Terphenyl-d14 22 10-148 24 10-148
ICP-MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 200.2 200.8 1 03/12/2009 1659 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
2 200.2 200.8 5 03/18/2009 2144 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
ICP-MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 200.2 200.8 1 03/12/2009 1659 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
2 200.2 200.8 5 03/18/2009 2144 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Antimony 7440-36-0 200.8 20 1.0 ug/L 1
Arsenic 7440-38-2 200.8 2.1 1.0 ug/L 1
Beryllium 7440-41-7 200.8 ND 2.0 ug/L 2
Cadmium 7440-43-9 200.8 ND 0.10 ug/L 1
Chromium 7440-47-3 200.8 34 5.0 ug/L 1
Copper 7440-50-8 200.8 69 1.0 ug/L 1
Lead 7439-92-1 200.8 4.4 1.0 ug/L 1
Nickel 7440-02-0 200.8 16 5.0 ug/L 1
Selenium 7782-49-2 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Silver 7440-22-4 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Thallium 7440-28-0 200.8 ND 0.50 ug/L 1
Zinc 7440-66-6 200.8 200 10 ug/L 1
CVAA
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 245.1 1 03/18/2009 2207 BNW 03/18/2009 1535 97120
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Mercury 7439-97-6 245.1 0.00012 0.00010 mg/L 1
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PQL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"1M N=Recovery is out of criteria
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Description:Willow Dr.Inf. Matrix:Aqueous
Date Sampled:03/10/2009 1200
Date Received:03/10/2009
ICP-MS
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 200.2 200.8 1 03/12/2009 1659 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
2 200.2 200.8 5 03/18/2009 2144 FTS 03/11/2009 2100 96803
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Antimony 7440-36-0 200.8 20 1.0 ug/L 1
Arsenic 7440-38-2 200.8 2.1 1.0 ug/L 1
Beryllium 7440-41-7 200.8 ND 2.0 ug/L 2
Cadmium 7440-43-9 200.8 ND 0.10 ug/L 1
Chromium 7440-47-3 200.8 34 5.0 ug/L 1
Copper 7440-50-8 200.8 69 1.0 ug/L 1
Lead 7439-92-1 200.8 4.4 1.0 ug/L 1
Nickel 7440-02-0 200.8 16 5.0 ug/L 1
Selenium 7782-49-2 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Silver 7440-22-4 200.8 ND 1.0 ug/L 1
Thallium 7440-28-0 200.8 ND 0.50 ug/L 1
Zinc 7440-66-6 200.8 200 10 ug/L 1
CVAA
Run Prep Method Analytical Method Dilution Analysis Date Analyst Prep Date Batch
1 245.1 1 03/18/2009 2207 BNW 03/18/2009 1535 97120
CAS Analytical
Parameter Number Method Result Q PQL Units Run
Mercury 7439-97-6 245.1 0.00012 0.00010 mg/L 1
POL=Practical quantitation limit B=Detected in the method blank E=Quantitation of compound exceeded the calibration range
ND=Not detected at or above the PQL J=Estimated result<PQL and>MDL P=The RPD between two GC columns exceeds 40%
Where applicable,all soil sample analysis are reported on a dry weight basis unless flagged with a"W' N=Recovery is out of criteria
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O RpG Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina DepartmestrdrEnirironitient' ].Resources
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YOORESViLLt-A' W.151frkt Director
Division tdiArageNuality
December 13, 2006
Mr. Mike Church DEC 2 8 P00
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Issuance of NPDA4Trertit
t �r i ITY SECTION
Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request for modification 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 Statutes 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).
Based on effluent guidelines from 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G and a monthly average production value of
24000 lb/day(which will be used in the calculation of both daily maximum and monthly average limits), the
revised limits are as follows:
• Sulfide=2.9 lbs/day(Monthly average); 5.8 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
• Phenol = 1.4 lbs/day(Monthly average); 2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
• Total Chromium = 1.4 lbs/day(Monthly average); 2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
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 L.and 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
Agyeman Adu-Poku at telephone number(919) 733-5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
an W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central File
NPDES File
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Qulity 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
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Permit NC0004812 •
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 January 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 13, 2006.
Ott-- n W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality —
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC00048 12
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater that includes the following
components:
> Extended aeration basin
> Two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition
> 'Two return activated sludge pumps
> Three mixed media pressure filters
> Two filter pumps
> Aerobic digester
> Sludge thickening tank
> Dewatering belt press
> Sludge storage and drying pad
> Tablet type chlorinator
> Dual chlorine contact chamber
This facility is located at the Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant off Willow
Drive near McAdenville in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, currently classified WS-V waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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Pharr Yarns WWTP Facility
Location 441111111111111,
State Grid/Quad: F 14 SE/MT Holly,NC Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD not to scale
Latitude: 35° 15'40"N Longitude: 81°04'39"W NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba Sub-Basin: 03-08-34 North
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Stream Class: WS-V Gaston County

Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on January 1, 2007 and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds O.5 MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 113.4 pounds/day 181.0 pounds/day Weekly Composite , Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 pounds/day 249.7 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 475.0 pounds/day 849.6 pounds/day Weekly , Composite Effluent ,t(1)
Sulfide 2.9 pounds/day 5.8 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent /
Phenols 1.4 pounds/day 2.9 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 pounds/day 2.9 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,U&D
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,U&D
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature I Grab U&D
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,U&D
No Effluent Limitation (mglL) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 ll Effluent
13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) 3 Annually (Calculated)
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab U&D
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 U: upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point. D: downstream at Highway 7 bridge.
Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per
week the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be
monitored and calculated as prescribed in A. (5.).
4 See A. (6.) for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year-round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on
a monthly basis from April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity (Ceriodaphnia, P/F test at 0.62%) tests shall be performed in January, April, July
and October [see A. (3.1.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 204.7 pounds/day 318.0 pounds/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 pounds/day 386.7 pounds/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 675.9 pounds/day 1150.9 pounds/day 3lWeek Grab Effluent
Sulfide 2.9 pounds/day 5.8 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.4 pounds/day 2.9 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 pounds/day 2.9 pounds/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3lWeek Grab Effluent,U&D
NH3-N 3lWeek Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,U&D
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature I Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,U&D
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 3 Annually (Calculated) Effluent
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 U: upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point. D: downstream at Highway 7 bridge.
Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per
week the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be
monitored and calculated as prescribed in A. (5.).
4 See A. (6.) for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on
a monthly basis from April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity (Ceriodaphnia, P/F test at 1.2%) tests shall be performed in January, April, July
and October[see A. (4.)].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlq monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April,July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature.Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required,the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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Permit NC00048 12
A. (4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (pounds/month) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the outfall
TP= The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the month at the
outfall(MG/month)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = E(Monthly Mass Loadings)for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A. (6.) Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.

NPDES Permit Requirements
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,as amended,33 USC 1251,et. seq.
,Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar 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 for conventional and other non-toxicant parameters.
NOTE: Permittees may not submit a "daily average" calculation for determining compliance with permit limits for
toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
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 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
• operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average(concentration 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
this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(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 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code,Subchapter 2H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
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 times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Pernuttee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b.and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects,if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
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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) of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
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 2I-1.0124 —
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 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
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 Peunittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit;and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act,any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The 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 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
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during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
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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 Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance,and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance[40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [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 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
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.
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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 dosed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F)unless the Division,upon request of the POTW,approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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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.
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 122.44]. 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 (IUP) &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(RJP)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 daring 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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April 12,2006
Mr.Mike Church APR 1 .
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns
100 Main St.
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: Permit Modification
Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit has received your permit modification request concerning the effluent limitations for
sulfide,phenols and total chromium in the January 21,2005 permit. We have evaluated the information
submitted and determined that limits for these parameters should be revised.
Based on effluent guidelines from 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G and a monthly average production value of
24000 lb/day (which will be used in the calculation of both daily maximum and monthly average limits), the
revised limits are as follows:
• Sulfide = 2.9 lbs/day (Monthly average);5.8 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
• Phenol = 1.4 lbs/day(Monthly average);2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
• Total Chromium= 1.4 lbs/day (Monthly average);2.9 lbs/day(Daily maximum)
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation in Gaston County,
inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other agencies on the draft permit. The notice
should be published on or about April 12,2006. Following a 30-day comment period,we will review all pertinent
comments received and take appropriate action on the permit issuance upon submission of all required data. Please
provide written comments on the draft permit no later than May 19, 2006. If you have any questions,please contact
me at [phone], extension 512.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, contact me at 919-733-5083 ext.
512.
pectfully,1
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Permit NC0004812
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2009.
Signed this day .
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC00048 12
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
• The monthly average effluent flow exceeds 0.5-MGD for
the first time
• Pharr Yarns, Inc. submits to DWQ's NPDES and Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Units a certified
letter within 30 days following the first month that the
average monthly effluent flow from the Pharr Yarns WWTP
exceeds 0.5-MGD.

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NC0004 8 12- Pharr Yarns, Inc. Facility
Latitude: 35°15'39" Sub-Basin: 03-08-36
Location '
Longitude: 81°04'38"
' 71'Quad#: F14SE/Mount Holly,NC -4)-
Stream Class: WS-V
Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River North Gaston County
NC0004812
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD

Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location'
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,200C 113.4 lbs/day 181.0 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 475.0 lbs/day 849.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 2.9 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Phenols 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream _
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 13,698 lb/year {annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream'
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1, 2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Locations
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 204.7 lbs/day 318.0 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 lbs/day 386.7 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 675.9 lbs/day 1150.9 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide . 2.9 lbs/day 5.8 lbs/day Weekly : Grab Effluent
Phenols 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 1.4 lbs/day 2.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream'
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia, P/F test at 1.2%)shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1, 2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 0.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April,July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April,July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (1b/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = 1(Monthly Mass Loadings)for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: ( 0.1-0 I.1►1 t 1K rcf
Date: February 7, 2005
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0004812
MRO No.: 04-71
PART I -GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Pharr Yarns WWTP
101 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville,N.C. 28101
2. Date of investigation: January 13, 2005
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Mike Church, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 7 and I-85 in eastern Gaston County,travel
south on Hwy. 7 0.2 mile and turn left on Dickson Drive (no SR number). The WWTP
site is on the left side of Dickson Drive after traveling 0.2 mile.
6. Discharge point: Latitude: 35° 15' 40"
Longitude: 81° 04' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Very limited area is
available for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site did not appear to be
located in the 100 year flood plain(many of the primary treatment units are elevated and
protected from flooding by a concrete wall).
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 200±feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River basin and subbasin no.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Excellent
flow in the receiving stream.Down stream uses are fish and wildlife propagation,
secondary recreation,and agriculture.
PART II-DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.50 MGD and 1.0 MGD.
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 1.0 MGD
d. Date(s)and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility in the past
two years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen followed by an aeration basin with fixed
floating aerators,polymer and alum addition,two (2) clarifiers, flow measurement
(continuous flow recording device with totalizer),three(3)mixed media pressure
filters, a sludge thickening tank,an anaerobic sludge digester,a sludge centrifuge,
a belt filter press, and tablet chlorine disinfection with contact basin. This facility
has two power sources(Duke Power and the adjacent mill).
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at
this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
This facility has consistently passed its toxicity testing.
h. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are currently thickened and
then processed in a belt filter press. From there they are stored on a concrete pad until
such time as they are taken for disposal to the Gaston County Landfill. Several years ago,
Pharr Yarns obtained approval to conduct a pilot study on static-pile composting of their
residuals,however,they were unable to maintain the proper temperature to achieve the
necessary pathogen reduction.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class II (based on current flow of 0.500 MGD)
4. SIC code(s): 2262 Wastewater code(s): 55 MTU code(s): 05602

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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(municipals only)? Public monies were not used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations(including toxicity)requests: None at this time.
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: There is no reasonable alternative for this facility.
Municipal sewer of sufficient capacity to accept this waste flow is currently unavailable to
this site. Spray/Drip Irrigation and/or subsurface disposal is not an option due to the lack of
sufficient area.
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns(PY)requests renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no changes to the
existing WWT facility or the NPDES permit since the permit was last renewed.
PY had previously been contacted by the Division regarding the possibility of nutrient limits
being included in the permit upon renewal. As a result,PY evaluated their treatment process to
determine whether the existing WWT facilities could comply with the anticipated nutrient limits
(1.0 mg/1 TP and 6.0 mg/i TN)without additional modifications and/or upgrade. Based on this
evaluation,PY has concluded that additional modifications would be necessary in order to comply
with the projected nutrient limits. Such being the case, if nutrient limits are to be incorporated into
this permit at renewal,either a compliance schedule will need to be included in the NPDES permit
or the nutrient limits will need to be phased in at a mutually acceptable time frame.
Recent development plans in the Town of McAdenville area has prompted negotiations
between the Town and PY about the possibility of PY accepting all the wastewater currently
tributary to the Town's existing WWTP. The existing PY WWTP has the capacity to accept this
additional wastewater,however,the Town has yet to commit to the connection to PY due to funding
concerns. If development pressure continues in this area,elimination of the Town's WWTP by
connecting to the PY WWTP may become a reality during the term of next NPDES permit.
Pending recei t and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed as
requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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Water Quality Re ional Supervisor Date
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Division of Water Quality
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Mike Church
Environmental Engineer
100 Main St.
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yams WW I'P
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 3,2004. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. That member will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires. 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 (919)
733-5083,extension 520.
Sincerely,
0.)a-A4
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regions 0) "'_ F:; IC DEPT.OF ENVIRONMENT
NPDES Unit AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center:1 800 623-7748
Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us a-mail:[e-mail]

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Pharr International,Inc. P.O.Box 1939
Sylvania Yarn Systems,Inc. 100 Main Street
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Facsimile: 704/824-0072
July 26, 2004
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• Present Operating Status
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NPDES Application Form - Standard Form C
Major Manufacturing or Commercial Facilities
• N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SECTION I. APPLICATION AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be completed. If an item is not applicable indicate'NA'.
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
This applies to the person,agency,firm,municipality,or any other entity that owns or is responsible for the permitted facility. This may or may not
be the same name as the facility or activity producing the discharge. Enter the name of the applicant as it is officially or legally referred to;do not
use colloquial names as a substitute for the official name.
Name Pharr Yarns , Inc . (NC0004812)
Mailing address of applicant:
Street address 100 Main Street
City McAdenville County Gaston
State NC Zip Code 28101
Telephone Number ( 704 ) 823-2310 Fax Number ( 704 ) 824-1403
e-mail address mike .church@mindspring .corn
2. Mailing address of applicant's Authorized Agent/ Representative:
Complete this section if an outside consulting firm/engineering firm will act on behalf of the applicant/permittee
Street address
City County
State Zip Code
Telephone Number ( ) Fax Number ( )
e-mail address
3. Facility Location:
Street address 147 Willow Drive
City McAdenville County Gaston
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State NC Zip Code 28101
Telephone Number ( 704 ) 823-2310 Fax Number ( 704-) 824-1403
4. Nature of Business: Textile Yarn Manufacturing
State the nature of the business conducted at the plant or operating facility
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true,complete,and accurate.
/4e (% -cA Environmental Engineer
Printed Name of Person Signing Title
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North Carolina General Statue 143-215.68(i)provides that My 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 610,000,or by imprisonment not to exceed six months,or by both. (18 U.S.C.Section 1001 provides a punishment by
a fine or not more than$10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years,or both,fora similar offense.)
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NPDES Application Form - Standard Form C
Major Manufacturing or Commercial Facilities
SECTION II. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each discharge from the facility to surface waters.
SEPARATE DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH DISCHARGE ARE REQUIRED EVEN IF SEVERAL DISCHARGES ORIGINATE IN THE SAME FACILITY.
All values for an existing discharge should be representative of the twelve previous months of operation. If this is a proposed discharge,values should
reflect best engineering estimates.
1. OutfailNumber 001 and Type Treated Wastewater Effluent
Give the nature of the discharge(process water,non-contact cooling water,etc.)
2. Discharge To End Date: NA
If the discharge is scheduled to be discontinued within the next 5 years,give the date(or best estimate)the discharge will end.
3. Discharge Receiving Stream Name: South Fork of the Catawba River
Give the name of the waterway(at the point of discharge)by which it is usually designated on published maps of the area. If the discharge is to
an unnamed tributary,so state and give the name of the first body of water fed by that tributary which is named on the map,e.g.,UT to McIntire
Creek, where McIntire Creek is the first water way that is named on the map and is reached by the discharge.
4. Discharge Type and Occurrence
a. Check whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent. If the discharge is intermittent,describe the frequency of discharge
I] Continuous Intermittent Frequency:
b. Enter the average number of days per week(during periods of discharge)this discharge occurs.
7 days per week
5. Water Treatment Additives NA Toxicity Testing required
Complete the table below if this outfall:
• discharges cooling and/or steam water generation
• water treatment additives are used(any conditioner,inhibitor,or algicide)
• does not have whole-effluent toxicity testing required
Additive Manufacturer Quantity Chemical Composition
(pounds added per million (active ingredient(s))
gallons of water treated)
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NPDES Application Form - Standard Form C
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Major Manufacturing or Commercial Facilities
OUTFALL NUMBER 001
6. Wastewater Characteristics
Check the box beside each constituent present in the effluent(discharge water).
This determination is to be based on actual analytical data or best estimate(for proposed discharges).
Parameter Present Parameter Present
Color 00080 x Copper 01042
Ammonia 00610 x Iron 01045
Organic nitrogen 00605 x Lead 01051
Nitrate 00620 x Magnesium 00927
Nitrite 00615 x Manganese 01055
Phosphorus 00665 x Mercury 71900
Sulfate 00945 Molybdenum 01062
Sulfide 00745 x Nickel 01067 .
Sulfite 00740 Selenium 01147
Bromide 71870 Silver 01077
Chloride 00940 Potassium 00937
Cyanide 00720 Sodium 00929
Fluoride 00951 Thallium 01059
Aluminum 01105 Titanium 01152
Antimony 01097 Tin 01102
Arsenic 01002 Zinc 01092
Beryllium 01012 Algicides* 74051
Barium 01007 Chlorinated organic compounds* 74052
Boron 01022 Pesticides* 74053
Cadmium 01027 Oil and grease 00550
Calcium 00916 Phenols 32730
Cobalt 01037 Surfactants 38260
Chromium 01034 x Chloride 50060 x
Fecal coliform 74055 Radioactivity 74050
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NPDES Application Form — Standard Form C
Major Manufacturing or Commercial Facilities •
7. Supplemental Documentation
Submit the following information appended at the end of this application form. All sheets should be approximately letter size with
margins suitable for filing and binding. All pages should include facility location and permit number(if available).
Present Operating Status: Provide a narrative description of installed wastewater treatment components
/at the facility. Include sizes&capacities for each component.
5 Potential Facility Changes: Provide a narrative description of any planned upgrades/expansions/
repairs planned for the facility during the next five years. Do not include tasks associated with routine
operation &maintenance.
Ut' Schematic of wastewater flow: Provide a line drawing of water flow through the facility. The schematic
should show flow volumes at all points in the treatment process. Specific treatment components should
be identified.
id Location map: Submit a map showing the location of each outfall. The usual meridian arrow showing
north as well as the map scale must be shown. On all maps of rivers,the direction of the current is to be
indicted by an arrow. All outfalls should be identified with the outfall number(s) used in Section II of this
,pplication. A copy of the relevant portion of a USGS topographic map is preferred.
d Production Data: Submit the last 3 years' production data for the facility. Where applicable, use units
/specified in the appropriate subpart of 40 CFR.
►3 Priority Pollutant Analysis: Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to _
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in
accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of the due date for
the permit application, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as
possible after it is completed.
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SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
1 -PRESENT OPERATING STATUS
2-POTENTIAL FACILITY CHANGES
3-SCHEMATIC OF WASTEWATER FLOW
4-LOCATION MAP
5 --PRODUCTION DATA •r
6-PRIORITY POLLUTANT ANALYSIS
?-SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Pharr Yarns WWTP
NPDES No. NC0004812
Present Operating Status
The present operating status is under the A.(1.)Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements—Final with a flow rate of 0.5 MGD Monthly Average. We do not expect to
exceed this flow rate in foreseeable future. If the flow is exceeded we would be under the
A.(2.) requirements with a monthly flow rate average of 1.0 MGD s
Wastewater Treatment Components and capacities:
• 1.0 MG Extended Aeration Basin 65'x182'x11.3'depth with four 15hp floating
aerators.
• Chemical Treatment for flocculation, Aluminum Sulfate and polymer.
• Two Clarifiers ; 41'diameter(100,000 gallons) and 35' diameter( 72,000 gallons)
• Two return activated sludge pumps, 350 gpm each.
• Two Filter Pumps, 700 gpm and Pump Control Basin.
• Three Mixed Media Filters, 8' diameter with Backwash Pump.
• Tablet type Chlorinator.
• Dual Chlorine Contact Chamber 12'x30'x10' each.
• 1.0 MG Aerobic Digester with three 75 hp fixed aerators.
• Sludge Thickening Tank(6,800 gallons).
• Dewatering Belt Press (One Meter)with filtrate return pump to head of plant.
• Sludge Storage and Drying Pad, 120'x 50' with liquid return pump to head of plant.

PHARR YARNS INDUSTRIAL WWTP
NPDES PERMIT NO NC0004812
POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO TREATMENT PROCESS
Nutrient removal equipment may be required to reduce total nitrogen concentrations
in the plant's effluent discharge.
The required design and construction applications will be submitted if the need
arises.

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Pharr Yams WWTP
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Yarn Production Data
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Fiscal 2001-02 Printing 107 1,657,965 33,159 310 680
Belmont 108 807,042 16,141 149 345
Fiscal 2002-03 Printing 131 2,700,207 54,004 412 600
Belmont 132 1,257,232 25,145 190 400
Fiscal 2003-04 Printing 99 1,741,653 34,833 352 450
Belmont 123 2,469,822 49,396 402 650

Pharr Yarns WWTP
Permit#NC0004812
Priority Pollutant Analysis
Composite Samples were collected and picked up by Par Laboratories Inc. for analysis.
The PPA analysis will be faxed and hard copies mailed to you next week. Par Labs have
a rush on the analysis and expect to complete them by Wednesday 8/4/04.

Pharr Yarns WWTP
Sludge Management Plan
NPDES No. NC0004812
Sludge wasted from the aerobic digester is dewatered with a belt press and transferred to
a concrete pad where additional drying is accomplished. Ultimate disposal of the sludge
is the Gaston County Land Fill.
Sludge is also accepted at the Pharr Yarns WWTP from the Town of McAdenville
WWTP, Permit No. NC002005, the Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP, Permit No.
NC0020966, and the Town of Spencer Mountain Well Water Filtration Plant.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou s
✓6• r Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY .
January 27, 2005
Mr. Mike Church.
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns
100 Main Street
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject:NPDES Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Church: .
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No.NC0004812 was issued on January 21, 2005
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 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
ilrigerative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
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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 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,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
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1. Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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NCDENR William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
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January21,2005 JAN 2 7 2005
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Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns Asa ��,A1
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McAdenville,North Carolina 28101
Subject:Issuance of NPDES Permit NOD04812
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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 following major changes from the draft permit sent to you on November 24,2004:
• Monthly average limits for BOD,COD,TSS and sulfide were increased due to the expected increase in
production volume.Daily maximum limits for BOD,COD,and TSS were reduced due to the changes in
methodology as a response to EPA objections.
This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on September 1,2006. If you wish to install
dechlorination equipment,the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects. Guidance
for approval of dechlorination projects is attached.
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 Sergei Chernikov at telephone number
[phone],extension 594.
Sincerely,
JRIGINA. SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Permit File
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Sect
Pretreatment Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mr.Roosevelt Childress,EPA Region IV
N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 fax:[phone]
Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center:1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0004812
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 March 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2010.
Signed this day January 21, 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 NC0004812
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is classified a WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
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NC0004812- Pharr Yarns, Inc. Facility
Latitude: 35.15'39" Sub-Basin: 03-08-36
Location
Longitude: 81.04'38"
Quad#: F14SE/Mount Holly,NC
Stream Class: WS-V Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River North Gaston County
NC0004812
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD

Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 113.4 lbs/day 181.0 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 147.7 lbs/day 249.7 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
COD 475.0 lbs/day 849.6 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Sulfide 0.8 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Phenols 0.4 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.4 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream1
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color' Monthly Composite Effluent
Color' Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream1
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. lnstream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%)shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1, 2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

OF WA7
O� 9p Michael F.Easley,Governor
Uj y William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of WaterQuality
Mr. Mike Church DEC 2 8 200t
Environmental Engineer
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
100 Main Street
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit rfl
Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request for modification 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 Statutes 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).
Based on effluent guidelines from 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G and a monthly average production value of
24000 lb/day (which will be used in the calculation of both daily maximum and monthly average limits), the
rat
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 150E 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
Agyeman Adu-Poku at telephone number(919) 733-5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
AL
Cg an W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central File
NPDES File
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DEH N"?orthnCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Locations
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 204.7 lbs/day 318.0 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 239.0 lbs/day 386.7 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 675.9 lbs/day 1150.9 lbs/day 3NVeek Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.8 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.4 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.4 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream)
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstreams
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstreamt
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 Calculate Effluent
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicitys Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%)shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 The TRC limit takes effect September 1,2006.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 0.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlq monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.0-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarteriu monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = E(Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
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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 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average(concentration 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 this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit,shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(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]:
11 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 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code,Subchapter 2H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a 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:
D. 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 times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b.of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects,if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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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 1, 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.
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 Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [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 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
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 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol;and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non-routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following"notification levels";
(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;
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.
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 (IUP) &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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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment 4611:71C41°1111reirliSiand Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Np� ,�y{'• ` •�. E.Ik1 '''` of
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director ENVIRONI�J aI�� t�tdrr,_q!/IOFFICE
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Q� Mr. Mike Church JUN 2 5 2002
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
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Subject: Issuance of,1 Pe
Pharr Yarns 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).
The following changes have been made from your draft permit:
• The COD limit has been changed. In the original draft, no allocation was made
for the domestic component of your wastestream. Since this component forms
such a large portion of your total wasteflow, the Division feels it is appropriate to
give a COD allocation for your domestic waste. Based upon data submitted to the
Division on December 10, 2001, a COD limit based upon site-specific factors and
Best Professional Judgement (BPJ) has been assigned.
• The description of your treatment facilities has been amended in accordance
with the description you submitted on September 5, 2001.
Please also review the requirements associated with color, as described in Parts A.
(1.), A. (2.) and A. (6.). Due to the low color in your effluent, your facility has been classified
as a Tier 1 facility under the North Carolina Color Permitting Policy, and is subject to any
conditions stipulated in that policy.
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.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer VisiT US ON THE INTERNET @ httpi/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division.
The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This
permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may
be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Natalie Sierra at
telephone number [phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL
SUSAA IGN SOBED Y
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DEH
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA Region IV
Ms. Donna Lisenby, Catawba Riverkeeper
2295 Starnes Road
Edgemoor, SC 29712
Mr. Ron Bryant Catawba River Foundation
P.O. Box 481915
Charlotte, NC 28269

Permit NC0004812
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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 July 1, 2002.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2005.
Signed this day June 14, 2002.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0004812
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an aeration basin,
two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, mixed media pressure filters, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening, dewatering belt press and chlorine
disinfection located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow
Drive, McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
• The monthly average effluent flow exceeds O.5-MGD for
the first time
• Pharr Yarns, Inc. submits to .DWQ's NPDES and Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Units a certified
letter within 30 days following the first month that the
average monthly effluent flow from the Pharr Yarns WWTP
exceeds 0.5-MGD.

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Ouad#: FI4SFJMount Holly,NC
Stream Class: WS-V Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River North Gaston County
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD NC0004812

Permit NC00048 12
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL -
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 106.5 lbs/day 203.5 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 130.1 lbs/day 307.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
COD 590.3 lbs/day 1430.7 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.5 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab" Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
Color5 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color5 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)34 Effluent
13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) 3a► Annually (Calculated)
Total Phosphorusm No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3,4) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Chronic Toxicity6 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 The annual mass loading limit for total nitrogen and total phosphorus shall become effective on July 1,2003
5 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
6 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%)shall be performed in January.April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location'
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 197.8 lbs/day 340.5 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 221.4 lbs/day 444.3 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 590.3 lbs/day 1430.7 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.5 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
Colors Monthly Composite Effluents
Colors Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstreams
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3.4 Effluent
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3,4) Annually (Calculated)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3.4 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3)
Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3,4) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Chronic Toxicity6 I Quarterly Composite Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point:Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 The annual mass loading limit for total nitrogen and total phosphorus shall become effective on July 1.2003
5 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
6 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%)shall be performed in January.April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlti monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

• Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT - 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April,July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 62 1
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = •(Monthly Mass Loadings)for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.

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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 coliforrn 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)(l) 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
circumstances,and the remainder of this permit,shall not be affected thereby.

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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:
(I) 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 .0200. 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 .0200. 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 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) (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.

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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
subject to this requirement.

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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 10 of 11
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 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.

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.

t RC DEPT.OF ENVIRONMENT ,
AND NATURAL.RESOURCES
I State of North Carolina S P LE T.:110NAL OFFICE
Department of Environment r... : )0 Al1;41DirilirA
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality NOV 2 4 2004 wiltr
Michael F. Easley, Governor IICDEIR
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director WATER ouAt.7 SECTION ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
7Nove •.p24,2004
Mr.Mike Church
Environmental Engineer %,
Pharr Yarns ),.Alr
100 Main St. �� ` ii
McAdenville,North Carolina 28101 )1: Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
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'` Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Church:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully
to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit contains the following significant changes from your current permit:
• The daily maximum total residual chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to the permit. See the
attached total residual chlorine policy memo for details. The facility is allowed 18 months from the
effective date of the permit to comply with the total residual chlorine limit. This time period is
allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and /or
alternative disinfection systems.
• Limits for BOD,COD,TSS and sulfide were changed due to the changes in production volume.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft. Comments
should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from
the public or from you,this permit will likely be issued in early January,with an effective date of February 1,
2005.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit,contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed at the bottom of the previous page.
iS' rely, ,(.„.,,,
ergei Chernikov,Ph.D.
NPDES Unit
cc: NPDES Files
Pretreatment Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mr.Roosevelt Childress,EPA Region IV
DEH
NPDES Unit,1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699 919 733-5083,extension 594 (fax)919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer sergei.chemikov@ ncmail.net

• Permit NC0004812
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Draft 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 the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2009.
Signed this day
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

• Permit NC00048 12
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, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of an extended
aeration basin, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, two return
activated sludge pumps, three mixed media pressure filters, two filter pumps, an
aerobic digester, sludge thickening tank, dewatering belt press, sludge storage
and drying pad, tablet type chlorinator, and dual chlorine contact chamber
located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147 Willow Drive,
McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
. The monthly average effluent flow exceeds 0.5-MGD for
7 the first time
<—.--- . Pharr Yarns, Inc. submits to DWQ's NPDES and Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Units a certified
letter within 30 days following the first month that the
average monthly effluent flow from the Pharr Yarns WWTP
exceeds 0.5-MGD.

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Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River Gaston County
Permitted Flow: 1.0 MGD NC0004812

• Permit NC00048 12
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Locations
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,200C 109.2 lbs/day 203.4 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 137.1 lbs/day 307.1 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent _
COD 423.6 lbs/day 1128.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.6 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N Weekly Composite _ Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream) _
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Weekly Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream)
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) 3 Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluent
Color4 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream)
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 lig/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point; Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%)shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
6 Facility is allowed 18 month from the effective date of the permit to comply with the total residual chlorine limit.This
time period is allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative
disinfection system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

•
• Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location'
Frequency, Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 200.5 lbs/day 340.4 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 228.4 lbs/day 444.0 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 624.5 lbs/day 1430.7 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.6 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 mL 400/100 mL 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)3 27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus3 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3)
Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Color4 Monthly Composite Effluents
Colors Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine6 28 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
5 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia.P/F test at 1.2%)shall be performed in January.April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
6 Facility is allowed 18 month from the effective date of the permit to comply with the total residual chlorine limit.This
time period is allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative
disinfection system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

• Permit NC0004812
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 0.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT— 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January,April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0004812
A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (1b/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading(lb/yr) = E(Monthly Mass Loadings)for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April-October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and
include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will
be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.

P Nniam OdifertiOt
r NCD�NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natiii=4 Resources
p - Alan W.Klimek,P.E..Director
Division of Water Quality
June 19,2003
TO: NPDES Unit Staff -
FROM: David A. Goodrich V6(
NPDES Unit Supervisor
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications,determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the"triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10,2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic,Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine(TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether(MTBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect
on April 1,2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously,TRC had an Action Level Standard,except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 Kg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard—17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters—17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
> TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1,2003.
> Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit;however,the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit_
> Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10<0.05 cfs (zero-flow streams)will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
> Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore,a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached) l5 ( h f F
Shannon Langley - = 1 - -
JUL 2 4 ?one
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SECTION I

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No.NC0004812
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name: Pharr Yarns,Inc.
Applicant Address: 100 Main Street,McAdenville,NC 28101
Facility Address: 147 Willow Drive,McAdenville,NC 28101
Permitted Flow 0.5/1.0 MGD
Type of Waste: 100%Industrial
Facility/Peiuiit Status: Class I/Active;Renewal
County: Gaston County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream: South Fork Regional Office: MRO
Catawba River
Stream Classification: WS-V State Grid/USGS Quad: F14SE/
303(d)Listed? No Permit Writer: Sergei Chernikov
Subbasin: 03-08-36 Date: October 29,2004
Drainage Area(mil: 636
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs) 125
Winter 7Q10 (cfs): 228
30Q2 (cfs) 310
Average Flow (cfs): 808
IWC(%): 1.2 Lat. 35° 15' 40"N Long. 81° 04' 39"W
BACKGROUND
Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP treats industrial waste created at the McAdenville facility as well as domestic
waste from three Pharr Yarns plants (including the McAdenville plant). The domestic waste from the
three Pharr Yarns plants constitutes the majority (73%) of the waste stream, the remainder is process
wastewater from the yarn dying that occurs at the McAdenville plant.
As a discharger to the South Fork Catawba River, the facility is subject to the nutrient limits and special
monitoring requirements pertaining to color in an effort to improve water quality in that receiving stream.
TECHNOLOGY BASED EFFLUENT LIMIT DEVELOPMENT
Reasonable measure of actual production for the facility was established based on the EPA policy.Daily
maximum =36,200 lbs/day,monthly average= 19,499 lbs/day(22 working days/month).
BOD5, COD, and TSS are based on effluent guidelines(40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G Stock and Yarn
Finishing Subcategory)and have been recalculated to reflect the most current data available(See
attached spreadsheet). COD allocation for domestic wastewater component was calculated using the
formula 2.2 X BOD. The 2.2 multiplier was established during the previous permit renewal using site-
specific factors and Best Professional Judgment.
The results of these calculations are slightly different than the limits in the current permit. Since the
facility has no plans to expand production in the foreseeable future(per the facility),it is recommended
that the new limits be implemented.
TOXICITY TESTING
Current Requirement: Quarterly Chronic Toxicity @ 0.62%/1.2%JAN,APR,JUL,OCT
Recommended Requirement: Quarterly Chronic Toxicity @ 0.62%/1.2% JAN, APR, JUL, OCT. The
facility has been consistently passing its WET tests.
Fact Sheet
NPDES N00004812 Renewal

COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
DMRs have been reviewed for the period January 2001 through September 2004. Facility has a positive
compliance record. During the review period, the following NOVs (notices of violation) have been
issued: 7/27/04 — BOD, 7/7/04 — BOD, 6/18/04 — BOD, 5/15/03 — TSS and Cr, 11/13/02 — fecal
coliforms.
A compliance evaluation inspection conducted on September 14, 2004 determined that the facility is in
compliance.
INSTREAM MONITORING
The facility is required to conduct self-monitoring of the South Fork Catawba River at one location
upstream of the discharge and one location downstream of the discharge. The instream self-monitoring
includes: fecal coliform,temperature,conductivity, color and dissolved oxygen.
An analysis of DO,temperature and conductivity for the past year showed that the facility have
negligible negative impact on the stream water(table is attached).
REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Reasonable potential analysis was conducted for Sulfides, Chromium and Phenols at 0.5 MGD
and 1.0 MGD. Based on RPA a monthly average limit for sulfides of 1.36 lb/day is
recommended(1.0 MGD). Federal criterion for sulfides was used in RPA. However, effluent
guidelines limit for sulfides is more stringent and will be applied.
PROPOSED CHANGES
• Monitoring Frequencies: No changes are proposed.
• Limits: TRC limit was added to the permit. Based on the application data, calculations were
conducted in accordance with federal guidelines (see attached). Based on the calculation results,
limits were changed for BOD,COD,sulfide and TSS.
STATE CONTACT
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Sergei Chernikov at(919)733-5038 ext. 594.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0004812 Renewal
Page

REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS:
NAME: DATE:
EPA COMMENTS:
NAME: DATE:
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0004812 Renewal
Page 3

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Pharr Yarns Outfall 001
NC0004812 Qw = 1 MGD
,_rse iod?QD.3-9 04
\\/- Qw(MGD) 1� WWTP Class III
7 (cfs) 125 /WC(%)@ 7Q10S 1.2248
7Q10W(cfs) 228 @ 7Q10W 0.6752
30Q2(cfs) 310 @ 30Q2 0.4975
Avg.Stream Flow,QA(cfs) 808 @ QA 0.1915
Reeving Stream South Forks Catawba River Stream Class WS-V
II
STANDARDS&
., /- -,•-t ( _—- -—
PARAMETER TYPE CRITERIA(2) PQL Units REASON/1sLE POTENTIAL RESULTS RECOMMENDED ACTION
(1) NC WO KFAV/
Chronic Acuk n 4 oet Max Fred Cw Allowable Cw
Acute: N/A
4
Sulfides NC 2 ug/L 42 0 314.7 _ _ — — — — l44, 4V, i--- Y
Chronic: 163 }
i..§,....._ '."i
k 174
Acute: 1,022 ���.�ll
Chromium NC 50 1,022 ug/L 21 21 85. 44,„*-4** "0 7.0 ,'' it,dh=^4-
3 _ h
Chronic: 4,082
w€
Acute: N/A a '
Phenols A 1 N ug/L 24 4 18.0 _ _ _ _ ^
Chronic: 201 a
'Legend: "Freshwater Discharge
C=Carcinogenic
NC=Non carcinogenic
ANC
Aesthetic
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Pharr Yarns Outfall 001
NC0004812 Qw = 0.5 MGD
Time Period 2003-2004
Qw(MGD) 0.5 WWTP Class III
7Q10S(cfs) 125 IWC(%)@ 7Q10S 0.6162
7Q10W(cfs) 228 @ 7Q10W 0.3388
30Q2(cfs) 310 @ 30Q2 0.2494
Avg.Stream Flow,QA(cfs) 808 @ QA 0.0958
Reeving Stream South Forks Catawba River Stream Class WS-V
STANDARDS&
PARAMETER TYPE CRITERIA(2) POL Units REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS RECOMMENDED ACTION
11) NCWDS/ KFAV/ n /Det. Max PredCw AllowableCw
Chronic
Acute
j
c4414444Acute: N/A
Sulfides NC 2 I ug/L 42 0 314.7 _ d
p . 3 .�, *,, ,� �_
Chronic: 325
A
Acute: 1,022 a#°" ° �r�t
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Chromium NC 50 1,022 ug/L 21 21 85.3 _ _ _ _ _ _ (,
Chronic: 8,115 1,
Acute: N/A , a ,,,,
Phenols A 1 N ug/L 24 4 18.0 �
Chronic: 401 } a
*Legend: "Freshwater Discharge
C=Carcinogenic
NC=Non carcinogenic
A=Aesthetic
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Sulfides Chromium
Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 263 131.5 Std Dev. 43.5403 1 38 38.0 Std Dev. 11.0083
2 168 84.0 Mean 121.4048 2 19 19.0 Mean 20.8113
3 288 144.0 C.V. 0.3586 3 41 41.0 C.V. 0.5290
4 263 131.5 n 42 4-- 24 24.0 n 21
5 - 24 12.0 5 -2 2.0
6 271 135.5 Mult Factor= 1.4500 6 10 10.0 Mult Factor= 2.0800
7 384 192.0 Max.Value 217.0 ug/L 7 8 8.0 Max.Value 41.0 ug/L
8 355 177.5 Max.Pred Cw 314.7 ug/L 8 23 23.0 Max.Pred Cw 85.3 ug/L
9 263 131.50 9. 14.0 14.0
10 319' 159.50 10 0.0 0.0
11 434 217.00 11 34.0 34.0
12 357 178.50 12 ° 20.0 20.0
13 305 152.50 13 k k` 35.0 35.0
14 a' 276 138.00 14 4> z 16.0 16.0
15 ;. 321 160.50 15 25.0 25.0
16 „. 240 120.00 16 ' 20,0 20.0
17 ' :0 175 87.50 17 12.6 12.0
18 1' 261 130.50 18 7 22.0 22.0
19 s" 379 189.50 19 qq F 28.0 28.0
20 ;�, � 302 151.00 20 19.0 19.0
21 ' . 402 201.00 21 a`z 4f' 27.0 27.0
22 . 163 81.50 22+%
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25 ' 158 79.00 25 - `'''
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1 8146
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FACILITY REQUiREMENT YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
PCS Phosphate Company Inc.-003 48hr LC50 ac monit fthd or mysid 2000 N N N N N N N N N N N N
NC0003255/003 Begin:7/1/2000 Frequency:M NonComp: 2001 N N N N N N N N N N N N
County:Beaufort Region:WARO Subbasin:TAR07 2002 N N N N N N N N N N N N
PF: Special 2003 N N N N N N N N N N N N
7Q10:NA IWC(%)NA Order: 2004 N N N N N H H H
PCS Phosphate Company Inc.-004 48hr LC50 ac monit fthd or mysid 2000 N N N N N N N N N N N N
NC0003255/004 Begin:7/1/2000 Frequency:M NonComp: 2001 N N N N N N N N N N N N
County:Beaufort Region:WARO Subbasin:TAR07 2002 N N N N N N N N N N N N
PF: Special 2003 N N N — N N N N N N N N
7Q10:NA IWC(%)NA Order: 2004 N — N N H H H H
PCS Phosphate Company Inc.-007 48hr LC50 ac monit fthd or mysid 2000 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
NC0003255/007 Begin:7/1/2000 Frequency:M NonComp: 2001 >100 >100 >100 >100 NR/>100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
County:Beaufort Region:WARO Subbasin:TAR07 2002 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
PF:VAR Special 2003 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
7Q10:TIDAL IWC(%)NA Omer: 2004 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
PCS Phosphate Company Inc.-100 48hr LC50 ac monit fthd or mysid 2000 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
NC0003255/100 Begin:7/1/2000 Frequency:M NonComp: 2001 >100 >100 >100 >100 NR/>100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
County:Beaufort Region:WARO Subbasin:TAR07 2002 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
PF: Special 2003 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
7Q10: 1WC(%) Order: 2004 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100 >100
Pembroke WWTP chr lint:1.7% 2000 Late Pass — Pass -- — Pass — — Pass — —
NC0027103/001 Begin:9/1/2004 Frequency:Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 2001 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- —
County:Robeson Region:FRO Subbasin:LUM51 2002 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- —
PF: 1.33 Special 2003 Pass — — Paso -- — Pass -- — Pass -- --
7Q10:120 IWC(%)1.8 Order: 2004 Pass,>6.a(p) — — >6.8(p),Pass — -- Pass —
Pentecostal Holiness Church chr lim:31% 2000 — Pass — — Pass — -- Pass — — Pass —
NC0046809/001 Begin:6/1/2001 Frequency:Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Single 2001 — Pass — — NR/Pass — — Pass — — Pass --
County:Guilford Region:WSRO Subbasin:CPFOI 2002 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
PF:0.02 Special 2003 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
7Q10:0.07 IWC(%)30.6 Order: 2004 — Pass — -- Pass -- — Pass
Perdue Inc.Lewiston chr lim:0.41% p 2000 Pass -- — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- --
NC0028835/001 Begin:12/1/2003 Frequency:Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 2001 Pass -- — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- —
County:Bettie Region:WARO Subbasin:ROA08 2002 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- --
PF:3.0 Special 2003 pass — -- Pass — — Pass -- — Pass -- —
(Pharr Yarns,
IWC(%)0.42 Order: 2004 Pass — — Pass — -- Pass —
/Pharr Yarns,Inc. chr lira:0.62%1.2%@ PF>0,5 2000 Pass — - Pass — - Pass -- - Pass -- —
NC0004812/001 Begin:7/1/2002 Frequency:Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 2001 Pass — Pass — Pass NR/Pass --
• County:Gaston Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB36 2002 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- —
PF:0.5 Special 2003 pass — -- Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- —
7Q10:125.0 iWC(%)1.22 Order: 2004 Pass — -- Pass — — Pass —
Phillips Petroleum 24hr p/f ac lim:90% 2000 Late H H Pass — H Late Fat Pass Pass — H
NC0084697/001 Begin:5/1/2000 Frequency.Q P/F + Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 2001 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Late Pass —
County:Edgecombe Region:RRO Subbasin:TAR02 2002 H Pass H H H H Pass — H Pam — —
PF:0.0432 Special 2003 pass — — Pass — — Pass -- — Pass -- —
7Q10:36.4 IWC(%)0.18 Order: 2004 Pass — — Late Fall Pass Pass --
Phillips Pipeline Co.001 24hr LC50 ac monit epic fthd 2000 >100 — — -- — — — — — — -- —
NC0032891/001 Begin:9/1/2001 Frequency:A NonComp: 2001 73.9 — -- -- — -- — — -- — — --
County:Mecklenburg Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB34 2002 >100 — — -- — — — -- — — — --
PE:VAR Special 2003 — >100 — — — — -- — — -- -- --
7Q10:0.0 IWC(%)100 Order. 2004 — — — — — >100 -- —
Phillips Pipeline Co.002 24hr LC50 ac moult epis fthd 2000 >100 — -- — — — — — -- — -- ...
NC0032891/002 Begin:9/1/2001 Frequency:A NonComp: 2001 84.4 — — — — — — -- -. — — --
County:Mecklenburg Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB34 2002 85.7 — — -- -- — — — — -- -- -.
PF:VAR Special 2003 — >100 — — — — -- — — — -- —
7Q10:0.0 IWC(%)100 Order: 2004 — -- — — — 83 — —
Y Pre 2000 Data Available
LEGEND:
PERM=Permit Requirement LET=Administrative Letter-Target Frequency=Monitoring frequency:Q-Quarterly;M-Monthly;BM-Bimonthly;SA-Semiannually;A-Annually;OWD-Only when discharging;D-Discontinued monitoring requirement
Begin=First month required 7Q10=Receiving stream low flow criterion(cfs) +=quarterly monitoring increases to monthly upon failure or NR Months that testing must occur-ex.Jan,Apr,Jul,Oct NonComp=Current Compliance Requirement
PF=Permitted flow(MOD) IWC%=Instream waste concentration P/F=Pass/Fail test AC=Acute CHR-Chronic
Dauer Notation:f-Fathead Minnow;•-Ceriodaphnia sp.;my-Mysid shrimp;ChV-Chronic value;P-Mortality of stated percentage at highest concentration;at-Performed by DWQ Aquatic Tox Unit;bt-Bad test
Reporting Notation:---Data not required;NR-Not reported Facility Activity Status:I-Inactive,N-Newly Issued(To construct);H-Active but not discharging;t-More data available for month in question; =ORC signature needed
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NC0004812 Pharr Yarns
Upstream Downstream
Temp D.O. Conductivity Temp D.O. Conductivity
Date (2C) (mg/L) umhos/cm) (2C) (mg/L) umhos/cm)
08/08/2004 24.0 6.7 133 24.0 6.7 133
08/10/2004 22.0 7.2 141 22.0 7.2 141
08/17/2004 21.0 7.3 141 21.0 7.3 141
08/24/2004 23.0 7.3 139 23.0 7.3 139
07/06/2004 24.0 7.6 133 24.0 7.6 133
07/13/2004 26.0 6.9 136 26.0 6.9 136
07/20/2004 25.0 7.2 140 25.0 7.2 140
07/27/2004 24.0 6.9 137 24.0 6.9 137
06/08/2004 22.0 5.9 129 22.0 5.9 129
06/15/2004 23.0 6.4 138 23.0 6.4 138
06/22/2004 25.0 6.1 140 25.0 6.1 140
06/30/2004 20.0 7.4 142 20.0 7.4 142
05/05/2004 16.0 7.6 121 16.0 7.6 121
05/19/2004 21.0 6.6 134 21.0 6.6 134
04/06/2004 15.0 9.1 20 15.0 9.1 121
04/21/2004 19.0 7.3 128 19.0 7.3 128
03/10/2004 10.0 9.6 127 10.0 9.6 127
03/24/2004 10.0 9.1 158 10.0 9.1 158
02/11/2004 5.0 12.0 111 5.0 12.0 111
02/18/2004 5.0 12.0 119 5.0 12.0 119
01/07/2004 8.0 10.5 106 8.0 10.5 106
01/21/2004 4.0 9.4 120 4.0 9.4 120
12/10/2003 6.0 12.0 108 6.0 12.0 108
12/23/2003 5.0 10.7 121 5.0 10.7 121
11/05/2003 15.0 9.4 145 15.0 9.4 145
11/19/2003 15.0 9.8 137 15.0 9.8 137
10/08/2003 16.0 9.8 124 16.0 9.8 124
10/23/2003 15.0 9.7 130 15.0 9.7 130
09/09/2003 20.0 6.1 116 20.0 6.1 116
09/23/2003 20.0 7.5 126 20.0 7.5 126
Average 16.80 8.37 126.67 16.80 8.37 130.03
Maximum 26.00 12.00 158.00 26.00 12.00 158.00
Minimum 4.00 5.90 20.10 4.00 5.90 106.00

TEXTILE EFFLUENT LIMITS SPREADSHEET BASED ON 40CFR410.70 SUBPART G
STOCK AND YARN FINISHING SUBCATEGOA
PERMIT NO: NC0004812
PERMITTEE: PHARR YARNS, INC.
COUNTY: GASTON
PERMITTED FLOW: 1 MGD
PRODUCTION DATA(in lbs/day):
DAILY MAX. 36200
MONTHLY AVG. 19499
FROM 40CFR 410.70 SUBPART G (all limits in Ibs/1000 Ibs)
BOD5 6.8 3.4
COD 84.6 42.3
TSS 17.4 8.7
Sulfide 0.24 0.12
Phenol 0.12 0.06
Total Chromium 0.12 0.06
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
LIMITS
BOD5 246.2 66.3
COD 3062.5 824.8
TSS 629.9 169.6
Sulfide 8.7 2.3
Phenol 4.3 1.2
Total Chromium 4.3 1.2
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
FOR PHARR YARNS,ONLY 27%OF FLOW IS DOMESTIC WASTE IS 73%,
PROCESS FLOW ADJUST LIMITS ACCORDINGLY: ADD ALLOCATION FOR THAT
POLLU °AX 1% , PtgLY4M,MimPrwritrAve poginam P. MQN HL Al ERAGs
BOD5 66.5 17.9 BOD5 274.01 182.6
COD 826.9 222.7 TSS 274.0 182.6
TSS 170.1 45.8 COD5 602.7318 401.8212
Sulfide 2.3 0.6
Phenol 1.2 0.3
Total Chromium 1.2 0.3
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
FINAL LIMITS
POLL x "° _RAILY° W; AVGmowE , '.
BOD5 340.4' 200.5 *original BOD limits were 390 lb/day(monthly ave)
COD 1430.7 624.5 and 780 lb/day(daily max),so these limits are still
TSS 444.0 228.4 protective of DO
Sulfide 2.3 0.6
Phenol 1.2 0.3
Total Chromium 1.2 0.3
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times

TEXTILE EFFLUENT LIMITS SPREADSHEET BASED ON 40CFR410.70 SUBPART G
STOCK AND YARN FINISHING SUBCATEGC
PERMIT NO: NC0004812
PERMITTEE: PHARR YARNS,INC.
COUNTY: GASTON
PERMITTED FLOW: 0.5 MGD
PRODUCTION DATA:
DAILY MAX. 36200
MONTHLY AVG. 19499
FROM 40CFR 410.70 SUBPART G (all limits in lbs/1000 lbs)
BOD5 6.8 3.4
COD 84.6 42.3
TSS 17.4 8.7
Sulfide 0.24 0.12
Phenol 0.12 0.06
Total Chromium 0.12 0.06
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
LIMITS
BOD5 246.2 66.3
COD 3062.5 824.8
TSS 629.9 169.6
Sulfide 8.7 2.3
Phenol 4.3 1.2
Total Chromium 4.3 1.2
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
FOR PHARR YARNS,ONLY 27%OF FLOW IS DOMESTIC WASTE IS 73%,
PROCESS FLOW ADJUST LIMITS ACCORDINGLY: ADD ALLOCATION FOR THAT 'y/ ({•{
g9LLU p 4 CI % m fil �d' LL TA ?* ..' Q t :Yice?' c
BOD5 66.5 17.9 BODS 137.0 91.3
COD 826.9 222.7 TSS 137.0 91.3
TSS 170.1 45.8 COD 301.3659 200.9106
Sulfide 2.3 0.6
Phenol 1.2 0.3
Total Chromium 1.2 0.3
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times
FINAL LIMITS
POLLU7 . °c, ,az, y 4 '%6 { Y "E
BOD5 203.4 109.2 *original BOD limits were 390 lb/day(monthly ave)
COD 1128.2 423.6 and 780 lb/day(daily max),so these limits are still
TSS 307.1 137.1 protective of DO
Sulfide 2.3 0.6
Phenol 1.2 0.3
Total Chromium 1.2 0.3
pH must be between 6 and 9 at all times

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 25, 2002
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939
Gastonia, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 was issued on June 14, 2002 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(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.
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
treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities musfbe permitted or approved by this Agency.
K. C.Division of Water Quality 919 Norfi Main Street,Mooresville NC 2E115 Pnone(704)663-169E
FAX [phone]

Mr. Church
June 25, 2002
Page No. 2
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 pot 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,
Th .
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 12, 2002
APR 1 5 2002
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939 INV,_.
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Subject: Information Request
Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing your application for permit renewal
submitted on April 10, 2001. The EPA, which at oversees North Carolina's NPDES program, has
raised some objections with the state's application for industrial dischargers and the data
accompanying that application. To move forward with the review of your permit the Division is
requesting that your facility supply additional information. The information requested is part of the
requirements in 40 CFR 122.21 (g) (7).
The following information is required before we can continue with the renewal process for your
permit:
• Monitoring for toxicants as per Table III (attached). The only metal submitted in your application
was total chromium.
• Sign the attached certification form, which certifies that information on conventionals, required
by 122.21 (but monitored regularly in the NPDES permit), as provided in the facility's DMRs is
true, complete, and accurate.
Any data submitted should not be over 4 1/2 years old. Once the above are provided, the Division will
work with the EPA towards finalization of your permit. Should you have any questions or if you need
any additional information, please feel free to contact me at [phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
Natalie V. Sierra
NPDES Unit
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Ms. Dee Stewart, EPA Region IV
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Natalie Sierra
Date: May 23, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0004812
MRO No.: 01-78
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Pharr Yarns WWTP
101 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville,N.C. 28101
2. Date of Investigation: May 15, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Mike Church, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Hwy. 7 and I-85 in eastern Gaston County, travel
south on Hwy. 7 . 0.2 mile and turn left on Dickson Drive (no SR number). The WWTP
site is on the left side of Dickson Drive after traveling 0.2 mile.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 35° 15' 40"
Longitude: 81° 04' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Limited area is available
for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site did not appear to be
located in the 100 year flood plain (many of the primary treatment units were elevated
and protected from flooding by a concrete wall).
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approx. 200f feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Excellent
flow in the receiving stream. Down stream uses are fish and wildlife propagation,
secondary recreation, and agriculture.
PART II -DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 1.0 MGD. Requested permitted capacity:
0.500 MGD (See Part IV)
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 1.0 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen followed by an aeration basin with fixed
floating aerators, polymer and alum addition, two (2) clarifiers, flow measurement
(continuous flow recording device with totalizer), three (3)mixed media pressure
filters, four(4) sludge thickening tanks, sludge centrifuge, a belt filter press, and
chlorine disinfection with contact basin. This facility has two power sources
(Duke Power and the adjacent mill).
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at
this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
This facility has consistently passed its toxicity testing.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are currently thickened and
then processed in a belt filter press. PY obtained approval to conduct a pilot study on
static-pile composting of their residuals, however, so far they have been unable to
maintain the proper temperature to achieve the necessary pathogen reduction. PY has
applied for a Distribution and Marketing Permit for the disposal of their residuals.
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II (formally Class III). Facility has requested a
change in permitted flow, which will result in a change in the facility classification(see
Part IV).
4. SIC Code(s): 2262 Wastewater Code(s): 55 MTU Code(s): 05602

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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 (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There is no reasonable alternative for this facility.
Municipal sewer of sufficient capacity to accept this waste flow is currently unavailable to
this site. Spray/Drip Irrigation and/or subsurface disposal is not an option due to the lack of
sufficient area.
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns (PY)requests renewal of the subject Permit. During this renewal, PY has
requested a change in the permitted effluent flow from 1.0 MGD to 0.500 MGD. Recent reductions
in influent flow has resulted in(3 year) average daily flows of 0.076 MGD, far less than the current
hydraulic capacity. Although PY has picked up additional domestic flow from Plant's 46 and 23,
the additional flow has resulted in only a slight increase in total flow to the existing WWTP. PY
would, however, like to retain the option of having effluent limits for 1.0 MGD remain in the permit
should production at the mills served by this facility increases or additional wastewater sources are
connected such as the Town of McAdenville or the Town of Lowell.
PY had previously been contacted by the Division regarding the possibility of nutrient limits
being included in the permit upon renewal. As a result, PY evaluated their treatment process to
determine whether the existing WWT facilities could comply with the anticipated nutrient limits
(1.0 mg/1 TP and 6.0 mg/1 TN) without additional modifications and/or upgrade. Based on this
evaluation, PY has concluded that additional modifications would be necessary in order to comply
with the projected nutrient limits. Such being the case, if nutrient limits are to be incorporated into
this permit at renewal, either a compliance schedule will need to be included in the permit or the
nutrient limits will need to be phased in. Once it is determined that nutrient limits will be applied to
this permit at renewal, PY should be advised so that the appropriate amount of time can be included
in the permit to allow for the necessary modifications.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed as
requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ArID NATURAL RESOURCES
August 22, 2001
AUG 2 7 2001
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
P.O. Box 1939 A
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101 'AT Fs
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Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft NPDES permit for the above referenced facility.
I encourage you to review the draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information,
conditions, and requirements contained therein.
The following changes have been made from your previous permit:
• The BODs, Total Suspended Residue, COD, sulfide, phenols, and total chromium
limits have changed as a result of the change in your production numbers. Using
40CFR Part 410.70 Subpart G and the production data provided in your renewal
application, new limits for all of the above parameters were calculated. The monitoring
frequencies have remained the same.
• Your permit has been drafted as a phased permit with 0.5-MGD and 1.0-MGD limits.
At this time, the 0.5-MGD flow limit seems most appropriate for your plant. As long as
flows at the Pharr Yarns WWTP remain below 0.5-MGD, your facility will be classified as a
Class II facility. Any discharge above 0.5-MGD requires that you follow the 1.0-MGD
effluent limits delineated in Part A.(2.). At this flow rate, your facility would return to
being a Class III facility.
• Mass-based limits for total nitrogen and total phosphorus have been added to this
permit. The total nitrogen limit is based on the permitted flow and summer limits of 6
mg/1 and winter limits of 12 mg/l. The total phosphorus limit will be based upon
permitted flow and a year-round limit of 1 mg/l. You will have one year following the
issuance date to achieve compliance for these parameters.
• A color monitoring special condition has been added to your permit. As a discharger
on the South Fork Catawba River, Pharr Yarns must comply with the regulatory strategy
that was recently established for this region. Pharr Yarns WWTP has been classified a
Tier I facility, the requirements for which are delineated in Part A.(5.).
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Submit any comments or questions concerning this draft permit no later than thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. Comments should be sent to:
Ms. Natalie Sierra
NCDENR- DWQ -NPDES Unit
` 1617 Mail Service Center ��
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1617
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If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at ii
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Permit NC0004812
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 Yarns, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant
147 Willow Drive
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2005.
Signed this day
Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0004812
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the
treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of a bar screen
followed by thermal and pH stabilization (accomplished in an equalization basin),
two aeration basins, two clarifiers with alum and polymer addition, mixed media
pressure filters, sludge thickening, sludge centrifuge, belt filter press, and
chlorine disinfection located at Pharr Yarns Wastewater Treatment Plant, 147
Willow Drive, McAdenville in Gaston County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a classified WS-V waterbody in
the Catawba River Basin.
It is agreed that NPDES permit limits for 1-MGD will become effective upon
achievement of both of the following conditions:
• The monthly average effluent flow exceeds O.5-MGD for
the first time
• Pharr Yarns, Inc. submits to DWQ's NPDES and Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Units a certified
letter within 30 days following the first month that the
average monthly effluent flow from the Pharr Yarns WWTP
exceeds 0.5-MGD.

Permit NC0004812
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the first time the monthly
average flow exceeds 0.5-MGD, 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 106.5 lbs/day 203.5 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 130.1 lbs/day 307.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
COD 188.5 lbs/day 828.0 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.5 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
NH3-N Weekly Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream'
pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab Effluent _
Temperature Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Upstream,
• Downstream
Conductivity Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream'
Color6 Monthly Composite Effluent
Colors Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)6 13,698 lb/year (annual mass loading) 34 Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Total Phosphorus6 No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
1522 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3.4) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Chronic Toxicity? I Quarterly Composite Effluent
Notes:
1. Sample locations: Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A.(5.).
4 The annual mass loading limit for total nitrogen and total phosphorus shall become effective with the calendar year
beginning on January 1,2003
5 See Special Condition A.(6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
6 Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus limits pre effective one year after issuance date.
7 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 0.62%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part
A.(3.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0004812
A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the month following the first time the monthly average flow exceeds 0.5-
MGD and lasting until permit 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 Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Sample Location1
Frequency Type
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent
BOD5,20°C 197.8 lbs/day 340.5 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 221.4 lbs/day 444.3 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
COD 188.5 lbs/day 828.0 lbs/day 3/Week Grab Effluent
Sulfide 0.5 lbs/day 2.3 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Phenols 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Chromium 0.3 lbs/day 1.2 lbs/day Weekly Grab Effluent_
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
NH3-N 3/Week Composite Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
PH2 3/Week Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature 3/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Upstream,
Downstream
Conductivity 3/Week Grab Effluent,Upstream,
Downstream1
Color5 Monthly Composite Effluents
Color5 Monthly Grab Upstream,
Downstream6
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)6
27397 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3,4) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
No Effluent Limitation (mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Phosphorus6 No Effluent Limitation (lb/month)(3) Monthly (Calculated) Effluent
3044 lb/year (annual mass loading)(3.4) Annually (Calculated) Effluent
Chronic Toxicity? Quarterly Composite Effluent
Notes:
1 Sample locations:Upstream-upstream 50 feet or more above the discharge point;Downstream-downstream at
Highway 7 bridge. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September and once per week
the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
3 The annual mass loading for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for Outfall 001 shall be monitored and calculated as
prescribed in Part A. (5.).
4 The annual mass loading limit for total nitrogen and total phosphorus shall become effective with the calendar year
beginning on January 1, 2003
5 See Special Condition A. (6.)for more information on the permit requirements associated with color. Effluent color
samples shall be taken year round on a monthly basis. Instream sampling shall be performed on a monthly basis from
April through October.
6 Total nitrogen and total phosphorus limits shall be in effect one year after issuance date.
7 Chronic toxicity(Ceriodaphnia,P/F test at 1.2%) shall be performed in January,April,July and October. See Part A.(4.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NC0004812 '
A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — O.5-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.62%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be-performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NC0004812
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING/LIMIT — 1.O-MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 1.2%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will bedperformed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised-February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental
controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed
no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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A.(5.) TOTAL NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of
monthly loadings, according to the following equations:
(a) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/mo.) = TN/TP x Q x 8.34
where: TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the
composite samples collected during the month at
the outfall ,I'
TP = The average total phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of
the composite samples collected during the month
at the outfall
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the
month at the outfall(MG/mo.)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(b) Annual Mass Loading (lb/yr) = (Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentration for
each sample and the monthly mass loading in the appropriate self-monitoring report
and the annual mass loading of total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the December
self-monitoring report for the year.
A (6). Color Permitting Requirements for Tier 1 Facility
This facility has been classified as a Tier 1 color discharger. The permittee will
conduct color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a
monthly basis during summer season (April-October). The permittee will record
whether a color plume was observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly
instream sampling events, and include that information on the monthly discharge
monitoring report. Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color on a year-
round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent
samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while instream samples will be collected
as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the
discharge permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this
permit for the purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC
2H.0114. Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a
component of the influent wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit
modification to remove color permit requirements.
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FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No.NC0004812
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name: Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Applicant Address: 100 Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101
Facility Address: 147 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101
Permitted Flow 1.0 MGD
Type of Waste: 100% Industrial
Facility/Permit Status: Class I/Active; Renewal
County: Gaston County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream: South Fork Regional Office: MRO
Catawba River
Stream Classification: WS-III State Grid/ USGS Quad: F14SE/
303(d) Listed? No Permit Writer: Natalie Sierra
Subbasin: 03-08-36 Date: 2August01
Drainage Area(mi2): 636
Summer 7Q10 (cfs) 125
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3UQ2 (cfs) 310
Average Flow(cfs): 808
IWC (%): 1.2 Lat. 35° 15'40"N Long. 81°04'39"W
BACKGROUND
Pharr Yarns, Inc. WWTP treats industrial waste created at the McAdenville facility as
well as domestic waste from three Pharr Yarns plants (including the McAdenville plant). The
domestic waste from the three Pharr Yarns plants constitutes the majority (73%) of the waste
stream, the remainder is process wastewater from the yarn dying that occurs at the McAdenville
plant.
As a discharger to the South Fork Catawba River, the facility will receive nutrient limits
as well it some special monitoring requirements pertaining to color in an effort to improve water
quality in that receiving stream.
Instream Monitoring and Verification of Existing Conditions and DMR Data Review.
DMRs were reviewed beginning in January 1999 through March 2001. Average flow
during this time was approximately 0.076 MGD. Data from the DMRs was used to assess the
impact to the receiving stream from the discharge. Appendix A includes instream data and charts
of that data. Based on the instream data for fecal coliform, temperature, dissolved oxygen and
conductivity, this discharge appears to have little impact on the receiving stream; this is
undoubtedly due to the very low instream waste concentration (IWC).
Mike Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office performed the last staff report in 1996.
A site visit by Dave Goodrich and Natalie Sierra in March 2001 verifies that the treatment works
have not changed perceptibly since that time.
Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA):
No reasonable potential analysis was performed for this permit renewal because no
toxicants are monitored under the current permit. All monitored parameters have corresponding
tech-based limits. These limits are based on 40 CFR 410.70 Subpart G and are derived based on
production. The calculations for the 2001 permit appear on an Excel spreadsheet in Appendix A.
Fact Sheet
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Correspondence:
The last NPDES permit was issued on December 20, 1996. Flow, BOD, TSR, COD,
sulfide, phenols, total chromium, pH, fecal coliform, and toxicity were all limited in this permit.
Ammonia nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, total residual chlorine, temperature, conductivity, total
nitrogen and total phosphorus are all monitored in this permit.
Compliance inspections by the Mooresville Regional Office (RRO) reveal a well-run
facility with few problems. The three compliance evaluation inspections performed since 1997
gave the facility a satisfactory rating. The facility has received 3 NOVs: one for failure of the
toxicity test, one for fecal coliform violations, and one for late payment of NPDES fees. The
facility also received an NOD (Notice of Deficiency) for one pH violation and failure to monitor
three required parameters. The facility has only failed the toxicity test once since 1997.
PERMITTING STRATEGY AND SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Based on 40CFR Part 410.70 Subpart G and the production data in the 2001 permit
renewal application,the tech based limits for textile plants under the Clean Water Act, require
that BOD, TSR, COD, sulfide, phenols, total chromium, and pH carry daily maximum and
monthly average limits. All are in the current permit, but will be changed as a result of a change
in production numbers. As in the previous permit, fecal coliform will be limited.
As per the Permittee's request,this permit will be issued as a phased permit with a 0.5-
MGD effluent limits page and a 1-MGD effluent limits page. The 1-MGD limits page will come
into effect the first time the monthly average flow goes above 0.5 MGD. Due to the low flows at
the plant,the current limit of 1 MGD seems excessive,but the Permittee would like to leave open
the possibility of needing that flow. The 0.5 MGD limits would then classify the plant as a Class
II facility,which affects monitoring frequencies. Any discharge above 0.5 MGD puts the plant
into a Class III category, giving it the same monitoring frequencies as in the 1996 permit.
Also included in this permit renewal is the inclusion of nutrient limits. Total nitrogen and
total phosphorus will be included as mass-based limits. The total nitrogen limit will be based
upon the permitted flow and summer limits of 6mg/1 and winter limits of 12 mg/l. The total
phosphorus limit will be based upon permitted flow and a year-round limit of 1 mg/1.
As a color discharger to the South Fork Catawba, Pharr Yarns must also comply with the
regulatory strategy that was recently established for this region. Due to the low level of effluent
color, Pharr Yarns has been designated a Tier 1 color discharger. The requirements for a Tier 1
include year-round monthly effluent color monitoring, monthly instream color monitoring
during the summer, and a color reopener condition.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice: August 15, 2001
Permit Scheduled to Issue: October 1, 2001
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Natalie Sierra at(919) 733-5083 ext. 551.
NAME: DATE:
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Natalie Sierra
Date: May 23, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0004812
MRO No.: 01-78
PART I- GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Pharr Yarns WWTP
101 Main Street
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville,N.C. 28101
2. Date of Investigation: May 15, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Mike Church, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Hwy. 7 and I-85 in eastern Gaston County,travel
south on Hwy. 7 = 0.2 mile and turn left on Dickson Drive (no SR number). The WWTP
site is on the left side of Dickson Drive after traveling 0.2 mile.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 35° 15' 40"
Longitude: 81° 04' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Limited area is available
for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site did not appear to be
located in the 100 year flood plain(many of the primary treatment units were elevated
and protected from flooding by a concrete wall).
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approx. 200± feet from the WWTP site.
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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Excellent
flow in the receiving stream. Down stream uses are fish and wildlife propagation,
secondary recreation, and agriculture.
PART II -DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 1.0 MGD. Requested permitted capacity:
0.500 MGD (See Part IV)
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 1.0 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen followed by an aeration basin with fixed
floating aerators, polymer and alum addition, two (2) clarifiers, flow measurement
(continuous flow recording device with totalizer), three (3) mixed media pressure
filters, four (4) sludge thickening tanks, sludge centrifuge, a belt filter press, and
chlorine disinfection with contact basin. This facility has two power sources
(Duke Power and the adjacent mill).
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at
this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
This facility has consistently passed its toxicity testing.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are currently thickened and
then processed in a belt filter press. PY obtained approval to conduct a pilot study on
static-pile composting of their residuals,however, so far they have been unable to
maintain the proper temperature to achieve the necessary pathogen reduction. PY has
applied for a Distribution and Marketing Permit for the disposal of their residuals.
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II (formally Class III). Facility has requested a
change in permitted flow, which will result in a change in the facility classification(see
Part IV).
4. SIC Code(s): 2262 Wastewater Code(s): 55 MTU Code(s): 05602

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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 (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There is no reasonable alternative for this facility.
Municipal sewer of sufficient capacity to accept this waste flow is currently unavailable to
this site. Spray/Drip Irrigation and/or subsurface disposal is not an option due to the lack of
sufficient area.
PART IV -EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pharr Yarns (PY)requests renewal of the subject Permit. During this renewal, PY has
requested a change in the permitted effluent flow from 1.0 MGD to 0.500 MGD. Recent reductions
in influent flow has resulted in (3 year) average daily flows of 0.076 MGD, far less than the current
hydraulic capacity. Although PY has picked up additional domestic flow from Plant's 46 and 23,
the additional flow has resulted in only a slight increase in total flow to the existing WWTP. PY
would,however, like to retain the option of having effluent limits for 1.0 MGD remain in the permit
should production at the mills served by this facility increases or additional wastewater sources are
connected such as the Town of McAdenville or the Town of Lowell.
PY had previously been contacted by the Division regarding the possibility of nutrient limits
being included in the permit upon renewal. As a result, PY evaluated their treatment process to
determine whether the existing WWT facilities could comply with the anticipated nutrient limits
(1.0 mg/1 TP and 6.0 mg/1 TN) without additional modifications and/or upgrade. Based on this
evaluation, PY has concluded that additional modifications would be necessary in order to comply
with the projected nutrient limits. Such being the case, if nutrient limits are to be incorporated into
this permit at renewal, either a compliance schedule will need to be included in the permit or the
nutrient limits will need to be phased in. Once it is determined that nutrient limits will be applied to
this permit at renewal,PY should be advised so that the appropriate amount of time can be included
in the permit to allow for the necessary modifications.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed as
requested.
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A ® -rirAtisi
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governorpy
onathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 23 , 1996
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101 _
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 was
issued on December 20, 1996 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. 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 (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.
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) .
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Mr. Mike Church
December 23, 1996
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The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater_ being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215. 6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10, 000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that
you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded or transferred 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,^
dpiz,let,
elD. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ITIF1 ° IFA‘
Mooresville Regional Office V
JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jr., , Secrnor
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 23 , 1996
Mr. Mike Church
Pharr Yarns, Inc.
Post Office Box 1939
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0004812 was
issued on December 20, 1996 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. 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 (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.
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) .
919 North Main Street. NiAlf6C FAX [phone]
fvtooresville.North Carolina 28115 An Ecual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Mr. Mike Church
December 23, 1996
Page Two `
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater_ being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215. 6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10, 000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that
you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded or transferred 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,
, 4,4Lael_
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
D9partment of Environment, a k
Health and Natural Resources Low 4 •
Division of Water Quality r\c 1Y1(�� Nr
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED H N I .
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director DEPT. OF
_.4V..?UN'M,SENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
December 20,1996
DEC 19 1996
Mr.Mike Church
Pharr Yarns,Inc. DIVISION OF ENYI2iitF;?ip1 MANAGEMENT
P.O.Box 1939 McAdenville, North Carolina 28101 MOCAESVIILE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No.NC0004812
Pharr Yarns WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Church:
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on July 31, 1996, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject 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 Water Quality 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 Susan Wilson at telephone number(919)
733-5083,extension 555.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
cc: Central Files
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Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
Aquatic Survey&Toxicology Unit
P.O. Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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Permit No. NC0004812
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 Mangement 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 Wastewater Treatment Plant
McAdenville
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as 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.
The permit shall become effective February 1, 1997.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2001.
Signed this day December 20, 1996.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental.Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0004812
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Pharr Yarns
Wastewater Treatment Plant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility for the treatment of
industrial and domestic wastewater consisting of a bar screen followed by thermal and pH
stabilization accomplished in an equalization basin, two aeration basins, two clarifiers with
alum and polymer addition, mixed media pressure filters, sludge thickening, sludge
centrifuge, belt filter press, chlorine disinfection, and continuous flow recording device with
totalizer located at Pharr Wastewater Treatment Plant,McAdenville, Gaston County (See Part
III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
South Fork Catawba River which is classified as Class WS V waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

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QUAD LOCATION Pharr Yarns, Inc.
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Design O 1.0 MGD Permit expires 9/30/01 WWTP

A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0004812
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 LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
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Average Average _ Maximum Frequency Type Location'
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording I or E
BOD, 5 day, 20"C 182 lbs/day 412 lbs/day 3/week Composite E
Total Suspended Residue 383 lbs/day 932 lbs/day 3/week Composite E
COD 1607 lbs/day 4145 lbs/day 3/week Composite E
Sulfide 4.6 lbs/day 11.8 lbs/day Weekly Grab E
Phenols 2.3 lbs/day 5.9 lbs/day Weekly Grab E
Total chromium 2.3 lbs/day 5.9 lbs/day Weekly Composite E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/week Grab E, U, D
NH3 as N 3/week Composite E
Dissolved Oxygen 3/week Grab E, U, D
pH2 3/week Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine 3/week Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E
Temperature 3/week Grab U,D
Conductivity 3/week Grab E,U,D
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)3 Weekly Composite E
Total Phosphorus3 Weekly Composite E
Chronic Toxicity4 _ Quarterly Composite E
Notes:
1 Sample locations: E - Effluent, I -Influent, U- Upstream (50 feet or more above the discharge point), D- Downstream (at Highway 7 bridge) . Instream
monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June through September, and once per week the remainder of the year.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3 Total phosphorus and total nitrogen will be limited in the future. See Part Ill, Condition F.
4 Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 1.2%;January,April,July, and October; See Part Ill Condition E.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.