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RECEIVED
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JUN 20 1989
MOoREsq(LE State of North Carolina
DepartmentgO7 Ural Resqurces and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor June 15, 1989 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Mr. Larry Biddy
PO Box 571
Dallas, NC 28034
Subject: Permit No. NC0056685
Stevcokni-t Fabrics Co.
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Biddy:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on. February
13, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in
this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant
to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the
specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request
be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, D.3.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Lula
Harris at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
R. P&1d Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim • EPA �. "As -w
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

Permit No. NC0056685
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Robinson Plant
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary into Long Creek in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1 , 1989.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
May 31 , 1994.
Signed this day June 15, 1989.
OttOnal Signed By
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
for:
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0056685
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge non-contact cooling water and cooling tower blowdown
from a facility located on East Church Street in Dallas, Gaston County (See
Part III of this Permit); and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to Long Creek which is classified
Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final NPDES No. NC0056685
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During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations MonitoringRequirements equirements
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Tie Location
Flow
Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** ** Monthly Grab E U, D
Total Residual Chlorine *** Irk* Monthly Grab E�
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 degrees C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32
degrees C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply is chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing
any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective
date of the permit.
2. Permiit.ee shall at: nl.l times provide the operation and maintenance
necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a data identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule
requirements.

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

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may be required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permittee for
a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliances, does not stay
any permit condition.
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition
(including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic
pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition
is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this
permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent
standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions,
even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and
"Power Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed
to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility
for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any
legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real
or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any
injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.

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9. Onshore of Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or
offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work
in any navigable waters.
10. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances,
is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and
the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
11. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason-
able time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request
to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing,
or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The
permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request,
copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems
installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms
and conditions of this permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it
would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in
order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
3. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii)
where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this
permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this
discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date of issuance
of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system
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This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or
bypass of facilities.
4. Upsets
"Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations
because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset
does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error,
improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities,
lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset
constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with
NCGS 143-215. 1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.
6. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required
by DEM Regulation, Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H,
.0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated
wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power
sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples
collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that
is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample
represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified , before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points
shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for
each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
(DEM No. MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the
permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following
the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3 Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows
with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates
throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once-through condenser
cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as
specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump
curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air
Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g),
33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and
Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or
knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be
maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, by punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than
six months per violation, or by both.

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6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and
d. The results of such analyses.
8. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located
or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any
monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and
to sample any discharge of pollutants.
SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in
this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized
shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications which will result

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in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by
submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate
the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of
such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify
and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned
change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance
with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might
necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent
quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried
out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
3. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is
contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by
letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit in the
name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management. •
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Averaging of Measurements
Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall
utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.
6. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:

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a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in
the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in
quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render
the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical
or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility
resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment
of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has
gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence.
7. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances:
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or
has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the
discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the
permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels".
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/l);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/l) for acrolein and
acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l)
for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one
milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any
discharge, on a non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant
(listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not
limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels":

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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
8. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to
receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee
shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency
authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee
to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
9. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the
purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means:
(a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any
other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more
manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority
to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in
accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or
the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either
a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the
Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by
a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or
activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or

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well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility,
or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ-
mental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative
may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a
named position. ); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of
this section shall making the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments
were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a) (2) or
Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance
with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the
Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data
shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on
any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215. 1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document
submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not more than six months per violation, or by both.
SECTION E. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.

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

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected
during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" or
"Daily Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during
that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar
week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other
Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant
discharge during a calendar day. 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.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours
average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean
of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time
of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the
total discharge.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously
collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time
intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of
hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in
no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a
period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken
manually.
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.

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight
of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour
period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of
the Clean Water Act.

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

Part III
Permit No. NC0056685
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in conjunction
with the permit application. The permittee shall notify the Director in
writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of any
additional biocide used in cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life
other than those previously reported to the Division of Environmental
Management. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.
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PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the permit.

STE KNITVCO
F A B R 5 .., . C. 0 _
ROBINSON PLANT
RECEIVED
LION or erfl000mom.NAIIABEYF/p
APR 3 1989
RECEIVED
AWOREsvaL6
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DATE: MARCH 28, 1989OSA` MAR 2 9 1989
PERMITS E, EIEGINLEH,4(;
TO: LULA HARRIS
FROM: LARRY BIDDY
PLANT ENGINEER
STEVCOKNIT FABRICS
ROBINSON PLANT
DALLAS, NC 28034
SUBJECT: PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE WATER
DEAR MS. HARRIS:
ENCLOSED ARE THE BIOCIDES WORKSHEETS THAT YOU REQUEST.
HOPE THESE MEET YOUR APPROVAL.
THANKS,
gq: agail 4 #
LARRY BIDDY
P.O.BOX 571 DALLAS,N.C. 28034

RECEIVED
MAR 2 9 1989
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BIOCIDES/CHEMICAL TREATMENT WORKSHEET INSTRUCTIONS
In accordance with your request for a NPDES permit to discharge
cooling water and/or boiler blowdown to the surface waters of the
State, it will be necessary for you to provide additional information
on any chemical additives.__ This will enable the Technical Services
Branch to complete their evaluation.
Enclosed is a worksheet for your use in evaluating the biocides
proposed for discharge by your facility. The worksheet is designed to
allow you and your chemical supplier a means by which you may evaluate
the suitability of specific biocidal products. We suggest that you
make copies of the form in order to have enough copies for as many
products as you propose for use. The final step of this form will
tell you whether this product is acceptable for use. If it is
acceptable , you should then return it to:
Mr. Dale Overcash , Leader
NPDES Permits Group
Division of Environmental Management
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Should the product be identified as unacceptable you may consider
either a low dosage rate or discharge volume, an alternate product or
a combination of these. Appropriate consultation wth your chemical
supplier is recommended.
Upon receipt of the completed form, the Division will review the data
and if found suitable, approve the chemical usage. Should you desire
to directly evaluate the toxicity of this product as an alternative to
the evaluation provided by the worksheet, utilization of North
Carolina' s Pass/Fail Chronic Toxicity Test procedure may be
substituted. This procedure will only evaluate an existing discharge.
Should the discharge not exist , this testing must be provided for
three consecutive months (specified by the Division) upon
construction.
If there are no biocide additives proposed for u'se, a letter must be
submitted to the above address stating that. no biocides additives will
be used.

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The receiving stream concentration exceeds the regulated limitation of 0.016 mg/I. In
order to discharge the cooling tower and air washer water below the regulated
concentration of 0.016 mg/I, we propose to proceed with the following.
1. Feed a liquid sodium bisulfite at a rate to chemically react with the
chlorine, thereby eliminating it from the discharged water. Please note
the attached from the "Handbook of Chlorination".
2. We will periodically test the discharge to further verify the removal of
chlorine from our discharge streams.
3. The resulting concentration of chlorine will be less than the regulated
limitation.

760 HANDBOOK OF CHLORINATION �•3.
,y,t,i+t
CaCO3. Dechlorination of a 12 mg/I chlorine residual will -'x�.1* •
r;* `Fi` DECHLORINATION 7 r
mg/I alkalinity as CaCO3. consume ,u � '
„I-AN'. In stainless steel, PVC,or Fiberglas(tanks). It is usually metered as a dechlorinatir
Reaction with Dissolved Oxygen. There has been some ' 4.',.''• '' agent by diaphragm-type pumps.
the possibility that excess SO2 might consume a significant amount
o ltigt 't' The reaction between bisulfitc and chlorine residual is as follows:
oxygen in the receiving waters downstream from a dechlorinated wast t�?
charge. The reaction between the excess sulfite ion SO - m, "; NaHSO,+C12+ H2O—.NaHSO, +2HCI
and the dissolved oxygen is: ( -) from dahl aa,y,�t;�. (10-
F=;ae' Each part of chlorine residual removed requires 1.46 parts of sodium bisulfitc
SO2+ H2O+OA; a usual solution strength is
38 percent, which has a specific gravity of 1.3
z H2SO4HS0 ;:
.l ;;l) : ,� manufacturer's data sheet advises that at this specific gravity a 38 percen
This means it will require 4 parts of SO2 to remove one art d" t '
r, 1,S; elution contains 3.5 Ib of sulfite per gallon.This calculates to 2.17 Ib sulfur dioxide
Owingto the speed of reaction ofp dissolved }; each part chlorine removed, 1.38 parts of alkalinity as CaCO3 will be con
Eq. (10-6) there would never be s
available to complete the reaction at the optimum reactant r�•
scale experience has confirmed this. The study by Chen and Gan'mt • .
no effect upon (7.2) `'''`�"• sodium Metabisul to Na S O )
po pH due to an excess sulfite level of 2.6 d c is ( 2 z s • This is scream-colored powder readily soluble
effluent. Moreover the D.O. increased from 4.8 to 6.1 mg/1 after dab in the ;.. ;i. The reaction between metabisulfite and chlorine
In water and available in solutions of various strengths.
with sulfite. This was probably due to a high degree of turbulence Iei j
Magi `{S r.1, residual is as follows:
mechanical mixers. There have not been any reports of sulfur compounds
k Na2S205+ 2Cl + 3H 0--
for dechlorination having any effect upon dissolved oxygen consumption _'„ 2 z 2NaHSO4 +4HC1 change in the receiving waters or in the dechlorinated effluents. �+,,. u (10-8)
p of I�'. M f t Therefore each part of chlorine residual consumed requires 1.34 pans of sodium
Sulfite Compounds: • `..' , I metabisulfite, and for each part of chlorine removed 1.38 parts of alkalinity as
" i �iAi'• GCO, will be consumed.
:!. :,. ' co med.
General Discussion. Sulfite compounds are used in solution and are : ttti
for smaller installations where feed rates for sulfur '+v.r-a:�
dioxide (<100 Ib/ '('''}' `; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
not practical. Sulfites are also used on large installations where storage �r
not pr might considered a hazard. insostallations
are applied with d :' General Discussion. Hydrogen
rperoxide i has been used with only limited ) as
pumps. Feed rate control and process monitoring of these systems mad cos a dechlorinating agent. It reacts with free available chlorine (FAC) as
attention and require more complex instrumentation than sulfur dioxide , r"_ ,. follows:
There are four sulfur compounds to be considered as alternative c "1
sulfur dioxide for dechlorination:sodium sulfite,sodium bisulfitc,sodium •�
i};'it; C12+ H2O2 2HCI + 02
fife, and sodium thiosulfate. Sodium sulfite is available only as a white � �� (10-9)
or , andcrystals. Ii is extremely difficulto to handles the dry bl font because i y �. Therefore 0.48 m
,<..., mg/1 of hydrogen peroxide will remove 1 muse of free chlorine peroxide
scopic, therefore it is never used as a dechlorinating agent. Sodium ', x la the 1970s, Dupont and FMC companies explored the use of hydrogen
used in solution, but almost entirely as a laboratory chemical. It is n �h{ peroxide
�e y M a dechlorinating agent, as a hydrogen sulfide control chemical, and as a supple-
iechlorinating agent for treatment plant use because its reaction with ' ' _i,` " mentary source of oxygen in wastewater treatment. It failed as a dechlorinating�• agent because it does not remove chloramines. Moreover, it has been discovered
ite and sodium metabisulfite are practical alternative chemicals to sulfur %' hydrogen 8 peroxide enters intosside ab thatan reduce itst e as an
ttaudizing agent. Furthermore, it is highly unstable and is subject to deterioration
on-
!odium Bisulfate (NaHSO ) ..'4"', fi r`,`, `!' various types of contamination which occur in packaging, transport, and on-
a . This is a white powder or granular material �`�i` •'
fly purchased as a solution in strengths up to 44 percent. It can be handy/ .�'; ilk handling. Hydrogen peroxide is also expensive compared to other chemicals.
::,: 4 the San Francisco Bay Area a SO percent solution was selling for 37 cents/lb
- , .�. ;:L, 4000 gallon deliveries (1984).
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BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET FORM 101
The following calculations are to be
e
ultimately discharged to the surface waters ofoNorthoCarolina. This worksheet
must be completed separately for each biocidal product in use. This pworkshe
to be returned with all appropriate data entered into the-designated areaswith ' s
calculations performed as indicated.
I . Facility Name 54'e_NC0kn;f
NPOES aE NCOoSGlpS Aj'' Cern
County Gasfe
Receiving StreantU nA a
(All above informeti�PP supplied elofvirsiton7of0Environ�Environmental Management )
enagement )
What is the average daily discharge (A.D.D. ) volume of the water handling
systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.D. = 0.0019
( in M.G.D. )
Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration ( IWC in percent ) of this
discharge using the data entered above.
IWC = (A.D.D. ) x 100
(7010)(0.sls) = E0019) x too
. ) t .07 )(0.64 6) « 40019)
This value ( IWC) represents the waste contribution to the receiving
stream during low flow conditions .
II . What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in
the discharge identified in Part I ?
C-2185
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
Trichloro-s-triazinetrione
98.8 X
What feed or dosage rate (O.R. ) is used in this application? The units must
be converted to grams of whole product used per day.
D.R. = 232 _ grams/day
1/2 lb. = 232 grams ' -CT system volume: 2,320 gals.
AW system volume: 3,850 gals.

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Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of blocidal
product and NPDES discharge point . On an attached sheet please provide
justification for this estimate (system volume, average cycles per blowdown,
- holding lagoon size, etc. ) .
Volume = 0.0062 million gallons
What is the decay rate (D.K. ) of the product? If unknown, assume no decay
(O.K. = 0) and proceed to asterisk. The degradation must be stated at pH
level within 1/2 S.U. of pH within handling system. Enter the half life of
the product :
H.L . = 0.417 Days (1 hour)
The decay rate is equal to 1
x . 69 = 16.56 = Decay Rate (D.K. )
H.L .
a Calculate degradation factor (D.F. ) . This is the first order loss
coefficient .
D. F. _ (A.D.D ) + (O.K. ) = 1.12.12.1 + ( 16.56 = 16.86
(Volume) (.0062 ) '
Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentration .
Oischg Conc. = (0 R. _
(232 ) 7.4 .59mg/ 1
(D. F. ) (Volume) (3785) (16.86)(0062)(3785)
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow condit , nns .
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
(Discho Conc ) x ( IWC%) = (0.59 )x( 4.03 ) = 0.024
100 mg/ I
100 Receiving Stream
Concentration
III . Calculate regulated limitation.
List all LC$o data available for the whole product according to the
following columns . (Note that units should be in mg/ I ) . Please
provide copies of the sources of this data .
Organism
Test Duration LCco (mg/ 1 )
Rainbow Trout 96 hours
0.32
96 hours 0.32
Dap inia Magna _ _ 24 hours
0.34
111
12
1l
ia Mana 24 hours
0.21

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Choose the lowest LC.o which has a test duration of 96 hours.
hour test is unavailable, choose the lowest 48 hour LCso. If a 96
Enter the selected LC.o 0.32
If the half life (H. L. ) is less than 4 days, perform the following
calculation.
Regulated Limitation = .05 x LC.o = 0.016
mg/ I
If the half life is greater than 4 days or unknown, perform the
following calculations.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LC.o = mg/1
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations
immediately above and place in this blank .
0.016 mg/ liter
From Part II enter receiving stream concentration:
n-07L mg/ liter
IV. Analysis.
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated
regulated limitation, then this biocide is unacceptable for use.
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Name (Print )
Zr%/49
Signatur to
Person in Responsible Charge Oa

iocide/Chemical Treatment Worksheet Terminoloav I .
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Average Daily Discharge - This value is expressed in million
should represent the total monthly volume divided b gallons per day and
ydischarged. The data should reflect the highest average dailydays discharge
over any three consecutive months.
Instream Waste Concentration - The I .W.C. is defined as the percent waste in the
receiving stream during low flow (7010) conditions.
7010 - This value is expressed in cubic feet
average flow in the receiving stream over ea sevenrddayd eeprodsehtcrens the lowh usst
every ten years. It is this low flow value by which all toxic substances
r
are evaluated as to their instream impacts according to state regulations.
Dosage Rate - The dosage rate is to be considered as the maximum daily quantity
in grams per day of the whole treatment product .
Half Life - The halt life of a product is the length of time, in days, that the
product will require to degrade to non-toxic components. These half-lives
vary considerably with pH and temperature. It ics to the advantage of the
discharger to obtain this information since it allows less restrictive
discharge quantities.
LCso - An LCso value is the concentration of the whole product which causes
to one-half of the exposed test organisms in a specified time death
Ideally, this time period should be 96 hours. period.
Regulated Limitation - This is the maximum instream concentration of
rouct
which is allowed by water quality regulation to exist in naturalpsurface
waters. By comparing this value with the predicted concentration in the
receiving stream, the evaluation as to suitability of product is determined.
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BIOCIDE/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
WORKSHEET FORM 101
The following calculations are to be performed on any biocide ) products
ultimately discharged to the surface waters of North Carolina. This worksheet
must be completed separately for each biocidal product in use. This worksheet is
to be returned with all appropriate data entered into the designated areas with
calculations performed as indicated.
I . Facility Name SiitVeokn.'f rikjr: Cam 4h�.
NPOES a NCB S6(p?S
Count y Gastan
Receiving Stream (lna fr
:6 At(All above information supplied byyt a Diviblon ision sion7of0Environ Environmental Managgement )
What is the average daily discharge (A.D.D. ) volume of the water handling
systems to the receiving water body?
A.D.D. : 0.0019 ( in M.G.D. )
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Please calculate the Instream Waste Concentration ( IWC in percent ) of this
discharge using the data entered above.
IWC : (A.D.D. ) x 100 c (0.001S) x 100 = 4.03 %
(7010)(0.646) + (A.D.D. ) ( .07 )(0.646) + (.0019)
This value ( IWC) represents the waste contribution to the receiving
stream during low flow conditions .
II . What is the name of the whole product chemical treatment proposed for use in
the discharge identified in Part I ?
ChpmTrpat C —207
Please list the active ingredients and percent composition:
2.2 Dih nmoo_3_fljtri1nnrrJ urionamide
Y.
What feed or dosage rate (D.R. ) is used in this application? The units must
be converted to grams of whole product used per day.
O.R . = 2,320 grams/day
5 lbs. = 2,320 grams .

Estimate total volume of the water handling system between entry of biocide!.
product and NPDES discharge point . On an attached sheet please provide
justification for this estimate (system volume, average cycles per blowdown,-
holding lagoon size, etc. ) .
Volume = _U.O� million
gallons
What is the decay rate (O.K. ) of the product? It unknown, assume no decay
(O.K. = 0) and proceed to asterisk. The degradation must be stated at pH
level within 1/2 S.U. of pH within handling system. Enter the half life of
the product :
0.1667 Days (4 hours)
The decay rate is equal to 1 x . 69 = 4. 14
= Decay Rate (D.K. )
H.L .
x Calculate degradation factor (O.F. ) . This is, the first order loss
coefficient .
D.F. : (A.D.D. ) + (D.K . ) : (.0019 ) + (4. 14 ) :
(Volume) 4,45
(.0062 )
Calculate Steady State Discharge Concentration .
Dischg Conc. : (0 R. )
(2,320 =22J,amg/ I
(D.F. )(Volume1 (3785) (4.45)F0062)(3785)
Calculate concentration of biocide instream during low flow condit , nns.
(Receiving Stream Concentration)
(Dischg Conc) x ( IWC%) : (22.2 )x(4.03 ) _
0.89 mg/ l
100 100 Receiving Stream
Concentration
III . Calculate regulated limitation.
List all LCso data available for the whole product according to the
following columns . (Note that units should be in mg/ I ) . Please
provide copies of the sources of this data .
Organism Test Duration
LCco (mg/ 1 )
Da hnia Ma na 96 hours
24.8
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26.0
Fathead Minnow 96 hours
27.2
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hour test is unavailable. choose the lowest 48 hour LC.a.
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If the half life (H.L. ) is less then 4 days, perform the following
calculation.
Regulated Limitation = .05 x LCs, = 1.24
mg/ 1
If the half life is greater than 4 days or unknown, perform the
following calculations.
Regulated Limitation = 0.01 x LCse = mg/ 1
Choose the appropriate regulated limitation from the calculations
immediately above and place in this blank.
� " 4 mg/liter
From Part II enter receiving stream concentration:
f).89 mg/ l i t e r
IV. Analysis .
If the receiving stream concentration is greater than the calculated
regulated limitation, then this biocide is unacceptable for use .
Y/e / / c/
Name (Print )
44.15
Signature
Person in Responsible Charge Date

iocide/Chemical Treatment Worksheet Termi o
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should represent the total monthly volume divided b gallons per day end
ydischarged. The data should reflect the highest average dailydays discharge
over any three consecutive months .
Instream Waste Concentration - The I .W.C. is defined as the percent waste in the
receiving stream during low flow (7010) conditions .
7010 - This value is expressed in cubic feet per second and represents the lowest
average flow in the receiving stream over a seven day period which re-occurs
every ten years. It is this low flow value by which all toxic substances
are evaluated as to their instream impacts according to state regulations.
Dosage Rate - The dosage rate is to be considered as the maximum daily quantity
in grams per day of the whole treatment product .
Half Life - The half life of a product is the length of time, in days, that the
product will require to degrade to non-toxic components . These half-lives
vary considerably with pH and temperature. It is to the advantage of the
discharger to obtain this information since it allows less restrictive
discharge quantities .
LCso - An LCso value is the concentration of the whole product which causes death
to one-half of the exposed test organisms in a specified time period.
Ideally, this time period should be 96 hours .
Regulated Limitation - This is the maximum instream concentration of product
which is allowed by water quality regulation to exist in natural surface
waters. By comparing this value with the predicted concentration in the
receiving stream, the evaluation as to suitability of product is determined.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 21, 1989
Mr. Larry Biddy
Post Office Box 571
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0056685
Stevecoknit Fabrics Co.
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Biddy:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0056685 was
issued on June 15, 1989 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 M3 .
Page sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge( s) . Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation) , you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the DMR
forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received
these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to
receive the form, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1) , plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed.
The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III) set
forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions
applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities
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
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 •Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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June 21, 1989
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.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-i
of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this
Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, . E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:se

Permit No. NC0056685
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Robinson Plant
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary into Long Creek in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
Signed this day ' r
7
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0056685
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge non-contact cooling water and cooling tower blowdown
from a facility located on East Church Street in Dallas, Gaston County (See
Part III of this Permit); and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to Long Creek which is classified
Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final NPDES No. NC0056685
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** ** Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine ***. *** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHATT, BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 degrees C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32
degrees C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply is chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing
any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit) .
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9. 0 standard units and shall be
monitored monthly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part III
Per•ait No. NC0056685
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
G. The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in conjunction
with the permit application. The permittee shall notify the Director in
writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of any
additional biocide used in cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life
other than those previously reported to the Division of Environmental
Management. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.

Date: February 23 , 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No. NC 0056685
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
Robinson Plant
Post Office Box 571
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
2. Date of Investigation: February 20, 1989
3 . Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental/0/P
Engineer I
4. Person Contacted: Mr. C. Larry Biddy, Plant Engineer;
telephone number ( 704) 922-3091
5 . Directions to Site: The Stevcoknit-Robinson Plant is
located at 202 East Church Street in the Town of Dallas.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 18 ' 48"
Longitude: 81° 10 ' 26"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. : F 14 SW
7 . Size ( land available for expansion and upgrading) : Very
limited area available for expansion, if necessary.
8 , Topography (relationship to flood plain included) :
Relatively flat, 0-2% slopes.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Several within 500 feet.
10 . Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed
tributary to Long Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba 030836
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Flow was observed in the receiving
stream at the time of the inspection, however, area
was experiencing a rainfall event and stream flow was
elevated. This stream has little or no drainage area,
but does receive a significant amount of surface
runoff through a storm drainage system.

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial non-contact cooling
water
a. Volume of Wastewater: *MGD
*Intermittent
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The
cooling water is generated from three ( 3 ) sources:
Air compressor cooling, air washers and a cooling
tower.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Chemical
additives are placed in the air washer and cooling
tower water.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : Not needed
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3 . Description of Industrial Process ( for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment ( specify whether proposed or existing) :
No wastewater treatment facilities currently exist at this
site.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: N/A
6. Treatment Plant Classification: N/A
7 . SIC Code(s) : 2281
Wastewater Code( s) : 14, 17
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being. constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only) ? No
2. Special monitoring requests: N/A
3 . Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Three ( 3 ) cooling water discharges exist at this facility
although the air washer and cooling tower do not discharge
continually. All three discharges combine at a storm drain just
outside the plant and travel approximately 100 feet underground
before reaching the receiving stream.

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Stevcoknit has indicated that additives are placed in the
cooling water from the air washers and cooling tower.
Information regarding these additives is being forwarded to
Raleigh for review.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit for this facility
be renewed.
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Signature of Report Preparer
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W ter Quality g ualit 'ate ions u P ervisor

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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development 1 b:
Division of Environmental Management y.
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms t ':
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary ' Director
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N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL
, rrs(siibi. .�°� PDES Permit Application 9`
coke sUNtr't `'LO NPDES Permit No. NCOO
' FEB 1 3 1989 y;
County
Dear .
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This is to acknowledge receip �p ,l_x{hi�Gl Ltlfd►l illIg documents on
` Application Form,
'*4 Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal , e
i Application Processing Fee of $ ,
Other <
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form _ ( Copy enclosed) ,
Engineering Proposal (See Attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of $ , t.
Other �S{
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If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days , it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
r. This application has been assigned to
( 919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
`' any comments recommendations , questions or other information necessary
A for the review of the application.
'
I, I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office ` -
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this Y
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this application, please V
- contact the review person listed above . :3.
t Sincerely,
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3. ,
4 Arthur Mouberry, P.E . +..;
4Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
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4 Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] ;,
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•NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • ;CI
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR %VI�.I DIb SI61 b_e
AGENCY
USE UU DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining O 19 I t I 0--
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions L C EI V L D
Please print or type
EB 13 1989
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name STEyCQKNIT ABRICS' COMPANY` (140B7NSON PLANT!
B. Mailing address
1. Street address p•p• BOX 571
2. City fAT•L7i$ 3. State NORTK CAROLINA
4. County aASTODI 5. ZIP 280_34
C. Location:
1. Street 202 EAST CHURCH- STREET
2. City DALLA$' 3. County GASTON
4. State NORTH CAROLINA _D. Telephone No.. 704 �22R30.9'1
Area
Code
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 140
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here ❑ and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name -
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
5. p#'rincipal product, ❑raw material (Check one) RRQDUCE BLENDED YARN
'6. Principal process SPUN YARN
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
A. hay — — -- — -- —
8. Month —__-` --
C. Year
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY NE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED

H. MAX(mum mmount of principal (Hoehn l.•Frolic I'll or rnw IIIAI.r'rI d I r un'.1111H•.1, rept)/ I•'d
in item /, above, is measured in ((.heck one): •
A.cunds B.o tons C.O barre l s D,o bushel s E,o square feet
F.O gallons G.O pieces or units H.o other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year Vie.or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2.0 February 3.o March 4.0 April 5.❑May 6,o June
7.0 July 8,o August 9.0 September 10.0 October ll.o November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.0 1 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4.po1
10. Types of waste water discharged tc surface waters only (check as applicable)
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F low, gallons per operating day Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
Discharge per -
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (B) (9) (10)
A, Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average
C. Process water, '
daily average I
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total ,
discharge (all types) i
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10,eithertreated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
t
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank '
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D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A,Ver B.O 2-3 C.❑4-5 0.O 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO LONG CREEK IN THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN
14. Does your discharge contain or is it. possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following subcti :es added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel , selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
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. grease, and chlorine (residual). A,oyes B.Vrro
1 certify that i am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
C. LARRY BIDDY PLANT ENGINEER
Printed Name of Person Signing Title �G� Q� 6..."
Date Application Signed • Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record,. report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental .Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commissic
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provic
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 9, 1987
Mr. Larry Morelock
Plant Manager
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
Robinson Plant
Post Office Box 571
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0056685
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
formerly issued to
J. P. Stevens & Co. , Inc.
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Morelock:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0056685 was
issued on June 5, 1987 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so,
it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importance is Page I3.
Page 13 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed
any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or
operation) , you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on the DMR forms furnished to
you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they
should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the form,
please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have
enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form
MR-1) , plus instructions for completing the form. It is
imperative that all applicable parts be completed, otherwise the
forms may be returned to you as incomplete. Failure to properly
complete the forms may also result in an automatic $300.00 fine.
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950•Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Larry Morelock
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June 9, 1987
The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III) set
forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions
applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities
and/or discharge(s) . The conditions include special reporting
requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for
a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are
operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type
of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A
civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day per violation plus
criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-1
of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this
Permit, through cessation of the discharge, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
J R6,
D. Rex Gleason
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Manageme-r
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Ca--Ana 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul
June 5, 1987
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Dire_=
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEfr Rfri)WATED
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Mr. Larry Morelock , jI Ls1*LOA3+
Plant Manager
Stevcoknit Fabrics Company 1" t 1.?87
Robinson Plant
P.O. Box 571 Of7�!?'{ Cf E.,.....,; .
Dallas, North Carolina 28034fru Cff1C�
SUBJECT : NPDES No. N00056685
Stevcoknit Facrics Company
formerly issued to
J.P. Stevens & Company, Incorporated
Gaston Count.
Dear Mr. Morelock:
In accordance with your request received May 7, 1987, we are forwarding
herewith the subject permit now issued to Stevcoknit Fabrics Company. The on
changes in this Permit are in name and ownership and monitoring requirements c_e
to regulation changes. This permit is issued pursuart to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1 and the Memcrandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained
this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification
pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B . 0508(b) by written request to the Director
identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made
30 days following receipt of this permit, this permit wall be final and binding.
Should your request be denied, you will have the rigrt to request an adjudicate--.
hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, B. 2. addresses
the requirements to be followed in case of change in eNnership or control of this
discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits w- ch
may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits require:
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
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Permit No. NC0056685
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERM I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1;
other lawful standards, and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended,
STEVCOKNIT FABRICS COMPANY
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Robinson Plant
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Long Creek in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Part I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 5, 1987.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
September 30, 1989.
Signed this day of June 5, 1987.
ORIGtNAL SIGNED BY
pAR T HUR MOUBERRY
FOR
R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Permit No. NC0056685
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Stevoknit Fabrics Company
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a non-contact compressor cooling system and cooling
tower facility located at the Robinson Plant in Gaston County (See Part III
of this Permit) ; and
2. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to Long Creek which
is classified Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A. EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001 .
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow
Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature ** ** Monthly Grab E,U,D
Residual Chlorine *** *** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER
*Sample locations : E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
**The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C
***Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior
to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See Part III of this Permit) .
The pH shall not be less than 6. 0 standard units nor greater than 9 .0 standard units and shall be z monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples mo
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There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts .
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Part I
Permit No . NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent
limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the
folllowing schedule :
NOT APPLICABLE
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in
the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit
either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions
being required by identified dates , a written notice of
compliance or noncompliance . In the latter case , the notice
shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
requirement .
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C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1 . Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken as required herein
shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the
permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less
than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which
the sample represents.
2 . Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month (s)
shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1 , 1 . 1 ,
2, 3 , ) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the
completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility,
on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address :
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTN: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
3 . Definitions
a. Act or "the Act" : The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, also know as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S .C.
1251 , et. seq.
b. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge
by weight during a calendar month divided by the number of
days in the month that the production or commercial facility
was operating. Where less than daily sampling is required by
this permit, the daily average discharge shall be determined
by the summation of all the measured daily discharaes by
weight divided by the number of days sampled during the
calendar month when the measurements were made.
c. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge
by weight during any calendar day.
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d. DEM or Division: means the Division of Environmental
Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.
e. EMC: used herein means the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
f. Flow, M3/day (MGD) : The flow limit expressed in this
permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
g. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of
values is the summation of the individual values divided by
the number of individual values.
h. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values
is the Nth root of the product of the individual values
where N is equal to the number of individual values. The
geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the
arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1) .
i. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples
collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to
flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to
flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a
composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent
grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals
between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than
hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in
the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the
interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number
of hours than the detention time in number of days;
provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent
grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of
grab samples less than four during any discharge period of
24 hours or less.
j . Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples
collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually.
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Act,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304 (g) , 33
USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the
requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s)
designated herein more frequently than required by this
permit, using approved analytical methods as specified
above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in
the calculation and reporting of the values is required in
the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the
monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit
by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring
activities required by this Permit including all records of
analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of
instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3)
years. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1 . Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with
the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than
or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications
which will result in new, different, or increased discharges
of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES
application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to
the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not
previously limited.
2. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control
facility which results in the discharge cf significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility or any other
unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown
reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
NPDES permit limitations.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working
order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment
or control facilities or systems installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize
any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from
noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in
this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact
of the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or
severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm
drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for
compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of
this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or
overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than six
months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed
data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from
each sewer system bypass or overflow.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any diversion from or
bypass of facilities.
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 and
in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate
safeguards to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction
of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities
or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or
their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of
credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee' s premises where an
effluent source is located or in which any records are
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any
records required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring
equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
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2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any
change in name, control or ownership of facilities from
which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated,
the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of
the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS
143-215.3 (a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Division of Environmental Management. As required by
the Act, effluent data shall not be considered
confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any
such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b) (2) or in
Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS
143-215.1 (b) (2) and NCGS 143-215. 1 (e) respectively, this
permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or
in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or
failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a
temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent
standard or prohibition (including any schedule of
compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307 (a) of the Act
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any
limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit
shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic
effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part
II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7) , nothing in
this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish killS, even though the responsibility for effective
compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the
institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property
rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
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9 . Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held
invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be
affected thereby.
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date. In order to receive authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by
the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a
permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6, and 33
USC 1251 et seq.
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PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this
facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge,
are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and
written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of
the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of
this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
E. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and
reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or
water quality standard issued or approved under Sections
302 (b) (2) (c) , and (d) , 304 (b) (2) , and 307 (a) (2) of the Clean
Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more
stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or
2 . controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
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Part Ill
Permit No. NC0056685
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate
toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity
testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream
indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream
as a result of this discharge.
G. Biocide Condition
The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in
conjunction with the permit application. The permittee shall notify
the Director in writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to
instituting use of any additional biocide used in cooling systems which
may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously reported to
the Division of Environmental Management. Such notification shall
include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101 and a map locating the
discharge point and receiving stream.

Permit No. NC0056685
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERM I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
J. P. Stevens & Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Robinson Plant
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to Long Creek in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on
Signed this day of
DRAFT
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0056685
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
J. P. Stevens & Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a non-contact compressor cooling system and
cooling tower facility located at the Robinson Plant in Gaston
County (See Part III, condition No. C. of this Permit) , and
2. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to Long Creek
which is classified Class "C" waters.

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Final
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During the period beginning on the effective date of the ?emit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s). on (Cooling Water)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Flow
* Monthly Grab Effluent
Temperature
Residual Chlorine Monthly Grab Effluent
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
* The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the Temperature of the receiving
stream of more than 2.8°C and in case cause the ambient water Temperature to exceed 29°C.
The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any
biocide in the cooling water.
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
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There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place visited: J. P. Stevens & Company, Inc. (Robinson Plant)
b. Mailing Address: 202 East Church Street
Post Office Box 571
Dallas, North Carolina
Gaston County
2. Date of :::::::::::
7/20/8 Da e of Report: /26/83
3. By: J. P. E. 11)
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4. a. Person contacted: Mr. rry Biddy, Plant Engineer (/C
b Phone No. : 704/922-3091
5. Directions to site: The plant is located at the corner of S. College
Street and E. Church Street in Dallas, North Carolina.
6. a. The coordinates to 'the existing point of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35°18'50"
Longitude: 81°10'20"
The point of discharge is a storm culvert which crosses under E.
Church Street and discharges approximately seventy (70) feet
from the plant.
b. USGS Quad No. : F 14 SW (Gastonia North) (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : No treatment
facilities or land for same is necessary.
8. Topography: Relatively flat.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 200 feet from discharge.
10. Receiving Stream: An unnamed tributary to Long Creek
a. Classification: C
b. Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site:
c. River Basin and Sub-Basin No. : 03-08-36
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: There are no treatment facilities. The
discharge consists of a continuous release of non-contact compressor
cooling water and the intermittent release of cooling tower water.
The compressor cooling water is continuous at a rate of approximately
7000 gpd. The cooling tower water is released approximately twice
yearly at a rate of approximately 2,000 gpd.
The cooling waters are treated by addition of Chemical Treatment
Company's CL-1406 and CL-2150. CL-1406 is a scale and corrosion
inhibitor. CL-2150 is a biocide. Both chemicals have a neutral

pH (approximately 8.0 s .u.) and contain no metals. Page Two
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: The discharge of cooling water does not appear
to be causing any unusual or unexpected adverse conditions .
2. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that an
NPDES Permit be issued as requested. There should be no requirement
for influent or stream monitoring since this discharge is essentially
the headwaters of a stream which will usually have no other water
flow.
Note: The point of discharge is the exit of a storm culvert which
originates on J. P. Stevens property and crosses under a street
before discharging. The storm culvert is connected to at least two
(2) catch basins located in the street. In conversation on 7/25/83,
Mr. Biddy (Plant Engineer) stated that the storm drain is owned
by J. P. Stevens. It is the opinion of the investigator that the
terminus of the storm culvert is an acceptable and appropriate point
for effluent monitoring since the storm drain will normally carry
cooling water only and will mix runoff only during periodic storm
events.

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A, North Carolina Department of Natural DIVISIONMANAGEMENT
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` 114 �` ' Resources &Communit Development Robert F.D Helms
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
4st`, - June 23, 1983
Mr. P. W. Nipper, Jr.
J. P. Stevens & Co. , Inc. It,?
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Subject: Application for NPDES Permit No.
juN 29 1983 NC0056685 - Robinson Plant
Gaston county
AIR QUALITY
C I lull. Nipper
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Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
x Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
Other
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is
incomplete and the indicated item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Mr. David T_ Adkins
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance or denial of the permit. You will be advised
of any comments, recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor
. prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have
any questions regarding this application, please contact the review person listed
above.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
,c, DAVID T. ADKINS
William C. Mills, Supervisor
Permits and Engineering Unit
cc Regional Supervisor
Mr. David Adkins _
POLLUTION PREVENTION PAYS
P.O.Box 27687 Raleigh,N.C.2 761 1-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Form Approved
OMB No. 158-R0096
NATIONAL ���� �/1)
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POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR Ai Cl Q10Isl4I08 5-- dp
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
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To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions j11
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name J. P. Stevens & Co. , Inc. , Robinson Plant
B. Mailing address
1. Street address 202 East Church Street. P. 0. Box 571
2. City Dallas 3. State North Carolina
4. County . Gaston 5. ZIP 28034
C. Location:
1. Street
2. City 3. ifjo�r+ty�,.j,i, OF Ns1TTJR�y
4. State ;; ,� 5 r.ND
D. Telephone No. 704 922-3091 C` "�` ;`.1;Y. D VilLOPfl '
Area
Code JUN 20 RECO
2. SIC
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3. Number of employees 163 mod°. QFFIEE.•'
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. r
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information r7jt'::'''„''';'
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asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office JUN 22
without completing the remainder of the form.
1963
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste QUALITY
B. Facility receiving waste: wA(th
1. Name O MTIONS BRANCH
2. Street address -
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
5. o Principal product,XiXraw material (Check one) ro*tcq
6. Principal process Yarn Plant
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
A. Day XX
B. Month
C. Year
EPA Form 7550-8 (1-73)

8. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed, reported
in item 7, above, is measured in (Check one):
A.l $ounds B.o tons C-o barrels D.obushels E.o square feet
F.o gallons G.opieces or units H.o other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year ] , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.o January 2.o February 3.o March 4.0 Apri l 5.0 May 6.o June
7.0July 8.0 August 9.0 September 10.0 October 11.o November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.04-5 4.006-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, operating gallons per day Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (i0)
A. Sanitary, daily .
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average XX XX
C. Process water, •
daily average
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (all types)_
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10, either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal sewer system XX
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of points:
discharge separate A- t : ' t •f`
P 9 � 6.0 2-3 C-o 4-5 D-o 6 or rt "re
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13. Name of receiving water or waters Long Creek
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain alb,: 22 DK
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, WA YtSr,i41
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and t�
grease, and chlorine (residual). A.oyes Blano OPERA-NUNS t3 Nlr
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
P. W. Nipper, Jr. iior V' e President- anufacturing
Pri edName. of Person Signing Title "
Dat Application Signed Signature of Appli aryt
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that:
Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and wilfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a
material fact, or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations; or
makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious, or
fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than si0.000 or imprisoned not more
than 5 years, or both.
EPA Form 7550-8(1.73)(Reverse)

DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAOFL
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i 1, . North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development DiRobert F.Helms
,�,, rector
.,s;�,:,,. James B.Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers,Secretary Telephone [phone]i5
g•. ' October 1, 1984
Mr. Samuel H. Griggs c`' `
J. P. Stevens Company
P. 0. Box 2850
Greenville, SC 29602
Zi Sub,j.ect�4" Permit No. NC0056685
3i/ J. P. Stevens Company-Robertson
• Gaston County
Dear Mr. Griggs:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
June 20, 1983, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES 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 December 6, 1983.
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, B2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you
have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. David T. Adkins
at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
Origiwal Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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P.0.Box 27687 Raleigh,N.C.27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NC0056685
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERM I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
J. P. Stevens & Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Robinson Plant
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to Long Creek in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 1984
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on September 30, 1989
Signed this day of October 1, 1984 Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0056685
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
J. P. Stevens & Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a non-contact compressor cooling system and
cooling tower facility located at the Robinson Plant in Gaston
County (See Part III, condition No. C. of this Permit) , and
2. Discharge from said works into an unnamed tributary to Long Creek
which is classified Class "C" waters.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall (s) serial number(s) . 0o1. (Cooling Water)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow. Monthly Instantaneous Effluent
Temperature * Monthly Grab Effluent
Residual 00.orine Monthly Grab Effluent
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING
*The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature
of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature
to exceed 32°C.
The permittee shall obtain approval for the continued use of biocides presently being utilized in the
cooling waters from the Division of Environmental Management within 180 days of the effective date of
this permit.
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1 . The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1 . Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , and 1.4) postmarked no later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
. The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g) , 13 USC 1314, of the.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1 .0, 1 .1 , 1.4)
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1 . Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be ,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 338 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential . Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1 (b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1 (e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, Lut not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaininc this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II , A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321 .
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the re,Minder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..
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A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the Division of Environmental
Management after 30 days following receipt of the plans or issuance of
this permit, whichever is latter, the plans may be considered approved
and construction authorized.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
D. The permittee shall notify the Director in writing not later than ninety (90)
days prior to instituting use of any additional biocide or chemical used in
cooling systems, other than chlorine, which may be toxic to aquatic life other
than those previously reported to the Division of Environmental Management.
Such notification shall include:
1. Name and general composition of biocide or chemical,
2. Proposed discharge concentrations,
3. Quantities to be used,
4. Frequencies of use, and
5. Aquatic toxicity data on the biocide or chemical.

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J.P. Stevens& Co., Inc.
Stevens Center
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'•. Regional Supervisor
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919 North Main Street
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P . O. Box 950
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RE : J . P. Stevens & Co . , Inc . w .
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Robinson Plant
P NPDES Permit No . NC0056685
Dear Mr . MiMillan : ,` •..
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V- In response to your letter of August 22 , 1986 concerning a
submittal of the Discharge Monitoring Reports for the above- x
referenced facility , the plant has been closed . We should L; ',7
��' have already contacted your office of this fact and it was •
an oversight on our part for which we apologize . There has .i
not been a flow from the permitted outfall for the last 18
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We would like to keep the permit in effect if possible in µ ,I
case there is a decision made to reopen the facility. $:1 :
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However , we would like to discontinue the requirement of ' '
sending in the discharge monitoring reports . If at any time
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there is a flow, we would submit the appropriate forms and
notify your office of the change in status of the plant .
If there is a problem with the above request , please contact
me at (803) 239-4196 .
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Samuel H. Griggs
Director ,
1: Environmental Affairs Department
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