NCG500180_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

PAT MCC ORY
DONALD R. VAN LEER V1`AACf>
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
November 9, 2016
r. John Eapen
Vice President ENS/ Sustainability
American &. Efird, LLC.
P.Q. Box 507
Mount molly, NC 20
Subject: Compliance Inspection
American&Efird Dyeing & Finishing Plant#15
NPDES Permit No. NCG500 8t}
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Eapen
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection report for the Inspection conducted at the
subject facility on November 2,2016, by Cori Tuvia. Jimmy Summer's cooperation during the site visit
was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a
copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact ©ri Tuvia at (704) 2 5-2190, or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely.
Cori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
MR4 Files
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Unded States Envircxmnantal Protedion Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washiroon, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 6-1-96
Section A: National Data System Coding (I.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrt Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
3 NCG500160 111 121 16t11f02 17 18 Jrj 19I . 0[j
21 _ L:J
Inspection Work Days Facility Setf-Montioring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -----R 1 ed-
Section B: Facility Data I L.
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to Pt3TW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Pt3TW name and NPDES oermit Number) 01:15PM 16111/02 16110/26
Dyeing &FInishing Plant #15
22 American St Exit TimetDate Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 02:30PM 16/11t02 20/07/31
Na s) of On -site Representative(s)/Ti (s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
fit
Jimmy Sunmmerst/704-951-2578 t
Flame, Address of Responsible cJfficiat/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
John Eapen,PO Box 507 Mount Molly NC 2812ONP of Environmental, Health
Safetyt704-951-2578/7048270721 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review EffluentfRec; iving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and cte lists as necessary)
(See attachment summary
Name(e) and Signatures) of inspector() Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date .
On A Tuvia MRO W01i704-663-16991
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Off/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Cored Basinger MRd 11704-236-219 /
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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yr/nWday
Inspecton Type
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16/11/02
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Permit: NCGS00180 Owner - Facility: Dyeing & Finishing Plant #1
Inspection Dante. 11/02/2016 inspection Type: ccr pliencO EvOlOation
Permit
Yes N2 NA NE
(If the present pen -nit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: <The sub`ect ermit ex ire on 713112Q20.
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Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical; results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRscomplete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and C? ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MCC} permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the CRC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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No
Is the backup; operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: ' Reco dg were w II organized and maintained. DMRs COCs. calibration logs,
Upstream,_
jind d atre` an d to w r Le-vie-w—tO fgr 291- 1' .
0122rations � Msjintenance
Yes Ng N6 N
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
0000
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Permit: NCC,500180 Owner - Facility. Dysing & Finishing Plant #15
Inspection bate: 11/02/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
€1 er tI ns 91 Maint nan e —ya t42 M_N,g
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MRT, Settleable ❑ 0 0
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The fa` ill um swat r from the Cata a Riyr r o n on- Ite Ono for min the
non-onact ggoling, water system.
Lgtoratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0a 00
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ©0 ■
# Is the facility using a contract lab? ` © a 0 11
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 60 degrees 0 © ■
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■
Incubator (BCD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +1-1.0 degrees? 0 0 a11
Comment. The pH and tem nature monitorin is com feted ran site. pLi garripling I ` s must Include
gglibration M well as saLn2ling time.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional"? ❑ 0 ■
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 000
Is proper volume collected"? © 0 a 0
Is the tubing dean? 0 ❑ ■
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ©' 0 ■
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ■ 0 0 0
representative)?
Comment: The sub ect mrmit reggirgg-grab samgling,,
Flow Measurement - Effluent' Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? U 0 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 0 ■
Is the flow meter operational? ■ 0 0 11
(if units are arated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 M
Comment:
Effluent M a Yes Nth
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? so
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Permit: NCG600190 Owner - Facility: Dyeing Finishing Plant #16
Inspection Date. 11/02/2016 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
EfflUent Pip
Yes No M N
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes arerequired) are they operating properly'
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Comment: The ffluent was Clear with na"foam and did not ear to be gdyqMLy jLnggpling
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Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling
Yes
No ILIA b1E
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and
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sampling location)?
Comment: U s ream and downstream ka2gffature m asuremen s were cDnducted wh re the of uent
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Weaver, Charles
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 2:29 PM
To: john.eapen amefird.com'
Cc: john.bowyeramefird.com'
Subject: renewal of NCG50010 / Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
Attachments: NCG50 Final 093015.pdf; Technical Bulletin - NCG500000 2015.doc
Importance: High
Attached you will find the updated version of NPDES General Permit NCG500000, effective 10/1/ 015.
Discard any
previous versions of the General Permit and use this version until further notice.
You do not need a reprinted Certificate of Coverage, as the one issued to you in 2607 is still applicable.
Thank you for your patience during the longer -than -expected renewal period.
if you have any questions about this matter, simply reply to this message.
Charles H. Weaver
NPDES Unit
MAY 12
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Weaver. Charles
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Return Receipt
Your renewal of NCG500180 /Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
document:
was John Bowyer%Armefird
received
by:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
Division of Water Resource
Water QualityRegional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E, Skvarls, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 20, 2013
Mr. John Eapen
Vice -President ENS/Sstainbilittr
American & Efird, LLC
P.O. Box 507
Mount Holly, North Carolina 25120:
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
American & Efird Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
NPDES Permit No, N G50 180
Gaston County
Clear Mr. apen:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection
conducted;at the subject facility on September 20, 2013, by Ms. Marcia Allocco of this office.
Thank you for your assistance during the inspection, your continued cooperation with the Division of
Water Resources, and your efforts to comply with the requirements of your permit. Please refer to
the enclosed analysis guidance for pH and temperature; questions regarding this information can be
directed to Mr. Chet Whiting of this office, This report should be self-explanatory, however, should
you have any questions concerning ;the report, please do not hesitate to contact me at { 0} 5-
2204 or marcia.allocco ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Marcia Allocco, 'MS
Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations
c: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 616 East Center Ave., Sulu 301 Mooresville, NC 2811
Phone: [phone] t Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 One
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved,
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No, 2040-0057
WAtAr --f!- Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i,e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
I 'LN 1 2 L51 31 NGG500180 111 121L LCI 19LS 1 20U
13/09/20 17 18
Remarks
21 If
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — ---------- ____________Reserved_____--__ -- — -----
67 69 70L31 71LNI 72LNI 731 1 174 80
Section B, Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to PO , also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Dpying & Finishing Plant #15 07:55 AM 13109/20 12/08/01
2 merican St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 09:50 AM 13/09/20 15/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representafive(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
John Eapen,PO Box 507 Mount Holly NC 28120/VP of Environmental, Health & Contacted
Safety/704-951-257817048270721 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review EffluentfReceiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia Allocco, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext,22041
Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/OfficetPhone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page Al 1

NPDES yr/ o/day Inspection Type
3 NCG500180 111 12, 13/09/20 i 17 181 1
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Permit: NCG500180 Owner - Facility; Dyeing & Finishing Punt #15
Inspection Date: 09/20/2013 inspection Types Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
IN
13 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MOSS; MCRT Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0
0 0 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility pumps water from the Catawba River to an on -site pond for use
in the non -contact cooling water system. No chemicals (biocides or corrosion inhibitors)
are added in the cooling process before it is returned to the river.
Permit
Yes
No NA NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less), Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 0
## Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
11
0 0 e1
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
IN000
Comment: The renewed permit was issued on August 1, 2012, and expires on July
31, 2013.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA ATE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit"
0
is 0
Is all required information readily available, complete and Current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
Is the chain -of -custody complete"?
Gates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
0'
Gates of analysis
L .0
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are:DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
is
000
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
no
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Permit: NCG500180 Owner - Facility: Dyeing& Finishing Plant #15
Inspection Date: < 09120/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 00110
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0000
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 in 0
Comment: A copy of the current permit was provided during the inspection. There
were some minor transcription errors noted on the completed DMRs when data was
transcribed from the bench/field logs. Please ensure the following is documented for
each sampling event (pH and temperature monitoring) as per the standard conditions of
the permit* the date and time of sampling/water quality measurement/monitoring, the
individual conducting the sampling, the date the analyses were performed, the individual
who performed the analyses, and the results of the analyses. Calibration records
should also be available for each sampling event.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 in 0 0
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 0 a 0
# Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 in 0 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 a 0
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 0 a 0
Incubator (BOD) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 IN 0
Commeft The pH and temperature monitoring is completed on site. No records were
aailablei for the calibration of the pH meter and verification of the temperature
capabilities of the meter. Please note that the pH meter must be calibrated prior to each
sampling event and the information should be documented for future reference. Please
refer to the enclosed guidance documents for pH and temperature analysis to ensure
the analyses meet the requirements of 40 CFR 136.3 as noted by the standard
conditions of NCG500000.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 a 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? a 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? 0 13 w 0
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 a 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees Celsius)? 0 13 is 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? in 0 0 13
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Permit: NGG600180 owner - Facility: Dyeing& Finishing Plant #15
Inspection Date: 09/20/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent sampling
Yes No NA N
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Effluent, upstream, and downstream data were reviewed for 011-2013. No
effluent limit violations and/car in Cream temperature exceedances were reported.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
in 0 0 0
Is the flow meter operational?
a o it n—
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
o 0 IR 0
Comment. The effluent is measured continuously by a rectangular weir and ultrasonic
flaw meter. The flaw meter was last calibrated by ISI Instrumentation Services, Inc. can
3/31/13a documentation noted a % deviation.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
111111000
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
is 0 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
00110
Comment: The effluent was clear with no foam and did net appear to be adversely
impacting the receiving stream.
Upstream C Downstream sampling
Yes No NA N
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
Comment: Upstream and downstream temperature measurements were conducted
where the effluent enters the'mainstem of the Catawba River,
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NORTH CAROLINA WASTEWATER/GROUNDWATER LABORATORY CERTIFICATION APPROVE
PROCEDURE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF pH
This document provides an approved procedure for the analysis of pH per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (6) (F) and (g) (3).The
procedures in this document, in addition to all requirements of the EPA approved method found in 40 CFR Part 136.3, must be met.
HOLDING TIME.
• Samples must be analyzed within 15 minutes of collection (40 CFR Part 136 Table 11),
METER CALIBRATION:
• Instruments are to be calibrated according to the manufacturer's calibration procedure prior to analysis of samples each day
compliance monitoring is performed.
• Use a pH meter accurate and reproducible to 6.1 pH unit (as demonstrated daily by acceptable performance of a check standard
buffer) with a range of 6 to 14 and equipped with temperature -compensation adjustment. The meter must be calibrated with at
least two buffers. In addition to the calibration buffers, the meter calibration must be verified with a third standard buffer solution.
The calibration and check standard buffers must bracket the range of the samples being analyzed. A portion of the buffer
solutions should not be used for more than one calibration. Discard any used buffer portions.
• The check standard buffer must read within ±0,1 S.U. to be acceptable. If the meter verification does not read within ±01 S.U.,
the meter must be recalibrted before any samples are analyzed.
• When performing analyses away from the certified laboratory's primary location, a post analysis calibration verification using the
check standard buffer must be analyzed at the end of the run. It is recommended that a mid -day check standard buffer be
analyzed when samples are analyzed over an extended period of time. The post analysis check standard buffer(s) must read
within ±01 S.0 or corrective actions must be taken,
General Information:
• Samples shall be gently stirred during measurement. Steps must be taken to eliminate cress contamination between
measurements (e.g., rinsing and blotting the electrode dry, dipping the electrode in stream multiple tunes, etc.).
• The units of measure for pH analyses are Standard Units (S,U,). It is recommended that pH be read in one -hundredths (0.61).
Values must be reported in tenths (0.1). It should be noted that many proficiency testing '(PT) providers require samples be
reported to one -hundredths,
DOCUMENTATION:
The following must be documented in indelible ink whenever sample analysis is performed.
I. Date and time of sample collection.
2. Date and time of sample analysis to verify the 15 minute holding time is met. Alternatively„ one time may be documented
for collection and analysis with the notation that samples are measured in situ or immediately at the sample site,
3. Sample site including facility name and location, ID, etc.
4. Collector'sfanalyst's name or initials.
. Meter calibration and meter calibration time(s):
True values of buffers used for calibration.
. True value for the check standard buffer.
8. Value obtained for the check standard buffer (verification of t g.1 S.U,).
True value and value obtained for the post analysis calibration verification(s), where applicable:
16. Report all data values to the nearest 0,1 pH .snit.
11, Traceability for chemicals„ reagents, standards and consumables.
12. Instrument identification.
13. Parameter analyzed.
14, Data qualifier( ), when applicable.
15, equipment maintenance (recommended).
Refer to Quality l s ran e Policies for Field Laboratories (at htt :tl ortal.nddenr.or Iweblw 1lablc rtr'fieldl olio ) for additional quality
assurance and quality control requirements.
Ref: Standard Methods 4500-H* B — 2000 Rev. 041 o1

NORTH CAROLINA WASTEWATER/GROUNDWATERLABORATORY CERTIFICATION
APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF TEMPERATURE
This document provides an approved procedure for the analysis of Temperature per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a)
) (F) and (g) (3). The procedures in this document, in addition to all requirements of the EPA approved
method found in 40 CFR Part 136.3, must be met.
HOLDING TIME:
• Immediate (Le., in situ) analysis is required (40 CFR Part 136 Table 11);
• When analyzing samples at a site where in situ analysis will interfere with obtaining an accurate reacting
due to conditions present (e.g., low flow, etc.), it is acceptable to collect the sample, in a container and
analyze on site.
• When analyzing samples in a hazardous area (such as some highway bridges, etc.), the samples should
be transported and analyzed at a safe location near the collection point:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• "Temperature measurements must be made with a Celsius thermometer or other acceptable
temperature -measuring device. Infrared (IR) devices are not acceptable for compliance monitoring. It is
recommended that all liquid -in -glass thermometers have a metal case to prevent breakage.
• A Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, pH or multi -parameter meter with a -temperature sensing device may
be used to measure and document temperature for compliance monitoring.
• The number of decimal places that the measurement is reported to will determine the degree increments
required for the temperature measuring device. Standard Methods 2550 B — 2000 states that the
thermometer should have a scale indicated for every 0.1°C. This is required for all measurements
performed to tenth degree increments. (e.g., 24.70C). If measurements are reported in whole numbers, a
temperature measuring device having a scale indicated for every 10C is adequate (e.g., 220C),
• Unless greater precision is required by the permit or data receiving ardency, it is recommended that all
temperatures reported for compliance monitoring, be reported in whole numbers. It should be noted that
many vendors require proficiency testing (PT) samples be reported to two decimal places.
• All thermometers and temperature measuring devices must be checked eve 1 rt►ath against a
National Institute of Standards and Technology: (NISI)" traceable thermometer. The process must be
documented and proper corrections made to all compliance data, To check a thermometer or the
temperature sensor of a meter, read the temperature of the thermometer/meter against a MIST traceable
thermometer and record the two temperatures. The verification must be performed in the approximate
range of the sample temperatures measured. The thermometertmeter readings must be less than or
equal to 10from the NI T traceable thermometer reading. The documentation must include the serial
number of the NIT traceable thermometer that was used in the comparison. Also document any
correction that applies on both theithermometer/meter and on a separate sheet to be filed. (NOTE: Other
certified laboratories may provide assistance in meeting this requirement.)
* NIT traceable thermometers used for temperature measurement must be
recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's recalibration date. If no
recalibration date is given„ the NISI traceable thermometer must be recalibrated
annually.
a NIST traceable thermometers used to verify the calibration of other thermometers or
temperature sensors (i.e., limited use only) must be recalibrated in accordance with
the manufacturer's recalibration date and the process documented. If no
recalibration date is given, the NISI traceable thermometer must be recalibrated
every years.
Rev. 04/2013

_. documented in indelible ink whenever sample analysis is performed.
s of sample collection,
location, ID, etc,
an if it is zero)
S),
T traceable thermometer.
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requirements.
Ref: Standard Methods 2550 B-'2000,
Rev: 04/2013

April25, 2012
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CHI EAPEN
VICE PRESIDENT ENV, HEALTH & SAF ETY MOORES (",FFiCE
AMERICAN & EMI , LC
PO BOX 507
MOUNT HOLLY NC 28120
Subject:: NPDES Permit Modification- Narne and/or Ownership Change
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American & Efird,L '
Certificate of Coverage NC G5001 80
Gaston Counq
Dear Mr.:pe.
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request for ownership charge of the subject certificate of
coverage received on November 9, 2011. This pernift modification docurnents the change of ownership of the
above referenced fact"
Please find enclosed the revised certificate of coverage. All rather tenns and conditions contained it the original
certificate remain unchanged and in effect. This raodification Is issued under the requirements of North
Carolina General 'Statutes 143-213.1 ' d the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
.
Environmental rotectia n Agency.
f you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact the Point Source B=nch at (919)
07- 304.
' rely
for: Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc; Point Source Branch File NCG500180
Surface dater Protection
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s. Coleen H, Sullins
NC" Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section - NPDES
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1617 :Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 276 9-161'
Ile; Certificate of Coverage NC G5001 0
American Eflyd, Inc.
Notice and Request for roval of Tr sfer o Certificate of Coveme
Dear Ms. Sullins:-
As a result of a business transaction, , the ownership of the, facility covered by this
certificate of coverage has been transferred from`American & Efird,Inc. to American
Efird, ITC: Please note that the operations at this facility and persons responsible for
compliance with this certificate of coverage remain the same.
Pursuant to Section E.5 of this certificate of coverage, we give notice and request
approval of the transfer of this certificate of coverage to American & Effr , LLC.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact
Sincerely,
John Eapert
Vice President Environment, Health and Safety
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American & Efird, Inc, R0, Box 507, M1ount Holly, NC 28120 704 827.4311 wwvv,arnefird. com

EP g 'M` OF ENNTIRONIAENTAND NATUEAL RESOURCES
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GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000
CERTIFICATE
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT OOLIl G WATER, COOLING TOWER AND
BOILEROWDOW , CONDENSATE ' E IWASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
n compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute -� 1 . , other lawful standardsn
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental ManagementCommission, and
the Federal eater Pollution , as amended,
AmericanEfird, LLB
is hereby authorized to discharge from facility located t
Dyeing & Finishing Plant#1
20 AmericanStreet
Mount cell
Gaston Counter
to receivingto designated as an unnamed tributary to the Catawba River In subbasin
30833 of the Catawba River Basin River Basin n In accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in :Farts 1,1 , 111 and IV hereof,
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 25, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall expire duly 31, 2012.
Signed this day April 15, 2012.
for , rJ 1 d, .EA, ire to
i ion of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
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Forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources '>
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit
(or) Certificate of coverage
0
IL Permit status r i:or° to status change.
a. Permit issued to (company name):
American & Efird, Inc.
b. Person legally responsible for per it;
John Ea en
First lit bast
Vice President Environmental, Healtli & Safe
Title
22 American Street
Pe it Holder Mailing Address
It.Iloll IBC 2120
City State Zip
70 951-257 ' 04 2' -261
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (discharge):
Dyeing & Finishiia Plant #I5
d. facility address,
20 American Street
Address
It. I-Ioll f IjC 2 8 120
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person:
John Ea en 704 51-257
First l III 1 Last Phone
III; Please provide the following or° the requested change e (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of
Change in ownership of the facility;
El Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
. Permit issued to (company naive);
American & Efird LLC
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
John La en
First mt Last "
Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety
Title
22 American Street
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Mt. 1-121 C 2 120
City State Zip
704 951-2578 John.Ea en ameflyd.com
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility naive (discharge):
D ein Prni llm Plant 1
e. facility address
22 American Street
Address
Mt. H211y C 2 120
City State Zip
Facility contact person:
John K I3o r
First mt Last
704 951-2531 John. Bo ur atn fir corn
Phone E-mail Address
Revised 1/2009

PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the penult
Permit contact: John Ea
First M1 Last
Vice Presdient Environmental, Health & S
Title
22 American & Efird, Inc.
Mailing Address
Mt. Ho!�. _NC �21
city State
(i 0 �4)9 5 1 �-2 5 7 8 J ohn.Eapen(a),am e fird, corn
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conductec
to this ownership or name change?
Yes
No (please explain)
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
fo This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership chanj
requests.
CD Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contra
or a bill of sale) is Lgqjired for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporat
not sufficient for an ownership change.
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The certifications below must be completed and signed by koth the permit holder prior to the chat
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the sigi
Applicant's Certification is sufficient,
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
1, John Ea en attest that this application for a name/ownership change ha
reviewed and is accurate and complete to the ibest of my knowledge. I understand that if all requir
of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not includec
application package will be returned as incomplete.
November 7, 2011
Signature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
1, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has beet
reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all requir
of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not includec
application package will be returned as incomplete,
Signature Date
....................................
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 112009

( yj L.,, �} llt4.(HSGi P Ca21 (C Y, °,iUb GFIICiF
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
June 12,, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 2760 0001 8497 6476
Mr. John Eapen
Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety
American & Efird, Inc.
Post Office Box 50
Mt. Holly, North Carolina 28120
SubJect: Notre of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
American & Efird, Inc.
General Permit No. NCG5001 0
Gaston County, N.C.
Tracking : NOV`- 00 -PC-0 29
Dear Mr. Eapen
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection'
conducted at the subject facility on June n; 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise
the facility's NPDES compliance staff of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) dale to the instream
monitoring violations (upstream and downstream) and the facility's failures to obtain a field
laboratory certification and maintain sample measurement records Which are violations of the
subject NP ES Permit I SA North Carolina Administrative Code ( CAC) ) 2H .0804, and North
Carolina General Statute (G..) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Record Keeping, Laboratory, and
Upstream/Downstream Sampling Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-
215:6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ( 25,000.00) per violation,
per day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
tenn , conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143.215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by JuI ` , 2008,
addressing the above -noted violations in the attached report. In responding to the violations,
please address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Alloco,
On Carolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] customer Service
Interneti wvw.ncwtatergtrality orb 6101 ast Center eve, Suite 3t11 Mooresville„ NC 28l IS Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative .Action Employer- 50% Recycledl10% Post Consurner Paper

Mr. John Eapen
June 12, 2008
Fags Two
The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have questions conceming
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Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface "Water Protection Regional Si
cc: Gaston County Health Department

Vr United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
I&A Washington, D.0 20460 OMB No2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section k National Data System Coding (i.e, PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
I LN 51 31 NCG500180 09/06/06
2 L ill 121 1 17 18U 19LS 1 20U
L-1
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 161
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
671 1, o 169 70L21 711 j 72LNI 73L 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTVV, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 08/06/06 07/08/01
Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
20 American St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 12.50 PM 08/06/06 12/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
John Eapen//704-951-2578 /7048270721-
John Kent Bowyer/corporate Engineer/704-827-4321 /70482'75075
Name, Address of Responsible Official[Title/Phone and Fax Number
John Eanen,P0 Box 507 Mount HollyNC 28120/VP of Envirorunental, Contacted
Health &-Safety/704-951-2578/704870'721 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & maintenance Records/Reports
S If_
7elf-Mon.itc ring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findinq/Commt[Lt �'Attach Attach sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell qv_'t" A4 MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ &
sign ,tore of Management Q A Revi �er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
-663-1699 Fxt.2204/
Marcia 1LOCCO MRO W3//704
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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yrfmalday Inspection Type
12 08/06/06 17 18u
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Permit: NCG500180 Owner - Facility: Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
Inspection Date: 06106/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
-NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
0
0
is
C 3
Is the facility as described in the permit?
a
0
0
0
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
r
0
a
0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
a
0
0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment The effective date of the current general permit is 8/1/07 with an expiration
date of 7/ 31/12.
Re C» Kee iC1
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
MOD
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
o
o
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab reg. required 5 years)?
0
0
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
000
Is the Chain -of -custody complete?
o
isn-
Dates, times and location of sampling
o
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
n
Dates of analysis
o
"
Name of person performing analyses
Transported CC
Are DMRs complete" do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
(if the facility is = or > 5 MD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation lag available and current?
0
0
0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility Classification?
0
0
0
Is the backup operator certified at grade less or greater than the facility Classification?
0
0
Is a copy of the currant NPD S permit available on Site?
a
0
D
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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.Permit: NCG500180 Owner - Facility: Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15 �
Inspection Date: 06/06/2008 inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Record 1e in Yes No NA NE
Comment: The semi-annual monitoring reports were reviewed for the period May 0
through May 07. No upstream and downstream sampling were performed during the
entire review period. No data regarding instrument calibrations/verifications (pH meter
and thermometer) and sample measurements (such as collection and analysis times,
sampler name, analyst name„ etc.) had been documented by the facility staff. See also
"Laboratory" Section.
i.ab0ratcar�t, Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ■ 0
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 11 0 IN 0
# Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 0 in
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0,2 degrees? 0 0 0
Incubator ( OD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0■ 0
Comment: The DH analvses were being performed on -site: however. the facility had
collection and analysis times for the effluent pH samples were not documented to verify
compliance with the 1 -minute hoping time requirement (referrence 40 CFR 136.3
Table 11). Mr. Chet Whiting (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) should be contacted
at the Mooresville Regional Office regarding the certification requirements.
Effluent SamplitIg
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0 0 ■ o
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0 0 in
Is proper volume collected?
0
Is the tubing clean?
0 0 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
0 0■ 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■ 0 0 0
Comment: The facility staff must ensure the non -contact cooling water
discharge/effluent is sampled prior to any confluences with side -strums (such as
stormwater, tributaries; etc.).
p. tream / i owristream Sampiinq
Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ■ 0 0
Comment: The facility staff failed to comply with the upstream and downstream
monitoring requirements as specified in the subject permit.
Pperations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
0 0 0 0
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Permit: NCG500180 Owner -Facility: Dyeing & Finishing Plant
#15
Inspection date, 06106/2008 inspection Type: Gompiiance Evaluation
Ca rations & Maintenance
Yes No NA N
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 in 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility uses river water (pumped from the Catawba River) for the
nova -contact cooling water system. In addition, no chemicals; (for biocidal or pH control),
are added to the non -contact cooling water system. This Office recommends the
incorporation of additional waterfalls and pooling areas in the effluent channel to reduce
the temperature of the effluent discharge.
Flaw Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting?
W 0 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0000
Is the flow meter operational?
0000
(If units are separated) Deis the chart recorder match the flow meter?
001no
Comment: The effluent is measured continuously by -a rectangular weir and ultrasonic
flow meter. The flow meter was last calibrated ,by I I Instrumentation Services, Inc. in
March 2008.
ffltien 1 ►
Yes o NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall property maintained?
o foi ■ n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
110013
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are "they operating properly?
00W0
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no foam. The effluent temperatureand
pH were measured at 42.1 C) degrees Celsius and 7.44 s,u, ~during the inspection. In
addition, the instream (Catawba River) temperatures and pHs were measured at 26.74
degrees eelsius and 7.25 s.u. (upstream) and 27.08 degrees Celsius and 7.34 s.u.
(downstream). This Office recommends the facility staff incorporate additional
temperature monitoring in the lagoon area adjacent to the mainstern of the Catawba
River.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes —No x
If Yes, SC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date.- April 30, 2007
NPI ES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
MRO# 07-24
Permit No. NCG500180
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
I . Facility and Address: American and Elird, Inc,
0 American Street
Mount Holy, North Carolina 28120
. Date of Investigation-. April 19, 2007
Report Prepared By: Samar I3ou-Ghazale, Env, Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and. Telephone Number: Ms. Dawn Reeves, Tel # [phone].
. Directions to Site: From the junction. of Highway I-85 and NC 27 (exit #27) in Mount
Holly, turn left can NC 273 and travel approximately 2.5 miles to the intersection with
Oak Grove street. Turn right on Oak- Grave street and travel approximately 0.1 mile to
the intersection with American Street. Turn right on American street and travel
approximately 0.1 mile to site located on left.
. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge paints:
Latitude:35°i6'58" Longitude: 0°00'34"
Attach a;U.S.G'.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
neap.
C. .G.S. Quad No.: F 14 SE U.S.G.S. Name: Mount Holly, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A

8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Facility is not located in a flood plain.
Slopes range from 2 to 3%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling within 1000 feet of the discharge point.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters- U.T. to Catawba Creek,
a. Classification: WS- IV, CA
b. River Basin and, Subbasin No.: Catawbai.ver Basin 03-08-33
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Source of
water supply. Also suitable for swimming, primary recreation and all class c uses.
PART 11 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
I . a. Volume of wastewater: N/A
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Approximately 16,557 GP D of
non -contact cooling water generated from heat exchangers in the dyeing and
finishing operation. The wastewater temperature is lowered to ambient in the
lagoon from which the wastewater is discharged into Catawba River.
& Possible toxic impacts to surface waters, N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: N/A
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): no rating
4. SIC Cod.e(s): 4930
Wastewater Code (s): 14
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
I Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public mon
involved (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate): N/A
4. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns
that may impact water quality, air quality,
are hazardous materials utilized at this fac;
Jity.

PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant has requested permit renewal for the discharge of non -contact cooling
water. No biocides additive is used at the facility.
Pending review and approval by PE, it is recommended that the permit be reissued.
3
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Signature of Report Preparer?
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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North Caroline Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F, Fa lse, Governor William G. i ra , Jr., SAcratanj
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
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Owner NTarbe American & Efird. Inc.
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it Mount Holly State NZIP Code 28120
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Favility tNwrcta Dyeing ;& Finishing Plant #15
Facility C"'ontact. Dawn C. Reeves, P.E.
data°ept Address 0 American Street
City Mount Holly � _,........... . State NC ZIP f_"odc- 28120
Coua'lty,� Gaston
Tc-sl pho ae NLjjjjbor 704 951- 171 l'sx : 704 827-07 1
Email addr-ess dawn. reeves(&,amefird.com
at Is tlxc discliarge dijroct4y to the receiving stream? X Yes, %' NO
lit r , submit a o4o map vv^:th the pathway to Wr P.Aerdiu recely.ng Nvatwn" vl"4" y V"Qrl"40. t }a,:; ux4ud'a tr.1;:{rrQ tho p: m"'tay':A .hc'
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ci What tyf)e. of wastowater is discharged? Indicate which chsch.argo poinvs, ifmaro I flan onti,
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(Please describe "Other")
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d) Volume of discharge per each dischartN,point (in Gl'D)
d} nease check the type cafcheznical [s] added to per a:uch sepur;ate discharge
point (il`a.pplicable, use separate sheets
chloririv f aatit3ca, l l Ccar�rasitan inhilailaari -1 Algaecide, D 01.1wr
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) If any box ire item W al>ov [tether tban Notiol was checkod, a.completed Biocide Ill Form and
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M; Di°"N:k / D QJ En irmtriental ciaaaaces Suction
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
6) IS l,ltc*rt taray I,YJK} caf' f rt*�af.rxrrattl, hvirig pruvithni to III(- Wmilewi-er l effir-e clir,c:laxrt- �i.t-., a-eteation 1>oinis,
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".reaftneflt laCff i--S sN)uld be desc nbek Ifs detaai'. ,
7) Discharge Frequency:
1 Tbe discharge is; U CorItAnUoW, X Irate ttert l .$eaascam l*
it caccurs as a
batch Drracess acccardina to slant running schedule.
ii) '-" he'& tho, inonth(*) the dins( t,Ir arg occurs, 0 plan -j Fcola C '-MarApr 0 May 0 Jun 11 Jul
lei I tw, many days per week is there a discharge? seven
Please check the clays discla e +r c:ccuas: X SaL X I "Suzy» X Mon. x `i°uc. X Wed. X ' 'hi . X I FrL
) Receiving st lslz
t.s To what 4ody or bodies (ifa�ator kre(-,k-, stre;,m, rivor, l,akf7, ef;rM.:t do",is}ar.� f wility di schmr ti
wa team r"? If the site c inha gs wastewater to a ;acparate° stonx sc: in— system i ti, riatrie the
opt?ral,tar of i.Im 4S (,o. % City rifRmlidgh)d Catawba Fiver
b"'i Stream Classification., WS - IV
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NC Cr.500000 wal application
,' ddit,ittn: l Applittat.ion 1Roquirt menu:
`.'tic following intiannation wrest be included in triplicate [original i 2 copic.sl with this application licaxtion or it will
1w, rot,trrried ;i-; incornplot,a.
Site p. If the dis<`hasrge i* not diroctly to a sArea a, the p thvvky to the roceivingstroam inust
bo clearly intlicat.ed. This itit-]tides t.rHoing Ow laat,liwav ur a yiLonri sewer to its discharge point,
A-txth ri ation for representatives. If thisapplication will be submitted by a consulting
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engineer (or enginecring firal), irsclucic, documentation Erom the Poo itteca showing that the
consultant submitting the application ation h:as boon riesigrrirated an drat iori ikd leas ma ,-;enl al.ivil of t.lar=
applicant.
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tiled or recurred to be n^antairred Lrider Mole 21 or rogulatiors of tiro Ervi-ortr iarrtal Management Corm lion irnplernentin , that Arable, of arrt .
ta:sil ies, letnpeks 'h'ith or lt=Angly renders in octarate any fecordinq or rronilor nq device o'r lm tYtod 'equi,,c d to tanratod ornailnta=r d under
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fins not °o exceet, $295101.10, or by iririsonmerr not to exceed six;nronths, r by both. (l8 U &C. Section 100 s ctrovties a punish rer l by a t n
of rant ^,tare tlraar, S25,C00 or i, rrlarisoirieni not rare than 5 yeas, or bo h, Tora sirnilar offense,}
!his Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT re wire a separate fee.
The for ov r undq t CG5.0 0'00.
Mail the original and two Copies of the entire paekag
NC DENS DWQ I NPDES
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr. Secretary
oleen H. Sullins, Director
July 23, 2007
Dawn C. Reeves
American Efird, Inc.
50 American Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG500000
Dyeing & Fznssbang Plant ##15
Certificate of Coverage NCG500180
Gaston. County
Dear Permittee.
In accordance with your renewal application [received on February 22, 20071, the :Division is renewing
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NOG500180 to discharge under NCG500000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North. Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the VS Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 for as subsequently amended].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application, Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please tape notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Mooresville Reirional Office urior to anv sale or transfer of the uermitted facilit .
Regional Office staff will assist vou in documentinir the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain lather permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Jim
McKay [19 73-508t3, extension 595 or °o es, a c ail.net .
Sincerely,#
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the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
American & Efird, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge Non -contact Cooling Water from a facility located at
Dyeing & Finishing Plant #15
20 American Street
Mount Holly
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Catawba River in subba
30833 of the Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoril
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requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, 111 and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 23, 2007.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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North Carolina Department of Environmentand Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governer William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alen 1 . Klimek, P.E,, Director
November 15, 2006
John Eapen
American & Ef rd, Inc.
P.O. lox 50
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Subject: NPIDES Permit NCG500000 renewal
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG50180
American & Efird Incorporated
Gaston County
Dear Pe ittee:
The facility listed above is covered under NPD S General Permit NCG500000. NCG500000 expires
on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (1 A NCAC 2II.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prig to expiration of the current permit. If
you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive'a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1, 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent'
well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application.
Iff any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007 the
CoC must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina
General Statute 14 -2 5.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to
5,000 per day.
If all discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC for if you have other
questionsl, contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
t
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NDES Unit
NOV 1 6 200
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE VESTED
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Ms. Dawn Reeves Mare 2, 2004 APR
American & Efird, Inc
20 American Strut .
Mount Molly, NC 28120
WATER}„
System: American &: Efird, Inc Wastewater System
Classification: Grade I Physical Chemical System
Permit- WQ0010197
Subject: No Designated Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC) and luck -up Operator in Responsible Charge
(BORC )
Dear Ms. Reeves:
On August 17, 2001, the Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification. Commission
reclassified this facility as a grade one physical chemical facility.; In it's certified letter dated August
17, 2001, the Commission specifically stated that the American and Efird, Inc. must have a certified
grade one physical chemical operator as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and a Back-up
Operator in Responsible Charge (BORC) by December 31, 2003. Our records show that ygLu have
not designated an'ORC and BC R .
The Commission made a special exception to the Operators Certification Commission Rules
NCAC 8A .0202(a)(2)(B) to allow American and Efird, Inc. and others two years to hire an
operator or have existing operators trained and certified.. There were more than seven'(7)
physical chemical schools offered and eight (8) ex,,uninations offered during this two-year periods
In addition, the Commission sent out a letter dated December 10, 2002 reminding American and
Efird, Inc. of the permit requirement to have certified operators in place by the December 31, 2003
deadline.
If your operators have not attend a physical chemical school, they should. contact N.C. 'American
Water Works Association [phone], or Environmental Training Associates at (800) 44.1-7023,
or Lenoir Community College at (252) 27-6223 ext. 13.
By failing to designate a properly certified ORC and back ORC, you are in violation of NCAC 8A
.020 (a)(2)(B) and the subject permit. Violations of permit conditions are subject to the assessment
of civil penalties. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as resolving you of
the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your failure to designate'an
appropriate ORC and backup ORC by December 31, 200
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Ms, Dawn Reeves
March 24, 2004
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f you do have operators serving as ORC and BORCwho holds physical chemical certifications, then
record to us within 15 days.
If you have questions concerning this matter or if this office can be of further assistance, please call
e at 1) 733-0026, extension 341 or e-mail [e-mail].
Sincerely,
yJamesE ac tion and Training Specialist
Technical .Assistance and Certification Unit
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State of North Carolina
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Division of Water Quality
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Michael F Easley, Governor
William G. Rasa Jr., Secretary i4CDENR
Alan W. Klimek, , P.., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 26, 2002
JOHN KENT BOWYER
AMERICAN & EFIRD INCORPORATED
PO BOX 507
MOUNT HOLLY, NC. 28120
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
American & Efard Incorporated
COC Number NCG500180
Gaston County
Dear Permitteey
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG500000, the division of
Water Quality (DWC) is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 14 -215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection ,
dated May 9 1994 (or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG5 C
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except rafter notice to DW . The Division may require
modification or revocation and reisuane of the Certificate of Coverage:This permit dries not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the per ittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, carder, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
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fear- Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
JUL2002
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins Chairman
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CERTIFIED MAIL ,„, August O 2001,
RE TURN R�- C IPT E-_QU"E T E- D
Ms. Dawn Reeves AUG 3 0 20011
American zit Efird, Inc
20 American St. Wi
Mount Molly, NC 28120
System: American & Efird, Inc Wastewater Treatment System
Classification: Grade i Physical' Chemical System
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup CRC for Physical / Chemical
Permit:
Dear Ms. Reeves':
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 1
NCAC SG' .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
physical / chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remdiation
of contaminated; groundwater, or (2) that ' utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis. electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule'15A NCAC 8G .030 i(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade 11 Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade 11 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule
15A NCAC 8G .0306(b)
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control; system that may be classified under Mule .0302, then that system shall b
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c) ,
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 1 A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
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The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (C RC) and luck. -up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. "your istern re wires an CRC and back-u
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified CRC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NC'AC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, 11, 111, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may ',apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical `cal certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
or mis ion for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the CRC or Backup
CRC of that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is; found on the
D /Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page(http:l/h20,eiir.state,nc.us/tacul).
Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWAIWEA
and the NCB Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be, of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 91-733w-0026, ext. 341'or e-mail: James.PughC ncn ail.net.
Sincerely,
Tony Arnold, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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Sept. 15 1998
Mr. Rex Gleason if
Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Section
NC DENR
919 N. Main Street'
Mooresville, NC 281.15
Ref: DF`Plant #15
General Permit NCG500180
Dear Mr. Gleason:
This is a follow yap of our conversation during late Tune regarding the Fecal
Coliform analysis of the cooling waterdischarge. At the request of the City
of Mount dolly, we conducted' Fecal Coliform tests at several discharge points
on our property. The readings are given in the attachment. The sections
denoted as cooling water Ditch 1,;cooling water Ditch 2 and cooling water weir
are the same (samples taken at different points) and this discharge has the
,ns and the problem has been eliminated'. The General Permit do
Coliform limits.
eformation, we have 30-50 Geese residing in a pond on our pre
`oli»form analyses we7re doin� by -Pace Labs.
i a copy of the lab reports, please advise. we don't- plan t
r action at this point. if you disagree, or need a d
please advise.
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A. Preston Howard, Jr.;, P.E:, ire t& July 24,1997
John Kent Bowyer
American Efird Mills, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Mount Holly, NC 28120
;subject. Certificate of Coverage No. NCG5001 0
Renewal of General Permit
American Efiru Mills, Inc.
Gaston County
Dear Per `' ittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid'until July 31, 2002. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 1 - 5.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency elated December 6,19 3. If any parts, measurement
frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request
an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate
of coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except sifter notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the; expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below t [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does :not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required d y the Division of
Water Quality, the division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management .Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact the NP 7E5 Group at the address below.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, fir., P.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO NCG500180
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER
BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT TC? R, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH
HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL Pig L NT AR LIMI 1I0N SYSTEM
In compliance with the prevision of North Carolina General Statute 14-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,'
American & Efrd Mills, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge
non -contact cooling water, condensate and ether similar wastewaters
from a facility; located at
American & Efird Mills, Inc.
20 American Street
Mount Holly
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 30333 in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoringrequirements,and ether conditions t forth
in Parts L II, III`and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effectfor the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 2,199:
IV
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 30,1993
HERSCHEL ELLIS
AMERICAN & EFIRD (MILES), INC.
22 AMERICAN STREET
MOUNT HOLLY NC 28120 Subject; AMERICAN & EFIRD (MILLS), INC.
Certificate of Coverage NCG500180
General Permit NCG500000
Formerly NPD S Permit NCO007901
Gaston County
Dear Permittee
The Division of Environmental Management has recently evaluated all existing individual permits for potential
coverage under general permits currently issued by the Division, 15A N.C.A.C. 2 .0127 allows the Division to
evaluate groups of permits having similar discharge activities for coverage under general permits and issue
coverage where the Division finds control of the discharges more appropriate in this manner. The Division has
determined that the subject discharge qualifies for such coverage. Therefore, the Division is hereby issuing the
subject Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit no. NCG500000 which shall void NPDES
Permit NC0007901. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement dated December 6,1983 and as subsequently
ended.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to submit an individual permit application, associated processing fee and` -letter requesting
coverage :under an individual permit, Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please
take notice this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change of ownership or control of this discharge.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate mediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Construction of any
wastewater treatment facilities will require issuance of an Authorization to Construct from this ]division.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Certificate of Coverage and respective general permit may
subject the Per ittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Enviromnental Management in accordance with
North Carolina (general Statute 143-215,6A to 14-215.6C. Please note that the general permit does require
monitoring in accordance ce with federal law. The monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the Division
unless specifically requested., however, the permittee is required to maintain all records for a period of at least
three ()`years:
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HERSCHEL ELLIS
AMERICAN & EFIRD (MILLS), INC.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG50018
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage is an administrative action initiated by the Division of
Environmental Management and therefore, no fees are due at this time. In accordance with current rules, ;there
are no annual administrative and compliance monitoring fees for coverage under general permits. The only fee
you will be responsible for is a renewal fee at the time of renewalx The current permit expires July 31,1997.
This coverage will remain valid through the duration of the attached general permit. The Division will be
responsible for the reissuance of the general <permit and at such time, you will be notified of the procedures to
follow to continue coverage under the reissued permit. Unless you fail to follow the procedures for continued
coverage, you will continue to be permitted to discharge in accordance- with the attached general permit.
e issuance of this Certificate of Coverage does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which ' may be required by the Division of Environmental Management
or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or
Local other governmental permit that may be required,
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter, please contact either the
Mooresville Regional Office, Water (duality Section at telephone number (704) +63-1699, or`a review engineer in
the NPDES Group in the Central Office at telephone number 919/733-5083.
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Central Files S' rely,
A, Preston I o ar r., P.E.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG500180
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN,
CONDENSATE AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-21.1, other lawful standards and regulation
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as amended,
AMERICAN & EFIRD (MILLS), INC.
is hereby authorized to discharge non -contact cooling water, cooling tower and boiler blowdon wastewater from a
facility located at
ERICAN & EFIRI (MILLS), INC.
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the CATAWBA RIVER/ CATAWBA RIVER BASIN
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in farts I,11,111 ar
IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 1,1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General. Permit.
Signed this day, September 30, 1993.
A. Preston Howar , Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
51 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 . C. f t -, � NO
arnes G. Martin., Governor George , " nett
William W. C;obe , Jr., Secretary Dt�
July 1, 1991 . '11
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32 American Sheet
Mount Nally, IBC 28120
Subject: Permit No. NCiJ007901
American and Eff"trd, Inc.
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Ellis:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 19, 1989, we are
forwarding herewith the subject state - NPI ES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 14 - 15 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part 11, E.4. addresses the requirements to
be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this,discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits its which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or local governmental permit
that may; be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule Shanklin at
telephone number 91 /733- QS3.
Sincerely,
0dainal siwd
Dale Cverceh for
George T. Everett
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick .EPA
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Pollution Prevention Pays
P,O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO007901
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYHEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
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American and Efird, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
22 American Street
Mount Holly
Gaston County ct
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
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George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO007901
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER R SHEET
American d Efird, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge non -contact cooling water from a facility located at 22 AmericanStreet,
Mount Holly, Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River which is classified Class S-111 and E waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO00 901
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pertnittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored the permittee as specified below:
fluent Charac girls lc
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Flow
Temperature *'
Total Residual Chlorine
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. °C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperattim to exceed 32" C.
The permittee shall obtain author titan from the Division of Env' n ental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See
Part'III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than .0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units:
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART
n B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the
permit unless specified below.
. Permittee shall at all tunes provide the operation and maintenance necess to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
. No later than 14 calendar days following a elate identified in the above schedule of
compliance, the pertnittee 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.
tall include the cause of noncompliance, any f6med�ial •
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PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SEMM A. DEEIMMN-S
I. B=it Isaming Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or DjAaijgn
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources.
3. EM—C
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. MassMU,Mgaaur�menla
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the tota
sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sun
discharges are sampled and measured, divided by thi
sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, there
by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of t
sum by the number of days the tests were reported.
"Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit,
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (wel
during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken durit
of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily
identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
ig any calendar day the weight
Discharge."" This limitation is

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d. e `"average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampledand/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 testswere reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"
in Part I of the permit.
6. n n r m n,
a. The `"average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliforTn bacteria., is the sum
of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean. (weighted '
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average
monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for
samples collected during a calendar' month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" under "Other Units" 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 Units" in fart I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration
of pollutant calculated from it is the '"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified
as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Units" in Part I of the permit.
d. The'"average annual concentration," ether than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sure o
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 coliforni bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples
collected during a calendar year.
e. The `"daily average concentration" (fear dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable
aunt of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge
averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a
calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the
discharge. It is identified as "daily average"" in the text of Part 1.

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f. The „quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples talon over a
calendar quarter. It is identified a "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I
of the permit.
g• A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods;: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Qtbcr M
a. Plow, (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 flog measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of
sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flaw measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility
which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the
facility. Plow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when
there may be no flaw or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
. Tvnes of ;ambles
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a'series `of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the
time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing
the sampling point'. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be
determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval
between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily
flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional
to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be
no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall
be no ,greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a
detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be
collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in
number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, i
no case may the time interval between effluent ;grab samples be greater than six (f)
hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Crab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be takers 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.

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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 meant, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flaw Value. Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective
flows.
10. CW=dUJ2dY
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 4-hour period that
reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11.Ilazar n
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR fart 116 pursuant
to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. DJc P '1lutanl
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the glean "hater
Act.
SEMQN B. L QQhMIDDINIS
1.Dilly IQ QQMD-IY
The pennittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit `
renewal application.
a: The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions' established cinder
section 307(a) of the {dean: Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for
sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act
within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or
prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation.
Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to 25, per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not
more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a pertnit condition may be
assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the
maximum amount not to exceed $125,000, [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and. 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]

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c,Understate law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref- North
Carolina general Statutes § 143-215. a (a)
2. DUly to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil nd
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11, B-3) and "Power
Failures (Part'11, B- , nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to N GS
14 - 15. ,14 -215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the
permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,' even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substang:Liabilijy
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal actin or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the pertnittee
is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the :federal Act,
33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
.rh
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, near does it authorize any injury to private property or
any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or
regulations.
6, Qmh= Qr QLf*b=i n
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical `structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Sv rability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall
not be affected thereby.

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o Pr, . Inff—omafim
The permittee shall fumish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, y
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause
exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or'te 'ating this permit or to determine
compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing
Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. r '
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration
date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new pertnit.
1Q. ENJI&AQWAB=il
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the pertnittee shall submit
such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180 days priorto the expiration date. Any discharge that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge that does not have a permit
after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will
subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.E and. 3
USC 1251 et. seq.
11,5 i gn a1pZ R Quimm—sjn-la
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.
() For a partnership or sole proprietorship; by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
() 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
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equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, tender 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. 1 am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
d imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or
termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not
stay any permit condition.
13. R=ij Mgdihjgaion.v i n and Reissuance. or T&rn2jflgji2n
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening
d modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, farts 122 and 123; Title l A of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
Subchapter :2 I .0100;'and North Carolina General Statute 143- 1 .1 et. al.
14. - virus , a mjjj
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination. System Permits issued to this
facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revolted 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.
ECTION C. OPERATION AND AI NA P P L,L T N CONTROLS
L dfied QP=M
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification + Unit
within thirty days of any change in the ORC status.

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and Mairimnangg
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) whichare installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or
similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to
achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. BypaSaiLig g—f F i1i i
a. Definition
(1) "Bypass" means the :known diversion of waste streams from ;any portion of a
treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or
established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage
to the treatment facilities which causes them to became inoperable, or substantial
and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur
in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
b.. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient
operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of
this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass, If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and: affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass
as required in Part Il, Ex 6. of this permit. (24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless.
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe
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(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing .Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering
its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the
three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. T D
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of
factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or
improper operation.
b. Affect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the
requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during
administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an
action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence
that:
(a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the; upset;
(b) The pe - ittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(c) The per. ittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. Er. () (B) of
this permit.
(d) The pertnittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of
this permit.
. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof:

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6. Removed Sub, noes
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 43- 1 .1 and in a
manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the
State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing
federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40
R Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the disposal of sludge
may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable
requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part
503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the
time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The permittee shall' notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any`significant
change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required. by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124
Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during
electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or
retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION ]2MQMTQRING AND RECORDS
1. Retire n1aative S tali g
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 paints
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 Pe t Issuing Authority.
in
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and reported can a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (MR) 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 either reports required herein, shall be
submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 2767
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

Part II
Page 11 of 14
Mgaautgmgn1a
Appropriate flaw measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and.
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted
capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with
a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range
of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is
monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and
based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. T&SI Rrot;edjIM
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EiC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 1 - 15. 3 t. seq, the Water and Air (duality Reporting .acts,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 LTC 1314, of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test` procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge
requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or
lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of
achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
5. Psualligs f sin
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per ;
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
6. "tom &IgLilign
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
d maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required' by this permit, for a period of at least
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended; by request of the Director at any time.
For each measurement or sample takers pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. ' The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements,
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d : The individual(s) who performed the analyses,
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f.` The results of such analyses.

Part Il
Page 12 of 1
• Insinjo ud Enta
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, upon the
presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to
a. Enter upon the pe ttee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit,
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be .kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Waster Act, any substances or parameters at any
location,
SEMQN E. REPORIINQREQ11ILZEMENTS
1. hinge in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2 a the .,ham
The perittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permittedfacility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged.. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40
R Part 12.42 (a) (1) ,
3. i n
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the
perrnitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4 'n"f'
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.

Part 11
Page 13 of 14
5. Mmitari g Ro
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See
Part IL D. 2. of this permit).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using; test procedures specified in Part I, D. 4:. of this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data. sub 'tted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. "f went -four Haur R artin
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information ation shall
be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be prodded within 5 days of the time
the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall
contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported. within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent litnitation in the permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by
the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received. within 24
hours.
7. Q&j Noncmr rrhance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5
and . of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain
the information ation listed in Part II. E.6. of this permit.
. Other n fi°rr r gign
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.

Part 11
Page 14 of 14
9. Nmompliano &fificatiffl'
e 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 can the next
working day following the occurrence or first' knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant `amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance Hugh the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
ces.
b Any process unit failure, clue 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 wasters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Amailability gLRgp=
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
along any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 1 .1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification ofRenorts
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 b
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance o
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

A. Cc n i n
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
d written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B . Groundwater Monitorin
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in DjToxicst nc
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter 500 ug/1) for 2.-dinitrophenol and for
-methyl-4-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (l mg/1) forantimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or :infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1)
(2) One milligram per liter (1 g/1) forantimony;
() Ten 00) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

Part III
I. Biocide Condition
The perm ttee shall not use any biocides except the
application. The pen-nittee shall notify the Director i
to instituting use of any additional biocide used in c
life other than those previously reported to the Di,
Permit No. NCO007901
r approved in conjunction with the permit
writing not later than ninety t days prior
cling systems which may be those to aquatic
;ion of Environmental Management. Stich
notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet, Forni 101 and a reap locating the
discharge mint and receiving stream.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADN41MSTERING AND COMPLIANCE LIANC:E MONITORING RING E REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within. 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely n r in
accordance with 15A NCAC: 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.

Permit No.•NC
STATE OF NORTH C
DEPARTMENT OF 14ATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT,
P E R M I
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE I
Jance with the provisions of
American & Efird
Dyeing & Fini
Mou
Gast,
designated the Cat
Ila
-he NATIONAL
.ON SYSTEM
4ills, Inc.
No. 15
n the Catawba River Basi
1984
30, 1989 -- CLI. 1A14.U11.j
ais day of October 24, 1984
Orightal Signed By
FORREST R. WESAL
FOR
lo—be—rt—F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Manage
By Authority of the Environmenta
Management Commission

Permit No. NCO007901
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
American & Efird Thread Mills, Inc.
)ereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge once through, non -contact cooling water
ocated - at , Me unt Holly (Note PART III of this permit) into I
atawba River which is classified Class "A-11 and B" 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)-ool (Cooling water)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee
as specified below:
Ffluent Characteristics Dischar a L�mttaton
nitor�n Re uirements
Kg/day lbs/day} Other Units (Specify')
Measurement Sample
Sample
ily'Avg, Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max- Frequency T.,ype irocati'on
Monthly Instantaneous
E
Flow
Temperature
2/Month Grab
E,U,D
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
*The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an
increase in the temperature of
to
the receiving stream of more than 2.80C and in no case cause the
ambient water temperature
exceed 290C
**E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
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 10 days of the effective
dote of this permit.
nM a
09 `s
c, r*
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than
8.5 standard units
and shall be monitored2/Month at E,U,D by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in`other
than trace amounts.

Part
Permit No. NC
UEDULE OF COMPLIANCE

PART I
Permit No. NC
Ilution Control Act, As amended.
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Ion.
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411- IIAAUUI %ol
WA
1.141c.
MWIl I L.Wt [.;is
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b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by
during any calendar day.
Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform t
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et se
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 13
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulatio
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requireme
this permit, the per mittee shall record the following informat

. The exact ;place, date, ar
)n ( ) who R rfc
Its of all r equ
anitar ierg by P
vir~nrntal Protection Agency.
amp n ;
id ;
Oys s
Is used; and
's .
1

A. MA14AGEME14T REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
PAT I
Permit No. NC
r, ra i cart, w4 +k $`kn +tsvvne ;irtti
WRIOMISMIRIMM
v NVU 31I CE W I-iIY 'allu iIfit It, ctfly PUrtuu rre" fluL' PIavI ;aI
compliance Notification
l i ti es Operation
Dermittee shall at all times maintain in adod workinq order a
the terms and conditions of this pewit.
. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable sups to minimize any a,
impact to navigable raters resulting from noncompliance with an
limitations specified in this permit, including such actelerat
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and
the noncomplying discharge.
5. ,passing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to raintail
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, e c+
1

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Ee°sion or bypass,
'emo ed Substances
s
Offshore' Construction
ork in any navigable waters.
PART I T
Permit No. NC
or severe property damage, or
or runoff would damage any
with the effluent limitations
le prmittee shall promptly
DEM in writing of each such
r, other pollutants removed in the
stewaters shad be'disposed of in
lutant from such materials from
able waters of the United States.
1 the effluent limitations and
,-mittee shall either:
of Compliance contained 'in Part 1
rce sufficient to operate the waste

PART I I
Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall Woo the Director of the Division of Environmental
Minagement, the Regioral Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source it'
located or in which any accords are required to be kept under the
terms and coneltions of this permit; and
b. At reasoya ble times to have access to and copy any records required
to be heat WRr the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monAcring equUment or monitoring method required in this permit;
end to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownershin or Control
f Repnrts
Vera. AM
!cation
and n. S. 141-215.1(e) respect-Wely, thi!
or revokk in whole or in part 4
r in g, fistP,-,t limited to, the following:
on of any terms or conditions of this perr
ainiq Lni, pqrmiz by nisrepre sentation Or Taliure
lY a'! reicyant facts; or
tango in any condition that requires either a tenor
nanent reductior or elimination of the authorized d'

PART I I
Pmit No. NC
. Toxic Pollutants
,imina 1 Llabl.11ty
irdous Su s Lance Liability
11+J ID. eL seq. or section 3 11 of
h s
Lit F :s Perim L 5ria t i no-L De

PART II
Permit No NC
Expiration of Permit
Pormiftoo is nnf ;aij+hnv-i-y&t4 fn A4e^k-t.^^ ... ... A,*-

rTT
Permit NO. NCO007901
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby r - evoked
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
LL.LULL VL 5--
!water treatment facilities.
Lttee shall notify the Director in writing not later than ninety (90)
)r to instituting use of any additional biocide, or chemical used in
5ystems, other than chlorine, which may be toxic to aquatic life other
se previously reported to the Division of Environmental Management.
Lfication shall include:
Name and general composition of biocide or chemical,
Proposed discharge concentrations,
Quantities to be used,
Frequencies of use, and
Aquatic toxicity data on the biocide or chemical.

No. Permit I NC 0007901
MOO^
DRAFT,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 14ATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
L Management Commission, and the Federal water Pollution Control Act, as
American &-tEfird Thread Mills, Inc.
:horized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Gaston County
waters designated an unnamed tributary to the Catawba River in tf
Basin
a with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
at forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
rmit shall become effective
rmit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
this day of DRAFT
To—be—rt—F. �Helms, Directo:r--
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Permit No. N00007901
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
American & Efird Thread Mills, Inc.
on zed to:
inue is discharge once through, non -contact cool i n waterfrom
B" graters.'

Kg/day lbs/clay)
Daily Avg. Hai y Max « Eli
Flow
Temperature
THERE SHALL 8E NO CHROMIUM, ZINC,
*The temperature of the effluent shall b L
the receiving stream of more than .8oC'anc
exceed 32 C.
*E _ Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
The permttee shall obtain authorization fI
utilizing any biocide in the cooling,water
Dns ni tori n ` Re t�i re nts
ar units ;(Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Avg« Daily Max. Frequency .y e Locat�n
Monthly Instantaneous E'
2/Month grab E,U,D
COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
is not to cause an increase in the temperature of
no case cause the ambient water temperature to
the Division of Environmental Management prier to
c�

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PART T -- INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTE14ATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place Visited: American & Efird Mills, Inc.
Via. Mailing Address:_ Post Office Box 926
t. Holly, N. C. 28120
Gaston County
. mate of Investigation: 7 3/84 abate of Report: 7/24 84
3. By: Larry D. Coble 6
4. a. Persons Contacted: fir. Herschel Ellie, Corporate Engineer
1 . Phone No.: (704) 827-581.1
:5. Directions to Site: Traveling south on Main Street from downtoxm fit.
Holly, turn left on Summit Street; travel approximately t .2 miles and is
right on American Street. The plant is located at the end of the street
. a. The coordinates to the -existing oi,nt of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35017'20" Longitude: 81 01'15"
. USCS Quad No.: F 14 S (see attached map)
"oporaphy loin, tc
zeiving Stream: U.T. Catawba R
Classification: AII and
Lver at a rate of 7 to 12%
are are several company haw
Over
~Ee at Site: 0.0 dfs
Cataiba 0308-3
? CTLI°TI S
it has a discharge of once`
contact cooling water trom t eir dying operation.
Proposed Modifications: The applicant proposes to rerou
that the waiter flows through an existing; lagoon prior to
Catawba River.
Previous self -monitoring data shows that the Company has
a.Ly w..LL11 LLAU PULMLL IUI temperature at
:harge. Rerouting of the water will allow for to pe
ar to reaching the receiving stream.
:,TJATION AND RE=MNDATIONS
co ' ance; Evaluation: The following compares self mo
7,S Permit limits:

-2-
Parameter Limitations Self-Monit�a l�� 3ata
pH 6.0-9.0 S.U. 6.6 - 7�O S. U.
Temperature Not to Raise Receiving Stream
Residual,Chlorine d m 1 g/1
la 0 & M Evaluation; N/A.
1. Reeonmenda ions and/or Special Conditions:
It is recommended that the
to discharging to the surface waters.
The self -monitoring requirement for residual chlorine shout
since no chlorine is 'added to the grater.

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MANAGEMENT
Nofth Carolina Department of Natural
Robert F. Helms
.'Resources &Community DevelopmentDirector
Jr,.James B. Hunt, Governor James A. Summers, Secretary Telephone [phone]
july�,,13, 1984
Mr. James S. Mc.Ccarmac'
Environmental Testing
1700 University Commercial :
Charlotte, NC 28213
Subject, Application for 'i P i Permit
No. NCO007901
Amer -!can & Pf i rd Mills I n: .
Gaston County
Dear Mr. McCormack � r
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
Appl1cation Form
Request•
Engineering Proposal fear propo ed control fact1iti )
for permit renewal
• tither Request to chap e d i scha of nt
If any; of the items listed below are checked, the application received Is
incomplete and the indicated Item(s) most be received before review can begin:
Application Form' ( copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal ( See (b) 1 5 can attached)
(ether
If the application is not rude complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned tea Mf-, . t
( 1 /733- 08 ) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
(once the permit is drafted, public no -Vice 'must be issues for forty-five (5) days
prior to final action can the Issuance or denial of the permit. You w i l I be advised
of any comments, recommendations, questions or 'other information necessary for the
review of the application
4
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 n l i ted
above
Sincerely your ,
Original Signed BY
rr4z HELEN S. FOWLER
William C. Mi I Is, Supervisor
Permits and Engineering Un i t
cc: " 1 Rec) Iona I Supervisor
MFa . eHe 7
P, 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N, C. 27 11.7 87
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

R E E I V E D
OBVIPORMORDBI
"I ') 1984
WATO' 'ii"OTV HOTION
June 28, 1984
Mr. D. Rex. Gleason
NC Dept. of Natural Resources &
Community Development
PO Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115-0950
Subject: Response to Letter of Non-Copliance, June 21, 1984,
and Request for Permit Renewal, American & Efird
Mills, Inc., NPDES Per
County, NC.
!ar Mr. Gleason:
:ding as agent for our client,
am writing to request:
Permission to reroute the co
on the attached sketch. Thi
existing abandoned drainage
charge to the Catawba River.
allow sufficient cooling of
temperatures limit at the dis
Renewal of NPDES Permit No.
comber 30, 1984. It is requ
- I - -- - - s - - - - -- - - j - -- - -
changes.
�3. The effluent monitoring
location at the river s
b. The monitoring requirem
moved. This request is
water discharge is Ovate
t No. NC, 0007901
erican & Efird M
ent for Residual
based on the fact
r which has been (
the dyeing process, but is used only once a
water. No chemicals are added. Also, men
results for past several years have shown
Chlorine. Consequently, we request deleti
Chlorine from the permit to be issued.
Sincerely,
Herschel Ellis President
American & Efind Mills, Inc.
�TING AMBIEMT AIR WATER WASTEWATER HA
AIM

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Permit No NCC}00 7 0
STATE OF NORTH CAR }LINA
T OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
p
22 American et
Gaston County
id III hereof.
hall become effective
end the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
lay
DRAFT
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental a ement
By Authority of the Environmental

M2n. Ays. 12ally Max - 12ally Max. Freguency iypas L tic_n
Flow
Temperature
Taal Residual Chlorine
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR CLIPPER ADDED TO THE
The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause and increase in the
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 3 °C.
e nermittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Mar.
t the receiving stream or more man ana m
to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See

Part III
Continued
leopener
shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate toxicity firr
:quirements in the event toxicity testingi or other studies conducted on
stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receivin
its discharge.
M
oint ana receiving stream.

which is classified Class A-H.

Kg/day
Obs/day)
Other Units (Specify)
Measurement
Sample
Daily Avg.
wily Max.
aily vg. aiIYMa _�X - �reque�nCY
Y6
Monthly
Instantaneous
Ef
low
Monthly
Grab
Ei
esidual Chlorine
here shal 1 be no chromi um, zi nc or copper added to the
cool i ng water.0
'he temperature of the effluent shall
be such that it will not cause a temperature
by
in the receiving
stream of 5 F abovi
orient stream water temperature and
shall be monitored
monthly at E, U, D grab
samples.
**A1 I
+"pzYn eAm 10-c- shall be arab.
'Sample Location: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream

M4AGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Change in Discharge
ump i i ance Note f I c 61 on
ig information, in writfi
condition:
4 cri tion of the di chaff
PART 11
Permit No. NC
11 be consistent with the terms and
cause of noncompli
6ntinue, and .steps being ;,taken to reduce, eliminate
°rence of the noncomplying discharge.
ks Operation
dverse Impact
the permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adver
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any ei
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impZ
the noncomplying discharge.
3ypass i'ng
any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain c
gith the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except

unavoidable to prevent loss
ypass.
noes
!s, filter bac
TIL C iCl�j WCtu r
lower Failures
litie,
or UI ISIIVr Fit,y .a ea.
work in any navigable waters,
PART I
Permit No, NC
severe property damage, or
runoff would damage any
L I GI I:IUaIt ke I I M I c.cze.eW.
rmittee shall promptly
in writing of each such

PART II
Permi t No. NC
E. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
..... . . . . .. 11
s.
where an effluent source
Trod to be keptun
I
of pollutants
�ansfor of Ownership or Contr
9
lity of Reports
a e . 9 s ..._'__ ._ W ..4 A- L .w m r r.
g of the Federal Act.
armit Modification
Ftor notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. C.
15.1(b)(2) and Cm S. 1 215.1( respectively, this permit may
adi i d, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during ,its t�
use including, but not limited to, the following:
• Violation of any tarts or conditions of this permit;
m° Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to dis
fully all relevant` facts; or
• A change; in any condition that requires either a temporary p
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized dischan

PART II
Permit No. N
Toxic Pollutants
`
d notified.
rimi al Liability
oral Act', 33 USC 1319.
and Hazardous Substance Lial
321.
Rights
JVf ally ...lilt P t: F t �3. 11 t5w��v . ��•.
i ter
;tan , is held invalid, the application OT suers pro i I lUra W
:umstances, and the remainder of this prat shall not be a fec,

9//79
.son:

N. C. DEFT. OF
NATION
r':P L R
STANDARD
C'
et pticant
tl61
Ions)
rV4 of A.tsatent
tans)
Street
10
Ma
kutnoeir*d Ajont
� ant i
Title
1034
$treat Address
1030
lost
1034
1 3*
$03f
dkAtion
opohcAtton for a
4d rai dixh rge Der»::.
made, 9SYe the date
Um numoric
oe data.
104
'EMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE tNST RUCTION BOOKLET AS IN TO
Pyaw Print or Type
American & Cfird, Inc.
.American Street
Mr. }sally
North Carolina
28120
Hershel ''Ellis
-Si—or ttrat En sneer
Dolly,
th Carolina
20
2-Ii
Nu er
10 2
as DAY
Ellis Corporate Engineer
1
tod Name Of Person Signing TR4
YR MO QA
of APPIdCant or Authortx A"nt Ott# APptI tion I
cle, ghtll be guilty -;a e far _ mmi i-. be� y a fine'
ant not to exceed sic months, or by berth. 18 U.S.C. Secs
of not more than $10,000 or Imprisornent not ra re than 5
}

4r4 VtY4 GSA In".. ory con
Number
Location
Street & Number
City
county
State
,count HoUy--
'Pus MPRV OWIP
3FED
1011
Dn Cow
t Dyeing & F nishin
t the p4rvt Of Opblstinti taCMTY[
104b
AGENCY USE
7. aC€ftty (nUk.a WSW (Jet Instfut.
items) j*djCjtaw&t4rJnt&ktv0WMt
f day by towmes, Estimate
average vptvmr pot Say in thousand
galloni Per SrY.
We
3 . thousand tollor
Muntcipat of Private water system
1150 th ar sailor
Surface water
tole
'Ets to ito+
�"y CC}l8 water
107d
to fl'
Other
tole
1 thousand Litt
Total item l
eif there is intake water from
t�lf
-other,', Gift the toufCA.
`acuity Wshir Use Eitim0t
Say try thousand
average ;Volume Pat
sallon, pot Say for the to4lowing
typesof Water USA" at the facility,
ins tru ctitint)
hioncontact Cooling water
tole
1 Qr th ti
Cbttif food water
Fir water (tnGtuSirto contect
tole
850
ihouftd i'
c itft� water)
.5
Sanitary water
Other
� �
thOUS&nd 01
f
1153.5 tee
Total tirm a
*If there #te CKhar s to
"other.' fey.
Of their is `Sanitary« water us*' give
450
the number of 040014 trrvrd.
t
Y
y
ly

STANDARD FORM C — MANUFACTURING AND CO
SECTION U. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
me
N
itte seriot N*.
1i1t 4potitatton
lit do'thafqt (Set
soft .001
1), prov,de ortv"
�rW numoef
�s Rates
, Otte it the
Dec befov, It in
83 12
the dale (W'ln+n
102#
he doa cnatqv
Yp M0
gin oatt ff the
giver Otculft(: but
N/A
�mt futu't Cate,
2020, — —
ge Walt begin
Date it rf'n
"o it, be, 01SLIM
:text 1� vr.1ts, tarn belt ett, YR M0
Ire wdf 4 no
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M9 fepo't is
i agency U001
t' ont)
101
N,)me tdit
it Is tocatelc
• Nara a o n a
Gaston
10411
opl'tabie) city or tow,,
mtHolly
204C
`hsrqc Point Destriotton
harqt ks tnto (check one):
mstrvc1sons)
#rn (inclucts 64ches. Atroyot'
Other intermittent waletcoutses,)
20110 0STA
OLKE
to
00CE
ict0a, Sanitary wastewater
Spurt System
0MIS
topal Combined Sanitary anel
'n Tr#ristxort System
[FMCS
This tec

ffi. Q?tStPtaF
sutfaee
i?ischaia
wt�th
ttnuti�
(Wit iris
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Wtei
bef of t
periods
charms i
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It this t
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or Cont
a year -a
Shiatdo,
Rance):
trig the
IS open
pmptttt Item
ttttant"" f$ Cho
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0. tatt its¢
State the
that" rat(
pitons.
If. tttrrvrttte
Q
Fook Aorfifc,y ctSE
m Water Transport
Q STS
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it— tat/Lons Give
ation Of the point
the otar t SitOn#.
2040 DEC -1 % 1otN ALsEc
oel, 1 0EG MIN SEE
tt°rins Water dame
away at the point Wo
as tnstrsactions), UT to
r F
Is — feet
t b —first
Is 0 (Con) Gonttrivous
0 find Intermittent
Eb —days ppr k
OMA.Y
OJUN:.
OJUL:.
OAUG
[3SEP
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ONOV
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flow of
ur a.
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rOticription ctve a
e 04Uoption of actea ty t 3a
tng this deschar.t
Eidnsi Non --Contract Cooling Dater
'I'a h Nevi~ F�cehaera
-------------
CAVOnj 01schitrVe For
Code which-descrtbe.}
sty causing this desCt r ,
sa t apt And rrtaximu
Cif elthtr the raw materaat
d (Item 148) or the prooUtj
t (turn 340) in the uAtt3
in Table t or the jn,ltrvc-
alet, s or Star' Codes not
tabu t, use raw mate€'I
Ctfon units normally used
Ling tar uct,on,(see
'Asterisk
It Code Nj me
Maximum Unit: e�p
4` 3 4
MAXIMUM Ursa Sitar Oise t ge
Name mountfoay {Stt Tattle d ....�.�. tactat Nays ' tj
{31
Thread 55 1000 Lb. Prod. Non
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D#ttrtbt tnC was{t abattrrr#nt
praC2eG45 t 0 Crt tt"S oi4hatti#
an -a brief nattattvC (set
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it of the Mstrut.t4on:Sootct9t.:
dts�tnbt the wam abattrT ent
($}
prgct"ses for this OeSChatge Vm
# }
tttt ender inwhtch they Orcur
(tCsk
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#t;posi, WC
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DISCHAXOE SEWAL NUMSER
Were "th COMMUtInt Which is PIVAM In tht *IflU4K%t bl"hif" WSW). This ostwovirwstlen Is to b* bas*d W actual at
Instructions)
FIbter ter I
Parame- Tj U6 SH16
M
0104$
tsigenLod
01051
Mtxlrn
Mt 27
Ma
1
W3est
—
Meticury
71900
Molybdenum
01062
Nickel
01067
Selenium
01141
Silver
01077
Pouwum
00937
sodium
00929
Thatbum
0)059
Titanium
011$2
Tin
01102
—ir",
010,92,
A�"51 es*
740
Chlorinsted otpruc compounds'
74052
74033
On and grew
OOSSO
PherroU,
32730
urfactahts
38260
Chlorine
50060
arm bacteria Radioactivity*
74050
tistancts, compounds and/or elements in Itirm 26.
insecticides, runf icides� and rod tnticides) must be it ed
&y�rt in terms of the acceptable common
MqUUC4 by Subsection 162,7(b) of the Itelulstions for the 'Enroictm-ClIt Oi the Federal Iftsecticidt,
Fungicide, and Rodent tide Act.

17. * tts kss"aO
silutstEfnucrit
ruamtet and Code
>
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00056
290,000
290,00
290,,004
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1
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00400
6.9
7. 0
6.4
7.0
Weekly
7 (winter)
*F
7 028
40deg.1'40deg.1
45di F
2�
Tonverstun O
• P
7 t721
75d
75de .
7 d F
9�de
20
Rkdwaical OxypA
(BOD y)
gn
(0f©
CbcmjW Yn (COD).
i
OOUO
t (n b)
Sobdt
mo
00$30
spedf-w Conductance
mkzomhOafcm at 2$* c
$
settkait Mattet (residue)
mvI
SO
*othtt dixiurs k&rbv inuke now (serW Aurn ) ( tiorrx) <
I1-6

liERIA
01
MEM
s
s
i
F
O th Ppt• #t�
0:avallwo
for major 0 APS
�m
litp Batt Entec
508 Prudential Road
215) 7 --920
ss Addod . 2
of watwtroat d),
ti-7

g+ 4140eilittrd with a sitaan and/*r t 04601,61100
pdarat stt#i Milt, pelfot#urn form Y, of any anther
th4 total hr t ftto
g gand
yk nuf#ttur1r4 broca,01
�[
6
1d ttii ## s rMMai Qt 4instructl t)
T"Mal Dischars# Source k
tht appropriate ittf-W Indicating
5 rc# Of the disch4f9a. ( � .
Instructions)
Ater f3lowdown
i to
)tar Chomfest Cleaning
OOCCL
a Pond OVOMOW,(3APOF
t#ot 4 ator Treatment -- v a•
`
P13i1
tot elowdown
Ott or Coal Fired Plants — fit nt
FP
trout Air pcgtution Controt 6c s
condttasa Cooling" #fat
OCON l
Coolint; SlOwdOwtv
®CTSD
Manufacturing Process
@MFPR
lt, thm A# ivit 4Watsr tnsP#t•
at r# DKfortnot
Give the maximum tt"Iparaturit
differ) # between in# disthargo
anci teePty" w#t to, summor
and winter $ ting to #hods.
instructions) to
�«
summer
Winter 1216
lj, s h Tomp4r4tutt, Rate of
oP«/h t
Chang* r hour
G Iv# the mii)(Irnum Possible rats Of
t#rtairature Change t hour Of
d harms a #t o rattnq con-
ditions. instructions)
11. Prater TomooratuM, Pit )vats
Rtpott (Frisquoncy of 0"Urrtnet),
in I" tap)# botow. unit) the
tomp4r4tvro which Is 6xt td 1
01 the Year, % Of the Year, 1 Of
the Year and not at ate (MAXIMUM
yearly tomporaturt). ( t insituct#tans)
Irmuency of turn# t ,
1
in # at#t TOMPStaturs
OF
(Subject to n4tvtAl changes)
65 or 75 Or
fa DISthirgs iyit''t#mPer#turn
9t4, Water intake V0401ritY
( instrutti s)
*t, tiOn "firm# Give the ftngth of ^
nainut#f
'
time, in minutes, Vern start of
water t : irtur# rtse to dischsrgt
Of tPoling water: (Sea Instructions)
11't�

1;
i� aii,an�9 4n9�rrste�n
1'�1 tt Fni�srrrtgtxun
lean
11.

STANDARD DAB FORM C — MANUFACTURING AND COMMERCIAL
DTION In. WASTE ABATEMENT REQUIREMENTS & IMPLEMENTATION (CONSTAUCTIOt
r _ —
m r Tne va-.roar
numtwu assigned to
an it, mat art c by
"pt rnstntation schedule. x .°
ty fntp eduire-
t k the appropriate
Ind ttng the authority for
ntat€ern xboduto. if
onftcat Implementation
ute has lbeen orderod by
than one authority. t: k
>proprtato ttar"ns. (00
rcttp )
;atfy clevolopod plan 414111
OLOC
ra tQo Plan
CAR
tc Plan
OBAS
to approved IMPIOMOnte,
Ischeduts
tenet a rovaQ water
ttty standards Implo onti-
t plan.
0 Q
carat enforcement protfso
or action
OENF
to court order
OCRT
twat court order
OFED
ty Requirement. Specify
�C.haractar toot of those
3-characitr
ottow that best describes
(general)
semi terms the require -
of the tritpra motion t
ute and the applicable six•
cur abatomani codefs)
Table It of the tnstrvction
lot.If more than one' 10
frcharccter
ule applies to the f tltty
( cific)
se of a staged construction
(ves Table ttj
seta state the stage of con,
Ionn teeing described here
the approprlsto general
I c `. . submit a soparata
>n fit for each stage of
ruction plan .
w Facility
NEW
Modification (no increase
to c4p&ttty or tr t ent)
moo
Increase in Capacity
INC
increase in Treatment Level
tNT
Both Increase in Treatment Levela Capacity
tCT
Process:cha
PRO
Elimination of Discharge -
ELI
#ta'1
This tection contakna

&cqutrod
t. Im action (CO,
t (CO, <
#�. Dls4hstva 94,PM
L 004ndlonal loyal
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4
9atxRr�ae#iexny �� `>:
l 1

N. C. DEPARTM
NATIC
APPLICATIONFOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE
ARGE`
ADDITIONAL FGCII ED INFORMATION
sod GE
F.
S
R c rtity that I arn farm!!., —tta •.. w._. ...__ ___._,_ w y . .. .
.. ^• a v ax aucn InTortnavan is ttu ., tornpteta
39 Herschel Ellis
t?att `prrr+ Gcrpt�tss7 �+�s pt aRuttsrt �iptrst 6�raturst

'ammeter listed. tomolett the A.
reflect one analysis, whose value is ine average r#r Inc #sac vkMnVVwtC ,411tvjca Wivulu v­,UU V,; U, wr >F .b
Individual gram sample rneasurernents. Average frequency frequent ssmirles in proportion to flow over an I
operating
should be based on an operating month. day. Samples should be taken during period of r axi urr,
Column - Specify the number of analysts performed at production, It possiblc. If pies ire taken at periods of
the average frequency specified in column 6, up to 365. less than maximum production, state in "Remarks- the
Column 8, —Specify sample type as follows: pet ent of maximum production that was obtained durinj
G For grab sample (individual sample collected in less the sampling period.
GPO $45.710

STATE OFNC
'ARTME NT OF NATURAL RES U!I
DIVISION OF FNVIROI
P
Ai
22
Permit No. NCO007901
rARO INA
at
rGEMENT
THE
l III hereof.
3.11 become effective
d the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
Y -DRAFT
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
y Authority of the Environmental Management

Effluent Characteristics
Un lsraec W Measurement Sa i5AMAIS
Mona AM C►aiiv Max Man, Ava. C?aiiv Max. Frequency T e 19caticr
Flow
Temperature
Total Residual Chlorine
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 `and increase in the temperawre of the receiving stream of ' ore than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 2°C,
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See
Paft III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less that 6.0 standard units near greater than .0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

7901
!city Reopener
wrnit shall be modified, or revoked
Ing requirements in the event toxicity
Fart III
Continued
IVOIIt 11tvBOatt 11141, UC U11IMMOI tr'iluta'-'> l 8d}+ Liv wAliv"twu III tiff I:Iw%'t
discharge.
edition
shell not use any biocides except those approved in conjunction
e discharge paint and receiving stream.

es
c ctu a vk
"ate
Acid YOUr notes here..,
41SH P 50 American St, Mount Holly, NC r
28120-2150 {
..28 min (approx.)
Distance
4809 JAMEE DR, GASTONIA, NC 80 -134
1. Start at 4809 JAMEE DR, GASTONIA going toward REBECCA
cgo 0:1 mi
CIR
. Turn on KAY DR
go 01 mi
3. Turn on LITTLE MOUNTAIN R©
go 0.9 mi
4• Turn on Y►RK HWY
go 0.9 mi
5. Continue on S YORK RD
go 1.6 mi
6. Continue on YQRK ST
go 1.4 mi
7. Turn 0on LONG AVE
ego 1.2 mi
8. Continue on E OZARK AVE
go 0.4 mi
. Bear 0 onto I-86 NORTH toward CHARLOTTE
go 7.7 mi
10.. Take exit #27/NC-273 toward MT HOLLYIBELMONT
go 0.2 mi
11 • Turn 0on PARK ST NC-2731
go 0.1 mi
1:. Continue to follow NC-273
go 2.3 mi
13. Continue on HIGHLAND ST
go 02 mi
14. Turn on OAK GROVE ST
go 0.1 mi
15, Turn on AMERICAN ST
ego 0.1 mi
16. Arrive at 50 AMERICAN ST, MOUNT HOLLY
50 AMERICAN ST, MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120-2160
Distance* 27.2mil s, Time:
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