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President and Chief Executive Officer
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
October 11, 1999
Mr. Forrest Westall, Sr.,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
NCDENR
59 Woodfm Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Dear Forrest:
Thank you very much for taking the time to visit our corporate office.
I enjoyed our discussion and appreciated your candid thoughts. As I
mentioned during our conversation, our organization is very
committed to the environment and we look forward to working with
yo . Please give my regards to Keith Haynes and I hope that both of
y will visit us again soon.
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President and CEO
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Bob Williams M {�
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Asheville, North Carolina 28801-3425 • Phone:[phone] • Fax:[phone]

BENEFITS AND COSTS FROM THE
REDUCTION OF COLOR EFFLUENT
FROM THE CHAMPION MILL
INTO THE PIGEON RIVER
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
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Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENK
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, DirectorNc A CARouNA 0FP TmE of
Division of Water Quality ENV aNmE AND NA[U ResouRc�
WATER QUAL= SECTION
.January 17, 2001
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Post Office Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: Acceptance. of Activated Sludge
From Maggie Valley WWTP
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
This Office does not foresee a problem with your wastewater
treatment plant accepting activated sludge from the Town of Maggie
Valley. It is suggested that you maintain a record of all sludge
received including the date and number of gallons.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or if you
require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me
at 251-6208 .
Sincerely,
D. Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
xc: Mike Mehaffey
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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January 9, 2001
Mr. Forrest Westall
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,North Carolina 28801
Re: North Carolina NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. - Canton Mill
2000 Waterville Reservoir Sampling Requirement Results
Dear Forrest:
On August 15, 2000, in accordance with Part III, Section K of the Canton Mill's NPDES
Permit, Waterville Reservoir was sampled at three locations for temperature, dissolved
oxygen, conductivity, Secchi Depth,pH,Total Nitrogen (TN),Nitrite+Nitrate (NO2 +
NO3), Ammonia(NH3-N), Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen(TKN), Total Phosphates (PO4),
Total Phosphorous (TP), and Chlorophyll-a. As stated in the permit,water samples were
collected at 0.1 meters beneath the surface of the lake prior to Laurel Branch, near
Wilkins Creek, and near the dam as stated in the permit.
Temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, Secchi Depth, and pH were measured in
the field while the remaining samples were collected,preserved, and sent to a North
Carolina certified laboratory for analysis. Attached is a table summarizing the results of
the above analyses for each sampling site. This table will be attached to the mill's
December DMR,which will be mailed at the end of January.
If there are any questions or comments please contact me at(828) 646-6749.
Sincerely C
Melame S. Hager
Environmental Engineer f�. " p`�•
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Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. -Canton, NC
Results of 2000 Waterville Reservoir Sampling NPDES Permit Requirement
Sample Waterville Reservoir Waterville Reservoir Waterville Reservoir
Parameter Units prior to Laurel Branch near Wilkins Creek near the dam
Temperature Celsius 25.5 24.8 24.6
Dissolved Oxygen mg17 13.2 7.5 7.3
Conductivity umhos 392 351 352
pH 9 7.9 8.3
TN mg/7(ppm) 1.1 1.0 1.0
NO2 + NO3 mg/I(ppm) both ND(0.10) ND(0.10) and 0.12 ND(0.10) and 0.10
TKN mg1l(ppm) 1.1 0.9 0.9
NH3-N mg/J(ppm) ND(0.10) ND(0.10) 0.11
PO4 mgA(ppm) 0.06 ND(0.02) ND(0.02) .
TP mg/7(ppm) 0.1 0.03 0.04
Chlorphyll-a ugA(ppb) 45.39 43.44 29.75
Secchi Depth meters 0.59 0.95 0.96
Sample Notes:
Laurel Branch Site Sampled on 8/15/00 at 10:20am
Wilkins Creek Site Sampled on 8/15106 at 11:10am
Dam Site Sampled on 8/15/00 at 11:30am
2000 Waterville Lake MSH 115101

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December 28,2000
Mr.Forrest Westall
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: NPDES Permit No.NC0000272,Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. Canton Mill
January 1,2001 Color Limit Feasibility Report
Dear Mr. Westall:
Attached is the January 1, 2001 Color Limit Feasibility Report required by Part III, Section E 12 of the
Canton Mill's NPDES permit. This report is also required by the Settlement Agreement, paragraph 24,
and the Revised Color Variance, paragraph 5H. Blue Ridge Paper Products is submitting this report to
you in your capacity as Regional Water Quality Supervisor for the Division of Water Quality and as a
member of the Technology Review Workgroup. Blue Ridge Paper Products would appreciate you
distributing the enclosed copies to the members of the Technology Review Workgroup.
Blue Ridge Paper Products believes that achieving a target annual average color limit within the range of
48,000 — 52,000 pounds per day is feasible. Due to the limited data set available, Blue Ridge Paper
Products believes it is appropriate to use a 99a'percentile confidence interval to extrapolate long term and
continuing monthly and annual average effluent limitations. Based on this statistical review of the
available data from January 1998 - October 31, 2000 the Canton Mill recommends an annual average
color limit of 49,612 lbs/day and an average monthly color limit of 59,796 lbs/day.
For the June 1, 2001 report, (required by Part III, Section E, paragraph 14, of the Canton Mill's NPDES
Permit), Blue Ridge Paper Products recommends using a 95a'percentile confidence interval to statistically
evaluate the monthly and annual average color discharge. Using a 95's percentile statistical review of the
limited data available from January 1998—October 31, 2000 the annual average color is 48,388 lbs/day
and the monthly average color is 55,556 lbs/day. Blue Ridge Paper Products believes the 95 s percentile
confidence interval will be appropriate with the additional color data that will be available for the June 1,
2001 analysis. The attached Table includes the summary of the 99s' and 950'percentile statistical data.
Please call me at(828) 646-2033 or Derric Brown at(828)646-2318 if you have any questions regarding
this report.
Sincerely,
Bob Williams
Director-Environmental,Health and Safety
Attachments
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations

BLUE RIDGE
Copy: Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment
Health and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Technology Review Workgroup (via Division of Water Quality)

January 1,2001— Color Limit Feasibility Report
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Canton,North Carolina
I. Introduction
The following report details the Canton Mill's ability to achieve a target annual average
color limit in the 48,000—52,000 lb/day range in accordance with the requirements of the
1997 modified Color Variance and NPDES Permit. Part III,Paragraph E 12 of the 1997
Permit provides in part, as follows:
"...The permittee shall submit to the Division of Water Quality
and the Technology Review Workgroup by January 1, 2001, a
report on the feasibility of achieving a target annual average
color loading limit within the range of 48,000 — 52,000 Ibs/day
based on full implementation of the Near-Term Package. This
report shall include all available data necessary to derive the
lowest achievable annual average and monthly color loading
limits..."
This report is submitted to fulfill the requirements of Part III, Paragraph E 12. Based on
the Mill's performance from January 1998 through December 2000, Blue Ridge Paper
Products believes that achieving a target annual average color limit within the range of
48,000— 52, 000 pounds per day is feasible.
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January 1,2001—Color Limit Feasibility Report
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Canton,North Carolina
I1. Color Performance
The Canton Mill has achieved a color reduction of over 85% since 1988 in the annual
average amount of color discharged, as illustrated in Figure 1. The improved color
performance is due to the Canton Modernization Project, full implementation of the
"Near-Term Package" and continuous color management by the mill.
The Near-Term Package includes the installation of BFRTM on the mill's pine fiberline,
implementation of best management practices (BMPs) detailed in the June 1, 1998 Color
Technology Report, and partial BFR(Eo filtrate recycle) on the hardwood fiberline.
These collective efforts have contributed to the mill's continuous and significant
reduction in effluent color.
The 1998 average annual color discharged was 50,386 lbs/day and the 1999 average
annual color discharged was 41,048 Ibs/day. The 2000 average annual color(through
October) is 44,837 Ibs/day. All of these values are within or below the target annual
average color range of 48,000—52,000 lbs/day specified in Part III, Paragraph E 12 of
the 1997 Permit.
The 48,000 - 52,000 target range was selected because it was projected to result in
significant mitigation in the occurrence and degree of color at the Hepco gage. Based
upon North Carolina's minimum flow criterion(30Q2),historical flow records, and the
January 1998—October 2000 annual average color value of 45,4581bs/day, it is expected
that color in the Pigeon River at the Hepco gage will be less than 50 scu's (standard color
units) 100% of the time at all flows above 30Q2. At all monthly average flows greater
than the 30Q2 since January 1999, average monthly color at Hepco has been less than 50
scu's. Therefore, Blue Ridge Paper Product's actual color performance has resulted in
significant mitigation in the occurrence and degree of color at the Hepco gage as
projected by the 1997 Permit and Settlement Agreement.
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January 1, 2001—Color Limit Feasibility Report
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Canton,North Carolina
III. Recommended Color Limits
The January 1998 —October 2000 actual average annual color of 45,458 lbs/day and the
January 2000—October 2000 actual average annual color of 44,837 lbs/day are both
below the target annual average color range of 48,000—52,000 lbs/day specified in Part
III, Paragraph E 12 of the 1997 Permit. It was anticipated, and has now been
demonstrated, that full implementation of the Near-Term package would achieve an
annual average color within the 48,000—52,000 lbs/day range.
3.1 Review of Color Performance Data
Based on a statistical evaluation of the mill's annual color, Blue Ridge Paper Products
believes an annual average effluent color limit in the 48,000—52,000 lb/day range is
achievable. Due to the limited data set available, it is appropriate to use a 99%
confidence interval to extrapolate long term and continuing monthly and annual average
effluent limitations.
The January 1998—October 2000 annual color average using a 991'percentile
distribution is 49,612 lbs/day. The January 2000—October 2000 annual color average
using a 99"i percentile distribution is 48,911 lbs/day. These values are both within the
48,000—52,000 lb/day range. Based on a statistical review of the data and the limited
data set available, Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. recommends an annual average
effluent limit of 49,612 lbs/day.
The January 1998 —October 2000 monthly color average using a 99`s percentile
distribution is 59,796 lbs/day. The January 2000—October 2000 monthly color average
using a 990'percentile distribution is 58,953 lbs/day. Based on a statistical review of the
data and the limited data set available,Blue Ridge Paper Products recommends a monthly
average effluent limit of 59,796 lbs/day.
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January I, 2001—Color Limit Feasibility Report
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
• Canton,North Carolina
III. Conclusion
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. believes it is feasible to achieve a target annual average
color limit within the range of 48,000—52, 000 lbs/day. The Canton Mill recommends
_an average-annual color limit of 49,612.1bs/day and an average monthly color limit of
59,796 lbs/day. These recommended color limits demonstrate the Canton Mill's
commitment toward color reduction and continued color management.
Using North Carolina's governing flow criteria (30Q2), historical flow records, and the
recommended annual average color limit of 49,612 lbs/day, it is expected that color in the
Pigeon River at the Hepeo gage will be less than 50 true color units approximately 97%
of the applicable time.
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TABLE
January 1, 2001 Color Limit Feasibility Report
Monthly Average Data -Max Month Calc
Data Set= 1/1/98-10/31/2000 1/112000-10/3112000
KS Normality test normal normal
Autocorrelation= 0.61
no. of obs. = 34 10
xbar • 45478.5 44836
stddev 6145 6059
95th safe MONTH from normal dist 55556 54773
99th safe MONTH from normal dist 69796 58953
95th safe YEAR from normal dist 48388 47704
99th safe YEAR from normal dist 49612 48911
Ranked observations
95th percentile for max MONTH 56809 55514
100th percentile for max MONTH 58542 58009

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Mr. James W. Meyer . DIM
DWQ Laboratory Section LABORATORY SECTION
NCDENR
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Subject: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection Response to
September 12, 2000 Letter and August 30, 2000 Inspection Report.
Dear Mr. Meyer:
The laboratory inspection report from August 30, 2000 by Mr. Gary Francies
contained four lettered comments that required a written reply. This correspondence
is the response to your letter dated September 12, 2000 that includes the reply to the
lettered comments.
Ammonia Nitrogen
A. COMMENT: The laboratory control standard is not from a second source:
occasionally, a second source standard is analyzed, but not daily as required.
RESPONSE: Beginning October 1, 2000 a mid-range second source standard is
analyzed daily to document accuracy.
B. COMMENT: The distilled versus undistilled comparison study results are
unacceptable. It appears this is due to the low concentration of the samples used.
It is recommended that the samples be spiked to a concentration of at least 1 to 5
mg/1. Please submit the results from the analysis of two sets of samples.
RESPONSE: Two sets of spiked samples were analyzed by Pace Analytical
Services, Asheville,N.C. for the distilled versus undistilled comparison. The
sample dates and test results follow:
Date Distilled Undistilled
8-30-00 5.62 mg/I 5.2 mg/1
9-05-00 4.88 mg/1 4.3 mg/1

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
Color—platinum cobalt
C. COMMENT: The linearity of the curve, slope value, and y-intercept are not
maintained on file for three years. The raw data is on file and the
spectrophotometer displays all this information, but once a new curve is
established all this information from the old curve is lost except the raw data
values. It is recommended that the raw data be entered into your computer, which
then can produce the curve, and all associated information, which can be printed
and stored with the raw data. Each daily bench sheet must document the date of
the curve.
RESPONSE: The slope values, y-intercepts, and correlation coefficients for all
curves used in the past three years have been restored in our files. Daily bench
sheets now contain the date the curve in use was made.
BOD
D. COMMENT: The laboratory is analyzing 5 mLs of standard not 6 mLs, as the
method requires. This has been done for several years and has been missed in
prior audits, both internal and those conducted by the state. All values obtained
for the standards reviewed were in the acceptable range.
RESPONSE: Beginning October 1, 2000 the laboratory changed from 5 mLs to
6 mLs of glucose glutamic acid standard in the 300 mL BOD bottles. The 5 mLs
of standard was required in the Federal EPA Method.
If you have any questions, comments, or need additional information, I can be contacted
by phone at 828-646-6720 or by fax at 828-646-2993.
Sincerely,
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John J. Pryately
Laboratory & WWTP Supervisor

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Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Name of facility
Name of parent company(if any)
175 Main Street
Street address
Box 4000
Street address (continued)
Canton, North Carolina 28716
City/State/Zip code
Give us information about your contact person for the
National Environmental Achievement Track Program.
Name Robert V.Williams
Title Director, Environmental, Health and Safety Affairs
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
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Why needs
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EPA needs background information on our facilityto I
evaluate your application.
What do you need to do? 1 a 9t,$+'�'r t
• Provide background information on your facility.
• Identify your environmental requirements.
1 What do you do or make at your facility? Uncoated freesheet paper and paperboard products
2 List the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) SIC
code(s) or North American Industrial Classification 2611 2621 2631
System (NAICS) codes that you use to classify
business at your facility. NAICS
3 Does your company meet the Small Business ❑ Yes ® No
Administration definition of a small business for your
sector?
4 How many employees (full-time equivalents) ❑ Fewer than 50
currently work at your-facility?
❑ 50-99
❑ 100-499
❑ 500-1,000
® More than 1,000
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5 Does your facility have an EPA ID number(s)? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list in the right-hand column. NCD 003148889
6 Identify the environmental requirements that apply to
your facility. Use the Environmental Requirements
Checklist, at the back of the instructions,as a
reference. List your requirements to the right or
enclose a completed Checklist with your application.
7 Check the appropriate box in the right-hand column. ❑ I've listed the requirements above.
® I've enclosed the Checklist with my application.
8 Optional: Is there anything else you would like to tell The Canton Mill has been under new ownership since
us about your facility? May 1999. Along with financial investors, it is now an
employee-owned company, Blue Ridge Paper Products
Inc.The Canton Mill is still in the process of converting
many of its existing programs and documents to those
of Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. It is also in the
process of revising or establishing new programs that
were managed by the previous corporate EHS staff.
Some long standing facility practices, such as
environmental training for all employees whose job
responsibilities can significantly impact the
environment, are now being incorporated into the
facility's formal EMS.
The Canton Mill ranks among the top pulp and paper
mills in the world for water quality. The mill is already
in compliance with the effluent guidelines portion of the
federal government's new Cluster Rules, years before
many other facilities. Canton's kraft pulp mill is
Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF), using Oxygen
Delignification with 100% chlorine dioxide bleaching
and Bleach Filtrate Recycle (BFR)technology. The
BFR process recovers naturally ocurring minerals in
wood and other chemicals used to bleach pulp white.
Because BFR technology recycles the chemicals and
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water used in the bleaching process, water usage,
bleach plant effluent and effluent color are reduced,
allowing the Canton Mill to dramatically reduce its
impact on the environment.
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'Why we need this information ( r 7 j 0,00`
'Facilities must have an operating Environmental 14f{_-�)J�f�r1.1Lf f_'UG ll1/_I (��/! f�/ )fJ
;Management System (EMS)that meets certain rmv
'requirements.
What do you need to do? ; tFtS
• Confirm that your EMS meets the Achievement L' --
Track requirements.
• Tell us if you have completed a self-assessment or ,
have had a third-party assessment:of your EMS.
1 Check yes if your EMS meets the requirements for
each element below as defined in the instructions.
a. Environmental policy ® Yes
b. Planning ® Yes
c. Implementation and operation ® Yes
d. Checking and corrective action ® Yes
e. Management review ® Yes
2 Have you completed at least one EMS cycle ®Yes
(plan-do-check-act)?
3 Did this cycle include both an EMS and a ® Yes
compliance
audit?
4 Have you completed an objective self-assessment or ®Yes
third-party assessment of your EMS?
If yes, what method of EMS assessment did you ® Self-assessment
use?
❑ GEMI ® Other
❑ CEMP
American Forest& Paper Association Corporate
Survey to Verify Compliance with EHS Principles
❑Third-party assessment
❑ ISO 14001 Certification
❑ Other
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Why rho we need this information? � ( y�
Facilities must show that they are committed to S�3 j:_� �tl '�� n
iimproving their environmental performance. This means
that you can describe past achievements and will make
future commitments, �tstt '
What do you need to do?
;Refer to the Environmental Performance Table in the
instructions to answer questions 1 and 2.
1 Describe your past achievements for at least two
environmental aspects. If you need more space than is
provided,attach copies of this page.
Note to small facilities: If you qualify as a small facility as
defined in the instructions,you are required to report past
achievement for at least one environmental aspect.
First aspectyou've selected
What aspect have What was the previous level What is the current level?
you selected? (2 years ago)?
Quantity Units Quantity Units
COD Discharges to Water 13.86 lbs./ 1000 lbs. 8.78 lbs./ 1000 lbs.
pulp pulp
I. How is the current level an improvement over the
previous level?
This improvement is a significant reduction of COD discharge to water and is also a significant
improvement in the overall efficiency of the facility's operations.This level of performance is less than
1/3 of the proposed Cluster Rule Limitation for Bleached Papergrade Kraft Mills.
ii. How did you achieve this improvement?
As a result of substantial capital investment in BFR(Bleach Filtrate Recycle), a proprietary technology
that allows for bleach filtrates to be recycled in its softwood fiber line.The Canton Mill is the only
bleach kraft mill in the world that employs this technology.
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Second aspectyou've selected
What aspect have What was the previous level What is the current level?
you selected? (2 years ago)?
Quantity Units Quantity Units
Water Use 26.8 million gallons 24.3 million gallons
daily daily
i. How is the current level an improvement over the
previous level?
On average, the facility has reduced the amount of intake water by two million gallons per day.
ii. How did you achieve this improvement?
This improvement was achieved through process optimization water conservation measures
throughout the mill. Focused efforts to reduce water usage have included the optimization of non-
contact cooling water.
2 Select at least four environmental aspects (no more than
two from any one category)from the Environmental
Performance Table in the instructions and then tell us
about your future commitments. If you need more space
than is provided, attach copies of this section.
Note to small facilities: If you are a small facility, you
are required to make commitments for at least two
environmental aspects in two different categories.
First aspect you've selected
a.What is the aspect? Material Use (Purchased lime reduction)
b. Is this aspect identified as significant in your EMS? ®Yes ❑ No
c.What is the current level?You may choose to state ® Option A:
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of Absolute value 55 tons/day
production or output. (Quantity/Units)
❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
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d.What is the improvement you are committing to ® Option A:
over the next three years?You may choose to state Absolute value 40 tons/day
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of (Quantity/Units)
production or output. ❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
e. How will you achieve this improvement? The objective is to reduce the amount of lime
purchased by 15 tons per day. This will be
accomplished by capital investment resulting in process
improvements and equipment upgrades. This will also
reduce the amount of solid waste generated by the
facility and landfilled.
Second aspect you've selected
a.What is the aspect? Material use(Reduce influent fiber losses)
b. Is this aspect identified as significant in your EMS? ®Yes ❑ No
c.What is the current level?You may choose to state ® Option A:
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of Absolute value 28 tons/day
production or output. (Quantity/Units)
❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
d. What is the improvement you are committing to ® Option A:
over the next three years?You may choose to state Absolute value 20 tons/day
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of (QuantitylUnits)
production or output. ❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
e. How will you achieve this improvement? The objective is to increase on-site manufactured fiber
useage by 8 tons per day. This will improve the
efficiency of the facility's operations and reduce the
amount of solid waste generated and landfilled. This
objective will be achieved through process and
operating practice optimization.
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Third aspect you've selected
a.What is the aspect? Total Solid Waste (Recycle of depoly)
b. Is this aspect identified as significant in your EMS? ®Yes ❑ No
c.What is the current level?You may choose to state ® Option A:
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of Absolute value 350 tons/month
production or output. (Quantity/Units)
❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
d.What is the improvement you are committing to ® Option A:
over the next three years?You may choose to state Absolute value 1.100 tons/month
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of (Quantity/Units)
production or output. ❑ Option B:
In terms of
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
e. How will you achieve this improvement? The objective is to increase the amount of waste
coated paperboard material recycled by 750 tons per
month. This objective will be achieved by making
process changes and increasing uptime to the recycling
process.
Fourth aspect you've selected
a.What is the aspect? Expected Lifetime Waste of Product(Increase
paperboard packaging efficiency)
b. Is this aspect identified as significant in your EMS? ®Yes ❑ No
c. What is the current level?You may choose to state ❑ Option A:
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of Absolute value
production or output. (Quantity/Units)
® Option B:
In terms of 282 Ibs/3000 sq. ft.
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
d.What is the improvement you are committing to ❑ Option A:
over the next three years?You may choose to state Absolute value
this as an absolute value or in terms of units of (Quantity/Units)
production or output. ® Option B:
In terms of 265 Ibs/3000 sq. ft.
units of production (Quantity/Units)
or output
e. How will you achieve this improvement? The objective of this improvement is to reduce the total
basis weight of our product line by 5% to 6% on
average. This will result in reducing the fiber content of
our product. This change came about as a result of
applying Design for the Environment and Life Cycle
Analysis thinking. Reducing the fiber content will make
our products lighter. A lighter product will result in
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reduced solid waste generated by our end-users. For
example, the 23 point paperboard grade product that
we produce for milk and juice cartons is currently 282
pounds per 3000 square feet of product area, after
capital investment and equipment upgrade the weight
will be reduced to approximately 265 pounds per 3000
square feet.
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Why do we need this information?
/Oozr/a IB
Facilities must demonstrate their commitment to public tS,3(10
outreach and performance reporting. You should have
appropriate mechanisms in place to identify community
concerns,to communicate with the public, and to provide LAW W1 C t �Uw a a
information on your environmental performance.
What do you need to do?
• Describe your approach to public outreach.
• List three references who are familiar with your facility.
1 How do you identify and respond to community The Canton Mill's primary means of identifying and
concerns? responding to community concerns is through the
Community Advisory Committee that normally meets
once every three months. It is made up of local
citizens, the purpose of which is to discuss their
concerns that relate to the facility and educate them
about the facility's operations.
Canton Mill management also meets periodically with
an alliance of local nonprofit organizations in order to
communicate on environmental performance and report
on different environmental initiatives.
2 How do you inform community members of Community members are informed of pertinent
important matters that affect them? information through the Community Advisory
Committee, periodic leadership forums, legislative
updates and through a regular mill tour program.
3 How will you make the Achievement Track Annual ❑Website www.
Performance Report available to the public?
❑ Newspaper
® Open Houses
® Other
The report will also be disseminated through the
existing community outreach programs.
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4 Are there any ongoing citizen suits against your ❑ yes ® No
facility?
If yes, describe briefly in the right-hand column.
5 List references below
Organization Name Phone number
Representative of Haywood Scenic Ron Moser, Director 828-456-5195
a Communityl Waterways Assocation
Citizen Group
StatelLocal Regulator North Carolina Forrest Westall, Regional 828-251-p208
Department of Water Quality Supervisor
Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of
Environmental
Management
Other communityllocal Haywood County Jack Horton, Haywood 828-648-2363
reference
County Manager
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OMB Approved No.2010-0032

On behalf of Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Canton Mill
[my facility], 1W Ing,
e�
I certify that —Ali
• I have read and agree to the terms and conditions, as specified in the National Environmental
Achievement Track Program Description and in the Application Instructions;
• I have personally examined and am familiar with the information contained in this Application (including,
if attached, the Environmental Requirements Checklist). The information contained in this Application
is, to the best of my knowledge and based on reasonable inquiry, true, accurate, and complete, and I
have no reason to believe the facility would not meet all program requirements;
• My facility has an environmental management system (EMS), as defined in the Achievement Track
EMS requirements, including systems to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal,
and local environmental requirements, in place at the facility, and the EMS will be maintained for the
duration of the facility's participation in the program;
• My facility has conducted an objective assessment of its compliance with all applicable federal, state,
tribal, and local environmental requirements, and the facility has corrected all identified instances of
potential or actual noncompliance;
• Based on the foregoing compliance assessment and subsequent corrective actions (if any were
necessary), my facility is,to the best of my knowledge and based on reasonable inquiry, currently in
compliance with applicable federal,state,tribal, and local environmental requirements.
I agree that EPA's decision whether to accept participants into or remove them from the National Environmental
Achievement Track is wholly discretionary, and I waive any right that may exist under any law to challenge EPA's
acceptance or removal decision.
I am the senior facility manager and fully authorized to execute this statement on behalf of the corporation or
other legal entity whose facility is applying to this program.
Signature/Date
Printed Name/Title George Henson,Vice President-Mill Division
Facility Name Canton Mill
Facility Street Address 175 Main Street
Facility ID Numbers NCD 003148889
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The National Environmental Performance Track is a U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency program. Please direct inquiries to 1-888-339-PTRK or e-mail
[e-mail]. Mail completed applications to:
The Performance Track Information Center
c/o Industrial Economics Incorporated
2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
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National Environmental Achievement Track
Environmental Requirements Checklist
The following Checklist is provided to assist facilities in answering Section A, Tell us about your
facility, " Question 6. The Checklist is given to help facilities identify the major federal, state,
tribal, and local environmental requirements applicable at their facilities. The Checklist is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all environmental requirements that may be applicable at an
individual facility.
If you use this Checklist and choose to submit it with your application, fill in your facility
information below and enclose the completed Checklist with your application (see instructions).
Facility Name: Canton Pulp &Paper Mill
Facility Location: Canton, NC
Facility ID Number(s): NCDO0314889
(attach additional sheets if necessmy)
Check All
Air Pollution Regulations That Apply
1. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR 61)
2. Permits and Registration of Air Pollution Sources
3. General Emission Standards,Prohibitions and Restrictions
4. Control of Incinerators ❑
5. Process Industry Emission Standards
6. Control of Fuel Burning Equipment
7. Control of VOCs
8. Sampling, Testing and Reporting
9. Visible Emissions Standards
10. Control of Fugitive Dust
11. Toxic Air Pollutants Control
12. Vehicle Emissions Inspections and Testing ❑
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Air Pollution Regulations Not Listed Above (identify)
13. ❑
14. ❑
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Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
1. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261)
- Characteristic Waste
- Listed Waste
2. Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261)
- Manifesting
- Pre-transport requirements
- Record keeping/reporting
3. Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 262) ❑
- Transfer facility requirements ❑
- Manifest system and record-keeping ❑
- Hazardous waste discharges ❑
4. Standards for Owners and Operators of TSD Facilities (40 CFR 264) ❑
- General facility standards ❑
- Preparedness and prevention ❑
- Contingency plan and emergency procedures ❑
- Manifest system, record keeping and reporting ❑
- Groundwater protection ❑
- Financial requirements ❑
- Use and management of containers ❑
- Tanks ❑
Waste piles ❑
- Land treatment ❑
Incinerators ❑
5. Interim Status Standards for TSD Owners and Operators (40 CFR 265) ❑
6. Interim Standards for Owners and Operators of New Hazardous Waste
Land Disposal Facilities (40 CFR 267) ❑
7. Administered Permit Program (Part B) (40 CFR 270) ❑
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Hazardous Waste Management Regulations Not
Listed Above (identify)
8. ❑
9. ❑
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Hazardous Materials Management
1. Control of Pollution by Oil and Hazardous Substances (33 CFR 153)
2. Designation of Reportable Quantities and Notification of Hazardous
Materials Spill (40 CFR 302)
3. Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations (49 CFR 172-173)
4. Worker Right-to-Know Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200)
5. Community Right-to-Know Regulations (40 CFR 350-372)
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Hazardous Materials Management Regulations Not
Listed Above (identify)
6. ❑
7. ❑
Water Pollution Control Requirements
1. ' Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) (40 CFR 112)
2. Designation of Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 116)
3. Determination of Reportable Quantities for Hazardous Substances
4. NPDES Permit Requirements (40 CFR 122)
5. Toxic Pollutant Effluent Standards(40 CFR 129)
6. General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources ❑
7. Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Point Source Effluent Guidelines
and Standards ❑
8. Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing Point Source Effluent Guidelines
and Standards ❑
9. Plastics and Synthetics Point Source Effluent Guidelines and Standards
(40 CFR 416) ❑
10. Water Quality Standards
11. Effluent Limitations for Direct Dischargers
12. Permit Monitoring/Reporting Requirements
13. Classifications and Certifications of Operators and Superintendents of
Industrial Wastewater Plants
14. Collection,Handling,Processing of Sewage Sludge
15. Oil Discharge Containment, Control and Cleanup ❑
16. Standards Applicable to Indirect Discharges (Pretreatment) ❑
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Water Pollution Control Regulations Not Listed
Above (identify)
17. ❑
18. ❑
Page A3—Environments]Requirements Checklist Application for the National Environmental Achievement Track

Drinking Water Regulations
1. Underground Injection and Control Regulations, Criteria and Standards ❑
(40 CFR 144, 146)
2. National Primary Drinking Water Standards (40 CFR 141) ❑
3. Community Water Systems, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ❑
(40 CFR 141)
4. Permit Requirements for Appropriation/Use of Water from Surface or
Subsurface Sources ❑
5. Underground Injection Control Requirements ❑
6. Monitoring, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements for Community ❑
Water Systems
Other Federal, State,Tribal or Local Drinking Water Regulations Not Listed Above
(identify)
7. ❑
8. ❑
Toxic Substances
1. Manufacture and Import of Chemicals, Record Keeping and Reporting ❑
2. Import and Export of Chemicals (40 CFR 707) ❑
3. Chemical Substances Inventory Reporting Requirements (40 CFR 710) ❑
4. Chemical Information Rules (40 CFR 172) ❑
5. Health and Safety Data Reporting (40 CFR 716)
6. Pre-Manufacture Notifications (40 CFR 720) ❑
7. PCB Distribution Use, Storage and Disposal (40 CFR 761) ❑
8. Regulations on Use of Fully Halogenated Chlorofluoroalkanes (40 CFR 762) ❑
9. Storage and Disposal of Waste Material Containing TCDD (40 CFR 775) ❑
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Toxic Substances Regulations Not Listed Above
(identify)
10. ❑
11. ❑
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Pesticide Regulations
1. FIFRA Pesticide Use Classification (40 CFR 162) ❑
2. Procedures for Disposal and Storage of Pesticides and Containers (40 CFR 165) ❑
3. Certification of Pesticide Applications (40 CFR 171) ❑
4. Pesticide Licensing Requirements ❑
5. Labeling of Pesticides ❑
6. Pesticide Sales, Permits, Records, Application and Disposal Requirements ❑
7. Disposal of Pesticide Containers ❑
8. Restricted Use and Prohibited Pesticides ❑
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Pesticides Regulations Not listed Above (identify)
9. ❑
10. ❑
Environmental Clean-Up,Restoration, Corrective Action
1. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund)
(identify)
El
Ej
2. RXRA Corrective Action (identify)
Other Federal, State, Tribal or Local Environmental Clean-up, Restoration, Corrective
Action Regulations Not Listed Above (identify)
3. ❑
4. ❑
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P17 :40 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P61/02
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PAPER pRODUC75 INC,
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may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, attorney privileged, and exempt from
disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or duplication of this communication
is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by
telephone and return,by mail,the original message to us. Thank you."
175 Main Street C P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations

0 17:40 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P02/02
BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
November 3, 2000
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,North Carolina 28801
Re: Release Notification,NPDES Permit NC0000272
419 Paper Machine Lubricating Oil Release, October 30-31, 2000
Dear Mr.Haynes: .
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. is providing written notification as a follow-up to Jim
CTiauque's telephone call to you on October 31,2000,at approximately 11:40 AM,
concerning a lubricating oil release at the Number 19 Paper Machine.
At approximately 6:45 AM on Tuesday,October 31, 2000,maintenance personnel
noticed a low level alarm associated with the main lubrication system day tank for the
Number 19 Paper Machine. Upon investigation, it was found that the water trap drain
valve to the tank was open allowing oil to flow from the tank into an adjacent u-drain
leading to the mill sewer system. The valve was immediately closed, stopping the
release. It is estimated that the drain had been opened at approximately 8:00-8:30 PM on
Monday, October 30,2000.
Based on the flow rate and the total capacity ofthe processing equipment,the total
release was estimated to be approximately 800 gallons. There was no oil observed
released to the Pigeon River and no impact on Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.
The cause of the release remains under investigation, however, due to the suspicious
nature of the events, the Town of Canton Police have been involved with the
investigation.
If you have questions regarding this incident, please call Tim Giauque at$28-646-2028.
Sincerely,
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Copy: Denic Brown
Bob Williams
Tilchaynes113
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716 • Phone_828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
�••L ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
tNCDEMR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
= s ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
,'•� October 10, 2000
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` T MR. JOHN PRYATELY
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS WWTP LAB
P.O. BOX 4000
ILL'HOLMAN• •+� CANTON, NC 28716
ECI;EE/TART
Dear Mr. Pryately:
Tie-rkRc '�+*"+L r°EEYYVs s' Your letter, received October 9 2000 concerning corrective actions for
b3RECj'yO � ' r r • g Your
y analytical procedures has been reviewed. The quality control measures taken
in reference to the deficiencies cited in the September 12, 2000 inspection
report are acceptable. We have also reviewed the information you provided for
the ammonia nitrogen comparative results performed by your laboratory. The
results are acceptable for the requirements of your laboratory certification.
r
This report does not attempt to comprehensively address all
£«� ' certification requirements prescribed in the North Carolina Administrative
Code (15A NCAC 2H .0800) , promulgated methods, and .applicable Code of Federal
Regulations (40 CFR Part 136) . It is the responsibility of the certified
laboratory to address any required changes in Wastewater/Groundwater
}gsg• Vyr; ;SCy Laboratory Certification application information, and to correct the
� a �'i• � r . ` Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and the Laboratory Quality Assurance
Manual when requirements of the above cited codes are not in compliance.
If a future inspection should reveal that the deficiencies cited in
11 S ' i .A_r the inspection report were not corrected, enforcement actions will be
recommended in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
A. y..
"�- Thank you again for your cooperation during the inspection. Contact us
at 828-251-6208 ext. 285 if you have any questions or need additional
..� ,t • , ��;, � information regarding our requirements.
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Laboratory Section
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DIVISION oF WATER QUA urY .
Cberahl,Labar.I.,Report I War,,Quality Lab Number YW7226
W❑ SAMPLETYPE Date Rcocired: 9/6/2000
COUNTY HAYWOOD PRIORITY Time Received: IODDAM
RISER BASIN: ❑ AMBIENT O QA STREAM X� EFFLUENT Received By : IIMW
REFORTTO : ARO Regional Ofice ❑ COMPLIANCE O CfiAIN OF.CUSTODY I LAKE INFLUENT (���/�,/[j/—� /� I S
Other EMERGENCY VISIT ID ESTUARY Da.Released: 1 All
COLLECTORS) : HAYNES O Date Reposed: 30/5/2000
Estimated DOD Range: Starion Locmlon:BLUE RIDGE PAPER
Seed: Chlorinated: Remarks:
Stan..9 Dale Begin(j'y/mMdd) Data End(yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Time End Depth•DM,ED,DBM Value Type A,II,L Composite-T,S.B Sample Type
20000830 2300
BOD310 m /L Chlodde940 mg/L NH3 as N 610 m /L Li-Lithium 1132 ti /L
COD Ili t340 m /L Chi a:Tfi 32217 u /L TKN an N 625 m /L Mg-Magnesium 927 an /L
COD Low 335 m /L Chi.:Corr 32209 ug/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 m /L Mn-Man time 1055 u L
Coliform:NIF Fecal 31616 /Iw.I Plecaphytin a 32213 u /L P:Total as P 665 m L No.Sodium 929 m L
Coliform:MFTmaI 3I5N /100ml X Color.Tate 80 180 CU. PO4 as P70507 m L ArseniCTotal 1002 <10 u /L
Colirorm:rube Fecal 31615 /100m1 Color.( ill 83 pll= c.u. P:Dissolved as P 666 m /L Se.Selenium 1147 u /L
Colirorm:Fecal Strap 31673 /100ml Color.PH7.682 CU. K-Potassium m L ]JR.Mercury 71900 <0.2 u /L
Residue:Total 500 m /L Cyanide 720 m /L X Cd-Cadmium 1027 <2.0 u L Ba_Barmin u /L
Volatile 505 m L Fluodde951 m /L X Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 <25 u L OrgarrochloneFestickles
Fixed 510MM."g,"L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L X Cu-Copper1042 3.8 u /L Or ma hos hone Pesticides
Residue:Suspended 53 Grease and Oils 556 m L X Ni-Nickel 1067 <10 u /L
Volatile 535 Hardness Total 900 m /L X Pb.Lead 1051 <10 a /L Acid Herbicides
Fixed 540 Specific Cord.95 _ .mhos/cm2 X 2:n-Zinc 1092 36 u IL
II403 MBAS 38260 m /L V-Vanadium u /L Base/Neu.al&Acid Eatracrable Or nits �-•
Acidity pll.r,5.01, Phenols 32730 ig/l. A -Silver 1077 . /l. 'TI.11 Daascl Raw
Acidnv to it8,3435mail. Sulfate 945 m /L At.Aluminum 1105 a /L
Alkalinity to till 8.341 Sulfide 745 m L Be.Beryllium 1012 u /L Pur able Organics(VOA bottle re 'd
Alkalinity to IU.54I Brmn Ca-Calcium 916 m L TPH Gasoline Range
TOC68is Tannin&Li in u L Co-Cobalt 1037 u L TPH/BTEX Gasoline Ran V
Turbidirv7fi NTll Hesavalcm Chromium ug/L Fe-Iron 1045 u L Phymplanknor
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3 COD Law 335 me/l Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mgA Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I
4 Collform:MF Fecal 31616 /100m1 Pbeophytln a 32213 ug/I P:Total as P 665 mg/1 Na-Sodium 929 mgA
5 Colllorm:MF Total 31504 /100mi Color:True 80 Pt-Co PO4 as P 70507 mg/1 Arsenic-Total 1002 ug/1
Colllorm:Tube Fecal 31615 /100m1 Color;(pH ) 83 ADMI P:Dissolved as P 666 mg/I Se-Selenium 1147 ug/I
Coiiform:Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1 Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Hg-Meteury 71900 ug/1
8 Residue:Total 500 mg/l Cyanide 720 mg/l Cd-Cadmium 1027 USA Organochlorine Pesticidea
Volatile 505 mg/l
9 Fluoride 951 mg/I Cr•ChrommucTood 1034 ugA Otganopluwpiaw Pesticides
10 Fixed 510 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l CuC pper1042 a /1 g
11 Realdue:Suspended 530 mg/I Grease and Olie 556 mg/I NI-Nlekei 1067 ug/1 Acid Herbicides
12 Volatile 535 mg/1 Hardness Total 900 mg/I Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
13 Fixed 540 mg/1 Specific Cool 95 2 Zn-Zinc 1092
_ uMhos/em ug/1 Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
14 pH 403 - units MBAS 38260 mg/I
15 Acidity to PH 4.5 436 Actd Extractable Organics
mg/1 Phenols 32730 ug/1 A Ilver 1077
ug/1
16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1 Sulfate 9q5 m9A AI-Aluminum 1105 ug/1 Purgeable Orgenlcs (VOA bottle r¢g'd)
17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1 Sulfide 745 m9/1 Be-Beryllium 1012 ug/I
18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1
Ca-Caielum 916 mg/1
..191 1 TOC 680 mgA Ca-Cobalt 1037 ug/I
. . '20 Turbidity 76 NTU Fe-Iron 1045 ug/1 Phymptankton
Sampling Point% Conductance at 25 C Water Tempemmre(C D.O.mgA PH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature(C)
pH 83 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH 8.3
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HEVIu t REGIONAL OFFICE
"The material contained in this Communication is intended only for the use of the addressee. It
may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, attorney privileged, and exempt from
disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication
is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please notify us immediately by
telephone and return,by mail,the original message to us. Thank you."
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC., 175 MAIN STREET, CANTON, NC 2371E

04-13-00 21 : 05 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P02/04
Making ur mark for you.
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
f ebruary 23,2000
Mr.Forrest Westall
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
59 Woodfm Place
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: NPDES Permit No.NC0000272,Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.Canton Mill
Balanced and Indigenous Species Study Plan
Dear Mr. Westall:
Attached is the Balanced and Indigenous Species Study Plan required by Part III, Section M. of
the Canton Mill's NPDES permit. This study is submitted for approval by the Division of Water
Quality and is designed to comply with 40 CFR 125 Subpart H.
We are in the process of planning this study and look forward to receiving the Division's
approval in the near future. If you have any questions in the meantime,please call me at(828)
646-2033 or Derric Brown at(828)646-2318.
Sincerely,
Bob Williams
Director-Environmental,Health and Safety
Attachment
175 Main Street • P.O.60x 4000 • Canton,North Carolina 28716 • 8284;46.2000

04-13-00 21 : 05 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P03/04
Canton bill Balanced and Indigenous Species Study Plan
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. (BRPP) is required to submit a thermal variance report for their
Canton Mill (the Mill)that is consistent with the conditions set forth in 40 CFR 125, Subpart H.
This study plan describes the tasks that will be conducted as part of the required demonstration.
The study will consist of four basic elements:
- Selection of RIS
- Thermal Model
- Biological Study
- Preparation of 316a demonstration
Task 1 Selection of Representative hn ortant Species S)
Typically 5-10 fish species are chosen to represent a range of thermal tolerances,trophic levels,
societal values (i.e., commercially or recreationally important species), and as well as potential to
be a nuisance species. It is anticipated that one or two thermally sensitive species will be
selected,along with one species from each trophic level,one or two recreationally important
species,and one species that has the potential to become a nuisance species. Selections will be
based on the life history characteristics of the fishes inhabiting the Pigeon River. No threatened
or endangered species will be selected because none inhabit the Pigeon River.
Task 2 Prepare and Calibrate Thermal Model
In order to predict water temperatures under a variety of stream flow and thermal input
conditions, a temperature model will be constructed. Measured river temperatures for the period
1994-2000 will be used to construct the model. The model will be field verified and adjusted as
necessary.
Task 3 Field Biological Study
To verify the presence of a balanced,indigenous community, a field study will be conducted
twice(mid July and late August)during 2000. Fish and macroinvertebrates will be collected
from 11 mainstem and three tributary locations:
RM Location
64.5 Upstream of mill
63 FibervilIe
61 D.O. augmentation station
59 Upstream of Clyde

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Carron Mill Balanced and Indigenous Species Sudv Plan Contimred
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RM Location
55.5 Downstream of Clyde
54.5 Downstream of Waynesville WWTP
52.3 Old Rt 209
48 2 Ferguson bridge
42.6 Hepco
24.7 Waterville
19.3 Groundhog Creek
trio Richland Creek
trib Jonathan Creek
trib Fines Creek
All collections will be made following standard NCDEM methodologies as has been the case
during previous assessments of the Pigeon River(EA 1988, 1996).
Task 4 Prepare 316(a) Demonstration
Mill operational data,thermal modeling results,and data from the field biology study will be
compiled into a report consistent with the guidance set forth in 40 CFR 125, Subpart H. The
report will determine whether a balanced indigenous community is present or, if not,would the
establishment of such a community be prevented by continuation of the thermal variance. This
report will be submitted by 1 June 2001.
References
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology. 1988. Synoptic survey ofphysical and biological
condition of the Pigeon River in the vicinity of Champion International's Canton Mill. EA.
Loveton, MD.
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology. 1996. A study of the aquatic resources and water
quality of the Pigeon River. EA. Deerfreld IL.

r1? + ✓ NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
j ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
k ' � r DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
11 Wig . IA ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
®ER January 5, 2000
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(jf':IAMEs e.NUNr.iR:'� Mr. D2rr1C Brown
�•1cOVERN0 :>* Blue Ridge Paper Products
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Canton, North Carolina 28716
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FVVAYNE�,I�mEVIT,T.'('�'Y1 Subject : Compliance Biomonitoring
b
s ST Y Inspection
Canton Mill WWTP
* ?k t NPDES Permit Number NC0000272
wood County
{�R1iS STEVEN
Dear Mr. Brown:
- _-% - Please find enclosed a copy of the Inspection Report
for the Biomonitoring Inspection which was conducted at Blue
Ridge Paper Products on December 7 and 10, 1999 .
, ? ^ The samples were collected/split for use in a 3-Brood
Ceriodaphnia dubia full range toxicity test. The test
�i
ice, I
�� ; results indicated a chronic value of >100% which is above
the 87% whole effluent toxicity limit for the facility.
Further details concerning this test are included on the
a Report.
It should be noted that an ambient sample of the Pigeon
River was also collected for use in a 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia
r' u dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The result of this test was
recorded as a "Pass" . Further details on this test are also
{ < � included in the Report.
any If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 251-6208 .
a
s arcu. L��
rnsA� rs_, Sincerel
D. Keith Ha s
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Environmental Specialist
1 .ri a
xc: Jimmie Overton
ICE
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M•`'.!^ �N'a INTERCHANGE EIUILDING, 58 WOODFIN PLACE, ASH EVILLE. NC 2880I-2414
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003
PA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A:National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
I IN I 2 3 NC0000272 Ill 12 99/12/07 17 18 LJ 19 IS l 2012 u t� Remarks
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
r' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved
67 LLB 69 70I_1 71 on 72 L 73 �II174 75 LLLL—LU 80
Section B:FacilityDate Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date
Blue Ridge Paper Products 11:00 am 970101
Canton Plant
Canton, Haywood County Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
011130
Name(s)of On-Site Representative(s)/Fitle(s) Phone No(s)
Derric Brown - Environ. Supervisor 828-646-2318
John Pryately- Lab Supervisor
Name,Address of Responsible Official Title
Mr. George Henson Vice-President/Operations Mgr.
PO Box
Canton, NC 28716 Phone No. Contacted
No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S-Satisfactory M-Marginal U-Unsatisfactory N-Not evaluated/Not applicable
N Permit N Flow Measurement N Pretreatment
#Soth"AQUATIC
perations & Maintenance
N Records/Reports N Laboratory N Compliance Schedules udge Disposal
N Facility Site Review N Effluent/Receiving Waters N Self-Monitoring Program TOX
Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
On December 8, 1999, .Division Aquatic Toxicology personnel initiated a 3-brood Ceriodaphnia dubia full-range toxicology test using composite samples of
:he subject facility's whole effluent. The samples were collected on December 6-7 and 9-10, 1999 by the facility and were split by Asheville Regional OfficE
staff.
Test concentrations were 50, 75, 87, 93.5, and 100% sample. The test resulted in a chronic value of>100%, which is above the 87% limit for the facility.
Specifically, the control exhibited 100% survival with 23.4 neonates per control organism while the test treatment survival was 100% in the 100%treatment
Nith treatment mean reproduction being 22.2% in the 100% treatment. Results of additional water quality parameter measurements follow: First Sample; p
7.95 SU, Conductivity -2600 micromhos/cm, Second Sample; pH -8.39 SU, Conductivity -2560 micromhos/cm. The result of the test Indicates that the
affluent would not be predicted to have impacts on the receiving stream.
On December 8, 1999 Division Aquatic Toxicology personnel also initiated a 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail test on an ambient sample of the Pigeon
River above Hlue Ridge Paper. The samples were collected on December 7 and 10, 1999. The test resulted in a Pass. Specifically, the control exhibited
100% survival with 24.0 neonates per control organism while the test treatment survival was 100% with treatment mean reproduction being 22.7 neonates
oer lest organism. Other measured water quality parameters were as follows: First sample: pH=6.78 SU, conductivity=28 micromhos/cm; second sample:
off=6.88 SU, conductivity=32.9 micromhos/cm.
Name(s)and Signatu e( of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date
Keith Haynes
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 cloC)
Signature evi er" Agency/Office Date
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 QU
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken Date Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

Ur PIVVIHUNMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD-LAB FORM (DM1) Fo0 r Lab Use ONLY
COUNTY Lab Number: , 0/�-d l7�
PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE �j
RIVER BASIN Date R¢eeived: q '�/ d C', me: ,l Olt
REPORT TO:ARO FRO MRO RHO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS EJAMBIENT ❑ QA ❑ STREAM ❑ EFFLUENT Rec'd b �'
AT BM y: I From: Bus-Cour(er and Del
C'
Other COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE El INFLUENT DATA ENTRY BY: 4—
OF CUSTODY c; CK•
Shipped by: Bus Can't. ta(f. Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ESTUARY DATE REPORTED: / -{a -(I C)
COLLECTOR(S): �� t�
Estimated ROD Range;0-5/5-25/25-65/40.130 or 100 plus t STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes El No El Chlorinated.- Yee❑ No yak REMARKS:
Station /- Date Beginn (yy/mm/dd)I Time Re in Date End
Q �p 9 Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type CompositeI Sample Type
A H L T S B G GNXX
I BOD5 320 S+ m9/1 Chloride 940
mg/1 NH3 as N 610 mg/1 LI-Llthlum 1132 ag/1
2COD High 340 mull CFI m Tit 32217 USA 1"as N 625 0 J
mull Mg-Magnesium 927 mg/I
3 COD Low 335 mg/I
Chi a: Cori 32209 ug/1 NO2 plus NOS as N 630 m
4 Coli(orm:MF Fecal 31616 /100m1 g/I a odium 929e.e 1055 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1 P.Total as P 665 i
mg/] NaSodlum 929 mg/1
Coll(orm:MF Total 31504
5 /100mI Color.True 80 Pt•Co PO4 as P 70507 mgA Arsenic.-Total 1002 ug/I
6 Coli(orm:Tube Fecal 31615 /loom] Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI P:Dissolved as P 666 mil/I 9/ Se-Sefenlum 1147 ug/]
Callform:Fecal Strap 31673 /100m1
7 Color. PH 7.6 82 ADM] . Hg•Mercury 71900 URA
8 Residue:Total 500 /6,0 o m9/1 Cyanide 720 mg/IjFe-lran
admium 102J.gA
USA Grgauochlorine Pesticides
9 Volatile SOS mull fluoride 951 mg/I ppe,10 Tofa O:ganopl;ospboms Pestcides
10 Fixed 530 mull Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1
PPer 3067
11 esldue;Suspended 530 <3 mg/l Grease and Oils 556 mullckef 1067
a Avid Herbicides
12 Volatile 535 mg/1 Hardness Total 900 mg/1ad 1053
13 Fixed 540 mg/l Specific Cond.95 uMho./cm2c 1092 Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
14 PH 403 units MBAS 38260m9/I15 Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/] Phenols 32730 Aeld Extractable Organics
u9/Ilver 307716 Acidity to PH 8.3 I mg/I Sulfate 945 mullmina. 110 Forgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
1] Alkalinity to pH 9.3 415' mg/I Sulfide 745 mg/1ryfi]um 101Alkalinity to pif 4.5 410 mg/1Qalcium 9161TOC 680 ray/] - obalt 3037'jo Turbidity 76 NTU n 1045
Phymplankton
Sampling Pofni% Conducts.¢.at 25 C Water Temperature(C) D.O.mg" PH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature(C)
PH 83 PH 4.5 pH 4.5
PH 8.3
2 94 10 300 . 400 8224i 431 82243
Salinity% Pre-Ildlon ONday) Cloud Cover% WhVI Dfrectlon 82242 20
deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Sederity Wind Velocity M/H ¢an Stream Depth it Stream Width f,
l
480 45 32 36
1351 3350 35 4 q _
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DMI/H v] d jwlU, 3

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD-LAB FORM (DM1) O For Lab Use ONLYnn
COUNTY Lab Number: /�-o D N?7 7
PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE sp
RIVER BASIN
Date Received: C) '.�/'-V O Time: .7- Ulf
AT REPORT TO:ARO FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA ❑STREAM ❑ EFFLUENT Reed by: « ( F •B s-C rie d 0
BM
Other ❑COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT DATA ENTRY BY: 4— CK:
OF CUSTODY �y
Shipped by: Bus C��r.$tolt, Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ESTUARY DATE REPORTED: / -1,2 -0 C)
Estimated BOD Range;0-5/5-25/2555/40.130 or 100 plea STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yee ❑ No❑ Chlorinated: Yee❑ No tat REMARKS:
Station # Date r,Begin
(Yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date Enad 4 Tlme End Depth DM DB DBM Value Typ¢ Composite Sample Type
OO - A H L T S B G GNXX
1 BODS 310 S y mg/1 Chloride 940 mg/1 NHS as N 610 mall LI•tlthlum 1132 ug/1
2COD High 340 mall Chi a:Trl 32217 USA THN es N 625 m9A Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/I
3 COD Lora MF mg/1 Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I NO2 plus NOS ae N 630 mall Mn-Manganese 1055 ugh
4 Coillorm:MF Fecal 31616 /100ml Pheophytln a 32213 ug/l P:Total as P 665 mall NaSodlum 929 mg/i
5 Cc] arm:MF Total 31504 /100m1 Color:True 80 Pt-Co PO4 as P 70507 mg/I Arsenle Toral 1002 ug/I
6 Colliorm:Tube Fecal 31615, /100ml Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI P:Dissolved as P 666 mall Se-Selenium 1147 ug/I
7 Cultism:Fecal Strop 31673 /100m1 Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI He-Mercury,71900 USA
B Residue:Total 500 (�0(J mg/I Cyanide 720 mg/I Cd-Cdmlum 1027 ug/l Organ0chl0rine Pesticides
9 Volatile 505 mg/1 Fluoride 951 mg/l Cr4Chramium:Tom11034 USA Oman phosplrotus Pestk:Wea
10 Fixed 510 mg/1 Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I CuCoptxn 3042 ug/I
11 esldue:Suspended 530 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mall NI-Nlckel 1067 u
d 9n Acid Herbicides
12 Volatile 535 mg/I Hardness Teta1900 men Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
13 Fixed 540 mg/1 Specific Cond.95 2 Zn-Zino 1092 USA umhos/cm 9 Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
14 PH 403 units MBAS 38260 mg/1 Acid Extractable O rgenlcs
15 Acidity to pit 4.5 436 mall Phenols 32730 call Ag liver 1077
call
16 Acidity to PH 8.3 435 melt Sulfate 945 TO AI-Aluminum 1105 call Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle roe d)
17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415' mall Sulfide 745 mg/I Be-Beryllium 1012 ug/1
._ _'18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1 I [)Q Ca-Calcium 916 mg/1
19 70C 680 mall Ca-Cobalt 1037 call
'.1'o Turbidity 76 NIU Fe-Iron 1045 ugA y p nkton
Sampling Point% Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O.mg/I PH Alkalinity Ac LlAh Tempe lure( )
PH 8.3 PH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH .3
2 94 10 300 400 s 82294 431 82243 82242 VIATER T UrA (2 CofF(CE
Salinlly% Preetpitlon ONdny) Cloud Cover% Wind Direction p)¢g) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H ff tre5m'Depth-IL SWam Width it
980 45 32 36 1351 1350 35 64 4
DMI/Revlsed 10/66 -

BLUE RIDGE FSt'j'EVEI
200�
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
YECSeptember 20, 2000 ONAL OFFICE ,
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Spill/Release Notification,NPDES Permit NC0000272
#20 Machine Lubricating Oil Spill, September 18, 2000
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. is providing written notification as a follow-up to Daryl Whitt's
telephone call to you on September 19, 2000 at approximately 4:40 PM concerning the
lubricating oil spill at the No. 20 Paper Machine. Please find the enclosed Spill Release
Notification Form.
At approximately 12:00 PM on Monday, September 18, 2000,maintenance personnel noticed an
over-flow of lubricating oil from one of the oil sumps under the No. 20 Paper Machine flowing
into the U-drain, which drains to the wastewater treatment plant(WTP). Upon investigation, it
was found that at some time over the weekend the coupling between the motor and the sump
pump had slipped loose and disconnected. This resulted in the pump not operating, even though
the motor was running, as indicated on the control panel. This was immediately repaired. The
pump and motor was last inspected on Friday afternoon, September 15, 2000. At that time the
pump was connected and working properly.
Initially, and as reported on the telephone yesterday, it was indicated that the total amount of oil
released to the WTP was approximately 800 gallons. This was the total amount added to refill
the lubricating oil reservoir on the machine. However, further investigation determined that
maintenance personnel had observed that the lubricating oil reservoir was low last Friday,prior
to the spill, and would require refilling this week. The estimated volume of oil actually lost to
the WTP was between 250 and 300 gallons. There was no observed impact of this spill on
operations at the WTP and no indication of any impact to the effluent to the Pigeon River.
If you would like additional information regarding this incident, please call me at 646-6814.
Sincerely,
D WIVVU tt P.E. ames A:Giaque
Senior Environmental Engineer Principal Enviro'nme tal Engineer
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations

-UE RIDGE
P/.PEq pgOOV[LE INC.
Cc: Derric Brown
Melanie Hagar

NOTIFICATION REPORT FOR SPILL/RELEASE
CANTON MILL
175 MAIN STREET/P.O.BOX 4000
CANTON,NC 28716
Name of Chemical: Light Lubricating Oil
Is Substance an Extremely Hazardous Substance ❑ YES L✓1 NO
Caller's Name &Position: Daryl Whitt,Sr. Environmental Engineer
Media into which release occurred: ❑ Air 0 Water ❑ Land
Quantity Released: (give reasonable estimate if known or that RQ may have exceeded,and will
call back as soon as possible--do not delay reporting) 250 to 300 gallons
Date,start and stop of release : Start-after Friday afternoon,9/15/2000;Stopped around noon
9/18/2000
Cause and source of release :The coupling between the motor and sump pump slipped and
disconnected resulting in the pump not working even though the motor was operating as
indicated on the control panel. The oil overflowed the sump into the U-drain to the sewer.
Action taken to respond to release and status of actions :The coupling was reconnected,
stopping the overflow. No signs of oil were seen at the WTP
Other Notification:
National Response Center
Date: Time: Report No.
Petty Officer Name :

NCDEHNR-Asheville or NC Emergency Response-Raleigh
Date: September 18,2000 Time: Approximately 4:40 PM
Contact: Keith Haynes
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Date: Time
Contact:
Western North Carolina Regional Air Pollution Control Agency
Date: Time
Contact:
Whether any injuries occurred: ❑ YES El NO
If yes,provide detail:
Name and telephone number of person to contact for further information:
Daryl Whitt, [phone]
Action taken for clean-up:
Does release require written notification under Section 204 of Emergency Planning and
Community Right to Know Act(Title III SARA): ❑ YES NO

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P.O. Box4000 ASNEw--
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L OFFICE Canton NC 28716
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,�•µ Dear Mr. Pryately:
c, KERR.T�TT6�V�,
°'"E�`°"' Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on August 30, 2000
n rkt 4 '�
by Mr. Gary W. Francies. A response is not required if there were no
deficiencies cited. A response is not required for comments or
r recommendations unless specifically requested. We appreciate the fine job
you and your staff are doing. As a certification requirement, your laboratory
must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H
.0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be
requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the
inspection. Please contact us at 919-733-3908, if you have questions or
need additional information.
.� •�; , - . Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
�-'�'' Laboratory Section
s � - Enclosure
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E cc: Marilyn O. Deaver
Gary W. Francies
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LOCATION:4405 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607-6445
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]

ON-SITE INSPECTION REPORT
LABORATORY NAME: Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4000
Canton, NC 28716
CERTIFICATE #: 198
DATE OF INSPECTION: 8/30/00
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
EVALUATOR (S) : Gary Francies
LOCAL PERSON (S) CONTACTED: John Pryately, Melanie Hager, Phyllis Medford, Harold
Sweitzer
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples .
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well
maintained. Records are well kept and most data appeared accurate.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, and COMMENTS:
NO DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Ammonia Nitrogen
A. COMMENT: The laboratory control standard is not from a second source.
Occasionally, a second source standard is analyzed, but not daily as
required.
REQUIREMENT: Analyze one known standard in addition to calibration standards
each day samples are analyzed to document accuracy. This laboratory control
standard must be from a second source. It is recommended that this
laboratory control standard have a mid-range concentration and not vary by
more than ± 10% . If it does the analysis is out of control. The analysis
must be terminated and the problem corrected. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H . 0805 (a) (7)
(B) , (F) , and Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 1020 B.3 .
B. COMMENT: The distilled versus undistilled comparison study results are
unacceptable. It appears this is due to the low concentration of the samples
used. It is recommended that the samples be spiked to a concentration of at
least 1 to 5 mg/l.
REQUIREMENT: Laboratories shall analyze initially four samples distilled and
undistilled from each discharge and, thereafter, analyze two samples a year
from each effluent. Additional samples must be analyzed comparatively if the
above samples results do not indicate approximately the same values for
distilled and undistilled samples. Ref: Federal Register, July 1, 1995; 40
CFR 136; Ammonia Footnote 6. Please submit the results from the analysis of
two sets of samples.

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Color-platinum cobalt
C. COMMENT: The linearity of the curve, slope value, and y-intercept are
not maintained on file for three years . The raw data is on file and the
spectrophotometer displays all this information, but once a new curve is
established all this information from the old curve is lost except the raw
data values. It is recommended that the raw data be entered into your
computer, which then can produce the curve, and all associated information,
which can be printed and stored with the raw data. Each daily bench sheet
must document the date of the curve.
REQUIREMENT: It is required that a linear regression, slope value, and y-
intercept be calculated to document accuracy of the method and reliability
of the curve. Document the linearity of the curve on the bench sheets or
computer printouts with proper initials and dates . Reference: 15A NCAC 2H
.0805 (a) (7) (H) . Determine the absorbance against the concentrations of
standards to establish a working curve and the agreement with Beer's law.
Ref: Standard Methods, 18 Edition - Method 1070D pg. 1-28 . To establish
agreement with Beer' s law, a correlation coefficient must be calculated to
document linearity. Good laboratory procedures require a correlation
coefficient >_ 0. 995 .
BOD
D. COMMENT: The laboratory is analyzing 5 mLs of standard not 6 mLs, as
the method requires. This has been done for several years and has been
missed in prior audits, both internal and those conducted by the State. All
values obtained for the standards reviewed were in the acceptable range.
REQUIREMENT: It is required that a 2% dilution of the glucose glutamic acid
standard be analyzed. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 5210
B. 4c.
IV. PAPER TRAIL:
A review of data was conducted. This consisted of comparing laboratory bench
sheets and contract lab reports to DMRs submitted to this Division. Data
were reviewed for these months: February, April, and May 2000. No errors
were noted. It appears the facility is doing a good job of accurately
transcribing data.
V. CONCLUSION:
This laboratory is doing a good job overall. The staff is congratulated for
doing an excellent job of maintaining the laboratory program. Correcting the
above comments should help to produce quality data and meet certification
requirements . Implementing the recommendations will further improve the
quality of the data. A WRITTEN REPLY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL LETTERED COMMENTS.
Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date: 9/l/00

BLUE RIJDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
August 22, 2000
Keith Haynes
North Carolina of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality Q
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Dear Keith:
This is a follow-up to our telephone conversation on August 21, 2000 concerning preventative
maintenance and routine repair including painting of the No. 2 primary clarifier at Blue Ridge
Paper Product's Canton facility. The maintenance activity will be conducted from
approximately September 11, 2000 to October 16, 2000.
As detailed in the December 1, 1998 Low Flow Contingency Plan a primary clarifier will
normally be empty and available for outage or unplanned brown colored material storage. A
primary clarifier will not be available for material storage and managed release during this
outage. However, the mill's extensive sump and recovery system will be operational during this
period.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or concerns about this planned
maintenance activity.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
xc: Forrest Westall
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
NC Department of Environment&Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

NOMINATION FORM FOR THE WILBUR E. LONG Jr.
OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
This nomination form is the only method to nominate an operator for the Wilbur E. Long, Jr. Award.
Only one form per nomination will be accepted and please do not attach additional pages of comments.
The purpose is to recognize any currently certified water pollution control system operator in North
Carolina who:
• has exhibited outstanding knowledge and innovation in the continuing operation of a water pollution
control system; or.
• has contributed his/her time and efforts toward the training, education, and professionalism of water
pollution control system operators; or
• has devised, discovered or invented devices or techniques which enhance the science of system
operation.
(Water Pollution Control System: wastewater treatment system, collection system, land application
system, subsurface system, spray irrigation system,land application system,or animal waste system)
Please return by September 1, 2000 to: Technical Assistance and Certification
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1618
Please call Dwight Lancaster at(919)733-0026 ext. 302 if you have any questions.
NAME OF NOMINEE: TYPE: GRADE:
ADDRESS OF NOMINEE:
EMPLOYER: PHONE NUMBER:
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT NOMINEE IS ACTIVE IN:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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and Natural Resources 4 0 •
Division of Water Quality O &Wova
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 23,2000
CERTIFIED MAIL \.
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTEDy
Mr.William H.Pott 11 �" � C l•�•7(
Fletcher Warehousing Company
P.O.Box 457
Swannanoa,N.C.28778
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Subject: Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No.NC0000094
Fletcher Warehousing Company
Henderson County
Dear Mr.Pott
This is to inform you that the Environmental Sciences Branch has not received your quarterly toxicity monitoring
report for the month of June 2000. This is in violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2,
Subchapter 2B,Section.0506(a)(1)(E)which states that"In situations where no discharge has occurred from the facility during
the report period, the permittee is required to submit a monthly monitoring report giving all required information and indicating
'NO FLOW' unless the Director agrees to waive the reporting requirement during extended conditions of no discharge."
As I understand it Ms. Kristie Robeson,with our office, spoke with you on August 21'regarding this issue and was
then instructed to contact Mr. Tom Kilpatrick, with DDK Environmental, to discuss toxicity reporting issues. Our office
contacted Mr. Kilpatrick and instructed him to submit AT forms marked 'NO FLOW" in the event that there was no discharge
from this facility.
Mr. Kilpatrick should complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. The AT form shall be signed, appropriately
marked"NO FLOW,"and submitted to the address cited below.
ATTN: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Attached to this Notice is a one page summary of important toxicity monitoring and reporting requirements. Please
read this summary page and if you have any questions concerning this correspondence please contact Ms. Kristie Robeson with
the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at(919)733-2136.
aWater
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Quality Section Chief
for Environmental Sciences
cc: orrest Westall-Asheville Regional Office
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Aquatic Toxicology Unit Files
Central Files
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Raleigh, NC 27699.1621 State Courier#52-01-00 Raleigh, NO 27699.1621
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity
testing and reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include
all the toxicity testing and reporting requirements contained in vour NPDES permit. If you should have any questions
about your toxicity testing requirement, please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at(919) 733-
2136 or another Unit representative at the same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that
toxicity report forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered(with the
appropriate parameter code)on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
t� IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data(original"AT"form)must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be riled with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end of the
reporting period(eg,January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing
upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the
permit limit,then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests(one per month)will be conducted over the following two
months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple
. concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single
concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives
effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement
response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity
monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and
December,then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January I-June 30,
then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Branch by June 30 that a discharge did not occur
during the fast six months of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the
Environmental Sciences Branch at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was
invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs,you should complete the
information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and
the month/year of the subject report. You should also write"No Flow"on the AT form,sign the form and submit following
normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)except for facilities
which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT
forth. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality,You may consider submitting
your toxicity test results certified mail,return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Branch.

BL
UE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
August 22, 2000
Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources �,f �Up`�TiNPpC
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Dear Keith:
This is a follow-up to our telephone conversation on August 21, 2000 concerning preventative
maintenance and routine repair including painting of the No. 2 primary clarifier at Blue Ridge
Paper Product's Canton facility. The maintenance activity will be conducted from
approximately September 11,2000 to October 16, 2000.
As detailed in the December 1, 1998 Low Flow Contingency Plan a primary clarifier will
normally be empty and available for outage or unplanned brown colored material storage. A
primary clarifier will not be available for material storage and managed release during this
outage. However, the mill's extensive sump and recovery system will be operational during this
period.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or concerns about this planned
maintenance activity.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
xc: Forrest Westall
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
NC Department of Environment&Natural Resources
59 Woodfm Place -
• Asheville,NC 28801 `
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
September 6, 2000 J
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources �Fo
Division of Water Quality l Foy
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: Sewage Spill Response Evaluaton,NPDES Permit NC0000272
Landfill Leachate Spill, September 2, 2000
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. is providing written notification as a follow-up to Daryl
Whitt's telephone call to the North Carolina Emergency Response Center on September
2, 2000 at 7:00 PM concerning the leachate spill. Please find the enclosed Sewage Spill
Response Evaluation.
At approximately 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2000,the Town of Canton
personnel noticed a potential leak in the leachate transfer line at the Blue Ridge Paper
Products landfill and subsequently notified Canton Mill wastewater treatment personnel.
By 8:15 AM, the leachate transfer pumps were turned off to minimize any additional
release. The leaking line was excavated and repairs to the line were completed by 5:00
PM.
During the initial assessment,a small amount of leachate was observed flowing into the
Storm Water Outfall 6-9 conveyance directly adjacent to the spill site. This flow stopped
and the conveyance was dry by 12:00 PM. No spilled leachate was observed to have
reached the outfall to the Pigeon River, approximately 25 to 30 yards from the spill site.
There were also no indications of any impact observed in the river.
If you would like additional information regarding this incident, do not hesitate to call me
at 646-6814.
Sincerely,
D J. Whitt P.E. James A. Giaque
Senior Environmental Engineer Principal Environm tal Engineer
Cc: - Jim Patterson, Division of Solid,Waste
Derric Brown
Melanie Hagar
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
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Sewage Spill Response Evaluation: �1 d
(page 1 of 3) �+
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywood o
y
Incident Ended: (Date/Time) Saturday 09/02/00/5:00 PM F
Estimated Duration (Time) Less than 26 hours
First knowledge of incident: (Date/Time) Saturday. 09/02/00/8:15 AM
Estimated volume of spill/bypass: 300 gallons. Show rational for volume.
Blue Ridge personnel visited the site on Friday afternoon at approximately 3:00 PM. At that time
there was no indication of a leak or spill in the area. At 8:00 AM on Saturday, the spill was first
identified by Town of Canton personnel,who subsequently notified Blue Ridge wastewater
treatment operators at about 8:15 AM. Flow was observed into the storm water conveyance until
approximately 12:00 PM. Final repairs were made to the line at approximately 5:00 PM.
Therefore the duration was estimated to be a maximum of 26 hours.
Flow was observed in the outfall conveyance at 9:30 AM, at the rate of 3-5 gallons/hour. This
flow stopped by 12:00 PM. Assuming that the flow could have been 3 times this amount while
the pumps were still active (from 3:00 PM to 8:00 AM, pumping 4 times per hour for 2-3 minutes
each time), then the volume would be 15 gallons/hour* 17 hours+ 5 gallons/hour*5 hours = 280
gallons.
if spill is ongoing,please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be stopped.
Reported to: Jimmy Ray, N.C. Emergency Response (Date/time) 09/02/00/7:00 PM
Name of person
Weather conditions: Cloudy, high temperature 770 F, rain showers in the area, though none
occurred at the site.
Source of spill/bypass (check one): OSanitary Sewer [-]Pump Station ❑WWTP
Leak occurred in the landfill leachate transfer line leading to the sanitary sewer.
Level of treatment(check one): ZNone [-]Primary Treatment
❑Secondary Treatment ❑Chlorination Only
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? [-]Yes ONo (If Yes, please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters? 0 gallons
Less than 300 gallons reached the storm water conveyance. None was observed reaching the
river and none is believed to have reached the surface waters, as indicated by dry leaves in the
storm water conveyance at the point of outfall to the Pigeon River, approximately 25-30 yards
from the spill site.
Name of surface water: Pigeon River
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill? ❑Yes QNo
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?

r
Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
(page 2 of 3)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywood
Please provide the following information:
1. Location of spill/bypass:
A leak in the leachate transfer line from the Landfill 6A leachate collection system occurred
approximately 150 yards from the leachate pump station, in the roadway directly adjacent to the
conveyance to Storm Water Outfall 6-9, at the Blue Ridge Paper Products Landfill, Canton, N.C.
2. Cause of spill/bypass:
The spill was the result of a crack in the buried transfer line.
3. Did you have personnel available to perform initial assessment 24 hours/day (including
weekends and holidays)? RlYes ❑No
4. How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spill/overflow after first knowledge?
Hours 1 Minutes 15
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
Hours 7 Minutes
Please explain the time taken to make initial assessment:
The leak was first identified by Town of Canton personnel and reported to Blue Ridge Paper
Products wastewater treatment operators. The operators then called the landfill crew to stop the
leachate transfer pumps. The EOHS staff member on duty was then called at home. This on-call
person then prepared and drove to the mill, collected equipment and drove to the spill site,
arriving by 9:15 AM. Once at the spill site, the on-call person evaluated the site, and equipment
to confirm that a spill had occurred, that the correct location had been identified, that the release
had been stopped, and what areas were potentially being or going to be impacted by the spill.
This initial assessment was completed by 9:30 AM.
5. Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste, and/or remediate the site:
The leachate transfer pumps were turned off as soon as the leak was reported. This minimized
any additional flow from the leak and stopped any indication of flow to the ground surface. When
the repair crew arrived, the area of the leak was excavated to identify the point of the leak. A
repair clamp was placed over the cracked section of pipe to prevent further leakage.
6. Were the equipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
QYes ❑ No If no, please explain why:
7. If the spill/overflow occurred at a pump station, or was the result of a pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill? N/A
[-]Yes ❑ No If the alarm system did not function, please explain why:

Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
(page 3 of 3)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywood
8. Repairs made are: IZPermanent ❑Temporary
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please indicate a date
by which permanent repairs will be completed, and notify the Regional Office within 7 days of
the permanent repair:
A repair clamp was placed over the cracked section of pipe to prevent further leakage.
9. What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring again in the future?
The area around the pipe is being backfilled with soil free of rocks to prevent re-cracking the pipe.
10.
Comments:
Other agencies notifed: None
Person reporting spill/bypass: Daryl J. Whitt Phone Number:_(828) 646-6814
Signature Date:
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DWQ requested additional written report? _Yes No
If yes, what additional information is needed?
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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tHOLMAN -0' BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS WWTP LAB
I SECRETARY
- P.O. BOX 4000
` CANTON, NC 28716
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SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
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, g Dear Mr. Pryately:
Enclosed are inspection checklists to be used for the
upcoming inspection scheduled for August 31, 2000, at
approximately 8:45 A.M. Excluding the data review sections and any
sections that specify they are to be completed by the auditor,
L p " please complete or have your analysts complete, each checklist.
;b±• � '`. , Iv "- ,q Any checklists for parameters that - no samples have been analyzed
since the last inspection do not need to be filled out. Any
checklists that your laboratory are unable to complete, or any
specific items that you do not understand, will be completed
during the inspection.
Please submit the original checklists to the inspector(s) on
the first day of the inspection. Copies are not acceptable.
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Contact us at 828/251-6208 ext. 285 if you have any
1' �, - I :•_ questions.I
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
_ 41 � zai Laboratory Section
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_ cc: Marilyn Deaver
James W. Meyer .
Asheville Regional Office
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BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
June 14, 2000
Attention:NDCEU
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
RE: Wastewater Spill in Excess of 15,000 Gallons—Required Public Notice and Proof of
Publication, Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. of Canton,North Carolina
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find the enclosed public notices and proof of their publications submitted by Blue
Ridge Paper Products,Inc. of Canton,North Carolina. The public notices,required by
North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 1160, were published in the Enterprise
Mountaineer and Newport Plain Talk in response to a wastewater spill that occurred at
Blue Ridge Paper Product's Canton Mill on May 18a'at approximately 1:20 pm.
If there are any questions,please call me at(828) 646-2318.
Sincerely,
to
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Derric Brown
Manager, Environmental Affairs CP sa
175 Main Street • P.O.Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
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NC Dept of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801

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Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Attn: Monica Dills Notice of Discharge of Untreated
P.O. Box 4000 Wastewater
Canotn, NC 28716
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CLIPPING OF LEGAL HAYWOOD COUNTY
ADVERTISEMENT
ATTACHED HERE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Notice of Discharge of Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and
Untreated Wastewater State,duly commissioned,qualified,and authorized by law to
The Blue Ridge Paper administer oaths,personally appeared
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power Was re-established to sworn smtementt[hat the notice or other legal advertisement,a we copy of
the wastewater pumps to which is attached hereto, was published in THE ENTERPRISE MOUN-
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Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Sewage Spill Response Evaluation, NPDES Permit NC0000272
Wastewater Spill, May 18, 2000, Approximately 1:19 pm
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. is providing written notification as a follow-up to Derric
Brown's telephone call to you on May 18, 2000 at approximately 3:40 pm concerning the
wastewater spill. Please find the enclosed Sewage Spill Response Evaluation.
At approximately 1:05 pm on Thursday, May 18, 2000, the Canton Mill's Wastewater
Treatment Plant lost CP&L power as well as automatic switching back-up power.
Wastewater Treatment Plant operators and mill personnel immediately responded to the
power failure and power was restored within approximately 22 minutes. The estimated
duration of the release was one minute, which was based on visual observation by the
Wastewater Treatment Plant operators.
Mill personnel monitored three downstream sites on the Pigeon River immediately
following the spill. All monitored parameters were within compliance limitations. The
data obtained is listed below.
Fiberville Thickety Above Clyde
pH 7.42 7.78 7.66
Temp. (°C) 22.4 22.6 21.5
Dissolved OZ (mg/1) 8.9 6.47 8.03
Please also find the enclosed press release and public notice as required by North
Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215C. The press release was issued
to radio stations WHCC/WQNS, WPTL, and WWIT in addition to the Enterprise
Mountaineer. The public notice was issued to the Enterprise Mountaineer and the
Newport Plain Talk. Copies of the newspaper articles will be sent to the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of their publication.
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

BLUE RIDGE
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call me at
646-2318.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager, Environmental Affairs

Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
(page 1 of 2)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywood
Incident Ended: (Date rime) 5/18100/1:20 pm Estimated Duration(Time) Approximately 1
minute
First knowledge of incident: (Date/Time) 6/18/00/1:05 pm
Estimated volume of spill/bypass Approximately 18,200 gallons.
Show rational for volume:
The estimated duration of the release was based on visual observation by the Wastewater
Treatment Plant operators. The effluent flow preceding the release was approximately 18,200
gallons per minute based on parshall flume readings.
If spill is ongoing,please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be stopped.
Reported to: Mr. Keith Haynes (Date/time) 5/18/00/3:40 pm
Name of person
Weather conditions: Sunny, gusty winds from the north/northwest, temperature approximately
75°F.
Source of spill/bypass (check one):_Sanitary Sewer Pump Station _X WWTP
Level of treatment(check one): X None _Primary Treatment
_Secondary Treatment_ Chlorination Only
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? X Yes No(If Yes, please list the following)
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Volume reaching surface waters? Approximately 18,200 gallons
Name of surface water Pigeon River
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill?_X Yes No r Z�
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? Approximately 200
Please provide the following information:
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1. Location of spill/bypass: The release occurred from a manhole on the mill side df the'Pigeon
River at Blue Ridge Paper Product's facility at 175 Main Street Canton, NC.
2. Cause of spill/bypass: The release occurred due to a power failure in the wastewater
treatment plant area which shut the wastewater pumps down. The power failure occurred due to
a loss of power from the main CP&L electrical feed to the area. The fuses to the back-up
electrical power potential transformer were discovered to be blown, which prevented automatic
electrical power switching.
3. Did you have personnel available to perform initial assessment 24 hours/day (including
weekends and holidays)?
Yes X No
4. How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spill/overflow after first knowledge?
0 Hours 22 Minutes(From first knowledge to repair)

Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
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Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywood
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
0 Hours 10 Minutes
Please explain the time taken to make initial assessment:
Initial assessment activities began immediately following the power failure (within seconds).
5. Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste, and/or remediate the site: Wastewater Treatment
Plant operators immediately closed#4 manhole gate and notified electrical technicians, engineers
and management of the power outage. Electrical service was restored in approximately 22
minutes.
6. Were the equipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes X No If no, please explain why: Repairs to re-establish power began
immediately.
7. If the spill/overflow occurred at a pump station, or was the result of a pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill? Yes_X No If the alarm
system did not function, please explain why: The failure did not occur at a pump station. The
power outage was immediately detected at the wastewater treatment plant by licensed operators
who man the plant 24 hours a day. Operators immediately communicated to maintenance
personnel and began corrective action.
8. Repairs made are: Permanent X Temporary _
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please indicate a date by
which permanent repairs will be completed, and notify the Regional Office within 7 days of the
permanent repair: Repairs were made by re-establishing power to the wastewater system.
Should the incident occur again, back-up power can be obtained by manually activating the back-
up power system. Permanent back-up power automatic double-throw switching will be completed
on May 23, 2000 with the installation of a new transformer.
9. What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring again in the future?
Should the incident occur again, back-up power can be obtained by manually activating the back-
up power system. Permanent back-up power automatic double-throw switching will be completed
on May 23, 2000 with the installation of a new transformer.
10.Comments:
Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel monitored three downstream sites on the Pigeon River
immediately following the spill. The following data was obtained: Fiberville, pH = 7.42, Dissolved
Oxygen (D.O.) = 8.9 mg/I, Temperature=22.4°C. Thickets, pH = 7.78, D.O. =6.47 mg/I,
Temperature=22.6°C, Above Clyde, pH =7.66, D.O = 8.03 mg/I, Temperature= 21.5°C. All
monitored parameters were within compliance limitations.
Other agencies notifed:
Person reporting spill/bypass: Derric Brown Phone Number: [phone] T Signature Lcc77 Date: 5�231 loop

PRESS RELEASE
Notification of Wastewater Spill in Haywood County
House Bill 1160, which the North Carolina General Assembly enacted in July
1999, requires that municipalities, animal operations, industries and others who
operate waste handling systems issue news releases when a waste spill of 1,000
gallons or more reaches surface waters.
In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared
and issued to media in Haywood County:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Incorporated, of Canton, North Carolina had a
wastewater spill on May 18, 2000 of an estimated 18,000 gallons from its
wastewater collection system off 175 Main Street. The release occurred due to a
power failure. The wastewater entered the Pigeon River in the French Broad River
Basin.
The Division of Water Quality was notified of the event on May 18, 2000 and is
reviewing this matter. For information contact Blue Ridge Paper Products
Incorporated at [phone].

Notice of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
The Blue Ridge Paper Products, Incorporated, Canton North Carolina facility at
175 Main Street had a discharge of untreated wastewater of approximately 18,000
gallons due to a power failure. The discharge occurred on May 18, 2000 at
approximately 1:19 p.m. and lasted for approximately 1 minute. The untreated
wastewater entered the Pigeon River in the French Broad River Basin. Electrical
power was re-established to the wastewater pumps to prevent further discharge.
For more information contact the Director of Environmental, Safety and Health
Affairs at [phone].

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DWQ requested additional written report? Yes No
If yes, what additional information is needed?
Requested by

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BLUE. RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
June 1, 1999
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Sewage Release, NPDES Permit NC0000272
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Enclosed is the Sewage Spill Response Evaluation report.
Per our discussion this morning, we will continue to update you daily. The status of the
temporary by-pass line and the permanent repairs will be communicated to you as
appropriate.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call Melanie Hager (telephone:
646-6749) or myself (telephone: [phone]).
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Environmental Supervisor
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Sewage Spill Response Evaluation
Permittee: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Permit Number: NC0000272 County: Haywood
Incident Started: (date/time) 5/25/99 10: 00 P.M.
Incident Ended: (date/time)
(if spill is ongoing,please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be stopped)
Source of spill/bypass (check one): ❑Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station ® WWTP
Level of treatment (check one): ®None ❑ Primary Treatment
❑Secondary Trt. ❑ Chlorination Only
other(i.e.,upset conditions):
Estimated volume of spill/pass (check one): ❑ 0-500 gallons ❑501-1,000 gallons
❑ 1,001-2,000 gallons ® >2,000 gallons
Estimate volume in nearest 1,000 gallon increments
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? ❑Yes ® No (if yes,please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters? (check one): ❑ 0-500 gallons ❑ 501-1,000 gallons
NONE ❑1,100-2,000 gallons ❑ > 2,000 gallons
Estimate volume in nearest 1,000 gallon increments: N/A
Name of surface waters:
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ❑No v Q\
If yes,what is the estimated number of fish killed?
Please provide the following information:
P
1). Location of spill/bypass:
The release is located on the discharge side of the WWTP low lift pumps approximately 50 feet
from the pump discharge header manifold. The material is surfacing at ground level and
flowing less than 30 feet to a concrete pad catch basin which recirculates to the low lift pump
chamber. The material is then treated in the on-site WWTP. This pipe normally carries 25-27
mgd,the entire mill flow,with periodic flows to 40 mgd during rain events.
2). Cause of spill/bypass:
Undetermined at this time. We assume this is a leaking joint or a fractured pipe.
3). Did you have personnel available to perform an initial assessment 24 hours/day (including
weekends nd holidays)? ®Yes ❑ No

4). How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spill/overflow after first knowledge?
Less than 10 minutes.
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
Immediate steps were taken to engage the services of a specialty underground utility firm in
order to develop a by-pass isolation and repair plan.
Please explain the time taken to make initial assessment:
The initial assessment entailed determining the nature of the leak, that no released material
reached the surface waters,and that the leak was effectively captured by a surface drain.
5). Action taken to contain spill,clean-up waste,and/or remediate the site:
The release is effectively captured by a surface drain and recirculated back into the sewer
system. In addition, a contract underground utility firm with expertise in sewer repair and
rehabilitation was contacted the morning of May 26. The situation was reviewed with them
and a bypass scenario was evaluated. Initial scope of work and bill of materials list was
developed on 5/27 and the contractor's industrial manager made a site visit on 5/28 to finalize
the scope of work.
6). Were the equipment and/or parts needed to make repairs readily available? ❑ Yes ® No
If no,please explain why: This is a 60 reinforced concrete pipe of 1960's vintage that requires
custom fabrication of repair materials after physical inspection and measurements.
7). If the spill/overflow occurred at a pump station or was the result of a pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill? ❑Yes ❑ No
If the alarm system did not function,please explain why:
N/A
8). Repairs made are: ❑ Permanent ❑ Temporary
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary,please indicate by
what date a permanent repair will be completed and notify the Regional Office within 7
days of the permanent repair:
9). Comments:
It is expected that a bypass will be installed and the release terminated by June 18,1999.
Other agencies notified:
Person reporting spill/bypass: Derric Brown phone number: [phone]
Signature: Date: 6I Z 19 9
For DWQ USE Only:
Oral report taken by:
Report taken: date: time:
DWQ requested additional written report? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes,what additional information is needed?
Please send this report to: Asheville Regional Office; NCDENR-DWQ Section
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
After hours,weekends,or holidays,call: 1-800-858-0368

BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
May 15, 2000
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Defoamer Bin Line Pluggage, NPDES Permit NC0000272
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. is providing written notification as follow•up to Melanie
Hager's voicemail message of 11:40am, Thursday, May 11, 2000.
At approximately 6:50am on May 11, 2000, the Canton Mill's Wastewater Treatment
Plant crew leader noticed a small amount of foam on the Pigeon River at the secondary
effluent outfall camera monitor. The operator detected the foam as it initially occurred
and upon immediate investigation of the area, he discovered the line from the defoamer
bin that feeds into the effluent was plugged. The operator unplugged the line in
approximately 10 minutes. A downstream survey of the river revealed that there was no
foam beyond the mill's mixing zone.
The cause of the line plugging was a hard piece of defoamer lodged in the pump feed
line. A filter system has been added to the defoamer bin supply line to eliminate line
pluggage. There are also plans to install an alarm system that will send a signal to the
Wastewater Treatment Plant's control room whenever defoamer flow to the discharge
stops or is interrupted.
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call Derric
Brown (telephone: [phone]) or myself(telephone: [phone]).
Sincerely,
cc
Melanie Hager
Environmental Engineer
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175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
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May 7. 1999
Mr. Norman Good
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Chemistry Laboratory
4405 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC _7607
RE: Change of Ownership; Laboratory Certification No. 198
Dear Mr. Good:
On Alav 13, 1999. Champion International Corporation will transfer its ownership
interest in its Canton. North Carolina (Haywood County) facility to Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc. Champion International Corporation and Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
request transfer of the facility's WWTP Laboratory Certification No. 198 from Champion
International to Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. All existing laboratory equipment will
remain after the transfer. and John Pryately will remain as Laboratory Supervisor.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Gordon Jones i Richards iforto, r. `
CEO I Senior Vi President - Environment.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Health and Safetv
Champion International Corporation

DIV WATER QUALITY Fax:[phone] Feb 11 '00 11:13 P.01
Spill Response Evaluation
(Please Print or Type - Use Attachments if Needed)
Report Number: 2111 County: Haywood
Type of Incident(Check One): lO Complaint *Spill O Other
Reporting Person: Jimmy Phone Number:733-3300
Reporting Person's Affiliation: Emergency Management
Incident Started: Date: 2/I0/00 Time: 1234 PM
RQ in Pounds
Material Category Estimated Quantity Quantity Units Chemical Name(If Applicable) (Kilograms):
Petroleum 125 *Gal. OLbs. DIESEL
O Gal. O Lbs.
O Gal. O Lbs.
Containment: yes O No Cleanup Completed: Q yes No
Location of the Spill:
Public Notice Received: Date:
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Did the Material reach the Surface Waters? O Yes ONO Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill result in a Fish Kill? lO yes O No Estimated Number of Fish:
Cause of the Spill:
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If the Spill was from a Storage Tank please indicate the type: OAST OUST
Responsible Party: Pressley Tntcking Co
Contact: Phone Number:
Address: 51 Georges Rranch Rd. D
City/State/Zip: Candler 29715
On site Contact: Phone Number:
Contact Agency: Pager Number: SyFI/!q U O
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DIV WATER QUALITY Fax:[phone] Feb 11 '00 11:14 P.02 ,
Spill Response Evaluation
(Please Print or Type - Use Attachments if Needed)
Other Agencies Notified:
Agency Name and Phone Number Contact Name,Date,and Time of Contact
DWQ Information:
Received Via:
Report Taken By: Dana Folley Date: 2/10/2000 Time: 10:15 12M 10 Phone O Fax O Mail
Regional Person Referred Via:
Report Referred To: fax machine Date:2/1 1/2000 Time: I I M am O Phone. Op Fax
O Email O Interoffice.
Regional Contact (If different than above)
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report: Yes 0 No
If Yes,What Additional Information is Needed:
Asheville Regional Office
NCDENR-DWQ Section Phone: [phone] Fax[phone]
After hours,Weekends,or Holidays,call 1-800-858-0368
Report Number: 2111

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March 20, 2000
Ms. Darlene Kucken
North Carolina Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/Planning
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan -
Draft Comments
Dear Ms. Kucken:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to comment on the
Draft French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. We also appreciate the
Division's efforts in organizing and generating such a well-written,
comprehensive plan.
Blue Ridge Paper's Canton Mill has made significant improvements in the quality
of the secondary effluent discharge since the 1995 French Broad Basinwide
Water Quality Plan was prepared. In addition to having technology in place
(oxygen delignification followed by 100% chlorine dioxide bleaching) that
exceeds USEPA's water quality requirements for Kraft mills, the Canton mill has
invested $30 million on our Bleach Filtrate Recycle (BFRTm) process. This is a
proprietary technology on our Pine Fiberline, which improves the bleach plant
effluent quality by recycling the chemicals and water used in bleaching pulp.
Blue Ridge Paper has four general concerns with the Draft Plan as it relates to
the Pigeon River Basin:
1. Nonpoint Source Pollution
The Plan does not integrate nonpoint source pollution into the assessment to the
degree we feel it should be discussed. The data in the plan concerning nonpoint
source dischargers does not allow for appropriate evaluation of the relative
importance of such sources. If the State and the regulated community are to
make qualified allocations of their resources to address the most serious
problems in the basin, it is necessary to get a better, more current idea of the
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

Ms. Darlene Kucken
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U'' ' effect which nonpoint sources have on the water quality in the basin. This is
particularly true on the Pigeon River where the principal industrial point source
discharger, the Canton Mill, has dramatically reduced the impact of its discharge
through the application of state-of-the-art technology at great expense. It is Blue
Ridge Paper's position that it is now appropriate to focus more attention on the
multitude of nonpoint sources discharged to the Pigeon River. This is particularly
important because nonpoint sources are listed in the 303(d) list for the Pigeon
River without identifying their associated impacts or appropriate corrective action
strategies. Further, the attention focused on point source dischargers has
allowed for great progress, so to direct such focus on nonpoint source
management strategies would be prudent.
2. 303(d) Listing
As a result of a series of process improvements in the late 1980's, there have
been no measurable levels of 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin) in the mill effluent since
1989. As it relates to the 303(d) list it may be necessary for the State to include
the Pigeon River for dioxin, however, the plan should clearly state that the source
of dioxin in the river has been eliminated.
3. Listing of the Pigeon River from Canton to Clyde as Impaired
On p98 of The Plan, the segment of the river considered to be impaired by the
1995 Plan is identified as the Pigeon River"below Clyde to Waterville", thereby
/ implying that the segment from Clyde to Canton was not impaired. However, on
p100, The Plan indicates that in 1995 "the entire length of the Pigeon River (38.6
mi)" was impaired. This discrepancy should be resolved. Irrespective of the
discrepancy identified above, the basis for classifying the river as impaired from
the Canton water supply intake to Clyde in the 1999 Plan is not well established.
We have concerns regarding how each of the biological communities (i.e., fish
and macroinvertebrates) was used to justify the impaired rating.
4. Fish
The Plan indicates (p40) that NCIBI scores are provided in the report but NCIBI
classes (e.g., fair, good, excellent, etc.) are not listed and the NCIBI data were
not used for use support evaluations. The Plan notes that the present NCIBI
metrics do not work as expected within the mountain portion of North Carolina
and that the metrics "will be modified to allow reference sites to reflect an
Excellent NCIBI class" (p40). Later in the report (p47), DWQ identifies five areas
in which the NCIBI needs to be modified and states that until studies are
completed "it would be premature to assign a 'final' bioclassification to this
stream and apply a use support rating to the stream based on fish community
sampling". Clearly, the NCIBI is still a work in progress. The decision to not use
NCIBI scores to support use designations is inconsistent with the table in

Ms. Darlene Kucken
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Appendix A-III (p3) in which scoring category ratings are provided. This \
discrepancy should be resolved.
To support these areas of concern, Table I is provided in order to further pinpoint
recommended revisions to the body of The Plan. Also included as Attachment
Two is a report from EA Engineering, Science and Technology on this Draft Plan.
This firm has had extensive experience in studying the Pigeon River over the
past two decades and is one of the most technically knowledgeable on the
current conditions of the Pigeon River.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to submit these comments. We respectfully
request that these comments be considered and included in the Draft revision. If
you have any questions or comments, please call me at [phone] or Derric
Brown at [phone].
Sincerely,
Melanie S. Hager
Environmental Engineer
Attachments

Table 1 - Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc., Canton Mill
French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan
Draft Plan Comments Including Specific Report References
1. Executive Summary
Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
Ail Table 2 'Recommended Management Strategy"for Subbasin 05 (Pigeon River) should include
efforts to manage non-point sources of pollution in addition to the strategy
for monitoring the point source.
2.Section A: Chapter 2-FBRB Overview
/ Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
24 Table A-12 Facility name for Permit#NCS000105 should be Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
not Champion International
8 thru 32 footer Note typo in Tooter. "French Broad River Basin Basin Overview"
3.Section A: Chapter 3-Summary of Water Quality Information for the French Broad River Basin
Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
44 2 Change sentence to say, 'The station at Clyde, downstream of the Town of Canton and
BRPP discharge, reflects the effects of these inputs and nonpoint sources on water..."
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. 1 3/21/00

3.Section A: Chapter 3-Summary of Water Quality Information for the French Broad River Basin cont.
/ Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
50 Table A-28 "Recommended Management Strategy"for Subbasin 05 (Pigeon River) should include
efforts to manage non-point sources of pollution in addition to the strategy
for monitoring the point source.
4. Section B: Chapter 5-French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-05
Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
95 3 TVA's sampling effort did not include the 7 mile stretch from Canton's water intake to Clyde.
Also, TVA's IBI is not calibrated or tested within the Pigeon.
97 3 Delete last sentence or modify to say, "BRPP, in addition to nonpoint
sources, discharge into the headwaters of the lake."
98 4 Third sentence should say"....many facility improvements were made to eliminate dioxin
levels to the river." Followed by this additional statement: "There have been no detectable
levels of 2,3,7,8-TCDD in the mill's effluent since June, 1989."
99 3 Revise the second sentence as follows:
"The lake also receives runoff, or non-point.source contributions, from agricultural and
urban runoff."
,e Ridge Paper Products, Inc. 2 3/21/00

4. Section B: Chapter 5-French Broad River Subbasin 04-03-05 continued
Page Paragraph Recommended Revisions
99 5 Last sentence should include Pigeon:
"These actions will likely have a long-term impact on the water quality of lower Richland
Creek and the Pigeon River."
100 5 Line 8 has a typo, "iste",which should be"site"
101 1 Insert the following after the second sentence:
"Another$30 million dollars was spent to implement BFRTA4, a proprietary technology
that again has improved the quality of the mill's effluent."
101 1 Third sentence delete and replace with, "Additional process improvements have been
ongoing."
102 1 Fourth sentence should reference the$30 Million cost of implementing BFRT'A.
/ 103 2 Insert the following as the last sentence in this paragraph:
"In addition to the Joint Watershed Advisory Group, the Canton Mill has established
a Community Advisory Committee-composed of community leaders in Haywood
County, NC and Cocke County, TN."
5.Appendix 3 -Use Support Ratings Table
Page Paragraph I Recommended Revisions
ref. pg 7 6th -9th There is no possible source referenced for non-point sources, add agriculture and
of table sections I non-urban development.
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. 3 3/21/00

Attachment Two
Comments on
French Broad River
Basinwide Water Quality Plan
Prepared for
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Canton Mill
Canton,North Carolina
Prepared by
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 18
Deerfield,IL 60015
March 2000 13645.01

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology reviewed the French Broad River Basinwide Water
Quality Plan (The Plan)(December, 1999) and the Basinwide Assessment Report, French
Broad River Basin (November, 1998)(The Assessment Report). Although both reports were
reviewed in their entirety, the bulk of our review concentrated on those portions dealing with
the Pigeon River. Our comments on these two reports are provided below.
We were pleased to see that the report acknowledges the significant improvement in water
quality that has taken place over the last decade. For example, on p39 of The Plan, it is
acknowledged that positive changes, primarily related to improvements in wastewater
treatment, were noted at sites on the Pigeon River (among others). Similarly, on p100, The
Plan states that "water quality conditions in the Pigeon River have unproved tremendously
since the early 1990's". Overall, our comments center on two topics, (1) the inclusion of the
Pigeon in the 303(d) list because of dioxin and (2) the classification of the segment of the river
from the Canton water intake to Clyde as impaired.
303(d) LISTING
The purposes of adding a stream to the 303(d) list are so that the source of the problem(s) with
the stream can be identified and corrective action can be initiated. However, with regard to
dioxin in the Pigeon River, the source is known and actions have already been taken to
eliminate the source. Procedurally, it may be necessary for the state to include the Pigeon
River on the 303(d) list for dioxin. However, The Plan should indicate that the source of
dioxin in the river has been eliminated and that full compliance with the state's 3 ppt dioxin
limit is only a matter of time. No TMDL is needed because dioxin effluent levels from Blue
Ridge Paper have been below the level of detection for several years and the mill's limit of 0.1
pg/L was designed to be protective of the in-stream aquatic fauna and North Carolina's water
quality standards.
The Plan indicates that dioxin concentrations in the Pigeon River and Walters Lake "have
generally declined since the early 1990's". This statement implies that there has not been a
consistent downward trend or that the trend has not been consistent among species. In fact,
dioxin concentrations have declined for all species and this decline has been consistent. The
language of the report should be revised to reflect the breadth and magnitude of the decline. It
is this consistency in decline that provides the assurance that dioxin residues in common carp
and catfishes will meet state standards in the near future, thus eliminating the need for a
TMDL study. Finally, at a minimum, the Pigeon River should be given a "low" 303(d) list
priority since action has already been taken to remove the constituent of concern.
LISTING OF THE PIGEON RIVER FROM CANTON TO CLYDE AS IMPAIRED
On p98 of The Plan, the segment of the river considered to be unpaired by the 1995 Plan is
identified as the Pigeon River "below Clyde to Waterville", thereby implying that the segment
from Clyde to Canton was not impaired. However, on p100, The Plan indicates that in 1995
"the entire length of the Pigeon River (38.6 mi)" was impaired. This discrepancy should be

resolved. Irrespective of the discrepancy identified above, the basis for classifying the river as
impaired from the Canton water supply intake to Clyde in the 1999 Plan is not well
established. We have concerns regarding how each of the biological communities (i.e., fish
and macroinvertebrates) was used to justify the impaired rating.
Fish
The Plan indicates (p40) that NCIBI scores are provided in the report but NCIBI classes (e.g.,
fair, good, excellent, etc.) are not listed and the NCIBI data were not used for use support
evaluations. The Plan notes that the present NCIBI metrics do not work as expected within
the mountain portion of North Carolina and that the metrics "will be modified to allow
reference sites to reflect an Excellent NCIBI class" (p40). Later in the report(p47), DWQ
identifies five areas in which the NCIBI needs to be modified and states that until studies are
completed "it would be premature to assign a 'final' bioclassification to this stream and apply a
use support rating to the stream based on fish community sampling". Clearly, the NCIBI is
still a work in progress. The decision to not use NCIBI scores to support use designations is
inconsistent with the table in Appendix A-III (p3) in which scoring category ratings are
provided. This discrepancy should be resolved.
Despite clear statements indicating that NCIBI scores would not be used to rate the streams,
The Plan states on p95 that "fish sampling by both DWQ and TVA biologists produced low
ratings for 8 of 10 sites in this subbasin". Aside from using NCIBI scores in a manner not
consistent with guidance established earlier in The Plan, we do not believe, the TVA IBI
should be used to rate NC streams. The TVA IBI was not developed with the Pigeon River in
mind and has not been calibrated/verified for use in this basin. It is likely that some of the
scoring problems recently identified with the NCIBI are likely present in the TVA IBI.
Furthermore, given the fact that the TVA IBI uses different metrics as well as different scoring
criteria for those metrics that the two IBI's have in common, there is no basis for "translating"
TVA IBI scores into DWQ water quality classes (i.e., fair, good, excellent, etc.). Our
contention that the TVA IBI scores may be misleading is supported by DWQ's own
interpretation. DWQ states that "overall, the TVA data suggest fish community problems
throughout the basin," which is in disagreement with DWQ benthos and other data (The
Assessment Report 1998, p120, and The Plan, pA-11-13). For example, the IBI score
generated by TVA for Jonathan Creek would be equivalent to a DWQ rating of poor.
However, DWQ rated all three sites they sampled on Jonathan Creek as excellent based on the
NC Benthic Index.
To be clear, we are not suggesting that the TVA IBI is a poorly constructed index. Rather, we
are saying that it needs to be verified or calibrated before it can be use to rate sites in the
Pigeon River basin. This is particularly true for mainstem locations where the TVA IBI
aggregates data from three gears (backpack shock, boat shock, and seine) compared to DWQ
who doesn't even conduct fish sampling in streams the size of the Pigeon River.
Macroinvertebrates

The basis by which the segment of the Pigeon River from the Canton water supply intake to
Clyde is classified as impaired is somewhat confusing and poorly supported. According to The
Plan, segments that are rated good/fair are considered to be fully supported. The 1997
assessment of the Pigeon River classified this segment as good/fair (see Appendix Table A-II,
pA-ll-7) which should result in a rating of fully supporting. The basis for classifying this
segment as impaired apparently is because of a December 1999 rating of this segment as fair
by DWQ. Since summer (June-September) is the standard sampling period (see pA-II-1), any
collections outside this time window must be adjusted to account for seasonal differences. We
wonder about the advisability of overturning the good/fair classification obtained in 1997
during the standard sampling period with the fair rating obtained using seasonally adjusted
data. Even if the change in classification is real (and that is open to debate), the fair
classification during December 1999 may be a reflection of two years of low flow, stressful
conditions in the Pigeon River and therefore not reflective of typical conditions within this
segment. We do not disagree that with the premise that this segment is borderline (see p100 of
The Plan), however, we suggest that there is as much or more basis for classifying this
segment as good/fair as there is for classifying it as fair. Based on the discussion on p100, it is
clear that DWQ considered fish data in arriving at their classification of fair for this segment.
For example, The Plan states that the fish community below the plant was assigned fair or poor
ratings in 1995-97. However, elsewhere The Plan advises against using IBI scores to assign
ratings. The Plan goes on to state that the rating of fair was supported by considering the TVA
fish community data. However, TVA did not even have a sampling station within this segment
of the mainstem Pigeon River. Thus, there are no applicable data to consider even without the
admonishment in The Plan to not classify the streams on the basis of MI scores.
Given the borderline biotic index scores noted in this segment in 1997 and 1999, we suggest
that either the rating be changed to fully supported based on the good/fair rating derived in
1997 using data collected during the normal summertime sampling period, or the segment
remain unclassified until completion of benthic sampling this summer when 3-4 locations
within this segment will be sampled by BRPP's contractor.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
• ;,-��•S ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NCDEMR WATER QUALITY SECTION
JAMES S.HUNTJR.GOVERNOR _4, Mr. Robert Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street -
�'i; P.O. Box 4000
P,mAY EMCDEVIT� Y Canton, North Carolina 28716 _
$SECRETARY '�+-y�{A j
n ' L ' r Subject: Balanced and Indigenous
Species Study Plan
-.KERR T.STEVENSI1 .,; +. Blue Ridge Paper Products
. _DIRECTOR
.: NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
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Dear Mr. Williams:
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I Ewa Staff of the Division of Water Quality have reviewed
the subject Plan and offer the following comments :
Task 1) It is important to select species for modeling,
which are native to the Pigeon River Basin. It is
i •IIi .;; r? our findings that there are currently no nuisance
species in the river.
yth�:
Task 3) The NCIBI should not be used as its metrics were
not calibrated nor was it correctly designed for
streams the size of the Pigeon river.
Task 4) A definition of a "balanced and indigenous
a h_ community" should be provided up-front . As well
as the choice of the cool water reference stream
from Western North Carolina. The upper Pigeon
River would be considered a suitable reference
R1, , ^ ^< stream. Then the conditions in the portion of the
River which you have studied should then be
r compared to the reference stream.
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Page Two
Provided that these comments are incorporated into the
study plan, the Water. Quality Section considers the plan
acceptable for the evaluation of the Mill ' s thermal impact
to the Pigeon River. Please be sure to provide us with your
study results as soon as they are available.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or Forrest
Westall of our Asheville Regional Office at 828/251-6208 .
Sincerely,
een Su 1 ' s
Water Quality Section Chief
xc: Forrest Westall
4K-e--9=,-h=Hayr.es-A

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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
NCDEN(R rk AIL - PI
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k�JAME9B HUNTJR
F"GOVERNOR
MEMORA DUM
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SECRETARY
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SEORETARY
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TO: Coleen Sullins
". � Q Water Quality Section Chi f �{; ��/
THROUGH: Forrest R. Westall
KERRT.STEVEN9 illy, h u.P /
•OIRECTOR0 ` ' Water Quality Regi al Supervisor
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FROM: D. Keith Haynes 1
Environmental Specialist 1
orP SUBJECT: Balanced and P
Indigenous Species
1
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d Study Plan
i Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Please find attached a letter for your signature in
which the Section provides comments and gives approval for
Blue Ridge Paper Products subject study plan proposal. Bryn
Tracy of Environmental Sciences, provided comments to this
Office on this proposal. The comments were discussed with
Bryn and Blue Ridge Paper representatives. Some of the
' = issues raised by Bryn were not incorporated into the letter,
as the ARO didn' t believe they were appropriate. The
Environmental Sciences Branch should be consulted before the
_ attached letter is signed. We have faxed Bryn a copy of
this memo and our draft letter.
,rV The facility wishes to initiate work on the study as
quickly as possible, so we need to get our comments
submitted to them as soon as we can.
If you have any questions or if you need additional
information, please advise.
rtl
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disclosure under applicable laW. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or duplication of this communication
is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by
telephone and return,by mail,the original message to us. Thank you."
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC., 175 MAIN STREET, CANTON, NC 28716

02 : 02 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P02/02
BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
May 15, 2000
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Defoamer Bin Line Pluggage, NPDES Permit NC0000272
Dear Mr- Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. is providing written notification as follow-up to Melanie
Hager's voicemail message of 11:40am, Thursday, May 11, 2000.
At approximately 6:50am on May 11, 2000, the Canton Mill's Wastewater Treatment
Plant crew leader noticed a small amount of foam on the Pigeon River at the secondary
effluent outfall camera monitor. The operator detected the foam as it initially occurred
and upon immediate investigation of the area, he discovered the line from the defoamer
bin that feeds into the effluent was plugged. The operator unplugged the line in
approximately 10 minutes. A downstream survey of the river revealed that there was no
foam beyond the mill's mixing zone_
The cause of the line plugging was a hard piece of defoamer lodged in the pump feed
line. A filter system has been added to the defoamer bin supply line to eliminate line
pluggage. There are also plans to install an alarm system that will send a signal to the
Wastewater Treatment Plant's control room whenever defoamer flow to the discharge
stops or is interrupted.
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call Derric
Brown (telephone: [phone]) or myself(telephone: [phone]).
Sincerely,
Melanie Hager
Environmental Engineer
17S Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations
I

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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Ma-
CDEtR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
...� ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
-'
May 16, 2000
A'SAMES H. HLt$T JR
. QVERN'OW•' A^1nie'.
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HbLMAN• Mr. Kenny Sutton
1 9EftRETARY Post Office Box 1772
Canton, North Carolina 28716
a¢E
�RR-r TET" Subject : Pigeon River
olRec � � Joint Watershed Advisory
Committee Meeting
� Tt Dear Mr. Sutton:
Cq. F Please find attached an agenda for the initial meeting
of the Pigeon River Joint Watershed Advisory Committee for
g ry /
y ��o which you were appointed by Governor Hunt by letter dated
December 1, 1999 . The meeting is scheduled for 1 : 00 the
afternoon of May 25, 2000 in the conference room of the
Asheville Regional Office of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources .
� rn/y SI4�
3ca S I believe that you have been to our office before,
x however, if you need directions or if you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes, Lucy Smith or
_,• me at 251-6208 .
�h!•7. .r, :r.
4e ! Sincerely,
��` � $�..; ✓✓Forrest �11
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
T
Enclosure
xc : Paul Davis
` Mike McGhee
R Bob Williams
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PIGEON RIVER JOINT WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000, 1:00 PM
AGENDA
I. Introduction of Committee Members, EPA Representatives, Tennessee and North
Carolina Staff Members, Blue Ridge Paper Representatives and Other Visitors -
(1:00 - 1:10)
II. Review of Agenda and the Materials Previously Provided to Committee Members
-- Paul Davis and Forrest Westall - (1:10 - 1:25)
A. Agenda Review
B. Brief Review of the Items Provided
C. Questions/Changes From the Committee
Ill. Charge to the Committee -- Mike McGhee, EPA - (1:25 - 1:55)
A. Review of the Permit Agreement Condition that Created this Committee
(Section IV, Paragraph 32)
B. Comments on Blue Ridge Paper's NPDES Permit Renewal
C. Review of Other Pigeon River Watershed Issues
IV. Mill Status: -- Bob Williams, Blue Ridge Paper Products - (1:55 - 2:15) .
A. Mill Ownership.Issues
B. Color Effluent Discharge Levels/Removal Performance
C. Future Improvements
V. Break - (2:15 - 2:30)
VI., Mill Related Water Quality Issues -- Paul Davis, Mike McGhee and Forrest Westall
- (2:30 - 3:00)
A. Permit Agreement, NPDES and Variance Compliance
B. Dioxin Data and Trends
C. Ecological Data (Fisheries and Aquatic Insect Information)

VII. General Pigeon River Water Quality Issues/Concerns - (3:00 - 3:30)
A. Status of Permit Agreement Ecological Assessment Provision (Section V,
Paragraph 33) -- Mike McGhee
B. Tennessee and NC Watershed Planning Initiatives -- Paul Davis and
Forrest Westall
C. Recreation/Rafting Use of the Pigeon -- Paul Davis and Forrest Westall
D. Waterville Lake/CPBL Issues -- Paul Davis and Forrest Westall
Vill. Committee Discussion, Identification of Other Issues and Committee Business -
(3:30 - 4:00)
A. Reaction of Committee's Charge
B. Otherlssues
C. Establishing Committee Responsibilities -- Electing Co-Chairs
D. Setting Next Meeting Date and Location in Tennessee
IX. Adjournment - (4:00)
-2-

Mr. Robert Williams
Page Two
Provided that these comments are incorporated into the
study plan, the Water Quality Section considers the plan
, acceptable for the evaluation of the Mill' s thermal impact
to the Pigeon River. Please be sure to provide us with your
study results as soon as they are available.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or Forrest
Westall of our Asheville Regional Office at 828/251-6208 .
SincerelyV162S
e e n Su
Water Quality Section Chief
x c: •E¢rx�est- Wes ta•1 +
Keith Haynes

NORTH DEPARTMENT OF
AND NATURAL
r' ENVIRONMENT AND NATT URAL RESOURCES
•!'= Y;`u DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
'-`, ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NCDENR _ WATER QUALITY SECTION
DAMES B.HUNTJR. -
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GOVERNOR ".•ta� Mr. Robert Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. p��y
;t .• ,:, 175 Main Street
P.O. Box 4000
4WAYNE MCDEVITT Canton North Carolina 28716 •�,1?'L�-� -�
--SECRETARY :'r—«I-'�i'y(�'P --
�� rr Subject : Balanced and Indigenous
Species Study Plan
, D'RE .STEVEN9 . 1;1'r.,•i Blue Ridge Paper Products
,_ - NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Lre11 Dear Mr. Williams :
- 1-f f i�.• -'
4, r.-1
x Staff of the Division of Water Quality have reviewed
the subject Plan and offer the following comments :
Task 1) It is important to select species for modeling,
which are native to the Pigeon River Basin. It is
I our findings that there are currently no nuisance
species in the river.
jly,_.l . Task 3) The NCIBI should not be used as its metrics were
not calibrated nor was it correctly designed for
= -- "—= streams the size of the Pigeon river.
zT' Task 4) A definition of a "balanced and indigenous
community" should be provided up-front . As well
as the choice of the cool water reference stream
from Western North Carolina. The upper Pigeon
's E River would be considered a suitable reference
ti stream. Then the conditions in the portion of the
�µ River whicH you have studied should then be
compared to the reference stream.
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Making ar mark for you.
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
February 3,2000
1a ,es est'a
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: NPDES Permit No.NC0000272, Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. Canton Mill
Dioxin Monitoring in Fish Tissue-Report 1999
Dear Mr. Westall:
Attached is the final report detailing the results from Blue Ridge Paper Products' tenth annual
Fish Tissue Study. This study, as required by our NPEDES permit, consists of annual sampling
of fish at specific sites in the Pigeon River and analysis of those fish for dioxin. The actual fish
collection took place in August 1999. All surveys were conducted by EA Engineering Science
and Technology and the analyses conducted by Quanterra Laboratories.
Table 6-4 provides the summary of the Canton Mill's Fish Fillet Tissue Analysis Results of
2,3,7,8-TCDD from 1990 to 1999.
If you have any questions or comments,please call me at(828) 646-2318.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Environmental Manager
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ASHEVEL E REGIONAL OIOIC
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175 Main Street P.O. Box 4000 Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000

xc: Mr.Keith Haynes
Water Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28802
Attn: Central Files
Division of Environmental Management
and Natural Resources
NC Division of Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh,NC 27626-0535
Mr. Robert McGhee
Director,Water Management Division
USEPA Region IV
345 Courtland Street,N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30365
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Chief, Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
512 N Salisbury Street
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh,NC 27611-7687
Mr. Paul Davis,Director
TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation
Division of Water Pollution Control
6th FI. L&C Annex
401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1534
Mr. David McKinney
TN Wildlife Resources Agencies
Ellington Agricultural Agency Center
P.O.Box 40747
Nashville,TN 37204

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.{v•. '�" ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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.t April 24, 2000
E9B HUNTJRa�.FC'
5 •.GOVERN OR
Mr. Robert Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street
K ` Tr P.O. Box 4000
Ya, r M Canton, North Carolina 28716
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v ' Subject: Causticizin Reliability
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Project
R'R C. Blue Ridge Paper Products
,i-- NPDES Permit No . NC0000272
:= w � Haywood County
Dear Mr. Williams :
�;• `µ� We have reviewed your letter dated April 13, 2000
concerning planned improvements to the causticizing area of
Blue Ridge Paper Products Canton Mill . Since there will be
no additional color loading or production increases, this
improvement is allowed under the -settlement agreement.
•If you have any questions concerning this matter,
p � please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or me at 251-
r: 6208 .
Sincerely,
i
` orrest Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
H ssr 4"✓�
xc: Don Anderson, US EPA
Keith Haynes
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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April 25, 2000
.JAMESB HUNTJR: `
OVERMOR '
ya
MEMORANDUM
5i .
` Pw�YNMODEV
SECtiETARY
` gar TO: Coleen Sullins
a*. Water Quality Section Chi f
,P THROUGH: Forrest R. Westall
C'fiRTST£vt q
RI1 Water Quality Regi al Supervisor
FROM: D. Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
,Wi_ 3 SUBJECT: Balanced and Indigenous Species
Study Plan
s Blue Ridge Paper Products
LVOV
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
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Please find attached a letter for your signature in
a .-w whi " - jes approval for
Bli Post-it'Fax Note 7671 D ges► in proposal. Bryn
Tra TG :omments to this
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CoJ ept.
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Env isulted before the
att _ ______ .1ryn a copy of
firy _ this memo and our draft letter.
The facility wishes to initiate work on the study as
Ca;?°�=T�`"�,,,y„6•.G,:�. quickly as possible, so we need to get our comments
submitted to them as soon as we can.
If you have any questions or if you need additional
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175 Main Street
P.O. Box 4000
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Subject: Balanced and Indigenous
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"rcERas,.xT�Ey. Nsgs „a_ Blue Ridge Paper Products
IRECTQR NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Williams :
, w Staff of the Division of Water Quality have reviewed
the subject Plan and offer the following comments :
J
Task 1) It is important to select species for modeling,
which are native to the Pigeon River Basin. It is
t our findings that there are currently no nuisance
r species in the river.
Task 3) The NCIBI should not be used as its metrics were
not calibrated nor was it correctly designed for
-_-� streams the size of the Pigeon river.
Task 4) A definition of a "balanced and indigenous
' r z. community" should be provided up-front . As well
as the choice of the cool water reference stream
tiM-. ac from Western North Carolina. The upper Pigeon
River would be considered a suitable reference
stream. Then the conditions in the portion of the
River which you have studied should then be
compared to the reference stream.
erry L
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Page Two
Provided that these comments are incorporated into the
study plan, the Water Quality Section considers the plan
acceptable for the evaluation of the Mill' s thermal impact
to the Pigeon River. Please be sure to provide us with your
study results as soon as they are available.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or Forrest
West.all of our Asheville Regional Office at 828/251-6208 .
Sincerely,
Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
xc: Forrest Westall
Keith Haynes

NORTH CAROLING DEPARTMEPTOF
a�„I yyC4 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
�rINCDE�R �x
March 23, 2000
HUNTJR;
S. GOVERNOR
s, . Mr. Derric Brown
" . ,v. Blue Ridge Paper Products
, ♦� Canton Mill
we�Y�NF- -DEVIT,T: Post Office Box 4000
Ci�E RE- cs
7A Y Canton, North Carolina 28716
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Blue Ridge Paper
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5 ' Canton Mill WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
�aywood County
IN
i Dear Mr. Brown:
1 1 3
� ,�,• � ti ,� Please find attached an inspection report for the
°3 Compliance Sampling Inspection which I performed at your
E •t' .;"y facility on February 24, 2000 .
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� - Should you have any questions concerning the Report,
y' } �� _ + please do not hesitate to contact me at 251-6208 . The.
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�..•.+.�; assistance provided to me by all Mill personnel involved
during the inspection was greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
yti»xNax y�
q4 , D. Keith Hayn s
Environmental Specialist
Attachment
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llS � .•+h .y '} INTERCHANGE BUILDING• 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE• NG 28801-2414
PHONE 828-2SI-6208 FAX 828-2S1-6452
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved
Washington, D.C.20460 OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires 7-31-85
PA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A:National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
I IN 1 2 u 3 1 NC0000272 11 12 00/02/24 117 18 IC 1 19 U 2012
u Remarks
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved
67 L 69 70
71 on 72 at 73 L_IW I 174 75 LLLI_]_J_]80
Section B: Facility Date
Jame and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date
3lue Ridge Paper Products 9:30 am 970101
-anton Mill
-anton, Haywood County Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11:30 pm 011130
4ame(s)of On-Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s)
Derric Brown -Environ. Supervisor 828-646-2318
Jame,Address of Responsible Official Title
Ar. George Henson Vice-President/Operations Mgr.
'0 Box 700
-anton, NC 28716 Phone No. Contacted
No
section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES nr S•Satisfactory M-Marginal U-Unsatisfactory N-Not evaluated/Not applicable
S Permit S Flow Measurement $ Pretreatment $ Operations &Maintenance
$ Records/Reports $ Laboratory $ Compliance Schedules $ Sludge Disposal
$ Facility Site Review $ Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self-Monitoring Program Other:
Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
:(fluent Data Permit Limits(Daily Avg/Mon Ave)
10D, — 5.3 mg/I 30.0 mg/I- 45.0 mg/I
'SS — 11.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I- 45.0 mg/I
'rimary clarifier#1 was not in operation, it is now used as pan of the spill contention plan. Three of the four aeration basins were in operation, with the other
me in the digester mode. The remainder of the plant was in full operation. The Parshall Flume/flow meter was calibrated on the day of this inspection and is
outinely calibrated quarterly. Effluent flow at the time of sampling was 23 MGD. Maintenance records are kept by computer in the treatment maintenance shop.
All sampler refrigeration units were operating at or below the proper temperature.
4ame(s)and Signature ) of spector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date
). Keith Haynes
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 ba�3�3
signature of Rev' er Agency/Office Date
DWQ/ARO '828-251-6208 ;13 Mi✓QO
Regulatory Office Use Only
tction Taken l Date Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMItNT OF
'Y- ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY.
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
N�DE�RX 3
December 1, 1999
M:'DAMES B.HUNTJR. y3
S°:GOVERNOR
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Sid ^ E DEYt^ I` 175 Main Street
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SEORETA Y C`+'S
.- -1 P.O. Box 4000
,. ^' Canton, North Carolina 28716
�, e Subject: Tax Certifications
�µ TCS-502 and TCS-401
yd 'Ra , Blue Ridge Paper Products
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NPDES Permit No . NC0000272
Haywood County
, T Dear Mr. Brown:
This letter is to advise you that the subject tax
certifications issued to Champion International on July 25,
1995 and March 31, 1992 can be transferred to Blue Ridge
t Paper Products Inc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,
4 please do not hesitate to contact me at 251-6208 .
-' Environmental Specialist
�s xc: Haywood County Tax Collector
� I• .Y� y,. �'•M' � INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 50 WOOCFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28 80 1-24 1 4
PHONE [phone] FAX828-2S1-64S2
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VX BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC. /r/lee
November 11,1999
Mr. Forrest Westall
North Carolina Department
Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Re: Tax Certification
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Westall:
Attached are Tax Certifications issued to Champion International Corporation by the North
Carolina Department of Enviroiunent and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental
Management for wastewater treatment facilities. Tax Certification was issued for wastewater
treatment facilities in 1992 and 1995.
As you know, Champion International Corporation sold the Canton Mill to Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc., on May 14, 1999. We are requesting a written confirmation that these Tax
Certifications transfer from Champion to Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call me at(828) 646-2318.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
attachments
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1 5 1999ALITY SEOTION 175MainStreet P.O.Box4000 Canton, North Carolina 28716 828-646-2000
REGIONAI nrricr 1

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment Description Certificate # Permit#
Attachment I Waste Treatment Plant Work TCS502 NC0000272
Attachment II Water Pollution Control Facilities TCS401 NC0000272

ATTACHMENT I
POLLLTION CONTROL
TAX CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE, # TCS502
PERMIT # NC0000272

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Environmental Management A&t
_
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 25, 1995
0
, 0 1995
Mr. Derric Brown, Environmental Supervisor [
Champion International - Canton Mill
Box C-10
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject : Tax Certification
Champion - Canton Mill WWTP
Waste Treatment Facilities
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Transmitted herewith is Tax Certification Number TCS502
covering the construction and operation of wastewater treatment
facilities at Champion' s Canton Mill, as described in the subject
document .
The Company may use this Certification to obtain tax benefits
in keeping with the appropriate Statutes . Detailed descriptions of
these wastewater treatment facilities are available in the files of
the Division of Environmental Management .
Sincerely, D
A. Preston Howard, Jr. , P.E.
Enclosure
c : Haywood County Tax Collector
Keith Haynes
P.O. Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 60%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

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LAU:G0 3 1995
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL REsdtM=V---" ..""•"°®'°�
RALEIGH
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/privilege; Amortization; Property)
In accordance with the provisions of the General Statutes of North
Carolina (G. S> 105-122 (d) , 105-130 . 10, 105-147 (13) , 105-275 (8 ) , this is
to certify that :
Champion International Corporation
Canton Mill
Haywood County
HAS BEEN ISSUED
Authorization to Construct/NPDES Permit Number NC0000272 for
installation and continued operation of wastewater treatment/disposal
equipment at the Champion International-Canton Mill as described below:
(1) grit chamber, bar screens, lowlift pumps, Carbon Dioxide pH
control, flow splitting station, one (1) 125 ' diameter clarifier,
two (2) 200 ' diameter clarifiers, Sulphuric acid pH control,
nutrient feed, Calcium Carbonate addition, two (2) 2 . 3 million
gallon aeration basins/digesters, two (2) 3. 4 million gallon
aeration basins, polymer addition, on-line respiratory system, one
(1) 150 ' diameter clarifier, two (2) 200 ' diameter clarifiers, 8"
flume, oxygen for reaeration and four (4) belt presses and
associated modifications related to the Canton Modernization
Project .
(2) Bleached Filtrate Recycle (BFRTM) demonstration project .
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have found that the
facility:
a. has been constructed or installed;
b. complies with the requirements of the Commission;
C. is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the permit, certificate of approval, or
other document of approval issued by the Commission; and
d. has as its primary rather than incidental purpose the
reduction of water pollution resulting from the discharge of
sewage and waste.

Issued at Raleigh, North Carolina, this the I "T day of
by the Director of the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission and the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources.
A. Preston Howard, Jr. , P. E.
Director
Division of Environmental Management

ATTACHMENT II
POLLUTION CONTROL
TAX CERTIFICATES
Water Pollution Control Facilities
CERTIFICATE # TCS-401
PERM T# NCO000272

��a RECEIVED APR 0 1 1992
Jt.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 31, 1992
Mr. Derric Brown
Environmental Supervisor
Champion International
Canton Mill
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: Tax Certification Number TCS-401
Champion International
Water Pollution Control Facilities
Haywood County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Brown:
Transmitted herewith is one copy of a Tax Certification for water
pollution control facilities being constructed as part of the Canton
Mill Modernization project required under NPDES Permit Number NC0000272 ;
effective October 25, 1989 .
This Certification may be used to obtain tax benefits in keeping
with the General Statutes of North Carolina. Should you wish to discuss
this matter in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
Enclosure
xc: George Everett
Harlan Britt
Steve W. Tedder
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place,Asheville, N.C. 28801 •Telephone 704-251b208
An Equal Oppommiry Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
T A X C E R T I F I C A T I O N
(Franchise/privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provisions of the General Statutes of North
Carolina (G. S. 105-122(d) , 105-130. 10, 105-147( 13 ) , 105-275(8) (a) this
is to certify that
Champion International
Canton, North Carolina
has been issued NPDES Permit Number NC0000272 for the construction and
operation of an industrial water pollution control facility. This permit
requires equipment modification to the manufacturing process to cause
the total daily wastewater flow through the treatment facility to be
reduced from 48. 5 MGD to 29 MGD, plus cause reduction in color,
chloroform, dioxin and total suspended solids. This inplant
reconstruction is also directed toward providing compliance with
effluent toxicity requirements as well as continued compliance with the
instream temperature variance issued by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
Construction approved in this Tax Certification includes ( 1) the MILL
WATER SYSTEM which provides for a new three-cell cooling tower and basin
and appurtenances (pumps, tanks, piping & distribution, pressure
controls, and electrical & instrument equipment) , (2 ) PAPER MACHINE
WATER CONSERVATION system to provide filtering and/or cleaning equipment
necessary to allow reuse of existing white water streams (primarily
machines No 11 & 12 ) and necessary equipment to reduce and control heat
loss (flow and temperature compliance) , (3 ) the CHEMICAL SYSTEM (for
color reduction) which provides for elimination of the chlorine and
hypochlorite bleaches with an oxygen delignification system and includes
all facilities necessary for handling, storage and distribution of
oxygen including oxidation of white liquor also used in the oxygen
delignification process (includes modification of the existing chlorine
dioxide generator and chilled water supply system plus construction of a
new cooling tower and mechanical chiller) , (4) the BLACK LIQUOR
EVAPORATORS (two sets rebuilt) and associated equipment including
storage and controls for prevention of chemical losses as well as color
and heat reduction, (5) the CAUSTICIZING EQUIPMENT to include
construction of a new drum-type dregs washer and associated equipment
for control of chemical loss and flow reduction and (6) Modifications to
the No. 2 FIBER LINE (PINE) and No. 1 FIBER LINE (HARDWOOD) necessary to
guarantee successful operation of the oxygen delignification system to
include reactors, pressurized screens, pulp washers, deknotters, and all
other equipment which would be necessary for flow reduction, color
removal, chloroform and dioxin minimization required by the NPDES permit
( structures or buildings, vats, bleaching towers, and equipment needed
to house and facilitate operation of the paper making process and not
exclusively for NPDES permit compliance are excluded from this Tax
Certification) .

Page 2
Tax Certification TCS-401
Wastewater from this reconstructed manufacturing process will continue
to be treated in the existing wastewater treatment facility owned by
Champion International and operated under the provisions of NPDES permit
Number NC0000272 with discharge to the Pigeon River in the French Broad
River Basin.
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources have found that modifications
to the industrial water pollution control program:
1 . are presently under construction,
2 . comply with the requirements of NPDES Permit Number NC0000272
as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency with an
effective date of October 25, 1989, and requirements of the
Environmental Management Commission with respect to reduction
and/or prevention of water pollution; and
3 . has as its primary rather than incidental purpose the
prevention and reduction of water pollution from the
paper manufacturing process .
Issued at Asheville, North Carolina, this the�1yday of on 1992
By Direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
C9�
—R-a"
Roy M. Davis, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
TCS-401

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BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
October 5,1999
Mr.Forrest Westall
North Carolina Department
Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801
Re: NPDES Permit NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
No.19 Paper Machine Improvement Project
Mr.Westall:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc., (BRPP),Canton,North Carolina Facility,NPDES Permit No. NC0000272,
is notifying you of planned improvements to No. 19 Paper Machine. The improvements will involve the
replacement of the paper machine's second press with a press of different design and the replacement of
the calendar stacks with two calendar nips. In addition, non-contact cooling towers will be installed to
minimize fresh water usage. The improvements will enhance both product quality and yield and the
paper machine will be able to process lighter weight products at maximum production rates. The No.19
Paper Machine annual calendar day production rate is projected to be less than 1,000 air dried tons of
finished product per day.
This project includes no physical or operational changes that would increase the mills current pulp
production capacity. Therefore, there will be no additional color loading resulting from this project The
current maximum annual average production capacity of the pulp mill is not sufficient to supply all four
paper machines. The Canton Mill has purchased an average of approximately 39,000 tons of dry
furnished pulp per year for each of the last six years to supplement on-site pulp production and supply
the paper machines. The pulp mill will continue to nm as efficiently as possible, but additional dry
furnish purchases will be necessary to support production at the paper machines.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc., is not requesting any revisions or modifications to the NPDES Permit
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, or other conditions. Completion of the No.19 Paper
Machine Project will result in continued full compliance with the Settlement Agreement, Color Variance
and NPDES Permit
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at(828) 646-2033.
Sincerely,
Robert V.Williams
Director,Environmental,Health&Safety Affairs
175 Main Street • P.O.Box 4000 • Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
xc: Mr. Don Anderson
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 4303
Room 915A, East Tower
401 M Street,SW
Washington, D.C. 20460

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One segment of both the Pigeon River and Richland Creek are listed as impaired based on recent
DWQ monitoring data. Both of these waters are presented and discussed below in Part 5.3.L
These waters are also on the state's year 2000(not yet EPA approved)303(d)list(see Part 5.3.2).
53.1 . Monitored Impaired Waters
Figeou]rover(7.0 miles from Canton water supply intake to Clyde to SR 1642)
This section of the Pigeon River is listed as impaired(PS)duo to both point source impacts from
the Blue Ridge Paper Products(formerly Champion International)and nonpoint sour ces-
2000 Recommendation(s)
This station has been sampled nine times since 1984. A Good-Fair rating for benthic
macroinvertebrates was recorded during the summer of 1997 for the Pigeon River for the first
time at Clyde,while the Hepco site above Walters Lake continued to have a Good-Fair
bioclassification. A Good rating at the state fine was found in 1994 and 1997. Fish sampling by
TVA biologists in the Pigeon River in 1990, 1995 and 1997 has shown some limited recovery
over time below BRPP discharge. however,the fish community below the plant was assigned
Fair or Poor ratings in 1995-1997.
Note: Most gent DWQ data indicate the hugs were on the edge between a G-F and Fair
rating. A decision was made to tall tbis streteb impaired. The river has improved
dramatically over the last 15 pears,but clearly there are still impacts from Champion. To
assure ourselves that this stretch of river should still really be called impaired,an
additional sampling effort will take place iva October at this site and possible upstream
sites. This section:of the plant will be completed after the resamplimg is dome and in time for
public review.
DWQ analyzed mercury concentrations in fish tissue at five Pigeon River sites during 1996,but
none of these samples bad levels over FDA or EPA criteria. Annual fish tissue monitoring for
dioxins in the Pigeon River is also performed by Blue Ridge Paper Products and Carolina Power
and Light. This monitoring is required as part of the Champion International NPDES permit
issued by DWQ and as a condition of the EERC license for Carolina Power and light.
By 1994,Champion completed a modernization program that included replacing chlorine as a
bleaching agent to ensure dioxin would no longer be a by-product within the effluent. Dioxin
concentrations in fish collected from the Pigeon River and Walters Lake have generally declined
since the early 1990's,although levels for certain species have fluctuated depending on sample
season,station,and the size of the fish collected Dioxin concentrations in sportfishes(redbreast
sunfish,rock bass,crappie,largemouth and smallmouth bass)have remained non-detectable or
well below the North Carolina limit for issuing a consumption advisory(3.0 ppt). Dioxin levels
in carp have decreased as much as 80%downstream of the BRPP facility.but remain above the
North Carolina limit in Walter's Lake(see Figure B-K&and B- )_
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DIV WATER OLPLITe Fax:[phone] Nov 1 '99 10:35 P.03
Currently,there is a limited consumption advisory for common carp and ash species(bullhead
species,channel catfish,and flathead catfish)in effect for the Pigeon River between Canton and
the North Carolina-Tennessee state line,including Walters Take. Due to declining dioxin levels,
this advisory was revised by the State health Director from a no-consumption to a limited-
consumption advisory in September 1994. Additionally, there is a limited-consumption advisory
for common carp,catfish species,and redbreast sw6sh in affect for the Pigeon River within the
State of Tennessee from the North Carolina-Tennessee state line downstream to the confluence
with the French Broad River. D WQ submitted a TMDL(see Part 53.2)for dioxins in Waterville
Lake and the Pigeon River to SPA in fall of 1999.
Figure B-XX—TCDD concentrations in carp from Pigeon River(pg 13 of ESB report)
Fgure B XXX-TCDD concentrations in carp from Walters Lake(pg 13 of ESB report)
The Champion International facility has made several improvements to manufacturing processes.
Champion(now Blue Ridge Paper Products(BRPP))has spent more than$300 million
upgrading its manufacturing process since 1990. Additional improvements were made in 1996
and 1997. These improvements in wastewater treatment at the BRPP facility are associated with
a gradual improvement in macroinvertebrate bioclassitications over the years.
A Settlement Agreement was reached in 1997 on a modified color variance and NPDES permit
between EPA,the States of NC and TN,Cocke County and the City of Newport,TN,Tennessee
Environmental Council,American Canoe Association and Champion International. The intent of
the Agreement was to resolve the Pigeon River color issue without litigation. The parties
involved in the ensuing discussions,agreed to many measures to achieve color reduction over the
life of the NFDES permit. In accordance with this agreement,Champion began installing a full-
scale BIeach Filtrate Recycle(BFR". technology on the mill's pine line. Champion also began
to evaluate the potential for additional minimization of color and report these findings on a pre-
defined schedule to DWQ and others. Opportunities for preventing and controlling measurable
leaks and spills through BMPs were also to be addressed. Champion was to achieve a true color
loading not to exceed an annual average load of 60,000 lbs/day,a monthly average true color of
69,000 lbs/day,and a maximum monthly color average of 50 true color units at the NC-TN state
line(it was further agreed that the 50 color units should be.met at Ilepco). Champion further
agreed to target annual average color loading of 48,000-52,000 lbs/day by May 1,2001.
A Technology Review Workgroup was formed to monitor Champion's achievements. To date,
this Workgroup has received reports from Champion International on the following progress:
• the(BFR")demonstration on the softwood fiber line has been installed with no problems
• all of the BMP projects as required in the agreement were completed and operational
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DIV WATER QUWLITY Fax:[phone] Nov 1 '99 10:36 P.04
• additional color reduction measures were completed and others are ongoing
contingency'plans for low-flow periods were in place and operational
As reported to the Workgroup in January 1999,monitoring confirms the daily average of color
discharge is well below the limits set forth in the Agreement. The mill's end-of-pipe true color
report shows the facility was discharging approximately 10,000lb1aay of color below the limit
requited in the Agreement: The facility has reached the 2001 target for color loading. The color
in the Pigeon River was below the limit at Hepco for the reporting period in 1998. The
Workgroup therefore believes that Champion is mialdng substantial and continuous progress in
reducing the amount of color generated and discharged to the Pigeon River and has met the
conditions of the Agreement. Additional technologies are yet to be installed and further
operational progress is anticipated Figme B-XXX illustrates Champion's success in reducing
color discharges;to the Pigeon River since 1988,including monthly average performance for
1998.
Figure B-XXX
Forrest-Please add a short piece on the Joint Watershed Advisory Committee. I am still
not quite clear on the functions of this committee as opposed to the Workgroup.
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May i. 1999
Mr. Bradic,. Bennett
State of North Carolina
Department or'Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit
P. O. Box =94 35
Raleigh. NC '7626-0535
Re: Ownership Change; Stormwater Permit No. NCS000105
Dear Mr. Bennett:
On \lay 1.3. 1999. Champion International Corporation ("Champion") will transfer
ownership of its facility in Canton. North Carolina (Haywood County) to a new owner, Blue
Ridge Paper Products Inc. Champion hereby requests a transfer of Stormwater Permit No.
NCS000105. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will continue to operate the facility in the same
manner as Champion and will operate without interruption. Furthermore. Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc. %ill continue to comply with the current permit requirements.
Please rind enclosed the following documents:
I. Water Quality Section Permit Name/Ownership Change Form
2. 5100.00 processing fee
Upon completion of the ownership transfer, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will
forward a copy of the deed transferring the facility from Champion to Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc.
Thant: you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Richa tforio, Jr.
Senior ice President - Environmental,
Health and Safety
Enclosure Champion International Corporation

Department of Environment,
Health and Natural f ai management
fllvls(on ot•Environmentaf Management
James s. Hunt, Jr., Governor s
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary h"r
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., 01rector ® � ` V �•.
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b. Name change only
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2- New owner's name(name to be put on permit)-,_ e R;�4 e �c.o er Pro acts Inc.
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THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL-NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEhfENT"UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS
LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED 17I41S:
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2. Proocssing fa of SI00.00 (Chce1-s to be made payable to DEHNRT
3. If an ownership change,legal doivmentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a contract,deed,
articles of incorporation)
CERTIFICATION MIST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY BOTTI THE CURRENT
PERMIT HOLDER AND THE NEW APPLICANT IN THE CASE OF CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP. FOR NAME CHANGE ONLY COMPLETE AND SIGN THE
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION. '
Current Permittee's Certification-.
L-121Cc�a,e0 J. D I t^orQiO J r attest that this application for name%wn=bip change has been
reviewed and is accurate an p to,to the beat of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts
of this application are n mple that if all rcquitsd supporting info on and attachments ere not
included this S be return incomplete.
Signature• Date. ,
Applicant's Certification:
attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been
renewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all requited pats
of this anplicatioh are not oPmpleted and that if all requited supporting information and ahxhments are not
included,this cal do p ge will be rutumed as incomplete.
Signatu4c- Dare: 5�11 l qq
THE COMPLETED APPLI ATION PACKAGE,INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION
AND MATERIALS,SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Permits and Engineering Unit
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone: (919) 733.5083
Fax: (919) 733-0719

=cr. -'_rnauonai Ccmc.at:or.
May 7. 1999
Mr. Charles Weaver
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: Ownership Change; NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Dear Mr. % eaver:
On May I3. 19999 Champion International Corporation ("Champion') will transfer
ownership of its facility in Canton. North Carolina (Haywood County) to a new owner. Blue
Ridge Paper Products Inc. Champion hereby requests a transfer of NPDES Permit No.
NC0000272 including all variances previously granted. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will
continue to operate the facility in the same manner as Champion and will operate without
interruption. Furthermore. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will continue to comply with the
current permit requirements.
Please find enclosed the following documents:
1. Water Quality Section Permit NameiOwnership Change Form
2. S 100.00 processing fee
Upon completion of the ownership transfer. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will
forward a copy of the deed transferring the facility from Champion to Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely.
2L��IZ
Rich iforio, Jr.
Senior ice President - Environmental,
Health and Safety
Enclosure Champion International Corporation

Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources � 0 a
fllvlslon of.Environmental Management
James e. Hunt, Jr., Governor .,�.��
Jonathan E. Howes, Secretary CC
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Dfrector ® C" N [ = •
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PER ITT NAM ./OWNRRSHTP CH'ANf F FnnM
I. r'[1RRF.NT PFRT.fTT YNFOR}t"0.TT{y1jt
ermitNomocr I N C a o 0 o 12 4 2
I. Permit holder's name,* 0.kc',. 0;0., =n}ernes}Iona\ eor�orc F on
I Permit's signing official's name and.title,• W'�W�c -„ R . 'M o,n 3 e.,r
(Pelson legally responsible for permit)
_ �l�C2 - �res;G2n} OperC.}ro�5 Man4ger
(Title)
3. Mailing address: O• fox 4o0o Cit}^ Title)
State: N LT+p Code. S l fo phone:
•IL NE«' QNVNFRlNAMt rucnnijA=
I. This request for a name change is a result of
X rt Changc•in ownership of property/company
`b. Name change only
_c- 'Other(please explainh
2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit):_ Plop- -P:cl$e F6,!R r 7F raLC, s Tne
3. New owner's orsigning official's nave and title: Caorclon hones
Werson legally responsible for permit)
Execjv;,Ie OJW;cer
4. Mailing address: ?• O• 'Box 4000 i� Cl+up)
City: n•4o r,
State:—N L Tp Code; a 81 S to Phone: { S 2S 1 G 4 ro- 2514 0

PERMIT NAMF/0WNFR41IP HAN F E=
TMS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL-NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS
LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
L This completed application
2- Pzoccssing fcc of S100.00 (Checks to be made payable to DEHNR)
3. If as o�vership change,legal dccumcntalion cf the transfer of ownership (suds as a contract,deed,
a:[icles of incorporation)
CERTIFICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED By BOTH THE CURRENT
PERMIT HOLDER AND THE NEW APPLICANT IN THE CASE OF CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP. FOR NAME CHANGE ONLY COMPLETE AND SIGN THE
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION. '
Current Permittee's Certification:
�;C rt AQn )• DI o attest that this application for mamelownerahip change has been
reviewed aad is acc=== com etc to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all rewired parts
of this application are t co I d that if all requited supporting information and aff non
included, this agp be return as incomplete. ts ert not
Signaa:re: Dom. 5 7
Applicant's %crtification.-
I' attest that this application for a name%wnership change has been
rcvrewed and rs arcuratc and compiate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all requited parts
Of this aaplicatidn are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments,are not
included, t 9p4c on package ri]I be returned as incomplete
n:Stgnarc' Date-
THE COMPLETED I PLICATION PACKAGE,INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION
AND N ATEPdAIS,S OULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Permits and Engineering Unit
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone: (919) 733.SO83
Fax: (919) 733-0719

c"7 J. vPa.Jr.
Mav 7. 1999
-=_nonat Gc.-crarcr
Mr. Day id .-1. Goodrich
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
P. O. Box 294z35
Raleigh. NC '7626-0535
Re: Ownership Change; Certificate of Coverage # NCG500151
Dear IMr. Goodrich:
On May 13. 1999. Champion International Corporation will transfer ownership of its
facility in Dair\-pak-Waynesville. North Carolina (Havwood Countv) to Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. hereby requests a transfer of the Certificate of
Coverage No. NCG500151 under NPDES General Permit No. NCG500000. The Blue Ridge
Paper Products Inc. will continue to operate the facility in the same manner as Champion
International Corporation and will operate without interruption. Furthermore, the Blue Ridge
Paper Products Inc. facility will continue to comply with the current permit requirements.
Please rind enclosed the following documents:
l. Water Quality Section Permit Name/Ownership Change Form
S 100.00 processing fee
Upon completion of the ownership transfer, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. will
forward a cope of the deed transferring the facility from Champion International Corporation
to Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Thank ou for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
G don Jones Rich 0ifiorio. Jr.CEO Seniorresident - Environmental,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Health and Safety
Enclosures Champion International Corporation

Department of Environment.
Health and Natural Resources�Ivislon of•Environmental Managementyr;l
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor r
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., 01rector © E ` V �•.
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT NAM /OVVNFRSHTP H'ANr`F Fnu�• .
I. CTTRRF.NT PFRMTT TNRnRMATTrr&;
erm:[humocr: M C G 5 0 0 2 5 2 '
I. Pam- eholaet'sname C�v "o rnjErnc,' O 4\ Coroof-g•1•;on
Z Permit's signing official's name snd title:
(PersoalegallyrespoturbI forpemut)
Iwlati nes�',11e 1?\C."r 'h'\o,,,o, er
(Title)
3. Mailing address: 13 2 9 Ika ze\1 MA\ 1Z000\ City W4M negv',\\ 2
State: NL zip cc&, 28:48(o. Phone:f8281
IL LiE«' OWNFRrNdlt. F TNFORh ATTON
I. This reruest for a name change is a result of:
-La' Change n ownashiP of Propeny/company
_b. Name change only
_c- •Other(please explain).
2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit);B\.J
3. New owner's or signing official's name and titter_ t��'•\\'•o �o n
(Person legally responsible for permit)
W ci.nesd;
4. Nfailing address; l3 Q ck �oae\\ M'•\\Rc� City; Wc�
State:__ - �- Tp('-ode: 28 18 fo Phone: { 8 Z81 G4

PERMIT NAv
TIIIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL-NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT-UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS
LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED nj2a:
L This completed application
2. Pro=sing fee of S100.00 (Checks to be made payable to DEHNRT
3. If an ownership change,legal documentation of the ttansfa of ownership (such as a eootract,deed,
articles of incorporation)
CERTIFICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED EY BOTH THE CURRENT
PERMIT HOLDER AND THE NEW APPLICANT IN THE CASE OF CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP. FOR NAME CHANGE ONLY COMPLETE AND SIGN THE
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION.
Current Permittee's Certification:
attest that this application for name/ownership change his b=n
reviewed and is accuratic and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts
Of this applicarion_araaot c�otapleted'and that if all required supporting information and is are not
included,this application p, a will be returned as incomplete.
Signature: Ii Date: J 7
Applicant's Cc r ICrcation:
1• attest that this application for a nameJownership change has been
renewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts
Of this applicariotr are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included this ap�lic a pac!<age will be tetumed as incomplete.
Signature / / ✓ Daum 5/11/99
l
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE,INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION
AND MATERIALS,SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Permits and Engineering Unit
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone: (919) 733-5083
Fax: (919) 733-0719

F!Departmer
o of North Carolina
t of Environment
Natural Resources ���
Division of Water Quality
L
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor N �,D E N R
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October
Mr. Gordan Jones
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. N
710 Howell Mill Road tER F
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 SNEfw�``
S Permit Modification-Name and
Ownership Change
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Permit No. NCG500151
(formerly Champion Intl-Waynesville Plant)
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Jones:
In accordance with your request received May 18, 1999, the Division is forwarding the subject
permit. The changes in this permit are only with regard to a name and an ownership. All other terms and
conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,
1983.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact Ms. Vanessa Wiggins at telephone
number [phone], extension 520.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T.'Stevens
cc: Central Files
(Asheville Regtona'Office:,Water Quality Section —1
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Point Source Compliance Unit
1 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10%post-consumer paper

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG500151
TO DISCHARGE NON-CONTACT WATER,COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN,
CONDENSATE,EXEMPT STORMWATER,COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROELECTRIC
OPERATIONS, AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge(non-contact cooling water from a facility located at
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
710 Howell Mill Road
Waynesville,NC
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40305 in the French Broad River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts I,II,III
and IV hereof.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective October 11, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 11, 1999.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T.Stevens,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Making ur mark for you.
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
August 18, 1999 l
Ira
pUG 1 91
Mr. Keith Haynes g1 vi SE IM'
Environmental Specialist WpSER REGMN OFFICE
NC Department of Natural Resources pSHE1IL�
Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Water Quality Data
Dear Keith:
As requested,please find attached water quality data for:
1) Monthly Average COD and Color
2) Primary Influent Color Balance
3) Secondary Effluent Color
If you have any questions on this information you can contact me at(828) 646-2033.
Sincerely, 1
ufmvwjg�
Robert V. Williams
Manager
Environmental Health&Safety
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000 • Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000

EOHS Dept. [phone] 8/17/99.
Monthly Average COD and Color: Jan 1998 -July 1999
Date COD mg/L Colorlbs/day
Jan-98 144 49,812
Feb-98 136 56,295
Mar-98 113 54,450
Apr-98 139 52,770
May-98 117 42,268
Jun-98 120 43,795
Jul-98 138 62,063
Aug-98 142 50,590
Sep-98 146 51,414
Oct-98 158 50,575.
Nov-98 178 68,542
Dec-98 101 42,073
Jan-99 94.3 41,419
Feb-99 102 39,635
Mar-99 98.4 42,846
Apr-99 96.5 37,676'
May-99 118 42,608
Jun-99 78.3 36,688
Primary Influent Color Balance: January 1999 - June 1999
Lbs/day % of Total
Digesters, No. 1 FL (Hardwood) 6570 12.04%
No.1/2 Eo, No.2 FL (Pine) BSW,OZ Delig. 12222 22.41%
Paper Machines- 11 & 12 2015 3.69%
Recovery, BLO,CRP 13279 24.34%
1&2 FL's D1 + Pine D2 (Bleach Plants) 15797 28.96%
Evaporator Condensates 2786 5.10%
Unaccounted (sewer generated) 1879 3.45%
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Canton, NC

EOHS Dept. [phone] Color Data 8117/99
Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day
01-Jan-98 44,719 20-Feb-98 53,050 11-Apr-98 42,878 31-May-98 31,972
02-Jan-98 47,082 21-Feb-98 47,835 12-Apr-98 42,152 01-Jun-981 50,353
03-Jan-98 37,485 22-Feb-98 51,03E 13-Apr-98 37,094 02-Jun-981 24,743
04-Jan-98 38,594 23-Feb-98 63,195 14-Apr-98 35,4891 03-Jun-981 31,274
05-Jan-98 47,890 24-Feb-98 59,361 15-Apr-98 35,043 04-Jun-981 32,822
06-Jan-98 55,827 25-Feb-98 54,284 16-Apr-98 44,8441 05-Jun-981 30,607
07-Jan-98 69,034 26-Feb-98 50,852 17-Apr-98 46,622 06-Jun-98 27,431
08-Jan-96� 61,153 27-Feb-98 45,363 18-Apr-98 46,685 07-Jun-98 33,534
09-Jan-98 47,677 28-Feb-98 45,163 19-Apr-98 48,044 08-Jun-981 37,924
10-Jan-98) 46,0351 01-Mar-981 42,799 20-Apr-981 58,992 09-Jun-98 55,326
11-Jan-98 47,149 02-Mar-98 99,714 21-Apr-98( 231,862 10_Jun-981 56,859
12-Jan-98 45,758 03-Mar-981 233,853 22-Apr-981 126,3271 11-Jun-981 56,812
13-Jan-98 46,054 04-Mar-981 139,842 23-Apr-981 71,6941 12-Jun-98 45,092
14-Jan-98) 44,722 05-Mar-98 57,533 24-Apr-98 51,041 13-Jun-98 46,856
15-Jan-98 43,239 06-Mar-98 42,3391 25-Apr-98 44,853 14-Jun-98 47,964
16-Jan-98 52,810 07-Mar-98 37,266 5- PE-
37,881 15-Jun-98 47,560
17-Jan-981 49,9451 2 -Mar-98 34,101 27-Apr-98 40,5641 16-Jun-98 46,841
18-Jan-98 43,4081 09-Mar-98 39,289 28-Apr-98 42,698 17-Jun-98 55,485
19-Jan-98E 52,5071 10-Mar-98 42,681 29-Apr-98 50,539 18-Jun-98 41,362
t22-J
Jan-98f 52,9051 11-Mar-981 48,6441 30-Apr-981 44,254 19-Jun-98 33,733
Jan-981 54,765 12-Mar-98 45,380 01-May-98 44,211 20-Jun-98 34,594
an-981 61,517 13-Mar-98 46,1331 02-May-981 40,615 21-jun-981 36,166
23-Jan-981 49,925 14-Mar-981 41,807 03-May-98 40,361 22-Jun-981 46,148
24-Jan-98( 51,5501 15-Mar-98 40,130 04-May-98 45,462 23-Jun-981 42,837
25-Jan-98M 49,169 16-Mar-98 49,244 05-May-98 34,969 24-Jun-98 43,646
26-Jan-98 51,119 17-Mar-981 43,073 06-May-98) 39,269 25-Jun-98 46,082
27-Jan-98 48,952 18-Mar-98 40,296 07-May-98 45,363 26-Ju2-98 _.35,589
28-Jan-98 46,852 19-Mar-98 47,337 08-May-98 43,669 27-Jun-98 43,076
29-Jan-98{ 57,255 20-Mar-98 40,224 09-May-98 42,406 28-Jun-98 47,614
30-Jan-98! 50.644 21-Mar-98 39,602 10-May-981 64,654 29-Jun-98 54,571
31-Jan-98) 48,420 22-Mar-98 51,9611 11-May-98 54,059 30-Jun-98 80,946
01-Feb-98 46,693 23-Mar-981 51,5211 12-May-981 49,690 01-Jul-98) 51,412
02-Feb-96 50,742 24-Mar-98 49,8211 13-May-98 37,7541 02-Jul-98 44,329
03-Feb-981 62,304 25-Mar-981 43,209 14-May-98 38,6051 03-Jul-98 37,239
04-Feb-981 63,088 26-Mar-981 44,150 15-May-98) 49,680 04-Jul-98 41,723
05-Feb-98 55,696� 27-Mar-98 38,472 16-May-98 45,175 05-Jul-981 47,868
06-Feb-981 61,872 28-Mar-98 42,159 17-May-98 41,8521 06-Jul-98 56,897
07-Feb-98 55,409 29-Mar-98 37,678 18-May-981 42,214 07-Jul-98 24,475
08-Feb-981 57,930 30-Mar-98 37,565 19-May-981 43740 28-Jul-98 44,332
09-Feb-981 52,286 31-Mar-98 40,122 20-May-981 45,,294 09-Jul-98 45,039
10-Feb-981 61,544 01-Apr-98 39,366 21-May-981 36,204 10-Jul-98 45,767
11-Feb-98 58,277 02-Apr-98 _ 40.986 22-M2y-98 39,6361 11-Jul-98 61,989
12-Feb-981 50,61E 03-Apr-98 41,264 23-May-98 31,981 12-Jul-98 79,466
13-Feb-98 64,530 04-Apr-98 39,167� 24-May-98 33745 13-Jul-98 50,314
14-Feb-981 57,609 05-Apr-98 34,902 ,
25-May-98 39,739 14-Jul-98 40,227
15-Feb-981 53,557 06-Apr-98 42,6981 26-May-98 49,499 15-Jul-98 49,949
16-Feb-98 55,051 07-Apr-98 41,7971 27-May-98 42,140 16-Jul-98 50,016
17-Feb-98 54,20E O8-Apr-98 39,384 28-May-98 45,632 17-Jul-98 49,825
18-Feb-98 78,112 09-Apr-98 42,215 29-May-98 36,79E 18-Jul-98 51,498
19-Feb-981 66,592 10-Apr-98 41,766 30-May-981 33,6201 19-Jul-98 59,037
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Canton, NC

EOHS Dept. [phone] Color Data 8117/99
Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day
20-Jul-98 57,634 08-Sep-98 56,220 28-Oct-98 58,689 17-Dec-98 41,153
21-Jul-981 59,034 09-Sep-98 51,925 29-Oct-98 49,222 18-Dec-98 36,862
22-Jul-98 59,1581 10-Sep-98 52,317 30-Oct-98 51,258 19-Dec-981 34,496
23-Jul-98 60,159 11-Sep-98 57,121 31-Oct-98 50,815 20-Dec-98 32,120
24-Jul-98 57,935 12-Sep-98 45,329 01-Nov-98 50,220 21_Dec-981 42,951
25-Jul-981 511,862 13-Sep-98 44,592 02-Nov-98 63,9981 22-Dec-98E 46,267
26-Jul-98 55,383) 14-Sep-98 48,415 03-Nov-98� 49,991 23-Dec-98 47,880
27-Jul-981 52,050 15-Sep-911 48,233 04-Nov-981 50,096 24-Dec-98 52,602
28-Jul-98 52,887 16_Se
p-98 42,224 05-Nov-98� 42,425 25-Dec-98 48,051
29-Jul-981 46,767 17-Sep-98 43,599 06-Nov-98 45,835 26-Dec-98 41,566
30-Jul-981 57,280 18-Sep-98 90,443 07-Nov-98 51,251 27-Dec-98 45,446
31-Jul-98 65,423 19-Sep-981 50,803 08-Nov-98' 53,269 28-Deo-981 49,370
01-Aug-98 57,295 20-Sep-98 52.893 09-Nov-98 60,761 29-Dec98 37,036
02-Aug-98# 50,104) 21-Sep-98 59.494 10-Nov-981 52.9631 30-Dec98 38,863
03-Aug-98 34,483 22-Sep-981 45,424 1 I-Nov-981 47,857 31-Deo-98 42,881
04-Aug-98 35,898 23-Sep-98 48,957 12-Nov-981 47,512 01-Jan-99 42,623
05-Aug-98 33,317 24-Sep-981 51,019 13-Nov-98 54,830 02-Jan-99 38,604
06-Aug-98 41,124 25-Sep-981 48,912 14-Nov-98 46,8621 03-Jan-99 39,236
07-Aug-98 55,349 26-Sep-98 55,279 15-Nov-98 47,9781 04-Jan-99 39,223
08-Aug-98 53.488 27-Sep-98 43,397 16-Nov-98 63,4951 05-Jan-99 46,803
09-Aug-98 54,756 28-Sep-98 45,209 17-Nov-98 55,352 06-J2
2
-99 43,600
10-Aug-98 54,3841 29-Sep-98 48,020 18-Nov-98� 61,506 07-Jan-99 51,858
11-Aug-98 43,799 30-Sep-98 46,243 19-Nov-98 86,227 OS-Jan-99 54,781
12-Aug-98 42,424 01-Oct-98 56,241 20-Nov-98 62,937 09-Jan-991 44,318
13-Aug-98� 41,765 02-Oct-98) 41,405 21-Nov-98� 59,173 10-Jan-991 47,284
14-Aug-98E 42,769 03-Oct-98 33,6141 22-Nov-981 60.786 11-Jan-991 42,868
15-Aug-98( 47,743) 04-Oct-98 37.045 23-Nov-981 71,742 12-Jan-991 38,475
16-Aug-981 45,283 05-Oct-98 45,6771 24-Nov-98 70,1351 13-Jan-99 39,173
17-Aug-981 45,850 06-Oct-98 36,676 25-Nov-98 68.3471 14-Jan-99 36,579
18-Aug-98 47,699 07-Oct-98 53,470 26-Nov-98 95,6471 15-Jan-99 38,093
19-Aug-981 49,651 08-Oct-98 53.1011 27-Nov-98 77,0651 16-Jan-99 33 10
20-Aug-98 51,803 09-Oct-98 41,753 28-Nov-98 53,834 17-Jan-99 38,937
21-Aug-98E 54.961 10-Oct-98 46,720 29-Nov-98 59,304 18-Jan-99 38,572
22-Aug-98 62,499 11-Oct-98 45,941 30-Nov-98 64,8681 19-Jan-99 45,948
23-Aug-98 57,428 12-Oct-98 44,817 01-Dec-98� 48,074 20-Jan-99 39,626
24-Aug-98 72,716) 13-Oct-981 47,626 02-Dec98 49,6781 21-Jan-99 42,300
25-Aug-98 64,8161 14-Oct-981 45,431 03-Dec98 44,362 22-Jan-99 47,191
26-Aug-98 52,125 15-Oct-981 56,638 04-Dec-98 40,811 23-Jan-99 42,488
27-Aug-98� 50,9361 16-Oct-98 67,156 05-Dec-98 36,657 24-Jan-99 38,1021
28-Aug-98{ 39,940 17-Oct-981 74,210 06-Dec-981 36,190 25-jan-991 37,652
29-Aug-98) 46.014 18-Oct-981 66,291 07-Dec-981 56,323 26-Jan-991 33,024
30-Aug-98 77,869 19-Oct-981 54,862 08-Dec-981 48,148 27-Jan-991 31,764
31-Aug-98 60,0111 20-Oct-98 49.704 09-Dec-981 37,5891 28-Jan-99 34,212
01-Sep-98) 56,8311 21-Oct-981 43,962 10-Dec-98 42,297) 29-Jan-99 42,034
02-Sep-98 47,085 22-Oct-98 46,3851 11-Dec-98 40,138 30-Jan-99 47,867
03-Sep-98 46,881 23-0
ct-98 43,704 12-Dee981 39,191 31-Jan-99 45,260
04-Sep-98 35,299 24-Oct-981 47,199 13-Deo-98 35,912 01-Feb-99 54,732
05-Sep-981 44,903 25-Oct-98 65.155 14-Dec-981 40,753 02-Feb-99 52.767
06-Sep-981 70,748 26-Oct-98 53,025 15-Dec-98 37,110 03-Feb-99 44,392
07-Sep-98 65,570 27-Oct-98 60,023 16-Dec-98 33,484 04-Feb-99, 40,389
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Canton, NC

EOHS Dept. [phone] Color Data 8/17/99
Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day Date SE Col. Ibs/day
05-Feb-99 37,558 27-Mar-991 35,881 16-May-991 45,538
06-Feb-99 36,875 28-Mar-991 39,830 17-May-991 44,573
07-Feb-99 36,294 29-Mar-991 71,857 18-May-991 43,746
08-Feb-99 38,013 30-Mar-991 100,993 19-May-991 39,221
09-Feb-991 35,631 31-M2r-99 52,697 20-May-991 36,596
10-Feb-991 44,633 01-Apr-99 43,491 21-May-99 32,144
11-Feb-991 48,894 02-Apr-99 34,320 22-May-99 35,155
12-Feb-991 68,943 03-Apr-99 32,181 23-May-99 38,033
13-Feb-99 43,656 04-Apr-99 29,484 24-May-99 39,211
14-Feb-991 39,057 05-Apr-99 30,487 25-May-99 54,945
15-Feb-99 46,553 06-Apr-99 35,823 26-May-99 46,169
16-Feb-99 35,608 07-Apr-99 37,744 27-May-99 58,8 66
17-Feb-99 31,723 08-Apr-99) 38,910 28-May-99 69,530
18-Feb-99' 33,297 09-Apr-99 37,272 29-May-99 57,389
19-Feb-99 34,099 10-Apr-99 42,689 30-May-991 31,172
20-Feb-991 32,151 11-Apr-99 38,665 31-May-991 26,232
21-Feb-991 34,679 12-Apr-99 37,980 01-Jun-991 29,298
22-Feb-991 38,378 13-Apr-99 32,320 02-Jun-991 35,230
23-Feb-991 31,369 14-Apr-991 35,084 03-Jun-991 34,062
24-Feb-99 34,915 15-Apr-99 33,697 04-Jun-991 31,632
25-Feb-99 34,488 16-Apr-99 38,379 05-Jun-991 28,224
26-Feb-99) 36,746 17-Apr-991 40,728 06-Jun-99 27,627
27-Feb-99 31,490 18-Apr-991 41,441 07-Jun-99 22,568
28-Feb-99 32,462 19-Apr-99 39,174 08-Ju2-99 24,573
01-Mar-99 34,538 20-Apr-99 38,701 09-Jun-99 27,519
02-Mar-991 51,197 21-Apr-99 36,908 10-Jun-99 31,590
03-Mar-991 49,3561 22-Apr-99 35,6471 11-Jun-99� 30,821
04-Mar-99 42,9921 23-Apr-99 42,207 12-Jun-99 36,656
05-Mar-99 47,0931 24-Apr-99 37,397 13-Jun-991 33,555
06-Mar-99 50,9361 25-Apr-991 40,212 14-Jun-99 40,200
07-Mar-99� 45,020 26-Apr-991 38,958 15-Jun-99 41,656
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O8-Mar-99 40,716 27-Apr-99 47,700 16-Jun-99 38,140
09-Mar-99 39,552 28-Apr-991 34,520 17-Jun-99 36,786
10-Mar-99 35,505 29-Apr-991 44,216 18-Jun-99 39,845
11-Mar-99 38,057 30-Apr-99 33,935 19-Jun-99 41,537
12-Mar-99 38,510 01-May-99 29,512 20-Jun-99 43,029
13-Mar-991 38,653 02-May-991 29,3631 21-Jun-99 38,946
14-Mar-99 35,689 03-May-99 40,542 22-Jun-99� 46,609
15-Mar-99 37,221 04-May-99 60,294 23-Jun-99 47,469
16-Mar-99� 38,983 05-May-99 67,2751 24-Jun-99 48,810
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17-Mar-99 36,955 06-May-991 59,089 25-Jun-99 44,4451
18-Mar-991 43,311 07-May-991 34,616 26-Jun-99 41,307
19-Mar-991 41,077 08-May-99 32,1121 27-Jun-991 40,230
20-Mar-99 40,547 09-May-99 29,234 28-Jun-99 32,8861
21-Mar-99 34,050 10-May-99 31,779 29-Jun-99 38,158
22-Mar-99) 35,848 11-May-99 42,540 30-Jun-99 47,235
23-Mar-99 26,633 12-May-99 41,558
24-Mar-99 31,262 13-May-99 39,561
25-Mar-99 35,0671 14-May-99 42,399
26-Mar-991 38,192 15-May-991 39,364
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Canton, NC

Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. COD data
©ate Seo)Eff(GOD rng/_I Date Seg EffjGOp /Ij
02-Jan-98 138 23-Oct-98 154
09-Jan-98 163 30-Oct-98 160
16-Jan-98 146 06-Nov-98 186
23-Jan-98 130 13-Nov-98 170
30-Jan-98 142 20-Nov-98 176
06-Feb-98 136 27-Nov-98 178
13-Feb-98 184 03-Dec-98 88
20-Feb-98 114 10-Dec-98 86
27-Feb-98 109 17-Dec-98 91
06-Mar-98 130 24-Dec-98 120
13-Mar-98 103 30-Dec-98 120
20-Mar-98 90 07-Jan-99 76
27-Mar-98 129 14-Jan-99 81
03-Apr-98 122 22-Jan-99 110
10-Apr-98 136 28-Jan-99 110
17-Apr-98 150 04-Feb-99 110
24-Apr-98 149 11-Feb-99 110
01-May-98 122 18-Feb-99 98
08-May-98 133 25-Feb-99 91
15-May-98 109 04-Mar-99 100
22-May-98 112 11-Mar-99 130
29-May-98 107 18-Mar-99 140
05-Jun-98 120 25-Mar-99 68
12-Jun-98 117 31-Mar-99 54
19-Jun-98 113 08-Apr-99 81
26-Jun-98 131 15-Apr-99 110
03-Ju1-98 124 22-Apr-99 100
10-Ju1-98 121 29-Apr-99 95
17-Jul-98 142 06-May-99 120
24-Jul-98 119 13-May-99 110
31-Jul-98 170 20-May-99 110
07-Aug-98 102 27-May-99 130
14-Aug
-98 136 02-Jun-99 100
21-Aug-98 154 10-Jun-99 59
28-Aug-98 137 17-Jun-99 73
04-Sep-98 106 24-Jun-99 81
11-Sep-98 172
18-Sep-98 152
25-Sep-98 154
02-Oct-98 180
9-Oct-98 107
16-Oct-98 189
EOHS Dept. [phone] Canton, NC 8/17/99

N. C . DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
e`"`�Aa NATURAL RESOURCES
H.Y 30.1�
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
- WATER QUALITY SECTION
o ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
c 59 WOODFIN PLACE
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BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
John J. Pryately
Supervisor Laboratory & WWTP
Pulp, Recovery, & Utilities Dept.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
P.O. Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
July 19, 1999
Dwight Lancaster �9
CS Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
WPOC
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 AP�����``�
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Dear Mr. Lancaster:
This is to inform you that I have been appointed the ORC of Blue Ridge Paper Product's
Canton facility, effective July 12, 1999. I have been filing the ORC position on an
interim basis since April 4, 1999. My back-up operators are Harold Sweitzer, Gale
Goodman, and Mike Henson.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. purchased the Canton mill from Champion International
Corporation on May 14, 1999.
If you require additional information, I can be contacted at 828-646-6720.
Sincerely,
J�Pryatel (Cert. No. 14109)
Harold Sweitzer(Cert.No. 15191)
Mike Henson (Cert. No. RC1371) ` �/• Give,/_
Gale Goodman (Cert.No. 9233) o •v,�
175 Main Street • P.O.Box 4000 Canton, North Carolina 28716 828-646-2000

CC:
Keith Haynes, NCDENR, Asheville
Forrest Westall,NCDENR, Asheville
Derric Brown, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Steve Single, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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AsHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS WWTP LAB
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CANTON, NC 28716
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SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory
Certification Laboratory Manager Requirements
Dear Mr. Single:
Our records indicate that you were named the laboratory
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manager of the Blue Ridge Paper Products
Laboratory in a letter, dated August 27, 1999,. sent to our office
_ by the above laboratory. Enclosed is a copy of the
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Rules. The
•.a�. : requirements for a laboratory manager are found on page five and
six, Section .0805 (a) (4) . The most important requirements of the
laboratory manager are:
n:•.
U. (1) Notifying the State Laboratory of changes in the
laboratory supervisor within thirty days of such changes.
,U° •� tt1 (2) Insure that any new supervisors meet the requirements
' of the Laboratory Certification Rules.
.' y The requirements for a laboratory supervisor are found on
NV laboratory
page five, Section .0805 (a) (3) . Please be aware that, any time a
N-'_��ly��•� laboratory employs a new laboratory supervisor, the new employee
a. must meet the requirements in Section .0805 (a) (3) (A)or(B) .
Y Failure to meet the requirements of the Rules may result in
enforcement actions.
sSeR'.yre��
" Contact us at (828) 251-6208 extension 285 if you have
questions or need additional information.
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Y 1 Gary Francies
9".r Laboratory Section
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cc: James W. Meyer
L . -d •.>"Y"-'m - Marilyn Deaver
(, .d^'W Y,.+•\ sw^'° INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE• ASHEVILLE• NC 2 880 1-24 1 4
PHONE 828-2S1-6208 FAX [phone]
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SLVB RIDGE PAPER-P20DUCTS INC. ' ti
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Certification Number 198 DtiVQ August 27, 1999'
-Mr.James W. Meyer LR$ORATQRY BEcTroN
DWQ Laboratory Section
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1823 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Subject Laboratory Certification Maintenance inspection Response to
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August23, 1999 Letter and July 28, 1999 Inspection Report
Dear Mr.Meyer.
The laboratory inspection report from July 28, 1999 :by Mr. Gary W. Francles
contained a comment that needed a reply. This correspondence is the response to
i your letter dated August 23,1999 and received August 27, 1999 that includes the
repy to the comment.
COMMENT.On May 10,1999,we were notified thatthe facility's laboratory manager,
Mr. Mite Cody, had taken another position. We have not received notification of his
replacerneut.
REQUIREMENT: It is required that a Certified laboratory provide the State
Laboratory with written notice of laboratory manager changes within thirty days.
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RESPONSE: The laboratory manager for Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc_ WWTP
laboratory is Mr. Steve Single. Mr. Single's title is Pulp, Recovery, & Utilities
Manager. He can be contacted by, phone at 828-626-2268 or by fax at 828f46-
2980.
If you have any questions, comments, or need additional information, I can be
contacted by phone at 828-646-6720 or by fax at 82&646-2993.
Sincemy,
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 23, 1999 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
198
NC�ENR , Mr. John J. Pryately
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
`a P.O. Box 4000
JAMESB.HUNTJR...:;'•r.- Canton, NC 28716
GOVERNOR
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SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection
_WAYNE MCDEV1tT Dear Mr. Pryately:
.'
SECRETARY `4 ;�!
; Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on July 28, 1999 by
' Mr. Gary W. Francies. A response is not required if there were no violations
41
cited. A response is not required for comments or recommendations unless
' KERRT.STEVENS ,v�r, specifically requested. Please reply to comments, where requested, within
,•DIRE°TDR r.A thirty days of receipt of this report. We appreciate the fine job you and your
staff are doing. As a certification requirement, your laboratory must continue
y '%1 to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
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Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be
requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the
inspection. Please contact us at 919-733-3908, if you have questions or
need additional information.
j Sincerely,
is j James W. Meyer
'` T? Laboratory Section
ys: Enclosure
cc: Marilyn O. Deaver
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Gary W. Francies (�S'
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ON- SITE INSPECTION REPORT
LABORATORY NAME: Blue Ridge Paper Products WWTP Laboratory
ADDRESS : P.O. Box 4000
Canton, NC 28716
CERTIFICATE #: 198
DATE OF INSPECTION: 7/28/99
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
EVALUATOR(S) : Gary Francies
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: John Pryately, Melanie Hager
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the
requirements of 15A NCAC 2H . 0800 for the analysis of environmental
samples .
II. GENERAL COMMENTS :
The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well
maintained. Records are well kept and most data appeared accurate .
III . VIOLATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, and COMMENTS :
COMMENTS : On May 10, 1999, we were notified that the facility' s
laboratory manager, Mr. Mike Cody, had taken another position. We have
not received notification of his replacement .
REQUIREMENT : It is required that a certified laboratory provide the
State Laboratory with written notice of laboratory manager changes
within thirty days . Ref : 15A NCAC 2H . 0805 (c) (5)
A written response to this item is requested.
IV. PAPER TRAIL:
A review of data was conducted. This consisted of comparing laboratory
bench sheets and contract lab reports to DMRs submitted to this
Division. Data were reviewed for these months : September 1998, March
and June 1999 . The following errors were noted:
Date Parameter Location Value on Value on
Lab Report DMR
3/10/99 Hg Effluent < 0 . 2 ug/l 0 .2 ug/l
3/22/99 Hg Effluent < 0 . 2 ug/l 0 . 2 ug/l

Page 2
In order to avoid questions of legality, it is recommended that
amended DMRs be submitted to this Division.
It appears the facility is doing a good job of accurately transcribing
data .
V. CONCLUSION:
This laboratory is doing a good job overall . The staff is
congratulated for doing an excellent job of maintaining the laboratory
program.
Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date : 8/10/99

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Making ur mark for you.
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
John J. Pryately
Supervisor Laboratory & W WTP
Pulp, Recovery, & Utilities Dept.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
P.O. Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
July 19, 1999
Dwight Lancaster D ~~
DEHNR Technical Assistance &Certification Unit ,2�
WPCSOCC
P.O. Box 29535 QUF��ZV Sp4to�4,CE
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
This is to inform you that I have been appointed the ORC of Blue Ridge Paper Product's
Canton facility, effective July 12, 1999. I have been filing the ORC position on an
interim basis since April 4, 1999. My back-up operators are Harold Sweitzer, Gale
Goodman, and Mike Henson.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. purchased the Canton mill from Champion International
Corporation on May 14, 1999.
If you require additional information, I can be contacted at 828-646-6720.
Sincerely,
/4
John J. el (Cert. No. 14109)
Harold Sweitzer (Cert.No. 15191)
Mike Henson (Cert.No. RC1371)
Gale Goodman (Cert. No. 9233) /I
175 Main Street • P.O.Box 4000 • Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000

CC:
Keith Haynes, NCDENR, Asheville
Forrest Westall,NCDENR, Asheville
Derric Brown, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Steve Single, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.

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BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
July 9, 1999 s!r
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of / 219,99
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Environment and Natural ResourcespU,
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: July 31 Dissolved Oxygen Measurement
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. is providing written notification as follow-up to Chris
Leitsch's voicemail message of July 5, 1999 at 1:20pm. Mr. Leitsch's message was in
reference to the July 3, 1999 dissolved oxygen (D.O.) measurement of 4.80 mg/I taken
Below Clyde at river mile 55.5. The corresponding D.O. upstream of Canton was 4.96 mg/l,
which is above the minimum instantaneous limit of 4.00 mg/I but below the minimum daily
average limit of 5.00 mg/I. While the Canton mill's secondary effluent D.O. at this time was
8.76 mg/I,well above our minimum limit of 6.00 mg/I, the effluent oxygen injection was
increased as a preventive measure.
The Dissolved Oxygen Meter was recalibrated after the July 3rd measurement and, though
no quality control problems were discovered, the probe was changed before the July 41
2:55am readings. The July 41h measurements upstream of the mill and Below Clyde were
7.05 mg/I and 6.61 mg/I respectively,which were more reflective of the past month's
averages of 7.29 mg/I upstream and 7.16 mg/I Below Clyde. The average of the July 31,
9:30am measurement and the July 4'", 2:55am measurement was above 5.00 mg/I.
If you need further information regarding this issue, please contact me at 646-6749, or Derric
Brown at 646-2318.
Sincerely,
/1
Melanie S. Hager
Associate Environmental Engineer
cc: Derde Brown
John Pryately
Steve Single
Bob Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. •P.O.Box 4000. 175 Main Street•Canton,NC 28716 •[phone]

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a;•1 '" n ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
"r WATER QUALITY SECTION
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May 18, 1999
,II JAMESB HUNTJR..,
GOVERNOR {'
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
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Post Office Box 4000
fWAYNE MCDEVIT•I' Canton, North Carolina 28716
'L bECRETARY
. '•; Subject: Acceptance of Activated Sludge
R STEVENSFrom Maggie Valley WWTP
�KERT.
D1Ra NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
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Haywood County
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Dear Mr. Brown:
aF : This Office does not foresee a problem with your waste
tr water treatment accepting activated sludge from the Town of
Maggie Valley. It is suggested that you maintain a record of
all sludge received including the date and number of gallons .
If you have any questions concerning this matter or if you
� , . require additional information, please do not hesitate to
.• contact me at 251-6208 .
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Sincerely,
D. Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
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' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 29, 1999
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GOVERNOR MR. JOHN PRYATELY
CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL WWTP LAB
P.O. BOX 4000
. - CANTON, NC 28716
WAYNE.MCDEVITT
SECRETARY
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Dear Mr. Pryately:
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Your laboratory participated in the 1998 EPA DMRQA STUDY 18
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�Aypi,,irEs%Howu+o.lR v; evaluation. The study did not include samples for all certified
aE�;D1RecToa �l / parameters. Those samples are enclosed.
N•1 ^ Sy °s �� Evaluation Samples
�.. (X) Residue, Total
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(X) Residue, Dissolved 180, C
(X) Color PC
(X) Conductivity
Sample Type
(X) Required Samples
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i 6 Under provisions of the Laboratory Certification Regulation 15
_ NCAC .0807 (b) (6) , you must return a copy of the results of your
determinations for these samples within thirty days of receiving
them. Extensions beyond thirty days will not be given.
Decertification may be recommended for laboratories not meeting
the deadline for reporting results.
Please contact us at 828-251-6208 ext. 285 if you have questions
or need additional information.
Sincerely,
�ya2i/eL4s�
rr. Laboratory Section
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' cc: James W. Meyer _
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INTERCHANGE BUILOINO,58 WOOOFIE PLACE,I-6208 LL EA NC X826801-2414
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„ QJ Box C-10
Canton,North Carolina 28716
Champion
Champion International Corporation
December 15, 1998
Forrest R. Westall
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Dear Mr. Westall:
Champion International Corporation's Canton Mill has an on-going process improvement
effort to reduce effluent color emissions. In support of this commitment, an additional
opportunity for color reduction has been identified for the hardwood secondary knotter
accepts tank overflow.
The control strategy for minimizing color losses from the hardwood secondary knotter
accepts tank overflow line is detailed in Section 4.6.1 of the June 1,"1998 Color Technology
Measures Report”, that was submitted to you on May 27, 1998. The current control strategy
on this tank employs a temperature probe in the overflow line. If a tank overflow occurs, the
increase in temperature is detected by the temperature probe and a process signal .
immediately alarms the hardwood brownstock operator station and appropriate action is
taken.
Planned improvements are underway to relocate the accepts tank overflow line into an
existing sump in the hardwood brownstock washing building. This will improve color
containment and the temperature probe will no longer be required for operator notification. A
sump conductivity probe will be used for operator notification in the future.
Please accept this as notification of the removal of the temperature probe and
implementation of an improvement to mill color control. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact me at [phone] by January 6, 1999.
Sincerely,
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Robert V. Williams
Manager
Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety � �

-, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
I ' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
VXASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NCDENRr; May 26, 1999
JAMES B.HUNTJR.-'---"
GOVERNOR 198
4 MR. JOHN PRYATELY
CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL WWTP LAB
P.O. BOX 4000
CANTON, NC 28716
WAYNE MCDEVITT. =•.(`+.[
SECRETARY
Dear Mr. Pryately:
We have evaluated results from your analysis of the wastewater
groundwater laboratory certification performance samples we
ICERR T.sTEVENs_ ; -. received May 20, 1999.
DIRECTOR
I The information from this evaluation is summarized below:
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r5ryl
Am ul ID Anal)de Units Reported True Value Lower Limit Upper Limit Performance
NC366-F; mg/I TDS 180�C T _395:0 388 350 425 Accetable
o additional follow-up isrequired as all resultsare acceptable.
Contact us at (828) 251-6208 extension 285 if you have questions.
.1
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Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Laboratory Section
r
r ' cc: James W. Meyer
Marilyn Deaver
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EVAL.LTR
INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414
PHONE [phone] FA%828-251-6452
-� AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10q POST-CONSUMER PAPER

' t I NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
re' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
to ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
v ion
^� ���� 'y May 10, 1999
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,1t MR. JOHN PRYATELY
CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL WWTP LAB
P.O. BOX 4000
CANTON, NC 28716 -
e AY�MODEVIT'1' � -
" ;SEDR + Dear Mr. Pryately:
p We have evaluated results from your analysis of the wastewater
/ groundwater laboratory certification performance samples we
received April 19, 1999.
Ea ENIt
wcT� • The information from this evaluation is summarized below:
Am ul ID1 Analvte Units Re o rLjmftlUooerUmRj Performance
:..E..........................a...................._t....................;..................................................(........................i.................................<
NC297-F,€_Conducti�IY.JlltlhR3/.;;Mj .893:7...<.....__859........i......_805......_} 935
NC297 F TDS 180 C i _mgA•„•,_..-6550 ,,,.,237........•......_172,,,,_,,.# ,304 Unacceptable"
o
NC298 F Color FtCo i ou 101 100 85 115 Acceptable',,,,.;,
NC299-F: Total Solids-: mg/I•...... _4200 :.-_-,_463 345 595 n Acceptable' ;........ ....... ..........._ ..................
v. *No additional follow-up is required at this time.
1
y� **Another sample is enclosed for your analysis.
Decertification may be recommended if the .results of the enclosed
sample(s) are unacceptable.
' :.• __ Under provisions of the Laboratory Certification Regulation 15 NCAC
0807 (a) (8)., you must return a copy of ' the results of your
determinations for these samples within thirty days of receiving
I
them. Extensions beyond thirty days will not be given
Decertification may be recommended for laboratories not meeting the
deadline for reporting results. -.
_ Contact us at (828) 251-6208 extension 285 if you have questions.
"M"'
Sincerely,
Gary rancies -
Laboratory Section
✓3. 7' s°
- cc: James W. Meyer
�;::^�ia:� �; ..-s:s*•`c Marilyn Deaver '
��•'•'Y �l F�T. # INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414
PHONE [phone] FAX 82a-251-6452
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER

Canton Mill
P.O.Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
828 646-2000
UChampion
Champion International Corporation
April 23, 1999
Mr Forrest Westall
Supervisor
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Mgmt.
North Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801 91999
j
Re: NPDES Permit No.NC0000272 as Eyil� �gliry
Part III - Section F, Item 1 R����Nq�0?,
Status of Bleach Filtrate Recycle Air Permitting F�cf
Dear Forrest:
The referenced section of the Canton Mill's NPDES permit requires the following:
By March 1, 1998 the permittee will submit a status report to the Division of
Water Quality and the NPDES Committee on the analyses prepared for other
permitting agency concerning the-effects of the BFRTMtechnology on air emissions.
For your record, this is the current status of BFRTm air permitting. Preliminary information
was submitted to the Division of Water Quality as required to meet the March 1, 1998
schedule. Recently the mill has completed and submitted post-BFRTm air emission testing
information to the Western North Carolina Regional Air Pollution Agency (WNCRAPA) to
support the air permitting process. At this time all copies of both pre- and post-BFRTm air
emission testing data resides as a public record at the WNCRAPA offices. The next step
in the air permitting process is for review and approval of the air toxics modeling
protocol. The North Carolina Division of Air Quality is currently conducting this review. As
soon as an approved modeling protocol is available, the air modeling will be completed.
The modeling result will allow for a permit application to be prepared and submitted for
final approval by the WNCRAPA Board.
The Canton Mill remains committed to operating BFRTm in conformance with all
appropriate water and air regulatory.requirements. Please contact me at (828).646-2033
if you,need further information on this subject. ,
Sincerely,
Robert V. Williams
Manager
Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

Champion International Corporation
cc: Mr. Don Anderson
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code -4303
Room 915A, East Tower
401 Main Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Mr. Jim Cody
Director
Western North Carolina Regional Air Pollution Agency
49 Mt. Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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U Champion
Champion oternational Corporation.
David M. Cody ORC
Superintendent Environmental and Laboratory
Services in Recovery&Utilities
Champion International
PO 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
March 31, 1999
Dwight Lancaster
DEHNR Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
WPCSOCC
PO Box 29535
Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
This is to inform you that I have resigned my position of ORC of Champion International's Canton
facility effective April 4, 1999.John Pryately will be temporally filling my position. John has a
Grade LV operator's certification and has been my back-up for the last four years. John will be
backed up by Harold Sweitzer, Gale Goodman and Mike Henson.
Champion International will appoint a permanent ORC within 120 days.
Sincerely,
e
David M. Cody ORC (Cert.No. 4024)
John Pryately(Cert.No 14109)
Harold Sweitzer(Cert.No 15191
Mike Henson(Cert.No RC1371)
Gale Goodman(Cert.No 9233) C /9

Canton Mill Box ,o D l5 L5 V Canton,North Carolina 28716
�JANpp 191999
�III ASHEVIL E REGIONAL 0�FICE
V Champion
Champion International Corporation
January 14, 1999
Mr. Keith Haynes
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28802
RE: Petroleum Release at Champion's Canton Mill on January 12, 1999.
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Champion International is providing written notification of a release of less than 100
gallons of hydraulic oil from the Number 19 Paper Machine on the morning of January
12, 1999. The release resulted from a hydraulic pump being accidentally left on while
changing out a press roll. The release began at approximately 7:50 AM and the pump
was immediately shut down, thus stopping the release approximately two minutes later at
7:52 AM.
The release flowed directly into the in-mill sewer system which flows to the mill's
wastewater treatment plant where it was removed. None of the oil was released to the
Pigeon River.
If you need further information regarding this release please contact Chad Salisbury at
828-646-2874 or Jim Giauque at 828-646-2028.
Sincerely, F
Chad Salisbury Jim Giauque
Environmental ngineer Senior Environmental Engineer
ry ,"In r; . . ... .

Canton Mill
Box C-10
Canton.North Carolina 28716
Champion
Champion International Corporation
January 5, 1999
Mr. Bradley Bennett
Supervisor, Stormwater and General Permits
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Subject : Stormwater Permit NCS000105 �` �
Champion Internationale
Canton, North Carolina
�_. JAN 2 6 1999
Data for 4th year of permit tvArFR unur�s iio`N AS' !"' RFG;., ,C' iFO CE
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Attached is Champion International Corporation's, Canton Mill, Stormwater
Permit No. NCS000105, analytical data for the1998 reporting year. The data is
submitted by January 31 as required by Part I, Section A, 2, d.
The cut off concentration has been met for the following parameters:
Year Cut-off
Parameter Concentration Met Outfall No
BOD 1995 3
COD 1995 9
TSS 1995 5C-17
TSS 1995 6-10
TSS 1997 56-20
FECAL 1995 1
Analytical monitoring specified in Part I, Section A, 2g,(1), footnotes, will be
completed as required in 1999.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call
[phone] or 646-2255.
Sincer I _
Louie Lneer
William Ch pm r CEM Maintenance Technician

Champion International Corporation
copy: Mr. Forest Wes tall
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
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STORM WATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL(SDO)
MONITORING REPORT
PERMIT NO. NCS 000105 SAMPLES COLLECTED DURING CALENDAR YEAR: 1998
(all usaamples collected during a calendar year shall be reported no later than
FACILITY NAI11R_ _CH PPION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ry 31 or the following year) HAYWOOD
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES) WILLIAM CHA MAN COUNTY
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(S) HY Lab k 47
PHONE NO. —231
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Lair k (SIGNA'rUR +OF PER 1'rTEE OR DESIGNEE)
By this signatu , lify that this report is accurate
Part A: Specific Monitoring Requirements complete to the best or my knowledge
Outrall Dale 50050 Total
No. Sample Total uspended Fecal
Collected Flow Solids
ino/dd/ r' r. . MG m .l'. b
1 7— — 0 .00 0 8.0
2 -8- 8 0 . 2 0 .0 > 00
7—, — 0- 1; 1 0 .0 > 21 00
I 7- - 0 . 008 8.0
-21-9 .
7 7- -O - 0 . 0 1 0.0
7 0 .0 11 .0
9 7- - 0 . 1 .0
- 7- - 0 .002 2 2.o
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.oes this facility perform Vehicle Maintenance Activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month?_yes X no '
(if yes,complete Part B) — '
Part B: Vehicle Maintenance Acliv[l Monitorin Re uircmcnts
Outfall Date 50050 0055fi iRecoverable
51 38260 00400
No. Sample Total Flow. ; Oil and Crease d, Total Delergentc pH New Motor Oil
CMecicd ) (MBAs 2 Usage
mu/dd/ r MC m m unit nVmo
No vehicle maintenance activity conducted within any stormwater drainage area
Footnotes: -
I Applies only for facilities at which fueling occurs.
1
Detergent monitoring is required only at facilities which conduct vehicle cleaning operations.
\STORM EVENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Dale 7-8-48 Mail Original and one copy to:
Total Event Precipitation (inches): 0 .21 Attn:Central Files
Event Duration(hours): 1•0 DEI INR
Division of Environmental Mgt.
D more one storm event was sampled) P.O. Box 29535
Dale —2—21-98 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Total Event Precipitation (inches): Q . 35
Evenl Duration(hours): 0, 17
"I certify,under penalty of law,that(his 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 informalion submitted is,to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true,accurate,and complete. I am aware[hat there arc significant penalties for submitting raise information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Perm(llee) (Dale)
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Form MRNCS