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PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
March 29, 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Attn: Central Files
Re: Best Management Practices 2003 Annual Report
Please find attached the data summary of Best Management Practices (BMP) daily
monitoring for Blue Ridge Paper Product's Inc., Canton Mill. This submission is required
by Special Condition A.(6.) Best Management Practices, Section E4 and Section F1, of
the mill's NPDES Permit No. NC0000272.
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that investigative action will be performed when
the Primary Influent Lower Action Level of 70,322 Ibs/day of True Color is exceeded for
two consecutive days. Investigative action was conducted for the five Lower Action
Level exceedances in 2003, listed below.
Date Primary Influent Color
10-Mar-03 76,138
11-Mar-03 71,852
15-Mar-03 75,535
16-Mar-03 72,862
17-Mar-03 71,786
29-Mar-03 83,509
30-Mar-03 73,795
31-Mar-03 80,407
01-Apr-03 76,453
02-Apr-03 89,936
06-May-03 73,630
07-May-03 74,328
29-Sep-03 82,961
30-Sep-03 72,447
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that investigative and corrective action will be
performed when the Primary Influent Upper Action Level of 78,609 Ibs/day of True Color
is exceeded for two consecutive days. Investigative and corrective actions were
conducted for the two Upper Action Level exceedances in 2003, listed below.
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

BMP 2003 Annual Report
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Date Primary Influent Color
27-Jan-03 146,106
28-Jan-03 99,510
06-Apr-03 146,214
07-Apr-03 156,040
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that immediate investigative and corrective action
will be performed when the Primary Influent Out-of-Control Level of 92,734 Ibs/day of
True Color is exceeded for one day. Investigative and corrective actions were
conducted for the 10 Out-of-Control Level exceedances in 2003, listed below.
Date Primary Influent Color
27-Jan-03 146,106 (also counted in Upper Action Level, above)
28-Jan-03 99,510 (also counted in Upper Action Level, above)
06-Apr-03 146,214 (also counted in Upper Action Level, above)
07-Apr-03 156,040 (also counted in Upper Action Level, above)
13-Apr-03 127,561
28-Apr-03 148,118
24-May-03 121,118
12-Jun-03 101,511
12-Aug-03 176,230
03-Oct-03 118,309
A table of the BMP Action Level exceedances and corresponding corrective actions is
attached.
Please call Paul Dickens [phone] or me at [phone] if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this information.
Sincerely,
AX
Michael Koerschner, P.E. Paul Dickens, P.E.
Environmental Engineer Environmental Manager
Xc: Keith Haynes
Forrest Westall

2003 BMP Action Level Exceedances and Corresponding Corrective Actions
Dates Primary Influent Color BMP/Non-BMP Corrective Action
A broken coupling in the Pine MC pump caused stock to back up and overflow from the
Pine Surge Tank. The overflow was not detected because the operator did not receive a
27-Jan-03 146,106 high level alarm. It was later determined that the level transmitter had frozen. The broken
28-Jan-03 99,510 BMP coupling and the level transmitter were both replaced.
The Pine Secondary Knotter plugged and liquor Flushed to the sewer. The Knotter was
10-Mar-03 76,138 BMP and Non- unplugged and the problem was corrected. Color from the Pine Bleach plant and
11-Mar-03 71,852 BMP carryover in the evaporators also contributed to these elevated color days.
15-Mar-03 75,535 Recovery area had to clean out East Unoxidized Storage tank. A temporary dam was
16-Mar-03 72,862 built to contain the tank material while it was being hauled to the landfill. Some of the
17-Mar-03 71,786 BMP material leached into the sewer over the three day period causing elevated color.
29-Mar-03 83,509
30-Mar-03 73,795
31-Mar-03 80,407
01-Apr-03 76,453 There were no BMP events during this period. Color was elevated due to Sewer
02-Apr-03 89,936 Non-BMP Generated Color and poor MRP Closure on March 30th and March 31 st, and April 2nd.
These elevated colors resulted from a Cold Mill Outage shutdown where many tanks and
lines were emptied and cleaned for required maintenance.A Cold Mill Outage occurs
06-Apr-03 146,214 once every 6-7 years and much of the material was caught in the offline, spare primary
07-Apr-03 1 156,040 BMP clarifier.All tanks were"run down"to the lowest levels possible prior to emptying.
During start-up from the Cold Mill outage, the Hardwood Fiberline experienced losses that
are typically recovered by piping to the Pine Blow Tower. However, the Pine Fiberline
started up late and was not able to receive the material. Due to the extensive nature of
the Cold Mill Outage, there was not sufficient space available in the offline, spare primary
13-Apr-03 127,561 BMP clarifier on this day.

A valve failure on one of the Evaporator Effects caused large amounts of carryover into
the normally clean combined condensate. This condensate was being used on the Pine
Quaternary Screen Rejects which is normally sewered. The problem was corrected by
28-Apr-03 148,118 BMP replacing the valve in the Evaporator Effect.
06-May-03 73,630 There were no BMP events during this period. Again, color was elevated due to Sewer
07-May-03 74,328 Non-BMP Generated Color.
This elevated color resulted from problems with the Pine Eo washer that caused
increased amounts of Eo bleach plant filtrate to be sewered.Also, during a scheduled
maintenance outage, the 3rd Cyclone wash from#10 Recovery Boiler was collected in the
Non-BMP and offline, spare clarifier and later fed into the system at a rate that was not disruptive to the
24-May-03 121,118 BMP Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Washing out the Chloride Removal Process caused elevated Primary Influent Color.
There were no detrimental impacts on the Wastewater Treatment plant from this
12-Jun-03 101,511 BMP maintenance procedure.
The Recovery area's Pump Tank was plugged, therefore the liquor feed to the cyclones
was jumpered around the storage pumps that normally feed the cyclones. During a
scheduled maintenance outage, the Recovery Boiler's level control valve was accidentally
in automatic so,when the level in the cyclones dropped due to the cyclone wash, liquor
from the jumpered line went into the cyclone and to the sewer with the wash material.
12-Aug-03 176,230 BMP Discussions were held with all crews to ensure the proper procedure was understood.
This elevated color resulted from a Semi-annual Outage that involved maintenance on
29-Sep-03 82,961 both Fiberlines. Due to the extended nature of this outage, not all material could be
30-Sep-03 72,447 recovered. There was no detrimental impact on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This elevated color also resulted from the extended Semi-annual Outage. To increase
recovery capacity in the mill the Boilout Tank was diverted to the offline, spare clarifier
3-Oct-03 118,309 BMP and later fed into the Wastewater Treatment Plant system at a slow, non-disruptive rate.

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SUBJ. Standard Condition in NPDES Permit
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. -No.NC0000272
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
On November 15,2001,the North Carolina Division of Water Quality issued a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to Blue Ridge Paper Products. It has come to our
attention that a standard condition that is placed in all North Carolina industrial and municipal permits
was inadvertently omitted from this perinit. That standard condition is"There shall be no discharge of
floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts". We request that your office respond to this
matter and provide us with a remedy to this omission. Please contact me at 4041562-9741 if you have
any que,tions or comments...
Sincerely,
J. Scott Gordon,Chief
Permits,Grants,and Technical Assistance Branch
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
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Subject: Improvements to No. 19
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Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
NPDES Permit Number NC0000272
Haywood County
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We have reviewed your letter dated October 5, 1999
concerning planned improvements to the No. 19 Paper Machine
and offer the following comments .
As you are aware, stipulation 30 of the NPDES Permit
Settlement Agreement states, "The 1997 Permit shall also
provide that neither Champion nor any successor-in-interest
to Champion' s ownership and/or operation of the Canton mill
will increase the mill' s current pulp production capacity
during the permit term, unless this can be done in a way
that also reduces color loading. " Since the Mill will be
purchasing dry furnished pulp to supplement this.
.Ete 'tk,- b improvement, and there will be no increase in the mill' s
current pulp production capacity, the improvements to the
4x� No. 19 paper machine meet the condition of the
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aforementioned stipulation.
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Chairman of the Technical Work Group, he agrees that .no
y significant changes will occur in the quality of the
effluent with regards to color loading. He also agrees that
these improvements are allowed under the settlement
agreement.
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Mr. Robert Williams
November 19, 1999
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If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes or me at 251-
6208 .
Sincerely,
Forrest R. Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Don Anderson
Keith Haynes
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BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
November 18, 2003
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
Request for Extension of December 1,2003 Report
Dear Mr.Westall:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. is requesting a 1-week extension for the NPDES permit-
required December 1,2003 report as specified in Section A.(8.), item 7. Submitting this
report on December 8 h will allow for completion of additional engineering,which will
provide better quality estimates for a potential color reduction technology at the Canton
Mill. In order to expedite report distribution to the various recipients, electronic mailing
will be the primary route for mailing.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Please contact me at 646-2033 if you
need additional information.
Sincerely, '
Bob Williams
Director—Regulatory Affairs
NOV 2 0M
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 WATER ppOALITY SECTION
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] ASH EVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Raising Your ExpecNitions

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F.Easley,Governor N CD EN R
Will G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT or
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NRU RE ouRCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 16, 2003
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Post Office Box 4000
175 Main Street
Canton, North Carolina 26716
Subject: Performance Audit Inspection
PAI Grade: "A"
Canton Mill WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On May 6, 2003, Mr. Gary Francies of the Division's Regional Office Laboratory and I
conducted a Performance Audit Inspection on Blue Ridge Paper Product's Canton Mill wastewater
treatment program. Personnel present from the Mill during the inspection were: Derric Brown, John
Pryately, Melanie Hager, and Phyllis Medford.'
The purpose of this inspection.was to determine the quality of the self-monitoring program
being conducted by the Mill and assess the reliability of its reported data. The inspection consisted
of evaluation of the following: flow monitoring equipment, sample collection and preservation
techniques, and of laboratory analytical techniques, record keeping and data reporting procedures.
The self-monitoring program. being conducted by the Mill was shown to be operating
according to applicable standards. Flow measurement and sampling procedures were acceptable.
The Performance Audit Inspection (PAI) rating for this facility is "A".
59 Woodfm Place,-Asheville North Carolina 29801 Telephone[phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Derric Brown
June 16, 2003
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A. FIELD EVALUATION
1. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Flow is measured prior to the 001 covered discharge
structure using an eight foot free flow Parshall flume in conjunction with a Fischer &
Porter Ultra-sonic flow meter with Foxboro recorder and totalizer.
2. The effluent sampling devices for ouffall 001 are three ISCO model 3710 composite
samplers with refrigeration. Proportional composite samples are collected for every
250,000 gallons of effluent. One of the samplers is used for special studies. Sampler
tubing is changed on a monthly basis.
The two influent composite samplers are both ISCO model 3170 with refrigeration.
The temperature in each of the samplers was 40C or less.
3. RECORD MAINTENANCE: Records and data handling procedures appear to be
satisfactory and consistent with self-monitoring requirements contained in the NPDES
Permit.
4. PERMIT VERIFICATION: The Permit was issued with an effective date of September
1, 2002.
B. LABORATORY EVALUATION
1. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: Laboratory space is adequate for testing performed
for the facility. All equipment is well maintained. The lab routinely conducts NPDES
testing for temperature, ammonia nitrogen, pH, five-day biochemical oxygen demand
(BODE), dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, total solids,
chemical oxygen demand (COD), total hardness, color, and settleable matter.
Simalabs Labs, performs testing for effluent toxicity. Dioxin analysis is performed by
STL, Inc. AOX, zinc, hardness, nitrite, nitrate, fecal coliform and TKN analyses are
performed by Pace Labs.
2. METHODOLOGY: All testing procedures are based upon Standard Methods 19th
edition. Any concerns are discussed in detail in the attached ON-SITE INSPECTION
REPORT completed by Mr. Francies as part of the Laboratory Certification Program.
3. RECORDS KEEPING: Laboratory record keeping generally was appropriate and
consistent with good laboratory practice.
59 Woodrm Place,Asheville North Carolina 29801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

Mr. Derric Brown
June 16, 2003
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Should you have any questions concerning the Report, please do not hesitate to contact me
at 251-6208. The assistance provided to me by all Mill personnel Involved during the inspection was
greatly appreciated.
Sin erely,
D. Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
Attachment
xc: Maurice Horsey, EPA
Gary Francies
59 Woodfm Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

United States Environmental Protection Agemp(
Washington.D.C.20460 Form Approved.
EPA OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I�� U I NC0000272 03/OS/14� 2 3 11 12 17 18 � 19 U 20 Li
Remarks
I 1 I A
Remarks
2,111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111161
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA Reserved —
671 169 70 L5j 71 li I 72 L„J 731 f 174 751 I I I I I 8
Section B: Facility Data 0
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Dale
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 03/05/14 02/09/01
Canton Mill
175 Main Street Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Canton NC 28716 04:30 AM 03/05/14 06/11/30
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
John J. Pryately/ORC/828-274-8715/
Derric Brown//828-646-2318/
Derric Brown///
Name,Address of Responsible Official/rWe/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Derric 9rown,PO Box 4000 Canton NC 28716//828-646-2318/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations s Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent Data ARO Mill Permit Limits (Daily Avg / Mon Avg)
GODS = 17 mg/1 15.23 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 - 45.0 mg/l
TSS = 115 mg/1 97 mg/l 30.0 mg/1 - 45.0 mg/1
NH3 = c0.1 mg/l -0.14 mg/1
Fecal Coliform 53/100 ml 130/100 ml 200/100 ml -400/100m1
The plant was operating in a normal mode with the exception of the #5 (cont.)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Daniel K Haynes ARC WQ//828-251-6208/828-251-6452
Si Management Q A R wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
V
E A Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
31 NC0000272 I11 12I 03/05/14 1 " 18 JAI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
secondary clarifier which was down for repairs. The Parshall Flume/flow meter is calibrated quarterly.
Effluent flow at the time of sampling was 24.1 MGD. Maintenance records are kept by computer in the
treatment maintenance shop. Effluent samples were split with the facility. All sampler refrigeration
units were operating at or below the proper temperature. The four belt presses were in normal operation.

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February 6, 2003
Mr. Keith Haynes
Water Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28802
Re: 2002 Waterville Reservoir Sampling
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Enclosed are the 2002 Waterville Reservoir Sampling Results required by
Section A (12.) of Blue Ridge Paper Products' NPDES permit NC0000272. As
discussed in today's telephone conversation, one of the sampling sites was
mistakenly moved to a more central site in Walter's Lake. Instead of a sample
being taken further downstream near the Dam, a sample was taken in the central
area of Waterville Reservoir at River Mile 40. This error was not noted until the
sample results were sent to Blue Ridge Paper Products in January 2003. At that
time, the situation was reviewed with the consultant group who obtained the
samples in September 2002, and the error was realized.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this
matter.
Sincerely, Q,
Melanie Gardner
Advanced Environmental Engineer
Attachment
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Youi Expectations

Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. - Canton, NC
Results of 2002 Waterville Reservoir Sampling NPDES Permit Requirement
Sample Waterville Reservoir Waterville Reservoir Waterville Reservoir
Parameter Units Laurel Branch RM 40 ("Middle") near Wilkins Creek
Temperature Celsius 22.8 25 24.8
Dissolved Oxygen mg1l 7.7 6.5 5.9
Conductivity umhos 263 557 553
pH 9.4 9.1 9.2
TN mg1l(ppm) 0.76 0.94 0.87
NO2 + NO3 mg1l(ppm) 0.45 0.26 0.25
TKN mg1l(ppm) 0.31 0.68 0.62
NH3-N mg1l(ppm) ND(0.10) ND(0.10) ND(0.10)
PO4 mg1l(ppm) 0.11 0.044 0.046
TP mg1l(ppm) 0.17 0.09 0.059
Chlorphyll-a ug//(ppb) 2.8 15.49 11.75
Secchi Depth meters 0.64 1.17 1.41
Sample Notes:
Laurel Branch Site Sampled on 9/17/02 at 5:22pm
Middle Site Sampled on 9/17/02 at 4:20pm
Wilkins Creek Site Sampled on 9/17/02 at 4:37pm
NPDES Permit NC0000272 MSG 2/3/03

OF NJATF — Michael F.Easley,Governor
\O� gQli William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
co r Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
1 Division of Water Quality
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May 27, 2003
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Mr.John J..Pryately
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. WTP
P.O. Box 4000
Canton, NC 28716
SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Pryately:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on May 6, 2003 by Mr. Gary W. Francies.
Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered comments
and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for
item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were corrected. If the
deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended.
For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in
15A NCAC for 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
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On-Site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME: Blue Ridge Paper Products WW TP Lab
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4000
Canton, NC 28716
CERTIFICATE NO: 198
DATE OF INSPECTION: 5/6/03
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
EVALUATOR: Gary Francies
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: John Pryately, Melanie Gardner, 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 staff is congratulated for doing a good job of maintaining the laboratory program. The laboratory is
spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained. Records are well kept and most data
appeared accurate. Some further quality control procedures need to be implemented.
111. DEFICIENCIES REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.:
Documentation
A. COMMENT: The laboratory needs to increase the documentation of materials and reagents used, made,
and standard preparation.The preparation of all reagents, standards and media should be documented in a
preparation log or logs. Traceable identifiers should link solution preparation information to analytical
batches in which the solutions are used. Documentation of solution preparation should include the analyst's
initials, date of preparation, the volume or weight of standard used, the solvent and final volume of the
solution. This information as well as the vendor, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date should be
retained for primary standards or chemicals and reagents used.
REQUIREMENT: Supporting records shall be maintained as evidence, that these practices are being
effectively carried out. All analytical records must be available for a period of five years. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H
.0805 (a) (7) and (a) (7) (G).
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
No paper trail was performed.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above cited comment will help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification
requirements. Please respond to the lettered comment.
Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date:5/9/03

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC. '
Xc: Keith Haynes
Forrest We'sta 1
'IS�HEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
March 25, 2003 —_-
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 2 ,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Attn: Central Files �IAEDGE�.
Re: Best Management Practices 2002 Annual Report
Please find the attached data summary of Best Management Practices (BMP) daily
monitoring for Blue Ridge Paper Product's Inc., Canton Mill. This submission is required
by Special Condition A(6.) Best Management Practices, Section E4 and Section F1, of
the mill's NPDES Permit No. NC0000272.
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that investigative action will be performed when
the Primary Influent Lower Action Level of 70,322 Ibs/day of True Color is exceeded for
two consecutive days. Investigative action was conducted for the four Lower Action
Level exceedances in 2002 and they are listed below.
Date Primary Influent Color
01-Feb-02 77,118
02-Feb-02 82,158
11-Feb-02 81,767
12-Feb-02 76,839
28-Feb-02 75,272
01-Mar-02 77,720
11-Nov-02 73,036
12-Nov-02 70,761
The Upper Action Level exceedances and corresponding corrective actions are attached
along with the daily monitoring results for 2002. There were no action level
exceedances that resulted in disruptions to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Please call Derric Brown at [phone] or myself at [phone] if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this information.
Sincerely, ?w
Melanie Gardner
Adv. Environmental Engineer
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that corrective action will occur when the upper action level is exceeded for two consecutive days.
The Primary Influent Upper Action Level is 78,609 Ibs/day True Color. A single day of Primary Influent color at 92,734 Ibs/day will trigger
Corrective Action.
Dates Primary Influent Color BMP/Non-BMP Corrective Action -
15-April-02 87,185 A digester white liquor charge valve diaphragm malfunctioned. The diaphragm was
16-April-02 94,850 BMP replaced and the problem was corrected.
11-May-02 91,156 The Pine Blow Tower internal baffle plate failed, requiring that the blow tower be emptied
12-May-02 70,990 to make the internal baffle repairs. While two consecutive days above the Upper Action
13-May-02 89,230 BMP Level were not exceeded by this event, corrective action was performed.
28-Jun-02 76,192 The Pine Secondary Knotter had intermittent mechanical valve failure,which caused
30-Jun-02 81,042 periodic discharges of color. Troubleshooting activities identified the problem and on
01-Jul-02 122,170 BMP 711/02 the valve was replaced.
Number 10 Recovery Boiler was purging green liquor into the sump system to support
overall mill inventory requirements when the mix tank, containing black liquor, overflowed
and a small amount was accidentally sewered. Corrective action for this issue was to stop
the overflow and closely monitor the mix tank level when green liquor purges are
3-Jul-02 169210 1 BMP Iperformed.
Upon start-up from a routine maintenance outage, color appeared in the low lifts due to an
open valve on the black liquor oxidizer.The material was successfully collected in the
offline, spare clarifier and the source was stopped.The conductivity probe in the Recovery
11-Jul-02 104500 BMP area was cleaned for proper sump operation.
A Recovery Boiler Cylone wash was performed during a routine maintenance outage and
it was collected in the offline, spare clarifier.This corrective action is described in the mill's
30-Jul-02 80,457 BMP Plan.There were other Non-BMP contributing factors to the elevated color including
31-Jul-02 169,512 BMP Icarryover in the Hardwood bleach plant and turbidity interferences.
09-Sep-02 106,137 During a semi-annual maintenance outage, a Recovery Boiler cyclone wash was diverted
t
71,339 BMP to the offline,'spare clarifier as described in the BMP Plan.
81,547 The Pine bleach plant experienced a period of process reliability issues resulting in
75,489 excess process losses to the sewer. Reliability was regained and the problem was
101,219 BMP resolved.
-, 2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272

2002 Daily Monitoring Results: Primary Influent Color(pounds per day)
•=Action Level Exceedances
1-Jan-02 55.768 16-Feb-02 43,199 3-Apr-02 61,832 19-May-02 55,299 4-Jul-02 56.032
2-Jan-02 59.561 17-Feb-02 51,473 4-Apr-02 32,049 20-May-02 87,769 5-Jul-02 53,346
3-Jan-02 43,740 18-Feb-02 68,710 5-Apr-02 32.798 21-May-02 65,550 6-Jul-02 67,365
4-Jan-02 60,382 19-Feb-02 61,626 6-Apr-02 46,278 22-May-02 40,777 7-Jul-02 51,718
5-Jan-02 58,519 20-Feb-02 58,569 7-Apr-02 47,339 23-May-02 97.842 8-Jul-02 57.490
6-Jan-02 55,574 21-Feb-02 57,481 8-Apr-02 40,769 24-May-02 68,715 9-Jul-02 49,437
7-Jan-02 60,731 22-Feb-02 61,259 9-Apr-02 35,799 25-May-02 60,001 10-Jul-02 53,095
8-Jan-02 45,555 23-Feb-02 49.873 10-Apr-02 42,693 26-May-02 54.713 11-Jul-02 104500'
9-Jan-02 53.010 24-Feb-02 37,732 11-Apr-02 37,542 27-May-02 36,659 12-Jul-02 37.044
10-Jan-02 46,523 25-Feb-02 60,156 12-Apr-02 48,945 28-May-02 67.673 13-Jul-02 36,535
11-Jan-02 28,758 26-Feb-02 77.196 13-Apr-02 82,799 29-May-02 29,879 14-Jul-02 46,131
12-Jan-02 47,279 27-Feb-02 56,669 14-Apr-02 37,675 30-May-02 72,989 15-Jul-02 51,732
13-Jan-02 62,172 28-Feb-02 75272' 15-Apr-02 87184' 31-May-02 40,794 16-Jul-02 61,261
14-Jan-02 51,399 1-Mar-02 77720' 16-Apr-02 94849• 1-Jun-02 51.707 17-Jul-02 35.147
15-Jan-02 64,852 2-Mar-02 47.534 17-Apr-02 64,837 2-Jun-02 44,443 18-Jul-02 44.051
16-Jan-02 67.334 3-Mar-02 48,798 18-Apr-02 42.446 3-Jun-02 47,420 19-Jul-02 44,103
17-Jan-02 43,667 4-Mar-02 58,220 19-Apr-02 56,886 4-Jun-02 39,681 20-Jul-02 54,602
18-Jan-02 55,151 5-Mar-02 48,264 20-Apr-02 54,832 5-Jun-02 55,008 21Jul-02 58.165
19-Jan-02 69,023 6-Mar-02 52.594 21-Apr-02 59,962 6-Jun-02 33,901 22-Jul-02 36,263
20-Jan-02 68,573 7-Mar-02 38.742 22-Apr-02 51,335 7-Jun-02 44.011 23Jul-02 48,237
21-Jan-02 64,227 8-Mar-02 45.684 23-Apr-02 40.998 8-Jun-02 50,254 24-Jul-02 61,005
22-Jan-02 62.778 9-Mar-02 53,544 24-Apr-02 43,316 9-Jun-02 49,089 25-Jul-02 38.762
23-Jan-02 30,757 10-Mar-02 62,195 25-Apr-02 46,991 10-Jun-02 47,327 26-Jul-02 41.515
244an-02 58,788 11-Mar-02 50,719 26-Apr-02 41,224 11-Jun-02 59,010 27-Jul-02 43.795
25-Jan-02 57,187 12-Mar-02 46.593 27-Apr-02 39,938 12-Jun-02 43,318 28-Jul-02 40,795
26-Jan-02 64,042 13-Mar-02 39,888 28-Apr-02 53,048 13-Jun-02 37,213 29-Jul-02 55.088
27-Jan-02 61,107 14-Mar-02 59.202 29-Apr-02 44,991 14-Jun-02 43,431 30-Jul-02 80457'
28-Jan-02 68,769 15-Mar-02 57,485 30-Apr-02 67,435 15-Jun-02 30.072 31Jul-02169512'
29Jan-02 70,822 16-Mar-02 48,196 1-May-02 44,002 16-Jun-02 39.060 1-Aug-02 41,206
30-Jan-02 62,098 17-Mar-02 37,861 2-May-02 39,922 17-Jun-02 59,820 2-Aug-02 55,675
31-Jan-02 48,976 18-Mar-02 46.746 3-May-02 31,720 18-Jun-02 66,846 3-Aug-02 36.132
1-Feb-02 77118' 19-Mar-02 52,701 4-May-02 58,517 19-Jun-02 55.009 4-Aug-02 49,773
2-Feb-02 82158' 20-Mar-02 49,450 5-May-02 48.965 20Jun-02 54,847 6-Aug-02 36,455
3-Feb-02 50,230 21-Mar-02 88,700 6-May-02 43,633 21-Jun-02 52,096 6-Aug-02 35,545
4-Feb-02 52,523 22-Mar-02 43,546 7-May-02 43,455 22-Jun-02 55,213 7-Aug-02 59,786
5-Feb-02 49,230 23-Mar-02 27.979 8-May-02 44,529 23-Jun-02 59,794 8-Aug-02 48,998
6-Feb-02 59.110 24-Mar-02 51,621 9-May-02 57,703 24-Jun-02 52,557 9-Aug-02 48,375
7-Feb-02 54,027 25-Mar-02 26,317 10-May-02 38,591 25-Jun-02 62,824 10-Aug-02 42,979
8-Feb-02 53,386 26-Mar-02 42,565 11-May-02 91156' 26-Jun-02 65,473 11-Aug-02 64.970
9-Feb-02 42,094 27-Mar-02 46.107 12-May-02 70989' 27-Jun-02 70450' 12-Aug-02 46,470
10-Feb-02 58.034 28-Mar-02 40,997 13-May-02 89229' 28-Jun-02 76192' 13-Aug-02 60,893
11-Feb-02 81767' 29-Mar-02 62.621 14-May-02 49,602 29-Jun-02 69,750 14-Aug-02 52,873
12-Feb-02 76839' 30-Mar-02 38,949 15-May-02 57,089 30-Jun-02 81036' 15-Aug-02 41,408
13-Feb-02 60,455 31-Mar-02 65,722 16-May-02 67,088 1-Jul-02 122158' 16-Aug-02 46,726
14-Feb-02 63,005 1-Apr-02 51,105 17-May-02 59.389 2-Jul-02 65,637 17-Aug-02 55,319
15-Feb-02 39.184 2-Apr-02 49,259 18-May-02 42,216 3-Jul-02 169210• 18-Aug-02 62,417
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272 1

2002 Daily Monitoring Results: Primary Influent Color(pounds per day) continued...
19-Aug-02 57,287 4-Oct-02 71,041 19-Nov-02 65,965
20-Aug-02 47,140 5-Oct-02 56,305 20-Nov-02 79,864
21-Aug-02 77,680 6-Oct-02 48,061 21-Nov-02 60,123
22-Aug-02 59,673 7-Oct-02 46,359 22-Nov-02 77,931
23-Aug-02 57,987 8-00-02 44,423 23-Nov-02 46,340
24-Aug-02 47.838 9-Oct-02 53,388 24-Nov-02 44,984
25-Aug-02 59,592 10-Oct-02 52.810 25-Nov-02 48,056
26-Aug-02 51,632 11-Oct-02 43,332 26-Nov-02 67,743
27-Aug-02 43,431 12-Oct-02 46,138 27-Nov-02 60,413
28-Aug-02 64,667 13-Oct-02 50,179 28-Nov-02 62,404
29-Aug-02 56,807 14-Oct-02 41,149 29-Nov-02 76,397
30-Aug-02 37,588 15-Oct-02 58,580 30-Nov-02 58.970
31-Aug-02 39,109 16-Oc1-02 49,627 1-Dec-02 61,887
1-Sep-02 56,474 17-Oct-02 44,746 2-Dec-02 79,118
2-Sep-02 53,046 18-Oct-02 50,342 3-Dec-02 52,430
3-Sep-02 57,708 19-Oct-02 43.700 4-Dec-02 48,765
4-Sep-02 57,201 20-Oct-02 42,360 5-Dec-02 63,614
5-Sep-02 66,475 21-Oct-02 51,289 6-Dec-02 53.214
6-Sep-02 53,373 22-Oc1-02 68,943 7-Dec-02 44,327
7-Sep-02 46.586 23-Oct-02 51,355 8-Dec-02 37.091
8-Sep-02 47,745 24-Oct-02 38,371 9-Dec-02 33,893
9-Sep-02 106137' 25-Oct-02 50,655 10-Dec-02 36,918
10-Sep-02 71339' 26-Oct-02 82,047 11-Dec-02 64,825
11-Sep-02 48,546 27-Oc1-02 63.848 12-Dec-02 56.347
12-Sep-02 17.313 28-Oct-02 52,492 13-Dec-02 52,670
13Sep-02 32,641 29-Oct-02 54,087 14-Dec-02 60,160
14-Sep-02 139,386 30-Oct-02 48,668 15-Dec-02 72,285
15-Sep-02 44,171 31-Oct-02 40.307 16-Dec-02 55,293
16-Sep-02 37,100 1-Nov-02 57,265 17-Dec-02 41,893
17-Sep-02 65,440 2-Nov-02 37,161 18-Deo-02 51,170
18-Sep-02 22,406 3-Nov-02 52,227 19-Dec-02 46,864
19-Sep-02 23,982 4-Nov-02 66.720 20-Dec-02 42,774
20-Sep-02 34,460 5-Nov-02 59.516 21-Dec-02 47,228
21-Sep-02 39.846 6-Nov-02 44,039 22-Dec-02 54,499
22-Sep-02 27,444 7-Nov-02 47,006 23-Dec-02 45,918
23-Sep-02 48,305 8-Nov-02 42.236 24-Dec-02 54,793
24-Sep-02 52,348 9-Nov-02 54,863 25-Dec-02 58,045
25-Sep-02 44,660 10-Nov-02 44,051 26-Dec-02 53,960
26-Sep-02 45.540 11-Nov-02 73036' 27-Dec-02 61547'
27-Sep-02 46,849 12-Nov-02 70760' 28-Dec-02 75489'
28-Sep-02 40,835 13-Nov-02 66,021 29-Dec-02 101219'
29-Sep-02 48,349 14-Nov-02 61,303 30-Dec-02 37,821
30-Sep-02 47,636 15-Nov-02 68,989 31-Dec-02 48,974
1-00-02 45,367 16-Nov-02 67.204
2-Oct-02 52,929 17-Nov-02 76.980
3-Oct-02 33.452 18-Nov-02 53.162
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272 2

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UNITED STATES RONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 4
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1J,<PAO, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960
OFFICE Or 1H ;^r
DEC 0 6 2003 _.
Mr. Will Callaway, Executive Director JAN — 8 M
Tennessee Environmental Council
1700 Hayes Street, Suite 101 ENV;
Nashville,TN 37203
Mr. David Jenkins, Director
Conservation and Public Policy RECEIVE
American Canoe Association, Inc. RECEIVED
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7432 Alban Station Boulevard, Suite B-226 OFFM OF GENMk 0OUNM
Springfield, VA 22150-2311
JAN 8 20
SUBJ: Response to November 19, 2002, Correspondence ��1Rk (M WV ROW&NT&
Dear Mr. Callaway and Mr. Jenkins:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received your November 19, 2002,
correspondence referenced above, in which you invoke informal dispute resolution pursuant to
the provisions of the 1997 Settlement Agreement (Agreement).
The Agreement was entered into to resolve then-outstanding concerns over the 1996 color
variance and the 1996 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued
to Champion International (now Blue Ridge Paper) by the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). It included requirements and commitments for
the development of the next NPDES permit to be issued to the mill. That permit was ultimately
issued in November 2001 and was not administratively appealed.
EPA must respectfully disagree with your assertion that the concerns now raised by you
with regard to the 2001 NPDES permit issued to Blue Ridge Paper can be addressed in the
context of a dispute under the Agreement. Consequently, the Agency cannot agree to your
request to "help mediate this informal phase of dispute resolution."
EPA recognizes and shares the longstanding commitment of all parties toward improving
the water quality of the Pigeon River and believes that continued cooperation among all parties.is
the best way to further this common goal. We would, therefore, be happy to meet with you and
other interested-parties to ekplore'more fully the issues and concerns expressed,in your '
Novembe# 19,2002;co"rre§pondence'and how they.inighi be addressed through'ihebontexf of the ,
provisions of the 2001 NPDES permit.
Internet Address(URL)• http://www.epa.gov
Recycled/Recyclable•Pdnted whh Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recyced Paper(Minimum 30%Postconsumer) -

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Please contact Mr. Scott Gordon, Chief, Permits, Grants, and Technical Assistance
Branch, at(404) 562-9741 to arrange a meeting or if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
James D. Giattina, Director
Water Management Division
cc: William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary,NCDENP Z
Justin Wilson, Deputy to the Governor for Policy, State of Tennessee
Honorable Roland Dykes, Mayor of Newport,TN
Honorable Iliff McMahan, Cocke County Executive
Bob Williams, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.

BLUE RIDGE i i (.
PAPER PRODUCTS INC. PECS302002 1
Lq�H'TI LI M PIAL 6 FICE
December 20, 2002
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, December 18, 2002
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 December 19, 2002 at approximately 3:15 pm
concerning the wastewater release. Please find the enclosed Sewage Spill Response
Evaluation.
At approximately 3:35 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, a 375 gallon wastewater
release occurred at the 4A Manhole following instrument work on the low lift sump level
instrumentation. Please refer to the enclosed Sewage Spill Response Evaluation for
details around the release.
Pigeon River flow at Canton on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 was approximately 200
MGD at 5:15am. The information below indicates that downstream river conditions the
morning after the release were within normal ranges:
Parameter Fiberville Above Clyde
D.O. 12.13 11.95
pH 7.5 7.5
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call me at
646-2033.
Yr e'y,
Bob Williams
Director, Regulatory Affairs
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
(page 1 of 2)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County—Haywood
Incident Ended: (Date/Time) 12-18-02 / 3:40pm Estimated Duration (Time)_4.5 minutes
First knowledge of incident: (Date/Time) 12-18-02 / Approximately 3:35pm
Estimated volume of spill/bypass 375 gallons. Show rational for volume: SEE
ATTACHMENT FOR VOLUME CALCULATIONS.
If spill is ongoing,please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be
stopped.
Reported to: Mr. Keith Haynes (Date/time) 12/19/02/3:15pm
Name of person
Weather conditions: Partly Cloudy, Southeasterly Winds at 10 mph,Temperature
approximately 48 degrees 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 spillibypass reach surface waters? X Yes No (If Yes, please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters? 375 gallons
Name of surface water Pigeon River
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill?_Yes _X No
If Yes,what is the estimated number of fish killed?
Please provide the following information:
1. Location of spill/bypass:The release occurred from a manhole on the mill side of the Pigeon
River at Blue Ridge Paper Product's facility at 175 Main Street, Canton.
2. Cause of spill/bypass: The release occurred following instrument work on low lift sump level
instrumentation. An instrument technician pulled the bubble pipe level indicator while the pumps
were operating in automatic mode. When the level indicator was removed for cleaning, the low
lift pumps shut down as the system interpreted no level in the basin. The mill sewer flow backed
up at 4A Manhole and escaped through a small penetration in the containment wall.
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?
Approximately 22 Hours Minutes
Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:

(Page 2 of 2)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Permit Number_NC0000272 County Haywood
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
0 Hours Minutes When the WWTP Operator received an audible
high level alarm, he walked from the WWTP laboratory into the control room and determined the
low lift pumps had shut down. He switched the low lift pumps from automatic to manual. The low
lift pumps started and the low lift level returned to a normal operating level. From the low lift level
strip chart recorder, it was determined that the low lift pumps were off for approximately 4.5
minutes.
Please explain the time taken to make initial assessment:The WWTP Superintendent did not
follow the proper procedure to immediately respond and report the release. An investigation by
the Environmental, Health and SafetV Department was conducted immediately upon notification
of a discolored material on the concrete pad at the base of 4A Manhole.
5.Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste, and/or remediate the site: Clean-up of a small
amount of solid residue fromt the concrete pad at the base of 4A Manhole was to begin on the
morning of 12-20-02. However, heavy rains during the night of 12-19 and early morning of 12-20
increased the river flow to a level above the concrete pad and there was no solid residue
remaining.
6.Were the equipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes X 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? Yes_X No If the alarm
system did not function, please explain why:
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:
9. What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring again in the future?
A permanent tag was attached to the low lift bubble pipe indicator on 12/20/02 that states the
WWTP Operators must be notified prior to any work being performed on the bubble pipe level
indicator.
10. Comments: In addition to the permanent signage, all future periods of low lift downtime will
be investigated, regardless of the duration that the pumps are down. Also,the containment wall
at 4A Manhole will be repaired in the second quarter of 2003.
Other agencies notifed:

Person report* s it by /ss: -Rob r illiams Phone Numbe : 82 646-2033
Signature V Date: 0Z
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For DWQ Use Only:
DWQ requested additional written report? _Yes No
If yes,what additional information is needed?

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
WASTEWATER RELEASE CALCULATIONS
4A Manhole
7/32" 0.6"Avg Depth 1"
Residual Mark Residual Mark
60"
30..
Not to scale
• Average Depth = 7/32" + 32/32" = (39/32")/2 = 19.5/32" = 0.6094"/12 in/ft
= 0.0508 feet Average Depth
• Rectangular Weir with End Constrictions: Table 6 —2131 at 0.05 ft Depth =
1.390 GS (Gallons per Second)
• 1.390 GS x 4.5 minute event x 60 seconds/minute = 375 Gallon Loss
/sco's Open Channel Flow Measurement Handbook, Douglas M. Grant.
Copyright 1979 by Instrumentation Specialties Company. First Edition, Second
Printing.
December 20, 2002
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Attachment to Sewage Spill Response Evaluation Form

BLUE RIDGE 'r — -i
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
MAY ! 3 2003 1'j
R9bALliYS.CTION
May 12, 2003
AS" _REGIO"iAL OFF;CE
Mr. Keith Haynes
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,North Carolina 28801
RE: Stormwater release at Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc, Landfill Number 6, May 6, 2003.
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc is providing written notification of a release of an estimated
volume of approximately 9,000 gallons of stormwater from the Landfill Number 6, Area A East
cell. This is a follow-up to your site visit on May 6. The stormwater overflowed and entered
Bowen Branch by way of Stormwater Outfall 6-4, and then entered the Pigeon River by way of
Bowen Branch.
The release occurred due to excessive rainfall during two brief periods between 12:00 PM and
2:40 PM on May 6, 2003. Rainfall in the area was 5.63 inches up to and during this release
period.
Immediately upon discovery of the release a dike was constructed to stop the flow and expand
the basin. The contained stormwater was pumped via tank trucks and then transported and treated
in the Blue Ridge wastewater treatment plant. The Pigeon River was visually inspected
downstream of the release. No adverse affect was observed. The pH in Clyde at 3:11 PM on
May 6 was 8.2 units. The BOD grab sample from Clyde was 3.19 ppm. The flow rate in the
Pigeon River at Canton on May 6 was 2,404,300,000 gallons, well above the normal flow rate.
Following the event, vacuum trucks and tankers were used for an extended period of time to
manage the excessive stormwater.
Please call me at(828) 646-2028 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ames A. Giauque
Principal Environmental Engineer
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment '
and Natural Resources ®r�
Asheville Regional OfficeJ0
James ly Hunt, Jr Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Sevens, Director WATER QUALITY SECTION ENVIRONMENT AND N/e'U RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality
October 10, 2000
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Post Office Box 4000
175 Main Street
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject Performance Audit Inspection
PAI Grade: "All
Canton Mill WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Iiaywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On August 30, 2000, Mr. Gary Francies of the Division' s Regional
Office Laboratory and I conducted a Performance Audit inspection ' on
Blue Ridge Paper Product' s Canton Mill wastewater treatment program.
Personnel present from the Mill during the inspection were: Derric
Brown, John Pryately, Melanie Hager, and Harold Sweitzer. It should be
noted that the effluent samples were collected on August 31, 2000 .
The purpose of this inspection was to determine the quality of the
self-monitoring program being conducted by the Mill and assess the
reliability of its reported data. The inspection consisted of
evaluation of the following: flow monitoring equipment, sample
collection and preservation techniques, and of laboratory analytical
techniques, record keeping and data reporting procedures .
The self-monitoring program being conducted by the Mill was shown
to be operating according to applicable standards. Flow measurement
,and sampling procedures were acceptable.
The Performance Audit Inspection (PAI) rating for this facility is
"A" . A PAI rating sheet is attached for your review.
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper

Mr. Derric Brown
October 10, 2000
Page Two
A. FIELD EVALDATION
1 . FLOW MEASUREMENT: Flow is measured prior to the 001 covered
discharge structure using an eight foot free flow Parshall
flume in conjunction with a Fischer & Porter Ultra-sonic flow
meter with Foxboro recorder and totalizer.
2 . The effluent sampling devices for outfall 001 are three ISCO
model 3710 composite samplers with refrigeration.
Proportional composite samples are collected for every
250, 000 gallons 'of effluent. One of the samplers is used for
special studies . Sampler tubing is changed on a monthly
basis.
The two influent composite samplers are both ISCO model 3170
with refrigeration. The temperature in each of the samplers
was 40C or less .
3 . RECORD MAINTENANCE: Records and data handling procedures
appear to be satisfactory and consistent with self-monitoring
requirements contained in the NPDES Permit.
4 . PERMIT VERIFICATION: The Permit was issued with an effective
date of January 1, 1997 .
B_ LABORATORY EVALUATION
1. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: Laboratory space is adequate for
testing performed for the facility. All equipment is well
maintained. The lab routinely conducts NPDES testing for
temperature, ammonia nitrogen, pH, five-day biochemical
oxygen demand (BODS) , dissolved oxygen, total suspended
solids, total dissolved solids, total solids, chemical oxygen
demand (COD) , total hardness, color, and settleable matter.
Burlington Labs, performs testing for effluent toxicity.
Dioxin analysis is performed at STL, Inc. Zinc, hardness,
nitrite, nitrate, fecal coliform and TKN analyses are
performed at Pace Labs . AOX is performed by Galbriath in
Knoxville, Tennessee. Mercury by Brooks Rand.
2 . METHODOLOGY: All testing procedures are based upon Standard
Methods lath edition. Any concerns are discussed in detail
in the attached ON-SITE INSPECTION REPORT completed by Mr.
Francies as part of the Laboratory Certification Program.
59 Woodtin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper

Mr. Derric Brown
October 10, 2000
Page Three
3 . RECORDS KEEPING: Laboratory record keeping generally was
appropriate and consistent with good laboratory practice.
Should you have any questions concerning the Report, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 251-6208 . The assistance provided to me by
all Mill personnel involved during the inspection was greatly
appreciated.
Singerely
D. Keith Hayne
Environmental Specialist
Attachment
xc : Maurice Horsey, EPA
Gary Francies
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 . Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper

t
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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 u 3 1 NC0000272 11 12 00/08/31 17 18 LJ 19 u 20 U
u Remarks
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67 J 69 70 L 71 N 72 at 73 W 1 74 75 LJ80
Section 8:Facility Date
Jame and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date
Ilue Ridge Paper Products 8:30 am 970101
-anton Mill
:anton, Haywood County Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
3:30 pm 011130 .
Jame(s)of On-Site Representative(s)Rtle(s) Phone No(s)
)erric Brown- Environ. Supervisor 828-646-2318
Jame,Address of Responsible Official Title
Ar. George Henson Vice-President/Operations Mgr.
'O Box 700
;anion, NC 28716 Phone No. Contacted
No
ection Q Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES� S-Satisfactory M-Marginal U-Unsatisfactory N-Not evaluated/Not applicable
$ Permit S Flow Measurement $ Pretreatment P40th
perztions &Maintenance
$ Records/Reports $ Laboratory $ Compliance Schedules ludge Disposal
$ Facility Site Review $ EfBuent/Receiving Waters S Self-Monitoring Program er.
Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
f0uent Data ARO Mill Permit Limits(Daily Avg/Mon Avg) Other Effluent Parameters
ODs — 5.6 me 5.57 me 30.0 me - 45.0 me Cadium — < 2.0 ue
SS — 8 me 12 me 30.0 mg/I - 43.0 me Chromium — <25 ug/1
IDS — 1600 me 1611 me Copper — 3.8 ug/I
R — 1600 me 1614 me Nickel — <10 ug/I
IH, 0.20 me 0.2 me Lead — <10 ue
ecal Coliforn <21100 ml 2/100 ml Zinc — 36 ug/1
me Color 180 c.u. Arsenic — <10 ug/I
Mercury — < 0.2 ug/I
he plant was operating in a normal mode. The Parshall Flumelfow meter is calibrated quarterly. Effluent Flow at the time of sampling was 24.1 MGD.
4aintenance records are kept by computer in the treatment maintenance shop. Effluent samples were split with the facility. All sampler refrigeration units were
perating at or below the proper temperature. One of the four belt presses was in operation.
Iame(s)and Signature(s) f In ctor(s) Agency/Office/ Telephone Date
1. KEITH HAYNES
r DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 00I O Q
igna iewer Agency/Office Date
7: DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
,ction Taken Date Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F.Easley,Governor NCD EN R
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.,,Acting Director NcR CAROUNA'DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 27, 2001
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Canton Mill
Post office Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Blue Ridge Paper
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
, Maywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
�Jp
Please find attached an Inspection Report, for the Compliance
Evaluation Inspection, which I performed at your facility on November
6 , 2001. It should be noted that the WWTP appeared to be in good
operating condition during this visit.
Should you have any questions concerning the Report, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 251-6208 .
Sincerel ,
D. Keith Hayn s
Environmental Specialist
Attachment
xc: 1 F EPA
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled110%post-consumer paper

United States Environmental Protection Agency Farm Approved
Washington, D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0003
EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A:National Data System Coding
Transaction Cade NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 215 I 3INC0000272 I11 12 I01/11106 117 18 IC I 19 IS I 2012
Remarks
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' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ------—----—---------------------Reserved--------------------
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67 1 1 69 70 4 1 71 1 D 1 72 N 1 73 74 75 1 171 1 80
Section B: Facility Date
lame and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date
Ilue Ridge Paper Products 10:00 am
:antan Haywood County
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11:30 am
lame(s)of On-Site Representative(s)Mtle(s) Phone No(s)
ferric Brown-Env.Supervisor 828-646.2318
telanie Hager
lame, Address of Responsible Official Title
V. Robert Shanahan Mill Manager
tue Ridge Paper Products
Phone No. Contacted
0 Box 4000, Canton NC
NO
ection C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES Q S-Satisfactory M-Marginal U-Unsatisfactory N-Not evaluated/Not
S Permit S Flow Measurement N Pretreatment S Operations 8:Maintenance
N Records/Reports N Laboratory N Compliance Schedules N Sludge Disposal
S Facility Site Review S Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self-Monitoring Program 'Other:
cation D:Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
rimary clarifier#1 was not in operation,it is now used as part of the spill contention plan. Clarifier#s 2 and 3,were recently reworked and appeared to be in
ood condition. Three of the four aeration basins were in operation, with the other one in the digester mode. The remainder of the plant was in full
peraion. Effluent flow at the time of inspection was 23.7 MGD. Maintenance records are kept by computer in the treatment plant maintenance shop. All
ampler refrigeration units were operating at or below the proper temperature.
ame(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/O(fice/Telephone Date 11/27/01
. Keith Haynes
DWQ/ARO 704-251-6208
igna "re of Reviewer _ Agency/Office Date
� DWQ/ARC 704-251-6208 #/2-7 c�
Regulatory Office Use Only
:tion Taken Date Compliance Status
0 Noncompliance

BLUE RIDGE (�
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
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June 5, 2003 p 1
Mr. Forrest Westall GioPlOFF f
Water Quality Regional Supervisor ^�
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,NC 28801-2414
Re: Written Response to May 16, 2003 Notice of Violation
Dear Mr. Westall:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. and the Town of Canton have conducted a thorough
investigation of the January 28, 2003 fecal coliform violation and measures have been
taken to prevent recurrence of this situation. The circumstances leading to this incident
are discussed below.
The probable cause of the fecal coliform violation was insufficient retention time in the
Town of Canton's chlorine contact chamber. While the Town of Canton chlorinated their
wastewater at the normal level, they had insufficient retention time in the contact
chamber due to removal of the discharge valves that were being rebuilt. This insufficient
retention time did not allow for the necessary contact time for proper disinfection of the
town's wastewater. To avoid future problems when these valves must be rebuilt, the
town will install a plug or plugs that will allow the chamber to operate normally.
To improve communication, the Town of Canton will use the attached form to advise the
Mill's Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation whenever the town's chlorination system is
impaired. We believe the Town of Canton has implemented the necessary actions to
prevent recurrence of the January 28, 2003 problem. If you have any questions about
this information,please call me at 828-646-2318.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager—Environmental Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton,North Carolina
Attachment
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

ATTACHMENT
• Town of Canton
Chlorination System Impairment Notification
To
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Date: Time:
Town of Canton Operator Initials:
Blue Ridge Paper WWTP Operator Initials:
Expected Duration of Impairment:
Description of Impairment:
SYSTEM BACK IN SERVICE
Date: Time:
Town of Canton Operator Initials:
Blue Ridge WWTP Operator Initials:
Additional Comments:
When any impairment of the Town of Canton's Chlorination System
occurs, the Town of Canton will immediately notify the Blue Ridge
Paper Products Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator
using this notification form. The WWTP Operator will also be
notified when the impairment condition is remedied.

For Lab Use ONLY '
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIE.,.)-LAB FORM (DM1) O
` 1 Lab Number: /7 y/S�
RIVER COUNTY ,�-�r=`,;,J(:�.� PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE Date Received: 'A./O7 Time:
RIVER BASIN ❑pMBiENT ❑ Qp ❑STREAM ��jjjj p n
REPORT TO: RO FRO MRO HBO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS Jc.I,EFFLUENT Reed by: y5{ From: Bus-Courier nd De
Other
er ❑COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT. DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
Other OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Courie 5aff�Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ Q ESTUARY DATE REPORTED: s �
COLLECTOR(S): I 11 '
Estimated ROD Range: 0-5/5-25/25.65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes ❑ No❑ Chlorinated: Yes❑ No❑ REMARKS:
Station `- Date Hegin (yy/tam/dd) Time Begin I Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite I Sample T pe
/ A H L T S B C G GNXX
I BOD5 310 mg/1 Chloride 940 mg/I NHS es N 610 ,� mg/l LI-Lithium 1132 ug/I
,2 COD High 340 me/I Chi a: TO 32217 ug/I TKN as N 625 mgA Mg-Magnesium 927 mg/1
3 COD Low 335 mg/1 Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 myl Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I
4 X
Coliform:MF Fecal 31616 p /100ml Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I P.Total as P 665 mg/1 Na•Sodlum 929 mg/1
5 Coliform:MF Total 31504 U /100ml Color:True 80 Pt-Co PO4 as P 70507 mg/I ArseNCTotal 1002 ug/I
6 Coliform:Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI P.Dissolved as P 666 mg/1 Se-Selenium 1147 ug/I
7 Coliform:Fecal Strop 31673 /100ml Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
3 Residue:Total 500 mg/I Cyanide 720 mg/I CdCadmlum 1027 ugA Organochlorine Pesticides
9 Volatile 505 mg/1 Fluoride 951 mg/I CrChromium:Toml 1034 MIA OrganophospFmms Pesticides
10 Fixed 510 mg/I Formaldehyde 7I880 mg/1 Cu-Copper 1042 USA
11 Residue:Suspended 530 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mgA Ni-Nickel I067 ug/I Acid Herbicides
12 Volatile 535 mg/I Hardness Total 900 mgA Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
13 Fixed 540 mg/I Specific Cond.95 uMhos/cm2 Zn•Zine 1092 ugA Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
14 pH 403 units MBAS 38260 mgA Acid Extractable Organics
15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mgA Phenols 32730 ug/I Ag-Sliver 1077 ugA
16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I Sulfate 945 mg/I AI-Aluminum 1105 ug/I Purgeable Organics(VOA bottle reg'd)
17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I Sulfide 745 mg/I Be-Berytlium 1012 ug/I
18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I Ca-Calcium 916 m9A
19 TOC 680 m9/1 Co-Cobalt 1037 USA
20 Turbidity 76 NTU Fe-iron 1045 ug/I Phytoplankton
Sampling Point% Conductance at 25 C Water Temperamm(CQ D.O.mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature(G
PH 83 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2 94 10 300 1 400 1 82244 t 431 82243 182242 20
Salinity% Preclpition Wday) Cloud Cover% Wind Direction(Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Stream Depth it.Stream Width fL
480 45 32 36 1351 1350 35 [can
4 4
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DIVISION OF Lab Number:
RIVER BASIN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIE -LAB FORM (DM1) O For Lab Use ONLY
h1
COl1NTY iCV%.� O Cl1 PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE
` ' Date Received: 5 17103 Time: 7.?6
REPORT TO:ARO FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS AMBIENT 0 QA ❑STREAM EFFLUENT — Rec'd by: pFrom: Bus-CourieAT and Del.
[]COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE / ❑
Otherer INFLUENT DATA ENTRY BY: .{.��� CK: ,RCP
Other
� OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Cho/u)to Sat( Other EMERGENCY ❑ESTUARY _DATE REPORTED:
COLLECTOR(S): q-� 1�VICy\ J/�5
Estimated HOD Range: 0- -25/25-65/40.130 or 300 plus STATION LOCATION: r \l�lJ \�( .p ,,
Seed: Yes ❑ No❑ Chlorinated: Yes❑ Ne REMARKS:
Station $� Date Begin(( y/mm/dd) Time Begin Date En T e End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite S'�(p���l�e Type
(� �. O(j A H L T S BC G GNXX
1 BOD5 310 mg/I Chloride 940 mg/I NH3 as N 610 ©, mgA Li-Lithium 1132 ug/I
Chi a:Tri 32217 u /1 TKN as N 625
2 COD High 340 mall 9 mg/I Mg-Magnesium 927 mall
3 ICOD Low 335 mg/I Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1 NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I
4 Coliform:MF Fecal 31616 /300ml Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I P:Total as P 665 mg/I Na-Sodium 929 mg/I
5 Coliform:MF Total 31504 /300m1 Color:True 80 Pt-Co PO4 as P 70507 mgA Arsenic:Tofal 1002 ug/1
6 Coliform:Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI P:Dissolved as P 666 mgA Se-Selenium 1147 ug/l
7 Coliform:Fecal Strep 31673 /10om1 Color. pH 7.6 82 ADMI Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/1
8 Residue:Total 500 mg/I Cyanide 720 mg/I CdCadmium 1027 u /I
s Organoehlorine Pesticides
Volatile 505 mg/1 ug/1 Oganophosphorus Pesticides9 Fluoride 951 mg/I CrChrordum:Toffi 3034
10 Fixed 510 mg/1 Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I Cu-Copper 1042 ug/f
11 Residue:.Suspended 530 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mg/1 NI-Nicke11067 ugA Acid Herbicides
12 Volatile 535 mg/I Hardness Total 900 mg/I Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
13 Fixed 540 mg/I Specific Cond.95 uMhos/em2 ZmZlne 1092 ugA Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
14 pH 403 units MBAS 38260 mg/1 Acid Extractable Organics
15 Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/1 Phenols 32730 ug/1 Ag-Silver 1077
ug/1
16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1 Sulfate 945 mgA AI-Aluminum 1105 ug/i Purgeabie Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
17 Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 mg/1 Sulfide 745 mg/I Be-Berylllum 1012 ug/I
18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 m9/1 Ca-Calclum 916 mg/1
19 TOC 680 mgA Co-Cobalt 1037 ug/1
Turbidity 76 N1UEl- Fe-Iron 1045
20 ug/1 Phymplankton
Sampling Point R Conductance at 25 C Water Temperatue(Cj D.O.m9A PH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature(C)
PH 83 PH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2 94 30 300 1 400 1 82244 1431 82243 182242 20
Sallnity R Precipltlon(in/day) Cloud Cover R Wind Directlon 0)eg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Un Stream Depth ft.Stream Width it
480 45 32 36 11351 1350 35 4
DMI/Rea:aed lOM6

F)N A.1 ( n
Michael G.
Easley,Sec error
9 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• y: _.r- Alan W.Rrirack P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
May 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
PO Box 4000
Canton NC 28716
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0000272
Canton Mill
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
A review of Canton Mill's monitoring report for January 2003 showed the following violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 01/28/03 400 #/100ml 900#/100m1 Daily
Broth,44.5C Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing
to this office within 30 working day of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of
noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Keith Haynes at 828.251.6208.
Sincerely,
Forrest R Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Asheville Region
Division of Water Quality
Cc: WQ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-16117 919.733-7015(Telephone) Customer Service 800-623-7748

BLUE RIDGE
"V PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
October 22, 2002
Mr. William G. Stamey
Town Manager
Town of Canton
P.O.Box 987
Canton,North Carolina 28716 °
RE: Canton Motor Sports Park
Dear Mr. Stamey:
Pursuant to your inquiry regarding the flow allocation for the Canton Motor Sports Park,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. agrees to accept the increased wastewater flow. This
approval is subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement dated February 28, 1964
and amended on February 26, 1990 (attached).
We understand this additional wastewater volume, with an estimated volume of 205,540
gallons per day will not exceed the towns total allowable volume of 900,000 gallons per
day (dry weather).
If you need additional information please contact me.
Sincerely,
Bob Shanahan
VP of Manufacturing and Mill Management
Attachments
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

Canton,North Carolina 28716 r Vice President—Operations Manager '
i� 704646-2840, Canton Mill
a_Champion
Champion International Corporation
February 26, 1990
Mr. William G. Stamey
Manager.
Town of Canton
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Dear Mr.- Stamey:
Pursuant to your inquiry regarding an Economic
Development Assistance Grant, Champion International
Corporation agrees to allow the• Town of Canton to
increase its wastewater volume by 300, 000 gallons per
day. This allowance brings the total allowable
volume to 900, 000 gallons per day , (dry weather) , and
is subject to the terms and conditions of the present
agreement, dated February 28 , 1964 , as the same may
be modified or superseded by future agreement between
Champion and the Town of Canton.
This additional volume, and that already collected in
the Town of Canton municipal sewer system, will be
treated in the wastewater treatment system owned and
.operated by Champion International- Corporation in
Canton.
If you require further information, please contact me .
directly.
Sincerely,
J. Ross Kilpatrick
Vice President - Operations Manager .

Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that corrective action will occur when the upper action level is exceeded for two consecutive days.
The Primary Influent Upper Action Level is 78,609 Ibs/day True Color. A single day of Primary Influent color at 92,734 Ibs/day will trigger
Corrective Action.
Dates Primary Influent Color BMP/Non-BMP Corrective Action
15-April-02 87,185 A digester white liquor charge valve diaphragm malfunctioned. The diaphragm was
16-April-02 94,850 BMP replaced and the problem was corrected.
11-May-02 91,156 The Pine Blow Tower internal baffle plate failed, requiring that the blow tower be emptied
12-May-02 70,990 to make the internal baffle repairs. While two consecutive days above the Upper Action
13-May-02 89,230 BMP I Level were not exceeded by this event, corrective action was performed.
28-Jun-02 76,192 The Pine Secondary Knotter had intermittent mechanical valve failure,which caused
30-Jun-02 81,042 periodic discharges of color. Troubleshooting activities identified the problem and on
01-Jul-02 122,170 BMP 7/1/02 the valve was replaced.
Number 10 Recovery Boiler was purging green liquor into the sump system to support
overall mill inventory requirements when the mix tank, containing black liquor, overflowed
and a small amount was accidentally sewered. Corrective action for this issue was to stop
the overflow and closely monitor the mix tank level when green liquor purges are
3-Jul-02 169210 BMP I performed.
Upon start-up from a routine maintenance outage, color appeared in the low lifts due to an
open valve on the black liquor oxidizer. The material was successfully collected in the
offline, spare clarifier and the source was stopped.The conductivity probe in the Recovery
11-Jul-02 104500 BMP area was cleaned for proper sump operation.
A Recovery Boiler Cylone wash was performed during a routine maintenance outage and
it was collected in the offline, spare clarifier. This corrective action is described in the mill's
30-Jul-02 80,457 BMP Plan. There were other Non-BMP contributing factors to the elevated color including
31-Jul-02 169,512 BMP carryover in the Hardwood bleach plant and turbidity interferences.
09-Sep-02 106,137 During a semi-annual maintenance outage, a Recovery Boiler cyclone wash was diverted
10-Sep-02 71,339 BMP to the offline, spare clarifier as described in the BMP Plan.
27-Dec-02 81,547 The Pine bleach plant experienced a period of process reliability issues resulting in
28-Dec-02 75,489 excess process losses to the sewer. Reliability was regained and the problem was
29-Dec-02 101,219 BMP resolved.
2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272

2002 Daily Monitoring Results: Primary Influent Color(pounds per day)
=Action Level Exceedances
1-Jan-02 55,768 16-Feb-02 43,199 3-Apr-02 61,832 19-May-02 55,299 4-Jul-02 56,032
2-Jan-02 59,561 17-Feb-02 51,473 4-Apr-02 32,049 20-May-02 87,769 5-Jul-02 53,346
3-Jan-02 43.740 18-Feb-02 68,710 5-Apr-02 32,798 21-May-02 65,550 6-Jul-02 67,365
4-Jan-02 60.382 19-Feb-02 61,626 6-Apr-02 46,278 22-May-02 40,777 7-Jul-02 51,718
5-Jan-02 58,519 20-Feb-02 58,569 7-Apr-02 47,339 23-May-02 97,842 8-Jul-02 57,490
6-Jan-02 55,574 21-Feb-02 57,481 8-Apr-02 40.769 24-May-02 68,715 9-Jul-02 49.437
7-Jan-02 60.731 22-Feb-02 61,259 9-Apr-02 35,799 25-May-02 60,001 10-Jul-02 53.095
8-Jan-02 45.555 23-Feb-02 49,873 10-Apr-02 42,693 26-May-02 54.713 11-Jul-02 104500'
9-Jan-02 53,010 24-Feb-02 37,732 11-Apr-02 37,542 27-May-02 36,659 12-Jul-02 37,044
10-Jan-02 46,523 25-Feb-02 60,156 12-Apr-02 48,945 28-May-02 67.673 13-Jul-02 36,535
11-Jan-02 28,758 26-Feb-02 77,196 13-Apr-02 82,799 29-May-02 29,879 14-Jul-02 46,131
12-Jan-02 47,279 27-Feb-02 56,669 14-Apr-02 37,675 30-May-02 72,989 15-Jul-02 51,732
13-Jan-02 52.172 28-Feb-02 75272' 15-Apr-02 87184' 31-May-02 40,794 16-Jul-02 61,261
14-Jan-02 51,399 1-Mar-02 77720' 16-Apr-02 94849' 1-Jun-02 51,707 17-Jul-02 35,147
15-Jan-02 64,852 2-Mar-02 47,534 17-Apr-02 64,837 2-Jun-02 44,443 18-Jul-02 44,051
16Jan-02 67,334 3-Mar-02 48,798 18-Apr-02 42,446 3-Jun-02 47,420 19-Jul-02 44,103
17-Jan-02 43,667 4-Mar-02 58,220 19-Apr-02 56,886 4-Jun-02 39,681 20-Jul-02 54,602
18-Jan-02 55,151 5-Mar-02 48.264 20-Apr-02 54,832 5-Jun-02 55,008 21Jul-02 58,165
19-Jan-02 69,023 6-Mar-02 52,594 21-Apr-02 59,962 6-Jun-02 33,901 22Jul-02 36,263
20-Jan-02 68,573 7-Mar-02 38,742 22-Apr-02 51.335 7-Jun-02 44,011 23-Jul-02 48.237
21-Jan-02 64,227 8-Mar-02 45,684 23-Apr-02 40,998 8-Jun-02 50,254 24-Jul-02 61,005
22-Jan-02 62,778 9-Mar-02 53,544 24-Apr-02 43,316 9-Jun-02 49,089 25Jul-02 38,762
23-Jan-02 30,757 10-Mar-02 62,195 -25-Apr-02 46,991 10-Jun-02 47,327 - 29Jul-02 41,515
24-Jan-02 58,788 11-Mar-02 50,719 _ 26-Apr-02 41,224 11-Jun-02 59,010 = 27Jul-02 43,795
25-Jan-02 57,187 12-Mar-02 46,593 -27`Apr-02 39,938 12-Jun-02 43,318 28Jul-02 40,795
26-Jan-02 64,042 13-Mar-02 39,888:z 28-Apr-02 53,048 13-Jun-02 37,213 29-Jul-02 55,088
27-Jan-02 61,107 14-Mar-02 59,202 29-Apr-02 44,991 14-Jun-02 43,431 30-Jul-02 80457'
28-Jan-02 68,769 15-Mar-02 57,485 30-Apr-02 67,435 15-Jun-02 30,072 31-d-yr02169512'
29-Jan-02 70,822 16-Mar-02 46,196 1-May-02 44,002 16-Jun-02 39,060 1-Aug-02 41,206
30-Jan-02 62,098 17-Mar-02 37,861 2-May-02 39,922 17-Jun-02 59,820 2-Aug-02 55,675
31-Jan-02 48.976 18-Mar-02 46,746 3-May-02 31,720 18-Jun-02 66,846 3-Aug-02 36.132
1-Feb-02 77118' 19-Mar-02 52,701 4-May-02 58,517 19-Jun-02 55,009 4-Aug-02 49,773
2-Feb-02 82158' 20-Mar-02 49,450 5-May-02 48,965 20-Jun-02 54.847 5-Aug-02 36,455
3-Feb-02 50,230 21-Mar-02 88.700 6-May-02 43,633 21-Jun-02 52,096 6-Aug-02 35,545
4-Feb-02 52,523 22-Mar-02 43.546 7-May-02 43,455 22-Jun-02 55.213 7-Aug-02 59.786
5-Feb-02 49,230 23-Mar-02 27,979 8-May-02 44.529 23Jun-02 59,794 8-Aug-02 48,998
6-Feb-02 59,110 24-Mar-02 51,621 9-May-02 57,703 24-Jun-02 52,557 9-Aug-02 48,375
7-Feb-02 54,027 25-Mar-02 26,317 10-May-02 38,591 25-Jun-02 62,824 10-Aug-02 42,979
8-Feb-02 53,386 26-Mar-02 42,565 11-May-02 91156' 26-Jun-02 65,473 11-Aug-02 64,970
9-Feb-02 42,094 27-Mar-02 46,107 12-May-02 70989' 27-Jun-02 70450' 12-Aug-02 46,470
10-Feb-02 58,034 28-Mar-02 40,997 13-May-02 89229' 28-Jun-02 76192' 13-Aug-02 60,893
11-Feb-02 81767' 29-Mar-02 62,621 14-May-02 49,602 29-Jun-02 69,750 14-Aug-02 52,873
12-Feb-02 76839' 30-Mar-02 38,949 15-May-02 57,089 30-Jun-02 81036' 15-Aug-02 41,408
13-Feb-02 60.455 31-Mar-02 65.722 16-May-02 67.088 1-Jul-02 122158' 16-Aug-02 46,726
14-Feb-02 63.005 1-Apr-02 51,105 17-May-02 59,389 2Jul-02 65.637 17-Aug-02 55,319
15-Feb-02 39.184 2-Apr-02 49.259 18-May-02 42,216 3-Jul-02 169210' 18-Aug-02 62,417
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272 1

2002 Daily Monitoring Results: Primary Influent Color(pounds per day) continued...
19-Aug-02 57,287 4-Oct-02 71,041 19-Nov-02 65,965
20-Aug-02 47,140 5-Oct-02 56,305 20-Nov-02 79.864
21-Aug-02 77.680 6-Oct-02 48,061 21-Nov-02 60.123
22-Aug-02 59,673 7-Oct-02 46,359 22-Nov-02 77,931
23-Aug-02 57,987 8-Oct-02 44,423 23-Nov-02 46,340
24-Aug-02 47,838 9-Oct-02 53,388 24-Nov-02 44,984
25-Aug-02 59.592 10-Oc1-02 52,810 25-Nov-02 48,056
26-Aug-02 51,632 11-Oct-02 43,332 26-Nov-02 67,743
27-Aug-02 43,431 12-Oct-02 46,138 27-Nov-02 60,413
28-Aug-02 64,667 13-Oct-02 50,179 28-Nov-02 62,404
29-Aug-02 56.807 14-Oct-02 41,149 29-Nov-02 76,397
30-Aug-02 37,588 15-Oct-02 58,580 30-Nov-02 58,970
31-Aug-02 39,109 16-Oct-02 49,627 1-Dec-02 61.887
1-Sep-02 56,474 17-Oc1-02 44,746 2-Dec-02 79.118
2-Sep-02 53,046 18-Oct-02 50,342 3-Dec-02 52,430
3-Sep-02 57.708 19-Oct-02 43,700 4-Dec-02 48,765
4-Sep-02 57,201 20-Oct-02 42,360 5-Dec-02 63,614
5-Sep-02 66.475 21-Oct-02 51.289 6-Dec-02 53,214
6-Sep-02 53,373 22-Oct-02 68,943 7-Dec-02 44,327
7-Sep-02 46,586 23-Oct-02 51,355 8-Dec-02 37,091
8-Sep-02 47,745 24-Oct-02 38,371 9-Dec-02 33,893
9-Sep-02 106137' 25-Oct-02 50,656 10-Dec-02 36,918
10-Sep-02 71339' 26-Oct-02 82,047 11-Dec-02 64,825
11-Sep-02 48,546 27-Oct-02 63,848 12-Dec-02 56,347 - - -
12-Sep-02 17,313 28-Oct-02 52,492 13-Dec-02 52,670
13-Sep-02 32,641 29-Oct-02 54,087 14-Dec-02 60,160
14-Sep-02 139.386 30-Oct-02 48.668 15-Dec-02 72,285
15-Sep-02 44,171 31-Oct-02 40,307 16-Dec-02 55,293
16-Sep-02 37,100 1-Nov-02 57,265 17-Dec-02 41,893
17-Sep-02 65,440 2-Nov-02 37,161 18-Dec-02 51,170
18-Sep-02 22,406 3-Nov-02 52,227 19-Dec-02 46,864
19-Sep-02 23,982 4-Nov-02 66,720 20-Dec-02 42,774
20-Sep-02 34.460 5-Nov-02 59,516 21-Deo-02 47.228
21-Sep-02 39.848 6-Nov-02 44.039 22-Dec-02 54,499
22-Sep-02 27,444 7-Nov-02 47,006 23-Dec-02 45,918
23-Sep-02 48.305 8-Nov-02 42,236 24-Dec-02 54,793
24-Sep-02 52,348 9-Nov-02 54,863 25-Dec-02 58,045
25-Sep-02 44.660 10-Nov-02 44,051 26-Dec-02 53.960
26-Sep-02 45,540 11-Nov-02 73036' 27-Dec-02 81547'
27-Sep-02 46,849 12-Nov-02 70760' 28-Dec-02 75489'
28-Sep-02 40,835 13-Nov-02 66,021 29-Dec-02 101219'
29-Sep-02 48,349 14-Nov-02 61,303 30-Dec-02 37,821
30-Sep-02 47,636 15-Nov-02 68,989 31-Deo-02 48,974
1-Oct-02 45,367 16-Nov-02 67,204
2-Oct-02 62,929 17-Nov-02 76,980
3-Oct-02 33,452 18-Nov-02 53,162
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
2002 BMP Report
NPDES Permit No. NCOOOO272 2

BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
Xc: Keith Haynes v FA[SIHEVILL
Forrest Westall
'L 0 TICE

BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
March 25, 2003
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources — ------
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Attn: Central Files I-----N'
Re: Best Management Practices 2002 Annual Report "EtQ —
Please find the attached data summary of Best Management Practices (BMP) daily
monitoring for Blue Ridge Paper Product's Inc., Canton Mill. This submission is required
by Special Condition A(6.) Best Management Practices, Section E4 and Section F1, of
the mill's NPDES Permit No. NC0000272.
The Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that investigative action will be performed when
the Primary Influent Lower Action Level of 70,322 Ibs/day of True Color is exceeded for
two consecutive days. Investigative action was conducted for the four Lower Action
Level exceedances in 2002 and they are listed below.
Date Primary Influent Color
01-Feb-02 77,118
02-Feb-02 82,158
11-Feb-02 81,767
12-Feb-02 76,839
28-Feb-02 75,272
01-Mar-02 77,720
11-Nov-02 73,036
12-Nov-02 70,761
The Upper Action Level exceedances and corresponding corrective actions are attached
along with the daily monitoring results for 2002. There were no action level
exceedances that resulted in disruptions to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Please call Derric Brown at [phone] or myself at [phone] if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this information.
Sincerely,
1*4�6" 1
Melanie Gardner
Adv. Environmental Engineer
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

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of WATER Michael F.Easley
\0 OG I Governor
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William G.Ross,Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O C Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
April 10,2003
198
MR. JOHN PRYATELY
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS WWTP LAB
P.O. BOX 4000
CANTON, NC 28716
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Dear Mr. Pryately:
We have scheduled an on-site inspection of your laboratory for approximately 9:00 a.m., May 6,
2003. The scope of the inspection will include all methods marked on Attachment I of the laboratory's
current North Carolina Wastewater /Groundwater Certificate and /or marked on the application for NC
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification. A copy of the current Attachment I is enclosed for your
reference. The purpose of the inspection will be to verify the laboratory's documented quality control/quality
assurance procedures and adequacy in meeting the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Enclosed are inspection checklists for the upcoming inspection. Prior to the on-site inspection,
excluding the data review sections, please have your analysts complete each checklist. Any checklists that
your laboratory is unable to complete, or any specific items that you do not understand, will be completed
during the inspection. Completion of these checklists prior to the on-site audit, with comments by analysts
relating to specific procedural differences, will help avoid any unnecessary interruption of the analyst's
schedule. Hold these checklists at your laboratory for use at the time of the inspection.
Please have available for review all DMR report sheets and bench data produced since the last on-site
inspection. These data sets will be used to assess the quality of your data during the inspection. If further
data or report sheets are required,we will notify you during the inspection. .
Review your last inspection report (Inspection date: 8/30/00), to assure that all deficiencies have been
corrected. If any deficiencies cited in the 9/12/00 inspection report have not been corrected, enforcement
action will be recommended.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] (extension 285), if
you have questions.
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Laboratory Section
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Suggested Species
Starnes Tracy
"Almost certainly (occurred) in the reach" "Should be on the table for discussion"
Cyprinella spiloptera 1. Mountain brook lamprey
Phenacobius crassilabrum 2. American brook lamprey
Moxostoma carinatum 3. Blotched chub
M. erythrurum 4. Spotfin chub
M. anisurum 5. Bigeye chub
Etheostoma zonale 6. Stargazing minnow
Percina burtoni 7. Fatlips minnow
P. evides 8. Silver minnow
9. Tennessee shiner
"Maybe" 10. Mirror shiner
11. Saffron shiner
Icthyomyzon castaneus 12. Telescope shiner
13. Striped shiner
14. Warpaint shiner
15. River carpsucker
16. Shorthead redhorse ("breviceps")
17. River redhorse
18. Blue sucker
19. Silver redhorse
20. Golden redhorse
21. Mountain madto'm
22. Longearsunfish
` 23. Logperch
24. Tangerine darter
25. Olive darter
26. Greenfin darter
27. Redline darter
28. Stripetail shiner
29. Mottled sculp

Known Records
Tributaries
Confluence Reach Mill to Walters Walters Res. By-Pass
PRM 63-02 42 38 38-26
Species Stream Crabtree Cr. Fines Cr. Jonathan Cr. Richland Cr.
Game Fish
brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis X
rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss A3 A2,3,D D
brown trout Salmo trutta A3.3 A2.3,D A3,D
brown bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus D
channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus D
flathead catfish Pylodictus olivaris D
rock bass Ambloplites rupestris D A33 A''2'3,D
redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus D A3 A2'3 A''2'3,D
green sunfish L. cyaneflus A3 A3 A'.2.3.D
bluegill L.macrochirus A3 A3,D A1'2.3,D
black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus D
smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomeiu X A3 A2.3,D
largemouth bass M.salmoides X A3 A2',D A''3
Non-game Fish -
central stoneroller Campostoma anomalum D AV A2'3,D A'.2.3,D
goldfish Caressius auratus A'
common carp Cyprinus carpio A2.3
creek chub Semotilus atromaculatus D
river chub Nocomis micropogon A3 A3
golden shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas A3 A''2
warpaint shiner Luxilus coccogenis X A3
whitetail shiner Cyprinella galactura D A3 A2.3,D A''2.3,D
blacknose dace Rhinichthys atratulus D A''3,D D
longnose dace R. cataractae _ _ D _ A2'3 _ A''2.3,D A2.3,D
white sucker Catostomus commersont D A2.3 A2'3,D D
northern hog sucker Hypentelium nirgricans A2.3 A2'',D A'•2'3,D
black redhorse Moxostoma duquesnei A2'3,D
shorthead redhorse M.breviceps A
Tuckasegee darter Etheostoma blenniodes gutselli AZ3 A2'3,D A3
greenfin darter E.chlorobranchium A2'3,D
swannanoa darter E.swannanoa (A'?)
tangerine darter Percina aurantiaca— A3
A=EA-Cl/BRPP('1987,21995,32000)
D=NCWRC 1997-2003
X=DWQ,various other recent,8 historic records(provided by B.Tracy)

Known Records
Mainstem
East West Confluence to Mill to
Species Reach Fork Fork Mill Walters Walters By-Pass TN
PRM >63 6342 4238 38-26 26-19
Game Fish
rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss A3,B B,C X B A''2,3
brown trout Salmo trutfa A2'3 A2,C X A3
brook trout Salvelinus fontinafis X X
muskellunge Esox masquinongy X
white catfish Ameiurus catus A'•' X
black bullhead A.males A' X B
brown bullhead A.nebulosus C X A'
flat bullhead A.platycephalus A3 A3
channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus A3,B,C X
flathead catfish Pylodictus olivaris A3,B,C X
rock bass Ambloplites rupeshis A1.2.3,a A''2.3,B,C B A'.2.3
redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus A''2'3,13 A'•2'3,B,C X B A''2,3
green sunfish L.cyanellus A'•2'3,B,C B A3
bluegill L.macrochirus A3,B A'•2'3,B,C X B A''2'3
longear sunfish L.megalotis X X
redear sunfish L.microlophus — B A3
warmoulh L.gulosus A2
smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomeiu A'•2'3,B A'•2'3,B,C X B A'•2.3
spotted bass M.punctulatus A2
largemouth bass M.salmoides A2 A'•2'3,B,C X B A2'3
white crappie Pomoxis annulads A3,B
black crappie P.nigromeculafus A2.3,B,C X
sauger Stizostedion canadense A''2
walleye S. vitreum C X A2
yellow perch Perca flavescens A3
frreshwater drum Aplodinofus grunniens `r A''2.3
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Known Records
Mainstern
East West Confluenceto Mill to
Species Reach Fork Fork Mill Walters Walters By-Pass TN
FIRM >63 63-42 4238 38-26 26-19
Non-game Fish
x Ohio lamprey Ichthyomyzon bdellium A
;C gizzard shad Dorosoma petenense A''2'3
central(=highland)stoneroller Campostoma anomalum D D A''2.3,B A''2.3,B,C B A''2'3
goldfish Carassius aurefus A2 A'.2.3 X
common carp Cyprinus carpio A'3,C X B A3
bigeye chub Hybopsis amblops A2'3
river chub Nocomis micropogon A'•2.3.6 A''2'3,B,C A3
golden shiner Notemigonus cryscleucas A' A1.2.3,B,C
warpaint shiner Luxilus coccogents A1'2'3,B A2.3,C
whitetail shiner Cyprinella galactura A''2,3,B A''2'3,B,C B A''2'3
< rosyface shiner Notropis rubellus(=micropteryx) A'
silver shiner N.photogenis B A2,3
saffron shiner N.rubricroceus A''2.3,B
mirror shiner N.spectrunculus A1'2'3,B
telescope shiner N. telescopus A3
blacknose dace Rhinichthys atratutus(=obtusus) A'.2.3
longnose dace R. cataractae A''2
white sucker Catostomus commersoni B A'•2.3 X A3
northern hog sucker Hypentelium nigricans A''2'3,B A1'2'3,B,C B A''3'3
smallmouth buffalo Ictiobus bubalus A2.3
river carpsucker Carpiodes carpio X A'
black redhorse Moxostoma duquesnei A''2'3,B A1'2'3,C A'za
shorthead redhorse M.macrolepidotum(=breviceps) X A3
golden redhorse M. erythrurum x
river redhorse M. carinatum x
banded darter Etheostoma zonale A'
"greenside darter" E.blenniodes ssp. B B,C B A
greenside darter(newmani) E.b.newmani A2'3
Tuckasegee darter E.b.gutselli A2'3 A2.3 A3 -
greenfin darter E. chlcrobranchium A''2'3,B A2,3
fantail darter E.I/abellare X
redline darter — E.ru/ilineatmn B A''2'3
snubnose darter E.simoterum A''2'3
swannanoa darter E.swannanoa Al
wounded darter E. vulneratum D D
tangerine darter Percina aurantiaca A1.2.3,B A2.3
logperch P.caprodes A',2,3
olive darter P.squameta A3,B A3
mottled sculpin Cottus beirdi D A2.3,B B
banded sculpin C. carolinae (A) A'.2.3
A=EA-CVBRPP('1987,21995.32000)
B=CP&UPE 2001
C=NA 2000-2002
D=NCWRC 1997-2003
X=DWO,various other recent,&historic records(provided by B.Tracy)

I I
STATUS OF FISH SPECIES OCCURREN E IN THE PIGEI N RIVER,TENNESSEE !
Occur Occur Only Should May Have
Common name I Scientific name 1988-Present I >1991 Occur' Occurred'
I I I
Ichthyomyzon bdellium X
Ohio lamprey X
Chestnut lamprey Ichthyomyzon castaneus I X I I
Am.brook lamprey Lampetra appendix X
Lake sturgeon jAcipenser fulvescens I X
Paddlefish jPolyodon spathuls
Spotted gar Lepisosteus occulatus X
Longnose gar Lepisosleus osseus X
-Moone a Hiodon tergisus I X
y
Gizzard shad lDorosoma cepedianum X
Threadfin shad IDorosoma petenense X
Central stoneroller ICampostoma anomalum XX I I
Goldfish Carassius auratus
Whitetail shiner Cyprinella aalacture X I
Spotfin chub Cyprinella monachs X
Spotfin shiner Cyprinella spiloptera X
Common carp Cyprinus carpio X
Blotched chub Edmystax insicnis X
Striped shiner Luxilus chrysocephalus
s I I
Warpaint shiner Luxilus co is X
X
Golden shiner, Notemigonus us cry crysoluecas
River chub Nocomis micropogon X
Biceye chub Nolropis amblops I X
Tennessee shiner lNoriopis leuciodus X
Silver shiner Nolropis-photogenis I X
X
Rosyface shiner Nolropis rubellus X I I
Saffron shiner INotropis rubricroceus
Sand shiner Nolropis stramineus
Mirror shiner Nolropis spectrunculus X I
Telescope shiner Notropis telescopus X
Mimic shiner Notropis volucellus X
Bullhead minnow Pimephales vigilax X
Fallips minnow Phenacobius crassilebrum X
Stargazing minnow Phenacobius uranops X
Blacknose dace Rhinichthys atratulus X
Longnose dace Rhinichthys cataractae X
River Carps ucker lr2mlodes carpio X
Quillback ICarpiodes cyprinus X
X
Highfin carp sucker Carpiodes velifer X
While sucker Catostomus commersoni X
Blue sucker cycleptus elongatus
Northern hog sucker Hypentelium nigricans X
Smallmoulh buffalo Ictiobus bubalus X
Black buffalo Ictiobus niger X
Silver redhorse Moxostoma anisurum X
River redhorse Moxostoma carinatum X

quesneiIMoxostoma du X I
Black redhorse
X I
Golden redhorse IMoxostoma erylhrurum I X
Shorthead redhorse IMoxostoma macrolepidotur, I I X
Yellow bullhead IAmeiurus natalis
Ameiurus nebuosus XI
Brown bullhead I l X '
Channel catfish Ilctalurus punctatus I X
Mountain madtom INoturus eleutherus I X I
Flathead catfish IPylouluut olivaris X i
Northern studfish IFundulus catenatus I
X
Muskellunge IEsox masquinongy I X I
Rainbow trout IOn Co corhynchus mykiss
ttus carolinae X
Banded sculpin I X
Write bass IMorone chrysops
Rock bass IAmbloplites rupeslris X
x I
Redbreast sunfish ILepomis auritus X I
Green sunfish ILepomis cyanellus '
Warmouth ILepomis culosus X
X I
Bluegill ILepomis macro, -- I
Smallmoulh bass Micropterus dolomieu X
Spotted bass IMicropterus punctulatus I
X — - —'---
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides I X
White crappie IPomoxis annularis I
Black crappie IPomoxis nigromaculah. X I
Greenside darter IEtheostoma blennioides X I
� X i
Bluebreast darter IEtheostoma camurum X
Ashey darter IEtheostoma cinereum X
Blueside darter IEtheostoma jessiae X '
Stripelail darter IEtheostoma kenni:c J l
Redline darter Etheostoma rufilineatum X
Snubnose darter IEtheostoma simoterum X
Etheostoma swannanoa X
Swannanoa darter I X ,
Wounded darter IEtheostoma vulneratum X
Banded darter �Etheosioma zonate X
Tangerine darter IPercina aurantiaca X
Blotchside logperch lPercina burtoni X I
Logperch IPercina caprodes I X
Gilt darter IPercina evides
X
Lonohead darter IPercina macrocephala X I
Dusky darter IPercina sciera X
River darter IPercina shumardi X
Olive darter IPercina squamata X j
Sauger IStizostedion canadense
Walleye IStizostedion vitreum X
Freshwater drum IAplodinotus grunniens X i
I �+
24
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I
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Agenda
Pigeon River Species Re-introduction Project
Initial Scoping Meeting
March 27, 2003
10 am - until
Blue Ridge Paper Mill, Canton, NC
1. Introduction and purpose of gathering — NCWRC
2. Brief overview of Blue Ridge/Champion mill history and present status- D. Brown
3. Approach and status of Tennessee effort—TDEC, UTK
4. Discuss potential for reintroductions in NC - NCWRC, DWQ, Blue Ridge, Progress, et al.
a. Identify target river reach and logical sub-units
b. Identify present water& habitat quality
5. How would a cooperative re-introduction effort in NC be organized? -All
6. Discuss work plan and time line for re-introduction effort-All
a. funding — — --- --- —
b. manpower
c. equipment
7. Identify potential target species for re-introduction —NCWRC, DWQ, NCMNS,TVA, USFWS...
a. Review& discuss species lists
- historical
- presently known
-mainstem
-tributaries
b. Identify extirpated species with low potential to re-colonize naturally
c. Identify subset of above with highest potential for successful re-introduction per
present habitat &water quality

312212003
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Distribution of Fishes in the Pigeon River Watershed (NC)
(a work in progress)
Bartlett, R. A. 1995. Troubled waters. Champion International and the Pigeon River controversy.
University of Tennessee Press. Knoxville, TN.
Bickford, P., Buckner, L., Cody, D. M., Godfrey, D., James, C. G., Jr., Johnston, L., Scott, J. O., Jr.,
Spears, G., Tysland, O. M., and T. P. Graham. 1973. Biosystem character of the Pigeon River in
the primary stage of recovery. Biology Department, University of North Carolina, Asheville, NC.
Bonner,W. R. 1983. Survey and classification of state-managed trout streams. District Nine. Mountain
fisheries investigations. Final report. Federal Aid in Fish Restoration. Project F24-S. North
Carolina Wildlife Resources commission. Raleigh, NC.
CP&L. 1990. Walters Hydroelectric Project. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No.432.
New License. Exhibit E. Volume 1 of 2. Final Environmental Report. Raleigh, NC.
_. 1992. Concentrations of dioxin and furan in fish tissues from the Walters Hydroelectric Project,
December 1991. Carolina Power& Light Company. New Hill, NC.
_. 1993. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
December 1992. Ibid.
1993. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of catfish species from Waiters
Lake, April 1993. Supplement. Carolina Power& Light Company. New Hill, NC.
_. 1994. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue offish fp6m Walters Lake,
November 1993. Ibid.
:-1995:-Dioxin-and furan-coiicentfations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
November 1994. Ibid. =
_. 1995. Walters Hydroelectric Plant. 1993 - 1994 research and development project.
Development and application of biotic indices to evaluate water quality irvthe Pigeon River at the
-Walt-as-Hydroelectric Plant. Carolina-Power&Light Company.. Raleigh, NC.
_. 1996. Walters Hydroelectric Plant. Federal Energy Regulatory Project No. 432. Biotic studies of
the Pigeon River at the Walters Hydroelectric Plant.-Carolina Power& Light Company. New Hill,
NC.
_. 1997. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
November 1996. Ibid.
_. 1999. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
November 1998. Ibid.
_. 2000. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
November 1999. Ibid.
_. 2000. Walters Hydroelectric Plant. Federal Energy Regulatory Project No. 432. 1998 water
quality and biotic studies of the Pigeon River at the Walters Hydroelectric Plant. Ibid.
_. 2002. Dioxin and furan concentrations in the axial muscle tissue of fish from Walters Lake,
November 2001. Ibid.
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_. 2002. Waiters Hydroelectric Plant. Federal Energy Regulatory Project No. 432. 2001 water
quality and biotic studies of the Pigeon River at the Walters Hydroelectric Plant. Ibid.
EA. 1988. Synoptic survey of physical and biological condition of the Pigeon River in the vicinity of
Champion International's Canton mill. Prepared for Champion International Corporation, Canton,
NC. Prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. Sparks, MD.
1991. Results of 1990 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.02. are for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Prepared by EA Engineering, Science,
nd
Technology, Inc.
_. 1992. Results of 1991 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.03. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
1993. Results of 1992 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.05. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 1993. Results of 1993 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.06. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 1993. Results of 1993 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.06. Prepared for
Champion International corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 1994. Results of 1994 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 11370.07. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 1995. Results of 1995 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13043.01. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid. 411
_. 1996. A study of the aquatic resources and water quality of the Pigeon River. Prepared for
Champion-International-C-orpordtion, Canton, NC. Prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and
Technology, Inc. Deerfield, IL.
_. 1996. Results of 1996 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13176.01. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Prepared by EA Engirfeering, Science, and
Technology, Inc. "e`l
_. 1997. Results of 1997 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13353.01. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton-, NC-Ibid -
_. 1998. Results of 1998 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13478.01. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 2000. Results of 1999 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13478.01. Prepared for
Champion International Corporation, Canton, NC. Ibid.
_. 2001. Canton Mill. Balanced and indigenous species study for the Pigeon River. Prepared for
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. Canton, NC. Prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and
Technology, Inc. Deerfield, IL.
_. 2001. Results of 2000 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 12745.01. Prepared for
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Canton, NC. Prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and
Technology, Inc.
_. 2001. Results of 2001 dioxin monitoring in fish tissue. EA Report No. 13900.01. Prepared for
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Canton, NC. Ibid.
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Everman, B.W. 1918, The fishes of Kentucky and Tennessee: a distributional catalog of the known
species. Bull. U. S. Bureau Fisheries. 35: 293 - 368.
Fish, F. F. 1968. A catalog of the inland fishing waters in North Carolina. Final report. Federal Aid in
Fish Restoration. Project F-14-R. ,North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Raleigh, NC.
Hess, A. D. and C. M. Tarzwell. 1942. A study of the biological effects of pollution.on the Pigeon River
system in North Carolina and Tennessee, November 1941. TVA. Wilson Dam, AL.
Jordan, D. S. 1877. A partial synopsis of the fishes of upper Georgia with supplementary papers on
fishes of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Ann. NY Lyc. Nat. Hist. 11: 307 - 377.
Keup, L. E. and R. K. Stewart. 1966. Effects of pollution on biota of the Pigeon River, North Carolina and
Tennessee. Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. Cincinnati, OH. 35 pp.
Menhinick, E. F. 1991. The freshwater fishes of North Carolina. North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission. Raleigh, NC.
Messer, J. B. 1964. Survey and classification of the Pigeon River and tributaries, North Carolina. Final
report. Federal Aid in Fish Restoration. Job I-N, Project F-14-R. North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission. Raleigh, NC.
NCDEHNR. 1998. Basinwide assessment report support document. French Broad River basin. North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. Division of Water Quality.
Water Quality Section. Raleigh, NC.
NCDENR. 2001. Richland Creek reclassification study. Memorandum from B. H. Tracy to J. Overton.
September 06, 2001. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Division of Water Quality. Environmental Sciences Branch. Biological Assessment Unit.
2003 (draft). Basinwide assessment report. French Broad River basin. North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Division of Water Quality. Water Quality
Section. Raleigh, NC.
NCDNR&CD. 1980. Pigeon River investigation, 1980. North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development. Division of Environmental Management. Raleigh, NC,
NCWRC. 1981. "208"fish population samples. Period covered: 01 August 1980 — 30 October 1980.
Final repot. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Raleigh, NC.
Saylor, C. F., McKinney, A. D., and W. H. Schacher. 1993. Case study of the Pigeon River in the
Tennessee River drainage. TVA Biological. Rpt. 19: 241 -254. Norris, TN.
Smith, H. M. 1907. The fishes of North Carolina. North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey. Vol
II,XII, 456 pp, 21 pl., 188 figs.
USEPA. 1988. Assessment of dioxin contamination of water, sediment, and fish in the Pigeon River
system (a synoptic study). U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Region IV, Environmental
Sciences Division. Athens, GA.
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BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC. A �y (a
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February 25, 2003 2 5v C�SG Q
ASHAr`R
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
59 Woodfm Place
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Fecal Coliform Daily Exceedance
February 28, 2003
NPDES NC0000272
Dear Mr. Haynes:
This is a follow-up to our February 19, 2003 telephone conversation concerning a daily
maximum fecal coliform exceedance. On January 28, 2003 the secondary effluent fecal
coliform analysis, which was reported to Blue Ridge Paper Products by the contract
laboratory on February 19, 2003, was 9001100 ml. The monthly average for January was
well in compliance at 62/100 ml. The February 4`h 2003 sample was well in compliance
at 50/100 ml.
The probable cause was the Town of Canton chlorine contact chamber was out of service
due to a problem with the drain valves. Attached is a letter from the Town of Canton
detailing their chlorination system issues. The problem has been corrected and the
contact chamber was placed back in service on January 28, 2003.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call me at (828) 646-
2318.
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager, Environmental Affairs
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

The Eobin of Canton, RAL
000 Office of Mayor and Board ofA(dernren
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FATRICK U.SMATHERS,Mayor
MICHAEL B.RAY.Alderman
C.G.CRAWFORD.Alderman
TED WOODRUFF,Alderman
BILL D.EDWAR DS,Alderman
February 19, 2003
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Derek Brown, Manager of Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 4000
Canton,NC 28716
Dear Mr. Brown:
It is our understanding that Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. had been notified of a violation
regarding the fecal coliform bacteria count at your effluent sampling point. A possible
explanation for the high count could be that during this time period the Town of Canton was
having a drain valve for the chlorine contact chamber rebuilt. Since these valves are not"stock"
items it was necessary to send them to a machine shop for custom fabrication. While the valves
were being machined we continued to chlorinate the influent at the customary level,however the
flow bypassed the contact chamber and could not receive adequate detention time resulting in
possible inadequate disinfection. We were hesitant to increase chlorine feed due to the damage
through destruction of beneficial bacteria throughout your plant.
We want to assure you that the town did everything in could to expedite and complete the repairs
and maintain proper disinfection techniques. We would encourage you to explain the unusual
circumstances to the DEHNR as we know of no other preventative or precautionary measures that
could have been taken.
If you any questions please feel free to contact the Town of Canton.
Sincerely,
NkilliamG
Stamey Dale Inman Richard Hodge
Town Manager Water&Sewer ORC Collection
Superintendent System
WGSflss

State of North Carolina "
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office I //I
Michael F.G.
Easley,Governor N C D EN R
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NEURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 16, 2003
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Post Office Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: , Tax Certification
Blue Ridge Paper Products WWTP
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Transmitted herewith is a reissue of Tax Certification Number TCS502
covering the construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities
at Blue Ridge Paper Products Canton Mill, as described in amendment to
Permit Number TCS502 , dated January 16, 2003 .
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 Water Quality.
Sincerely,
/ Alan Klimek
Enclosure
xc: Keith Haynes
59 Woodfm Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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 :
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS
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
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.
59 Woedfsn Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

Issued at Raleigh, North Carolina, this the seventh day of January, 2003
by the Director of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
lan Klimek, P.E.
Director
vv Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

12-20-02 16:41 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P02/06
BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
December 20, 2062
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 NCO000272
Wastewater Spill, December 18, 2002
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 December 19, 2002 at approximately 3:15 pm
concerning the wastewater release. Please find the enclosed Sewage Spill Response
Evaluation.
At approximately 3:35 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, a 375 gallon wastewater
release occurred at the 4A Manhole following instrument work on the low lift sump level
instrumentation. Please refer to the enclosed Sewage Spill Response Evaluation for
details around the release.
Pigeon River flow at Canton on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 was approximately 200
MGD at 5:15am. The information below indicates that downstream river conditions the
morning after the release were within normal ranges:
Parameter Fiberville Above Clyde
D.O. 12.13 11.95
pH 7.5 7.5
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call me at
646-2033.
Yinrely,
Bob Williams
Director, Regulatory Affairs
175 Main Street • P.O.Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
Phone:[phone] • Fax:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations

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CANTON , NC 28716
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12-20-02 16:41 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286465892 P03/06
Sewage $pill Response Evaluation:
(page 1 of 2)
Permittee Blue Ridge Pa er Products Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County_HD_ywpod
Incident Ended:(Date/Time) 12.18.02 / 3:40pm Estimated Duration (Time)_4.5 minutes
First knowledge of incident:(Datefrime) 12-18-02 / Aooroximately 3.85pm
Estimated volume of spill/bypass 375 gallons. Show rational for volume:SEE
ATTACHMENT FOR VOLUME CALCULATIONS.
If spill is ongoing,please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be
stopped.
Reported to:Mr. Keith Haynes (Date/time) 12/19f02/3:15pm
Name of person
Weather conditions: Partly Cloudy,Scutheastedy Winds at 10 mph.Temperature
approximately 48,degrees F.
Source of spill/bypass(check one): Sanitary Sewer Pump Station _X W WTP
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)
Volume reaching surface waters? 375 gallons
Name of surface water Pigeon River
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill? Yes _X No
er
If Yes,what is the estimated numb of fish killed?
Please provide the following information:
1.Location of spillibypass:The release occurred from a manhole on the mill side of the Pigeon
River at Blue Ridge Paper Product's facility at 175 Main Street,Canton.
2.Cause of spill/bypass: The release occurred following instrument work on low lift sump level
instrumentation. An instrument technician pulled the bubble pipe level indicator while the pumps
were operating in automatic mode. When the level indicator was removed for cleaning the low
lift pumps shut down_as the system interpreted no level in the basin. The mill sewer now backed
up at 4A Manhole and escaped through a small penetration in the containment wall.
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?
Approximately22 Hours Minutes
Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:

i6:4y bhUE RIDOE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 PO4/06
(Page 2 o£2)
Permittee Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Permit Number NC0000272 County Haywocd
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
0 Hours Minutes When the WWTP Operator received an audible
high level alarm he walked from the WWTP laboratory into the control room and determined the
low lift pumps had shut down. He switched the low lift pumps from automatic to manual. The low
lift pumps started and the low lift level returned to a normal operating level. From the low lift level
strip chart recorder, it was determined that the low lift pumps were off for approximately 4.5
minutes.
Please explain the time taken to make initial assessment:The WWTP Superintendent did not
follow the proper procedure to immediately respond and report the release. An investigation by
the Environmental. Health and Safety Department was conducted immediately upon notification
of a discolored material on the concrete pad at the base of 4A Manhole.
5.Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste,and/or remediate the site: Clean-up of a small
amount of solid residue fromt the concrete pad at the base of 4A Manhole was to begin on the
morning of 12-20.02. However. heavy rains during the night of 12-19 and early morning of 12-20
increased the river flow to a level above the concrete pad and there was no solid residue
remaining,
6.Were the equipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes X 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? Yes X No_ If the alarm
system did not function,please explain why:
8. Repairs made are: Permanent X Temporary T
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:
9.What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring again in the future?
A permanent tan was attached to the low lift bubble pie indicator on 12/20/02 that states the
W WTP Operators must be notified prior to any work being performed on the bubble pipe level
indicator.
10.Comments: In addition to the permanent signage,all future periods of low lift down time will
be investigated,regardless of the duration that the pumps are down. Also,the containment wall
at 4A Manhole will be repaired in the second quarter of 2003.
Other agencies notifed:

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12-20-02 16:42 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P05/05
Person report' s ' �ss:: Rol lilliarns Phone Numbe : 82 64fi-2033
Signature---* � `�"'�
For DWQ Use Only:
DWQ requested additional written report? Yes No
If yes,what additional information is needed? �'

12-20-02 16:43 BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS ID=8286466892 P06/06
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
WASTEWATER RELEASE CALCULATIONS
4A Manhole
7/32" 0.6'Avg Depth 1"
Residual Mark Residual Mark
60"
30"
Not to scale
• Average Depth =7/32"+ 32/32" = (39/32")/2 = 19.5/32" = 0.6094"112 in/ft
= 0.0508 feet Average Depth
• Rectangular Weir with End Constrictions: Table 6—2B' at 0.05 ft Depth =
1.390 GS (Gallons per Second)
1.390 GS x 4.5 minute event x 60 seconds/minute = 375 Gallon Loss
' lsco's Open Channel Flow Measurement Handbook, Douglas M. Grant.
Copyright 1979 by Instrumentation Specialties Company. First Edition, Second
Printing.
December 20, 2002
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Attachment to Sewage Spill Response Evaluation Form

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office , KV• //�
Michael F.G.
Easley, Governor N C D EN R
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary ,
Gregory J. Thorpe,Ph.D.,Acting Director NORTH'CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
December 10, 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: Forrest R. Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
FROM: Keith Haynes
Environmental ecialist II
SUBJECT: Tax Certification
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Haywood County, North Carolina
I. have confirmed the construction and operation of the wastewater
treatment facility at Blue Ridge Paper Products . The facility, as
described in amendment to NPDES Permit No. NC0000272, is being operated
satisfactorily. Therefore, the attached Tax Certification has been
prepared for the Director' s signature..
If you should have any questions or require additional information,
please do not hesitate to. contact us .
Enclosure
xc: Coleen Sullins
59 Woodrm Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 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 ®o
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F.Easley,Governor N C D EN R
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan Klimek,P.E.,'Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE oURCE5
WATER QUALITY SECTION
December 10, 2002
Mr. Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Post Office Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 2871G
Subject : Tax Certification. Number TCS-401
Blue Ridge Paper
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Transmitted herewith is a reissue of Tax Certification Number TCS-401
covering the construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities
at Blue Ridge Paper Products Canton Mill, as described in amendment to
Permit Number NC0000272 , dated November 15, 2001 .
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 Water Quality.
Sincerely,
an W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosure
xc: Keith Haynes
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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 :
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS
CANTON, HAYWOOD COUNTY
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 in plant 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 # 11 & 12) and necessary equipment to reduce and control heat
loss (flow and temperature compliance) , (3) 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) BLACK LIQUOR EVAPORATORS (two rebuilt sets) and
associated equipment including storage and controls for prevention or
chemical losses as well as color and heat reduction, (5) CAUSTICIZING
EQUIPMENT to include construction of a new drum-type dregs washer and
associated equipment for the 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
delignificatoin system to include reactors, pressurized screens, pulp
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

washers, deknotters, and all 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) .
Wastewater from this reconstructed manufacturing process will continue to
be treated in the existing wastewater treatment facility owned by Blue
Ridge Paper Products and operated under the provisions of NPDES Permit No.
NC0000272 with discharge to the Pigeon river in the French Broad River
Basin.
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment
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 watAr pollution resulting from the discharge of
sewage and waste.
Issued at Raleigh, North Carolina, this the tenth day of December, 2002,
by the Director of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
4Aian
W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
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Mr. O
August 9, 2002
Keith Haynes FFI/F
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: August 9, 2002 Hydraulic Oil release to Pigeon River
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. is providing written notification as follow-up to my
11:00am, Friday, August 9, 2002 phone call to you.
At approximately 10:15 am on August 9, 2002, an oil sheen was detected between the
Canton Mill's intake and effluent discharge area in the Pigeon River. The sheen was
traced back to the discharge line where Beaverdam Creek is being transferred
upstream.
The Beaverdam Creek pump was immediately shut down and removed from the creek.
The pump failure occurred the morning of August 9, 2002 and was corrected within an
hour of'detection. The estimated oil lost to the river from this malfunction was a
maximum of 4—5 gallons.
The Emergency Response Hazmat Unit was dispatched to the river to remove visible oil
with absorbent booms and socks. Four absorbent booms were stretched from the
Canton Mill's intake area to the Oxygenation Station at Fiberville. Visual inspection of
the river indicated no distress to the aquatic community. The oil sheen was successfully
recovered with the booms.
If you would like additional information regarding this issue, do not hesitate to call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Melanie Samuels
Environmental Engineer
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
Raising Your Expectations

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NPDESNo.: NC0000272 Dischar eNo.: 001 Month: June d Y2arr-! jo-?,2002;- ,t_J
FacilityName: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Class:IV Coun Ha 'ood 1 � ReGiOr
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC): John J. P alel Grade: IV Phone [phone]"
Certified Laboratories: (I)Blue Ridge Paper Prod.#198; (2 Pace #40,#12,(3 Simalabs International#002
Check Box if ORD Has Changed Person(s)Collecting Samples: Operators on Duty
Mail ORIG'L+1 COPY to:
Attn:Central Files
Div.of Environmental Mgt. X
DEHNR 4gnature of perator in Re nsible 011arge) Date
P.O.Box 29535 BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE
Raleigh,NC 27626.0535 TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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2 0700 24 N 26.512 36.7 7.7 7.6 2240 < 0.082 4422 8.86
3 0700 24 Y 26.082 37.9 7.7 7.7 2504 < 0.082 6526 8.55
4 0700 24 B 24.030 38.5 8.0 7,7 2403 < 0.082 6213 4 8.02
5 0700 24 B 27.830 34.0 8.2 7.9 3045 < 0.082 9748 6.88
6 0700 24 B 24.196 37.2 7.9 7.7 2099 < 0.082 5045 10.22
7 0700 24 B 23.454 36.4 7.9 7.8 1874 < 0.082 4890 10.18
8 0700 24 N 23.265 36.4 7.8 7.7 1915 < 0.082 5045 12.74
9 0700 24 N 23.173 35.4 8.0 7.8 2298 < 0.082 1 5025 11.24 1.80
10 0700 24 Y 23.162 35.8 7.9 7.8 1951 < 0.082 1 4636 10.94
11 0700 24 Y 22.250 35.5 8.0 7.8 1186 <0.082 3711 2 11.04
12 0700 24 Y 23.609 35.7 7.9 7.8 1286 < 0.082 3938 10.98
13 0700 24 Y 22.765 36.2 7.9 7.7 1061 < 0.082 2278 10.84
14 0700 24 Y 23.998 37.4 7.8 7.7 1241 < 0.082 3803 10.57
15 0700 24 N 21.986 36.2 7.8 7.8 1500 < 0.082 3301 10.80
16 0700 24 N 21.988 1 35.6 7.7 7.6 1 1407 < 0.082 3301 10.73
17 0700 24 B 22.002 35.3 7.6 7.5 1097 < 0.082 3670 9.81
18 0700 24 B 22.835 35.2 7.8 7.6 1139 < 0.082 3428 4 11.59
19 0700 24 B 22.666 36.0 7.8 7.6 1023 < 0.082 3025 10.08
20 0700 24 B 23.914 36.7 7.6 7.5 1314 < 0.082 4388 9.91
21 0700 24 B 23.661 36.8 7.5 7.4 1470 < 0.082 5723 12.08
22 0700 24 N 22.750 36.4 7.6 7.3 1469 < 0.082 5692 16.84
23 0700 24 N 23.584 37.4 7.6 7.4 1888 < 0.082 5114 16.34
24 0700 24 Y, 23.254 38.0 7.5 7.3 2325 < 0.082 4267 16.78
25 0700 24 Y 23.763 37.6 8.0 7.5 2061 < 0.082 2973 140 1 16.08
26 0700 24 Y 23.646 38.5 8.0 7.7 1664 < 0.082 2169 15.40
27 0700 24 Y 23.335 38.4 7.8 7.7 1537 < 0.082 3114 15.30
28 0700 24 Y 23.425 37.3 7.8 7.7 1166 < 0.082 2930 15.10
29 0700 24 N 24.383 38.0 7.9 7.8 1112 < 0.082 3050 16.12
30 0700 24 N 24.537 38.4 7.9 7.8 1776 < 0.082 3479 14.91
Average 23.733 36.7 1699 < 0.08 4308 5 11.95 1.80
Maximum 27.830 38.5 8.2 7.9 3045 < 0.08 9748 140 16.84 1.80
Minimum 21.986 34.0 7.5 7.3 1023 < 0.08 2169 2 6.88 1.80
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Monthly Limit 29.9 9 6 3,205 12,549 200 6

Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit monitoring requirements. IX
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit monitoring requirements.
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation,maintenance,etc.and a time table for improvements to be made.
'I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information,the information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete.I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations!
Robert Shanahan
Permittee(Please print or type)
Signature of Permittee" Date
P.O.Box C-10 Canton,NC 28716 704-646.2840 Permit Expires Nov.30,2006
Parameter Codes
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil 8 Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia.Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldahl 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
00095 Conductivity Nitrogen 01147 Total Selenium. 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00630 NitralesNitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 31614 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 01034 Chromium 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00665 Total Phosphorus 34235 Benzene
C0400 pH 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34481 Toluene
00500 Total Solids 00745 Total Sullide 01042 Copper 38260 MBAs
00530 Tot.Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 39516 PCBs
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Total Iron 50050 Flow
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 581 or 534.
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B).
"II signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the State per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b).

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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Discharge No.: 001 Month: June Year: 2002
Pacilit Name: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. I County:Ha +ood
ORC:John J. Pryately
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Facility BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS NPDES# NC0000272 Pipe# . County HAYWOOD Date 6120/02
Laboratory Performing Test Simalabs International-Carl.#002
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Collection Start Date 61102002 6/132(102 -%`F'5;'>i Start Renew 1 Renew 2 Start Renew 1 Renew 2
Grab Treatment% 100 100 100 Control Control Control
Composite(Duration) 24 hr 24 hr pH Initial 8.39 8.01 8.35 7.17 7.23 7.25
Hardness(m /l) 43.8 pH Final 8.35 8.50 8.39 6.83 6.99 6.66
Spec. Cond. (micromhos) 2250 2360 99.7 DO Initial 8.2 8.3 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.1
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Adult at (D)eaa I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I Percent 3rd Brood 100°/a
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 1 IDischarge No.:002 Month: June Year: 2002
Facili Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. ]County: Haywood
ORC:John J. Pryately
Person(s)Collecting Samples:Operators on Duty
Pine Bleach Plant Effluent
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Discharge No.:003 Month: June Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. I County: Haywood
ORC:John J.Pryately
Persons Collecting Samples:Operators on uty
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FACILITY NAME Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. COUNTY: Haywood
STREAM: Pigeon River-DN6 STREAM: Pigeon River-BC
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ITState of North Carolina IFMA
Department of Environment 1&0
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT,AND•NATURAL RESOURCES
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July 26,2002
GORDAN JONES ;��I JUL 3 I ?OOZ
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC
710 HOWELL MILL RD 1
WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Subject: Reissue-NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
COC Number NCG500151
Haywood County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG500000,the Division of
Water Quality(DWQ)is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994(or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal,state,or local law rule,standard,ordinance,order,judgment,or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.578
Sincerely,
-
for Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater&General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled!10%post-consumer paper

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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Dischar a No.: 001 Month: April Year: 2002
Facility_Name: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. Class: IV County: Haywood
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC): John J.Pryately lGrade: IV I Phone [phone]
Certified Laboratories: (1)Blue Ridge Paper Prod.#198; 2 Pace #40,#12, 3 Simalabs International#002
Check Box if ORC Has Changed Person(s)Collecting Samples: Operators on Duty
Mail ORIG'L+I COPY to:
Attn:Central Files
Div.of Environmental Mgt %
DEHNR ignature operat6r irAsponke Charge) VDate
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P.O.Box 29535 BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE ANRR�C1,OMPL�E200z •-� '
Raleigh,NC 27626-0535 TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. l t 1}), JVy ,I
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2 0700 24 Y 25.027 32.4 7.6 7.5 2121 < 0.082 4175 4 6.95
3 0700 24 Y 24.879 34.7 7i6 7.5 1932, 0.354 3735 6.82
4 0700 24 Y 23.432 33.0 7.8 7.5 1581 0.082 3127 6.88 2.80
5 0700 24 Y 23.979 31.9 76 7.4 1258 <,0.082 2800 _ 7.04
6 0700 24 N 24.995 31.3 7.5 7.4 1174 < 0.082 2085 7.16
7 -0700 24 N -23.455 31.7 •7.5 7A 943 <r0.082 1956 7.22
8 0700 24 Y 24.814 32.8 7.8 7.4 2192 < 0.082 2897 6.93
9 _0700 24 Y 24M8 33.6 7.7 7.4 1849 0.165 _2455 2 7.12 _
10 0700 24 Y 24.493 34.3 7.7 7.6 1622 1.812 2860 6.74
11 0700 ==24 Y 24.201 ;34.5 7.7." 7.6 1423 0.198 3229 6i84
12 0700 24 Y 25.516 34.2 7.6 7.5 1311 0.107 2554 7.10
13 0700 24 N 25.134 34.6 7.6 7:5_ 2130 " < 0i082 3354 7.00
14 0700 24 N 26.274 35.7 7.8 7.6 4252 < 0.082 6571 6.64
15 0700 24 Y _ 23,439 34:8 7.8 7.8 4117 <,0.082 7037 6.90
16 0700 24 Y 25.217 35.1 7.8 7.6 4086 < 0.082 8833 13 6.39
17 " 0700 24;; Y 26:176 35.8 7;8 716 4934 ?°0'982 10915 6:90
18 0700 24 Y 25.704 36.2 8.0 7.7 2965 < 0.082 6860 8.08
19' 0700 24 Y 2H34 36.8 8.0 7:6 2508 < 0.082 4125 8.40
20 0700 24 N 24.532 36.8 7.9 7.6 1927 < 0.082 3274 7.58
21 0700 24 N 24,792 36.3 8.0; 7.6 2587. ;<.0.082 4549 817
22 0700 24 Y 24.523 36.4 7.9 7.8 2379 < 0.082 4909 7.92
23 1 0700 24 Y• 244457 34.3 7.8' 7.6 2187 '< 0,082 4079 1 `8' 8.32
24 0700 24 Y 22.291 33.5 7.7 7.5 1513 < 0.082 2975 8.40
25 0700 24 Y 23774 33.1 T.7 • 7.6 1400 <'0,082 3966 7.70
26 0700 24 Y 23.098 32.8 7.7 7.6 1219 < 0.082 3275 8.25
27 `0700 _ 24 ' N' 25:072 33.1 47:'6' 7.5 1752 5 0.082 3555 8.87
28 0700 24 N 25.141 34.1 7.6 7.5 2070 < 0.082 3355 7.33
29 0700 24 Y 23:765 34.2 7.6 7.5 1568 <'0.082 3369 8.16
30 0700 24 Y 24.956 33.6 1 7.6 7.5 1517 < 0.082 3746 4 8.30
Average 24.641 34.2 2163 0.16 4148 5 7.44 2.80
Maximum - 26,274 36.8 8.0 7.8 4934 '1.81 10915 13 8.87 2.80
Minimum 22.291 31.3 7.5 7.4 943 < 0.08 1956 2 6.39 2.80
Comp'C/Grab` G - G -G G C C;, C & G C
Monthly Limit 29.9 9 6 3,205 12,549 200 6

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit monitoring requirements. OX
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit monitoring requirements. 0
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,
operation,maintenance,etc.and a time table for improvements to be made.
'I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information submitted.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
Information,the information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,We,accurate,and complete.I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.'
Robert Shanahan
Pennittee(Please print or type)
Signature of Pernittee" Dale
P.O.Box C-10 Canton,NC 28716 704-646-2840 Permit Expires Nov.30.2006
Parameter Codes
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldahl 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
00095 Conductivity Nitrogen 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 31614 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 01034 Chromium 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00665 Total Phosphorus 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34481 Toluene
00500 Total Solids 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 38260 MBAs
00530 Tot Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 39516 PCBs
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Total Iran 50050 Flow
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)7335083,extension 581 or 534.
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
laciliys permit for reporting data.
I F-1 G = IF
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility asirequired per 15A-NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5).(8).
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**If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be ogfile�witlh tate per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b).
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 -----Discharge No.: 001 Month: Aril Year: 2002
Facili Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
ORC: JohnJ.Pryately
Persons Collec6n Samples: Operators on Duty
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3 0700 2269 197'_ 318 271.8
4 0700 0.4 160 2597 150 294 215.0
5 0706T 2420 163 F 230 183.2 7 'i
6 0700 2308 160 213 194.3
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8 0700 2301 167 257 229.7
9 O. 2259 138', 278_ 201.9
10 0700 2166 164 270 175.7
11 0700 120 2108 154 235' 1792
12 0700 2251 148 214 188.8
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14 0700 2748 441 803 245.3
15 . 0700" 2625 213 515, 190.4 ,
16 0700 2356 .346 687 209.9
17 0700 __ 2545 4,1'8 903 201.13
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28 0700 2191 148 247 202.3
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30 0700 2243 142 260 207.9
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Discharge No.:001 Month: April Year: 2002
FacilityName: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
ORC:John J.Pryately
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SAMPLED 418102-4111102
SECONDARY EFFLUENT PRIMARY INFLUENT
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2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF ND(0.85)
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1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCD ND(1.6)
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Discharge No.:002 Month: April Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
ORC:John J.Pryately
Persons Collecting Samples:Operators on Duty
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9
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16
17
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19 23:00 0,372 0.225
20
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22 23:00 0.406 0.289
23
24
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26
27
28
29 23:00 0.188 0.122
30
Average 10.2351 <2.1 <1.2 <2.1 <4.2 <4.2 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 <4.2 42 <2.1 42
Maximum;° ' 0.307 <2.1, <1.2 c<21 44,2;?? r<4I <2.1 <2.=.1 €42.1 <2.1 <21 �4:2 <42 <2A ' "4.2;
Minimum 0.122 1 <2.1 <1.2 <2.1 42 42 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 1 <2.1 1 <2.1 1 <4.2 <4.2 <2.1 42
Comp(G)lGrab(G) C G C C C ` . .0 G C, G tj C I C; C C C C
Limit 5.15 <10 31.9 <2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <2,5 <2.5 <2.5 <2.5 <2.5 <5.0 <
<5.0 2.5 <5.0

NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Discharge No.:003 Month: April Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
ORC:John J.Pryately
Persons Collecting Samples:0 erators on Duty
Hardwood Bleach Plant Effluent
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Maximum 0.887 <2.2: <1.5 <2.0 4.0''.40 <2.0 <2.0 -`<2.0 <2.0 <2.0 4.0 '40 <2.0 4.0
Minimum 0.551 <2.2 <1.5 <2.1 <4.2 <4.2 <2.0 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 <2.1 <4.2 <4.2 <2.1 <4.2
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Influent to WWTP Month: Aril Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
00310 00530 00080
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1 720 24 259.0_ 446 240 1799 192'
2 710 24 271.8 466 236 1732 189
3 , 700' 24_ 293.9 462 298 18116 212'
4 720 24 374.2 896 164 2308 204
5.. 744. - r24 23.1.3 "-7,88 164., 1854 . 166'
6 840 24 324.0 826 222 2120 229
7 845- 24 261.0 : : 464_. _242 .. 19261
8 825 24 295.5 836 197 2628 207
9 715. 24 216.6 t 620 175 3052 ' 131
10 745 24 223.3 974 209 2398 182
11 8& 24 215.1 856. 186 .2695 1%
12 700 24 273.8 468 230 1325 228
,13 900 , :24 449,5 674 395 1733 385
14 745 24 507.9 728 172 864 170
15 _810 __24 412.3 610 446 1710 435
16 730 24 352.4 960 451 2075 418
17 73`5 24 435:8 'fi 1218 297 1665 . 308'
18 840 24 305.4 778 198 1712 180
19t 715 24 - 4619 544 262 1811 230
20 910 24 379.3 404 268 1484 220
21 1 730 24 422.8 446 290 1688 249
22 730 24 430.8 438 251 1360 237
,23 740, 24 431.8 i" 644 201 1429 200
24 700 24 475.8 722 233 1205 230
25 71$' 24_ 639.0 . w 724,, ,237 1892 234 „•
26 740 24 237.3 534 214 1663 166
27 1005 24 247.8 504 191 1796 148
28 725 1 24 246.3 486 253 1929 182
291 815 1 24 325.3 j 602` 227 ,: 2M 173
30 1 700 1 24 487.5 740 324 2417 274
Average 349.6 659 249 1873 225
Month) Max. 838.0 451 .3052 ' 435
iMonthly Min. 215.1 404 164 864 131
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 Receivin Stream Month: April Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
Stream: Pi eon River-UP
Location:Canton River Mile -64.5
UPSTREAM
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1 81011 31,2.6 11,30 . - 9.71 ,. 28:00
2 805 255.9 10.60 9.71 130 26.00
3 810 236.4 12:00 9.25 14 18 23:00 _
4 820 222.2 10.70 9.63 15 20 24.00
5'_ . 755 2091 9,00 10.59 _ _ : 25♦00
6 925 197.6 8.20 11.39 27.00
7 93( 1$9i4._1 6.10 .11.30 "�_ ' �`' 25,00 _ _._ _ ;,
8 845 181.5 10.40 9.83 25.00
9 745 212.2 12.30 9.63 110„ , 25.00
10 820 264.8 11.60 10.12 12 30 22.00
11 858' 212.9 12.90 9.26 15 18 23.00
12 750 176.5 13.50 8.78 23.50
13 : 940' 190 13.70 8.42 i 23:40
14 820 184.2 14.30 8.58 23.50
15 845. 175:5 14,10 8.89 23.00
16 815 167.9 15.00 9.35 40 24.00
17 823 165.5 15.50 8:44 19 21 25.00
18 915 169.9 14.70 8.71 19 22 23.00
19 755 156.5 16.40 8A2 23.90
20 1000 148.8 23.80 7.60 24.00
21 810;° 1421 17.70 �. : 6,60 25;40. b x
22 810 137.2 18.20 7.48 25.80
23 830 130.01 1400 8.46 110 28120
24 750 126.1 14.20 8.16 < 10 19 25.00
25 750- 167.2 13.70 ' 9.30 11 44 26.70
26 825 133.3 13.70 9.67 24.00
27 1110a 127 5' 12.80' 10,92 250
28 750 126.7 14.50 8.15 24.00
29.1 900 121:3 15.80 8.60 28..20
30 805 114.0 15.20 8.30 70 25.00
Average 178.7 13.6 9.10 85 14 24 24.78
Monthry May: 312.6 23.80 _ 11.39 130 19 44- 28`.20
Monft Min. 114 8.10 6.80 40 < 10 18 22.00

NPDES No:: NC 0000272 DISCHARGE NO: Month: April Year: 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. County: Haywood
Stream: Pi eon River-DN1
Location: Fiberville River Mile 62.9)
DOWNSTREAM
00010 00010 00300 00300 00095 00080
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1 '820. 12;30; ;"a1.00 ;10.34 10 39 , 229 ° +„
2 815 12.50 1.90 10.20 10.20 235
3, - ;825 14.10_ ; 2.10 9.87 9:87 , 292, 29 43
4 830 13.30 2.60 10.12 10.12 305 33 47
. 5 740 12.00 3.00 10.54, 1054 321
6 1 91.0 11.60 3.40 11.18 11.18 357
7 915 ° , 11.60 ="3.50 '10.87' 1087 378'
8 900 13.60 3.20 9.81 9.81 385
9 755, 14.90 . 2,60 9.72 9,72 334
10 810 13.90, 2.30 9.96 9:96 248 22 44
11 850 15.90 3.00 8.96 8.66'_ 289 24 43
12 805 M17.1
2.50 9.70 9.70 318
13 , 955' = 2.50, 8.80 8,80 399,
14 835 2.80 9.68 9.68 437
15 ;835 ,3.00 8.58 8: 37716 805 3.50 8.97 8.97 405
17 812 3.60 8.28 8,28', 494 86 _ 149
18 905 17.70 3.00 8.92 8.92 346 35 67
191 816 19.60 3.20_ 8.88 8.88 424
20 1015 20.00 -3.80 8.21 8.21 379
21 830 ,20.901,,;3.20, 8.50 . ,8c60 468 .,
22 825 21.00 2.80 8.44 8.44 462
23 850 1&60 3.70 9.10 910 _ 558
24 805 17.30 3.10 8.80 8:80 449 34 64
25 805 16.30 2.60 9.70 976 469 33_ 77
261 815 17.00 3.30 9.83 9.83 427
27 1040 17,40 44,80 10.39, -91 541 I'll 4
28 803 18.30 3.80 8.24 8.24 500
29 900 19,30 °.3,50 9M 9.08 518
30. 820 18.60 3.40 9.12 9.12 487
Average 16.39 2.76 9.43 9.43 394 37 67
Monthly Max. _21.00 '4.60_' 11.18 11 18, 558 86 149
Monthly Min. 11.60 -3.80 8.21 8.21 1 229 1 22 43
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NPDES NO: NC 0000272 IDISCHARGE NO: MONTH: April YEAR: 2002
FACILITY NAME: Blue Rid a Paper Products Inc. COUNTY: Haywood
STREAM: Pigeon River-DN2 STREAM: Pigeon River-DN5
LOCATION: Above Clyde (River Mile 57.7) LOCATION: - Hepco (River Mile 42.6)
Downstream Downstream
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3 836, 14J0 0.04 9,04 910 499,3', 13,60 9.84 25` " 59'
4 840 13.10 9.34 9.34 910 456.6 29 54
5 810 11.80 , 11.02 11.02 423.6
6 940 11.50 10.74 10.74 396.1
7 945 11.20 '10.10 10:70 ' '' 375 6
8 910 13.00 9.89 9.89 364.6
9 80 :14.80 9.02 942 ` 378.
10 835 13.70 8.92 8.92 855 487.9 14.20 10.31 19 76
11 915 . 16.50 8.45 8:45 935 4007 _ 16 54
12 820 16.20 8.92 8.92 372.4
13 1616 15.70 1 8.34 8.34 373 6'
14 850 17.00 8.18 8.18 375.5
15 903; 16.60 '8,40 8.4t1" 359;7: 1
16 830 17.70 8.45 8.45 341.1
17 835, 18,40 7.56 7.56 855 337 j 17,AO 8.94 36 84
18 925 18.00 7.95 7.95 956 348.2 48 100
19 825' ' 19.30 7.88 7.68 323.4
20 1030 19.70 1 8.06 1 8.06 1 1 324.6
21 9ZIT119.10 '' '7.40 7,4V 811;3
22 840 20.30 7.32 7.32 302.3
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24 825 16.50 8.38 8.38 900 263.3 16.50 10.51 22 46
25. 820' 15.90 8.60 ' 8:80" 900 365.2 26 448
26 840 15.60 9.09 9.09 299.7
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NPDES No.: NC 0000272 IDIscharge No.: 001 Month: April lYear., 2002
Facility Name: Blue Ride Paper Products Inc. ]County:Haywood
ORO:John J.Pryately
Persons Collecting Samples:Operators on Duty
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BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
October 26, 2001
I'T1
OCT 3 12001
Mr. Michael Myers t
Environmental Engineer , 1A7EfRilALI Y SEGTIoiV
NPDES Unit—Division of Water Quality ASHEVILLE fiEGIOMAL OFFICE
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27669-1617
Dear Mr. Myers:
As discussed previously, Pigeon River darter recolonization sources are prevented by the
physical barrier created by Walters Lake Dam. Over the term of the 2001 NPDES Permit Blue
Ridge Paper Products Inc. will work with interested parties in an effort to reintroduce darter
species into the Pigeon River. A broad coalition of interested parties, initially coordinated by
Blue Ridge, could include the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission—Division of Inland Fisheries, Tennesse Valley Authority and
other entities,parties and organizations.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Derric Brown
Manager—Environmental Affairs
copy: Bryn Tracy
%76th,Haynesj
Bob Williams
Melanie Hager
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Raising Your Expectations

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State of North Carolina IIF9�Aj
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
rl�
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor NCDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 26, 1999
WILLIAM MANZER
CHAMPION INTL-CANTON SITE
P O BOX 4000
CANTON,NC 28716
SUBJECT: Revised Whole Effluent Toxicity Enforcement Policy
Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
HAYWOOD County
WILLIAM MANZER:
Based on recent discussions with EPA Region IV, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is further
modifying its Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Enforcement Policy. The primary difference will be
separation of DWQ's application of civil penalties from compliance determinations. Any WET test result
that does not achieve compliance with the NPDES permit limit will be considered a violation of the
permit and the permittee will be sent, at minimum, a Notice of Violation. The Division's new Whole
Effluent Toxicity Enforcement Policy will apply to whole effluent toxicity monitoring initiated on
or after September 1, 1999.
Draft NPDES permits sent to public notice after 7/1/99 will contain chronic toxicity test condition
language which specifies follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing upon any single quarterly test
failure. The first test of the quarter (three-month monitoring period defined by the permit) may be
conducted either as either a pass/fail test or as a multiple concentration (ChV) test. If the pass/fail test
fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then a NOV is issued and at least two multiple
concentration tests (one per month) are required over the following two months. NOVs will be generated
for each failure to meet the permit limit. As many analyses as can be completed during the quarter will be
accepted.
Permittees with NPDES permits which contain `old"chronic toxicity pass/fail testing language will have
the OPTION to respond to any single quarterly toxicity test failure with follow-up multiple concentration
toxicity testing or single concentration toxicity testing. The enclosed toxicity test condition language will
be incorporated in the NPDES permit upon permit renewal and/or permit modification. Initiation of
multiple concentration toxicity testing after any single quarterly failure will influence the Division's
enforcement response. Permittees will be issued a NOV for any test result that does not achieve
compliance with the permit limit. A civil penalty will be assessed for each ua_ arter of toxicity
noncompliance based on the arithmetic average of ChVs submitted for the remaining two months of the
quarter.
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Important WET Enforcement Policy items are:
I. CHRONIC TOXICITY TESTING
• The first test of the quarter can be conducted as either a pass/fail test or a
chronic value(ChV) test.
• If the pass/fail test fails or if the ChV is lower than the limit, then a NOV is
issued and at least two ChV tests (one per month) will be conducted over the
following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be
accepted.
• A NOV will be issued for any test result failing to meet the permit limit.
• Any civil penalty assessed will be based on performance over a quarter.
• NPDES Permits containing chronic toxicity pass/fail testing will be modified
upon permit renewal to include the new permit language.
H. ACUTE TOXICITY TESTING
FOA OV will be issued for each acute limit violation.
ivil penalty will be assessed for any two consecutive acute limit
tions.
Note that no changes have occurred in DWQ's enforcement responses to acute limit noncompliances
since the May 13'"mailing.
Choosing to respond to a chronic "fail' result with a pass/fail test instead of conducting multiple
concentration toxicity testing during the second and third months of the calendar quarter will
result in enforcement for single concentration test results which do not meet chronic toxicity
permit limitations.
As in the past, if you are unable to consistently comply with your toxicity permit limitation, you may
notify your respective Regional Office to discuss the possibility of entering into a Special Order by
Consent(SOC). The SOC provides conditional compliance for permit parameters that the facility can not
consistently comply with and may be issued in situations where facility operation and maintenance are
not in question. If a SOC is signed by the permittee/DWQ and contains toxicity as a noncompliant
parameter, you will be required to: conduct a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), submit quarterly
THE progress reports, and reduce/eliminate effluent toxicants to acceptable levels.
Additional explanation of key WET enforcement initiatives can be located on the Division's Aquatic
Toxicology Unit web page at http://esb.ehnr.state.ne.us/ATU.html.
If you have any questions, please contact me or Mr. Kevin Bowden at(919)733-2136.
Sincerely,
p?,tt -p?Q&42 ,
Matt Matthews,Supervisor
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: Regional Office Supervisor,ARO
Facility Files
Central Files
Enclosure

� C�Gr TEN.NESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES,-AGENCY
_ ELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL CENTER
ter: 1 � "..
;;Ir;Gisa P.o. sox 40747 aa;I .. MAR — u 0,002-
NASHVILLE,TENNESSEE 37204 Sys .41 MAR
1 u
March's,'2002
Ms. Beverly H. Banister
Director, Water Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsythe Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
re: 1998 Pigeon River Settlement Agreement, Part V `
Dear Ms. Banister:
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency appreciates the EPA Region IV effort to
fulfill the requirements of Part V (attached) of the 1988 Pigeon River Settlement
Agreement. When completed, the comprehensive database of Pigeon River
information, as prepared by TVA, will allow the review panel of scientific experts, as
convened by EPA, to complete the task of making recommendations regarding
ecological risk and human health risk from contaminants in the Pigeon River system.
There was a general agreement among the parties to defer Part V efforts until
completion of the most recent NPDES permit process for the Blue Ridge Paper
Products Mill in Canton, North Carolina. Now that the permit is issued and finalized, it
is our expectation that EPA will refocus on Part V. Remaining task(s) include
completion of the comprehensive database, appointment of the independent review
panel of science experts, distribution.of the comprehensive database to the review
panel, establishment of a schedule for the review panel, completion of panel's final
report and recommendation. Please find attached 1998 correspondence from TWRA
to EPA regarding recommendations for selection of the review panel.
It is absolutely essential that EPA establish and commit to a Part V schedule that
provides for the timely completion of Part V; toward that end, we recommend the
following schedule:
1. April 15, 2002: Identify missing items in the comprehensive database.
2. April 30, 2002: Finalize the expert panel selection process.
3. May 30, 2002: Distribute completed comprehensive database.
1 he State of Tennessee

4. June 30, 2002: Finalize expert panel and establish an interim schedule.
5. January 30, 2003: Distribute the draft final report from the expert panel.
6. March 30, 2003: Publish the Final Report and Recommendations from the
expert panel.
The narrative title of Part V is a concise statement of the intent of the Settlement
Agreement. Tennessee looks forward to working with the parties to Part V of the 1988
Settlement Agreement to complete this commitment. If you have questions, please
contact me at 615/781-6643.
Sincerel
"A brey D. MdKinney, Chief
E fimental Services Division
ADM/bjs
Enclosure
cc: Gary Myers
Justin Wilson
Paul Davis
Forrest Westall
Barry Turner
Telephone:615/A 1-6643
Fax:615:781-6667
E-mail:[e-mail]

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING 1996 WATER QUALITY
COLOR VARIANCE AND 1996 NPDES PERMIT ISSUED
TO CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
V. ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PIGEON RIVER
SYSTEM AND THE WATERVILLE RESERVOIR
33. Over the years, a number of studies have been conducted by various.
entities on the health of the aquatic biological community in the Pigeon River and, in
particular, analysis of fish flesh contamination. However, EPA believes that a more
current evaluation of the level of contaminants remaining in the system and the overall
health of the river and of the Waterville Reservoir should be undertaken. EPA will lead,
in cooperation with North Carolina and Tennessee, an independent evaluation of
current information on the Pigeon River. The evaluation will include convening a group
of scientists to evaluate existing data, to identify additional data needed, and, if
necessary, to conduct an ecological assessment. EPA agrees to take the lead in
convening the scientific panel. The information gathered from such an assessment
would be used to determine whether any significant ecological or health risks exist, and,
if so, what, if any, steps could and should be taken to address those risks.

A
- •> STATE OF TENNESSEE
DON SUND9IJIST
GovERNop
o
June 2, 1998,
Mr. Gary Guzy
Counselor to Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M. Street, SW
West Tower, Room 1204
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Gary:
I am enclosing a letter that David McKinney of our Wildlife agency is circulating.
I believe his proposal gives real credibility to our settlement agreement.
Very best vishes,
Sincerely
Justin P. Wilson j
Deputy to the Governor for Policy
JPW:bs
daze Capitol. _Nashville. Tennessee 37243-0001
Telephone No. f6i5) 741-2001

TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY
.11B ELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL CENTER
P.O. BOX 40747
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37204
May 29, 1998
Mr. Robert F. McGhee
Director, Water Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsythe Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
re: Pigeon River Settlement Items, Data Management System
and River Assessment
Dear Mike:
The following recommendations are related to our recant conference call concerning
Part V of the Pigeon River Settlement Agreement.
i
4
With regard to existing information, pulling together a usable, useful data base for the
Pigeon River will be a very difficult task; one ideally suited for a work group whose
main expertise is data management. Ideally, this final product will be on a Geographic
Information System (GIS), capable of assembling selected dat a from the whole, and
capable of accommodating incoming data annually. This will be a difficult assignment ,
requiring specialized expertise and continuity of effort. While staff from our respective
agencies will assist in gathering all available studies, documents, testimony, texts, etc.,
the responsibility for constructing, maintaining, and servicing a Pigeon River data base
should be invested in experts who can provide a base product and updated versions for
I
he foreseeable future. Likewise, we believe it is very important that the product of this
effort be useable and accessible for both resource management agencies and the
The State of Tennessee
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interested public. Finally, we believe the quality of the review by the panel of experts
will, in part, depend on the quality of the data base made available for their
consideration.
With regard to the independent review of Pigeon River data by a panel of experts, we
agree that EPA's Office of Science and Technology (OST) is an appropriate place to
begin the Part V process. It is, however, our expectation that the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)will bring to this task the best science available. Toward that
end, in addition to OST, we suggest EPA contact the Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) for candidate review panel members from among
their associate members. This review panel should include expertise in human health
risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, aquatic and riparian ecology, and the
environmental toxicology and chemistry of paper mill effluents. This approach would
assist in fulfilling the public's expectation that this will be a significant effort conducted
by qualified, independent experts.
Tennessee looks forward to a productive effort on these two issues and appreciates the
opportunity to make these recommendations.
Sincerely?
Aubr y�. McKinney, Chief
Environmental Services Division
ADM/bjs
cc: Mr. Justin Wilson
Mr. Paul Davis
Mr. Barry Turner
Mr. Forrest Westall

BrUTE RIDGE" $ PAP �n�ER. PRODUCTS INC. 19 i' R — 4 200(
March 1, 2002 43�
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Mr. Paul Muller
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Air Quality
59 Woodfin Avenue
Asheville,NC 28801
RE: Changes to the Metals Removal Process (MRP) at Blue Ridge Paper Products-Inc.,
Facility ID No. 4400159.
Dear Paul:
I am writing you to inform you of changes that Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. is planning to
make in the Metals Removal Process (NI RP), which is part of the Bleached Filtrate Recycle
(BFR) process at the Canton Mill. The BFR process was permitted by the Western North
Carolina Regional Air Pollution Control Agency(WNCRAPCA) in May 2000, and subsequently
included in the operating permit(Permit No. 08961R01) for the facility issued by the Division of
Air Quality(DAQ) in September 2001.
As the name implies, the BFR process recycles filtrates within the Pine Bleach Plant in order to
remove color from the wastewater discharge. The MRP portion of the BFR process removes
scale-fonnirlg dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, from the filtrates to prevent
build-up in the recycle loop of the production process. The BFR process is required to meet the
stringent requirements of the NPDES wastewater permit for the Canton Mill. In November
2001, anew NPDES permit, Permit No.NC0000272,became effective for the Canton Mill. In
condition A(8.)5., this new permit requires Blue Ridge to implement specific actions, including
"MRP reliability improvement"to increase the effectiveness of the BFR process.
The MRP system was originally installed as a full-scale demonstration process designed to
operate at a sustainable bleach plant recycle rate of 1,000 gallons per minute (gpm) and a short-
term peak rate of 1400 gpm. However, unlike during the initial demonstration period, the process
has not been able to reliably maintain that rate for long periods over the last few years. In 2001,
the MRP process was only able to run an annual average of 499 gpm, less than half the design
rate. This diminished capability is due to the longer-than-expected and more-frequent-than-
expected backwash and regeneration requirements of the media filters and the softener units.
The original construction also used several materials of construction that cannot withstand the
harsh conditions experienced in this process and have resulted in frequent outages to perform
maintenance and parts replacements.
The MRP reliability improvement project that is planned includes:
• Installing one new media filter, identical to the existing three units;
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• Installing one new softener unit, identical to the existing two units;
• Replacing the existing CPVC piping on the three existing media filters with
stainless steel piping;
• Upgrading the existing MRP feed pump, Media Filter Pump, and Media Filter
Backwash Pump; and
• Enlarging the NIRP building to house this new equipment.
These changes will allow the MRP system to operate at the original design capacity of 1,000
gpm. This will not increase capacity above the original design of the MRP system, nor will it
result in any increased capacity within the bleach plant. The new equipment will allow the
Canton Mill to run the BFR process at an increased closure rate (i.e., increased filtrate recycle
rate) with greater sustained reliability to meet the requirements of the new NPDES permit.
The proposed MRP reliability improvement project will not increase air emissions above the
levels associated with the permitted maximum short-term MRP throughput rate of 1,400 gpm.
Potential emissions from the process, as documented in the April 24, 2000 BFR permit
application, are based on maximum pulp mill and bleach plant production rates and source test
derived emission factors. Source testing in support of the BFR permit application was conducted
with the process running at near design capacity. As such, the reliability improvement project,
designed to restore BFR closure to its original design rate, will not contravene current air permit
conditions or the North Carolina toxic air pollutant(TAP) compliance demonstration conducted
as part of the original BFR permit application. Based on these project facts and our analysis of
regulatory requirements, we have concluded that these changes do not require a permit to
construct pursuant to NCAC 2Q. 0300. s
Current plans call for beginning the building structure changes in April,with changes to the
process beginning during the No. 2 Pulp Mill annual outage in October of this year. Process
changes will be completed by mid-2003. In order to meet this schedule,process equipment
components will be ordered this spring.
Please let us know if you have any comments on our analysis. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding this project, or if you need any additional information, please fell free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Daryl J. Whitt,P.E.
Senior Air Quality Engineer
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
cc: Forrest Westall, Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
Derric Brown, Blue Ridge

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PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
April 17, 2002 0 2
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WA �Q RE
Mr. Don Anderson H� E
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 4303
Room 195A, East Tower
401 M Street, SW
Washington,D.C. 20460
Re: SIMCO's RDP Color Reduction Method
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. is writing in response to your request for information
concerning the SIN4CO Products Inc. color removal trials conducted at the Canton Mill in
the fall of 2000. This process is similar to other polyamine/flocculant treatment methods
that were evaluated in preparation for the 2001 Color Removal Technology Assessment
prepared by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., which was submitted to North Carolina
DENR on February 27, 2001 in connection with the renewal of the Mill's NPDES permit.
A copy of the SIMCO report dated October 30, 2000 is attached for your convenience.
The SIMCO color removal process is called the Rapid Decolorization Process (RDP) and
involves a dual stage process. The initial stage involves mixing the colored wastewater
with SIMCOFLOC CAT-30 to form a Colorant/Cat complex. The second stage involves
mixing the Colorant/Cat complex with SIMCO COUPLER ANP-30 to form an
"insoluble precipitate." SIMCO reports the precipitate or flocculent is then removed
from solution by conventional sludge techniques.
While at the mill, SIMCO conducted bench scale trials on sewer 6A, the bleach plant acid
sewer; sewer 3A, the bleach plant alkaline filtrates and the Pine Fiberline brownstock
process wastewater; and the Primary Influent. The summary of the results and estimated
product costs, on an actual and not a design basis, are shown below.
Color(PPM)
Stream Flow(MGD) Untreated Treated % Removal App'OK-Yearly Cost
(TA 3.8 243 173 29 2.7 million'
3A 1.4 1454 683 53 3.0 million'
Pri. Influent 24.0 180 111 38 5.8 million'
I These are chemical costs only and do not include the capital or other operating costs of the RDP treatment
and sludge dewatering system.
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone]• Fax: [phone]
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The color concentrations used in this analysis are based on the true color test method
using a spectrophotometer at 465 nanometers using Platinum Cobalt color standards. The
application rate and cost estimate was based on laboratory data generated at the Canton
Mill and product costs from SIMCO.
SIMCO also took composite samples from the following sources with them to their
laboratory for further evaluation: Primary Influent, 6A sewer, CRP purge, Mixed Liquor
from the aeration basin, and Secondary Effluent. The Mixed Liquor and Secondary
Effluent samples were not evaluated due to "logistics," according to the SIMCO report.
A summary of the results reported to the Canton Mill by SIMCO is shown below.
Stream Use /l * Cost per Million Gallons Cost per Year
Primary Influent 0.04 $529.00 $4.83 Millions
6A sewer** 0.12 $1,587.00 $2.31 Millions
CRP Purge** 2.50 $33,072.00 $0.24 Millions
*This use level is for the CAT-30 and the ANP separately.
** These appear to reduce the color level by 65% or more.
[* and ** footnotes as they appear in original SIMCO communication]
SIMCO's report stated that the CRP purge color appeared to be reduced by 65% or more.
Blue Ridge does not know what method was used to determine this value, and we
question whether the method used for color measurement can be directly compared to the
approved method utilized at the mill. The SIMCO technology was not considered
feasible for the following reasons.
After evaluating the SIMCO report,Blue Ridge decided not to pursue the CAT-30/ANP
technology. The Canton Mill approach to color reduction is and has been focused on
pollution prevention and the implementation of technologies that do not generate
additional solid waste (i.e., sludge). Blue Ridge has conducted extensive color reduction
trials using other precipitation technologies,which we believe generate a sludge similar
to that generated by the SIMCO process. Based upon our experience with those
technologies, dewatering such sludge for disposal is difficult and capital intensive. In
addition to the deterioration in sludge quality,we have found that the color"removed"by
precipitation technologies in individual sewers dissociates in the main Mill sewer and
returns to the wastewater;thus, the color is not actually removed from the wastewater.
Our research indicates that if any color precipitation technology is feasible for the CRP, it
will likely require a separate sludge dewatering system.
In addition to major concerns regarding sludge quality and color dissociation, the
potential color reduction from the CRP purge stream is not as large as appears from the
SIMCO report. A purported 65% color reduction in the CRP purge does not translate
into an equivalent color reduction in the Secondary Effluent,because the Wastewater
'Not including capital and non-chemical operating costs of RDP treatment and sludge dewatering.

• BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
Treatment Plant(WWTP) has been proven to preferentially remove brown color sources
at a rate averaging 62 - 70% (duplicated by separate studies). Therefore, there would not
be an incremental 65% reduction of CRP purge stream color as a result of the application
of the SIMCO process, and any color reduction achieved would be at a potentially high
capital and operating cost in addition to annual chemical costs of$240,000.
The Canton Mill is actively working toward additional improvements in color
performance, and,we are interested in all technically, operationally and economically
feasible concepts. Currently, the Canton Mill is investigating several technologies for
color removal in the CRP purge stream. In accordance with Section A.(8),paragraph 9 of
the mill's 2001 NPDES Permit, a report will be submitted December 1, 2004 evaluating
all technologies studied, including SIMCO's CAT-30/ANP products.
Blue Ridge entered into an agreement with SIMCO in good faith to assess the
effectiveness of its process to remove color from the Canton Mill's wastewater. It is Blue
Ridge's opinion that the SIMCO process does not meet the feasibility criteria for
application at the Canton Mill. In addition, we are concerned about the qualifications of
SIMCO as a potential business partner for Blue Ridge. For all of the above reasons,we
have determined that the SIMCO process is not appropriate for the Canton Mill. If you
have further questions regarding this issue,please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bob Williams
Director—Regulatory Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Attachment
xc: Keith Haynes
Mike Myers
Forrest Westall

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SIMCO PRODUCTS-.INC. > .
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS
Mr . Derric Brown 10/.30/00
-Blue. Ridge 'Paper Products ; . '
Canton NC 28716
Re: Removal of contaminates ini.pulp/paper waste water
WASTE WATER:
Five samples of waste water were provided for study using the
RDP method to remove color -as well as other non colorant
materials .
Two of the samples involved waste streams•that -were` not
'considered for' this -st-udy. 'due :ao . logist'ics, one at - t•he
aeration pond and the . other• '`at;;>the -,secondary clarifier :'
The waste streams considered :wcite the primary Influent (P), '
the 6A influent (A)- the CRP:'P.urge influent° "(CP) .
FLOW AND COLORANT VALUE: ?
Stream P is a flow that: is; appr,'ox.:: 25_ mid'lion gallons/day. and
Is a combina.tlon of all ldows?';;tio'tii'ncl:ude ;b'oth-<A .and CP.
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Stream A is a flow -that is, approx. •4: million gallons/day and
contributes about 25%: of ah"e."color "-observed -in. flow P.` ,
Stream CP is a flow that: is, approx,. : 20;000. gallons/day and
contributes about 6-8% of the 'colort• obser.ved•.`&n flow P.
PURPOSE OF STUDY:
The approach in this -study; ls'to remove--.color-and non
:colorant chemicals that, are=;.eontained .<in=:t-he :waste water in -a
manner. as to maximize the•.:effectiveness while- minimizing the
cost .
Thd RDP.method wlll: be=used to: complex .and encapsulate
colorant materials such as.;li:gins- and non colorants such as
metals, cresols, etc.
Our main focus is to re.duce . the color of the. waste water by
50% or better with thQ;-idea-that::turt-her operations .will also
reduce the color .
PO Box 17903 Greenville,SC 29606 •. [phone] Fax[phone] r
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SIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS
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- METHOD OF APPLICATION:
A one liter sample of P and A and- a . 5• 11ter sample of hot CP
were treated first with SIMCOFLOC CAT-30 stirred to mix then
treated with .SIMCO -Coupler. ANP and stirred again. They were
.then allowed' to sit to allow the. floc' to settle.
Aliquots of P and A were removed and t.be color reduction
compared to the untreated controls . The CP sample was
diluted 30/1 then compared to a. 30/1 diluted- control .
RESULTS OF STUDY:
Table I shows the usage level -to remove approximately 50% of
the color or better and the cost associated with that
removal .
Table: I
Waste 'Stream *Use Cost Cost
g/1 mil gal Year
P . 04 S 629. 00 $ '4. 83 million
A ** .12 8 1587.00 2. 31 million
CP** 2. 50 8 33072. 00 0. 24 .million
* This use level is for the CAT-30 and- the ANP separately.
** These appear to reduce tbe.tcolor level !by 65% or more. .
CONCLUSIONS:
This study shows that 50% or .more color can-be removed- at
`fairly low ,levels of, usage. . 98% -of the color can be removed
but at several times the cost.. .The study, however, needs to ,
Pe repeated at the Blue Ridge location to verify the 4
findings and to. optimize the results .
PO Box 17903 •' Greenville, SC 29606 • [phone] Fax [phone]
e-mail:[e-mail] • website:www.simcoinc.com

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SIMCO PRODUCTS 1NC :
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS
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It there are any other quest'i,op's.; please do not hesitate to
contact me at my direct number•,�':;(864', 862-7010)
Beat Regards
1
Dr . Joseph A. Pacifica
Technical Director '
cc:
f ' .Dan Sims'
Robert Is
las
Melanie- Ragert-� -
'Randy- Medford
John Pryately
PO Box 17903 • Greenville, SC 29606,• [phone] Fax [phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]- website:www.simcolnc.com

Michael F.Easley,Govern
`o�0F W ATF9QG William G.Ross JrSecrefa
d North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
CIO Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.
Acting Director
.� Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 11, 2002
Mr. Derric Brown, Manager
Environmental Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
175 Main Street
Post Office Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: Study Plan for Dioxin
Monitoring in Fish Tissue
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Staff of the Division of Water Quality have reviewed the subject Plan as described in your
letter of January 7, 2002, and offer the following comments about the changes incorporated and
agreed upon by Blue Ridge and DWQ in August 2001:
1) Sportfish can be removed from the study target list due to nondetectable levels of CDD/F
isomers in these species since 1996.
2) It is recommended that a least one whole body bottom feeder be collected from Walters
Lake (stations 4A or4B) to monitor ecological impacts of dioxin contamination in bottom
dwelling species.
3) It is recommended that Blue Ridge Paper continue with the collection of bottom feeder fillet
samples as approved in the 1990 study.
Proved that these comments are followed, the Water Quality Section considers the plan
acceptable for the study of dioxin monitoring in fish tissue.
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7748

Derric Brown
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Keith Haynes or Mr. Forrest Westall of our Asheville Regional Office at 828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
CeoenzSuld ief
Water Quality Section
xc: Forrest Westall
Keith Haynes

BLUE RIDGE D fp p d
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
APR _ D� 2002
March 25, 2002 I""✓ATf
ASHEVf(LEREG10 SECi10,,1
North Carolina Department of Environment NAt a`FICE
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Attn: Central Files
Re: Best Management Practices 2001 Annual Report
Please find the attached data summary of Best Management Practices (BMP) daily
monitoring for Blue Ridge Paper Product's Inc., Canton Mill. This submission is
required by Special Condition A(6.)Best Management Practices, Section E4 and Section
Fl, of our NPDES Permit No.NC0000272.
There were three consecutive days of action level exceedances in December 2001. The
Canton Mill's BMP Plan specifies that investigative and corrective action will occur
when either the lower or upper action level is exceeded for two consecutive days. In this
instance, the lower action level was exceeded on December 8th, and the upper action
levels were exceeded on December 9th and 10`h. However, the elevated color was
determined to be from the bleach plant and turbidity interferences in the color test
method,both of which are non-BMP sources. The non-turbidity causes were corrected.
Please call Derric Brown at(828) 646-2318 or myself at(828) 646-6749 if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this information.
Sincerely,
A,og
Melanie Samuels
Environmental Engineer
Xc: Derric Brown
et a e
Michael Myers
Forrest Westall
Bob Williams
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
NPDES Permit#NC0000272
Date Primary Influent Color(lbs/day)
1-Dec-01 52558
2-Dec-01 42141
3-Dec-01 46873
4-Dec-01 45371
5-Dec-01 55781
6-Dec-01 27550
7-Dec-01 41242
8-Dec-01 72996*
9-Dec-01 83499*
10-Dec-01 78673*
11-Dec-01 35898
12-Dec-01 30963
13-Dec-01 27000
14-Dec-01 35962
15-Dec-01 50674
16-Dec-01 56116
17-Dec-01 43973
18-Dec-01 67844
19-Dec-01 47219
20-Dec-01 46079
21-Dec-01 39797
22-Dec-01 35293
23-Dec-01 65498
24-Dec-01 55737
25-Dec-01 35282
26-Dec-01 54913
27-Dec-01 53922
28-Dec-01 60429
29-Dec-01 57533
30-Dec-01 56660
31-Dec-01 73391
*Elevated color was determined to be from the bleach plant and turbidity interferences in
the color test method, both of which are non-BMP sources.
The non-turbidity causes were addressed and corrected.
Annual Best Management Plan Report
March 2002

BLUE RIDGE rI'
PAPER PRODUCTS INC. NOV — I 7 2000 �iLJ
WATER 0pt!ALI71'SE�i10?I
November 3, 2000 L ASHEVILLE REGlCF!AL OfF{GE
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
#19 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
Giauque'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 3.0, 2000.
Based on the flow rate and the total capacity of the 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 i
nature of the events, the Town of Canton Police have been involved with the `-
investigation.
If you have questions regarding this incident, please call Jim Giauque at 828-646-2028.
Sincerely,
XGiauque
Copy: Derric Brown
Bob Williams
filela3nes113
175 Main Street • P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • Phone:[phone]
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\O�0F wAT�9QG Michael F.Easley
Governor
r William G.Ross Jr.
> 1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Y Kerr T.Stevens
Division of Water Quality
May 29, 2001
Mr. Scott Loftis,District 9 Fisheries Biologist
NCWRC
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh,NC 27604-1188
RE: Reclassification of Richland Creek and selected headwater tributaries located in
Haywood County,French Broad River Basin, NC
Dear Mr. Loftis:
We received your letter dated November 22,2000. The letter stated that Richland Creek as well as Winchester
Creek(a tributary to Richland Creek) and Little Branch (a tributary to Winchester Creek) should be reclassified
to Tr because they support natural propagation and survival of trout. As you may remember,I then contacted
you regarding why you had only requested a'portion of the Richland Creek watershed to be reclassified, and
you stated that NCWRC has not had the opportunity to conduct a physical study of the other tributaries to
determine if they meet-Tr criteria. I then requested that a Use Attainability Study (UAS) be conducted by our
Environmental Sciences Branch (ESB) to determine if Tr criteria are met in Richland Creek from its source to
the Lake Junaluska Dam, and all of the tributaries to this segment which are not currently classified Tr.
Unfortunately, due to the status of the recent budget crunch,DWQ cannot perform a suitable UAS at this time,
and thus, the reclassification will be on hold until monies become available. If you feel that this reclassification
must be carried out more expeditiously and have resources available to dedicate toward it,please feel free to
contact me to discuss having NCWRC study the waters proposed to be reclassified. I understand that NCWRC
has an office on Richland Creek, and it would be convenient for NCWRC to conduct a study of the creek and
selected tributaries from such a location.
If your concerns revolve around development, such concerns may-be-addressed much more effectively and
efficiently by modification of a general local ordinance. This ordinance path would yield much faster results,
i.e. a few months rather than 2+ years. This time difference exists because ESB (or NCWRC if you so choose)
must have time to study the proposed waters, and if the study states that the waters meet Tr criteria, it would
take at least two more years for the reclassification process to be completed.
If I can be of further assistance and/or you wish to discuss having NCWRC conduct the required UAS, please
feel free to contact me at [phone] extension 369.
rely
Iz
e tis�ental -m-�_�--
Specialist --
Planning Branch, Classifications and Standards Unit MAY 3 1 2001
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Office of Public Affairs
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Tel [phone]•Far 919-733-7447
Michael F.Easley,Governor Ca®en Hooker Buell,Secretary Debbie Crane,1Xrector
For release: Immediate Date: August 28,2001
Contact: Carol Sebriber,[phone] or Luanne Williams, [phone]
DIO T POSTING ON PIGEON RIVER RESCINDED;
WALTERS LAKE ADVISORY PARTULLY RESCINDED
RALEIGH—The fish consumption advisory on the Pigeon River has been completely lifted and the Walters
Lake advisory has been partially lifted,Interim State Health Director Leah Devlin announced today.
The lifting of the Pigeon River advisory indicates that all fish from the river can now be safely eaten. The
original advisory, enacted by the State Health Director in 1988,.had advised the public not to eat fish from the
Pigeon River below the Champion International paper mill located in Canton because of dioxin contamination.
The advisory was reduced in 1994 to include only carp and catfish.
Walters Lake is located downstream from the mill. Fish tissue samples from the river and lake for the past two
year show that only carp from Walters Lake are still contaminated above the recommended level for dioxin.
Therefore, a limited advisory for carp in Walters Lake remains in effect. The limited advisory recommends that.
women of child-bearing age and children not eat any carp from Walters Lake. All other persons can consume
one meal of carp per month from the lake.
There are no longer any restrictions on eating gamefish such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie,
bream and trout or any species of catfish from the lake.
"This is good news," said Dr.Devlin. "The environment has truly gotten cleaner in this area and the conditions
continue to improve, and that's why were able to further revise these advisories."
"North Carolina has a very stringent water quality standard for dioxin," said Bill Ross, Secretary of the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources."That standard has driven improvements at the mill, which
have paid off with the continued downgrading of these advisories.Eliminating the discharge of dioxin into our
staWs waters has created a cleaner environment"
Improved pollution controls at the Canton paper mill were enacted during the late 1980s. The Canton mill,
formerly owned by Champion International, was purchased by mill employees and renamed Blue Ridge Paper
Products Inc. in 1999.
For questions regarding fish advisories, contact the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of
the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services at 919-733-3410 or visit the NC DHMS Fish Consumption
Advisory web site at httpl/www.schs.state.nr.us/epVfish.
IS Location: 101 Blair Driva•Adams Building•Dorothea Dix Hospital Campus-Raleigh.N.C.27503
An Furl CpPnramity Employer

Tennessee Department of Environment
and Conservation
2000 Report
■ IBI scores have risen from poor' in late 80's to
good' range in 2000
■ Strong improvements in species diversity
abundance, and sport fishery
■ Fish Consumption Advisory downgraded from Do
Not Consume All Fish to Limit Consumption of
Redbreast, Catfish and Carp.
■ Agencies are re-introducting some native fish
species back into the Pigeon starting in 2001

Rafting Industry in
Cocke County
■ Fees to the County :
— 1995 $34,674
— 1996 $82,610
— 1997 $72,484 (Rock Slide I-40)
— 1998 $87,700
— 1999 $ 100,080
— 2000 $ 123,804
■ ` Rafting has become very important for the
county and we need to do whatever we can
to keep it healthy" Cocke County Clerk,
Janice Butler

111 Zeta Drive
P.O. Box 11422
7M!'1/!INT= Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0422
® Phone: 412. . 33 x5734
Fax: [phone]
Olv;slon ofSpang& 0=p2ny Email: [e-mail]
January 4, 2002 _
Le �_��tr, jai
Mr. Derric Brown
Manager of Environmental Affairs _ • i i
Blue Ridge Paper Products, hie. JAN 7 2002 ;_/i
175 Main Street __ —_
P.O. Box 4000 CIATEft OUkUTY SECTIOPI
AShIEUILi_E REGIOVAL Off{CE
Canton,NC 28716
RE: Magnetics Division of Spang & Company—Canton,NC
SIC Code3679
Industrial Wastewater Discharge
Requested Confirmation for EPA Categorical Limits
Dear Mr. Brown:
As you requested,'I am herewith providing Blue Ridge Paper Products,-Inc. with confirmation
that the approved wastewater discharges from the operations performed at the Magnetics
Division of Spang & Company ferrite facility located in Canton, North Carolina are not
identified in any category listed in the U.S. EPA regulations under 40 CFR 405 to 471
(Subchapter N) on Effluent Limit Guidelines and Standards. Spang & Company made this
determination as a result of extensive reviews of the cited regulations against our processes.
Confirmation of this determination was also provided to me by Mr. Keith Haynes of the
Division of Water Quality at the Asheville Regional Office of the NC DENR.
I hope that this notification satisfies your request. If you have any further questions,please
feel free to contact-me.
Very
truly yours,
IW KkL �-
Renee S. Ferraro
Environmental Specialist
cc: G. A. Ellis, Manager of Corporate Engineering, Spang & Company
Mr. William Stamey, Town Manager, Canton,NC
iff.-Keith-HayneLpNC DENR Division of Water Quality, Asheville
Regional Office

111 Zeta Drive
P.O. Box 11422
.r.
77ROMTICr Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0422
�a � v® Phone: [phone] x5734
Fax: [phone]
Ofviafw cfspsng A 0a pany Email: [e-mail]
January 2, 2002
Mr. Bradley Bennett
Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit JAN - 7 2002 k
North Carolina Department of Environment 1 1-i
and Natural Resources '-ui cr 0,01 SECTION
Division of Water Quality _ ASN[ViLLE nEOICNAL OFF{CE
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Magnetics Division of Spang & Company, Canton, NC
SIC Code 3679
NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permitting
Qualification for Category 11 Exemption
Dear Mr. Bennett:
This letter and included attachments are provided in response to the telephone
conversation that we had on Wednesday,December 19, 2001, regarding the Unit's
requirements for a facility to qualify for a Category 11 exemption from obtaining a
Stormwater General Permit in the state of North Carolina.
The Magnetics Division of Spang & Company is currently in the process of
constructing a ferrites manufacturing facility located in Canton,North Carolina.
The site is located on Great Oak Drive in the Beaverdam Industrial Park and
consists of approximately 194,400 square feet of existing warehouse and office
space on approximately 30 acres of land. The site was initially developed and
constructed in 1998 as a manufacturing facility and was occupied by Commercial
Vehicle Systems until sometime in 2000.
The site will manufacture ferrite cores used in the electronics industry. The process
used to manufacture ferrite cores is similar to that used to produce other types of
non-clay based ceramics. In this case, a prepared powder mixture of oxides of iron,
manganese, zinc, and binding agents will be delivered to the facility in containers.
The powder will be transferred to presses, where the specific sizes and shapes of
ferrite cores are formed. The parts will then be charged to tunnel kilns, where the
ferrite parts are Fred at high temperatures under controlled atmospheres. The fired
cores become ceramic electronic components that require further mechanical

January 2,2002
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processing to produce a finished part. This mechanical processing consists of
surface grinding of similar parts to obtain critical shape characteristics. After the
ferrite cores undergo functional parameter testing and physical inspection, they are
packaged for finished goods inventory and shipment to customers.
According the information contained on the Division of Water Quality's website,
Magnetics, due to its SIC code, is in a category that requires the facility to obtain an
Stormwater General Permit. However, due to the nature of its manufacturing
activities,Magnetics seems to qualify for what is called the "Category 11
Exemption"from obtaining this permit for the following reasons:
• All manufacturing activities at the site will be conducted indoors.
■ All raw and waste materials will be stored indoors.
■ All waste dumpsters at the facility will be kept covered.
Since all of the activities at the site will be conducted indoors and all waste
containers will be kept covered, Magnetics has eliminated any potential stormwater
exposures. Therefore,we are requesting your concurrence that the facility will not
need to obtain a Stormwater General Permit.
Attached are two maps of the facility (Attachments 2 and 3), denoting planned
dumpster locations and areas where any loading and unloading activity is to occur.
Also attached is the completed EPA Form 3510-11 "No Exposure Certification for
Exclusion from NPDES Storm Water Permitting" (Attachment 1).
If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding this request,
please feel free to contact me at(412) 963-9363 ext. 5734.
Very truly yours,
&XS ��
Renee S. Ferraro
Environmental Specialist
cc: G. A. Ellis (w/o attachments)
Mir TCeith_FIay s, DENR Stormwater Section,
Asheville Regional Office
Mr. James Skubak, P.E.,Foremost Environmental Consulting

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form approved
9 Y OMB No.2040-0211
NPDES Washington,DC 20460
FORM K 4 NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion from
3510.11 E13A
NPDES Storm Water Permitting
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notice that the entity Identified in Section A does not require permit authorization for its storm water
discharges associated with industrial activity in the State identified In Section B under EPA's Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit due to the existence
of a condition of no exposure.
A condition of no exposure exists at an industrial facility when all industrlal materials and activities are prote clad by a storm resistant shelter to prevent
exposure to rain,snow,snowmelt,and/or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include,but are not limited to,material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery,raw materials,intermediate products,by-products,final products,or waste products. Material handling activities include the storage,
loading and unloading,transportation,or conveyance of any raw material,intermediate product,final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is
not required for the following industrial materials and activities:
- drums,barrels,tanks,and similar containers that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. 'Sealed'
means banded or otherwise secured and without operational taps or valves;
- adequately maintained vehicles used In material handling;and
- final products,other than products that would be mobilized in storm water discharges(e.g.,rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In addition,the exclusion from NPDES permitting is
available on a facility-wide basis only,not for individual cutfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are or will be exposed to precipitation,the facility is
not eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form,the entity in Section A is certifying that a condition of no exposure exists at its facility or site,
and is obligated to comply with the terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED ON THIS FORM.
Detailed instructions for completing this form and obtaining the no exposure exclusion are provided on pages 3 and 4.
A. Facility Operator Information p A 7�1
1. Name: P IP I AI NI G 16,1 1.C1 DI 'I T T' Y I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 2.Phone: IcA 1 1 1 719 16 I I I Q 1 31 6 3
3.Mailing Address: a.Street: I P I .I Q. I I B I of N 11 11141 21 2i 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
b.City JP I I I TI M 9 B TIT F, IG IH I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 c.Stater PJAJ d.Zip Code: 111 51 21 1$ 1-1 DI 41 2 7r
B. Facility/Site Location Information x.
1.Facility Name: 1 MI AG IN. � IT 1I I C I S I P li Iy 1 I op $ PI 1` P PI Y I CP-I I I
2.a.Street Address: 11 17 111 G ITZ IE A;TI p IA IK I P FL II IV I EI I I I' l 11 1 I 1 1 t 1 1
b.City: 111.1 At N T 0 W I I I I I I I I I 1 III 1 I I 1 a County: $ IA IY I W 101 Q 1a I
d.State: kLcj e.Zip Code;, 12 1 Al 71 11 6-18 171 11 51
3.Is the facility located on Indian Lands? Yes❑ No
4.Is this a Federal facility? Yes❑ No
5.a.Latitude: 13 151 01 3 6 141 01, b. Longitude: 1 1812 $ 0 1 110
6.a.Was the facility or site previously covered under an NPDES storm water permit? Yes ❑ No
b. If yes,enter NPDES permit number: _
7.SIC/Acfivibj Codes: Primary: LLLLi Secondary(if applicable): 1 I I I 1
6.Total size of site associated with industrial activity: .4_s-_____acres
9.a.Have you paved or roofed over a formerly exposad,pervious area in order to qualify for the no exposure exclusion? Yes ❑ No tJ
b. If yes,please indicate approximately how much area was paved or roofed over. Completing this question does not disqualify you for the no exposure
exclusion. However,your permitting authority may use this information In considering whether storm water discharges from your site are likely to have
an adverse impact on water quality,in which case you could be required to obtain permit coverage.
Less than one acre ❑ One to five acres ❑ More than five acres ❑
EPA Form 3510-11 (10-99) Page 1 of 4

NPDES ��EPA NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion from Form Approved
FORM OMB No.2040-0211
3510-11 NPDES Storm Water Permitting
C. Exposure Checklist
Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation,now or in the foreseeable future?
(Please check either'Yes'or'No'in the appropriate box.) If you answer"Yes"to any of these questions
(1)through(11),.you are not eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
Yes No
1. Using,storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment.and areas where residuals from using,storing ❑ ER
or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain and are exposed to storm water
2. Materials or residuals on the groundorin storm water inlets from spills/ieaks
3. Materials or products from past industrial activity
4. Material handling equipment(except adequately maintained vehicles) El E8
5. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities
6. Materials or products stored outdoors(except final products intended for outside use[e.g.,new cars)where
exposure to storm water does not result in the discharge of pollutants)
7. Materials contained in open,deteriorated or leaking storage drums,barrels,tanks,and similar containers El KI
8. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by the discharger El
9. Waste material(except waste in covered,non-leaking containers[e.g.,dumpstersi) El
10..Application or disposal of process,wastewater(unless otherwise permitted)
11. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not otherwise regulated ❑
(i.e.,under an air quality control permit)and evident in the storm water outflow
D. Certification Statement
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of"no exposure'and obtaining an
exclusion from NPDES storm water permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of storm water contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or materials from the industrial
facility or site identified in this document(except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to submit a no exposure certification form once every five years to the NPDES permitting authority and,if requested,to
the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4)into which the facility discharges(where applicable). I understand that must
allow the NPDES permitting authority,or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4,to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no
exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand that I must obtain coverage under an NPDES permit prior
to any point source discharge of storm water from the facility.
Additionally,I certify under penally of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the Person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my
knowledge and belief true,accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility
of fine and imprisonment
tffor
rkknowing violations.
Print Name: GF!//�hC/i�L��7..,.f4��l ��I/. 651,,-4��11�/6 p11 1 1����1 LL1 ����1 1AA1// 1 1I 1/f1 1 /11 11 11/1
PrintTitle: IL'Oy PI ru� g5idYI1l,<QdA1L6 AiTWILI Il-�Ivl Ilii�AV Y1 TQ/iC
Signature:
Date: I nA
EPA Form 3510-11 (10-99) Page 2 of

N.e ✓�M
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION David H.Moreau
Chairman
Charles H.Peterson
Vice NORTH CAROLINA Chairman
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
James B. Hunt,Jr.,Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Daniel V. Besse
MEMORANDUM Douglas S. Boykin
Moses Carey,Jr.
Franklin S. Clark, III
TO: Technology Review Workgroup Robert E.Cook
Champion International Corporation Marion E.ting ke
Robert
Canton, NC
Will B. Fowler
Alice D.Garland
FROM: Daniel V.Besse � y Leo Green,Jr.
Chairman,NPDES Committee L W. Locke
Edwin S. Melvin
DATE: February ,10 1998 Jeffrey S Morse
Mark C.Surles
RE: Membership Ryan D.Turner
I have received notice of your appointment to the Technology Review Workgroup
from each of the sponsoring agencies, and am pleased to confirm the establishment of the
Workgroup by this memorandum. The membership will be as follows:
Don Anderson,Chairman (EPA-Headquarters)
Dan Bodine (EPA-Region 10)
Karrie-Jo Shell (EPA-Region 4)
David McKinney (TN-Wildlife Resources Agency)
Paul Davis (TN-Department of Environment
_ and Conservation)
�Forfe-st Westall (NC_DivWdn of Water_Quality)__-
David Goodrich (NC-Division of Water Quality)
The December 22, 1997,Settlement Agreement, and the December 23, 1997,Revised
Color Variance describe the duties of the Workgroup.
On behalf of the NPDES Committee of the Environmental Management
Commission,I congratulate you on your appointment. I and the other members of the
NPDES Committee look forward to working with you.
DVB:DO/'jho
cc: Dick DiForio
Ben Bilus
22567 D 0 d R D
FEB 18 1998
WATER pUALITY SECTION .I y
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL 0
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

CHAMPION PERMIT AGREEMENT APPROVED
RALEIGH--Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Wayne McDevitt today
announced that a state environmental committee approved in principal an agreement that will settle
the Champion International Canton, N.C. paper mill dispute.
The agreement was developed by North Carolina, Tennessee and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, with input from local government officials, the environmental community and
Champion International. It comes after a thorough review of permitting issues surrounding
Champion's pulp and paper mill and its effect on the Pigeon River.
"This agreement is a win-win situation for the people of Canton, Tennessee, the mill and of
course the Pigeon River," McDevitt said. "It will result in Champion meeting what is the toughest
discharge permit for a pulp and paper mill on record."
The agreement will also result in a reduction in the amount of color the Canton mill may
discharge into the Pigeon River under a North Carolina variance.
In addition, the agreement calls for:
• Champion to develop a contingency plan to protect the Pigeon River
during extreme low flows;
• Champion not to increase pulp production during the permit period unless it can be done in
a way to reduce effluent color;
• Champion to continue to evaluate emerging technologies with a long-term goal of meeting
North Carolina's water quality standard for color,
• The creation of a Joint River Commission by North Carolina and Tennessee to foster
planning and public input on decisions effecting the Pigeon River;
Champion to establish a facility Community Advisory Committee; and
• EPA,North Carolina and Tennessee to conduct an independent review of current
information on the Pigeon River. If needed, an ecological assessment of the Pigeon
River will be conducted.
"This effort clearly demonstrates that we can work together to simultaneously maintain a
viable economy and environmental excellence,"McDevitt said. "Everyone involved is to be
commended for their diligence in resolving these issues, especially Champion, who has
demonstrated a major commitment to the environment and to Western North Carolina."