NC0034754_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management 0\
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Carson Cato
Comm/Scope, Inc.
P..O. Box 199
Catawba, NC 28609
Dear Mr. Cato:
July 15, 1993
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Subject: Response To Comments
Comm/Scope
Permit: NC0034754
Catawba County
This letter is in reference to your correspondence submitted to us on April 5, 1993. In
accordance with your request dated July 28, 1992, we are forwarding herewith the subject permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. We would like to address the concerns you have
regarding the subject permit.
1. In review of the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2B.0308,
"Classifications and Water Quality Standards Assigned to the Waters of the Catawba
River Basin," we have confirmed that the receiving waters for Comm/Scope's
discharge is WS IV.
2. The fecal coliform limits of 200/100m1 reflects the revised fecal coliform standard as
stated in the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2B.0211(b)(3)(E).
This limit does not vary numerically based on the receiving stream's flow; rather, it
is applied to dischargers with domestic wastewater.
3. According to information on outfall 002, we understand that this discharge is 100%
Contact Cooling Water with biocides added. Contact cooling water is not exempt
from whole effluent toxicity testing requirements. Based on the Division's current
whole effluent toxicity permitting policy, the appropriate action is to assign a
Ceriodaphnia chronic toxicity testing with a 19% limit to this outfall. This limit is in
the draft -permit.
We hope these comments address your concerns adequately. If any parts, measurement
frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have
the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt
of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post
Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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July 15, 1993
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements to
be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This permit does not
affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you
have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Susan Robson at [phone].
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Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.

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Permit No. NC0034754
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North. Carolina General Statute 143=215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Comm/Scope, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
NC State Road 1931
northwest of Sherrills Ford
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Terrapin Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 1995
Signed this day July 15, 1993
Original Signed By.
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0034754
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Comm/Scope, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.020 MGD wastewater treatment facility (001), and continue to
discharge contact cooling water through outfall 002, condensate from air compressors through
outfall 003, and non -contact cooling water from outfall 004 from a facility located at NC State
Road 1931, northwest of Sherrills Ford, Catawba County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Terrapin Creek which is classified Class WSIV waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

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A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1- October 31) Permit No. NC0034754
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic.
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen**
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg
0.020 KO
16.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
1.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 mi
Monitorina _
Measurement
Weekly Avq. Daily Max Frequency
Weekly
24.0 mg/I 2/Month
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
2/Month
Weekly
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
Daily
Weekly
Weekly
Requirements
Samole
Tvoe
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
*Sample
Location
IorE
E
E
E
E, U, D
E, U, D
E, U, D
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream approximately 50 feet above outfall, D - Downstream approximately 100 feet
below outfall
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6:0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. -

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1- March 31) Permit No. NC0034754
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic.
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen**
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Conductivity
Discharge Llmitatlong
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.020 MGD
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
4.3 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
2/Month
Weekly
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
Daily
Weekly
Weekly
Requirements
Sample
Tvpe
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
*Sample
Location
I or E
E
E
E
E, U, D
E, U, D
E
E, U, D
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream. approximately 50 feet above outfall, D - Downstream approximately 100 feet
below outfall
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL
Permit No. NC0034754
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 002-Contact Cooling Water. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
Temperature
Total Residual Chlorine***
BOD, 5 Day, 20 °C
Total Suspended Residue
Oil andrease
Chronic Toxicity****
Lbs/day
Discharge Limitations
Units (specifyl
Mon. Avg% Daily Max Mon. Avg, Daily Max,
* *
* *
5.0 mg/I
19.0 mg/I
29.0 mg/I
Monitoring
Measurement
Frequency
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Quarterly
Requirements
Sample
Type
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Composite
*Sample
Location
E
E, U, D
E
E
E
E
E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE TREATMENT SYSTEM EXCEPT AS PRE -APPROVED
ADDITIVES TO BIOCIDAL COMPOUNDS (SEE PART III, CONDITION E).
* Sample Locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream approximately 50 feet above outfall, D - Downstream approximately 100 feet below outfall
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
****Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 19%; November, February, May, August; See Part III, Condition F of this Permit.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water. (See
Part III, Condition E of this Permit).
The pH. shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0034754
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 003-Condensate from Air Compressors. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pennittee as specified
below:
Effluent Characteristic. Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify Measurement Sernale •SamoI,
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Tvae Location
Flow Monthly Instantaneous E
Temperature • • • • Monthly Grab E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine*** Monthly Grab E
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE TREATMENT SYSTEM EXCEPT AS PRE -APPROVED
ADDITIVES TO BIOCIDAL COMPOUNDS (SEE PART III, CONDITION F).
* Sample Locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream approximately 50 feet above outfall, D - Downstream approximately 100 feet below outfall
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
*** Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine is added to the cooling water.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See
Part III, Condition F of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0034754
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 004-Non-Contact Cooling Water. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic"
Flow
Temperature
Total Residual Chlorine
Discharge Limitatloni Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify Measurement Sarno', *Sample
Mon. Ava. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Tvpe Location
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE TREATMENT SYSTEM EXCEPT AS PRE -APPROVED
ADDITIVES TO BIOCIDAL COMPOUNDS (SEE PART III, CONDITION F OF THIS PERMIT).
** The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of more than 2.8°C-and in
no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water (See
Part III of this Permit).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written noticeof compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
aECTTON A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3.
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5 Mass/Dav Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found. each .day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the.
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday);on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutantsfound each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I ofthe permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of .the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, isthe sum of
the concentrations of all daily dischargessampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all thesamples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" isthe concentration of a pollutant discharge 'during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit. .
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part.I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average .flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset .number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are .equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposesof calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. .Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 .U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the pennittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a: All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit ,Issuing
Authority shall be signed. by a person described above or by a duly 'authorized'
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
-(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual .or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative, may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the 'person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, :and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition:
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage'.' means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated. bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was .unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage; "
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the .use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
•
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance.
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmativedefense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for, noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2: of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failure's either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting. period
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I.of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless.
other test procedures have been specified in this permit,
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not t more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or'
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
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2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soonas possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5 Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the :written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7 Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following: .
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of_a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as •mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/l);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/l) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

Part III Permit No. NC0034754
E. The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior
to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water. The Permittee shall notify the Director in writing not
later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of anyadditional biocide used in the treatment
system which may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously reported to the Division of
Environmental Management. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 and a map indicating the discharge point and receiving stream. Concentrations of
chromium, copper, or zinc added to biocides shall not exceed applicable water quality standards or
action levels in the receiving stream, as determined by calculations from the Biocide Worksheet
Form 101 with Supplemental Metals Analysis Worksheet.
F. CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is 19% (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document).
The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date
of this permit during the months of November, • February, May, and August. Effluent sampling
for this . testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted fmal effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention:
Environmental Sciences -Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test
and will require immediate retesting (within 30 days of initial monitoring. event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.

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

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 2, 1993
MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT:
Susan Robson
Ruth Swanekr-'�'
Carla Sanderson)
Jacquelyn M. Nowell ,sp
N. C..DEPT. OP NATO
RESOURCES AND
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JUN 0 9 9993
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Comments on Draft Permit for Comm/Scope, Inc.
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
The Instream Assessment Unit has reviewed the comments from the subject facility
and has the following recommendations.
1) Fecal Coliform Limit The previous limit of 1000/100m1 for Comm/Scope was
based on the old N.C. water quality standard for Class C waters. The new limit of
200/100m1 reflects the revised: fecal coliform standard as stated in North Carolina
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (b)(3)(E). This limit does not vary numerically
based on the receiving stream's flow but is applied to dischargers with domestic
wastewater. Comm/Scope's receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Terrapin Creek, has
a Class C classification therefore the fecal limit is applicable.
2) We will defer to the Environmental Sciences Branch on recommendations
regarding the Chronic Toxicity Limit assigned to outfall 002. However, there needs to be
clarification on the discharge point for outfall 002. The location of outfall 002 on the map
submitted in Comm/Scope's letter is not the same location of the discharge point in the
1991 wasteload allocation or the Mooresville Regional Office's staff report (4/29/91). The.
location of the 002 outfall was to a stream or dry ditch with a 7Q10=0 cfs. If the correct
discharge point is into the Comm/Scope pond then a 7Q10 of 0.05 cfs should be used. The
instream waste concentration (IWC) would be 5% with a wasteflow of 0.00175 MGD. If
the proposed wasteflow of 0.0075 MGD is used then the IWC = 19%.
If there are any questions concerning these comments, please contact me.
cc: Larry. Ausley
LKeith_Haynes,
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'M004ESYIKIi • State of North Carolina
Depar:tmthh nt Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor . R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
June 28, 1989
Tony Garrison, Facilities Manager
Comm/Scope, Inc.
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, NC 28609
Subject: Permit No. NC0034754
Authorization to Construct
Comm/Scope, Inc.
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Garrison:
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A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received A aril 19, 1989 by the
Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have beeneviewed and found to
be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of71070.0®1GPD extended
aeration" wastewater treatment facility which will consist of a bar screen, a 10,000 aeration tank, a
3,000 gallon clarifier, a 1,211 gallon sludge holding tank, two (2) 191 cfm blowers, a 434 gallon
chlorine contact tank with tablet chlorination, a 108 gallon post aeration tank, a totalizer flow meter
and all associated valves, piping, and appurtenance to serve Comm/Scope, Inc. in Catawba
County.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, paragraph B of the
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754 issued January 3,1989, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0034754.
Upon 50% completion of the subject facilities the Permittee must employ a certified
wastewater operator in accordance with Part III paragraph C of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/663-1699 shall be notified at least
twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed system, so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hour from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
holidays.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES permit effluent limits,
the permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division,
including the construction of additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Pernuttee
for the life of the permit.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. William Barlow, telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Permit No. NC0034754
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the
construction of the project,
for the
(Project) (Name or Location)
hereby state that, to the best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project construction such that the
construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans
and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date

MEMORANDUM TO: Mark Hawes
FROM:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 14, 1990
D. Rex Gleason,
W. Allen Hardy j,J .r {
Authorization to Construct Wastewater
Facilities at Comm/Scope, Inc.
Catawba County, N.C.
Staff of this Office have reviewed the submitted plans and
specs for the proposed wastewater facilities at Comm/Scope, Inc. If
properly operated, it appears the facilities are adequate to produce
a quality of effluent to meet the limitations that will probably be
set forth in the permit once renewed.
The Permits & Engineering Unit should insure that the
facilities are adequate in size and treatment capabilities.
If you have questions, please advise.
WAH/bb

s: `.;CEP '• OF NATI " ,.
DEC
,1990
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tagnE.0.1E gala Bute. State of North Carolina.
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Date r 19 ' Director
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Dear
SUBJECT: `Application No. WQ
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The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting
materials on I' . . , . , 19 This application has been assigned the number shown above. Please
refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
i
project has been assigned to t/ .' !' `. '.: f //
Your/ ' !.r-''r'.,�. gnfor a detailed engineering
review. A technical acknowledgement will be forthcoming.. If this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30)
days, please contact the engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Super-
visor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at [phone].
Sincerely
r r
}'c) rr Donald Safrit, P(E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
i.,
cc: rt % . - r':_ Regional Supervisor
W •
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North,Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
fiJ
MEMORANDUM
TO:
WATER QUALITY SEC,1'1ON
I. 3 , Ig4.v
, l'AODYe,tdVA,e_ Regional WQ Supervisor
FROM: Mark E. Hawes
Environmental Engineer
S tate Engineering Review Group
SUBJECT: Application # C-XC) 31\ SS
C PeThf WIZ Pr County
Please provide regional comments for the VJ \ •117:1 rrta t5
. Attached you will find a copy of the
project documents. Please let me know if you require additional information. Provide the regional
contact for this project within 10 days of receipt.
id. C. DEPT. OF NATIPR k
RESOURCES AND
OMMUNHY D Vv•
DEC 5 1990
P1WlS1O11 OF t V'i G:lME;TAt n:AtiAGEMENi
MOORESVELLE tEL IFralCE

COMMSCPE®
R IVEDINCDENRIDWR
MAY 31 2019
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFI=KG
May 30, 2019
Wes Bell
NCDEQ
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699
Subject: CommScope, Inc.- WWTP
NPDES Permit number NC0034754
Dear Wes:
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
www.commscope.com
Please find enclosed a copy of the Delegation of Signature Authority and Electronic Signature
Agreement as submitted to NCDEQ- Raleigh for the CommScope WWTP located at 6519
CommScope Road, Catawba, North Carolina.
Please feel free to contact me at 828-241-6037 with any questions.
Sincerely,
rnlaDdi/
Laura R. Moody
Senior Environmental Engineer
Office phone: [phone]
Cell phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
cc: NCDEQ, Central Files

May 29, 2019
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
COMMSCOPE CATAWBA WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0034754
To Whom It May Concern:
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all
permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at
the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies
specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506.
Individual #1.
Jeff Phillips
EHS Manager
6519 Commscope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
[e-mail]
828 - 241 - 6039
828-612-1396
Individual #2 (if applicable)
Nicole Johnston
Consultant
6519 Commscope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
[e-mail]
N/A -
336-366-0870
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at
[e-mail] and 828-241-6039.
Dayne Willis
6519 Commscope Road
Catawba, Nc 28609
[e-mail]
828-241-6355
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Permitting Section

N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Electronic Signature Agreement
Federal regulations require that electronic documents must have valid electronic signatures if Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations requires handwritten signatures on the paper documents they replace.
Valid electronic signature refers to an electronic signature on an electronic document that has been
created with an electronic signature credential.
This Electronic Signature Agreement, when fmalized and approved, will allow the individuals with
electronic signature credentials to sign electronically a variety of required permit documents in lieu of the
submittal of signed paper copies. The submittal of Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR)
will be available once your electronic signature credentials are in place. Some agreements for document
submittals or acceptance, as noted in the Agreement Conditions (Section B.), are not currently available
electronically but are included here to have the agreements in place and to avoid the need to complete
future submittal of agreement forms when these systems are initiated.
A. Owner / Organization Information
110:i: uPi' %Organization Name,, .,
CommScope- Catawba
es onsi e O f elal
ratified, cditalitef,wit T4Orent l i
"
Dayne Willis
St>�ib4ddi4st
6519 CommScope Road
><ty,.:
Catawba .
N
NC 28609
4011010e NaeV'
[phone]
mi1NAdt >Cess;
2 % 1 tepn a tenet ad of contaet fo the el trem
submittal t ca liiis mpa yi o e4iacewate email
available at ali times
Dwillis(akommscope.com
B. Agreement Conditions
To receive and accept the required electronic signature credential, consisting of a user name and
password, issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) in order to sign
electronic documents submitted to NCDWR's Electronic Document Systems and to receive electronic
documents from NCDWR's systems;
The Responsible Official and Submitter (if applicable) named in this form do herby:
1. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to submit electronic documents to
NCDWR's approved eDMR system under the authorized program in lieu of paper submissions.
2. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to accept electronic transmissions,
in lieu of paper transmissions of all permits, permit modifications, authorizations to construct, and
any other correspondence related to reviewing and processing permits from NCDWR. This
authorization will not become effective until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic
documents; I am notified in writing from NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially
been initiated; and North Carolina rules and statutes are changed to allow the implementation of
electronic submittal and acceptance of documents.
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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3. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to submit electronic all necessary
information for processing of NPDES application including information for renewal of existing
permits, modification to existing permits, and applications for new discharge permits. The submittals
may include all necessary applications and supporting documentation to NCDWR's approved system
for electronic submittals in lieu of paper submissions. This authorization will not become effective
until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic documents; I am notified in writing from
NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially been initiated; and North Carolina rules and
statutes are changed to allow the implementation of electronic submittal and acceptance of
documents.
4. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to accept electronic submissions, in
lieu of paper submissions, of all Notices of Deficiency, Notices of violations, Civil Penalty
Assessments, and any other correspondence related to compliance with federal and state water quality
laws and regulations that might be sent by NCDWR. This authorization will not become effective
until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic documents; I am notified in writing from
NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially been initiated; and North Carolina rules and
statutes are changed to allow the implementation of electronic submittal and acceptance of
documents.
5. Agree to protect both the electronic signature credential, consisting of my user name and password,
and security questions and answers, from compromise and from use by anyone except me.
Specifically, I agree to maintain the secrecy of my electronic signature credential and security
questions and answers; I will not divulge or delegate my credential or security questions and answers
to any other individual; I will not store my credential or security questions and answers in an
unprotected location; and I will. not allow my electronic signature credential or security questions and
answers to be written into computer scripts to achieve automated log -in.
6. Understand and agree that I will be held as legally bound, obligated, and responsible for the use of my
electronic signature as I would be using my hand-written signature.
7. Understand that I will be informed through my registered email address whenever my user name or
password has been modified.
8. Understand that eDMR reports the last date my user name and password were used immediately after
successfully logging into eDMR.
9. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin),ncderu.gov as soon
as possible, but no later than 24 hours, after suspecting or determining that my user name and/or
password have become lost, stolen or otherwise compromised.
10. Agree that I will review the contents of all electronic submissions prior to submission.
11. Understand that I will automatically receive an email receipt at my registered email address from the
NCDWR's eDMR system for any submission that contains a valid electronic signature, identifying
the document received, the signatory, and the date and time of receipt.
12. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDIVIRadmingn.cdenr.gov if I do not
receive an email receipt as specified above within five (5) business days for any electronically signed
submission using my credentials.
13. Agree that if I received an email notification for an activity that I do not believe that I performed, I
will notify the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin(a).ncdenr.gov as soon as
possible, but no later than 24 hours, after receipt.
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1 Page 2

14. Agree to report, within 24 hours of discovery, any evidence of discrepancy between any electronic
document I have signed and submitted and what the NCDWR eDMR has received from me by
contacting the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin(ai.icclenr.gov.
15. Understand that the NCDWR eDMR's system will automatically reject any electronic document
submitted without a valid electronic signature if such signature is required.
16. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadinin(a),ncdenr.gov within
ten working days if my duties change and I no longer need to interact with eDMR on behalf of my
organization.
17. Agree to notify the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmiu(r,).ncdenr.gov if I cease
to represent the regulated entity specified above as signatory of that organization's electronic
submissions as soon as this change in relationship occurs.
• 18. Understand that the NCDWR may contact the Organization's Responsible Official, who signs below
to authorize me as a signatory for the Owner/Organization, in order to verify my identity.
19. Agree to retain a copyof this signed agreement as long as I continue to represent the regulated entity
specified above as signatory of the Organization's electronic. submissions.
20. Certify that I have the authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Organization identified
above, and I am a signatory authorized to represent that Organization, and I am able to sign and
submit reports and other information on behalf of that Organization in the capacity required by statute
and/or regulation.
C. Permit/Facility Information
Approval under this Electronic Signature Agreement is applicable to the following permits and if
applicable to the Submitters, if noted here and in Section E:
rmit
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NC0034754
CommScope- WWTP
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6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
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Dayne Willis
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NC0034754
CommScope- WWTP
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Jeff Phillips
NC0034754
CommScope- WWTP
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Laura Moody
NC0034754
CommScope- WWTP
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Mark Carpenter
NC0034754
CommScope- WWTP
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Nicole Johnston
1. You may only include permits associated with n If •
ne owner more space �s needed for addtttonal permits or submitters you
may attach separate pages. A supplemental sheet is available at: https://deq.nc.gov/aboutidivisions/water-
resources/edrnr/forms-a nd-reports
2. A separate Section E must be included for each Submitter in order to obtain a hard copy signature and notarization for all
entities. If more than one individual will have submitter permissions for the same permit, then indicate this on separate
rows.
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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D. Responsible Official Signa
re
The Responsible Official, as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22, is the appropriate individual
with the authority to sign and submit reports for the organization.
I, Davne Willis
this Agreement for
Comm
(printed name), have the authority to enter into
ope- Catawba (Owner/Organization Name).
I request the NCDWR grant me and if included in Sections C and E of this form, the named Submitter(s),
an electronic signature credential to submit and accept documents electronically on behalf of my
organization.
I acknowledge that I, and the individuals) named in Sections C and E (if applicable), work at/for my
organization and have authority to submit and accept electronic documents and act as a signatory for
purposes of the NCDWR's electronic document systems.
By submitting this application, I, Davne Willis (printed name), have read,
understand,and accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic Signature Agreement. I certify under
penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this
application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible
for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe thatthe information is true, accurate
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including
the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
Responsible Official Signature
OOer,z r c1,S I), r rc 4 ('
Title Date
Dwillisndcommscope.com [phone]
Email Address Phone Number
*email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email
available at all times
If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id:
User Id
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ac? day of %"(o� 20 /99
(SEAL)
71(61/
Signature of Notary Publ c
Printed Name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: d — 3
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E. Submitter Signature
The Submitter (electronic signature applicant) is a user other than the Responsible Official who submits
this agreement to request to sign reports electronically. The Submitter is given signatory authority by an
individual identified as the Responsible Official by the Owner/Organization to sign reports and other
information and to accept electronic documents.
Jeff Phillips (printed name), am authorized by the Responsible
Official name in this document, wh does have the authority under the applicable standards, to enter into
this agreement for CommScop - Catawba (Owner/Organization Name).
By submitting this application, I, Jeff Phillips .(printed name), have
read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic Signature Agreement. I certify
under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in
this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately
responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is
true, accurate and complete. I am mare that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
P
miner Signature
S VA0,lnc�c�e1-
Title
O s 2 zo) 9
Date
Jef}PhillipsAcommscope.com [phone]
Email Address Phone Number
*email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email
available at all times
If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this o2 % day of 7l 7
(SEAL)
User Id
, 20/9
17 /f
Signature of Notary Public
Printed Name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: C 3 c2
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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E. Submitter Signature
The Submitter (electronic signature pplicant) is a user other than the Responsible Official who submits
this agreement to request to sign reports electronically. The Submitter is given signatory authority by an
individual identified as the Responsible Official by the Owner/Organization to sign reports and other
information and to accept electronic documents.
I, Laura Moody (printed name), am authorized by the Responsible
Official name in this document, wh8 does have the authority under the applicable standards, to enter into
this agreement for CommScope- Catawba (Owner/Organization Name).
By submitting this application, I, Laura Moody (printed name), have
read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic Signature Agreement. I certify
under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in
this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately
responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is
true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
in,00
Submitter Signature
Laura.MoodvAcommscope. com
Email Address
*email will be the primary method of contact for
available at all times
ehv.
Title
Date
[phone]
Phone Number
the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email
If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id:
User Id
Subscribed and sworn to before me thiso2 9 day of 7i& 20/9
�.J
-
Signs re of Notary Publi
Printed Name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: — 3 c2 o2 ,Z
(SEAL)
E. Submitter Signature
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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The Submitter (electronic signature applicant) is a user other than the Responsible Official who submits
this agreement to request to sign reports electronically. The Submitter is given signatory authority by an
individual identified as the Respons_ble Official by the Owner/Organization to sign reports and other
information and to accept electronic documents.
I, Mark Carpenter (printed name), am authorized by the Responsible Official
name in this document, who does hve the authority under the applicable standards, to enter into this
agreement for CommScope- C tawba (Owner/Organization Name).
By submitting this application, I, Mark Carpenter (printed name), have
read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic ,Signature Agreement. I certify
under penalty of law that I have per onally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in
this application and all attachments d that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately
responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is
true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
( g - O/Q.- --ly
Submitter Signature Title Date
Mark.D. CarpenterAcommscope. com [phone]
Email Address Phone Number
*email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email
available at all times
If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id:
User Id
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2q+1t day of may 20 I ! .
(SEAL) ELESA H PUTNAMiI :
NOTARY PUBLIC
CATAWBA COUNTY, NC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 28, 2023
Signature of Notary Public
J/esq. 11 .`'9u4-n4m
Printed Name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: Kay 4R T , A cQ3
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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•
E. Submitter Signature
The Submitter (electronic signature applicant) is a user other than the Responsible Official who submits
this agreement to request to sign reports electronically. The Submitter is given signatory authority by an
individual identified as the Responsible Official by the Owner/Organization to sign reports and other
information and to accept electronic documents.
I, Nicole Johnston (printed name), am authorized by the Responsible Official name in
this document, who does have the authority under the applicable standards, to enter into this agreement
for CommScope- Catawba (Owner/Organization Name).
By submitting this application, I, I Nicole Johnston (printed name), have read, understand, and
accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic Signature Agreement. I certify under penalty of law that
I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all
attachment's and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the
information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fine and imprisonment.
1 4
Submitter Signature
Ervi✓pnniehd) `onsedieutt Sigc,
Title Date
Nicolejohnston(Zivvsa.org [phone]
Email Address Phone Number
*email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email
available at all times
If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id: [e-mail]
gmail.com
User Id
Subscribed and sworn to before me this -36 day of 716' 20/? .
7./. a -
Signature of Notary Pu lic
7120-K d G fpi n-(
Printed Name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: - 3 o2C
(SEAL)
NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1
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Date; December 19th, 201
MR W. COREYBASINGER
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
WATER QUALITY -REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, NCDEQ
610 EAST CENTER AVE..
SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
Subject Notice of Violation
Tracking # NOV-2017-LV-0809
NPDES.Permit .No. N00034754.
CommScope: WWTP
Catawba County.
Dear Mr. Basinger:
6519. CommScope Road
P. O. Box:199
Catawba; NC 28609
DEC 2 2 2017
Gnr, r
MOO^ESV!! F.. F rr i
I am .responding to the Notice dated December 14th, .2017, that we received on
December 18th, 2017,with regards to the "Notice of Violation" for Tracking # NOV-
2075-LV-0809: With regards to remedial action steps completed to correct such noted
problems, we are submitting this written request to provide explanation of the noted
violations.
1

The noted violations cited from the review of the August 2017 Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) for the facility revealed the following violations:
Date
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
8/7/17
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N).—
Concentration
(CO610)
11.54 mg/L
10 mg/L (Daily
maximum exceeded)
8/31/17
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) —
Concentration
(CO610)
2.88 mg/L
2 mg/L(Monthly
average exceeded)
As for the noted violations cited by NCDEQ during their review of the August 2017
Discharge Monitoring Report and as provided above, the following information is
provided to explain what happened during the time of these violations along with noting
the corrective action that was implemented to correct for these parameter
exceedances:
1) The noted violation was reported on 8/7/17 as the Total Ammonia Nitrogen
parameter value of 11.54 mg/L (reported by Statesville Analytical Inc.) exceeded
the allowed daily maximum of 10 mg/L as provided by the NPDES Permit. Please
note that this value was not reported to CommScope staff until August 24th..
Once reported, staff asked for the laboratory to run a secondary analysis on the
sample. However, this could not be completed as such that the excess sample
was poured out (even though it was still within the 28-day hold time for
ammonia nitrogen).
2) Please also note that the result reported for 8/7/17 also accounted for the
monthly average of 2 mg/L to be exceeded for the same parameter as well. In
other words, the one day of sampling caused the daily maximum and monthly
average to be exceeded for Ammonia. [Please note that samples reported for
8/14/17, 8/21/17, and 8/28/17 were all below the detection limit of 0.5 mg/L.]
3) Please note that I have attached the daily bench sheet for the facility for 8/7/17
for your review as well. For the day in question, the ammonia was ran in-house
utilizing the HACH TNT plus Vial Test Kits, which revealed an ammonia value of
0.316 mg/L. If this value had been high, it would have eluded staff to an issue
with the WWTP.

4) As for these HACH TNT plus Vial Test Kits, staff is now completing a low and
mid -range analysis test on the process control on a daily basis to verify that the
NPDES limit has not been surpassed.
5) Furthermore, staff is also keeping a split sample onsite in the refrigerator in case
future analysis may reveal an issue, and this will allow a second sample to be
completed for further verification.
6) It is also noteworthy to provide that the facility has maintained compliance for
the ammonia nitrogen parameter since this occurrence. There has not been any
other issues with this parameter. In other words, there has not been any
violations of a continuing nature for this parameter and, for more specifics, there
has not been any violations for all other parameters.
7) Please note that once the ORC and Backup ORC were aware of the ammonia
exceedance, the certified laboratory completing the analysis
8) Also, please note that the CommScope staff would like to stress that these noted
violations were definitely inadvertent (or involuntary), especially noting the
remaining of the month for ammonia nitrogen was below detection levels (<0.5
mg/L) as well as providing that for the past three (3) months, the plant has
maintained compliance for the ammonia nitrogen parameter.
Also, please note that the CommScope staff is very aware that the violations noted
above are a serious infraction of NPDES Permit No. NC0034754. However, please be
aware that the CommScope has completed multiple corrective actions steps to prevent
such problems in the future.
Now, based on this above information, I feel that CommScope, Inc. completed remedial
and corrective action to correct for the noted violations. Furthermore, please note that
CommScope will still continue to be very diligent about remediating such concerns and
violations in a timely manner. Please note that it is the intent of the CommScope staff
to continue in a multifaceted manner to make significant improvements as needed to
the WWTP as well as reduce the number of noted violations in the future.
We would also like to mention that the CommScope staff is working
attentively to address any and all corrective actions to prevent future
violations for the WWTP. Please feel free to call Ms. Nicole Johnston
(Environmental Consultant for CommScope, Inc.) at 336-366-0870 if you
need further information.
3

Thank you for your assistance with this `Notice of Violation' for the noted
cited above. We look forward to hearing your response soon.
Sincerely,
Nicole Johnston .:
Environmental Consultant
CommScope Inc.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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SOLIDS CALCULATIONS
Plant Aeration Basins
Filter weight
Pre -weighed filter
Total :weight
T1 •N BASIN (1#2)
MLSS (mglL) (2,500 to 3,500)
Temperature (°C)
D.0, (mg/L) (1.0-3.5)1
Alkalinity (mg/L):(Need >200)
Settlometer (mUL) (<400)
SVI (Sludge Volute Index) (90-120)
pH (units) (6.0 to 9.0)
MLVSS (mg/L) (about 1,000),
MLSS minus MLVSS ('Bugs')
ER (#2)
Wasting time (min.) (varies)
Sludge judge (feet) (<5)
Temperature (`C)
pH (units) (6.0 to9:0)
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TSS (mg/L) (<10,0)
Alkalinity (mg/L) (<100 range)
% Transmittance Readings (>90%)
Temperature EFF (°C)
Nitrate. (NO3).. (mg/L)
COD (mg/L)
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Prior day flaw reading ... p Operator Arrival Time:
Flow reading meter (current day);,.;,:- / 9' 74 c? .: Time of. flow reading:
Gallons Flowed: . .. / 7 00
INFLUENT ANALYSES (EQ) BAR SCREEN ANALYSES :
EQ TSS (mg/L) 7 c-(p - *B. S. Ammonia (mg/L)
. EQ Temperature (°C) a.'i B. S. Temperature CO)
EQ Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) .$ 0 . B. S, pH (6.5-8,5)
: EQ Alkalinity m /L (want >300)
EQ Basin pH (units) (>9 0) 7., Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L)
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Time collected for pH®
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Temperature (°C)"
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Vertical Tank Reading(Time)
Level of Vertical Tank (gallons)
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Lab Certification completed 3/31/17.
Lab Certification due by 3/31/18..
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correction factor.
For D O. reading, add Ulmg/L:
Sand Filters Pin #
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Sink pH (units), ' -2.
UV Intensity Readings:(>3.0);
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.Nicole Johnston, Environmental Consultant
Commscope Inc.
6519 Commscope Rd
` Catawba, NC 28609
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0809
Permit No. NC0034754
Commscope WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Johnston:
A review of the August 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location • Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 8/7/2017 10 11.54 • Daily Maximum Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 8/31/2017 • 2 2.88 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
. Remedial actions,. if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Water Resources
-610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Wes Bell of the
Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS` Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
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February 3, 2017
Rodney Hopper, EHS Engineer
Commscope Inc
Post Office Box 199
Catawba, NC 28609
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2017-LV-0020
Permit No. NC0034754
Commscope WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hopper:
i
MICHAEL S. REGANSmeary '
S. JAY ZIM•MERMAN
D& ctor
A review of the October 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
deficiency(s) indicated. below:
Limit Exceedance Deficiency(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent • Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) 10/18/2016 6 5.77 Daily Minimum Not Reached
(00300)
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office
encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Wes
Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit Enforcement File
State ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

Water Resources
Environmental Quality
January 31, 2017
Mr. Rodney Hopper, EHS Engineer
CommScope, Inc.
Post Office Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
CommScope, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hopper:
• ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on January 26, 2017, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please, inform the facility's
Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) ()four findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell
at [phone], or via email at wes.bell@ncdenngov.
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
Sincerely,
. . ,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
•Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Catawba County Health Department
MSC-1617 Central -Basement
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality' Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
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704-663-1699 •

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C..20480
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e;,PCS) .
Transaction Code NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection
1 , LI I 2 H 3 I NC0034754 111 12 1 17/01/26 117
Type
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Section B: FacilityDataLJ
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
Commscope WWTP
NCSR 1931
'
Sherrills Ford NC 28673
Entry Time/Date
09:15AM 17/01/26
Permit Effective Date
10/09/01
Exit Time/Date
11:55AM 17/01/26
Permit Expiration Date
15/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
/// -
Michael Shannon Lowrance/ORC/828-241-6219/
Nicole Burch Johnston//336-835-9819 / ' .
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number.
Contacted
Dayne WIIis,PO Box 199 Catawba NC 28609/Director of Operations/828-241-6355/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary) • . .
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Insp tor(s) . Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers - Date
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Wes Bell t7/Jtom/,' MRO WQ/R04-663-1699 Ext.2192/ i 30 7
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Permit: NC0034754
Inspection Date: 01/26/2017
Owner - Facility: Commscope WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application? .
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The Division received the permit renewal package on 1/23/15.
All process wastewater is separately collected and transported (by contracted company) to
the City of Newton's VW TP for final treatment/disposal.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 1/8/13 by DWR
staff.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required. information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete? .
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs .
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the.facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Yes No. NA NE
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Permit: NC0034754
Inspection Date: 01/26/2017
Owner• Facility: Commscope WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2015 through October
• 2016. A daily effluent dissolved oxygen violation was reported in October 2016. The
Division will separately address this limit violation.
All monitoring frequencies at Outfall 001 were correct. No discharges were reported at
Outfallls 002 - 004 during the review period. No contact cooling water (pit dump water) has
been discharged into these outfalls in several years.
The facility has initiated the submittal of edmrs beginning with the October 2016 monitoring
period.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: On -site field analyses (pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen) are performed under
Commscope's field laboratory certification #. Statesville Analytical, Inc. (BOD, TSS,
ammonia, fecal coliform, oil & grease) has also been contracted to provide analytical
support.
The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly
calibrated/verified and documented.
Effluent Sampling.
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and
sampling location)?
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Permit:
NC0034754
Inspection Date: 01/26/2017
Owner- Facility: Commscope WNTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream-/ Downstream Sampling _ Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, D0, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The wastewater treatment facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
The ORC and staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program with all
measurements being properly documented and maintained on -site.
The facility is equipped with dual treatment trains (both operational): however,only one train
was in service due to low influent flows. Each treatment train consists of two aeration
basins (in series) and a secondary clarifier.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment: Screenings are disposed at the County Landfill:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable? . .
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
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Owner - Facility: Commscope VWVTP
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Secondary .Clarifier
Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
•
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Comment: Both tertiary filters were operational and in service.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Yes No NA
Yes No No NA NE
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Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment:
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Permit: NC0034754
Inspection Date: 01/26/2017
Owner - Facility: Commscope WNTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. 'The receiving stream did not
appear to be negatively impacted.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA. NE
Is the capacity adequate? • ' ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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# Is the odor acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • ❑ . ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility is equipped with an aerobic digester and decant tank. Wastewater solids are
transported (as -needed basis) to the City of Newton's WWTP for final treatment/disposal.
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
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Certificate Type i Grade 1 Numbe,( WV/ /. 1 l' +113 Work Phone #: V2-8 " 241- ! Zf `
Signature:
„. Date: /r "" 1Ql
-i certify that I :rpm In my designation as the Operator in R spa nsible Charge for the facility noted. ! understand and tt ilI abide by the rulis
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities s of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC OBG _0204 and fading to do so iam nisei( in Disciplinary
Actions by the 11'atcr Pollution Control System tlperalnrS Cenifcatian Commission."
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rules and regulations perwunnc to the nnponsibihtres of rite BU ORC as set forth in ISA NCAC 080.0205 and fading to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
Mail, fax or email the
original to:
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appropriate Regional Office:
WPCSOCC,, I618 Mali Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
Email: certadminfa ncdenr.2ot
Ashville
2090 US Hu; 711
St4annanoa 33778
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Washington
943 Washington Sq Mall
Washington 27889
Fat: 232.946.9215
Phone: [phone]
Fo ettesille
225 Gntxi St
Suite 714
Fayette> i11e 23301-5043
Fax: [phone]
Phone: 910.d33.3300
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr
Wilmington 23405-2345
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Dioarestilie
610 E Center At e
Suite 301
hhurres 'ille 23115
Fat: 704.663.6040
Phone: [phone]
Winston-Salem
450 W. Hants Mall Rd
Winston -Salim 27105
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Raleigh
3800 Barrett Dr
Raleigh 27609
Fax: [phone]
Phone:[phone]
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Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. -
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Email:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #:
Signature: Date:
-I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the, facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Email:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #:
Signature: Date:
t certify that t agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G'.0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Email:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #:
Signature: Date:
1 certify that 1 agree to my designationas a Back-up Operator in Responsible. Charge for the facility noted. l understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set firth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Revised 05-2015

Dischar9e.to:Water:Report
Addressed to
Wes Bell
Qctobelt :14 2016
North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC :28115
Ph 704.235.2192
Wes Bell(ahncdenr:aov
Spill Location:
CommScope Inc
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC.
28609-0199
Fax: [phone] .:
Report Authors &'Further Correspondence
JimStreetman,
PEA LEE() AP:.
Senior, EHS Facility Engineer
CommScope - Claremont Facility
3642 US:. Hwy70::East
P.O Box 879 : •
Claremont, NC.28610-0879
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
jim.streetman aecommscope.com
pill Summary
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Nicole Johnston
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p_CT:T:4 2016
WQR•OS:::.
• :MOORESVILLE:REGiQNIAL OFFlCir:
Environmental :Consultant
Burch: Environmental,:.LLC
5087 (card Ridge Road
Hickory, NC 28601.
Cell: [phone]
Alt. Cell [phone].
nicole.johnston14(grail com
nicole johnston(2iyvsa.org
On Thursday, October 6 between 4 o0pm and 7 00pm approximately 2 500 gallons. of:
mopwaterlcontact cooling water: flowed into:a catch basin and: subsequently. went out ::.
'stormwater discharge outfall (#005}.and entered into the:: pond.onsite.. Investigations.
completed at........... the incident as well: as during cleanup procedures identified no ::
oil' or sheen in the pond. Furthermore, therewas: no impact to aquatic life; •The:
•- discharge was also contained and did :.not leave the pond
Ditcharge.to.Water Report:- Issue:3.
14/10/2016.

At: approximately 530 p.m. maintenance personnel reported that the mop water: tank
was overflowing and running into the catch. basin; ° locate -di approximately:50 feet away:
:Facilities. EHS.personnel arrived within:10:mi(1utes:to:investigate and :found:the::5,000::::
gallon mop water/cooling water holding tank was full and running over fibril both the
:tank and its secondary containment unit The source of the:water entering the mop
water/cooling water, holding tank was not immediately apparent Water was also
present at the discharge point for: this catch;basin:at stormwater discharge_outfall 005
Hand in the:buffer zone between:the outfall: and the pond.: These structures prevented
the discharge 'from enteringinto the surface water. At this time the spill control . .
procedures -as -provided below was initiated.
Root Cause
Investigation was undertaken to determine the source of the water entering the mo
water/cooling water holding tankThis investigation: found that the source of the
overflow was a production line cooling watertank with a sump pump running
approximately:;15:gallons per minute: that had been left'on' and was simultaneously:
being refilled from the water supply. This:resulted:in a:continuous`feed into, and a`
discharge from; the cooling water tank:into the mop water/contact cooling water tank.
Upon discovering that the source of the discharge into the mop water/cooling water
holding tank was the production line cooling water tank, the discharge into the mop
water/cooling water: holding tank was immediately stopped.
Further investigation foundthat
level control devices for the
hence _ there were: no: alarms.
Spill Control Procedures
mop water tank had: failed,:
1) Oil:/ water absorbent :materials were placed: around the stormwater discharge outfall
(#005) as well. asaround the. mop -water :tank. ;.:.::.:::::' .' :.... .
2) A suction tank was summoned to remove the remaining contents of the mop
water/contact cooling water from the mop water tank and: its secondary containmen
the pavement, the catch basin,. the stormwater discharge-. outfall (#005), and the
pond, which was: approximately 6,600
gallons
These spill control procedures and actions preventedany of thespi l
the onsite pond and reach offsite surface water.
water:to escape:
2
Discharge. to Water
Report: -.Issue 1:.
;:14/10/2016;..;..

Material Spilled
Per the attached profile; this mop;water before dilution by the:water supply contained 1=
3% oil Since.:the.volume spilled was 2;500 gallons, the amount of oil: spilled.: could: have
been between 25 and 75 gallons; which triggered reporting to the regulatoryagencies
providedbelow within 24 hours of the discharge.
RegulatoryAgencies'thatwere Notified
Reporting' to the following agencies were made Friday, October 7 (within the 24 hours):
1
. NC Department. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Mooresville Regional Office —
Phone call to Wes Bell, Sr. Environmental Specialist on 10/7/16 at 4:33pm (Time of
notification provided by Mr. Bell.)
2. EPA National Response Center (NRC) — Phone call with Coast Guard Petty Officer
Ganther on 10/7/16 at 5:23pm.
Catawba County Emergency Management A detailed description of the incident
and contact information was left on the answering machine of Karen Yaussy at
5:22pm; a second phone call was completed on 10/10/16 to Pam Smit' at 12:23pm.
Corrective
& Preventative Action` Steps Completed
1) The 1evel control devices for the mop water tank identified above are now operating
and are on a 90day recurring' preventative:. maintenance protocol to allow for
checking, testing, and confirming their operation.
2) ::The incident has been filed within the internal CommScope Entropy system and will
occurring in
be evaluated by staff. upon a continuous basis to prevent incidents from
the future.
3) TheSWPPP:(Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan) has been updated
this last spill occurrence (as is required by, NCDEQ)
4): furthermore, EHS personnel are working to modify 'the `Stormwater:Pollution
Prevention Plan to include emergency escalation matrix with names and contact.
information.
5) ` EHS personnel are also working on setting up trainings involving a broader array of
employees so as to include spill prevention awareness; i.e., immediately report all
spills,, especially; fluids flowing into catch basins/storm drains.
-- END ---
Discharge tc WaterReport
Issue 1
14/10/2016

Environmental
¢lanagement
Approvai•Code:
Generator Name: CominScope,. lnc CATV
Facility Address 6519 CommScope.Rd, .
city, Catawba
MATERIAL PROFILE
170 i •Vargtave St., Winston s ilem, NC 27107 f 336.727 4644 (p) • 336.727.8640 (E}
Name of Waste Stream Mop Water.
Approved Yes
No • Date
Technical Contac Eric 8°Yd'.
Title. Project Manager
'Phone (336 ) 662-0292
Initials
Fax
336 ) ' 662-0291 ..'
Billing Address •:Southem Logistlos & Enviranmenial, LCC
State NC: .:: Zip.:28609 :312:Orvilte.Wrlght br
NCD982090508
EPA Identification Number:. city ;Greensboro`;
Physical Characteristics at 70°F
Physical State. Liquid x
Layers None X Two
Muitilayers.
Free Liquids: (�) 10ti Precipitated Solids (%) i=01.::
• Viscosity Low X
Medium :High
Is Material Pumpabie? Yes X No • Polymerizable Yes _ ;No x,
or Specific Gravity cif/cc) :111
State. NC.;
• Semisolid
Solid
Specific Weight (ibs/gai)
Appearance. Tan:.:::::::.
Flash; Point (cc):
Odor Mild
act : {60°F• 61°F=100°F
14]°F-:200°F - >200°F.:X •
BTU/lb. <2000
Ash (%) 0
PH (avg) .,7
:Rang-
Reactivity (Rea•ctive with) -;NIA
Process Generating Waste :.Collection of floor ;scrubber water.
Rate of Generation 1 Container Type/Size Tanker
1 Does thiswaste contain spent solvents?
2 " Is this waste listed for Dioxin: as defined
3. Is this
waste INFECTIOUS? •Yes
Water (%)
to
EPA Waste No.; N/A State Waste No. _ NIA
Is Sample'
Available:
UponRequest?.
Yes::
X.
No
Olthrough F005) Yes' No
n.40
No
Is it RADIOACTIVE? ::Yes
Does it contain: PCB's > 50 ppm?
Yes
4. II you answered Yes to questions 1;
..........................
X
CFR:262.31? (F020 and F02&28) Yes
2
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or
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NOT
CONTINUE.
.No
Please contact your HOH.Technical
Sales
Representative for assistance.

1701 Vargrave St., Winston-Salem, NC 27107 • 336.727.4644 (p) • 336.727.8840 (f)
Metals (ppm).
:
:Total
As.
Ag
Cd
Ba 0.;103
Pb' a.fl07
TCLP
Total
R (Total)
CR (Hex)
Hg ..
Sc.
• Other
TCLP:
Chemical Constituents (Must Total 100%):
.....................•
:.
•
Watet.< :.:
Surfactants
Other:: (Specify in PPM)
Free:Cyanide: `O.2 ;
Free Sulfide `'
Phenolics • `5
Total Organic Halogens (%)
Fluorine
•
Chlorine
... ... ..... .....
•
PCB's
98 99%
NIA . ...
:Bromine
•
Metals:(ppin) .
Total::::::
Be:<::
S�
p: .
(Please Attach All MSDS's.Sample
Total
Si
Na ` ..:.
N • 0.016
Zn .:a.1°7
Analysis and Additional Info)
Frequency of Generation
2500 .
Gallons per
• Tons —per.. :..
Drums per,
X Month ::..
- Quarter
Year
One:Time
.:..... ......
1 certify that all information On this form is complete and factual (including attached information) and. js an: accurate
• representation of the know and suspected hazards of the wasteto be disposed.
•

Date:. July 15` , 2016
Attention: Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject
tune 2016 DMR
COMMSCOPE, INC. WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0034754
To Whom It May Concern:
6519: CommScope Road
P. O. Box 199
Catawba, NC.
28609
I. have enclosed:two (2) copies of the June 2016 DMR fo CommScope, Inc.: WWTP.
: The NPDES Permit Number is NC0034754.
Please note -as provided with early correspondence,' and as of December 7 2015, the
Signatory Responsibility was transferred to me via George: Crosby, EHS::Engineer for
CommScope, Inc :Now; please note. that this.will be the Iast time that I will be igning
as the Signatory:.Responsibility This:, responsibility will now be transferred to Mr
Gregory P. Lathrop, EHS Supervisor for CommScope, Inc. effective :fir the July DMRa
Mr. Lathrop -recently obtained his Grade 1 Biological Wastewater Operator=license (see
enclosed copy Certificate' # 1003169
).
Mr. Lathrop's-information is as follows
regory Lathrop
EHS Supervisor :..:
6519 CommScope Road.
• Catawba, NC 28609
Phone: 828.241=6383.
CeII:: 828-409-1554
Fax: • 828-241-6193
areaory.lathrop(5 commscooe com

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns: with this DMR report and/or
if you have any questions with the change in Signatory Responsibility: Thank you for
your help.
Sincerely,
Nicole B. Johnston
Environmental Consultant
CommScope Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609
Phone: [phone]
nicole.johnston(yvsa.orq
cc: Wes Bell, NCDEQ Mooresville Regional Office (via email)

Water: Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
hereby certifies that
has met the requirements for certification established by the Certification Commission
pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 90A, of the North Carolina General Statutes as a
Grade 1 BIOLOGICAL Operator .:
W. Corey Basinger,
Ccrtiticate Number
Certificate issued:
Chairman of Commission
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June 09,201G:

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FACILITY NAME , ::: : CommScope. Inc. CLASS 11 COUNTY Catawba
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Facility Status.: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit 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
New UV install Completed and in testing currnetly. `.
WWTP was No Flow and all water from Discharge was hauled off site by approved hauler..
"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: theinformation, the information is, to:the best of m y knowledge and belief,
true, accurate, and complete. 1 am`aware that there are significant: penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee (Please print or type)
Signiture of Permittee'
6519 .Comrnscope Rd
Catawba , NC.. ` 28609
Permittee'Address
00010 .TemPerature
00078 Turbidity •
00080 Color (Pt Co) :
00082-Color (ADMIT):;_
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
03100 B005.
00340 COD
00400 pH'.
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable. Matter
828-241-6356
Phone Number
PARAMETER: CODES
00556 Oil,BGrease 00951 Total Flouride
00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625. Total Kjeldhal • 01207 Cadmium
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00720 Cyanide
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00929. Total Sodium 01045 Iron.
00940 :Total Chloride 01051 Lead
01307 Total Cobalt
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01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
32730 Total:Phenolies 81.551 Xylene
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS,
39516 PCBs
50050. Flow •
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Waer Quality Compliance Group at (919):733-5083, extension 581 or 534
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facility's permit for reprtin data
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NorthCarolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Permittee:
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Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
CommScope, Inc. Permit Number: NC0034754
Facility Name: CommScope, Inc. County: _Catawba
Incident Started: Date: 05/01/2016 Time: 08:00 AM
Incident Ended: Date: 05/02/2016 Time: 09:30 AM
Level of Treatment:
None Primary Treatment X Secondary Treatment Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 1,700 gallons (recorded at flow meter)_(must be given even if it is a
rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _1,700 gallons Surface Water Name: Terrapin Creek
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Yes X No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X No.
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
The bypass occurred at the effluent discharge point - Outfall 001.. The coordinates are the following:
Latitude: 35° 38' 58.3" N
Longitude: 81° 1' 49.9" W
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: -
The bypass release occurred due to a failed circuit breaker.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
The ORC fou id the failed circuit breaker and completed immediate corrective action to correct the situation.
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Pump and haul procedures were initiated immediately to contain the spill and prevent any further discharge.'
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WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Staff is investigating the installation of backup alternate systems so that a similar incident will not occur.
Additional Comments About the Event:
Press Release provided:
Notification of Discharge of Partially Treated Wastewater
HICKORY, N.C., May 2, 2016—General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any
wastewater collection or treatment works issue a press release when untreated or, in this case, partially
treated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.
In accordance with that 'requirement, the following statement has been prepared and issued to media in the
affected county of Catawba:
Due to a failed circuit breaker, on May 1, 2016 approximately 1,700 gallons of domestic wastewater
discharged from CommScope's Catawba plant without receiving the final required treatment from an
ultraviolet treatment system that was in the process of being installed. That installation is due to be
completed by the end of May. A heavy rainfall, in connection with the failed breaker, allowed partially
treated wastewater to be discharged into Terrapin Creek within the Upper Catawba River Basin in
Catawba County. CommScope is investigating the installation of backup alternate systems so that a
similar incident will not be repeated.
Per guidelines, North Carolina Emergency Management was notified of the event on Sunday, May 1, 2016
and Division of Water Resources received notice on May 2. For more information please feel free to Kris
Kozamchak at 972.792.3311 or Joe Depa at 828.431.9803.
—END—
About CommScope:
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) helps companies around the world design, build and manage their
wired and wireless networks. Our vast portfolio of network infrastructure includes some of the world's
most robust and innovative wireless and fiber optic solutions. Our talented and experienced global team is
driven to help customers increase bandwidth; maximize existing capacity; improve network performance
and availability; increase energy efficiency; and simplify technology migration. You will find our
solutions in the largest buildings, venues and outdoor spaces; in data centers and buildings of all shapes,
sizes and complexity; at wireless cell sites; in telecom central offices and cable headends; in FTTx
deployments; and in airports, trains, and tunnels. Vital networks around the world run on CommScope
solutions.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
24-Hour Report Made To:
Division of Water Resources Emergency Management X
Contact Name: Robin Dail Date: 05/02/2016 Time: 13:50 PM
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept., etc.): N/A
Person Reporting Event: Nicole Johnston Phone Number: _(336) 366-0870
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
N/A
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

Love, Barry F
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Johnston, Nicole <nicole [e-mail]>
Friday, May 06, 2016 4:10 PM
Bell, Wes; Love, Barry F
Emailing: Bypass SSO Spill for CommScope 05012016.doc
Bypass SSO Spill for CommScope 05012016.doc
Importance: High
Good afternoon, gentlemen...
Here's the bypass spill report for CommScope for the incident that occurred this past Sunday, 5/1/2016.
Barry - please let me know that you got this OK.:..thanks!
Nicole
Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:
Bypass SSO Spill for CommScope 05012016.doc
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North Carolina Emergency Management - EM43 Reporting Page 1 of 4
EM43 Reporting
EM Level:
4
Taken by:
Robin Dail
Reported by:
Nicole Johnston
County:
Catawba
Street Address:
6519 CommScope Rd
Type: Wastewater
Animal Disease Event Type:
Complaint Event Type:
FNF Event Type:
HazMat Event Type:
Homeland Security Event:
Other Event Type:
Transportation Event Type:
Weather Event Type:
State Resource Request
2 .°[6 00°c2.
NCEM Edited:
Yes
Date/Time Reported:
05/01/2016 13:50:47
Agency:
CommScope
City:
Catawba
EVENT TYPE
Bomb Threat Event Type:
Fire Event Type:
FNF Class:
HazMat Class:
Non-FNF Event:
SAR Type:
Wastewater Event Type:
Sewage
Weather Event Name:
Include in Report:
Yes
Date/Time Occurred:
05/01/2016 08:00:47
Phone:
336-366-0870
Area:
13
Zip Code:
HazMat Mode:
Non-FNF Event Type:
WMD Event Type:
https://www.ncsparta.net/eoc7/boards/board.aspx?tableid=275&viewid=1011 &uvid=1.44511 5/2/2016

• North Carolina Emergency Management - EM43 Reporting Page 2 of 4
Event Description:
CommScope reported 1700 gallons of partially treated sewage released from the treatment plant to
Tarpin Creek due to pump failure. The creek is not a drinking water source, no fish kill was noted,
and cleanup operations were conducted. The report was forwarded to local. EM. NCDEQ was also
notified. Ended at 0930 hours.
Deaths: Injuries: Evacuation: Radius:
0 0 0 0
Responsible Party: Responsible Party Phone:
Point of Contact: Point of Contact Phone:
Latitude: Longitude:
00.000000 -00.000000
RRT Request: RRT Approved: RRT Team Number: RRT Mission
Number:
https://www.ricsparta.net/eoc7/boards/board. aspx?tableid=275&viewid=1011 &uvid=1.44511 5/2/2016

Bell, Wes
From: - - Nicole Johnston <nicole [e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 2:45 PM
To: Bell, Wes
Cc: Doyle, Ciaran; Streetman, Jim F; Montaigne, Joseph; Frye, Lynn Jr.; Sherrill, Angie; Yost,
,Kristen; 'Lowrance, Shannon ([e-mail])'; Cady, David; Lamb, Jim;
Nicole Johnston
Subject: Stormwater Discharge for CommScope Catawba Facility on October 6, 2016
Attachments: Catawba Discharge Oct 2016 - Issue 1.pdf
Importance: High
Wes,
Good afternoon. 'Hope you -are having a grand day at NCDEQ!
Anyway, per our discussions earlier this week and as is required by Part III of CommScope's Stormwater General Permit
No. NCG030000 (COC Number NCG030078), I have attached the written submission that provides a description of the
discharge release that occurred on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Please let me know if you need any further information.
I'll be seeing you in Mooresville at the WCNLAA meeting on November 17. Anyway, let me know that you received this
OK, and have a great weekend!!
Thanks!
Nicole Johnston
Environmental Consultant
Burch Environmental, LLC
5087 !card Ridge Road
Hickory, NC 28601
Cell: [phone]
Alt. Cell: [phone]
nicole johnstonl4( g nail.com
nicole Johnston( yvsa.org
i

North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water:Quality Regional Operations Section;.:
610 E. Center Ave.,: Suite 301
Mooresville, ; NC 28115
Ph 704.235 2192 Fax: [phone]
Wes Bell(Jncdenr.00v
Spill Lo. cation:*:
CommScope Inc
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC
Re ort Authors ilkFUrther Corres onde
Jim Streetman, PE, LEED.'AP
Senior: EMS: Facility Engineer
CommScope Claremont Facility
3642:US;Hwy 70 East •
P.O.. Box 879 .
Claremont, NC 28610-0879.::.;
Off ice: (828) '459-5153
Cell: [phone]
jim.streetman ,commscope.com
Nicole:Johnston
Environmental Consultant .
Burch Environmental, LLC
5087 Icard Ridge Road`,, :.
Hickory, NC 28601
Cell:'[phone] ;
Alt. 'Cell:: (704) 881=1120
[e-mail]
nicole johnstoo0,vvsa org :;:' ;.: ; ;_:
On Thursday October 6.-between 4 00pm :and;:7 00pm approximately 2,500 gapons of.
mop. water/contact cooling water: flowed into:a. catch:basin and subsequently went •out
stormwater discharge: outfall:(#005 :and entered into:the: pond; onsite:: Investigations
completed::at the time: of: the incident as;:well:as ;during cleanup. procedures identified: no
Oil or sheen in the. pond: Furthermore, :there was no impact o aquatic .life.'; The
discharge was also:. contained and did not leave the. pond.
Discharge to Water. Report
Issued
14/10/2016

Description. and .::..eta. s:
.;At:approximately:5;30:p:m..maintenance. personnel reported thatthe mop water. tank
was overflowing:and running.into the:catch: basin; .located: approximately 50 feet away.
• Facilities EHS. personnel. arrived: within.10 minutes to,investigate.:and found the 5,000.
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allon mOP water/cooiin water holding tank:was:full and running Over from both the:
tank and its::secondary containment.unit...The:source of the water entenng the mop.::.:;.
water/cooling waterholdingtank was not: immediately:_ apparent Water:was:also:::.;
present at the discharge point for this catch basin:at stormwater discharge outfall 005
and::in the buffer zone between:the outfail.and. the pond.; :Thesestructures prevented
the discharge from:enteringl into the surface water._ At this time the spill control.
procedures as provided sbelow was initiated:
Root Cause '
Investigation: was undertakentO deterrnine the source Of the water entering the mop
.water/cooling water holding tank. This: investigation found that a .source of the;
overflow was :a production: line :cooling .water tank with a: sump_:pump running:_:::...
approximately 15gallons :per minute that had been left'on' and: was: simultaneously:
being: (efilled' from;the .water.. supply::This resulted :in .a:;continuous:feed into,. and'. a:
discharge:from, the cooling water tank:into :the mop:water/contact cooling Water tank::
Upon -discovering that: the: source of the.. discharge. into.;the°mop:water/cooling: water:: ::;:::
holdingtankwas the production line cooling wateirtank the discharge:into the mop
water/cooling water holding tank was immediately stopped,;
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Further investigation found that level control devices for the mop:water;tank had failed,
hence there were no. alarms.
Spill Control Procedures
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1) Oil t water absorbent materials were placed around the.storrnwater':discharge outfall
(#005) as well as around the; mop water tank.:::
:2) :.A suction:tank.wassummoned'to remove:the remaining contents ofthe mop
water/contact cooling water from the mop'. water. tank and its: secondary. containment,
the, pavement, ,the catch basin, the stormwater discharge outfall (#005); and the
and which wasa roximate) 6,600
P Pp Y9allons:
�ThesePll contol:roceduresandactions prevented anys
the onsite:pond and: reach :offsite surface water:
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Of the spill:water: to
escape
Report - Issue
1
14/10/2016

Per the attached profile_thismop:waterbefore dilution: by the:Water supply contained.1=
3%.o1l:. Since the volume; spilled. was:2,500'gallons, the amount of oil spilled could have
been between:25. and.75 gallons, which Triggered reporting o the regulatory. agencies
provided below within :24 hours :of the dischar
Pr.-ve 9-
Regulatory Agencies that were Notified
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• Reporting,: to; the following :agencies were made :Friday, October 7 (within the.24 hours):;:
1 NC Department of Environmental Quality'(DEQ) Mooresville Regional Office —
Phone. call to: Wes• Bell,: Sr::;Environmental.: Specialist.on10/7/1:6 :at:4:33pm: (Time of
notification provided by Mr: Bell.)
EPA>National Response Center (NRC) - Phone cali,with: Coast Guard Petty Officer
Ganther on 10 . 1 at :23pm:,
3 Catawba County Emergency;Management A detailed description incident... o e ::.
and contact information was Ieft on the answering machine of: Karen::Yaussy at:.
5;22pm; a second phone:call was completed on 10/10/16 to Pam: Smit at 12:23pm
Corrective & Preventative Action. Steps :Completed.:
1) .The level control devices for the mop water tank:i entifed above.are now:operating
and are on a 90 day;recurring preventative maintenance protocol to allow for•
checking, :testing, ;and ::confirming their operation:
`2) The incident has been filed within the;intemal CommScopeEntropy system: and will.::::'
be evaluated.: by staff upon: a: continuous: basis to prevent incidents :from :;occurring :in
the future,
3) The SWPPP (Stormwater:pollution Prevention Plan) has been updated to include
this last spill occurrence (as is required by NCDEQ)
4):; furthermore; EHS personnel are working tomodify the:Stormwater Pollution
:Prevention:Plan::to: include: emergency .escalation:matnx:with.`names:and contact
:information;:: : .
...... ..:...
5) ; :EHS personnel are also Working: on setting up trainings involving_a broader. array:of
t
;employees: so as to include spill prevention awareness, :e., immediately report:all
spills ,especially fluids flowing into catch basins/storm drains:
-END
•
14/10/2016:

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MATERIAL PROFILE
1701.Vargrave St., Wtnstoti Su1em•,: NC
Name of Waste Stream: Mop Water.
: Approval Code: • • ' •
Geiser . , . .
ator•Name::CommScope,.Inc CAN . .... Erlc Boyd
Technical Contact
..........
, . 8519:CommSco e .
Fac[IlAdd ty ress- � Rd:
27107 • :336.727.4644 (p)
Date
*:336:727 8840.
Initials
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City Catawba
State NC
Zip' 28609
EPA Identification Number iNCD982090508
Physical :Characteristics at :70°F
Physical State: liquid x Semisolid....:
... . . ..... . .
Layers: None x Two ..: Multilayers
Title Project Manager
Phone (336: ). 662-0292 Ex
Fax::. ( 336: _ ) 662-0291. Ext.
• Billing AddressSouthern Logistics & Environmental; LLG:::::::::.:
312: Orville Wright Dr;
city Greensboro
State.NC
Solid
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Precipitated Solids.(°) ' E0;1
Viscosity: Low X .: Medium High
Is. Material Pumpable.:Yes No Polymerizable Yes No x'
. ........•
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Specific :Weight (lbsjgat) ' :.:.:.::.::or Specific Gram
Free Liquids: (%) 100
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Appearance Tan : Odor.: Mild
Flash Point (cc)::Exact
BTUJIb. <2000
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pH:(avg)
14:1°F-.200°F_
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Ash
.1.60°F :61°F-'100°F 101°F- I90°F
>200°F
CA) 0::::::::.::: :::::::Water (%)
Range
Reactivity. (Reactive with): N/A
4::...::. to:•:9.: �:..:::.::.
Process' Generating: Waste :.Collection'of door: scrubber. water.
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ate:o Generation ::: Container Type/Size. Tanker EPA Waste No..N/A
1. Does this waste contain spent solvents? (Fool through F005) .; Yes
2. Is this waste Iisted for: Dioxin' as defined
3: Is; this waste INFECTIOUS? Yes
Is it RADIOACTIVE? , :Yes
in 40 CFR
No x:
..Does. it contain:PCB.'s->:.50 ppm?. Yes
_I1.you:answered:Yes to questions:1;2
or 3, DO
!lease contact your:HOH:Technical Sales
262.31?'(F020
NOT CONTINUE:
Zip
27409:::
Is Sample
Available;
Upon Request?
Yes::X
::No..
State: Waste No. N/A
and F.026 28) :Yes ' • . ;No;.- X:..:.• : :
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Representative for assistance.

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1701 Vargrave St., Winston-Salem, NC 27107 • 336.727.4644 (p) • 336.727.8840 (t)
-Metals.(ppm)
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Water
98-99°%E:::.:.....:.
Fluorine
Chlorine
Total
Si < .. ..
Na,
Ni0.016
Cu 0.032 :.::::
Zn 0.107':::
:.: ease Attach All MSDSs, Sample Analysis andAdditional Info):
Frequency :of Generation
I certify that all information on this form Is complete:and factual (including attached information) andls
representation of the knowrand suspected hazards of.tiie waste to be disposed.
an accurate
Date

PAT MCCRORY
•
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 31, 2016
George Crosby
Commscope Inc
6519 Commscope Rd
Catawba, NC 28609
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
searuow
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVED!NCDENRIDWR
APR 4 2016
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NP.DES Electronic Reporting Requirements and
Sixty Day Notice of Minor Modification of the NPDES Permit
Commscope WWTP
NPDES Permit Number:. NC0034754
Dear NPDES Permittee:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rul. The rule requires'NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (Le.,
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
• Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on
paper. If you are currently reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply
need to continue reporting in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on
December 21, 2016, electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
• Phase 2 —Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on paper.
Reports covered in the second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an
NPDES general permit, Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES
program reports.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting, or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919 707 9000

Sixty Days' Notice of Minor Modification of the Subject NPDES Permit
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process outlined in your existing permit. To
bring your permit up-to-date with the new reporting requirements, this letter serves to notify you that in
sixty days your NPDES permit will be modified to incorporate the new electronic reporting requirements.
The modification will require electronic reporting in place of paper -based reporting. Electronic reporting
will be required beginning as indicated above for Phases 1 and 2 reporting. Please attach the enclosed
NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part 111—Addendum to your permit. This permit modification becomes
effective on July 1, 2016.
All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This
modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 15, 2007.
If any parts contained in this modification are unacceptable to you, then you have the right to file a
petition for a contested case with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This petition must conform to the requirements of Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes. Petitions must be timely filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post
Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. If you do not file a petition within the required time,
the agency decision shall be final and binding. If you have questions concerning this permit modification,
please contact John Hennessy at telephone number 919-807-6377.
Sincerely,
J of f rey O. Pou-arf-
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part III - Addendum
Cc: NPDES File
Central Files
'fV`looresville Regional Office / Water QualityPIogra-rn

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. George Crosby, EH& S Manager
CommScope, Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609-0199
Dear Mr. Crosby:
October 14, 2015
Donald R. van der Vert
FIZCEIVED/NCDENRairetarY
0CT212015
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
CommScope WWTP
Permit Number: NC00034754
Case Number: LV-2015-0237
Catawba County
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 876728 in the amount of $493.85 received from you on October 14,
2015. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against' the subject facility, and this case has been
closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
ZUnerz 74 and
Wren Thedford
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Mr. George Crosby, EH&S Manager
CommScope, Inc.
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Catawba, NC 28609-0199
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
CommScope WWTP.
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2015-0237
Dear Mr. Crosby:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penaltyii. the amount of
$493.85 ($350 civil penalty + $143.85 enforcement costs) against CommScope, Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -
monitoring data reported for June 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No NC0034754. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that CommScope, Inc. violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0034754 and North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215..6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the
Division of Water Resources, I, Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,
hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against CommScope, Inc.:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for fecal coliform.
For ° 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for ammonia.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 143.85 Enforcement costs
$ 493.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do
not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any
continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the: penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy
of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a
remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such.a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or
legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the
civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessmentfactor'sin G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) . whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and
inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details
regarding case status, directions for payment; and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
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an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
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the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
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Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or thedetails of the
filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative
Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
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Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
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evidencedby an internal date/time received stamp (not a,postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties maybe assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment please
contact staff in the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
(Date)
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Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional 'Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments
Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Outfall
001
001
001
Date
6/9/15
6/9/15
6/30/15
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2015-0237
Parameter
Fecal Coliform
Ammonia
Ammonia
Reported Value
-2419 CFU/100 ml*
10.5 mg/1
7.16 mg/1*
Permit Limit
400 CFU/100 ml (Daily Maximum)
10 mg/1 (Daily Maximum)
2 mg/1 (Monthly Average)
•
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
The CommScope, Inc. response to NOV-2015-LV-0551 received on September 11, 2015
was reviewed by DWR staff. Mitigating factors were not found to result in a reduced civil
penalty amount.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
COMMSCOPE, INC.
PERMIT NUMBER NC0034754
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2015-0237
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $493.85 for violation(s) as set forth in the J.
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated September 24, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive theright to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
_ this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within 30 days
of receipt ofthe notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be
allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the _ day of , 2015
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV-2015-0237
Assessed Party: CommScope, Inc.
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0034754
Amount Assessed: $493.85
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration- of the five factors .
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount, of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment .document.
Pursuant to N:C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more :of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case' and provide a detailed explanation, .including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed
in the civil penalty assessment document);
the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent
future occurrences);
(b)
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as 'necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: CommScope, Inc.
Facility: CommScope WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2015-0237
Permit Number: NC0034754
1) The degree and extentofharm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation; No harm has been documented.
The duration and gravity of the violation; The ammonia and fecal coliform daily maximum effluent
permit limits were exceeded by 5% and 504.8% on June;9, 2015. The ammonia monthly average
effluent permit limit was exceeded by 257.8% for June 2015.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on the
receiving stream is unknown. Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and
increased levels can signal human health hazards. Ammonia -nitrogen is treated as an in -stream
toxicant by the State of North Carolina because ammonia is an oxygen -consuming waste and increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved byy noncompliance is
unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The Division of Water Resources
has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been 26 previous CPAs for the CommScope WWTP with the last CPA being issued on
September 10, 2015,for daily maximum BOD, ammonia, TSS, and fecal coliform effluent limit
violations (4-total) and BOD, ammonia, and TSS monthly average effluent limit violations all
occurring in November 2014.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Division of Water Resources
is $143.85.
Date
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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CERTIFIED MAIL #7015 0640 0002 9295 6187
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. George Crosby, EH&S Manager
CommScope, Inca
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, NC 28609-0199
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number NOV-2015-LV-0551
CommScope WVVTP
NPDES Permit NC0034754
Catawba. County
Dear Mr. Crosby:
A review of the June 2015 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter . Reported Value Permit Limit
6/9/2015 Fecal Coliform 2,419 CFU/100m1 400 CFU/100m1 (Daily Maximum)
6/13/2015 Nitrogen Ammonia 10.5 mg/I 10 mg/I (Weekly average)
6/30/2015 Nitrogen Ammonia 7.16 mg/I 2 mg/I (Monthly average)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0034754. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
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assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
assessed regarding these violations. Ifno response. is received in this Office within the 10-day
period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http:I/portal.ncdenr.orglweblwq

NOV-2015-LV-0551 Page 2
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the.
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance. problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order.
by Consent.
If you have questions conceming this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia or myself at
(704). 663-1699.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
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Date: September 10th, 2015
MR. MICHAEL L. PARKER
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, NCDENR
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVE.
SUITE 201
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
6519 CommScope Road
P. O. Box 199
Catawba, NC 28609
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Notice of Violation & Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number NOV-2015-LV-0551
CommScope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Parker:
I am responding to the Notice dated August 26th, 2015, that we received on August
31st, 2015, with regards to the "Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement" for Tracking Number NOV-2015-LV-0551. With regards to the ten (10)
business days' response that is required upon receipt of this notice, we are submitting
this written request to provide explanation of the noted violations.
The noted violations cited from the review of the June 2015 self -monitoring report for
the facility revealed the following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
6/9/2015
Fecal Coliform
2,419 CFU/100 mL
400 CFU/100 mL
(Daily maximum)
10 mg/L(Weekly
average)
6/13/2015*
Nitrogen Ammonia
(*Sample collected
6/9/2015)
10.5 mg/L
6/30/2015
Nitrogen Ammonia
7.16 mg/L
2 mg/L(Monthly
average)

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As for the noted violations cited by NCDENR during their review of the June 2015 self -
monitoring report and as provided above, the following information is provided to
explain what happened during the time of these violations along with noting the
corrective action steps that were implemented to correct for these parameter
exceedances:
1) *Please note that the violation reported for 6/13/2015 for Nitrogen Ammonia in
excess of the weekly average was collected on 6/9/2015 along with the other
parameters for BOD, Total Suspended Residue (TSR), Fecal Coliform, Dissolved
Oxygen, pH, and Oil & Grease.
2) Please note that the plant was put back online (after being off for the previous
months of April and May as well as partially offline for March) on 6/1/2015.
(P/ease see the attached spreadsheet documenting the 'actual'days that the
WWTP was online during the 2015 year — 91 days — as provided in the Pump &
Haul Loads tab.) Compliance samples were collected on 6/2/2015 as per the
NPDES permit requirements. The ORC placed the WWTP back online on June 1st
as per several conditions that were ongoing at the time:
a. The plant had been offline for the previous 68 days. Staff was having
'pump and haul' completed during this time by Bumgarner Septic Tank &
Grading out of Granite Falls, NC. Please note that during 'pump and haul,'
there is no discharge from the facility. (Please see the enclosed copies of
the DMRs for the 2015 year providing several months with 'NO FLOW'
reported. Also, please note the attached invoice for Bumgarner Septic
Tank & Grading providing costs through August 2015 for $300,206.39 and
also as provided below. (Please note that staff was trying to `offset'
these costs from further increase by putting the plant back
online.)
b. Furthermore, the ozone disinfection system was showing promise of
working properly as provided by the technicians, Water Tech Solutions,
Inc. out of Mooresville, NC. Also, please note that the discharge from the
system was crystal clear (as provided in email documentation enclosed)
and showed promise of working efficiently and effectively.
c. Initial in-house testing on 6/1/2015 provided that the treatment plant was
in compliance as per the following testing:
i. pH for the basins along with the `process control' effluent was
within acceptable range. Please note that staff provided this as
`process control' effluent as this was not discharged from the plant
but was hauled offsite to the Clark Creek WWTP in Newton, NC.
[Please note that CommScope has a field certification for this
analysis.]
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ii. Dissolved Oxygen and Settlometer readings for the basins were
acceptable and provided sufficient Dissolved Oxygen for the
biomass. The sludge judge for the clarifiers was sufficient as well.
iii. Initial ammonia checks for process control completed in-house
were compliant. [Please note that the staff only completes
operational process tests for this, since they are not certified to run
any analyses except for those identified with their field certification
license.
3) The initial results for these analyses collected on 6/2/2015 provided a good fecal
count with the ozone disinfection with a fecal value of 4.1 CFU/100 mL (as
reported via email on 6/3/2015). The effluent pH was excellent with a value of
7.2 pH units along with the Dissolved Oxygen reading of 10.8 mg/L (which are
both monitored in-house as part of the field certification). However, the results
for the other parameters — BOD, Total Suspended Residue, Ammonia Nitrogen,
and Oil & Grease were not received until 6/10/2015 (as provided via email
on that date and also is the date the plant was taken back offline). Please note
that the results did highlight some concerns and issues with higher than
expected values for BOD (3.5 mg/L) and Ammonia Nitrogen (3.81 mg/L). The
result reported for Total Suspended Residue (<2.77 mg/L) seemed to be OK and
within compliance limits as per the monthly limit. Anyway, the results for BOD
and Ammonia Nitrogen should have been a hint that the plant was not fully back
up and running properly with a healthy biomass to provide sufficient treatment
to lower these expected parameter values. [Please also note that the
ammonia reported was higher than the summer limit for Ammonia
Nitrogen of 2.0 mg/L (which contributed to the monthly average
violation for the month).]
4) Now, since the initial fecal result for the sample collected on 6/2/2015 was OK
per the email received on 6/3/2015, samples were again collected on 6/9/2015
as per the NPDES permit requirements. Although the pH and Dissolved Oxygen
readings were again acceptable (7.6 pH units and 17.4 mg/L, respectfully), the
results reported for BOD (12.3 mg/L), Ammonia Nitrogen (10.5 mg/L), and Total
Suspended Residue (9 mg/L) were even further higher than the results reported
for these analyses for 6/2/2015. Please note that this Ammonia Nitrogen
result of 10.5 mg/L accounted for the exceedance of the weekly
average of 10 mg/L along with contributing to the monthly average
violation of 2.0 mg/L as well. Please also note that these results were
not received until 6/17/2015.
5) An also critical note is that the lab had mailed the fecal result collected for
6/9/2015 with a value of 2,419 CFU/100 mL on the morning of 6/10/2015. It
was at this time that the Backup ORC notified the EHS Manager and ORC that
the plant was going back offline (please see attached email correspondence).

This result accounted for the Fecal Coliform violation noted above for
an exceedance of the daily maximum of 400 CFU/100 mL. As a result of
this value, technicians from Water Tech Solutions, Inc. were called back in-house
to perform corrective action on the ozone disinfection system and determine why
there was not a sufficient kill' for the fecal coliform as previously expected from
2(b) above.
6) Further corrective action steps were also initiated by staff that included the
following:
a. Staff ordered equipment needed to perform biomass monitoring
of MLSS and MLVSS. Staff was concerned that the biomass numbers
were not high enough to properly lower the BOD and Ammonia Nitrogen
as provided with the first set of data collected on 6/10/2015 for the
samples collected on 6/2/2015. Staff started running these analyses after
receiving training on performing these tests from their environmental
consultant, Nicole Johnston [as also mentioned below in 6(e)]. [Please
note that staff spent approximately $7,000.00 (as provided below) for
obtaining the oven, furnace, and other laboratory equipment needed to
run these process control tests.]
b. Staff completed further analyses of fecal coliform and ammonia
nitrogen (along with other process control testing) after the
results from 6/10/2015 (as also provided via enclosed
documentation in the section for Additional Process Control
Laboratory Data). Please note that these analyses provided some
further questions as to the effectiveness of, the ozone system along with
effectiveness of the reduction in BOD, Ammonia Nitrogen, and Total
Suspended Residue with the biomass present at the time. Results as
highlighted showed good values collected for the process monitoring for
Ammonia Nitrogen; however, there was some questionable data as to the
effectiveness of the ozone system. (Please note that CommScope has
spent $6.810.00 with Statesville Analytical as provided below.)
c. Staff has also approved a Capital Appropriation Project for
building a new Trojan UV system to provide the needed
disinfection to adequately meet the required daily maximum
permit limit of 400 CFU/100 mL. Please note costs provided below
along with the attached PO documentation for the unit for completing this
capital appropriation project.
d. Staff also brought Kemp, Inc. to provide further updates to the
WWTP including new rails for the aeration basins and clarifiers as
well as assist with any upgrades that may be needed to further
provide enhanced plant efficiency and with the upcoming UV
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system installation. The cost spent thus far for this year is provided
below in the amount of $14,378.00.
e. Staff diligently worked with Environmental Consultant Nicole
Johnston (Now DBA Burch Environmental, LLC) over the past few
months to offer further guidance and environmental support for
the WWTP staff. Ms. Johnston has completed several specific items
that have provided further corrective action for these violations as well.
These include the following:
i. Training has been performed to provide accurate analytical
process control data to assess the biomass of the WWTP
such as the MLSS/MLVSS along with improved techniques
for pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and other process control
testing.
ii. New equipment (recommended by Ms. Johnston) was
obtained for pH, Volatile Analysis (MLSS/MLVSS), and
Dissolved Oxygen.
iii. A new bench sheet for daily process control testing has
been completed to allow for further documentation of the
WWTP performance for compliance with the NPDES permit.
iv. Ms. Johnston has been working on updating the Operation
& Maintenance Manual for the WWTP along with all
supporting standard operating procedures to allow for
better process control of the WWTP. This will eventually
contain the documentation needed for proper operation of the
upcoming Trojan UV system.
v. Ms. Johnston has introduced the WWTP staff to the eDMR
process, for which they are `in training' to learn how to
completed. This will extremely helpful in the future to further
offer assistance denoting when the WWTP is having some concerns
and/or is out of compliance.
f. One other note is that staff completed additional research and 'studying'
of the Ozone System (see attached documentation from EPA —
"Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet — Ozone Disinfection"). Staff
identified that there may be issues with the ozone system as defined with
the disadvantages provided within the documentation.
7) Also, please note that the CommScope staff would like to stress that these noted
violations were definitely inadvertent (or involuntary), especially noting the
enclosed documentation of 'pump and haul' from the site during the entire year
for.2015 thus far (and still ongoing as of present) as well as the other corrective
action steps completed as noted above.
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8) Also enclosed for your convenience are pictures of the WWTP from 6/7/2015 and
6/8/2015 providing that the plant looked OK from an operator standpoint for
sample collection on 6/9/2015. However, since the results were not obtained in
a timely fashion for the completed analyses for the samples collected on
6/2/2015 and 6/9/2015, there was little else to do at the time except to return
the plant to 'pump and haul' procedures.
Now, here is a brief summary of the expenses provided during this corrective action
response including items completed during this upset at the WWTP as well as for the
ozone capital improvements project and noted modifications (and as noted above):
COMPLETED BY:
TOTAL EXPENSE
ACTION COMPLETED AND/OR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Capital appropriation request
for Ozone System
Repairs/Modifications/Corrective
Action for 2015 Year
Water Tech Solutions,
Inc.
$28,349.00
Capital appropriation request
for new UV system —
Engineering Design & Survey
work for UV system
West Consultants, PLLC
$6,379.00
Capital appropriation request
for Trojan System UV3000 PTP
EW2 Environmental, Inc.
$13,500.00 (partial
payment — see enclosed
Purchase Order in Trojan
UV System Details)
Plant modification work during
2015 year — includes new
railings & other work
Kemp, Inc.
$14,378.00
'Pump and Haul' for 2015 year
(through August)
Bumgarner Septic Tank
and Grading
$300,206.39
Environmental Consulting for
Nicole Johnston — Burch
Environmental, LLC
$36,722.22
WWTP Staff
Laboratory Analyses Costs for
2015 year
Statesville Analytical, Inc.
$6,810.00

Process Control Testing
Equipment (Purchased after
upset from June violations — for
MLSS/MLVSS)
USA Blue Book
$7,000.00 (approximate
cost)
TOTAL MONIES
***$413,344.31
Also, please note that the CommScope staff is very aware that the violations noted
above are a serious infraction of NPDES Permit No. NC0034754. However, please be
aware that the CommScope spent over $413,000 (as noted above***) to provide
completed (and ongoing) corrective actions steps along with previous improvements
and modifications to the WWTP during the previous weeks and/or year.
Now, based on this above information, I feel that CommScope, Inc. completed remedial
and corrective action to correct for the noted violations. Furthermore, please note that
CommScope will still continue to be very diligent about remediating such concerns and
violations in a timely manner. Furthermore, it is the intent of the CommScope staff to
continue in a multifaceted manner to make significant improvements as needed to the
WWTP as well as aim to eliminate any noted violations in the future.
We would also like to mention that the CommScope staff is working
attentively to address any and all corrective actions to prevent future
violations for the WWTP. Please feel free to call Ms. Nicole Johnston
(Environmental Consultant for CommScope, Inc.) at 336-366-0870 if you
need further information.
Thank you for your assistance with this 'Notice of Violation and Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement' for the noted violations cited above. We look
forward to hearing your response soon.
S
ely
Georg ' Crosb
EH&S Manager
CommScope Inc.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
gcrosby@ commscope.com

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
April 13, 2015
Mr. George Crosby, EH&S Manager
CommScope, Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Deficiency — Monitoring Limitation
Tracking Number: NOD-2015-MV-0024
CommScope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Crosby:
On March 23, 2015, this office received a response to the above referenced Notice of Deficiency
(NOD). The NOD was issued for not monitoring pH during the week ending December 27, 2014.
Based on the amended December 2014 DMRs and the supporting information received on March 23,
2015, this office is rescinding the above referenced Notice of Deficiency. If you have questions
concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Marcia Allocco at [phone].
cc: Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central files basement
MA
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Subject: Notice'of= Violation and ' Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0105
CommScope:WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Crosby:
A review of the November 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
11/20/14 BOD 199.0 mg/L 40.7 mg/L (Daily maximum)
11/30/14 BOD 54.0 mg/L • 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
11/20/14 Fecal coliform 921 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum)
11/20/14 . Ammonia 28.1 mg/L 21.5 mg/L'(Daily maximum)
11/30/14 Ammonia 11.8 mg/L 4.3 mg/L (Monthly average)
11/20/.14 . TSS 212.0 mg/L 39.2 mg/L. (Daily maximum)
11/30/14 TSS 55.3. mg/L 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S:) 143-215.1.and -NPDES Permit No.
NC0034754. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215:6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
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NOV-2015-LV-0105, Page 2
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November 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will thenbenotified of any civil penalties that
may be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the
10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Water:Quality Regional Operations. Section
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Date:: March 19th, 2015
MR. MICHAEL L. PARKER
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, NCDENR
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL. OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVE.
SUITE 201
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115..
Subject: Notice of -Violation & Recommendation
Tracking ## NOV-2015-LV-0105:•
CommScope WWTP.
• NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Parker:
6519 CommScope Road
P. O. Box 199
Catawba, NC 28609
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
MAR 2 3 2015
WQROS
MOORESVILLE:REGIONAL OFFICE
for Enforcement
I am responding to the Notice dated March 9th, 2015, that we received on March 11th,
2015, with regardsto. the "Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement" for Tracking. #. N.OV 2015-LV-01.05. With regards to .the ten (10) b.usiness
days' response that is required upon receipt of this notice, we are submitting this
written requestto provide explanation of the noted violations.
The noted violations cited from the review: of the November 2014 self -monitoring: report
for the facility revealed the following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date
Parameter .
Reported Value
. .Permit Limit
11/20/14
BOD
199.0 mg/L
40.7: mg/L (Daily
maximum)
30.0 mg/L(Monthly
average)
11/30/14
BOD
54.0 mg/L
11/20/14
Fecal Conform
921 CFU/100 mL
400 CFU/100 mL
(Daily maximum)
21.5 mg/L (Daily
11/20/14 . .
Ammonia
28.1 mg/L

maximum)
11/30/14
Ammonia
11.8 mg/L ...
4.3 mg/L (Monthly
maximum)
11/20/14 ..
. . TSS
212.0 mg/L
39.2 mg/L :(Daily
maximum)
11/30/14
TSS
55.3 mg/L
30.0.mg/L (Monthly
average)
As for the noted violations cited by NCDENR during their review of the November 2014
self -monitoring report and as provided above, the following information is provided to
explain what happened during the time of these violations along with noting the
corrective action that was implemented to correct for these parameter e- xceedances:
1) The noted violations were present on 11/20/14 as the following parameters
exceeded the allowed daily maximum as provided by the NPDES Permit BOD,
Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, and. TSS: Furthermore, the results reported for
11/20/14 also accounted for the monthly average to be exceeded for the
following parameters as well: BOD, Ammonia, and TSS. In: other words, the one
day of sampling caused the daily maximums and monthly averages to be
exceeded.
2) Now, in order to explain the reported analysis, the following occurred earlier in
the week:
a. On Monday, 11/17/14, the Backup ORC (Mark Carpenter) arrived at the
WWTP and found the following had occurred creating several issues at the
plant:
i. The ozone pump had failed; therefore, the Backup ORC had Kemp,
Inc. out of Sherrills.Ford, NC, to come out and change: the pump
with oneof the two (2) spare pumps. Please also note that just
the week prior (as provided with the attached invoice from Kemp)
that the ozone had completely underwent several modifications
including pump rebuilds, changing out the discharge piping and
fittings, etc. that totaled $14,378.00(I have also enclosed the
original approximate capital appropriation request from 2013 for
building the ozone system at an estimated $60,000.00, which was
clearly underquoted due to the other repairs and/or startup failures
during the 2013/2014 year.)
ii. The caustic pump was found to not be operable; thus, the Backup
ORC had to repair the pump and get it back into working order.
iii. The floats on the tertiary sand filters were found to be out of
service, for which Kemp, Inc. was also asked to check about
repairing these. Now, the sand filters were found to be completely
clogged and causing excessive backwash of solids to enter into the
2

ozone chamber. Kemp, Inc. tried to clean out the solids; however,
they were not able to get the filters functional at the time. They
had to return on Tuesday, 11/18/14, and Wednesday, =11/19/14, to.
work on the clogged sand filters:**
iv. The; heaters for the two (2) aeration tanks had also went out, for
which Kemp,Inc. changed out these heaters with spares kept
:onsite.
v. A copy. of the daily operatorlog citing these issues is also enclosed
forthis date.
vi. Due to this upset; the Backup ORC had called in Bumgarner Septic
Tank and Grading out. of Granite Falls, NC, to 'pump and: haul'any
discharge from the facility: Two (2) loads (as -provided with the
attached pumpers certification forms:) were hauled out from the
site for that day with the PT-4 truck which has 3,500 gallons.
capacity (as noted with the enclosed contract). The actual volume
of 6,918 gallons.iis:noted with: the. enclosed invoice (which totaled
$1,090.16 which'i includes the price of $0.12 per gallon plus charges
for the truck/driver stand :by. hour rate and:: labor charges). Please
note that although the totalizer ran for the day, the plant discharge
was plugged, and the flow was hauled off by .Bumgarner Septic.. to
the City of Newton Clark Creek WWTP.' (Also, please note that the
pump utilized for bypass pumping was downstream of the
totalizer.)
vii. Furthermore, the Backup ORC notified the ORC, Shannon
Lowrance, of the problems and what corrective action steps were
: completed and/or initiated.
3) The ORC was back onsite on Tuesday, 11/18/14. He checked the WWTP for --any
further issues and decided todelay the normal sample collection untillater in the
week. The normal day for sampling for the WWTP for the required weekly
analysis is normally collected on Tuesday; - This delay was necessary because
Kemp, Inc. was making adjustments to the ozone system as well as continuing
the repair of the sand filters. [**Please note that the ORC was onsite when
Kemp, Inc. returned on Tuesday, 11/18/14, and Wednesday, 11/19/14, to
complete the repairs started on 11/17/1:4.]
4) The ORC completed the grabsample collectionas required by the NPDES permit.
on Thursday, 11/20/14. However, Mr. Lowrance continued to notice that the
sand filters were still causing an upset for the plant.: Therefore, he plugged the
line and called in Bumgarner Septic to 'pump and haul.' On that day, there were
six (6) loads hauled out with utilization of both the PT-3 (which also has a 3,500
gallons capacity) and PT-4 trucks. Furthermore, there were four (4) additional

loads hauled on Friday, 11/21/14. Please see the attached . pumpers
certifications forms along with invoice for this two-day hauling total of $4,066.40.
5). Also, please note that the. CommScope staff would like to stress that thesenoted
violations were definitely inadvertent (or involuntary), especially noting the
enclosed documentation of 'pump and haul' from the site during the week from
11/17/14 through 11/21/14.
6) Now, please note that by the sampling event on the next business workday on
Monday, 11/24/14, that the WWTP was back into compliance.
7) Also enclosed for your convenience are some .pictures showing our totalizer, the
'pump and haul' hose, and the plug used when CommScope completed 'pump
and haul.'
Now, here is a briefsummary of the expenses provided during this corrective action
response including items completed during this upset at the WWTP as well as for the
ozone capital improvements project and noted modifications (and as noted above)::.
ACTION COMPLETED
AND/OR CORRECTIVE
ACTION .'
COMPLETED BY:
TOTAL EXPENSE.
Ozone modification work
during mid -November 2014.:
Kempf :Inc.
$14,378.00
Capital appropriation
request for Ozone System
Blue Sphere Water:
: Technology, Inc. & Water
Tech Solutions, Inc.
$60,000.00: (rough
estimate)
'Pump and Haul' on
11/17/14
Bumgarner Septic Tank and
Grading
$1,090.16
'Pump and Haul' on
11/20/14 and 1.1/21/.14
Bumgarner:Septic Tank and
Grading
$4,066.40
TOTAL MONIES
***$79,534.56
Also, please note that the CommScope staff is very aware that the violations noted
above are a serious infraction of NPDES Permit No. NC0034754. However, please be
aware that the CommScope spent over $79,000 (as noted above***) to provide
completed .corrective actions steps along withprevious improvements and modifications
to the WWTP during the previous weeks and/or year.

Now, based on this above .information, I feel that CommScope, .Inc. corripleted remedial
and corrective action to correct for the noted violations. Furthermore, please note that
CommScope will still: continue to be very diligent about remediating .such concerns and
violations in a timely manner. Furthermore, it is the intent of the CommScope staff to
continue in a multifaceted manner to make significant improvements as needed to; the
WWTP as well as reduce the number of noted violations in the future.
We would also like to mention that the .CommScope .staff is working
attentively to address any and all corrective actions to prevent future
violations for the WWTP. Please feel free to.call :Ms. Nicole Johnston
(Environmental Consultant for CommScope, Inc.) at 336-366-0870 if you
need further. information.
Thank you for your assistance with this 'Notice of Violation and Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement' for the a noted violations cited above. We look
forward to hearing your response soon..
George Crosby
EH&S Manager
CommScope Inc.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
gcrosbyc commscopecom

KEMP INC
2217 LYNMORE DRIVE SHERRILLS FORD, NORTH CAROLINA 28673
828-478-3040 FAX [phone]
DATE: 11/15/14
BILL TO: CommScope, Inc.
Post Office Box 199
Catawba, N.C. 28069-0199
Attn: Mr. Shannon Lowrance
PAY TO: Kemp Construction, Inc.
2217 Lyninore Drive
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Kemp Ref #J4-070
INVOICE :14918..
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Pump ' eosud Rre®airs
PO#:.
AMOUNT DUE: $14,378.00
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
-Supplied &replaced Ozonegenerators desiccants.
- Supplied two (2) spare ORP probes to be kept on site for ozone system.
-Added bypass valve: & necessary fittings to throttle more flow to discharge line
-Replaced suction foot valve with 3" as requested with suction strainer.
- Changed discharge piping & fittings to 2" to allow plant to discharge more flow —Plant
needs to discharge approximately 20 GPM to handle surge flows thruplant instead of the
initial goal of 5 GPM. Allassociated mounting hardware in stainless steel.
-Added 2" Sch. 80 motor operated ball valve and 2" Sch. 80 diaphragm valve on
discharge line. Valves constructed of PVC & Viton to withstand ozone.
- Supplied spare 2" motor operated valve with Sch. 80 PVC & Viton
-Rebuilt total of four (4) AMT Ozone circulation pumps installing Viton & 316 stainless
steel internal parts where possible.
-Ordered & supplied spare parts to have on -hand so that all three existing ozone (3)
pumps can be rebuilt one time to insure system runs continuously.
-All material utilized in the Ozone System modifications and pump repairs were Schedule
80 PVC, Viton & 316 Stainless Steel to be as resistant to the ozone being generated. All
glue joints were made with industrial rated chemical resistant CPVC glue
TOTAL INVOICE • AMOUNT DUE i143r?$.00
Terms: Due Upon Receipt

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'Crosby, George
Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:26 PM
Lowrance, Shannon
Crosby, George
One of my students did this as partof his assignment thisweek looks good
Ozone :(03) is widely used for drinking water treatment and has been utilized for more
than .100 years. Ozone is a powerful oxidizer andan effective germicidal.
Ozone can begenerated by passing oxygen, or air containingoxygen, through an area
having an electrical discharge or spark (electrodes). As the air or oxygen flows through
theair gap, and the electrical discharge, a portion of the oxygen is converted to ozone:
02 molecules are reduced to monatomic form (just0, one oxygen atom): The single
oxygen. -atomis very reactive. and binds with, a 02_ molecule forming 03, or ozone.
It has been found that pH increases very slightly because of oxidation. This is probably
the effectof carbon dioxide being driven out of the solution by the ozone
• Color and turbidity arereduced by addition of ozone., This is brought about by chemical
oxidation of the substancecausing the color or turbidity
.. As with chlorination, the effectiveness.of idiSinfection 'is depended on_the concentration •
of the disinfectant, thorough mixing:and contact time.
Ozone 'brings about. disinfection 3100.times faster than. chlorine.
In summary: both treatment methods are effective. for treating drinking water that has
been through a physical treatment such as sedimentation or filtering.
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Scope of work for Ozone Gas . System or Post Oxidation of Sanitary
Waste. Water
Waste Water Current System
Currently our Waste Water System uses Chlorine and Bi- Sulfide to treat Sanitary waste
Water. This system struggles to maintain compliance due to the flow rateandthe age and
condition of the equipment.
Proposal to Install an Ozone Gas System to improve Oxidation of
Sanitary Waste Water
The system is sized and designed for post oxidation of the sanitary wastewater. effluent.
Post oxidation is a necessary part of the treatment process and is performed to meet Fecal
Coliform requirements of the Facility discharge permit.
We propose to locate our unitin the storage shed close to the . WWTP area. Thisozone
process will eliminate theneed for chemicals and their associated pumps and
maintenance. The ozone process will apply the ozone gas tothe waste water in. a specific
piping arrangement under pressure.: This insures the optimum dissolved gas to water
ratio. By treating the entire -volume of wastewater with the .oxidizer on multiple passes
through the injection station, the systeminsures biologically dead effluent.
Work to be done
This Proposal Includes:
• Purchasing and installing the following
• Cleearwater CD2000P Ozone generators.
• Dominick Hunter DAS@ Air Dryer
ATI Ambien Ozone gas meter
Walchem ORP controller
• Custome ozone injction system
• KillSwitch and Alarm Package
• Ingersol Rand 3 HP air compressor
• One year warranty on installation
SOW
• Demo Old Chlorine fed equipment
• Mount/set ozone generator
• Set new pump
• Modify dead band on transfer pump leading to chlorine contact
chamber
• Run ozone gas tube

• - Core drill wall to add E stop, alarrn systems
• Rewire outbuilding fan to be on continually
• Startup and test out system: _
•. ..Perform 4 hourstraining on system•
.
• • Send samples to 3Td party for lab analysis of Fecal Coliform residuals.
Cost of equipment and installation $60,000
Note: Contractor shall work in a safe -Manner, and obey all OSHA safety standards. They:
shall obey all CommScope safety policies and regulations. They shall leave the work area
in a clean manner daily.

Cost savings of Waste water: change to Ozone purification.
Cost of Chlorine and de-Clor is $52,485.00 per year
Pumps•for the system- 8.pumps/year is $ 14;400
ORP Probes — 4 probes /:year is $ 10,000
Maintenance supplies $10,235
Giving us a yearly cost of operation @.$87;120.00

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Pat McCrory
Governor
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
March 9, 2015
Mr. George Crosby, EH&S Engineer
CommScope, Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Monitoring Limitation
Tracking No. NOD-2015-MV-0024
CommScope VWVTP
NPDES.Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Crosby:
A review of the December 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the followingparameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value ' hI onitorinq Requirement.
Week ending 12/27/14 pH None Report once per week
Remedialactions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted
violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments
of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources.
If the violations are due to a transcription error (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended'
DMR (two copies) to this Office along with a cover letterasking for rescission of the Notice of
Deficiency. Please address your correspondence to Ms. Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at [phone].
cc: Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central Files Basement
MA
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office .
Location: 610 East. Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.orofweb/wq
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Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
- Director Secretary
Mr. George Crosby
CommScope, Inc.
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Dear Mr. Crosby:
January 22, 2014
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2014-LV-0023
CommScope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
A review of the October 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
10/1/13 BOD 24.3 mg/L 24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
10/8/13 BOD 28.7 mg/L 24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
10/31/13 BOD 26.5 mg/L 16.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by. Consent (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch •
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. George Crosby, EHS Engineer
CommScope, Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, North Carolina 28609
Subject:
Dear Mr. Crosby:
December 16, 2013
Notice of Deficiency — Monitoring Limitation
Tracking #: NOD-2013-MV-0073
CommScope, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
A review of the August 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
8/31/13
Parameter
Flow
Reported Value Monitoring Requirement
None Continuous flow monitoring
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted
violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments
of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources.
If the violations are due to a transcription error (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended
DMR (two copies) to this Office along with a cover letter asking for rescission of the Notice of
Deficiency. Please address your correspondence to Ms. Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
# 7010 2780 0001 7588 8105
N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Surface Water Protection
Attn: Michael L. Parker
610 East Center Street
Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Subject: Reissuance of Notice of Violation
Tracking# NOV-2013-MV- 0073
CommScope, Inc.
Catawba, North Carolina
Catawba County
NPDES Permit Number: NC 0034754
Mr. Parker:
6519 CommScope Road
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Tel [phone] 241 3142
Fax [phone]
www.commscope.com
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
DEC 232013
WP SECTION
MOORESVIL LE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to serve as a formal response to your letter of 12/16/2013. We have checked
and rechecked our BOD testing and results and have found nothing wrong with the way
we grab samples, or with our outside testing laboratory. As can be seen from our total
report we were within parameters for the month. We continue to look for the reason for
the violation. Currently we have twice emptied and cleaned the pits. We have repaired
part in the pits and re seeded twice.
We are moving ahead with Ozone purification process to eliminate chlorine and Bi
sulfate chemicals in our process. Due to our trials we have shut our EFF to our creek off
until we can stabilize our results.
If you should have any questions concerning information contained in the report, please
feel free to contact me @ 828-241-6356.
Sip erely,
G Cros
Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. George Crosby, EHS Engineer
Commscope, Inc.
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, North Carolina 28609
Subject:
Dear Mr. Crosby:
December 11, 2013
Notice of Deficiency — Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOD-2013-LV-0153
CommScope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
A review of the September 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
9/10/13 Biological oxygen demand (BOD) 26.4 mg/L 24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted
violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments
of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources.
If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent (SOC).
Thank you for your attention to this matter: If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply
for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Marcia Allocco at [phone].
Sincerely,
t/__Michael L. Parker
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
# 7010 3090 0003 1363 1922
N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Surface Water Protection
Attn: Michael L. Parker
610 East Center Street
Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Subject: Reissuance of Notice of Violation
Tracking# NOV-2013-LV- 0491
CommScope, Inc.
Catawba, North Carolina
Catawba County
NPDES Permit Number: NC 0034754
Mr. Parker:
6519 CommScope Road
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Tel [phone] 241 3142
Fax [phone]
www.commscope.com
RECEIVED
DIVISION C'x:: ,r n. s} QUALITY
OCT 3 2013
MOORESML iE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to serve as a formal response to your letter of 08/23/2013. We have checked
and rechecked our BOD testing and results and have found nothing wrong with the way
we grab samples, or with our outside testing laboratory. As can be seen from our total
report we were within parameters for the month. We cannot think or find any reason for
the one BOD sample to be out of our permit parameters. In checking back through
several years of testing this is the first BOD NOV that CommScope Catawba has
experienced. As a precaution we have dumped refilled and reprogramed our sand filter to
insure there is no question concerning there oberations.
If you should have any questions concerning information contained in the report, please
feel free to contact me @ 828-241-6356.
Sincerely,
G Crosby
Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer
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Water Quality Programs
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary _
Mr. Scott Waddell
EHS Facility Manager
CommScope, Inc.
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Waddell:
28609-0199
Subject:
August 23, 2013
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV-0491
CommScope, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
A review of the May 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
5/28/13
Parameter
BOD
Reported Value
28.8 mg/L
Permit Limit
24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance
problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying
for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker
Water Quality Programs
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portaincdenr.org/weblwq
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
August 2, 2013
Mr. Scott Waddell
EHS Facility Manager
Commscope, Inc.
PO Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Subject: Reissuance of Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV-0448 (Revised)
Commscope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Waddell:
A review of the April 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value
4/25/13 BOD 27.3 mg/L
Permit Limit
24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
July 31, 2013
Mr. Scott Waddell
EHS Facility Manager
Commscope, Inc.
PO Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV 19-
Commscope WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0034754
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Waddell:
A review of the April 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value
4/25/13 BOD 27.3 mg/L
Permit Limit
24.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco at [phone].
cc: Point Source Branch
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Michael L. Parker
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
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August 26, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
# 7010 3090 0003 1363 1960
N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Surface Water Protection
Attn: Michael L. Parker
610 East Center Street
Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Subject: Reissuance of Notice of Violation
Tracking# NOV-2013-LV0448 (Revised)
CommScope, Inc.
Catawba, North Carolina
Catawba County
NPDES Permit Number: NC 0034754
Mr. Parker:
6519 CommScope Road
P.O. Box 199
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
Tel [phone] 241 3142
Fax [phone]
www.commscope.com
RECEIVED
DIVISION ?`= `` " QUALITY
AUG 2 8 2013
MOORS V LLE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to serve as a formal response to your letter of 08/02/2013. We have checked
and rechecked our BOD testing and results and have found nothing wrong with the way
we grab samples, or with our outside testing laboratory. As can be seen from our total
report we were within parameters for the month. We cannot think or find any reason for
the one BOD sample to be out of our permit parameters. In checking back through
several years of testing this is the first BOD NOV that CommScope Catawba has
experienced.
One note is in the future you could address all correspondence to the Catawba facility to
my attention and drop Scott Waddell form your list, I am sure we can respond quicker to
any correspondence you may send our way. If you should have any questions concerning
information contained in the report, please feel free to contact me @ 828-241-6356.
Sincerely,
G Crosby
Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer
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Bell, Wes
From: Crosby, George [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:31 PM
To: Bell, Wes
Subject: RE: How have you been
THX
From: Bell, Wes [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:13 AM
To: Crosby, George
Subject: RE: How have you been
The transportation permit is in the process (if not already) of being rescinded. The facility is not required to get approval
of plans and/or authorization to construct. You may want to send an email to Bob Sledge (Permitting Unit) at
[e-mail] and copy me to update us on the type of unit, construction dates (proposed completion date)
and when the unit will be placed on-line. You will no longer have to monitor for effluent chlorine as long as it is not
added to any other treatment processes. If you need anything else please feel free to either email me or call me at 704-
235-2192.
Wes
From: Crosby, George [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 9:47 AM
To: Bell, Wes
Subject: RE: How have you been
No I am building it right now as I send this note. I am looking for who to discuss this with. Also I received a letter
cancelling the transportation Storm Water permit
Cros
From: Bell, Wes [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 9:32 AM
To: Crosby, George
Subject: RE: How have you been
George,
Hope everything is going good. Have you finished installing the system?
Wes
From: Crosby, George [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 5:57 PM
To: Bell, Wes
Cc: Crosby, George
Subject: How have you been
Wes
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We continue to build our Ozone treatment plant for our waste water treatment to do fully away with Caustic, Chlorine,
and Di Clore.
Who do I need to contact to get clearance to begin testing on our new system??
George Crosby
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM Pat McCrory, Governor
Director John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Certificate of Approval
March 21, 2013
CommScope, Inc.
Attn: Mr. George Crosby, PE, EHS Director
6519 CommScope Road
Catawba, North Carolina 28609-0199
RE: Approval to Modify
CommScope Dam
Catawba County
State Dam ID: CATAW-004
Dear Mr. Crosby:
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This is in response to your submission dated February 27, 2013 received on February 28, 2013 of
plans, specifications and design data for modification of the subject dam incompliance with the
Dam Safety Law of 1967. This dam is of intermediate hazard classification. The plans,
specifications and design data submitted were prepared under the supervision of Mr. John F.
Garner, PE.
This letter constitutes approval of the proposal to modify the subject dam according to the plans
and specifications received by this Division on February 28, 2013 with the following
stipulations:
1. Project construction shall be supervised by Mr. John F. Garner, PE. Mr. John F. Garner,
PE, shall be responsible for field observation of construction as necessary to ensure
compliance with approved plans.
2. During construction, the Division of Energy,.Mineral, and Land Resources may require
such progress reports as are deemed necessary.
3. In accordance with GS 143-215.29 and NCAC 15A-2K .0203, .0212, and .0215, within
30 days of completion of the project, Mr. John F. Garner, PE shall inspect the completed
work and upon finding that the work has been done as specified and the dam is safe, shall
file with the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources two sets of record
drawings and a certificate stating that the work has been completed in accordance with
approved plans, specifications and other requirements.
Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 . 919-707-9200 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Irl
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Approval to Modify
March 21, 2013
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CommScope Dam
CATAW-004
4. The pool shall be maintained at the construction drawdown level until final approval for
operation of this dam is issued by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land. Resources.
Also, draining of the lake shall be performedin such a manner as to preclude off -site
sedimentation.
5. You must notify Mr. Zahid Khan, CPESC, Regional Engineer, Land Quality Section, 610
East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115, [phone] ten
days before the start of construction.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the Water Quality Section of this Department should be
contacted to determine if additional permits are required. Also, the erosion and sediment control
program having jurisdiction should be contacted to determine permit requirements. In any case,
sediment must be prevented from entering the waters of the state or flowing onto neighboring
property.
Construction of the modifications must begin within one year of the date of this letter or this
approval is void. For assistance you may contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-
1699 or a staff member of the Dam Safety Program in the Raleigh Central Office at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Tracy :Wi avis, PE, CPM
Director
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cc: Mr. John F. Garner, PE
Mr. Zahid Khan, Land Quality Regional Engineer
,S ae Water Protection Regional Supervisor
File name: CATAW-004 20130321_COAM_CommScope Dam