NC0000272_Toxicity Results_20061102

Division of Water Quality NOV _ Zn:
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November 2, 2006
MEMORANDUM
To: Roger Edwards
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, ARO
Through: Cindy A. Moore 0----
Supervisor,Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort Zbw
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit#NC0000272/001
Haywood County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Blue
Ridge Paper Products has been completed. Blue Ridge Paper Products has an effluent
discharge permitted at 29.9 million gallons per day(MGD) entering Pigeon River(7Q10 of
52 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on October 17 and 20, 2006 by Keith
Haynes and facility personnel for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive toxicity test.
The test using these samples resulted in a fail. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive
Test Concentrations 15, 30, 50, 90, and 100%sample
Test Result Chronic value<15% sample(Fail)
Control Survival 100%
Control Mean Reproduction 27.0 neonates
Test Treatment Survival 100% at 100% sample
Treatment Mean Reproduction 17.9 neonates at 15% sample, and
13.5 neonates at 90% sample
First Sample pH 8.17 SU
First Sample Conductivity 2570 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Second Sample pH 8.12 SU
Second Sample Conductivity 2550 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would be predicted to have water
quality impacts on receiving water. These samples were split with the facility's contract
laboratory and the results of the two tests are currently under evaluation. This test was
conducted to further evaluate a prior disagreeing split test between DWQ and the facility's
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section

contract laboratory conducted in August 2006 in which DWQ's test was judged invalid due
to control performance. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired.
We maybe reached at [phone].
Basin: FRB05
cc: Central Files
Keith Haynes, ARO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit - Environmental Sciences Section

Division of Water Quality
9
November 1, 2006 _
MEMORANDUM
To: Roger Edwards
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection,ARO
Through: Cindy A.Moore a.
Supervisor,Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort (DUI✓
Quality Assurance Officer,Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit#NC0000272/001
Haywood County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Blue Ridge
Paper Products has been completed. Blue Ridge Paper Products has an effluent discharge permitted
at 29.9 million gallons per day(MGD) entering Pigeon River(7Q10 of 0 CFS). Whole effluent
samples were collected on August 22 and 25, 2006 by Keith Haynes for use in a chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples was deemed invalid due to
control organism performance. This data should not be used for compliance monitoring. Toxicity
test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
Test Concentrations 90% sample
Test Result INVALID
Control Survival 100%
Control Mean Reproduction 23.8 neonates
Test Treatment Survival 100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction 16.8 neonates
First Sample pH 8.26 SU
First Sample Conductivity 2610 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Second Sample pH 8.10 SU
Second Sample Conductivity 2050 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at(919) 733-
2136.
Basin: FRB05
cc: Central Files
Keith Haynes, ARO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section

_, F1BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC. �I'• ,,. SEP - 8 20 6 LI)
6 September 2006 is veni ht-C710N
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Mr. Jimmie Overton
Chief, Environmental Sciences Section
NC Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Subject: Quarterly Chronic Toxicity Testing Results
Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill
NPDES Permit#NC0000272
Dear Mr. Overton:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. (Blue Ridge) is providing follow up response to your letter
dated August 24, 2006 regarding a Notice of Violation—WET Testing, Copper and Zinc Action
Level Policy. Blue Ridge has taken and passed three separate chronic toxicity tests since the
quarterly toxicity test that failed in June. These tests were full 96-hour tests in accordance with
Condition AA of our NPDES permit. Two of the three test samples were split between two
separate labs. The laboratory reports for the three follow-up toxicity tests are enclosed. We have
also attached a summary of chronic toxicity testing results for the Canton Mill under the 2001
NPDES permit for your review.
As stated in your letter, Blue Ridge is not subject to the requirements of the Division's Copper
and Zinc Action Level Policy since subsequent testing in accordance with the NPDES permit has
passed applicable toxicity limits. Investigation into the June quarterly toxicity test failure has
revealed quality control issues with the lab we were using. Blue Ridge believes this was the
reason for the June failure and has since taken measures to correct these issues. Please note that
June 2006 chronic toxicity test is the only quarterly test that the Canton mill has not passed under
the current NPDES permit. A failed toxicity test is extremely unusual for our treatment plant
effluent.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J. Glenn Rogers Paul Dickens
Water Compliance Coordinator Manager, Environmental Affairs
828-646-2874 828-646-6141
Blue Ridge Paper Products
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Mr. Jimmie Overton, NC-DWQ
6 Sept 2006, Page 2
Attachment: Summary of Chronic Toxicity Test Data for Canton Mill, 2001 - 2006
Enclosures: Toxicity Test Laboratory Reports
6/23/06 PACE and ETS
7/14/06 PACE and ETS
8/11/06 ETS
cc: Mr. Keith Haynes (iv/attachment and enclosures)
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Mr. Roger Edwards (w/attachments and enclosures)
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Mr. Marshall Hyatt (w/attachment and enclosures)
US EPA, Region IV
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mr. John Giorgino (w/attachment and enclosures)
NC Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
C File - Water
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Mr. Jimmie Overton, NC-DWQ
6 Sept 2006, Page 3
Internal Distribution:
D. Brown
J. Clary
P. Dickens
J. Pryately
L. Cooper
B. Shanahan
Billy Clarke—R&S
B. Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Pnicinn Ynur Frnartatfons

Summary of Historical Toxicity Data from 2001 —2006
Results of 7-day Ceriodaphnia Survival and Reproduction
No Observable Effect Concentration (NOEC)
Sample Date NOEC % Effluent Laboratory
3/16/01 100 PACE
6/15/01 100 PACE
9/14/01 100 PACE
12/14/01 100 PACE
3/15/02 100 PACE
6/15/02 100 PACE
9/20/02 90 PACE
12/30/02 100 PACE
3/21/03 100 PACE
6/20/03 100 PACE
9/5/03 100 PACE
12/5/03 100 PACE
3/5/04 100 PACE
6/11/04 100 PACE
10/22/04 100 PACE
12/10/04 100 PACE
3/18/05 100 PACE
6/17/05 100 PACE
9/9/05 100 PACE
12/30/05 90 PACE
3/10/06 100 PACE
6/9/06 45 PACE
6/23/06 * 100/ 100 ETS/ PACE
7/14/06, * 100 /90 ETS/ PACE
8/11/06 100 ETS
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Testing performed by: Pace Analytical
2225 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
[phone]
Environmental Testing Solutions
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
*Testing spilt between Pace Analytical and Environmental Testing Solutions
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville,NC28078 Asheville, NO28804
25c'eAnalytical Ph one:704.875.909 Phone:
Fax.'704.875.9091 Fax:[phone]
r www.pacelabs.com
I .
July 06. 2006
Mr. John Pryately
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc
P.O. Box 4000
175 Main Street
Canton, NO 28716
RE: Lab Project Number: 92121927
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Dear Mr. Pryately:
Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory June 20. 2006through June 23. 2006
Results reported herein conform to the most current NELAC standards, where applicable, unless otherwise narrated
in the body of the report.
Inorganic Wet Chemistry and Metals Analyses were performed at our Pace Asheville laboratory and Organic testing
was performed at our Pace Charlotte laboratory unless otherwise footnoted.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones
[e-mail]
Project Manager
Enclosures
Asheville certification IDS REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification IDs
NO Wastewater 40 NC Wastewater 12
This report shall not be reproduced, except in full,
NO Drinking Water 37712 NO Drinking Water 37706
SC 99030 without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. SO 99006
FL NELAP E87648 FL NELAP E87627

Pace Analytical Services,Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue,Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville, NC28078 Asheville, NC28804
2aceAnalXical ' Phone.,704.875.909 Phone.,828.254.7176
Fax.'704.8759091 Fax:[phone]i8
www.pacelabs.com
I Lab Project ..Number: 92121927
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Lab Sample No: 927125856 Project Sample Number: 92121927-001 Date Collected: 06/19/06 10:00
Client Sample ID: COMPOSITE EFFLUENT Matrix: Water Date Received: 06/20/06 12:31
Parameters Results Units Report Limit Analyzed By CAS No. Qual ReaLmt
Bioassay
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NC Method: EPA 600/4.91/002
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NOEC=100% 06/21/06 JGJ
Date: 07/06/06 Page: 1 of 4
Asheville Certification IDs REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification IDs
NO Wastewater 40 NO Wastewater 12
NO Drinking Water 37712 This report shall not be reproduced,except in full, NO Drinking Water 37706
without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
SC 99030 q Sc 99006
FL NELAP E87648 - FL NELAP E87627

Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Hunters ville, Nc28078 Asheville, Nc28804
r7Fa"'c' eAna1XJIca10 Phone:[phone] Phone.[phone]
Fax.'704.875.9091 Fax.[phone]
www.pacelabs.com
Lab Project Number: 92121927
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Lab Sample No: 927155713 Project Sample Number: 92121927.002 Date Collected: 06/22/06 10:00
Client Sample ID: 2ND COMPOSITE EFFLUENT Matrix: Water
Date Received: 06/23/06 14:06
Parameters Results Units Report Limit Analyzed By CAS No. Qual RepLmt Bioassay
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NC Method: EPA 600/4-91/002
C.dubia Full-range Chronic 06/24/06 JGJ
Date: 07/06/06
Page: 2 of 4
illeCertification IDs REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYS1
Iotstewat9r QO Charlotte C®rtiiloetion IDs
nking Water 37712 This report shall not be reproduced,except in full, NC Wastewater 12
99030 without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. NC Drinking Water 37706
AP E87648 Sc 99006

race enafyrrcat aervices,inc. Pace Analytical Services,Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue,Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
17 Huntersville, NC28078 Asheville,NC28804
� ° Ph 704.875.909 Phone:[phone]
�KaceAnalxical Fax,704.875.9091 Fax 828.252.461 8
www.pacelabs.com
Lab Project Number: 92121927
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
PARAMETER FOOTNOTES
Method 9071E modified to use ASE.
All pH, Free Chlorine. Total Chlorine and Ferrous Iron analyses conducted outside of EPA recommended immediate
hold time.
Depending on the moisture content the PRLs can be elevated for all soil samples reported on a dry weight basis.
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether has been shown to degrade in the presence of acid.
ND Not detected at or above adjusted reporting limit
NC Not Calculable
J Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit
MDL Adjusted Method Detection Limit
Date: 07/06/06
Page: 3 of 4
has Certification IDs REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification IDs
Wastewater 40 This report shall not be reproduced,exce t In full NC Wastewater 12
Drinking Water 37712 n P P 99890 Without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. NO Drinking Water 37706SC 99006
NELAP E87648 FL NELAP E87627

Pace Analytical Services,Inc. Pace Analytical Services,Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue,Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville, NC 28078 Asheville, NO 28804
aceAnaone.,628.254.7176 lytical Phone:Fax. [phone] Ph Fax*828.2522.4618
www.pacelabs.com
I Lab Project Number: 92121927
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
QUALITY CONTROL DATA PARAMETER FOOTNOTES
Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded concentrations are displayed and have been used to calculate 8 Rec and RPD values.
LCS(D) Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate)
MS(D) Matrix Spike (Duplicate)
DUP Sample Duplicate
ND Not detected at or above adjusted reporting limit
NC Not Calculable
J Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit
MDL Adjusted Method Detection Limit
RPD Relative Percent Difference
Dates 07/06/06
Page: 4 Df 4
Asheville Certification REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification los
NO Wastewater 40 This report shall not be reproduced, p NO Wastewater 12
NO Drinking Water 37712 P p duced,except in full,OC 99000 without the written con6 NO Drinking Water 37706
ent of Pace Analytical Service&, Inc. SE 37706
FL NELAP E87648 "`^
FL NELAP E87627

Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville, NC28078 Asheville,NC28804
Phone:704.875.909 Phone:828.25 .
r'a7ceAnalytical ' Fax:[phone] Fax:[phone]
uent Aquatic Toxi6ftV*ff&%ft`120rm/Phase II Chronic Ceriodaphnia
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Facility BRPP NPDES#:NC 0000272 Pipe# Sec.Eff. County Haywood
Laboratory Performingjest PACE Anallyoral Services,Inc. Comments:
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M1ae of Opeliftorin Res ,ble CIAO - lanabre at b6oeMsu7-
Test Sun Date End Date Stan Time End The
Sample Information Sample 1 Sample 2 Control 6'\21\06 e\26\06 13:30 9:10
Collection Start Date 6\19\06 672\06 Information* Start Renewl Renaw2 Stan Renewl Renev2
Grab Treatment 100 % 100 % too % control Control Control
Composite(Duration 24hr 24hr pH Initial 8.4 8.3 7.9 7.3 7.5 7.6
Hardness(mg/L) 42 pH Final 8.2 8.1 7.8 7.4 7.4 7.5
Spec.Cond. (µmhos/cm j 2340 2080 137 ' D.O.Initial 7.9 8.1 7.9 8.0 8.3 8.2
Chlorine(mg/L <0:1 <0.1 D.O. Fine l 7.7 8.0 7.7 7.8 8.0 8.1
Sample Temp. at Recei 1.7 C 2.2 C Temp.Initial 25.3 25.0 25.4 24.8 25.1 24.6
ME
Temp.Final 24.9 25.0 1 24.9 24.9 25.0 24.9
Organism# Chronic Test Results
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ,12 mean Final Control Mortality % 0
Control #Young 31 29 23 30 291271 24 1 25 1 21 1 22 NA NA zs.t % Control with 3rd Brood 100
Adult
(viva mead L L L L . L I L I L I L L I L NA NA / Control Reproduction CV 13.7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 mean 48 Hour Mortality
rove
o #Young
.Effluent/O 29 30 28 25 32 33 24 9 25 1 24 1 NA NA zs.9 0 0 10 0 0 10
ruAdult ••
45 (L)ive(D)ead L L C L L L L D L L I NA I NA %Re significant? No 0.8
Final Monalily Sl9nifloant Q na wnc.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean % x
Efflu� #Young 26 31 28 25 27 18 31 1 29 21 7 2 Reproduction Analysis:
Adult %Red Retl
75 (-live(Diced L L L I L L L I L I L L D 6.9 Reproduction LOEC= >10D % ; NOEC= 100%
1 2 3 4 5' 6 7 8 9 10 mean Method: Steel's Many One Rank
Efflu�e0nt% #Young 28 25 33 1 28 28 32 26 24 25 25 27.4 Normal Oistrib7 Yes Method: Kolmogorov D
Adult %Red
(L)ive(plead L L L I L I L I L I L I L L L 0.0 Statistic: 0.906 Critical: 1.035
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean Non-Parametric Analysis(if applicable):
Effluxes t% #Young 23 31 29 1 25 1.2.5 1 24 1 28127 25 20 25.7 Method:
Adult *AiledfL)ive(Diced L L L I L I L I L I L I L L L 1.5 Effluent% Ranksum Critical Sum
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean 45 112.5 75.0
Efflu� #Young 25 26 28121 30 30 23 1 28 1 23 1 25 25.9 75 102.5 75.0
Adult I %Red
100 Mive(plead L I L I L I L I L L L I L I L I L 0.8 - 90 115.0 75.0
95 102.5 75.0
MAIL ATT:Environmental Sciences Branch should use highest test 100 103.5 75.0
Div.Of Water Quality concentration or highest
TO: 'cancenlration with D.O.-5.0m9/L Overall Analysis:
N.C.DENR Result=PASS/FAIL or
1621 Mail Service Center •• %Reduction from Control Test LOEC= >100 % ; NOEC= 100.0 %
Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 Reproducllon Mean Chronic Value= >100 %
Asheville Certification IDs REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification IDs
NC Wastewater 40 NC Wastewater 12
NC Drinking Water 37712 This report shall not be reproduced,except in full, NC Drinking Water 37706
Sc 99030 without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Sc 99006
FL NELAP E87648 ((°�r "&11. FL NELAP E87627
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PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES,INC.
,QUATIC TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY j/( 2225 RI ER IDC DRIVE
,HA-IN-OF-CUSTODY AND FIELD ANALYSIS FORM 55ceAnal ical28804
he Cbain-of-Custody is a LEGAL DOCUNIENI'.All relevant fields must be completed accurately. PHONE:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
:L T/FA T11' PURCHASE ORDER:# 11255
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:0: TY: �' STATE:
'PDESPERMIT#: C DO OUTFALL/PIPE#:
NFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
['EST REQUIREMENTS(please check the appropriate lest type and species required.) a :�
Pest Type Ceriodaphnia drrbia(Water flea)
Acute,circle the appropriate test duration: 24 48 96 Pirnephales promefas(Fatbead minnow)
Chronic,7-days F1 Mysidopsis ba/ria(Mysid shrimp)
Pass/Fail,dilution required: a � �() Menidia beryllfna(Inland silverside)
Full Range Definitive,dilutions IT aired: o r
Other,specify:
SAMPLE TYPE
Sample Infor
Composite sample mation Start date: .—� Start time: Q( (NL Sample location: (after chlorination,above outfall,at weir,effluent ontf. etc.)
t.L jVt�
End date: a%-(�IQ End time:
Samples per hour: Approximate volume collected for tesfing:
Chilled daring collection?: Number of containers filled for testing:
If chilled,specify temperature: G y°G Total residual chlorine(mg/L):
Temperature at time of collection(C)
�o
Grab sample Method of transport to PACE: QCP 'll
Note:Rinse containers with the sample before Filling.Pack samples in loose ice.
Date: Time:
Samples must be received at PACE at or below 4°C.Samples should not be frozen.
REMARKS:
SAMPLE CONDITION t n
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Received on Ice &- T]
Print 21
Sealed Cooler t t t
Samples IntactProject Number:Sample Number
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AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES,INC.
CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND FIELD ANALYSIS FORM `aceAnalytical0 2225 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
The Chain-of-Custody is a LEGAL DOCUMENT All All relevant fields must be completed accurately. ASHEVILLE,NC 28804
PHONE:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
C ni, e �. U 5 PURCHASE ORDER:# C.�^, ,Lf/OO 11256
COUNTY: STATE: .
NPDES PERMIT#: OUTFALL/PIPE#: Taj
INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
TEST REQUIREMENTS(please check the appropriate test type and species required.)
Test Type Specier
Acute,circle the appropriate test duration: 24 48 96 Ceriodaphnia labia(Water flea)
Chronic,7-days Pintephalm prontelas(Fathead minnow)
Pass/Fafl,dilution required: Mysidopsis babia(Mysid shrimp)
Full Range Definitive,dilutions required: 0'951%'1 90 Menit is beryllirta(Inland silverside)
Other,specify:
SAMPLE TYPE
Composite sample Sample Information
Start date: -tq-0 Start time: Sample location: (after chlorination,above outfall,at weir,eM outfall,etc.)
End date: - _ End time: 0; jtUi4 1tta&
Samples per hour: 5 Approximate volume collected fbr testing: a 'h
Chilled during collection?: 4P7g Number of containers filled for testing:
If chilled,specify temperature: ZLM w Total residual chlorine(mg/L):
Temperature at time of collection(°C) o(�`
Grab sample I Method of transport to PACE: l
Date: Time: Note:Rinse containers with the sample before filling.Pack samples in loose ice.
Samples must be received at PACE at or below 4°C.Samples should not be frozen.
REMARKS:
SAMPLE CONDITION t
Received on Ice YIN Print it, 0 Signature: Daterrime: b
Sealed Cooler YIN e r t t • r r
Samples Intact YIN
Project Number: G a 9 a 7 (61
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Sample Number: 5,9 ,2. 1 e r �o �� o-Z Q

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 7565 Phone: [phone]
Asheville,NC 28802 Fax: [phone]
i E-mail: [e-mail]
June 30,2006
Ms.Lori Cooper
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
PO Box 4000
Canton,NC 28716
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 2614
Dear Ms. Cooper:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. received by
Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.June 20 through June 23,2006.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final Result
Code Number
North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole EPA-821-R-02-013 ChV> 100%
THP3B Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure—
July 1991,Revised:February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Full-range Toxicity Test)
Note: ChV=Chronic Value. A numeric value representing the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of survival or reproduction and the lowest concentration
that does have a detectable impairment of survival or reproduction.
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter,please enter the
ChV value> 100% on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form(MR-1)for the collection date
June 19,2006 using the parameter code THP313.
Additionally,please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form(AT-3)by
July 31,2006.
If you have any questions concerning these results,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
oinmne �
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written
consent of Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
North Carolina ertit cote Numbers: tiotogical Analyses: 39,hAtiking Water. P196,Wastewater: 660
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 7565 Phone: [phone]
Asheville,NC 28902 Fax: [phone]
- E-mail: [e-mail]
Effluent Aquatic Toxicity Report Form-Phase II Chronic Ceriodaphida dubia Daze: lune30,2006
Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. NPDESM NC-0000272 Pipe#: 001 County: Haywood
Laboratory perfomdng Test: Environmental Testing Solutions Inc. Comments: .
Sigaamxe of Operator inResponsible Charge: n
Signature of Laboratory Supervisor: t r,✓IW! Proiect 2614
Seroples: 060620.03,060673.02
Mail Original To: North Carolina Department of Enviromnent and Natural Resources
DWQ/Enviromnental Sciences Brmtrh
1621 Mail Service Center stag dale: Bud date staff lam: End lima:
Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 06-21-06 06-28-06 1z3a aaaz
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Sample Information', p°
Colle"tionstncl dale: 06-19-06 06-22-06 Test Itdonnatian Sect ,Ca lx�•+tn ,^ �"e"tl 8vix'°:
Gran:
Tecatmenc 100% 100% 100% c°nteal conical Control
Coer,wite duration: 24-h 24h -.'r?, Iaitia(pH(SG): 8.23 8.08 8.05 7.30 7.42
7.68
Alkalinity(n#L CaCOa}
F' - " •:�' 34 Fuml pH(SU): 8.66 8.71 8.44 7.40 7.79 7.43
nardness(mglL CaC0a): "rk.:: :,::�> 42 Initial DO(mr/L): 7.6 7.6 7.5 8.0 7.8 8.1
Ccnduclivily(pmhos/crr): +-,2370„: ' 2210 s59,lie,r4f Fired DO(.T/L): 8.0 8.0 8.4 7.9 8.1 7.7
Told midual chladne(n4/^L): <0.10 <0.10 '?'%'%?''.%'r?i 7tidial Teap.('C): 25.2 25.1 24.9 24.7 24.5 24.9
scruple Tarp.9 Reeeipt CQ: 2.6 0.7 =:;ij"y."< Final Tertp.(°C): y1,6 7A.7 7A.8 74.6 7A.5 2d.9
Organ6mNumber
Control Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ma. Chronic Test Results
Number of You Produced 28 3112,9 34 33 33 32 31 33 32 31.6 Fionl conerotMndal:ry(%): 0
AduUStttvival: rve cad I L I L I L I L I L L I L L L L %Con rotes h3 aHrood: 100
ConlrolRepcoductinn CV: 6.0
Effluent Percentage F45% 48 Hoar Moaaldy
Treatment 2 Or andsms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 l aca Contral, o Of 10
Number of Young Produced 35 34 33 36 36 33 37 43 35 40 36.2 WC. 0 °t 10
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L L L -14.6 Isignificarafl: No
s F`mm® Fntel Modality Sipi6rmmtat: No Con".
Effluent Percentage 7oA,
Treatment 3 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 eac. Reproduction Analyses
Number of vmnq Produced 140 136 134 139 139 35 34 40 33 38 36.6 Re mductionLOEC: >t00%
Adult Survival: ive,Mead I L ILI L I L I L L L L I L I LAM .du EC 100%
OveiaEMethd: I Duaadr.
Effluent Percentage 90% NosmalDistnbnticee Yea
Treatment 4 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mum. Methd: xnhogruovD
Numberof young Produced 138 136 132 136 38 36 38 40 135 37 1 statistic 0.762
Adult Survivah (L)ive,(D)ead I L I L I L I L L L L I L I L L 1 .15.8 Critical Value: 1.035
E al Variant c Yes
Effluent Percentage 95% Method: Badlcas Teat
Treatment 5 0r mnisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 enm 9tatistic: 2.584
Number of Young Produced 34 37 34 34 36 :1, 34 42' 35 39 36.2 Critical Value: 15.086
Adult Snrvivat (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L L L $ jL Noa-Parmrclric Anelysu(dap licsble)
Methd:
Effluent Percentage 100% Emuml% Rack sun Cdtieal Sam
Treatment 6 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 nue< 45%
Number of Yo °Produced 36 38 37 39 33 35 33 40 38 39 36.8 70%
Adul[Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L L L -16.5 90%
�wm 95%
Overall Analysis: 100%
Result PASS LOEC: >100% NOBC: 100% ChV: >100%
This data package contains the toxicity test results summarized on this form and includes a Cover Page,
AT-3 fi lab try Renchsheetg,StatlAcal Analyses Cda,64-dustody hrms_and Quality Control Charts.
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North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
(EPA-821-R-02-013 Method 1002.0,NC Modification-February, 1998)
Species: Ceriodaphnia duhia
Client: 2v PAP ,)C- tJ NPDES#: NC 000021 Z
Facility: Outfall/Pi e:
County: u-)COlr;) IWC: q0'7
Comments:
Test organism information: Test information:
Organisma e: <24-hours old Randomizingtem late: J2PIL
Incubator n
Date and times organisms 6(--w-06 ty59 'V't� 1-11C) shelf locatiounber and ZC`
were bom between:
Organism source: Ob13.Ob A- r� YCTbatch:
Transfer bowl information: H=1.15SU Tem erature=-A.vu Selenastrum batch: 0 6.19-06
Dilution Preparation information: Sam le collection information:
Concentration A45 -10 q0 q5 1 Sample 1 Sample 2
Sample 01-O b
Collection start
volume ml q� 1`l0 1$O 1°l0 200 date: 6 b-1 '22•0t0
I' Diluent O Collection end I I O00
volume(m0 1 10 (00 '20 10 time: [-
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number:
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number:
Daily renewal information:
Day Date Test initiation, Control water Sample numbers Analyst
renewal,feeding, batch used used
or termination time
Initiation 1
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Control information: ce criteria Summa o test end oints:%of Male Adults: 0% 7-da LC50 >I �•e NOEC �•%Adults havin 3` so% LOEC 1%Mortali finpring/female ChV �Mean Offs rm e0.o% IC25 >f 0 -
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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
/� Date: o6-zl-oc,
Client: .Q�t „e rLcase P1ae�. 1'2oD�CfS , t^1C.
CONTROL Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead
$ Youngproduced 13z6 1�26 IS 1828 1-5 11z 11Z6 18z6 15 1b
Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced ys I S )+� I(o I 1(a IS l3 18 1 (o
Total young produced Z8 31 2q 3�� 33 33 32 31 33 32-
Final Adult Mortality
dead)
?C for 3'"Broods x X X X
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control:
%Mortality: /.
Mean Offs rin emale:
Concentration: 11507. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality L
L=live,D=dead)
$ Young produced I, aO I626 18' 11' 18 )5 112$ ZIz6 11e28 1gaO
Adult mortality (_
(L=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced 18 19 1-5j 19 1 18 12 zo Z•Z 11 211
Total young produced 35 3 33 3t� 3 fo 35 3-1 q 9 35 q 0
Final Adult Mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
-- %Mortality: O 1,
Mean Offs rin emale7' 3�•Z
%Reduction from Control: I -1 .(o'/,

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Date: Ob•Zl-0(�
Client: 'P, %t I?k tn�P 2 (?n'N13CTS t I')C-
Concentration• -1O%e Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 2 3 4 5, 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality L L L L L
(L=live,D=dead)
5 Young produced Igma Iq'D 1126 I1a28 I,aa 1 iqA I5
z3 20B I(oab Iq,.e
Adult mortality
live,D=dead)6 or 7 Young produced Z` 1'� 1-7
Z2_ z l I S I q 2-0 1 101
Total young produced , I 0 3ta 3� ,38 38 3`� .54 -4 0 • 3.3 3R
Final Adult Mortality 1L (_ L I--
(L=live,D=dead
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control:
%Mortality:
Mean Offspring/Female: 3((o.(0
%Reduction from Control: 8'
Concentration: '10% Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality L L L L L V-- L
(L=live,D=dead)
5 Young produced Ig26 I-1s6 tS28 18`s 1�1'A I'l� t�l�a ZO 15� i9ig
` Adult mortality �-
(L=live,D=dead)
.
6 or 7 I Young produced 1/� 1 1 ri 1 8 Z I I z.t Z O 2C) I D
Total young produced 31. m 36 38 �0 35 37
Final Adult Mortality L L L L L L L t✓ L
(L=live,D=dead)
More: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortali D•(•
'- Mean Offs rin emale: 36(o
%Reduction from Control: ",8' ,

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Client: h ,e 2t o PAegit RZS-�Q , I tJ( .
Date: CXo-2t-ob
Concentration: qs'/,. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality 1_ L
(L=live,D=dead
$ Young produced z9 2 l5
B
t� t8 IS 18 17 15 Z1 Iq tq
Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead) /�
6 or 7 Young produced 1-7 1 q 19 I q 18 20 I q Z t 1(0 20
Total young produced 3Ll 37 3t1 3tc 3-1 a,4 42 35 3g
Final Adult Mortality t
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control.
a %Mortality: CO.
Mean Offs rin emale: 3b.Z
%Reduction from Control: ,14-to-( .
Concentration: 10610 Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
=live,D=dead
5 Young produced 1-I24 2 e0 1q' lqI ISM I-I 1-12' M ' 'ZOB 1 112'
Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead
6or7 Young produced 1q Ig I $ 20 l8 L $ lip -Z ZO
' Total young produced 36 38 3-7 3�1 33 35 33 `/0 38 3`I
Final Adult Mortality �—
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortality:
Mean Offs rin smalei 3(o.t3
%Reduction from Control:

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Ceriodapluda Survival mid Reproduction Test-Reproduction
Start Date: 621Y2006 Test ID: CDFRCRNC Sample ID: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc,
EndDete: 6282006 LebID: ETS-Enviacn.TestingSol. Semple Type: DMR-Discharge McnitcringRepod
SampleDate: Protocol: CHRONIC-EPA-821-R-02.013 Test Species: CD-Ceriodephniedubia
Comments:
cocc% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D-Control 28.000 31.000 29.000 34.000 33.000 33.000 32.000 31.000 33.000 31000
45 35.000 34.000 33.000 36.000 36,000 33.000 37.000 43.000 35.000 40.000
70 40.000 36.000 34.000 39.000 38.000 35.000 34.000 40.000 33.000 38.000
90 38.000 36.000 31000 36.000 38.000 36.000 38.000 40.000 35.000 37.000
95 34.000 37.000 34.000 34.000 36.000 37.000 34.000 42.000 35.000 39.000
100 36.000 38.000 37.000 39.000 33.000 35.000 33.000 40.000 38.000 39.000
Trandourn:Untrmuforaned 1-Tafled Isotonic
CaaC-% Mean N-Mean Mean Min Max CV% N t-Stat CriBcal MSD Memr N-Mean
D-Contro1 31.600 1.0000 31.600 28.000 34.000 6.004 10 35.667 1.0000
45 36.200 1.1456 36.200 33.000 43.000 8.716 10 -4.087 1287 2.574 35.667 1.0000
70 36.600 1.1582 36.600 33.000 40.000 6.960 10 4.443 2.287 2.574 35.667 1.0000
90 36.600 1.1582 36.600 32.000 40.000 5.930 30 •4.443 1287 2.574 35.667 1.0000
95 36.200 1.1456 36.200 34.000 42000 7.343 10 -4.087 2.287 2.574 35.667 1.0000
100 36.800 1.1646 36.800 33.000 40.000 6.754 10 -4.620 1297 2.574 35.667 1.0000
Auxiliary Tests - Statistic Critical Skew Kurt
Kolmogcrov D Test indicates normal distribution(p>0.01) 0.761992693 1.035 0388362429 0.114355655
Bardetrs Tat indicates equal vaciances(p=0.76) 1584136248 15.08627224
Hypothesis Test(1-tail,0.05) NOEC LOEC ON TV MSDo MSDp MSB MSE F-Prub df
Duanetfs Tat 100 >100 1 2573558385 0.081441721 40.26ti66667 6.333333333 L0H-04 5,54
Treatments vs D-Control
Linearlaterp clarion(200 Resemples)
Point % SD 95%CL Skew
IC05 >100
IC10 >100
IC15 >100 1.0
IC20 >100 0.9
IC25 >100 0.8
IC40 >100 07
IC50 >100
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Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test(EPA-821-R-02-013,Method 1002.0)
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Quality Control
Verification of Data Entry, Calculations, and Statistical Analyses
Client: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Test dates: Jmre 21-28,2006
Revciwcdby: �
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R Ilicate number Survival Average C-Invientof Percent reduction from
Concentration Day variation control (%)
(rya) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (%) reproduction
5 13 16 15 18 15 17 17 18 IS 16
Control 7 15 15 14 16 18 16 15 13 18 16 100 31.6 6.0 Not applicable
Total 28 31 29 34 33 33 32 31 33 32
5 17 16 18 17 18 15 17 21 16 19
45% 7 18 18 15 19 18 18 20 22 19 21 100 36.2 8.7 -14.6
Total 35 34 33 36 36 33 37 43 35 40
5 19 19 17 16 17 17 15 20 16 19
70% 7 1 21 17 17 22 1 21 18 19 20 17 19 100 36.6 7.0 -15.8
Total 40 36 34 38 1 38 35 34 1 40 33 38
5 19 17 15 18 17 17 17 20 15 19
90% 7 19 19 17 18 21 19 21 20 20 18 100 36.6 5.9 -15.8
Total 38 1 36 32 36 38 36 38 40 1 35 37
5 17 18 15 15 18 17 15 21 19 19
95% 7 17 19 19 19 18 20 19 21 16 20
tal 90 36.2 7.3 -14.6
To 34 37 34 34 36 37 34 42 35 39
5 17 20 19 19 15 17 17 19 20 19
100% 7 19 18 18 20 18 18 16 21 18 20 100 36.8 6.8 -16.5
Total 36 38 37 39 33 35 33 40 38 39
Dunnctps MST)value: 2.574 NSD= Minimum Significant Difference
PMSD: 8.1 PMSD= Percent MmimlaSignificantDiffemmce
PMSD is a measure of test precision. The PMSD is themitumum percent differencebetween.the control and treatment that canbe declared
statistically significantin a whole effluent toxicity test On average,a significant difference occurs for Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
chronic toxicity tests when a toxicant reduces Ceriodaphnia reproductionby 9.5%from the control.
LowerPMSD bound dete®inedby USEPA(le percentile) =11%.
UpperPMSD bound detn.mined by USEPA(9e percentile)=37%.
Thelower and upperbounds were calculated by the USEPAusing 393 tests conducted from 33 laboratories for Ceriodaphnia reproduction in
chronic reference toxicant tests.
USEPA 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in WholeEffluentToxicity Applications Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Pmgram EPA-833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,
Cincinnati,OIL
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Species: Ceriodaphnfa dubia Effluent dilution: 45,75,90,95, 100%
rest type: Phase IDChronic Parameter code: THP3B
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Ceriodaphnia dubia
Sodium Chloride Chronic Reference Toxicant Data
using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
Test Control Control Mean CT Cv CT MSD PMSD CT
number Test date Survival Reproduction
for Contro]Mean for Control
(%) (offspring/f hale) Reproduction (%) Reproduction (%) for PMSD(%)
(offspring/female) Cv(%)
1 01-11-05 100 31.0
9.4 3.1 10.0
2 02-09-05 100 30.0 30.5 6.8 8.1 2.4 8.0 9.0
3 03-01-05 100 29.9 30.3 6.6 7.6 2.9 9.9 9.3
4 04-05-05 100 32.4 30.8 6.9 7.4 3.1 9.6 9.4
5 05-03-05 100 29.9 30.6 7.0 7.3 2.9 9.8 9.5
6 06-07-05 100 30.4 30.6 5.0 6.9 2.6 8.5 9.3
7 07-12-05 100 30.4 30.6 7.5 7.0 2.7 8.8 9.2
8 07-12-05 100 31.1 30.6 7.2 7.0 3.2 10.2 9.4
9 08-09-05 100 28.3 30.4 7.3 7.1 2.9 10.3 9.5
10 09-13-05 100 27.9 30.1 7.3 7.1 3.9 13.9 9.9
11 10-04-05 100 27.0 29.8 5.8 7.0 3.0 11.1 10.0
12 11-01-05 100 28.4 29.7 10.3 7.2 3.8 13.2 10.3
13 12-06-05 100 32.6 29.9 6.3 7.2 2.3 7.1 10.0
14 01-10-06 100 29.2 29.9 4.8 7.0 2.3 7.8 9.9
15 02-07-06 100 30.7 29.9 6.0 6.9 2.4 7.9 9.7
16 02-07-06 100 29.9 29.9 6.8 6.9 2.2 7.5 9.6
17 03-07-06 100 28.8 29.9 5.9 6.9 2.6 8.9 9.6
18 04-04-06 100 27.0 29.7 5.2 6.8 2.1 7.6 9.5
19 05-02-06 100 28.6 29.7 8.6 6.9 2.7 9.3 9.5
20 06-06-06 100 30.3 29.7 5.2 6.8 3.0 9.8 9.5
Note: CV= Coefficient of variation for control reproduction.
On average,the CV for control reproduction is 6.8%in Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.Ceriodaphnia chronic toxicity
tests
Lower CV bound determined byUSEPA(10°percentile)-8.9%.
Upper CV bound determined byUSEPA(90ei percentile)=42%
MSD=Nfnimnm SignificantDiffetence
PMSD=Percent Ivfinimum SignificantDitfinenm
PMSD is a measure oftestpreasion. The PMSD is the minimumpercent difference between the control and treatment that can
be declared statistically significant in a whole effluent toxicity test On average,a significant difference occurs for
Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.chronic toxicity tests when a toxicantreduces Ceriodaphnia repmductionby 9.5%from
the control.
LowerPMSD bound determined by USEPA(100'percentile) =11%.
Upper PMSD bound determinedbyUSEPA(gob percentile)=37%.
CT= Central Tendancy(Mean Control Reproduction,CV,orPMSD)
The lower and upperbounds wen calculated by the USEPA using 393 tests conducted from33 laboratories for Ceriodaphnia reproduction in chronic
reference toxicant tests
USEPA. 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in Whole Efnu at Toxicity Applications Under the National PollutantDisr.Large
Elimination Program EPA 833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,Cincinnati,OH.
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declared statistically significant.
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... ... . Control Limits (mean Control Reproduction, CV, or PMSD f 2 Standard Deviations)

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Sodium Chloride Chronic Reference Toxicant Control Chart
using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
State and USEPA Laboratory Laboratory USEPA USEPA
Test number Test date 7-day IC25 CT S Control Limits SASo Warning Limits SArs Control Limits SA,s Warning Limits SA90 Control Limits CV
(g/LNaCI) (g/LNaCI) CT-28 CT+28 CT-SAm CT+Saco CT-SA,s CT+SArs CT-SA„ CT+SA,5 CT-8A99 CT+8A90
1 01-11-05 1.06
2 02-08-05 1.05 1.05 0.00 1.05 1.06 0.08 0.97 1.14 0.18 0.88 1.23 0.47 0.58 1.53 0.65 0.40 1.71 0.00
3 03-01-05 1.08 1.06 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.24 0.48 0.38 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
4 04-05-05 1.09 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.35 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.02
5 05-03-05 1.07 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
6 06-07-05 1.05 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.49 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
7 07-12-05 1.06 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
8 07-12-05 1.06 1.06 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
9 08-09-05 1.08 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
10 09-13-05 1.04 1.06 0.01 1.03 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.24 0.48 0.58 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
11 10-04-05 1.09 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
12 11-01-05 1.08 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
13 12-06-05 1.04 1.06 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.02
14 01-10-06 1.08 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.02
15 02-07-06 1.07 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
16 02-07-06 1.06 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
17 03-07-06 1.05 1.06 0.02 1.03 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
18 04-04-06 1.06 1.06 0.01 1.03 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.24 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
19 05-02-06 1.08 1.06 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
20 06-06-06 1.06 1.06 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
Note: 7-d IC,,=7-day 25%inbibition eoncmbation. An estimation of the concentration of sodium chloride that would cause a 25%reduction in Ceriodaphnia reproduction for the testpopulation.
CT=Control tendency(mean IC25).
S=Standard deviation of the IC25 values.
Laboratory Control and Waning Limits
Laboratory control and warning limits were established using the standard deviation of the IC25 wines corresponding to the loth and 25thpercentile CVs. These ranges are mom stringent than the control and warning
limits recommmded by USEPA for the test method and endpoint
SA10=Standard deviation corresponding to the 101 peaceable CV. (Sato=0.08)
S. =Standard deviation corresponding to the 25c'peacenble CV. (SA,5=0.17)
USEPA Control and Warning Limits
Sars=Standard deviation com;sponding to the 751 percentile CV. (S,i,S=0.45)
SA,9=Standard deviation corresponding to the 90e percentile CV. (SA90=0.62)
CV=Coefficient of variation ofthe IC,S values.
USEPA 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in Whole Effluent Toxicity Applications Under the National PallutantDischarge Elimination Program.EPA-833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,Cincinnati,OH.
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using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
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that would cause a 25% reduction in Ceriodaphnia reproduction for the test population.
— — Central Tendency(mean IC20
— — - Warning Limits (mean IC25 f SA 10 or SA 75)
Control Limits (mean IC25± Sn 259 SA 90, or 2 Standard Deviations)

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9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville, NO28078 Asheville,NO28804
_ Phone:[phone] Phone.[phone]
ace Analytical' Fax:[phone] Fax:[phone]
www.paceiahs.com
July 24. 2006
Mr. John Pryately
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc
P.O. Box 4000
175 Main Street
Canton. NC 28716
RE: Lab Project Number: 92123096
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Dear Mr. Pryately:
Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory July 11. 2006through July 14. 2006
Results reported herein conform to the most current NELAC standards, where applicable, unless otherwise narrated
in the body of the report.
Inorganic Wet Chemistry and Metals Analyses were performed at our Pace Asheville laboratory and Organic testing
was performed at our Pace Charlotte laboratory unless otherwise footnoted.
If you have any questions concerning this report. please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely.
Jennifer Jones
[e-mail]
Project Manager
Enclosures
REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Charlotte Certification IDs
Asheville Certification IDs NO Wastewater 12
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9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Runtersville, NC 28078 Asheville, NC 28804
Phone:[phone] Phone:[phone]
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al alFax:704.875.9091 Fax:[phone]
www.PaGelabs.com Lab Project Number: 92123096
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Lab Sample No: 927187351 Project Sample Number: 92123096-001 Date Collected: 07/10/06 10:00
Client Sample ID: COMPOSITE EFFLUENT Matrix: Water Date Received: 07/11/06 11:41
Parameters Results Units Report Limit Analyzed By CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Bioassay
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NC Method: EPA 600/4-91/002 07/12/06 JGJ
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NOEC=90%
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Date: 07/24/06
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9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Hunfersville, NC 28078 Asheville, NC 28804
Phone:[phone] Phone.[phone]
6ace Analytical Far. 704.875.9091 fax.[phone]
www,paceiabs.com Lab Project Number: 92123096
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
Lab Sample No: 927204958 Project Sample Number: 92123096-002 Date Collected: 07/13/06 10:00
Matrix: Water Date Received: 07/14/06 16:30
client Sample ID: 2ND COMPOSITE EFFLUENT
Parameters Results Units Report Limit Analyzed By 'CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Bioassay
C.dubia Full-range Chronic NC Method: EPA 600/4-91/002 07/15/06 JGJ
C.dubia Full-range Chronic
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Date: 07/24/06
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Huntersville, NC 28078 Asheville, NC 28804
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Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
PARAMETER FOOTNOTES
Method 9071B modified to use ASE.
All pH. Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine and Ferrous Iron analyses conducted outside of EPA recommended immediate
hold time.
Depending on the moisture content the PRLs can be elevated for all soil samples reported on a dry weight basis.
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether has been shown to degrade in the presence of acid.
ND Not detected at or above adjusted reporting limit
NC Not Calculable
3 Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit
MDL Adjusted Method Detection Limit
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9800 Kincey Avenue, Suite 100 2225 Riverside Drive
Huntersville, NO 28078 Asheville,NC 28804
Phone:704.875.909 Phone:828.25 . 8
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Lab Project Number: 92123096
Client Project ID: C.dubia Chronic
QUALITY CONTROL DATA PARAMETER FOOTNOTES
Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded concentrations are displayed and have been used to calculate 9 Rec and RPD values.
LCS(D) Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate)
MS(D) Matrix Spike (Duplicate)
DUP Sample Duplicate
ND Not detected at or above adjusted reporting limit
NC Not Calculable
J Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit
MDL Adjusted Method Detection Limit
RPD Relative Percent Difference
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went Aquatic Toxicityw iepor �eorm/Phase II Chronic Ceriodaphnia
slily BRPP NPDES#:NC 0000272 Pipe# 2nd eff County Haywood
orator�Performing T st PACE AnalytJcal Services,Inc.
Comments: Slats.Showed significant difference @
75%,however,%reductions<20%so
• � owlureo ervi not truly significant.NOEL=90%
a e of opx Responsible rite
Slav Dale End Dale Start Tlme EM Tire
Sample 1 S pie 2 Cori I Test ntzws 709%98 16:16 s:ao
nple Information P Information
Start Renews Renew2 StaM1 Renews Renew2
Collection Start Dat 7\10\06 7\13\O6
Grab Treatment100 % 100 % 100 % Control Control Control
Composite(Duration 24hr 24hr pH Initial 8.2 8.1 8.4 7.0 7.2 7.1
Hardness(mg/L) 37 pH Final 8.3 8.0 8.5 7.1 7.2 7.3
Spec.Card.(pmhos/cm 2420 2010 136 D.O.initial 7.2 7.6 7.5 7.3 8.0 8.2
Chlorine(mg/L
<0.1 <0.1 D.O. Final 7.0 7.5 7.2 7.2 7.7 8.1
Sample Temp.at Recei 2... C 2.5 C Temp.Initial 24.7 25,3 25.2 24.7 24.9 24.6
Temp.Finall 24.8 1 25.0 1 25.1 24.8 25.0 25.1
Organism# Chronic Test Results
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 mean Final Control Mortality % 0
ltrol #Young 27 22 32 31 26 30131 31 34 32 NA NA 29.6 % Control with 3rd Brood 100
Adult
(Llive Mead L L L L L L L L L L NA NA Control Reproduction o ortll CV 12.0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 moan Iwr:
1t% #Young 28 25 31 23 29 26 33 25 28 25 NA NA 27.3 0 0 10 D D 10
%Ra
Adult Si9nificant7 Nm
45 (L1ive(0)eaa L L L L L L L L L L NA NA o.o Final Morality significant noc°nc
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 mean % X
#Young Reproduction Analysis:
luee 13 31 19 30 28 23 21 26 20 29 24.0
Adult %Red
75 (Clive role ad
D L L L I L L L L 78.9 Reproduction LOEC= 95.0 % ; NOEL= 90•r
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean Method: Steel's Many One Rank
flue #Young 28 24 271271261 271281 30 22 24 26.3 Normal Distrib7 Yes Method: Kolmogarov D
Adult %Red
90 Nive(0)ead L L L L L L D L L L itA Statistic: o.a67 Critical: 1.035
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean Non-Parametric Analysis (if applicable):
Fluent% #Young 29 25 24 28 201251 16 17 16. 21 22.1 Method:
'
Adult %Rod
95 (L)ive Plead L I L I L I L I L L L I L I L I L 25.3 E(nuent% Rank Sum Critical Sum
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mean 45 84.0 75.0
#Young
fguent°/a 31 32 29 26 32 25 151231 0 0 21.3 75 72.5 75.0
Adult 2Red
100 rl.fv Plead L L L L L L L L D D 28.0 90 76.0 75.0
95 64.0 75.0
ATT:Environmental Sciences Branch Should lsa Nghest test 100 83.0 75.0
MAIL concentration or highest
Div.of Water Quality mncarumilon with D.O.>5.0 myL Overall Analysts:
TO: N.C.DENR Result=PASS/FAIL or
1621 Mail Service Center %Reducllonfrom Control Test LOEC= 95.0 % ; NOEtC= 90.0 %
Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 Reproduction Mean Chronic Value= 92.5 %
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CE AIN-OF-CUSTODY AND FIELD ANALYSIS FORM ace Analytical® 2225 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
ASHEVI28804
The Chain-of-Custody is a LEGAL DOCUMENT.All relevant fields must be completed accurately. PHONE: (828LE, 25 -7176
PHONE: [phone]
FAX:[phone]
Cr•INT/FA ` r N : rL. PURCHASE ORDER:#
11 9 11286
COUNTY: STATE:
NPDES PERMIT#: hr I OUTFALL/PIPE#:
INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
TEST REQUIREMENTS(please check the appropriate test type and species required.)
Test Type Species
WAcute, circle the appropriate test duration: 24 48 96 Ceriodaphnia dabia.(Water flea)
Chronic,7-days Pimephalespronrelas,(Fathead minnow)
Pass/Fail,dilation required: Mysidopsis bahia(Mysid shrimp)
Full Range Definitive, dilutions required: �j�� � PMeniWa beryMna(Inland silverside)
Other,specify: .. ---
SAMPLE TYPE
Composite sample Sample Information
Start date: r7 - ,0(o I Start time: L4 0;OD r4- Sample loc tion: (after chlorination,above rtfa 1,at a r, effluent outfall,etc.)
End date: - L f-p End time: C :O(� f�l"ti ((
Samples per hour: Approximate vo ume collected for testing: I Z t
Chilled during collection?: Number of containers filled for testing:
If chilled,specify temperature: UZ Total residual chlorine(mg/L):
Temperature at time of collection CC) b
Grab sample Method of transport to PACE:
Date: Time: Note:Rinse containers with the sample before filling.Pack samples in loose ice.
Samples must be received at PACE at or below 4°C.Samples should not be frozen.
REMARKS:
SAMPLE CONDITION tXF
Received on Ice Y/N PrintSigna Datelfime:
Sealed Cooler Y/N -RELINQUI HED B DATE
Samples Intact YIN
Project Number: /�,�j G'gC0 -' -� / �i� -I4IO� 7�"
Sample Number: _j?7a2aq 7 S ? S'� , .

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AQUATIC 'TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 2225 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND FIELD ANALYSIS FORM (�55'ceAnalXicalo
ASHEVILLE,NC 28804
The Clain-of-Custody is a LEGAL DOCUMENT.All relevant fields must be completed accurately. PHONE: [phone]
FAX:[phone]
CLIENT/FA�1 I��N�@.1 c( �5 ( C� ne PURCHASE ORDER:#_ 00 1 11403
COL"NTY: ` J I` K _ STATE: G
NPDES'PERMI T#: OUTFALL/PIPE#:
INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
TEST REQUIREMENTS(please check the appropriate test Type and species required.)
Test Type ecies
Acute,circle the appropriate test duration: 24 48 96 odaphniadubia(Water flea)
-days inwphalespromelas(Fathead minnow)
Pass/Fail,dilution required: �y,�(� 7[Ceri
ysidopsis bahia(Mysid shrimp)
Full Range Definitive,dilations regrrimd: - U D�q5 �w7b' midia beryl6aa(Inland silverside)
Other,specify:
SAMPLE TYPE
Composite sample Sample Information
Start date: (0 Start time: f :L) AjtL Sample location:(after chlorination,above outfall,at weir,effluent outfall,etc.)
End date: End time: 0:p AiAl
Samples per hour: Approximate v lume collected for testing:
Chilled during collection?: 2S Number of containers filled for testing:
If chilled,specify temperature: G0 Total residual chlorine.(mg/L):
Temperature at time of collection(°C)
Grab sample Method of transport to PACE:
Date: Time: Note:Rinse containers with the sample before filling.Pack samples in loose ice.
Samples must be received at PACE at or below 4'C.Samples should not be frozen.
REMARKS:
d
SAMPLE CONDITION t
Received on Ice N Print 191 vi Cooix r I Signatur ' Date/Time: ft
Sealed'Cooler Y u t t t ' t t I t -N a
Samples Intact ffN
Project Number. qF1,23oe2?(QIV
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PO Box 7565 Phone: [phone]
Asheville,NC 28802 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
July 24,2006
Ms.Lori Cooper
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
PO Box 4000
Canton,NC 28716
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 2629
Dear Ms. Cooper:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.,received by
Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.July 11 through July 14,2006.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final Result
Code Number
North.Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole EPA-821-R-02-013 ChV> 100%
THP3B Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure—
July 1991,Revised:February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Full-range Toxicity Test)
Note: ChV=Chronic Value. A numeric value representing the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of survival or reproduction and the lowest concentration
that does have a detectable impairment of survival or reproduction.
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter,please enter the
ChV value>100% on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form(MR-1)for the collection date
July 10,2006 using the parameter code THP3B.
Additionally,please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form(AT-3)by
August 31,2006.
If you have any questions concerning these results,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim Sumner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written
consent of Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37,Drinking Water: 37786,Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

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Effluent Aquatic Toxicity Report Farm-Phase II Chronic Ceriodaphafa dubia Date: July 24,2006
Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. NPDES#: NO.0009272 Pipe#: 001 County: Haywood
Laboratory Performing Test: Environmental Testin .o utions,In Comments: .
Signature of Operator in Responsible Ch e:
Signature of Laboratory Supervisor, Project•. 2629
Sauplcc 060711.12,060714.03
Mail Original To: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWQ/Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center Sind data: I End data: I Start time: lied tine:
Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 07-12-06 1 07-19-06 1 1435 0908
Sample Information Samplel Sample2 1 Control
..............
Co¢ectioadad data: 07-lo.06 707-13-06 Test Information sm 'rmmut r dx amxm�ut an,awa
Gab; ""iY;" Tmatmant 100% 100% 100% Control Control Control
Cooqosile duration: 24-h 24-h a%k'`i`":':*`.: Initial pn(M. 8.20 8.30 8.35 7.49 7.59 7.74
Nkalini CaC """9" !1"`'»'T'sS`t::' 33,35 Final 8.66 8.72 6.56 7.63 7.74 7.69
Hardness ardl,CaC'O,): 44,45 Initial DO(my/L): 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.9 7.7 7,8
Conductivity(µMmsfan): 2830 2320 159,150.157 Final DO(nWL): 7,6 7.6 8,2 73 7.7 8,1
Total residual chrome(m�L): <0.10 <0.10 Initial Toup.CQ: 25,0 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.5 24.8
Bangle Temp.at Receipt(°C): 1.1 0.9 Final Tertrttp-(� 24.5 24.9 24.9 24.8 24.9 24.9
Oaanis nNumbef
Control Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w® Chronic Test Results
Number ofYoun Produced 31 30' 33 35 33 35 30 32 34 30 323 ;vat eantml Mortality(%): 0
_ Adult Survival: ive, end L L L L L I L L I L L L %Content with 3rd Broods: too
Conical Reproduction Cv: 6.2
Effluent Percentage Eiil 48 HourModaOly
Treatment 2 0 anisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 wm Control: 0 of to
Number ofYoun Produced 33 32 33 32 35 35 31 36 33133 33.3 G` 0 of 10
Adult Survival: ive,(D)ead L I L L L L I L L I L I L I L 1 -3.1 Si®irieco 7: No
Xao.ee Final Modality Sigtifiant at: No Conn.
Effluent Percentage 7a%
Treatment 3 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 w® Reproduction Analyses
Nmnber of Young Produced 131130133 1331361331 33 321351341 33.0 Re mducnonlABC: >100%
Adult Survival: Qive,(D)ead I L I L I L I L I L I L I L IL L L -2.2 Repa dudionNOHC: 100%
x s.a uw Ovecall Method Dumelt%
Effluent Percentage Ell Nomal Distribution: Yes
Treatment 4 Or anisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 cc. Method: RolnmwmvD
Number of Young Produced 35 34 34 33 1301321 32135 32 34 33.1 Statistic: 0.601
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L I L I L I L I L I L L L 1 -2.5 Clitinal vane 1.035
%Fe.-
Equal Variances: Yes
Effluent Percentage 95% Method: Barthtt's Test
Treatment 5 Or anismz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 moat statutic: 2,300
Number of Young Produced 31 33 31 33 33 34 30 32 36 35 32.8 Critial Value: 15.086
Adult Survival: )ive,(D)ead L L L L L I L L I L L L 1 4.5 1 Non-Par t io M.1wia(ifap linable
X Pearew
Method
Effluent Percentage 100% Eliluant% Ravk Sum Critical Sum
Treatment 6 On!amsms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 30 u.® 45%
Number ofYoun Produced 34 30 32 28 34 31 29 28 34 30 31.0 70%
Adult Survival: (Z)ive, )ead L L L L L L L L L L 4.0 90%
Xam.sw
95%
Overall Analysis: 100%
Result: PASS LOBC: >100% NOEC: 100% ChV: >100%
This data package contains the toxicity test results summarized on this form and includes a Cover Page,
AT-3 Form,Laboratory Benchsheets,Statisaeal Analyses, Chain-of-Custody Forms and Quality Control Charts.

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Environmental Testm Solutions,Inc.
North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
(EPA-821-R-02-013 Method 1002.0,NC Modification-February, 1998)
Species: Ceriodapbnia dubia
ClienE
Q ion NPDES 9: NC (A 2.
Facil
Outfall/Pi e: ��
Coun UU IWC: D �.
Comments:
Test organism in ormation: Test information:
organism age: <24-hours old Randomizing template: 62
Date and times organisms T7-i C)t. 1102 Zlt3 Incubator number and �3
were bom between: shelf location:
Or anism source: cn oU-ob A- YCT batch: 01• •eb
Transfer bowl information: H I.SbSU Temperature=21410C Selenastrum batch: 61.10-06
Dilution re aration in ormation: ample collection in Sample ln: Sample 2
Sample
Concenuati S //10
o Collection start b � -la�o(p -13-0to
volume in[ gb ��� �BD �gD �A date: V
Diluent Collection end �D6D IgcX�
volume(ml /l D z.0 /O O time:
mil) 200 Zoo ZOU Grab/Composite o?' US c
Total volume l�hUO2 co Pc2
(m0 duration): C1J
Temperature(°C) /,�'C O°I'C
u on receipt:
Physical r-LeAVL C.LE 2
'— characteristics: qu �4 el-O`O
WrtC1eS •r30 V^4Mcse5
ETS project
number:
ETS sample 06 T114-0 3
number
Daily renewal information:
Day Date Test initiation, Control water Sample numbers Analyst
renewal,feeding, batch used used
or termination time
0 Wfiadoo
H35 6'a-Ufo•Uv' (70'}/Ltz
I Db Feed g Q {`�w
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ba•19.U(o 0908 �• - �� ..
Acceptance criteria Summar o test end ointS:
t,'Oi11r01 l7! OrinaLLOli:
%of Male Adults: O•I• szo°/n 7-da LC50 S 061•
>_80% OEC
%Adults havin 3 d Broods: (X) I LOEC >/U O (-
%Mortali sza°i°
2.3 z 15.0 offspringlfemale ChV I
Mean Offs rin emale: <ao.o% IC25 f00 !-

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
I�/
D Date:
Client: '6� RUA r ��
CONTROL Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Da 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality �---
(L=live,D=dead)
5 Young produced --I b Ib1.6 6 i5 -1 14 I't:.g 11 IS
Adult mortality �--
=live,D=dead
Young produced 1- >_ 18 2e
6 or 7 2 Sze Z`I s3 Z9
Total young produced 31 36 33 35 33 35 5rJ 3Z 3`{ 30
Final Adult Mortality L L
(L=live,D=dead
X for 3'"Broods X x X >C K X ?< >G X X
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control:
%Mortali : 1•
Mean Offs rin emale: I 3a•3
Concentration: Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Da 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
=live,D=dead
5 Young produced I�LB Lo l—l� 158 5 lq� IIoRe 112� 1'la IS¢e
Adult mortalityL---
(L=live,D=dead) t 8
6 OC 7 Young produced )6 2b� l io 1� 30Z8 1 (o IS 1 q 1�o
Total young produced 33 32 33 32- 35 35 31 36 33 33
Final Adult Mortality L L L L L L L 1 L L
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortality: v I1
Mean Offs rin emale: 33�3
%Reduction from Control: �.3•

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Client: 1 � V'
�k /� D Date: 04-12-6(o
Concentration: �rJ , Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality L L L L L• L, L
(L=live,D=dead
5 Young produced 5 18z� t�z6 j V6 161' t 8 za i 5z6
Adult mortality
=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced Zb 3
Total young produced 31 30 33 33 36 33 33 3Z 35 3 �
Final Adult Mortality L L L L L L L l`
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control.
%Mortality: p' (-
Mean Offspring/Female: 16310
%Reduction from Control:
Concentration: qO Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality L L L l L L L L
(L=live,D=dead)
5 Young produced 17 vS S 19 ze I�s s b b t^�ze 19 e
Adult mortality
=live,D=dead
6 or 7 Young produced 19 Zg7B IS r1 Zy:a 2-1 Zto 211 IS S
Total young produced 35 LI 34 33 30 37_ 32 35 3,2 3�{
t_ Final Adult Mortality
L L L L L L
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
i
E Test Concentration:
%MortalitT
Mean Offspring/Female: 32.1
I' %Reduction from Control: 6

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Date: d'a-lz-D(A
Client:
Concentration: Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Dav 1 2 3 4 5 F 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead) Le.
5 Young produced 5 1ST to S (o �j I'�z Zps I�
Adult mortality L L L L L L L L L L
(L=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced �z3 1 S Z5� Z 1'g 7�� 28�' Z5� I$ 1 l0 1$
Total young produced 31 33 31 33 33 3`I 30 3Z 3b 35
Final Adult Mortality rtality
(L=livDde= a )
Note: L L L L L L L L
A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control:
%Mortality: C
Mean Offspring/Female: .8
%Reduction from Control: —1 5 •
Concentration: Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Dav 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
=live,D=dead tB ISz3
5 Young produced •'"� Jr 18
Adult mortality L L L L
(L=live,D=dead) p
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Z3 I b I$
Total young produced 3� 30 3Z Z8 3`•i 31 Z% Z8 3"1 30
Final Adult Mortality L L L. L L L L l-- L.- L--
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortality:
:
Mean Offs rin emale: I•U
%Reduction from Control:

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Species: C riodaphtiia dubf'a
Client: 2 f v) Date: 09-12-6 (a
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Environmental Teg, .g Solutions, Inc.
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test (EPA-821-R-02-013,Method 1002.0)
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Quality Control
Verification of Data Entry, Calculations, and Statistical Analyses
ent: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
st dates: July 12-19,2006
oject number: 2629 Reveiwed by:
;oneentration Day Replicate numberCoemdmt of Pereentteductl°a ft..
Survival Average variation (/) control (°/)
(%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % reproduction
5 7 1 6 16 6 15 7 14 14 17 15
Control 7 24 1 24 17 29 18 28 16 18 17 15 100 32.3 6.2 Not applicable
Total 31 1 30 33 35 33 35 30 32 34 30
5 17 1 6 17 15 5 19 16 17 17 IS
45% 7 16 1 26 16 17 30 16 15 19 16 18 100 33.3 4.7 -3.1
Total 33 1 32 33 32 35 35 31 36 33 33
5 5 1 6 6 6 18 14 16 16 18 15
70% 7 26 1 24 27 1 27 18 19 17 1 16 1 17 19 100 33.0 5.3 -2.2
Total 31 30 33 1 33 36 33 33 - 32 35 34
5 17 5 19 1 16 6 5 6 6 17 19
90% 7 18 29 15 17 24 27 26 29 15 15 100 33.1 4.8 -2.5
Total 35 34 34 33 30 32 32 35 32 34
5 5 18 6 6 5 6 5 17 20 17
95% 7 26 15 25 27 28 28 25 15 16 18 100 32.8 5.7 -1.5
Total 31 33 31 33 33 34 30 32 36 35
5 6 5 5 6 5 5 7 5 18 15
100% 7 28 25 27 22 29 26 22 23 16 IS 100 31.0 7.8 4.0
Total 34 30 32 28 34 31 29 28 34 30
:nmett's MSD value: 1.932 MSD= Minimum SigoificaatDifference
ASD: 6.0 PMSD= PercentMmmum Significant Difference
PMSD is a measme of testprecison The PMSD is the minimumpercent difference between the control and treatment that canbe declared
statistically significant in a whole effluent toxicity test On average,a significant difference occurs for Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
chronic toxicity tests when a toxicant reduces Ceriodaphnia reproductiouby 9.4%fiomthe control.
Lower PMSD bound detemdnedby USEPA(101 percentile) =11%.
UpperPMSD bound detemdned by USEPA(90I percentile)—37%.
The lower and upperbounds were calculatedby the USEPAusing 393 tests conducted from 33 laboratories for Ceriodaphniareproduction in
chronicrefereace toxicant tests
SEPA 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in Whole Effluent Toxicity Applications Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Program EPA-833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,
incianati,OIL
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Whole Effluent Toxicity Chain-of-Custody Form
Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. NPDEs#: NC0000272 �P)ipe#: 001 county: Haywood
]'nccltase older: 32-3
species: Ceriodaphnia dubia Effluent dilation: 45,75,90,95, 100°lo
Test type: Phase II/Chronic Parameter code: THP313
Sampleinformation: (tobecolnl)letedbysamplemBector)Composite sample: e,,
Samplelocation: 5&nA4eW e%tT�WLa'7 '` 4� Ufll
1a
Startd ;'lt� Wate: I Time: 4r?rifta—j0'-L04K Volume collected for testing: mL
gnd date: ()111 Time: - /t4b"IO1, Iq Number of containers filled for testing:
Number of samples per hour: Totalresidual chlorine(mg/L):
• o
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If chilled,specify temperature: L V C Method of transport to laboratory: Fry (A(/,rlLrU lee
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ulo
specter: phaCerse aphnia nic_dubi Parametercode: THP3B
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Ceriodaphuia dubia
Sodium Chloride Chronic Reference Toxicant Control Chart
using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
Laboratory USEPA USEPA
SmteandUSEPA Laboratory ry Warnin Lbtts S Control Lhdts CV
warning Lints Sasy ContralLinits Saw Warning a9,
umber Test date 7-day ICrs CT S ContmlLinils S.sa, CT-3 CT CT-Sass CT+Sass CT-8a90 CT+Sago
(t/LNaCl) (gH.NaCl) CT-2S CT+2S CT-Sa10 CT+Soso ass ors
1 02-08-05 1.05
2 03.01-05 1.08 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.11 0.09 0.99 1.16 0.18 0.89 1.26 0.48 0.59 1.56 0.67 0.41 1.73
0.02
3 04-05-05 1.09 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.99 1.16 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.74 0.01
4 05-03-05 1.07 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.74 0.01
5 06-07-05 1.05 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
6 07-12.05 1.06 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
6 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.99 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
7 07.12-05 1.0 09-05 1.06 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.01
8 08-09-09-05 1.04 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.09 0.09 0.99 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
9
9 9-13-05 1.0 4 1.0 0.02 1.03 1.10 6 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.02
11 11-01-05 1.08 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.89 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.0
1.25 0.48 0.5
12 12-06-05 1.04 1.06 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88� 9 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.022
13 01-10-06 1.08 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.02
14 02-07-06 1.07 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.98 1.25 0.49 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.41 1.73 0.02
15 02-07-06 1.06 1.07 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
16 03.07-06 1.05 1.06 0.02 1.03 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.49 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
17 04-04-06 1.06 1.06 0.02 1.03 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.49 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
IS 05-02-06 1.08 1.07 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 0.48 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
19 -06.06.06 1.06 1.06 0.01 1.04 1.09 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 OAS 0.59 1.54 0.66 0.40 1.72 0.01
20 07-11-06_ 1.09 1.07 0.02 1.04 1.10 0.09 0.98 1.15 0.18 0.88 1.25 OAS 0.59 1.55 0.66 0.40 1.73 0.01
Note: 7-d ICay=7-day 25%inhibition concentration- An estimation of the concentration of sodiam chloride that would cause a 25%reduction in Ceriodaphnia reproduction for the testpopulation-
CT-Central tendency(mean IC,).
S=Standard deviation of the ICy values.
Laboratory Control and Warrdng Limits
Laboratory control and warning limits were established using the standard deviation of the ICrs values corresponding to 0 e l0th and 25thpementile CVs. These wages am more stringent than the control and warning
limits recommended by USEPA for the test method and endpoint
S,ua=Standard deviation corresponding to the 10e percentle CV. (Sa11=0.08)
8ay=Standard deviation corresponding to the 251 percentile CV. (Say=0.17)
USEPA Control and Warning Limits
Sass=Standard deviation corresponding to the 75a'percentile CV. (Sars=0.45)
Soya=Standard deviation corresponding to the 90"porecotile CV. (Say,-0.62)
CV=Coefficient of variation of the ICrs values.
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Ceriodaphnia dubia
Sodium Chloride Chronic Reference Toxicant Control Chart
using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
1.12
USEPA Control Limits (f 2 Standard Deviations)
1.10 ..................... ...................................
1.08
1.06
1.04
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U USEPA Warning and Control Limits (75th and 901h Percentile CVs)
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Test date
7-day IC.,=25% inhibition concentration. An estimation of the concentration of sodium chloride
_ that would cause a 25% reduction in Ceriodaphnia reproduction for the test population.
— — - Central Tendency(mean IC25)
— — - Warning Limits (mean ICZS f SA to or SA 75)
............. Control Limits (mean IC25 f SA 25, SAW or 2 Standard Deviations)

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Precision of Endpoint Measurements
Ceriodaphnia dubia
Sodium Chloride Chronic Reference Toxicant Data
using Moderately Hard Synthetic Water
Test Test date Control Control Mean CT CV CT MSD PMSD CT
number Survival Reproduction
for Control Mean for Control
(%) (offspcinglfemale) Reproduction (°/6) Reproduction (%) for PMSD(%)
(offspring/female) CV(%)
1 02-08-05 100 30.0 6.8 2.4 8.0
2 03-01-05 100 29.9 30.0 6.6 6.7 2.9 9.9 8.9
3 04-05-05 100 32.4 30.8 6.9 6.8 3.1 9.6 9.2
4 05-03-05 100 29.9 30.6 7.0 6.8 2.9 9.8 93
5 06-07-05 100 30.4 30.5 5.0 6.4 2.6 8.5 9.2
6 07-12-05 100 30.4 30.5 7.5 6.6 2.7 8.8 9.1
7 07-12-05 100 31.1 30.6 7.2 6.7 3.2 10.2 9.3
8 08-09-05 100 28.3 30.3 7.3 6.8 2.9 10.3 9.4
9 09-13-05 100 27.9 30.0 7.3 6.8 3.9 13.9 9.9
10 10-04-05 100 27.0 29.7 5.8 6.7 3.0 11.1 10.0
11 11-01-05 100 28.4 29.6 10.3 7.0 3.8 13.2 10.3
12 12-06-05 1.00 32.6 29.9 6.3 7.0 2.3 7.1 10.0
13 01-10-06 100 29.2 29.8 4.8 6.8 2.3 7.8 9.9
14 02-07-06 100 30.7 29.9 6.0 6.8 2.4 7.9 9.7
15 02-07-06 100 29.9 29.9 6.8 6.8 2.2 7.5 9.6
16 03-07-06 100 28.8 29.9 5.9 6.7 2.6 8.9 9.5
17 04-04-06 100 27.0 29.6 5.2 6.6 2.1 7.6 9.4
18 05-02-06 100 28.6 29.6 8.6 6.7 2.7 9.3 9.4
19 06-06-06 100 30.3 29.6 5.2 6.6 3.0 9.8 9.4
20 07-11-06 100 29.0 29.6 5.4 6.6 2.5 8.6 9.4
Note: CV= Coefficient of variation for control reproduction.
On average,the CV for control reproduction is 6.6%in Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.Ceriodaphnia chronic toxicity
tests
Lower CV bound detemined by USEPA(10°percentile)=8.9%.
Upper CV bound determined by USEPA(90"percentile)=42%
MSD= Minimum Significant Difference
PMSD=Percent Minimum Significant Difference
PMSD is a measure of testprecision. The PMSD is the rmnimumpercent difference between the control and treatment that can
be declared statistically siguificant in a whole effluent toxicity test On average,a significant difference occunr for
Enviroarnental Testing Solutions,Inc.chronic toxicity tests when a toxicant reduces Ceriodaphnia reproduction by 9.4%from
the control.
Lower PMSD bound determined by USEPA(106 percentile) =I M
UpperPMSD bound detenrrinedby USEPA(901 percentile)=37%.
CT= Central Tendancy(Mean Control Reproduction,CV,or PMSD)
The lower and upper bounds were calculated by the USEPA using 393 tests conducted from 33 laboratories for Ceriodaphnia reproduction in chronic
reference toxicant tests
USEPA 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in Whole Effluent Toxicity Applications Under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Program EPA-833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,Cincinnati,OIL
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Control Reproduction, Coefficient of Variation (CV), or Percent Minimum Significant Difference
(PMSD) PMSD is the minimum significant difference between the control and treatment that can be
declared statistically significant.
Central Tendency (mean Control Reproduction, CV, or PMSD)
........... Control Limits (mean Control Reproduction, CV, or PMSD :L 2 Standard Deviations)

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PO Box 7565 Phone: (�2.8)350-9364
Asheville,NC 28802 Fax: (8281,350-9368
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 21,2006
Ms.Lori Cooper
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
PO Box 4000
Canton,NC 28716
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: .2685
Dear Ms. Cooper:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.received by
Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.August 08 through August 11,2006.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final Result
Code Number
North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole EPA-821-R-02-013 ChV > 100%
TIIP3B Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure—
J July 1991,Revised:February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Full-range Toxicity Test)
Note: ChV=Chronic Value. A numeric value representing the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of survival or reproduction and the lowest concentration
that does have a detectable impairment of survival or reproduction.
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter,please enter the
ChV value>100% on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring'Form(MR-1)for the cgllection date
August 07,2006 using the parameter code THP3B. '
Additionally,please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form(AT-3)by
September 30,2006.
If you have any questions concerning these results,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
`7im�SumneI
Laboratory Director
(`
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written
consent of Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37,Drinking Water: 37786,Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

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Effluent Aquatic Toxicity Report Form-Phase II Chronic Ceriodaphaia dubia Date: August 21,2006
Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. NPDES#: NC-000027Z Pipe#: 001 County: Haywood
Laboratory Performing Test: Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc. Comments: .
Sigmtureof0peratorinRespomible e:
Signature of Laboratory Supervisor. _ t[n !-E. Project: 2685
Samples: 060808.12,060811.07
Mail Original To: North Carolina Depar rent of Environment and Natural Resources
DWQ/Erlviromnental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center Startdate: I Enddate: I Start time: End time:
Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 08-09.06 1 08-16-06 1 1145 0744
Sample Information Sample I Sample Control
collection start date: oe-07-06 08-10-06 a:;s< >!<! Test Informution star nmew l amew�t2 swt rtmewazr trnemrs
Grab:. yxi%¢yl i`% Treatment: 100% 100% 100% control Control Cortml
Composite duration: 24-h 24-h `%'s.';<r'!:`,:;b InitialpH(SD): 8.04 8.01 8.34 734 7.36 7.23
.................
Alkaliwty(m7/L CaCOa): 35.33 FinalpH(Stl): 8.22 8.21 8.70 7.26 7.08 7.06
Nardnesa(m&%CaCO3): s ! 45,43 Inidal➢O(ngIL): 7.8 8.2 7.9 8.0 8.1 7.9
Conductirity(prubmIa is 1800 3030 155,04,156 Final DO(mdr.): 8.0 8.3 8A 8.0 8.1 8.0
Total residual chlorine <0.10 <0.10 INN
Initial
amp.cL7: 25.2 25.3 253 24.9 24.6 24.7
Sample Temp.at Receipt CQ: 1.4 OS Final TenP.CQ: 24.8 1 25.1 25.0 24.8 1 25.1 1 24.7
OrganisatNumber
Control Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 m<m< Chronic Test Results
Number of Young Produced 131134 131134 1321 33 34 30 32 33 32.4 Final Control Mortality(%): 0
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)md L L L L L L L L L L %Cantmlwim3rdEroods: 100
Control Retwoddicat CV: 4.4
Effluent Percentage F459.1 48HurMmtan,
Treatment 2 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 xc.� Cott-L o of 10
Number ofYo Produced 34 32 33 36 36 37 33 35 33 35 34.4 1we: o of 10
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L I L L I -6.2 si®aificane?: No
s>tvn`rn Firal� .n'y Sigoir..'ar No Core.
Effluent Percentage 70%
Treatment 3 Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 me, Reproduction Alwlyses
Number of Young Produced 34 36 132 135 133 137 135 1341381341 34.8 Reproduction LOEC. >100%
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead I L L I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I L I 7.4 Repmductirn NOEC: 100%
sa'.riaa Ovarall Method: Duman.
Effluent Percentage 90% Normal Mmluutio.: Yes
Treatment 4 Or mlisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ne., Method: ltolmogarovD
Number of YoungProduced 36 37 32 34 35 34 34 33 37 36 34.8 statistic: 0.699
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L I L L -7.4 j Cdtic.l value: 1.035
.. R @' lT Equal V5dmces: Yes
Effluent Percentage F957 Method: Eaitletfa Test
Treatment 5 Or anisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 nna' statistic: 7375
Numberof YoungPmduced 33 36 34 36 34 31 33 36 36 38 35.1 critical We.: 15.os6
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)ead L L L L L L L L I L L 1 -8.3 Nor-Paraacttic Analysis(if ep livable)
Method:
Effluent Percentage 100% ERluert% Reek Sam critical Sum
Treatment 6 Orgartinns 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ma, 45%
Number of YoungProduced 34 39132130137 132,138 35 1351381 35.0 70%
Adult Survival: (L)ive,(D)md ILILILILILILILILILILI -8.0 90%
z x mm.
95%
Overall Analysis: 100%
Result: PASS LOEC: >100% NOEC: 100% ChV: >100%
This data package contains the toxicity test results summarized on this form and includes a Cover Page,
AT-3 Form,Laboratory Benchsheets,Statistical Analyses, Chain-of-Custody Forms and Quality Control Charts.
DWQ font AT-3(8191)Rev.11195

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North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
(EPA-821-R-02-013 Method 1002.0,NC Modification-February, 1998)
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubfa
Client: ,Jn C NPDES#: NC b OO OA 42
Facilit : I Ou[fall(Pi e: Q
County: 14 Odf IWC:
Comments:
Test organism information: Test information:
Organism age: <24-hours old Randomizing template: PUILgt.Q-
Date and times organisms 68•4zfl-o6 1y23 -M t Q40 Incubator number and ZEZ
were born between: shelf location:
Organism source: 09-01.Ote -F YCTbatch: 08tR06
Transfer bowl information: H=-113SU Temperature=•A'-1°C Selenastrum batch: 04-ot•ob
Dilution preparation information: Skm le collection information:
Concenu ,,ati 14 -to 9O 9Stom/ - Sample Sam let
Sample 90 No 180 /9D 7•D-O Col
lection
oe-09-6(o O8. 0.Ot0
volume(MI) date: I
Diluent /D O Collection end /O00
volume ml /10 lPo 20 time: /vOQ
Total volume 20O Zoo 200 200 Grab/Composite .T'/-/7o JlL 19LI
(mq duration): S�Q
Temperature(°C) ,� 5'C
upon receipt:
'- Physical GI(, li/IIIj�
characteristics: FCL: �U�✓L Os" t
rL�t d. a �.190.rL
ETS project �O -
number
ETSsample 0(� OBO9.12 0(0061/.0}
number.
Daily renewal information:
Day Date Test initiation, Control water Sample numbers Analyst
renewal,feeding, batch used used
or termination time
0 Uf3'bq-0� Gaednn 11 = 06.03AY0 Q(o0806.1z
I . 0' Feeding D(GStn
2 Renewal
8 +66f (T40 0&-O-b06 W0BL)6Az
3 Feeding o8OWN
KF—K
4 - Feeding Q
5 Renewal2
o OH- -06 0(0061 .1)
6 •t - Feeding
a"IS 1�E.VL
7 De.1 b•Olo Teme.don
Control information: Acceptance criteria Summarp of test end oints:
%of Male Adults: '(. s 20% 1-dayLC50 >I00 -
%Adults having 3rd Broods: l 00.1, >_80% NOEC l 00
%Mortali : O'l• 520% LOEC 510o'/.
Mean Offs rin emale: 3Q.4 Z.15.0 offspring/female ChV >1001,
%CV; <40.0% IC25 '> 10D '1.

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Client: p,.R• 4ye Pntt_y-�tlt-}n Date: UB-UA,D(o
CONTROL Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 1 2 1 3 4 1 5 1 6 7 8 9 to
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead L
5 Young produced za zb xa za 28
43 tb 1� IS 16 IS 16 1Lg4 Ile 11
Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced l R 18 t-7 1 q 1(p 18 12 1(0 /5
(o
Total young produced 3t 3y 31 3y 3Z 33 3LI 36 3Z 33
Final Adult Mortality
(L=live,D=dead L L L L L L L L
X for 3rd Broods X x x X X X X X X X
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control.
o/a Mortality: Ip
Mean Offs rin emale: I $a.q
Concentration: LA5'f. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10
2 Adult mortality
=Iive,D=dead L �-- L-- L L.
5 Young produced ZO 15 zB z6ii=
lb � ISZgAdult mortality
live,D=dead)6or7 Young produced (0 zo
Total young produced 9y 3 2 33 36 3b 37 33 35 33 35
Final Adult Mortality
(L live.D=dead) L L
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortali : p'/,
Mean Offs rin emale. 3
%Reduction from Control: —L;.2' .

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Client: 8,►2 .puon Qlw(� tt GA Date:
Concentration: Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead) �•'— �' L
$ Young produced 172 Iq t3 710� 1�28 (b' W' 18`g 1,_s6 Ig2e i5ce
Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead) L L L- L L L
6 or 7 Young produced 11 11 /(o lR I rl 1 q l"1 1 s
l9 l 9
Total young produced 3q 36 3Z 35 Z5 3-1
35 3q 3 31
Final Adult Mortality L L L L L L L L L(L=live,D=dead) I_._.
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control:
1° %Mortality: (,
Mean Offs rin emale: 3 4.6
%Reduction from Control: -�•'-I'�.
Concentration: 907. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Da 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 102 Adult mortality
live,D=deadil�FL9
$ Young produced tg7d ZIta 1-128 Ib2c 18 15ZI 111 IS%'a size 17ae
Adult mortality
L=live,D=dead) L- �-- �— L- �-- L- L --t L /�3 6 or 7 Young produced t I IS 18 I'1 l q 1-11 rj 2 1'1
' Total young produced 36 37 3Z 3q 35 3q 3y 33 3-1 3(0
Final Adult Mortality L L L L L L--
L L L
(L=live,D=dead) L
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortali : 0'
Mean Offs ring/Female: 31•e
%Reduction from Control:
w k

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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Client: (� Date: _OB-pL?p(o
B�p� lrr�h
Concentration: 95. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
ggg Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
a $ Young produced 18ze 21 iB Igs(i 18z0 17 l� e l� Ibz6 Z�z6 lqx
9 Adult mortality L L
(L=live,D=dead) t---
6 or 7 Young produced !s 1$ 1(0 20 1 7 1-1 1 7 20 18 tq
Total young produced 33 3b 3�1 38 3`l 31 33 31- 1 39' 3g
Final Adult Mortality
1—
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Control.
%Mortality: 01
Mean Offs rin emale: 35.1
%Reduction from Control:
Concentration: 100"/. Survival and Reproduction Data
Replicate number
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Adult mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
$ Young produced 1�2g ZZie laze 15 � 1g21 Iloig 1.,26 lgs6 ICI 28
Adult mortality LI L � L L L
. (L=live,D=dead)
6 or 7 Young produced t5 1'1 N /$ 19 / to IS
Total young produced 3q 39 3 Z 30 37 32 3& 35 3j 39
Final Adult Mortality
(L=live,D=dead)
Note: A 2B in the upper right comer of the number of young produced indicates the presence of two broods.
Test Concentration:
%Mortality:
Mean Offs rin emale: 35.0
o %Reduction from Control: —8.0/•
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Statistical Analyses
Ceriodaphnia Survival and Repruductlon Test-Reproduction
Start Date: 8/9/2006 Test ID: CDFRCRNC Semple ID: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Ina
End Date: 8(1612006 Lab M: ETS-Environ.TestingSol. Sample Type: DMR-Dischwge MonitoringRepod
SampleDetc Protocol: CBRONIC-EPA-821-R-02-013 Test Species: CD-Csriodephnia dubia
Comments:
Coro-% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D-Control 31.000 34.000 31.000 34.000 32.000 33.000 34.000 30.000 32.000 33.000
45 34.000 32.000 33.000 36.000 36.000 37.000 33.000 35.000 33.000 35.000
70 34.000 36.000 32,000 35.000 33.000 37.000 35.000 34.000 38.000 34.000
90 36.000 37.000 32.000 34.000 35.000 34.000 34.000 33.000 37.000 36.000
95 33.000 36.000 34.000 38.000 34.000 31.000 33.000 36.000 38.000 38.000
100 34.000 39.000 32.000 30.000 37.000 32.000 38.000 35.000 35.000 38.000
Transform 1lntralutonned 1-Tailed Isotonic
Cono-% Mean N-Meaa Mean Min Max CV% N t-Stat Critical MSD Mean N-Mena
D-Control 32.400 1.0000 32.400 30.000 34.000 4A13 10 34.417 1.0000
45 34.400 1.0617 34.400 37 000 37.000 4.786 10 -1144 2.287 1133 34.417 1.0000
70 34.800 1.0741 34.800 32.000 38.000 5.211 10 -1573 1287 1133 34.417 1.0000
90 34.800 1.0741 34.800 32,000 37.000 4.846 10 -2,573 1287 1133 34.417 1.0000
95 35.100 1.0833 35.100 31.000 38.000 7.037 10 -1895 1287 2.133 34.417 1.0000
100 35.000 1.0802 35.000 30.000 39.000 8.624 10 -2,797 2,297 2.133 34A17 1.0000
AuxOtary Tests Statistic Critical Skew Kurt
KolmogorovD Test indicates normal distribution(p>0,01) 0.699047863 1.035 -0.13428081 -0.49265756
Badletrs Test indicates equal variances(p=0.19) 7.375145912 15.08627224
Hypothesis Test(1-tail,0.05) - NOEC LOEC ChV TQ MSDu MSDp MSB MSE F-Frob If'
DooneO's Test 100 >100 1 2.132860644 0.065829032 10.3366666/ 4.35 0.0508045 5.34
Treatments vs D-Control
Linear laterpolatiou(200 Resnarples)
Point % SD 95%CL Skew
_ IC05 >100
IC10 >100
IC15 >100 I.e.
IC20 >100 09
IC25 >100
IC40 >100 es
IC50 >100 0.7
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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Quality Control
Verification of Data Entry, Calculations, and Statistical Analyses
Ment: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Cest dates: August 09-16,2006
'rojectnumber: 2685 Reveiwed by:
Concentration Day Replicate mminber Survival Average Caetndentof Percent reduction from
(%) 1 1 2 1 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 (%) reproduction variation (%) control (�)
5 13 16 1 14 15 16 15 16 14 17 1 17
Control 7 18 18 17 19 16 18 18 16 15 16 100 32.4 4.4 Not applicable
Total 31 34 31 34 32 33 34 30 32 33
5 20 15 16 18 20 18 16 18 17 15
45% 7 14 17 17 18 16 19 17 17 16 20 100 34.4 4.8 -6.2
Total 34 1 32 33 36 36 37 33 35 33 35
5 17 19 16 17 16 18 18 19 19 15
70% 7 17 1 17 16 18 17 19 17 1 15 19 19 300 34.8 5.2 -7.4
Total 34 1 36 32 35 33 37 35 34 38 34
5 19 1 21 17 16 18 15 17 18 17 17
90% 7 17 1 16 15 18 17 19 17 15 20 19 100 34.8 4.8 .7.4
Total 36 37 32 34 35 34 34 33 37 36
5 IS 21 18 18 17 14 16 16 20 19
95% 7 15 15 16 20 17 17 17 20 18 19 100 35.1 7.0 -3.3
Total 33 36 34 38 34 31 33 36 38 38
5 19 22 18 IS 19 1620 17 19 19
100% 7 15 17 14 15 18 16 18 18 16 19 100 35.0 8.6 -8.0
Total 34 39 32 30 37 32 38 35 35 1 38
Dunnelt's MSD value: 2.133 MSD= Minimum Significant Difference
PMSD: 6.6 PMSD= Percent Miniattm Significant Difference
PMSD is a measure of test precision. ThePMSD is themndmtm percent differencebetween the control and treatment that can be declared
statistically significant in a whole effluent toxicity test On average,a significant difference occurs for Environmental Testing Solutions,Inc.
chronic toxicity tests when a toxicant reduces Cedodaphnia reproduction by 9.6%from the control.
LowerPMSDbounddetenninedby USEPA(ldhpmmtile) =11%.
UpperPMSD bound deterained by USEPA(900'percentile)=37%.
The lower and upper bounds were calculated by the USEPA using 393 tests conducted from 33 laboratories for Ceriodaphnia reproduction in
chronic reference toxicant tests.
USEPA. 2000.Understanding and Accounting for Method Variability in Whole Effluent Toxicity Applications Under the National Pollutant Discharge ElimbiationProgram EPA-833-R-00-003.US Environmental Protection Agency,
Cincinnati,OR
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Shipping address: Phone: [phone]
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Asheville,NC 28801
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Facility: Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc. NPDEs#: NC0000272 Pipe#: 001 County: Haywood
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Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia Effluent dilation: 45,75,90,95,100%
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Purchase order.
Species: Ceriodaphitia dubla Effluent dilution: 45,75,90,95,100%
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Division of Water Quality 11 SEP 5 2006
WATER OLIALITY$='T ION
August 30, 2006 A^blFyr.G R=:c o :ai.,Fi :E
MEMORANDUM
To: Roger Edwards
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, ARO
From: Sandy Mort W-
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Blue Ridge Paper Products
NPDES Permit#NC0000272/001
Haywood County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Blue
Ridge Paper Products has been completed. Blue Ridge Paper Products has an effluent
discharge permitted at 29.9 million gallons per day(MGD) entering Pigeon River(7Q10 of 0
CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on August 22 and 25, 2006 by Keith Haynes
for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples
resulted in a fail. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
Test Concentrations 90% sample
Test Result Fail
Control Survival 100%
Control Mean Reproduction 23.8 neonates
Test Treatment Survival 100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction 16.8 neonates
First Sample pH 8.26 SU
First Sample Conductivity 2610 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Second Sample pH 8.10 SU
Second Sample Conductivity 2050 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would be predicted to have water
quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is
desired. We may be reached at [phone].
Basin: FRB05
cc: Central Files
Keith Haynes,ARO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section

`O�0F W AT F9, G Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
co North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p r Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
August 24,2006
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7aL-O/OO-a�o3-34`iL-35�g
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AUG 2 H ]
W.Derric Brown
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
PO Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity(WET)Testing
Copper and Zinc Action Level Policy
NPDES Permit No.NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.W WTP
Haywood County
Dear Mr.Brown:
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self-monitoring report form for the month of June 2006
indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You should undertake necessary actions to
eliminate or reduce effluent toxicity to acceptable levels.
In addition,this correspondence contains important information on the Division's Copper and Zinc Action Level
Policy which is triggered by two or more toxicity limit violations that occur during the toxicity testing calendar quarter
specified by the toxicity testing special condition of your NPDES Permit. Attachments addressing policy implementation
and a copy of the Division's Toxicity Reduction Guidance have been included with this Notice of Violation.
You should initiate follow-up toxicity testing upon a single WET test failure which occurs during the toxicity testing
calendar quarter.
Your facility is currently monitoring for zinc and the data indicate that the level of zinc in your effluent has the
potential to cause an exceedance of the NC water quality action level for this parameter in your receiving stream during low
stream flow conditions. The policy states that whenever a facility experiences two or more toxicity limit violations during a
toxicity testing calendar quarter,the NPDES Permit will be modified to include numeric limits for copper and/or zinc
UNLESS the permittee provides one or more of the following:
1. Instream measurements of dissolved metal during low flow conditions that demonstrate compliance with
the Action Level standard
2. A revision of the prospective permit limit using improved inputs that in concert with existing or additional
monitoring data demonstrates compliance with the Action Level standard
3. Toxicity Identification Evaluation(TIE)results that definitively rules out zinc as the cause of effluent
toxicity
4. Demonstration by an alternative method approved by the Division and EPA that zinc is not the cause of
effluent toxicity
!J���`JtCaro ina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.esb.encstate.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh,NC 27607 FAX [phone] 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmabye Action Employer—50%Recycled110%Post Consumer Paper

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Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.W WTP
August 24,2006
The Divisions has evaluated your zinc monitoring data. The Division has also developed a prospective NPDES
permit limit based on your facility's instream waste concentration,the zinc action level criterion and a translator procedure.
Based on this data your prospective zinc permit limit is II I µg/L.
The permittee, upon experiencing nvo or more toxicity limit,violations during a toxicity.testing calendar
quarter must either provide DWQ with:
a) Written notification indicating acceptance of the prospective zinc permit limit. Notification
is due within 30 days after the date of the second WET Notice of Violation.
OR
b) Written notification indicating your choice of option(s) as noted on page one of this correspondence.
Notification is due within 30 days after the date of the second WET Notice of Violation.DWQ
approval of options 1-3 (previous page)is not necessary as the Division expects work to rule out zinc
as a causative effluent toxicant to begin immediately upon the second WET permit limit violation.
Written notification(a orb above)shall be sent to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Please note that if you choose item b)above,you will be given nine months to submit documentation that eliminates
zinc as a causative effluent toxicant. Your final report should be comprehensive and include all data used to support your
conclusion(s). Should the data indicate zinc as the source of effluent toxicity or if the data are inconclusive as to zinc's role
as a toxicity source,then the NPDES Permit will be reopened and the metal limit specified above will be applied to the
permit. The report is due nine months after the date of the second WET Notice of Violation.
Three copies of the final report shall be submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic_Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
You should consider submitting the above correspondence certified mail.
Failure to notify DWQ of your acceptance of a limit,failure to notify DWQ of your option selection or failure
to make acceptable demonstration to DWQ that zinc is not a causative effluent toxicant within the stated time frames
will result in reopening of the NPDES Permit to include a zinc numeric limitation,as appropriate.

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Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.WWTP
August 24,2006
If the effluent is toxic, then we expect work to commence immediately with toxic a went samples. Failure to initiate
work with toxic effluent samples during the study period is unacceptable and will be considered a failure to make acceptable
demonstration as cited above. We recommend a minimum of three separate sampling events during the nine month period to
definitively rule out zinc as a causative effluent toxicant.
Please note that your actions to notify DWQ of prospective limit acceptance or to notify DWQ of plan option(s)and
subsequent submission of a plan are contingent upon two or more toxicity NPDES permit limit violations occurring during a
tonicity testing calendar quarter.
Also note that the WET limit will remain in your NPDES pemrit regardless of whether metals are the source of
effluent toxicity. The data resulting from your actions to disprove zinc as a source of effluent toxicity will determine whether
an NPDES Permit limit will be assigned for this parameter. You are responsible for initiating actions to address these issues.
You may consider entering into a Special Order by Consent(SOC)with DWQ. A SOC provides regulatory relief
for specific NPDES permit limit violations and,if signed, will contain a requirement to conduct a Toxicity Reduction
Evaluation. The SOC will contain a compliance schedule,stipulated penalties for failing to meet milestone activity dates and
may contain upfront penalties to settle past permit limit violations.
Additional information regarding the Division's Copper and Zinc Action Level Policy can be found at the following
web site- htm://www.esb.em.state.nc.us. Click on the"Aquatic Toxicology"Unit and go to the prompt"AT Downloadable
Files" located at the bottom of the page. This web site also contains EPA's"Toxicity Reduction Evaluation Guidance for
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants." Section 4 of this document contains pertinent information on Toxicity
Identification Evaluations.
If you have any questions concerning this correspondence,please contact Mr.John Giorgino at(919)933-2136.
Sincerely,
verton
Chief,Environmental Sciences Section
ATTACHMENTS
Roger Edwards-Asheville Regional Office(no attachments)
Keith Haynes-Asheville Regional Office(no attachments)
Vanessa Manuel-Point Source Branch(no attachments)
Marshall Hyatt-USEPA Region IV,Atlanta Federal Center,61 Forsyth St.,SW,Atlanta,GA
30303(no attachments)
Central Files(no attachments)
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Files(no attachments)

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BLUE RIDGE JUL - "� ,
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
30 June 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7099 3220 0007 0371 3838
Mr. Keith Haynes
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Subject: Quarterly Chronic Toxicity Test Results
Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill
NPDES Permit#NC0000272
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. (Blue Ridge) is providing written notification of a chronic
toxicity ChV concentration below 90% for the 2°d quarter 2006. This letter follows our
telephone calls to you on June 26 and June 29, 2006 and satisfies the five-day written
notification requirement.
The test sampling took place on June 5-6 and June 8-9, 2006 in accordance with the "North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-February 1998).
There were no abnormalities associated with the sampling procedure or upset conditions in the
mill during this sampling period. At this point it is unknown what could have caused these
results, however, a review of quality control data from the lab indicates unusually high values for
the control sample used for reproduction testing. This is the only test for chronic toxicity that the
Canton mill has not passed under the current 2001 NPDES permit and these results are extremely
unusual for our treatment plant effluent.
Follow-up sampling took place the week of June 19d' and preliminary results from one of the
laboratories indicate a pass at 100% concentration. Samples and analysis will be taken again in
July in accordance with Part I, Condition A.(4.), of the December 2001 NPDES permit. Blue
Ridge will verbally notify you of the results of those tests and follow up with a written
notification once all testing results have been received. In addition, all results from testing will
Blue Ridge Paper Products - Environmental Group
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
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Mr. Keith Haynes, NC-DENR
30 June 2006
be reported on the monthly discharge monitoring report as required. Please contact us if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Paul S. Dickens J. Glenn Rogers
Environmental Manager Water Compliance Coordinator
828-646-6141 828-646-2874
cc: C-File Water
D. Brown
J. Clary
J. Pryately
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. -Environmental Group
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
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