NC0000272_NPDESPermitRenewalApplication_20060602

o�0F W ATeROG Michad F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Uj North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
_ Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
O C y »« Division Qf Water Quality
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June 2, 2006
I
Robert M. Shanahan
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc ;;?.. WATER QUALITY SECTION
PO Box 4000 ASHEVILLE RFGiOA!GL OFiTI:^_.E
Canton,NC 28716
Subject Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0000272
Canton Mill
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Shanahan:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 2,2006. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact me at
[phone],extension 520.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Nam Carolina
V`oid
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www nc"lgfqua ity.org Location: 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604 Fax [phone].623.6748
An Equal Opportunity/Afimtative Action Employer—50%Recydedl10%Post Consumer Paper

BLUE RIDGE �O U
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
May 31, 2006 Hand Delivery
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office i ���--� - -- _�
2090 US Highway 70 �� I
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 JUN - 2 2006 i
Subject: Application for Permit Renewal t_
NPDES No. NC 0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Edwards—
The subject NPDES permit expires on November 30, 2006. In accordance with Part II, Section
B, Condition 10 of the permit and the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) letter of March 8, 2006,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. requests renewal of the NPDES permit for our mill in Canton,
North Carolina. We are submitting three(3) copies of the following to your regional office and
additional copies to the Surface Water Protection Section in Raleigh:
• This permit renewal request and signed permit application, EPA Form I and Form 2C with
attachments
• Color Compliance Report and Appendices - satisfies Part I, Condition A.(8.), Paragraph 10
of the 2001 NPDES permit
• Balanced and Indigenous Species Study [ 316(a) Demonstration ] and Appendices including
the 2005 Biological Assessment Report and Thermal Model Report- satisfies Part 1,
Condition A.(13.), Paragraph 13 of the 2001 NPDES permit
The Division's March 8, 2006 letter indicates that the permit renewal application must include a
narrative sludge management plan for the facility. The Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill manages
wastewater sludge in a dedicated landfill facility permitted by the DENR Division of Waste
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Roger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
5/31/2006, Page 2
Management(Solid Waste Permit No. 44-06 dated February 18, 2002). The operating plan for
this landfill is part of the solid waste permit. Blue Ridge Paper is required on an annual basis to
estimate remaining landfill capacity and to design and permit additional capacity well in advance
of the landfill becoming full. Our dedicated landfill facility satisfies the sludge management
plan requirement for NPDES permit renewal.
Please contact us if you have questions concerning the permit renewal application and supporting
documents.
Sincerely,
�Fl_lz 5. ; /� a
Paul S. Dickens Robert M. Shanahan
Manager, Environmental Affairs Vice President Manufacturing and Mill Manager
[e-mail]
828-646-6141
Enclosures: Three(3) copies of enclosures listed above
cc: Mrs. Carolyn Bryant(signed original permit application and two copies)
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Dr. Sergei Chemikov, PhD (w/5 copies of application and permit-required documents)
Environmental Engineer
NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Roger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
5/31/2006, Page 3
cc: Mr. Bryn H. Tracy (w/copy of 316(a)Demonstration)
Environmental Biologist
Biological Assessment Unit
Environmental Sciences Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
C File Water(cover letter)
Engineering File—water permits (complete submittal)
Internal Distribution (cover letter)
J. Clary
J. Pryately
L. Cooper
G. Rogers
B. Williams
D. Brown
B. Clarke
F. Westall
M. McGhee
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Please print or type in the unshaded areas only(fill-in areas are spaced for elite type,i.e., 12 charaetersrneh). Form Approved.OMB No.2040-0086. Approval expire O 31-PU
FORM U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1.EPA I.D.NUMBER
1 EPA Consolidated Permits Program F NC0000272
GENERAL (Read the "General Instructions"before starb 1 141 15
LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
if a prearmed label has been proNded,affix it in Me designated space.
Review to Information carefully;If any of it is incurred.Imes thmugh
It and enter Ne wrest data In the appropriate fill In area bebw. Also,
if any of the prepared data is absent(the area to Me lee of the label
spew lists the Information that should anasr,)please pmNde It In the
proper fin-in areas)below, If the label is complate and wren,you
needs not dominate Items I,III,V,and VI(except WE which must be
dompleted regardless.)Complete all Items 0 no label has been
provided. Refer to the instmctons for detailed Item descriptions and
for Me legal a itho bations under whrh this data Is dollected.
II.POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer"yes" to any questions,you must
submit this tone and the supplemental forth listed in the parenthesis following the question. Mark"x"in the box in the third column if the supplemental torn is attached. If you
answer"no"to each question,you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer"no"if your activity is excluded from permit requirements,see Section C of the
instructions. See also,Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms.
MARK'V MARK"x"
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS yes I ND I ATTACHED SPECIFIC QUESTIONS yes NO ATTACHED
A. Is this facility a publicly owned treatment B. Does or will this facility(either existing orproposed)include a
works which results in a discharge to waters of the X concentrated animal feeding operation or aquatic animal production X
U.S. facility which results in a discharge to waters of the U.S'? (FORM
FORM 2A is 17 18 28) 16 17 18
C. Is this facility which currently resuhs in discharges X X D. Is this a proposed facility(other than those described in A or B X
to waters of the U.S.other than those described in A above)which will result in a discharge to waters of the U.S.?
or B above?(FORM 2C) 22 23 24 (FORM 2D) 22 23 24
F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or municipal
E. Does or will this facility treat,store or dispose of X effluent below the lowermost stratum containin,within one quarter X
hazardous wastes? (FORM 3) mile of the well bore,underground sources of drinking water?
28 29 30 28 28 29
G.Do you ar will you sued at this facility any produced water H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for special processes
or other fluids which are brought to the surtax in connection X wash as mining of sulfur by the Frasch process,solution mining of X
with conventional oil or natural gas production,Inject fluids
used for enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas,or inject minerals,in situ combustion of fossil fuel,or recovery of geothermal
k36
fluids fer storage of liquid hydrocarbons?(FORM 4) energy?(FORM 4) 34 35 36
I.Is this facility a proposed sta0onary source which Is one of J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source which is NOT one of
the 28 industrial categories listed In the instruction and which X the 28 industrial categories listed in the instruction and which will X
will potentially emit 100 tons per year of any air pollutant potentially emit 250 tons per year of any air pollutant regulated
regulated under the Clean Air Act and my affect or be located under the Clean Air Act and may affect or be located in an
in an attainment area?(FORM 5) 40 47 1 42 attainment area?(FORM 5) 60 1 47 42
III.NAME OF FACILITY
ZS�KIP Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
A.NAME&TITLE Itself,flat&fiffe) B.PHONE(area code 8 no.)
z Paul Dickens- Manager of Environmental Affairs 828 11646 116141
V.FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A.STREET OR P.O.BOX
31 P.O. Box 4000
B.CITY OR TOWN _C.STATEI D4ZIPCODE-
a Canton NC 28718
VI.FACILITY LOCATION
A. STREET,ROUT NO.OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER I (;
s 175 Main Street !
B. COUNTY NAME J U N - 2 2006
Haywood
C. CITY OR TOWN C.STATE I U1IP CODE pf o-mw"I rin
B Canton
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT _
vill.SIC CODES(4 Igr,,in order of peon
A.FIRST B.SECOND
7 # 2621 (SPECIFI9 Integrated Pulp Mill (SPECIFY)
C.THIRD D.FOURTH
c (SPECIM 0 (SPECIFY)
7 7
15 16 19 15 18 19
Igr,in order o peon
A.NAME B. Is the name listed
c Item VIII-A also the owner?
e Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. E]YES ONO
5 16 35 66
C.STATUS OF OPERATOR(Enterthe appropriate letterinto the answerboxif"Other,specify) D.PHONE(area code$no.)
= (specify)
S=STATE O=OTHER(SPECIFY) P A 41
2$ 454 0676
P=PRNATE 1s-1a 18.21 1 22-Z
E.STREET OR P.O.BOX
41 Main Street
24 55
F.CITY OR TOWN G.STATE H.ZIP CODE
dc (SPECIFY) Is the facility located on Indian lands?
s Canton NC 28716 7YES KIND
15 16 41 42 47 sit 52
A. NPDES(Dishcarge to Surface Water) D.PSD(Air Emissions from Proposed Sources) ..
9 N NC0000272 s P 08961R06
151 161 17.18 _ 30 151 18 17 18 30
B. UIC(Underground Injection ofFlulds) E. OTHER(Specify)
(SPECIFY)
9 U a Stormwater NCS000105 Site specific stormwater permit
15 16 17 18 30 151 16 117118 30
C. RCRA(Hazardous Wastes) E. OTHER(Specify)
(SPECIFY)
9 R RCRA ID NCDO03148889 s Landfill NC 44-06 No. 6 landfill
101 17 18 30 15 16 1 17118 30
Al.MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must show the outline of the facility,the location of each of
its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures,each of Its hazardous waste treatment,storage,or disposal facilities,and each well where It injects fluids underground.
Include all springs,nvers and other surface water bodies In the map area. See instructions for precise requirements.
provi e a brief escriptran
The Canton Mill is an integrated bleached papergrade kraft pulp and paper manufacturing facility producing
paperboard and fine papers. The applicable categorical effluent standards are 40 CFR 430 Subpart B-
Bleached Papergrade Kraft and Soda.
see ins ructions)
I certify under penalty of law that 1 have personally examined-and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that,
based on my inquiry of those perons immediately respnsible for obtaining the information contained in the application,I beleive that the information is true,
accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false Information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
A.NAME&OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B.SIGNATURE o C.DATE SIGNED
Robert Shanahan-Vice President of
Manufacturing and Mill Manager
COMMENTS FOR OFFI
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EPA Form 3510-1 (8-90)

EPA I.D. NUMBER (copy from Item 1 of Form 1) Form Approved
NC0000272 OMB No. 2040-0086
Please print or type in the unshaded areas only Approval expires 5-31-92
FORM U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
2 C APPLICATION FOR'PERMMT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER
NPDES Kt
P EXISTING MANUFACTURING,COMMERCIAL, PllikkO AND SILVICULTURAL OPERATION'
,'Consolidated Permits Program
1.OUTFALL LOCATION
For each outfall, list the latitude and longitude of its location todhe nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water
A. OUTFALL B.LATITUDE C. LONGITUDE
NUMBER - D. RECEIVING WATER(name)
list 1: DEG. 2. MIN. 3.SEC. 1. DEG. 2. MIN. 3. SEC. '
001 35 32 8 82 50 42 Pigeon River
II. FLOWS, SOURCES OF'POLLUTION''AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
A.Attach a line drawing showing the water flow through the facility. Indicate sources of intake water,operations contributing wastewater to the.effluent,
and treatment units labeled to correspond to the:more detailed description in Item B. Construct a water balance on the line drawing by showing average
flows between intakes,operations,treatment'.units,and outfalls.. If a:water balance cannot be determined(e.g,,for.certain mining activities), provide a
pictorial description of the nature and amount of any sources of water and any collection or treatment measures. '
B.For each ouffall,provide a description of:(1)All'.operations contributing wastewater to the effluent,including process wastewater;sanitary wastewater,
cooling water,and storm:water runoff;(2)The average flow contributed by each operation;and(3)The treatment recieved by the wastewater. Continue
on:additional sheets:if necessary: .
1:OUTFACE .• 2.DP.ERATION S CONTRIBUTING'FLO.W 3.-TREATMENT
NUMBER 6. 0 (list) b.'AVERAGE FLOW a. DESCRIPTION ' , b:LIST CODES FROM
list include units TABLE'2C=1
Pulp Mill: chip cooking, 13.5 mgd Grit chamber 32'X8'X16' 1-M
001 pulp washing, screening& 29.9 mgd, 1 minute retention
bleaching, recovery and solids to landfill 5-Q
regeneration of cooking Bar screens,two 6'wide each, 1-T
chemicals, production of pH control by CO2 injection. 2-K
chlorine dioxide for Coagulation by polymer addition. 2-D
bleaching, condensates Primary clarifiers, circular two 1-U
collection&treatment. 200'dia. X 14.75'swd
Paper Mill: 8.1 mgd 3.47 mgal ea, 5.6 hr retention
001 production of fine papers ° one, 125'dia x 1 V swd for spill
and paperboard control, 1.01 mgal capacity
Steam and Power 3.9 mgd skimmed floating solids to landfill 5-Q
001 Generation Settled solids dewatered by belt 5-C
Unmetered and Misc.: 3.5 mgd press to landfill 5-Q
001 city water, raw water,
mill water production,
sludge dewatering, Secondary treatment by 3-A
groundwater recovery, activated sludge process
mill sanitary wastewater Aeration basins, 11.4 mgal total vol
001 Average Stormwater 0.17 mgd based on 1998 rainfall 29.9 mgd flow plus recycle
Town of Canton: 0.75 mgd one or two of four basins operated
001 municipal wastewater, with West Canton sewer as aerobic digester
mill landfill leachate- extension
variable with rainfall Continued on Attachment II-B
OFFICIAL USE ONLY(effluent guidelines sub-categories)
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cormnucp moM�rve morn 0 NC0000272
C.EXceptforstorm runoffs leaks,orlspills,are'any:of the discharges described m Items II=A or B Into rm_ittent or seasonal. ,;;� -
'Yes,(complete_the/oil'owing table)., , ^ _. 'NO(go to`Section ttl
3.FREQUENCY:. •- ,-, , . . " a 4:'FLOW ..: •r _
t.OUTFALL 2.OPERATION(S) _ 'a DAYS " ti.-MONTHS a:FLOW`RATE ,?, b:TOTAL;VOLUME
NUMBER CONTRIBUTING FLOW . ' PER WEEK PER YEAR .imm'd s eci with units =c DUR=.
'(list) (list)„ , ' - f(SpBCi(y ''(SpBCl/y 1.LONG TERM 2.MAXIMUM• tiLONG TERM 2.MAXIMUM- ATION
. , n
B $VB%a a 1' .;AVERAGE ;, DAILY-" "'AVERAGE, DAILY fin da 3,
III'.:PRODUCTION -
A.Doesaneffluent uideline'Iimitation promulgatedbyEPA under:Section.304of,the Clean Water Act ia I to. ourfacili - -
X YES(complete Item 111-B) , - - - • ,„ " - -'. NO(go to Sectian ll!J
B.Arelhe limitations--.inthe applicable effluent guitleline expressed in terms of production(or other measure of o won)? -
X YES.com Iete:Item 111-C - __ :NO o to Section 1 ^ ,. -
C.If youanswered'yes"to Item III-B,list the quantity which represents an actual measurement of your level of.production;expressed in terms and units -
used in the applicable licable effluentguideline;and indicate the affected outfalls.
"- "- - 1.AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCTION - __. .. "' 2:AFFECTED
r830
b.UNITS OF' C.OPERATION;PRODUCTION MATEMAL;ETC. - ' OUTFALLS
MEASURE - _ .. __i , (specify). ^. list Ouhallnumbe/s.Bleached Papergrade Kraft and Soda (40 CFR 430 Subpart B) 001
ADT Food grade bleached paperboard
ADMt ADT Bleached free sheet fine papers
755 ADMt
ADT=Air Dried US Tons(2000 Ibs)Finished Product
ADMt=Air Dried Metric Tons(1000 kg),Finished Product
IV.IMPROVEMENTS.` -
A.Are,you now requ red,by piny Federal,State onlosal'autnoritym to eet any:Implementation schedule for the construction,upgrade onoperation of waste- '
water treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges,described in this application?This includes
,but is not limited to;permit conditions;administrative or,enforcement orders,enforcement compliance schedule',letters,stipulations,court orders,and grant
or loan conditions " -
M.Yesifcomplete.the following table) ` :NO(go to Item IV-B) _.
_ 2.AFFECTED OUTFALLS • - - 4.FINAL COM
1.IDENTIFICATION`OF'CONDITION, ( 3;RRIEFDESCRIPTION OFIPROJECT'•. - PLIANCE•DATE _
AGREEMENT,;ETC. allo. tiaOURCE OF DISCHARGE ,' a.RE- -'b:PRO-
. ... , ;. .. -,�.. _- - ,,.: _ . OUIRED .�:JECTED'.
Special conditions in NPDES 001 Pulp Mill On-going effluent color reductions NA NA
permit regarding color `
reduction
B.OPTIONAL:You•may attach additional sheets describing any additional�watenpollution control programs(or other environmental projects which may af(ecry'
yeurdischarges)you now have underway or which you plan.Indicate whether each program is now underway or planned,and indicate your actual or
planned schedules fo�•constmction. ' . 1. • " -.. ,
;MARK"X^`IF DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMS IS ATTACHED
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EPA I.D. NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1)
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 NC0000272
V. INTAKE ANDEFFLUENTCHARACTERISTICST
A,B,&C: See lrstr`uctlonssbet&e proceeding Complete one�set of tables for each outfa_II MnotateRhe outfall numbenn the space provided
"{ d t 1 i t
Nofe.Tables V A,V;B,and.V-C are included onseperate sheets numbered V{1`thrcugh.V-9}` ^'
D.Use the space below to list any of the pollutants hsted which yoti know or have reason to believe is dischargetl or may
...... in
discharged from any o.utfoll,,For;every pollutant you list briefly describe the reasons youbeileve It to be spresent and,report any analytical data inyour _
Possession.
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..,,
1'. POLLUTANT.` . . ,-- AT
72.'80URCE "`_, 1. POLLUTANT ` �r OURCE.
N/A
VI. POTENTIAL DISOHARGES NOT�QOVERED_BY ANALYSIS
Is any P n a pollutant listed3 Item V-C an substance ora coinP onentof a Substance which you currently,usadr manufacture as an intermediate or final product or
.
byproduct? �L _-_ r a ¢f ?. �t ' �* ' S'
;se YESm(hsf all suchpollutanfs,pelow) �= 1 X 'NO,(go to.ltein„VI B).,
NIA Pollutant analysis is included with V-C
a
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VIL 'BIOLOGICACTOXICITYTESTING DATA
bo youhave any knowledg belie,
or reason to that any biological test for acute 6r chronio toxicity,has,tiean made on any of your discharge or on a
recei4gwater in relation to your.discharge within"the last 3 years? n ,
X YES, ldenti the tests and describe their puro se`beloty _ .. NO' . o to,Section Vlll
See Attachment V
Vill.CONTRACT ANALYSIS INFORMATION „
Where any of the.analyses reported in Item V performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm?
❑X YES.(list the name, adress, and telephone number of, and pollutants NO (go to Section IX)
analyzed by, each such laboratory or firm'below)
A. NAME' "' y.. B.ADDRESS " '. CI TELEPHONE' D:'POLLUTANTS ANALYZED'
(area code&;no.). _, (list)
2225 Riverside Drive [phone] All 2C Analysis except Dioxin and
Pace Analytical Asheville, NC 28804 self monitoring
Rogers and Callcott PO Box 5655
Greenville, SC 29606 [phone] Pesticides and PCBs
Severn Trent Laboratories 880 Riverside Parkway
West Sacramento, CA 95605 [phone] Dioxin
Severn Trent Laboratories 5815 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville,TN 37921 [phone] Pesticides
IX: CERTIFICATION _ --
I certify,u_nder penalty oflaw that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance.`with a system deigned to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate theJhformation submitted.Based on my inquiry of the,person or personswho,manage the system,or,,.'
those persons directly responsible for gathering the rm linfoatiori,the information submitted f m.is;to the best knowledge and belief;true,accurate,and complete:
I am aware that there are significant penalties for siibm tting'false information;•in,luding the.possibiliiy.of fine,and imprisonment for knowing violations.
A. NAME AND OFFICIAL TITLE (type or print) B. PHONE NO. (area code&no.)
Robert Shanahan -Vice President of Manufacturing and Mill Manager [phone]
C. SIGNATURE D. DATE SIGNED J
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EPA Form 3510-2C (8-90) PAGE 4 OF 4

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1)
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE IN THE UNSHADED AREAS ONLY.You report some or all of Farm Approved.
this information on separate sheets(use the same format) instead of completing these pages. NC0000272 OMB No.2040-0086
SEE INSTRUCTIONS. Approval expires 7-31-88
'- - OUTFALL NO.
V,INTAKE AND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS'.(conenued from page 3 of Form 2 C)
001
PART Youmust provide the results ofat least orieanal sis fanevery pollutant inthistable.".Cornialete,one'#abletor each:dutfalL Seeirt$trdctions foF additiohals$etaile 7
' .2.SEFF.LUENT '= _ - �:'�' . ..� - „ _ b 3.. UNITS; 4.INTAKE o'Gonal
1.POLLUTANT a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE. b,MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONGTERM:AVRG.VALUE ' " speaTyrybrank) a.LONGTERM' - ,y
.i ,;/efavairabie) ,� , -� (davaQatire). ,d..NO,_OF .,_: - ��_- ,'gVERAGE VALUE b­NO.OF
(1) - z - (1) IMSS (1) - ANALYSES a:pONCEN-- 1 ° " ANALYSES
• ' CONCENTRATION OMASS .., CONCENTRATION «} CONCENTRATION. (2)MA95 `TRATION " :b' SS CONCENTRATION. (2)MABa
_.
a.Biochemical Oxygen 51.8 11,673 14 3,173 7.47 1,611 365 mg/1 Ibs/day
Demand(BOD). „:
b.Chemical Oxygen 460 95,756 273.8 54,719 162.6 34,759 52 m /1 Ibs/da
Demand(COD) ,' s 9 Y
c.Total Organic''� 26 5,562 26 5,562 1 m /1 Ibs/da
6ir6on(TOC), 9 Y
d.Total Suspended 156 29,352 30.1 6,979 16.8 3,606 365 /1 Ibs/da
Solids(TSS)., m 9 Y
e.Ammonia(as N) 8.15 1,794 0.77 173.5 0.31 66.96 365 mg/I Ibs/day
` VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
t Flow -. 31.1 27.32 25.65 365 MGD
.., VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
g Temperature'
aw er)ture ' 35.3 32.1 31.1 121 °C
_ VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
'
h o.Temperature(summer).; 40.2 37.5 36.9 121 C
.r - MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
pH
6.9 9.3 7.5 7.8 365 STANDARD UNITS
PART.B- •Mark"M m column2-a for each pollutant you knovi'.or have reason to believe is present.Mark"X"in column 2-b for each pollutant you believe to be absent. If,you..mark column 2a for any pollutant
which is limited eithendirectly,or indirectly but:expressly,In an effluent limitations guideline,you must provid0he results of at least one analysis for that pollutant.For other pollutants for which!you mark,
column'2a,you must'provide quantitative data'ocan explanation:of their presence in your discharge.Complete on table for each outfall;'Sea the instructions for additional details and requirements. °
1.POLLUT- , 2.tMARK"X". - ". 3.EFFLUENT - - :4.UNITS ;5.INTAKE(option
ANT AND a'SE-, b.BE-, a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE r b;MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE "'c.LONG TERM.:AVRG.-VALUE" � (spearyr/Wank) -- a,LONGTERM
CAS NO. LIEVED: AEVEo ':. "'°. ` - ,(ifavanabre), �'. `.�:.. (ilavaitatiie d NO OF _"a {AVERAGE VALUE -6.NO.OF_'
(Aa-alab)e)' PRE„; - _ (1) 2}MASS- (1)' (2)MASS (�)' .ANALYSES a.CONCEN ' ,(1) ANALYSES
SENT ASSENT CONCENTRFTION - ( CONCENT[MDON i -. " =(P)bfABS- - �b MA65„ ,v ;< p'(2)NA68: 3
. ' __ - r u ' CONCENTRATION - '
- t TRATIONi _ - _._ CONCENTRATION P'.
(,whin qe ,.
(24959-67-9) X <0.1 ND 1 mg/I
b..Chlorine X
Total Residual
c..Color' X 392 90,515 216 45,929 183 39,128 365 mgA Ibs/day
d'Fecal:- - X 300 81.5 12.29 52 #/100 ml
Coliform,
e.Fluoride X 0.42 90.4 1 m
16984=48-8 : mg Ibs/day
I.Nitrate-:"
Nitrite(as N X I <0.1 ND 1 mg/1
EPA Form 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) -'Platimum Cobalt Units ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-1
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REM V-B CONTINUED FROM FRONT NC0000272
1.POLLUT-- 2.MARK"X" -. .. - " . '° 3.-EFFLUENT .- _"` `"" , ^ 4.UNITS, 5..INTAKE optional
ANT.AND a..eE.. b.eE. a..MAXIMUM-DAILY VALUE b:,MAXIMUMi30 DAY VALUE 6:LONG TERM AVRG,VALUE a.LONGTERM- - ' -
•+ CASNO.- �LIEVEo LiEVEo . "`-yevadable)•.. "lilavadatile)° d.NO.OF • -AVERAGEVALWE. -b.NO OF.
(davapabla) PRE (1) (1). (1j ANALYSES. a. 1
SEW ASSENT CONCENTRATION (2)t,?ASS t" >' CONCFNTRA710N .(2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS ^, - + - b.MASS (') (2)MASS 'ANAL^YSES
-.- , .,. _ TRATION.. , . ;CONCENTRArIory _ ..
g Nitrogen, ^
Total Organic, X 2.9 624 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
(as:N). .. I'
Grease d. X 5.5 1183 1 mg/I Ibs/day
i.Phosphorus
(as P);Total X 5.15 1179 5.15 1179 1.2 261 12 mg/I Ibs/day
(7723-14.0)
.RadloacOvity
(1)Alptia,^Total X
(2)Beta,Total X r
(3).Radiumlp X
Total
(4)Radium•. X
226,Total ."
k.S0lfale"
(as S0q). X 350 75310 1 mg/l Ibs/day
14808-79-8
I.Sulfide- X <0.05 ND
ass.... 1 mg/1
m.Sulfite,
(as SO3) X 0.64 137.7 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
14265=45-3 -
n:Surfactants ' X 0.297 63.9 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
o;Aluminum,
Total ., ' X 0.51 109.7 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
7429-90-5--.
p,Banum,
Total— X 0.27 58 1 mg/l Ibs/day
Z440-39-3
q,Boron,
Total'I X 0.034 7.3 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
440-42-8
r.'Cobalt,Total
(7440-09-4):; X <,005 ND 1 mg/1
s Iron,Total
7439-89-6 X 0.16 34.4 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
LMagnesium,
Total .. X 6.6 1420 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
436-96-4
u.Molybdenum,
otal X <.005 ND 1 mg/I
7439-98-7 r
v.'Manganese,l
Total X 0.79 170 1 mg/I Ibs/day
4139-965
.Tin:Tolal
440-3 -5 X <.005 ND 1 mg/I
.Titanium,
-
[Total - X <.005 ND 1 mg/I
7440-32-6
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) PAGE V-2 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-3

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item t of Form f) OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved,
OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 OF FORM 2-C NC0000272 001 A roval expires 731-88
PART C. , Ifyou are apdmary Industry and.this'outfall contains processwaste�+ater,refer to Table 2c-2in.the:Instruct(ons to determine which of the GC1MS:fractions you must test for.Mad(:"X"in column:': '< -
,,2-a forall such GC/MS fractions"that apply to your,industry and focALL tordc metals;c"yanides,and lots phen6ls.lfyou am not required to made`column 2-a(secondary lndusi ies,nonpmcess:
vrdstowateroutfalls.'andnonmquimdGCAdSrracoons), mark")("ino6iumn2-bfiYeachpollutantyouknoworhaveiteasontobelleve is present;Mark"X"mcolumn 2-cfor eadi'pollutant you
belie5e1s absenLifyou mark column 2a for arty pol(ufanf,'you musf,pmvMe"the`resplis'af at le salons analysis forihat pollutant fyou markcolumn2b foranypo0utan4''yoU•mustprovide,the results
-'ofafaeastone anaysrsforthatpollutantof-you kn__'of reasontobkeve itwit{bedischargedinconcentrailonsoflOppbd(greateilfyoumarkcolumn2bforaciolein,scrylonMle,2,4
' Cinilrophenol.pr2cmethyl-4;6dinitiophenol,youmustpmvide the results ofat leasfone analysis for eachof these pollutants which you knowor have Mason to believe'that you,oischarge in, - '}
concentratlons of 100 ppb or greater.Otherwise,for;pollutants forwhich`youmark chlumh26,you,must either submit atleast one analysis or briefly describe the:reasons the pollutant is expected tor
be discharged.Note,,that them me;7:pagesio this:part please review each carefully;Complete onetable(all 7pages),foFeach outiall,See instmctionsfor addidonaldetails and:requirements.. - •, " ; '�_;. _ '.
1.POLLUTANT 2.MARK^X" '_ ^ •- t..... .3t:EFFLUENTS F _. %'"- _...4.',UNITS S.INTAKE:-c ficna/ "
AN I CAS e.TEST- n.BE- [cBE. aMAXIMUM DAILY VALUE.. o:MAXIMUM 30'DAY VALUE c.:LONG TERM AVRG:VALUE" _ -a:LONGTERMNUMBER ' 'iNG LIEVED IEVEo '. ;. ,'$ • - ". rlavatiaNe ilavallaWa "- d.NO,pF -] ., F AVERAGE VALUE , b;,NO!OF
we) REoviR- PRE (tF -- U): ' '' (t) ANALYSES a.CONCEN- b.MASS (tl ANALYSES
r�J MASS (4)MA55 c a0: eSENT BSENT CONCENTRATION Y „1 CONCE TJON -, .. CONCFIJTRATION�. �) 5,.. -TRATION.c i.. •"CONCENTRgTION ','t2)MASS
METALS,CYANIDE,ANDTOTALPNENOLS
1M"Anttmony,' X <0.005 ND 1 m /I
otal_(744036-0) k 9
2M.=Arsenic;;Total X 0.0088 1.9 0.0044 0.96 2 A Ibslda
(7440-38-2) m 9 y
3M.Beryllium, X <0.001 ND 1 m9/1
Total(74,40-41-7),
l%.Cadmium, X <0.001 ND 1 mg/I
Tofal(744043.9).
Total 6M. (7 o40u ? X <0.002 ND 1 mgll
{740.473. )[.
6M.'Copper,Total X 0.0023 0.49 1 ring/1 Ibs/da
(7440-50-8)_.. Y
7M..Lead,Tot l "(7439-92-1) g
X <0.005 ND 1 m ll
'....,..
BM.Mercury,total= u9 X <0.0002 ND 1 /I
(7439 97fi)i6
9M,Nickel Total•i X <0.005 ND 1 D10/1
(7440-02-0) •
10M.Selenium, X <0.005 ND 1 m /I
Total(7782.49-2) ' 9
1:1Mi:Silver,Total X <0.002 ND 1 ring/1
(7440-22-4) , -
12Mllum,' X <0.01 ND 1 mg/1
otali 711talf7,440-28-0):;
(7440-65c5)oral X 0.016 3.4 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
14M.Lyanide,, X <0.005 ND 1 m A
otal(67-12.5) 9
16tall M..Phenols- 9
m X 0.023 4.9 1 II
o
DIOXIN •,. _. . .., - _ _. - _
23,7,E Tetra =J DESCRIBE RESULTS
chloiodioenio-P - X All data for permit term were non-detect(less than the detection limit of 10 pg/I)by Method EPA-15 1613A.
O,tsdia 117fv{-01.)-
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EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 ofform 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Forth Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-4 AnDroval ex Ires 731-88
! 1.-POLLUTANT „ 2:MARK'X` " ' '- 3:EFFLUENT-. 6,UNITS" -5;INTAKE"o Gonal
AND:CAS a.TEsT- b.eE-.1,,IieMo� a.MAMMUM DAILY VALUE b MAXIMUM 301DAY VALUE• -C.LONG TERM AVRG VALUE a LONGTERMNUMBER ING uEVEo IEVE `"„ .:' fava"JaNe navztlaWe tlNO,OF "' AVERAGE VALUE .b NO.OF.
( avalleNeJ. REQOIR x. (1)� '- (1j i ANALYSES a.CONCCN b MASS - �` `
ED SENT ABSENT CONCENIRPSION (�) CONCENTRATION '`u(ej5` �CONCENTRAmON t�1 � ' .'TRATION' _CONCENTRATION �) saA'I'YSES�
GC/MS FRACTION-VOLATILE COMPOUNDS(continued) _ '
22V:Methylene, X <5 ND 1 ug/I
Chloride(754)9-2
23V.1',1',2,2-Tetra;
chlomethene- (79 X 47 ND 1 Ug/I
24V.Tetmchloro:'. X <5 ND 1 ug/I
ethylene(127-18-4)
25V.Toluene " X <6 ND 1 ug/I
(108583)
26V.:1',2-Tuns,
Dichloroethylene X <5 ND 1 ug/1
156-60-5 _._....: ..
27V,`1,1,1-Tri-„
chloroethane X <5 ND 1 ug/I
71-55-6 _
2BV.1,1,2-Td-:
Chlomethane , '+ X <5 ND 1 Ug/I
79-00-5)-
29V.;Trichforo, X <5 ND 1 Ugn
ethylene(79-0156),.'
30V.Tdchloro-
nuommethane X <10 ND 1 Ug/I
75-694
31V.Vinyl Chloride
(75-014) X <10 ND 1 ug/I
GC/MS FRACTION"-'ACID COMPOUNDS
IA_2-Chlerophenol
(95573) X <10 ND 1 Ug/I
2A.2,4-01chloroz
phenol(120-83-2) ; X <10 ND 1 ug/I
3A 2,4-DimethyP X <10 ND 1 ugll
phenol(108-67-9).
4A.4,6-Dinkm-0-
Cresol(53452-1). . X <10 ND 1 ug/l
5A.2,9 Dinlha X <51 ND 1 Ug/1
phenol(51 28-6j
6A:ZNioaphenol X <10 ND 1 u /I
M4-Nibophenol') X <51 ND
(100-02-7) 1 ugll
BA.P-Chlom-M-
Cresol(59-50-7) X <10 ND 1 ugll
9A.Pentachtom- X <51 ND
phenol 0-86.5) 1 ugll
70A.Phenol ,'
X <10 ND 1 ugll
11A.2,4,6 Tn
chlorophenol (88 X <10 ND 1 ugll
06-2) -
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Nan-Detect PAGE V-5 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
11POLLUTANT, .- 2 PARK"X', - " r3.EFFLUENT -"
- "'` . - „ ' =4 -- - -.q.,UNITS:. r . .. .S,.INTAKE o flonal•7. ,.-
.AND CAS a[TEST- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE ". b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE. c.LONG TERM:AVRG.VALUE * ' .ar LONG TERM "
'NUMBER = I I- DEVED LIEVEo +IBavaiiaD`le " ".' 'rcevauabPe) ^' .d.No.OF 1 ', .AVERAGE VALUE e:,NO::OF'
(rcavaueble). RE OUIR- PRE v A9 ".',- (1) - (2) A S, c (1) . - �+ R)�S • (1) R) a( ANALYSES. a.CONCEN -b.MASS". - .(1) ANAL SES_'
'1.r .SENT' SENT CONCENTRr1TION — C NCENTRATION i_' CONCENTRATION x. .l • y TRATTON ':". CONCENTRATION (2)Mn55
GCIMS FRACTION-BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS` ,`-, .k - '3� ;` , ;; '-e x.E- • , s
-k-' ) h 83 ffiene_
83-3ZS X <10 ND 1 ug/I
2B.Acenaphylene_«
20s-96-0 _r._ X <10 ND 1 ug/1
3B.Anlhracene -.
120-12-7 -, X <10 ND 1 ug/l
48,Benzidine
X <51 ND 1 ug/I
60.Benzo:(a).-
thracene .: X <10 ND 1 ug/1
, .
68.Bermo
Pyrane 60--32-8 X <10 ND y 1 ug/I
7B.3,4-Benz& L
Flouranthene ' X <10 ND 1 Ug/1
205-99-2
8B..Benzoi(9hl)'
Rerylene ', - X <10 ND 1 ug/I
(191-24-2)
98.Benzo(k)
Flourantliene X <10 ND 1 ug/l
10B.-Bis;(2-Chloro+
ethoxxy)-Methana-.: X <10 ND 1 ug/I
171-91-1
11B.Bis.(2-Chloro{
ethyl)'Ether? X <10 ND 1 ug/l
1 i144-4 ..
12B.Bis(2+Chloro-,
isopropyl)Ether X <10 ND 1 ug/I
102-fiD-1 '..
13B.Bis(2-Chloro
ethyl)Phthalate X <10 ND 1 Ug/l
11F81-7
14B.4-Broma
phenyt-Phenyl Ether X <10 ND 1 ug/1
t0Y•55-3
158.:Butyl Benzyl
Phthalate. 85-68-7, X <10 ND 1 ug/l
16B.2-Chloro-.,
napthaiene,­ X <10 ND 1 ug/1
91-58-7:.
178.4-Chloro -
phenylPhenylEther X <10 ND 1 ug/I
7005.72-3 .:..
8 9 Chrysene(218 X <10 ND 1 u /
g l
19B..Dibenzo(a,h)
Anthracene.. X <10 ND 1 ug/1
53 7D-3
20B.1,2-Ufchlora *
beozene'95.50-.1 : X <10 ND 1 Ug/1
21B.1,3_Achloro: -
benzene 541.73 X <10 ND 1- ugll
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-6 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-7

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of form 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-6 Approyal expires 7-31-88
1.POLLUTANT .I 2:MARK'X' „ ' _:.: - - &EFFLUENT. ._... ":, ..i. _. 4:UNITS— S:IINTAKE a tional
_, .AND CAS a..TEST b.6E '06E a:MAXIMUM.DAILY;VALUE b.MAXIMUM 30DAY VALUE -c."LONG TERM AVRG
a LONG TERM `-
NUMBER " ING LIEVEG LIEVEp "" evadable) `. +=piavaWW d NO.'OF •,.- ` , AVERAGE VALUE I):NO OF
^(Yavadabt�) `Rp01R F,RE-,` CAB- (f) k ` " (1! (f5 ANALYSES a CbNCEN b:MASS .,'C7) " cR)Maes ANALYSES
�fz7 Mass a)Mass 2}mas3. - a -,..
_' ., ',• _,ED- aEnT 'SENT CONCENTRATION „. „. CONCENTRAn70N ..c -_ CONCENTRATION _ TRAtidN _ CONCENTRATION ,.
GCIM&FRACTION-BASFJNEUTRALCOMPOUNDS;(continueOJ
228:1',4Dlchloro--
benzene 106-46- ` X <10 ND 1 ug/1
23B.3,3'-Dlchlom-
6enyd ne ":. X <20 ND 1 ug/1
91-94-1
240.Diethyl `
Phthalates X <10 NO 1 ugll
25B.Dimethyl
Phthalate X <10 ND r 1 ugll
131-11`-3 .n
Phthalate:=" `' - X <10 NO 1 ug/1
�84474-2 `..
27B.2.4-Dinitro= `
toluene:f21-14-2j':. X <10 ND 1 ug/I
288.2,50nitro-. X <10 ND
1 ug/I
toluene'606-20-2 t,
296.DPN Octyl
Phthalate X <10 ND 1 ug/1
3b9112.Oiphenyt+'
yti2iine:(as X <10 ND 1 ug/1
318.Fluorathene, X <10 NO 1 u 9/I
206-44-0 _.
32B.Fluorene�
X <10 NO 1 ugll
338.Hezachlom= -
benzene'118 74-1 X <10 NO 1 ugll
34B.Heza- ,
chlorobi tadiene X <10 ND 1 ug/1
67-68-3 _. [_
35B.Hezachlom-
cyclopenfadlene X <10 ND 1 ug/1
77-47-4
368..Hexachloro `
ethahe.67.72.1 X <70 NO 1 ug/1
378.:Inden6
(1,2,3-ddf Pyrenev X <10 NO 1 ug/1
38B.Isophorone -{
78 69.1 X <10 ND 1 ug/1
39B.Naphthalene_j X <10 ND
81-20-3 a' 1 ug/1
OB.Nitrobenzene. ;
(9e-95-3)• X <10 NO 1 ug/1
18..N-Nitro- -
sbdimethylamine(62 X <10 ND 1 ug/1
75
E20e:N-Ni6osodi-:N-
Propylamine - X <10 NO 1 ug/1
1621-64-7
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) NO=Non-Detect PAGE V-7 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
1_.POLLUTANT 1 2.,MARK'X° - - t.-3.EFFLUENT... ,_ - ! _._ . 4:..UNITS. - _ _-.. -5.INTAKE o Uonal -,.
AND CAS` a TesT- b.laE- c.ee- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c:LONGTERM AVRG.VALUE ^NUMBER INO LIEVEO= LIEVEO - "' -(lava➢able) aralaDle)"''. , d.NO.OF., .,a.LONG
anablel` ` Ce)nvSs, -,(f) ° .,(t)„" ANALYSES a.,CONCEN ,b MASSY - AVERAGE b NO,OF
TERM
VALUE
(z)n+ns3 {zl hues," a^ tRATION `>e • " 06NCEWFAVoN (21fuss= ANALYSER
_,::. _,: EO - SENT SENT CONCENTaAAON GONCaVTRADON ^_ =CONCENTRATION , ;.;. ,--„ ;
_ _ y
GO/MS FRACTION=BASE/NEUTRAL COMPOLNDS(contiauetl) .�.' " °" � -
3B.'N-Nitro- . , ,
sod phenyiamlnel:." X <10 ND 1 ugll
4413,Phenanihrene'
X <10 ND 1 ug/1
4513 Pyrene - X <10 ND 1 u 11
(129 00 0) 9
46B 1j2,4-Td• -
Ct lorobenzene X <10 ND 1 ug/l
120.82=1 `
GCIMSFRACTION:PESTICIDES
1 P.Alddn :' -
(3oso6a)- X X <0.5 ND 5 ug/l
2P.a-BHC - X X <0.5 ND " 5 U9/1
3R6-BHC X X <0.5 ND " 5 u /I
X <0.1 ND
5 ug/I
5P.S BHC X <0.1 ND 5 u /I
OR Chlomdane `
(57-74-9) ,..,. X <0.5 ND 5 ug/I
7P,4 4'-DDT"
(50-29 3) X <0.1 ND 5 ugll
3P;:aa DDE `_ ', X <0.1 ND 5 u /l
VZ55-9) - 9
gp.4,-6bDD X <0.1 ND 5 ug/1
10P.Dielddn
(60757-i) X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
11P:>.a-Enoosulfan.
(L15-29-7),.:,:' ,' X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
12P O-Endosulfan
(110729-'7) -",,.:-°: X 10.1 ND 5 ug/1
13P.Endosulfan
Sulfate(1031-07-8), X <0.1 ND 5 ug/l
14P.Enddn ;
(72-20,3)- ,.___. X <0.06 ND 5 ug/I
15P Enddn
dehyde X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
7421-93-4
15P Heptachlor..,',i X <0.05 ND 5 u /I
(7544-8) ._.c... 9
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-8 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-9
" Laboratory analytical issues with these constituents on all three sets of samples, last sample was split between 3 labs. Split sample came back non-detect in 2 of 3 labs.
Aldrin has not been manufactured since 1976.

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy(mm Item 1 o/Iorm 1J OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-B ApprovaI ex ims 7.31-88
T.POLLUTANT'..' ..-2.MARK'X' 7 . .L _WEFFWENT`r: .", 5,._ R "4.UNITS_... 5:INTAKE-otlonaq ...:'! .
AND CAS "' a.TEST. o'BE c.6E a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b MAXIMUM30DAYVALUE c,LONG TERM'AVRG VALUE a a.LONG TERM
NUMBER ING.' LIEVED .UEVED .„ „., ;_ (Havalabie)� _tnaianaNe) �. d NO.OF ' - y `V- ' AVERAGE-VALUE b NO..OF
,EGrav5,h6kL REOt11R PRE` -Ae- r. (D ;'�, ,�'�{11 (2;WS t- CONCENTRATION. R7 8 �' ANACVSES. �TRATION- b MASS CONCENTRATION ANAh,YSES.
SENT, SENT CONCENTRATION " CONCENTRATION z r - ,, '. R) ?Ss„
GCIMS FRACTION:-PESTICIDES.I(conilhued)
17P.Heptachlor -
Epoxide _ X <0.8 ND 5 Ug/l
1024-57 9
18P.PCB-1242 - X <1 ND 2 Ugll
19P.PCBA12 W. X <1 ND 2 ug/I
(110 9 7-69-1)
2aP.PCB-1721 X <1 ND r 2 ug/I
21P.PCB-1232 X <1 ND 2 ugll
(11141.16.5)
22P.PCB-1248 - X <1 ND 2 Ugll
(1202-29-6), ,
23P:PCB-126a X <1 ND 2 ug/I
Mass azs)
24P.,PCB 1016 X <1 ND 2 ug/I
25P.To$ phene '(BOOL35-2). X <7 ND 2 ug/I
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) PAGE V-9
ND=Ndn-Detect

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Attachment HA and IIB
Form 2C, II-A and II-B
NC0000272
Flows, Sources of Pollution, and Treatment Technologies
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

PIGEON RIVER TREATED EFFLUENT DISCHARGE-29.9 MOD Permitted Monthly Capacity
INCLUDING STORMWATER FLOW OF 0.17 MOD
4WATER
R INTAKE-31.6 MOD
EVAP
COOL 0.5 MGD
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WASTEWATER
RAW WATER USE 2.0 MGD TREATMENT
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FILTER PLANT SLUDGE-0.30 MGD
0.6 MGD 0.6 MGD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
MILL .0 MGD SERVICE WATER
COOLING
PAPER MILL EVAP DJ MGD
No.11 PM 1.8 MGD
10.8 MGD No.12 PM 1.3 MGD
ol No.20 PM 1.7 MGD
No.19 PM 2.9 MGD
Chemical Prep 1.3 MGD 8.1 MGD
PCC Plant 0.3 MGD
Pulp Distribution 1.5 MGD
WHITE WATER-2.0 MGD
PULP MILL
11.5 MGD ERCO C102 Ger 1.2 MGD 13.5 MGD
Chemical Prep 0.6 MGD
Cooking 1AMGD
Bleaching 4.9 MGD Bleach Plant
Recovery 3.4 MGD Oudalls
002&003
EVAP 1.1 MGD
5.0 MGD STEAM
AND
POWER GENERATION 3.9 MGD
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0.9 MGD MISCELLANEOUS 0.9 MGD
1110 AND
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TOWN OF CANTON 0.9 MGD
SANITARY WASTEWATER
MILL LANDFILL LEACHATE
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TOWN OF CANTON MILL POTABLE WATER 0.02 MGD
CITY WATER SYSTEM
ATTACHMENT II -A WATER BALANCE LINE DIAGRAM Apr-06
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272

Attachment II — B
Form 2C
NC0000272
Continued from I I B (3)(a)— (b)
a. Description b. List Codes from Table 2C-1
At low influent loading 3-A
Secondary Treatment by
activated sludge process
(and stand-by capacity
of 4.6 mg) with 6.8 mgal
treatment and 5.5 hours
retention.
Secondary clarifiers,
circular, two, 200' dia. x 1-U
12' swd, 2.82 mgal ea,
4.5 hrs retention
one standby/ cold weather
clarifier 150' dia. x 14'swd,
1.85 mgal
Aeration cascade, with 4-A
oxygen injection discharge
to Pigeon River A
Oxygen injection capability XX
at 0.9 and 2.1 miles downstream
of discharge.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Attachment IV
Wastewater Treatment Plant Diagram
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

TOTAL INFLUENT - LOW LIFT + ACID SEWER
RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE
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1
PRIMARY INFLUENT 1 EFFLUENT OUTFALL
PRIMARY AERATION SECONDARY FLOW METER FINAL
CLARIFIERS BASINS CLARIFIERS CASCADEAERATION EFFLUENT
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PRIMARY CLARIFIERS AERATION BASINS/AEROBIC DIGESTERS SECONDARY CLARIFIERS
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3.47 MGAL,EACH 2-3.4 MGAL USED FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE 2.82 MGAL,EACH
11.4 MGAL TOTAL AVAILABLE VOLUME
1-125 FT DIA X 11 FT SWD 1-150 FT DIA X 14 FT SWD
1.01 MGAL 20 SURFACE AERATORS 1.85 MGAL
SPARE CLARIFIER USED FOR SPILL COLLECTION 125/56 HP, 1.3 LBS 02 PER HP-HR SPARE CLARIFIER USED FOR SEASONAL USE
RETURN SLUDGE 50 TO 100%
WASTESLUDGE2TO5%
TREATMENT CHEMICALS
Primary Influent pH control-carbon dioxide
Primary Effluent pH control-sulfuric acid
Primary Settling-polymer as required ATTACHMENT IV- SIMPLIFIED WASTEWATER FLOW DIAGRAM
Activated Sludge-supplemental ammonia and phosphate nutrients as required
Sludge Dewatering-polymer Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Effluent Aeration-oxygen Canton Mill
Defoamer-as required in primary effluent and final effluent NPDES NC 0000272

Attachment V
Form 2C, VII
NC0000272
Chronic Toxicity Data
a
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Summary of Historical Toxicity Data from 2003 —2006
Results of 7-day Ceriodaphnia Survival and Reproduction
No Observable Effect Concentration (NOEC)
Sample Date NOEC % Effluent
3/21/03 100
6/20/03 100
915/03 100
12/5/03 100
315/04 100
6/11/04 100
10/22/04 100
12/10/04 100
3118105 100
6/17/05 100
9/9105 100
12/30/05 90
,3/10/06 100
Testing performed by: Pace Analytical
2225 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
[phone]
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

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BLUER RIDGEPAPER ODUCTS INC. DEC 2 2 2DD6
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December 21, 2006 1 WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mr. Sergei Chernikov VIA Overnight DHL
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES No.0000272
Request for Reduced Monitoring—Cluster Rule Parameters
Blue Ridge Paper Products—Canton Mill
Dear Mr. Chemikov:
Based on a review of data over the last five years, Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. (Blue Ridge)
requests a reduction in permit-required monitoring as provided for in 40 CFR 430.02. As
required for eligibility of reduced monitoring in 40 CFR 430.02, Blue Ridge Paper's Canton Mill
has gone through one permit cycle (five years) and has attached the data for your review
(outlined below).
Attachment I: Pine Fiberline Dioxin and Chlorophenol Monitoring Data
Attachment II: Hardwood Fiberline Dioxin and Chlorophenol Monitoring Data
Attachment III: Chloroform Monitoring Data
Attachment IV: AOX Monitoring Data
Blue Ridge has reviewed monitoring data for Cluster Rule parameters of AOX, chloroform,
chlorphenols, and dioxin and requests reduction in monitoring for all parameters as outlined in
Table 1 below:
TABLE 1: Re uested Levels of Monitorin
Current Level of Requested Level of
Parameter* Monitoring Reduced Monitoring
AOX(Outfall 1) Daily Once/month
Chloroform Process Monitoring Once/quarter
Chloro henols Monthly Once/quarter
Dioxin Monthly Once/quarter
* Parameters are for Outfalls 2 and 3 (unless otherwise stated)
Blue Ridge Paper Products
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000

Mr. Sergei Chernikov—NC DWQ
21 Dec 2006
Based on a statistical analysis derived from the EPA guidance document, the above requested
levels of reduction are supported by the fact that there is a zero percent chance of the mill
exceeding the requested permitted limits for the parameters below. A summary of the data
analysis is shown in the Table 2 below. All data are from the period December 2001 through
November 2006.
TABLE 2: Statistical Summary of Monitoring Results Over the Last 5 Years
Probability
Permit Limits Maximum Long- of a Permit Coefficient
(D)Daily Limit % of Limit Term Limit Standard of
Parameter (M)Monthly Limit (1) Avera a Violation Deviation Variation
AOX— 2822.2 lb/day(D) 28 202 0% 39.8 19.7
Outfall1 1556.9lb/da (M) 17.6 lbs/day
Chloroform 8.60 lb/day(D) 15.7 0.472 0% 0.257 54.4
—Outfall 2 5.15 lb/day(M) 20.4 lbs/da
Chloroform 11.93 lb/day(D) 10.8 0.298 0% 0.189 63.4
—Outfall 3 7.14 lb/day(M) 10.5 lbs/da
All Dioxin and Chlorophenol data are non-detect at the level reported for the entire 5-year period(2)
(1) Value reports the highest measured sampling result as a % of the permit limit.
(2) Statistical analysis was not performed. All results are below levels of detection.
An analysis using the EPA recommended previous two years of data was also performed.
Results of that analysis show lower averages, standard deviations, and coefficients of variation.
In addition, the probability of a permit violation continues to be zero. Attachments I through IV
contain the supporting documentation for the above referenced requests for reduced monitoring.
Please note that in August 2005 Blue Ridge requested and was granted monitoring for process
parameters in lieu of sampling for chloroform as allowed by 40 CFR 430.02(f). Blue Ridge now
requests that this monitoring proposal replace the process monitoring for chloroform(i.e.
sampling once/quarter in lieu of process monitoring).
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions in this matter.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000

Mr. Sergei Chernikov—NC DWQ
21 Dec 2006
Sincerely,
J. Glenn Rogers Paul Dickens
Water Compliance Coordinator Manager, Environmental Affairs
828-646-2874 828-646-6141
[e-mail] dickep@blueridgey4oncom
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John Pryately
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor and ORC
828-646-6720
paati@blueridgepai)er.com
cc: (w/encl): Roger Edwards
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Internal Distribution:
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B. Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
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MENT IIII - CLUSTER RULE MONITORING DATA(DEC 2001 - NOV 2006) Chloroform
e Paper Products, Canton Mill
o. 0000272
Pine Fiberline Hardwood Fiberline
Chloroform Chloroform
DATE LBS/DAY DATE LBS/DAY
2001 December 12/3/2001 0.400 12/3/2001 0.391
12/10/2001 1.347 12/10/2001 0.409
12/17/2001 0.227 12/17/2001 0.203
12/24/2001 0.374 12/24/2001 0.189
12/31/2001 0.479 12/31/2001 0.287
2002 January 1/7/2002 1.019 1/7/2002 0.233
1/15/2002 1.341 1/15/2002 0.217
1/21/2002 0.962 1/21/2002 0.167
1/28/2002 0.872 1/28/2002 0.240
February 2/4/2002 0.973 2/4/2002 0.216
2/11/2002 0.672 2/11/2002 0.238
2/18/2002 0.592 2/18/2002 0.448
2/25/2002 0.411 2/25/2002 0.511
March 3/4/2002 0.518 3/4/2002 0.399
3/11/2002 0.586 3/11/2002 0.905
3/18/2002 0.450 3/18/2002 0.412
3/25/2002 0.349 3/25/2002 1.291
April 4/1/2002 0.234 4/1/2002 0.757
4/8/2002 0.307 4/8/2002 0.598
4/19/2002 0.225 4/15/2002 0.563
4/22/2002 0.289 4/22/2002 0.887
4/29/2002 0.122 4/29/2002 0.551
May 5/6/2002 0.117 5/6/2002 0.524
5/13/2002 0.399 5/13/2002 0.566
5/20/2002 0.568 5/26/2002 1.009
5/31/2002 0.369 5/27/2002 0.542
June 6/3/2002 0.349 6/3/2002 0.523
6/10/2002 0.521 6/10/2002 0.275
6/21/2002 0.657 6/17/2002 0.329
6/24/2002 0.475 6/28/2002 0.246
July 7/1/2002 0.719 7/1/2002 0.343
7/8/2002 0.921 7/8/2002 0.152
7/15/2002 0.820 7/15/2002 0.503
7/22/2002 0.821 7/22/2002 0.668
7/29/2002 0.510 7/29/2002 0.740
August 8/5/2002 0.160 8/5/2002 0.314
8/12/2002 0.076 8/12/2002 0.375
8/19/2002 0.530 8/19/2002 0.691
8/26/2002 0.717 8/26/2002 0.149
September 9/2/2002 0.737 9/2/2002 0.597
9/15/2002 1.145 9/9/2002 0.388
9/16/2002 0.878 9/16/2002 0.390
9/23/2002 0.228 9/23/2002 0.451
9/30/2002 0.680 9/30/2002 0.408
October 10/7/2002 1.163 10/7/2002 0.374
10/14/2002 0.669 10/14/2002 0.518
10/21/2002 0.481 10/21/2002 0.416
10/28/2002 0.482 10/28/2002 0.290

Pine Fiberline Hardwood Fiberline
Chloroform Chloroform
DATE LBS/DAY DATE LBS/DAY
11/4/2002 0.311
November 11/ 02 0.429
783 11/11/2002 0.232
11/11/21/2002 0.299 11/18/2002 0.172
11/25/2002 0.
11/ 11/25/2002 0.283
/2002 0.586 86 12/2/2002 0.239
December 12/2/2002 0.647 12/9/2002 0.23
12/
1216/2 02 002 0.0.513 12/16/2002 0.280
23/2002 0.091 12/23/2002 0.592
12/30/2002 0.422
12/ 91 12/30/2002 0.227
1/6/2003 0.221
1/6/2 2003 January 1/6/2003 0.782 003 0.221
1/13/2003 0.406 1/1376
1/20/2003 0.455 1/20/2003 0.298/2003 0.157
1/27/2003 0.386 2/6/2003 0.158
February 2/6/2003 0.601 2/10/2003 0.268
2/10/2003 1.122 2/17/2003 0.473
2/17/2003 0.191 2/24/2003 0.300
2/24/2003 0.512 3/3/2003 0.237
March 3/3/2003 0.395 3/10/2003 0.282
3/10/2003 0.442 3/17/2003 0.550
3/17/2003 0.536 3/24/2003 0.423
3/24/2003 0.406 4/1/2003 0.331
April 4/1/2003 0.383 4/7/2003
4f7/2003 4/15/2003 0.223
4/15/2003 0.569 4/21/2003 0.183
4/21/2003 0.489 4/28/2003 0.206
4/28/2003 0.314 5/5/2005 0.225
May 5/5/2005 0.390 5/12/2005 0.178
5/12/2005 0.284 5/19/2005 0.229
5/19/2005 0.354 5/26/2005 0.178
5/26/2005 0.371 6/2/2003 0.241
June 6/2/2003 0.745 6/9/2002 0.198
6/9/2003 0.413 6/16/2003 0.343
6/16/2003 0•446 6/23/2003 0.226
6/23/2003 0.852 6/30/2003 0.251
6/30/2003 0.593 7/7/2003 0.431
July V712003 0.671 7/14/2003 0.221
7/14/2003 1.125 7/21/2003 0.220
7/21/2003 0.732 7/28/2003 0.359
7/28/2003 0.877 B/4/2003 0.557
August 8/4/2003 0.721 8/11/2003 0.246
8/15/2003 0.553 8/18/2003 0.362
8/18/2003 0.685 8/25/2003 0.657
8/25/2003 0.501 9/2/2003 0.236
September 9/2/2003 0.314 9/8/2003 0.408
9/8/2003 0.451 9/15/2003 0.330
9/15/2003 0.415 9/22/2003 0.283
9/22/2003 0.398 9/29/2003 0.224
9/29/2003 0.728 10/10/2003 0.195
October 10/6/2003 0.585 10/13/2003 0.183
10/13/2003 0.329 10/24/2003 0.229
10/20/2003 0.834 10/27/2003 0.426
10/27/2003 0.360
•' Cold Mill Maintenance Outage, both Fiberlines down

Pine Fiberline Hardwood Fiberline
Chloroform Chloroform
DATE LBS/DAY DATE LBS/DAY
November 11/3/2001 0.347 11/3/2001 0.194
11/10/2003 0.353 11/10/2003 0.715
11/17/2003 0.402 11/17/2003 0.234
11/24/2003 0.414 11/24/2003 0.555
December 12/1/2003 0.719 12/1/2003 0.204
12/8/2003 0.311 12/8/2003 0.415
12/15/2003 0.405 12/15/2003 0.493
12/22/2003 0.328 12/22/2003 0.283
12/29/2003 0.339 12/29/2003 0.557
2004 January 1/5/2004 0.192 1/5/2004 0.200
1/12/2004 0.273 1/12/2004 0.274
1/19/2004 0.18 1/19/2004 0.126
1/26/2004 0.207 1/26/2004 0.146
February 2/2/2004 0.192 2/2/2004 0.39
2/9/2004 0.189 2/9/2004 0.349
2/16/2004 0.211 2/16/2004 0.198
2/23/2004 0.168 2/23/2004 0.247
March 3/1/2004 0.192 3/1/2004 0.358
3/8/2004 0.13 3/8/2004 0.325
3/15/2004 1.269 3/15/2004 0.149
3/22/2004 0.19 3/22/2004 0.354
3/26/2004 0.339 3/29/2004 0.208
3/29/2004 0.201
April 4/5/2004 0.264 4/5/2004 0.276
4/12/2004 0.391 4/12/2004 0.332
4/23/2004 1.256 4/19/2004 0.285
4/26/2004 0.302 4/26/2004 0.585
May 5/3/2004 0.274 5/3/2004 0.515
5/10/2004 0.111 5/10/2004 0.461
5/17/2004 5/17/2004 0.170
5/28/2004 0.184 5/24/2004 0.223
5/31/2004 0.477 5/31/2004 0.345
June 6/7/2004 0.33 6/7/2004 0.268
6/14/2004 0.764 6/14/2004 0.466
6/21/2004 0.395 6/21/2004 0.317
6/28/2004 0.374 6/28/2004 0.138
July 7/5/2004 0.455 7/5/2004 0.1556
7/12/2004 0.476 7/12/2004 0.1666
7/19/2004 0.486 7/19/2004 0.2268
7/26/2004 0.815 7/26/2004 0.1391
August 8/2/2004 0.378 8/2/2004 0.220
8/9/2004 0.549 8/9/2004 0.095
8/16/2004 0.354 8/16/2004 0.080
8/23/2004 0.477 8/23/2004 0.086
8/30/2004 0.844 8/30/2004 0.114
September 9/6/2004 0.318 9/6/2004 0.111
9/13/2004 " 9/13/2004 "
9/20/2004 9/20/2004
9/27/2004 *' 9/27/2004 "
Line down due for maintenance outage
`* Both fiberlines down due to 2004 floods

Pine Fiberline Hardwood Fiberline
Chloroform Chloroform
DATE LBS/DAY DATE LBS/DAY
October 10/6/2004 0.132 10/6/2004 0.063
10/11/2004 0.192 10/11/2004 0.127
10/18/2004 0.175 10/18/2004 0.116
10/25/2004 0.240 10/25/2004 0.098
November 11/1/2004 0.194 11/1/2004 0.274
11/8/2004 0.401 11/8/2004 0.077
11/15/2004 0.424 11/15/2004 0.147
11/22/2004 0.353 11/22/2004 0.095
11/29/2004 0.520 11/29/2004 0.135
December 12/6/2004 0.297 12/6/2004 0.185
12/13/2004 0.369 12/13/2004 0.058
12/20/2004 0.355 12/20/2004 0.084
12/27/2004 0.479 12/27/2004 0.073
2005 January 1/3/2005 0.506 1/3/2005 0.083
1/10/2005 0.534 1/10/2005 0.099
1/17/2005 0.333 1/17/2005 0.145
1/24/2005 0.315 1/24/2005 0.112
1/31/2005 0.307 1/31/2005 0.123
February 2/7/2005 0.571 2/7/2005 0.083
2/14/2005 0.554 2/14/2005 0.090
2/21/2005 0.445 2/21/2005 0.108
2/28/2005 0.441 2/28/2005 0.139
March 3/7/2005 0.389 3/7/2005 0.160
3/14/2005 0.526 3/14/2005 0.129
3/21/2005 0.401 3/21/2005 0.239
3/28/2005 0.396 3/28/2005 0.133
April 4/4/2005 * 4/4/2005 0.180
4/11/2005 0.566 4/11/2005 0.175
4/18/2005 0.401 4/18/2005 0.265
4/25/2005 0.333 4/25/2005 0.215
May 5/2/2005 0.151 5/2/2005 0.267
5/9/2005 0.361 5/9/2005 0.098
5/16/2005 0.429 5/16/2005 0.183
5/23/2005 0.254 5/23/2005 0.167
5/30/2005 0.221 5/30/2005 0.217
June 6/6/2005 0.288 6/6/2005 0.537
6/13/2005 0.198 6/13/2005 0.234
6/20/2005 0.274 6/20/2005 0.168
6/27/2005 0.210 6/27/2005 0.163
7/4/2005 0.195 7/4/2005 0.600
7/11/2005 0.345 7/11/2005 0.206
7/18/2005 0.201 7/18/2005 0.122
7/25/2005 0.206 7/25/2005 0.281
2/6/2006 0.355 8/1/2005 0.160
8/28/2006 0.780 8/8/2005 0.154
10/23/2006 0.858 8/15/2005 0.201
8/22/2005 0.203
8/29/2005 0.135
Max 1.347 9/19/2005 0.180
Average 0.472 11/14/2005 0.182
St Dev 0.257
Max 1.291
* Line down due for maintenance outage Average 0.298
St Dev 0.189

ATTACHMENT IV-CLUSTER RULE MONITORING DATA(DEC 2001 -NOV 2006)AOX
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Canton Mill
NPDES No.0000272
AOX
December lb/day -
12/1/2001 253.31
12/2/2001 232.93
12/3/2001 221.45
12/4/2001 230.77
12/5/2001 208.96
12/6/2001 307.81
12/7/2001 257.53
12/8/2001 243.96
12/9/2001 289.65
12/10/2001 291.69
12/11/2001 315.83
12/12/2001 240.42
12/13/2001 577.76
12/14/2001 647.32
12/15/2001 335.48
12/16/2001 270.65
12/17/2001 318.02
12/18/2001 225.54
12/19/2001 240.69
12/20/2001 207.63
12/21/2001 204.46
12/22/2001 201.41
12/23/2001 230.13
12/24/2001 219.68
12/25/2001 256.60
12/26/2001 218.51
12/27/2001 275.65
12/28/2001 247.72
12/29/2001 278.95
12/30/2001 234.20
12/31/2001 220.54

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ATTACHMENT IV-CLUSTER RULE MONITORING DATA(DEC 2001-NOV 2006)AOX
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Canton MITI
NPDES No.0000272
AOX AOX AOX AOX AOX AOX
January lb/day February lb/day March lb/day April lb/day May lb/day June lb/day
1/1/2003 174.142IM= 222.513112003 253.824/12003 199.92 5/12003 222.736/12003 171.74
1/2/2003 175.86 202003 156.35 322003 213.25 4/22003 284.13 5=003 193.23 62/2003 182.30
1/32003 161.00 2/32003 148.26 3/3/2003 181.51 4/32003 191.91 5/32003 198.58 6/32003 164.99
1142003 169.82 2142003 242.64 3/42003 170.17 4/42003 198.03 5/42003 156.46 6/42003 233.18
1/52003 167.87 2/52003 194.10 3/5/2003 220.29 4/5/2003 219.84 5WO03 203.22 6152003 176.94
1/6/2003 199.522/620M 222.953/6/2003 266.574/62003 196.31 SIWD03 287.086/612003 178.77
10/2003 190.30 202003 202.70 37/203 180.95 402003 213.48 5172003 228.51 60/2003 198.81
1/8/2003 227.30 2/82003 156.75 3/82003 195.18 4/82003 55.9,4 5/82003 176.44 6/11Q003 174.72
1/92003 207.02 2/92003 173.36 3/92003 182.02 4/92003 5.66 W92003 191.75 6/92003 205.45
1/102003 204.67 2/102003 166.66 3/10/2003 192.48 4/10/2003 16.51 5/1 W2003 206.46 6/102003 176.14
1/112003 200.25 2/1120M 194.33 3/11/2003 203.51 4/112003 87.3 5/112003 168.64 6/112003 217.53
1/122003 180.41 2/122003 157.24 3/12/2003 187.98 4/122003 174. 5/122003 197.73 6/122003 184.57
1/132003 164.47 2/132003 197.93 3/13/2003 162.20 4/132003 165.93&132003 189.34 6/132003 225.01
1/142003 187.26 2/142003 236.7 3/14/2003 234.85 4/14/2003 206. 5/142003 160.33 6/1420U3 267.36
1/16/2003 192.67 2/152003 167.73 3/15/2003 161.14 4/15/2003 248.75 5/15/2003 195.85 6/152003 223.00
1/16/2003 216.71 2/162003 185.31 3/16/2003 216.E 4/16/2003 222.10 5/162003 184.1 6/16/2003 185.57
1/17/2003 219.96 2/172003 192.89 3/17/20D3 197.95 4/172003 210.32 5/172003 223.72 6/172003 245.01
1/ie/2003 157.04211WO03 181.393/18/2003 193.E 4/182003 230.0151182003 180.41611WO03 236.74
1/1g2003 169.97 2/192003 214.43 3/19/2003 172.57 4/192003 192.05 5/192003 213.36 6/192003 191.84
12W2003 172.04 MM003 187.63 3/202003 220.98 4202003 198.90 520/2003 216.35 820/2003 202.18
121/2003 214.892MMC03 217.2631212003 202.15421/2003 180.275212003 244.356212003 172.59
1IM2003 162.10 2222003 203.19 3/22/2003 231.19 4/22/2003 221.62 5222D03 203.37 6222003 172.36
1232003 175.39 7J232003 210.95 3232003 257.29 4/23/2003 191.98 5232003 167.01 6232003 205.32
1242003 229.44 212420M 18578 3/242003 185.91 4/24/2003 178.26 5/242003 162.20 6242003 183.24
1252003 174.0 2/25/2003 176.06 3/252003 194.02 4/25/2003 224.39 525/2003 206.83 6252003 193.80
126/2003 180.9 22612003 172.99 3/26/2003 223.25 4262003 191.17 52E2003 183.92 6262003 162.34
12]2003 221.12 2272003 193.20 3' =03 185.66 4272003 192.E 5272003 169.8]E 272003 177.00
128/2003 10.21 2282003 208.17 3/28I2003 169.21 4/282003 170.4 52fl@003 168.19 6282003 230.68
1292003 175.43 3/292003 186.54 4292003 246.1 5292003 184.22 6/29/2003 207.34
113MM3 200.62 3/302003 253.53 4/302003 193.24 5/302003 163.0E 6/30/2003 201.80
1/312003 187.98 3/3120W 177.4E 5/312003 174.91
July lb/day August lb/day September lb/day October lb/day November IWday December IWday
7112003 184.73 8/12003 186.32 9112003 170.34 10/l2003 186.08 11/12003 152.93 12/12003 216.53
722003 258.618/22003 198.009/2/2003 183.231002003 194.2 1l/22003 188.27121=003 187.33
7132003 201.16 81320M 210.18 9/32003 186.72 10/32003 213.55 1122003 175.73 12/32003 172.02
7142003 176.41 8/42003 209.52 9/42003 240.47 10/42003 157.88 11/42003 183.95 12/42003 251.66
7152003 190.29 8/5/2003 199.45 9/52003 178.7610/5/2003 158.29 11/5/2003 180.32 17/5/2003 206.39
7162003 190.11816/2003 174.2 9/6/2003 195.4710/62003 202.8111/62003 166.3812/6/2003 171.63
]112003 175.1E 0//2003 191.94 91/2003 205.05 10/72003 200.2 1102003 190.39 1202003 198.28
7/82003 195.97 W8/2003 221.05 9/8/2003 178.0 10/82003 184.1 11/82003 197.4E 12/82003 187.86
7pJ.2003 171.448/92003 153.649/9/2003 200.7710/9/2003 146.2111/912003 213.0612/920D3 190.81
7/10/2003 172.03 8/102003 166.96 9/102003 173.14 10/102003 179.39 11/102003 178.7 12/102003 187.4E
7/112003 219.1 8/112003 188A99/11/2003 178. 10/11/2003 185.52 11/112003 175.6812/112003 159.41
7/122003 212.018/122003 179.099/122003 163.601Q/12/2003 174.6511/122D03 156.2912/122003 164.30
7/13/2003 193.2581IM003 193.589/1320M 188.7710/132003 200.7811/132003 210.05121132003 167.86
7/14/2003 2D6.60 8/142003 164.729/142003 222.961Q/14/2003 216.5611/142003 208X812/142003 198.4
7/152003 217.178/152CM 1Was 9/15/2003 179.2010/162003 203.5311/152003 218.6812/152003 217.25
7/162003 181.6 8/162003 173.84 9/162003 208.12 10/16/2003 172.7 11/16/20D3 196.7312/1612003 185.05
71172003 182.5E 811720M 193.54 9/17/2003 170.20 10/17/2003 187.29 1111720M 204.95 12/172003 201.32
7/182003 201.70 6/18/2003 210.61 9/182003 187.0610/182003 197.62 11/18/2003 300.74 17/18/2003 193.69
7/192003 215.89 8/192003 212.59 9/192003 173.16 10/19/2003 191.1 11/19/2003 233.76 12/192003 179.97
7202003 207.35 8202003 178.9 9/2020M 228.951020/2003 170.30 1120/2003 166.36 12202003 180.78
7212003 190.33 B212M 236.8 9/21/2003 189.3310/21/2003 199.98112120D3 176.90 1=2G03 201.15
7=2003 198.60&222003 165.359122/2CO3 209.351022/2003 211.4 1122/2003 199.6112222003 229.26
7232003 190.538/232003 187.759/232003 213.4210/23/2003 181.1 11232003 201.3212232W3 185.66
724203 171.70 8242003 187,92 924/2003 191.64 1 a/242CO3 162.25 11242003 188.93 12242003 201.20
72WO03 206.99 e/252003 202.35 9/252003 17].32 1025/2003 166.72 11252003 200.69 1225/2003 228.38
7262003 172.E B126/2003 235.64 9/26/2003 181.05 10262003 218.7E 112N2003 196.82 12262003 187.49
7272003 174.438272003 245.1E 9272003 178.E 1027/2003 187.1111/272003 191.2212272003 189.17
72a2003 186.82 W811 189.75 9282003 182.32 10/202003 156.] 1111113 216.51 1228/2003 202.47
7292D03 208.7 B292003 178.1E 929/2003 224.33 10/292003 149.4 11292003 198.2fi 12292003 213.54
71302003 169.89 8/302003 184.87 9/302003 153.73 10/30/2003 168.03 11/30/2003 225.1 12/30/2003 196.09
7/312003 156.339 8/312003 194.30 10/312003 205.10 12/312003 218.2E

ATTACHMENT IV-CLUSTER RULE MONITORING DATA(DEC 2001-NOV 2006)AOX
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Canton MITI
NPOES No.0000272
AUX AUX AUX AOX AUX AOX
January IWday Pebruary IWday March IWday April lb/day May IWday June IWday
1/12004 180.83 2/12004 221.45 3/12004 225.91 4/1/2004 197.27 5/12004 165.78 6112004 208.70
1/22004 187.47 22120M 187.56 3/22004 173.94 4/2/2004 190.97 5/2/2004 203.55 622004 220.34
1/32004 196.53 ZWO04 184.86 8/32004 190.86 4/3/2004 174.23 5=004 184.47 6/32004 165.07
1/4/2004 238.97 2142004 186.39 3/4/2004 233.50 4/4/2004 217.67 5142004 232.33 6/420114 195.16
1/5/2004 185.66 2152004 221.76 3/5/2000 189.44 4/5/2004 213.92 5/52004 177.46 N62004 178.06
1/62004 207.37 2/62004 204.77 3162004 189.74 4/6/2004 187.63 5/62004 188.05 6/62004 204U3
i!/2004 188.03 2/72004 190.78 372004 202.04 4f//2004 148.60 572004 172.89 602004 175.28
1/62004 203.51 2/82004 214.28 3/82004 179.52 4/1112004 166.17 5/82004 238.68 6'82004 200.77
1/92004 211.95 2/' " 199.54 3WO04 219.30 4/9/2004 210.30&82004 189.5 W2004 224.44
1/102004 208.222/102004 210.423/10/2004 204.594/1t420D4 226.99 WID2004 205.256/1MOD4 160.6
1/112004 184.64 211 M2004 224.23311 M004 171.564/11/2004 173.47 51112004 224.95611 M004 178.42
1/12/2004 212. 2/122004 179.703/12/2004 203.304/122004 180.725/122004 211.116/1212004 218A4
1/132004 193.10 2/132004 196.69 3/132004 220.81 4/13/2004 223.60 5/132004 1 B0.20 W132004 220.74
111420M 203.19 2/142004 206.46 3/14/2004 196.77 4/14/2004 216.89 5/14/2004 221.92 6/142004 188.97
1/16/2004 174.01 2/152004 227.99 3/152004 216.05 4/16/2004 178.50 5/15/2004 180.10 6/152004 180.98
1/16/2004 205.022/162004 175.473/16/2004 244.894/1612004 187.375/1621104 225.5561162004 216.26
1/172004 205.5121172004 175.693/172004 221.664/1712004 230.055/17/2004 196.58072004 238.67
1/ta2004 223.2921162004 16B.403/182004 235.15 V1812004 173.77 5/182004 198.610J782004 18164
1/192004 182.4021192004 192513/192004 180.7641192004 170.14 5/192004 186.566119/2004 200.00
1202004 226.75 MM004 197.64 320/2004 187.53 420 004 180.74 52012004 154.27 WW004 179.88
1212004 179.23 2f2f2004 194.6 321/2004 204.8 4212004 197.64 5212004 173.04 6212DD4 189.25
1222004 198.14 2222004 173.43 322/2004 203.92 4/22200,4 177.56 51222004 205.86 61=2 203.58
1232004 187.46 2232004 171.32 W32004 189.8 423/2004 218.15 5/212004 201.20 6IM004 10.43
1242004 216.2 2242004 211.87 3242004 228.07 4242004 IM62 524/20N 174.54 61242004 183.58
12520M 196.17 2252004 217.56 3/252004 195.67 42520M 175.79 525/2004 266.90 N2 00,t 206.32
1/262004 191.10 2J262004 182.72,26/2004 192.18 4/26/2004 206.45 51262004 218.50 626/2004 194.46
1/27/2004 186.92 2272004 204.62 3/272004 244.40 4/27/2004 165.69 6272004 226.70 N272004 213.86
1/282004 225.66 2282004 182.11 328'2004 194.90 4/2fl/2004 183. 528/2004 227.37 62821104 190.85
129/2004 184.58 2IM004 190.73 329/2004 208.88 4/29/2004 178.93 529/2004 195.14 6292004 198.59
1/302004 156.95 3/302004 199.85 4/3=W4 173.29 5202004 271.35 6/3a2004 221.04
1/31/2004 199.91 3/312004 213.7 5/312004 234.
AUTT_ AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX
July lb/dayAugust IWday September lb/day October IWday November lb/day December Way
7IM004 181.95 8112004 263.90 9112004 179.89 10 12004 234.36 11/l2004 185.25 12/12004 160.03
702004 226.83 8/2/2004 226.32 922004 210.47 10/2/2004 224.51 1122004 191.48 12220U4 184.35
7/32004 253.73 M32004 245.62 9/3/2004 196.01 10/3/2004 223.18 11/32004 190.16 12/3/2004 196.91
7/42004 208.14 8/42004 191.67 9/42004 153.62 10/4/2004 205.23 11/42004 216.75 12/42004 178.36
7/5/2004 180.04 Swo0 209.75 9152004 197.62 10/5/2004 174.73 11/52004 199.13 12/5/2001 240.90
7/6/2004 204.809./62004 207.27 9/62D04 207.3510/6/2004 191.0611/62004 155.781H'62004 247.82
7/72004 243.37 872004 183.83 9/72004 •10/7/2004 202.4611I2004 149.52 12/72004 208.93
702004 177.68 8/82004 219.05 9/M2004 '10/M2004 199.16 11/a2lXM 153.55 12/8/2004 197.5
7/92004 202.76 e/92004 232.349/92004 '10192004 21L76 11/9/2004 183.30 12WO04 198.75
7/10/2004 203.63 8/102004 191.439/102004 '10/1N20114 192321111012004 153. 12/102004 255.1
7/112004 242.25 M112004 187.91 9/112004 '101712004 208.95 1111 M20114 193.2912/1112004 231.21
7/122004 222.60 8/122004 228.169/122004 88.071011212004 212.4511/122004 166.1412/12/2004 199.8
7/13/2004 209.67 8/132004 1139. 9/132004 'UY132004 213.87 11/132004 206.26121132004 181.23
7/142004 203.71 BIM004 168.41 9/142004 135.41 10/14/2004 194.97 11/142004 173.87 121742004 168.29
7/15/2004 180.9a 811520M 225XG 9115/2004 126.5510/15/2004 181.2011/1612004 164.2019152004 211.67
7/16/2004 206.95 M162004 204.43 9116/20M '10/16/2004 209.01 11/16/2004 165.56 12/162004 225.91
7/17/2004 194.29 8/172004 198.57 9/17/2004 '1N172004 190A3 11/172004 163.48 12/172004 210.24
7/18120M 193.09 W182004 201.969/18/2004 '1011812004 218.1911/182004 188.1 12Ma2004 185.8
7/19/2004 165.616/192004 179.47911S2004 '10/19/2007 206.7 11/1920D4 177.6812/1920D4 174.74
72N2004 191.28 8202W4 197.9392d2004 '102020M 219.9511202004 172.18122=004 216.09
7212004 176.39 6212004 209.63 9212004 '1012120M 208.91 1121/2004 225.71 12212004 182.60
722/2004 160. 81 MOD4 195.32922/2004 M10 10/222004 199.33 ll222004 194.04 12222004 183.64
72W2004 191.53 8232004 178.80 9232004 119.5 10/2=004 218.05 11232004 219.1 12232004 191.48
7242004 209.35 EV242004 181.01 9242004 120.73 1 01242 0M 179.96 11242004 212.65 1224/2004 164.16
7252004 19Z07 W52004 176.9192512004 116.6410262004 18223112520M 172.4912252004 160.16
726/2004 209.69 8262004 187.15 926/2004 136.58 10/26/2004 192.4 112612004 170.31 1226/2004 205.66
7/272004 190.50 8272004 186.81 9272004 179.34 10/272004 176.36 l l272004 167.31 12272004 193.44
7282004 203.1E 828/2004 169.659202004 218.36101282004 230.3611/28/2004 159.921228/2004 231.99
7292004 219.31 M292004 169.62 9292004 196.B0 10/292004 177.62 11292004 188.1]12/292004 173.01
7/3N2004 182.71 M302004 202.339/302004 189.7910/30/2004 187.9511/3112004 181.2812/30/2004 204.51
7/312004 191.84 M312004 179.88 10/312004 20225 12/312004 192.6E
Data lost due to 2004 floods

ATTACHMENT IV-CLUSTER RULE MONITORING DATA(DEC 2001-NOV 2006)AOX
Blue Ridge Paper Products,Canton MITI
NPDES No.0000272
AOX AOX AOX AOX AOX AOX
January lb/day February lb/day March lb/day April lb/day May lb/day June lb/day
1112005 207.762/l2D05 237.213/l/2005 162604/172005 207.855112005 179.776IM005 200.56
122005 216.92 222005 184.53 3/2/2005 155.85 4/2/2005 181.52 522005 178.06 G22005 199.26 '
122005 172.34 2/32005 178.08 3/3/2005 167.08 4WD05 204.35 502005 229.88 6=005 171.67
1142005 160.61 2/420D5 204.91 3/42005 153.94 4/42005 194.16 5142005 200. 6/42005 188.35
1/52005 208.50 2/52005 176.513/62DOS 191.584/5/2D05 217.0451WO05 189.36 6/5/2005 16E.75
1/620M 180.74 2162005 174.07 3/62D05 200.49 4/62005 201.31 5162D05 165.10 Nfi2005 181.02
1220D5 165.78 202005 223.18 322005 160.70 4172005 173.36 Y72005 166.91 6172005 193.63
11WO05 178.7121WO05 214.023/82005 185.9341WO05 215.82 5/a2005 169.6061woos 187.88
1/92005 231.06 2/92005 199.07 3/9/2005 169.4 4/92005 215.30 5/92005 169.34 SWO05 205.92
1/102005 1 B8.37 2/1012005 188.43 3/10/2005 172.78 4/102005 219.12 5/162D05 202.79 61102005 195.04
1/112005 207.57 2/11/2005 167.53 3/112005 194.0 4/112005 228.52 5/112005 198. 6/112005 169.67
1/122005 164.63 2/122005 205.62 3/122005 171.28 4/122005 212.18 5/122005 176.94 6/122005 186.7
1/132005 226.56 2/132005 200.41 3/132005 193.9 4/132005 233.98 5/13/200S 191.94 6/13/2005 225.6
1/142005 186.75 2/142005 166.60 3/14/2005 196.85 4/14/2005 181.57 5/142005 207.73 6/142005 200.98
1/152005 199.65 2/15/2005 167.48 3/152005 190.35 4/15/2005 161.05 5/15/2005 221.04 61152005 181.84
1/162005 210.4 2/162005 204.35 3/16/2005 178.55 4/15/2005 156.4 5/162005 197.23 6/162005 193.39
1/172005 172.752/172005 188.913/172005 170.714/172005 176,19 5/172D05 179.3761172005 200.3E
1/162005 183.112/182005 165.653/11V2005 169.624/1812005 lases 5/182005 160.5 W1a2005 205.80
1/192005 168.78 2/192005 173.09 3/192005 17272 4/192D05 157.73 5/192005 196.72 6/192005 184.26
1202005 199.24=012005 199.28 3202005 180.44 42U.2005 189.41 52WD05 184.16 6202005 164.90
12MODS 226.642212005 206.9 3212005 218.1 4212005 168.34 5212D05 173.216212005 161.18
1222005 173.21 2222005 195.98 3222005 220.18 4222005 167.62 5222005 200.06 6222005 170.66
1232005 200.08 2232005 208.42 3232005 195.2 4232005 167.57 5232D05 186.83 6232005 21212
M42005 205.18 2242005 16694 3242005 191.5 4242005 212.74 5242005 161.r8 6242005 188.64
1252005 164.3 2252005 189.72 3/252005 164.4 4252005 175.69 5252005 189.62 625/2005 175.44
1252005 241.822 612005 195.9132WO05 199.7442612005 199.135262005 197.4 6262005 190.73
1272005 205.96 2272005 159.3E 3/27/2005 199.57 4/272005 175.04 5/272005 168.55 6272005 207.63
12812005 193.81 22812005 204.35 328/2005 230.62 4/282005 183771&131=05
52al,2 174.94 6/28/2005 206.13
M2 005 181.62 3/292005 181.59 4292005 19271/292005 170.42 6292005 176.87
1/302005 770.80 3/302005 168.8]4/30/2005 215.3513=005 158.8 6/302005 183.45
1MI2005 209.93 3/3T2005 18].OS 176.95
July lb/day August I6/day September lb/day October lb/day November lb/day December lb/day
7112D05 196.03 a/12005 170.739/12005 200.0810112005 2022211/12005 213.3412/12005 228.55
]22005 173.14 0=005 196.57 9/P12005 179.58 1022005 20OB6 1122005 198.08 1222005 241.92
-7=005 202.10 8/32005 166. 9/32005 161.53 10IM005 201.79 11/32005 182.17 12/3/2005 192.65
7142005 201.64 9/42005 219.42 9142005 197.07 10/42005 178.03 11/42005 209.55 12/42005 187.31
7/52005 206.29 S/52005 178.62 9152005 220.661NS2005 198.67 11/52005 196.70 12/52005 223.11
7162005 165.57 8/62005 167.87 9/62005 192.98 10/6/2005 160.71 11/62D05 210.27 12/612005 195.91
7/72005 231.11 W7/2005 1847691712005 203.131072005 193.4211172005 196.3812172005 203.68
702005 212.928/82005 20B.039/8/2005 176.721018/2005 214.6111/82005 244.1 12/82WS 184.81
7/92005 178.888192005 225.419192005 190.9710192005 262.9,1 11/92005 196.4412/92WS 168.89
711=005 186.75811a2005 172.039/10/2005 169.5 10/102005 186.9811/102005 210.2312/102005 227.98
7/112005 205.55 8/112005 208.91 9/112005 2W64101112005 246,27 11/112005 190.2 12/112005 218.39
7/122005 213.5201122WS 191.849/122D05 213.62 la1122005 226.64111122005 178.63 12112 2 0D5 198.9E
7/132005 206.57 B/1320D5 171.05 9/132DD5 174.21 1121132005 198.38 11/132005 210.54 12/132005 194.6
7/142005 177.42 a/142005 165.5391142005 176.011a/142005 216.6111/142005 217.5312/14/E005 199.64
7/152005 202.5881152005 184.0191ISM005 190.20 10/152005 182.6111/152005 187.79 12/152005 237.53
7/16t2W5 170.56 8/1fi2005 184.109/1612005 188.28 la/16=05 187.1311/162005 239.1312/16200S 191.14
7/172D05 159.3381172005 195.579/172005 184. 10/172005 181.8411/172005 200.2112/172005 174AI
7/182005 174.79 8/1a/2005 235.329118/2005 200.1610/18/2005 149.2611/182005 207.7112/182005 182.68
7/192005 165.698/192005 229.189/192005 201.3310/192005 247.37 11/192005 203.56 101 RP2005 210.95
7202005 204.94 B202005 189.21 9/262005 217.24 10/20/2005 241.67 11202005 234.79 12202005 200.46
7212005 190.50 81212DD5 163.099212005 199.951012t20D5 214.0211212005 262.7412212005 186.90
7222005 198.538222005 244.329222005 182.60 10/222005 214.081 M22DOS 225.90 12222D05 211.69
7232005 171.66 11/232005 2D9.83923/20D5 194.8610/232005 179.1811232D05 199.2512232005 198.01
7242MS 163. a242005 187.82 9/242005 17220 10/24/2D05 185.93 11242005 187.39 12242005 209.49
7252005 180.32 82S2005 187.419/252005 210.6510/252D05 21222 11252005 199.9 12252005 180.91
7262005 1912E 8262005 202.04 9262005 202.49 10262005 205.46 11262005 20822 12262005 182.54
7272005 183.33 8272005 186.12 9272005 173.81 10/272005 204.30 11272005 216.83 12272005 182.9
7282005 181.5 M282005 170.8792a2005 221.111a282005 192.3 11282005 193.1412f282005 174.81
7292005 176.0 8,M005 171.93 92920D5 218.8010292005 171.2E 11292005 237.14 12292005 223.35
7/3a2005 212.0 8/302005 220.61 9/302005 199.5]10/302005 219.7 1113=005 214.9 12/302005 194.69
7/312005 189.838/312005 191.1E la/31/2005 221.26 12/312005 195.91

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BLUE RIDGE -�
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
WATER QIJAI.ITY SECTIQN'
December 21, 2006 „ -
Mr. Sergei Chemikov VIA Overnight DHI
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES No. 0000272
Request for Elimination of Monitoring for Selenium
Blue Ridge Paper Products—Canton Mill
Dear Mr. Chemikov:
As allowed by Section A (1.)Footnote 9 of NPDES Permit Number 0000272, Blue Ridge
requests that Selenium be removed from the required monitoring parameters. Attachment I
contains the supporting documentation for your review.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions in this matter.
Sincerely,
J. Glenn Rogers Paul Dickens
Water Compliance Coordinator Manager, Environmental Affairs
828-646-2874 828-646-6141
[e-mail] [e-mail]
1 ��
John Pryately
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor and ORC
828-646-6720
pUati @blueridggpaper.com
Blue Ridge Paper Products
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000

FMr. Sergei Chemikov—NC DWQ
21 Dec 2006
Attachment I: Selenium Monitoring Data
cc: (w/ encl): Roger Edwards
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Internal Distribution:
cc: C-File Water
D. Brown
B.Williams
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000

ATTACHMENT I - QUARTERLY SELENIUM MONITORING DATA(2002 - 2006)
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Canton Mill
NPDES No. 0000272
Selenium
Year Month ug/I *
2002 Jan ND (20)
Apr ND (20)
Jul ND (20)
Oct ND (20)
2003 Jan ND (20)
Apr ND (20)
Jul ND (5)
Oct ND (5)
2004 Jan ND (5)
Apr ND (5)
Jul ND (5)
Oct ND (5)
2005 Feb ND (5)
Apr ND (5)
Jul ND (5)
Oct ND (5)
2006 Jan ND (5)
Apr ND (5)
Jul ND (5)
Oct ND (10)
*All values are nondetect at the level reported

r
6 NPDES Re Permittinge Ridge Paper Products Inc. �fl,ton Mill
NPDES No. NC 0000272
One page summary, 5/31/06 �
VP
Permit expires 11/30106, application due 5/31/06 AS"' \"' __F GE
Submittal
• Permit renewal request and signed permit application,EPA Form 1 and Form 2C with attachments
• Color Compliance Report and Appendices -satisfies Part I, Condition A.(8.),Paragraph 10 of the
2001 NPDES permit
• Balanced and Indigenous Species Study [316(a)Demonstration]and Appendices including the 2005
Biological Assessment Report and Thermal Model Report-satisfies Part I, Condition A.(13.),
Paragraph 13 of the 2001 NPDES permit
Distribution—
• Original permit application and two copies to Carolyn Bryant, Point Source Branch,Raleigh
• 3 copies all documents to ARO-Roger Edwards and Keith Haynes
• 5 copies all documents to Permit writer-Sergei Chernikov,Raleigh
• One copy of B&I Report to Bryn Tracy—Environmental Sciences Section,Raleigh
Color Compliance Report
The Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill has achieved remarkable reductions in effluent color since 1988
that have continued during the 2001 Permit term. The reductions in effluent color are reflected in
reduced color levels in the Pigeon River below the Canton Mill. There is a diverse and healthy
aquatic community in the river below the Mill. The river is being used for secondary recreation in
North Carolina and Tennessee. All designated uses of the river are supported. At the current level
of Canton Mill effluent color performance,color in the Pigeon River below the Mill complies with
the North Carolina Color Standard.
Recommendations
• Blue Ridge Paper remains committed to evaluation and implementation of further
improvements to reduce color at the Canton Mill and in the Pigeon River.
• Based on the Canton Mill's demonstrated performance,Blue Ridge Paper requests that DWQ reissue
the NPDES permit for the Canton Mill with an annual average effluent color limit of 39,000 lbs per
day
• Color in the Pigeon River below the Canton Mill complies with the North Carolina Color Standard.
The Color Variance for the Canton Mill is no longer necessary. Blue Ridge Paper requests that the
DWQ discontinue the Color Variance at the end of the current NPDES Permit term in November
2006.
316(a)Study
C Documents Balanced Indigenous Community, requests that DWQ continue thermal effluent limits in
the existing NPDES permit

7
BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
May 31, 2006 Hand Delivery
Roger C. Edwards aoi�dO ivN01038 311IAAHSV
Regional Supervisor N01103S unvno a3ivnA
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office n a
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 y
Subject: Application for Permit Renewal
NPDES No. NC 0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Edwards—
The subject NPDES permit expires on November 30, 2006. In accordance with Part II, Section
B, Condition 10 of the permit and the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) letter of March 8, 2006,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. requests renewal of the NPDES permit for our mill in Canton,
North Carolina. We are submitting three (3)copies of the following to your regional office and
additional copies to the Surface Water Protection Section in Raleigh:
• This permit renewal request and signed permit application, EPA Form 1 and Form 2C with
attachments
• Color Compliance Report and Appendices - satisfies Part I, Condition A.(8.), Paragraph 10
of the 2001 NPDES permit
• Balanced and Indigenous Species Study [ 316(a) Demonstration ] and Appendices including
the 2005 Biological Assessment Report and Thermal Model Report - satisfies Part 1,
Condition A.(13.), Paragraph 13 of the 2001 NPDES permit
The Division's March 8, 2006 letter indicates that the permit renewal application must include a
narrative sludge management plan for the facility. The Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill manages
wastewater sludge in a dedicated landfill facility permitted by the DENR Division of Waste
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Roger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
5/31/2006, Page 2
Management(Solid Waste Permit No. 44-06 dated February 18, 2002). The operating plan for
this landfill is part of the solid waste permit. Blue Ridge Paper is required on an annual basis to
estimate remaining landfill capacity and to design and permit additional capacity well in advance
of the landfill becoming full. Our dedicated landfill facility satisfies the sludge management
plan requirement for NPDES permit renewal.
Please contact us if you have questions concerning the permit renewal application and supporting
documents.
Sincerely,
Paul S. Dickens Robert M. Shanahan
Manager,Environmental Affairs Vice President Manufacturing and Mill Manager
dickep@bluerid.-ei)aper.com
828-646-6141
Enclosures: Three(3) copies of enclosures listed above
cc: Mrs. Carolyn Bryant (signed original permit application and two copies)
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dr. Sergei Chemikov, PhD (w/ 5 copies of application and permit-required documents)
Environmental Engineer
NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Roger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
5/31/2006, Page 3
cc: Mr. Bryn H. Tracy (w/copy of 316(a)Demonstration)
Environmental Biologist
Biological Assessment Unit
Environmental Sciences Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
C File Water(cover letter)
Engineering File—water permits (complete submittal)
Internal Distribution (cover letter)
J. Clary
J. Pryately
L. Cooper
G. Rogers
B. Williams
D. Brown
B. Clarke
F. Westall
M. McGhee
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

BLUE RIDGE
PAPER PRODUCTS INC.
May 31, 2006 Hand Delivery
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Subject: Application for Permit Renewal
NPDES No. NC 0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products hic.
Canton Mill
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Edwards—
The subject NPDES permit expires on November 30, 2006. In accordance with Part II, Section
B, Condition 10 of the permit and the Division of Water Quality(DWQ)letter of March 8, 2006,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. requests renewal of the NPDES permit for our mill in Canton,
North Carolina. We are submitting three (3) copies of the following to your regional office and
additional copies to the Surface Water Protection Section in Raleigh:
• This permit renewal request and signed permit application, EPA Form 1 and Form 2C with
attachments
• Color Compliance Report and Appendices - satisfies Part I, Condition A.(8.),Paragraph 10
of the 2001 NPDES permit
• Balanced and Indigenous Species Study [ 316(a) Demonstration] and Appendices including
the 2005 Biological Assessment Report and Thermal Model Report - satisfies Part I,
Condition A.(13.), Paragraph 13 of the 2001 NPDES permit
The Division's March 8, 2006 letter indicates that the permit renewal application must include a
narrative sludge management plan for the facility. The Blue Ridge Paper Canton Mill manages
wastewater sludge in a dedicated landfill facility permitted by the DENR Division of Waste
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

rRoger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
1/2006, Page 2
Management (Solid Waste Permit No. 44-06 dated February 18, 2002). The operating plan for
this landfill is part of the solid waste permit. Blue Ridge Paper is required on an annual basis to
estimate remaining landfill capacity and to design and permit additional capacity well in advance
of the landfill becoming full. Our dedicated landfill facility satisfies the sludge management
plan requirement for NPDES permit renewal.
Please contact us if you have questions concerning the permit renewal application and supporting
- documents.
Sincerely,
� 5. t:o
Paul S. Dickens RobertM. Shanahan
Manager, Environmental Affairs Vice President Manufacturing and Mill Manager
[e-mail]
828-646-6141
Enclosures: Three (3) copies of enclosures listed above
cc: Mrs. Carolyn Bryant(signed original permit application and two copies)
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dr. Sergei Chemikov, PhD (w/5 copies of application and permit-required documents)
Environmental Engineer
NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street o PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716 • 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

Roger Edwards, DWQ Regional Supervisor
5/31/2006, Page 3
cc: Mr. Bryn H. Tracy (w/copy of 316(a) Demonstration)
Environmental Biologist
Biological Assessment Unit
Environmental Sciences Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
C File Water(cover letter)
Engineering File—water permits (complete submittal)
Internal Distribution (cover letter)
J. Clary
J. Pryately
L. Cooper
G. Rogers
B. Williams
D. Brown
B. Clarke
F. Westall
M. McGhee
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc
175 Main Street • PO Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716. 828-646-2000
Raising Your Expectations

F-pz-t
ype in the unshaded areas only C� OO Pspaced for elite type,i.e., 12 characterYlnch). Form Approved.OMB No.2040-0086. Approval expires 5-31-IJ COPY
FORM U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1.EPA I.D.NUMBER
1 EPA Consolidated Permits Program F N00000272
GENERAL (Read the "General Instructions"before starting.) 1 1 2 1a 15
LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
It a preprne i label has been provided,affix it in the designated space.
ReMew Me infomation carefully,if any of it is incorrect,cross through
It and enter the correct data in Me appropriate filF in area Mince. Also,
If any of the preprinted data is absent(the area to Me left of Me label
space lists Me Information Mat should appear,)mass o owle s in Me
proper hlHn area(s)below. If the label o complete and comers,you
needs not complete Items I,III,V,and VI(except VI-B which must be
completed regardless.)Complete all items 9 no label has been
provided. Refer to Me Instructions for Muslim item descriptions and
for the legal aut nnicitions under which this data is collected.
II.POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer"yes" to any questions,you must
submit this form and the supplemental forth listed in the parenthesis following the question. Mark"x"in the box in the third column if the supplemental form is attached. If you
answer"no"to each question,you need not submit any of these fortes. You may answer"no"if your activity is excluded from permit requirements;see Section C of the
instructions. See also,Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms.
MARK'X' MARK*X'
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS yes No grrACHEo SPECIFIC QUESTIONS YES No A4ACHeo
A. Is this facility a publicly owned treatment B. Does or will this facility(either existing or proposed)include a
works which results in a discharge to waters of the X concentrated animal feeding operation or aquatic animal production X
U.S. facility which results in a discharge to waters of the U.S.? (FORM
FORM 2A 18 17 to 28 16 17 18
C. Is this facility which currently results in discharges X X D. Is this a proposed facility(other than those described in A or B X
to waters of the U.S,other than those described in A above)which will result in a discharge to waters of the U.S.?
or B above?(FORM 2C 22 23 24 FORM 2D) 22 23 24
F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or municipal
E. Dom or will this facility treat,store or dispose of X effluent below the lowermost stratum containin,within one quarter X
hazardous wastes? (FORM 3) mile of the well bore,underground sources of drinking water?
28 29 30 28 28 29
G.Do you or sad you Inject at this facility any produced venter H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for special processes
or other fluids which are brought to Me surface in cannenion X wuch as mining of sulfur by the Frasch process,solution mining of X
with conventional oil or natural gas producipon,Inject fluids
used for enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas,or inject minerals,in situ combustion of fossil fuel,or recovery of geothermal
fluids for storage of liquid hydrocorbons?(FORM 4) energy?(FORM 4)
34 35 36 34 35 36
I.Is Mrs facility a proposed stationary source which is one or J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source which is NOT one of
he 28 industrial rategares listed In the Instruction and which X the 28 industrial categories listed in the instruction and which will X
Mill potentially emit 100 tons per year of any air pollutant potentially emit 250 tons per year of any air pollutant regulated
regulated under the Clean Air An and Trey affect or be located under the Clean Air Act and may affect or be located in an
In an attainment area?(FORM 5) 40 41 1 42 attainment area?(FORM 5)
40 1 41 1 42
1 Slav I Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
as4 title) B.PHONE(area code a no.)
21 Paul Dickens- Manager of Environmental Affairs 828 646 6141
V.FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A.STREET OR P.O.BOX
3 P.O. Box 4000
49
B.CITY OR TOWN LLI
4 Canton
VI.FACILITY LOCATION
A. STREET,ROUTE NO.OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER
5 175 Main Street
B. COUNTY NAME
Haywood
C. CITY OR TOWN C.STATE D.ZIP CODE Xreader)
B Canton NC 28716
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# 2621 (SPECIFY) Integrated Pulp Mill (SPECIFY)
C.THIRD D.FOURTH
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digit,in order of peon
A.NAME B. Is the name listed
Item VIII-A also the owner.?
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. DYES ONO
16 35 66
STATUS OF OPERATOR(Enter the apprepnate letterinto the answer box•if"Other",specify) D.PHONE(area code&no.)
= sped
STATE O=OTHER(SPECIFY) P A 828 454 0676
PRIVATE 1e-1e 1421 1 22.25
E.STREET OR P.O.BOX
41 Main Street
55
F.CITY OR TOWN I G.STATE JH.ZIP CODE
(SPECIFY) 1 Is the facility located on Indian lands?
Canton NC 28716 F—JYEs ]NO
16 141 42 LT 511 52
E—MUTINU ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A. NPDES(Dishcarge to Surface Water) _ D.PSD(Air Emisslons from Proposed Sources)
N NC0000272 9 P 08961R06
116117118 30 151 18 1 17 115 30
B. UIC(Underground Infection or Fluids) E. OTHER(Specify)
(SPECIFY)
u 30 r NCS000105 Site specific stormwater permit
16 77 18 15 16 17 18 s Stormwate 30
C. RCRA(Hazardous Wastes) E. OTHER(Specify)
(SPECIFY)
R RCRA ID NCDO03148889 a Landfill NC 44-06 No. 6 landfill
17 18 30 15 16 17 18 30
ach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must show the outline of the facility,the location of each of
existing and proposed intake and discharge structures,each of its hazardous waste treatment,storage,or disposal facilities,and each well where it Injects fluids underground.
lude all springs,rivers and other surface water bodies in the map area. See instructions for precise requirements.
prow e a brief descnptfon�n
The Canton Mill is an integrated bleached papergrade kraft pulp and paper manufacturing facility producing
paperboard and fine papers. The applicable categorical effluent standards are 40 CFR 430 Subpart B-
Bleached Papergrade Kraft and Soda.
(see Instructions)
ertify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that,
sed on my Inquiry of those perons immediately respnsible for obtaining the Information contained In the application,I beleive that the Information is true,
curate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalites for submitting false Information,including the possibilty,of fine and imprisonment.
.NAME&OFFICIAL TITLE(type or print) B.SIGNATURE C.DATE SIGNED
Robert Shanahan -Vice President of �JGZ��l ,� a a6
Manufacturing and Mill Manager �/
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S 16 55
PA Form 3510-1 (8-90)

EPA I.D. NUMBER (copy from Item 1 of Form 1) Form Approved
NC0000272 OMB No. 2040-0086
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FORM a` J ;,t U,S ENVIRONMENTAL;RROTECTION AGENCY'
2C" s ,APPLICATION FORPERMMTT01
U'DISCHARGE WASTk4VATER
NPUES RA` EXISTING,MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL, MINING ANO.SILYICULTURAL OPERATION
Gonsohdated'P,etmlts Program
L OUTFALL LOCATION
For each outfall, list the latitude and Ion itude of its location`to the,nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water ,
A. OUTFALL B. LATITUDE ? C. LONGITUDE'
:NUMBER " "D. RECEIVING,WATER(name)
list 1'."DEG. I. MIN. 3. SEC. ',1-,DEG. . 2:MIN. 3.SEC.,
001 35 32 8 82 50 42 Pigeon River
Il. FLOWS, SOURCES OF POLLUTION;AND:TREATMENTSECHNOLOGIES
A.Attach a line drawing showing the water flow through the facility. Indicate sources of intake water,operations contribdting wastewater to the effluent,' .
aInd treatment units Ilabeleed to correspond to the,more detailed description in Item B. 'Construct a water.balance on the line drawing by showing:average
flows between intakes,operations,-treatment units;and outfalls. Ira water balance cannot be determined(e.g,for certain mlding activities), provide
. , • .. u.. _ . , _ - -
pictorial description of the nature"and amount of'any sources:of water and any.collectlon'br treatment measures.
B.For each outfall,provide a description of:(1)-All operations contributing wastewater to the effluent,including process wastewater,sanitary wastemter,
.cooling water,and storm water runoff;(2)The average flow contributed by each operation;�and(3)The treatment recieved by the wastewater. Continue
on additional sheets if,nocessary:
1„OUTFALL 2:OPERATIONS CONTRIBUTING FLOW,', 3.TREATMENT
NUMBER' 'a. OPERATION (list)' b.AVERAGEFLOW • a. DESCRIPTION b. LIST CODES FROM_
include units • TABLE 2C=1
Pulp Mill: chip cooking, 13.5 mgd Grit chamber 32'X8'X16' 1-M
001 pulp washing, screening& 29.9 mgd, 1 minute retention
bleaching, recovery and solids to landfill 5-Q
regeneration of cooking Bar screens,two 6'wide each, 1-T
chemicals, production of pH control by CO2 injection. 2-K
chlorine dioxide for Coagulation by polymer addition. 2-D
bleaching, condensates Primary clarifiers, circular two 1-U
collection&treatment. 200' dia. X 14.75'swd
Paper Mill: 8.1 mgd 3.47 mgal ea, 5.6 hr retention
001 production of fine papers a one, 125'dia x 11' swd far spill
and paperboard control, 1.01 mgal capacity
Steam and Power 3.9 mgd skimmed floating solids to landfill 5-Q
001 Generation Settled solids dewatered by belt 5-C
Unmetered and Misc.: 3.5 mgd press to landfill 5-Q
001 city water, raw water,
mill water production,
sludge dewatering, Secondary treatment by 3-A
groundwater recovery, activated sludge process
mill sanitary wastewater I Aeration basins, 11.4 mgal total vol
001 Average Stormwater 0.17 mgd based on 1998 rainfall 29.9 mgd flow plus recycle
Town of Canton: 0.75 mgd one or two of four basins operated
001 municipal wastewater, with West Canton sewer as aerobic digester
mill landfill leachate- extension
variable with rainfall Continued on Attachment 11-B
OFFICIAL USE ONLY (gffluent guideliriessub-categories)
o ,
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ATHE Fsavr 0 N00000272
for storm runoff;teaks-,or spills,are any of the discharges described in'Items IPA or B intermittentor-seasonal? - - - -
.Yes,(complete the following table) _ ,'_ ,'NO.(go to Section:Itil
3.FREQUENCY _...: ' _ .. - C.FLOW
IrNU(MBER
UTFACE 2:OPERATION(S) - a.DAYS''ti.MONTHS a.FLOW RATE ' b.TOTAL VOLUME CONTRIBUTING FLOW PER WEEK. PERYEAR ram d s eci with-units c.DUR-
t) (list) (specify '(specify i.LONGTERM 2.MAXIMUM "11ONCTERM 2.MAXIMUM ATION
.avers a average) AVERAGE DAILY. AVERAGE .DAILY _,. in days)
III.PRODUCTION - -- -
A.Does an effluent uideline limitation promulgated.b EPA under Section 304of the Clean Water Act a Ito our iacili ? - - - -
. X YES com late Item 111-B - - NO(� p ) (go to section lV) -
B..Are the limitations In the applicable effluent,guideline expressed in terms of production,(orothermeasure ofo eratlon)7
X .YES.com Iete.Item 111-C _ _. NO o to Section/10 _
C.If you answered'yes'to Item III-B,list the quantity,which represents an actual measurement of your level of production,-expressed in terms and units--
used in the applicable effluent guideline,and indicate the affected outfalls.
1.AVERAGE DAILY PRODUCTION - 2:AFFECTED
a QUANTITY -b.UNITS OF'- C.OPERATION,PRODUCTION MATERIAL,^ETC. - OUTFALLS
PER DAY MEASURE _ (speafy) .. list outfafl numbers
Avg Da V Bleached Papergrade Kraft and Soda (40 CFR 430 Subpart B) 001
910 ADT Food grade bleached paperboard
825 ADMt
830 ADT Bleached free sheet fine papers
755 ADMt
ADT=Air Dried US Tons(2000 Ibs)Finished Product
ADMt=Air Dried Metric Tons(1000 kg)Finished Product
IV.IMPROVEMENTS
A.Are.you now required by any Federal,State or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction,upgrade or operation of waste- _
water treatment equipment or practices or other environmental programs which may affect the discharges described In this application?This includes,
but is not limited to,permit conditions,administrative or enforcement orders,enforcement compliance schedule letters,stipulations,court orders,and grant
or loan conditions I '
YES(complete the following table) _ _.,,. NO(go to Item IV-B)
2.AFFECTED OUTFALLS _ 4.FINAL COM-
1.IDENTIFICATION OF CONDITION, ._ . .3.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT PLIANCE DATE
AGREEMENT',ETC. e.No, 5:SOURCE OF DISCHARGE - a.RE- gib.PRO-
- QUIRED,.. JECTED
Special conditions In NPOES 001 Pulp MITI On-going effluent color reductions NA NA
permit regarding color
reduction
B.OPTIONAL:You:may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution control programs(brother environmental projects which may affect
yourdischarges)you now have underway or which you plan.Indicate whether each program is now underway or planned,and indicate your actual or
planned schedules for construction. .
MARK"X"IF DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMS IS ATTACHED
EPA Form 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) PAGE 2 OF 4 CONTINUE ON PAGE 3

EPA I.D. NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1)
NTINUED FROM PAGE 2 NC0000272
U.'INTAKE ANO'EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS _
:. . .
A,B,&"C: ,See instructions before pro6eedmg-Complete,one:set of tables for each outfall-Annotate the outfall numbedn the space provided.
- Note:Tables V A,V-B,and V-C are'included on seperate sheets'numbered V-1AhroughV-9:
D.Use the space below`to list any of the pollutants listed in Table 2c-3`6f the'Inshu'ct ons•,which you know or have reason to believe ls,disclunged or.may be,
dtscharged from any outfall,For every pollutant you Tsj,briefly d9scdbe'the reasons you balleve to it be�presentand report any analytical data in your ;
possession.. , �;., ._ .. ,. ,. .. . . . - `'t "' .. .. ... •
!. POLLUTANT . 2.SOURCE =_.' 1. POLLUTANT 2. SOURCE
N/A
UL.POTENTIAL,DISCHARGES NOT'COUERED BY ANALYSIS,
Is any pollutantlisled in Item V-C an substance or'a,component of a substance•which you;currently use�or manufacture as an intermediate or final productbr,
byproduct?
o
' _` YES (list all such))ollutantsbelov6); . _ X NO`(go_to Item
N/A Pollutant analysis is included with V-C
A
EPA Form 3510-2C(8-90) PAGE 3 OF 4 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

FOM THE FRONT N00000272
L TOXICITY TESTING DATA.
owledge or reason to believe that any biological test foracute or chronic toxicity has been made on any of your discharge or on a
ation to your discharge within the last 3 years? _
X YES identi the tests and describe their puropse below NO o to Section Vlll
See Attachment V
Vill. CONTRACT ANALYSIS INFORMATION
Where any of the analyses reported in Item V'performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm?
❑X YES (list the name,adress, and telephone number of, and pollutants NO (go to Section IX)
analyzed by, each such laboratory or firm below)
A. NAME B.ADDRESS C.TELEPHONE D. POLLUTANTS ANALYZED
(area code&no.) (list)
2225 Riverside Drive [phone] All 2C Analysis except Dioxin and
Pace Analytical Asheville, NC 28804 self monitoring
Rogers and Callcott PO Box 5655
Greenville, SC 29606 [phone] Pesticides and PCBs
Severn Trent Laboratories 880 Riverside Parkway
West Sacramento, CA 95605 [phone] Dioxin
Severn Trent Laboratories 5815 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville,TN 37921 [phone] Pesticides
IX. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system deigned to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.Based on my Inquiry of the person orpersonswho manage the system.or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the Information submitted Is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false Information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
A. NAME AND OFFICIAL TITLE (type or print) B. PHONE NO. (area code&no.)
Robert Shanahan-Vice President of Manufacturing and Mill Manager [phone]
C. SIGNATURE D. DATE SIGNED
Xv& sL-,- � '6
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PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE IN THE UNSHADED AREAS ONLY.You report some or all of EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of Form 1) Form Approved.
IN
this information on separate sheets(use the same format) instead of completing these pages. NC0000272 OMB No.2040-0086
SEE INSTRUCTIONS. Approval expires 7-31-88
-" - ' -_." _. ,' •. ._ � ;"r.'. OUTFACE NO.
V.INTAKE AND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS(continued from page 3 ofForm 2-C)`•
001
P.ARTA=You must rovide theresults of at least one analysis foreve ' ollutanffn this,table.�Comlete onetableforeach=outfall`_See instructlonsf6i7idditi6na[!details: " '" ^^' -'" •"��
:2fiEFFLUENT 3:UNIT5 - '1?4.INTAKE o'fione/`
1:POLLUTANT a:MAXIMUM DAILY-VALUE la MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c'LONGTERM AVRG.VALUE: - _ "r ` (spe°fydtilaiik) - a.LONG TERM" `
`(,fdMfapiel:. - ,(ifavatiaete) .__._. d.NO:OF'. _ AVERAGEVALUE 'b.NO.OF
__ (1} (t) • - +- 7 (1) ' ' ANALYSES a.CONCEN- (1) ANALYSES
' :CONCENTRATION (2)MASS CONCENTRATION (2)MASS r CONCENTRATION (2)MASS - TRATION ti.MASS .CONCEMRATION..• l2)MASa r d ,
a.Biochemical Oxygen 51.8 11,673 14 3,173 7.47 1,611 365 Ti Ibs/day
Demand(BOD).=,
.b.Cnemicel Oxygen 460 95,756 273.8 54,719 162.6 34,759 52 mg/t Ibs/day
(COD)
Demand.
r
c.Total Organic J" 26 5,562 26 5,562 1 mg/I Ibs/day
Carbon(TOC)
d.Totaisuspended. 156 29,352 30.1 6,979 16.8 3,606 365 mg/I Ibs/day
"Solids"(TSS).
e.Ammonia(as N)p.. 8.15 1,794 0.77 173.5 0.31 66.96 365 mg/l Ibs/day
r VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
'f."Flow 31.1 27.32 25.65 365 MGD
- VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
g.Temperature '
(winter) ._ 35.3 32.1 31.1 121 °C
- VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
h.:Temperature
(summer).';" 40.2 37.5 36.9 121 °C
-
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM - ' -
' pH 6.9 9.3 Z5 7.8 365 STANDARD UNITS
PARTS Mark Win column 2-a for each pollutant you know or have reason'to believe Is.presenL Mark"X"in column 2=b for each,pollutant youloelieve to be absent. If you mark column 2a for any pollutant . -
which is limited either directly,or Ind iectly but expressly,in an effluent limitatlons',guidelb a„you:must provide the results of at le'asfone analysis for that:pollutant.For other pollutants for which you mark
-- '- column 2a,yoamust provide quantitative data or an explanation of their,presence in your discharge.Completepn..Iable for each outfall.See the instructions;for.additional details and requirements. -
1,'POLLUT 2.MARK"X".. 3::EFFLUENT .. - - 4.UNITS 5aNTAKE•o Yional
ANT AND JOE8:- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b,,MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c!CONO TERM AVRG.VALUE "' - 7speurytlbl@nk} -`- -a,LONGTERM CAS NO. vo _ {2avaname). ? devanabre) , d.NO:OF " AVERAGEVALUE b:,NO.OF
(ifavauati)e) . (1) .`.. {2J MASS (t) (2)MA5 (1) ANALYSES .a.CONCEN=' 'O ANALYSES
EM CONCEMRATION _ 'CONCENTRATION S '(2)MASS - b.MASS - f (2)MASS
I:. - ,..' 'CONCENTRATION _ =.. _-', TRATIONt_ - coNCEMRATION :_-_ _
a.Bromide ' -. X <0.1 NO 1 mg/1
(24959-67-9)-
b.Chlorine X
Total Residual
a Color' X 392 90,515 216 45,929 1 183 39,128 365 mg/I Ibslday
d.Fecal .. X 300 81.5 12.29 52 #/100 ml
C°Iiform...
e.Fluoride- X 0.42 90.4 1 11 Ibs/da
16984-48-8-. m g y
:Nitrate-
NitriteasN X <0.1 NO 1 m 9 ll
:'
EPA Fonn 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) Platimum Cobalt Units NO=Non-Detect PAGE V-1 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

ITEM V-B CONTINUED FROM FRONT N00000272
1.POLLUT= ',2.MARK"X .. _- - 3:EFFLUENT- - - --5- - 4':UNITS 5PJNTAKE o tlonal
ANTAND '; a..BE-, u.BE. a.MAXIMUM,DAILY VALUE b.:MAXIMUM,.30.DAY VALUE - a LONG TERM AVRG.:VALUE a.LONGTERM'
CAS'NO.• ',uEveo uevl=b. 0avanablo - aavauable)",' . d..NO.OF .. AVERAGEVALUE'. . b.I
(Mavanabkl PRE- (1)= - . (2)MASS (1). - (i)` ANALYSES a. _ _ (1) _. ,ANALYSES
SENT. ABSENT CONCENTRATION'' .. CONCENTRATION (21 MASS .CONCENTRATION A2)MASS TRATION• _E'MASS CONCENTRATION.1 , (2)MAS$` "
g.Nitrogen, _
Total:Organic". X 2.9 624 1 mg/l Ibs/day
(as N).._.,'. -
h:oil and= X 5.5 1183 1 mg/l Ibs/day
Grease
i.'.Pnospbon s
(as_P),.Total` X 5.15 1179 5.15 1179 1.2 261 12 mg/l Ibs/day
(7723r14.0). .
.Radioactivity
(
1)Alpha,Total X
otal X r
m,, X
Radium.. X
l ._-r -
(asSO,).,' X 350 75310 1 mg/l Ibs/day
14808-79-8)
l.Sulfide" X <0.05
(ass), ND 1 mgll
.;
m.Sulfite%,-
(esSO,) X 0.64 137.7 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
(14265-45-3)'
n Surfactants X 0.297 63.9 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
. ...._._ ... ..._..
o.Aluminum,)
Total X 0.51 109.7 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
(7429-90, )
p.:.Barium,
Total X 0.27 58 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
44039-3
q:..Boron.— -
Total.- ,- X 0.034 7.3 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
7440-42-8 r-
.Cobalt, Total X <.005 ND 1 mg/1
(7440-484)
a.Iron,.Total, X 0.16 34.4 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
7439`89-6
I.Magnesium,7.
Total X 6.6 1420 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
439-95-0
u.Molybdenumi
otal X <.005 ND 1 mg/1
7439-98-7 r'_
v.Wanganese,
Total I X 0.79 170 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
439-96-5
w:Tin,Total X <.005 ND 1 mg/l
7440.31-5 _.
.Titanium,. '
Total,-,. - X <.005 ND 1 mg/1
7440-32-6)
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EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item i of Form 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 OF FORM 2-C NC0000272 001 A royal ez fires]31-88 71
PART C• If you am a primary Industry and this anthill contains process wastewater;refer to Table 2c-21n the instructions to determine whloh of the GC/MS factions you must test for.Mark"X"in column
2-a for all such GC/MS fractions that apply to your industry and for ALL toxic metals,cyanides,and total phenols.if you are not required to mark column 2-a(secondary industries,nonprocess
wastewater outfells,and nonrequin:d GCIMS fractions), mark"X"m column 2-b for each pollutant you know or have reason to believe is present Mark"X"in column 2c for each pollutant you
believe is absent If you mark column 2a for any pollutant,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for that pollutant.If you mark column 2b for any pollutant,you must provide the results
of at least one analysis for that pollutant of you know or have mason to believe it will be discharged in concentrations of 10 ppb or greater.If you mark column 2b for acmlein,acrylonimle,2,4
dinihophenol,or 2-methy14,6 din@rophenol,you must provide the results of at least one analysis for each of these pollutants which you know or have reason to believe that you discharge in
concentrations of 100 ppb or greater.Otherwise,for pollutants for which you mark column 2b,you must either submit at least one analysis or briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to
be discharged.Note that there are 7 pages to this part',please neview each carefully.Complete one table(all]pages)for each outlet.See instructions for additional details and requirements.
1.POLLUTANT 2.MARK"X" 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.1 (optional)
AND CAS a.TEST- lb BE- c.BE- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM
NUMBER wG uEVEO uEVEO uaranade ifara'+ade d.NO.OF AVERAGE VALUE b.NO.OF
pfarWlabk) REmil . PRE- (1) (y)MA6S (t) (21 MAS6 (1) (2)MASS ANALYSES a.CONCEN- b.MASS (tl (2)MASS ANALYSES
EO SENT A&SFNT CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION TRATION GONCENREATtON
METALS,CYANIDE,AND TOTAL PHENOLS
1 M.Antimony,. X <0.005 ND 1 mgA
Total (7440-36-0) -
2M.Arsenic,Total X 0.0088 1.9 0.0044 0.96 2 mgA Ibs/day
(7440-38-2)
3M.Beryllium, X <0.001 ND 1 mgA
Total(7440-41-7)
M.Cadmium, X <0.001 ND 1 mg/I
Total(7440-43-9)
5M.Chromium, X <0.002 ND 1 mg/1
otal(7440-07-3)
M.Copper,Total X 0.0023 0.49 1 mg/I Ibs/day
(7440-50-8)
7M.Lead,Total X <0.005 ND 1 mg/l
(7439-92-1)
8M.Mercury,total X <0.0002 ND 1 ug/1
(7439-97-6)_
M.Nickel,Total
(7440-02-0) X <0.005 ND 1 mgll
10M.Selenium, X <0.005 ND 1 mgll
Total(7782-09-2)
11M,Silver,Total X <0.002 ND i mgll
(7440-22-4)
12M.Thallium, X <0.01 ND 1 mg/1
28-0 Total(7440- )
13M.Zinc,Total X 0.016 3.4 1 mg/1 Ibs/day
(7440-66£)
14M.Cyanide, X <0.005 ND 1 mg/I
Total(57-12-5)
15M.Phenols, X 0.023 4.9 1 mgA
Total
DIOXIN
,3,7,8 Tema DESCRIBE RESULTS
hbmdibenzo-P X All data for permit term were nondetect(less than the detection limit of 10 pg/I)by Method EPA-15 1613A.
Dbzin(1764-01-6)
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT N00000272
1.POLLUTANT 1 2.MARK-X' 3.EFFLUENT 4,UNITS 5.INTAKE tionaq
AND CAS a.TEST- e.BE- c BE- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONGTERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM
NUMBER ING LIEVED LIEVEO ya:anaaa7 In avaaana) d.NO.OF AVERAGE VALUE b,.NO.OF
(NaWlaok) REOUIR- PRE, AB- (1) UI (1) ANALYSES a.CONCEN- b.MASS '(1) ANALYSES
ED SENT SENT CONCENTRATION CL)tmss CONCENTRATION (2)MASS .CONCENTRATION (2)MASS TRATION CONCENTRATION (2)MASS
GC/MS FRACTION-VOLATILE COMPOUNDS
IV.Acrolein X <25 NO 1 Ug/I
(107-02-8)
V.Acrylonithle 107-13-1) X <25 NO 1 ugll
V.Benzene X <5 NO 1 ug/I
(71-43-2)
V.Bis(Chloro-
methyl) Ether X <5 ND 1 ug/I
542-88-t
5V.Bromofonn X <5 ND 1 ug/I
(75-25.2)
v.Carbon
Tetrachloride X <5 ND 1 ug/I
56-23-5
Chlorobenzene X <6 NO 1 ug/I
(108-90-7)
V.Chlorodi-
bromomethane X <5 NO 1 ug/I
24-48-1
9V,Chloroethane X <10 NO 1 ug/I
(75-00-3)
tOV.2-Chloro-
thylvinyl Ether X <10 NO 1 Ug/1
10-75-8
11 V.Chloroform X <5 NO 1 ugll
67-66-3)
12V.Dichloro-
bromomethane X <5 NO 1 ug/I
75-27-4
13V.Dichloro-
diFluoromethane X <5 NO 1 ugll
75-71-8
14V. 1,1-Dichloro- X <5 NO 1 ugll
ethane(75-34-3)
15V.1,2-Dichlono-
ne(107-06-2) X <5 NO 1 ug/I
16V.11-Dichloro- X <5 ND 1 ugli
ethylene(75-35-4)
17V.1,2-Dichloro- X <6 ND 1 Ugll
propane(78-87-5)
18V.i 3-Dian.. X <5 NO 1 ugll
prapyi (542-75-6)
19V.Ethylbenzene X <8 NO 1 Ug/I
(100-41-0)
20v.MethN X <10 ND 1 Ug/l
Bromide(74-83-9)
1V.Melhyl X <10 ND 1 ugA
hbnde(74-87-3)
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) NO=Non-Detect PAGE V4 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-5

EPA I.D.NUMBER(wpyfmm Item 1 offonn 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-4 Apmoval expires 7-31-88
1..POLLUTANT 1. 2.MARK'X'-. "-' '' _ '''-3:.EFFLUENT "'-" : LL " '0 '•' I 4..UNITS" - :. .5,:INTAKE!o Tionel:
-.AND CAS- - .I..TEST-1' e.BE- [,�.BE. a.MAXIMUM:DAILYVALUE .;b,MAXIMUM 30DAY VALUE ' c.LONG TERMAVRG.•VALUE '- - " e LONGTERMNUMBER iNG UEVEDLIEVED ' '_ rtavauaere ' JevaileNe - d.NO.OF' AVERAGE VALUE b.NO:OF3avml W REOVIR- P,RE' - ryp. (p '" (t) ! ANALYSES. a.CONCEN- �p;,MASS 'ry7;: ANALYSES` (2)MASS ` '.(27 MAsS-, '(2)nuss�: `- ` MASS
FD SFM ' &SENT CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION - .CONCENTRATION _ TRATION - CONCENTRATION ,=
GC/MS FRACTION-VOLATILE COMPOUNDS(continue_d)
22V Methylene, ' X <5 ND 1 ugA
Chloode 75-09-2
23V.4,1,2,2-Tetm-.
chtomethene (7s X <7 ND 1 ug/I
345
24V.Tetrachloro X <5 ND 1 ugA
ethylene(127A&8)
25V!TOWiine ," X <6 ND 1 ugll
(108483)..
26V.1,2-Trans
Dichlomethylene,-:' X <5 ND 1 ugll
656-60-5
27V.1,1,1-Tri-,
chlomethane:, X <5 ND 1 ugll
71.55-6
28V..1,1';2-Tri-
Chlomthane „ X <5 ND 1 ugll
79-60-5
20V(7rkh16r0 X <5 ND 1 ugll
ethylene.(79-0Y-6),
30V.TnchloR>. -
luoromettlane X <10 ND 1 ugA
75-694
31V.Vinyl,•Chldnde X <10 ND 1 ugll
(75-01-4)
GC/MS FRACTION ACID COMPOUNDS
1A.2 Chlorophenol X <10 ND 1 ugA
(9557-8) _..'
2A-2,4-Dichioro-
120 ^T X <10 ND 1 ugA
phenol( -83-2)
3A.2,4-Dimethyl- X <10 ND 1 UgA
phenol.(105-67-9)
4A.4,6-Diniuo-0- X <10 ND 1 ugll
Cresol(53452-1) .
5A.2,4-Dinhm X <51 ND
phenol(51.2&5),,,., 1 UgA
6A;2-NibOphenol; X <10 ND 1 UgA
(88-75 5)',.
7A.4-Nitiophenal-=
(100-02-7) X <51 ND 1 ugA
8A.P-Chlom-M- X <10 ND 1 ug/I
Cresol(59-50-7)
9A.Peritachtom- X <51 ND 1 ug/1
phenol(87-86-5) .
10A.Phenol - _(108-95-24 X <10 ND 1 ug/1
11A.2.46-Tri
chlomphenol ;''(88 X <10 ND 1 ugll
06-2
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
1.POLLUTANT 2.MARK:"X' -'".. - +' - '3;:EFFLUENT, 4.UNITS- '•�. '' S:.INTAKE:o tional "
AND CAS,-' a.TEST- b eE- :'a.aE- a.:MAXIMUM DAILY:VALUE „ b-MAXIMUM 30,OAY VALUE ' ,c.;LONG TERMIAVRG•VALUE;, . ' - a.LONGTERM
NUMBER .tNG : LIEVEO 'uevEO ` rtawnaers IlSrallaete) .d.NO.OF + .'AVERAGE VALUE b.NO.(
` ;plavadaeral REQUIR. PRE- A9- [_, (1) = R)MAss - 0) ;(2)kAss. IV- (2)MASS ,, ANALYSES. a.CONCEN b.MASS (1) ANALYSES.
` ED" CONCENlPATION .:CONCENTRATION '-, - TRATION. _; ...CONCENTRATION .(2)'MASS
SENT' =SENT CONCENTRATION .,: -
GC/MS FRACTION-BASEINEUTRAL COMPOUNDS_`,` , " • '
IS.Acenaphthene7 X <10 ND 1 ugli
8 e- 2-9
2B.Acenaphylene- X <10 ND 1 ugll
208-96-t ..
3B.Anthracene X <10 ND 1 ug/I
120-12-7''
4B;Bei¢Idine• X <51 ND 1 ugll
92-87=5
5B.Benzo,(a)...:
-nthracene r X <10 ND 1 ugll
56-553 '
66 Beu_io(a) -,' -
P ene50-32-8!, X <70 ND y 1 ug/l
7B:`3{4-Banz&m
flouianthene3 - X <10 ND 1 ugll
205-99-2
Perylene,p X <10 ND 1 ugll
(191-24-2) ,
98.Ser20(k)
Flouranttiene X <10 ND 1 ugll
29i-oa-s'
10Br Bis f2_Ch/oio-'
ethozy).Methane'. X <10 ND 1 ugll
111-91=1)
11B.Bis.(2-Chlbtq?,
ethyl)Ether X <10 ND 1 Ug/l
111-44:4 .
12B.-Bis(2-Chlorp-;
isopropyl)Ether X <10 ND 1 Ug/I
102-601)
13B.Sisi(21,Chloro-
ethyl)-PhVialate • X <10 ND 1 ug/I
117 81-2
148:44Bronb-
phenyl Phenyl Ether X <10 ND 1 ugll
1oi-55-3
15B:.Butyl:Seniyl X <10 ND
Phthalate. 85-60-7 1 ug/l
168.2-ChloroE�,; '_
napthalene X <10 ND 1 ug/I
178"4•Chloru'
pheno Phenyl Ethel X <10 ND 1 ug/I
7005-72-3:'-
18B.Chrysene(218 01-9 ug X <10 ND 1 11
198.Dibenio(a)h)'
Anthmcene- X <10 ND 1 ugll
T53-703 '
208:.12-Dichloro-""
benene:.95:-50.1 ° XI <10 ND 1 ugll
218.1,3-Uichbro-=
henzene:541-73-t X <10 ND 1 ug/I
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-6 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-7

EPA I.D.NUMBER(copy from Item 1 of forth 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Form Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-6 ApDroyal expires 7-31-88
1.:POCLl1TAN7 2.MARK'X' - S!EFFLUENT. _... :...:_.. '_:._. . 4.UNITS 5.IN TAKE i o bonal-r
AND CAS ai rest- b eE C.BE- a MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE c.LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE > a.LONGTERM - --.
NUMBER 1N0 UEVEo ctEVEp - xareelama) Grevaiame7 r d.NO.OF - AVERAGE VALUE -° b.NO.OF
-PlavFnet(e1`' R6omR- ANALYSES "a CONCEN- - -
r'- - Ee SENT `SENT ,CONCENTRATIONi `(�I M1taSa^` CONCENTRATION ' �)MA56° :, (2)R1A33�: _ 5.MASS ,h) _ (2 M S ANALYSES-
. _ r " _.CONCENTRATION .. TRATION " `_ ,CONCENTR IrCN "' .
GC/MS'FRACTION-BASE%NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS,(con8nuecO - s - - i
.. -. . _ _.. c. ...
228.1,4-Dlchlora -- - _
benzene. 106-48-7 X <10 ND 1 ug/I
23B.3,3'-Dlcnloro-
beroddine X <20 ND 1 ug/1
9t-s4;1 _
248,Diethyl `
Phthalate;; X <10 ND 1 ug/1
64.66-2`Ct
25B.Dimethyl -
Phthalefe' X <10 ND > 1 ug/1
26B.DI-N-Butyl:
Phthalate X <10 ND 1 ug/1
(84-Z4-2
27B..2,4-Dinigo-. . X <10 ND
toluene 121 14-2 1 ug/I
28B._2,6-Dlnttro- X <10 ND
toluene.606-20-2; . 1 ugll
296.DVN-Octy ;
Phthalate. X <10 ND 1 ug/I
17-84-0
303,:1.2-dlanerlyl.
hydm,ilne(asA w X <10 ND 1 ug/1
31 B.Fluorathene. X <10 ND 1 U /I
206-44-0 g
328:Fluorene
86-73-7 X <10 ND 1 ug/l
33B..Hezachlbro-
benzeine 118-74-1i X <10 ND 1 ug/1
34B..Hexa
chlorebutadiene X <10 ND 1 Ug/1
87-68-3
35B Hexachloro-
cycfopentadiene X <10 ND 1 ug/1
77-47-4
36B,Hexachloro-
ethane 67-72-1. X <10 ND 1 ug/I
376:lndeno :.
(1,2,3-ctl)Pyrene X <10 ND 1 Ug/1
193-39-5
38B.Isophorone
78-59-1, X <10 ND 1 ug/I
39B.Naphthalene
s1-20-3 X <10 NO 1 ug/I
408.Nitrobenzene
98-95-3 X <10 ND 1 ug/I
41B.N-Nitro-
r
tFiylamine(82 X <10 ND 1 ugA-Nitrosodi-Nmine - X <10 ND 1 ug/1
'-7
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-7 CONTINUE ON REVERSE

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT
1.POLLUTANT 1 2.MARK'X' 3.EFFLUENT 4.UNITS 5.INTAKE Ndonal)
AND CAS a.TEST- b.BE- c.6E- a.MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE b.MAXIMUM 30 DAY VALUE a LONG TERM AVRG.VALUE a.LONG TERM
NUMBER ING �IEYEO uEveo (ifavailabty (davanable) d.NO.OF AVERAGE VALUE b.NO.OF'
pravanabrel REOUIR- RRE- AB- (1) )rlass 11) (z)Mr S (1) - (21 Mr,� ANALYSES a.CONCEN- b MASS (1) (2)re s ANALYSES
E0 SENT SENT CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION CONCENTRATION TRATION CONCENTRATION
GC/MS FRACTION-BASEINEUTRAL COMPOUNDS(continued)
313.N-Nitre-
sodiphenylamine X <10 ND 1 ug/I
86-30-6
48.Phenanthrene X <10 ND 1 ug/I
(85-01-8)
456.Pyrene X <10 ND 1 ug/I
(129-00-0)
68.1,2,4-Td-
Chlorobenzene X <10 ND 1 ug/I
20-82-1
GC/MS FRACTION-PESTICIDES
1P.Aldnn X X <0.5 ND 5 ug/I
(309-00-2)
2P.a-BHC X X <0.5 ND 5 ug/I
(319.85-7)
3P.B-BHC X X <0.5 ND '"' 5 ug/1
(319-85-7)
P.y-BHC (58 X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
89-9)
5P.5-BHC X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
(319-86-8)
6P.Chloredane X <0.5 ND 5 ug/1
(57-74-9)
7P.4,ar-DDT X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
(50-29-3)
P.4,4'-DDE(72-55-9) X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
P.4,4'-DDD X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
(72-54.8)
TOP,Dielddn(60-57-1) X <0.1 ND 5 ugll
11P. a-EndosuNan X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
(115-29-7)
12P.IS-Endesulfan X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
(I15.29-7)
13P.Endosulfan X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
Sulfate(1031-07-8)
14P.Endrn X <0.06 ND 5 ug/I
(72-20-8)
15P.Endrin
Idehyde X <0.1 ND 5 ug/I
7421-93-4
16P,Heptachlor X <0.05 ND 5 ug/I
(75-44-8)
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect PAGE V-8 CONTINUE ON PAGE V-9
" Laboratory analytical issues with these constituents on all three sets of samples, last sample was split between 3 labs. Split sample came back non-detect in 2 of 3 labs.
Aldrin has not been manufactured since 1976.

EPA I:D.NUMBER(copy from Item i of form 1) OUTFALL NUMBER
Folm Approved.
NC0000272 001 OMB No.2040-0086
CONTINUED FROM PAGE V-8 AoprovaI expires 7-31-88
7 POLLUTANT 2MARK X': ' '` 7 3 EFFl.UENT a- 4 UNIT9 _ StINTAICE o tbnaq .
� AND'.CAS a.TEST 6BF qBE a WIMUMOAILYV/, bMAX{MUM 30 DAY VALVE cyLONGTERMAVRG VALUE' ` s x 1 2 LONG TERM`,1.,
h
NUMBER we OEVEDu"EVEo �. n ;: o(rcaoadaWel `. ffavallablal " d NO OP AVERAGE VACl1E b,NQ OF"i.
`7rcav5ma51al , REQUIF PRE ,ne" r Mi '-- Nt� ` " " (if" . ANALYSES: ta;CONCE`N b MASS 61j „ " ANALYSES;
R)MAS$ _^. (1)MASs RIMASS�.: ..
SENT 'S2NT CONCENIFATION =__ CONCENTRATION _ CONCENTFATIOry TRATION' F.. •,,. .CONCENTRATION �"GCIMS FRACTION:-,PESTICIDESntleueto e 17P,.Heptachlor
Epoxide., X <0.8 ND 5 ugll
11624-67-3'
18P.PCB-1242 s X <1 ND 2 ugll
19P.,PC&1254 r` X <1 ND 2 ugll
20P."PCB-1221' X <1 ND y 2 ug/I
21P.PCB-1232.,, X <1 ND 2 ugll
22P,PCB-1248.'-`:
(12872-29 X <1 ND W4. 2 ugll
1096-625�
2390 X <1 ND 2 ugll
{1
P..:QC8=12_
24P•Fc61016 '^. X <1 ND 2 ugll
250:T6�aphene` .' X <1 ND 2 ug/I
18001-35-21 y,.x ;
EPA FORM 3510-2C(Rev.2-85) ND=Non-Detect - PAGE V-9

Attachment II and III
Form I, XI
NC0000272
Maps
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Attachment IIA and IIB
Form 2C, II-A and II-B
NC0000272
Flows, Sources of Pollution, and Treatment Technologies
d
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

PIGEON RIVER TREATED EFFLUENT DISCHARGE-29.9 MGD Permitted Monthly Capacity
INCLUDING STORMWATER FLOW OF 0.17 MGD
JRIVER INTAKE-31.6 MGD
EVAP
COOLING WATT 0.5 MGD
RETURN
......�
WASTEWATER
RAW WATER USE 2.0 MGD TREATMENT
_._._._. _-_._-_._._._._...� PLANT
FILTER PLANT SLUDGE 0.30 MGD F
0.6 MGD 0.6 MGD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT ,
MILL .O MGD SERVICE WATER
COOLING
PAPER MILL EVAP 0.7 MGD
..........1110-
No.11 PM 1.8 MGD
10.8 MGD No.12 PM 1.3 MGD
pill No.20 PM 1.7 MGD
No.19 PM 2.9MGD
Chemical Prep 1.3MGD 8.1 MGD
PCC Plant 0.3 MGD
Pulp Distribution 1.5 MGD
WHITE WATER-2.0 MGD
PULP MILL
11.5 MGD ERCO C102 Ger 1.2 MGD 13.5 MGD
Chemical Prep 0.6 MGD
Cooking 1.4 MGD
Bleaching 4.9 MGD Bleach Plant
Recovery 3.4 MGD OuOalls
002&003
EVAP 1.1 MGD
5.0 MGD STEAM
ANDPP
POWER GENERATION 3.9 MGD
d
0.9 MGD MISCELLANEOUS 0.9 MGD
AND
UNMETERED
TOWN OF CANTON 0.9 MGD
SANITARY WASTEWATER
MILL LANDFILL LEACHATE
0.02 MGD Mill SanOery W W
TOWN OF CANTON MILL POTABLE WATER 0.02 MGD
CITY WATER SYSTEM
ATTACHMENT II -A WATER BALANCE LINE DIAGRAM Apr-06
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
NPDES Permit No. NC0000272

Attachment II — B
Form 2C
NC0000272
Continued from IIB (3)(a) — (b)
a. Description b. List Codes from Table 2C-1
At low influent loading 3-A
Secondary Treatment by
activated sludge process
(and stand-by capacity
of 4.6 mg) with 6.8 mgal
treatment and 5.5 hours
retention.
Secondary clarifiers,
circular, two, 200' dia. x 1-U
12' swd, 2.82 mgal ea,
4.5 hrs retention
one standby/ cold weather
clarifier 150' dia. x 14'swd,
1.85 mgal
Aeration cascade, with 4-A
oxygen injection discharge
to Pigeon River d
Oxygen injection capability XX
at 0.9 and 2.1 miles downstream
of discharge.
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Attachment IV
Wastewater Treatment Plant Diagram
A
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

TOTAL INFLUENT = LOW LIFT + ACID SEWER
RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE
ACID
SEWER r---------------------
0to3MGD I
I
PRIMARYINFLUENT 1
EFFLUENT OUTFACE
PRIMARY AERATION SECONDARY FLOW METER FINAL
CLARIFIERS BASINS CLARIFIERS CASCADEAERATION EFFLUENT
PRIMARY EFFLUENT DIFFUSER 29.9 MGD
CANTON EFFLUENT
WIN
0.9 MGD 1 SECONDARY EFFLUENT
LOW LIFT }
1
MILL ::I GRII'CHAMeER AEROBIC
SEWER BAR SCREENS 1 ............................... .....r
DIGESTER(S)
25 to 29 MGD PUMPS-4X15 MGD 1 WASTE SLUDGE
1
FILTRATE
SLUDGE
DEWATERING
1
DEWATERED SLUDGE
TO LANDFILL
PRIMARY CLARIFIERS AERATION BASINS l AEROBIC DIGESTERS SECONDARY CLARIFIERS
2- 200 FT DIA X 14.75 FT SWD 2-2.3 MGAL(ONE OR BOTH USED FOR AEROBIC DIGESTION) 2- 200 FT DIA X 12 FT SWD
3.47 MGAL,EACH 2-3.4 MGAL USED FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE 2.82 MGAL,EACH
11.4 MGAL TOTAL AVAILABLE VOLUME
1.125 FT DIA X 11 FT SWD 1-150 FT DIA X 14 FT SWD
1.01 MGAL 20 SURFACE AERATORS 1.85 MGAL
SPARE CLARIFIER USED FOR SPILL COLLECTION 125/56 HP, 1.3 LBS 02 PER HP-HR SPARE CLARIFIER USED FOR SEASONAL USE
RETURN SLUDGE 50 TO 100%
WASTE SLUDGE 2 TO 5%
TREATMENT CHEMICALS
Primary Influent pH control-carbon dioxide
Primary Effluent pH Control-sulfuric acld
Primary Settling-polymer as required ATTACHMENT IV- SIMPLIFIED WASTEWATER FLOW DIAGRAM
Activated Sludge-supplemental ammonia and phosphate nutrients as required
Sludge Dewatering-polymer - Blue Ridge Paper Products,Inc.
Effluent Aeration-oxygen Canton Mill
Defoamer-as required in primary effluent and final effluent NPDES NC 0000272

1
Attachment V
Form 2C, VII
NC0000272
Chronic Toxicity Data
d
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

Summary of Historical Toxicity Data from 2003 —2006
Results of 7-day Ceriodaphnia Survival and Reproduction
No Observable Effect Concentration (NOEC)
Sample Date NOEC % Effluent
3121103 100
6/20/03 100
915103 100
12/5/03 100
3/5/04 100
6111104 100
10/22/04 100
12/10/04 100
3/18/05 100
6/17105 100 .
9/9/05 100
12/30/05 90
,3/10/06 100
Testing performed by: Pace Analytical
2225'Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
[phone]
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill
Canton, NC

OF W ATF
Michael F.Easley
©R►� Governor
r- NCDENR WilliamG.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Y Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
August 16, 2005
Mr. Paul Dickens, Manager
Environmental Affairs
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
175 Main Street, P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Dickens:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your request for modification of the subject
permit. Your request for certification in lieu of monitoring for chloroform has been approved in
accordance with 40 CFR 430.02 (i).
Please find enclosed two revised Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements pages
for outfalls 002 and 003. These pages should be inserted into your permit. The old pages may
then be discarded. Please carefully review footnotes #4 and #6 for both effluent pages. All
other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full
effect. This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty'(301 days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with
the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina
27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Sergei
Chernikov at telephone number [phone], extension 594.
Sincerely,
i� Alan Klimek, P.E.
cc. Central Files
NPDES Files
Asheville Regional Office, Surface Wafer Protection
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699.1617 fax:[phone]
Intemet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center. 1800 623.7748

Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LL IITATIONS AND MONITORLNGREQUIREiv]ENI'S
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
discharge of wastewater from the pine bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through
outfall(s) 002 (EZt),shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition:
sEfftnent y �;Limftr ;1VrouttotwsxaRequtreme`nts w
c
}�Characterrshcs Y _ s ° a x ; #.; au ( zx�anE
y
thiy, ureinent 'Samplez� ,� Sample "`t
•r. 4c :+.� ° s- .s { "E.-m�z�
r f Avecagex 7Avera a flag—n mnr Frequencv� Type
.-.-.,•,, _ ..i.�...... - PEocatton.s„
Flow Weekly Calculated E2
Chloroform 5.151b/day 8.601b/day Suspended Grab Ez
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro- < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite Er
dibenzo- -dioxin(TCDD)
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro- 31.9 pg/L Monthly Composite EZ
dibenzo- -f iran(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µg/Ls Monthly Composite Ez
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite Ez
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E2
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/I Monthly Composite E2
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite EZ
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L3 Monthly Composite Ez
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite EZ
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 pg/L Monthly Composite EZ
Tetrachlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E2
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 pg/L Monthly Composite EZ
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite EZ
Pentachlorophenol < 5.0 µgV Monthly Composite Ez
pH of the first CIO, 3.19 Weekly Grab E2
bleaching stages
Kappa factor of the first 0.33 Weekly Calculated EZ
C102 bleaching stages
Total bleach line C102 75.52 Weekly Calculated EZ
application rate(lb/ADT)s
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:EZ—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from C102 bleaching stage D-100 and from tap installed on filtrate pump from C102
bleaching stage D-2) and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate
pump from alkaline extraction stage Eo). See A. (7.)Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the"Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters as prepared by the pennittee(Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A.(7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or flow
meters,and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-horns for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,which will then be
composited separately by the lab,and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.

Permit Number: NCOOOO272
F4. Per 40 CFR 430.02(f)chloroform monitoring is suspended due to the submission of"Certification in lieu of
monitoring".If conditions of certification are violated and chloroform sampling is performed,then for
compliance purposes,the permittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of separate
acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels (ML)specified in 40 CFR 430.01.
6. If limit is exceeded the pemrittee will be in violation unless:
a) DWQ is notified within 30 days of the exceedence,and
b) Compliance with the chlorofomi limit is demonstrated by taking one sample to monitor bleach plant
effluent for chloroform within 7 days of exceeding the value.If the sample demonstrates compliance,
process monitoring will resume in lieu of monitoring for chloroform.
Compliance with the chloroform effluent limit can be demonstrated by either sampling each fiberline for
chloroform or by monitoring process parameters.
In order to continue exemption from the chloroform monitoring requirements the pemdttee must meet conditions
specified in 40 CFR 430.02(f)(6)(2).Periods of start-up,shutdown,or instrumental malfunction will not be
considered for the purposes of demonstrating compliance.
Definitions:
lb/day—Pounds per day µg/L—Micrograms per liter
pg/L—Picograms per liter ADT—air dried ton of pulp product

I'l
Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the
discharge of wastewater from the hardwood bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through
outfall(s)003 (E3'),shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition
rtstt
T X y K(d +'i 'LRd tC S AY
4EtfiuentCharactecst-� , �u+g'Llmlts'��� � ��',;��g�Nlontto`rm2Regulrements '` � -
f4ta,rN ,j„ GMty3 .�x ;s„"y �aLQ"ra''i
r +eta s blunthly 1Daily Measurement" Samplype asrSample
-�t ry 1' r..t—i� +e,y, +.'rX t y,3'c7 rea`'ri riz
±A_vec_ageJ � A�ecage-a' �Frequeucy �.'k� L
Flo Weekly Calculated E3
Chloroform 7.14lb/day 11.93lb/day Suspended Grab E3
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite E3
dioxin(TCDD)
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- 31.9 pg/L Monthly Composite E3
furan(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µgV Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µgQ° Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite, E3
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µ 12 Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol < 2.5 µg/l, Monthly Composite E3
Pentachlorophenol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
pH of the fast C102 bleaching 3.79 Weekly Grab E3
stageb
Kappa factor of the first C102 0.42 Weekly Calculated E3
bleaching stage°
Total bleach line CIO, 43.93 Weekly Calculated E3
application rate(lb/ADT)e
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:E3,—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from C102 bleaching stage D-100)and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline
sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate pump from alkaline extraction stage E.). See A.(7.)Effluent
Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the"Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters,as prepared by the permittee(Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall,001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or by flow
meter,and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,which will then be
composited separately by the lab,and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.

Permit Number: NC0000272
4. Per 40 CFR 430.02(f)chloroform monitoring is suspended due to the submission of"Certification in lieu of
monitoring".If conditions of certification are violated and chloroform sampling is performed,then for
compliance purposes,the pemrittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of separate
acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels(ML)specified in 40 CFR 430.01.
6. If limit is exceeded the permittee will be in violation unless:
c) DWQ is notified within 30 days of the exceedence,and
d) Compliance with the chloroform limit is demonstrated by taking one sample to monitor bleach plant
efiuent for chloroform within 7 days of exceeding the value.If the sample demonstrates compliance,
process monitoring will resume in lieu of monitoring for chloroform
Compliance with the chloroform effluent limit can be demonstrated by either sampling each fiberline for
chloroform or by monitoring process parameters. t
In order to continue exemption from the chloroform monitoring requirements the permittee must meet conditions
specified in 40 CFR 430.02(f)(6)(2).Periods of start-up,shutdown,or instrumental malfunction will not be
considered for the purposes of demonstrating compliance
Definitions:
lb/day-Pounds per day µg/L—Micrograms per liter
pg/L—Picograms per liter ADT—air dried ton of pulp product

WATk;9 Michael F.Easley
9 ©F;►� Governor
r NCDENR William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
d < Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
July 14, 2005 I
Mr. Paul Dickens, Manager
Environmental Affairs
1 �
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
175 Main Street, P.O. Box 4000 Y
Canton, North Carolina 28716 ---
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Dickens:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your request for modification of the subject
permit. Your request for certification in lieu of monitoring for chloroform has been approved in
accordance with 40 CFR 430.02 (t).
Please find enclosed two revised Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements pages
for outfalls 002 and 003. These pages should be inserted into your permit. The old pages may
then be discarded. Please carefully review footnotes #4 and #6 for both effluent pages. All
other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full
effect. This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with
the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina
27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Sergei
Chernikov at telephone number [phone], extension 594.
Sincerely,
an 'imek, P.E.
cc. Central Files
NPDES Files
Asheville Regional'Office,;Surface-Water;Protection
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
N.C.Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27 6 99-1 617 fax:[phone]
Internet:h2o.enr.slale.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center:1800 623-7748

Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LINIITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIRENIENTS
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
discharge of wastewater from the pine bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through
outfall(s) 002 (Ez), shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sam ling Plan S ectal Condition 2
Effluent Lttntts NlonttortnQ Requirements
Characteristics '
;Monthly ; ' Dml} f' Daily Measurement + Samp�e Sample t :t
r
Average,' Average NIa... Ecegnency. (type_,,;_ ,Location-_"
Flow I Weekly Calculated Ez
Chloroform 5.150b/day 8.60lb/day Suspended Grab Ez
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro- j < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite E2
dibenzo- -dioxin(TCDD) !
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro- 2 31.9 pg/L Monthly Composite Ez
dibenzo- -furan(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µg/LS Monthly Composite Ez
t < SOµg/L Monthly Composite Ez
3,4,5-Tr .
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol i < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite Ez
314,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite Ez
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg L Monthly Composite Ez
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite Ez
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µgV Monthly Composite Ez
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite Ez
Tetrachloroca[echol
< 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite Ez
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E,
2,3,4,6-Teuachlarophenol < 2.5 µg/L.' Monthly Composite Ez
Pentachloraphenal < 5.0 µge Monthly Composite E,
pH of the first CIO, 3.19 Weekly Grab Ez
bleaching stage
Kappa factor of the first 0.33 Weekly Calculated Ez
CIO,bleaching stage
Total bleach line CIOz 75.52 Weekly Calculated
application rate(lb/ADT)6
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location: E2—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from C10,bleaching stage D-100 and from tap installed on filtrate pump from CIO,
bleaching stage D-2)and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate
pump from alkaline extraction stage E.).See A.(7.)Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the"Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters as prepared by the permittee(Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or flow
meters, and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams) in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams, which will then be
composited separately by the lab, and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.

Permit Number: NC0000272
4. Per 40 CFR 430.02(0 chloroform monitoring is suspended due to the submission of"Certification in lieu of
monitoring'.If conditions of certification are violated and chloroform sampling is performed, then for
compliance purposes,the permittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of separate
acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels(NIL)specified in 40 CFR 430.01.
6. If limit is exceeded the permittee will be in violation unless:
a) DWQ is notified within 30 days of the exceedence, and
b) Compliance with the chloroform limit is demonstrated for a duration of 30 days with the weekly sampling
_.
frequency(4 samples).If 4 samples demonstrate compliance,process monitoring will resume in lieu of
monitoring for chloroform.— — - - - - — -- ------- ---------- -.
In order to continue exemption from the chloroform monitoring requirements the permittee must meet conditions
specified in 40 CFR 430.02(f)(6)(2).Periods of start-up,shutdown,or instrumental malfunction will not be
considered for the purposes of demonstrating compliance.
Definitions:
lb/day-Pounds per day µg/L-Micrograms per liter
pg/L-Picograms per liter ADT-air dried ton of pulp product

Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIbIITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the
discharge of wastewater from the hardwood bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through _
outfall(s)003 (E31),shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition:
Effluetit.Gliaracteristics F Ltmlts '` Monttortne Regutr`ements2
;.
:.
Monthly ,e Dady Measurement SampleTppe a `Sample -
F
v Average Average. Frequent '
Y, 4 Location x
Flo Weekly Calculated E3
Chlorofcrm 7.14lb/day 11.93lb/day Suspended Grab E3
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite E3
dioxin(TCDD)
2,3,7,8 Teuachloro-dibenzo- 31.9 pg/L Monthly Composite E3
furan(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µgII? Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/1. Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachlorocatechol < 5.0 µgV Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 µg/1. Monthly Composite E3
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol < 2.5 µg/1.' Monthly Composite E3
Pentachlorophenol < 5.0 µg/L' Monthly Composite E3
pH of the first C102 bleaching 3.79 Weekly Grab E3
stageb
Kappa factor of the first C103 0.29 Weekly Calculated E3
bleaching stage
Total bleach line CIO, 43.93 Weekly Calculated E3
application rate (lb/ADT)6
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:E3—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from C101 bleaching stage D-100)and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline
sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate pump from alkaline extraction stage E.). See A.(7.)Effluent
Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition. '
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the`Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001) or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters,as prepared by the permittee (Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A.(7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or by flow
meter,and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,which will then be
composited separately by the lab, and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.

Permit Number: NC0000272
r4. Per 40 CFR 430.02(0 chloroform monitoring is suspended due to the submission of"Certification in lieu of
monitoring". If conditions of certification are violated and chloroform sampling is performed, then for
compliance purposes,the permittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of separate
acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels (ML)specified in 40 CFR 430.0l. -
6. If limit is exceeded the permittee will be in violation unless:
c) DWQ is notified within 30 days of the exceedence,and
d) Compliance with the chloroform limit is demonstrated for a duration of 30 days with the weekly sampling
frequency(4 samples).If 4 samples demonstrate compliance,a process monitoring will resume in lieu of
monitoring for chloroform.
In order to continue exemption from the chloroform monitoring requirements the permittee must meet conditions
specified in 40 CFR 430.02(f)(6)(2).Periods of start-up,shutdown, or instrumental malfunction will not be
considered for the purposes of demonstrating compliance
Definitions:
lb/day—Pounds per day µg/L—Micrograms per liter
pg/L—Picograms per liter ADT—air dried ton of pulp product

rand
ate of North Carolina ' ' " ' ' 14e5 � �
epartment of Environment
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality i
��
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
November 15, 2001
Mr. Robert Shanahan
Vice President- Mill Manager
Blue Ridge Paper Products
P.O. Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No.NC0000272
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Shanahan:
After conducting a public hearing on Blue Ridge Paper's Request for renewal of the color
variance,temperature variance and the NPDES Permit,the Environmental Management Commission's
NPDES Committee approved renewal of the color variance,with the color conditions contained herein,
on October 10,2001.The conditions related to color(as approved by the NPDES Committee)have been
incorporated into this permit and are an enforceable part of the permit.
In considering the comments presented at the September 6,2001 public hearing,the hearing
officer made several recommendations for the color variance and the NPDES permit. The
recommendations made by the hearing clearly indicate the hearing officer's commitment to addressing
the concerns raised at the hearing and have been incorporated into the approved color variance and this
NPDES Permit. Specifically,the changes to the color variance and this permit include:
➢ The color variance and permit explicitly requires the Canton mill to implement all of the
`Highest Certainty' action items(as identified by the EPA's Tech Team).
➢ The initial color limit reduction to 42,000 pounds per day is now stipulated as a range of
40,000—42,000 pounds per day. After implementation of the `Highest Certainty' action
items,the Technology Review Workgroup will evaluate mill performance. If the limit
recommended by the TRW is within or below the 40,000 to 42,000 pounds per day,that limit
will become effective on December 1,2003, after written notification from the Director of
the Division of Water Quality.
➢ The color variance and permit explicitly requires the Canton mill to evaluate all of the
`Reasonable Certainty' action items.
➢ The color variance and permit explicitly states that the second 3,000 to 8,000 pounds per day
color reduction is in addition to the initial 6,000 to 8,000 pounds per day color reduction.
➢ The range for the final color limit effective December 1,2005 is now 32,000 to 39,000
pounds per day. If the limit recommended by the TRW is within or below the 32,000 to
39,000 pounds per day,that limit will become effective on March 1,2006, after written
notification from the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
➢ The report evaluating color reduction technologies for the Chloride Removal Process purge
stream is due on December 1,2004,so that this waste stream can be evaluated by the
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Technology Review Workgroup for additional color reductions by the end of the permit
cycle.
➢ The evaluation of color reduction technologies associated with the Chloride Removal Process
waste stream shall include land application,commercial incineration, and solidification for
land disposal. The inclusion of these technologies should not be interpreted as limiting the
scope of this evaluation, rather that in addition to other technologies the report should include
the technologies referenced above.
➢ The color condition has been reworded to clarify that the role of the color ranges is not
permitting limits; rather they are clauses to trigger reopening of the permit. If the effluent
color limit, which will be set only after implementation of the"Highest Certainty" items and
the"Reasonable Certainty" (or equivalent) items, fails to fall at least within the ranges set in
the condition, Blue Ridge Paper would be required to satisfactorily justify the circumstances,
for not achieving the stipulated color reductions,to the Division of Water Quality,the
Technology Review Workgroup and the Environmental Management Commission's NPDES
Committee. If the TRW and the Division of Water Quality concur with Blue Ridge Paper's
rationale for not achieving the stipulated ranges,the permit would be reopened for public
comment, prior to presenting these findings to the NPDES Committee. If the performance of
the mill results in a limit within or better than these two color ranges, the permit would not be
reopened and the performance attained would become the limit that is effective on the date
stipulated in the color condition.
➢ Finally,the color condition has been reworded to better describe that the methodology for
determining the effluent color limits are based on the performance of the mill after _
implementation of the identified technologies.The effluent color limit implemented at the
end of the permit cycle, will be set only after all the"Highest Certainty" items and
"Reasonable Certainty"(or alternative technology that will achieve similar color reductions)
items have been implemented. After implementation of these items,the Division(based on
the recommendation of the Technology Review Workgroup)will set a final effluent color
limit based on a statistical analysis of the performance of the mill.
The Division of Water Quality commends Blue Ridge Paper for their initiative and leadership in
fostering community involvement. The openness and willingness of Blue Ridge Paper to work with the
community was evident at the public hearing and has manifested itself in a trust between the community
and the company. The Division strongly recommends that Blue Ridge Paper continue their efforts to
foster this relationship and maintain a leadership role on the Community Advisory Committee.
The Canton mill has made incredible strides in reducing its impact on the Pigeon River, though
significant work remains. The Division of Water Quality has worked together with the community, EPA,
the State of Tennessee,and Blue Ridge Paper to develop a permit and color variance conditions that
meets the goals of all the parties. By the end of the permit cycle,the Division expects that, for the first
time since the variance was issued in 1988, the Division and the NPDES Committee will be able to
evaluate whether the Canton mill's performance has achieved compliance with North Carolina's narrative
color standard(15A NCAC 213 .0211(3)(f)).
However, if mill performance fails to achieve the color reductions expected,the Division
recommends that Blue Ridge Paper consider facilitating another independent evaluation of the Canton
mill, similar to the evaluation conducted by Dr. Liebergott.
In addition to the changes and recommendations regarding color above the hearing officer
suggested the following changes to the permit:
➢ Clarification on the sampling location for the Fiberville Bridge instream monitoring station
(refer to Special Condition A.(5.))

Permit Number: NC0000272
➢ Monitoring of the full range of dioxin and furan isomers on the effluent from the Canton mill
(refer to Special Condition A.(9.)).
Division personnel have reviewed your application for renewal of the subject permit,the
temperature and color variance. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit
that incorporates the recommendations of the hearing officer and the conditions of the color variance.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated May 9, 1994(or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is
made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the draft permit for your facility, please call Michael Myers
at(919)733-5083,extension 508.
Sincerely,
G J Thorpe,PrD.
A ing rector
cc: Central Files
NPDES Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Marion Deerhake - North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, NPDES Committee
Jerry Wilde - Dead Pigeon River Council
402 W. Broadway
Newport, Tennessee 37821
Forrest Westall -Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
Dan Oakley - North Carolina Attorney General, Environmental Division
Keith Haynes - Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality SectioW
Rob Lang - Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Diane Reid- Classification and Standards Unit
Scott Gordon- Chief of Permits, Grants, and Technical Assistance Branch, EPA Region IV
Roosevelt Childress Jr. - Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
Marshall Hyatt - Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
Karrie-Jo Shell - Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
Don Anderson- Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters
Mark Perez- Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters

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Justin P. Wilson- Deputy to the Governor Permit Number: NCOOOO272
Tennessee State Capital, Suite G10
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Paul Davis -Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control
6th Floor, L&C Annex
401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1534
Charles Lewis Moore- County Executive Cocke County
360 Main Street, East
Newport, Tennessee 37821
David Jenkins-American Canoe Association
7432 Alban Station Boulevard,Suite B-232
Springfield,Virginia 22 1 5 0-23 1 1
Hope Taylor -Clean Water Fund of North Carolina
29 'h Page Ave
Asheville,,North Carolina 28801
David McKinney-Tennessee Wildlife Resources
Ellington Agricultural Center
P.O. Box 40747
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
Jonathon E. Burr-Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control
Regional Environmental Assistance Center
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 220
Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
Robert Williams-Blue Ridge Paper
175 Main Street
P.O.Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
Derric Brown-Blue Ridge Paper
175 Main Street
P.O.Box 4000
Canton,North Carolina 28716
Patsy R.Williams-Chairman Newport/Cocke County Tourism Council
360 East Main Street
Court House Annex,Suite 141
Newport,Tennessee 37821
Dianne Keys-Newport/Cock County Tourism Council
360 East Main Street
Court House Annex, Suite 141
Newport,Tennessee 37821
Timothy L. Dockery-Director
City of Newport
Parks and Recreation Department
433 Prospect Avenue
Newport,Tennessee 37821
A.Dean Williams-Coordinator
Newport/Cocke County Economic Development Commission
433 Prospect Avenue
Newport,Tennessee 37821
Ray Snader-News Director
WNPC Radio AM/FM
377 Graham Street
Newport,Tennessee 27821

Permit Number: NC0000272
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
Canton Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant
Off Highway 215
Canton
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as the Pigeon River in the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set.forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1,2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2006.
Signed this day November 15,2001.
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Grego e,Acting Direc
Divisi of er Quality
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By Authority of the Environmen al Management Commission

Permit Number: NC0000272
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue operation of a 29.9 MGD wastewater treatment plant for the treatment of wastewater
associated with the Blue Paper Products Inc. pulp and paper mill, the Town of Canton's
chlorinated domestic wastewater and landfill leachate. The treatment system consists of the
following treatment units:
• Grit Chamber
• Bar Screen
• Lift Pumps
• Polymer addition
pH control(COZ injection or H2SO4 backup)
Three primary clarifiers
• Nutrient Feed
• Aeration basins
Three secondary clarifiers
• Residual belt presses
• Effluent flow measurement
Cascade post aeration with oxygen injection
Instream oxygen injection facilities
The facility is located at the Blue Ridge Paper Products WWTP, off Highway 215, Canton,
Haywood County, and;
2. Discharge treated wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map through outfall 001 into the Pigeon River, which is classified C water, in the French Broad
River Basin.

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(1.)EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
ring the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee
is authorized to discharge treated industrial,municipal,stormwater and landfill wastewater through
outfall(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Effluent Limits Monitoring Requirements
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample
Average Maximum Frequency Locationt
Flow 29.9 MGD ' Continuous Recording I or E,
BOD,5-day,20°C 3205 lb/day 10897 lb/day Daily Composite I,E,
Total Suspended Residue 12549 lb/day 49560 lb/day Daily Composite I,E,
NH3-N Daily Composite E,
AOX 1556.9lb/day 2822.2lb/day Daily Co m osite E,
Color Daily Composite E,
Dissolved Oxygen Daily Grab E,
Tem erature Daily Grab E,
H Daily Grab E,
Conductivity Daily Grab E,
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/ 100 ml Weekly Grab E,
COD Weekly Composite E,
Silver Quarterly Composite E,
Zinc Quarterly Composite E,
Total Nitrogen
(NO2-N+NO3-N+TKN) Monthly Composite E,
Total Phosphorus Monthly Composite E,
Chronic Toxicity Quarterly Composite E,
Cadmium Quarterly Composite E,
Trichloro henol 3.0 g/L Quarterly Composite E,
Pentachlorophenol 8.9 pglL Quarterly Composite E,
Selenium9 10.6 ggtL Quarterly Composite El
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- 0.014 pg/L Quarterly Composite I,E,
dioxin10
Conductivity" Daily Grab Pigeon River
FlownDaily Grab Pigeon River
Fecal Coliform Weekly Grab Pigeon River
Color Variable Grab Pigeon River
Tem erasure Variable Grab Pigeon River
Dissolved Ox genll Variable Grab Pigeon River
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:I-Influent,Et—Effluent,Pigeon River-Instream sampling as specified in A.(5.)Instream
Monitoring Special Condition.
2. AOX monitoring shall be in accordance with the Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters(dated March 19,
2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. AOX data shall be submitted on a quarterly basis
along with other Effluent Guideline chemical data;refer to A. (7.) Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special
Condition.
3. See A. (8.) Color Analysis and Compliance Special Condition.
4. The daily average effluent dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L. See A. (10.)
Dissolved Oxygen Special Condition.
5. The monthly average instream temperature measured at a point 0.4 miles downstream of the discharge location
shall not exceed 32°C during the months of July,August,and September and shall not exceed 29.0°C during

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the months of October through June. The monthly average instream temperatretemperature measured at this
location shall not exceed the monthly average instream temperature of the upstream monitoring location by
more than 13.9°C [See Special Condition A.(13.)Temperature Variance Review Special Condition].
6. The pH of the effluent shall not be less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0(on the standard units scale).
7. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia)at 90%Effluent Concentration:March,June,September,December(see A.
(4.)Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit(Quarterly)).
8. Trichlorophenol and Pentachlorophenol limits and monitoring are provisionally waived since the facility has
certified that chlorophenolic biocides are not used at this facility. If the facility changes operations to include
chlorophenolic biocide,the Permittee shall notified the Division prior to use and the limits and monitoring
requirements shall become immediately effective.
9. If after 18 months selenium has not been detected,the facility may request that the Division review selenium
data for possible removal of the limitation.
10. See A. (9.) Dioxin Monitoring Special Condition.
11. See A.(5.) Instream Monitoring Special Condition.
See A. (6.) Best Management Practices(BMP)Special Condition.
See A. (11.) Town of Canton Inflow and Infiltration Special Condition.
Definitions:
MGD—Million gallons per day lb/day—Pounds per day
ml—Milliliter B OD—Biochemical Oxygen Demand
µg/L-Micrograms per liter AOX-Adsorbable Organic Halides
COD-Chemical oxygen demand pg/L-picograms per liter

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A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the
discharge of wastewater from the pine bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through
outfall(s) 002 (E23), shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition:
Effluent Characteristics Limits Monitoring Requirements'
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type3 Sample
Average Maximum Frequency Location'
FloW2 Weekly Calculated Ez
Chloroform 5.15lb/day 8.60lb/day Weekly Grab EZ
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite EZ
dioxin(TCDD)
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- 31.9 pg/L Monthly Composite E2
f iran(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µg/L5 Monthly Composite E2
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite Ez
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite EZ
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L' Monthly Composite E2
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E2
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L, Monthly Composite E2
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 ggIL5 Monthly Composite Ez
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E2
Tetrachlorocatechol < 5.0 ggIL5 Monthly Composite F2
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite Ez
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite EZ
Pentachlorophenol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite Ez
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:EZ—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from C102 bleaching stage D-100 and from tap installed on filtrate pump from CIO'
bleaching stage D-2) and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate
pump from alkaline extraction stage E.).See A. (7.)Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the"Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters as prepared by the permittee(Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or flow
meters,and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,which will then be
composited separately by the lab,and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.
4. For compliance purposes,the permittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of
separate acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels(ML)specified in 40 CFR 430.01.
Definitions:
lb/day—Pounds per day pg/L—Micrograms per liter
pg/L—Picograms per liter

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A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
discharge of wastewater from the hardwood bleach plant to the wastewater treatment plant through
outfall(s)003 (E31), shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below and in A. (7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition:
Effluent;Characteristics Limits Monitoring Requirements'
Monthly Daily Average Measurement SampleType3 Sample
Average Frequency Location'
Flow2 Weekly Calculated E3
Chloroform 7.14lb/day 11.93lb/day Weekly Grab E3
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- < 10 pg/L Monthly Composite E3
dioxin(TCDD)
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo- 31.9 pgtL Monthly Composite E3
furan(TCDF)
Trichlorosyringol < 2.5 µg/LS Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachlorocatechol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
Tetrachloroguaiacol < 5.0 µgIL Monthly Composite E3
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol < 2.5 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
Pentachlorophenol < 5.0 µg/L Monthly Composite E3
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location:E3—Effluent is composed of Bleach Plant Effluent-acid(acid sewer collected from tap
installed on filtrate pump from CIO'bleaching stage D-100)and Bleach Plant Effluent-alkaline(alkaline
sewer collected from tap installed on filtrate pump from alkaline extraction stage E.).See A.(7.)Effluent
Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
2. Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance with the"Sampling Plan for Cluster Rule Parameters"
(dated March 19,2001)or subsequent modifications approved by the Division. Chemical results for Effluent
Guideline parameters,as prepared by the permittee(Internal Outfall 002 parameters+internal Outfall 003
parameters+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently;refer to A.(7.)
Effluent Guideline Sampling Plan Special Condition.
3. Sample Type: Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or by flow
meter,and report total bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab
samples every 4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,which will then be
composited separately by the lab,and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples.
Composite-collect separate grab samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline
streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow-proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wastestream.
4. For compliance purposes,the permittee must report the total chloroform mass loading based on addition of
separate acid and alkaline chloroform mass loadings.
5. Limits are based on Minimum Levels(ML)specified in 40 CFR 430.01.
Deflnitions:
lb/day—Pounds per day µg/L—Micrograms per liter
pg/L—Picograms per liter

r(A.
4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT(QRTRLY) Permit Number: NCOOOO272
effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaplmia drrbia at an effluent concentration of 90%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the"North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised February 1998,or subsequent versions or
"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-February 1998)or subsequent
versions.The tests will be performed during the months of March,June,September,December.Effluent sampling
for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the firsi'test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit
limit,then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,in each of the two following months as
described in"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or
subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does
have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival.The definition of"detectable impairment,"collection
methods,exposure regimes,and further statistical methods are specified in the"North Carolina Phase II Chronic
Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form(MR-1),for the months in which tests were performed,using the parameter code TGP3B for the
pass/fail results and THP39 for the Chronic Value.Additionally,DWQ Form AT-3 (original)is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days
after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete,accurate,include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all 4
concentration/response data,and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,the x
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT) test form indicating the
facility name,permit number,pipe number,county,and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No Flow"
in the comment area of the form.The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address
cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,monitoring will be
required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement.or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be re-opened and modified to include
alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document,such as minimum control organism
survival,minimum control organism reproduction,and appropriate environmental controls,shall constitute an
invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.

14 A. (5.) INSTREAM MONITORING SPECIAL CONDITION Permit Number: NC0000272
Stream Mile Location Description Parameter Frequency
Designation Marker
UP 63.8 Pigeon River upstream of the Temperature Daily
waste treatment plant outfall D.O. Daily
(prior to mixing with the Conductivity Daily
discharge) Color 2/Week
Flow Daily
Fecal Coliform Weekly
DNl 62.9 Pigeon River at Fiberville Bridge Temperature Daily
D.O. Daily
Conductivity Daily
Color' 2/Week
DN2 57.7 Pigeon River Above Clyde Temperature Daily
D.O. Daily
DN3 55.5 Pigeon River Below Clyde See Footnote 3 See Footnote 3
DN4 53.5 Pigeon River at NCSR 1625 See Footnote 3 See Footnote 3
bridge
DN5 42.6 Pigeon River at Hepco Temperature Weekly
D.O. Weekly
Color Variables
Flow2 Daily
Waterville Reservoir See Footnote 4 Annually
DN6 26.0 Pigeon River prior to mixing with Color Variable
Big Creek
BC —26.0 Mouth of Big Creek prior to Color Variable
mixing with the Pigeon River
DN7 24.7 Pigeon River at Browns Bridge Temperature Weekly
(—NC/TN State Line) D.O. Weekly
Colors Variables
All instream samples shall be grab samples.
1. Color(See A. (8.) Color Analysis and Compliance Special Condition) All instream samples collected
shall be representative of the Pigeon River and Big Creek,respectively. Both true and apparent color
shall be monitored using the methods specified in A. (8.) Color Analysis and Compliance Special
Condition. Samples shall be collected at stations DN6, BC, and DN7 only when at least one generator
at CP&L is in operation and releasing water to the Pigeon River. Samples collected at DN I shall be
collected from the middle or midpoint of the transect of the Pigeon River.
2. Flow monitoring is necessary,as specified above,for the True Color calculation stipulated in A. (8.)
Color Analysis and Compliance Special Condition.
3. Dissolved Oxygen. The average daily dissolved oxygen concentration measured at River Mile 62.9
(DNI),and 57.7 (13142), shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1 and the instantaneous minimum dissolved
oxygen concentration shall not be less than 4.0 mg/I (See A. (10.) Dissolved Oxygen Special
Condition). If the dissolved oxygen drops below 5.0 mg/L at station 57.7 then monitoring shall be
required at stations 55.5 (DN3) and 53.5 (DN4).
4. See A. (12.) Waterville Reservoir Sampling Special Condition.
5. Sampling is required 2/week during the summer and once per week during the winter. Summer is
defined as the period from April 1 through October 31, while winter is defined as November 1
through March 31.

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A. (6.) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES(BMP) SPECIAL CONDITION
The permittee must implement the BMPs specified in Section A below. The primary BMP objective is to
prevent leaks and spills of spent pulping liquors, soap, and turpentine. A secondary objective is to
contain,collect, and recover at the immediate process area, or otherwise control,those leaks, spills, and
intentional diversions of spent pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine that do occur. BMPs must be
developed according to best engineering practices and must be implemented in a manner that takes into
account the specific circumstances at the mill.
Section A. BMP Implementation Requirements
1. The permittee must return spilled or diverted spent pulping liquors, soap, and turpentine to the
process to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the mill,recover such materials outside
the process, or discharge spilled or diverted material at a rate that does not disrupt the receiving
wastewater treatment system.
2. The permittee must establish a program to identify and repair leaking equipment items. This program
must include: (i)Regular daily visual inspections of process area with equipment items in spent
pulping liquor, soap,and turpentine service; (ii)Immediate repair of leaking equipment items,when
possible. Leaking equipment items that cannot be repaired during normal operations must be
identified,temporary means for mitigating the leaks must be provided, and the leaking equipment
items repaired during the next maintenance outage; (iii)Identification of conditions under which
production will be curtailed or halted to repair leaking equipment items or to prevent pulping liquor,
soap, and turpentine leaks and spills; and (iv)A means for tracking repairs over time to identify those
equipment items where upgrade or replacement may be warranted based on frequency and severity of
leaks, spills, or failures.
3. The permittee must operate continuous, automatic monitoring systems that the mill determines are
necessary to detect and control leaks, spills, and intentional diversions of spent pulping liquor,soap,
and turpentine.These monitoring systems should be integrated with the mill process control system
and may include, e.g., high level monitors and alarms on storage tanks;process area conductivity (or
- pH)monitors and alarms; and process area sewer,process wastewater,and wastewater treatment plant
conductivity (or pH)monitors and alarms.
4. The permittee must establish a program of initial and refresher training of operators, maintenance
personnel, and other technical and supervisory personnel who have responsibility for operating,
maintaining, or supervising the operation and maintenance of equipment items in spent pulping
liquor, soap,and turpentine service.The refresher training must be conducted at least annually and
the training program must be documented. .
5. The permittee must prepare a brief report that evaluates each spill of spent pulping liquor, soap, or
turpentine that is not contained at the immediate process area and any intentional diversion of spent
pulping liquor, soap, or turpentine that is not contained at the immediate process area.The report
must describe the equipment items involved,the.circumstances leading to the incident, the
effectiveness of the corrective actions taken to contain and recover the spill or intentional diversion,
•and plans to develop changes to equipment and operating and maintenance practices as necessary to
prevent recurrence. Discussion of the reports must be included as part of the annual refresher training.
6. The permittee must establish a program to review any planned modifications to the pulping and
chemical recovery facilities and any construction activities in the pulping and chemical recovery areas
before these activities commence. The purpose of such review is to prevent leaks and spills of spent
pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine during the planned modifications, and to ensure that construction
and supervisory personnel are aware of possible liquor diversions and of the requirement to prevent
leaks and spills of spent pulping liquors, soap, and turpentine during construction.
7. The permittee must install and maintain secondary containment(i.e., containment constructed of
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volume of the largest tank plus sufficient freeboard for precipitation. An annual tank integrity testing
program, if coupled with other containment or diversion structures,may be substituted for secondary
containment for spent pulping liquor bulk storage tanks.
8. The permittee must install and maintain secondary containment for turpentine bulk storage tanks.
9. The permittee must install and maintain curbing,diking or other means of isolating soap and
turpentine processing and loading areas from the wastewater treatment facilities.
10. The permittee must conduct wastewater monitoring to detect leaks and spills,to track the
effectiveness of the BMPs, and to detect trends in spent pulping liquor losses. Such monitoring must
be performed in accordance with Section E.
Section B. BMP Plan Requirements
1. The permittee must prepare and implement a BMP Plan.The BMP Plan must be based on a detailed
engineering review as described in this section. The BMP Plan must specify the procedures and the
practices required for the mill to meet the requirements of Section A,the construction the mill
determines is necessary to meet those requirements including a schedule for such construction, and
the monitoring program(including the statistically derived action levels)that will be used to meet the
requirements of Section E.The BMP Plan also must specify the period of time that the mill
determines the action levels established under Section D may be exceeded without triggering the
responses specified in Section E.
2. The permittee must conduct a detailed engineering review of the pulping and chemical recovery
operations—including but not limited to process equipment, storage tanks,pipelines and pumping
systems, loading and unloading facilities, and other appurtenant pulping and chemical recovery
equipment items in spent pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine service--for the purpose of determining
the magnitude and routing of potential leaks, spills, and intentional diversions of spent pulping
liquors, soap, and turpentine during the following periods of operation: (i)Process start-ups and shut
downs; (ii)Maintenance; (iii)Production grade changes; (iv)Storm or other weather events; (v)
Power failures; and(vi)Normal operations.
3. As part of the engineering review, the permittee must determine whether existing spent pulping liquor
containment facilities are of adequate capacity for collection and storage of anticipated intentional
liquor diversions with sufficient contingency for collection and containment of spills.The engineering
review must also consider: (i)The need for continuous, automatic monitoring systems to detect and
control leaks and spills of spent pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine; (ii)The need for process
wastewater diversion facilities to protect end-of-pipe wastewater treatment facilities from adverse
effects of spills and diversions of spent pulping liquors, soap, and turpentine; (iii)The potential for
contamination of storm water from the immediate process areas; and(iv)The extent to which
segregation and/or collection and treatment of contaminated storm water from the immediate process
areas is appropriate.
4. The permittee must amend its BMP Plan whenever there is a change in mill design, construction,
operation, or maintenance that materially affects the potential for leaks or spills of spent pulping
liquor,turpentine, or soap from the immediate process areas.
5. The permittee must complete a review and evaluation of the BMP Plan five years after the first BMP
Plan is prepared and, except as provided in Section BA., once every five years thereafter. As a result
of this review and evaluation,the permittee must amend the BMP Plan within three months of the
review if the mill determines that any new or modified management practices and engineered controls
are necessary to reduce significantly the likelihood of spent pulping liquor, soap,and turpentine leaks,
spills, or intentional diversions from the immediate process areas,including a schedule for
implementation of such practices and controls.
6. The BMP Plan, and any amendments thereto,must be reviewed by the senior technical manager at the
mill and approved and signed by the mill manager.Any person signing the BMP Plan or its
amendments must certify to the Division under penalty of law that the BMP Plan(or its amendments)

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has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practices and in accordance with this
regulation.The permittee is not required to obtain approval from the Division of the BMP Plan or any
amendments.thereto.
Section C. BMP Recordkeeping Requirements
I. The permittee must maintain on its premises a complete copy of the current BMP Plan and the
records specified in Section C.2 and must make such BMP Plan and records available to the Division
for review upon request.
2. The permittee must maintain the following records for three years from the date they are created: (i)
Records tracking the repairs performed in accordance with the repair program described in Section A;
(ii)Records of initial and refresher training conducted in accordance with Section A; (iii)Reports
prepared in accordance with Section A; and(iv)Records of monitoring required by Sections A and E.
Section D. Establishment of Wastewater Treatment System Influent Action Levels
1. The permittee.must conduct a monitoring program per Section D.2,for the purpose of defining
wastewater treatment system influent characteristics (or action levels), described in Section D.3,that
will trigger requirements to initiate investigations on BMP effectiveness and to take corrective action.
2. The permittee must employ the following procedures in order to develop the action levels required by
Section D:
• Monitoring parameters. The permittee must collect 24-hour composite samples and analyze the
samples for a measure of organic content(e.g., Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) or Total
Organic Carbon (TOC)).Alternatively,the mill may use a measure related to spent pulping liquor
losses measured continuously and averaged over 24 hours (e.g., specific conductivity or color).
• Monitoring locations.The permittee must conduct monitoring at the point influent enters the
wastewater treatment system. For the purposes of this requirement,the permittee may select
alternate monitoring point(s) in order to isolate possible sources of spent pulping liquor,soap, or
turpentine from other possible sources of organic wastewaters that are tributary to the wastewater
treatment facilities (e.g.,bleach plants,paper machines and secondary fiber operations).
3. By the permit effective date, the permittee must complete an initial six-month monitoring program
using the procedures specified in Section D and must establish initial action levels based on the
results of that program. A wastewater treatment influent action level is a statistically determined
pollutant loading determined by a statistical analysis of six months of daily measurements.The action
levels must consist of a lower action level, which if exceeded will trigger the investigation
requirements described in Section E, and an upper action level,which if exceeded will trigger the
corrective action requirements described in Section E.
4. By January 15,2002,the permittee must complete a second six-month monitoring program using the
procedures specified in Section D and must establish revised action levels based on the results of that
program.The initial action levels shall remain in effect until replaced by revised action levels.
5. Action levels developed under this Section must be revised using six months of monitoring data after
any change in mill design,construction, operation,or maintenance that materially affects the potential
for leaks or spills of spent pulping liquor, soap, or turpentine from the immediate process areas.
Section E. BMP Monitoring, Corrective Action, and Reporting Requirements
1. The permittee must conduct daily monitoring of the influent to the wastewater treatment system in
accordance with the procedures described in Section D for the purpose of detecting leaks and spills,
tracking the effectiveness of the BMPs, and detecting trends in spent pulping liquor losses.

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2. Whenever monitoring results exceed the lower action level for the period of time specified in the
BMP Plan, the permittee must conduct an investigation to determine the cause of such exceedance.
Whenever monitoring results exceed the upper action level for the period of time specified in the
BMP Plan, the permittee must complete corrective action to bring the wastewater treatment system
influent mass loading below the lower action level as soon as practicable.
3. Although exceedances of the action levels will not constitute violations of an NPDES permit, failure
to take the actions required by Section E.2 as soon as practicable will be a permit violation.
4. The permittee must report to the Division the results of the daily monitoring conducted pursuant to
Section E.1. Such reports must include a summary of the monitoring results,the number and dates of
exceedances of the applicable action levels,and brief descriptions of any corrective actions taken to
respond to such exceedances. Submission of such reports shall be annually,by March 31"of the
following year.
Section F. BMP Compliance Deadlines
1. The permittee is subject to the following BMP deadlines:
• Prepare BMP Plans and certify to the Division that the BMP Plan has been prepared in
accordance with this regulation not later than the permit effective date.
• Implement all BMPs specified in Section A that do not require the construction of containment or
diversion structures or the installation of monitoring and alarm systems not later than the permit
effective date.
• Establish initial action levels required by Section D not later than the permit effective date.
• Commence operation of any new or upgraded continuous,automatic monitoring systems that the
mill determines to be necessary under Section A(other than those associated with construction of
containment or diversion structures)not later than the permit effective date.
• Complete construction and commence operation of any spent pulping liquor, collection,
containment, diversion, or other facilities, including any associated continuous monitoring
systems, necessary to fully implement BMPs specified in Section A not later than the permit
effective date.
• Establish revised action levels required by Section D as soon as possible after fully implementing
the BMPs specified in Section A,but not later than January 15,2002.
• Submit Annual Reports required by Section EA to the Division by March 31"of the following
year.
Section G. BMP Definitions
1. Action Level: A daily pollutant loading that when exceeded triggers investigative or corrective action.
Mills determine action levels by a statistical analysis of six months of daily measurements collected at
the mill.For example, the lower action level may be the 75th percentile of the running seven-day
averages (that value exceeded by 25 percent of the running seven-day averages) and the upper action
level may be the 90th percentile of the running seven-day averages (that value exceeded by 10
percent of the running seven-day averages).
2. Division: North Carolina DENR,Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1617.
3. Equipment Items in Spent Pulping Liquor, Soap,and Turpentine Service: Any process vessel, storage
tank,pumping system, evaporator,heat exchanger,recovery furnace or boiler,pipeline,valve, fitting,
or other device that contains,processes, transports, or comes into contact with spent pulping liquor,
soap, or turpentine. Sometimes referred to as"equipment items."
4. Immediate Process Area: The location at the mill where pulping, screening, knotting,pulp washing,
pulping liquor concentration,pulping liquor processing, and chemical recovery facilities are located,
generally the battery limits of the aforementioned processes. "Immediate process area"includes spent

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pulping liquor storage and spill control tanks located at the mill,whether or not they are located in the
immediate process area.
5. Intentional Diversion: The planned removal of spent pulping liquor, soap, or turpentine from
equipment items in spent pulping liquor, soap,or turpentine service by the mill for any purpose
including,but not limited to,maintenance,grade changes, or process shutdowns.
6. Mill: The owner or operator of a direct or indirect discharging pulp,paper, or paperboard
manufacturing facility subject to this section.
7. Senior Technical Manager: The person designated by the mill manager to review the BMP Plan.The.
senior technical manager shall be the chief engineer at the mill, the manager of pulping and chemical
recovery operations, or other such responsible person designated by the mill manager who has
knowledge of and responsibility for pulping and chemical recovery operations.
8. Soap: The product of reaction between the alkali in kraft pulping liquor and fatty acid portions of the
wood,which precipitate out when water is evaporated from the spent pulping liquor.
9. Spent Pulping Liquor:For kraft and soda mills"spent pulping liquor"means black liquor that is used,
generated, stored, or processed at any point in the pulping and chemical recovery processes.
10.Turpentine: A mixture of terpenes,principally pinene, obtained by the steam distillation of pine gum
recovered from the condensation of digester relief gases from the cooking of softwoods by the kraft
pulping process. Sometimes referred to as sulfate turpentine.

Permit Number: NCO000272
A. (7.) EFFLUENT GUIDELINE SAMPLING PLAN SPECIAL CONDITION
The bleach plant effluent samples (Outfalls 002 and 003) shall be analyzed for 2,3,7,8-TCDD in
accordance with EPA Method 1613. A single sample,from each of the bleach plant effluents,may be
analyzed to determine compliance with the daily maximum effluent limitation.
The bleach plant effluent samples (Outfall 002 and 003) shall be analyzed for the 12 chlorinated phenolic
compounds in accordance with EPA Method 1653. A single sample, from each of the bleach plant
effluents,may be analyzed to determine compliance with the daily maximum effluent limitation. The
Minimum Levels for each of the 12 chlorinated compounds are the same as the Daily Maximum
concentrations listed on the effluent pages for the respective outfall(s).
The final wastewater treatment plant effluent sample (Outfall 001)shall be analyzed for AOX in
accordance with EPA Method 1650, or subsequent test methods approved by the Division.
The permittee may request future monitoring modifications to the Effluent Guideline requirements,
including 1)use of ECF certification in lieu of monitoring for chloroform in the bleach plant effluents
(Outfall(s)002 and 003)when this rule is promulgated by EPA; 2)demonstrating compliance using
samples collected less frequently than every four hours; 3)using automated composite volatile samplers
for chloroform sampling; and 4) using automated composite samplers for chlorophenolic,2,3,7,8 TCDD
and 2,3,7,8 TCDF sampling. Such future requests will be evaluated in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H.0114.
The flow calculations for internal Outfall(s)002 and 003 shall not be subject to accuracy requirements
specified under Part 11, Section D.3. This exclusion is similar to that provided for pump log flow
calculations.
Chemical data for Effluent Guideline parameters(Outfall(s) 002 and 003 parameters+AOX from Outfall
001) shall be submitted to the Division on a quarterly basis or more frequently(January-March,April-
June, July-September, October-December). Quarterly submissions shall be due 60 days following the
last day of each quarter(Due dates=May 31,August 31,November 30,and February 28). Chemical data
shall be submitted on Division-approved DMR forms,with a separate form provided for each month.

Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (8.) REQUIREMENTS FOR COLOR ANALYSIS AND COMPLIANCE SPECIAL CONDITION
1. The color reduction requirements contained in this special condition have been derived directly
from the mill's efforts to identify possible reduction measures and from the EPA Technology
Review Workgroup(TRW report dated August 3,2001)and the EPA Tech Team Report(dated
July 25,2001). These requirements are aimed at securing the highest feasible reduction of the
mill's effluent color over the permit cycle and for laying the foundation for removal of the color
variance by the expiration date of this permit.
The EPA Tech Team Report identified three levels of possible color reduction actions(identified
in the report as Highest Certainty,Reasonable Certainty and Lowest Certainty). Each of these
tiers of reductions have identified specific actions or technologies that when implemented may
result in additional color reductions in the mill's effluent. For example,the color reduction goals
of the condition in Paragraph 6 of this special condition is premised on the implementation of all
the actions of'Highest Certainty:
Paragraph 7 of this special condition requires the company to evaluate actions of Reasonable
Certainty'. Identified under'Reasonable Certainty'are the technologies of Ozone/Chlorine
Dioxide stage for the hardwood bleach line and second stage oxygen delignitication for the pine
line. This condition requires the permittee to examine the technical,economic and operational
feasibility of implementing these technologies.The review of this required evaluation(Paragraph
7)will be supported by the EPA TRW. Regardless of the outcome of this feasibility analysis,the
permittee is required to achieve 3,000-8,000 pounds per day additional color reduction,except to
the extent allowed by Paragraph 6. This is considered the equivalent reduction of what would be
expected from the installation of the two technologies identified by the EPA TRW process.
Color Treatment of the Chloride Removal Process Purge Stream is the color reduction
methodology with the'Lowest Certainty'. Therefore,this condition requires the permittee to
evaluate potential technologies for treatment of this wastestream and to implement those if shown
technologically,economically and operationally feasible.
Built into this special condition is a series of regulatory requirements that the permittee achieve
reductions of the mill's effluent color consistent with each series of reduction actions. This means
that following implementation of the 'Highest Certainty'actions the mill's annual color limit must
be reduced by 6,000- 8,000 pounds per day,except to the extent allowed by Paragraph 6. If the
implementation of all the actions identified under'Highest Certainty'actually result in better long
term effluent quality,this in no way reduces the permittee's responsibility to achieve the color
reductions measured by those actions identified as having Reasonable Certainty'of success and
determined to be technically,economically and operationally feasible under paragraph 7.
The mechanism for applying the overall success of the mill's efforts to reduce color is
demonstrated by the actual color performance. This performance will be the basis for limitations
established following implementation of the 'Reasonable Certainty'category actions and the
process of developing the mill's limitations for the next permit renewal. Again, it is the goal of
this special condition to achieve the color reductions identified by the EPA TRW and lay the
foundation for removal of the color variance by the expiration date of this permit.
2. The average annual discharge of true color for each calendar month shall not exceed 48,000
pounds per day. The monthly average effluent true color loading shall not exceed 55,000 pounds
per day. For the purpose of this permit/variance only, "pounds of true color" is calculated by the
following equation:

Permit Number: NC00002072
Effluent Flow(ttigd)x Effluent True Color Level-(Platinum Cobalt Units)x 8.34.
3. All samples collected for color analysis and for use in the above calculation shall be measured
and reported using the procedure referenced in 39 FR 430.11 (b)(May 29, 1974)-true and
apparent color or as amended by the EPA.
4. Blue Ridge Paper,in accordance with activities underway at the mill and in response to the work
of the EPA Technology Review Workgroup(EPA TRW),has already begun the process of
identifying and implementing technically,economically and operationally feasible process
optimization measures,which can be taken to further reduce color discharges from the mill. The
permittee is directed to continue evaluating mill operations with the goal of fully identifying
opportunities for preventing and controlling measurable black liquor leaks and spills(Best
Management Practices -BMPs). Such BMPs include but are not limited to:
➢ Continuous improvement of operating practices so more leaks and spills are recovered rather
than discharged to sewer;
➢ Improvement in preparation for planned outages to maximize capture of tank clean-out waste
and routing to recovery;
➢ Reduction of clean water that continuously runs into sewers to prevent dilution of smaller
spills and facilitate recovery of highly colored wastewaters; and
➢ Improvement in the equipment used for handling of knot rejects to prevent black liquor leaks
into the recovery sumps.
5. As indicated in Paragraph 4,the permittee has already begun the process of implementing the
specific actions and technologies identified by the EPA Tech Team as having the'Highest
Certainty'. The permittee is directed to implement all the specific actions and technologies the
EPA Tech Team Report identified as having the'Highest Certainty'. The specific action items
identified as having the 'Highest Certainty'include: Process Optimization, Improved black liquor
leak&spill collection and control, and BFR reliability improvement. These 'Highest Certainty'
action items and technologies shall be implemented in sufficient time to generate a sufficient
database of representative mill effluent data for statistical analysis by October 1, 2003.
By October 1, 2003,the permittee shall submit to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality a
report including a statistical analysis of the permittee's monthly average color discharge,mill
performance as related to color, all available data necessary to derive the lowest achievable
annual average and monthly average color loading limits. By November 1,2003,the Division of
Water Quality(in consultation with the Technology Review Workgroup)shall recommend,
considering the statistical analysis report submitted by the permittee and the demonstrated
performance of the mill, the lowest achievable annual average and monthly average color loading
effluent limitations. If the limits determined to be achievable are within or below the target range
of 40,000-42,000 pounds per day as an annual average,the limits shall become effective on
December 1, 2003,by written notification from the Director. If the limits determined to be
achievable by the Division of Water Quality (in consultation with the Technology Review
Workgroup)are above the target range,the Permit shall be modified in accordance with North
Carolina's permitting process to reflect those limits.

Permit Number: NC0000272
r6. Implementation of the'Highest Certainty'action items or technologies shall reduce the annual
average color discharge limit 6,000- 8,000 lbs/day,based on the statistical analysis conducted
according.to Paragraph 5. Beginning December 1,2003,upon written,notification from the
Division of Water Quality the annual average discharge of true color shall not exceed 40,000-
42,000 pounds per day.
However, if by November 1,2003, the Division of Water Quality(DWQ), in consultation with
the Technology Review Workgroup', and the NPDES Committee agree that there are
overwhelming technical,economic,or operational barriers to the Permittee's ability to attain a
40,000-42,000 lbs/day annual color loading limit,DWQ shall recommend to the NPDES
Committee, alternate interim limits to become effective December 1,2003. At that time,DWQ
shall recommend a new effective date for achieving an annual average color loading limit of
40,000-42,000 pounds per day. These recommendations shall be based on what DWQ
concludes Blue Ridge Paper can reasonably achieve, giving consideration to the actual
demonstrated color levels discharged and the'Highest Certainty'action items and technologies
implemented pursuant to Paragraphs 4 and 5. Based on DWQ's recommendations, the NPDES
Committee will determine an alternate interim limit to become effective on December 1,2003,
and the new effective date for achieving an annual average color loading limit of 40,000-42,000
pounds per day. After the NPDES Committee's final decision, the NPDES Permit will be
modified in accordance with North Carolina's permitting process.
7. ' The permittee shall submit to the Division of Water Quality,the Technology Review Workgroup
and the NPDES Conunittee by December 1, 2003, a report on the feasibility of achieving a target
annual average color reduction within the range of 3,000 and 8,000 pounds per day from the
reduction achieved by implementation of the'Highest Certainty'actions. This report shall include .
an evaluation of the use of the'Reasonable Certainty'actions identified in the EPA Tech Team
Report and any other actions that would result in additional color reductions,actions taken by the
permittee to reduce color loading(since permit issuance), and the technical, economic, and
operational feasibility of implementing the'Reasonable Certainty'actions on a continuous or
intermittent basis,in order to achieve a target annual average color reduction within the range of
3,000 and 8,000 pounds per day. As identified in the EPA Tech Team Report,the'Reasonable
Certainty'actions are the technologies of Ozone/Chlorine Dioxide stage for the hardwood bleach
line and second stage oxygen delignification for the pine line. The report shall identify specific
economic and implementation issues associated with the proposed improvements.The report
shall also project expected additional color reduction for each technology evaluated and
maximum color reduction possible using the identified technologies.The report shall also include
a proposed schedule for implementation of process improvements or installation of technologies
required to achieve an additional an effluent color reduction of 3,000-8,000 pounds per day.The
permittee shall provide this evaluationlreport,together with an updated report on the results of
ongoing and additional planned color reduction activities,to the Division of Water Quality, the
Technology Review Workgroup and the NPDES Committee. By February 1,2004,DWQ(in
consultation with the Technology Review Workgroup) shall approve or modify the permittees
recommended plan for achieving an additional 3,000-8,000 pounds per day reduction to the
target annual average.
' The Technology Review Workgroup shall act in an advisory role to the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality,and NC DWQ Shall consult with the Technology Review Workgroup prior to making any decisions
regarding color reduction activities at the Canton Mill.

Permit Number: NC0000272
8. By December 1,2005, the permittee shall submit, as related to the implementation of the process
improvements evaluated according to Paragraph 7, a statistical analysis of Blue Ridge Paper's
effluent quality performance.This report shall include a statistical analysis of the Blue Ridge
Paper's monthly average and annual average color discharge,mill performance as related to color,
and all available data necessary to derive the lowest achievable annual average and monthly
average color loading limits.
By February 1,2006,the Division of Water Quality (in consultation with the Technology Review
Workgroup) shall recommend to the NPDES Committee, considering the statistical analysis
report submitted by the permittee and the demonstrated performance of the mill, the lowest
achievable annual average and monthly average color loading effluent limitations. If the limits
determined to be achievable are within or below the target range of 32,000-39,000 pounds per
day as an annual average,the limits shall become effective on March 1,2006,by written
notification from the Director. If the limits determined to be achievable by the Division of Water
Quality(in consultation with the Technology Review Workgroup) are above the target range, the
Permit shall be modified in accordance with North Carolina's permitting process to reflect those
limits.
9. By December 1, 2004,the permittee shall evaluate color reduction technologies associated with
the Chloride Removal Process (CRP)wastestream. The CRP analysis shall concentrate on the
technical,economic, and operational feasibility of implementing the applicable technologies on
all or a portion of the purge stream. The report shall identify specific economic and
implementation issues associated with the improvements.The report shall also project expected
additional color reduction for each technology evaluated and maximum color reduction possible
using the identified technologies. Though not limited to the following,the report shall include an
analysis of the land application of the high chloride wastewater, commercial incineration,
coagulant/precipitation technologies, and solidification for land disposal. The Division of Water
Quality (in consultation with the Technology Review Workgroup)shall evaluate the feasibility of
implementing identified technologies for further color reduction and shall submit to the NPDES
Committee by February 1, 2005,DWQ's recommendations regarding color reductions associated
with the treatment of the CRP wastestream.
If during the course of this evaluation Blue Ridge Paper identifies a technical;economic, and
operationally feasible color reduction technology that can be implemented for treatment of the
CRP wastestream,the permittee may request that the Technology Review Workgroup review this
technology for implementation at the Canton mill. If the Technology Review Workgroup concurs
that the identified technology is suitable for the Canton mill and that the color reductions
achievable are adequate,the mill's obligation to research additional technologies will be waived
after formal notification from Blue Ridge Paper that the identified technology will be installed
and placed into operation. This notification shall include language indicating the permittee's
commitment to the implementation of the technology, along with a schedule for implementation.
The Division of Water Quality will notify the permittee in writing that the proposed
implementation schedule is acceptable.
10. By March 1,2006,the permittee shall submit a report to Division of Water Quality,the
Technology Review Workgroup and the NPDES Committee on the color reduction efforts as part
of the Variance review process (Triennial Review of North Carolina's Water Quality Standards).
This report shall also include an evaluation of color in the Pigeon River at the Fiberville Bridge,
and an evaluation on the feasibility of complying with North Carolina's Color Standard.

Permit Number: NC0000272
11. The 1997 Settlement Agreement contained provisions to limit color in the Pigeon River at the
Hepco USGS gauge station. The new effluent limits in this permit are more stringent than the
provisions in the 1997 Permit and Color Variance and will result in reduced color levels in the
Pigeon River. It is possible to calculate the monthly flow at the Canton gage station above which
instream color at the Fiberville Bridge will not exceed 50 true color units. Using the 55,000
pounds per day monthly average true color loading limit(implemented on the effective date of
the permit)the flow at the Canton Gage station, which will provide for color less than 50 true
color units at the Fiberville Bridge is 171.8 MGD. Therefore,the monthly average color in the
Pigeon River at the Fiberville Bridge will be less than 50 true color units whenever the monthly
average flow (at the Canton gage station)is greater than 171.8 MGD.
12. The governing flow criterion for true color at Canton is 58.1 MGD(30Q2 stream flow). The flow
established, pursuant to Paragraph 11, is greater than this 30Q2 stream flow,therefore,for flows
less than the 171.8 MGD at the Canton Gage station but greater than 193.3 MGD(30Q2 flow)at
the Hepco gage station, the monthly average color in the Pigeon River at Hepco will be less than
50 true color units.
13. Beginning December 1,2003,the monthly average color in the Pigeon River at the Fiberville
Bridge will be less than 50 true color units whenever the flow at Canton is greater than the flow
established using the following equation and based on the monthly average effluent limit
established per Paragraph 5:
Flow_at_Canton_USGS(MGD)—`Monthly AymjM Emuom Colo Linkibldav-12468.3)+31.6+2.4
308.58
For flows at the Canton Gage station less than the flow established here but greater than 193.3
MGD at the Hepco gage station,the monthly average color in the Pigeon River at Hepco will be
less than 50 true color units.
14. Beginning March 1,2006,the monthly average color in the Pigeon River at the Fiberville Bridge
will be less than 50 true color units whenever the flow at Canton is greater than the flow
established using the following equation and based on the monthly average effluent limit
established per Paragraph 8:
Flow_at_Canton_USGS(MGD)-(Moot"" Meraw Emuem Comr IlmLW/dav-124e8.3)+31.6+2.4
308.58
For flows at the Canton Gage station less than the flow established here but greater than 193.3
MGD at the Hepco gage station, the monthly average color in the Pigeon River at Hepco will be
less than 50 true color units.
15. The potential exists that there could still be periods of time corresponding to periods of lower
flow in the river,when color at Fiberville might exceed 50 true color units. Therefore,the
permittee shall continue to implement the approved Low Flow Contingency Plan for mitigating
the occurrence and degree of this potential exceedence.
16. The permittee shall not increase the mill's pulp production capacity during the term of this permit,
unless the permittee can demonstrate that the increased production can be achieved while
reducing color loading. In addition, increasing the mill's pulp production capacity may require
permit revision in accordance with North Carolina's NPDES Permitting rules.

Permit Number: NC0000272
17. The NPDES Permit shall be subject to reopening in order to modify the color requirements based
upon the following and in association with the required triennial reviews:
➢ Any breakthrough in color removal technologies. Such breakthroughs shall be brought to the
NPDES Committee for consideration,by Blue Ridge Paper and the Division of Water
Quality,as soon as they are discovered.
➢ An acceptable statistical analysis of effluent color discharge data demonstrating significantly
better color removal performance than that currently prescribed in the variance and permit,
except as noted herein.
➢ Successful application of end-of-pipe color reduction technology or in-mill color
minimization effort that results in significant and measurable reduced mass color discharge.
18. The transfer of this NPDES permit will not proceed until any successor-in-interest to the current
permittee has agreed to accept the provisions of this permit and request and received from the
NPDES Committee a transfer of 2001 Revised Color Variance.

Permit Number: NC0000272
A. (9.) DIOXIN MONITORING SPECIAL CONDITION
The permittee shall perform the analyses for dioxin and dibenzofuran as outlined'below:
Sampling Point Monitoring
Re uirements
'Measurement Sample Type
Frequent
Influent to Wastewater Quarterly Composite
Treatment Plant'
Effluent Quarterly Composite
Sludge Annual Composite
Landfill Leachate Annual Composite
1. The samples shall be analyzed for 2,3,7,8-TCDD and 2,3,7,8 TCDF in accordance with EPA Method
1613. A single sample may be analyzed. Alternatively,the sample volumes may be collected to
enable the sample to be split(duplicate analysis).The Minimum Level in the effluent for 2,3,7,8-
TCDD and 2,3,7,8 TCDF by EPA Method 1613 is 10 pg/l.
2. The samples shall be analyzed for the full range of dioxin and furan isomers as identified in the list
below and shall be in accordance with EPA Method 1613. A single sample may be analyzed.
Alternatively,the sample volumes may be collected to enable the sample to-be split,(duplicate
analysis).The minimum level using these methods for the purpose of compliance evaluation is
considered to be 10 picograms per liter
DIOXIN DIBENZOFURAN
Isomer Isomer
2,3,7,8 TCDD 2,3,7,8 TCDF
1,2,3,7,8 PeCDD 1,2,3,7,8 PeCDF
2,3,4,7,8 PeCDF
1,2,3,4,7,8 HxCDD 1,2,3,4,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,7,8,9 HxCDD 1,2,3,7,8,9 HxCDF
1,2,3,6,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,6,7,8 HxCDD 2,3,4,6,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,4,6,7,8 HpCDD 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 HpCDF
1,2,3,4,7,8,9 HpCDF
If dioxins or dibenzofurans are detected in the effluent above the minimum level, the permittee
shall initiate more frequent monitoring of sludge and landfill leachate. The dioxin and
dibenzofuran monitoring as stipulated in this condition shall continue until such time that the fish
consumption advisory is completely lifted in North Carolina, or if after sufficient data has been
generated, statistical analysis indicates that the bleach plant effluent does not contain reasonable
.potential to exceed the permitted limits.
Additional Requirements
Fish tissue analysis shall be performed in accordance with the Division of Water Quality approved
monitoring plan,which will be reviewed as necessary. The monitoring plan is an enforceable part of this
permit. All dioxin data collected as part of this monitoring requirement will be reported as required in the
plan, no later than 1 00 days after sampling.

A. (10.) DISSOLVED OXYGEN SPECIAL CONDITION Permit Number: NC0000272
The permittee shall maintain an average daily dissolved oxygen concentration of not less than 5.0 mg/l
with a minimum instantaneous value of not less than 4.0 mg/1 at River Miles 62.9 (DNI) and 57.7 (DN2).
The permittee shall operate oxygen injection facilities at the outfall structure, at 0.9 miles downstream of
the discharge, and at 2.1 miles downstream of the discharge, as necessary,to comply with this
requirement. These facilities shall be operated in a manner which will maintain the water quality standard
for dissolved oxygen in the Pigeon River downstream of the discharge. Blue Ridge Paper shall report the
date and duration of oxygen injection use as a supplement to the monthly Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR)forms. If the dissolved oxygen drops below 5.0 mg/L at station DN2 then monitoring shall be
required at stations DN3 and DN4.
A. (11.) TOWN OF CANTON INFLOW AND INFILTRATION SPECIAL CONDITION
The permittee shall make continued efforts to promote reduction of inflow/infiltration to the Town of
Canton's wastewater collection system.
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A. (12.) WATERVILLE RESERVOIR SAMPLING SPECIAL CONDITION
Sampling for Waterville Reservoir shall be conducted once annually during 2002 and 2004. Sampling
shall be performed during a low flow period to correspond with the fish tissue study (see A. (9.)Dioxin to
Monitoring Special Condition).
o cP
Sampling shall be performed at Waterville Reservoir prior to Laurel Branch,Waterville Reservoir near
Wilkins Creek and Waterville Reservoir near the dam. Each location shall be sampled for the following
parameters: C
PARAMETERS[
Temperature (`
Dissolved Oxygen (6 (d
Conductivity
H P 0
Total Nitrogen 3 �1 0
Nitrite+Nitrate 0
Ammonia
TKN
PO4
Total Phosphorus
Chloro hyll-a 0
Secchi Depth P
All samples shall be collected at 0.1 meters beneath the surface of the water in the lake.
A. (13.) TEMPERATURE VARIANCE REVIEW SPECIAL CONDITION 0
During the next permit renewal,Blue Ridge Paper shall complete an analysis of temperature and shall 4r
submit a balanced and indigenous species study,no later than May 1, 2006. As part of this analysis,Blue F y�
Ridge Paper shall submit a complete temperature variance re Dort documentingthe need for a continued 1
tem erature variance. =pp
The study shall be performed ih the Division of Water Quality approved plan. Request
for revisions to this plan shall approval no later than March 1, 2005. The temperature
analysis and the balanced and i plan shall conform to the specifications outlined in 40CFR 125 Subpart H and the EPGuidance Manual,dated 1977. T
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rDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
on of Water Quality
Sheet For NPDES Permit NC0000272 0 �
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name': Blue Ridge Paper Company
Applicant Address': P.O. Box 4000
Facility Address': 175 Main Street
Permitted Flow ,',': 29.9 MOD
Type of Waste'.4•': Industrial, domestic, stormwater, and landfill leachate
Facility/Permit Status°: Renewal
CounW,4,1: Haywood
Miscellaneous
Receiving.Stream',': Pigeon River
Stream Classification": C
303(d) Listed?': Yes - Fish Advisory, Dioxins
SubbasO: 04-03-05
Drainage Area (n: [calculated] 130 mil
Summer 7Q10 (cfs 52 cfs at Canton and 120 cfs at Hepco
Winter 7Q10 (cfs) . 63 cfs at Canton and 183 cfs at Hepco
Average Flow (cfs)6: 325 cfs at Canton and 677 cfs at Hepco
IWC (%): 100% (See Text Below)
Primary SIC Code: 2321
Regional Office: Asheville
USGS Topo Quad: Canton (E 7 SE - State Grid)
Permit Writer: Michael Myers
Date: April 11, 2001
SUMMARY
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. has requested renewal of their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System(NPDES) discharge permit NC0000272 allowing disposal of industrial, stormwater, municipal
and landfill leachate wastewaters to waters of the state. The NPDES permit will expire on November
30, 2001 and the application for renewal was received on February 23, 2001. This fact sheet
summarizes the rationale used to develop the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's
recommendations for the draft perfnit.
BACKGROUND
Blue Ridge Paper is an employee-owned and operated integrated, elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleach
kraft pulp and paper mill in Canton, North Carolina. Processes at the mill include a pine bleach line;
hardwood bleach line, paperboard and fine paper production lines. Pine and hardwood chips are
transported to the site via rail or truck and subsequently processed into pulp for paper or paperboard
production.
In or around 1993, Champion Paper (now Blue Ridge Paper) initiated a $300 million dollar
modernization project termed the Canton Modernization Project. This project eliminated the use of
elemental chlorine and implemented significant changes to both the pine and hardwood bleaching lines.
The mill upgrade included two changes that dramatically improved the mills environmental impact.
The first major change was the use of oxygen delignification. This process is used to separate the
lignin from the fiber. This resulted in significant improvement in the mills environmental performance.
The sec*ond major change was'the implementation of full-scale bleach'filtrafe'recycle (BFR) on the pine
bleach line and pilot-scale bleach filtrate recycle ("20%) on the hardwood bleach line. For a more
detailed description of the,mill improvements, refer to the Canton Modernization Project Section
below.
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NPDES Renewal
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The Canton Modernization Project greatly reduced the wastewater generated and eventually discharged
to the Pigeon River. Even with these improvements, significant quantities of wastewater are generated
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in the production of pulp and paper and proper treatment prior to discharge is required.
Wastewater generated by the Canton Mill, along with the Town of Canton's domestic wastewater, is
treated at Blue Ridge Paper Wastewater Treatment Plant. The treatment plant is a 29.9 MGD
wastewater treatment system consisting of the following unit processes:
• Grit Chamber
• Bar screens
• Lift pumps
• Polymer addition
• pH control (CO2 injection or H2SO4 backup)
• Three primary clarifiers
• Nutrient feed
• Aeration basins
• Three secondary clarifiers
• Residual belt presses
• Effluent flow measurement
• Cascade aeration(with oxygen injection)
• Oxygen injection facilities
Solids at this facility are deposited into an on-site dedicated landfill.
The history of this mill, under the ownership of Champion Paper and now Blue Ridge Paper, has been
extremely controversial. Under Champion Paper, the environmental impacts of the Canton Mill were
noted by concerned citizens, environmental groups, the State of Tennessee and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The issues raised by these individuals and groups
contributed to the Canton Mill's improved environmental performance and resulted in a settlement
agreement issued January 14, 1998. The controversy has centered around four main issues emanating
from the mill's discharge: color, temperature, oxygen consuming waste and dioxin, and a brief
synopsis follows.
Color
On July 13, 1988, Champion Paper was granted a variance to North Carolina's narrative color
standard. The EPA subsequently revoked North Carolina's authority to issue a NPDES permit to
Champion Paper Products facility in Canton, North Carolina.
In 1994, the EPA returned NPDES permitting authority for the Canton Mill back to North Carolina's
Division of Water Quality. During the permit renewal the original color variance was modified and
both were issued around December 11-12, 1996. As outlined above over the course of this variance
the mill has initiated significant improvements, which have dramatically reduced the color loading.
The Division is not recommending or proposing any color limits or conditions at this time. The
Technical Review Workgroup (TRW), headed by the EPA, are developing the color limits and
conditions. After receiving the TRW recommendations, this fact sheet will be revised to reflect the
Technical Review Workgroups findings.
Temperature
The facility first requested and received a 316 (a) variance (granted by EPA) for temperature on
8/6/85. This determination demonstrated that the effluent limitations relating to the thermal component
of the Champion discharge were more stringent than necessary to assure protection and propagation of
a balanced indigenous population of shellfish, fish, and wildlife in the Pigeon River. Therefore, the
316(a) determination was approved based on protection of the appropriate use classification of the
Pigeon River. The temperature variance was reviewed and renewed as part of the Triennial Review in
1997.
Oxygen Consuming Waste
An EPA approved model predicted that even with a BOD5' loading of 1209 lb/day (5.0 mg/L at 29
MGD) that the dissolved oxygen in the Pigeon River would not be protected. Since Blue Ridge Paper
can not comply with such stringent limitations, an instream method was implemented to protect the
dissolved oxygen in the receiving stream. For further discussion on this subject refer to the convention
pollutant section below.
BOD5 is an analytical method used to estimate the biochemical oxygen demand.
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NPDES Renewal
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foxins
Elevated levels of dioxins were found in fish tissue in the Pigeon River. Subsequently, a fish
consumption advisory was issued for sport fish; catfish and carp. Since the Canton Modernization
Project the Canton Mill has not discharged any detectable levels of dioxin to the Pigeon River and
dioxin in fish tissue continue to decline. Currently, a fish consumption advisory continues for-carp and
catfish. North Carolina has lifted the advisory on sport fish. However, the State of Tennessee
continues to post a fish consumption advisory for red breasted sunfish.
As noted above, the NPDES Permit issued to Blue Ridge Paper continues to be highly controversial.
In order to facilitate input from all interested parties, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality is
presenting this pre-draft permit and fact sheet soliciting comments. In order to ensure that the date '
agreed upon in the Settlement Agreement for the public hearing is held by July 30, 2001, a very tight
schedule must be maintained therefore, the Division requests comments on this pre-draft permit be
received by May 31, 2001. After receiving comments, the Division will revise this pre-draft permit
and release a draft permit in or around June 19, 2001. At this point, interested parties will get a second
opportunity to comment.
STREAM CONDITIONS
The facility discharges to the Pigeon River near Canton, North.Carolina. The Pigeon River from
Canton to Hurricane Creek is listed as an impaired water, according to North Carolina's 2000 Draft
303(d) List, due to a fish consumption advisory for dioxins. Recent data indicate that the dioxin levels
in fish tissue continue to decline. There has been no detection of 2,3,7,8 TCDD in sport fish since
1995 and no detection of 2,3,7,8 TCDD in catfish since 1997. 2,3,7,8 TCDD continues to be detected
in carp, though levels continue to decline.
The Pigeon River has been experiencing extremely low flows, with flows often less than the 7Q10
flows of 52 cfs (near Canton). Curtis Weaver, with the USGS, provided the updated low flow statistics
noted above using data from 1933 through 1999. The low flow statistics at Canton include the
influence of Lake Logan, which was constructed in 1932. The low-flow statistics at Hepco include the
influence of both Lake Logan and Lake Junaluska (constructed in 1913). This reflects the current
hydrography within the watershed and does not reflect conditions prior to construction of the lakes.
The impact of this reevaluation of the low flow statistics is the that the lowest seven day average flow
expected once in ten years (7Q10) has been reduced from 54 cfs to 52 cfs. This affects the instream
waste concentration which is used to determine the limits for the toxicity testing (discussed later).
INSTREAM MONITORING
The current permit requires Blue Ridge Paper to conduct an extensive instream monitoring program
consisting of 12 monitoring sites (1-upstream of mill in Pigeon River, 3-Waterville Reservoir, and 7-
downstream of mill in Pigeon River and 1-Big Creek; See Figure 1 and Table 1).
Instream Monitoring by Parameter
Blue Ridge Paper is required to monitor fecal coliform upstream (at station UP) and downstream of the
discharge (at station DNI). Analysis indicates no discernable difference between the upstream and
downstream fecal coliform levels. Upstream fecal coliform is generally in the range of 100 to 200
/100ml. The same trend is evident at the downstream sampling point. These data suggest that Blue
Ridge Paper does not contribute significant levels of fecal coliform. Monitoring of the effluent is
sufficient to monitor the mill's impact on the river. Blue Ridge Paper has volunteered to conduct
upstream sampling and this requirement will remain as a condition in the permit. Thus, the Division's
recommendation is the elimination of the downstream fecal monitoring and once per week fecal
monitoring upstream.
Blue Ridge Paper is required to monitor conductivity upstream (at station UP) and downstream (at
station DN1). There is a significant increase in conductivity between the upstream and downstream
monitoring sites. Conductivity measurements are less than 50 umhos/cm'- at the upstream monitoring
station and generally greater than 250 umhos/cm' at the Fiberville Bridge. This increase in
conductivity is expected since conductivity is a measure of inorganic material. Thus, the Division's
recommends that conductivity monitoring continue as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0508(d).
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Figure 1. Instream Monitoring Stations for Blue Ridge Paper Products— Canton Mill.
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The facility is required to monitor 5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (SODS) upstream at station UP
and downstream of the discharge at the station DN7. Levels of BOD5 have been less than 2.0 mg/L.
Based on this information and the Division's lack of need for the data, it is recommended that instream
BOD5 monitoring be eliminated from the permit.
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FTable 1. Instream Monitoring Requirements According to the 1997 NPDES Permit and Color
Variance.
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Color 2/Week
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Color 2/Week
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Color 2/Week
Flow Daily
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Color 2/Week
Blue Ridge Paper monitors temperature upstream at station UP and downstream at all monitoring
stations except station DN6 and station BC. Comparing upstream to downstream, see Figure 2, the
temperature difference ranged from between 1.78 °C and 11.65 °C. At no time did the monthly
average temperature of the Pigeon River exceed the permitted limits of 32 °C (summer) or 29 °C
(winter).
Blue Ridge Paper monitors dissolved oxygen (DO) at all the instream stations except station DN6 and
station BC. Over the period of review (1998 —2000), dissolved oxygen did not drop below the North
Carolina's standard of 5.0 mg/L for Class C streams at any of the instream monitoring locations.
Figure 3 summarizes the results of this analysis.
During the previous permit cycle, an EPA-approved computer model indicated that BODS limits were
required to protect North Carolina's instream dissolved oxygen standard of 5 mg/L for Class C waters.
An economically feasible end-of-pipe technology capable of consistently treating to levels necessary to
meet the limits specified by the model did not exist. North Carolina agreed with the continuation of the
requirement that Blue Ridge Paper meet the instream dissolved oxygen standard by use of sidestream
oxygen injection facilities. Blue Ridge Paper maintained these oxygen injection facilities at the effluent
and at approximately 0.9, 2.1, and 3.7 miles downstream of the discharge. The previous NPDES
permit only required Blue Ridge Paper to maintain the oxygen injection facilities located 0.9 and 2.1
miles downstream.
To ensure compliance with the above requirement, the average daily instream dissolved oxygen levels
at stations DNl, DN2 and DN3 were required to equal or exceed 5.0 mg/L and the minimum
instantaneous instream values were required to be greater than or equal to 4.0 mg/l. If dissolved
oxygen drops below the,prescribed,values B1ue.Ridge Paper shall utilize the instream dissolved oxygen
injection stations to increase the dissolved oxygen in the river.
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This method fulfilled the requirements of 40 CFR 125.3 (f).
Blue Ridge Paper has compiled an extensive database on instream dissolved oxygen concentrations and
stream flow. These data suggest that the dissolved oxygen sag occurs at station DN2.
Figure 2. Temperature in the Pigeon River Upstream and Downstream of Blue Ridge Paper's NPDES
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rdata
ons DN2 and DN3 were included because the dissolved oxygen model predicted that the DO sag
rred in this area and because they represented monitoring locations upstream and downstream of
e's discharge. The Town of Clyde has recently removed their discharge and the Division has
ved a letter from the Town requesting rescission of the permit. Based on a review of the instream
and the removal of Clyde's discharge, it is recommended that the dissolved oxygen compliance
at station 55.5 be eliminated.
The Division reviewed the 1998 through 2000 instream dissolved oxygen data. Over this time period,
Canton,North Carolina has experienced extreme drought conditions and flow in the Pigeon River has
often dropped below the updated 7Q10 stream flow. Under these conditions, the lowest dissolved
oxygen level observed in the North Carolina portion of the Pigeon River was 5.0 mg/L and occurred at
river mile 57.7. Additionally, a review of the average daily instream dissolved oxygen data and the
average over this time period indicates that the dissolved oxygen sag occurs at river mile 57.7. It is
worthwhile to note that over the term of the previous permit that the instream oxygen injection facilities
were not operated for compliance purposes. Based on this analysis, the compliance point and
monitoring requirement at river mile 55.5 has been dropped. The oxygen injection facilities will
continue to be maintained at the effluent, 0.9, and2.1 miles downstream, and used as necessary to
maintain an instream dissolved oxygen level of 5 mg/l. The condition to maintain the instream
dissolved oxygen stations shall remain a condition of the permit until such time that the permitted
loading of oxygen consuming waste to the Pigeon River is less than or equal to that proposed by an
appropriate water quality model.
If dissolved oxygen at station 57.7 drops below 5.0 mg/L, the facility is required to monitor dissolved
oxygen at river mile 55.5 and 53.5.
Instream monitoring continues to be required in order to assess Blue Ridge Paper 's impact on the
Pigeon River and to ensure that the dissolved oxygen standard is maintained within the river.
Color
Currently, Blue Ridge Paper is required to monitor station 24.7 twice per week. North Carolina is
recommending that the color compliance point be moved to the Fiberville bridge, however final
recommendations are pending the Technical Review Workgroups evaluations and recommendations.
Currently, the compliance point for color has been moved to Hepco station within North Carolina,
therefore DWQ recommends that,the mill monitor this station2/week during the summer and once per
week during the winter.
It is recommended that the color variance be issued for 5-years and reviewed after three years. This is
currently allowed by the EPA, as long as reopener clause is contained within the NPDES permit.
The Technical Review Workgroup (TRW)has not completed their evaluation and recommendations,
therefore comments regarding color are pending the findings of the TRW.
Compliance Summary
The facility has been in compliance with permit conditions during this cycle.
Toxicity Testing
Current Requirement: Chronic toxicity limit monitored quarterly @ 87%
In December 1999 the facility reported a chronic level of 81, with the following two months greater
than 100. All other toxicity tests over the past four years were greater than the stipulated 87%.
The toxicity testing requirement is placed on all major facilities and other facilities with complex
wastestreams. The toxicity limit is based on the instream waste concentration under 7Q10 conditions
(52 cfs updated April 2001). For Blue Ridge Paper, the instream waste concentration was determined
by also accounting for the out-take of surface water from the facility (31.6 MGD, as per application)
and water withdrawal by the Town of Canton (allocated 6.8 MGD). Therefore, the instream waste
concentration was determined to be 100%under 7Q10 conditions. The Division has.set a ceiling on
the toxicity test of 90%, this was done because of difficulties associated with averaging toxicity test
with limits of 100%. TheDivision feels that 90% is sufficiently,sthrigent to assess.the chronic toxicity
of an effluent, while allowing for the averaging of multiple tests.
Recommended Requirement: Quarterly Chronic Toxicity @ 90% Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
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Blue Ridge Paper is required to perform the NC Whole Effluent Toxicity Test or an equivalent method
(as approved by the Division) on a quarterly basis at 90%. Any equivalent method shall also be
performed on a quarterly basis.
Toxicant Analysis
Using the self-monitoring data required per the NPDES permit, reasonable potential analyses were
conducted on the following toxicants: mercury, zinc, cadmium, selenium and silver. The standards
used for the analysis are consistent with North Carolina standards for a class C waterbody.
Cadmium—Based on the Division's analysis of self-monitoring data, this discharge does not pose a
reasonable potential to cause a violation of the North Carolina stream standard for cadmium. Effluent
monitoring of cadmium shall continue since cadmium continues to be detected in the effluent.
Mercury —Based on the Division's analysis of self-monitoring data, this discharge does not pose a
reasonable potential to cause a violation of the North Carolina stream standard for mercury.
Additionally, all mercury samples analyzed since January 1999 have been below North Carolina's
accepted detection level of 0.2 µg/L. Results from the Division's 1996 Fish Tissue Mercury
Assessment on the Pigeon River indicate that the mercury levels found that "total mercury results were
comparable to 'background' levels expected for fish across North Carolina." Based on the findings in
this report and the 'Reasonable Potential' Analysis, it is recommended that mercury monitoring be
removed from the permit.
Silver-Based on the Division's analysis of self-monitoring data, this discharge does pose a reasonable
potential to cause an exceedence of the North Carolina's Action Level Standard for silver. Numerical
limits for silver are not being included since silver is an action level water quality standard and the
biomonitoring requirements are adequate to control toxicity due to the presence of silver. Though no
limit is proposed, if the facility experiences chronic toxicity violations, the discharge will be re-
evaluated and a silver limit may be implemented according to the Division's Action Level Policy.
Selenium —The Division's analysis indicdtes that the maximum predicted concentration for selenium is
greater than the allowable concentration. This analysis included only seven data points, with six data
points below the quantitation level. One sample indicated the presence of selenium, however the
concentration reported was at the quantitation level for the method. Additionally, the QA/QC data
questions the validity of this data point. However, the Division has limited Blue Ridge Paper for
Selenium. After collecting for one and half years (six data points) of data, the facility can request that
the Division review the Selenium data for possible elimination of the limit.
Zinc-Based on the Division's analysis of self-monitoring data, this discharge does poses a reasonable
potential to cause an exceedence of the North Carolina's Action Level Standard for zinc. Numerical
limits for zinc are not being included since zinc is an action level water quality standard and the
biomonitoring requirements are adequate to control toxicity due to the presence of zinc in the facility
effluent. Though no limit is proposed, if the facility experiences chronic toxicity violations the
discharge will be re-evaluated and a zinc limit may be implemented according to the Division's Action
Level Policy. Monitoring requirements for zinc are consistent with 15A NCAC 2H .0508 (d).
OXYGEN CONSUMING WASTE POLLUTANTS
A site-specific Best Available Technology (BAT)based limit was calculated to determine the monthly
average 5 - day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) limit. A site-specific BAT approach was used
because North Carolina's Division of Water Quality continues to agree that an economically feasible
end-of-pipe technology capable of reliably meeting the water quality limit specified by the existing
model does not exist at this time and no violations of the dissolved oxygen in the river have been
observed in recent years.
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality's recommendation for the draft permit BOD5 limit is
established based on the demonstrated level of performance for the existing treatment plant. Data on
treatment plant performance and influent loading since the Canton Modernization Project (1998 through
2000) was evaluated and examined for outliers. The maximum influent loading and lowest treatment
plant performance were used to develop the monthly average BOD5 limit. The data set was sufficient
to account for the day to day variability of the treatment system.
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rthe
r the time period evaluated, the-treatment plant has performed extremely well. The lowest percent
val was 96.9% and the highest influent loading was 414.9 mg/L. Based on this analysis, North
lina's Division of Water Quality recommends a monthly average BOD5 loading of 3205.0 lbs/day.
limit presented in the draft permit represents and a 71-ton per year reduction in BOD5 loading to
igeon River. Because Blue Ridge Paper has oxygen injection facilities in place to maintain the
instream dissolved oxygen standard should instream dissolved oxygen dictate a need, Blue Ridge Paper
complies with the conditions set forth by 40 CFR 125.3 (f).
The methodology used for the daily maximum 5 -day biochemical oxygen demand (BODO limit was
recommended during the previous permit cycle. A site-specific daily maximum to monthly average
multiplier was used for determination of the recommended daily maximum limit. Using this
methodology and reviewing data since the Canton Modernization Project (1998 -2/2001) the
recommended daily maximum limit based on a multiplier of 3.4 (daily maximum/monthly average) is
10897 lb/day. The limit proposed represents an achievable level and approximately a 12.5%reduction in
the daily maximum BOD5 limit.
Ammonia monitoring requirements are included in the permit to provide data concerning levels.of
ammonia discharged to the Pigeon River(which may affect instream dissolved oxygen).
Effluent dissolved oxygen is limited at no less than 6 mg/1 based on the above discussion. Daily
monitoring is.required based on 15A NCAC 2B .0508 (d), Paper and Allied Products, Class IV facility.
NUTRIENT POLLUTANT ANALYs1s
Total phosphorus and total nitrogen monitoring is required by 15A NCAC 2b .0508 (d) (2) (A).
Monthly monitoring is required to assess the contribution of nutrients from Blue Ridge Paper and the
potential impact to Waterville Reservoir. Waterville Reservoir is to be monitored once annually
(during opposite years of CP&L's montioring) to assist in the continued characterization of nutrient
impacts to the lake.
TOXICANTS
There is currently a fish consumption advisory due to dioxin for the Pigeon River downstream of the
discharge. Although the advisory was initially in effect for consumption of all fish species, this
advisory has been reduced to carp and catfish species only, reflecting continued improvements in the
river.
Currently, Blue Ridge Paper is required to monitor dioxin and dibenzofuran isomers quarterly from the
influent, sludge, landfill leachate, and effluent. Based on an evaluation of the data, the Division is
recommending a revision to the special condition requiring dioxin and dibenzofuran isomers
monitoring.An improved knowledge of the dioxin and dibenzofuran isomers indicates that only 2,3,7,8
TCDD and 2,3,7,8 TCDF are pollutants of concern. Therefore, it is recommended that the dioxin
isomer special condition be modified to require monitoring only for 2,3,7,8 TCDD and 2,3,7,8 TCDF.
It is further recommended that the monitoring.frequencies be modified based on the fact that
measurable quantities of dioxins have not been detected in the influent (since 1998), the effluent(since
1996), sludge (since 1996) and the landfill leachate (since 1996).
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An effluent limit for 2,3,7,8 TCDD continues -based on the Divsion's Draft Dioxin TMDL for the
Pigeon River. Currently, NC DWQ and EPA are negotiating on the final TMDL value. The value
represented in the pre-draft permit represents North Carolina's recommendation. The TMDL will be
publicly noticed at the same time that the hearing and draft NPDES permit is noticed.
Annual fish tissue analysis shall continue to be performed by the facility in accordance with the
monitoring plan approved by the Division until such time that the fish advisory is lifted in both
Tennessee and North Carolina.
Trichlorophenol/Pentachlorophenol limits and monitoring is not required. The pernittee has certified
that chlorophenolic biocides are not used at the facility. This certification eliminates the requirement to
include effluent limits for these two parameters based on 40 CFR 430. However, if the facility changes
future operations to include chlorophenolic biocides, limits and monitoring will be required.
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OTHER POLLUTANTS OF CONCERN
The total suspended solids (TSS) limits were calculated using the EPA promulgated Effluent
Guidelines for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category and compared to existing limits.
The TSS limits contained in the current NPDES permit are more stringent than the calculated federal
effluent guidelines since the current limits are based on the 1993 proposed guidelines for the oxygen
delignification process. The Division recommends that the existing TSS limits remain unchanged for
this permit cycle.
North Carolina does not have a numeric standard for TSS. The rules specifically regulate floating
solids, settleable solids, and sludge deposits fref. 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(c)]. The draft permit
restricts floating solids. Both benthic and IBI studies have indicated further improvement to the Pigeon
River. Therefore, a monthly average TSS limit of 12,549 lbs/day is recommended and a daily
maximum TSS limit of 49560 lbs/day is recommended.
Daily monitoring is required based on 15A NCAC 2B .0508 (d), Class IV facility.
The temperature requirement is based on a Section 316 (a) variance determination was accepted by the
NC Environmental Management Commission October 11, 1984 and approved by EPA August 6, 1985.
In making the recommendation to retain the current 316(a) variance, note that a balanced and
indigenous population was found in 1984. The 316(a) variance for Champion was also retained during
the 1992 Triennial Review. Both benthic macroinvertebrate and fish community studies have shown
improvement below the Canton Mill since the post Canton Modernization Program. Staff reviewed
existing temperature data and although some improvement has occurred (most likely due to overall
effluent flow decrease), Blue Ridge Paper still cannot meet the North Carolina temperature requirement
as indicated in Figure 2 above.
Final recommendations regarding the temperature variance are pending Blue Ridge Paper's report on
temperature due June 1, 2001. However, it is anticipated that this permit will continue the 316(a)
variance and require studies to be completed prior to the next permit cycle to enable re-evaluation.
The flow limit is based on Blue Ridge Paper's current flow values and post-CMP production plus 0.9
MGD for the Town of Canton's wastewater. Future plant improvements may reduce the contribution
of the mill's wastewater, however the Town of Canton is proposing to increase their contribution to the
treatment plant as they expand Canton's urban boundary.
Since flows are currently approximately 80% of the permitted capacity, the Division recommends that
the flow limit remain unchanged. During the next permit cycle the flow limit should be re-evaluated
and if appropriate adjusted downward. Due to potential inflow/infiltration from the Town of Canton,
the Division continues the provision that requires Blue Ridge Paper to work with Canton to reduce I/I
problems.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) monitoring is required to assess the potential impact of chemical
oxygen demand from the Blue Ridge Paper wastewater effluent. Neither federal guidelines nor NC
water quality standards require a limit for COD. Though no limit is proposed, the EPA has reserved
COD for potential future limits. Therefore, COD monitoring will be continued.
Limitations for fecal coliform are based on the contribution of domestic wastewater from the Town of
Canton and the requirements of 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (b) (3) (E).
Metals toxicity is a function of water hardness, since Blue Ridge Paper has demonstrated reliable
compliance with toxicity, the Division recommends the elimination of hardness monitoring.
Conductivity monitoring is required based on 15A NCAC 2B .0508 (d), Paper and Allied Products
(Water Quality Limited Facilities), for a Class IV facility.
Monitoring for total residue/total dissolved solids is required according to the existing NPDES
permit. The required conductivity monitoring is sufficient to assess Blue Ridge Paper's inorganic
loading to the Pigeon River. Therefore, the Division recommends removal of total residue and total
dissolved solids monitoring from the permit.
Limitations for pH 6.0 —9.0 are based on 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (b) (3) (G).
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SSUES ASSOCIATED WITH EFFLUENT GUIDELINE IMPLEMENTATION
JRelevant Background Information
Over the past five-year permitting cycle, the maximum 12-month production occurred from May 1999
through April 2000. Table 2 outlines the total production of various products generated at the Canton
Mill over this time period.
Pulp produced at the Canton Mill is supplemented with pine and hardwood pulp purchased from off-site
and pulp produced from trim or broke paper off the paper machines. The pulp is then used in
paperboard and fine paper production using one of the five paper machines on-site.
Table 2. Itemized Production Figures for the Maximum 12 Month Average Production Period.
Product Total for 12 Month Period Units
Pine Pulp 217,634.48 Air Dried Tons
Hardwood Pulp 298,833.91 Air Dried Tons
Purchased Pine Pulp 24,306.87 Air Dried Tons
Purchased Hardwood Pulp 22,252.21 Air Dried Tons
Broke Paper or Trim Pulp 46,559.08 Air Dried Tons
Paperboard Production 313,625.90 Off Machine Tons
Fine Paper Production 321,264.00 Off machine Tons
Blue Ridge Paper has not joined the Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program (VATIP) for
existing direct or new direct dischargers as outlined in 40 CFR 430 Subpart B. The VATI Program
was set up for new or existing direct dischargers whereby mills agree to accept enforceable effluent
limitations and conditions in their NPDES permits that are more stringent than the BAT limitations, in
exchange for regulatory and enforcement related rewards and incentives.
Blue Ridge Paper will use steam stripping to treat process condensates, rather than hardpiping to the
WWTP; thus interface with the Division of Air Quality is not necessary.
Relevant Issues
Daily effluent monitoring for Adsorable Organic Halides (AOX) is required. AOX is an overall test
for adsorbable organic halides, which includes chlorinated organics. Trends in concentration changes
have been observed between AOX and specific pollutants (dioxins, chlorinated organics) at pulp and
paper mills.' Therefore, any decrease in AOX may also indicate a decrease in chlorinated organics.
Limits and daily monitoring for AOX are required in the EPA Cluster Rules. The
compliance/monitoring point for the AOX limits shall be as defined in the sampling plan.
During the next permit cycle, the Division will review the AOX data for possible reduction in
monitoring frequencies.
Chloroform monitoring/limits have been added to the permit. During the previous permitting cycle it
was determined that the discharge from Blue Ridge Paper did not have a reasonable potential to exceed
the allowable level. Therefore no effluent limit is proposed. Limits contained in the NPDES permit.on
the bleach plant effluent are based on the EPA promulgated Effluent Guidelines for the Pulp, Paper,
and Paperboard Point Source Category. Since Blue Ridge Paper operates two separate fiber lines,
there shall be two compliance points for chloroform as stipulated in the sampling plan.
In addition to the dioxin limits and conditions stated above dioxins shall be limited and monitored on
the effluent from the each bleach plant. 2,3,7,8 TCDD and 2,3,7,8 TCDF limits are based on the EPA
promulgated Effluent Guidelines for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category. The
compliance/monitoring points for each bleach plant is required as stipulated in the sampling plan.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been added for spent pulping liquors, turpentine, and soap.
At this time, Blue Ridge Paper is in compliance with the best management practices stipulated in the
EPA promulgated Effluent Guidelines for the Pulp, Paper, and'.Paperboard Point Source Category with
one remaining issue.
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The remaining issue deals with the BMP Plan. As part of the EPA promulgated effluent guidelines,
facilities, which fall under the jurisdiction of subpart B, must develop a BMP Plan. This plan does not
require the approval of any regulatory authority, but must be certified by the mill manager. Currently,
the BMP Plan is in the development process and it is anticipated that this requirement will be completed
prior to issuance of this NPDES permit.
Per 40 CFR 430.24, the daily maximum limits for 12 chlorinated phenolics are "less than Minimum
Level" (<ML) as specified in 40 CFR 430.01. The compliance/monitoring point shall be set at the
effluent from the bleach plants as outlined in the sampling plan.
PROPOSED CHANGES
• Monthly average BOD5 limit reduced 71 tons per year to 3205 lb/day.
• Daily maximum BOD5 limit reduced 12.5% to 10897 lb/day.
• Toxicity testing concentration increased to 90%.
• Removal of downstream fecal colifotm monitoring with once per week upstream fecal monitoring.
• Removal of instream BODS monitoring.
• Remove instream monitoring station 55.5.
• Remove instream monitoring station 53.5.
• Reduce monitoring frequency at NC/TN monitoring station.
• Eliminate mercury monitoring.
• A Selenium limit has been added.
• The TSS limit remains unchanged.
• Trichlorophenol/pentachlorophenol monitoring has been removed from the permit.
• The upstream river mile marker now indicates that the upstream monitoring location is located at
river mile 63.8.
• The dioxin special condition has been modified to eliminate individual isomer monitoring and to
reduce the monitoring frequency of the sludge and landfill leachate.
• The 2,3,7,8 TCDD effluent limit has been implemented according to the Division's Draft Dioxin
TMDL for the Pigeon River.
• Two internal outfalls (002 and 003) have been added.
• Remove hardness monitoring.
• Remove total dissolved solids monitoring.
• Remove total residue monitoring.
• An AOX limit and daily monitoring has been added to the permit per EPA cluster rules.
• Dioxin, chlorophenolics and chloroform limits/monitoring have been added to the effluent from the
pine and hardwood line bleach plants per EPA cluster rule.
• The BMP special condition has been updated according to the requirement of the EPA Cluster
Rule.
Recommendations and modifications to effluent and instream color monitoring and limits beyond those
outlined above have not been established at this time. The Division is awaiting the recommendations of
the Technology Review Workgroup and will incorporate their recommendations, as they become
available.
This fact sheet represents North Carolina's initial recommendations. The Division will review all
pertinent comments received by May 31, 2001,and modify the permit in accordance with current
Division procedures.
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OPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Pre-draft Permit Issued May 2, 2001
Meeting with Tennessee, EPA and various committees May 8, 2001
Report to NPDES Committee on Temperature and Color Variance May 9, 2001
Interested Party Review Period for Pre-Draft Permit May 31, 2001
DWQ Review of Pre-draft Comments June 15, 2001
Public Notice Draft Permit, TMDL and Public Hearing °June 19, 2001
Public Hearing July 26, 2001
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CANTON MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Prior to 1993, after knotting hardwood brownstock was washed through one of two brownstock washer
lines. After washing brownstock was screened using a two-stage fine screening process and bleached
in one of the two bleaching lines. The two bleaching lines consisted of seven batch digesters and were
operated independently for 'low' brightness and `high' brightness.
Since 1993, the hardwood fiberline has incorporated numerous modifications designed to increase mill
performance from both an environmental and product quality standpoint. Currently, the hardwood
fiberline consist of two stages knotting followed by pre-oxygen delignification washers. After pulp is
processed through the oxygen delignification unit, it is washed again prior to the four stage pressurized
fine screening. After screening the pulp is bleached through one medium consistency bleach line.
Prior to 1992, pine (softwood) pulp was processed through one brownstock washing line prior to the
two stage screening process. After screening pulp was processed through one of the two bleaching
lines. Similar to the hardwood fiberline, the softwood fiberline bleaching was operated independently
for 'low' brightness and 'high' brightness.
Like the hardwood fiberline, the softwood fiberline has incorporated numerous modifications in order
to enhance product quality and environmental performance. Currently, the softwood fiberline process
consist of two stage knotting followed by a brownstock pre-oxygen delignification line. After the initial
washing the pulp is processed through the oxygen delignification unit followed by another washing.
After the second washing pulp is screened using four stage pressurized fine screen before entering a
medium consistency bleach line.
In addition to the improvements noted, the facility has implemented full scale bleach filtrate recycle of
the Eo stage in the softwood bleach line and pilot scale (-20%) bleach filtrate recycle of the Eo stage in
the hardwood bleach line. '
References
1. Division of Water Quality's Basinwide Information Management System, April 20, 2001,
http•//h2o enr state.naus/bims/reportsfbasinsandwaterbodies/alpha/Neuse.pdf
2. 1995. NPDES Regional Staff Report for NPDES Permit NC0000272, January 18, 1995,
Asheville Regional Office.
3. 2000. French Broad River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. North Carolina Division of Water
Quality, Water Quality Section.
4. 2001. NPDES Permit Application EPA Forms 1 and 2C, Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
5. 2000. 303(d) List of North Carolina Impaired Waters- Draft. North Carolina Division of
Water Quality, Water Quality Section. Copies obtained through Planning Branch, Archdale
Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina.
6. 1993. Low Flow Characteristics of Streams in North Carolina, United States Geological
Survey Water-Supply Paper 2403. Copies obtained at U.S. Geological Survey, Map
Distribution, Box 25286, MS306, Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225.
7. 1997. NCOo00272 NPDES Permit. Issued to Ch'ampion'Paper, expiration November 30,
2001. Copies obtained through The Division of Water Quality, Central Files, Archdale
Building, 512 N,,Salisbury St:; Raleigh,North Carolina.
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State Contact
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Michael Myers at(919) 733733-5038 ext. 508.
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Regional Office Comment
REGIONAL OFFICE REVIEWER
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