NC0061841_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

State of North Carolina
Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
51 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27,511
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Tom Sayers, operations Manager
N. C. Plastics, Inc.
P. O. Box 711
Harrisburg, N. C. 28075-0711
Dear Mr. Sayers:
November 7, 1986
R. Paul Wilms
:or
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0061841
N. C. Plastics, Inc.
Cabarrus County, N. C.
The Division of Environmental Management is in receipt of
information which confirms that the subject facility does not discharge
to the surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
Due to this fact there is not a need for this facility to have a
NPDES permit. Therefore based on your request, NPDES permit No. NC0061841
is hereby rescinded effective immediately. Should you wish at some future
time to discharge to the surface waters, it will require the issuance of a
new discharge permit.
If you have any
Arthur Mouberry at (9
uestions regarding this matter, please contact Mr.
9) 733-5083.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
compliance
Mooresville Regional Cffi.ce
Mr. John Campbell
Technicial Services Branch
cerely,
R. Paul Wilms
Pollution Prevention Pays
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor December 2, 1985
S. 'Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. William L. Taylor
NC Plastics, Inc.
145 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Subject: Permit No. NC006i841
NC Plastics
Cabarrus County
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Dear Mr. Taylor:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
March 8, 1985, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,
1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatoty hearing
before a bearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30
days following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to
be contended. Unless such demand is m de, this permit shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part 11,
8.2. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in
ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental
Management. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Ms. Lisa Creech, at telephone number 919/730-0,P,P,0,z,,
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Permit No. NC0061841
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under The
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions 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,
NC Plastics, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located
at
145 Caldwell Road
(NCSR 1172)
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Back Creek
in the Yadkin -Pee. Dee River Basin.
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall be effective December 1, 1985
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at
midnight on NoveMber 30, 1990
Signed this day of December 2, 1985
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
FOR
R. Paul Wii.ms, Director
Division of Environmental. Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Permit No. NC0061841
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
NC Plastics, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge cooling water from the facility
located on Negg 1172 in Cabarrus County (See Part III
condition No. B. of this Permit), and
. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed
tributary to Back Creek which is classified Class "C"
waters and is located in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

A. (I). EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (Ibs/da ) Other Units (S ecify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg Daily Max. Daily A. Dal lyr Max. equency. Type Location
Flow Weekly Instantaneous E
Temperature * * Weekly Grab E
Residual Chlorine ** ** Weekly Grab E
**
THERE SHALL BE NO CHROMIUM, ZINC, OR COPPER ADDED TO THE COOLING WATER.
The Temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an Increase in the Temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and In no case cause the ambient water Temperature to exceed 320
C
Monitoring requirements only apply if chlorine Is added to the cooling water.
The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utiilzIng
any biocide in the cooling water (see part HI of this permit). ©3
E - Effluent c
rid
The pH shall not be Tess than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam In other than trace amounts.

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Permit No. NC
SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance
specified for discharges in accordance
h the effluent limitations
h the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measure ants taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Moni
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) postmarked no l
day following the completed reporting period.. The first
. The DEM may require reporting of
results by written notification. Signed copies of these
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the folio
Division of Environmental
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina
Definitions
Management
27611
nth( s shall be
toring Report
ater than the 30th
report is due on
additional monitoring
, and all other
wing address:
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this, permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;.
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the locations) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.4)
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. -The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compiiance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee°s premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
end to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of7arilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit In the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be .forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
1. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and il. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, tut not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, 6-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this perm it does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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permittee is not authorized to discharge tar the i tin date..
In order to receive authorization to discharge you the pi atian
date, the e ritt shall submit such infor tient forms,and ns as
are required the agency a t;. rized to issue pe its no later than180
days prior to the expiration date. An is it t a e it aft
the expiration will subject the pe t 7,; nt p
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Part III
Permit No. NC 0061841
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to final
plans and specifications have been made by the Division of Environmental
Management within 60 days following acknowledgement that a complete set
of final plans and specifications has been received, the plans may be
considered approved and construction authorized.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the, permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division
of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be
required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility
with the current groundwater standards.
E. The permittee shall not use any biocides except those approved in con-
junction with the permit application. The oermittee shall notify the
Director in writing not later than ninety (90) days prior to instituting use
of any additional biocide used in cooling systems, other than chlorine, which
may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously reported to the
Division of Environmental Management. Such notification shall include:
Active ingredient(s) in the biocidal additives,
Dosage rate and frequency of application of the additives,
Discharge concentration of the active ingredient(s),
Discharge rate or volume,
Receiving stream (attach map locating discharge point), and
Aquatic toxicity data for each biocidal product (degradation data
if available).
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