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Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. December 9, 1998 Mr. Matt Matthews, Supervisor Aquatic Toxicology Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Subject: Toxicity Reports NPDES Permit No. NC00050l 1 CBP Resources Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Matthews: Enclosed you will find this facility's toxicity report for the month of November, 1998 and a letter sent to Mr. Rex Gleason, of the Mooresville Regional Office, advising that on December 1, 1998 this facility ceased it's discharge No. 001 to Crowders Creek. Therefore, the referenced November test will be the final one. Should there be any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, /an Environmental Manager cc: Mr. Rex Gle enclosures on. . 5533 S. York Rd. • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 7O4-864.9941 • Fax # 7o4-861-9252 • Direct DiarNumnber: Effluent Toxicity R port Form - Chronic Pass/Fail and Acute LC58 Date o3_Dec-9e CEP RESOURC FFLUENT rtPrtestr ..s_ NC��/Pipes County: GASTON ETT Env ironmental#, Inc. x Signs re of Opponsible arge x Signature of Laboratory Supervisor MAIL ORIGINAL TO North Carolina C CONTROL ORGANISMS # Younp Produced Adult (L31ve Effluent % NT 2 OR d hnia ChronicPass/Fail Reproduction Toxicity Test. 3.0©%© NI S Young Produced e Adult (L)iv e (D)ead _. pH Control Treatment 2 D.O. Control Treatment 2 S lst sample 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.8 start end 8.7 8.7 21 21 2 14 4 20 4 24 18 11 1st sample 2nd sample 8.0 8,0 start end start end 1st sample 2nd sample 8,6 8.4 7.7 7.7 8.1 8,8 8..2 8,7 8.2 7.8 8.2 8.3 LC5OIAcute Toxicity Test (Mortality expressed as %, combining replicates) LC5O = 95% Confidence Limits Moving Average Spearman Kerber Method of De 'nation Probit Other Organism Tested Ceriodaphriia dubia 7 18 15 Concentration Mortality 18 15 ton (Sta 10 20 10 20 11 pie Type (Duration) Envt 12. 14 Hardness (mglL) Spec. Cond. (pmhos) Chlorine (mg/L) ample Temp. at receipt (`C) T Chronic Test Results Calculated t= 2.032 Critical Value= 2,508 % Reduction 23% % Mortality Ar 4% Control 18.0 Control 0% 13.9 Treatment 2 Control CV 11.8% % 3rd Brood 100% Treatment 2 PASS FAIL Test Start Date 11.298 1st 2nd Tox Tox Dilution start/end Control High Conc. pH D.O. DEM Form AT-1 919 North Main Street State of North Carolina Depart ent of E.,vir©nrnent and Natural Reso. rces Division of Water Quality Mooresville,, North Carolina CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Van M. Jones CEP Resources - Gastonia Div, 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SU:I3JECT: Dear Mr. Jones: October 22, 1998 NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 CEP Resources WWTP Gaston County This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring _report form for the month of August 1998 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit, You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) which is a site -specific study designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of 'NPDES perrnit limitations and requirements. Attached to this Notice is important infomration concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. We encourage you to review this information and if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance,. please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E, Regional Water Quality Supervisor cc: Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit Division of Water Quality 1998 To: Rex Gleason Through: Matt Matthews From: Sandy Mort (A Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results CBP Resources NPDES Permit # NC0005011/001 Gaston County The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from CBP Resources has been completed. CBP Resources has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.257 mullion. gallons per day (MGD) entering Crowders Creek (7Q10 of 13 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected. on May 5 and 8 by John Lesley and Van Jones for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail. Test Concentrations 3% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Control Mean Reproduction 17.4 neonates Test Treatment Survival 1.00% Treatment Mean Reproduction 19.6 neonates First Sample pH 7.75 SU First Sample Conductivity 1860 micromhos/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1. mgli Second Sample pH 7.69 SU Second Sample Conductivity 1850 m.icromhos/cm Second. Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/1 Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 733-21.36. Basin: CTB37 cc: Central Files iironmenual Sciences Branch VPater Quality Section Gastonia Div CBP Resourc June 18, 1998 Mr, Matt Matthews, Supervisor Aquatic Toxicology Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Dear Mr, Matthews: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of June 10, 1998 regarding this facility's May, 1998 chronic toxicity test, This test was performed on a 24 hour composite, as well as any other specified parameters. that our NPDES permit requires. The chain of custody form we used did not have a space to show sample type. Therefore, the lab chose to show it as a grab. This will be corrected in the future, Should there be any other questions, please let me kno Environmental Manager cc: Mr. Rex Gleason. 5. York. Rd. • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 704-864-9941 • Fax # 704-861-9252 • Direct Dial Number: State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James 8, Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr, Van M. Jones, Environment CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 S. York Road Gastonia, N.C. 28052 June 10, 1998 onager Subject NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Chronic Toxicity Testing CBP Resources, Inc. NPDES No. NC0005011 Gaston County Mr. Jones: My staff has received and reviewed. CBP Resources' 5/19/98 effluent toxicity report. Upon review of the AT-1 form, it was noted the wrong type of sample was collected for this toxicity test. As per CBP Resources' permit requirernent effective 10/1/97, 24 hour composite samples, instead of grab samples, should be collected for chronic toxicity testing, We have recorded the 5/19/98 analysis as a "pass" as submitted, This letter is to inform you that you should correct this discrepancy for future tests in order that they will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you are encouraged to call me or Kristie Robeson at (919) 733-2136, cc: Rex Gleason-MRO Robert Kelley-ETT Environ Central Files enta Sincerely, Matt Matthews, Supervisor Aquatic Toxicology Unit Inc. Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Telephone 919-733-9960 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 FAX 919-733-9959 50% recycled/ lO% post consumer paper PPFPF State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 January 23, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources - Gastonia Div. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NC000501.1 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County Dear Mr. Jones: This is to infouii you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of November 1997 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violations. Please be aware that North Carolina. General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements. If it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions, please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 919 North Main. Street Mooresville, North Carolina 2511.5 December 22, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RE TI iRIRECEIPT REQUES I ED Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources - Gastonia Div: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County Dear Mr, Jone This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of October 1997 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violations. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements. If it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions, please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely,. D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Un.i State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 September 23, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources - Gastonia Div, 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Pemlit No, NC000.5011 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County Dear Mr. Jones: This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of July 1997 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit, You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violations. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requireme.nts. If it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions, please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Barbara S. Christian, P.G. Acting Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E,, Director Decerrir 5, 1996. Mr. Van Jones CBP Resources 5533 S. York Road Gastonia, NC. 28052 Subject: Chronic Toxicity Testing CBP Resources NPDES No. NC00050I1 Gaston County Dear Mr. Jone My staff has received and reviewed CBP Resources' 10/28/96 effluent toxicity report. During review of the AT-1 form, our office noted the wrong effluent percentage was used. Therefore, we have recorded the test as invalid. As per CBP Resources' permit requirement effective 11/1/95, a chronic pass/fail test is to be performed quarterly at an effluent concentration of 3%. The AT -I form indicates a chronic pass/fail test at a concentration of 6%© was performed. This letter is to inform you that you should decrease the tested effluent percentage to 3% for future tests, as specified in the permit requirement, Ifa "fail" was submitted on CI3P Resources' monthly monitoring reports (DMR) for October 1996, we remind you that the DMR submitted to the Division's Central Files will need to be amended. The effluent DMR facility information must be completely filled out (at the top of the sheet), and the form should have "CORREC 1 hD COPY" written or typed at the top. The parameter code of your particular toxicity test should be re-entered in an appropriate column with a brief explanation that the test was not suitable as performed. Please be aware of language present in your permit requirement that states, "Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate retesting (within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements." Our office will be expecting a toxicity test to be submitted for the month of November anyway as per your quarterly permit requirement. If you have any questions regarding test protocols, you are encouraged to call me or Kristie Robeson at (919)733-2136. cc: Rex Gleasott.MRO John Baumrner-Burlington. Research, Inc. Shannon Langley -Facilities Assessment Unit Central Files Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Reedy Creek Road Telephone 919-733-9960 An Equal Opportunity Aiformotive Acton Employer Sincerely, Larry W. Ansley, Supervisor Aquatic Survey and Toxicology Unit Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 FAX # 733-9959 5Q% recycled/x©% post consumer paper NORTH CAR0 A DEFARTh!,? " OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH, AIL RESOURCES REGION L 0 Le 1e4 treat 'C 281.15 Phcae 704/603-1699 TAX 704/663 -6040 FAX CV PAGZS Divisio t cif Water Quality December 13, 1996 ORANDUM To: Rex Gleason Through: Matt Matthews r From: Sandy Mort Subject: Ambient sample toxicity test results Crowd.ers Creek downstream of Carolina Byproducts Gaston County The aquatic toxicity test using grab ambient samples collected on Crowders Creek downstrea Carolina Byproducts has been completed. The ambient samples were collected on December by John Lesley for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows. Test "Type Test Concentrations Test Result Control Survival Control Mean Reproduction Test Treatment Survival Treatment Mean Reproduction First Sample pH. First Sample Conductivity First Sample Total Residual Chlorine Second Sample pH Second Sample Conductivity Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail 1.0090 sample Pass 100% 30..42 neonates 100% 29.08 neonates 7.29 SU 220.9 micromhos/cm <0.1 mg/I. 7.24 SU 242,2 nnicromhos/call <0..1 me nd 6 se Test results and measured waterquality parameters for these samples indicate that the ambient water would not be predicted to have impaired water quality. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 733-2136. Basin: CTB37 cc: Central Files Environmental Sciences Branch l enter Y aiit Section State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr„ E. Direc-or February 29, 1996 Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 S. York Road Gastonia, N.C. 28052 Subject: Chronic Toxicity Testing CBP Resources, Inc. NPDES No. NC0005011 Gaston County Dear Mr. Jones, My staff has received and reviewed CBP Resources' 118/96 effluent toxicity report. Upon review of the AT-1 form., we noted the wrong effluent percentage was used. We have recorded the test as a "pass", as submitted. According to CBP Resources' penult requirement effective November 1, 1995, a chronic pass/fail test is to be performed quarterly at an effluent concentration of 3%. The AT-1 form shows a chronic pa..ss/faii test at a concentration of 6% was performed. You should decrease the tested effluent percentag e to 3% for future tests as specified in the ,permit requirement, If you have any questions regarding this matter, you are encouraged to call me or Kristie Robeson at (919) .733-2136. S a Aqu cc: Rex Gleason-MRO John Baummer-Burlington Rese.11-ch, Central Files Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Ro_fdy Creek Road Telephone 91.9-733-9960 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer y, Supervisor and Toxicology Unit Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 FAX 4 733-9959 50% recycled/10% post cecrmlec paper Stc:e. of North Carolina Deoartment of Environment, He ith and Nature! Resources Div°on of Environmental Management totGovernor s, Secretary , Jr., P.E., Director CERTIFIED MAI1 REP:RN R.EC_E111 April 25. 1996 REQUESTED \1r. ° ;tn M. Jones CEP Sesources 5? ;;. orl Il«ad Gals:.*=ails North Caro➢i 5U73,:ECT: 28052 NOTICE:01 VIOLATION Effluent. Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources Wastewater Treatment Facility Gaston County This is to inform not - .eived your quartcrl the North Carolina Admr he Environmental raci aces Bunch of the Division of Environmental 3alata$gement has g report for tie ';,anth of February 1996. This is in violation of Title :15 of rative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2B, Section .0506 (a)(1)(A) which states, "monthly .d no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made." Dl reporting requirements exist for facilities. which are required to conduct toxicity -monitoring specified by 1 NPDES Permits, Facilities are required by the NPDES Permit to complete and submit an Aquatic Toxicity the Environmental Sciences Branch as well as report the results of all effluent test characteristics • a Discharge Monitoring Report Form (DMR) to the Division's Central Files, • further action, please sttlttait. this report i7g May 15, 1996, or notify° this office of any problem which anted the report from being received on time, You will be considered noncompliant with the reporting stained in your NPDES Permit for the month of February until you snake acceptable dem..onstration to the Sciences Branch that the February 1996 AT retort form was submitted to this office within the 30 day addition, if within the next twelve (1.2) months, future reports are not received within the required :'tame, you may he assessed a civil penalty. Should there be no discharge of flow from the faculty dt ring a month in which toxicity m }rat wx ould complete the information block located at the top cf fhe aquatic toxic'i,ty (AT) form indica permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report_ You should also wri AT w.-'rru, sign the form, and submit following normal procedures_ You may wish to consider submitting future toxicit to t results via certified mail to the address located at the hcmom of this pate to assist you in deternunirtw whether your toxi.ci.ty test resin Environmental Sciences Branch., Lan.zuage present in your NPDES Perron sp sine quarterly toxicity test failure. Please keep this data after any single quarterly test failure, Upon pas If you choose to respond to this; N Ke?n Bowden at the address below, If yc cc.: Rex Gleason -Mooresville Regional Office Aquatic Survey and Toxicology Unit Files Central Files v rcrtatttsan. wri ny questi; ss c ring is required, cility name, "No Flow" on the eivXer1 on time by the monitoring frequency to monthly upon any Environmental Sciences Branch will be expecting test equirenrent will revert to quarterly. n comments may be directed to the attention of Mr. cerninr, this notice, please c tict Kevin Bowden at Since, reality Section Environsnen't;:tl Sciences h 4401. Rrt,cly° C'rce, R=.,:w Ratesgri, North Caroir,ia 27(07 .».^ vr9mstj➢ aFsg.row' State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James 8. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan 8, Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr„ P.E., Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NC0005D1.1. CBP Resources VvWTP Gaston County Dear Mr. Jones: N.C. DEPT. OF RCNMENT 1 rEA LTFt, & NATURAL RES LI C S This is to inform you that the Environmental Sciences Branch of the Division of Environmental Management has not received your quarterly toxicity monitoring report for the month of January 1995. Our records indicate an ad.mnistrative letter was issued to CBP Resources (formerly Carolina & Southern. Processing) dated September 1, 1989, to perform chronic toxicity monitoring on a quarterly basis until such time that significant toxicity reductions could be consistently achieved. The administrative letter specifies Ceriodaphnia dubia be employed as the test organism. Please be advised that toxicity test results shall be reported on the AT-1 State fort and sent to the address below no later than 30 ,days following the month in which the test was performed.. Should no discharge occur from the facility during a specified testing month., then the facility shall submit an AT-1 test form labeled "NO DISCHARGE" to the Environmental Sciences Branch and complete all appropriate information at the top of the form_ NPDES Permit No_ NC000.50,11 is in the process of being reissued to the facility. It is our understanding the proposed permit, upon. reissuance, will contain a chronic toxicity limitation. Although the 'NPDES Permit has not reissued, you are reminded the facility should conduct toxicity monitoring according to the requirements of the September 1, 195.9, administrative letter. Monitoring shall continue according to the requirements of the administrative letter until such time that the NPDES Permit reissues with an appropriate chronic toxicity perm limitation. Should you have any questions concerning your reporting requirements, please contact either Mr. Kevin Bowden at (919) '733-21.36 or Mr. John Lesley in our Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663- 1699. cc: Steve Tedder Rex Gleason -Moore. John Lesley -Moores Larry Ansley Central Files Sinet Assistant Water Quality Section Chief for Environmental Sciences. i le Regional Office lie. Regional Office Environmental Sciences Branch • Telephone 919-733-9960 AnEqual Opportunity Affirmative Action LEI ploycr 401 Reedy Creek Road 4 Raleigh, North Carolina 276C/7 FAX # 733.9959 50W reercliid1U)% pate consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Aa. Preston Howard, Jr., P E„ Director 995 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Van M. Jones CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NCO(J05011 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County Dear Mr. Jones: This is to inform you that the Environmental Sciences Branch of the Division of Environmental Management has not received your quarterly toxicity monitoring report for the month of January 1995. Our records indicate an administrative letter was issued to CBP .Resources (formerly Carolina & Southern Processing) dated September 1, 1989, to perform chronic toxicity monitoring on a quarterly basis until such time that significant toxicity reductions could be consistently achieved. The administrative letter specifies Ceriodaphnia (labia be employed as the test organism. Please be advised that toxicity test results shall be reported on the AT-1 State for nn and sent to the address below no later than 30 days following the month in which the test was performed.. Should no discharge occur from the facility during a specified testing month, then the facility shall submit an AT-1 test form labeled "NO DISCHARGE" to the Environmental Sciences Branch and complete ail appropriate information at the top of the form. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is in the process of being reissued to the facility. It is our understanding the proposed permit, upon reissuance, will contain a chronic toxicity limitation.. Although the NPDES Permit has not reissued, you are reminded the facility should conduct toxicity monitoring according to the requirements of the September 1, 1989, administrative .letter. Monitoring shall continue according to the requirements of the ,administrative letter until such time that the NPDES Permit reissues with an appropriate chronic toxicity permit limitation. Should you have any ques'uons concerning your reportingr'equirenreno, please contact either Mr. Kevin Bowden at (919) '733-2'136 or Mr. John. Lesley in our Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663- 1699. cc: Steve Tedder Rex Gleason -Mooresville Regional Office John Lesley -Mooresville Regional Office Larry Ansley Central Files Since Assistant Water Quality Section Chief for Environmental Sciences Envhonrnental Telephone 9a9-. An Equal apportureiay ,4f • 4401 Reedy Cntek, Road coon Employer Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 FAX 4 733-9959 50 recy^cyc1/0 fY , post consumer paper, Gastonia Division, CBP Resources, Inc. April 14, 1994 Mr. Ken Eagleson, Assistant Water Quality Chief Environmental Sciences Branch NC Division of Environmental Management 4401 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607-6445 Subject: Effluent Toxicity Permit No, NC0005611 CBP Resources Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Eagleson: According to the enclosed chronic bioassay for March, 1994, this facility's effluent passed. This was performed since the tests for January and February, 1994, did not pass. There still does not seem to be a logical explanation for this deviation, To our knowledge, there has been no changes in the characteristics of our effluent, Again, I reaffirm my statements made to you previously about the validity of the January and February test results. Should there be any questions, please let me know. bra Mr. Van Jones Plant Manager cc: Mr. D Rex Gleason 5533 5,, York Rd. • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 704-864-9941 • Fax # 7014-861-9252 • direct Dial Number: Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc.. February 9, 1994 Mr. Ken Eagleson, Assistant Water Quality Chief Environmental Sciences Branch NC Division of Environmental Management 4401 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607-6445 Subject: Effluent Toxicity Testing Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Eagleson: According to the results of the enclosed quarterly chronic bioassay test done in January 1994, this facility's effluent did not pass. Therefore, we will follow the guidelines prescribed in your letter of September 21, 1989, which states we need to sample monthly until a single test passes. Since initiating the chronic toxicity format in January 1990, we have consistently passed these quarterly tests. There does not seem to be a logical explanation for this last test not passing. I question the validity of the results and do not feel this test is indicative of the quality of our effluent or its effect on the receiving stream. We will provide you with the results of the new test as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Van M. Jones Plant Manager cc: D Rex Gleason 5533 S. York Rd. • Gastonia. NC 28052 • 704-864.9941 • Fax # 704-861-9252 • Direct Dial N rr rber RECYCLIN NATURE OF OUR BUsLNEss. October 13. 1993 Mr. Ken Eagleson Assistant Water Quality Section Chief Environmental Services Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Subject: Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit #NC0005011 Carolina Southern Processing Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Eagleson: RECE?v TIQ Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. This will confirm receipt of your letter dated October 5, 1993 to Mr, Gene Olberding, with this company. Your letter advised the subject facility's July 1993 toxicity report had not been received by your office. Due to an oversight on our part we have been conducting these tests quarterly without regard to the specific month. As a matter of fact we have intentionally varied the month. The enclosed toxicity test for third quarter 1993, was conducted in September, Beginning in October 1993, we will sample during the prescribed months, Thanks for bringing this to our attention and if there are any questions, please let us know. Sincerely, Van M. Jones Environmental Manager VJ/kb cc: Mooresville Regional Office DEM Central Files S. York Road • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 704-864-9941 • Fax # 704-861-9252 • Direct Dial Number: State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan. B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E„ Director October 5, 1993 CERTD MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Gene Oberding CBP Resources 5533 S. York Highway Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County Isar Mr. Oberding: This letter is to inform you that the Environmental Sciences Branch of the Division of Environmental Management has not received your quarterly toxicity testing report form for the month of July 1993. Carolina and Southern Processing was required by administrative letter dated September 21, 1989, to conduct quarterly chronic toxicity testing during the months of October, January, April and July. You are hereby requested to submit the July 1993 self -monitoring report form to the address located at the bottom of this page no later than October 27, 1993, or notify this office in writing and provide a detailed explanation why toxicity testing was not conducted during the month of July. Additionally, if your facility is required to report during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. The ApT form shall be submitted to the address below and appropriately marked 'NO FLOW". ATTN: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR 44401 REEDY CREEK ROAD RAI FIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607-6445 You may wish to consider submitting future toxicity test results via certified rail to assist you iri determining whether your toxicity test results were received timely by the Environmental Sciences B ranch. If you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please contact en at (919) 733-2136. Since cc: Mooresville Regional Office Central Files Quality Section Chief Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Reedy Creek Road • Raleigh, North Car l6ina 276C)7 Telephone 919-733-9960 FAX 733-9969 An Equal Upportur ty AtNrnativeAction Employer 501% r®cycled/1C . post consumer paper kt t6 of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E., Director Mr. E.R. t:lberding, e President CBP Resources, Inc, 5533 South. York Road. Gastonia, NC 28052 DENR 1998 Payment C-nowledgnreart Civil. Penalty Assessment NPDES Permit Number NCC10C1' CBP Resources, Inc. Gaston County Case Numbers LM 9S-0Cl2 I..t 97-029 & AG 98-005 Dear Mr. Olberding:. This letter is to ackno v°ledge receipt of check nun hers 257723,, 257724 in the amount of S29,779,1 i0 received, from you on December I ,'1998, this case Division es in. full the civil a sessrrent Cevied against CBP l:.esources. Inc. and :Payment of this penal t ire no way precludes future action by this f the NPDE.S If you have any questions. please feel,free to contact Bob Sledge at'919) 73 3-5083, extension 547. SAW/sl. cc: Regional t,'C. omplk Sincerely, A. Gilson, Supervisor Source Compliance/:i nforcement Unit P,0, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post --consumer paper 1PTER L ii SECTION Fax 19-?16-6766 Nov 16 ° 16:01 F.01 MiiCI EL r. F.ASLEY A T Nd.Y [irrLa AL State of North Carolina Department oG Justice P. O. BOX 629 t tALE[OH 602•0629 November 16, 1998 Ramona Cunningham O'Bryent, Esq. Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, LLP Post Office Box 21927 Greensboro, NC 27420 RE: CBP Resources, Inc. v. DENR, Division of Water 2.ualit 98 EHR C082 and 98 EHR 0552.. Dear Mona: REPLY TO Anita L1aVeaux_t1urg�aaea Environmental Division {9191 7 1 6-6600 1919) 716-6766 Fax Its been a pleasure working with you, Hopefully, the follctvvirtg igiets your client's approval. We are in receipt of your November 2, 1998 letter enumerating the terms of the settlement of CBP Resources, Inc, v, DENR, Division of Water Quality. As previously discussed, your client will not be receiving a separate civil penalty assessment for $5,850,00, i,e., the period beginning December 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998. Accordingly, we will be expecting two (2) checks from your client one for $23,929.10 and one for $5,850,00, Receipt Of these monies along with full and complete compliance as more specifically described In the settlement letter of November 2, 1998 will fully and completely satisfy the civil penalty assessments for both cases, i.e., 98 EHR 0062 and 98 ENR 0552. If you have any questions, please feel free to all. Very truly yours, Anita LeVeaux-Quigless Assistant Attorney General ALQ:sm cc: Tommy Stevens Susan Wilson ReX aver n MLcHAEL P. EASLEY ATTORNEY GENERAL State of North Carolina Department ofJustice P. O. BOX 629 RALEIGH Reply tQ_ 27602 29 October 23, 1998 SMITH HELMS MIJLLISS MOORS, LLP Ramona Cunningham ©'Bryant, Esq. Post Office Box 21927 BY+ SL Greensboro, North Carolina 27420 RE: CBP Resources, Inc., Gaston County, 98 EFIR 0082 Dear Ramona: EMT. C &NV I R.ONMUNT, AI Th. tt NATURAL IFCESOI, D tt C .*tt> OCT 27 ti998 (01,5.0/141111,ITM, OMIPINfir WIN IE ['MIK Etrilki Mil. (,eYana-Quiet Evittemw61Aitio1ow (919) 7164600 (919) 716-6766 (Pix) This letter confirms our October 19; 1998 conversation. Your client, CBP Resources Inc., has two outstanding civil penalty assessments. On December 16, 1997 an assessment for eleven thousand and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($11, 091.30), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($291.30) was mailed to your client. On March 19, 1998, another assessment for eighteen thousand six hundred and seventy-two dollars ($18,672.80), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and. eighty cents ($297.80) was mailed to your client, As per our conversation yesterday and at my client's, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), direction, a settlement for 800% of the assessments plus the investigative costs, twenty-three thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine dollars and ten cents ($23,929.10) was reached between our clients. Also discussed was a forthcoming assessment against your client from the end of the period of review of the last case through the application date of the SOC, i.e., for violations from December 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. For these violations, we will agree to a full and complete payment of five thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars ($5,850.00). This, I believe your clients will agree, is more than fair. Finally, it was agreed that your client would withdraw the SOC, firmly commit to cease discharge from outfall 001 by November 15, 1998, and notify the city of Gastonia of the negotiated deadline. I greatly appreciate your cooperation in the settlement of this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number set out above. y. Anita LeVeaux-Quigless wp6.1128269 17cc: Preston Howard Tommy Stems MICHAEL F. EASLEY ATTORNEY GENERAL State of North Carolina. Department of Justice P,©,BOX 629 RALEIGH Reply to, 27602-0629 October 23, 1998. OCT 27 1996 Aniu LeVeare-Quigless Environmental Division n (919) 716-66P0 (919) 716-6766 (Fax) SMITH HELMS MULLISS & MOORE, LLP Ramona Cunningham ©'Bryant, Esq. Post Office Box 21927 BY FACSIMILE I FIR'S "+ I ASS MAIL Greensboro, North Carolina 27420 RE: CBP Resources, Inc., Gaston County, 98 EHR 0082 Dear Ramona: This letter confirms our October 19, 1998 conversation. Your client, CBP Resources Inc., has two outstanding civil penalty assessments., On December 16, 1997 an assessment for eleven thousand and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($11, 091.30), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($291.30) was mailed to your client. On March 19, 1998, another assessment for eighteen thousand six hundred and seventy-two dollars ($1.8,672.80), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents ($297.80) was mailed to your client. As per our conversation yesterday and at my client's, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), direction, a settlement for 80% of the assessments plus the investigative costs, twenty-three thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine dollars and ten cents ($23,929.10) was reached between our clients. Also discussed was a forthcoming assessment against your client from the end of the period of review of the last case through the application date of the SOC, i.e., for violations from December 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998..For these violations, we will agree to a full and complete payment of five thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars ($5,850.00). This, I believe your clients will agree, is more than fair. Finally, it was agreed that your client would withdraw the SOC, firmly commit to cease discharge from outfall 001 by November 15, 1998, and notify the city of Gastonia of the negotiated deadline. I greatly appreciate your cooperation in the settlement of this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number set out above. Anita LeVeaux-Quigless wp6J\28269 bcc: Preston Howard Tommy Stevens Coleen. Sullins Susan Wilson; June 22, 1998. Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P,E. Regional. Supervisor N.C. Division of Water Quality 919 N. Main Street Mooresville, N.C. 28115 Dear Rex, This letter will confirm our meeti Mel Roshanravan, and myself Gastonia Division CBP Resotes, Inc. on June 16, 1998 between you, ohn Leslie, M At this time all parties agreed to settle the two penalty assessments with CBP paying eighty percent of the assessed penalty amounts. We also agreed that this settlement would take care of any violations that had occurred since December, 1997 and allow us to negotiate a Special Order by Consent (SOC) with interim limits lasting until our connection to the City of Gastonia sewer system. We have asked our attorney to pursue this with the State Attorney General's Office and a SOC application will be submitted soon. Thank -you for your assistance in this matter. Environmental Manager 5533 5. York Rd, • Gastoni NC 28052 • 704-864-9941 • Fax # 704-86i -9252 • Direct Dial Number: _. OM ch 11, 1 • TO: nS J o Fast Track Enfor ent Violation of NCGS 14 1 .1 DES Pe •t N. NC CBP Resour ton County, NC BOD co plo or STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. LM FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL, PENALTIES NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005OI1 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) STATUTE 143-215.1 (a) (6) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. The renewed. permit was issued on September 5, 1997, effective October 1, 1997, with an expiration date of March 31, 1999. D. Said permits contain the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Dai Fecal Coliform BOD BOD BOD' BOD1 Chronic Toxicity Limitation y Max Monthly Avg. 400 / no limit 680 / 340 317 / 158 612 / 306 285 / 143 Quarterly @ 3%2 1 The BOD limits changed in the renewed permit 2 Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after failure. Units #/100 ml lbs/day mg/1 lbs/day mg/1 Pass/Fail a single test CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. Said permit also contains the following relevant reporting requirements: Parameter Reporting Requi e ent Units BOD Monthly Average mg/1 BOD Daily Maximum mg/1 From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD monthly average concentration. (See Attachment A) From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD daily maximum concentration. (See Attachment A) K. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The Company has filed a petition for an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case NO. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18.000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case No. 88- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 3 L. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $297.80 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during July through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted mass/based effluent limit for BOD. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment Aq when the, permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during April through Novetber, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 4 H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(5) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. By reporting as described in I.(i) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD monthly average concentration on eight (8) occasions from April through November, 1997. K. By reporting as described in I.(J) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD daily maximum concentration on thirty-five (35) occasions from April through November, 1997. L. General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. M. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). N. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h) has the authority to assess civil penalties. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 5 Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. For of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 6 For of the eight (8) failures to report for BOD monthly average concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC 0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. For of the thirty-five (35) failures to report for BOD daily maximum concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 297. 0 Enforcement costs. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the, Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (LV) Limit Violation Violator: CBP Resources, Inc, Address: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Registered Agent: United States Corporation Company Address: 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Regional Office: Mooresville The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations: There is no documented evidence of harm to the natural resources of the State, public health, or to private property; however, violations of permit limits would predict a compromise of water quality downstream of the discharge Ammonia as Nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life and exerts an oxygen demand on the receiving stream. BOD limit violations would also indicate an increased oxygen demand downstream of the discharge. Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed the standard established to protect human health (200/100 m.1). Chronic Toxicity violations would indicate that the discharge is having a negative impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. The duration and gravity of the violations: The violations occurred during the period from April through November, 1997. NPDES Permit limit violations have the potential to affect the designated uses of the receiving stream. Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed water quality standards (200/100 ml) designed to protect human health. Chronic Toxicity test failures would predict an adverse impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: No adverse impacts on groundwater or surface water quantity or quality have been documented. Adverse impacts on air quality have been documented through complaints filed by residents near CBP Resources which has 97 air quality permit limit violations documented by the Air Quality Section. NPDES Permit limit violations would predict that water quality downstream of the facility is being compromised. CBP, Case Assessment Factors Page 2 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No damage has been documented. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, or maintain facilities to meet CBP Resources could have lowered the organic loading to the WWTP to prevent noncompliance. 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The Company overloaded the wastewater treatment facility which resulted in noncompliance with NPDES Permit limitations; therefore, the violations may be considered willful. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company has a poor compliance record. A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). CBP Resources has requested an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 on February 3, 1997 (Case No. LV 96-030). The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty of $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988, (Case No. 88-49) following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages. The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. In addition, the Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing 100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $20.74/hour $ 124.44 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review (4 $37.25/hour = $ 37.25 1.0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review $25.18/hour $ 25.18 1.0 hour for clerical support © $10.93/hour $ 10.93 Total = $ 297.80 CBP, Case Assessment Factor Page 3 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large n The Company is a corporation which operates a rendering plant for the manufacture of animal feed ingredients. 10. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The preparation of this enforcement package consisted of file reviews; therefore, the violator was neither cooperative or recalcitrant. The company did not include concentration values on self -monitoring reports which made file review difficult. 11. Mitigating Circumstances: Concentration values were not included on self -monitoring reports; however, concentration values could be calculated using the mass -based (lbslday) data. 12. Assessment Factors: a. IWC: 3% b. Receiving. Stream: Crowders Creek c. SOC/JOC status/negotiations: NA d. Copy of MP Screen: Attach:' e. Copy of Limits Page in Permit: Attached f. Damage: None documented Fecal Colifo July 10, 1997 July 25, 1997 July 31, 1997 September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 ATTACHMEI`T A Daily Maximum Fermi Reported Value 430/100 ml 460/100 ml 425/100 ml 485/100 ml 425/100 ml imit Violations Permit Limit 400/100 ml 400/100 mi 400/100 ml 400/100 mi 400/100 ml BOD Monthly Average lbs/day Permit Limit Violations Date May, 1997 July, 1997 October, 1997 BOD - Daily Date July 31, 1997 October 16, 1997. Reported V 389 lbs/day 518 lbs/day 441 lbs/day Permit Limit 340 lbs/day 340 lbs/day 306 lbs/day' um lbs/day Permit Limit Violations Repor l Value 938 lbs/day 642 lbs/day Permit Limit 680 lbs/day 612 lbs/day' BOD - Monthly Average mg/1 Permit Limit Violations* agg April, 1997 May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997 Reported Value 160 mg/1 186 mg/1 246 mg/I 378 mg/1 173 mg/I 236 mg/I 266 mg/I 166 mg/1 Permit Li 158 mg/i 158 mg/1 158 mg/I 158ng/1 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 143 mg/1 143 mg/1 BOD - Daily Maxim g/l Pea Dag Repo rtcd Value June 13, 1997 June 27, 1997 July 10, 1997 July 31, 1997 September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 October 22, 1997 October 30, 1997 376 mg/l 330 mg/1 370 mg/1 370 mg/1 471 mg/1 351 mg/1 317 mg/l 350 mg/1 • Violations' Permit Limit 317 mg/1 317 mg/i 317 mg/1 317 mg/1 317 mg/1 285 mg/1.' 285 mg/1 285 mg/1 Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit Violations May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997. Reported Value BAD TESTS Fail @3% Fail @3%© Fail @ 3% BAD TEST' Fail @ 3%© Fail @ 3% Permit Limit Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3%© 'The permit limits ( mass/based and concentration limits) for BOD changed on October 1, 197. z Burlington Research documented that the September, 1997 chronic toxicity test failed to meet Quality assurance criteria. * Values for BOD concentration were not reported on Monthly Monitoring Reports by CBP Resources. BOD concentrations were calculated as follows: mg/t = reported value in lbs/day MGD x 8.34 lbs/gal ATTACM A ' u+ ConcentraIi n Report ON MO Y A Month 1997 y, 1997 1997 July, 1997 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 Nov-y ber, 1997 u OR G a ber o Total: ROD CONCE'• TION D Y ORTING VIOLATIONS Month 1997 1997 e, 1997 t, 1997 1997 St:$ber, l 7 October, 1997 November, 1997 Number of R olations Total: 4 5 4 5 4 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY February 20, 1998 MEM©RANDIR°i TO: Dan Safrit FROM: Barbara Christian THROUGH: Rex Gleason PREPARED BY: John Lesley SUBJECT: Fast. Track Enforcement Violation of NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County, NC Attached is an enforcement report which details violations ofNPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 and NCGS 143-215.1(aX6). The Company does not dispute the violations as stated in their response to the Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement. CBP Resources has historically had perrnit limit compliance problems which appear to be related to organic overloading of the WWTP. This Office is of the opinion that the organic loading of the facility could be controlled by CBP Resources. This 0 Once recommends that civil penalties be substantial to convince the Company that an expeditious tie-in to the City of Gastonia collection system would be in their best financial interest. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact John or me, Attachments cc: Colleen Sullins STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CEP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005011 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1 (a) (6) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. LV FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following:. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CEP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. The renewed permit was issued on September 5, 1997, effective October 1, 1997, with an expiration date of March 31, 1999. D. 1 The BOD 2 Monitor failure. Said permits contain the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Dai Fecal Coliform BOD BOD BOD1 BOD1 Chronic Toxicity Limitation Units y Max/Monthly Avg. 400 / no limit 680 / 340 317 / 158 306 / 612 285 / 143 Quarterly @ 3%2 limits changed in the renewed permit. ng Frequency reverts to monthly after #/1©© ml lbs/day mg/1 lbs/day mg/1 Pass/Fail a single test CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The Company has filed a petition for an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case. No. 88- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. I. Thee cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $297.80 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following; II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 1.43-212 (4) . B, NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent .limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 3 D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during July through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted mass/based effluent limit for BOD. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during April through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. N00005011 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. . The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 4 General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. K. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). L. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For of five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. For of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 5 For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 297.80 Enforcement costs. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 6 Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFICATION PAGE I ce . the info nation in this report is true to the best of my knowledge. All violations of self-rnortito • g data have been ve ed by liard copy reNnew of tlie mori iy reports and the appropriate pe It t. Si ature of ciple Investigator(s): Date: DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FA Type: (LV) Limit Violation Violator: CBP Resources, Inc. Address: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Registered Agent: United States Corporation Company Address: 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Regional Office: Mooresville The degree and extent of ho the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations: There is no documented evidence of harm to the natural resources of the State, public health, Or to private property; however, violations of permit limits would predict a compromise of water quality downstream of the discharge. Ammonia as Nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life and exerts an oxygen demand on the receiving stream. BOD limit violations would also indicate an increased oxygen demand downstream of the discharge. Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed the standard established to protect human health (200/100 ml). Chronic Toxicity violations would indicate that the discharge is having a negative impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: The violations occurred during the period from April through November, 1997, NPDES Permit limit violations have the potential to affect the designated uses of the receiving stream. Fecal Coliforrn limit violations exceed water quality standards (200/100 rnl) designed to protect human health, Chronic Toxicity test failures would predict an adverse impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: No adverse impacts on groundwater or surface water quantity or quality have been documented. Adverse impacts on air quality have been documented through complaints filed by residents near CBP Resources which has 97 air quality permit limit violations documented by the Air Quality Section. NPDES Permit limit violations would predict that water quality downstream of the facility is being compromised. CBP, Case Assessment Factors Page 2 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No damage has been documented. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, or maintain facilities to meet limits. CBP Resources could have lowered the organic loading to the W"WTP to prevent. noncompliance. 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally. The Company overloaded the wastewater treatment facility which resulted in noncompliance with NPDES Permit limitations; therefore, the violations may be considered willful. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company has a poor compliance record. A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). CBP Resources has requested an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 on February 3, 1997 (Case No. LV 96-030). The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997..A civil penalty of $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988, (Case No. 88-49) following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages. The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. In addition, the Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit linut violations for the period from January through June, 1997. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing = $ 100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $20.74/hour - $ 124.44 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @ $37.25/hour = $ 37.25 1.0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review @ $25,18/hour — $ 25.18 1.0 hour for clerical support @ $10.93/hour $ 10.93 Total = $ 297.80 CBP, Case sessment Factors Page 3 Type of violator The Coin°. yi feed ingredients. d general nature of business i.e. individual vs e corporation) poration which operates a rendering plan t for e ofacture of 10. Violator's degree of coop eras The prep. on of this enforce as neither cooperative or repI ftgating Circumstances: none 12. Assess ent Fac sluding efforts to prevent or estore) or r ent package consisted of file reviews; therefore, the violator ucz7 ant a :' b. Receiving Stream. Crowders Creek c. SOCBOC state one otiations: NA d. Copy of MP Screen: Attached e. Copy oft Limits Page in Permit: Attached f D.. age: None documented ATTACHMENT A Fecal Colifomi Daily Maximum Permit Limit Violations Date July 10, 1997 July 25, 1997 July 31, 1997 September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 Re ed Value Permit Limit 430/100 ml 460/100 ml 425/100 ml 485/100 ml 425/100 ml 400/100 md 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 rril 400/100 ml BOD - Monthly Average lbsiday Permit Lirnit Violations Date May, 1997 JUly, 1997 - October, 1997 Reported Value Permit Limit 389 lbs/day 518 lbs/day 441 lbs/day 340 lbs/day 340 lbs/day 306 lbs/dayl BOD - Daily Maxirnuni lbs/day Permit Limit Violations Date July 31, 1997 October 16, 1997 Reported Value Permit Limit 938 lbs/day 680 lbsiday 642 lbs/day 612 lbsidayl BOD - Monthly Average mg/I Permit Limit Violations* Date Apil, 1997 May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997 Reported Value Permit Limit 160 mg/1 186 me 246 mg/1 378 mg/1 173 me 236 mg/1 266 mv_il 166 mg/I 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 143 mg/I 143 ingil BOD - Daily Maximum rugll Permit Limit Violations* Date June 13, 1997 June 27, 1997 July 10, 1997 July 31, 1997 September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 October 22, 1997 October 30, 1997 Reported. Value 376 rngr1 330 mg/1 370 mg/1 370 mg/1 471 mg/1 351 rng/1 31.7 mgfl 350 mg/1 Permit Limit 317 mg/I 317 mg,/i 317 mg/1 317 mg/1 317 mg/1 285 mg/1' 285 mg/1 285 mg/1 Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit Violations Date May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997 Reporters Value BAD TEST2 Fail @ 3% Fail@3% Fail @ 3% BAD TEST' Fail @3©/0 Fail @ 3% Permit Limit Pass @3%. Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% Pass@3% Pass @ 3% Pass @ 3% The permit limits ( mass/based and concentration lirnits for BOD changed on October 1, 1997. 2 Burlington Research documented that the September, 1997 chronic toxicity test failed to meet Quality assurance criteria. * Values for BOD concentration were rot reported on Monthly Monitoring Reports by CBP Resources. BOD concentrations were calc ,laud as follows: g/l = reported value in lbs/day MGD x 8.34 lbs/gal RECYCLINC. F0 January 2', 1998 Us Mr. John Lesley NC Division of Water Quality 919 N Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear ;i'ohn, Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. re wrtrt wta r, sparse to the January 8,1998 Notice of Recommendation. for En .cement. "chile we do not dispute the facts that constitute the referenced violations, we nexaeve that our ongoing efforts to achieve and maintain compliance and to eliminate the direct disc►'are to Crowders Creek wei�g,h against the issuance of a penalty at this time. We also believe that it would be in the best interest of all involved to discuss a consent order with compliance schedule to address our facility's ongoing wastewater situation and to provide for an acceptable timetable for the elimination of the discharge to the creek. As you are aware, our facility is in the process of making a connection to the City of Gastonia's sewer system for our discharge, We have entered into a formal letter of intent with the City and have agreed to the terms of our most recent NPDES permit renewal which requires the elimination of our discharge to the creek by March 31, 1999, We have been working diligently toward this connection and anticipate completion prior to the permit deadline. We have and will spend considerable amounts of time and money on this project. We believe we have shown good faith in our efforts to complete this task, 5533 S. Yor Rd. • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 704-864.9941 • Fax # 704-861-9252 • Direct Deal Number: Page two e have experienced so difficulties lties °ith our waste water treatment system in the past: However, our monthly self monitoring data/report for December, 1998,showed compliance. n addition to the subject notice, lie recently received an Assessment of Civil Penalties fc r earlier violations, We relieve it would be appropriate to deal with all our violations ether and,in light of the strides that we have made toward compliance and our ctm nt to connect to the City, we would like to enter a, consent older that will address these issues. We therefore request that you nut move fo and with the proposed enforcement recommendation at this time and allow an opportunity for discussion regarding a consent order. Thank -you and should there be any questions, please advise. 'nvirortnentall araper PerNo. NC000501 1 STATE OF NORTH CARO_INA. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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, CBP Resources, Inc. s hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Gastonia Division US Highway 321 Gastonia Gaston County ing seaters designated as Crowders Creek in the Catawba River Basin ordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, and IV hereof. The permit shall become effective October 1, 1997 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 1999 Signed this day September 5, 199`7 A. Preston Howard, Jr.., P.E.. ector Division of Water Quality ByAuthority of the Environmental Management Commission A.(1). EFFLUENT LIh IJA°I'IONS AND MONI1D ING 1tEQUll1 N1 FINAL„ During the period beginning on the etteclive dale of the permit anc;I lasting untif expiraliorrp the 1' 001. Such discharges shall be liflnI(ad and monitored by the l'errrritt c as slacc%fir d below: EFFLUENT C AF ACTERIST 0 N isolved Ox Permit No, NC000501 1 torizcd to discharge: Irorlr aut all sepal nu Iforrlhly Averacn' 0.25 7 Drily xir •oe tbrta 1s13 lbsfd ry 7 6 ll shiny 252 II,a 3/ Liyn wndcd l esietue; 318 Ibex/day 7 a0 ILar'w/dray 180 Ibs/day 3F 0 It r31(tlay NitrNO NO3 + 11{N) a'l Phosphorus xlcr Ave oily 0 rnl Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream ighway 321, t - Downslre=arn • be conducted weekly. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units r than 9.0 standard ur ChronicToxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 3%; August, November, February, and May; and Monitoring Requirements Page. There shall ill be no discharge of Ilaating solids or visible foam frr other dean trace arrrounls taer ial perrr�rl conditions applicable to the subject facility are li,teacl ran I1rc Suoi l(anrerrl ruM 0 N rerll cy.. G DFOU ample Types Locatl ous cry ly cly akly ly Of order' aosite tor Grab Composite Grab Grab fu U D 1. l tr laway 65,4, Upstream and downstream nronilrorinq is Io or Olio A.(3). on the Supplement la Effluerrl. Limit ions ritaliorrs and Mondtorirre Rerluirerraerats rtue Permit No. NC0005Q 11 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL Pt L I TAM- 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, CBP Resources, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Gastonia Division iJS Highway 321. Gastonia Gaston County to receiving waters designated as Crowders Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, rnonrtoring requh-en.eats, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and I11 hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 1995 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1996 Signed this day October 20, 1995 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Comrnissian 1It�,NT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Du in the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the otttfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee 1 111�ent C,hps i ii§.iics Flow BOD, 5 Day, 20 °C NH3asN Dissolved Oxygen Total Suspended Residue I=seal Coliform (geometric mean) Oil and Grease Total Nitrogen (NO2+N©3 TKN) Total Phosphorus Temperature, °C Chronic Toxicity— L k„s ld. ay QI hnrgLiintti:.Li.o a J.n115__(&.p e c i.f.y) Mon. Avg., Daily Max Mon.,, A,yg. Deity Mrtx, 340 140 420 200 0.257 MGD 680 158 mg/I 280 840 400 rrnittec is authoriz specified below: M ©nitrs n_g8 Mg rs_m nt_ ErgniLgn.c.Y Continuous 317 mg/I Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly 400 /100 ml Weekly Weekly Quarterly Qu.uarterly Weekly Quarterly * Sample locaEffluent, I - Influent, gl m Upstream tatT Tlwy 321, D - Downstream monitoring is to he conducted three times per week during June, hilly, August, and September, **Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) PIE at 3%, August, November,. February, May, See Part, II The, pH shall not he less than 6,(1 sltndard un by grab sample. There shall he no discharge of floa g g mit No, NC00050 r1 ttr discharge from T.yt? Recorder Composite Composite Grab Composite Grab Grab Composite Composite Grab Composite 'Sa_rnple Location I or E E E E F E E E E,U,D E tt SC Hwy 654, pstream and Downstream and once per week. daring the rest of the year I, Condition E. n 9.0 slrindard units and shall be monitored r visible foam in other than trace amounts. per week at the effluent :MOLE FSFIa7_(.1'f:r4T"I"(1'LICITYTrIIiN(1 0 SF F-s145r10•r`( NI'rwwkl72,1,66 (.:0nu111 y" 64ecklenh NPR; NA 7010: 0.0 aessan 611'00111626/ik County:Gaston PP' 1,5 7010: 1.07 Frequency: Seraisi 1R0 UWer: F-naa .ioy; A tiubb41444 ('[1134 4 IW('l iA:1 NA All i Wail, Jan 14", WW1 NorWai ap: y'nodllc NoaaCroop: iegin; 1011/96 Frequency: ) Nele FPS 1^t1b my Aaf? N.n Nun('0mp1Singlo Hegion: 61141) Suhhasln: C11).14 Special i'4de,e Penis car lint: 68"X;a upon ralue ('reiwdor's 7 rk i:hr hen 41'*1 7 /4' A Feb May A, up Nov Nuu(`un1)1: 5n1gkk RO Suliaasin:("r1117 Spaces r 11Jen. 97 l,:ad, AO 94 Pass' 06 >100 07 00 07 I48 013 Foil > 100(, a 1001 Pass Pass NO) Fart Pass Paso W441iPaas Fat aloof Pass Pass Puss Pass >100 N Pao* Fad foil Pass a100 Pais Pass Pass Pass Pass Foes Pass Puss .._ -_ F'a3ti <.. ._ Pass __. _.. Pons Pass ..- -... Pass Pass ....,. »,_ Pasa Pass --- —• Pass W— -- PASS --- a., Pass Pass Pass Pass Faking Fraquen y:f t?Wd "A. ion: MR.(1 !iwlbbasin: YAFII1 04 95 06 97 11 11d )4 H al MI Fl 41 4 11)11w1'eu NO0025542)1001 vegnn:81enl5 Piagt>nmc7" ) (:aunty. C1anplu Region. MRO PP:0,225 Spacial 7010: I5 1iVi'13 2 Order; a Aug Nov Non('oni.5ingk Pass 05 M— Pass Pass 97 Pass 943 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass .... --- Paso Pass .a._ ._. Pass Pass -- -- Pass Pablo Pass N(IX)50117Ck)1 pegs (: uunly'Cisstnn NI'a 0:251 11'210: 1'S TOW Pena tsar lino: 1P4a 1'rulk1a+neyt 12 PPP A lash May Aug Nrsv )5 Nnn C6mlrSingle r, ta141f) 5uhhasin (71i17 Spacial Orikr. 94 Fad Fat 96 FF4 Pass 041 Fuss Ki 07 Pa1s 041 Pass Paws Pass Pass Pose 19v rn4 Pass Pass Pas: --a (sass t ere Pad HP Fail Pass Fall Use Lala Fall Fail Pass (4('0012091/002 Ii ('ounsy; Merkknburg NI': VAR 7(110: (10 {)h I'crni 24 hr 1.C50 a:: 11101111 n IJ96 I'r :Welncy: A Region: hIRO Subhasin: (71334 Special 14n10, 1 Non("':1114) A4 05 08 a 100 97 418 Gwlrla11k'tMna9)p,lam ,L lr peed I'nrani 241u 4) 1))) ac o •I1 ern, 11hd igrnh) NI 919.16ll7/180 ❑elgm 1)4)7/9)4 p`napiency° 541W;INA Nam('omp. (`.oussr,y; Meekkuhufg ttegion: Mat) Suhhawita cr374 r'IH:'VAH Specie' )1"..r10: 0.0. IW73'Xr1: NA Bole•., 94 OS a4; t17 a 1(17 > 100 60 aeafl >100 43irnslcal )ipaeis.Nlva, inr. 'Nernr 48hr l ('711an. Gm: 45"A rl.lnl N(T)000S15I/1101 Ikgin:u0i195 isata taa r, Q 0 San Ape Jul Ott l:'oumy: Cuban -us Region: MR0 Suhhasen: YAI)II PP: 0.025 Specloi 7010:8,6 PNi'('XF1.0,45 Order. NonCnmp:Single le 94 xtlitpt as It 06 .000 97 a100 96 harryvalle. 11eWT1' Pool Or lim::1411, NC0044440/001 41.egio: k/1l0',.S Flregl.eoor (,l 104' © Mar 11rn Seer I ale 4°unniyt(yylan Regions MHO Sullhusin; cam 1'1 2.0 Special 71J10r 6, 1 IWCl1X,p°14 (Inge, NonCoinp 05 AB A/ 98 Fail Pass F1 )) Fad Pass Pass 68 01 Pass 1f 30.1 >100 NAM >100 83 60 >100 Pass --- �- NA.'1.olo Puss --- Pe7s Pass Paas -- Pass P99a .•. _. Pass __. _.. Pass Pasa Pass Pssal 41 Pau 1994 Oars Available 1 lidil-Nt); 11 14M I'enrdi Rcalei,,o,tnl 1 1 l" A.dinlnislm Ileum a loisr month moiled '.910 Keraliving si PP a I'ermilied flaw (146I)7 ll5('%, _ Issas -sal w 11ara Masson; 1 - Fansca1 Minn aV: - Csri¢)laplult. 14cp.untng Notation: -.. = Dais not re+pliredo NH - Noi Fnvpleney = A4un'i(n)`ing lrrlpismeyr( i:l l u5a ymn.rly nunioaring imr P!F — Paas/FaiN 1111 p, (.'SV Chronic vslue; 1' M.nnaiity of $ ol`(Juancr Fa ably A1r1ivily 51.11.ns; M- 11,1drrsonath N . Newly 4ssued "A, Sconnnoo illy, A. Annunli,y; (1WI)-(my when discharging, 1). Discontinued namarnring ilia! ac) ng mael sw, :nr - i°a, lan, Ala, 4u1, (ha Nznd'unrp - Cut1011) 1'owpinmus° Performed by 1)Wl2 Ailu1lic Tux einnup; at - pad test 11 _ Aci Iva but n.9 discharging; 1-14101z, data awallallk Inr monnll in ilueslinn f = C1Ra' saga k)t ling mass 1 c EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO, DISCHARGE NO., C`� / MONTH FACILITY NAME CLASS 1 COTY OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (CtRC) / rt /)1 ,Jci 2c GRADE—j—v-- PHONE CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (I) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON COLLECTING SAa LES Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to, ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DI'1',OFENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SIGNATURE (? F OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHAR E) /DATE/ BY THIS SIGNATURE, DEHNR P.f}..BO% 29535 " I. CERTIFY THAT THLS REPORT IS NC 27626 453 ' °tFc>rx MR-t.I ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWL Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) Al] monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet perrnit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Noncompliant. If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Perminee Add 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 /27 Date ;/..; /VC '76/ r6 Phone Number Pe itEpDace PARAMETER CODES Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Total Chloride 01051 Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iron Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, e, 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene sion 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal colifonrn is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC rriean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B), 7 / ** If signed by other than the pernuttee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file Ltia titestiiA (2)(D). 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) c I re - 'YEAR CLASS / COLN Y OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHAR3E (ORC) 137 el 7\ M 7Erli-,Is-G RAD PHONE CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) 4 / &, c'‘-.ec A.. (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSO S) COLLECTING SAMPLES EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. /1/ 5-0 2/ DISCHARGE NO. 0 a ) MON FACILITY NAME C(:) 4_se Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY tO: ATTN: CENTRAL FILF-S DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DFHNR P.O, BOX 29535 Enter Parameter Code Above Name and UrbilS Below ERAGE N1111'. MLMUM rab `G Monthly Limit DEN1 Form MR- l,1 (Rc,ised I C' x NATURE OF OP RATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE: TO THE BEST OF MY KNO EFFLUENT �}, G 4© )1 DISCHARGE NCI. QQC) / M©NTH, / �`7 I±.pCILITY NAME © ,�V`Lp ._ r .s ^c�.S CLASS LL- C�7 TY' _ GE (ORC) /')rx YCi A 41. ]c A-L GRADE1V PHONE PERSON S) COLLECTING SAMPLES J., "t OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CH CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (I) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED I I I ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: A TTN: CENTRAL FILES DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT J DEHNR BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THATTHiS REPORT LS P.O. BOX 29535 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. EIGI3, NC Z1C+ (SIGRATURE OF OPERATOR LN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) Enter Parameter Cycle Above Name and Units Below DEM Form MR-C.'! (Rolled 12/94) YEAR /790 Y 5' l 1 J DA' Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit re ui All monitoring data and sampling If the facility is noncompliant, please cor and a table for improvements to be made. u ties do NOT meet permit requirement on corrective actions being Compliant Noncompliant n in respect to equipment, operation„ maintenance, etc,, with..I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachtnents were r with a system designed to assure that qualifiedprepared under my direction or supervrsion in actor a of d persons who personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. 'Based on my dance information of thesperson manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the red is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there one significantpenalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing „ violations. Pe A s . /of 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt --Co) 00082 Color (ADM]) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PA KAnwrr R COD Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride Total Nitrogen 0I002 Total Arsenic Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Nexavalent C Total Phosphorous 01034 Chromium Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt Total Sulfide 01042 Copper Total 1vf agnes i u m Total Sodium 01045 Iron Total Chloride o be reported 01051 Lead Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance The monthly average for fecal colifor facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as **If signed by other than the puttee, delegation of signatory (2) (D), 0 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01 092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 3448I Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow p. Date 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 58 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene or 534, GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting red 1 er 1.5A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). ust be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) PERSON( CLASS _ COUNTY '.__ GRADE i PHONE (2)'ir COLLECTING SAMPLES YEAR IGNATURE OPERATOR IN RES ON; CHARGE) DATE BY THLS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS- ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY-KNNOWLEDGE. NPDES PERMIT NO, FACILITY NAME OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARG CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mali ORIGINAL and ONE COPY ID: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIV, OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR P.O. BOX 29535 GH, NC AVERAGE MiAXIMUM �UNI IUM Grab (G) Monthly Limit EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.0/ MONTH ORC) /ham. L Eater Parameter Code Above Name and Units Below Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, o ration, maintenance etc, and a time table for improvements to be made, "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on rny inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations," Per Address Permittee (Please rint o Phone Number Date 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADIVII) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PARAMETER CODES Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide Total Sulfide Total Magnesium Total Sodium Total Chloride 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliforrn 32730 Total 'Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow Permit Exp, Date 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document ** If signed by other than the perrnittee, (2) (D). is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). delegation of sigridfory-authotjty must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) NPDES PERMIT NO FACILITY NAME C(' e OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED OF Mail ORIGINAL anciONE--COPYlo-7, Arrx, CENTRAL FILE.S DIV, OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR P.O. BOX 29535 SEP 1997 GH, NC 276 2 3 7C0 Co p. (C) Monthly .Limit DEM Form MR- I , (Ro,ised 1,9d) (ORC) EFFLUENT - DISCHARGE NO. 00 MONTH V YEAR CLASS -1-/— COUNTY' irrN, 41,1 AeC" GRADE -kJ"- PHONE ic/ (2) Z7.. rv. PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES?, Enter Parameter Code Above Name and Unib Below 9-C 0,3 27 o• 0,3 ,----/ (SIG ATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONS LE CHARGE) D BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT LS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 03/C CT-3C •C).;75—(,. „S 2,1 im1, c.? 0 Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who .manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information. the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Pe 3 Address 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADNtI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total. Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PA Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total KjeIdhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Total Chloride 01051 P1 one print or4ype umber ETFR CODE Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iron Lead Date 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01 147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Colifottn 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 3951.6 PCBs 50050 Flow e 9 ermi Exp. Date 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC me facility's permit for reporting data, * ORC must visit facility and docurnen ion of facility as required Use only units designated in the reporting 15A NCAC 8A ,0202 (b) (5) (B). ** if signeditt by other than the permee, delegation of signatoryauthority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 28 .0506 (b) (2) (D). EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. A/6- 0 o 6,50 / FACILITY NAME C. OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) 642'" DISCHARGE NO, C) 0 1 MONTH CLASS ITC° elr. 76. JL GRADE ILT P ONE CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES Mail ORIGINAL, and ONE COPY to: ATIN: CENTRAL FILES D1V, OF EN VI R ONM EWA L MANAGEMENT )EHNR OCT u 1997 P O. BOX 29535 LEIGH. NC 27 • FLO 16 17 18 3•0 kVERAGE :MINT G Monthly Limit DEM Form MR, ^,,.(sed I 2P94.) tlo. Enter ParameterParmeter Cuk Above Name and Units Below c.'2 is (SIGNATURE OF ERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. YEAR / DAT Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant All .monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet perrrait requirements If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made, `1 t rtify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations," 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Parameter Code Phone Number PARAMETER CODES 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic O0610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium Nitrogen 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 0I032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt Total Sulfide 01042 Copper Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Iron Total Chloride 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel O1077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliforrn 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene stance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliforrrt is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of s narciryCauthority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). NPDES PERMIT NO, FACILITY NAME C OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (I) C CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mai] ORIGINAL and ONE COPY t©:- . ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR P.O. BOX 29535 Ro LEIGH, NC 276 ,Eater Parameter` Code Above Willie and Units Below DE_ i Farm MR. i, € R:ti i,>ec1 1 `I94) 10 EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO, C O) M NTH CLASS + L- COUi S GRADE �r � PHONE (2) q;-r-.J PERSO x ECTING SAMPLES (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR I i RFSPONSI LE CHARGE) BY THLS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT LS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonrnent for knowing violations." F, 0)-(_ S75-3 3 Permittee Address 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 80340 COD 00720 00400 pi-1 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Oil & Grease Total Nitrogen Permittee (Please print or sype) S ignatur of Permittee** 1 _ - Phone Number PAEAMETER CODES 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Total Chloride 01051 Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iron Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum Date 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow nnit Exp. Date 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury X ylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data_ * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A ,0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the perrnittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). LINGTON EARCH October 1, 1997 Ms. Kristie Robeson NC Division of Environmental Management Environmental Services Branch Aquatic Survey and Toxicology Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Re: CBP Resources (NC0005011) September 24, 1997 Toxicity Test Dear Ms. Robeson: Aquatic Bioassay Testing Aquatic Toxicity Reduction Evaluations Chemical Product Environment Assessment4 '4PDES Testing Reporting S. Data Handling Services am writing this letter to inform you that CBP Resouces will not submit their Pass/Fail chronic toxicity test on time for the month of September. The reason for the delay is that the chronic test result was invalid due to greater than 20% males controls. Burlington Research initiated this test September 24, 1997 and terminated the test on September 30, 1997, The samples for this test were collected 9/22-23/97 and 9/25-26/97 for the first and second samples, respectively. The test has been rescheduled for October 8, 1997. I regret any inconvenience this has caused you. If you have any questions please call me 910-570-4661 ext. 289. Sincerely, BUR INGTON RESEARCH, INC. cT C. Baummer III Biomonitoring Laboratory Manager cc. Van Jones - CBP Resources 1202 Perricnt S1re N TeL .`:910) 570-4661 . Fax (910,) NPDES PERMIT Na /VC 0 FACILITY NAME ce / OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CH CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (i) CHECK .BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY 6: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR PO. BOX 29535 RAI..EIOIi, NC 276 DE:M Fora MR-!.! iilc ised I:I1" riy i/ E (OR EFFLUENT DISCHARGE Na'C / MONTH OC:/u YEAR / 9 'i CLASS COUNTY C1 i tilr , s . GRAD) PHONE /76)( ERSO x S)CO ECTING SAMPLES. -*/ (SIGNATURE F OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT LS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc,, and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law that this documentand all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." F b o/12- o!, Permittee (Please print o Signature of P 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen PARAMETER CODES 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt. Total Sulfide 0I042 Copper Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Iron Total Chloride 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092. Zinc 01I05 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS_ 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal colifo facility's permit for reporting data * ORC must visit facility and docume " If signed by other than the permits (2) (D). a GEOMERIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). L5 I '7 0 delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) EFFLUENT NPDES PERN1IT NO. /V C._ lap o 3-c ii, DISCHARGE NO. C C. / MONTH ''''n- YE FAcarry NAME r /3 I-3 Az 56° c-r-r--2-s - Cr-- /6° ;(‘-- CLASS COUNTy. ' OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (0V)/,21r, LI i 111 ---)77-4-1-S GRADEj PHONE F-‘ CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) r its: 0, 40.-C. ,,, lf, S h'1% (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSQN(S)2OLLECT1NU SA Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL:FBI-ES : DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR P.O. BOX 29535 NC V6 51 DEM FQ1-rn, MR- R.viced 20,94) ecio to c3ec, Ruiir Parameter Code Above Name 40 Units Below (SIGNATURE OF 0 -RATO. IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) .DA BY THIS SIGNATURE I CERTIFY THAT THIS. REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ./.1:/141,47,! Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements .All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements and a Larne table for improvements to be made. Compliant Noncomph, If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc, "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 arra aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Permittee (Please print or '...":" Signamre Pe YGr ic 0,/ Permirtee Address Phone Nu 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 Total Sodium 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride Parameter Code assistance may ob PA Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesiu R CODES Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Cobalt Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Caliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 3 3/ Permit Exp. Date 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury X ylene tained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534, The monthly average for fecal colifoma is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and documentvisitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). (2) (D), ** If signed by other than the per -mince, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 28 .0506 (b) • Violator ©r Farr # 28052 Chief Review 2 04/97 2/I t` 97 00.00 21.30 v Due By Region County Remission Request: Enf, Conf. Date: Remission Amount: Enf Conf Green: Maj/Min Subbasin f NIRO 2 onM 30837 Gaston Staff Review Complete FAU Supervisor Review Section Chief Review Notification to appear before EMC received: EMC Hears Case: EMC Remmision Arno unt: :ion Superior Court Com nts Petition in ©AH: Penalty Withdrawn Collection: Injunction: 01/9 Total Paid: Case Closed ber 00 Violator NC0005011 or Farm # 128052 ce Date o • in Date or Review of Review --CEP Resources WTP Region ' County 109/05/96 10/09/9 i Remission, Request. Enf. Corn. Date; Remission Amount: Ent. Con f Green: oa appea Maj/Min Subbasin MR0 2 onM [030837 Gaston Staff Review Complete EAU Supervisor Review Section Chief Review ©re EPIC received: EMC Hears Case: EMC Rernmision Amount: Comments 10/1.1 /9'6 Petition in OAH: Penalty Withdrawn Collection; Injunction: Total Paid: ase Closed $4,734.30 03 ' l 9/97 INC0005011 53 SOUTH YORK HI� ASTONIA ce Date Lo Violator ar Farrn # 28052 in Date e Supervisor Revi ection Chief Revi SOURCES Region County 10I194 Remission Request: ffOlcl Enf. Conf. Date: 500.00 Remission Amount: '0.00 Enf Conf Green: Noatia n to appear before EMC received: yDueBy: Pa nt Remission Petition Settlement Collection Superior Court Min MRO Subbasin Mm.n/NonM 30837 GASTON Staff Review Complete EAU Supervisor Review Section Chief Review 8/94 Comments Petition in PAH:: Penalty Wi thdrawn Collection: Injunction: Total Paid: Case Closed STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005011 AN➢ NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) STATUTE 143-215.1 (a) (6) File No. LV FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: 1. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) i a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NP➢ES Permit No. NC0005611 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. D. Said permit contains the following relevant dailyµ maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Daily Max/Monthly Avg. Ammonia as N Fecal Coliform HOD Flow Chronic Toxicity 280 / 140 400 / no l mit NA / 340 NA / 0.257 *Quarterly @ 3% lbs/day #/100 ml ibs/day MGD Pass/Fail * Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after a single test failure. State of North Carolina • Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director December 16, 1997 CER1°lFthD MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED E. R. Glberding, Vice President Carolina By -Products Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of N.C. General Statute(s) 143-215.1(a)(6) CBP Resources, Inc. Gaston County File No. LV 97-029 NPDES Perrnit No. NC0005011 Dear Mr. Olberding: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against CBP Resources, Inc. in the amount of $11,091.30, including $291,30 in enforcement costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new vioiati©n(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 OR P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B- 282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section. Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 QR Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina. General Statutes. You must File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mr. Richard B. Whisnant Registered Agent Department of Environment and Natural. Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thi days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your respose, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney eyGeneral's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for violations which occur after the review period of this assessment: If you have any questions, please contact Bob Sledge al 233. Sincerely, A. Preston Ho ATFAC l cc .: _ ents Compliance nforce nt Filewi attachments Central Files wit attachment Public Information ee att ents 083, extension STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005011 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) ) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. LV 97-029 FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: 1. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. D. Said permit contains the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Daily Max/Monthly Avg. Ammonia as N Fecal Coliform BOD Flow Chronic Toxicity 280 / 140 400 / no limit NA / 340 NA / 0.257 *Quarterly @ 3% lbs/day 4/100 ml lbs/day MGD Pass/Fail Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after a single test failure. Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from July, 1996 through March, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office, None r.F' the ,zhove-r-_ited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty following a breech in a wastewater storage lagoon and. subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek (details of the enforcement are not available in the Regional Office files). Penalties were paid in full plus the cost of fish replacement. 1. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $ .91.30 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the. subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said. permit. Findings and Decisions Page 3 D. The Company violated. G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during July, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be dischargedinto the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Ammonia as Nitrogen. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES 99.77.4t o. N7n0flF,01.1 n four (a\ occasions cThrincr JuTv, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum. permitted effluent limit for Ammonia as Nitrogen. F. The Company violated G.S. 143- 15.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on twenty-five (25) occasions during August, 1996 through March, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for BCD. H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Flow. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during September and November, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. Findings and Decisions Page 4 J. General Statute 143 -215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of net more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with theterms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by .S. 143-215.1. K. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant. to G.S. 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B -282.1(b0(8). L. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 14 -215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings mf Fact and Conclusions 0 Law 7 make the toloowir. III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penal of: For 2, of the one (I) violation of C.S. 143 -219.1(a)(6) and NEDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation cf permit monthly average effluent limit for Aroronia as Nitrogen. For 19 of four (4) violations of G.S. 143 -215.1(a)(6) and N2DES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of daily maximum effluent limit for Ammonia as Nitrogen. e Fi Fr of wenty five (25) violations of G.S. 143 -215.1(a)(B) and NEDFS Permit No. NO0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. DIVISION F WATER OVA. b S1ed. e d Bridge SUBJECT:di D pages Enclosed please tnd the two modified en oree zntpackage,P es (page 5 of the Harbor Estates and page r assis ,v ee of the CBP Fwhich you requested. Contact me if you need my DIVISION OF 4 VATERQUALITY August 6, 1997 TO: Kent Wiggins FROM: THROUGH. PREP 4 SUBJECT: CT: Barbara Christian Rex Gleason Jahn Lesley >#.. Fast Track Enforcement Violation of NCGS 1 3- 5.1 a){6 and NPDES Permit No.NCD511 CBP Resources WWTP Gaston County, NC Attached is an enforcement report which details violations of NPDES Permit No, NC0 05 11 and NCGS "1 3a 15.1 a 1. The Company does not dispute the violations as stated in their response to the Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement, Although the inclusion of the violations f"or July, 1996 may exceed the 1 -month window, this Office feels the violations are serious enough to be included for the Director's consideration, The cor rp .ny has moved rather slowly in taking steps te discharge. This Office recommends penalties sufficient to convince the Company that an expeditious tie-in to the City of Gastonia collection system would be in their best financial interest: If you have questions or requite additional info ation please contact John or me, Attachients Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period_from July, 1996 through March, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty following a breech in a wastewater storage lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek (details of the enforcement are not available in the Regional Office files). Penalties were paid in full plus th cost of fish replacement. ‘,2(5 K-41 cz \c-: -61 4,1 , The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures inl 9, this matter totaled $291.30 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, 1 make the following: I.I. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the :meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. Findings and Decisions Page 3 D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during July, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Ammonia as Nitrogen. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on four (4) occasions during July, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Arnmonia as Nitrogen. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on twenty-five (25) occasions during August, 1996 through March, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permittedeffluent limit for Fecal Coliform. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for BCD. H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Flow. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(2)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during September and November, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. Findings end Decisions Page 29 For the ',1) violation c 1-11 1()and NEDED Permit 1C t 0 : 11 1 , by discha ging waste into the waters of the Stake in violation of permit it t.h s av age luent 1imNt for BCD, For .S. 1 3- No. NO0005 the watrs permit for for Flow. the one 1} 'viclticn ' ) and NPDES Permit b discharging he State in violet average effluent lim For two vi 1 14 3-2 5 1 , and NDD S 005011,, by dicharin tors of the State in; permit affluent limit for No ica t TOTAL V percent authorised Enforce TOTAL_ 0 PENALTY, Which i the maximum penalt1' 143-215, costs. 7T DUE State of North Carolina Department of Environment • and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Li Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director March 19, 1998 CER1IE1bD MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED E.R. Olberding, Vice President CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of N.C. General Statute(s) 143-215.1(a)(6) CBP Resources, Inc. Gastonia Division Gaston County File No. LM 98-002 NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Dear Mr. Olberdin This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against CBP Resources, Inc. in the amount of $18,672.80, including $297.80 in enforcement costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the director of the Division of Water Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiverform). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 o_R P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please e be advised that additional assessments may be levied for violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact , Don Safrit Assistant Chief for Point Sources at (919)-,, extension 519. ATTAC Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr, P.E. Regional Supervisor v/ attachments CompliancefEnforcement File w/ attachments Central Files wir attachments Public Information Office w/ attachments 2 . Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the arnount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions Please submit this information to the attention of: Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 . Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 • iTATE'OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005011 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) File No. LM 98-002 FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: FINDINGS OF FACT: CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. The renewed permit was issued on September 5, 1997, effective October 1, 1997, with an expiration date of March 31, 1999. D. Said permits contain the foliowing relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter •imitation Units Daily Max/Monthly Avg. Fecal Coliform BOD BOD BOD1 BOD1 Chronic Toxicity 400 / no limit 680 / 340 317 / 158 612 / 306 285 / 143 Quarterly @ 3%2 1 The BOD limits changedin the renewed permit 2 Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after failure. #/100 ml lbs/day mg/1 lbs/day mg/1 Pass/Fail a single test CB? Resourcesf Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the, plant as defined in the permit., H. Said permit also contains the following relevant reporting requirements: Parameter Reporting Requirement Units BOD Monthly Average mg/I BOD Daily Maximum mg/1 1, From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD monthly average concentration. (See Attachment A) J. From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD daily maximum concentration. (See Attachment A) K. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The , Company has filed a petition for an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065,14 Case No. 88- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. , CBE Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 3 L. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $297.80 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212 (4) . B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during July through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. . The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted mass/based effluent limit for BOD. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit -No. NC0005O11 on two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during April through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. CB? Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 4 H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. • By reporting as described in I.(I) above the Company violated the: subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD monthly average concentration on eight (8) occasions from April through November, 1997. K. By reporting as described in I.(J) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD daily maximum concentration on thirty-five (35) occasions from April through November, 1997. . General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. • The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). N. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 5 Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $ 37,5: o Itt) 4:s IC:s d=6 .0=to //ZS-. or) For the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215. (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000SO11, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. For 2 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For f the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For 25 of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum concentration (mg/I) effluent limit for BOD. For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. CDP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 6 For 2 of the eight (6) failures to report for BOD monthly average concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC 0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. For ..5157. of the thirty-five (35) failures to report for BCD daily maximum concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is X,444 percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 297.60 Enforcement costs. tr 4 7 .7 g TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 262.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage.; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The, prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Fee Col Date ATTAC July 10, 1997 July 25, 1997 July 31 197 September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 BOD Date y, 1997 July, 1997 October, 1997 Daily um Pe Reported Value 430/100 460/100 nil 425/100 nil 1 485/100 nil 4 /1 0 on y Average lbs/day Pe BOD Daily Date July 31, 1997 October 1 , 1997 Date' Reported Value 389 lb `day 1 1 W 1 Ibsi dsy y u lbs/day Reported alu 938 lb"dy / 642 lbs/day Monthly Average 1997 y, 1997 e, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 Nov• ber, 1997 Pe Reported Value 160 mg/1 186 246 m. 378r 173 mgil 236 mg/1 166 ing/1 VioViolations Permit 400/100 400/100 400/100 400/100 400/100 ml VioIMtnus it 340 lbs/day 340 lbs/day 306 lbsidayl Violations Perimt 680 lbsklay 612 lb' ' it ations* ns Assessed 158m* 18 1 m 158 mg/1 158 mg/1 1581 143 143 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director March 19, 1998 E.R, Merlin ice President Cl3P Resource, L c.. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Vialation(s) of N.C. General Statute(s) 143-215.1(a)(6) CEP Resources, Inc. Gastonia Division Gaston County Pile No. L.M 98-002 NPD1 S Permit No. NC0005011 tear Mr. Clberding: This letter trans its notic of a civil penalty nss scd al amount of $18,672.80, including $297.80 in enforcement cost Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this tv. This action was taken under the authority vested in me pursuant to delegation provided y the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the director of the Division of Water Quality. Any continuing violation(s) tray be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty; Payment should be made directly to the order of artment of Envunnrnent and Natural Resources (do not include watverfonn)Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuimg or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of Water Quality Seen Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626i535 P Resources, Inc. in the P.O.7 Box 29535, Raleigh, North An Equal opportunity Carolina E AffirmativeAdbnEmployer Sty% recycled/ in% po 35 Telephone t cu. em uer r - TO 'd IV:6 86, aZ JeW 8V09- I -616: xEd DPI - HDNddH SNJIlbd]i0 Submit a written request for remission or raitiga justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation ,s lar d to co s for co� of the g asacneBurney of leness of the amount of the penalty and is not the properprocedure any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors au G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petititauer (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.C. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Submit a written request for nn administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must ,queat an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 1.50B af' the North Carolina. General Statutes_ You must File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Canalina 27611-7447 and ding, a detailed Mail or hand -deliver a copy of tens peuuo i r' General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resos P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 LT/L0'd L1 6 86, aL JPW 8tO9-STL-6T6: xP. OM - HDNti I'd SN©ID 340 OPE TIMMS BR CH - Fax: I - I - 48 Mar9:42 P. 2 nos q p u y� .. • . t011 Ins I dsal ICAO .o oaf Jo ouoI "STATE OF NORTH COUNTY OF GASTON N THE MATTER OF RESOURCES, INC. yI1LATI©NS OF: PERMIT e00©5011 ORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) E 143-215.1(3) (6) ) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. ) 5.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., e on of Welter Quality (DWQ) , make the following: NORT ENVIRONMENTAL caMMI SS I ON File No. LM 98-002 DLNG5 AND DECISIONS s W ASSESSMIENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES INNINGS OF FACT: A. C!P Resources, Inc. organized and existi North Carolina. The company operates plant at Gastonia, No Gaston County. The Company was issued NPDES Pe October 20, 1995, effective Nov expiration date of September 30, permit was issued on Septemberr October 1, 1997, with an expirat 1999. Company) is a corporat3. under the laws of the Sta of 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment :h Carolina, which is located in NC0005011 on r 1, 1995, with an 996. The renewed 1997, effective on date of March 31, Said permits average,e fand©chronicrelevant toxicittyy1effluent maximum, Y limitations: Parameter D Fecal Calif©rm BOD BOA BOD' BQD2 Chronic Toxicity The HOD limits changed.in 2 Monitoring Frequency rever failure. Limitation Max M4ntNN 400 / no 680 / 340 317 / 158 612 / 306 285 / 143 Quarterly @ 3%2 e renewed permit to monthly after a single on #/100 ml lbs/day mg/1 l.bs/daY mg/1 Pass/Fail test T/V0 "d t7:6 86, QZ JPW 6I6:xed - HJNldH SN©Ild?i3d0 CBP,Resources, Findings and DeCi5iOnS Page 2 E. Monthly aelf-monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity Violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DIRQ's Mooresville Regional Office. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. Said permit also contains the following relevant reporting requirements: BOD DOD From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the ROD monthly average concentration. (see Attachment From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the HOD daily maximum concentration. (See Attachment A.) K. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commisaion has regulatory authority is as follows; A civil penalty of *11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The Company has filed a petition for an administrative ., hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. IN 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A, civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Cae No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on aune 29, 1994. In July, 19660 the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) W8S assessed a civil penalty of 0181000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total e $211065.14 Case No. 00- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1986. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. ter Monthly Average mg/1 Daily Maximum mg/1 ZT/SO*d 2V:6 86, O J 81709-STL-6T5:xe.i OM - HJN SNOLM3d0 Findings and Decisions The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures this matter totaled $297.80 aged upon the above Findings of Fact, 1 eke the CONCLUSIONS OF LAW of G.3. The Company is a "person" within the ea ing 14.3-212 (4) - NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 1.43- 215.1. The effluent iiinta4nditiQroiataarereqnihemens'eftsaid permit are terms, c- permit. i. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0fl4Sa11��nipfive the (maa�neroccasions and todthenext nt July through November, 1997 described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted wants to be discharged i°i.�n�mepearm��edf egfTuenttl.i.mit violation of the daily for Fecal Cvlfarm. The Company violated G.S. 143-235.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the rage waters or the State in violation of the monthly permitted mans/based effluent limit for BOD. The Companyviolated G.S. 143--215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES permit "No. NC00050111 an two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into iiaumepear�ittedf the State mass/based rn violation of the doily (1bs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6i and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on. eight (8) occasions during April through November, 1997 in then the a drntmanner and o the extent described in Attachment A, permitted waste to be �ecm©rri�3dyi�ver theg permitted concentration the State in violation concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOP. Ong ZT/9O'd 2V:6 86, OZ AN 8b'O9-STD-616. xe3 0M - HOWdEl SNOIIL ?3dO ,s rces, i nciings and Decisions 4 H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and N DES Permit No. Nc0005011 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the perittee permitted Waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration 0nq/1) effluent limit for BCD. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCOOO5O11 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted Waste to be diScharoeffluen�elimit for Chronics of tha State violation of the permitted Toxicity. By reporting as described in 1.(1) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for 20D monthly average concentration on eight (8) occasions from April through November, 1997. ny reporting as described in i. (J) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for B©D daily maximum concentration on thirty-five (35) occasions from April through November, 1997. 1,« General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil Penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. 1. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3 (a) (9) and G.S. 1435-282.1 (b) (8) N. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided tor by G.S. 143-215.6A(h)► has the authority to assess civil penalties. t /Le 'd bG:6 86, 0.,7, SEW 8VO9-ST2.-6T5: X .d OM - HONddd SNOI1d dO CBP Res Page 5 Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of ewr.t mike the following: rces, Findings and Decisions r ctSioN: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a ivi l Penalty Oft Far of the five (5) violatians of G.S. 1.4i5.1. (a) (+6) and NPPES"errx t No. NCO i©5©11, by discharging waste into the waters or the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal C+olifcrm- For 2 of the three (3) violati ans of G.S. -143 215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005C11, by discharging waste into the waters of the state in violation of the permit monthly average muss/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For / of the two (2) violations of G.s. 14215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO 5011., by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/daY) effluent limit for BOD. rar of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 1'43-2 5.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000501.1, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/ 1) effluent limit for BCD For 1of the eight (8) °vivlatl.c's of G.S. 143--215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005411, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the pelt daily maximum concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For 5 of the five (5) violations of G.S. -215.1 (a) (6) and PDFSwPermit e tnto No. NCO005el1, by clischarg the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. ZT/8O "d bP:6 86. OZ 811-6T6: xgd O - CEP Resources, k indngs and Decisions Page 6 ..-- For of the eight (8) failures to report .for BOD monthly average concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1 (a) (6) and NPDS 'Permit No. NC 0005011 for the months of April. through November, 1997. .. ... For 34.5r of the thirty-five (35) failures to report for BCD daily maximum concentration in violation of G.s. 143- 215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for the months of April through Novembers 75. .4 ems► TOTAL Cr/IL PENALTY, which .5 �?• atf percent of the maximum 'penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6h. 297.80 Enforcement costs. 7 . -eQ TOTAL AMOUNT DOE pursuant to G.S. 143-215.61thedetermining afthe Factoa � of the penalty I have taken into account Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 1438- 282.i(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm healtheoratarai reseurCe3 of the State, to the public property resulting from the violations: (2) The duration and gravity of the violations, (3) The effect on ground alrts;rface water quantity or quality or on air (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompiiance,t (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to damply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and t The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. A. Prest n or ard, Division of Water F. w, D rector Z T /60 'd 86, 0Z aeW 8t09-STZ-6i5:xvd SNOIP 3dO ATTACHMENT A Fexai Ceiifunu Daily Maximcu0 Permit Limit Violations P'errnit Lini t 9 ►7 430/100 ml 997 460/100 m 7 425/1.00 m1 # Sept *15, 1997 485/100 ml Oct° 1 , 1 7 425/100 mi 13 D Monthly Ave nue May, 1997 Ally, 1997 October. 1997 BOD-120 • July 31, 1997 October 16, 1997 BOP - pate April, 1997 May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997 V 389 lbs/day 518 lbs/day 441 lbs/day 4001100 art 400/100 ml 400/ 100 mi 400/100 ml 400/100 ml Permit Limit Violations bs/dsi P 938 lbs/day 642 lbs/day Av 160 186 246 rng/1 # 378 mg/1 173 mg/1 236 mg/I I/ 266 mgtl # 166 mg/t 340 340 306 e>i 0 680 lbs/day 6121bslday1 we Permit Limit V' 158 mg/1. 158 rng/1 158 me 158 mgil 158 mg/1 158 rogn. 143 mg/1 143 mg/I T/aT "d Gb.6 86, aZ 6 xpd OM - HDNUdg SNOI1dd dO R0D - Daily Maximum mg/1 Perini Repot e Dune 13, 1997 376 argil June 27,1997 ' 330 nigil July 10, 1997 370 mg/I July 31, 1997 370 mg/1 September 25, 1997 471 mg/l October 16,1997 351 mg/1 # October 22„ 1997 317 mg/1 October 30,1997 350 mgJl # May, 1997 )une, 1997 July, 1997 August 1997 September, 1997 October, 1997 November, 1997 nic Toxicity Perini gcd dales BAD TEST Fail @I 3% Fail@3% Fail @3%�� BAD TEST2 Fail @ 3% Fasil (4 3% # r The pit limits ( masslbasea d concentration limitss for 2 13urlingtcrn Research documented that the September, 199 Quality assurance criteria. * Values for 130D concentraliofl were not arep orted on Resources. BOD concentratio were calculated as follows: 10 P 317 mg/1 317 317 ngll 317 me 317 mg/1 285 mWt1 285 mg/1 285 mgli P P Pass Pass 3°% Pass 3° Pass Pass Pais (43 BOD changed on October 1, 1997. 7 chromic toxicity teat failed to rat y Monit +darts byP ZT/TT 'd 9tr,6 86, 6Z JPW 8tO9-STL- XPj am - H9NId8 SNOIlkd0 As Total: 4 4 4 Total: 35 tolations PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DIVISION OF WATERQ I1 august 18, 1" Linda Forehand, t"drnpli Rex Gleason John Lesley Group Fast Track Enforcement rcer ez Violation of1' % :1 rc 1 . ITa ( and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 BP Resources Gaston County ty Linda, attached are the modified pages for the Findings d Decisions paragraph H. and Case Assessment Factors Paragraph 7 of the enforcement package for CAP Resources. Thant for the information concerning the fish kill in 1988 and subsequent penalty and payment Also included is the copy of inspection report and the response to the that was not included n your copy of the enforcement package. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary ➢TV SIGN OF " TER QUALITY July 8, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. E.R. Qlberding, Vice President Carolina By -Products Resources 5533 South. York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Qlberdin w Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6) Compliance Sampling Inspection CBP WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC000SO I 1 Gaston County, NC Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on. June 26, 1997 by Mr. John Lesley of this Qffice. Sample analysis results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. The report should be self- explanatory. This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Qu.aIity is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation by this facility of North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC4005O11 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of monthly average and daily maximum permit limits for Ammonia as Nitrogen, daily maximum effluent limits for Fecal Coliform, monthly average limitations for Flow and BOD, and Chronic Toxicity limit violations (See the Self -Monitoring Section of the subject report). 919 North Main Street, twlooresvilse, North Carolsnc 28115 Voice 701-663-1699 r. r FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity/AfticFnative Action Employer 50% recycleid/1D% past -consumer paper CEP Res ur es NRE Page If you hae an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please respond in g within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice, Your explanation will be reviewed and enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead. If you hay any questions cone ing this Notice, please contact esley or at 704) 663 699. Since D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor Compliance,'Enf rcement Group Central Files Mooresville Regional Office Gaston County Health Department United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.:, 20460 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Transaction Code NPDES NC000501 1 Section A: National Data System Coding FormApproved OMB No,2040-0003 Approval Expires 7-31-85 YR/MO:DA Y Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type 97/06Q6 a 2 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA 2. Section .13: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected CBP Resources WWTP Highway 321 South ' south of Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina Entry Time: 2:00 pm Permit Effective Date: November 1. 1995 Exit Time/Date: Pem-nt Expiration 3:00 pm Date: 97,106/26 September 30, 1996 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s) Title(s) ------ Phone No(s) Mr, Van Jones Environmental Manager/ (704) 864-9941 Name, Address of Responsible Official Mr, ER, Olberding CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia. North Carolina 28052 Title Vice President o Phone No, Contacted? (704) 864-9941 NO n C: Areas d During Inspection (S-Satisfac M-Marginal, U-Unsatisfactor), N-Not Evaluated, NA -Not Applicable) NI Permit a Records/Reports 5 Facility Site Review 5 Flow Measurement N Laboratory L EffluenuReceiving Waters NA Pretreatment 5 Operations & Maintenance NLA Compliance Schedules Sludge Disposal a Self -Monitoring Program * Other: Sample analyses Section D: Sumrnan of FindingsiCornments See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary. * Sample analysis results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors j Agency/Office,,Telephone 'John Lesley NCDWQ MR01(704) 663-1699 Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office Date July 8, 1997 Date Date Regu1ator 0 te Use Only Action Taken Date Noncompliance Compliance EPA Forrn 3560-3 (Rev. 3- Previous editions are obsolete Factlity.Name: NPDES Perrnit Number: CBP Resources WWTP NC000501 1 The facility was last inspected by Patricia Beam of this Office on December 3, 1996. Joint inspections were conducted by DWQ staff and Division of Air Quality staff on February 25 and 27 and March 3 and 20, 1997. The joint inspections were in response to numerous odor complaints reported to this Office during the period from January through March, 1997, PERMIT: The permitted facility (outfall 001) is a 0,257 MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant consisting of an aerated lagoon, secondary clarifier, effluent polishing ponds, a stormwater lagoon, a chlorine contact chamber with gas chlorine disinfection, a sludge filter press, and continuous flow measurement, The facility's NPDES Permit expired on September 30, 1996. An application for renewal of the permit with all applicable fees was received by the Division on March 29, 1996. The facility continues to operate under the conditions of the expired permit, Outfall 002 is a non -contact cooling water discharge. Cooling water is pumped from Crowders Creek to the manufacturing plant's cooling system and discharged as described in the Permit. The non -contact cooling water contains no biocides or chemical additives. On January 14, 1997 CBP Resources submitted an Alternatives Analysis Report comparing costs associated with meeting monthly nutrient limits of 1 mg./Total Phosphorus and 6 mg11 Total Nitrogen to the cost of connection to the City of Gastonia collection system. Based upon the Alternatives Analysis, CBP Resources has proposed a 5-year phased tie-in to the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP contingent upon a pretreatment agreement with the City. The existing permit limitations are based on the production based limits found in 40 CFR 432 Subpart J - Render Subcategory. The limitations found in 40 CFR 432.102(a) do not adequately protect the receiving stream for fecal coliform. A water quality standard of 200/100 ml has been established to protect human health [15A NCAC 2B4O211(e)] ; whereas, 40 CFR 432.102(a) requires a 4001100 ml daily maximum limit for fecal coliform, It is recommended that the Division's Perrnits and Engineering Group base the facility's fecal coliform limitations upon the water quality standard to ensure adequate protection of human health at permit renewal. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATION AND NL&INTENANCE: The facility is adding four, 40 horsepower aerators to the aerobic lagoon. Electrical service was upgraded by Duke Power Company on July 7, 1997 according to telephone notification from the ORC on July 7, 1997. The mixed liquor in the aeration lagoon appeared to be a dark brown color with no excessive foaming. Dissolved oxygen concentrations in the basin are usually between 1.0 mg/land 0.5 mg] according to process control records, Odors were consistent with the findings of the joint inspections conducted in February and March, 1997 (see above) and were most noticeable at the influent end of the aeration lagoon. The effluent polishing ponds appeared to be a -red-purple" color. Red algae was the cause of the discoloration according to the ORC. The effluent polishing ponds are operated in series. Denitrification was observed in the first polishing pond. CBP Resources NC0005011 Chlorine gas disinfection is accomplished by utilizing a one -ton chlorine cylinder located approximately 100 yards from the chlorine contact chamber. The chlorine cylinder is on the ground exposed to the elements. It is recommended that chlorine cylinders be stored in a building or other secured area equipped with the proper safety devices (exhaust fan, chlorine gas leak detector, alarm system, etc.). A process control program consisting of dissolved oxygen, pH, settleable solids, and temperature measurements and MLSS, MLVSS, TSS, and COD testing is used in the operation of the facility, SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period from July, 1996 through April, 1997. Twenty-four (24) daily maximum permit limit violations were reported for fecal coliform during the period. Four daily maximum permit limit violations and one monthly average permit limit violation for ammonia as nitrogen were reported in July, 1996. Toxicity failures were reported in September and November, 1996. Monthly average limit violations for flow and BOD were reported in February, 1997. Time -based composite samples are collected. Part II, Section B, Paragraph 8 of the NTDES Permit requires that samples be collected proportional to flow. Should the facility seek Division approval to continue utilizing time -based composite sarnples for monitoring purposes, a written request must be made to the Director, Supporting documentation which includes a description of the flow measuring device, a representative sample of one week's flow data (chart recordings), a description of the sampling method (constant time/constant volume, variable timelconstant volume, constant time/variable volume, etc.), and a description of any flow equalization used at the treatment facility 7111151 accompany the request. Samples are collected on ice and stored at <-4C. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consist of flow meter strip charts, ORC visitation calendar, operations and maintenance log, laboratory reports, and monthly monitoring reports. All records and reports are maintained in accordance with NPDES Permit requirements. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: Samples were collected at the upstream, effluent discharge, and downstream locations. Sample analysis results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. The discharge was "red -purple" in color and very turbid. The upstream and downstream were "red -purple- in color due to color impact from the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP which discharges upstream of the facility. No adverse impact on the receiving stream was observed. Continued noncompliance with permitted fecal coliform limitations (400/100m1; see Permit and Self-monitorine, Sections of this report) would predict an exceedance of the water quality standard for fecal coliform (2001100m1) downstream of the discharge; therefore, the effluent discharge is rated as "unsatisfactory". P Peoi ORATORY: e on -site laboratory is used for dissolved oxygen, temperature, anti rill measurements. exempting the facility from certification for pH (dissolved oxygen and temperature are not certifiable par eters) dated October 8, 1996 was issued by the Laboratory Section, them Bac Laboratory (Certificate o. is used for all par, eters with the exception of Chronic Tonicity testing which is performed by Burlington research (Certificate No. . SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Sludge born the DAT unit (for grease remo Eal) d filter press aye recycled into the rendering process. Wastewater sludge is shared in the wastewater lagoons. FLOW EASU 'ENT: The floe measuring device is a Stephens float and cable t ye flow meter equipped with a totalizer wid strip chan recorder. The flow meter is calibrated quarterl ° by in-house staff: Calibration records and flow charts are maintained in the °s office, TEL: Jul 21'97 17:01 Nc.004 P.01 Itokiii4G:134E NATURE CIF CUL BILMNES July 21, 1997 Mr. D. R.e Gleason, PE Acting Regional Supervisor Divisicct of Water Quality 919 N Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject; Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CUP Resources Gaston County, NC Dear Rex, Gastonia Division CEP Resources, Inc. This is in response to your July 8, 1997 Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement. While we do not dispute the facts that constitute the referenced violations, we believe that our ongoing efforts ( the addition afoul-, 40 horsepower aerators at a cost of $78,000) to achieve and maintain compliance and to eliminate the direct dirge to Crowders creek weigh against any recommendation for enforcement We have been working diligently toward a tie-in to the City of Gastonia's municipal system so that our direct discharge can be elirrrirmtpi our company also is committed to making the financial hivestmeat necessary to remove the discharge from the creek as soon as possible. Wc request that your recommendation for enforciem be deferred at this time so that we may concern:ate our efforts on coluiecting to the City. Presently, our design engineer is working on plans to make this tie-in, Thank -you for your consideration. Should there be any questioHis, please contact Mr. Van JOI3C3 or me_ 5533 S. York Rd, • Gastonia, NC 28052 • T04444-9941 • Fax # 704-861-9252 Direct Dial Nwriur CBP, Case Assessment Factors Page 2 5. The amount of oney saved by noncompliance: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, aintain facilities to meet limits. 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The violations do not appear to be intentional or willful. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply vvith programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment (Case No. LV 96-030) of S4,734.30 on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty of S500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988, (Case No. 88-49) following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and S635.81 in damages. The Company paid the assessement on October 12, 1988. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing = $100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $19,94thour = $119.64 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @ $36.52/hour = $ 36.52 1..0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review @ $24.21/hour $ 24.21 1.0 hour for clerical support @ s10,93/hour = 5 10.93 TOTAL = $291.30 9. Type of violator and general nature of business(i.e. individual vs. large corporation): The Company is a corporation which operates a rendering plant for the manufacture of animal feed ingredients. 10. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The preparation of this enforcement package consisted of file reviews; therefore, the violator was neither cooperative or recalcitrant. Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from July, 1996 through March, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on. March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case No. 88- 49). The Company paid, the assessement on October 12, 1988. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $291.30 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the fo11owing CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. DIVISION OF VATER QUWATERA ITV August 6, 199 MOIL TO: Kent Wiggins FROM: Barbara Christian THROUGH: Rex Gleason PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: John Lesley Fast Track Eforc e Violation of NCGS 14 -2 5.1(u ) and *DES Permit No, N( 0005 11 CBP Resources WW P Gaston County, NC Attached is an enforcement report which details violations of NPDES Permit No. N '00 5011 and NCGS 14- 5. a)()• The Company does not dispute the violations as stated in their response to the Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement, Although the inclusion of the violations for July, 1996 may exceed the 1 w onth window, , this Office feels the violations are serious enough to be included for the Director's consideration. The company has moved rather slowly in taking steps to rernove the discharge. This Office recommends penalties sufficient to convince the Company that an expeditious tie-in to City of Gastonia collection system would be in their best financial interest. If you ha ee questions or require additional info an pie econtact John or me. Attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: ) NPDES PERMIT NO. NC00 5O11 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENE AL ) STATUTE 143-215.1(a) (6) File No. LV FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes G. 143-215,6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., F.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State North Carolina. The Company operates a 0.257 plant at Gastonia, North Caro Gaston County. D wastewater treatment na, which is located i C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit. No. NC0005c 11 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996 (permit renewal is in progress at this time). D. Said permit contains the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: ration. Unit ly Mai/Monthly Avg. Sonia as N 280 / 140 lbs/day Fecal Coliform 400 / no limit #/140 :mi. 'SOD NA / 340 lbs/day Flow NA / 0.257 MGD Chronic Toxicity *Quarterly @ 3% Pass/Fail 4onitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after a single test ilure. Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period_from July, 1996 through March, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment Al F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on March. 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR. 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and. Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty following a breech in a wastewater storage lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek (details of the enforcement are not available in the Regional Office files). Penalties were paid in full plus the cost of fish replacement. 1. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $291.30 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the fo 1 ,ing: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC L'5011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent. limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. Findings and Decisions Page 3 D. The Company. violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during July, 1996 in. the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Ammonia as Nitrogen. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on four (4) occasions during July, 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste tobe discharged intothe waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for krnmonia as Nitrogen. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on twenty-five (25) occasions during August, 1996 through. March, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for BOD. H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on one (1) occasion during February, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Flow. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during September and November, 1996 in the manner and. to the extent described in Attachment A, when. the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. Findings and Decisions Page 4 General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a.civil penalty of not more than. ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against. a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. K. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3 (a) (9) and G.S. 1438-282.1(b) (8) . The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed. a civil penalty of: Eor of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-21 a.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000551., by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly average effluent limit for .rronia as Nitrogen. For of four (4) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000SO11, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of daily maximum effluent limit for nia as Nitrogen. For of twenty five (25) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. N00005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. Findings and Decisions Page 5 For of the one (1) violation cf G.S. 143 -215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly average effluent limit for BODu For ot the one (1) violation of G.S. 143 -215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NO000.5011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly average effluent limit for Flow. For of two (2) violations of G.S. 143 -215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A- 291.30 Enforcement costs. TOTAL OUNT DUE ind ngs and De s.ion Page Lursuant tc I43-2 5.6A(c), in determaning the amount the penalty I have taken in o account the Findings f Pact and Conclusions of Lam and the factors set forth at G.S. 1 - 282.1(b), which r (l) The degree and extent of harm to the natural re of the State, to the public health, r t. private property resulting from the violations; The duration and gravity of the violations The effect can ground or surface water quantity car quality or can air quality; () The oast of rectifying the damage; The amount of money saved by nuncorrr. lian Whether the iolat ons were committedwillful' tip intentional' The prior record of the violator in complying car failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management ont Commission has r c ulatory authority; and The cast. tt -he State of the nfo cement procedures. ate; A. 1"ruston Howard, fir., E., Lire Livisicr of Water Quali CERTIFICATION FITTD PAGE I certify that the info titan in this report is rue to the hest of violations of selFrrionitoting data have been verified by hard copy revie and the appropriate permit ttrrc cf Principal l Iitvstitnrf s sl, ETI. SpeCIalISI. lI edge, All the monthly r DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (LV) Limit Violation Violator: CBP Resources, Inc. Address: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Registered Agent: Address: United States Corporation Company 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Regional Office: Mooresville The degree and extent ofharm to the natural resources ofthe State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations: There is no documented evidence of harm to the natural resources of the State, public health, or to private property; however, violations ofpermit limits would predict a compromise of water quality downstream of the discharge. Ammonia as Nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life and exerts an oxygen demand on the receiving stream, Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed the standard established to protect human health (200/100 m1). Chronic Toxicity violations would indicate that the discharge is having a negative impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: The violations occurred during the period from July, 1996 through March, 1997. NPDES Permit limit violations have the potential to affect the designated uses of the receiving stream. Fecal Coliform limit violations violate water quality standards designed to protect human health. Chronic Toxicity test failures would predict an adverse impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: No adverse impacts on groundwater or surface water quantity or quality have been documented. Adverse impacts on air quality have been documented through complaints filed by residents near CBP resources. NPDES Permit limit violations would predict that water quality downstream of the facility is compromised. 4, The cost of rectifying the darnage: No damage has been documented, CBP, Case .Assessment Factors Page 2 The amount of money saved by noncompliance:: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, or maintain facilities to meet limits. 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The violations do not appear to be intentional or willful. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment (Case No. LV 96-030) of $4,734.30 on March 19, 1997..A civil penalty of $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994, The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988,.following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek (details of the enforcement case are not available in the Regional Office files). The Company, paid the civil penalty plus the cost of fish replacement. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central. Office Review and Processing =— $100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $19.94/hour = $119.64 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review C; $36.52/hour $ 36.52 1..0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review @ $24.21 /hour = $ 24.21 1.0 hour for clerical support @ $10.93/hour = $ 10.93 TOTAL = $291.30 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation): The Company is a corporation which operates a rendering plant for the manufacture of animal feed ingredients. 10. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The preparation of this enforcement package consisted of file reviews; therefore, the violator was neither cooperative or recalcitrant. CBP, Case Assess ent Factors Page Mitigating Ciro ` st cis: none 12. Assessment Factors: rs: a _ IBC; ° b. Deceiving Stream: Crowders Creek . SOC/JOC status/negotiations: NA d, Copy of "" Screen. Attached e. Copy ofLimits page in Ise it; attached f D age; None documented ATTACHMENT A MONTHLY AVERAGE PERMIT EFFLUENT LIMIT VIOLATIONS Month Reported July, 1996 February, 1997 February, 1997 DAT Date Reported July 5, 1996 July 12, 1996 July 19, 1996 July 26, 1996 August 30, 1996 September 4, 1996 September 11, 1996 September 18, 1996 September 24, 1996 October 2, 1996 October 10, 1996 October 25, 1996 November 1, 1996 November 8, 1996 November 15, 1996 November 22, 1996 November 26, 1996 December 3, 1996 December 10, 1996 December 20, 1996 December 26, 1996 January 3, 1997 January 10, 1997 January 17, 1997 January 24, 1997 January 31, 1997 February 7, 1997 February 14, 1997 March 7, 1997 p.,ameter Ammonia as N BOD Flow Reported Value 420.2 lbs/day 365 lbs/day 0,302 MGD AX MUM PERMJTEI UENT L IT VIOLATIONS Ammonia as N Ammonia as N Ammonia as N Ammonia as N Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coll form Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Conform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Fecal Coliform Reported Valuo 394 lbs/day 515 lbs/day 322 lbs/day 450 ibs/day 520/100 ml 1450/100 nil 1150/100 ml 790/100 ml 820/100 nil 645/100 ml 1220/100 ml 410/100 ml 1400/100 ml 1950/100 mi 1450/100 ml 1900/100 ml 960/100 ml 1290/100 ml 860/100 ml 1600/100 ml 1800/100 mi 1450/100 mi 1160/100 mi 1490/100 mi 2250/100 mi 1750/100 mi 680/100 ml 510/100 ml 520/100 ml Permit Limit 140 lbs/day 340 lbsiday 0.257 MGD Permit Limit 280 lbs/day 280 lbs/day 280 lbs/day 280 lbs/day 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 nil 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 mi 400/100 mi 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 mi 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 nil 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml "FL TOXICITY I°T VIOLATIONS ,rate Reported Septe berg 1996 November, 1996 Reported Value Perm Taal @ 3% Pass @ 3 Fail 3 r Pass @ 3° JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 30, 1999 Mr. Richard Pennigar Post Office Box 839 Gastonia, North Carolina 28053 Subject Permit Request CBP Resources NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr, Pennigar: Enclosed, as requested, is a copy of the first page of CBP's NPDES permit. This facility was inspected by Mr. Roberto Scheller of this Office on December 2, 1998,.At the time of the inspection all flow from Outfall# 001 was being pumped to the City of Gastonia's Crowders Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), The permit for the subject facility became effective on October 1. 1997 and expired on March 31, 1999. Should you have any questions concerning the subject permit, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Scheller at (704) 663-1699. Enclosure. ris Sincerely. Roberto L. Scheller Environmental Technician IV 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 15 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-6.63-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER DEPAT NAT Permit No, NO000501,1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENT, HeALT-H, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE ONAL POLLUTANT D HAR E E MINATION TE 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 Comnaission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, CBP Resources, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Gastonia Division US Highway 321 Gastonia Gaston County to receiving waters designated as Crowders Creelz in the Catawba Rive r Bash in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, IL, ILI and W hereof, The permit shall become effective October 1, 1997 This permit and the authorization to discharge shail expireat midnight on March 31, 1999 Signed this day September 5,,1997 A. Preston Howard, Jr,, P. Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission TO/IO'd Sp:LT 66, 6z JPW 6T2,0-222-646:xPj VNC TT Y GENERAL Fax:919-716-6939 Oct 2 '98 16:31 P.01 To: FAX TRANSMISSION NC DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Pod MOS Box 829 Raleigh, NC 27602-0929 919/716-0600 Fax: 919/716-6768 PRESTON HOWARD Date: Otober 2, i99 REX GLEASON JOHN LESLEY Fax Oh [N] 9-733-2496 Pages: (C) 704/663-6040 [C] 704/663-6040 From: Judy A. Collier Water and Land Quality Pra1cgai Subject CBP RESOURCES, INC. GASTONIA DIVISION v. NC DENR, DIV. OF WATER QUALITY OAII CASE NOS. 98 EIIR 0082 AND 98 MIR RE WQ FILES LV 97-029 AND LM 98-002 COMMENTS: 3 Pages (including cover sheet)] Following please find a NOTICE OF ITEAFUNG re the above -referenced contested cases which schedules the Hewing for October 26-27,1998, James K. Polk Building, Sth Floor Hearing Room, 500 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC at 9:00 a.m, Should you have arty qucctions, please contact Anita LaVeaux-Quistess at 919 WP6.11.279133VAC 9TT R GENERAL Fax :919 1- 939 Oct 2 98 1 :31 02 STATEi OUNTY F GASTON OUR, 'IV eta ASTONLA FILED.o"a NTakIny NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONME rtd NATO SOUC. , DIVISION OP WATER QUAL"IPI, Respondent. NOTICES Y GIVEN that 1 DATE:t b r - `, 1998 IM Polk M►� Rearde St Chariotte„ the of Septa, ber, mutes THE OFFICE ng Fax ;919- 16-69 9 f the fh oing was Ramona Cunnt.r()Bryan. Smith Helms Mulli PO Box 21927 on°. NC 27420 Attorney forPetitioner Anita LeVeaux-Quigless, E q Assistant Att ey Gen . NC Department ofiu ti PO Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602 Attorney for R t ttj day 29 16 2 P. 6 0fft f : tt Raleig .. 76 1-7447 719/733.2698 Pax: 7 - 407 VNC ATTORNEY GENERAL Fax:919-716-6939 Oct 2 '98 16:33 P.01 FAX TRANSMISSION NC DEFARiMENT OF JUSTICE Poet Office Box 629 ROleigh, NG 2/602-062,9 91 ea 16-6600 Fax 019/718-6769 To: PRESTON HOWARD REX OLEASON JOHN LESLEY Fax ; [NI 9-733-2496 [C] 704/663-6040 (C] 704/663-6040 From; Judy A. Collier Water and Land Quality Paralegal Subject; CBP RESOURCES, INC. GASTONIA DIVISION v. NC DENR, DIV. OF WATER QUALITY OAH CASE NOS. 98 EUR 0082 AND 98 ERR 0552 RE WQ FILES LV 97-029 AND LM 98-002 COMMENTS: Date; October 2, 1998 Pages: [3 Pages (including cover sheet)] Following please find a NOTICE OF HEARING re the above-refereneed contested cases which schedules the nearing for October 26-27, 1998, James K. Polk Buildin 5da Floor Hearing Room, 500 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC at 9:00 a.m. Should you have any cpcationa, plc ont&t Anita LeVeaux-Quislaw at 010/71G-6600. WP6.1+.219$3 \JA,C Fax: - 716 9 Oct 2 1 STATE F NORTH COUNTY T... U:INC., ASTO DIVISION, Ftiti FLED► ADRIN NC DEPARTMENT OF E VIRONMENT 'd AT MC T t i WATER U ITY, ondent. NaricEis HEREBY GIVENthat the above con DATE: Oetc TIME- :00 This day of pte 27, NOV. OF HE cheduled tTT Fax m9- A copy of th ng ; na Contain a ntn Smt It PO Box 21927 Greensboro, NC 27420 Attorney for Petitioner Anita a -i A i tant Attorney Gene NC Department of Justice PO Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602 Attorney for Rz�dat tti day tof September, d to: It t P.O. . 7 Raleigh, NC 27611- 44 919r733-2698 3 T: AND SECTION Fax : 1 - 16-6 66 Oct 28 ' :12 P. 01 Buse Toi y tns Rex Ole Subject:Resources, Inc. ENVIRO Era,t Mita L` veauxa .w o 919-7 0 Date: t CObe vises that have 0l i ady fi : , ~; s 'Bryant ()fay cone Thanks. including is cove shed. !plpr WATER & LRND SECTION Fax:919-716-6766 z4/94 11 : 4IS .F.,LE 33E3700430 SMITH HELMS MULLISS GS0_, Oct 28 '98 14:12 P.02 /003 SMITH HCLMS MUILLIO$ ftr Moo,RE L L ATT OR N E YS AT LAW C 1.1 AR lOTTE GrICCINSCIOno, NQRTM C.AnoLiNA rsewgicill PozT Orr= BOK 3ZAT WIMP orrice 16.1.1. *Me% C.I.IAPILCA.12 ., N. MAILI Me AZDIWA1 ETTIL CT AO MEMO fl,A1M,Hati. ,*, C- .,,c./ Witt OFF/GE EIOX 219a7 41-4 OW mac' TELF.Pil ONE 79Arama./Ma9 nra..s.N43 .4 a .1=0,41111-11750 PACIVM Le 70-413.1441‘, Vrftfi 160101 liM U. PC, Q, gr4iim a00 HOET4 lifiELly E 3TRELT IIRERY4illeata, hl , 6, a A.01 r ^GINN I id wrairytoomo vrairsm. wardionaboarar WPS ITT FIC evr ;AL 335/37&5227 Anita LeVeaux-Qtfigless Esq. Department of Justice Environmental Division 1`.0_ Ws 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-0629 Dear Anita: TELE16.6...c, MI-11,11031.741,4FINK. FAC.00 !LC 3-pc/7794MM, October 28, 1998 CAP Rosources, Inc. Y. Diviaion vfWater Quality Settlement of 98 ERR 0082 and 98 EHR 0552 immiLeliniul.lown 1 received and have &cussed with my client your letter dated October 23, 199R Rased on my discussions with my client and subsequent conversations with you, this letter will confirm our understanding Of the Settlement of the above -referenced contested cases. 1. CBP will pay % af the °amending penalty amourdated Deo:nib:x*16, 1997 and March 19, 1998, plus investigative costs, which Vale $23, 929.10. This payment will be made to the Departinent no law than December 1, 1998. 2, For any and all NPDBS permit vioiations for the period from December 1, 1997 tittOugli June 30, 1998, the Depot:mesa will assess a Mal penalty of $5,8.50.00. CRP'S payment of this amount by Dezember 1, 1998 will reptesent fall settlement of these violations. 3. me Department aames that lime will be nu penalty assasment for violations that havor miy,ht occur during tho pedod foam* cBral atsbulissioa tif SOC appliation Ott Juno 30, 1998 through termination of the company's discharge from outfall 001. 4,60 ClilLit 4. The Department agrees that CDP may thscharga from ()Wall 001 until December 1, 1998, at which time ttieternptuty agrees to terminate the discharge, inform the Department in writing of such ternitueine and withdraw the SOC applicadon. LAW flRM roR role tese Specula_ OLYMPiCa WORLO GAME:9 Ld TER ea�ua 1 ECTIrN Fax 66 33PS379U4394 S? IITTR Oct 28 "98 14:13 LLISS GSC ., P.03 LeVeaux-Qtdilemi Esq October 7.8, 1998 Page 2 S. receipt or written ttegotiat©d deadline Thank you for your cc: Mr. Van Jones zb th«o Very truly y SMITH HELMS MUL :_ISS & M 0 WATER i LAND SECTION Fax:919-716-6766 Nov 16 '98 16:05 P.01 M1CHA111.r.RA I,f'rY n7-Tfl NPV U NFJ A Ramona Cunningham 0' iryertt, Esq. Smith Helms Mulliss & Mr cx , LLP Post Office Box 21927 Greensboro, NC 27420 e of North Carolina vepEirrment of Justice P. U. 130X 629 RALEIGH 2 7602-062 g November 16, 1998 RE: CBP Resources, Inc. v. DENR, Division of Water Quality 98 EHR 0082 and 98 EHR 0552 Dear Mona: REPLY TO: Anita LeVeaux-Quiglaas Etw ron,nonto! division (919) 716-6600 (919) 719-6766 Fax It's be a pleasure working with you. Hopefully, the following meets your client's approval. We are in receipt of your November 2r 1998 letter enumerating the terms of the settlement of CBP Resources, Inc. v. DENR, Division of Water Quality. As previously discussed, your client will not be receiving a separate civil penalty assessment for $5,850.00, i.e., the period beginning December 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998. Accordingly, we will be expecting two i2i checks from your client: one for $23,929.10 and one for $5,850.00, Receipt of these monies along with full and complete compliance as more specifically described in the settlement letter of November 2, 1998 will fully and completely satisfy the civil penalty assessments for both cases, i.e.; 98 EHR 0082 and 98 ENR 0552. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. ALQ sin Tommy Stevens Susan Wilson Rex Gleason EP•28920 Very truly yours, Anita LeVeaux-Qui Assistant Attorney nerai 1995 MICH.AEL F. EASLEY ATTORNEY GENERAL State of North Carolina Department of Justice P. O. BOX 629 RALEIGH Reply to: 27602-0629 October 23, 1998 .Anita LcVcwa-Quillen Environmental Division (919) 716-6600 (919) 716-6766 (Fax) SMITH HELMS MULL MOORS, F,LP Ramona Cunningham O'Bryant, Esq. Post Office Box 21927 BY FACSIM.. E 'B! . 'I T L4 S 4 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420 RE: CBP Resources, Inc., Gaston County, 98 EHR 0082 Dear Ramona: This letter confirms our October 19, 1998 conversation. Your client, CBP Resources Inc., has two outstanding civil penalty assessments. On. December 16, 1997 an assessment for eleven thousand and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($11, 091.30), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-one dollars and thirty cents ($291.30) was mailed to your client. On March 19, 1998, another assessment for eighteen thousand six hundred and seventy-two dollars ($18,672.80), including investigative costs of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents ($297.80) was mailed to your client. As per our conversation yesterday and at my client's, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), direction, a settlement for 80% of the assessments plus the investigative costs, twenty-three thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine dollars and ten cents ($23,929.10) was reached between our clients. Also discussed was a forthcoming assessment against your client from the end of the period of review of the last case through the application date of the SOC, i.e., for violations from December 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. For these violations, we will agree to a full and complete payment of five thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars ($5,850.00). This, I believe your clients will agree, is more than fair. Finally, it was agreed that your client would withdraw the SOC, firmly commit to cease discharge from outfall 001 by November 15, 1998, and notify the city of Gastonia of the negotiated deadline. I greatly appreciate your cooperation in the settlement of this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number set out above. wp6.1128269 bcc: Preston Howard Tommy Stevens Coleen Sullins Susan Wilson; Rex Gleason From: Di SecTionn C* E * 'TMENT OF OFFICE 919 North Main Street Mooresville,North Carolina 23115 Phone: 704.663.1699 Fax: 704.663.6040 To Fax number Subject;`___ Number (including cover) Items for Disclosure from CBP Resources 1. Pounds per day of raw materials processed over the past 3-year period. 2. Logs detailing time in for materials and time materials processed. 3. Documentation of new process equipment installed for water conservation. 4. BOD, TSS, and NH3-N concentrations entering the WWTP. All laboratory bench sheets, QA/QC data, and analytical results from the contract la1 and from the on -site lab which were used for reporting during the past 3 years. WWTP process control data. 7. Water use records and/or influent flow records. Questions 1. Do you dispute that the violations occurred? 2. Are you challenging the validity of the data? If so why? 3. What is the basis for the Administrative Hearing request? 4. Would you settle for a reduction in the penalty should the Director agree to offer a reduction? 5. What is the basis for requesting an SOC? What interim limits would you seek? 6, How long will it take to complete the sewer connection to Gastonia? 7. The City of Gastonia and CBP are currently negotiating a permit. What difficulties are you having reaching acceptable permit limits and other conditions? 8, How will the additional WWTP equipment currently under construction reduce the influent loading on the facility? 9 Has production increased beyond that given in the permit application? Provide documentation. 10. How long do raw materials wait prior to processing? Provide documentation. Is there a refrigerated storage area available? What do you do with raw materials that set out and begin decomposing? 11. The aerated lagoon appeared to be much improved during the last inspection. How has this been accomplished? felD, 12. Permit Limit violations occurred in March and,..-1998. Why did CBP cease sending the blood and feather wastewater (high strength BOD waste) to Gastonia for treatment? Do you plan on this waste stream to the City since these violations occurred? Are you compliant for May 19' M ? ,^ t c`f ch 13. How have Toxicity limit failures been addressed? 14 Describe the wastewater treatment processes that will be kept in service after connection to the City of Gastonia. 15. What measures is CBP taking to ensure compliance with its NPDES Permit? 16. Explain why CBP cannot meet the permit limits (i.e. why is an SOC needed)? did BP using a c b to p o.: pie prior to s to r i lab? Tit cr3.1) castro,ma ‘+: C P. O. BOX I74e tern, artI Caralitut 28053-1748 DEPARTMENT or Pusuc WoRks AND UTILITIES May 13, 1998 Mr. Mel Roshanraven Post Office Drawer 20687 Greensboro, NC 27420 Dear Mr. Roshanraven: In the autumn and early winter of 1996, CBP proposed elimination of its biological treatment. As a result, the City had J.N. Pease provide estimated costs of building a SBR treatment unit on the Crowders Creek WWTP property, which would be necessary if CBP eliminated treatment. CBP declined this proposal. From that point forward, the City understood that CBP would maintain their current biological treatment or add to the current treatment if deemed necessary. No information was provided to indicate otherwise. This is further confirmed by the permit application which indicates current processes to remain in service. In a letter dated 2/20/98, resulting from the permit application review, City Pretreatment requested CBP to provide information from your consultant engineers as to what changes will be made to your current Gaston facility and what concentrations of pollutants are expected to be discharged per their recommended changes. No treatment changes were reported. Conversations with Van Jones on 3/18/98 , 3/20/98, and 3/24/98 specifically dealt with this issue and, on each occasion, Van stated that no treatment changes would occur. The purpose of the meeting held at the Catawba Creek WWTP on April 17 was for discussion of the draft SIU permit developed by City Pretreatment and for discussion of written documentation that CIO was to provide, at the meeting, regarding its needs. During the meeting, you and Van announced CBP's plans to discontinue some treatment and the need for permit limits above those proposed in the City's draft permit, but provided no written information, City Pretreatment agreed to review any written documentation that CBP would provide and then consider the extent of any revisions to the draft permit. On May 7, you delivered a brief letter to City Pretreatment which lists data of your primary effluent. There is no statement of request or intent, but the inference is that you would like to discharge such flow to the City without further treatment. Such discharge would not be within the limits that you have requested. For example, you have requested a 1000 mg/1 BOD limit expressed in lb/day, an amount significantly higher than the 250 mg/1 proposed by the City. Yet, according to the figures in your 5/7/98 letter, CBP would violate the 1000 mg/I, expressed in lb/day, by discharging an average of 235% above that amount of Ib/day. The lb/day would be significantly higher with increased flow, discharging 475% more lbs at the permitted flow than you have requested in your permit application. 1. Permit limit if established per CBP's request: 0.417 MGD x 1000 mg/1 BOD x 8.34 lb/gal = 3,478 lb/day. 2. Actual discharge per your 5/7/98 letter and using average '97 flow: 0.203 MGD x 4867 mg/1 BOD x 8.34 lb/gal = 8,240 lb/day. 3. At maximum flow: 0.417 MGD x 4867 mg/I BOD x 8.34 lb/gal = 16,926 lb/day: These numbers clearly indicate that the existing biological treatment must be kept in service, Your proposal to decommission the biological treatment system is not acceptable. The biological treatment process is an integral component of your pretreatment system and must be maintained according to permit requirements. We desire to assist CBP in meeting its wastewater treatment needs and plan to issue the SIU Permit in the near future. Per your request, the City is considering revision of the draft permit as follows: 1. Delay the effective date of the permit from July 1, 1998 to September 1, 1998.. 2. Establish monthly average limits with increased daily maximum limits. The draft permit listed daily maximums for BOD and TSS of 250 mg/I, O&G of 50 mg/I, and NH3-N of 100. We are now considering the following: BOD daily max of 1.200 with monthly avg of 400; TSS daily max of 1200 with monthly avg of 400; O&G. daily max of 150 with monthly avg of 50; N1-13-N daily max of 300 with monthly avg of 100. 3 Require 1 screening per the City's protocol to occur within 90 days following connection. This will be the case only if CBP passes. the. May toxicity tests. if CBP does not pass the May toxicity tests, the City wili require toxicity screenings during each of the first three months of discharge. The result of the City's toxicity screening(s) will affect the subsequent frequency of testing and such frequency will be at the discretion of the POTW Director. 4. Revise page 18, dealing with maintenance of the flow meter. Equipment shall be installed and maintained either at the permittee's sole expense, or in accordance with any agreement between Permittee and City. Based upon extensive analysis of information provided by CBP, your SIU permit will be issued June 1, 1998 with changes as indicated above. Please call if you have questions. Sincerely, CITY OF GASTONIA Nancy iTMa industrial Chemist pc: Don Carmichael, Director of Public Works & Utilities John R. Sheller, Asst. Director of Public Utilities Coleman Keeter, Superintendent WWTD Larry Curn mings, Asst. Superintendent WWTD Dennis Redwing, Deputy City Attorney Van Jones, CBP Gene Olberding, CBP John Lesley, NCDWQ Certified Mail Z 010 627 828 Mr. l rry Cummings City of Gastonia Wastewater Treatment Division P.O. Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28 53-1 8 Dear Mr. Cummings - Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. Pursuant to our meeting P April 20, 1998, CBP resources, Inc; (CBP) requests mass based wastewater at r discharge limits in the Industrial User Discharge Permit (P it) for the Gastonia plant of CBP. luring the week of. April 20, 1998, the effluent nt from the pan -site primary waste vat r treatment system was sampled and the analytical data in ppm is asfollows; BOD TSS FOG 39 2 Phosphorus 1 Ammonia -Nitrogen 360 /21 /8 /22/8 /23/8 7,000 3,600 4,000 970 1,200 840 5 If you havu any questions pi se let us %r<i Sine Van Junes l nvirc nmental anage 54 3 "ork RrS Gast+ rreia„NC 28t752 704•84- r Fax 704t86i 252 Direct Dial Number P. O.BOX 174A ORPARTMENT or minute WORKS AND LITRArt April 6, 1998 Mr. Gene 011 ending CI P Resources 533 South York lid, Gastonia, NC 28052 bear Mr. Cilla rding: 748 draft Sig l ,; I l tri l User Per it f r C P Resources, Inc. is enclosed. t 'lc ditica ions of, and additions to, the previous permit were made throughout. Please note that this permit replaces the previous SID pert if and no longer authorizes the hauling of wastewater to the CrowderCrowders WWTP via tamer. Toxicity is listed in the permit as being r ai ored at a frequency designated by the POTW Director. Due to'Cars history of toxicity problems, fire POT ' Director has determined that the City will have toxicity screening perfumed on your discharge during each of the first three months of discharge via this permit. The coast for each screening is $1300 in addition to the composite sampling fee of 00 each. At your option, you may retake suitable arrangements fora laboratory o your choice to conduct the screening, however, the City of Gastonia Protocol enclosed must be utilized. City staff encourages you to review the tatodificatioans attd identify any concerns informally. Please respond by April 20, 998 so that we may proceed Nr°ith finalizing the penult. Please contact rite at 66-6t 5 . noel, an OF C AS fONI Nancy math Industrial Chemist SW INSPECTION FORM Name of Industry: CRP Resources, Inc. Address of Industry: 5533 South York Rd Gastonia, NC 28052 Industry Representatives: Van Jones POTW Representatives: Nancy Mather!' Date of Inspection: 3/24/98 KIP 1047 Expiration Date: Title: Environmental Alanager Title: Industrial Chemist Time of Inspection: 900 am. Purpose of tnspection: Annual X Other(describe) Prior to permitting- new discharge POTW to which IU discharges: Crowders Creek PVIVIP NPDES # NC0074268 Is SIU currently is SNC? No. If yes, for what parameters and what corrective action is being taken? Part I - INITIAL INTERVIEW 1. Has anything changed since the last inspectLofl or IUP application in the following: Comments Product Yes/No Raw materials used Yes/No Manufacturing processes Yes/No Categorical, if applicable Yes/No Production rate Yes/No Number of employees Yes/No Number of shifts Yes/No Shift information: Hours Days # Employees lst 2nd 3rd Comments: Two 12. hr s s work 7:00 - 7:00 fo average of 65 days/Week, 90 employees, 3, Has the facility implemented any of the fol 3wi g? Yes/No If so, detail: water conservation techniques: recycling, reusing, selling pollutants: Iledisposal methods of pollutants: Comments: 4. Is the facility currently operating under any other environmental control permits, i.e, RCRA, groundwater, air, etc:? NPDES NC000501 1; Air 3509R14; Stornn ater „i'VCG060173 , Does the. facility anticipate any changes in plant operations which could change present production rates, water use, or wastewater characteristics? Yes/No Comments: User has been hauling one wastestream to the POTPV via tankers, User has recently applied to discharge all wastewater except non -contact cooling to the POTTY. User mar further increase low, discharge in future, Part II - Plant Tour - Visit all areas where wastewater is gencrated or where there are drains to the POTW. Plant Tour Section A - Production and Storage Areas 1. Are all processes operating normally today? Yes/No Comments: 2. Are there floor drains in the production area? Yes/No Where, do they go? Gravity ow to liftstatiot and then to pretreatment 3 Are production areas diked, contained, or otherwise constructed in such a way as to prevent harm to the W\VTP, especially from spills or slugs? Yes/No Comments: Valves can be shut so that spilled product can be re-claimed. Animal and vegetable oil tanks are all diked or are located inside the plant. 4. Are there floor drains in the storage area? Yes/No Where do they discharge to? 5. Are storage tanks and areas diked, contained, or otherwise constructed in such a way as to prevent harm to the WWTP, especially from spills or slugs? Yes/No Comments: All diked except .114g0H. 6. Are process and storage tanks and pipes labeled? Yes/No 7. Hol,,v are off -spec raw materials, and products disposed of? Utilized anyway. 8. When is the production area cleaned'? Daily. Is the wastewater from cleaning the production area discharged to the POTW? Yes/No Describe the facility's floor and equipment washdown procedures. frequency: Daily. What detergents/solvents/degreasers are used? None; use caustic soda and hot 'water. Are high pressure sprays used? Yes. How is wash Water disposed? Pretreatment, 9. What non -process wastewaters are discharged to POTW? Number of boilers: 3 Number of cooling towers: 0 Frequency of blowdown: Daily Frequency of blowdown: Volume of blowdown: 25,000 gpd Volume of blowdown: Additives: IWO provided; no biocides used. Additives: What other non -contact cooling water is utilized? Heat exchanger, What is the disposal method of non -contact- cooling water? Discharged to Crowders Creek via NPDES, What contact cooling water is utilized? Cooling, Is contact cooling Water treated prior to disposal? Yes„ques through pretreatment. 'What contaminants are present? 10. Are chemicals handled or stored outside the -facility? Yes, If so, Where does rainwater from these areas dram! Crowder, creek. Are hazardous wastes generated or stored on site? if yes, attach sheet cursorily addressing the following for each hazardous Nv aste: a. name of waste type of waste petroleum; 25% caustic; c, hazardous characteristics WWI ibr pond adjustment; d„ annual quantity generated Sodium chlorite.fin. air scrubbers. e. waste source Also uses alum; polymer; boiler f, average quantity stored additives.' animal & vegetable g., storage method and location 1-1, disposal method Part II - Plant Tour Section B Pretreatment System Ask the operator to describe pretreatment system. 1. Does operator seem knowledgeable about the system? Yes/No Comments: 2. Are all units operational? Yes/No Comments: 3. How often does operator/maintenance person check system? Daily, 4. Is there an operator for each shift? Yes/No 5. How and when is sludge disposed of? Sludge is rendered. 6. Is there a schedule for preventative maintenance? YesfNo 7. What is the facility's equalization capacity in gallons? .10.5 MG (3 ponds) 8.. Has the facility added any pretreatment since the previous inspection? Yes/No If so, why? NA What are they treating? What are the by-products, if any? What is the method of disposal? 9. Describe the pretreatment system used by this facility. Current: gravity separator, flocculazion, dissolved air ion, activated sludge, clarifier, pH adjustment. Planned Changes: Will addflow equalization basin, Will replace: gravity separator, DAF, cla .er. Notes: Thefirst 2030.-minutes ofstorrnwaier is collected and sent to the User's wastewater treatment system. - The biofilter treats airfrom the blood and _feathers. Condensate and irrigation water om the biotilter flows to the activated sludge lagoon. 10, Pretreatment Facility a. Is standby power available? No. b. Do alarm systems exist for equipment failures? No, but will infuture. c. Is there adequate disposal of sludge and solids? NA d. Are all treatment systems operational? Yes e. Has system experienced operational problems? Yes. If yes, explain. ilas had numerous problems meeting NPDES limits.- received fines from NCDWQ. f. Are emergency notification procedures posted? Yes/No Comment PVillpost infuture upon discharge, Part 11 - Plant Tour Section C - Sampling 'ruing's) and Flow Measurement Does an outside lab complete sampling? Yes/No if yes, name of lab: Prism, 2. If industry completes sampling, ask the industry representative to describe sampling procedures. Comments: Which meter is being utilized, City water meter or effluent meter (in future) ? What was date of last effluent meter calibration? Did Pretreatment receive vvritten notification? Yes/No City will calibrate meter infu(ure. 4. Is flow measurement equipment operational? Yes/No Comments: 5. Is there a calibration log for the flow meter? Yes/No Comments: 6. Are the facility's domestic and process wastewaters segregated? Yes/No 7, Does the facility have a sampling point which is representative of the process wastewaters discharged? Yes/No Comments: Will in future. Update of ow nnforrrration: See per atrit ap ac° to r. Avg d st rge is 203 GD.. GPD Estimated or Measured "? Domestic wastes (r str corns, showers, Estimate 25 gallons per person per shift, if unknown. Non contact cooling water Boiler/Cooling Tower blowdorvn Contract cooling water Process l quipment / ftacility \ al rdocvn r Pollution Control Storm water runoff to sever Other .cecrifad E aporatt Other ,v e ie\v MOT Are Are s o res Do aft cl Col antes discharged? tier ords aand other; IU records retiuirccl by 1UP, ell organized? Yes/Io Comments. tale collection chain of custody forms filled out properly`? No Corn is in lilts agrees With reports sent to POT `? Yes/No Comments; NA its match data reported?` Yes rho Comments: N 1 oted date and time on charts"? 't'cst"No NA' ror ty° to shut down production should a spilt or slug diseharge occur? Any E management ts" s does SIU inftrrnt rnployc es of °laotn to call ttt P0'1 W €n case of City number s c rxc?1rst in SPCC fry ady required by P0T €, rev`ie procedures. rtplctrrcrrtin lu ispill plans? lesiNo Com gents: v violations year to date. Failed tra scrirrlrlcr l f called l a tr-ovid rchain of etr.slod) P ants. neratatian on dais insectir onitor'i tot be sr eor 'quires s r a Ns colic c;ticar and analysis procedures, hart. retriesmast he 10, Have reports been deficient? I " o, note deficiencies, Categorical standards OCPSF Electroplaters and Metal ]°mi hers Verifieation Order of Consent, Administrative Order Notice of 'iolation Response X Self-Mortitoring User has failed to roil s Li Demi any reports v lricl were required that have not been submitted. petition Resa a /Spill Control Plan needed? s/No 0,0411e, Comments 1 Required or Recomcnetided Actions: Required Action: rr ictaare, upon dischazrg, following ?lumbers be atll&/ in eitse of,slug or ill o the ,se beeper 0389 at any time The City may r require additional naal i in the neaar azure n nerous occasions ocata n an site, aanul llst it S`p C, that system- 86-6r05i' during -5 or 65-0099, f be zna:lutlad it t aeSlu "pill Control Mon X f 7x PART T 13, 1998 N1r, lvlel Roshan van Cf P Resources, aurces, Incorporated 7410 Randolph Road Greensboro, North Carolin. 7446-7910 Reference, Utility Service Account Average Water Charge for 106 and 97 Dear Mr. ltshararavaat; In r-spans e tca aaur eaalier rec3atest l any ftarwaardm a s Average and relaateal revenue. "1`la s as you usage rates which wi1I be inccarlaartated a Average laa,atlaly 'rater Usag ry of ealculatirtn to det raaaine dater Usage is basis for estaablisli Service Agreement. aaaaaaaaaary of Calcula and sewa*.....r aid Revenue has d upon 1996 arid 1 97 utility records: .856 MI Customer Charge Availability Charge laased aupctia <a '' Tot al I fixed l" ee Volume Charg 500,000 Gal as 3.34/Tv' Volume Charge 356,000 Gal ct 3.14,,t ° 3"utal Voluirte Naar e: 17,20 :00 I would hope this as Sincerel 66,40 6.61 1,6700 ®3,00 Total fixed Fees and Volum Cka rge; 12 276,66' Rate Adju e of 6 % for fiscal year 1 '7 / : S13,013.00 r gasestion lataavever if you desire to discuss please advise; As sta..nt Directcar of ljtilitie pc: Donald E. tti"arnaiclaael Dennis I edkvin Larry Cummings Gene C lberding„ C 13P uacrces4 Inc: Gastonia Division OW Resources, Inc. March 3, 1998 Ms, Nancy Matherly, Industrial Chemist City of Gastonia PO Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Subject: CBP Resources, Inc., Gaston County, NC Industrial User Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Dear Nancy: This is in response to your February 20, 1998 letter to Mr, Gene Olberding, which addressed the need for some additional information regarding the subject application, Please note the following based on your request: 1, The Gastonia facility of CBP Resources, Inc. (CBP) has 90 employees working daily. 2, Although production averages six (6) days per week, flow equalization accounts for the stated seven (7) days per week industrial discharge. 3. The attached 1996/1997 NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports provide the necessary information required by Page 14 of the application, 4, Pertinent information has been completed on page 7 of the application. 5. Appropriate information is provided for pages 11-13 of the application. 5533 S. York Rd, • Gastonia, NC 2i3CJ52 • 704 864.9941 • Fax # 704 61-9252 • ©iTect ©ia1 Number: Page two 6, Over the past year, CBP has negotiated in good faith with the City to establish the permit limits in pounds per day for the pollutants known to be present in CBP's discharge, This issue was discussed at length during the February 23, l998 meeting attended by John Shuler, Coleman Keeter, and Larry Cummings of the City of Gastonia Department of Public Works and Mel Roshanravan and Van Jones of CBP. At the conclusion of the meeting, CBP was assured that the attached projected eflluent values will be used to establish CBP's SIU permit limits and not the data from its NPDES discharge to Crowders Creek, Should further information be necessary, please let me know. Van M Jones Environmental Manager Enclosures P.©.B©X t748 lartlj (Enrolinn 28053-1748 DEPARTMENT O PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES February 20, 1998 Mr, Gene Olberding CBP Resources 5533 South. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052 Dear Mr, Olberding: The City has received on this date your permit application for wastewater discharge via the City sewer system. A preliminary review indicates that additional information is needed. As required by the City of Gastonia Sewer Use and Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment ordinance, your application is being returned to you along with our request for additional information. Please provide the following as soon as possible so that we can begin a formal review of the application: 1. Question #5 of the application: Please provide the average number of employees working daily. 2. Question #5 of the application: The application states that production is 6 days/week. The cover letter says industrial discharge occurs 7 days/week. What is the source of discharge on the 7th day? 3. Question # 10 of the application was not answered. Attach a copy of laboratory analyses performed in the last year on the wastewater discharges from your facilities. This must include toxicity testing. 4. Page 7 of the application must be filled in as completely and accurately as possible. 5. The Wastewater Pollutant Checklist, pages 11-13 of the application, were marked as being not applicable. This information must be provided.. 6. Information from your consultant engineers as to what changes will be made to your current facility and what concentrations of pollutants are expected to be discharged per their recommended changes. (An Authorization to Construct is required prior to construction.) Sincerely', CITY OF GAST©NIA 44 Nancy R. , atherly Industrial Chemist Certified Mail: Z 010 627 820 2/19 el phoned, Van showed him my later dated €7, and #8 as they are trot any of our business: a/98. Me!' says it uses provide items 2, EPRTT PUBLIC WORKS h 0 UTILITIES February 13,998 IdaVan Jones CBP resources 5533 South York Rd, Gastonia, NBC 28052 1 Mr. dosses. Please compile and return tlae inftaaaaaatiora listed below. These items are needed as part of the perinitting process. If you have any questions, please contact arse at 866-6058. Perm application. . Copy of the latest I PDES perm List of chemicals that could be iratentioraally or acc tdentaa ly discharged. Designate which of these are considered hazardous. I ISI S for all boiler or cooling tower additives that would be discharged to the City sewer. T ist amount used per period of bane for each. Designate nate which ones are used in boiler and which in cooling tower. Designate naate which ones are considered biocides. 5. lours of discharge per day; days of discharge per week. h. Statement as to whether the process rand domestic wa testreanas are combined, . Tonicity reports for 1 7. . [ FIR reports for the most recent ] aaaonths. Sincerely, CITY OF GASTONIA Iaadustria'Chemist P. O. Box 1740 =firm 28053-1748 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES December 24, 1997 Glenn Sheffield Reid Engineering Company, Incorporated 12.10 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 Subject: CBP Sewer Project Dear Mr, Sheffield: The City of Gastonia Utilities Division has completed the review of the proposed sewer connection for CBP Resources. The only comment that needs to be addressed is the configuration of the connection of the force main to the metering manhole. 1 have discussed the configuration with Roger Lyman ofJohnston, Inc., the local representative for the metering manhole manufacturer. Plastifah recommends that the velocity of the effluent through the metering manhole be no greater than 2'/A to 3 feet per second, Higher velocities will affect the accuracy of the metering point. Please confirm that the velocities entering the metering manhole are within the manufacturers' recommendations. It is also requested that a representative of the metering manhole manufacturer review the configuration of the line entering the manhole to confirm in writing that it meets their specifications. There are no other changes required to the plans. Upon receipt of the conf rrr ration of the configuration of the connection to the manhole and the appropriate permit applications and fees the plans can be approved. Please sent the information to my office and I will coordinate the final review and approval of the plans with the Engineering Division, It should be noted that authorization to construct the sewer line will not be issued unti the required agreements and permits are completed. If you have any questquestions or need additional infor ation, please contact me at 4- - 0., Sineer y, ie .ael Bynum, IT Utilities Division PC: John Shuler Lamy Cummings Margaret Hallman CBPss03 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIE June 5, 1997 Ir, gene Olberding BP Resources .zrces 5533 South' 'or: Toad Gastonia, NC 28052 Tear Mr ll erdin: A permit application is enclosed for your completion d return. In your previous application, many questions were u pans eercd as they were not applicable due to the fact that wastewater was being hauled via tanner. This time, please complete this document in regard o the long term discharge of l,s wastewater through the sanitary sever collection system and answer all questions. If you have any questions, contact me at -6058. Sincerely, CITY OF GASH ONIA Taney i . Ivlatherly Industrial Chemist DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES September 5 1997 r. Van Jones p Resources 5533 Truth York Road Gastonia, NC 2.11052 Dear Mr. Josses: City Pretreat has been in owned that your'feed is interested in discharging all rf your avastewater try the City sanitary sewer system via connected pipeline as soon as this is feasible. Please complete and return the enclosedparrot application as soon as possible. This will inform u of your playas and will enable the City to progress with plans try accommodate your needs. Dec permits, l Sincere ra er, your 1997. Al t SID Perm and your Hauled Wastewater Perrnit both expire n request is necessary if'you wish the City to consider renewal mastions, please contact me at - 05 CITY Y 1 GAS l'C Nl Nancyatherwl Industrial Chemis pc: t I. Shirley Asst. l ir etc r fI'antic i tilitae ,tashar raven CBP lberding, CBP DEPARTM OF PUOTTC WORKS ANrs tI 1' ecen ber 1 t 1996 rae C316rdin, +Genera! f 1', lncttr}tnatcd 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Hager Reference: Waste ter System 1rta rtverraents C1313, incorporated Crowbars Creek NAlastewater'1`reatnaent Plant Gastonia, North Carolina J.67: Pease e Associates Cttrrtntoion No. 97011 Sub c Acre}, t,f \Vast:C Fate Dear 1v1r, C lbcrdin : nary ttf Dec 6 996 Tw cetitt agtltreciate ttteetiatg t trr staff an Deceit ther d, 1996 at wlticl C131', incorporated beeontit wer customer of the City of Gastonia, discussed the lacassibi8ityof J.bi 1'casc Associates (the City's consulting engineer) be att tlae ttteetin t °i11t an intt°ttditclion and review estirrtat d cap grad operating costs associated with constructing an tttt sits ireatraterit facility at the Cro ders Creek ' astcsvatcr Treatment Plant, ulalcd be funded by CBP corporatcd. The capital costs presented were based cart a Sequence Batch Re 131) process with steel tanks and a scrubber y^stern for odor coaatrol. The total estimated capital cost is$5,564,400 and includes contingency andl technical services, CBP, tricot-portred questioned The City indicated that they additional information oldie ;inflict studies. In addition to t sys y 0t tare final deter actcristies to ouid be borne by CE3P, 1ncorpc 0 control syste , zwinch is cstitnated at $700,000, gat°earn regarding the odor control sy^stern based ory from C BP or as determit7ed 1>yF Pilot Plant capital outlay alas Cit), revictitFed the estirttined annual operating budget' fur the treatinent cd, The annual estimated operating cost is as ftallnws4 DESCRIPTION COST Electrical $245,780.00 Electrical Pcak 122,900.00 Labor 29,900.00 Sludge Disposal 160,300.00 Administration 55,900.00 Renewal/Replacement Fund 61,500..00 Chemical Cost 25.044).M Estimated Annual Operating Cost $701,308.00* *Note. - Annual Operating Cost would be lo a dition. to typical sewer charges as established in the City's Water and Sewer Rate Schedule,. Mr. Donald Carmichael, the City's POTW Director, reviewed the current policy of the City regarding industrial dischargers into a POTW. The current policy states that if the characteristics of wastewater discharged from an industry are within current regulated parameters, the City will provide the treatment process at the POTW site. If the wastewater characteristics exceed current regulated parameters, then the industry is requited to provide the treatment process at their facility. The City indicated. that the proposed SBR facility at Crowdcrs Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant deviates from this policy, but the City is willing to leave the option of constructing the SEW, Crowders open for discussion. The meeting continued with a review of the wastewater characteristics. of the waste of Cl3P„ Incorporated. The maximum levels as provided by CBP are as follows: Phosphorus 30 PPM Ammonia 100 PPM 1301) 5,000 PPM TSS 1,000 PPM CBP, Incorporated noted a concern expressed by the City with accepting the waste without a pilot study to determine the effects of the wastewater on the Crowdcrs Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. A suggestion was made that the City comaet the cities of Greensboro and Fayetteville', North Carolina which arc currently accepting waste from the facilities of CL3P, Incorporated, The City svill follow up on this recommendation, but still keep open the possible use for a Pilot Study. City staff advised C13P, incorporated reuse of eMilent .water from Crowdcrs is possible. However, the parameters required by NCI)EM !nay require additional. treatment The enhanced treatment of effluent water may result in an excessive cost which would eliminate this supply option. Further discussions with appropriate. State agencies svill be ongoing, CBP, Incorporated requested that the City investigate the possibility of accepting 5,000 GPD of high - strength waste into the Crowders Creek facility. The City agreed to run the calculatiori. to determine the effect on the facility and the cost of disposing of the waste. The period of discharge will be for a maximum of 60 days and if agreed upon by both parties, a discharge permit will be executed. CBP, Incorporated stated that if the City did not want to accept the waste at the Crowders Creek 'Wastewater Treatment Plant site, they needed to know. Mr., Carmichael informed CBP, Incorporated that the City wanted to work with CBP, Incorporated and that, at this time, n.o option is disregarded. The City needed additional tinie to work out the specifies regarding the costs to operate the S13R facility on the Crowdcrs Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant site. 2 In conclusion, the City indicated that they would investigate the possibility of accepting the $,000 GPD of high -strength waste from CBP, Incorporated. A decision will he forthcoming from he City on December I 1, 1996. The City also agreed to continue discussion of the permanent solution for the waste from CBP, Incorporated. We trust that this is your understanding of our meeting, if there are any corrections or additions, pease contact us. incSincpSe1y, Donald E. Carmichael, P.E. Director of Public Works and Utilities pc: Danny Crew, City Manager Donald Garbrick, IN. Pease Associates Dennis Redwing, Deputy City Attorney John Studer, Assistant Director of Utilities CBPINCidsp iE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS. October I, 1996 Mr, Donald E. Carmichael, P.E. Director of Public Works and Oti City of Gastonia 1300 North Broad Street P.O. Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Re CE3P Resources, inc., Gastonia, NC, Dear Mr, Carmichael; /1S a. 1C-Ctt\^, rv, rj -7 Of e Fftv;cr- c 047 ir:-04z pP.0‘,„irnir0c, c 0-4 u te-1 ATE • Oc 5 7( 4444. 400404 000 PI4v1444,4441004.4 , 404,4141 JUN 0 4 1998 '414)te Office 4,4 li.sourcci,;14)c, IECEIVED OCT 02 1n6 CITY OF GASTONIA 2U6LIC WORKS DEPT, behalf of CI3P Resources, Inc, (CI3P), I Want to thank you and your staff for the cordial atmosphere of our September 27, 1996 meeting during which the subject of a sewer tie-in between the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek ‘vastesvater treatment plant and ibe Gastonia plant of CUP was discussed, With this letter, CBIis making a formal request to the City to explore the, feasibility of such a tie-in as well as the degree of service the City can provide vis-a-vis the wastewater generated by the CI3P Gastonia operation. CRP looks forward to engaging in meaningful negotiations with the City that would ultimately long term business relationship between CI3P and the City, In the mean time, if you or your staff need additional information about the qua Wastewater discharge from the CBI' Gastonia operations, please let us know. Sincerely, Mel Rushanravan Vice President, Environment & Science cc:Gene Otherding Van Jones ad to a y and quantity of Direct Dial Number: Corporate. Post Office Drawer 20687 Greensboro, NC 27120 910-333•1000 f it 9 10- 3 18-013 Divisions: Carolina By Products Co. Greensboro. NC Cape 1 ear Feed Products, Co, Fayetteville, NC Gastonia Division Gastonia, NC Knoxville Division Strawberry Plains, TN Norfolk Tallow Co Chesapeal(e, VI\ Ctiemol Co Greensboro, NC TEL : 704-861-9252 January 27, 1998 Mr_ John Lesley NC Division of Water Quality 919NMainSt Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Noce of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear John, Jan 28'98 11:15 No,007 P.©1 Gaston Division CRP Resources, Inc. We are writing in response to the Janua1.y 8,1998 Notice of commendation for Enforcement While we do not dispute the facts that constitute the referenced violations, we believe that our ongoing et its to achieve and maintain compliance and to eliminate. the dir'eet disc!wge to Crowders Creek weigh against the issuance of a penalty at this time. We also believe that it would be ui the best Interest of all involved to discuss a consent order with compliance schedule to address our facility's ongoing wastewater situation and to provide $ar an acceptable timetable for the elimination of the discharge to the creek. As you are awl © the City of Gastonia's scwcr system letter oftram t with the City and have agreed to the terms of our most rent 1+i11>i p it renewal which requires the elimination of our discharge to the creek ty h 1, I999. We have been working diligently toward this connection and anticipate cot l ¢.ort prior to the permit deadline. We have and will spend c012siderable amounts of a can y on this project, We believe we have shown good fleith in our efforts to complete this task 5533 S. York Rd. • Gastrula, NC 28052 • 104464•9941 • Fax # 1t}4- 61-9252 • Di ta t DOI Number RCES TEL:704-861-9252 Jan 28'98 11:16 Na.007 P.02 Page two lied Notice, e, we recently received an Assessment of Civil Penalties for e believe it would be appropriate to deal with all our violations of the strides that we have made toward compliance and ow commitment to owned to the City, we would like to enter a consent order that will address these issues. We therefore request y recommendation at this time and allow an op order. Thank you attd sho d Jul 21'97 17:01 Na.© 4 F Gastonia Division CRP Resources, Inc. July 21, 1997 Mr. D. Rex Gleason, PE RegionalActing Division of Y Supervisor 919 N Main Street Mooresville, NC 281.15 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Erforcemmat CBP Resources Gaston County; NC ion for Enforcement. we believe that of $78,000) to o Crowders creek our ongo achieve and weigh against Any recon We have been working dilipantlYto a system so our di the financial :rect discharge can be � maldng . as possibly avestment necessary to reeve the discharge from the creek as soon Wc r may concentrate cau working on plans to make this ties. Should there be any q na please contact Mr, Van Jane or me. 5533 S. *MC Rd, • C,asitw. NC 28052 • 7Q4-344.994r • f 0 704•S6i 9 .5 JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR WAYNE McDevIrr Sacitirraave NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY January 15, 1998 CERTIFIED.„MALL RETURNRE.CEIPT REQUESTED Mr. ER. Olberding, Vice President CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Dear Mr. Olberding: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS I43-215.1(a)(6) CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County, NC This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violations by this facility of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average limit for BOD, daily maximum limits for BOD and fecal colifomi, and the chronic toxicity limitation during the period from April through October, 1997. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704.,-663.1699 FAX 704..663-60,40 AN EQUAL OP RTUNITY1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER CBP Resourees Page Ifyou 6 -1699. Notl ofRecommen o for E, ores eat questionso conce gthis tl , pleas Complianc Central Files Kevin Bowden, Aquatic Toxicology oup Gaston County Health Department Sincerely, Rex G1e. A" g Region Supervisor °reorient Group t s r or et • 4 (L-LA;(:) ? CS• ' NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES !MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY January 8, 1998 CER1114 ItD MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ER. Olberding, Vice President CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6) CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr, Olberding: This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Ohce of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violations by this facility of North Carolina General. Statute 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average limit for BOD, daily maximum limits for BOD and fecal col.iform, and the chro • • toxicity limitation during the period from April through October, 1997. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice. Your explanation. will be reviewed and ifan enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead.. 019 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 7'04-663-R 699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLE0i10% POST-CONsuMER. PAPER CBP ResourcePags e, you 663-1 ,. c: Notice nd tion for Enforcement any questions con e"n otice, pty .>c contact Cornplian Central Files Ke Bowden, Aquatic Toxicolo oup ton CountyHealth Depaitment Sincerely, esley or one D. Rey Gleason, P.E... Acting Regional pe `sor :orce� et Group 704) DIV S ON Of WATER UA Septe 2 EM0 TO. Diann 6 theme FROM 3. Keith Overcas THROUGH: D. Rey laaCn" PREPARED BY: Patricia U. Beam SUBJECT: Enforcement Action Fast Track ( Violation of I.C. General Statute 1 1 .1(a)( and NPDES Permit No. NC9005011 BP Resources Gaston County, NC burn Attached please flhd one C copy of the subject enforcement document. f you have any questions, please contact ither Rex or °aria, Aa eats prm STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON File No. LV IN THE MATTER OF CBP RESOURCES, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0005O11 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, which is located in Gaston County, North Carolina. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 on October 20, 1995, with an effective date of November 1 1995 and an expiration date of September 30, 1996. D. Said permit contains the following relevant monthly average and daily maximum effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation. Units Monthly Average Flow 0.257 MGD NH3-N 140 lbs/day Parameter NH3-N Fecal Coliform Limitation Daily Maximum 280 400 NH3-N = Ammonia Nitrogen Units lbs/day colonies/100 ml E. Monthly self monitoring reports since July 1995 have revealed exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits as detailed in Attachment A. F. Notices of Violation concerning the permit monthly average limitations violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ"s Mooresville Regional Office. CBP Resources Page Two G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined by the permit. H. A civil penalty assessment of $500.00 (Case No. LR 94-02) was made for late submission of a monthly monitoring report. An enforcement case was filed and civil penalties were assessed against Carolina By -Products (then known as Carolina and Southern Processing Company) following a storage lagoon breech and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek in July 1988. . The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totalled $ 284.30. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143- 212(4). B. NPDES PermitNo. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permits. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during the period July 1995 through June 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for Flow. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during the period July 1995 through June 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limit for NH -N (Ammonia Nitrogen). CBP Resources Page Three F.. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit N9. NC0005011 on eleven (11) occasions during the period Jply 1995 through June 1996 in the manner and, to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for NH3-N. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 on three (3) occasions during the period July 1995 through June 1996 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000SO11 by failing to submit an Alternatives Nutrient 0 Analysis (for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphots) by the June 30, 1996 due date. I. General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(2) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For of the three (3) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC000SO11, by discharging waste into the waters ot the State in violation of the monthly average permit effluent limit for Flow. CBP Resources Page Four 284.30 For of the five (5) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permit limit for NH3-N. For of the eleven (11) subject vio ations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permit effluent limit for NH3-N. For of the three (3) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permit effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. For failure to submit an alternatives nutrient analysis as required by NPDES Permit No. NC0005011. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143- 215.6A. Enforcement costs TOTAL AMOIJNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Pur Page Five Whether the violations w e co t + willfully or intentionally; The prior record of the violator in complying or f,ili to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management o i n has regulatory authorit ; and The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A Preston Howard, `r,, P*E it of Division of Water Quality ATTACHMENT A Violator: Carolina By -Products WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 MONTHLY AVERAGE LIMITS VIOLATIONS Flow PERMIT LIMIT = 0.257 MGD December 1995 February 1996 March 1996 NHS-N January 1996 February 1996 March 1996 April 1996 June 1996 0.2580 0.2750 0.3450 PERMIT LIMIT = 140 lbs/day 232.8 145.0 429.0 273.0 46©.0 DAILY MAXIMUM LIMITS VIOLATIONS NH3-N PERMIT LIMIT = 280 lbslday January 22, 1996. February 1, 1996 March 6, 1996 March 20, 1996 March 27, 1996 April 4, 1996 April 19, 1996. June 6, 1996 June 14, 1996 June 21, 1996 June 28, 1996 327.0 294.7 298.0 867.0 444.8 415.0 315.0 452.6 646.0 336.0 406.0 Fecal Coliform PERMIT LIMIT = 400 colonies/100 ml March 13, 1996 April 11, 1996 June 21, 1996 TNTC ("too numerous to count")t TNTC TNTC t In accordance with North Carolina Administrative Code T15A: 02B .0506(b)(3)(I), the reporting of "too numerous to count (TNTC) as a fecal coliform value will constitute a violation. PERMIT CONDITION VIOLATION Failure to submit an alternatives analysis nutrient study by June 30, 1996 as required by NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11. ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (LV) Limits Violations Violator: CBP Resources, Inc. Address: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, N.C. 28052 Registered Agent: United States Corporation Company 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, N.C. 27602 Regional Office: Mooresville 1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations: No harm has been measured or quantified. NPDES Permit limit violations have the potential to affect the designated uses of the receiving stream (i.e. recreation, agriculture, water supply, etc.) and may cause water quality standards to be exceeded. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: Effluent limits violations occurred from July 1995 through June 1996. Fifteen of the twenty-two limits violations were Technical Review Criteria violations. The: effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on 'air quality: Adverse effects to air quality have been documented through complaints filed from residents near CBP Resources. It is possible that the limits violations could impact surface water quality. 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No environmental damage has been established. 5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money may have been saved, by not providing adequate operation and maintenance of the facility or by not constructing additional facilities to maintain compliance. 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: There is no evidence to suggest that the violations were committed intentionally. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: CBP Resources Assessment Factors Page Two A civil penalty assessment of $500.00 (Case No. LR 94-02) was made for late submission of a monthly monitoring report. An enforcement case was filed and a civil penalty assessed against Carolina By -Products (then known as Carolina and Southern Processing Company) following a storage lagoon breech and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek in July 1988. 8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $16.85/hour 1 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @ $36.52 1 hour by Regional Supervisor for review @ $35.75 1 hour for clerical support @ $10.93 Central Office Review and Processing: TOTAL COST OF THE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES: $ 101.10 36.52 $ 35.75 $ 10.93 $ 100.00 $ 284.30 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation): The company operates a rendering and recycling plant. Animal by-products (obtained from meat packing, poultry processing plants, etc.) are used in the production of animal feed ingredients and animal fats. 10. Violators degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The violator has responded to the Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement. The response addresses the options of an upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant in an effort to prevent future violations or connection to the City of Gastonia POTW. A suspension of the nutrient analysis requirement has also been requested by the violator. 11. Mitigating Circumstances: None that we are aware. 12. Assessment Factors: a) IWC: 61% b) Receiving Stream: Crowders Creek c) SOC/JOC status/negotiations: N/A d) Copy of MP Screen: Attached. e) Copy of Limits Page in Permit: Attached. f) Damage: None Known. CERTIFICATION PAGE tify that the information in this report is true to the best 0f' my knowledge. All violations of self -monitoring data have been verified hy hard copy review of the monthly reports and the appropriate e it. e of Principal Investigator CT: BY: D ON F WA R hT Febmaly 20,1998 Barbara Cluistian on Fast Track Enforcement "violation of NCGS 1-1.106 DES Permit No,1` G . 1 ResourcesCBP l Gaston County, NC Attached is or ant r .a rt which d vio orsofNPOES Pennit No. NC0005011 d NCGS 1 - 1 . l a (). The Company y does not dispute the violations as stated in their response to the Notice of R endation for Enforcement: CBP R: .ures has historically pe a "t . .t compliance problems which app : to be related to organic overloading of i is of the opinion that the or c loading of the facility could be controlled by CBP Reso This Office recoimnends that civil penalties be substantial to n " c the Company that an lows tie-in to the City of Gastonia collection system would be in their* best 'al texest If you have questio or require additional info : tion, pl . n Jo or e. Artaclinierits olleenSullins STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON File No. LV IN THE, MATTER OF ) FINDINGS AND DECISIONS ) AND ASSESSMENT CBP RESOURCES, INC. ) OF CIVIL PENALTIES ) FOR VIOLATIONS OF: ) ) NPDES PERMIT ) NO. NC0005011 ) AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) ) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: . FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. The renewed permit was issued on September 5, 1997, effective October 1, 1997, with an expiration date of March 31, 1999. D. Said permits contain. the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Daily Max/Monthly Avg. Fecal Conform 400 / no limit BOD 680 / 340 BOD 317 / 158 BOD' 306 / 612 BOD' 285 / 143 Chronic Toxicity Quarterly @ 3%2 I The BOD limits changed in the renewed permit 2 Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after a single te" failure. #/100 ml lbs/day mg/1 lbs/day mg/1 Pass/Fail CBP Resources► Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average, permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permt effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The Company has filed a petition for an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case No. 88- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from, January through June, 1997. 1. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $297.80 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, 1 make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212 (4) . B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 3 D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during July through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Conform. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted mass/based effluent limit for BOD. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during April through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration (mg/I) effluent limit for BOD. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 4 General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. K. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). L. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For of five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Conform. For of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. CEP Reces, Findings and Decisions Page 5 For of the eight () violations of G.S. 143 15.1 ( ) ( ) and NPDES Pe # it O. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of C.S. 143- 15..1 (.) ( ) - d NPDES Pe it No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. 297 For of five (5) violations of C.S. 143 - 15.1 ( ) ( ) and NPDFS Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. TOTAL CIVIL PE , which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.8A., En o ce ent posts. TOT T � GBP Re ources, Findings and De isi ns Page Pursuant to t S. 1 - 1 . A () , in determining the .count of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions f Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 1 .1 ( ) which are: The degree and extent of harm to the natural, resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; The duration and gravity of the violations; The effect on ground or surface water quant it or quality or . air quality; The cost of rectifying the damage; The amount of money saved by nonompliane Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programz over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and The coat to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) .. Preston Toward, r , ,P.E. iet Division of Water Quality CERT ICATIO PAGE I ce e info i ation s report is true to the best of my knowledge . violations of self-monitonrigdata have been verified by hard copy review of monthly reports d the appropriate pe Signature of ' ' « iple e ti ator( : Date: DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (LV) Limit Violation Violator: CBP Resources, Inc. Address: 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Registered Agent: United States Corporation Company Address: 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Regional Office: Mooresville The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations: There is no documented evidence of harm to the natural resources of the State, public health, or to private property; however, violations of permit limits would predict a compromise of water quality downstream of the discharge. Ammonia as Nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life and exerts an oxygen demand on the receiving stream. BOD limit violations would also indicate an increased oxygen demand downstream of the discharge. Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed the standard established to protect human health (200/100 ml). Chronic Toxicity violations would indicate that the discharge is having a negative impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: The violations occurred during the period from April through November, 1997. NPDES Permit limit violations have the potential to affect the designated uses of the receiving stream. Fecal Coliform limit violations exceed water quality standards (200/100 ml) designed to protect human health. Chronic Toxicity test failures would predict an adverse impact on aquatic life downstream of the discharge. 3 The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: No adverse impacts on groundwater or surface water quantity or quality have been documented. Adverse impacts on air quality have been documented through complaints filed by residents near CBP Resources which has 97 air quality permit limit violations documented by the Air Quality Section. NPDES Permit limit violations would predict that water quality downstream of the facility is being compromised. CBP, Case Assessment Factors Page 2 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No damage has been docurnented. 5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, or maintain facilities to meet limits. CBP Resources could have lowered the organic loading to the WWTP to prevent noncompliance. 6, Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The Company overloaded the wastewater treatment facility which resulted in noncompliance with NPDES Permit limitations; therefore, the violations may be considered willful. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company has a poor compliance record. A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). CBP Resources has requested an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 on February 3, 1997 (Case No. LV 96-030). The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty of $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994, The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Cornpany) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988, (Case No. 88-49) following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek, The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429,33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages. The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. In addition, the Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997, 8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing = $ 100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $20.74/hour = $ 124.44 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @ $37.25/hour $ 37.25 1.0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review @ $25.18/hour =$ 25.18 1.0 hour for clerical support @ $10.93/hour $ 10.93 Total $ 297.80 lase Page sus; ment Factors Type of violator and general nature of bus :, indi idua1 ` s. large corporation) Company is a tporation which operates a rendering l t for the iri ufacture of feed ingredients. Violator's degree of cooperation (including -efforts to prevent or restore) or re citr ce The prep• . on of this enforcement ent package of file re *ews therefore, the violator neither cooperative or recalcitrant. l tigating ircust cs none 1, Assessrneht Facttorsu : d' . Receiving Stream: Crowders Creek c.SOCLIDC status/negotiations: CIA d; Copy of MP Screen: Attached e, Copy of Limits Page in Permit: Attached f D age: None documented Fecal Co!ift 4te 10, 1997 July 25, 1997 July 31, 1997` September 25, 1997 October 16, 1997 ATTACH A,C ENT m Daily Maximum Per Reported Value 43 /100 ml 460/1 0 ird 425/100 rl 4 6/1 0 ml 5/10 t Violations Permit L` BOD nthly Average 1bs/day Perm Dee y, 1997 Jury, 1997 October, 1997 Reported Value 391bs/day 518 lbs/day 441 lb/day BOD Daily 1VJxinu Date July 31, 1997 October 16, 1997 BOD nt Date 1ri1; 1997 May, 1997 June, 1997 July, 1997 August, 199° September, 1997 October,1997 November, 1997 Ibs/day Permit Reported Value 93 115s/day 64 1bslday sly Average m /1 Per Reported Value 160 me 186 mg/1 .46 mg/1 37b t 173 m 66 mizil 166 m' 400/100 nil 4/ 1 1/1 0J/1 4/10 t Violations Per 340 lbday 340 lbs/day 361bs/dyr Violations Pew 680 lbs/day 612 Os/day' it Viola ti0s* Perini 16 158 m 15 16 158 m 143 rrr 143 BOD - Daily in mgil Permit Limit Violations* Date Reported Value Permit Limit June 13, 1997 376 m1 17 m1 June 27, 1997 330 inpA 317 mgn July 10, 1997 370 nigq 317 mg/1 July 31, 1997 370 mgil 317 mgil September 25, 1997 471 mg/1 317 mgd October 16, 1997 351 mg/I 285 met October 22 1997 317 rrizil 285 mgd October 30, 1997 350 mg/I 285 mg/1 Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit Violations Date Reported Value P rmit Limit May, 1997 BAD TEST2 Pass @ 3% Jtme, 1997 Fail a 3% Pass @ 3% July, 199'7 Fail @ 3tY0 Pass @ 3% August, 1997 Fail @ 3°/ Pass @ 3% September, 1997 BAD TEST2 Pass @ 3% Octber, 1997 Fail @ 3% Pass @ 3% November, 1997 Fail @ 3% Pass @ 3% The permit limits ( masOased and concentration limits) for BOD changed on October 1, 1997. 2 Burlington Research documented that the September, 1997 chronic toxicity test failed to meet Quality assurance criteria, Values for BOD concentration were rot reported on Monthly Monitoring Reports by CBP Resources, BOD concentrations were calculated as follows: reported value in lbsIday MOD x 8 34 lin/gal JAMES B. HUN GOVEROOR 14.4040"'"' R NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES - MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY February 10, 1998 Mr. Van Jones CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Review of Response to Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Olberding: CBP Resources was issued a Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement on January 8, 1998 for violation of limits contained in the facility's NPDES Permit. The Company's response dated January 27, 1998 has been reviewed by Mooresville Regional Office staff According to the response, CBP is considering making application for a Special Order by Consent. This Office has concluded that the permittee does not meet the criteria for SOC eligibility. 15A NCAC 21-1.1206(b)(1) states that CBP must demonstrate that the noncompliance is not due to failure by the permittee to properly operate, manage, and maintain the wastewater treatment system and that the existing wastewater treatment system is being operated in such a way as to attain the highest degree of treatment possible under the existing conditions. Because most of the problems are associated with organic overloading of the facility and inadequate disinfection of the discharge, this Office is of the opinion that the noncompliance is related to facility operation. Furthermore, an enforceable schedule for the elimination of the discharge is included in the facility's NPDES Permit. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 20115 PHONE 704-663- f 699 FAX 704.663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% IREYCLEO/ I 0% POST -CONSUMER PAPER P Resources ICES Permit No. NC00050 e Should CBP Resources desire a. mee to ails s sissu e, pI w e do not hesitate to contact John Lesley or me. merel D. Rex GI Wate e: Diane Lon ob Sledge, mpli ee Unit Central Files s, P.E. Re "anal Supervisor DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 18, 1997 Linda Forehand, Compliance Group Rex Gleason PIZ„EP D BY: John Lesley C SUBJECT: Fast Track Enforcement Violation of NCGS 143-215.10)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 CBP Resources Gaston County Linda, attached are the modified pages for the Findings and Decisions paragraph H and Case Assessment Factors Paragraph 7 of the enforcement package for CBP Resources, Thanks for the inforination concerning the fish kill in 1988 and subsequent penalty and payment. Also included is the copy of the inspection report and the response to the E that was not included in your copy of the enforcement package, State of No h Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr.., Governor Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary SION OF WATER QUALITY 1997 CERTIFIED D MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUEST II Mr. E.R. Olberding, Vice President Carolina By -Products Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Dear Mr. Olberding. Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS I43-215.1(a)(6) Compliance Sampling Inspection CBP WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC000SO11 Gaston County, NC Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on June 26, 1997 by Mr. John Lesley of this Office. Sample analysis results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. The report should be self- explanatory. This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation by this facility of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of monthly average and daily maximum permit limits for Ammonia as Nitrogen, daily maximum effluent limits for Fecal Coliforrn, monthly average limitations for Flow and BOD, and Chronic Toxicity limit violations (See the Self -Monitoring .. Section of the subject report). 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Voice 7044-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity/Aftuznative Action Employer 50% recycled/10 post -consumer paper CBP Resources, NRE Page 2 If you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within 'ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice, Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attentIn at the address shown on the letterhead. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Mr -Lesley or me at (704) 663-1699. incerely, D. Rex Gleason, P„E. Acting Regional Supervisor cc: CompliancerEnforcement Group Central Files Mooresville Regional Office Gaston County Health Department United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 2i6 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved Cttvtl too.7o4O-0003 Approval Expares 7-3I-85 Transaction Code NPD 1C©Q05©11 Section A: Ntirtnl Data Systetttt Coding ©?DAY tspectictn Type Inspector 97/06/26 a Focht Type 2 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating 2 Bl t A .Reserved. iecfiott B: Facilit Da Nine and Location of Facility° Inspected CBP Resources WWTP Highway 321 South south of Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina Entry Time: 2:00 pm Permit Effective Date: November 1, 1995 Exit Time, a 3:00 pm 971©6'26 �atne(s l of On -Site Representati Title(s)----... Phone No)s) fan ,tones / Environmental Manager 1 (704) 864-9941 Permit Expiration Date: September 3, 1996 "*game, Address of Responsible Off cial ©lberding CBP Resources 53 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28d�2 Tit President oft taerations Phone No. (704) 864-9941 Section Ct Areas Evaluated During Inspection {Sgatisfac arginal, Contacted? NO of Evaluated, NA -Not Applicable Flow Measurement RecordsReports Laboratory Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters w.4 Pretreatment Operations Maintenance NA Compliance Schedules N Sludge Disposal S Self -Monitoring Program * Other: Sample analyses Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments See Attached Sheet(s) for Summ lr 1. * Sample analysis results t i ll be forwarded under separate cover when available. e(s) and Signature(s) oflnspectors. r Agency/Gffice/Teieplsone NCDWQ(MR0I(704) 663-1699 Date July 8, 1997 Date Signature of Reviewer Agency/Offic Regulatory ©[Bce E€se Only Action. Taken Date Date Noncompliance Compliance EPA Form 3560- Rev 3-85) Prevsous editions are obsolete Facility Name: NPDES Permit Number: CBP Resources WWTP NC0005011 The facility was last inspected by Patricia Beam of this Office on December 3, 1996. Joint inspections were conducted by DWQ staff and Division of Air Quality staff on February 25 and 27 and March 3 and 20, 1997. The joint inspections were in response to numerous odor complaints reported to this Office during the period from January through March, 1997. PERMIT: The permitted facility (outfall 001) is a 0.257 MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant consisting of an aerated lagoon, secondary clarifier, effluent polishing ponds, a stormwater lagoon, a chlorine contact chamber with gas chlorine disinfection, a sludge filter press, and continuous flow measurement. The facility's NPDES Permit expired on September 30, 1996. An application for renewal of the permit with all applicable fees was received by the Division on March 29, 1996. The facility continues to operate under the conditions of the expired permit. Outfall 002 is a non -contact cooling water discharge. Cooling water is pumped from Crowders Creek to the manufacturing plant's cooling system and discharged as described in the. Permit. The non -contact cooling water contains no biocides or chemical additives. On January 14, 1997 CBP Resources submitted an Alternatives Analysis Report comparing costs associated with meeting monthly nutrient limits of 1 mg11 Total Phosphorus and 6 mg/1 Total Nitrogen to the cost of connection to the City of Gastonia collection system. Based upon the Alternatives Analysis. CBP Resources has proposed a 5-year phased tie-in to the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP contingent upon a pretreatment agreement with the City. The existing permit limitations are based on the production based limits found in 40 CFR 432 Subpart J - Render Subcategory, The limitations found in 40 CFR 432.102(a) do not adequately protect the receiving stream for fecal coliform. A water quality standard of 200/100 ml has been established to protect human health [15A NCAC 2B.0211(e)] ; whereas, 40 CFR 432.102(a) requires a 400/100 ml daily maximum limit for fecal coliform. It is recommended that the Division's Permits and Engineering Group base the facility's fecal coliform limitations upon the water quality standard to ensure adequate protection of human health at permit renewal. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: The facility, is adding four, 40 horsepower aerators to the aerobic lagoon. Electrical service was upgraded by Duke Power Company on July 7, 1997 according to telephone notification from the ORC on July 7, 1997. The mixed liquor in the aeration lagoon appeared to be a dark brown color with no excessive foaming. Dissolved oxygen concentrations in the basin are usually between 1.0 mg/1 and 0.5 mg'l according to process control records. Odors were consistent with the findings of the joint inspections conducted in February. and March, 1997 (see above) and were most noticeable at the influent end of the aeration lagoon, The effluent polishing ponds appeared to be a "red -purple" color. Red algae was the cause of the discoloration according to the ORC. The effluent polishing ponds are operated in series. Denitrification was observed in the first polishing pond. CBP Resources NC0005011 Chlorine gas disinfection is accomplished by utilizing a one -ton chlorine cylinder located approximately 100 yards from the chlorine contact chamber. The chlorine cylinder is on the ground exposed to the elements, It is recommended that chlorine cylinders be stored in a building or other secured area equipped with the proper safety devices (exhaust fan, chlorine gas leak detector, alarm system, etc.). A process control program consisting of dissolved oxygen, pH, settleable solids. and temperature measurements and MLSS, MLVSS, TSS, and COD testing is used in the operation of the facility. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period from July, 1996 through April, 1997, Twenty-four (24) daily maximum permit limit violations were reported for fecal coliform during the period. Four daily maximum permit limit violations and one monthly average permit limit violation for ammonia as nitrogen were reported in July, 1996. Toxicity failures were reported in September and November, 1996_ Monthly average limit violations for flow and BOD were reported in Februaly,,, 1997. Time -based composite samples are collected. Part II, Section B, Paragraph 8 of the NPDES Permit requires that samples be collected proportional to flow. Should the facility seek Division approval to continue utilizing time -based composite samples for monitoring purposes, a written request must be made to the Director. Supporting documentation which includes a description of the flow measuring device, a representative sample of one week's flow data (chart recordings), a description of the sarnpling method (constant time/constant volume, variable time/constant volume, constant time/variable volume, etc.), and a description of any flow equalization used at the treatment facility P7114.51 accompany the request. Samples are collected on ice and stored at <4'C. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consist of flow meter strip charts, ORC visitation calendar, operations and maintenance log, laboratory reports, and monthly monitoring reports. All records and reports are maintained in accordance with NPDES Permit requirements. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: Samples were collected at the upstream, effluent discharge, and downstream locations Sample analysis results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. The discharge was "red -purple" in color and very turbid. The upstream and downstream were "red -purple" in color due to color impact from the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP which discharges upstream of the facility. No adverse impact on the receiving stream was observed. Continued noncompliance with permitted fecal coliform limitations (400/100m1; see Permit and Self -monitoring Sections of this report) would predict an exceedance of the water quality standard for fecal coliform (200/100m1) downstrearn of the discharge; therefore, the effluent discharge is rated as "unsatisfactory". CEP Resources 11C0005011 LABORATORYii The on -site laboratory is used for dissolved oxygen, temperatiare, and pH measurenterits. fetter exempting the facility„ froriti certification for pH (dissolved oxygen and temperature are not certifiat)le par eters) dated October 8, 1996 was issued by the Laboratory Sectiori. Cheri: Bac Laratory, (Ceritificate No, 35) is used ftar all paranieters with the exception of Chronic Toxicity testing which is perfornileiii hy Burlirigtori Research (Certificate No, 85), SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Sludge from the DAF unit (for grease removal) and filter press are recycled into the rendering process, Wastewater sludae is stored in the wastewater lagoons. FLOW MEASU* ,MENT: The flow measuring device is a Stephens float and cable type flow meter equipped with a totalizer and strip chart recorder. The flow meter is calibrated quarterly by in-house staff Calibration records and flow charts are maintained in the ORC's office. TEL: Jul 21'97 1.7:01 No.004 P.4i Jury 21, 1997 Mr. D. Rex Gleason, PE Acting Regional Supervisor Division, of Water Quality 91.9 NMain Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject; Notice of Recoffimendation for Rear CBP Resources Gaon County, NC Gastonia Division C SF Resources, Inc. qt.is your July 8, 1997 N+ e o l c tae aura for Enforcement. ute the facts that constitute the iefeitnions, we believe that the addition of four, 40 horsepower aerators at a cost of $78,000) to compliance and to eliminate the direct disc;hvge to Crowders creek y r mmendation for enforcement. We have wca diligently toward a tie-in to the City ofGastonia's municipal system so outs +tiit'ect discharge can be eliminated Our company also is committed to rr�aTCing the 1invesunem accessary to remove the discharge from the creek as soon as possible. We resqueatt1 your rdeft may concentrate our efforts on cormi working to Plans to make this tie-in. uld there be any questions, please y Van Iones or me. • Castora,a, NC 28052 • 704-B64-4941 • Fax TQ4. 92 a2 • d rrttt dial NartSer. CBP, Case Assessment Factors Page 2 5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money could have been saved by failing to construct, operate, or maintain facilities to meet limits. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The violations do not appear to be intentional or willful. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Company paid a civil penalty assessment (Case No. LV 96-030) of $4,734.30 on March 19, 1997, A civil penalty of $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) was assessed on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994, The Company (d.b.a. Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty in July, 1988, (Case No. 88-49) following the breech of a wastewater lagoon and subsequent fish kill in Crowders Creek. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages. The Company paid the assessement on October 12, 1988, The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing = $100.00 6.0 hours by investigator for investigating and drafting report @ $19.94/hour —$119.64 1,0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @, $36.52/hour = $ 36.52 1.0 hour by Regional Supervisor for review $24.21/hour = $ 24.21 1.0 hour for clerical support @ $10.93/hour $ 10.93 TOTAL = $291.30 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation): The Company is a corporation which operates a rendering plant for the manufacture of animal feed ingredients. 10. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance,: The preparation of this enforcement package consisted of file reviews; therefore, the violator was neither cooperative or recalcitrant. Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from July, 1996 through March, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of. Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: The Company paiL., a civil penalty assessment of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on March. 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994, In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and. $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case No. 68- 49). The Company paidthe assessement on October 12, 1988. 1. The cost to the State of the, enforcement procedures in. this matter totaled $291.30 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). E. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. P ` " DIVISION OF A R c� s ues. If you have qutiu or F Track Enforce Violation of NCGS 143-21 DES P `t Nos NC CBP Resources on Courttv.NC A. _ cats STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF GASTON File No. LM IN THE MATTER OF ) FINDINGS AND DECISIONS ) AND ASSESSMENT CBP RESOURCES, INC. ) OF CIVIL PENALTIES ) FOR VIOLATIONS OF: ) ) NPDES PERMIT ) NO. NC0005011 ) AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) ) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. CBP Resources, Inc. (the Company) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.257 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Gastonia, North Carolina, which is located in Gaston County. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on October 20, 1995, effective November 1, 1995, with an expiration date of September 30, 1996. The renewed permit was issued on September 5, 1997, effective October 1, 1997, with an expiration date of March 31, 1999. Said permits contain the following relevant daily maximum, monthly average, and chronic toxicity effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Daily Max/Monthly Avg. Fecal Coliform 400 / no limit #/100 ml BOD 680 / 340 lbs/day BOD 317 / 158 mg/1 BOD1 612 / 306 lbs/day BOD1 285 / 143 mg/1 Chronic Toxicity Quarterly @ 3%2 Pass/Fail 1 The BOD limits changed in the renewed permit 2 Monitoring Frequency reverts to monthly after a single test failure. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 2 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports for the period from April through November, 1997 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the monthly average permit limitation violations and chronic toxicity violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office. G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. Said permit also contains the following relevant reporting requirements: Parameter BOD BOD Monthly Average Reporting Requirement Units mg/1 Daily Maximum mg/1 From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD monthly average concentration. (See Attachment A) From April through November, 1997 the Company's self - monitoring reports contained insufficient values for the BOD daily maximum concentration. (See Attachment A) K. The Company's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows: A civil penalty of $11,091.30 was assessed against the Company on December 16, 1997 (Case No. LV 97-029). The Company has filed a petition for an administrative hearing. The Company was assessed a civil penalty of $4,734.30 (Case No. LV 96-030) on February 3, 1997. The penalty was paid on March 19, 1997. A civil penalty was assessed for $500 (Case No. LR 94-02) on June 3, 1994. The penalty was paid on June 29, 1994. In July, 1988, the Company (then named Carolina and Southern Processing Company) was assessed a civil penalty of $18,000 plus $2429.33 in enforcement costs and $635.81 in damages (total = $21,065.14 Case No. 88- 49). The Company paid the assessment on October 12, 1988. The Division of Air Quality has documented 97 air permit limit violations for the period from January through June, 1997. CBP Resources,, Findings and Decisions Page 3 L. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $297.80 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, make, the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during July through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. E. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on three (3) occasions during May, July, October, and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted mass/based effluent limit for BOD. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on two (2) occasions during July and November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during April through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted concentration (mg/I) effluent limit for BOD. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 4 H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on eight (8) occasions during June through October, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the daily maximum permitted concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. 1. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 on five (5) occasions during May through November, 1997 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. By reporting as described in I.(I) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD monthly average concentration on eight (8) occasions from April through November, 1997. K. By reporting as described in I.(j) above the Company violated the subject permit's reporting requirement for BOD daily maximum concentration on thirty-five (35) occasions from April through November, 1997. General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.3(a))) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). N. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 5 Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, the Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform. For of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into, the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum mass/based (lbs/day) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the eight (8) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum concentration (mg/1) effluent limit for BOD. For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent limit for Chronic Toxicity. CBP Resources, Findings and Decisions Page 6 For of the eight (8) failures to report for BOD monthly average concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC 0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. For of the thirty-five (35) failures to report for BOD daily maximum concentration in violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for the months of April through November, 1997. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 297.80 Enforcement costs. TOTAL »4OONT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality URTER & SECTION Fax:919 6 Apr 9 '98 14:50 P.01 MICHAEL P. EA.5sL Y Ar'rowr:eY GENERAL TO: Don Gis FAX NUMBER: FROM: DATE: f North Caroina. rcmemt of Justice P. O. BQX e29 RALEIGH 276U2 t9 0 Phone: (919) 716 -66U4 Fax: (919) 716-6766 ohn Lesley Anite LV a,ux-Quigiess 4 NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING CONFIRM RECEIPT OF DOCUMENT(S) IF MAR10ED HERE: .. COMMENTS: Petit onerrs prehe®ring statement. Ca11 if you have any Attached please find the Respondent's and An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Acflon Ernpi)yer ItIRTER &L1 SECTIONFax : 9- 16- Rpr 9 '98 14:50 P.02 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON CBP RESOUR DIVISION. v. C., G Fetifipner, NORTH CAROLINA DENR, DIVLSION OF WATER QUALITY Respondent. ) ) ' MOP 2P199a In accordance with the Order for Preheating Statements in the above -captioned vase, Petitioner CBP Re.$011rODS, Inc., Gastonia Division (CBP) respectfully submits to the Office of Administrative Hearings the following Prehearing Statement. Petitioner reserves the right to supplement or modify the flatten addressed in this Preheating Statement as the proceediug pewessat. 1. The issues to be resolved, involved. TOM'S tAlwitesolvpii a. Did Respondent inappropriately issue an Assessment of Civil Penalties dated February 4, 1997, thereby depriving -petitioner libtolity? . Did Respondent excateriti;aradtority or jtnisdiction in issuing an Assessment of Civil Penalies dated February 4, 4997, therekipbstantially prejudicing petitioner's rights? c. Did Respand4 'issuing an Assessment of Civil Penaiie rn. dated February 4, 1997? WATER 8 LAND SECTION Fax:919-?1.6-6766 Apr 9 '98 14:51 P.03 Civil. Pen dated February 4, 1997? c. Did Respondent fail to act as Apt of Civil Pelios dated February 4, 19977 1 +}tlt+ _ n 1 UiiI I:vnlynl N.C. Gen. Stat. 6 143-215 N.C. Gen. Staff. £t 143-215.1 N.C. Gen. Slat. § 143-215.3 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.6 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-22 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-23 15A N.C.A.C. 1B.(i2A0 15A N.C.A.C. ¢ 2I 15A N.C.A.C. § 2.1 2. Statement of the facts and . capriciously in issuing an As by rule or law i Petitioner's t a, Petitioner is a North Celina corporation with a render fttt ity in Gastonia, Gtn County, North Carolina. b. Petitioner was assessed�� �ca� © S11,t�1•� a December 4, 1997 Amessrnc nt of Civil Penalties issued by Respondent. c. The Aft of Civil Penalties did not address all violations that a is d at that time and Petitioner has since received notice of a subsequent recordation for +enfor t. T ACTION Fax :-..- 4: P.4 Ro -.i CBP e by tc y '41!:_ Petition Mir ovei OF CTIONa;71 -: 14 2 P a' ., of any at y of l ACTION F : 1 - 16-67 CA OF S 14:52 F. 06 8. WATER & LRND SECTION Fax 919E716E6766 Rpr 9 '98 14 :53 P. 07 MICHAEL,P EA A * NEY State of North Carolina to maiowslask. Department of Justice Env (71 P. a BOX 629 ALEIGH 27 o' 0028 The Hone le Doi O. $ 'th oo of Admini„, ,tive He 424 N. Blo t Street eigh, MC. 27601-28 I 7 Dear Judge Smith: Enclosed p1 e fnd non, Constitu Agency Action, which contested you for your ° 26, 1 &tato. era and T omission of Doc being filed i y in connection with the above ref on. ent need WATER &LRND SECTIi Fax:919-716-6766 Rpr 9 193 14:53 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NDW.11- 13.. 4B I. THE OFFICE OF ISTRATIVE HEARINGS 98 •EliF. 0082 CBP RESOURCES, INC., ) Petitioner, ) ) STATEMENT v. ) OF RESPONDENT ) NORTH CAROLITNA DEPARTMENT OF ) ENVIRONMENT AND ) NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION ) OF LAND RESOURCES, ) ) Respondent ) NOW COMES the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), formerly the Division of Environmental Management, of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Respondent, by and through the undersigned pursuant to G.S. 15013-33(b)(4) and 26 NCAC 3 .0004, and files this Prehearing Statement in accordance with the Order of the Administrative Law Judge. I . This matter involves the assessment of civil penalties dated December 4, 1997, against CBP Resources, Inc., in Gaston. County, North Carolina by the Director of the Division of Water Quality, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director, Division of Water Quality. Controlling statutes, rules, etc. are thosc cited in the Director's civil penalty assessment in addition to G.S. 150B and Title 26, Chapter 3 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The issues to be resolved are whether the Respondent, in assessing the civil penalty assessment: a. deprived petitioner of property; b. acted erroneously by ordering petitioner to pay a fine or eivil penalty; c. acted arbitrarily and capriciously; and d. substantially prejudiced the petitioner's rights. 2. The Respondent contends that Petitioner violated North Carolina General Statutes 143-2I 5 et seq. for violations of their NPDES pit, in t manner and to the extent described hy the Director's civil penalty assessment 3. Witnesses for the Respondent include, but are not limited to, the following Division of Water Quality employees: WATER & LAND SECTION Fax:919-716-- 7 14:53 P. O9 A. Preston Howard, Jr.. Rex Gleason John Lesley Additionally, Respondent may call as a witness aoy person familiar witlr Petitioner's water quality permit violations, as well as any person Warned a witness by any other party. Respondent reserves the right to supplement this list as it prepares for hearing. 4. Respondent, wishes to pursue discovery, the length of time set forth in the Scheduling Order is acceptable. Respondent has no objection to the hearing b' sing held in aarlc tie, NC. The estimated length of the hearing is one day. 7. Not applicable. 8. Respondent will be ready to lave a hearing in this case on the date set fo Scheduling Order. 9. There are no special ply submitted this the W day c MICHAEE F. EASL ey General 1 "ts L eVeaux-Quigl' Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division Post Office Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602-0629 (919) 716-6600 Bar No.13667, Fax :1-1- 9 98 1 : :1t RPCI l States s y of vi y-Produiot's R. tth York Ro NC 28052 h0 foregoing P STA OF Pei $ * y depositing a copyin 1.Tred do Po 1gh, NC 27602-0629 1 716-6600 Bar N. 13667 MICHAEL F EASLEY A TT(IRNEY GENERAL MEMORANDUM TO: Don Safrit John Lesley State of North Carolina i)epartmeni tit estiCe I' 10 BOX M29 RALEIG11 2 7002 tni29 FROM: Anita LeVeaux-Quigless RE: CBP Resources CV 97-029 DATE: April 1, 1998 REPLY roAnita LeVeaux-Quigless Environmental Division enQuig@mailjus,state.nc.us Tel (919) 716-6600 Fax (919) 716-6766 APR You all should have received a notice from my office indicating that this matter is scheduled for hearing the week beginning June 1, 1998. In that regard, it is my understanding that we need documents and other information from the Petitioner. Since we are presently in discovery, please let me know which documents you would like to review, Also, if you all have any unanswered questions you would like the Petitioner to answer, interrogatories may be appropriate. Finally, we may want to depose key personnel, Please advise. Thanks. M1C t\L L F. A L 4' ATTORNEY GENERAL, ME State North Carol Department of Justice P O. BOX 629 RALEIGH 60 -0t 9 TO: Division of Water Quality Preston Howard Jr. Don Safrit John Lesley FROM: Anita LeVeaux-Quigle DATE: CBP Resources CV 97-029 April t., 1998 na PLY TO; Anita L vcaux twigless Environmental Division enQuig @mail us Tel. (919) 716-6600 Pan. (919) 716-6766 This natter is scheduled for hearing the week beginning e 1, 1998. A date certain will be subsequently determined. Please let us know, as soon as possible, whether this date presents a conflict with your schedule: Thanks. iI HA 'L, R EASLEY, ATTORNEY GENERAL tR. L ME TO: State of North Caro r.a )t a riment of tI t'.O. BOX6 9 RALEIGH 2 602 002 Preston Howard Don Safrit John Lesley` Rex .ale sson FROM: Anita LeVeaux-Quig RE: CRP Resources, Inc.. 98 EHR 0082 DATE: May 4, 1998 REPLY 1`C1: r nit 1 Vvatt tiu6 1c ti Environmental Disunion unQuig a grail. us staitnuc.us Tel1 ) 716- 600 1=aa. { 19) 7(6)693 As per Preston Howard's request that this matter be:eontinued, a Min to Continue this tier wwens filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. As per the attached, the Motion was allowed. Please mark your calendars accordingly. If the designated date is inappropriate please notify me immediately. Thankings° a in advance. L :c p attachment 24531 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON APR 33. IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 7 ?S'O 98 EHR 0082 07333 CBP RESOURCES, INC. A514/478)) T) T13 GA NI DIVISTON ) Petitioner, ) ) ) ORDER ) N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND ) NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ) Respondent. 0 1993 N.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL Environmental DiViSiOTI UPON CONSIDERATION' of Respondent's Motion Se Continue and for good cause shown, the. Motionis hereby ALLOWED as follows: 1- The hearing is rescheduled for July 1-2, 1998 at 10:90 a.m. in Salisbury or Kannanolis, North Carolina with a detailed Notice of Hearing to follw. . Discovery shall he completed on or before June 23, 3 .„ Final witness lists and exhibits shall be exchanged on or before June 19, 1998. Ts is so Ordered. This the.„ day of April, 1998. Dolores 0. Smis Administrative Law Judge ) - Ramona Cunningham C Y Bryant as mailed to: Smith, Helms, Mullis & Moore LLP Attorneys at Law P. O . Box 21927 Graonboro NC 2127 Attorney for Pet i t loner` LeVeaux-Quigiess igie Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Division P.C. Box 629 Raleigh C 27 t 2 - 629 Attorney for Repan.dent Th1 the day of April, 19 Off ioe of Administrativ Hee,ings Post Office Drawe 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 2711-74447 919/733-2698 Fax: 19 732-3407 JAMES B. HUNT JR. G©VCRNOR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT CIF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY December 11, 1998. Mr. E.R. Olberding CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastoina, North Carolina 28056 Subject: Compliance Evaluation. Inspection CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC000501 '1 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Olberding: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on December 2, 1998, by Mr. Roberto L. Scheller of this Office. It was confirmed by this Office that discharge from the subject facility has ceased and all flow from outfall #001 is being sent to the City of Gastonia's Crowders Creek WWTP for treatment. Please note in the inspection report the necessity of applying for a General Permit for outfall #002. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Scheller or me at (704) 663- 1699. Enclosure Sincer y, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Ms. Melinda Greene, EPA -NC State Coordinator Gaston County Health Department is 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOOiRESVILLE, NORTH CA.ROLINA 28 915 PHONE 7O4-663-1999 FAX. 7O4.,663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER . 50% RECYCLED/I Q% POST -CONSUMER PAPER 74. ."S 'Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 NPDES Compliance inspection Report NC: Division of Water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDEN Secton A: National Dat IS Coding Form Approved OMB No.2040-0003 Approval Expires 7-31-85 Transaction ()site NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N NC0005011 98/12/02 C S 2 Re arks: Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA 4 ..........Reserved........... Section B: Facility Da Name and Location (it Facility Inspected: CBP Resources WWTP 5533 South Yourk Road (1.1\,,,y, 3 2 1 ) Gaston County, North 'arol Entry Time: 01:20 p. Permit Effective Date: 10/01/97 't Time/Date: 03:40 Permit piration Date: 03/31/99 Name(s) of On -Site Mr. Van Jones ep res c ative Title(s) Phone No(s): ORC (704) 86.4-9941 Name and Address in Responsible Official: Mr, ER, Olberding CBP Resources, Inc 5533 South York Rrai' Gastonia, North Can 28052 Title: Vice President of Operations Phone No: (704) 864-9941 Contacted? No tion C: Areas Ev:iloioed During Inspect o ct ry, M-Marginal, U-Unsatisfactory,N-tot Evaluated, NA -Not Applicable Permit NA Flow Measurement N Pretreatment NA Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports N PI Laboratory ...NA Compliance Schedules NA Sludge Disposal. ' Facility Site RevieNs NA EffluentiRec '.1! g Waters NA Self -Monitoring Program NA Other: Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments See Attached - eet() for Summar). Name(s) and Signany of -inspectors: 1 Agency/Office/Telephone No: Roberto L. Scitgl ler NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/(704)663- 1699 Date: 98/12/09 Date: Signature of Reviess-e:::Ag 0 ce: Date: Regulatory0"7 sesOnly Action Taken: Date: Noncompliance Compliance EPA Form 3560-3 (Res 3-851 .'revic s are obsolete CBP Resources '' "TP' Page Two This facility vas last inspected by l r. Fohn Z esley of this Office on May , 1998 PER . IT The permat for the subject facility became effective on October 1, 1997 and expires at midnight on March 31, 1999. At the time of the inspection all discharge from outfall #001 had ceased and solids were being pumped out of the chlorine contract basin. The OR , Mr. Van Jones, indicated that Carolina By Products plans to rescind 181PDES Permit No. NC0005011 for outfall 001. Outfall #002 will continue to discharge cooling tower water and boiler blowdown It will therefore be necessary to apply for coverage under General Permit No. NCG500000 for the existing outfall #002 prior to the per its: expiration (March 31, '1999). Records and reports were available for inspection in the treatment facility's office, Mr. Van Jones was advised to maintain all l'qPDES records for the required three years and sludge records for the required five years or longer if required to do so. All flow is being sent to the City of Gastonia's Crowder Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Treatment units are being used to pretreat wastewater before pumping it to Crowders Creek WWTP. NCDENR JAMES B. HUNT JR, GOVERNOR WAYN E McDevirr SECRETARY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 16, 1998 Mr. Van Jones CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Request fir more infon-nation SOC Application. CBP Resources NPDES Permit No. NC000.5011 Gaston County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Jones: Staffhas completed a review ofthe Special Order by Consent (SOC) Application submitted by CBP Resources on June 30, 1998 and received in this Office on July 14, 1998. Monthly Monitoring Reports for the period June 1997 through May 1998 indicate that no violations of the permitted TSS limit have occurred and only one violation of the ammonia limit was reported. Be advised that SOC interim limits can only be granted for those parameters that can be demonstrated to be in chronic non- ' compliance. Please provide justification for the suggested SOC interim monthly average limitation (900-lbs. monthly average) for BOD contained in the application. No interim limitations were requested for BOD concentration based limits. Monthly Monitoring Reports for the period June 1997.through May 1998 indicate that the maximum BOD monthly average reported was 5181.bs, in July 1997. The average monthly average value for BOD during the same period is 275 lbs. Should you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. John Lesley or me. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Cc: Marcie Lieber, PSB CIE Unit Susan Wilson, Central Office Central Files Gaston County Health Department 910 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704•663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED110% POST -CONSUMER PAPER State of North Carolina Department of Environment and. Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 9, 1998 The Honorable E.R. Olberding, Vice President Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 S. York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 The Honorable Olberding: Q E N R 0 1998 Subject: Non Refundable Processing Fee Special Order by Consent EMC SOC 98-006 CBP Resources, Inc. Permit Number NC0005011 Gaston County This is to acknowledge receipt of your application for a Special Order by Consent (SOC) and check number 160999 in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00) received on July 7, 1998. If you have questions concerning this Special Order by Consent you may contact the Water Quality staff at our Mooresville office at.(704) 663-1699 or Marcia Lieber in our Raleigh Central. Office at (919) 733-5083, extension 530. Sincerely, . Susan A. Wilson, Supervisor Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit SAW/s1 cc: 11/oores:iltvi,Region .' Office, SOC Files Central Files P.O. Box 295 5, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper LtNG.T?1ENr t EC3EOUR BUSINESS January " , 1998 Mr, John Lesley NC Division of Water Quality 919 N Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Jo Gaston t Division CBP Resources, Inc. We are writing in response to the January 8,1998 Notice of Recommendation for 1 nforcemeru. While we do not dispute the facts that constitute the referenced violations, we believe that our ongoing. efforts to achieve and maintain compliance and to eliminate the direct discharge to Crowders Creek weigh against the issuance of a penalty at this time. We also believe that it would be in the best interest of all involved to discuss a consent order with compliance schedule to address our facility's ongoing wastewater situation and to provide for an acceptable timetable for the elimination of the discharge to the creek. As you are aware, our facility is in the process of making a connection to the City of Gastonia's sewer system for our discharge. We have entered into a formal letter of intent with the City and have agreed to the terms of our most recent NPDES permit renewal which requires the elimination of our discharge to the creek by March 31, 1999. We have been working diligently toward this connection and anticipate completion prior to the permit deadline, We have and will spend considerahle amounts of time and money on this project. We believe we have shown good faith in our efforts to complete this task. 5533 5. York Rd. • GaStronia, NC 78052 • 704 86 -9941 • Fax # 704-861-.9257 • Direct D aF Number: . Page two We have experienced some difficulties with our wastewater treatment system in the past. However, our monthly self monitoring data/report for December, 1998, showed compliance. In addition to the subject Notice, we recently received an Assessment of Civil Penalties for earlier violations. We believe it would be appropriate to deal with all our violations together and, in light of the strides that we have made toward compliance and our commitment to connect to the City, we would like to enter a consent order that will address these issues. We therefore request that you not move forward with the proposed enforcement recommendation at this time and allow an opportunity for discussion regarding a consent order.. Thank -you and should there be any questions, please advise.. Sincerely, ''fan M Jones Environmental Manager A7411 NCDENR JAMESF, HUNTJR, GOVERNOR WAYNE MCDEVITT SECRETARY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY September 9, 1998 CERTIFIERMAIL RETURNAR. ECEIPT„REQIUESIED Mr. E.R. Olberding, Vice President. CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations CBP Resources NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County Dear Mr, Olberding: A review of the June 1998 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Pipe Parameter Re:parted..Xalue Limit 001 Amrnonia Nitrogen 602 It's/day 252 lbs/day 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 260 lbs/day 252 lbs/day 001. Ammonia Nitrogen 298.5 lbs/day 126 lbsiday 001 Fecal Coliform 426/100 ml 400/1.00 ml Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems, The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Complianee/Einforcment Unit 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MoORESYILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PRONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663=-6040 Al EquAL, OFFoRTUNuTY ;AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER NCDENR JAMEEI B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR WAYNE MCDEVITT SECRETARY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY January 15, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT, REQUESTED Mr, E.R. Olberding, Vice President CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS 143-21.5_1(a)(6) CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Olberding: This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violations by this facility of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average limit for BOD, daily maximum limits for BOD and fecal coliforrn, and the chronic toxicity limitation during the period from April through October, 1997. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice, Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead. 919 NORTH MAIN STREE1% MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2815 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER. PAPER CBP Reso ces P• e Noti of Recoend ti n for E; re ent If you ve any questions ncernin concerning'Notice, p" .e contact Mt e ey 663 699 e at704) Sincerely, rear*t D. Rex le on,PE. Acting . , Supenns cc: Cornplianc oreernent Group Central Files Kevin v en, Aquatic Toxicology Group ton County Health Dept w .: -01104,0 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY January 8, 1998 RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED Mr, E.R. Olberding, Vice President CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6) CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Olberding: This letter serves notice that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality The recommendation concerns the violations by this facility of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 for discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average limit for BOD, daily maximum limits for BOD and fecal colifomi, and the chronic toxicity limitation during the period from April through October, 1997. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. 28115 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE.ACTION EMPLOYER • SO% P..8.cYcLED/f 0% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Air,X;WHOSP‘ Mr. E. R. Olberding CBP Resources 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY May 11, 1998 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the ection conducted at the subject facility on May 5, 1998 by Mr. John Lesley of this ce. Please inform the Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report, The facility has reported numerous NPDES Permit limit violations during the 12- nth review period relative to this report. Because actions have been taken by the 'vision regarding the violations, this report is not being issued as a Notice of Violation. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (704) 663- 699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor : Melinda Greene, EPA -NC State Coordinator, Clean Water Act Enforcement Section Gaston County Health Department 519NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2E3115 PHONE 704.-66.3-1699 FAX 704.-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 5.0% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSAJMER. PAPER United. States Environmental Protection. Agency, Washington , DC 20460 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office Form Approved OMB No. 2040-0003 Approval Expires 7/31/85 Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YRJMO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NC000St111 98/05/05 C S 2 Name and Location of Facility inspected:: CBI' Resources WWTP 5533 South York Road (Highway 321 North) Gaston County, North Carolina Name(s) of On -Site RepTide(s) Phone No(s): Mr. Van Jones / Environmental Manager — ORC / (704) 864-9941 Name and Address of 1 Mr. E.R. Olb riling. CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 052 ibi Official: Entry Time: 10:20 Exit Time: 1:45 Date: 98/05/05 Permit Effective Date: October 1, 1997. Title: Vice President of Operati Phone No. (704) 864-9941 Contacted? Yes S Permit S Records S Facility Site S Flow 141suretraettt N Laboratory U E tt'tnent/Receiving Waters S Operations and Maintenance NA Compliance Schedule NA Sludge Disposal M Self -Monitoring Program. * Other: Toxicity NA Pretreatment See Attached Sheet(s) for Summsu *Chronic Toxicity test results will Agency/Office/Tekphone: DENR-DWQ/MRO/(704) 663-1699 FAX: (704) 663-6040 Agency/Office Action Taken Date: D May 11, 1998 Date: Noncompliance Compliance EPA Form 3560-3 (Revis 5 or CBP Resources NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Page 2 John Lesley of this Office last inspected the facility on June 26, 1997. Permit: The effluent from the activated sludge WWTP discharges from outfall 001 to Crowders Creek (IWC 3%, Class C). The facility consists of an aerobic lagoon, a clarifier, four polishing ponds, chlorine gas disinfection, and a chlorine contact chamber. Non -contact cooling water is discharged to Crowders Creek at outfall 002. The discharge from the WWTP (001) must be eliminated by March 31, 1999, Six months prior to permit expiration (March 31, 1999) CBP is required to apply for coverage under General Permit No. NCG500000 for the existing outfall 002. NCG500000 is the NPDES general permit that provides coverage for non -contact cooling water, cooling tower and boiler blowdown, condensate and similar discharges. Facility Site Review/Operations and Maintenance: The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. No offensive odors were noticed at the time of this inspection. The quality of the mixed liquor is much improved since the previous inspection. Four additional aerators have been installed in the aerated lagoon. The "red - purple" color of the polishing ponds noted in the previous inspection report was not observed at the time of this inspection. The City of Gastonia is preparing an Industrial User Permit for CBP. A pretreatment system, which consists of an oil/grease water separator, a DAF unit, a flow equalization tank, and an additional clarifier, is under construction. CBP has been issued a non -discharge permit (Permit No. WQ0014944) for the construction of a pump station and force main connecting to the City of Gastonia collection system. Dissolved oxygen, pH, settleable solids, and temperature measurements, and MLSS, MLVSS, TSS, and COD testing are performed as process control at the facility. High strength wastewater from the blood and feather processing has been treated on site since March 18, 1998. This waste stream had been trucked to the City of Gastonia Crowders Creek WWTP prior to March 1998. Records and Reports: Records and reports consistof flow meter strip charts, an ORC visitation calendar, operations and maintenance log, laboratory reports, and monthly self -monitoring reports. Self -Monitoring Program: Monthly Monitoring Reports were reviewed for the period April 1997 through March 1998. Permit limit violations for the period April through November 1997 were included in two enforcement cases, Case No. LV 97-029 and Case No. LM 98-002, The Company was assessed $11,091.30 on December 16, 1997 for Case No, LV 97-029 and $18,672.80 on March 19, 1998 for Case No. LM 98-002. CBP has filed a request for an Administrative Hearing regarding these cases. CBP Resources NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Page 3 Violations reported in the period December 1997 through March 1998 are fo Date Februarv, 1998 Feb ary, 1998 ch 13, 1998 March 13, 1998 March, 1998 March, 1998 BOD5 BOD5 BOD5 BOD5 BOD5 BOD5 Report Vaiue 316 ibs/day 192 mg/I 728 lbs/day 389 mg/1 413 ibs/day 244 Monthly Average 306 lbs/day Monthly Average 285 mg/I Daily Maximum 612 lbs/day _Daily Maximum 285 mg/1 Monthly Average 306 lbsiday Monthly Average 285 mg/1 The facility submitted a request with the appropriate supporting documentation for utilizing time -based composite samples rather than flow proportional samples. In a memo dated October 23, 1997 this Office recommended approval. The Central Office has not notified CBP of the approval or disapproval of their request. The concentration values for BOD are not being entered on the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms. Be advised that all permitted parameters must be included in the DMR. The self -monitoring program is rated "marginal". Effluent/Receiving Waters: The effluent appeared to be cloudy and light brown in color. The facility harges to an effluent channel that enters the receiving stream approximately one-half mile below the WWTP. The effluent is rated "unsatisfactory" because the facility had numerous permit limit violations during the review period. Laboratory: The on -site laboratory is used for process control testm . The facility has been exempted from the Laboratory Certification rules for pH measurement. ETT Laboratories conducts chronic toxicity testing. Chem Bac Laboratories performs all other analyses required by the permit. Sludge Disposal: Sludge is dewatered using a belt press and returned to the manufacturing plant to be incorporated into the product. Flow Measurement: Flow is measured by means of a Stephens float and cable type flow meter wit chart recorder and totalizer. The flow meter is calibrated quarterly by in-house staff. ip STATE OF NORTH CAROL I NA DEPARTMENT ENT F ENVIRONMENT, EAL `H AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 July 20, 1998 V C. JONES P RESOURCES - GASTONIA L.I.V. 55J SOUTH YORK ROAD GASTONIA NC 28052 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Effluent Liri .cations NPDES No. NC0005011 CBP RESOURCES - GASTONIA DIV. GASTON County Dear VAN M. JONES: Review of May, 1998 parameter(a)a... Pipe Par subject self -monitoring report for the month vealed violation(s) of the fc 1_lo wing 001 00610 3-N Reported Limits Value/Unit Value/Type/Unit .00 LBS/DA 126 <00 FIN LBS/DA Remedial action, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the pro blem(a). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State Law. If you have questions or i you need assistance, please call D. Rex Gleason, Regional ater Quality Supervisor, at 704/663 1699, Central Fil KBDE 9 , 'EL ely, D. Rex Geason, Acting Regional Supervi nor eid2Engineering Company, Inc Consiii tin Design an February 17, 1998 Mooreville Regional WQ Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Management 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 SUBJECT: CBP RESOURCES, INC., GAST©NIA, NC Gentlemen, On behalf of CBP Resources, Inc., Gastonia, NC, Reid Engineering Company is forwarding page 5 of 8 of FORM GSPSA-02195 for the Regional Water Quality Supervisor to provide the stream classification. A 8.5" x 11 " Location Map is attached for your use. Your expedited return of this document would be appreciated as CBP Resources is ready to submit the complete application to the NC Division of Environmental Management in Raleigh, NC. In the event that you can return this by Federal Express, I am enclosing a self-addressed Federal Express package for your convenience. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, REID ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. hn H. Reid, P.E. President JHR/ca Enclosures 1210 Princess Anne Street • Fredericksburg,. Virginia 22 X 540-371 T 570 ��.�Jltr. £'+a8a,�trrsrca.p'c=vznsc'Rg.rr k.1,.Sdrt,FtEaC6�¢a:ait°ua. Fe urr::.cc,T Vi rtan in Y oOO ?000 3O 4000/ FROM U,S.C.S. "GASTt +MA S Tt "QUA RAM 199 ROWERS CREEK !WTP . R S UF3CES INC, JTM GRID AND 1996 MAGNETIC NORTH DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET mILE 1 0,,QMr4ETRE FIGURE I LOCATION MAP This form must be completed b, the appropriate DEM regional office and included as a part of the project submittal information. INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in which these sewers will be constructed must be determined by the appropriate DEM regional office, Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items 1 through 7 completed, to the ippropriate Division of Environmental Management Regional Water Quality Supervisor (see page 8 of 8). At a minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of these sewers and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification, reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the application package. , 1, Appli specify name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.): CBP ResourcesInc. 2. Name & complete address of engineering firm: Telephone number: 3. Project name: 4. Name of closest downslope surface waters: Crowders Creek 5. County(ies) where sewers and surface waters are located, 6. Map name and date: 7. NC Proflf #irti4att 7—C/1 TO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR Gaston Conn Gastonia South Quadrangle. 1993 's Seal. Signature, and Date: Reid Engineering Com a 1210 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540 7 —8500 nc CBP RESOURCES WASTEWATER TREATME T PLANT IMeROVEMENTS, Gastonia NC Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these sewers will be constructed, as identified on the attached map segment: Name of surface waters: rouicte (5 6 Classification (as established by the Environmental Manacement Commission): Proposed classification, if applicable: Signature of regional office personnel: FORM: GSPSA 02/95 Page 5 of 8 RECYCLING. THE N YLitLtEOF C,ri2 BUSINESS. January 19, 1998 Mr. John Lesley NCDivision of Water Quality 919 'N Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston County, NC Dear John, . Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. This will acknowledge receipt of the subject letter, received on Janu requested a response within ten days. 1998, which I would like to request a seven day extension to prepare our response to you. Therefore,. we will respond by January 29, 1998. Should you object to this, please let me know promptly. Thank -you and should there be any questions, please advise. Sincerely, Van M Jones Environmental Manager 5533 5, York Rd, • Gastonia, NC 28052 • 704-864-9941 • Fax 7 ;4 861-9252 • Dorect Dial Number: _ NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS April 17, 1998 Mr, D. Rex Gleason, P. E Water Quality Regional Supervisor N. C. Division of Water Quality 919 N. Main Street Mooresville, N. C. 28115 Subject; Special Order By Consent CBP Resources Gaston County, N. C. Dear Rex: Gastonia CBP Resources, r I.ilt''tlF We received your letter of February 10, 1998 regarding our request to meet with your office to discuss a Special Order by Consent (SOC), Your letter indicates that an SOC is not appropriate in our situation in light of certain regulatory requirements. We have reviewed the regulation that you cited and believe that it does not preclude the negotiation of an SOC to address the problems that have been encountered at our facility. We would like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this matter. Although we have experienced difficulties with the wastewater treatment system in meeting our permit limits, these excursions have not been caused by a "failure to ... operate, manage, and maintain the wastewater treatment system" and we believe that the system is "being operated in such a way as to attain the highest degree of treatment possible under the existed conditions" (citing 15A NCAC 2H--H.1206(b)(1). As we understand your reading of the regulation, a company would be required to shut down or significantly decrease operationsbefore negotiation of an SOC would be appropriate. We do not believe that such drastic action is the intent of the regulation, but that, the focus is on the proper operation of the treatment system itself rather than the entire operation of the facility. 5533 S. Yeti< Rd., •��a nua, i- 28052 • 704-864.994i • Fax # 704-86i 9252 • Direct Dial Nrrcaber: _. 1998 Please call r Van M, Jones or r ae to schedule tirr e try rr et with your office to discuss this tattereappreciate your cooperation. . heri Vice -President as Lama Divisi e osha aar CAP sauces te of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director April 3, 1998 Mr. Van M. Jones, Environmental Manager CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 Dear Mr. Jones: Subject: NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AN D NATURAL RESOURCES AP P, Permit No, WQ0014944 CBP Resources, Inc. Wastewater Collection System Gaston County In accordance with your application received January 30, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0014944 dated April 3, 1998, to CBP Resources, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. 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, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at (919) 733-5083 extension 544. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Gaston County Health Department Mooresville Regional Office, Water 'Quality Section John Reid, Reid Engineering Co., Inc. PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO CBP Resources, Inc. Gaston County FOR THE construction and operation of approximately 253 linear feet of eight inch gravity sewer, a 400 GPM pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and approximately 1,080 linear feet of six inch force main to serve CBP Resources, Inc., and the discharge of 400,000 GPD of collected industrial wastewater into the City of Gastonia's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January 30, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan„ specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this pernlit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3 The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times. 4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Gastonia's Crowders Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials, If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed, Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Penn ittee for a minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction. 9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute I43-215.6A to 143- 215.6C. 10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. I I. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items: a.. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main, b. A screened vent for the wet well, c. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewafls, d. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet cannot be maintained, e. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and f. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation. 12. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities. 13. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704-663- 1699, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. 2 14. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between CBP Resources, Inc. and the City of Gastonia for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. Permit issued this the Third day of April, 1998 NORTH CAROL INA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Preston Hwar, Jr, P.E., Diretor ivision of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Corninission Permit Number WQ0014944 Permit No, WQ0014944 April 3, 1998 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, Project Name Location and County for the Perm ittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Registration No, Date RECYCLING. ME NATU" O tt 1311tNESS. November 24, 1998 Mr_ D. Rex Gleason, PE Regional Water Quality Supervisor 91.9 N Main Street Mooresville, NC 2811.5 Subject: Self Monitoring Report for October, 1998 NPF)ES Permit Number 0005011. CBP Resources Gaston County, NC Dear Rex, Gast �nia I. vats n CBIResources, Inc. For some reason we managed to misplace some stream monitoring data for the subject report. Therefore, the enclosed report is missing some data for upstream and downstream sampling. We regret: this occurred, but I will not report data Should there be any questiot enclosure please let me know, appropriate documentation. 5533 5, York Rd, Gastonia. NC. 28052 704-861-9941 • Fax # 70 -861-925? • D flct Dhal INt b NPDES PERMIT NO. Alf - FACILITY NAME C. 3 OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CH CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) _ ..? CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEHNR P.O. BOX 2953S EFFLUENT II DISCHARGE NO, 00 / MONTH oho CLASS, COUNTYS OR i. Ja.t 7:5At? . GRAD PHONE �t'Y (2) PERSON(COLLECTING S x (SIGNATURE OF ERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CI - BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. RGE) EAR Foy'% DEM Form MR. I. (Revised. I V94) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 55)5 s-- Permittee Address Permittee (Please print or type) Signaure. Permittee** Date .70(7/1 v Phone Number 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PARAMETER CODES Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Ni trites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium Total Sodium 01045 Total Chloride 01051 Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iron Lead ermi x . Date 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 5 4. The monthly average for fecal conform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. • ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). NPI ES N©. / d 4 d; j Q FACILITY NAME ez , STREAM Crow w ei cr LOCATION DISCHARGE NO. a/ S Upstream STREAM Cro LOCATION S G 6 Downstream Enter Parameter C Above Name and Units Below State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr.„ P.E. Director September 5, Mr. Van N,I. Jones, Environmental Manager CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 S. York Road. Gastonia, North Carolina :28(i5 Dear NSr. Jot e„ 997 )LC E PT, or IlkiNRr NIdE,'tiT, WEA1:1't a' NATURAL RESOU NCit; SEP 5 1997 INYI L1Jl or NlYt.4 ,1 U Tll itausur ►r 3t4tsvmdE "am ME Subject: `NPDES Permit Issuance Pernufi Nifiiber: NC0005011 CBP Resources, Inc. Gaston County In accordance with the application for a discharge hermit received on March 29, 1996, the Division is forwarding herewith t he subject NPDES permit. `(This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 1.43-715.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. Gastor the dra .spouse to continents and concerns raised by members of the public, and CBP concerning NPDES draft permit no, NC000501.1 for CBP Resource permit was revised, Please note the following: The pern it will be issued for a period not to exceed 18 months from September 30, Based on the alternatives analysis submitted to the Division, this permit will 11 renewed.. Plans and submitted Condition forcemeat fications for ti the Division of Water (4). Six months pri coverage under General .Perini NPDES general permit that prov boiler blowdown. condensate and y be 97. •tion to the City of Gastonia's wastewater s, stem he on or before. January 31, 1998. See Special ed if either of the dates mentioned above au°e not met, is permit, CBP will be required to apply for the existing 002 outfall. NCG500000 is the :outdo cooling water, cooling tower and waters. If any parts, measurenleat frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.- 7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper req Please take note that his pc► is to be followed in caseof change in r ship Part .[ , I . ad 1r s; .s hangs. )er nit does no a feet the legal rct rrircmerits to ohtain other lac r sits which) y d he Division f t`ity or pet -e quireel ley tlr I i °i i n tal` Lrrrrd Resources or y other Federal or Local govern ental permit th t rrtay he required en- )73 gardin this resin 51 e Sincerely Water Q al os velt Childress, EPA Bobby Bic -me NPDES Unit Complian e l .n t rcern n..t L. mt Aquatic " oxi ology Unit "1'eclrnical As, cc & Corti l eati ti n 11 'rHo eel contact Steven [ . Pell ei at STATE OF NORTHCAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NATURALRESOURC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ci No, l 011 PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER G THE NATIONAL PLL TANT DISCHARGE ELI Ii NATION SYSTEM In c oniplicanee e pr a vision of North carcr.lirrra enet and regulations prornut ated and adopted by the rth Caro `onamissican, and the Federal "Water Pollution Control Act, -ehy a horir e 11:-21.1, other lawful star 1vironmental Managemertt bided, CBI) Rescaar°ces, Irr; to t ogee a f raciiity located at ica Elie°ii US flihwv<ay tonic Gast can {v turity iving waters deli i areal cats "r°,reek it in ace and 1 here(` The perrra: This per-rr^, ,a: orn re rraitatic1ras, mot ttrrira regimen etctoher1;1 97 tau tire, cautho �i action t y Sur teraaher y 19 17 can wwh a River Basilr her hall expire cat r -aidnieht c A. Preston Howard Division ofW.ter By Authority of the eetor aental Management Commis S Pa Oat ifsChereby.:authorized !tot • SUPPLEMENT ClTPERMIT COVER SHEET CBP Resources, Inc. Permit No. NC000501 1. Continue to operate the existing 0,257 IVIGL) wastewater treatment facility (outtall 001) consisting of an activated sludge W\VTP, Polishing ponds, and chlorination facilities, and 3. Discharge non contact coixlingb water (outfall 002) from facilities located at Gastonia Division, US Highway 321 Gastonia, Gaston County (See Part CH of this Permit), and Discharge front said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into Crowders Creek which is classified C waters in the Catawba River 13 tisin. ROAD CLASSIFICATION PRIMARY HIGHWAY HARD SURFACE LIGHT -DUTY ROAD HARD OR IMPROVED SURFACE SECONDARY HIGHWAY HARD SURFACE UNIMPROVED R4JAD Latitude 35°09'41" Longitude Map # G14NW Sub -basin 030836 Stream Class C Discharge Class oI : u3, z. aa1 :14 Receiving Stream Crowders Creek / Catawba. River Design Q 0.257 MGD Permit expires 9/30/01 "F A SCALE 1:24 ON CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET A (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. N00005011 During the period beginning on the effective dale of the permit and la ting until expiration, 11•' Permiltee is authorized lo disc large from .outfail serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permitlee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS -Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C NI h as N Dissolved Oxygen 'uspended Residue Fecal Colilorm (geometric Oil & Grease Totai Nilroqen (NO2 Total Phosphorus Temperature pi Chronic Toxicity3 ttQlea: an) NO3+ TKN) IVlonthly Average 0,257 MGD 306 lbs/day • lb day 378 bsiday LIMITS Da 1 y aximUrn Monthly Average Daily Maximum /day 143 rrig/I 285 mcvl _a 756 lbsiday 360 lbsida 400 / 100 rill MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Measurement Frequency Continuous Weekly Weekly Weekly Week ly eelsi OLkly Weekly sample Type Recorder Composite Composite Grab Composite Grab Grab Compo,5ite Composite Grab Grab Composite Sample Location' or E E, U, D E, U, D E Sample locations: E Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream al US Highway 321, D - Downstream al SC Highway 654, Upstream and downstream monitoring is to be conducted weekly. 2 The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9 0 standard units, Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) PiF at 3%; August, November, February, and May: See special condition A (3). on the Supplement to Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Page. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts, Special permit conditions applicable to the subject facility are listed on the Supplement to Effluent tjmhtalions and Monitoring Requirements page. A(.2), EFFLUENT UMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC0005011 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expra0on, the Pern-illee is authorized to discharge from out fall(s) numbered .serial number 002, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the. Penniflee as specified below: Flow femperature* -Intel residual lorine'• onthly verage Weekly Average Daily Maximum MONITORING REQUIREMENTS tileasurement Frequency Semi-annually Semi-annually Sample Type Grab Grab Sample Location 1E111w:1r-it FlIflocir11 There shall be no chromium, zinc or copper added to the treatment system except as pre -approved additives to biocide' compounds. • The temperature of the effluent will be regulated so that the temperature 01 the receivnq stream does not increase more than 2.8C above the riatup:11 water temperature and not exceed a maximum of 29C, •" Monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system„ The permiltee shall obtain authorization from the Division prior to any use of biocide in the cooling water. The permittee shall notify the Director in. writing at least ninety (90) days prior to instituting use of any additional biocide in the treatment system which may he Toxic to aquatic life (other than biocides previously reported to the Division), Such notification shall include completion of Biocide WorRsheet Form 101 and a map indicating the dischargepoint and receiving stream. The pHshall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor han 9..0 standard units, There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible loam in other than trace amounts, Part 1 Permit Na. N(„70( „ Supplement to the Effluent Limitations and \tonitorng Requirements - Special Con A (3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT umrr (QRTRLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised November 1995, or subsequent versions. Hie effluent concentration at which .there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality is 3.0% (defined as treatment two in the procedure document). 'Elie permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit condition* The tests will be performed during the months rif February, May, August, and November. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the N.PDES permitted final effluent discharge below alt treatment. processes, All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent. Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-.1) for the month in which it: was performed, using the parameter code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form ATLI. (original) is to he sent to the following address: Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch North Carolina Division of Water Quality 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Test data shall be complete and ,accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data, Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream* Should there he no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, .the permittee will complete the information located at the lop of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test forrn 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 Corm. The report shall he submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such nine that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified a.bove* Should the permittee fail to monitor during a. month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoririg, will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate .potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may he 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, mininium 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. OCL, P/P 'Version 9/96 Pecmot]No, NC0]005011 "^ AND - _____-N OF PLANS�_SPECIFICATIONS_FOR CONNECT ION -__~_"connection--_---,___- to the - -°~-_~_'~� tion 13. rile of om lian I. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency, PART I 3No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. the above schedule of compliance., the case of specific actions being noncompliance. In the latter case, remedial actions taken, and the Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing .Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. 2. DEM or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Comrnission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Day Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled andior measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as ''Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the ''maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "'Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part 1 of the permit. Part Il Page 2 of 14 6. icentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal conform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal conform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". lt is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which'claily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average"' under "Other Limits'' in Part 1 of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration"' (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is identified as 'Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I ot the permit, g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Part I1 Page 3 of 14 2. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGM: The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours, In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent. grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time nut exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1). Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. Put II Page 4 of 14 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as the period from 'midnight of one day until 'midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. 11. Hazardous Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollut n sted as toxic under Section 307 of the Clean Water Act. SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25„000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)1 c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes "§ 143-215.6AI d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000, Part II Page 5 of 14 2. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part I1, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 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 to under NCGS 1.43-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction, This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters, 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. Duty to Reapply If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit titter the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit. Pan 11 Page of [4 10. Expiration of Permit The perrnittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section., a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function,. or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25. million (in second quarter 1980.dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility, for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent,. a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority, c. Certification, Any person signing a document under paragraphs a., or b„ of this section shall make the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system„ or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is„ to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete_ t am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false inforrnation, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Part 11 Page 7 of 14 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuanet‘or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Cade, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14, Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Pcrmts sued to this facili y; whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility - under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. I The conditions, requirements., terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. govern discharges from this facility, SECTION C. OPERATION AND 1.vtAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORO of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1 facility at least weekly and each Class II, 111, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. Part II Page 8 of 14 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessa to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition ot tl permit. Bypa sing of Treatment Facilities a. Definitions y (1) Bypass means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. (2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section. c. Notice (i) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows ire advance of the submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of a required in Part II, F. 6. of this permit.. (24 hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass is prohibited and the Per a permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of 1 damage; (B) There were no feasible alternat need for a of the bypas pass, it shall including an. n unanticipated bypass as ssuing Authority may take enforcement action against personal injury or see€ere property to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,. retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods cif equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;. and (C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c, of this section. The Permit Issuing Authority may approve n anticipated bypass, atte adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it wit conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (l) of this section. considering tts meet the three Part II Page 9 of 14 5, Upsets a. Definition. "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset. A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permitteeseeking, to establish, the kfccurrence of all upset has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215J and 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. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required, by DEM, Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H„ ,0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means, of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Part II Page 10 of 14 SECTION D. MQNITQINGANDRORDS 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall. not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 3, Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored. discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device, Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves .shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS '143-215..63 et. seq. the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136, or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136„ unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures. must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and al) data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and Part ll Page l of -14 reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than WOO per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both, 6. R ds Retefto Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and .all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application, This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspe tion and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the perrnittee's premises where a regulated facility or act vity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and. d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Part Page SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS , 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. 2. Planned Changes The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the cnteria for deterrnming whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantiy change the nature or increase the quantity oi pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements .under 4(1 CFR Part 122,42 ta) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge .use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance. The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act, 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit. a Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (sec part 11. D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal pra.ctices. b. If the perrnittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit. using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall. be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR. c. Calculations for all 'limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. Part 11 Page 13 of 14 6. Twenty4our Hour Reporting. a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the tirne the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (-1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation n the permit. (.3). Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants hsted by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit. 8. Other Information Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any :report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information, 9. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors.„ etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Part I Page 1 oaf 14 Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone steal 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10, Availability of Reports, Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 4-213.3(alt . 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 Water Quality. 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 irrapositiorc of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-21 .1(b)() or in Section 309 of the Federal Act,. tten 'report in later to y athin I1. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any persori who knowm ly makes any fare statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both, PART Ui OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. 13, Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards, C. Chan in Dischares of Toxic Substane The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/ I); (2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application, b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 u.g/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application, D. Re ui inu • tiate Altern o e The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in suchform and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division. '_# The .„. revoke ITIUSt pay ual te g plian being billed the Division. F to spay t oe r .01050)(4,1 may cause this Division to wit, 30 rn. rr action t STATE OF NORTH A OLINA DEPARTMENT E E ENVIRO ENT, HEALTH AND ATURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, Nnrth Carolina 28115 y 11, 1998 VAN M._JE- P RESOURCES - GASTONIA IV 5533 SOUTH YORK OAI GASTONIA NC 28052 SUBJECT. Notice of Violation Effluent NPDES No, NC0005011 CEP RESOURCES - GASTONIA DI. GASTON unty Dear VAN M. JONES: Review of subject self -monitoring report of March, 1998 revealed violation(s) of the fo parameter( : Pipe Parameter 001 00310 ai Reported Value/Unit 413,00 LBS/DA Remedial a ti one, if not already ,imp taken to correct the problem . The Div Quality may pursue enforcement actions for additional violations of State Law. If you you need assistance, please call CB Rex Gle= Quality Supervisor, at 704'3-16. Sincerely, r l Ac Regional SupeiM cc Central Files GRBDEX96/BL at i ons the men ing mits " alue/T pe/ "ni 306.00 FINLBS/DA entedshould be on of Water and any havequestions or 1 son, RegionalWater 1n or STATE F NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATUR L RESOURCES Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street. Mooresville, Nrtia rol. Apr' 13, 1998 VAN M. JONES CBP RESOURCES __ GASTONIA DI'.. 5533 SOUTH'YORK ROAD GASTONIA N. 2 052 Ca SUBJECT': Notice of Violation -m Effluent NBDES No. NC0005011 CBI' RESOURCES - GASTONIA DIV. GASTON County Dear VAN EL I NE :: a ations Review of subject elf--moni oo ° f' / the month f February, 1998 revealed violation ) of th following parameter(s)w Pipe Parameter 001 00310 Reported mite Value Unit Vl /Typ 'Un: 16 .0Q LBS/DA 306.00 FIN LBS DA Remedial actions, if not al.eady implemented, 1ould be tak n to correct the problem( ) . The Division of Water, may pursue enforcement actions for tAt is and any additional violations of State Law. If you 'e questionsor you need assistance, please call D. Rex Gleao Regional i t. , Quality Supervisor, at 7/3-1" cc: CenCentral 'i to BDE. 6 E Sincerely, B. Christian, _Acting Regional Supervisor NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY May 20, 1998. Mr. E.R. Olberding CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 SUBJECT: Compliance Biornanitoring Inspection Report CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005O11 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Olberding: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on May 8, 1998 by Mr. John Lesley of this Office. Samples were collected on May 4-5 and 7-8, 1998 for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test utilizing these samples resulted in a pass . The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions ncerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. --`Water Quality Regional Supervisor c: Gaston County Health Department Aquatic Toxicology Central Files 919 NORTH MAIN STREET,. MCIORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704-663- 1 6,99 FAX 704-663.6040 AN EQUAL O1 PORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTIN EMPLOYER « SO% RECYCLE©/1 ©% POST -CONSUMER PAPER United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington , DC 20460 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office Form Approved a No. 2040-0003 Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO AY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NC0005011 98/05/08 B S 2 Entry Time: Name and Location of Facility Inspected: 11:30 CBP Resources WWII' Exit Time: 5533 South York. Road 12:00 Gaston County, North Carolina Date: 98/05/08 Name(s) of On -Site Representatives -----Titles) Phone No(s): Van _Tones / Environmental Manager-ORC / (704) 864- '941 Name and Address of Res Mr. E.R. Olberding CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South. York Road Gasto i N • , sibte Official: Title: Vice President of l rations Phone No, Contacted? (704) 864-9941 No N Permit N Flow Measurement NA Pretreatment N Operations and Maintenance N Records N Laboratory NA Compliance Schedule N Sludge Disposal N Facility Site Review N Effluent/Receiving Waters N Self -Monitoring Program S Other: Toxicity Signature(s) of In John .Lesley Agency/Office/Telephone: Date: DEI+1Pt-DWQ/MR©/(704) 663-1699 FAX: (704) 663 040 May 20, 1998 ncy/wee Date: ion Taken Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete CBP Resources, Inc NPDES Permit No, NC4005011 Page 2 CBP Resources has an effluent discharge permitted at 0,257 MGD entering Crowders Creek (7Q10 of 13 cfs). Whole effluent samples were collected on May 4-5 and May 7-8, 1998 by CBP staff for use in a chronic Ceriadaphn a dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows: Test T Test Concentration Test Result Control Sury -Brood Ceri+ daphnia dubia pas P 0 p e Con Re roduction Test Treatment Surviv Trea rent Mean Reproduction 19.6 neonate First Sample pH First Sample Conductivity First Sample TRC Second Sample pH Second Sample Condu 17,4 neonat 10 '"0 7.75 s.u. 860 micromhosic 0.1m 7.69 s.u. 1850 micromhos/cm Second Sample TRC <0.1 mg/1 Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on the receiving stream. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) Shipped by: COLLECTOR(S): Estimated BOO Range: 0-S/5.25(2 40-130 or 100 plus Setdr Yee D"No ] Chlorinated: Yes Eli No 0 PRIORITY ['AMBIENT E 3 MPLIANCE 0EMERGENCY STATION LOCATION: REMARKS: Date Begin (yy/mm/dd} 0 2 CO 40 mg/1 oliiorm: /10 Conform: MF Toted 31504 /100ml Time Begin QA CHAIN OF CUSTODY SAMPLE TYPE 0 STREAM LJ EFFLU Q LAKE INFLUENT 0 ESTUARY F DATA ENTRY BY: CK: DATE REPORTED: End Time Chloride 940 h1 a, Trl 32217 Chi as Corr 322 Pheophytln a 32213 Color: True 80 6 7 ;Residue: Toted 615 67 100 0 9 Volatile 505 10 Fixed 510 oviduct Suspends 12 Volatile 535 13 4 Ftxed 540 pH 40 5 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 16 Acldlty to pH 8.3 435 17 Alkalinity to pll 8.3 415 18 kallnity to pH 4.5 410 OC 680 20 idlty 76 Colore(pH ug/l Pt -Co 83 Colon pH 7.6 82 ADMI ADMI. nlda 720 de 71880 Grease an Hardness Total 900 Spaclilc Cond. 95 u Phenols 32730 74 ng Point X 4 5 480 2 r Terri 10 Pre d Cover X D d 10/86 pit 8.3 d Dep DM DO DBM Value Type A H L NH3 aeN610 TKNaaN6 NO2 pins NO3 us N 6 P: Total as P 66 4 as P 70507 P tl dmium 1027 C T Cu-Copper 1042 NI -Nickel 106 Ph -Lead 10•a1 Zr-Z1nc 1092 u ug/i Al -Aluminum ug/1 Be -Beryllium 1012 Ca iu bait 1037 ron 104 u rpost T Li-Ltthlum 1132 Mg Magt 4elum 927 Ole Type C G GNXX ug/I Mn-Mangane►e 1055 Se -Selenium 1147 Hg-Mercury 71900 Pesticides Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics i ug/I ug/I Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) 4 4.5 2243 Acldlty pH 8.3 Turbidity Severity d Velocity M Alt Tetn 82242 _, Mean Stream Depth it. 64 COUNTY t GASTON RILRI3ASINi REPORT TO hIRO Regional 01336it " Other COILECTORIS3 BEAN.' Estimated BOD Range: 2$45 Seed: Y Sahon NC 01 Chlorinated, Y ate Hoin ilyyr X ROD 310 310 mat COO High 340 mat COD Low 335 Coliform: hIF Feral 33616 /100ml Cola-0m: Toiat 31504 Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 Col Worm: Fecal Soto 31673 Residue: Total 500 Volatile 503 fixed 510 li,s0m1 100ml +110Orril iota nogtL ma/L. asidtat 2 0 rog/L ,olotile 35 mad_ hoed 340 mg& pH 403 Acidity:to p 35 436 Acidity In pH 8 3 43 Alkalinity to pH 8,3 415 Alkalinity to pll 4 5 410 TOC 680 Ilona 404 nig,1 0943. Hfurhirlity 70 COMMENTS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NIANAGEMENT Chemistry Laboratory Report Water paiiility PRIORITY M313TIPNT r'i CHAIN OF al:STUDY Ej EMERGENCY nte End I yyrnil iordili idnride 9311 Chl lo32217 Station Location, CBI" 14(,011116E Time begin SAMPLE 'TYPE Lil STRE.A151 11 LAKE 0 ESTUARY itne En hla Coir 32200 phyrin a 32213 Color True 80 C0101, $3 pil Calm pH 7,6 32 milif„. 1911. c u C L4 Cyanide 720 ide 931 Formaldehyde 7 t 880 asa and Oils 556 mg,lt ingri malt 1f ard rims 'Toth! 900 Specific. Cond 95 ohlhos, ern': IlOAS 38260 Phenols 32730 rogiL Sulfate 9.45 Sulfide 745 Boron Coliforin 1 owl It '.)1 00 rola oplh - EFFLUENT VallAf Type - A.11, N 13 na N 6 0 N I an N 625 0 02 plus N01 as ,30 A Itiminu 1 Fit Iron 1045 Lab Numlier 61V723 I 09o10 Recetaed : I 244,^516 Time Received 9 05 AM Receii ed Ily 4115151 Ifrain Released 151 Dale Reported if! 0,97 Sample r,pe 1,i1kliurn 1132 13114- 1,1.4,01.000/01 927 Mniklanganese 3055 °WI NEk- Willa, 9'29 nt Arsenic:Total 1002 ogIL Se- Set into 1147 0361. 11g- hleicuri, 71900 Ila Orgaraighlorine Pesticides Orgonuplansphoios Pcsiicides Acid Herbicides isral&Acid atmetill3. It3 g TP11 Diesel Range Purgrable Oraanies (VOA hook rect'dll -FPI! Gasoline Range '1P1111TEX Gasoline Range Pio inplarikinn e of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr. Gene Olberding, VP, Gastonia Division CBP Resources, Inc. 5533 South York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 Dear Mr. Olberding: The Division of Water Quality has received your package for sewer extension from CBP Resources to the City of Gastonia sewer collection system. Construction and operation of a sewer extension in the State of North Carolina requires a formal permit application, application :fee and supporting documents must be submitted for review. The following items remain be submitted/addressed before the Division, can complete the review: 1. Please submit. a completed application form with all the appropriate signatures and attachments.. (Copy of application attached), 2. Please submit a $400.00 application fee for a new permit. 3. Please submit fully completed plans showing the plan and profile views of all pump stations, force mains and gravity sewers for this project. 4. Please submit a set of specifications for this project. I have also attached, along with the application, a copy of the state's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria and a copy of the Division of Water Quality's Administrative Code Section specific to non - discharge systems and sewer extensions. This information should help in completion of this package. Please refer to the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. Please submit two (2) copies of all information to my attention at the address below. Also, please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before March 20, 1998 will subject your application to being returned as incomplete, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0208. February 6, 1998 Subject: Application No. WQ0014944 Additional Information Request CBP Resources, Inc. Sewer Extension Gaston. County If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at (919) 733.5083 ext. 544. cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Reid Engineering Co., Inc, (with attachments) Permit File WQ0014944 Si Randy L. Kepler, P.:f., Environmental Engineer Non Discharge Permitting Unit P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An EqualOpportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality - Non Discharge Branch Non-Dishcharge Permitting Unit James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director MR. GENE OLBERDING CBP RESOURCES RECYCLING GASTON DIVISION 5533 S. YORK ROAD GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28052 Dear MR. OLBERDING: February 4, 1998 Subject: Application No. WQ0014944 CBP Resources/Crowders Creek Site Sewers -Private Gaston County The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application arid supporting materials on January 30, 1998. This application has been assigned the number listed above. Your project has been assigned to Mr. Randy L Kepler, P.E. for a detailed engineering review. Should there be any questions concerning your project, the reviewer will contact you with a request for additional information. <Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations .from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Randy L. Kepler, P.E. at (919) 733-5083 extension 544. If the engineer is unavailable., you may leave a :message on their voice mail and they will respond. nrnmnti PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING. INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT. CC: Mooresville Regional Office Reid Engineering Co., Inc Sincerely, Mr. Kim Colson, P.E. Supervisor, Non -Discharge Branch, PermitUnit AfC) eA\i: Pollution Prevention Pays 1),O. Box 29.535, Raleigh North Carolina 27626-053.5 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY February 10, 1998 Mr. Van Jones AWE MCDEVITT CBP Resources SECRETARY 5533 South York Road '• Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 11.1104 JEATEMMEMMA EINAESTAMV Subject: Review of Response to Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement CBP Resources WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0005011 Gaston Countv. NC Dear Mr. Olberding: CBP Resources was issued a Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement on January 8, 1998 for violation of limits contained in the facility's NPDES Permit. The Company's response dated January 27, 1998 has been reviewed by Mooresville Regional Office staff. According to the response, CBP is considering making application for a Special Order by Consent. This Office has concluded that the permittee does not meet the criteria for SOC • eatibility. 15A NCAC 2H.1206(b)(1) states that CBP must demonstrate that the noncompliance is not due to failure by the permittee to properly operate, manage., and maintain the wastewater treatment system and that the existing wastewater treatment system is being operated in such a way as to attain the highest degree of treatment possible under the existing conditions. Because most of the problems are associated with organic overloading of the facility and inadequate disinfection of the discharge, this Office is of the opinion that the noncompliance is related to facility operation. Furthermore, an enforceable schedule for the elimination ofthe discharge is included in the facility's NPDES Permit. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROL/NA 28115 PHONE 704-66.31699 FAX 704.663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / APERMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLEIDII POST -CONSUMER PAPER CBP sres DES Permit No, NC00050 Should CBP Resources desire a m g to discuss hesitate to contact John Lesley or me. Sincerely, ss D. RexGleason, P.E. Water a ty c on Supervisor DianeLon Bob Sledge, Compliance Unit Central Plus STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, Narthh. Carolina 28115 VAN M. JONES January 12, 1998 CBP RESOURCES - GASTONIA DIV 5533 SOUTH YORK ROAD GASTONIA NC 28052 SUBJECT, Notice of Violation - Effluent Limi NPDES No. NC0005011 CBP RESOURCES - GASTONIA DIV. GASTON County Dear VAN M. JONES: ns Review of subject self- oni or n9 report for af` October, 1997 revealed violation(s) of the fal parameter(s) Pipe Pa am ter 001 00310 BOD Reported Value/Unit 441.00 LBS/DA 340.00 FIN LBS/DA month ng is Value/Type/Uni. t Remedial actions, if not already implemented,. should be taken to correct the problems). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for -this and any additional violations of State Law. If you l ave question o you need assistance, please call D. Rex Gleason, Regional Way Duality Supervisor, at 70 / 63-1 99_ Cent; GMBDEX96/BL es Sincerely 0. Rex Cle so ; Acting Regional Supervisor N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY REPORT FORM rialennIC q Report taken bv: e +� �+' Da .� (Name) nine of ir�cideRl: +1 ntiined(Y(N).: Contact Namew_„__,.. Phone. Re as►t4 for Spill On_ et con►a+ct, Phone #t Cleanup Began (YIN,): AST/UST: Regional 1ff ce: ARC FR0 Name: Address: City: Agency: 0 WARO WIRO WSRO Other agencies involae(I/contacted: Circle appropriate agency EPA Region Iv - 404/347-4062-24 hrs Emergency Ma,agement-(919)733-3867 or 800-85B-0368 Solid and Haaza dour Waste-(919)733.2 ] 78 �--. Water Suppi -(919 )733-2321 Pesticides-(919 '33.3556 wildL.ife Res, orr►res.-(919)75:-7291 or 80C-662-7231 Marine Fisherie,-(919)7?6•702l Date/Time. 'e contact name,date,timc of contact. ox M 6h.1-1611- TO/IQ Li? unf' 8V09-SIL-6I6: xeJ OM - H 2i8 SNOIib 3d0