NC0036871_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Dove&nc
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 18, 2006
Mr. William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture Company
P. O. Box 189
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Perini
Permit Number NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture Company — Precedent Division WW71"P
Catawba County
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Dia4siem,t3f t;t
3 P 2 C 2006
Dear Mr. Smith:
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Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES permmit. Staff of the Mooresville
Regional Office. have confirmed that this permit is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with
your request, NPDES permit NC003687.1. is rescinded, effective immediately.
if in the future you wish to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for
and receive a new NPDES permit. Operating a facility without a valid. .NPDES permit will subject, the
responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
if you have questions about this matter, please contact Bob Sledge at (9:1''9) 733-S083, extension 547 or
the Surface Water Protection Section staff in our Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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NPDES Files w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ, Budget Office
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Set tember 1.1. 2006
Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch
NC Dept. of Envir and Nat. Resource
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Precedent, Div. Of Sherrill Furniture
NPDES Permit Number NC0036871
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Sledge,
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This letter is notification that Precedent would like to rescind and cancel its waste water
discharge permit effective immediately. Precedent has connected to the City of Newton's waste
water system effective August 20, 2006 and :no longer is operating its waste waster treatment
plant nor making any discharge to the receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba
River Basin.
Please advise any specific closure requirements or advise you might have to offer. We have
proceeded to have the septic tank and chlorination pit pumped dry and intend to fill each with
sand or soil, thus abandoning the system in place assuring no further flow or activity can occur.
If you have other suggestions or requirements please advise.
Thank you for all the Department's assistance over the years of our operation. I have personally
enjoyed the 20 plus years of working with your department and the operations of our waste water
system but am glad to finally be on a municipal system whereby our discharges will be most
properly treated before discharge into our regions most valuable natural resource, The Catawba
River System,
Sincerely Yours,
5/0
William. E. Smith
VP of Operations
Sherrill Furniture Company
C D. Rex Gleason, Mooresville Regional Supervisor
SHERROLL Ft.JR.N1Tt.JR'E COMPANY, BOX 089, HICKC:➢'R` . N.C. 28603 8281322-2640 / FAX [phone]

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Subject: Rescission of Sherrill Furniture NPDES permit - NC006871
From: Michael Parker <Michael.Parker@nernaihnets
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 1423:55 -0400
To: Bob Sledge <13oh.Sledge@ncrnall net>
Bob,
We got a bogy of a letter sent to you dated 9/11/2006 regarding the rescission of the
subject permit because the facility had connected to municipal sewer. I've no for
SOMR time that sewer would eventally be available to serve this plant, so now that
it has arrived there is no need for them to keep the permit. Please rescind at your
convenience.
mike
Michael Parker ichael,Parker@tiemail,net>
Envircintliental Engineer 11
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September 11, 2006
Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch
NC Dept. of Envir and Nat. Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Precedent, Div, Of Sherrill Furniture
NPDES Permit Number NC0036871
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Sledge,
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This letter is notification that Precedent would like to rescind and cancel its waste water
discharge permit effective immediately. Precedent has connected to the City of Newton's waste
water system effective August 20, 2006 and no longer is operating its waste waster treatment
plant nor making any discharge to the receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba
River Basin,
Please advise an specific closure requirements or advise you might have to offer. We have
proceeded to have the septic tank and chlorination pit ,pumped dry and intend to fill each with
sand or soil, thus abandoning the system in place assuring no further flow or activity can occur.
If you have other suggestions. or requirements please advise.
Thank you for all the Department's assistance over the years of our operation. 1 have personally
enjoyed the 20 plus years of working with your department and the operations of our waste water
system but am glad to finally be on a municipal system whereby our discharges will be most
properly treated before discharge into, our regions most valuable natural resource, The Catawba
River System.
Sincerely Yours,
William E. Smith.
VP of Operations
Sherrill Furniture Company
C D. Rex Gleason, Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Ir,RRILL Fl„TRNI"TURE (7()MPANY, HON 189, HICKORY, N.C. 28603 1ELENT0NE, 828:322-26,:01 FAN' 8,28:3,24,207

North Carolina Departnt of Environ ent and Nature Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael l F. Easley, Governor
am E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture Comp
PO Box 730
Newton, NC 28658
Dear t'vlr. Smith;
fanuary 1200E
Precedent l ivsioz
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan a Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Precedent Division 'G WTP,
NPDES Permit NC 0 71
Catawba County
Enclosed is a copy of the Conpli nce E rfaluation Inspection Report for the inspection.
conducted at the subject facility on January ,2006, by James 13.: Bealle 111 of this office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have
tig this report, please contact Mr. Bealle or me at [phone].,
enclosure
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Sincerely,
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S. Rex leason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional onal Supervisor
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Form Approved
OMB No 2040-0057
Approval expires 6-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS
Transaction Code
1 Ll 2 Lit
NPDES
NC0036871
yrImo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
11 121 06/01/06 I 17 181,21 192j 2011
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Remarks
21 I I 1 I I li,J I I I I I ll I 1 I I I I I I i I I ill I I 1 I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I re
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitor g Evaluation Rating 61 DA
671 1, 5 1 69 70 4 71
il 721LI 73Lll 74 751 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POPO/, also include
PQM/ name and NPDES permit Number)
Precedent Division WWTP
1425 Smyre Farm Rd
Ncnvton NC 28058
Entry Time/Date
01:38 PM 06/01/,
Permit Effective Date
05/08/01
t TimelDale
02:15 PM 06/01/0
Permit Expiration Date
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tilles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Charle5 H Teague/OR2/826-322-2640/
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC:1928-396-4444i
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
William E Smith,P0 Box 730 Newton. NC 29E58i/828-465-0844/
Contacted
Yer3
Other Fac8i1y Data
ection C: Areas Evaluated During nspection (Check only those areas evaluated
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance •Records/Reports
1. Self -Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review III Effluent/Receiving Waters
I. Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findin mments (Attach addition
(See attachment summary)
heets of narrative and
heckli
s necessa
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
James Belle
MRO wQ//704-6153-1699/
Date
gnature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Richard. M Bridgemam MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext_264/
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page #

Permit: NC0036871 Owner - Facility: Precedent Division WNTP
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less), Has the permittee Submitted a new application? 0 0 •
Is the facility as described in the permit? • ©0 0
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ n 0
is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0000
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 0 0
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • © 0 0
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • 0 0 a
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab reg. required 5 years)? M 0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • DOD
Is the chain -of -custody complete? EDDO
■
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 • 0
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
is the ORC visitation log available and current? M © 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ Q 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 11000
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for December/2004 through October/2005. No
violation(s) reported.
Yes No NA NE
Laborator�l
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? * 0 0 0
Page #
Dates, tunes and location of sampli
Name of individual ,performing the sampling
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Permit: NC0036871 Owner - Faceity: Preceded Dv on VVWTP
inspection Date: 01/06/2006 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratmy
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1 0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
incubator (Fecal Co form) set to 44.5 degrees Celsins+/- 0 2 degrees?
Incubator (BOO) set to 20 0 degrees Celsms +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Yes No NA NE
0 0 0
Cl 0 0
0 0 C3
O 0 0
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4,4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Operations 8iMaintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MILOS, M(RT Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge DO 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating. properly?
Yes No NA NE
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
O 0E0
n no
O 00
Comment: Sludge is removed annually by Robert's Septic Tank Service, inc.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarin Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand fitter free of pending?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Y s No NA NE
O 0 0
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: N oo3 8?1
tnspectiOri Date: 01/06/2006
Owner m Facility: Pre'edent Division VVWTP'
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Sand Elitert
he sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use's
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
is there chlorine residual prior to de- hlcrirsatit n?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace a unts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes ..._lN NA NE
Yes Nd NA NE
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DOND
Yes No NA NE
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Ev16�biael 1'_ ia,lev.
William C. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Octartmem of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. I. f:, Director
Division of Water Quality
February 10, 2005
Mr. William E. Smith
Precedent, Division of Sherrill Furniture
P.O. Box 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Precedent WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Catawba. County, NC
Dear Mr. Smith:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 9, 2005 by Mr. Barry Love of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
.n D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water .Protection. Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Catawba County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 Est Center Avenue, Suite 3111, Mooresville NC 28115 (7(41663-1699 Customer
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Washington, D.C. 20460
Compliance Inspection Report
ion A: NatonaI Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Form Approved,
OMB No. 204D-0057
al exD
Transaction Code NPDES yrimoiday Inspection Type inspector
LLJ 2 I i 3 I NC0036871 1 11 121 05/02/09 J 17 18 u 19 u
Remarks
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Inspection 1Afor1 Days Facility °Mixing Ev B1 QA
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Name end Locatlon of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also indu
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Sherrill Furniture- Precedent
1425 Smyre Farm Rd
Newton NC 28658
Name(s) of Onslte Re Number(s)
/ /
Charles H Teague/782E-322-2640 /
Douglas Hill LeelORC/628-396-4444/
Narrwe, Address oi Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
William E Smith,P0 Box. 730 Newton MC 29658//828-465-0844/
Contacted
Yes
11:10 AM 05/02/0_
Other Facility Data
Fac Type
2° 11
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166
00/12/ 01
0 5 / 0 7/ 3.1
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Permit Operations
• Self -Monitoring Program udge Handling DisposalFacility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
111 Laboratory
Sect D: Sumrnay of Fi in (Aftach additional
(See attachment summary)
and Signatureand Fax Numbe
fA2'
Barry F Love MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.262/
Signatum of ManagementQ A Reviewer Agency/Offi.ceirPtione. and Fax Numbers. Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous 'editions are Obsolete..

Permit,
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment
Operations R Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Comment
Disinfection
Type of system ?
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Is ventilation equipment operational?
Is ventilation equipment properly located?
Is SCBA equipment available on site?
Is SCBA equipment operational?
Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment?
Is staff trained in emergency procedures?
Is an evacuation plan in place?
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
(Sodiurn Hypochlorite) is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
Is the Bevel of Chlorine residual acceptable?
Is there adequate detention time
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Comment The chlorine tablets which are cumanby being used
wastewateruse, The operator places a tablet In the pipe upstream ef tie 'chlorinator tubes.
(If pumps are used) is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: Sludge is removed about twice a year by Roberts Septic Tank Service, inc.
5anrtfilters „(I ow rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operalionaP
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand titter free of pending?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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,Sand Filters (1 ow rate).
Is the sand fitter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
Comment
ahnratnry
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or lebrrra
tory?
Are ail other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Is the facility using a contract lab?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4,4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coidorm) set to 44.5 degrees Cetstus+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOO) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius et- 1.0 degrees?
efarTech nc.(Cadification 1M} provides analytical support
Ftrrwt Fffl
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter oalitbrreted annually?
Is flow meter operating properly?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment Instantaneous flow is measured by a dose counter on the dosing tank,
accord Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include,
Dates. times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate, available and include
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
its annual
(If the facility ism or > 5 MOD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,,, DO, Sludge
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Armual Report on file for review?
Comment DMRs were reviewed for the period of Dezember 2003 through November 2004. No monitoring or tir
violations were reported for the period.
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4,4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment
rent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall property maintained?
tying water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
ving waters free of solids / debris?
waters free of foam other than a trace?
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture
Post Office Box 730
Newton, NC
Dear Permittee:
28658
November 29, 2004
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture- Precedent
Catawba County
Your NPDES permit expires on July 31, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of
the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
February 1, 2005, Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after July 31, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1; unpermitted discharges of
wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to S25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package, The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. if you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed below,
cc: Central Fiies
f onr riUe 1
NPDES File
g
y pectin
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 1 FAX [phone] / charles,weaver@ncmail,net
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NPDES Permit. NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture- Precedent
Catawba County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last perrnit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the pern tree or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
j If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such. Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following item
process wastewater.
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21
be submitted by any Municipa
or Industn
s discharging
The above requirement does NOT apply- to privately owned facilities treating 1Q©%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process waste water (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1.999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

)LiArk6 Michael F. Easkry, G trnor
William G. Ross ir, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resouret
Alan W. Klimek., P. E.. Director
Division of 'Water Quality
Colon 11. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
January 9, 2004
Mr. Wil.liarn E. Smith
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture
Post Office Box 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Precedent WWTP
NPDFS Permit No. NC0036871
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Smith:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 8, 2004 by Mr. Barry Love of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of
the enclosed report to him.
'Fhe report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Michael F.. Easley
Governor
Wilkiam G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
rtment of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
May 20, 2002
Mr,. William E. Smith, Vice President of Operations
Precedent, Division of Sherrill Furniture
Post Office Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Precedent WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0036871
Catawba. County, N.C.
Smith:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on May 9., 2002 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the
facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact. Mr.. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Catawba County Health Department
WB
ervice Division of `Water Quality 919 North. Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
0tt 6r23-7748 Fax [phone]

US Environmental. Protection Agency, Washington, D C., 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report 1K�
NC Division of Water Quality 1 Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR
ection A. National Data System Coding
Form Approved
OMB No.2040-005 7
Approval Expires 8-31-98
Transaction Code
N 5
NPDES No. Y r/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
NC0036871 02/05/09 C S 2
Remarks:
Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
1.5 3
1\ N
Section B: Facility Data.
Name and Location of FacilityInspected:
Sherrill Furniture Co./Precedent Division Plant
NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba. County„ North Carcrlirtta
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/ Title(s)IPhone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr, Robert Cireenc/ORC/828-396.4444
Mr_ illidtn E, Smith/Vice President of Operations/704-322-2640
na
Exit Time/Date:
12:04 pm
02/05/09
Permit Effective Date:
00/ 12/0 1
Permit Expiration Date:
05/07/31
Name and Address of Responsible Offi
!qr. William Smith
Precedent Furniture
Post Office Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
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sident o : perations
Phone No:
704-322-2.640
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
X Permit X Flovro° Measurement
X. Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory
Contacted?
Yes
X Operations & .Maintenance X Sewer Overflow
X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
Pretreatment Multimedia
Storrs Water Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s i or Summary
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Wes Bell
Signature of Management QA Reviewer:
Agency/Office/Telephone No:
NCDWQ/MOORLS V IL,L.E/(704 )663-1699
Agency/0
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hone & Fax No:
Dat
5/16/02
Date:
EPA Form 356
Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete

Precedent WWTP
Page Two
The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this office on November 16, 1999,
PERMIT:
The perniit authorizes the continued operation of an existing 0.008 MGD wastewater
treatment facility consisting of a 8,000 ,gallon septic tank/dosing tank with dual (alternating) siphons,
dual surface sand filters with PVC manifolds, tablet disinfection, and a chlorine contact chamber.
The permit for this facility became effective on 12/ 1 /00 and expires on 7/31 /05 .
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of monthly monitoring reports, chain of custody forms,
sample analysis reports, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation and maintenance
log, and the calibration log were reviewed at the time of the inspection. The records were organized
and well maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The facility appeared to be well maintained and in good operational condition. The lateral
distribution lines were level and the sand was evenly raked. No vegetation was present.
The facility is staffed with one Grade II ORC. A certified back-up operator has been
designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility.
LABORATORY:
Water Tech. Laboratories, Inc. (Certification # 50) of Granite Palls, N.C. has been contracted
to provide analytical support. The pH and TRC meters and therrnorneter appeared to be properly
calibrated.
EFFLU.ENT/RECEIVING ST EAI` :
The effluent discharge was clear with no suspended solids or foam. The facility discharges
into Bills Branch, which is a Class C water in the Catawba River Basin. The receiving stream did
not appear to be negatively impacted. The discharge outfall was well maintained and accessible at
the time of the inspection.
A review of the DMRs have indicated numerous TRC values in excess of 284g/1. Be aware
that a stream action level of 17,ug/1 has been established for total residual chlorine for chronic
toxicity effects. An action level of 2.84g/1 has been set as the maximum allowable effluent
concentration to protect the receiving stream against acute toxicity effects. Please maintain the total
residual chlorine concentration as low as possible, while still complying with fecal coliform limits.

Precedent WWTP
Page Three
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period March 2001 through February 2002,
inclusive. No limit violations were reported. The ten day requirement between the collection of
samples for BOD, TSR, and fecal coliform was not adhered to for March 2001. The remaining
monitoring frequencies were correct. All samples appeared to be properly preserved.
The analysis times for the field parameters were not clearly documented as required by the
NPDES Permit. If the field analyses (pH and TRC) are collected and transported to a different
location for analysis, then the collection time and analysis time must be documented to verify
compliance with the fifteen minute holding time requirement (Reference: 40 CFR 136.3, Table II).
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Instantaneous flow is currently measured by a dose counter on the dosing tank,
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Septage is removed as needed by Robert's Septic Tank Service, Inc., of Maiden, NC. Final
disposal is at the City of Newton Clarks Creek WAKFP,
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of
the wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville
Regional Office 704-663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours
may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at 800-662-7956, 800-858-
0368, or 919-733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of
the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the
bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence
of similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already
present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground
that does not reach surface waters must be reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish
kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and
pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at
multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report
the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties
of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

Michael F. Easley°, Gave
WUl"tam G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Ensnent and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 20, 2005
Mr. William Smith
Sherrill Furniture
P.O. Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: NPDES Pefnlit NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture — Precedent Division
WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Our records indicate that NPDES Perrnit No. NC0036871 was issued on July 13, 2005 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this ,letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular.importance is Page 4.
Page 4 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations.
Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring.
The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency.
For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these forms;
however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. The
forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents,html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts he completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh. Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
planner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
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conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation ofwastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection, please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staffneed to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Peiuiit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Peunit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary,
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 13, 2005
Mr. William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture
P. O. Box 189
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture — Precedent Division WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Smith:
ION DEPT.. OF ENVRONMEM
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
OFFICE
,4 4
JUL 1e
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on May 11, 2005. The
new limit for total residual chlorine will become effective on February 1, 2007 (18 months
following the effective date of the permit). The daily maximum limit for ammonia is applicable
upon the effective date of the permit.
The Division is aware of your past contact with the City of Newton regarding the availability of
sewer service for your facility. It is our understanding that while sewer is not currently available
at your location, there is a good likelihood that service may be extended to your area during the
current permit cycle. Please keep the Surface Water Protection Section staff of our Mooresville
Regional Office advised of any progress made toward connection to the City's collection system
and elimination of the discharge.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet:: h2o,enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
One
NorthCarolina
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Mr. William E. Smith
NC0036871 Renewal 2005
p. 2
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division, The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any
questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 733--
5083, extension 547.
Sincerely,
SNIT L SIGNED BB
SUSAN A, WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, RE.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
NPDES Unit

Pe it NC0036871
STATE OF NORTH A.ROLI f A
DEPAR ENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL SOURCES
DIVISION OF ATER QUALITY
PE
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 14 -21 . , other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Sherrill Furni
is hereby authorized to discharge wva
ewvater
ur
Company
o a `facility located at the
Precedent Division Plant
NCR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba Cont'
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Cataba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limit tins, monitoring require ents and other conditions set forih in Parts
111,HI and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day July 1, 2005.
it l =`
lSl . ill SON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Manager
n
Commission

Permit NC0036871
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER EE'T
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective, Therefore, the excursive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein,
Sherrill Furniture Company is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.008G13 wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
8, 0 -gallon septic tanlc/dosing tank with dual alte afrog iphons
Dual surface sand filter beds with PVC manifolds
Tablet disinfection
Chlorine contact chamber
This facility is located at the Precedent Division Plant on NCR 1884, southeast of Newton, in
Catawba County.
2. Discharge f said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Bills
Branch, classified as C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35°37'42"
Longitude: 81°12'21"
Quad# :E14NW
Stream class: C
Subtas-in: 31)835
Receiving Stem: Bills Branch
NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture Company
Precedent Division
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Permit NC0036871
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20 C)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine'
Temperature (°C)
pH2
0.008 MGM
30.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
16.0r
200/100 ml
45.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
O mg
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Influent or Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
400/100m1
28 pg/L
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
2/Month
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab
Effluent
Grab Effiuen
Grab
Grab
Footnotes:
1. The Total Residual Chlorine
effective date of the permit).
?. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Effluent
Effluent
ill become effective February 1, 2007 (18 months following the
shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act".
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily'discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year, In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
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.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this pe, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite. Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a mariner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: 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
(3) Variable time/constant volume: 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 preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart.
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more 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
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs 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.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling, For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Samp ' _ g
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "tbe Div
The Division of Water Qu
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure.
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a pernutted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Mon hl e (concentration lirnit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
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 excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Perrnittee causing unintentional and ternporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration litni)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliforrn, the geometric mean of suardischarges.
Section B. G neral Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Perrnittee 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 [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Perrnittee 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 section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122,41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowinb ! violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both,
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 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,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 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. [North
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
g-
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 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. [40 CFR
122,41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Perrnittee 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
[40 CFR 122,41 (d)].
3, Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Perrnittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
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.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thiF.
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remaindei
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23],
8. Thity to Provide Inf9rrnation
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 by this permit [40 CFR 12241 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date,
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Perinittee 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
[40 CFR 12241 (k)1.
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, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where 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 [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. 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 [40 CFR 122.22]
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Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221:
NI 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 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13: Permit Nlodification. Revocation and Reiasuanc_e, 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 I5A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. nnu4ntjngandCornjncc Mon n e R
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution introls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
9 Visit the facility at least weekly
A Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
A Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
A Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
A Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring th.e designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
)> A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC,
ProperQpei'ation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency, 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 Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Hait or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)i-
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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 b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b, of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatrnent facility.
The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
(3)
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. 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 Perrnittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit,
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. eRmoved Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in. accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from, entering waters of the State 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 rriodified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 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 15A NCAC 2F1.0124 —
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.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
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 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 [40 CFR 122.41 0)].
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 (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th 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:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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 is 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
volurnes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow 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 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 [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not 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 [40 CFR 122.41],
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
9 all calibration and maintenance records
9 all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
9 copies of all reports required by this permit
9 copies of ail data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained 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 [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sarnple taken pursuantto the tequirementsof this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
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;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit-,
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
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 [40 CFR 122.41 (IA. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Perrnittee'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 to the permitted facihty or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (2)].
4.
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 permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II, D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit., the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances, The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and as cause; the period of noncotnpliance,
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 [40 CFR 122,41 (I) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. 0 h omhnce
The Permittee shall port all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part IL E. 6, of
this perrnit [40 CFR 122,41 (1) (7)1.
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 [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notificati n
The Perrnittee 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 thy following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of 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 imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR '122.41].
12, Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215,1C),
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Con truction
The Pemiittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit, Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. 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 perrnitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Peiiiut Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
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";
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 ug/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitropheriol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 Ing/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application,
a1uaou ofWtewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives, If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such forrn and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
v
Section E. Facility Closure Requirem nts
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this perrnit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART W
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
ectio, Public Owned :Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following,
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the pony from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part 1 of this perrnit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Pennittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Perrnittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestrearns with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Perrnittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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!Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per I5A NCAC 21-1 .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the leg -al authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatrnent program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinartce (SUO)
The Perrnittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment prograrn
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Pan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. 1 dwo
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as requtired by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) arid 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. r aineni itsWE.
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements, The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
detemiined by the HWA.
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6. Aut tgrizatian to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial. User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. '0TW tx to on & Monitoring of their SI s
The Pennines shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division.
approved pretreatment prtgatt in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and.
b. Sample all Significant. Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
e Permittee shall redire ail industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry"s pretreatment permit,.
or in 1 SA NCAC 2I-I .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ARP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10.
Pertnittee shall report to tl e Division in accordance with I5A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports Modified Pretteatnnent Programs developed under 1 SA. NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with. Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permitteehall subtt two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
These r
followin
NC DENR / DWQ % Pretrea
1617 Mail. Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
l be submitted according
t Unit
schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
Narrag
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) coat specific forams approved by the Division;
c.) Sigmfican Non-Coznpliance Report (SNCI )
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data.Sunimary Forms (IDSF)

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Monitoring data fro tri samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in. SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Pemvttee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month. period:.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a nahtairium of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information, including general records, water quality records and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Finane ,Report.
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program..
14. Modiftcatiop to Pretreatment Program
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POW' monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 211 .0114 and
15A NCAC 2I-1.0907.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
'Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr. William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture
P. O. Box 189
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject:
Dear Mr. Smith:
May 11, 2005
Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture — Precedent Division WWTP
Catawba County
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, PE., Director
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Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft
very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit contains the following significant changes from your current permit:
to A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) daily maximum limit has been added. Since the issuance of
the existing permit, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted
rules that establish a water quality standard for TRC. As a result, since April 1, 2003, permits
issued for all facilities that add chlorine as a part of their processes include a TRC limit. The
limit will not take effect until 18 months following the effective date of the permit to allow the
facility time to construct additional treatment works in order to achieve compliance with the
new limit. The attached memo should help explain the perrnitting policy.
• A daily maximum limit for ammonia has been added to the permit during the summer season.
Since December 2002, the Division has been adding daily maximum limits for ammonia to
permits with monthly average limits in order to conform to federal NPDES regulations.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of the page. If no adverse
comments are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in July
2005, with an effective date of August 1, 2005.
1617 ail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N, Salisbury St,, Raleigh, North Carolina 27644
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If you have any question or co commentsconcerning this draf pes call me at (919) 73
5083, extension 5.
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Mooresville Rion +i ffi oS P Section
ircriy,
Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch

A Michael F. Easley
Governor
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TO:
NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P.E., .Director
Division of Water Quality
9, 2003
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000- 2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The 'Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect
on April 1, 2003, This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action. Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard — 17 fig/. (freshwater only) Trout. Waters — 17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
TRC limits will be assigned to per
enewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
Facilities that do not use chlorine will not .receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cis (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
Y Limits will be capped at 28 to protect against acute impacts,
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to corn
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of '18 months from the effective date of the perms
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This tirne period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection systern(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
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Regional C ffice Supervisors 1 echluarination guidance attached)
ShattnrLangley

Permit NC0036871.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCI -LARGE WASTEW.A'1'ER 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,
Sherrill Furniture Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Precedent Division Plant
NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent lit
I, II, III and IV hereof.
Lions, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
This permit shall become effective,
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day,
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental •Management Corrrtnrssion

Permit NC006871
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Sherrill Furniture Company is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0E8 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
components:
♦ 8,000-gallon septic tank/dosing tank with dual (alternating) siphons
• Dual surface sand filter beds with PVC manifolds
♦ Tablet disinfection
♦ Chlorine contact chamber
e
owing
This facility is located at the Precedent Division Plant on NCSR 1884, southeast of Newton, in
Catawba County.
Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Bills
Branch, classified as C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Peet NC0036871
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from ©utfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored.
by the I ermittee as specified below:
BOD, 5-day (MC
Total Suspended
NH3 as N
f ariI 1 ® October 31
NH3asN
(November 1 - March 31)
Fecal Coliform
(geom
an
Total R sidual Chlorin
Tempera
pH2
16,0 mg/L
0
nth
Grab
Effluen
Footnotes:
I. The limit for total residual chlorine will become effective 18 months following the effective date of
the permit
The pFI shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

JAMES EL HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
BALL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
1 1
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENr)OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 31, 2000
Mr„ William E, Smith
Sherrill Furniture Co,
Precedent Division
P Box 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: NPDES Permit No, NC0036871,
Precedent Division Plant
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr, Smith:
Our records indicate that 'NPDES Permit No, NC0036871 was issued on October
23.. 2000 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your
facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the.
liabilities in the event of 'failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If
YOU have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importanceare Pages 4 and .5,
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and .monitoring requirements for your
discharge, Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth, The section
headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sal:noting locations... Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation). you must
initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms
furnished or approved by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should
be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
posslble 1 have enclosed. a sample of the "Effluentreporting form (DEM Form klR.-1),
plus instructions for completing the form.. It is imperative that all applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may
be required for your facility, You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh
Office, It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement
action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance,
bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc, Also addressed are require
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certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of
wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater
treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an. NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215,6 of the North Carolina
General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to S25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations, If you find at any time that you are unable to comply
with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A
Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain
compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit i normally issued for a five-year period. Permits
are not autornatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later
than 180 days prior to expiration, Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit,
This date is set forth on. Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
automatically transferable, if you, as the Perrruttee, cease to need this Permit, then you
should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ
reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary,
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance
of your- NPDES Permit Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification, We look forward to providing
any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment /
and Natural Resources 0
Division of Water Quality 0
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr, William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture Company
Precedent Division
P.0, Box 730
Newton,. North Carolina
Dear Nit, Smith:
28658
OCT S 7000
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 23, 20CX)
Subject: issuance of NPDES Permit NC0036871
Precedent Division Plant
Catawba County
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Divisionpersonnel have reviewed and approved your .applicationfor renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are
forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215,1 and the 'Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U,S, Environmental Protection Agency
dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
As stated in the draft permit previously sent to you, the Division is concerned about the high level of total residual
chlorine (TRC) present in. your facility's effluent. The Divisionstrongly recommends that youexamine the treatment procedure
at your facility and find ss a s to reduce the TRC 'being discharged. While no TRC limit has been added to the permit, the
Division may reopen this permit at a later date and install a limit if TRC levels in the effluent are not significantly
reduced,
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are 'unacceptable to you, you.
have the right to an adiu.dicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter, This request
must he in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the.
Office of Administrativ-e :Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is
made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit .is not transferable except after notice to the Division, The Division may require
modificationor revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legalrequirements to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of ‘Vater Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Ivlanagernent Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any
questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 51.1,
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
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Permit NC0036S7
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
TO DISC
PERMIT
E WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
n 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,
Sherrill Furrl.ture Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Precedent Division Plant
NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This perrrait shall become effective December 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2005.
Signed this day October 23, 2000.
Original Signed By
(amid A, Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit O()6871
SUPPLE PE
She Furniture o Comp y s hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an exi mg OE00aste ester treatment facility
the followingcomponents:
• 8,000-gallon septic t /dosing with dual
• Dual surface sand filter beds olds
• Tablet disinfection
• Chlorine contact eh ber
adn
siphons
s facility is located at the Precedent Division Pi t on NCSR 84son east of
N on in Catawba County.
2. Discharge fro` 'd treatment works at the location specified on the at ch d
map into Bills Br* ch, classified C watersthe Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 3517'42"
Longitude- S1°12'21"
Quad* E14NW
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30835
Receiving Stream: Bills Branch
Sherrill :Furniture Company
Precedent Division
Facility
Location
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Permit N 0036871.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
" Flow
BOD, 5-day (20'C)
Total Suspended Residue
Mon{
Aver
LIMITS
y Daily
e Maximum
0,008 MiGD
30.0
9
9
NH3 as N 16,0 mglL
('April 1 -October 31)
NH3 as N
November 1 - March 31
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (°C)
pH1
Footnot
200!100mt
45.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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1. The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART U
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
I. 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.
IA
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
as /Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge''"' is defined as the total mass of al] daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
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 1 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 I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measure
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliforrn 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 coliforrn bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the -samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" 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". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliforrn bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part 1.
. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. QENERAL CO IONS
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
US.0 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A1
d. Any person rnay 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 11 penalty not to exctied $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminai Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "'Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the perrnittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
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.
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.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the perrnittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Expir ti n of
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirement
All applications, reports, or inforrnatiora 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. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. 1The 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. J The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also ernploy 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, In, 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 angl M intenance
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
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to Halt ur Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it arould have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a . Definitions
(I) "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 in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part LI, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(I) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit. Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
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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
adrninistrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State 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 perrnit 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
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SECTION D. MONITORINGA RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent oins 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
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 conforrn to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittec'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 Resu
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. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director: or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that rrtust 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.

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SECTION E. REPORTING 'REQUIREMENTS
ChangeinDischarge
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 criteria for determining
whether a'facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 tai
(I).
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.
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 practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this perrnit, 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 rneasurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

Part II
Page 13 of 14
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has 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 in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the 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 arnounts 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 II
Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
O. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of 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 imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any faise statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwajer 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. Changes in Discharges pf Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/ 1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug /1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/I) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (1 mg/D for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Eval ate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT No
Perm and Engineering Unit
Water ual t Section
Attention: Bob:Slede
Date: May 25, 2005
NPDES STAFF PORT AND ' COiENDATION
County: Catawba
MR0 No. 0-2
Permit No. l061
T I- GENE F INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Precedent Division of Sherrill En it re
1425 S tri y`e Farm Road
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Date of investigation: May 6, 2005
Report prepared by:
Persons contacted and telephone number
Parker, En
c
al Engineer fl
E. Smith, (8) 322-2640.
Directions to site: The site is on the right (soutlh) side of SR 1884 (SntyTe F'a .d.):mil .0
mile east of the jet. f SR 1884 and D.S. Hwy. 321.
Discharge points,
for all discharge points
Latitude: 0 " " Longitude: 1' 1'
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatme pl site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No:: E 14 Nam'
Site size and expansion area consistent with a plicatioi Yes, TI ere is ample ea
available for expansion if necessary.
Topography (relationship to flood plain minded): Slopes range from - %. The TP
site is not in a flood plain.
Location of nearest dwelling: None within 00feet ofte WTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Bills Branch
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Flow was
observed in the receiving stream (9-10 feet wide x 3-6 inches deep) at the time of
the site inspection. General "C" classification uses downstream. There are no
other downstream users.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
Volume of wastewater: 0.008 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0,008 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.008 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility in the past
two years (See Part II, No. 1(0 below).
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of an 8000 gallon capacity septic tank/dosing tank with
dual alternating siphons, dual surface sand filter beds with PVC manifolds, tablet
disinfection and chlorine contact chamber.
g.
Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities
at this time, however, the anticipated addition of a TRC limit to the renewed
permit will necessitate the need to add dechlorination should the permittee
continue the use of chlorine for disinfection,
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
Dechlorination is not provided.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are removed by Robert's
Septic Tank Service, Inc. and transported to the City of Newton for disposal.
3 Treatment plant classification: Class I
4. SIC code(s): 2512 Wastewater code(s): 02 MTU code(s): 44007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved? Public monies were not used in the construction of this facility.
2, Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: It is anticipated that a
TRC limit will be added to the permit upon renewal.

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Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an
SOC nor is one being considered at this time. If a TRC limit is added to the permit, a
schedule will be necessary to allow for the submission of an ATC request and any
construction that may be required.
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area and poor topography.
Connect to regional sewer system: The nearest municipal sewer line is 2900
feet from the site. Precedent has contacted the City of Newton regarding a
connection to the City's sewer. Newton's response indicated that service to
Precedent may be available during the term of the renewed permit,
c. Subsurface: This option has been evaluated and, although suitable soils do exist
on -site, it is not practical to construct a sub -surface disposal system with the
prospect of municipal sewer being available in the near future.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Precedent has requested renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no changes to the
permit and/or the existing WWT facility since the permit was last renewed. In anticipation of a
TRC limit added to the permit upon renewal, the permittee will need to consider adding
additional WWT facilities if compliance with the permit is to be maintained.
At the time of the last NPDES pennit renewal, cost estimates for a connection to the City
of Newton's sewer collection system were projected to be $453,310.00, and Newton officials
estimated that a sewer line may be in place by 2006. Company officials, however, indicated that
they could not economically absorb such cost and still maintain plant operations. With the
original projections for the eventual elimination of this facility thought to be no later than 2006,
it is possible that the City may be in the planning stages for a sewer line that would provide
service to the Precedent plant site, Such being the case, it is recommended that the permittee
provide the Division (within 6 months of permit reissuance) an update on the City's plans to
provide sewer service to the Precedent area. The permittee has expressed a willingness to
connect to the City's sewer collection system as soon as it becomes available,
It is recommend hat th NPDES pe bereissued as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality 'egional Supervisor
1-1:\dsr1dsr05\precedentsr
,f/
4. • / •
Date

a
lleain E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture
P.O. Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. Smith:
North Cara
26, 2005
F.. Easley, Governer
Wiiliazrr G. Ross Jr., Secretary
v'ironmeet and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P E, Director
Div —Ilion of'Water Quality
Subject. Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0036871
Precedent
The NPDES Unit received your permit rene x-al application on January 24, 2005. A member of the NPDES Unit will
review your application, They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
f you have any additional questions conce
363.
cc CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional. Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
newal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
Nardi CaarolinaDivision on of Water Quality 1617
ntemet: h2aenr.state.nc us 512
c,
NC 27699.1617
NC 27604
1'hcair [phone]
FAX [phone]
One
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UI2N1TUQF
January 18, 2005
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
161.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Renewal - NC0036871
Sherrill Furniture - Precedent
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Please accept this letter of request to renew our NPDES Wastewater discharge permit for our
Precedent Furniture manufacturing facility, There have been no changes in the system or facility
changes since the last permit was issued.
Contained herein you should find as requested in addition to this origTiaial cover letter, two copies
of same, the completed application as one original and two copies signed by myself as the
authorized representative of the company. There is also a brief narrative of the sludge
management practices for the facility,
Please advise if you desire any a.dditi.
Sincerely You
William E. Smith
VP of Operations
Sherrill Furniture Company
enclosures.
ion or have any questions.
SHERR1LL Ft7R CTt7i
i"; tF i , HECK tR\;, 2863 r' EPHONE 828/322-2640 / FAX 828/3-82(.r'7

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL SHORT FORMD
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 10O% domestic wastewater (<1 GD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North. Carolina NPDES Permit Number
Please print
ontact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above L
Facility Narne (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
Ci ty
State / Zip Code
County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification *
Renewal
NCO° 6 577
type
Existing. Unperrnitted Discharge
New Facility.
* Provide a description of the ex.odif`ication:

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM 13
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with.
capacities):
7"i"
fr,f;c'
5. Description of wastewater (check all that applg):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial .Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School Number of Students/Staff
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater xample: subdivision, mobile home park, etcl:
C=7 irk-31 0,11 g 4"v 7-%'?"117,/,4011A1',Or
6. List all perrnits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
RCRA
U1C
NPDES
PSD
NESH,
Permit Number
Type
Non Attainment
Ocean Di imping
Dredge/Fill Perm1ts
Other
Pernilt Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outf2d1s, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a Inap showing the exact location o[ each
e
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<i MGD flow)
10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? tcheck one)
YES
NO
1 certify that I am familiar with the inf€►rmatinu cc stained in the application and that to
the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Nam 'of Person Signfrig
/ !d gooSr
Signature of Applicant Date Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly snakes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document fifes or required to be maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine notte exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than S10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a
similar offense.)
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NC0036871
Stream €bass: he rill Furniture Company
Subbasin: 30535
Rc<.eHng Slrearn: Bills Branch Precedent Division
Faci,.ity
Location

Precedent
Furniture
Division of Sherrill Furniture
Sludge Management
The sludge triariagent(int of this facility is such that 'Ole contract with Robert's Tank Service, Inc.
of Maiden, NC to pump sludge as needed from the septic tank and make final disposal at the City
ofNewton Clarks Creek WWTP.

Mr. William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture Company
Precedent Division
P.O. Box 730
Newton, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Srrtith:
A fiA
NCDENR
28658
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
NC DENT NN ,Diviisioof Water Quality
AND
iiiCKDRF,D
December 13,, 2001
DEC 2 0 200!
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0036871
Precedent Division WWTP
Catawba County
The Division has received and reviewed your letter requesting a reduction in the monitoring frequency for total
residual chlorine (TRC) at your facility. We cannot grant your request. The minimum monitoring frequency for TRC
is 2/Week (per 15A NCAC 2B.0508).
Additionally, your facility has a history of high TRC concentrationsin the effluent discharged. Effluerit levels of
TRC should not average more than 28 ug/I.; effluent levels of TRC from your facility averaged 1,518.6 ug/L during
2000. and 879,2 thus far in 2001. Elevated levels of chlorine can be toxic to 'aquatic life in the receiving stream.
As stated in the cover letter to your most recent permit, we strongly recommend that you examine the treatment
procedure at your facility and find 'ways to reduce the TRC being discharged. While no 'TRC limit has been added
to the perrnit, the Division may reopen this permit at a later date and install a lirnit if TRC levels in the
effluent are not significantly reduced.
If you would like additional guidance on managing the TRC concentration in your facility's effluent, contact
Samar Bou-Ghazale or Michael, Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone]. If you have any
questions concerning he Division's rules on TRC, contact Charles Weaver of my staff at [phone], extension
511.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
cc. Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Lan
1617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Visit us ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr. state.nc.usiNPDES

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment.
and Natural Resources;
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Gov?
Wayne McDevitt, Sec
Kerr T. Stevens, Direc
Mr. William E. Smith
Sherrill Furniture Company
Precedent Division
P.O. 'Box 730
Newton, North Carolina.
28658
uttst 29, 2000
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRGE$
Subiect;. Draft: NPDES Permit
Permit NC0036871
Precedent Division Plant
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Enclosed. with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure
thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains There are no significant changes from your
previous permit.
However, the Division is concerned about the high level of total residual chlorine (TRC) present in your
facility's effluent. Effluent levels of TRC should not average more than 28 µg/L, effluent levels of TRC from your
facility averaged 1,743 Rg/L during the period January '1, 1999 to June. 30, 2000. Elevated levels. of chlorine can be toxic
to aquatic life in the receiving stream. The Division strongly recommends that you examine the treatment procedure at
your facility and find ways to reduce the TRC being discharged, For guidance on this issue, contact Samar Bou-Ghazale
or Mike Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office ([phone])
While no TRC limit has been added to the drift perrrait, the Division may» reopen this permit at a later date atad install a
°I'RC limit to prevent toxic impact to the receiving stream.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft Comments should be sent to
the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from the public or from you, this
permit will likely be issued in early October, with an effective date of November 1, 2000.
1f you have any quesuons or comments concerning this draft perrraat, call me at [phone], extension 511_
Sincerely,
Charles 11. Weaver,
NPDES Unit
cc, NPDES Unit
Mooresville Regional Office / Samar Bou-Ghazale
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733.5083„ extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Charles.Weaver@ ncmail.net

Pe rmit NC0036871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEP. TENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE SOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISC H RGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLL I TANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North. Carolina. General. Statute 143-21.5,1, other' lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Sherrill Furjllture Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Precedent Division Plant
NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at. t 'night on July 31, 2005,
Signed this day
Kerr Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT O
She
Cent` ue to operate a
the following components
„i-gallon septic
Dual surface sand
• Tablet disinfection
♦Chlorine contact chamber
This facility, islocated at thePrecedent Di
Newton
inCatawba County.
"u
Perm. it N 1
Companye ishereby authorized to:
e t . s e ater treat
t dosing towith dual alte atil
filter beds th PVC skis
ion
P1
siphons
on NCSR l884 outheas
2. Discharge fro said treatmenten rks at the location specified on
map into Bills Branch, classified ater in the Catawba River Basin.
ached

. itude: 35'37 `42"
Longitude: 8I ° i 2'2 t "
Quad # E 141VW
Stream Class C
Suhbasin. 30835
Receiving Stream: I3i s ®ranch,
(A4,4tbkNr
♦7as !1 $w
SCALE 1:24 COO
NC0036871
Sherrill Fur iture Company
Precedent Division

Permit NC0036871
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Pei inittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
BOO, 5-day (20 C) 3Ci»0 mgil 45.0 on
Total Suspended Residue
0 mcitL 45.0 ma/i- 2/Month
NH3 as N 16.0 mg/L 2/Month
(April 1 — October 31)
NH3 as N 2/Month
(November 1 — March 31)
Fecal Colitorm 200 /'ttf ml 4 / 100 ml 2/Month
(geometric mean)
Total Residual ChlorineF 2/Week
Instantaneous
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Grab Effluen
Footnotes:
l . The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Per No. NC0036871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATI+CN 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,
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture
on south side of NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Cattawba. County
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, and III hereof.
The pest shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2000
Signed this day
A. Prest.
Division o
By Authority
P.E., Director
ental Management
he Environmental Mangement Commission

is hereby thori
SUPPLE
to
NI' TO PERMIT C
Precedent, Inc.
Permit o: NC0036 'I
1 Continueto o atsan existingwastewater treatment system consisting of a septic dosing
dual alternating siphons, dual surface sandfilters and tablet disinfection located at
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture, on south side of NCSR 1884, southeast of Newton,
Catawba County (See Part III of this P
2 Discharge from saidtreatment works at the location specified n the attached r
Branch which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River in.

A. ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April I [ c,toher 31)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittce is
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the p :rmittee as specified held
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric ean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
MAMMY Avg*
0.008 'MGD
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
16.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
Weekly Amv€ ..
No. NC0036871
ed to discharge from
Monitoring, Re tui emen,ts
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The pH. Shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foarn in other than trace amounts.

A. O, EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER. (November I - March 31) Permit No, NC0036871
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial nutnber 001 _ Such discharges shall be limited and 'monitored by the perrnittec as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20'C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
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30.0 mg/I
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
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Date: My 2, 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Catawba
MRO No. 00-02
Permit No. NC0036871
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address: Precedent Division of Sherrill
Furniture
Post Office Box. 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
2. Date of Investigation: 05-23-2000
3 Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Charles Teague,
ORC, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: The site is on the right (south) side
of SR 1884 (Smyre Farm Rd.) = 1.0 mile east of the jct. of
SR 1884 and. U.S. Hwy. 321.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points:
Latitude: 35° 37' 42" Longitude: 81° 12' 21"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW
7. Site ze and expansion. area consistent with application:
Yes. Ample area available for expansion, if necessary.
8 Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes
range from. 3-5%. The site is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet of the
WWTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Bills Branch
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Flow was observed in the receiving
stream (9-10 feet wide x 3-6 inches deep) at the time
of the site inspection. General "C" classification uses
downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.008 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.008 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current
design capacity): 0.008 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed
WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of
an 8000 gallon capacity septic tank/dosing tank with
dual alternating siphons, dual surface sand filter beds
with PVC manifolds, tablet disinfection and chlorine
contact chamber.
f Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is
added to the waste stream.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed,
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals
are removed by Robert's Tank Service, Inc. and transported
to the City of Newton for disposal.
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class I
4. SIC Code(s): 2512 Wastewater Code(s): 02
5. MTU Code(s): 44007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)

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requests: None at this time.
3 Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area and poor
topography.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The nearest
municipal sewer line is = 2900± feet from the site.
Precedent has contacted the City of Newton regarding a
connection to the City's sewer. Newton's response
indicated that service to Precedent may be available
between 2002 and 2006.
c. Subsurface: This option has been evaluated and,
although. suitable soils do exist on -site, it is not
practical to construct a sub -surface disposal system
with, the prospect of municipal sewer being available in
the near future.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Precedent has requested renewal of the subject Permit. A
cost estimates to connect to the City of Newton's sewer
collection system has been submitted with the permit renewal.
The estimated project cost is $453,310.00. According to Mr.
William Smith, Corporate Director of Operation, there is no
feasible means for the company to absorb such cost. The City of
Newton anticipates that sewer service wili be available between
the years 2002 and 2006. It is the intent of the permittee to
connect to the City's sewer collection system as soon as it
becomes available.
It is recommended that the Permit be reissued provided that
Permits and. Engineering determines whether a TRC limit is
appropriate for this facility.
Signature
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FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAVE, OF FACILITY:
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permit reraev a! NC0036871
Subject: permit renewal NC0036871
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 07:50:47 -0500
From: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Mr. Smith, the Division of Water Quality received the permit renewal
application (and supporting documentation) for the Precedent plant on
December 28, 1999. Thanks for submitting this package in a timely
fashion.
I'm sorry to inform you that the NPDES Unit currently has several vacant
positions, and has not been fully staffed for over a year. This staff
shortage is delaying all of our permit renewals.. Our remaining staff
are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit
requests, major permit modifications and 201 plans ahead of permit
renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including
mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0036871, the existing
requirements in that permit will remain in effect until the permit is
renewed (or other action is taken by the Division). We appreciate your
patience and understanding as we operate with a depleted staff.
If you have any questions about your permit (or the permit renewal
process in general), simply reply to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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1/12/00 7:51 AM

COST ESTIMATES FOR:
SMYRE FARM ROAD
WATER & SEWER PROJECT
TOTAL PROBABLE ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS DETAIL:
SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR:
Mobilization
8" Sanitary Sewer
ManhOles
Bore under Road
Connection to Existing Sewer
Creek Crossing
Seeding & Erosion Control
Clearing
Contingency 15%
TOTAL
WATER LINE EXTENSIONS:
LS
2,900 LS
13 EA
50 LF
1 EA
1 EA
LS
LS
Mobilization LS
12" Water Line -7,000 LF
8" Water Line
12" T S & V 1 EA 2,000 EA 2,000
12" Gate Valve 2 EA 1,000 EA 2,000
8" Gate Valve
Bore Under Road 50 LF 100 LF 5,000
Bore Under Railroad 75 LF 150 LF 11,250
Contingency 15% 30.790
TOTAL $236,040
22
1,500
100
2,500
5,000
LS
LF
EA
LF
EA
EA
LS
LS
$10,000
63,800
19,500
5,000
2,500
5,000
5,000
6,000
16.77Q
$133,570
TOTAL PROBABLE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS:
SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS:
Construction Costs
Administration Fees
Legal Fees
Right -of -Way Fees
Engineering and Technical Fees
TOTAL PROBABLE ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
NOTE: ESTIMATES PROVIDED BY J. C. STOWE-6/10/99
LS $10,000
25 LF 175,000
$369,610
$369,610
3,700
5,000
25,000
50,000
$453,310

NPDES PERMIT i APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For rrraufacturin,g or commercial facilities with a discharge c I Iv1GD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of WaterQuality / NPDES Unit
1 617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NCOO 7 /
Please print or type
Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name / /Y4C—
B. Mailing address of applicant:
1. iStteelladdress f ?& .50 . G�
2, City /We - r o".1 3, County
4. State /VC 5. Zip Code
C. Location of facility:
1, Street
2. City
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3. County
4. State • 5. Zip Code
D. Telephone Number
E. Fax Number
F. e-mail address
(0-2) "5--© VV
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2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s):
3. Number of employees: /3-6,2
4. Principal product(s) produced: /1-i/o •yr i
Principal raw material(s) consumed:
5. Principal process(es):
6. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
List specific amounts consumed and/or units
oduct P d Raw Material Consumed
,AVERAGE)
per pay
per Month
per Year
action
w Material
PEAK)
7, (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year
(b) Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September October November December
(c) Days per week discharge occurs: /'/ems "" / ' ©Cc. As v * Ssr, `
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
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NPDES PERNUT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For maofacturioAmconnyTicrcial facilities xdt-hudischarge <lMCD(n
B. Types cdwastewater discharged kzsurface waters only (check nnapp|icaNe).
Discharge per operating day
Sanitary - daily average
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
Process water ' daily average
�Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
Flow
(PALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
2/2.5—
Volmmotreated before discharging
(PERCENT) .
/I
9, Uany cdthe types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system -6:1r gpd
B. Underground well, 'gpd
C. Septic tank gpd
D. Evaporation lagoon orpond gpd
E. Other, specify t�� gpd
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10. Number mfseparate discharge pointsz
7� 7-�
11, Nonnenfreceiving stream(s): ��/��� �
12. Does your discharge contain orinitpossible for your discharge tncontain one nrmore ofthe following
substances added aaaresult cfyour operations, activities, o,processes? Circle all that apply:
/—�__
aluminumammonia beryllium cadmium chromium / Chlorine (residua0 \
. ~ ____-��
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium zinc
None of the above
|certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing
8ign,at6re of Applicant
Do
North Carolina General Statuls143-21EG(b)(2 provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certificationmany
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required tobeoperated ormaintained under Article 21 orregulations o(the Environmental Management Commission implementing that fmido.shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by WK
<1OU.3C,Section 1Om1 provides opunishment hyufine ofnot more than $I O.O00orimprisonment not more than 5years, orboth, for asimilar off ense.)
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FU. N RUE
December
Mr, Charles IT Weaver, Jr,
NC DENR/Water QualityNPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Precedent, Div. of Sherrill Furniture
NPDES Permit NC0036871 Renewal
Dear Mr. Veav-r-
Please consider this formal request to renew our Permit to discharge wastewater under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. There have been no facility changes since the issuance of
the last permit.
I would request thatindividual. "Mr, Eng,art", named on our permit be replaced with my name
as Mr. 'Enart is no longer employed with our company, Under part II.B.11.a.(1) For a
Corporation -- other person Nvho performs similar policy or decision making functions for the
corporation. I hold such responsibilities and am assigned or delegated in accordance vith
corporate procedures,
The sludge management of this facility is such that we contract with Robert's Tank Service, Inc. of
Maiden, NC to pump sludge as needed and make final disposal at the City of Newton Clarks Creek
WW TP.
Under Part III of our existing permit, item .E., "The pemiittee shall perform a cost analysis of
connection to the Town of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant, The analysis must be performed
within this permit cycle„" We have in fact made such analysis and find no feasible means of our
company absorbing such tremendous cost. The city does have future plans as indicated in the
attached response letter to our request. This should be self-explanatory,
FU RFrt RE COM PA N 89, HI(K(„)RY. N.C. 1!81,93 TELEFTIONF S28/322-2640 FAX 828/,:',24-82o7

I trust that this cover letter, application and attachments fulfill the requirements for our renewal
packaue. If I can be of further assistance please contact trien
Sincerely,
William E., Smith
Corp. Dir. of Operations
enclosures
cc FInWn Sherrill, President
Mike Powers, VP Finance
Dan Hall, COO
Eric \Nal

May 10, 1999
Mr. Glenn Pattishall
City of Newton
P© Box 550 •
Newton, NC 28658
Re: Precedent Wastewater Treattnent
Dear Mr. Pattishall:
i appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this morning regarding the needs of Precedent
Furniture. the issue of wastewater treatment is not new to the list of topics which we have had
discussion in the past. our current NPDES Permit for wastewater discharge into the receiving
waters of "Bills Branch" in the Catawba River Basin will expire in July of 2000. We are
required to apply for renewal by December 31, 1999. Part III, section E of that permit states,
"The permittee shall perform a cost analysis of connection to the Town of Newton Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The analysis must be performed within this permit cycle."
The purpose of this letter is to inquire into the City's position of expanded services to Smyre
Farm Road or St. Rd 1884 with fronts our property. Also enclosed is a memo from Scott Millar
dated 9/13/91 which mapped two proposals to provide sewer service to our facility. 1 would.
request that we update the budgetary cost estimates to see if any feasibility exist toward such a
connection with the City's facility.
Our current options of wastewater treatment include:
i) Continued operations of existing facility - Now experiencing problems
2) Upgrading existing facility - Possible construction of Package Plant
3) Convert to a subsurface system. This system would require monitoring by State.
( Catawba County has been contacted, system too large for county regulations
4) Connection to City of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant
I would request any information you might provide as to the current alternatives of financing
such a project. Past discussions included City and County participation as well as grant programs
with the Conununity Development Block Grant Program.
With respect to other activity in our area please update me with the services provided to our
neighbor, Midstate Contractors. Do any water services exist? If so how far away and what size
line was run. Are there any electrical benefits which might be more desirable than our existing
service?
SHERRILL FURNITURE COMPANY, BOX 1.89, HICKORY, N.C. 28603 / TELEPHONE [phone] / FAX [phone]

Thank you for your attention in this ongoing dilemma..
Sincerely,
'William E. Smith
Corp Dir. of Operations
Sherrill Furniture
enclosures
c:C.:: :11,Wi Sherrill ...
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P.O. Box 550 • Newton, NC 25658 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
July 3, 1999
Mr. \krilliarn Smith
Corporate Director of Operations
Sherrill Furniture
P.O. Box 189
Hickory, NC 28603
Dear Mr. Smith:
We are in receipt of your May10, 1999 letter and have evaluated the ability of the City of
Newton to provided both water and sewer services to the Precedent facility, which includes cost
estimates,
With regard to your question concerning financing alternatives.. 1 would say that currently the
City of Newton has no funds in its Fiscal 2000 budget to extend water or sewer into this area.
The City's Comprehensive Water and Sewer System Analysis indicates that water is to be
extended in the Smyre Farrn Road area during the period Fiscal Year 2000 to 2006 with a
preferred date of 2002, a portion of which project would cover the section of Srnyre Farm Road
in front of your facility at Precedent Furniture. With regard to sewer, the City, in its
Comprehensive Water and Sewer System Analysis has programmed the construction of the Bill's
Branch sewer line, a portion of which would serve the area for the time period Fiscal Year 2000
to 2006, with a preference of programming in the Fiscal Year of 2002.
Other financing options which might be available would be participation by Catawba County in a
Revenue Sharing Project, wherein the County pays for the lines and it remains in their ownership
until such time as the City annexes them. The City would bill and collect for usage and maintain
the lines and return one-half of the Revenues collected as outside rates from the Customer. Other
options would be as we have talked before, a Community Development Block Grant ED Grant.
This is tied to job creation, something that we pursued seven years ago.
I am unaware of other financing options that may be available and would suggest that we get
together and talk about this further, possibly with Scott Millar, County Economic Development
Corporation and with Representatives of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments to
explore all options. Certainly the City does not have the funds budgeted this year, and has not
committed to program future funds, even though a plan exists to do so. This is to be done on a
case by case basis over years as the Board of Aldermen determines the necessity and viability of
constructing such system extensions.

4
With regard to services to Midstate Contractors, the City of Newton provides no water or sewer
utility SerViCCS.. The City does provide electrical services to the facility. The City cannot serve
the Precedent facility without a release from Duke Power (likelihood not good). The City and
Duke will compete for customers along Smyre Farm Road and in other areas of the City in its
Planning Jurisdiction for electrical customers. If Duke Power were to relinquish services to you,
we would be more than happy to explore the -possibilities that exist with the City of Newton for
the provision of electrical services. Many of our industrial customers receive Economic
Developmenfrates that are favorable to current rates and also have the benefit of participating in
a Standby/Peak./Shaving Generator project to reduce power costs to both the City and the
Customer, but these are only available to City of Newton customers.
The Cost Estimate for water and sewer would serve more than just the Precedent site, We have
to look at it .in an OVCI-2,11 perspectiv'e, as opposed to just trying tc. provide v,:ater and sewer
services to one customer. Lines and services need to be located and sized to take care of future
drainage basin considerations and customer locations, as well as viability and functioning of the
systems. It may be that there are other customers and prospects that can share in this project in
terms of cost and benefits.
Please consider these comments and contact nte at your convenience if you wantto pursue this
further.
incercly,
Glenn J. PattishaillAICP
Planning Director/Asst. City
dwb
ec: Ed Burchins, City Manager
Jay Stowe, Public Works & Utilities Dire or
Barry Edwards, Catawba County Engineer
Scott Millar, President Catawba Co. EDC

State of North Carolina.
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Managem
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Engart
P.O. Box 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Engart:
n
July 24, 1995
8r NATU
RESOURCES
JUL 31 1995
0[V[SlON OF ENVROINII
WJGR[SVIL[E RES
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on January 9, 1995, the Division
is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements c+ ntained 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 150E 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.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements to be
followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at telephone
number [phone], extension 542.
Sincerely,
Qtnai
P vl (llt'1
A. ton Howard�, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-7
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Permit No. NC0036871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as arnended,
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture
on south side of NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Bills Branch in the Catawba River
as
iri
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, and DI hereof.
The permit shall be -come effective September 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2000
Signed this day July 24, 1995
Original Signed ir)y
David k Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0036871
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic tankidosing
tank, dual alternating siphons, dual surface sandfilters and tablet disinfection located at
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture, on south side of NCSR 1884, southeast of Nemon,
Catawba County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2 Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Bills
Branch which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A, ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS ANF) MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April I [ ctob
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the 1'crrnitt
outfall(s) serial number CC . Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittce as spec!
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Llmitatlon
Monthly Avg,
0.008 MGC
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
16.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
Weekly Av_9-.
Qally Max
45.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
400.0 /100 mi
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard unit
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
31) Permit No.. NC0036871
is authorized to discharge from
d below:
Monttoring
Measliremment--
FreQugnn_[
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
nd shall be monitored 2/mon
RequIrement_g
Sample
l _cation
Instantaneous I or E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
at the effluent by grab

A. ( 0. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Pcrtnit. No. NC0036871
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permitter as specified below:
ff#went Characteristics
Flow
BOO, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
DI
Monthly Avq,
©.©08 MGD
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
200,0 /100 mi
ions
Weekly Avg,
M,oni erinq „f eq_ulremen,ts
Measurement Sample
Ei St-lan.c:.k Iyp Location
Weekly Instantaneous I or E
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
Monthly
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
Grab E
Grab E.
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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PART II
STANDARD CONDMONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SE ON A, DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Envinmental Management..
2. BEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. ELK
Used herein means the North ."arolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also knovrn as the Clean "'Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. jvlass/DavMeasurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of 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 Pan 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 I of the permit.

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

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value Means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this pemtit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Snbstance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SEMON B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty tQ Comply
The perrnittee 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 perrnittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,030 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. putt/ to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failuresek
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal. Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. PfoPerlYi3.4. ins
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore. or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application.
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9. Duty to Reapp%
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. E pii tion of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the perrnittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Sanatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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Certification, Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12, permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissua ice..or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. I The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
UCTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTIQri CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification. Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, 11, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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a ; ntenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Ij kQr Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upseu.
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) (13) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures uired under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and. Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The perrnittee
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 LSA, 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.
SECTION D, MON1Tag1G AND. RRCQRDS
1. Representative ing
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 months) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day'of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:.
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATIENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this perii�
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
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ow which is monitored by pump
and based on the manufacturer's
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report.
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

Part II
Page 12 of 14
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECT ION E. REPORTING REO IREMEN'I'S
I. 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 criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) 0).
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.

Part II
Page 13 of 14
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. j11onitoring 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 (D1vRR) (See Part II..
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c, Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The perrnittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
perrnittee 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 in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part il. E. 6. of this permit.

Part II
Page 14 of 14
8. Other Infonatiorl
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 digesters the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Repots
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in. Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a free of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

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

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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRO+
August 1, 1995
Mr. Engart
Precedent, Inc.
Post Office Box 730
Newton, North. Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Engart:
AG
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Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0036871 was
issued on July 24, 1995 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-5.
Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any tip e that
you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an. NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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To:
Permits and Engineering On'
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mack Wiggins
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: February 9, 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES Permit No.: NC0036871
MRO No.: 95-22
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Precedent Division of Sherrill
Furniture
Post Office Box 730
Newton, N.C. 28658
Date of Investigation: February 9, 1995
Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ, Engr, II
4, Person Contacted and Telephone Number: William Smith, (704)
322-2640, ext 315.
Directions to Site: The site is on the right (snuth) ide
of ER 1884 (SmyrP Farm Rd.) 10 mile Past of the jot, of
SR 1884 and U.S. Hwy, 321.
6. Discharge Point(
)
t for all dicharge Points:
Latitude: 35 37' 42"
Longitude: 81' 12" 21"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application:
Yes. Ample area available for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain. included): Siopes
range from 3-5%. The site is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet of the
WWTP site.

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is one other discharger to
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.008 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.008 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current
design capacity): 0.008 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previ
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4. SIC C`ade(s): 2
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Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation; Insufficient area and poor
topography,
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The nearest
municipal sewer line is 1000± feet from the site.
Precedent has contacted the City of Newton regarding a
connection to the sewer and Newton's response indicated
that service to Precedent may be available within the
next twelve (12) months.
c. Subsurface: This option has been evaluated and,
although provisionably suitable soils do exist on -site,
it is not practical to construct a sub -surface disposal
system with the prospect of municipal sewer being
available in the near futur_:.
PART IV - EVALUATION ANT) RECOMMENDATIONS
Precedent has requested renewal of the suhject Permit, There
have been no changes and/or modifications to the existing
facility since the Permit was last re4uPd. It 71,c7 the intent of
the permi.ttee tn connect to the City of Newton's sewer
$ytem as soon a it becomeq avRiTble to Precedent's site
should occur within the term of the renewed Permit).
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
HENRY S. ENGART
PRECEDENT, INC.
P.O. BOX 730
NEWTON, NC
Dear Permittee;
28658
December 7, 1999
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVFONMEWT AND NATURAL RESOURCES _
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Subject: Renewal of
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The subject permit expires on July 31, 2000. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
February 2, 2000. Failure to request renewal of the perrnit by this date will result in a civil assessment of at least
$250.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur alter July 31, 2000 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the
current perrnit must be renewed. Operation of wastewater treatment works or continuation of discharge after
July 31, 2000 would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil
penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert
Fanner of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 531. You may also contact
the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone
number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
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Mooresviile Regional
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NPDES File
Sincerely,
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Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDF,S Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (lax) 919 733-0719
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NPDES Permit NC0036871
PRECEDENT, INC.
CATAWBA County
The Poll©wing items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
C3 A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the
facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
Li The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
If an Authorized Representative (see Part 11.13.1113 of the existing NPDES permit) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority
delegated to the Authorized Representative.
ci A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and.
disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate
any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities
discharging process wastewater:
L1 Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in
accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of
February 2. 2000, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as
soon as possible after February 2, 2000.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial
facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee
required with your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonothan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E., Director
William E. Smith
Precedent, Inc
PO Sox 730
Newton,NC 28658
Deas Mr. smith
13, 1995
Subject:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control
Request for permit renewal,
•
If Application Processing Fee of $200.00
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ENVIRONNIENT,
NATURA!,prr:1-1S
JAN 1 1995
DIVISURf OF FtiVRONMENIAL AI,ISBIENT
NOORESVILLE RECOIWIL OFFICE
NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No.N00036871
Precedent Division of Sherrill
Catawba County
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facilities),
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of
January 9, 19_95
can begin:
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
interbasin Transfer,
Other
P,O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0635 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-7'33-2496
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If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be,
returned. to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned, to
Mack. Wiggins
(919/733- 083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised ot any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and. recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,
cc: Mooresvill
onal Office
Colleen H. Su11 P.E,

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D
Tobe filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade,
and other commercial establishments including vessels
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1, Name, address, and telephone nurnber of facility producing discharge
A.
B.
E.
G.
2. SIC (if known
Narm Precedent Division of Sherrill Fu n'tu
Street address P. 0 Bpx 730 State Road 18134
City Newton D. State NC
County Catawb,1 F. ZIP 2 8 6 a
Telephone No.7 04 465-0844
Area Code
3Zif 5-ier 3zz-2&90
3. Number of employees: 114
4. Nature of business; Upho 1 stered Furniture
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year a , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1, I jjanuary 2. jJ February 3. March
6, LI June 7. [J July 8. Ei August
11. El November 12. fl December
(c) How many days per week,
ILII
2. Ei 2-3
3. Li 4-5
4, Ell April
9. 7 September
4. fa 6-7
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)`
Discharge per
operating day
A. Sanitary,
daily average
B. Cooling
water, etc.,
daily average
C. Other
discharge(s),
daily average;
specify
—D. Maximum er
operating day
for combined
discharge (all
types)
750
Plow, gallons
(i.e., 4500
1000
4999
(2)
per operating day
in proper box)
10,000
49,999
(4)
5000-
9999
(3)
50,000
or more
(5)
]May
10. Li October
Volume treated before discharging
(Le., 85% in proper box
None
(6)
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29,9
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3 - 65- 95 -
64.9 94.9 100
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7. If any of the types of waste identified in item 6, either treated or untreated, are disc
than surface waters, check below as applicable.
ed to places other
Waste water is discharged to:
A. Municipa se
ll, Underground we
c
vaporation lagoon csr pon
Other, spec
Number of separate disch
A. kJ 1 l3.
9. Name of receiving
a
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000-4999
2
000-9999 1O, 100- 50,000 o
49,999
4
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2-3 C. [ 4-5 D. + j 6 or more
or waters Bill's Branch
10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum,
beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and grease, and
chlorine (residual).
. yes B. no
i certify that I am far
knowledge and belie
iar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
uch information is true, complete, and accurate.
William B. Smith
Printed name of Person Signing
Corporate Director o Operations
Title
January 4, 1995
Date Application Signed
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes an false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document Pees or
required to be maintained under Article 21' or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18
LI.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than
5 years, or both for a similar offense,)

PRECEDENT
POST OFFICE BOX 730
NEWTON. N. C. 28658
704/465-0844
January 4, 1995
Mr. Michael L. Parker
Dept. of Environment, Health & Natural. Resources
Division of Environme
Water Quality Section
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
t Management.
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Dear Mr. Parker:
The Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture is presently
submitting an application for permit renewal as per our
previous discussions. We have had recent conversation with
The City of Newton regarding the extension of city sewer to
our facility. We have also had conversation with the Western
Piedmont Council of Governments regarding the possible
funding of city sewer extension.
Specifically we explored the possibility of a joint
application for a CDBG Economic Development Grant between The
City of Newton, Precedent, and another company who had
partition the City for Zoning changes to locate next to our
facility. I have since been informed that the compatibility
of our companies for this type grant was not good and we
should explore some other funding request. Precedent can not
commit to the grants requirements as the sole applicant due
to the present economic conditions we are experiencing in our
industry.
The City of Newton has expressed repeatedly that city sewer
service in our area would be advantageous to the future
industrial development of Newton. Precedent also maintains
that the economic feasibility to assume all cost of the
expansion could never be justified but some type of joint
industrial project with other industry, government agency and
the City is quite possible and obtainable hopefully in the
near future.
Sincerely,
William E. Smith
Corp. Dir. of Operations

December 21, 1994
Mr. William Smith
Corp Dir of Operations
Sherrill. Furniture Co
P 0 Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. Smith:
P.O, Roux 550 • Newton, NC 2865E • (704) 465-74 9 • Fax [phone]
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
As a follow up to our discussion concerning your application for
an NPDES permit renewal, I have the following comments from the
City of Newton concerning potential sewer facilities for your
company.
The City of Newton is considering the extension of sewer services
in several locations to provide service to the Smyre Farm Road
area (including Precedent Furniture). We have developed cost
estimates and will be evaluating funding alternatives for
extension of sewer services for the Precedent facility as well as
other properties along Smyre Farm Road within the next three to
five years. As you are aware, sewer service is within less than
a one mile distance from the Precedent site.
I will note for the record that we have had several discussions
with Precedent in the past about the feasibility of extending
sewer service. In addition to Precedent, we have explored sewer
service extension to another industry that will soon be locating
next to your plant on Smyre Farm Road but have not extended any
lines. Once we identify funding sources, the likelihood of
construction of lines to serve Precedent and the new industry l.s
very good, pending approval of the Board of Aldermen..
I hope that this will assist you in your application for NPDES
permit and or extension. Please advise i.f you have any questions
or if I can assist further.
Sincerely,
C-)L
Glenn J. Pattishal1
Planning DirectorAssistant City Manager
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Dwight Wilson, Public Works

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William Smith,
Corporate Director of Operations
Sherrill Furniture
Post Office Box 189
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Regarding: Precedent Furniture NPDES permit renewal -
funding activities.
Dear William:
As a follow up to our conversation, please let the
record show that Precedent Furniture, a Division of Sherrill
Furniture, continues to work cooperatively with the City of
Newton to assist in obtaining funding sources to locate
public sewer at the Precedent Furniture Plant just outside of
Newton. Funding options most recently explored involving the
Western Piedmont Council of Governments was the exploration
of the feasibility of a CDBG Economic Development Grant. The
company even explored the feasibility of a joint application
with surrounding potential future industry concerns in the
area. In addition, the company has formally requested that
we at the WPCOG keep the area in mind for new funding sources
and that the City of Newton do the salve.
If any further information or documentation is desired,
please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
ah Lewis,
Project Administrator
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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
August 12, 1994
Mr. Henry S, Engart
PO Box 730
Newton, NC 28658
N,C, DEPT, nv
ENMONMENT HEALTH,.
dr NATURAL RESOURCES
AUG 13 1994
ran OF EtiVIRONSErAt NANAGEMEA1
ISOURSIMIE ItE6IIMAL UN(
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
NPDES Permit No, NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Engart:
On July 29, 1994, the Division of Environmental Management issued NPDES Permit No.
NC0036871 to Precedent, Inc, A review of the permit file has indicated that an error was
inadvertently made in the permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding herewith modifications to the
subject permit to correct the error. This permit modification is issued to delete influent
monitoring from summer and winter BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue.
Please find enclosed an amended effluent page which should be inserted into your permit, The
old effluent page should be discarded, All other terms and conditions contained in the original
permit remain unchanged and in full effect, These permit modifications are issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215,1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
if any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements modified in this
permit action 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
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IMITATIONS AND M NITORIN RI QUIREMEN1A ER (Apr°i 1 Gctober ° 1 Per No. COO 871
id beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, trrrtittcc rrtrtlrt ri cl discharge i`r
l number ber 001. Such discharges shall be united and;; monitored by the permitlee specifi tl bale)
ChAra tie
Flog
8 0, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as
Penal Codform
Total Residual
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(georno
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cha g l unit tton
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0.008
30,0 g/1
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200.0 /1100 ell
5. rrdl
45.0
400.0
00
Frequency
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2/Month
Type
l.rtsfarifarteous 1 or
Grab
2/Month Grab
Monthly Grab
2/Month Grab
2/Afeek Grab
Jeekly Grab
rrm lc lrrcat.bent, Indnent
lr lrl 1 hall not he less than 6.0 standard units nor greater tic 9.0 standard units and s tall be III unit red / on at the e
ar7rpie,
There shall be no di cbarge of floating
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A (1. EFFLUENT 13 wrrATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (Now...iftier 1- March 31) Permit No. NC003687
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permitted is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permitted as specified below:
C ara e istic
Flew
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Colgorm (agoinetric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Limitations. Monitoring
Measurement
Monthly Ayg. Weekly_Ayq. Daily Max Frequency
0.008 MGD Weekly
30.0 regil ,45„0 my/1 2/Month
CL 3O 45,0 reg/i 2/Month
Monthly.
200,0 /100 tell 400,0 /100 rel 2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
* Sample locations:13 - Effluent, Es Influent
Rtquirvirtpnts
Sample *Sample
T ypp Location
Instantaneous 1 or E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
E
E
E
E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored arnonth at the effluent by grab
sample.
lliere shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PERMIT NO,: NC,00 )871
PERMITFEE NAME:
FACILITY NAME:
Precedent, Inc.
NP1 ES WA, E LOAD ALLOCATION
Precedent .Division of Sherri. Furniture
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor
Design Capacity: 0.008 MGI)
Domestic (% of Flow): 100
Industrial (% of Flow):
Comments:
RECEIVING STRE
Class: C
xieler
Date Rec.
Drainage Area Avg. Streandlow (cis):
7Q10 (cfs) 0,7_6 Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 0, -30Q2 (cis)
Toxicity Limits: :MC Acute/Chronic
N.C. pErr. � Instream .Monitoring:
ENVIRONMENT, F,ELTK,
& NATURAL RES' RCS ParaIctet NOY
:13ills BatFLh
AUG 1 5 '199
OTViSiON OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MOTNIESVILE I NAt
Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
Reference USGS Quad: - 4,
County: Catawba
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
(spkase attach)
Previous Exp. Date: 10/31/94 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
No cha c.T.e within three miles.
Requested by:
Date: 4/13/94
Prepared by: Date: zs.4�LT, °'1.5
Reviewed by: Date:
Mack ggins
Upstream Location
Downstream
LA)cation
nt
7haracteristic.s
Summer
BOD
NH: -N (mg/I)
„ „
D.O. 0ng/11
TSS (mg/1)
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Facility Narne:
NPDES Into.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:.
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
SIZE 1: FOR WAS
0 ALLOCATION
Precedent, Inc [Division of $
NC0036871 N
100 % Domestic
Existing
Renewal
Bills Branch
C
03-08-35
Catawba
Mooresvill
Wiggins
4/15/94
E14NW
Request # 7834
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MOHESVL.LE RErGAStt't $1•kCharacteristic;
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%):
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Excellent Inspection Letter and Technical Assistance Report
effluent does not seem to have had significant improvement since repairs have been made.
TSB appreciates Region's input as to need for Alternatives Analysis, [subsurface or connection to wi
Town of Newton].
Facility should recieve choice between summer ammonia limit or Qrtly Chronic Toxicity Test.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
, 5 ,;
02.1431.7450
1986.(yield)
1.0
0.23
0.38
1.2
5 %Q
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment:
Regional Super
Permits & Engineering:
Farrell Keough
TURN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY:
Date: z 3
Date:
Date:
Date:
AY 2 7 1994

2
CONVENTION
Existing Limits;
Wasteflow (111
BOD5 (mg(1):
NIH13N (mg/I):
DO (mg/1):
Total Suspended Residue (mg/1..):
Fecal Col:iform (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Oil & Grease (mg/1.):
TP (mg/1).
TN (mg/1):
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
P
S
Recommended Linulss
W asteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/I
NH3N (mg/1
DO (mg/I):
Monthly Avera
Summer
0.008
30
monitor
30
200
6-9
monitor
nr
nr
nr
Winter
30
monitor
30
200
6-9
monitor
nr
nr
nr
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.008
30
16 *
Total Suspended Residue (mg/1): 30
Fecal Colifonn (/100 ml): 200
pH (SU): 6 - 9
Residual Chlorine (µg/1): monitor
Oil & Grease (mg/1): nr
TP (mg/I): nr
TN (mg/I) : nr
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visit.
30
monitor
Type of Toxicity Test:
Recommended Limit:
Monitoring Schedule:
30
200
6-9
monitor
nr
nr
nr
WQ Or EL
EL
WQ/ ,
WQ
team in other than trace amounts.
TOXICITY'1`EST REQUIRE C :ENT
[if this option is chosen by Permittee]
* Chronic (Ceriodaphnia) Toxcity P / F Test
5%
January, April, July, and October
* Request Region contact Pernuttee as to choice between summer NH3N limit or
Qrtly Chronic P / F Toxicity Test.
Parameter(s) affected: Limits Changes Due To:
NH3N Ammonia Acute Toxicity
Paraneter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR

Ups
Downstre
at
Parameters: -
Special inste tolocations ormonitoringfrequencies::
S A MO TOR II REQUIRE
ation: nr
ati n nr
MISCELLANEOUS INFOR ON SPECIAILCOND ONS
Adequacy of sting Trea
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the propc s new li its with existing trea ent
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
officerecommendations:
f no, why hot`
Sp c nstmctions or Conditions
load sent to EPA? (Major) (Y r
yes, then attach updated evaluation of facility, including topics spresheet, cling
modeled at renewal, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached` (Y r N) If yes, explain with attachments:
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Name Precerdent, Inc. [Division of Sherrill Furniture] Permit # NC0036871 Pipe # 00 l
CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT L (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina ('eriodaph.nia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic Bioassay
Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
'The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality
is 5 % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document). The permit holder shall perform
quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit condition. The first test will be
performed after thirty days from the effective date of this permit during the months of jam, Apr., Jul., and
Oct. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below.
all treatment processes..
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR -I) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, DEM Form AT-1. (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
'Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be completeand accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed in
association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity
sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly monitoring will
begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will
revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental. Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and
modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate
retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit suitable test results will constitute
noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
7Q10 0.23 cfs
Permitted Flow 0.008 MG D
IWC 5 %
Basin & Sub -basin 03-08-35
Receiving Stream Bills Branch
County Catawba
QCL PIF Version 9191
Recommended by:
Date -LI rIsmo-t L-19 LI
Farrell Keough

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Janes B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Vivian H, Burke, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRO
August 4, 1994
Mr. Henry S. Engart
Precedent, Inc.
Post Office Box 730
Newton, North Carolina 28658
ENT
AG
ENT
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Engart:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0036871 was
issued on July 29, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-5.
Pages 4.5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be.
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit.. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously,
advise you of the importance of
Permit and contact this Office
you have any questions or need
providing any assistance.
Enclosure
DRG:sl
the purpose of this letter is to
your NPDES Permit. Please read the
at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
clarification. We look forward to
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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
Mr. Henry S. Engart
P.O. Box 730
Newton, NC 28658
July 29, 1994
N.C. DEPT., OF
ENVIRONh3TF ;T, R, AL'itr
NATURAL RESOs F•a.:t<:
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Subject: Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County
Dear Mr, Engart:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on January 31, 1994,
we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North. Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 19833.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and fled
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.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part H, E.4. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or perrnits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
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Permit No. NC0036871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOUR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT N
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
AUG 3 1994
ONISION ELF NVII;GN4ENT E MA G
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE SYSTErvilmsvILLEREGIONAL GEEIGt
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,
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture
on south side of NCSR 1884
southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to receiving waters designat
in accordance with effluent
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
as Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
ions, monitoring requirements, and other co
yet ro
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1995
Signed this day July 29, 1994
Orgy :.cdBy
©avid A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Managem
nt Commission

is hereby au
o " d to
Permit No, NC0036871
SUPP TOP O
eeedent, Inc.
I. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic dosing
, dual alternating siphons, dual surface sandfilters and tablet disinfection located at
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture, on south side of NCSR 1884, south . t of Newton,
Catawba County Part III of this, Permit), and
2 Discharge from said treatment woi .s at the location specified on the attached map into Bills
Branch which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. . E UE l N TO .I1 REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 1) Permit No. NE0036871'.
During the period ginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pennittee as specified below:
Et !went Char; terlsfl s
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3as N
Monthly Avg.
0,008
30.0
30.0
16,0
Fecal Coliterm (geometrie 200,0 /1 B
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Sample locations: E - Effluent, I- Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard uni
sample.
Weekly .. v
45.0 mg
45.0 m did
400,0110
Monitorin
Measure
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
IMonth
Monthly
2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
Type
instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
u .t1On
for
,
E
E
E
B
E
nor greater th :n 9.0 standard units and shall onitor 2/ ond1 at he effluent by grab
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace an) .

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (Novernber 1 - March 31) Permit No. NC0036871
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the perrnittee as specified below:
Ef fl uent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Colitorm (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avq. Weekly Avg. Cially_max
0.008IVGD
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 mt
45.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
PAeaiurement
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
Requirements
sitnApig *sample
LYVI LOCation
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
I or E
EE
E
E
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

. The perrnittee shall comply withith Final Ef
e following sc dule
accordance wi
s
uent
ion specified for discharge;
unless
e tree shall at all tunes pr gi e the perati nand rna me too rate the
existing facilities at prnurtt efficiency.
ee shall pi with in Effluent
ed below.
by
ctive date of
later than 14 calendar days follow°in ; a date identified in the above schedule of c rnpli eg
the perm ttee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
rewired by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
ca e, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, n ° retried' actions talen, and the
probability of meetine the next schedule requirements,

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PER. IITS
SECTION A, DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Auth©nt°
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM_or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. EiC
Used herein rrea s the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as arnended. 33
CSC 1251, et. seq.
Na_ssDay Measurements.
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and'©r measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of 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 dal] 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
ear. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sure by the number of days the tests were
reported. This 'limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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oncentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges arc 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
Pan 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 (arithrnetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" 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". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "'Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliforrn bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
u. hich daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the nurnber 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 minimulowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow. (NIGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Sarnples
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
a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Mena
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 °Carly 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. Foi purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Floj
concentration time
Value:Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
is respecti
ow divided by the summation of the respective flows..
10. c alendar Dav
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. Ha,zardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B GENERAL CONDITIONS
D ry to Cernplwq
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, re\ocation 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 rson who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed S25,00l per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of S2,500 to
525,000 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 S5,000
to S50,000 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 SI0,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed S125,000, [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. '1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars (S10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
$ 143-215.6A)
d, Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class' violations are not to exceed S10,000 per violation,
with the rnaximurri 2.3Te nt of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed S25,0 0.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed Slo,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed S125,000.
2. Pp(. IQa :aze
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment,
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part 11, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil a*td Hazardous Substance Liabjljt
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 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Funherrnore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Prop, r .'Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property' rights in either real or personal
properr . 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. Se\ erabUiry
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. Dune to Provide Inforrnation
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying. revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request. copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9. put.: to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration. or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. $ignatory 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:
(I) 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 w ho performs similar policy or decision snaking 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
() For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All repons 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 v, ritten authorization is submined to the Permit Issuing Authority.

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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a, or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachrnents 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."
Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the perminee 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. Perrifisation. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws. rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123, Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.I et, al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,.
hether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ➢ The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
C. GIERATIGNN N
Pursuant to Chapter 94A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the perrnittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The perminee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202, The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III„ and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the perrninee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsi>~,!e charge within thirty
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2. Proper Qpe
n
c
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.
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any ponion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility,
( ) "Severe property damage`"' means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes there 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
delay 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. N oti ce
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(°?) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
a atnst . permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, persona] injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There µere no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The perrninee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority mayapprove an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. /ra=
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 perminee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
perrnitte s kin to e tablish the occurrence of an upset
In any enforcement proceeding the
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substansak
Solids; sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of w ast,rwaters shall be utilizedldisposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-2151 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the Stato.
or navigable waters of the United Statcs. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Pan 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 perminee 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 perm nee
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.
SECTION D . MONITORING AND RECORD,
Representative Sarnplii.g
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permined discharge. Sarnples 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
x astestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2, Rep7,rting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a rnonthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DIVER) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
31 cr alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first D'. R is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Measure -cents
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow' which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Jest Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 1.43-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. if no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than 514,000 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 520,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Record,' Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required b} this permit related to the perrnitteees
seat age 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.
Recording Resplts
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.

Part Il
Page 12 of 14
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Directoror 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 activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or rnonitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E UPORTNG REQUIREMENTS
1. Chanoe in,Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pcillutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the perrnit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physicai
alterationF• or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
hether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit. nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the perrnit application
process or not reposed pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Apticipated 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.

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Page 13 of 14
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. lithe permirtee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit. using
test procedures specified in Part II, ID. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this perrnit. the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DNIR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Tw. eTIT\ four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and lithe noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c, The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncomplianot
The perminee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring. reports are submitted, The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part ILE. 6. of this permit.

Part 1I
Page 14 of 14
Other Information
Where the permute 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.
Noncom plianc: 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. An) 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,
reporting such occurrences by° telephone shall also file a written report in lever form
day s follow ing first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availof Rcpor4s
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-21.5. (a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance ►sFith the terms shall be
a► ailable for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 1- 3-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. ?enaltie$ for Falsificat�
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than S10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonrnent for not more than two years per violation, or by both,
(2) One mill
(3) Ten (10)
per
for antimony;
es the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the

RATING SCA
FOR CLASSIFICATIQN OF FACILITIES
Name of Plant:
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:,
County:, 24r.
NPDES Permit No, NCOO 36e
IssueDate:
Existing Facility �' S
Rated By: /114wi "
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.)
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.)
O R C
ITEM POINTS
(1)
Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see`delinition No. 33)
(2) DFSIGN FLOW" OF PLANT IN GPD
(not applicable to non•contarninaled cooling
waters, sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, totally closed cycle
systems (del. No. 11), and facilities
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d)
and (11) (d))
0 — 20,000
20,001 -- 50.000..
50.001 — 100,000
100,001 — 250,000 . . . .............. . ....... .
250,001 „ 500,000..........................
500,001 •-1,000,000 ....... » ..... .... » .. , ... .
1,000,001 -• 2,000,000 ......... . ........ . .. ...
2,000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd) :
0
4
4
5
e
10
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
(a) Sir Screens .........................
or
(b) Mechanicar Screens, Static Screens or
(c) Grit Removal , .......
or
btc mica/ or Aerated Grit Removal
(e) Flow Measuring Device ... . .. . . ..........", .k.
Of
(1) Instrumented Flow Measurement ....
(g) Prostration .,,.,.
(h) k+nuent Flow Equalization .
(i) Grease or Oil Separators • .. Gravity ....... .
Mechanical... ,
Dissolved Air Flotation..
(1) Prechbrination . ,
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
e
5
Telephone:
Nondisc, Per. No.
Expiration Date;
New Facility..
Date:. P30345
Reg. Office,
Central Office
Grade
1TEM
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..
(b) Imhoff Tank ... . . . .......... .
(c) Primary Clarifiers ... . .... . ... . ............. .
(d) Settling Ponds of Settling Tanks for Inorganic
Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
stone,. and other mining operations except
recreational activities such as gem or gold
mining) ,... .. .. ....,..,..............
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i)Aeration " High Purity Oxygen System , ... .
DiflusedAir System ,,,, .,....,
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
(bating or rotor) . ... , „
Separate Sludge Reaeration
(ii) Trickting Filler
Nigh Rale .,........
.........
Standard Rale
Packed Tower ...............
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
/Filler ......................
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
biological ,
recirculating biological .
(v`i) StabilLxa1�
(viii)Clorifier ................»...,.....
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of ®D0 and
nitrogenous removal by nitrification
(see del. No. 12) (Points for this item
have to be In addition to items (5) (a)
(i) t much (5) (s) hail , . .
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance SOD
Biological Contactors ..
Fillers-
intermitt
(xi) Biological Culture ("Super flugs") addition
to enhance organic compound removal .... .
P©tr
2,
1t
1t
1f
5

N virerzlt,- vieS SJtaw.:jui
Aeration • High Purity Oxygen System
Diffused Air System . . . .
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
!foaling, or rotor) ...... .• • •
Separate Sludge Reseration • ...
(ii) Trickling Filter •
Standard Rale — •
Packed Tower ........ . • • •
(iii) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated
Biological Filter „ . •
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors — • • •
(v) Band Filter.
interrriillent biological . . . _ .
recirculating biological „ • „ • . ,
f6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT
(a) Activated Carbons Beds •
wilhout carbon regeneration 5
with carbon regeneration _ — • „ —
(b) Powdered or Granular Activaled Carbon Feed •
wiihout carbon regeneration . — • •
with carbon regeneration _ . „ •
Air Stripping „ _ . _ _ • .
Denitrification Process (separate process) • . .
Electrodialysis • . • • ..
Foam Separation _
(c)
(d)
(e)
(1)
(9)
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent
(see definition no 22b) (not applicable tor
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
operations)
Zli) on agriculturally managed sites (See def.
(ii) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally
managed sites (includes rolary distributors
and sirnilar fixed nozzle systems) . — . 4
(iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
plants consisting of septic tank and nitrifica-
tion finis only). . • _ ... • . • . • •
(j) Phosphorus Remover by Biological Processes
(See def. No. 26) _ 2 0
(k) Polishing Ponds • withoul aeration . . 2
with aeration 5
(rn)
(0)
(I) Post Aeration •
diffused or mechanics
Reverse Osmosis _ „ . —
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters • low rat*
high rale ......
Treatment processes for removal of metal or
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide . . . . .
(7) SLUDGE TREATMENT
20 (i)' ,,Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated _ „ . „ • 5
10 Non.aeraled . 2
(1) Sludge Incinerator . .(riot including activated
carbon reperiersOon) „ , • 1 0
(k) Vacuum Filler, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other
Winger (*wafering de 'vices . . „ • . _ . . • . . 1 0
(8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (inch/ding incinerated ash)
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurlace)
1 0 (see definition 22a)
10 -where the facility holds the Land app permit , .1 0
-by conlracling to a land application operator who
2 holds the land application permit , , _ 2
3 •tano application of sludge by a contractor who does
5 not hold the permit for Ihe wastewater Ireatment
facility where the sludge is generated „ . „ . . 1 0
(c) Landfilled (What) — — . • • • • . . • _ 5
(9) DISINFECTION
1 5 (b) Dechtrinalion „ . • ........ _ • . •
5
15
5
10
5
5
5
10
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated • — . 1 0
(b) Sludge Stabilizalion (chemical or thermal) • . . . 5
(c) Sludge Drying Beds. Gravity _ , 2
Vacuum Assisted • . . — 5
(d) Sludge Elutriation — • . . • — ... • • • • • • ... — 5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or Dermal) „ . . 5
() Sludge Thickener (gravity) — • . • • • . , . . 5
(2) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
(not applicable to a unit riles as (3) (i) . • . . 6
(Pi) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) . • 2
3
7
5
5
(d) Radialion _ , , _ _
(10) CHEMICAL. ADDITION SYSTEM (5) (See definition No. 9)
(not applicable lo chemical additions rated as item
(3) („i), (5) (e) (xi). (6) (a). (6) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e).
(9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
tor Organic or Toxic Malerials including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common for domestic wastewater 4
(b) Effluent Flow Equalizition (nol applicable lo storage
basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
(c) Stage Discharge (no! applicable to storage basins
inherent in land application 5
(d)
(e)
(f) Thermal Pollution Control Devce. 3
— —
TOTAL. POINTS
CLASSIFICATION
Class 5 • 25 Points
Less 26. 50 Points
Class 51- 65 Poinls
Class 66. Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
charge,
5
5
5
Facilities having an sttivated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class II.
'Facilities having trealment processes for the removal of metal
Or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class it
Facilities hiving treatment processes for the biological removal
of phosphorus wilt be assigned a minimum classificalion of Class'
lli•

Fr
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretory
A. Preston Howard, Jr„ PaE., Dire
NON
Februa
Henery S. Engart
Precedent, Inc.
Po Box 730
Newton, NC 28658
Dear Mr. Engart
:HN1�
1994
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No . Nc0036871
Precedent. Division of Sherri
Catawba
County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on January 31, 1994:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control ies),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $40 .00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
The items checked. below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
,Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and ;Recycling,
Interbasin. Transfer,
Other
P.0, Box 29535, Raleigh., North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal 0ppoth n`ty A # n7c i .Acflon Employer 50% recycled/ !' 0% post -consumer paper

the appl ation is not made complete within thirty (3 ) days, be
eturned to year and may be resubmitt. d when complete.
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins
( 9 733-83) of our Permits Unit for rev e You will be advised of an
comments recommendations, questions on r< oth informati n necessary for the
review of the application.
T arrr, bY copy of this letter, requesting that our egion , Office
Supervisor prepare staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
n.ee`el,
esvill ie o
al
O
ce
een n ,

TH CAROLINA DEPT. OF
IRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL POLLUTANT aI SCHA
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO
TURAL RESOURCES MD Ct1#MUI(ITY
OMMISSION
GE ELIMIKATION SYSTEM
DISCHARGE - SNORT F'OFtM D
to be filed cw'ly by services, wholesale and retell trade,
and other commercial es tabl Ishmeents Including vessels
1. Iwo, address, and ttleohorie number of lac
A. Woo
Precedent
z. sic
(leave b
A. Strs+et addrtss
C. City Newttx
[. Cow►ty Catawba w..
G. Telephone leo. 704., 465 n844
Area
Cade
nk)
9. Mi, bar of e*pioyees
4, Mature of twlfntss - Upholstered Furniture
. `
5. (a) Check
(b) Check
here if discharge ©ccur1 all yea
the eipnth(s) discharge occurs•
1,0January
6.0 June
11. a Mc ae~bt r
(c) HOW aVny days per week:
1.01 2.02-3
t.ClFebruary ].©Karel 1.0 Apr(1 9.0 May
7.1July O.OAuguit 9.0 Saptestier 10.0October
12.0 Dscold* r
3.04-5
b. Types of waste rater discharged to surface waters only (check. as applfeeble)
Discharge per
operating day
A. Sanitary, ditty
a yew,
A. Cooling water, etc.,
dif1y average
C. Other discherge(s),
daily average;
Specify
um per Gerat.
for cortited
(111 types)
G.
x
(t9 9
Flow, gallons per optrat tng dry
(1)
S -MCI
(3)
0,CO) -
9,999
(4)
Yalu■e treated btfore
discharging (percent)
90- — 65- s.
64,9 94.9 100
(4) (9) (1 )

7. If any of the 1 "'pre of smite idmitti1'se4 itam 6. either t re a Le ea-
t re a te,d„ are di oMa riled I places otiwr IAA" surfs ce ma tors compel', below
ea app 1 treble.
Neste water Is discharged to: 0, .9,1 1 0X3 !WI 110:41.11911
A. PlunItliwol sever system
0. s tit mord ImP-1 I
C. Septic tank
V. Evaporation lagoon or pond
4
10,010-46
141
I)
t. ether, specify:
. bombe r of separate diichr. poIsIs:
A.X1 1.02-3 C.0 4-6 D.06 or more
1.3ranch
Nana of receiving water err misters
-10, Does your discherge contain or is It possible for 7OQF discharge to contain
one or re of the folling $6tbstvius iscidtt as result of your operations,
activities, gr processes: arsevonla, cytniae, aluminum.Iqr1111.m1cisbaium,
chromium, coppor, lead, mercury, nickel, saltnirm, zinc, phenols oil owl
grease. and chlorine iroilOuel).
Cayes
certify that 1 se 'wills
tit to the be It of my thou
accurate.
Henry S. :,r1
ith the inforsnation contained in iN4 application bed
rdce ems belief such infofsetion it try.. complete. omd
Printed hum of Parson $iping
Corporate
r
tor of Operations/ Manufacturing
nth Carol! -2 5,6(b)(2) provides hat: Any person
false •tatettut repre3etato or certification in anY application
•
other document files or required to be 'maintained under Article 21 or
Araumantel Management Commission implementing that Article, or who fal
knowly renders inaccurate any.recording or monitoring dpvice or method
rated ar maintained under 4.07411e. 21:ot regulaticis of the Environment
Jeceoting that Article, shallAMIUthv of a Misdemeanor punish/Able by
or by imprisoftrant not to exceed six months, or by 'both, (18 U,S
*unisl-=ent by a fine oF.not more than $10 000 or imprisonment not nor'
a siniler offense.)
who knowingly makas
record, report, plat,
regulations of the
sifies„ trimpare with.
required to be
al Management Co:ntieN
a line not to exceed
.C. Section 1001 prnv
than 5 years, or both

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury St-reet • Raleigh, North Carolina 2.7611
lames G. Martin, Governor
William \X &bey, Jr., Secretary
!Ir. linury S. Engart
Pt0„ Box-q-7-5%-7)
Newton, NC 7R658
Dear Mu, Engort:
OctobPr 10, 1989
Subject: Permit No, NC00368/1
ProGedent,
Cotnwho County
Paul Wilms
Director
1r rIGCOrdrniCe, with your applicatdon discdtarge wArmit rf.tr:.c..ivr!d on )nv 22,
1959, we m.ce forwarding horewiLh the subjoct State - NPDU pexJtit,Trhi onnH
istsued pursuant to Oerequirements of. NorXh X:aroiina fletterot tThat"ore and
the MemoKandom of, Agreement I:ero NOTLI1 Carolina mid theih 08 revironmel Piotection
AgeLed Der.ember 6, 1987i,
If ohy pnrts, measurement frequencies or sompling :..Ti
prrilit ore onacce.ptWe to yon, yt"ox tvlay remic,st a ;t.'ttiv,,7,1- ox modifxtUni pursuant
to Regnlation 15 NCAC 211 ,0593(b) by wrirtmi xe,piess, to the k.i.xector XduLifying the
specific iSsuQ,s to be contended. Untess such rex-west. Is mode tbin 30 (lays foliowing
rept of Hils permit, this permit'. shrill he fioni tInd binding, 8honi0 vc,117 request,
he denied, you will hove the right to reques1 ett odjudicatory hNtring.
Pleose Xoke notice that this permit is nOf, trobsferobh. Port. If, 1),3,
adtiresses the requirements to he followed. in Fase, or change, ok,,norshi of (lontroi 01
this discharge_
This permit. doPs nor nffect the 1Pgli r0(Hremenrs obtoin 01/1''r permits
which moy be required by Lite Division (-4 Nnuigcolli or permits required
1,' the Division of Itand Resonrce.7, CoasJol Aro Mrellw:,mow Act r inv tdher I'ealertal or
local getvernmental permit I hot twlv be rogliirod
IC yoit hove any questions concern (11H. corIL,IcJ MIck
Wgns ra, telephone number 919/713-508'3.
00
Mr, dim Patrick, EPA
Sll'hiterolv,
(t. f '
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IW:-r—IMOOM04WO#Alt9ff4*
DI..7."T„Of 8AllAx.1.1..,
Pollution i-rton 8on Pays
RO Box 27687, Raleigh, North Caron a 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]M5
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO ,6
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMI T
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
Incompliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina.
Environmental.. Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollntion Control Act, as
amended,
Precedent, inc.
Division of Sherrill Purnfture
is hereby anth.rized to discharge wastewater from n facility loc., 7,ed on
NCSR 1884. (St. James Church Road)
Southeast of Newton
Catawba County
to recoivi ng waters designated as Bills Branch in the atiwba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, Ind other
conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, and IFT hereof.
This permit shall become effective November I. 1989
This permit and the authorization to discinrge sho... expire at midnight on October
31, 1994
Signed this day of OctolleT 10, 1989
/
Pnul Wilms, 1)'re(0.
Division of EnvitonMenial Management
By Authority of the Fnvironmoutal Management Commission

A. (1) EFTLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQU
NPDES N a. NC0036871
During the period beginning on the effective. date of the Permit and lasting until expiration the
Peiniittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial nuaber(s) 00L Such discharges shall be limited.
and monitored by the Permitter as specified below:
Characteristics
Discharge
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify)
Monthly. Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg, Weekly Avg_: Frequency Tie Location
Requirements
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees 0
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as tw
Fecal Co iform gcor e ric mean)
Total Residaai Chlorine
Temperature
0.006 ?1C
30,0 mg,✓ i
30.0 mg/' ..,
Influent
Measurement Sample *Sample
Weekly Instantaneous
2/month Grab
2/monru Grab
Monthly Grab
2/month Grab
Weekly Grab
Daily Grab,
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. 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 for denial of a permit renewal application.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditi
Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a. fine not to exceed. $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months or both.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact
to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations
specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as
necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Perrnit Iodification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(b)
(3) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may. be modified, suspended,
or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Violationof any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtainingthis permit by misrepresentation or failure to disciose fully
all relevant facts;
c. A change in any conditionthat requires either A, temporaryor permanent
reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or
d. Informationnewly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses
a thrent to human health or welfare.
If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for
modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such
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may be required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permittee for
a permit modification, revocation and reissuanGe, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliances, does not. stay.
any permit condition,
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part 11, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent. standard or prohibition
(including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard OT
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic
pollutant which is present in. the discharge, if such standard or prohibition
is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this
permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent
standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
The permittee shall comply. with effluent standards or prohibitions established
under Section. 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions,
even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Li bili,tLy
Except as. provided in permit conditions on Bypassing" (Part 11, B-3) and
"Power Failures" (Part IT, B-6), 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.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any
legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215,75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. ProPeqY
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
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9. Onshore of 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.
10. 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.
11. Dutyto Provide information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, withina reason-
able 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
permdttee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request,
copies of records required. to be kept by this permit.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1, Proper Operation and. Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good workingorder and operate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems
installed or used by the permittee to achieve. compliance with the terms
and conditions of this permit,
2. Need to Halt OT Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it
would have been necessary to halt or reduce the. permitted activity in
order to maintain compliance, with the condition of this permit.
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Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where
unavoidable to prevent loss, of life or severe property damage, or (ii)
where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this
permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this
discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date of issuance
of this permit, detailed. data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from eachsewer system
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This requirement is waived whereinfiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephoneto either the central office or
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 division from or
bypass of facilities.
4. Upsets
"Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentionai 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. An upset
constitutes an affirmative, defense. to an action brought for noncompliance
with. such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances.
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control. of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with
NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.
6, Powerfailures
The permittee is responsiblefor maintaining. adequate safeguards as required
by DEN Regulation, Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211,
.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,
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be.
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples
collected at a frequency less than daily. shall be taken on a day and time. that
is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample
represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified , before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points
shall not: be changed without notification. to and the approval of the Permit
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2. EqP9rtinX
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 e new facility, on the last day of the month following
the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following. address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box. 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall, be selected and used to insure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained toinsure that the
accuracyof the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall he capable of measuring flows
with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true. discharge rates
throeghont 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 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 DSC 1314, of the. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and
Regulation. 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test
procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting. levels that are below
the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no
approved methods are. determined capable of achieving minimum detection and
reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method
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5. Penalties for Tamper_ing
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, by punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or hy imprisonment for not more than
six months per violation, or by both.
6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. This period. of retention shall be extended during the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. Theexact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the annlyses; and
d. The results of such analyses.
8.
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter uponthe permittee s premises where an effluent source is located
or in which any records ere requiredto be. kept. under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any
monitoring, equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and
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SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and,
conditions of this permit. The. discharge of any pollutant identified in
this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized
shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated, facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications which will result
in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by
submissionof a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate
theeffluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of
such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify
and limit any pollutants not previously limited-
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned
change inthe permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance
with permit requirements_ Any maintenance of facilities, which might
necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent
quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods. and. carried
out in n manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
3. Transfe Ownership. or Contr
This permit is not transferable, In the event of any change in name, control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized, discharge emanates or is
contemplated, the permittee shall notifythe prospective owner or controller by
letter of the existence of this permit and of the need, to obtain a permit in the
name of the prospective owner.. A copy of the, letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
4, Additional Monitoring by Permittee
Jf the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. The. DEM mayrequire more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Averaging, of Measurements
Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall
utilize an arithmetic mean, unless otherwise specified by the Permit issuing
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6. 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 g:
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.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates, that the facility has,
gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in. letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence.
7. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances:
The permittee shill notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or
has reason to believe:
That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the
discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table TT and III) 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/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/i) 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; or
(3) Five. (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.

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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
(listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not
limited in the. permit, if that, discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels":
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3)
Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported. for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application_
8. Expiraion of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to
receive 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 discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee
to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
9. 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:
(n) 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.

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b. All reports required by the permit and. other information requestedby 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 authorizationspecified either an individual or a position having,
responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated, facility or
activity, such asthe 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 environ-
mental 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 subthe Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document, under paragraphs a. or b. of
this section shall making thefollowing certification:
"T 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.
believe, 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."
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a) (2) or
Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 DSC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance
with the terms shall be available for public inspection nt the offices of the
Division of Environmental Management. As requiredby the Act, effluent data
shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on
any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties. as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11, Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document
submitted. or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not, morethan six months per violation, or by both.

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SECTION E. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing_Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division,
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development. 3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
3- EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also knownas the Clean Water Act, as.
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass1Day 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 sample and measured, divided by the number
of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such month. It Is
therefore, an. arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
polintant 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 T. of the permit.
h. 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 dailydischarges samples 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 limitationis identified as
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d. The "average annual discharge" is. definedas the total mass of all daily
discharges sample and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily
discharges are. sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an
arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of
the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the
permit,
6. Concentration. Measurem
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
samples, and/or measured during a calendar month Ofl 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 T. of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than. for fecal coliform bacteria,
is thesum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled. and measureddivided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such week (arithmetic meanof 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 overageweekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar
week, This limitation is identified as "WeeklyAverage" under "Other
Limits" in Part 1 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 concentrationof pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under
"Other Limits" in. Part I of the permit.

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d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the sum of theconcentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during, a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The
daily concentration valueis equal to the concentration of a composite.
sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The
average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean
of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This
limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I
of the permit.
e. The "daily minimum concentration" (for dissolved oxygen only) is the
minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available. in
the. effluent prior to discharge. It is identified as "Daily Minimum" under
"Other Limits" in Part III of the permit.
7. Other tleasuremerits
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours
average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean
of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time
of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the
total discharge.
R. Types_o Samples
a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously
collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time
intervals. if a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of
hours than thedetention time in number of days; provided, however, in
no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a
period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken
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9. Calou.lati.on of Means
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.
10. Calendar y
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight
of the next dny. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour
period that reasonably represents the calendar day may he used for sampling.
Hazardous Substanc
A hazardous substance means any substance. designated under 40 CFR Par
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pol..lu.
t
A toxic po flutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section.:307(a)(1) of
the Clean Water Act.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous ' s
All previous, State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for
construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this
permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this. permit
authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall
be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the.
Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization
to Construct has been. issued.
C. Certifiedperator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
'charge (ORC) of thewastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must
hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification, assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. The
permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification
Unit within five days of any change in the ORC status-
D. Groundwater Hon 1 toring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoringas may be required.
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
E. LimitationsReoperier
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply
with any applicable effluent guidelineor water quality standard issued or
approved under Sections 302(h) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2), and 307(a) (2)
of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent thanany
effluent limitation in the permit; or
2- controls any pollutant not limited in the, permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements in the Act then applicable.

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This pe
limitat
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Reopener
Part ITT
Continued
all Eke modiff d, or revoked and reissued to incorporate to, i ity
nd monitorin rac zir nta in the event toxicity testing or oth
o dtirt d on the effluent or r ceivin atr ar indicate that d trim nta
may be expected in the receiving st ° am a a result of this discharge.

ART i
RING PLI A FEE REQUIRE
ee must pay the nnua1 admini in compomP f ithin 30
deYs eitetbeing billed iby the Division. Pallor 0 pay the fee in s
i m l.y manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H . 1O may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the permit:

North Carolina Department of Nci Natural
Resources & Community Development
James B, Hunt, Jr_ Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
November 30, 1984
Mr. Henry S. Engart
Precedent, Inc,.
P. 0. Box 2757
Newton, NC 28658
Subject: Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Division of Sherrill Furniture
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Engart:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
July 17, 1984, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection. Agency dated. December 6, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part. II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement tp obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you have
any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Douglas S. Finan, at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
Robert F. Helms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional S pervisor
? 0 Box 27687 Raleigh, N _ 276187882

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE .ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Precedent, Inc.
Division of Sherrill Furniture
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
NCSR 1884 (St. James Church Road)
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 1984
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on November 30, 1989
Signed this day of November 30, 1984
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

IT COVER SHEET
preceent, Inc
of Sherri11 Fsrn.lt rc
Permit No. N 4
cntin e to aper the exist wastewater tree era plant
consisting oa 0.WAS NOD septic tank, dosing tank with dual
alternating siphons, and dual surface sand filters located at
ecedent Wastewater Treatment plant on SR 1884 in Catawba
County (Note part 11 of this permit), and
Discharge frame said 1
is classified r1 s
ea ent works into Nills Branch which
aters.

EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
expiration,
beginning on the effective date of the per it al nd lasting
ast ngicuntil p
Duringethe period beg 9
and monitored by the permitter as specified below:
the permitter is authorized discharge from outfall s
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Such discharges shall be limited
50a.y,�� +�
as N
1 Coli.'Eorm (geometric mean)
solved Oxygen (minimum)
]urine
uent, E. Effluent
0.008 MGD
30 mg/1
30 mg/1
1000/100 ml
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
2000/100 ml
Measurn
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Meekly
2 Month.
Monthly
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2 /Non th
2/Month
Weekly
Daily
Daily
re
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Sa�nle
Location
standard units nor greater than 4•0 standard units and
The. pH shall not be less than 6 • rob sample.
shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by
There shall be no discharge
of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace a��ipun s.
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SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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"Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) , postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal conform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the, composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. 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 equiva-
lent 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).
f. Composite Sample: A "'composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
Grab Sample: A ""grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
g•
(3)
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 1.43-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, 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.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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PART'
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6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and.
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection.
Agency.

PART I i
Permit No.. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
S. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain co
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except
nce
here
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PART II
Permit No. NC
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of OEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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PART II
Permit No. NC
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the R gioral Aiministrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee`s premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
Transfer of Ownership or Contro
This permit is not i:rar,sfarable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership offa .ilitiFs from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the :existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit 1r the ramp of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall he forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
Availability of Repe its
Except far data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Dlv sign of Environmental Management. As required by the Act
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false staterent 01 any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federa Act.
4. Permit Modi fi cat can
After notice and ocuo rtuniti car a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b) (2) and 7.. S. 143-21i1.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspendrei. or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, R;ut r;t limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtainirg t'hs perrsit by misrepresentation, or failure to disclose
fully ail relevant facts; or
c. A change in an/ conditinn that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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Permit No. NC
Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part Il, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143 -215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
011 and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
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.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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PART II
Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive 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 discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

PART III
Permit No. NC
Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this pEEliminationit authorizing
Systemdgovernse dischargesfrom National
this
Pollutant Discharge
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this
which©weds latter, the
plans may be considered approved
Certified Operator
Pu^suant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes,
the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater trtplanthoperator rrin responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities.
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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PART
June 15, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES Permit No. NC 0036871
- GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Precedent, Inc.
Precedent Division. of Sherrill Furniture
P. O. Box 2757
Newton, NC 28658
2. Date of Investigation.: June 13, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted: David Cook, William Smith
Telephone No.: [phone]
5. Directions to Site: The site is located on the right side of SR
1884 approximatelyone mile east of the intersection of SR 1884
(Smyre Farm Road) and U.S. Highway 321.
6, Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 37" 38"
Lcr1(:,,Itude ;Jd.'
Attach a USGS Map Extract and. indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is
ample area available for expansion and upgrading.
8. Topography (relationship to flood. plain included): The
topography consists of gently rolling hills with slopes of 3-5%.
. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the
discharge.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Bills Branch
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-35
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: The receiving stream was approximately 4-5 feet
wide, consisting of a typical sandy rocky bottom. There
was a small amount of flow on this inspection date. There
is one other discharge known to occur in Bills Branch, the
N.C. Department of Corrections (NC0027707).

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .008 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds: N/A
3. Description of industrial process. (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): The
existing facilities consist of an 8000 gallon capacity septic.
tank, a dosing tank with dual alternating siphons, dual surface
sand filter beds and tablet disinfection.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Sludge is removed as
needed by a septage hauler.
Treatment plant classification: Class I
Codes): 2512
Wastewater Code(s): 02
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: N
3. Additional effluent limits requests: No
4. Other: No
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Precedent, Inc., proposes to continue operating'
an 8000 gallon capacity septic tank/surface sand filter. The
facility appeared to be well maintained and operated.

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There did not appear to be any discharge related problems to the
receiving stream.
It is recommended that the NPDES permit be re -issued.
Signature of Report Preparer
y Regional Supervisor

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This
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North. Carolina 27611
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Applicatio
NPDES Permit No. NCO
County
o acknowledge receipt of the following documents o
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control faciliti s
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $_ ,
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed),
Engineering Proposal (See Attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
If the appiicati.on i,s not made complete withi
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when com
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for r p ewr» You wi11 bea advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
Y
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I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above.
cc:
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upervisor, Permits and Engineering
Pollution Prevention. Pays
RO,Boa: 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Acnean Employer

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RALEIGH, N.C. 2761.1-7687
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Other. specify:
wi.
044,0
/, Number of separale discharge polntsl
A.,l 1 e. a2.] C.0 4.5 O.tl 1 or more
1. Maws of receiving rater or waters BILL'$ BRANir'a1
.10. Dort your discharge contain or is it p0
one or more of the following tubstanut
activities, 0r processes: ar..c++ta4 tyM
chromium, topper, lead, mercury. nickel.
grease, and chlorine (ritidui ,.
A,©yea
1 c,rtlfy that 1 am fa.illar with the info
that to the best of a knowledge and belie
accurate.
Dle for your discharge to contain
result of your operations.
beryllium. cadmime,
niva, t11rc, phenols, ell end
c
North Caro'liaa nsral Stei:ai 14 -21 .6(b (2 r©aide. than Any person who know ittltly ■akfi
any *Ise statameo repressntat tan, or -ter if cation in any applicationd, report, pLL
or other document files or reguirad to be maintained under Article 21 or s olstices of the
Environmental Management Commisston implementing that Article, or who falsii"iesi tampers u.t
c,r ktsowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring iterice or method rallu.irad to be
rperatad cpr maic4a1c ed tinder AEtiels2a-.nor re8ulatioas ,ot the Environmental ILaganent Comm
implementing that Article, shall'be-.'r �utltr of a Misdemeanor punishable by aline not to tact
$10,fl), or by imprisonma t not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section toil pr
a punishment by a fine of -not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not nore than S years, or bun
.`war a similar offense.)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment„ Health, and Na -al Resources
mooresvine Regional Office
James C. Martin, Governor
\William W, Cobey. Jr., Secretary
Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 13, 1989
Mr. Henry S. Engart
Post Office Box :,7
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0036871
Precedent, Inc.
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Engart:
Our recordsindicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0036871 was
issued on October 10, 1989 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise youofthe importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the termL.
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so,
it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importance is Page M3.
Page M3 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section. headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you
fail to receive the form, please contact this Office as quickly
as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing
the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as
required.
The remaining Parts of the. Permit (Parts II and III) set
forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions
applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities
and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting
requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
919 North Main SUITt, Mootesville„ NC 28115 • Telephonc 704-663-1699 • FAX [phone]
An Equal Opporkunity Affirmative Action Employer

IPIPMr. Henry S. Engart
Pir—PageTwo
October 13, 1989
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for
a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are
operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type
of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A
civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal
penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at
any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office
immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing
action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-1
of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this
Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
k
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:se

Permit No. NCa036871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To IJISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL PO'LLUTAN` DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
in compliance with the provisions of North Caroltraa General Statute 143-215.1,
other ].awful standards and tre ulations promulgated and adopted by the. North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal. Water Pailuti.ot Control Act, a
amended,
Pr ec:e{
Division of
eby autho i. ed to cllsoha
i,ng waters de.st
from a facility' located on.
NGSR 1884 (St. ltaes C ht.t c la Road)
Southeast of Newton
Catawba County
Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance titiei.th effluent, limitations, monito
conditions set forth in Parts 1 , TT, and III lava eof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization' to discharge shall expire
Signed this day of
requirements,
is ion of Environmentaltlaanwt rspent:.
Alxthcax it, o[ the Environmental. Management Col
and other

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MOMI
RING REQUI
S Final NPDES No.. NC0036871
During the period beg#.nn.ing on the effective date of
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfal.l(s) serial
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
:Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Lbs day Other Units
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg.
Flow
BOD, 5Datiyy, 20 Degrees C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Conform (geometric mean!
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
M3
the Permit and lasting until
number(s) 001. Such discharges
pecify)
ekly Avg.
0.008 MGD
30.0 mg/1 45,0 mg/1
30.0 mg/ I 45.0 mg/..
200..0/100. ml 400.0/100 ral
Sample locations: E - Effluent., I - Influent
expiration, the
shall be limited
Mani or Requirements
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
2/month
2/ mont.h
Monthly
2/month
Weekly
Daily
Sample
TType
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
I or E
E
E
E
E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible fo
other than trace amounts.

SIGN OF EN ' R( NMENTAL MANAGEMENT
April 29, 1993
TO: Re
FROM: Jeff Bouchelie
SUBJECT: Manager's Co a piiance Report
Effluent Limit' Violations
March 92 through February 1993
Th
during this period a
ww "fast -track" s
viotaur
Attaclad pl
with greater.
ix
e find the TvIunaget's Compliance Report sh
an fi��e (5) violations during the last twelve i
onth per
t31��L
les in your
iod is of prima_�r interejt. Please review tl e violations
f vi©lations, Priority for e.nforcemei
be given to those facilities having gthan
any questions or cornme
ort, l .ie: se. contact me.
cc: Steve 1
Dianne
der
Wilburn
on 'ovetnerns you would like to see in

D
UntiltflNNElITu
tiOy
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural :Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
in, Governor R. Paul Wilms
rotrtas l�hodes, Secrrtdry October 25, 1988 Director
Mr. David Cook, Maintenance Supervisor
Precedent
PO Box 730
Newton, NC 28658
Dear Mr. Cook:
Subject: Request for Modification
of Monitoring Requirements
Precedent
NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Catawba County
The Division has received and reviewed your request for modification or waiver
of monitoring requirements. In. January of 1984, the Division enacted new minimum
monitoring requirements that apply statewide to all facilities,. These new monitoring
requirements have been incorporated into permits as they became eligible for renewal
or upon 60 days notice for those facilities which have a questionable compliance
status. The old monitoring frequency was insufficient to allow the Division to
accurately determine the compliance status of most facilities. In addition, the new
requirements have abolished many of the unnecessary influent and stream monitoring
requirements. In accordance with Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code NCAC
Section 2B .0508(b) (1), the Director of the Division of Environmental Management may
modify or waive any of the tests and measurements, sampling points, or frequency of
sampling requirements. Accordingly I have decided to grant your request. Attached is
a revised effluent sheet which reflects the requested changes. This sheet should be
inserted into your permit and the old effluent sheet should be discarded.
If this decision is 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
150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.
If you have further questions in this matter, please call Mr. Arthur. Mouberry
at [phone]..
Sincer
cc: Permits and Engineering
Mooresville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.©, Box 27687, k gh, North Carolina 27&t1.7687 T733-, t5
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

A. (1).
ATIONS AND i' oNr RING RRQUI ENTS F ina l
NPDES No. NC0036871
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration,
Peee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) s
and monitored by the 'Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
ial number(s) 001. Such discharges
Lbs,fday Other Units ('Specify)
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Mc tthly Av _i a ekly Av
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
0,008 MGD
30.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/1
45.0
45.0 m
1000.0/100 ml 2000.0/100 ml
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, uent
Monitori
shall be limited
Weekly Instantaneous
2/month Grab
2/month Grab
Monthly Grab
2/month Grab,
Weekly Grab
Daily Grab
s
I or. E
E
E
E
E
E
E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PERMIT NO.:
FACILITY NA
Facility Status:
(circle one)
Permit Statu
(circle one)
MaJor
Pipe No:
Design Capacity (MGD):'
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow):
Comments:
coca ,77%
RECEIVING STREAM:
Class:
Sub -Basin:
Reference USGS Quad:
County:., (-f-teMs-/a'
Regional Office: As Fa
(dress •.$)
Requested. By:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
P/
Winter
NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
(please at.
h
Wa WI WS
Date:
Date:
Date:
Drainage Area (mil)
Avg. Streatnfl+ w
7Q10 (cfs) 6.,2.? Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 3‘? 30Q2 (cfs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC % (circle one) Acute / Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream
Downstream v Location
Effluent
Characteristics
BG
6 (mg/1
NH( N
gel)
D.O. (mg/l)
TSS (rng/I)
F. Col. (/100m0
pH (SU)
Location
Summer
.r'
30
0

quest No.
WASTELC'AD ALLOCATION APPROVAL 'r
Permit Nuimber° , NO003.687 1
Facility Name PRECEDENT, v INC.'
Type of Waste 100 DOMESTIC
Status , EXISTING
Receiving Stream : BILLS BRANCH
Stream Class
Lbbas i n . 030635
County : C A T A W E3 A RIVER
Regional t i MF:'C)
Request e„arg : MAC t< I13GINS
Late of Peg t : 5/30/89
Quid L 14NW
Was..
5-Day
Ammon
Disso
T01
c. r 1
pH
BOLD
Nitrogen
Atoci Oxygen
1;',.,i h ij Ae
Aver, Flow
Summer 7 '=1 1 0
Winter 7. 1 0
&3 0 x °2
RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LTh1'IT
, EXIST.
(myd): 0.003
(mg/1):
(m9 / 1) :
tn)g/1):
(mg/1 ):
100m'i ):
(Si_i) :.
Upstream (Y/N) : N
Downstream (Y rN) , N
Reviewed by:
30
1000
6-9
Location:
Location:
Recommended by
Tech. Support Dupe
Permits & Engi
RETURN TO "G
RECEIVED
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44 ISTON Of ENVIRQNMi$TPL NA AdEMENI
`JUL 17 1989
M©ORESVILLE
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COMMENTS
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Date

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Henry S. Engart, Plant Engineer
Precedent, incorporated
Division of Sherrill Furniture
P.O. Box 7J0
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Engart:
December 19, 1985
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit No. NC0036871
Precedent, Incorporated
Catawba County
In accordance with your request for a permit modification received January 22,
1985, we are forwarding herewith a modification to the subject permit. This
modification is a change in measurement frequency from daily to weekly monitoring
for temperature. A review of your application has revealed that we cannot delete
or relax any other limits in your current permit beyond this point at this time.
Please find attached an amended Page M3 which should be inserted into your permit.
The old Page M3 should be discarded.
Please be advised that all other terms and conditions contained in the original
permit remain unchanged and in full effect.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this modification are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a hearing
officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following receipt of
this modification identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such demand
is made, this modification shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this modification, please contact Mr.
Dale Overcash telephone [phone].
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Sincerely yours,
KPau Wilms
rector
Mooresville Regional Office Pollution Prevention Pays
Mooresville Regional Office Manager
DO/gwt PO Box 27687, Ra141, North Carolina 276117687 Telephone 919-733-
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

3
W
NITATIONS AND
Flow
ROD, 5Day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NEi as N
Peal Coliform (geometric mean
Residual Chlorine
Temperature
RING REQUIREMENTS Final
the effective date of the 'Permitand Ias
discharge from autfall s) serial number
and monitored by the perml ttee as s
Limitations
0.008 MGD
30.0 mg/1'
30.0 mg/1
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
Monthly
1000.0/100 ml . 2000.0/100 ml , 2/Month
Daily
Weekly
*Sample locations: E - Effiuent, I - Influent
45.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1
The shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0
shal be monitored 2/Month at the effluent by grab samprle.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amoun
Crab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
d
eous I or E
E
E
E
E
E
E

STAFF REPORTAND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place visited: Precedent -Division of Sherrill Furniture
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2757
Newton, North Carolina 28658
2. Date of Investigation: 8/7/84
Date of Report: 9/6
3. By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineering Tech, III
4. a. Person contacted: Mr. Henry (Hank) Engart
b. Phone No.: [phone]
5. Directions to site: The site is located on the right side of S. R.
1884 approximately one mile east of the intersection of S. R. 1884
and U. S. Highway 321.
6. a. The coordinates to the existing point of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35°37'55"
Longitude: 81°12'15"
b. USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is ample
area available for any future expansion (approximately 2-3 acres).
8. Topgraphy: Sloping at a rate of 3-5% south to the receiving stream.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the treatment
plant.
10. Receiving Stream: Bills Branch
a. Classification: C
b. Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: .129 cfs
c. River Basin and Sub -Basin No.: Catawba 03-08-35
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The existing wastewater treatment facilities
consist of an 8000 gpd septic tank, dosing tank with dual alternating
siphons and dual surface sand filter beds. No disinfection is provided.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: This plant has been inoperative until recently
when it was reopened. Facility has not begun amonitoring program as
of yet.

Page Two
Q & : Evaluation: Plant was found to be in poor condition during the
site investigation. A substantial amount of vegetative growth had
developed on the filter bed and was inhibiting distribution.. Filter
tiles appeared to be in good condition.
Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: it is recommended that an
NPDES Permit be renewed for this facility.

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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
July 18, 1984
Mr. Henry S.
Precedent Divi
Furniture
P. 0. Box 2757
Newton, NC 28658
Dea.
n o
Mr. Engart-
Sherri11
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone [phone]
Sub,jct: Application for NPDES Permit
No. NC0059871
Precedent Division of Sherrill Furniture
Catawba County
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
Other
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is
incomplete and the indicated item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
x Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
Other
ion is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Ms. Helen S. Fowler
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issues for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance or denial of the permit. You w111 be advised
of any comments, recommendations, question`s or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor
prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have
any questions regarding this application, please contact the review person listed
above.
If the appl
Mooresville. Regional Super
Fowler
sor
Sincerei
yours,
ills, Supervisor
Permits and Engineering Unit
P 0 Box 27687 Raleigh, N C. 27611.7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
ATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
FOR
AGENCY
USE
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name Precedent Div, of ,Sher0.1,1 Furniture,,
B. Mailing address
2. SIC
1. Street address PO Boy 2757
2. City Newton
4. County .Catawba
C, Location:
1, Street Rt. load 1884 (St. James Church. Rd.).
2. City Newton
4. State N.C.
D. Telephone No704 465-0844
.,
Area 32 7-244o
Code
(Leave blank)
3. County
3. Number of employees _ 34
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the hest of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here 0 and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name NA
APPLICATION NUMBER
OA
YEAR
RECEIVED
DAY
\i" 0
3. State N.C.
5. zip 28658
2. Street address
3, City
5. State. 5. `)Principal product, Uraw material (Check one)
5. Principal process
7. Maximum amount of pryal product produced or raw materiel consumed per (Check one)
4. County
6. ZIP
1-99 100-199
A, Day
B. Month
C. Year
(2)
Amount
200-499
(3)
500-999
X
1000-
4999
(`
5000-
9999
(6)
10 ,000-
49.999
(7)
50 ,000
or more
(P)
3k
y"
PREVIOUS E:04TION MAY r E U.2E'D TPA,. SUPPLY ➢S EXHA US TE C3

u
4.0 pounds r`�.,c tons C.0 barrels D.CJ bushels
f iy lions a» 1 pieces or units N,p 0
9, (ra) Check here if discharge occurs, all year xcx, or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge ercr:urS:
1F January 2.0 February 3. March 4 . c3 Apri1 inClMay 6.0 June
specify
7,0 July 8,0 August 9.0 September 10.0 Oct oher
( l Check how many days per week: 1.0 1 2.0 2-3 3,.}D 4-5 4.0 6--1
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
quare feet
Discharge per
operating day
A. San t•ary, daily
average
,. Cooling water,
daily average
Process water,
daily
Maxintrrrr per raiaera
ing day for to
discharge (email types)
11, 0 November 12. 0 December
F low, gallons per operating day
discharsin
b
0,1-999 1000-4999 G 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None
49,999 or more 29.9 64,9 94.9
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) t () (9)
11, tf any of the three types of waste identified in item 10,e6ther treated or untreated,
applicable
are discharged to places other than surface waters, chec
Waste water is
discharged to;
(1)
A. Munir,,ipal sewer system
aporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge pein
13. Name of receiving water or waters
Average
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999
(3)
er operat
B.02-3, C,o4-5 0.06 or more
(5)
95 -.
100
(10)
e
14, Does your discharge contain or is it faos5.6i far your discharge to contain
one or more of the following; substances adders as ra result of your operations,
ac:t.ivities, or processes, ammonia, cyan sdet alr,rrninrnar, bery'111um, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, inc, phenols
grease., and Chi©tine (residual). A.Oyes 6,tXno
! certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained ir' the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate,
HenrSs..,Bngart...
Printed ;name of Person Si
Date App1 nation ed
North. Carolina General Statute 143--215 ., 6 (b) (2) prov es t1 t t Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required. to he maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or icnowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that. Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more. than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

n, Pros
edent, Inc.
4. Box 2757
28658
DTVISTOE ENTAL MANAG ti ENT
No 6 1978
to NC0036871
t, Int.
ba County
Ian eccordencee with your application for discharge Permit received
March 1,C, 1978, we are forwarding herewith the aub j ect State * "DES
Permit. This Permit is i sued pursuant to the requir nts of North.
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Meamoraandun of Agreement
btween North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
d tenet October 19, 1975.
If any parts, r nirsmsts, or linitationa ctit tnnd to this Permit
unacceptable t.o you,, you have the right to en adjudtcntory hearing
ore a h ring officer upon written demand to the Director within 30
following receipt of this Permit, tdentifyithe specific iaauee
to be contended. Unless such demand ie made, this Permit shall be final
and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable. "Part
8.2. addresses the requirent to be followed in casn of change in
ownership or control of this discharge.
This Permit does not affect the leg
its which may be required by the Diviaeton
u have any question* concerning this Permit,
Sincerely yours,
A. F. Meoriee
Director
cc: 4outh Piedmont Field Office
Georgs:rlow, EPA

Permit No. NC 0 0 :3
1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF_ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted
by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Precedent Wastewater Treatment Plant
Catawba County
to receiving waters
Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on
Signed this day of
;, 1978
kik! issiV:
A. F. McRorie, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

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Permit No. NC
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Precedent, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing wastewater treatment plant consisting
of a 0.008 MOD septic tank, dosing tank with dual alternating siphons,
and dual surface sand filters located at Precedent Wastewater Treatment
Plant (Note Part III, Condition No. C & D of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into Bills Branch which is
classified Class C.

A. (1), EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
Effluent Characte
Flow
B1D 5
TSS
Fecal Coliform Ba
Temperature
-Settleable Matter
Dissolved Oxygen
—COD
Total Residue
NH as N
During the period beginning
permittee is authorized to discharge
Such discharges shall be limited and
on the effective date and lasting until expira
from outfall(s) serial number(s). 001.
monitored by the permittee as specified below:
stics Discharge Limitations
Kg/day
ily Avg.
0.907 (2.00
0.907(2,.00)
eri a
bs/day)
Daily`
1.36(3.00)
1.36(3.00)
ax.
Other Units (Specify)
Daily Avg. Daily Max.
0.008 MGD
30 mg/1
30 mg/1
1000 100 ml
***
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
2000100 ml
0
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
rrequency
Weekly
Semiannually
Annually
Semiannually
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Semiannually
Annually
Annually
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
* Sample
Location
IorE
I,E,U,D
I, E
E, U, D
E, U, D
E
U, D
E, U, D
I, E
I, E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, EEffluent, U-Upstream, and D-Downstream **All stream samples sha11 be grab.
***The temperature shall be such as not to cause an increase in the stream water temperature of more than 5°F above
ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0
and shall be monitored quarterly by grab samples at 1, E, U, D.
standard units

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Permit No. NC
SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the of
specified for discharges in accordance with the fo
Not Applicable
ent limitations
wing schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONIT©RING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous months) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3) postmarked no later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
. The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Definitions
a. The "daily average discharge eans the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:

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Permit No. NC
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3).
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the EnvironMental Protection Agency.
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PART
Perini
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the perniittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times ,maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The perxnittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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Permit No. NC
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
'i where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7, Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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PART 1I
Permit No. NC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,.
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the im osition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. 6, S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and G. 5. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit,
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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Permit No. NC
. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, 8-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
. 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.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive 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 discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

PART III
Page of
Permit No. NC
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
12

MAFF Rpm'. T
Part I - USPECTI N OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TR T SITE
Par{.
Place visited: Pr
C
Date February 6 197
y: my Cob1
Persons Mr.
P1df
Directions
mile east
7. Size Apprcximatel
Topoek lentTe'
roc : cam..
(c)
Nearett
of Pleet F'
c.
County
r
�yra
e oati
and
ESCRPTTI TRETEMT WORKS
The applicant t
a septic tank,
surface sand fi
Samples analysis rov
plant performance
P`a
Flow
BOOS
TSS
Fecal tuliei
c
Harmon
oil aprexi tly
4 and 21
discharge
tit;de
past eater treatment plant ccrsisticq of
pith dual alternating siphons, and dual
indepnd t lab
CoFrtrt1n
C 011 MCD.
mg/1
14 mg/1
d �7100 ml

It is felt that thr
effluent itations wi
P ,rsone4 contact and lei
with the type of disip
construction have b
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It i s recomsended that t
eff`k gent limitations which our T
are necessary t protect water qua
Para t
Fl
8005
TSS
Fecal tool i fo►
can consistently c1
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to the Compenv asking that
on to be inst fled and a time
rod.
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the receivi t '*
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Page Two
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NORTN CARO T NA bEPT. NATURA'_ E C NO t'
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE. COMMi .
NATIONAL POLLUTANT' DISCHARGE E:NATION ' YS `°TM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE .-. SHORT T' PM A
To be filed Drily by munfl 1peu
Do
1, Name of organization re p(
2''. Addr-e''ss„ l "atio 4• arrd 1 ele ; one nutr
.� ._.,,.Horizons, Inc.
r discharger%
T"° else print or type
4, State ..,
P . O. Box 448
es Church Road
on
ly owned waste tr
you are not r s 8,,trcd to obtain
proceed 4.
3. ff you meet the car dittoo stated above
d for hrr,ow. After comp et,ino these
1,1o,;ks "be1oro and return this form try
comp tkxtlrrd the rdsmairtler of the form,
3. County sa_t_a ' t
58658
3. county Catawba
o and su y the infonhatic�rt
h+ date, title, and
er° rvteinq office without
A, titre of organization responsible for re+ei viag waste _
B. Facility e e'hr+.ing waste
Naar ,....
<, State ,
4. Type of treretme;
A.0 None B., 0 Primary
5„ Des igr 1. DW '§
6. Percent Fi € + removal ( ctu ? ;r
A, 0 0--29., G1.0 30-64.9
7, Population served=
A 9 1y7' B.0 y 1'('t.-49.1
'd. Number"
AW t B„Ci2
i4, 9
Ll 090l i or more
,0 4
-94.9 E.. 0 96 orw snore
D, 0 1 00 0-4,9949
F.0 6 or wnore
d

Discharge per
aC.in7 day
iix raamblr
14. Name of r.eceii
D en9 Your
nee
cadtsif um
Ann) yas
accurate.
industrial discpr.,a7,.,gr,rs it t system i m
6 ary and stir
and combined sewer
expPr,
l,7Xran
G. M. Humphries
Printed Name of r _r r.re
President
Bills Branch - a tributar
ible for your dic
ariennia, cyanid"a
(iry, nickel, selenium,
information i
nd
Northa
prcn, lthat; ipersc
and false statEn at m a atinany application,
reco
oother document files or required to he maintained under Article 2o.1 or r-
Environmental, Management Commission, implementing that Article, or who falsifies,
or lcnowiv renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental.. Management: Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,0(10, or by imprisonment rot to exceed six months, or by both, (18 U,S,C, Section I01 provis .
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 x,earc, or both,
for a similar offense-)
before
'cent)
rks Creek

TELEPHONE [phone]
P. O. BOX 448, NEWTON, N. C. 28658
MAIN PLANT AND OFFICE:
May 12, 1977
Mr, D. Rex Gleason, Regional Engineer
North Carolina Department of Natural
and Economic Resources
South Piedmont Field Office.
1119 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Dear Mr, Gleason:
Enclosed is the information requested in your letter
of April 27, 1977 (Initial Annual Survey Report, Application
for Approval of a Monitoring System, Map of Sampling Points,
etc.). We do not have a copy of the monthly Monitoring
Report form, so we are furnishing the information on duplicate
typed sheets.
The number of employees presently served by our system
is 87. Our maximum projected number of employees for the
next five years is 150.
We areproceeding under the assumption that we will
become a Class 1 facility, unless wehear otherwise from
you. If any other information is required for us to obtain
our NPDES permit,, we will be glad to furnish it at your
request.
As to why we have been in violation of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15, Chapter 2, Subchapter
213, Section .0500, wemust plead ignorant to the fact. On
February 22, 1972, we obtained a state permit (#2267) and
were not aware that anythingelse was required_ Since we
were informed of our violation, we have been doing every-
thing possible to straighten this out.
WG:sb
Enclosure.
cc: G. M. Humphries
Sincerely,
A /
44441//,,WW/A
4 -
Wayne Goble
Industrial Engineer

MONTHLY MONITORING REPORT
Wastewater Treatment Plant: HORIZONS, INC.
Newton,N.C.
Catawba County
Operator: RandallHeavner
Certificate: In process of obtaining
State Permit: 2267
NPDES Permit: Applied for
Class: Assumed Class I
Person collecting samples: Randal Heavner
Laboratory Analyzing Samples: Charles T. Main, Inc.
Environmental Laboratory
P.O.. Box 15236
Charlotte, N.C. 28210
Influent I.D. Number: Not yet assigned
Date Samples Were Taken: 4 May 1977
Sample
Influent Grab Sample
Effluent Composite Grab Sample
Upstream Grab Sample
Downstream Grab Sample
Temperature
Dissolved. Oxygen
Results:
Test
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
PH
Settleable Matter
BOD, 5-day, 2.0 C'
COD
Coliform, Fecal
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Total Residue
Total Suspended Residue
Time Collected
1:00 P.M.
Start 10:00 A.M. End 1:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
1:45 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
Influent Effluent Upstream Downstream
(c141, °F 71 °F
mg/1 Fi, mg/1 A mg/1
/LS mg/1
N/9 mg/1 /?0 mg/1 a6 mg/1 mg/1
Tl /' / ,al /q ME /
l00m1 l00mi 100m1 l00mi
nr ,4 ml/1 ( ml`1,. ml/1 ,\t ,` ml/1
4esi /Pq
3D rng/1 7,4a, mg/1 -7-k, mg/1
mg/l 6RY,L mg/1
,Z//, mg/1 dID mg/1
mg/1 / ,.° mg/1
g/1
/1
Signed
Date

802
,x
ANTE ] OAi9 AL OCATION REQUEST
f- Actual Facility
// Proposed Facility
TO: Mike McGhee, Technical.., Services
FRO
SUBJECT: Effluent Limi
Permit Appl ica
Di
for NPDES Permit No.(001
Received
hanger Nase (103
Population Served (202
0
201 Area (263
Receiving, Stream (109 )
llesin Capacity (207 )
Location Discharger (NKP
Aver a raa Concentration 01
°k. Avera• Con c ntration 02
FFz n%nnrrra Concentrate pan 03
F' - 1airaatrrr Concentration 04
"MY Mon a as Az ra oadi 05
kijAv rae Z. adn; 06
?' Ti airy oadi n 07
a m� Loadin 0H
T - Freu nc a An stis 09
O
Avon + Conce atra
,Avers ° Concentrati.0
on
tk»'t:aa r Av rage oadinq 55
- Weeklz7 Aver xar acadin. 26
",rrm 1 ©adi a.
•uCnay of Ana
,(7,27"Tp7c Type,
208 Area (264
FOR DATA MANAGEMENT USE ONI,
i°ACILI7'1' NO.
Date of Request ILf 77
Date Needed
Pipe No.(003 )
o Public Notice (805
County (104
ubbasin
Drain. Area(267) +7/10 Flo
Design Temperature (NKP)
B005 i(r,'
310
ongitude
6
Type (400 )
r3- to r]I,
eam. Class i.fi.cati.on (26'
70) Ratio Waste 7
Eievati. sn (NK
ncipal Product (NKP
A
7eca 1 CEal e fa r i
100ml 31616
erature
°F'11
i TotaZ. IF ° NH3-N P .i (uni
faa /'i 530 (rr� 9 600 4#70
DC (mg/
300
UOD

81
00ortk. Carolina Dept, of Natural A Economic Rsourcp.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSFEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SNORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing: and mining
FOR
AGENCY
USE
Do not attempt to complete this. form before. reading accompanying instruc•.iovs
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
Precedent, Inc.
A. Name,
2. SIC
6.
Mailing address
1. Street address St. JamRoad es. Church RoaPost Off. c Box 2757
Newton
2. City
Catawba
4. County
C. Location:
St. James Church Road
1. Street
2. City
4. State North Carolina
04
D. Telephone No. 74650844
Area
Code
Newton
3. Number of employees
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment fauility
and to thebest of your knowledge you are not required to obtaina discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here° and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the, proper reviewing office
without completing. the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receng waste
3. State North Carolina
5. hp
ZIP
County Catawba
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street addres.
3. City'
5. State
5. °Principal product, 2Fraw material (Check orw)
b, Principal process
7. Maximum amount of i 'icipal product produced or raw material consumed per((Check one)
4. County
b. ZIP
A.
y
Basis
1-99
199
( 2 )
-499 500-999
(3)
(4)
1000- 5000-
4999 9999
(5) (6)
1b,000- 50,400
49,999 or mre
(7) (ti)
tear

8, Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed, reported
in item 7, above, is measured in (Check one):
A.o pounds 8.0 tons C.0 barrels
D.o Nish& s E. o square feet
F.iigmilons Gopieces or units ff.C1other. specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January
2 .0 February 3.0March 4.E3 April
5.0 May 6,0 Juni,
7.0 July 8,0 August 9, u eptemher 10.00ctober 11.0 November 12,0December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.0 2.02-3 3,E3 4-5 4afie-7
10. Types of waste water discharged th surface waters only (heck as applicable)
Discharge per
operating day
A. Sanitary, daily
a er. e c,
. average
C. Process water,
daily average
D. Maximum per operatl,
ing day for total
discharge (all type:
0.1-999
(1)
X
Flow, operating gallons per day:
00-4999
(2)
5000-9999 10,000-
. 49,999
(3) (4)
50,000- None
or more
(5) (6)
Volume treat d 'efore
discharging (percent)
0.1-
29.9
(7)
30-
64.9
($)
94.9
(9)
95-
100
(10)
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in the Lr'ted oy untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, cieck below as apphcable,
Waste water is
discharged to:
A. Municipal sewer system
, Underground wel
. Septic ta4
. .
D. Evaporation. lagoon or pond
.-
1. Other, specify
Average
. ga
0.1-999
(1)
operating day
ro
1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-43,99 5
(2) (3) (4)
12. Number of separate discharge points: AlEkl B.C)2-3 C.0 4-5 0.06 or 'ore
13. Name of receiving water or waters
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more. of the following substances.Iddedas a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, nil and
grease, and chlorine(residual). A.ciyes B.c)no
1 certify that 1 am familiar- with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information isptru, complete, and
accurate.
E4 Aarmsr
Printed Name of Person Signing
Date Application Sqnedture t App
orth Carolina General. Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any pe
„ , knowingly make
any false staMement representation, Or CertificatiOri in any application, record, report, plan,
,r other document files orrequired to be. maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
rivironmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
)r knowly renders inaccurate any recording cr„7 monitoring device or method required to be
prated or maintained under Article 21 Or regulations, of the Environmental Management Commission
mplementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 U,S.C. Section 1001. provides
1 punishment by a fine of not more thn, $10,000 or imprisonmentnot more than 5 years, or both,
(:)r.' a similar offense.)

DIVISIO
To Discharge W
L1N,A
COMMUNITY'
MANAGEMENT
ater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DI sC11 :RGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
cance wi td the provis ins of North Carclina General Statute 14.3-" 15.
lawful .standards nd regu.Lat'Ions promulgated and adopted by the North Caro.:gina
nmentai. Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pol1ut ,on Control Act, as
is her•eh at
eiving waters
Precedent, :nc
Division of Sherrill Furniture
ed to discharge wastewater from a facil. .ty located. at
NCSR 1884 St« James Church Road)
Catawba County
nated Bills Branch in e Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, mcni°ter ng requiresents, and other
renditions set forth in Parts I, II, and. III hereof.
This permit shall became effective December 1, 1984
This pe i:t and the authorization. is discharge shall expire at midnight
on November 3O, 1989
Signed this day of November 30, 1984.
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

3 dual
3: Plant oc NCSR
?I? of this y mid
located
into

LUENT LIMITAT1Ml 1l(l (1(l!T(°IRING RU1:iill"ii.FT" Final
g the period begs
permittee rs autho
Su: discharges sire l l
Kg/ 4
thl,Y.„ k'!.g...!..
I£:f f luL'f1
pil shall
1 be nioni
'e shall be no disch
rom outfal 1
tore i by the p-
ons
Other -Units (Sp
Montlil v __... Ve
y
standard units nor greater than
effluenr 9,,r
of floating solids or visible foam
brAb
and

7 :tic 0016871
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Precedent, Inc.
Division of Sherrill Furniture
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
NCSR 1884 (St. James Church Road)
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated Bills Branch in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
on
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
Signed this day of
Robert F. He1ms Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
Mi & 11

Permit No. NC0036871
SUPPLEMENT TO PERNIT• COVER SHEET
Precedent, Inc.
Division. of Sherrill. Furniture
is hereby authorized. to:
1. Continue to operate the existing wastewater treatment plant
consisting of a 0.008 MCI) septic tank, dosing tank with dual
alternating siphons, and dual surface sand filters located at
Precedent Wastewater Treatment Plant on NCSR 1884 in Catawba
County (Note. Part III of this permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into Bills Branch which
is classified Class "C" waters.

A. (l). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORINGREQUIREMENTS Final
uent Character
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until e°
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial numbers)f
1.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Tics Discharge irniatians
Kg/day (lbsfday)
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
Flow
BOO, 5Day, 20°C
NE, as N
TS
Fecal Coli:form (geometric mean)
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum)
Temperature
Residual Chlorine
Inf
uent, E - Effluent
ation.,
itoring Regui
Other -Units (Specify) Measurement_.
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg, Frequency
0.008, MCI)
30 mg
30 mg/1
1000/ 100 rn1
45 mg/1
2000/100 ml.
Weekly
2/Month
Monthly
/Mont:h
/Month
Weekly
Daily
Daily
yf
Grab
Grab
C ra.k
tral
Crab
Grab
emens
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
* S,a.mpl e,
Location
cat E